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Evelyn Fox Keller to speak at Rutgers

March 9, 2010. talk abstract:

An impasse of credibility currently prevails in the US around the issues of climate change that threatens to paralyze citizens and experts alike. Much of the internet, radio talk shows, and popular television is flooded with challenges to the credibility and trustworthiness of climate scientists, and even the prestige press (e.g., NY Times and NYRB) has, in an effort to adhere to their traditional ethic of “balance,” has contributed to the widespread misimpression that climate scientists are deeply divided about both the extent of the dangers we face and the relevance of human activity. Not knowing who or what to believe, not knowing how to assess the costs of inaction, the natural response for most people is to do nothing. Meanwhile, the evidence of the seriousness of the problem continues to mount. Most climate scientists, even though extremely concerned, have been reluctant to weigh in on these (often acrimonious) public debates, instead seeking recourse in the particular authority granted them by “peer review,” and fearing that going outside, beyond the reach of peer review, might undermine their credibility. The effect is that the debate that rages in the public domain remains unchecked for intellectual or scientific reliability. The situation is dire, for, given that we live in a democratic state, the possibility of any effective action depends absolutely on the consent of a properly informed public. The questions I want to pose are therefore of two kinds: The first concerns the role of expertise in a democratic society, the ways in which lay citizens can responsibly participate in policy decisions, and the question of how a lay reader is to decide who and what to believe. The second concerns the nature and limits of the climate scientist’s particular responsibility in this political and social situation.

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Indianhead CAA Receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Community Action

Governor's AwardIndianhead Community Action Agency (CAA) is the recipient of the 2014 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Community Action. The agency, headquartered in Ladysmith and serving the northwest counties of Burnett, Clark, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor and Washburn, received the award for its business development program, which helps low-income entrepreneurs start up their own businesses. As new entrepreneurs are successful, they also offer a ‘hand up’ to other rural entrepreneurs or workers. This gives other individuals employment or a chance for skills development, further expanding opportunities for economic self-sufficiency and for growing communities.

Since 2010, the Business Development program has assisted 75 clients, underwritten $352,000 in new loans, helped launch 20 new businesses, and created 64 new jobs. Of the new businesses, 7 are owned by women, of which 1 is Native American, and 4 are owned by disabled individuals.

Department of Children and Families Secretary Eloise Anderson presented the award, on behalf of Governor Scott Walker, to Pam Guthman, Indianhead CAAs CEO and Karl Fee, Indianhead CAAs Business Development Director, at WISCAP’s annual meeting held in Madison on May 8th and 9th.

The Governor’s Award for Excellence in Community Action, inaugurated by Governor Tommy Thompson and presented annually by each of his successors, is given in acknowledgment of a unique and innovative program or service provided by a Community Action Agency and serving to advance the cause of economic self-sufficiency.

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If you walk on a pathway in the woods, you notice the worn area where other feet have traveled before your own. There may even be the foot prints left in soft clay. If you follow that path for the first time, at each side is undifferentiated green. Being able to recognize the difference between the path and the green can be enough knowledge to carry you to your destination. And yet, who would not be awakened to greater curiosity? There are scents, sights, sounds and textures that stimulate your attention. There is a sequential quality to the experience, providing an organizational framework for ease of remembrance. You start at one end and journey to the other. It is best to travel with a trusted friend and mentor who can share the names of things, and point out relationships between things that you can examine and explore for yourself. In time, the variations in the path and the forest are revealed to you both in name and comprehension... an infinite revelation of simplicity and complexity.

Here we have the beginnings of school. The ideal school and learning environment.

Next we are joined by others and we walk in town. We see people at work and in activities that seem strange to us. But again, the trusted friend and mentor helps in the naming of things and description of relationships that we can observe and study for our own understanding. There are scents, sights, sounds and textures to awaken curiosity, and a sequential quality that unfolds, revealing life in a manner in which it can be remembered and explored.

Do you get the idea here? Any questions so far? It is another beautiful day in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. The kids at school have been playing dodge ball at recess. The teachers stand by as referees. Cheering for each. You would have to come see for yourself to fully comprehend the essential qualities involved.

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In going through blogs that I read, one had a link to this lovely video about the women of Sardinia.  If you are interested in embroidery and slow cloth you should watch this short video.  I found it inspiring as I stitch embellishments on my skirts made from men's clothing.  I stitched beads on last night, today I will applique.

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Laurens City Police have been advised of a case of Teller Machine Fraud. A Laurens woman came to the Police Department at 4:00 yesterday afternoon reporting that someone has made several fraudulent transactions on her bank account. The total amount of money reportedly withdrawn from her account over a two-day period this month was $1,375.00.


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Also, commissioners have passed a resolution in favor of a phone surcharge to fund consolidated 9-1-1 dispatch.

The Kalamazoo City Commission has decisions to make about how to spend $10 million. The money comes from the $70 million that private donors gave to the city to shore up the budget for three years and fund a steep cut in property taxes. The city plans to use $10 million of the money each year for "aspirational projects for youth development and poverty reduction, investments in capital and human infrastructure, and neighborhood improvement projects" according to the city's website.

Commissioners will meet March 27 at 6pm to talk about generational poverty and how the funds could be used to fight it.

The city has also set a meeting for April 10 at 6pm to discuss the Foundation for Excellence, which encompasses the donation and the permanent endowment the city wants to create to take the place of the donation money after three years.

On Monday City Manager Jim Ritsema also announced that Community Planning and Development Director Laura Lam will become an assistant city manager working specifically on the Foundation for Excellence. City Planner Rebekah Kik will become the new head of Community Planning and Development.

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Kalamazoo County voters will decide in May whether the surcharge goes in place for five years. If it passes, phone users will pay up to $2.30 each month for every device that can call 9-1-1.

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WILKES-BARRE -- Just a few weeks after the demolition of the Hotel Sterling, streets that had been closed are now open.

Some of the streets in downtown Wilkes-Barre had been closed for almost two years.

Drivers and nearby business owners say they're excited to have the streets back.

If you take a look down West Market Street in Wilkes-Barre you might notice something different.

"I was looking down the road and I was like 'something's off here.'"

"I thought I was hallucinating."

For the first time in almost two years, no orange barrels, no barriers, just a clear path toward the Market Street Bridge.

"The street's open all the way to the Market Street Bridge, and I really thought I was dreaming," said Center City Café owner Donna Yonkondy.

It's a dream come true for Yonkondy. For more than a year, a detour sign covered the specials sign outside her Center City Café along Market Street. And parking had become a problem.

"Customers would complain they had nowhere to park. It was hard to get here, the detours, streets closed, so I'm hoping to see a rise in sales."

River Street is also fully open in both directions.

"I was like 'wait a minute, both roads are open.' So I was like 'OK, so it's back to normal.'"

Everyone we spoke with agreed that this certainly opens up the flow of traffic downtown.

"That detour made people go out of their ways to where they were wasting their gas," said Steven Uravage of Nanticoke.

Jamie Biscotto of Lehman Township says he drove down Market Street simply because he could.

"I think it's great. Makes traffic a lot easier getting through here, much quicker now so, good deal."

Now the streets are reopened, the Hotel Sterling has been torn down, and the debris cleared away.

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Challenge #130 - Add Some Metal and a DT Call!!

Thank you for all your gorgeous creations for our Paper Piecing challenge!

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Our sponsor for this challenge is Simon Says Stamp with a fabulous $25 credit voucher for the Simon Says Stamp store!!!

Our theme for this challenge is Add Some Metal - so we want to see your metal charms, spacers, photo corners, book plates and trinkets - anything metal that you can use for an embellishment!

We are also holding a DT call with this challenge!  We are looking to add a couple of members to our team, so if you love Whiff of Joy stamps then we'd love to see your entries!!  As a DT member you would be required to make 2 cards a month, comment on entries (we have a rota for this) and help choose the top 3 winners.  If you would like to enter the DT call please add "DT" after your name when you enter!  Good luck!

Here are the team's gorgeous creations for your inspiration!!

Samantha said...

I would love to enter the DT call but I really don't think I am upto your standards! if you think I could maybe be in with a chance then I would LOVEEEEEEEEEEE to be considered but I did not add DT next to my name as your cards/creations are awesome!!! and I was not sure if I was good enough to be considered?

anyway another AWESOME Challenge and truly Stunning DT creations

hugs Samantha :0)

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Claudia said...

Hi all together, again a great theme and wonderful cards of the DT.

Samantha, I can feel with you as I have the same thoughts. But be for sure, I love your cards and they really are not awsaome (as you wrote), this is your personal style and this makes them beautiful and something special.

I would also like to be in the DT, but as my entries never have been selected to the Top 3 I think also they wont be up to the mark.

Hugs Claudia

(PS. Hope there will be no misunderstanding, but my english is not really perfect.)

Janine said...

heee ladies
always try!!!
dont be to hard for your self

MagsB said...

Wow, what stunning work by the DT! You are all so inspiring - thank you!

love Mags B x

Samantha said...

Thanks for your comment on my Blog June! would love to have DT added to my name if it is at all possible? hugs me xx

Mary Lou said...

Fabulous creations DT!!! Thanks for the fun ;)

Janine said...

heee sam
ik think you better delete your card
and sign in for the 2nd time

Samantha said...

Thank you Janine and Claudia

Claudia I did totally get what you were saying and your English and your card is perfect and you should add DT after your name too! hugs Samantha :0)

Samantha said...

Ok I deleted and re added my card sorry I think its thrown your numbers out... so sorry! ekkkkkk!!!

Janine said...

here is my project, henry in 3d...but im busy with the distressmarkers


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Monday, February 14, 2011

Magnificent Seven

The other day, I got one of those blog awards from my friend Amy at All Things Home. Apparently, the woman thinks I'm stylish or something.

Seriously, Amy?

But I accepted this award because it gave me a good reason to yak a little about me. (Oh stop it. You know you kind of like to do it too...) Apparently, all the stylish bloggers this season are giving up 7 completely random facts about themselves. That sounds kind of fun to me.

How else could I possibly tie these 7 mostly unrelated facts into one post?

1.  It is impossible for me to type the word verification on a comment without sounding aloud the pronunciation. Eeebibaguble....

2. And when I click that blue box that says Save Now?
     I always say, "Hosanna!"

3. If I enjoy a movie, I randomly interject lines from the script into my daily life.

The first movie that I ever saw with the husband was Coal Miners Daughter.  Since that time, I have seen it 4,728 times and speak fluent Loretty. My favorite line is when she says, "I done wrote myself a song Peggy Sue. Your mama's a dadgum song writer."

I use it to crow about my own accomplishments.

I done cleaned myself a toilet, Laurie Lou. Your mama's a dadgum toilet cleaner.

4. I haven't waved like a normal person since The Princess Diaries came out in 2001. I just rotate my hand in the queen wave and say, "Thaaank you for being here today."

5. I like to annoy my husband by calling uniforms costumes when he's watching a football game.

6. I wave from the front porch every time my husband leaves to go out of town. Most of the time, though, it's in the wee hours of the morning. Since I don't want to give the neighbors a jammie shot, I just stick my  hand through a crack of the door and rotate.  The last thing the poor man sees as he's leaving town is Thing doing the queen wave.

7. I have zero hearing in my left ear. Therefore, I have complete conversations with quiet people without a clue as to what they have said. I just follow the facial expression. If they smile, I smile. If they look sad, I  purse my lips and nod. This makes it very difficult to carry on a conversation with the masked Vietnamese girl at the nail salon.

And yet, I try.

Now, I'm also supposed to pick 7 other bloggers and infect them as well. That part is not so easy. First, not everyone enjoys getting infected with a blog award. Plus, I can think of more than 7 who deserve to be.

So I decided to stick to this style theme and choose 7  bloggers who are prone to the verbal meander just like me.

I want to say upfront that this is meant entirely as a compliment so please don't think you have to do a thing but get the big head. Or... you could just bank it to use as a blog prompt and share those 7 random facts without infecting another small blog village.

But I like to imagine what this magnificent 7 would do with it:

Jennie would spin it into a Mom Thing.
Sharon would somehow manage to turn it into a devotional.
Sonja would take it on a bumpy ride down Memory Lane.
Janette would turn it into 7 Mental Pausing Moments.
Tanya would tie it into an old family recipe... which she'll try to cook. Then, she'll get all wigged out because the picture doesn't do it justice.
Lynn would make a royal mess of it, the details of which will make me laugh until I cough...

...which isn't always such a good thing when you're pushing 50.

Leslie won't be able to do it at all since she's down with a thrifting injury. I just want to mess with her head and see if she attempts to peck it out in lower case letters with her right hand.

At The Picket Fence said...

Shoulder shaking laughter going on over here! Doesn't work well when you are holding a coffee cup in your hand...just so ya know. Every time you share something about yourself, Debbie I think, "why does that not surprise me?" :-) Be sure to come over later this morning 'cause we have a little surprise for you...hehe...

Sherry said...

Congrats on your blog award Debbie! It is so fun to read your posts.

Janette@Janette's Sage said...

Oh I am laughing so hard!!!!!!!!!!! I have got to get some of you sense of humor!!! Oh my line from a movie..."Who is this man in my kitchen" from Sommersby with Jodie Foster
I love the wave...too, too funny!!!
Oh more than earned this award and it is yelling at me...'LIGHTEN UP JANETTE"
Thanks for including me in the fun!!!

Ann said...

I needed that. Today is Monday, after all ......

Dayle said...

What a fun and funny post! :) And whatever awards you're receiving, I'm certain you deserve them!

Hope you're having an extra special day, just like you.

Sonja said...

I have NOTHING! After your 7, my mind is a total blank and I'm still laughing at yours!!! The wave just got me... I can see myself doing the wave just like that from now on!! :)
Thank you for including me in this adorable post!!

Sharon Kirby said...

OK, I'm thoroughly enjoying the big head right now! Thank you (really) for giving me the award - it is sincerely appreciated.

I'm taking the challenge - next week I'm going to do something about the random 7, and yes, I'm going to find a way to make it into a devotional (dadgum it, yes I will).

As for your 7 - as always, I am laughing my head off (which is quite a feat because it's a LOT bigger now)!!

xoxo and GOD BLESS you, my funny friend!

(Can you see me waving??)

Carol said...

Love the facts about yourself! Maybe you could fit a fun fact in every post as a special feature.
Calling the players' uniforms "costumes" is a wonderful idea!!! I usually ask my husband which team he is voting for. Same philosophy. I'm going to start using the term costume, though.

Terra said...

A lot of your list items were very funny, dadgum it. The Thing waving goodbye romantically! LOL

Alison said...

Terribly reassuring to know that I am not the only girl out there who obsessively pronounces those security code thingys.

Over from the Picket Fence and wanted to say hi. Now a follower.

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Sue said...

Debbie, you are too funny!! thanks for the laugh, so enjoyed finding these things about you. hope your Valentine's Day was filled with many blessings.

Mevely317 said...

Oh Debbie ... you've gone and done it again. I'm in stiches over here - 'specially the part about the Vietnamese nail techies!
Happy Valentines .... I'm soooo glad to count you as my friend!

Amy Kinser said...

Glad you did it, girl! And, yes, I do think you are stylish because you fit my definition of style!

The Decorative Dreamer said...

You are so funny! I especially enjoyed the comment about sounding out the verification codes as if they were words. I do that too and some are just dadgum hilarious! Oops! I feel a Loretta Lynn attack coming on. Cute! Cute! Cute post! Hope you have enjoyed a wonderful Valentines Day!

Crickit said...

Congrats on your award! I was laughing till my sides hurt on this post! Thanks so much for sharing your 7 random facts. My favorite is calling uniforms..."costumes", this would drive my two adult sons and husband crazy... Hmmmm

Red Couch Recipes said...

I am not fond doing the awards, but I sure enjoy reading what people write when they receive one. I am also partially deaf in both ears and I do the same thing because really people don't want to repeat things. Now about the royal icing. Give it a's not hard. Follow Jacqueline's instructions. They whip up quite quickly and are so fun. Make sure you don't cheat on the 10 minutes of mixing in a heavy duty mixer. Very funny post. Joni

Toodie said...

Love your humor girl. You made my day.

Denise said...

LOL! I didn't know about #1, but since I do that too, I'm not surprised. Now, #2...I had NO clue, but I can so picture you shouting that. I had totally forgotten about your dadgum affection to Loretty. But since your niece now calls everything not completely unfortunate thanks to her favorite movie, I remember she gets it from her favorite aunt! So funny. Great post.

gnee @ Singing With Birds said...

Oh, I am feeling the love here! You are too funny and who cares about classy, I like real. I try not to covet your writing abilities. You are a talent, scantily clothed and waving THING, I see a vivid picture here. No wonder he hurries home every week!

Lynn Richards said...

we love to say "hellooooo, trolley people..." around here. and dadgum it, i don't think my list would be nearly as funny as yours!! (but since you have thrown down the gauntlet, i might give it a try)

FrouFrouBritches said...

You are so funny! I've been hysterically laughing through this entire post! I'm DYING about the "cleaned yourself the toilet" HA! You always brighten my day! XOXO! Love ya girl! Hope you had a great Valentine's Day and thanks for the award. I'll post tomorrow.

Kelli said...

Laughing so hard as I Try to comment!!! Love knowing 7 more things about YOU!! Thanks for the suggestion to get a calendar made. Haven't done it yet, but I want to be a "dadgum calendar maker!"

laurie @ bargain hunting said...

Oh Debbie, I have tears in my eyes! I have laughed so hard, and still can't get this silly grin off of my face! You are so much fun! "I done cleaned myself a toilet..". You crack me up! I refer to men's underwear as "panties", because it gets my son and husband all in a twit. I may start the costume thing too! My obsession with the word verification is that I always make up a meaning for the word. It usually has something to do with the post I just read, and I always want to leave a second comment, telling the blogger about it. That could be a vicious cycle, so I avoid doing it! LUV, LUV, LUV your post! laurie

Chatty Crone said...

I love your blog - you are my kind of gal - you use lines in movies in your daily life, you are a a lady toilet cleaner, and you have the same Queen wave! sandie

Ms.Daisy said...

I always leave your blog laughing and boy, I really needed that tonight. You are so funny I can just hear you dadgum it! I loved your poem about not seeing any snakes too! :0)

Maria said...

Me too w/ the Princess Diaries wave :)

Romeo said...

Well now! I found you through Lynn, so you can blame her! As you are soon to discover, you've attracted the attention of one said tabby cat, named Romeo. Yep, that would be mememEoWmeMeOW. And from time to time, you'll see I drag "her" with me but only if I'm needing someone to carry my snacks for me on the long blogging trips. Today, I could have used "her"....why? Well because I was sipping my milk WHILE reading your post and now I have milk coming out my nose. I don't suppose you have a kleenex handy do you? Ah, never mind, I'll just walk around with the milk-nose. Don't they do magazine ads or something like that with milk?

Well, I had a grand time and when I'm famous for my milk nose, I shall be sure and give credit where credit is due. Fair enough??!?

Denise at Forest Manor said...

Debbie, this is a wonderful post for starting a brand new year!! I love it!! At the risk of sounding like a little sales person, I have to say that necklace really makes the dress. WHO KNEW?! And I do love the dress. Isn't it wonderful to discover something that looks good on us that we never knew before?

I hate clothes shopping. My sister, mom, and MIL can pick out lots better things for me than I can. My sister gave me an infinity scarf this year for Christmas, and I absolutely love it and I think it looks good on me. But...I would never have thought to get it for myself.

I love the moral of your story, and as usual, you tell it in a laugh-out-loud way; it's great to have you back!

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The most terrifying time for me, as a writer, aside from the weeks of ominous silence before the first reviews come in, are when I've finished one book and haven't yet started the next. Now I know there are writers with ideas, stacked up like planes at LaGuardia. For whom it's a matter of WHICH one to tackle next. But for me the question is: will I ever again come up with an good idea enough to sustain a 300-page novel.

I was in just such a funk, sure that I'd never be inspired as I was (at a yard sale) for "Never Tell a Lie," and wasting my time shopping on the Internet. There I tripped over an ad for a year supply of dehydrated and freeze-dried food. 5,011 total servings. 84 gallon-sized cans with a shelf life of up to 25 years. The photo showed a pyramid of cans in lovely pastel colors.

The chirpy ad copy explained: "...this package will give you variety, nutrition, and peace of mind."

Now maybe if I lived on the San Andreas fault or on a flood plain I might have sent in my check for $999.99. Instead I sat there scratching my head, trying to imagine who in the world would buy it.

The answer was someone like Diana Highsmith in "Come and Find Me" -- she's a recluse, afraid to leave her own house, traumatized by the sudden death of her lover and best friend in a climbing accident in the Swiss Alps. When she returns home alone, she barricades herself behind locked doors with video surveillance, security alarms, and electronic fire walls to protect her--though even she isn't sure from what. She "lives" on the Internet in a virtual world where she conducts business meetings, investigates security breaches, hangs out with avatar friends, and "climbs" Alpine mountains without ever leaving home.

Of course the challenge in writing a high-tech virtual world is to make it seem uncomplicated. To do that, I needed to research Second Life, the real virtual world like the fictional Other World I created in the book. So, armed with enough information to be dangerous, I created an account in Second Life. Then I created an avatar me: young, brunette, skinny jeans. Hey, why not?

So far so good. But I'm so not a gamer. The mouse and arrow keys are not my friends. So even though I knew my avatar should be able to walk, run, fly, sit, and teleport, I couldn't keep her from bumping into furniture. When I finally got her aloft, it was exhilarating, watching like I was perched on her shoulders (think Harry Potter on riding Buckbeak the hippogriff) as she soared over the island at the entrance to Second Life. Not so exhilarating, seconds later, was when she plunged into the blue (very blue) ocean. I actually found myself gasping for breath, then panicking when I couldn't figure out how to get her out.

So, most of what I learned about Second Life was gleaned by riding shotgun beside a few generous souls who let me watch as they went about their business in virtual reality. I learned that even bucolic corners of the virtual world can be infested by "griefers," mischief-makers who enjoy raining down toasters or flying phalluses or dropping cages to trap the avatars of unsuspecting players. It can turn from safe to scary in a heartbeat, which was perfect for the book. And, of course you never know who you're dealing with. Just for example, it turns out that a good percentage of the female avatars in Second Life have been created by male players. My favorite story about Second Life is that although avatars are designed to be virtually indestructible, a woman somewhere managed to kill her ex-husband's avatar.

David said...

I really empathize with the dread between projects. I'm kinda in that valley right now, actually. And the book sounds great, I'll definitely look for it next week.

C. said...

Come and Find Me - love this title and the concept. Cannot wait to read it. Sure hope I can get it for my Kindle.

...Kindle denial about how much I'm reading in public...

C.L. Phillips said...

True Confession : I've looked at those one year food supply packages. Then again, I bought 128 cans of tuna for Y2K.

Maybe Second Life is for me. Looking forward to reading Come and Find Me. Love the cover!

Joyce Tremel said...

Welcome back to the Stiffs, Hallie!

The new book sounds fascinating. I'm not a gamer either. I couldn't even play the old Nintendo games my kids had when they were little. The best I can do is an occasional game of Spider Solitaire.

I have a couple ideas for my next project, but I always worry that I won't be able to turn the idea into a book.

PatRemick said...

Welcome Hallie! And thanks for sharing the fascinating premise for Come and Find Me -- and also the intriguing glimpse into Second Life. Very much looking forward to reading this next best-seller of yours!

Jennie Bentley said...

As someone with more ideas than I could possibly write in a lifetime, I'm a little envious of people without them. Sounds like you might not always have people banging on the inside of your skull insisting on being heard.

"Come and Find Me" is actually one of mine, too. Sort of. An agoraphobic Nero Wolfe-like character who spends his/her time at home being a cyber sleuth. It's one of those ideas I'll probably never get around to writing.

Good luck with the new release; it sounds fascinating!

Annette said...

Welcome back to Working Stiffs, Hallie! I'm looking forward to seeing you next month at Mystery Lovers Bookshop...not to mention reading the new book! Sounds great. I'm totally lost in those game worlds. I watch a friend's kids playing them: jumping, kicking, shooting, blowing things up...and I'm in awe. I'd be like you, crashing into the ocean. Glub glub glub.

Hallie Ephron said...

Oh, David - if only someone would start The Writers Pity Party... I know I'd be the first to sign up. Best of luck with YOUR writing!

Hallie Ephron said...

C - It's on Kindle! One of my goals in life is to get addicted to a Kindle. Have to buy one first.

C. L. Did you really?! So funny, because I told a reporter about it and she sheepishly said that she'd actually bought the year's supply. ... for her father (she said.)

Hallie Ephron said...

Thanks, Joyce! Ah, Nintendo. Confession. We made our daughter save and save to buy her first Nintendo. Then my husband and I BOTH got addicted to Super Mario. This goes back a ways...

Hallie Ephron said...

Thanks, Pat! (Wasn't that Anne LeClaire workshop fabulous?)

Hi, Jennie - what is it someone said, there are only something like 8 plot ideas in the world? Possibly true, but there are an infinite way of writing them, thank goodness.

Hallie Ephron said...

Hi Annette -- See you in Oakmont I hope! Love love love Mystery Lovers Bookshop.

Kids are so annoying - they 'get it' so effortlessly. Sometimes I feel like my mother-in-law who couldn't get the hang of our shower (it had a dial fixture instead of faucets)

doreen said...

I find myself working on 3 projects at a time. One I will fall in love with.
This book sounds like it took a great deal of research.

Paula Matter said...

Thanks for being here today, Hallie, and best of luck with the new book! I can't wait to read it!

Angela Ackerman said...

Thanks for sharing the inspiration behind this novel. It's a very different premise.

Angela @ The Bookshelf Muse


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Client-Centered Therapy

This is a short description of Client-Centered Therapy from my perspective as a student therapist, followed by links to local and remote resources on the subject. -- Matthew Ryan

Client-Centered Therapy (CCT) was developed by Carl Rogers in the 40's and 50's. It is a non-directive approach to therapy, "directive" meaning any therapist behavior that deliberately steers the client in some way. Directive behaviors include asking questions, offering treatments, and making interpretations and diagnoses. Virtually all forms of therapy practised in the US are directive.

A non-directive approach is very appealing on the face of it to many clients, because they get to keep control over the content and pace of the therapy. It is intended to serve them, after all. The therapist isn't evaluating them in any way or trying to "figure them out".

But what is in CCT, one may ask, if the therapist isn't interjecting their own stuff?

The answer is, whatever the client brings to it. And that is, honestly, a very good answer. The foundational belief of CCT is that people tend to move toward growth and healing, and have the capacity to find their own answers. This tendency is helped along by an accepting and understanding climate, which the CC therapist seeks to provide above all else.

So, this is what CC therapists do:

CCT may sound simple or limited, because there is no particular structure that the therapist is trying to apply. But when I watch CCT in action I see a very rich and complicated process. People unravel their own stuff. They discover new things, take brave steps, and don't have to cope with a therapist who is doing things to them in the meantime. The therapist strives to understand and accept the client's stuff, which is no simple feat. Over time, the client increasingly seeks to understand and accept their stuff too.

That CCT is effective has been amply demonstrated by decades of research. Furthermore, recent research has shown that the most significant variables in the effectiveness of therapy are aspects of the relationship and the therapist's personal development - not the particular discipline they practise or techniques they employ. C-C therapists focus more attention on these variables than therapists in any other discipline.

 Remarkable as it may seem, research has never shown that it is more effective to address specific problems with specific therapy techniques. Amazing, yes? Without this result, there is no justification for a therapist to make diagnoses in the first place.

Index of CCT papers that I've made available

Client-centered institutions:
(This list is woefully incomplete, fortunately Allan Turner keeps up pretty well.)

Allan Turner's homepage
The best client-centered/person-centered homepage that I know of.

Person-Centered Counselling Services
A site in Manchester, England, offering Person-Centred Training and publishing PCA/CCT books. Their books are quite relevant for trainees and trainers in the person-centered approach.

British Association for the Person Centered Approach

London, WC1N 3XX
Exists to promote and develop all applications of the person-centred approach in Great Britain. Publishes a newsletter and a twice-yearly Journal: Person Centred Practice).
Association for the Development of the Person Centered Approach (ADPCA)
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Miguel Gomes – As Mil e Uma Noites: Volume 3, O Encantado AKA Arabian Nights: Volume 3, The Enchanted One (2015)

In which Scheherazade doubts that she will still be able to tell stories to please the King, given that what she has to tell weighs three thousand tons. She therefore escapes from the palace and travels the kingdom in search of pleasure and enchantment. Her father, the Grand-Vizier, arranges to meet her at the Ferris wheel and Scheherazade resumes her narration: O auspicious King, in old shanty towns of Lisbon there was a community of bewitched men who, with all dedication and passion, devoted themselves to teaching birds to sing… And seeing the morning break, Scheherazade fell silent. [Kino Lorber]

Miguel Gomes, Lisbon, 1972. Studied Cinema. Film critic between 1996 and 2000. He directed several short films. THE FACE YOU DESERVE (2004) is his first feature. OUR BELOVED MONTH OF AUGUST (2008) and TABU (2012) have confirmed his success and international projection. TABU has been released in about 50 countries, and won dozens of awards.
Retrospectives from Miguel’s work have been programmed at the Viennale, the BAFICI, Torino Film Festival, in Germany and the USA.
ARABIAN NIGHTS, a three-part feature film, premieres in 2015 edition of the Directors Fortnight in Cannes.

Language(s):Portuguese, English, French, German, Mandarin
Subtitles:Portuguese (for non-Portuguese parts),yet no english subtitles.

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Sniper Elite

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 2, Wii, Xbox
Genre: Action
Publisher: Namco
Developer: Rebellion
Release Date: Oct. 27, 2005 (US), Sept. 30, 2005 (EU)

PS2/Xbox/PC Review - 'Sniper Elite'

by Thomas Wilde on Jan. 7, 2006 @ 1:01 a.m. PST

World War 2 is drawing to a close and the Russians and Germans are caught in a furious battle for a devastated Berlin. The cold war starts... As a sniper, recruited by the OSS (former CIA), it is the beginning of a lonely stealth mission in the Russian territory.

Genre: Action
Publisher: Namco
Developer: Rebellion Software
Release Date: October 18, 2005

Buy 'SNIPER ELITE': Xbox | PC | PlayStation 2

In accordance with Video Game Reviewing Law #435-324b, I must now say this: enough with the World War II games already.

Moving on.

It's April, 1945, and Berlin is under siege. The German army has been depleted by years of fighting a losing war, and many of Berlin's defenders are conscripted civilians. At the same time, the Russians are pouring into Berlin by the dozen, angry and looking for revenge.

You're thrown into the middle of all this as an American agent of the Office of Strategic Services, the OSS, the precursor to the CIA. Your job isn't to win the war; that's pretty much already done. Your job is to prevent all these angry Russians swarming all over Germany from getting ahold of Germany's research into the atom bomb. Really, this isn't so much a World War II game as it is a very, very early Cold War game… but it's set in Berlin in 1945 and you're shooting Nazis.

Due to your mission objectives and the nature of your opposition, this is weird, as third-person shooters go. It's not quite a balls-to-the-wall action game, and it's not quite stealth-based; instead, it's a combination of the two. Accomplishing your goals requires a lot of stealth, as well as the occasional use of some good old-fashioned twitch reflexes.

If you're a big fan of playing with sniper rifles in other third-person shooters, you'll probably like Sniper Elite's approach to the game. I'll admit there's a certain degree of frustration in that your sniper rifle isn't silenced -- had they not invented silenced rifles back in 1945 or something? You've got a silenced pistol, so why can't you have a silenced rifle? -- but the rest of the game is all about sneaking around the periphery of urban combat zones, subtly eliminating or evading enemies before they have any idea you're there. This isn't a game where you are there, fighting your way through the thick of the greatest battles of WWII; instead, you're one of the secret guiding hands that makes sure history has the chance to unfold as it did.

You also assassinate Martin Bormann at one point, which seems… odd. The historian in me raised an eyebrow at that one.

Since the focus is on sniping, there's a lot of attention paid to the intricacies of doing so. Pulling off a successful shot means you have to take wind, gravity, and your character's breathing into account. If you manage to line everything up correctly for an instant kill, you'll be rewarded with an incredibly gratifying slow-motion sequence where your bullet flies directly into your victim's face, complete with a chunk of said face bursting into a fine red mist.

You're also given a lot of other weapons, like confiscated German rifles and a variety of grenades, but the focus remains squarely on stealth and sniper fire. The amount of opposition you're usually up against and the relative fragility of your character forces you to play Sniper Elite patiently and slowly, waiting for just the right opportunities and picking your fights very carefully. You can get through the lower difficulties with a bit of run-and-gun, but you know what? War's kind of dangerous. Don't do that.

One of the dangerous factors comes from the game's graphics, unfortunately. The PS2 version is somewhat washed out and colorless compared to the other versions, which can make it difficult to spot opponents before they open fire. This is doubly annoying because the opposition, unlike you, has invented the flash suppressor and only fields soldiers with nearly superhuman vision. I've lost count of the number of times I've been killed by a near-invisible sniper, detected by troops I had no way of seeing first, or been blown to hell by a tank I could barely see. Some stages in the singleplayer or co-op modes have a certain Hitman vibe to them, where you've gotta go through them over and over again until you find the secret hidden path that'll get you to the end.

On the plus side, Sniper Elite doesn't fall prey to a lot of the silly little mistakes you get with sniper-based games sometimes, like textures radiating an invisible and invulnerable wall, or enemies being able to make shots that you never could. (Okay, there's a little of that, but on the whole, enemies do tend to have relatively realistic aim. No CPU opponent will open up on you from three blocks away on full-auto and hit with every bullet.)

All of this transfers, more or less, to the online mode, which is easier to set up than the involvement of Gamespy software would have you believe. As long as you've got a network configuration on your memory card, playing online Sniper Elite on your PS2 is remarkably painless; just plug it in and go.

I can tell you now, though, that this is a love letter to a specific type of online deathmatch player. Sniper Elite online is a long game of "king of the hill," which is won by the smartest and fastest camper. Playing it well involves finding the high ground, staking it out, getting a few quick kills, and hopefully getting out of there before somebody gets the drop on you. It's a slower and smarter sort of deathmatch, which has its place, but it'll drive diehard twitch junkies mad.

There's a lot to like about Sniper Elite. Its setting and antagonists are among the most frequently-used in the genre today, and frankly, neither of them add so much to the game that they couldn't've been removed. This could've easily been set in Baghdad or Somalia or some future city without compromising its gameplay.

Besides that gripe, picking up the PS2 version of Sniper Elite gets you a solid multiplayer game, and a singleplayer game that's challenging, but at least as much so for its grainy graphics as for its unforgiving enemies. If you've got the means, go for the Xbox port on this one.

Score: 8.1/10

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Home Trend: Bamboo & Rattan

One trend that I'm seeing and loving right now in home goods is bamboo and rattan furniture. It feels so fresh when mixed with more modern decor. It's also easy to find in antique stores and usually pretty affordable, I just bought a chair for our guest room for $30! The shapes are so fun and unique, I love pairing them with sleek modern furniture so a room doesn't feel too stiff and clinical. They are great painted too if you need to add some color to a room.

1. Bed   2. Hanging Chair   3. Bookshelf   4. Nest Chair   5. Bar Cart   6. Wavy Chair

  1. I've always been a fan of bamboo furniture. My aunt living in ann arbor apartments for rent has so many house items made in bamboo and rattan.

  2. Maryvance, I agree! Antique markets and family members often have the best treasures too!


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• Monthly Archives: January 2016

    Dirt Sheet History: January 2010

    Take a trip back to a memorable timeline in sports entertainment with the most important stories reported as fact in the journalistic world of pro wrestling dirt sheets.

    Following the timeline of the last Dirt Sheet History looking back at December 2009, we get a glimpse into the top scoops from January of 2010 as we read Dirt Sheet History.

    Reminder that you can find all past editions of Dirt Sheet History looking at 2004 through 2009 right here. Now enjoy January 2010!

    While there are a few pieces that still have to fall in place for this to happen, there is talk within WWE that Jeff Hardy will be brought back in time to wrestle C.M. Punk at WrestleMania 26.

    Hulk Hogan has responded to negative comments made about him by WWE superstar CM Punk about him.

    “Well, you know, it’s kind of like the law of attraction. He’s probably going to attract more of that negative stuff to his career because, you know, if you’re functioning on that level, that’s probably what you are going to attract, but at the end of the day, you know, I was selling out Madison Square Garden when that kid was pooping in his diapers, so you know, you’re going to see what I’m all about. I’m not there to wrestle. I don’t have a contract to wrestle. I’m there to run this company. Make it better, like I said, give the talent a choice. All the talents that are locked in there…I’m sure Vince McMahon is giving CM Punk the big push but paying him crumbs, because I know how that goes, because I’m giving the fans a choice, and the talent a choice and I’m going to prove to this negative guy that he’s wrong.”

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    ScoopZone Elite: January 25, 2016

    We’ve consulted our inside sources to bring you the best and most EXCLUSIVE dirt on your favorite wrestling promotions from around the world. Unlike other sites, we’ll only bring you 100% accurate and truthful wrestling news every week. We’re still working on our paywall, so please only read these stories if you’re an elite member.

    News for The Week of January 25, 2016

    • Vince McMahon has Kane and The Big Show giving “The Black Sheep” Braug Strawbin private lessons on how to make any show a very specific type of boring.

    • With John Cena, The Undertaker and soon-to-be Brock Lesnar on his resume, WWE is meticulously planning a reverse streak for Bray Wyatt where he goes 0-20 at Wrestlemania.

    • Dolph Ziggler announced that his upcoming comedy show at The Funny Shack has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Close friends speculate that The Funny Shack never existed in the first place.

    • Austin Aries is publicly telling friends that he plans to support Bernie Sanders in the Presidential election but he is privately going to vote for Donald Trump.

    • Alex Riley is publicly supporting Donald Trump in the Presidential election but he is privately not going to vote and instead sit in a dark room.

    • Baron Corbin secretly watches Ring of Honor television every week and pre-orders all PWG DVDs.

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    • TNA has offered AJ Lee an unprecedented seven-figure contract so their new AJ merch doesn’t go to waste.

    • Jim Ross is under investigation after three bottles of his BBQ sauce were found to be filled with nothing but whiskey.

    • Lance Storm uses his reputation to get free ProWrestlingTees shirts of other wrestlers but sells them on the black market at half price.

    Royal Rumble 2016 Preview and Predictions

    Who will get booed this year?

    Giving their thoughts and predictions on what to expect from the PPV are members of the site @JoeyOnEarth, @TimWelcomed and @TomBlargh.

    The Dudleys vs. The Ascension vs. Mark Henry and Jack Swagger vs. Darren Young and Damien Sandow in a pre-show match for guaranteed two spots in the Royal Rumble

    Anyone but Bubba Ray.

    Interest Level: 2/10
    Prediction: Devon and motherfucking Bubba Ray wins.

    This seems like the most underwhelming pre-show match ever. I’m pretty apathetic towards everyone involved except those damn Dudleys. I really can’t stand them so of course they’ll win.

    Interest Level: 0/10
    Prediction: The Dudley Boys win.

    This whole deal is kind of bullshit because I believe it’s for a “guaranteed” two spots in the Rumble, so I’m sure we’ll see some of the losers show up. I, for one, will be fucking furious if we don’t get Mark Henry show up.

    Anyway, The Dudley Boyz are winning this because fuck everything.

    Interest Level: 1/10
    Prediction: The Dudley Boyz win.

    The New Day vs. The Usos for the WWE Tag Team Championship

    The irrelevance of RAW these days has made this feud come off overexposed and boring. I don’t imagine there’s a lot of excitement for the match but these guys are all extremely talented. This is their first true big match against each other and I am expecting a huge performance by both teams.

    Interest Level: 8/10
    Prediction: The Usos win.

    The New Day have had a rough month. I’m expecting them to debut a new musical instrument. Maybe a mandolin or a recorder. The possibilities are endless. ANYWAY, this match will be fine. You can usually expect a solid performance by The Usos. The New Day will be acting wacky like they’re popular Vine stars or something. I say it nearly every month but WWE really needs to work on the tag division.

    Interest Level: 5/10
    Prediction: The New Day wins.

    Fucking Chris Jericho, man. His return and mini-feud with The New Day was absolutely dreadful and detracted from this match to the point that I forget this was even a current feud. I like both teams a good amount and think this should be fun – Usos are weird, they’re a team that I have a habit of taking for granted but they always pleasantly surprise me when they end up being pretty great. Those leggings they’re wearing are weird though.

    Interest Level: 7/10
    Prediction: The New Day wins.

    Charlotte vs. Becky Lynch for the WWE Divas Championship

    This is one of the better WWE diva programs in quite some time. Becky Lynch is firing on all cylinders and is one of the most compelling performers on WWE television right now. Charlotte is also hitting her peak with the new character hiding some of her flaws. I’m all on board for this and I’m hoping it goes for another month.

    Interest Level: 10/10
    Prediction: Charlotte wins.

    This feud has been one of the very few good reasons to watch WWE programming this month. Becky Lynch hit a whole new level with her mic work. Charlotte being a heel  makes her so much more watchable. This feud has been the most exciting main roster Diva’s feud in a long time and it’s definitely the most interesting feud on WWE TV at the moment. They should really put the belt on Lynch but they seem pretty dedicated to Charlotte holding it. WHATEVER.

    Interest Level: 9/10
    Prediction: Charlotte wins.

    They finally figured out that having a likeable character clash with an unlikeable character might make for a compelling Divas Championship feud, as opposed to just having them all be varying shades of unpleasant! Who would have thought?!? Becky has been doing a tremendous job lately, both on the mic and in the ring, and Charlotte is MUCH more effective in a heel role. Even mad old Ric has been a decent presence! The Divas Revolution is REAL!!!! WE DID IT!!!

    Interest Level: 8/10
    Prediction: Charlotte retains.

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    ScoopZone Elite: January 21, 2016

    We’ve consulted our inside sources to bring you the best and most EXCLUSIVE dirt on your favorite wrestling promotions from around the world. Unlike other sites, we’ll only bring you 100% accurate and truthful wrestling news every week. We’re still working on our paywall, so please only read these stories if you’re an elite member.

    News for the Week of January 21, 2016

    • WWE has offered a huge contract to AJ Styles. It’s just a normal contract but it comes with the promise of never making him get blonde highlights put in his hair.

    • Dean Ambrose practices smirking into a mirror for an hour before every show.

    • Dewey Foley was responsible for Baron Corbin humiliating Frank the Clown.

    More WWE

    • Chris Jericho has been pitched to star in the WWE Studios film “15 Going On 50.”

    • Vince McMahon not being strong enough to open the Royal Rumble tumbler balls was a rib on his perception of Tyler Breeze.

    • Finn Balor continues to tease The Bullet Club coming to WWE. This time he spray-painted “Bullet Club might be coming to WWE but we’re probably just going to change the name to Balor Club for legal reasons. It’s pretty obvious already but I’m giving you all a heads up anyway” on the back of one of his opponents after a match. Backstage Triple H and the NXT staff praised his ability to paint so many words on such a small space and have it be legible.

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    • Austin Aries still shows up to TNA tapings to chastise anyone eating meat at catering.

    • Mike Bennett is working on a new catchphrase now that he has realized saying “you witnessed a miracle” after he defeats someone makes him look bad.

    • Lance Storm throws snowballs at city buses in his spare time.

    This Or That (1/20/2016)

    Everybody loves binary decisions, especially wrestling fans! In This Or That, we’ve forced ourselves to choose between two options that relate to wrestling.

    Over four questions, @TimWelcomed, @JoeyOnEarth and @TomBlargh will have to choose one of two options and give their reasoning on each of their choices. You can then vote on which one you’d choose, giving you the false impression that you’re somehow involved and we care about your opinion chance to join the conversation!

    More exciting WWE signing: AJ Styles or Shinsuke Nakamura?

    Sorry, New Japan.

    Nakamura is great but the AJ Styles signing is definitely the more exciting news here. Styles has been one of the best wrestlers in North America for the past decade and has been deserving of this opportunity for just as long. I can’t wait to see how he performs in the WWE atmosphere and want to see him face off with some of the current top stars like Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens and Finn Balor. All of these wrestlers are at the top of their game and Styles could have a very special run with the company.

    AJ Styles

    I enjoy Nakamura a great deal when he’s going all out in a match. I think he’ll try his best in the WWE system and that will be interesting to see. A lot of the magic behind Nakamura is how he is presented and I can only hope WWE understands that. I think AJ Styles is one of the best wrestlers around. I’ve always wanted to see him in WWE and they have a great roster full of fresh matches for him. While you’ll never see me buying AJ Styles merchandise I can not deny that he’s on a level all by himself right now when it comes to in-ring performances. He’s worked his way to the top of almost every promotion he’s stepped foot in. It’s going to be surreal to see him in a WWE ring.

    AJ Styles

    I am very excited for old AJ to finally get a go in WWE, but he seems like a slightly safer bet in terms of getting a decent run and baby, I am addicted to unpredicatibility and sweet, sweet chaos. WWE still hasn’t shown they know how to use a non-English speaker in a prominent role, so Nakamura’s signing is much more exciting to me – if there’s anyone who can overcome a language barrier through sheer charisma, it’s Nakamura but I still think it’ll be an uphill battle. DO YOUR BEST SHINSUKE MATE, INVEST IN SOME MAD OLD OUTFITS AND KEEP MAKING THOSE FACES.

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    Wrestling On Air with Brad Ward: Episode 4, 1/08/16

    The boys are back in town! Brad and the gang are here to “talk shop” all about the sport of kings!

    Join host Brad Ward (@BradWardFight) along with Wrestling On Earth’s own T-Boyz, Tim (@TimWelcomed) and Tom (@TomBlargh), and audio editor Scott (@SocksMahoney) on a monthly (sorta) erotic asmr experience! Listen below or download the podcast here by right-clicking and saving this link OR by subscribing on iTunes.

    Episode 4, 1/08/2016: The Best Episode Of The Year, So Far

    In this episode, ACTUAL wrestling discussion???, the cross section of vaping and destiny, we run down our games of the year, and the T-Boyz hurt Socks’ feelings.

    Wrestling on Air – The Best Episode Of The Year

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    The inbox is open for questions to be answered on future installments of Wrestling On Air with Brad Ward! Just send your questions, comments, goofs, spoofs and opinions to wrestlingonair@gmail.com. Continue reading

    ScoopZone Elite: January 11, 2016

    We’ve consulted our inside sources to bring you the best and most EXCLUSIVE dirt on your favorite wrestling promotions from around the world. Unlike other sites, we’ll only bring you 100% accurate and truthful wrestling news every week. We’re still working on our paywall, so please only read these stories if you’re an elite member.

    News for The Week of January 11, 2016

    • Dads across the world turned Raw off after Chris Jericho said “Rooty Tooty Booty.” The United Dadssociation then held an emergency meeting to discuss dismissing Jericho as a celebrity spokesperson. More on this as it develops.

    • The booking team is struggling to find a predictable and unlikable choice worthy enough to win the 2016 Royal Rumble.

    • Dean Ambrose has fallen into character a little too much over the post few months. He has started calling his car “The Ambrose Asylum” and throws drinks on anyone who even mildly irritates him backstage.

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    More WWE

    • Vince McMahon thinks more Vince McMahon will help Wrestlemania 32 break the all-time WWE attendance record.

    • Curtis Axel is considering calling in sick with “the flu” at Royal Rumble so he can continue to get ironic tweets and Wreddit posts about not being eliminated last year.

    • WWE is wanting to split The Dudley Boyz so that Bubba Ray can start acting like his Bully Ray persona. D-Von will only agree to the split if WWE allows him to start an angle using his two sons.

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    • Dave Meltzer‘s least favorite Harry Potter character is Neville Longbottom.

    • Disney has bought the rights to the Bullet Club name.

    • Lance Storm missed the January 4 Dome Show because he thought it was going to be on January 5th.

    All Aboard the S.S. Strong Style: Shinsuke Nakamura’s 2015 in review!

    Shelly Deathlock cares too much about Japanese wrestling and, as Captain of the S.S. Strong Style, she’s here to welcome you on board and fill you in on what’s going on in the world of puro.

    Hello, wrestling fans! Last year, after New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Wrestle Kingdom 9, Wrestling on Earth published a helpful guide to Shinsuke Nakamura for all those newly afflicted by whatever black magic it is that he casts over an audience: What to Do Now That You’re Ready To Accept Shinsuke Nakamura As Your Pro Wrestling Lord and Savior.

    As of this week, NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 10 has come and gone, another crop of fans has fallen hopelessly in pro wrestling love with the King of Strong Style, and several “news” outlets (and, okay, Tokyo Sports) are reporting that Shinsuke Nakamura has resigned from NJPW and will be making his way to World Wrestling Entertainment.

    I can’t confirm or deny any of the latter since I’m just a fan on the Internet who writes things sometimes and not someone who goes poking around in the business of other people to get scoopz. You want a subscription to the Scoop Zone for that kind of action.

    In any case, it seems like a good time to recap Shinsuke Nakamura’s 2015 and prime everybody for what will apparently be an interesting year for all of us.

    What were Shinsuke Nakamura’s best matches in 2015?

    What a great question! Last year I listed my personal favorites for 2014. In 2015, he had some widely-acclaimed incredible matches that are worth going out of your way to see as soon as possible:

    And many others that people liked a lot:

    You can find his matches on NJPWWorld, New Japan Pro Wrestling’s online streaming service (where you can watch shows both live and archived). Here’s how to sign up:

    1. Go to NJPWWorld’s English signup page at https://njpwworld.com/auth?lang=en
    2. Sign up & select a payment method (I use a credit card & my bank has no problem with the international transaction; others have been able to use pre-paid Visas and the like).
    3. Watch wrestling!

    If you want even more Shinsuke or you’re finding NJPWWorld difficult to navigate in spite of Google Translate, check out SenorLARIATO’s list of recommended matches with direct links, I can’t praise it highly enough. Continue reading

    Wrestling On Earth’s Top 10 Twitter Accounts of 2015

    Wrestlers have Twitter accounts. Usually they’re very bad, but sometimes? Sometimes, they’re solid stuff.

    Over the course of about 90 emails, @JoeyOnEarth, @TimWelcomed and @TomBlargh determined their ten favorite wrestling Twitter accounts in 2015. Feelings were hurt, shots were fired and things got very real, but we ultimately came to terms on a list that we can live with, or at least one that we’re too exhausted to keep fighting about any longer.

    PLEASE NOTE: We’re only ranking wrestlers and other notables in “The Biz”, so shut up about how funny you and your stupid mates are on Twitter, it’s not always about you ffs.

    10. Dave Meltzer

    The pandering for NJPW/PWG and hatred for WWE/Neville has made Dave Meltzer a great presence on social media. Most of his gems are on the podcasts but he will give a fun out of context tweet every now and then. MeltzMan has a perfect dry sense of humor for Twitter. (Sorry, Neville. I tried to keep him off the list but Tom WHINED for HOURS about it.)

    I did not agree with The Meltz making this list but a lot of things were said (by Tom) in the deliberations. Eventually you just give up the fight and move on to something else. He’s made a few funny tweets here and there despite not knowing it. His actual jokes can be funny for all of the wrong reasons. I still think someone like Randy Orton deserves this spot. Anyway, there are worse accounts that could have made the list so I can be thankful for having Big Dave in the number ten spot instead.

    The other two gave me so much shit about this, you wouldn’t believe it. Is Big Dave a wrestler? No, no he is not. However, his presence on social media is one of my absolute favourite things about wrestling, even when he’s droning on about UFC.

    The times when he makes “jokes” are especially sensational. Really, my favourite bit about Melty is the way everyone else reacts to him, like he’s the mad old uncle in the corner of the room making references no-one gets.

    9. Daniel Bryan

    I love Daniel Bryan’s presence on social media. You can tell he clearly hates it but his employer and his wife kind of forces him to use it. The results are that of an old man who thinks smart phones are evil posting rare honest thoughts without a filter. I know this is about Twitter only but I’m a fan of Bryan’s Instagram always being updated coincidentally the same time as Brie Bella’s and typically all posts about Brie Bella.

    ALSO OF NOTE: Bryan RT’d a link to our review of his book in 2015. Tom is confirmed a traitor.

    I could have went either way on this one. Daniel Bryan seems like a really sweet person who tries to stand by his core set of values. He uses his platform to try spreading what he believes is right which is kind of nice in the wrestling world. He has a certain charm about him but that’s what makes him so likable in the first place. I don’t think he tweets enough but it is always funny when you get the vibe that he’s just there because he has to be.

    I personally wouldn’t have Bryan in my top 10 list. I think he’s an absolute sweetheart and his anti-consumerism messages that run in complete opposite to WWE’s core mission are very fun, but he’s just not active enough – when it comes to social media content, I need volume!

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There is a precious blog written by a wonderful woman.  It is called "The Bear's Blog" and she makes Teddy Bears.  A fantasy place where bears rule. A bear called Prudence pretty much runs things and oft times gets herself into trouble..but she tells the truth..
While I was off playing sick in the Emergency Room of our local hospital, a package arrived.
Meet my Abigail!

You should probably click on the photo if you are a lover of beautiful Bears...because this one is just amazing!
When we arrived home a big box was sitting on the floor of my office...and Sweet Husband was grinning from ear to ear.
Joyce had told me ahead of time so I had been watching and waiting for Abigail.  I was not sure what to expect but knowing Joyce just the little I do, I knew it would be something special.  AND was I in for a surprise!

I have never owned a hand made Bear.  Her paw pads are of suede..and her fur is like nothing I have ever seen before.  She is silver..almost a lavender blue color.
Difficult to explain but the photo is pretty true.  This Bear is amazing.  Her little nose so carefully stitched...her body is so sturdy and heavy.   She is weighted..and feels wonderful when you pick her up.  Her eyes are so real looking that I could swear they follow me around the room.  I cannot even imagine the work that went into making her.
She came with the following letter of introduction...

I sat here crying...and nearly had my husband in tears.
It had been such a horrible three days...lots of emotions...and Abigail just brought so much love with her...and sort of represents  all the wonderful bloggers out there who care for others and give so much of themselves.   Joyce sent me a part of her heart when she sent Abigail to me.

"Abby and me.."

For all of you who do so much for others...share your lives, your homes and your families, your pets and your talents, and most of all your hearts...thank you!
You make my day, every single day.

Anyway...I just wanted to share Abigail with you
because she represents what blogging is all about.
Loving one another.
See you in the morning for coffee?  :)

  1. Oh Mona,

    Thank you. I am trying to type this but I can't see through the tears. Thank you so much.

    Hi Miss Mona,

    Sniffle, gee, we are sitting here crying - but they are happy tears. Happy cause we made you happy. Hugs to your "hug" & Mr. Howard.

    Heaps of Hugs

  2. What a wonderful new addition to your family!! And the gleam of her beautiful fur and the twinkle in her eye---I could SWEAR you two are kin!

    I'm so pleased for you. What a treasure, and what wonderful friends!!

    We're looking forward to lots of Abby-ventures soon, as only you can relate them. (I think she'll LOVE Yard Sales).

  3. Aww, I wuv da widdo nose stitches... Too cute!

  4. Mona, I hope that this finds you feeling better! I will say a little prayer for you, sweet friend.

    Now that little Abigail is such a sweet girl! Such a wonderful and thoughtful present indeed. Now be sure to feed Abby blueberries and honey!

  5. How sweet! Such a kind and loving friend.
    I love bears {for one thing, our school mascot is a bear and my daughter was the mascot} I have collected them for years. I actually had so many that I ended up packing them away...I just might need to get them out again!
    Our daughter {Shanda} had a bear named Penny when she was growing up...Penny was toted everywhere and now some 25 years later, our granddaughter totes Penny around.....
    Have a Blessed day...

  6. What an absolutely wonderful, right from the heart, gift!!! Abigail is beautiful and you two are clearly made for each other...just look at that gorgeous first photo to record your instant connection!

    Mona, you are SUCH a sweetie...it's no wonder you received such an amazing gift!

    I'm off to visit Prudence now :)

    With lots of love,

    Des xoxo

  7. Along with bunnies and angels I also am a bear freak!!! I'm so happy Abigale arrive at you door just in time to cheer you up.

    I see a long and glorious friendship there for ya both.

    God bless you sweet one and have a wonderful day!!! :o)

  8. What a beautiful bear and so welcome in your life. You deserve it because your heart is always full of kindness for others too. I love the colour, so unusual.
    No doubt she will have pride of place in your home.
    Star x

  9. Mona,
    it looks as if Abigail is hugging you right back! What a sweet bear she is and I know she will give you comfort and lot's of snuggles when you need them. I love her color and she is just darling with that little collar around her neck. I know she will be the cause of many smiles to come!

    Deanna :D

  10. Your bear is beautiful. Caring friends are great aren't they?

  11. I also have my fantasy world, so I understand;it is our own little corner where we make everything better. I have so many teddy bears, they are one of my favourite. Your Abigail is a delight; enjoy my friend.

  12. What a lovely bear, she has obviously joined a happy home! It makes you feel so humble when people are so kind hearted, doesnt it? Happy St. Patricks Day to you! xxx

  13. Mona, the luck of the Irish is surely with you and your wonderful new friends Joyce and Abigail. I also have a small teddy bear collection and they mingle very well with the frog & penguins in our home. The special caring you have for others comes back to you in so many wonderful ways, like this. Thanks for sharing the story and photos - simply beautiful.

  14. I'm glad you got that bear - he looks so sweet and just what you needed.

    Okay I am your newest follower.

    Happy St. Pat's Day.

  15. What a precious bear, I'm sure lots of hugging will got on with your new little friend. What a sweet story.

    Another new follower!

  16. I love bears. I love that your friend sent you that cute bear. The picture of you and the is adorable. I hope that you are feeling lots better now.

Thank you SO much for sharing your thoughts! Your comments are very important to me.


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Today, experts told city council what must happen to fix the problem to make sure no other baby suffers like Braxton did.

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There is an agreement between the two Sterlings for her to negotiate a voluntary sale, and there have been discussions between the NBA and Shelly Sterling, according to the source.

The NBA has banned Donald Sterling for life, and the league is preparing a vote by other team owners that would force the couple, which own the team, to sell the franchise.

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This week's list isn't quite as robust as last week's, but that doesn't make it any less important. Or at least relevant. It's got something of a random assortment this time around, including strategy, puzzle, arcade and runner offerings. And, as always, they're totally and completely free. So without further stalling for time, let's kick this pig!

Plants War - If someone were to hear about an RTS/RPG that uses the term "horticultural warriors" and not find themselves instantly curious, I'd be worried about them. And that's exactly what this is billed as. Players get to fend off beast invasions using upgradable plant people. If nothing else, it's an awesome concept.

uPixel - It's hard not to get drawn in when playing one of those "rotate abstract shapes until they make an image" games. They're just so soothing. One with some nifty pixel art and the option to create custom images would certainly be awesome. It'd be even more awesome if it were free. Hah. See what I did there?

Castle Heroes - I recall spending far more time that was healthy playing Donkey Kong Jr. in my youth. Actually I did that with pretty much any game. Anyway, Castle Heroes reminds me a bit of the spin-off to the classic, only players are attempting to toss debris at enemies attempting to scale a wall as opposed to scaling said wall themselves. Okay so it's not exactly the same thing, but it's the same general idea. Only backwards. And free.

Future Runner - iOS users seem to like runners. Lots of people love pixelated retro looks. Combine the two and we have Future Runner. It's a simple game at its core with only a few moves, but it looks cool and doesn't cost anything. And there's the whole not having to pay for it thing.

Hexus! - Match 3 games are always a good time. Especially when they're combined with other things. I know there are more than a few match/RPG hybrids out there but as far as I'm aware there aren't many that incorporate city-building. Hence Hexus!.


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Thomas C. Bradley, a stockbrocker fraud attorney in California and Nevada, has been retained by several investors to recover losses from Tenants in Common (TIC) investments.
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA, July 18, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The FINRA case numbers include: #13-00414, #13-00637, #13-00516, and #12-01016.

TIC investments are often presented by financial advisors as involving minimal risk and great benefits for retirees. However, Bradley asserts that TIC investments are actually incredibly risky. If financial advisors recommend these investments to clients without discussing their risks, the advisors can potentially be held liable for their clients' losses.

"Investors who invested in TIC funds may not have been told by their broker of the greater risks associated with these illiquid investments, and that the investments were unsuitable," says Attorney Bradley. "My clients were not told of the inherent risks of the TIC investments, and I have filed several FINRA arbitration claims against the brokerage firms which sold the TICs. Investors should act quickly to protect their legal rights, as certain claims may be barred by the passage of time."

According to Bradley, some of the most common facts about TIC investments that brokers fail to disclose include: (1) that TIC commissions and fees usually outweigh any possible tax benefits, (2) that TICs violate the most important principle of sound investing - to diversify, (3) that TICs are not suitable for retirees, because they have no secondary market and essentially "lock" investors into their investment regardless of their needs, (5) that TIC income projections are frequently misleading since they are based on unrealistic assumptions of low vacancy and increasing leasing rates, and finally, (6) that TIC investors often pay far more than the current fair market value for TIC properties in order to cover the cost of the commissions and fees.

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I spent four days in Chicago last month, hosting a leadership program. I enjoyed my group immensely. The energy was good.

That’s my language of choice. I’m a personal-energy-guy. I love “good energy.” As we said our good-byes, however, quite a few of the folks in our group also commented that the energy was good. That moved me. It wasn’t just me. The energy WAS good. And it was felt.

I no longer believe that good energy is a mere luck of the draw. I am hyper-conscious of this fact in a political season that revels in dark energy. Good energy is something we ignite, circulate, recirculate.

Here are some of the ways in which we ignite energy. I call them the touches. Our personal touches. Show up with a “touch,” and you will be rewarded with good energy. Guaranteed.

  • The light touch: Choose light over somber. Choose playful over pedantic.

 I do not propose that we take a serious concern and trivialize it. “Make light” of it. But when we treat a matter, a concern, a person, a group with a light touch, we move the energy of the moment toward a playful exchange. A joyous exchange. This moves energy instead of keeping it stuck. And it tends to stir our souls at their core.

  • The improvisational touch: When a situation does not unfold as planned, choose open over rigid. Choose curious over dismissive.

An improviser sees a creative opportunity in any situation. Even in the conversation that seems to go nowhere, the meeting that veers off on a tangent. Instead of resisting the unexpected, folks with an improvisational touch ride the wave of the moment. They explore the unexpected instead of trying to contain it. The moment we improvise, energy moves. It expands.

  • The boomerang touch: Choose to notice instead of ignoring. Choose to “pick up on it” instead of rejecting.

With a boomerang mindset, I pay attention to everything an individual or group of folks is sending my way. Their sense of humor. Their language rhythm. Their tone of expression. Their physicality.

With the boomerang touch, I hit the “same wavelength” button. I intentionally use the language of others. I match their rhythm. I send it right back to them. I surrender to their tone (unless I decide it needs shifting). Energy suddenly feeds upon energy. Yes, it boomerangs.

This week, as you find yourself in the midst of crucial business conversations, consider your touch. Use your light touch. Your improvisational touch. Your boomerang touch. Lead with your energy touch and energize the conversations you’re in. It beats the alternative.

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The TripleMG boss made it thoughts known to popular Nigerian blog LIB.

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CEO of Made Men Music Group (MMMG) and Iyanya’s former manager, Ubi Franklin, has reacted to the singer’s major move to Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records. Speaking exclusively to Linda Ikejis Blog (LIB), Ubi states that he’s happy for his former partner and does not feel betrayed by his move to a competing music label.

LIB: News broke this morning that your former partner, Iyanyahas signed onto Don Jazzy’s music label, Mavin Records. We would love to know your stance and reaction to this?

I’m happy for Iyanya. The truth is that, if you are happy for somebody, God will be happy with you and you will be happy with yourself. I don’t have anything against him.

This is music business and everything you do – as far your music is right and you are making the music for the world, it doesn’t depend on the label that you are in for all to enjoy it. I’m happy he is where great music comes out from, a label with one of the best music producers in Africa. I’m so happy for him, today is his birthday and I wish him all the best.

LIB: Iyanyainformed everyone initially that he was going to start up his own label. This has however changed. Do you feel betrayed?

We are all human beings; today Iyanyais 30 by age. As a 30-year-old man, you are able to take any decision on your own, you can change your mind, you can do whatever you want to do. The most important thing is that from what I’ve seen, trust me he is happy. Nobody takes a decision that is going to be bad for him.. I still know he still has his own plans for his Label. But at this point, I know Iyanyais where good music comes from.

LIB: So you don’t feel betrayed?

No No! The only way I will feel betrayed is if there was something he owed me and he didn’t give back to me, but there is nothing like that. I’m happy for him.

LIB: Do you see any more collaborations between your team and Iyanyain the future?

That’s the funny thing about music, everything is possible. When you see people in music having issues, just leave them, the wheel goes round, if you check my snapchat, I’m always dancing to his music. There might be a future collaboration, I’m open to anything. I’m a business man, there is nothing we are fighting for.

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