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January 17th (3pm), Dr Shaun Coutts (Buckley Ecology Lab, UQ) will be doing a presentation on Why conservation researchers don’t do sensitivity analysis, and why they really should. Please come along ( CSIRO EcoSciences Precinct, 41 Boggo Rd, Dutton Park 4102 QLD- Rooms GA603):

Simulation models underpin a lot of conservation research. They are primarily used for population viability analysis and to test the effect of various management interventions. Sensitivity analysis is an important part of any model development and testing. This is especially true for complex models (like PVA) because for these models it is often not obvious how different components of the model affect the result, or interact. After reviewing the literature on population viability analysis I found that sensitivity analysis were rarely carried out, and when they were, they were usually done poorly. I will go through reasons why this is a problem and also offer my opinions for some ways to fix the situation.

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Ditching meetings will make you more successful

By Shane Snow

When I left journalism school, I and half of the grad students in my class entered the job market as freelancers. (It’s a tough market for journalists, even today). And then a peculiar thing happened: all of these amazing, Columbia-educated journalists who’d written for The New York Times and NBC and Time Magazine started approaching me for help—despite the fact that they were far better writers than me. In the past, I had run a website consultancy, so my friends asked my advice on building a website, promoting themselves online, getting clients, managing invoices and taxes, and so on. Essentially, they needed help becoming entrepreneurs, which required an entirely different skillset than the journalist’s craft. While some of what we freelancers needed was practical (sales skills, websites, etc.), what we really had to do was start thinking of ourselves as startups.

But truthfully, startup skills are not just useful to the self-employed app developer or forced-into-freelance journalist. The habits—and the mindset—of successful entrepreneurs are becoming increasingly valuable in every 21st century workplace.

Having spent most of my life around entrepreneurs—and having attempted to mimic their best moves in my work as a business owner, then freelancer, and now startup founder—I’m convinced that the following habits will make anyone twice as successful, not to mention employable.

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Simotas, Maloney and Katz dine at George’s

State Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas tweeted a photo of herself seated at a table with Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz at George’s, the restaurant that replaced or reconceptualized the Astor Room at Kaufman Astoria Studios, and wrote above it, “The Power Table.” This tweet, posted Friday afternoon, is the first to be linked to the address under the name George’s. Also, the photo shows what George’s looks like.

2017’s art has left Socrates Sculpture Park

Today I watched that head in Socrates park, an installation by Tanda Francis, called “Take Me With You,” get taken away.

And not just the head, but the whole body of work that graced the park since October 1 is out of the park, from what I could see. The next installation will be Virginia Overton’s solo-set called “Built.” According to the website, “The show’s largest piece is a crystal-shaped sculpture made of industrial architectural truss systems and angle iron spanning 40 feet.”

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About COSS

COSS - the Finnish Centre for Open Systems and Solutions is a non-profit association that promotes open source, open data, open standards and APIs. Internationally COSS is known as one of the oldest and most active centres for openness.

COSS operation is based on far-reaching cooperation, communication and creating networks.

The objective of COSS is to strengthen the competitiveness of Finland's software intensive industries, promote the growth and internationalization of open source businesses and reinforce the development of the Finnish information society with the support of open technologies and communities.

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Open Source Observatory supports development of open source applications and solutions and co-operation between countries and information and software exchanging. OSOR networks also with national information storages aiming to create Europe-wide open source information storage interface.

COKS the Slovenian Open Source Competence Centre and Software Repository, was launched in October 2007. It provides informations and offer support to the Slovenian users of Open Source software, both in the public and the private sector. The letters COKS stand for “Center Odprte Kode Slovenije” - English translation is “Open Source Centre Slovenia”. We represent first and one of the main national centers of open and free information
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Agenda d.o.o. is the leading Slovenian provider of IT solutions and services, which are focused predominately on Open Source technologies and software. With full support of the Open Source philosophy we encourage end users to use those in their environments. We are fully committed to Open Source and are a key Slovenian promoter and supporter of the development of modern open technologies.


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Country View Wicker was established in 1998. Business was bought from friends that had a canning business. We are located on the State Route 557, south end of Farmerstown.  In the heart of beautiful Amish country. Our customers are from all over  Ohio and the surrounding states. They come to enjoy the beautiful scenery, wonderful food and the many shops. Horses are seen working in the fields as well as on the country roads. You will find our name is very appropriate to our scenic surroundings. We are just 3 to 4 miles south of Keim Lumber.

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In the Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE) course, administrators of medium-to-large network sites will learn to use advanced routing to provide scalability for Cisco routers that are connected to LANs and WANs. Networking professionals will learn to dramatically increase the number of routers and sites using these techniques instead of redesigning the network when additional sites or wiring configurations are added. Hands-on labs ensure you thoroughly understand how to implement advanced routing within your network.

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This course is designed for:

  • Network professionals, such as network engineers, network operations center (NOC) technical support personnel, and help desk technicians, who want to correctly implement routing-based solutions given a network design using Cisco IOS services and features, where implementation of routing includes planning, configuration, and verification Any individual involved in implementation and verification of routing protocols in enterprise networks.

Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:

  • Plan and document the configuration and verification of routing protocols and their optimization in enterprise networks
  • Identify the technologies, components, and metrics of EIGRP that are used to implement and verify EIGRP routing in perse, large-scale internetworks that are based on requirements
  • Identify, analyze, and match OSPF multiarea routing functions and benefits for routing efficiencies in network operations to implement and verify OSPF routing in a complex enterprise network
  • Implement and verify a redistribution solution in a multiprotocol network that uses Cisco IOS Software features to control path selection and provides a loop-free topology according to a given network design and requirements
  • Evaluate common network performance issues and identify the tools that are needed to provide Layer 3 path control that uses Cisco IOS Software features to control the path
  • Implement and verify a Layer 3 solution using BGP to connect an enterprise network to a service provider

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Planning Routing Services to Requirements

  • Assessing Complex Enterprise Network Requirements
  • Creating an Implementation Plan and Documenting the Implementation

Implementing an EIGRP-Based Solution

  • Planning Routing Implementations with EIGRP
  • Implementing and Verifying Basic EIGRP for the Enterprise LAN Architecture
  • Configuring and Verifying EIGRP for the Enterprise WAN Architecture
  • Implementing and Verifying EIGRP Authentication
  • Advanced EIGRP Features in an Enterprise Network

Implementing a Scalable Multiarea Network OSPF-Based Solution

  • Planning Routing Implementations with OSPF as Scalable Routing Protocol
  • How OSPF Packet Processes Work
  • Improving Routing Performance in a Complex Enterprise Network
  • Configuring and Verifying OSPF Routing
  • Configuring and Verifying OSPF Route Summarization
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  • Configuring and Verifying OSPF Authentication

Implement an IPv4-Based Redistribution Solution

  • Assessing Network Routing Performance and Security Issues
  • Operating a Network Using Multiple IP Routing Protocols
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  • Assessing Path Control Network Performance Issues
  • References to Additional Path Control in E-Learning

Connection of an Enterprise Network to an ISP Network

  • Planning the Enterprise-to-ISP Connection
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Bravo: Relationshep [New Series]

October 18, 2017 Cox Media

This new series follows Charleston's most eligible and loveable singleton, Shep Rose, as he ventures to various cities across the country in the hopes of finding true love and a committed relationship. Shep is a complicated bachelor, and the right match will have to effortlessly fit into his particular lifestyle which ranges from black tie galas to surfing with him in Costa Rica. As Shep leaves Charleston to look for "the one," he calls upon his friends in various cities from New York to LA to help set him up with women in hopes that they are a perfect match.

PREMIERES: Monday, December 4th, 8:00pm-9:00pm E/P
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Geopolitics of energy: China and the Middle East

Written by Gawdat Bahgat.

In the last few decades, the People’s Republic of China has had one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The country has the potential to sustain strong growth in the foreseeable future. Both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund project more than 6.00 percent economic growth in 2018 and beyond. But this impressive rate of economic growth depends on the ability to meet its rising demand of energy. China consumes about one-fourth of the global primary energy but holds limited indigenous reserves. It’s share of proven oil reserves is only 1.5 percent and natural gas 2.9 percent. These limited hydrocarbon deposits have prompted Beijing to invest in alternative energy such as renewables and nuclear. Indeed, China is the world’s fastest growing producer of nuclear, solar, and wind power. Furthermore, in recent years the country has made significant progress in improving energy efficiency.

Despite these improvements in curbing consumption and diversifying energy mix, Beijing is, and will continue to be, heavily dependent on imported energy supplies particularly from the Middle East. In recent years China has emerged as a major trade partner to most oil and gas producing countries in the Persian Gulf. Crude oil, petroleum products and liquefied natural gas are the main exports in return for cheap Chinese products. This large and fast-growing economic and trade volume, however, is threatened by violence and instability in the Persian Gulf and the broad Middle East. In short, recent political and security upheavals raise significant concerns about China’s energy security and sustained high economic growth.

The Middle East holds massive oil and natural gas proven reserves. These reserves are among the cheapest to develop in the world. In addition to these geological advantages, the Middle East enjoys a strategic location next to major energy consuming regions in Asia and Europe. Not surprisingly, major Middle Eastern producers have dominated global oil and gas markets. Equally important, oil revenues and industry have shaped the region’s political and economic systems.

For the last several years the global energy landscape has experienced fundamental changes in both supply and demand. Oil still is the dominant fuel, however, its share has been declining. In the foreseeable future, oil will continue to play a major role in the global energy mix but will face a strong competition from other sources like natural gas and renewable energy. These changes in the relative shares of energy sources are driven by several developments, particularly the rise of US shale gas and tight oil and the steady improvement in energy efficiency worldwide. Stated differently, on the supply side of the energy equation, there is more production and on the demand side, there is less consumption.

This combination of steady rise in production and fall in consumption has led to the collapse of oil prices since June 2014. Following four years of relative stability at around $105 per barrel, oil prices have declined sharply. Oil industry analysts have debated whether these changes in oil market are structural or cyclical. Stated differently, there is no consensus whether this current cycle of low oil prices is similar to previous cycles and will be followed by a rebound or it is a fundamentally different one. Despite these uncertainties, most projections suggest that this environment of low prices is here to stay and prices are not likely to go back to the $100 level any time soon.

Against these new dynamics of oil market, domestic and regional conflicts have intensified. The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) have escaped the so-called Arab Spring. However, longevity should not be confused with stability. Lack of political and economic reform, high unemployment rate, and corruption pose serious challenges. Equally important, the proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran and the cold war between the latter and Israel threaten regional and global peace.

The conflicts in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen reflect the intense hostility between Riyadh and Tehran. They can be explained by the Shiite-Sunni and Persian-Arab rivalries, but these sectarian and ethnic rifts do not tell the whole story. Tehran believes that global powers should leave the Persian Gulf while Saudi Arabia perceives U.S. military presence as essential to its security. The “cold war” between Iran and Israel has been a major concern since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Iran does not recognize the state of Israel, meanwhile, Prime Minister Netanyahu has been a major opponent of the nuclear deal. The recent few weeks have witnessed military confrontations between the two sides in Syria.

These regional hostilities raise key questions about Beijing’s political stance and orientation. Both Saudi Arabia and Iran are major oil exporters and trade partners to China. In addition, Beijing is a main supporter of the nuclear deal with Iran (along with Russia). On the other hand, China has established close military cooperation with Israel in the last few decades. For many years Chinese leaders have successfully managed to focus on economic and security cooperation with all parties and avoided taking sides. Similarly, European powers, Russia, Japan, and India have enjoyed warm relations with all parties in Middle Eastern conflicts. On the other hand, the United States, the world’s only super power, has strongly supported Saudi Arabia and Israel in their confrontation with Iran.

China’s deepening energy dependency on oil and gas supplies from the Persian Gulf raises doubts on Beijing’s ability to abstain from taking clear political stance. Civil wars in Syria and Yemen and Israeli, Saudi, and Iranian support to opposing factions further complicate Beijing’s political calculus. Finally, after the British left the Persian Gulf in the late 1960s, the United States has served as the main guarantor to regional security. Under Trump Administration, Washington seems hesitant to continue playing this role and has demanded “burden-sharing” from other global powers. The combination of these developments suggest that China will likely play a growing role in the geopolitics of the Middle East.

Gawdat Bahgat is professor at the National Defense University, Washington, DC. Image credit: CC by U.S. Navy/Wikimedia Commons.

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Awardees to their colleagues: Buck the system

November 23, 2011 11:49 AM ET

The Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria might seem like an odd venue to stage a call for resistance. Nine hundred people in tuxedos and gowns. Champagne and cocktails. Bill Cunningham snapping photos. This combination is generally more likely...

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Dan Rather feted for career, support for press freedom

November 21, 2011 10:59 AM ET

As he exited his car and entered the performance center, the man in the dark pinstriped suit caught the attention of a few people, who trailed after him. The small crowd greeted him respectfully and enthusiastically, as someone they...

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Media leaders join CPJ board of directors

July 18, 2011 10:34 AM ET

New York, July 18, 2011--Five distinguished leaders of new and traditional media worldwide have joined the board of directors of the Committee to Protect Journalists. The new members--John Carroll, Arianna Huffington, Jonathan Klein, Mhamed Krichen, and Jacob Weisberg--join a roster...

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Standing in the swirling

Life swirls… Hence, the long break between posts ;-) But lately, I’ve experienced something extremely rare… at least for me. I see it – the whirling and swirling – but I’ve been able to stay calm and still. It’s very strange actually – to stand still while life moves fast. I’m trying to savor it :-)

Last week was crazy. C-R-A-Z-Y. But I managed to breath deep and just ‘be.’ Here’s a funny example :-) Anne had an important doctor’s appointment last Wednesday morning. I try to schedule her appointments right after carpool, so that (hopefully) no time is wasted, and everyone’s on time. We arrived (early, no less) to school, and Kate declares, “Uh-oh mommy, I don’t have my shoes.” WHAT? How do you leave the house without shoes? Seriously, HOW DO YOU LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT SHOES? But I decided that a temper tantrum would help no one – so I sent Kate in without her shoes and took Anne to the doctor. They found Kate some shoes in the lost and found, and everyone was just. fine.

Life’s too short to worry over forgotten shoes. Life’s too short to stress over report cards and real estate agents (our house is on the market again).  This past weekend, my best friend and I took a road trip to a country music concert. We were surrounded by kids in plaid drinking beer. I felt very out of place. But we had FUN. And just like deciding not to freak out over Kate’s shoes, I had to make a decision to just relax and have fun. We laughed, danced, sang and laughed some more (especially at the plaid, drunk kids). It was good.

There was a moment during the concert when I experienced that rare sensation of standing still and watching the swirls. There were lights flashing and drums blaring and drunk boys screaming – and I just stood – and was grateful – for a life beyond the noise. Because in the middle of all the craziness… there is abundance of life. You just have to know where to look. Stand still, block out the swirling, and find the cross – rising above it all, singing its love song – and know peace.

“Be still, and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!”
The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress (Psalm 46:10-11).

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  1. Lucel-Melody Wings says:

    Oh how neat that you are discovering the silence that always exists beneath the noise of life. I LOVE that scripture and the concept. It’s one of the ways I deal with the noise that causes seizures…..straining to hear the silence instead of the blaring noise of life.

    Prayer-Songs continue to flow…..
    Luv Ya

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A Thank You and A Farewell.

Over the last year I have been pretty selective of what books I read and review.

And I have thought of closing this blog for a while.

The time has come.

As much as I have enjoyed reviewing my focus is more on writing now.

I will still be doing the occasional review but will do it on my personal blog, Critty Joy, so that every thing is in one place…my cozy internet home. :)

It has been such fun to share my thoughts on books here and I just wanted to say thank you for coming here and reading my thoughts and opinions.  Of course I will continue to share my about my favorite authors and books…it will just be on CJ blog.

I hope you will join me on my personal blog so we can continue to be blog friends!

Searching For God Knows What by Donald Miller

I read Searching For God Knows What last year when I was going through a time of searching in my life.  Searching for me and for Him.  I am a Donald Miller fan because I appreciate his honesty and at times his bluntness.  He tells unique stories that can make you laugh and also have you sitting quietly pondering things for hours.

One of the reasons I like Donald Miller’s writings is because of his use of analogies.  This book in particular uses the lifeboat and it seems appropriate with the title.  I like analogies because it gives us something to contemplate further.

Donald Miller brings about main questions but does not answer them all.  I like that.  I like reading a book and coming out of it pondering my life and Him.  Without having the author tell me what I should think or feel.

Each chapter of Searching for God Knows What gives you a different perspective…and it all comes together with the powerful thought… you are not alone…in this searching and wandering.

About the book:

ImageNew York Times best-selling author Donald Miller explores the origin and meaning of redemption in this fully revised and redesigned bestseller.

Hysterically funny, wryly provocative, and disquietingly insightful, Searching for God Knows What invites readers to examine their deep need for redemption, to feel it, know it, and live like it is true in their lives.

Miller weaves phenomenal characters and true-to-life spectacles into his acclaimed memoir style to enrich, inspire, entertain, and ultimately challenge readers to see life in a new way. He shows that one of the greatest desires of every person is the desire for redemption, to have brokenness repaired. Instead of the chaotic relationships, self-hatred, wreckless consumerism, and anxiety that overrun a life without redemption, Miller uncovers the beauty and power of the Gospel to fulfill one of our deepest needs.

I received this book free from Booksneeze as part of their book review bloggers program.  The thoughts expressed are my own.

Remembering You by Tricia Goyer

I am fascinated by the World War II era.  So when the opportunity came up to review Tricia Goyer’s latest release…I was all in.  Why?  Because Mrs Goyer has done a lot of research into her books and the World War II era and has befriended many veterans as she learned about the hardships and beauty of that time.  If you follow her on twitter you know the heart she has for her veteran friends :)
Remembering You is both moving and heart-wrenching.  While fiction it also contains elements that really happened.  To me this added so much to the book.  Yes, the characters were fiction but the places and some of the events were not.
Ava, Dennis, Jack, and Paul are all delightful yet flawed.  Each holds a secret that is haunting them and breaking them.  Remembering You deals with forgiveness on many levels.  His forgiveness, others forgiveness, and forgiving ourselves.  Something we all deal with.
Tricia Goyer created four characters that come alive in the pages of the book and there were several times the pain of the characters brought tears to my eyes.  I will admit I at one point I was very frustrated with Ava.  The more I read the more frustrated I got with her…until I realized the reason I was frustrated is because well….I have done the same things she has.  Believed the lies over His Truth.
My favorite part of the book was definitely the scenes were Jack and Paul talk about their experiences during the war.  It was painful to read yet they brought out the beauty of what God can do.  Knowing Mrs Goyer had worked painstakingly to research and know about this time in history made it even more powerful.
Remembering You explores the many types of love.  As someone who has lost all of her grandparents this book was bittersweet in many ways.  Reading of the relationships of a granddaughter and her grandpa and a grandson and his grandpa.  It made me long for the days my memory holds.  In many ways this book is a love story.  The love of family , the love of country, and the love of that special someone.  The sacrifices all require and the beauty that comes from it.
Remembering You was a book I could not put down and read it in less than two days.  The characters are memorable.  Their pain touching and their joy moving.  It’s a fiction book that reaches in and touches a small part of your heart.  There are not many fiction books like that …. so definitely take a chance and read Remembering You by Tricia Goyer.
About the book:
35-year-old Ava Andrews’ dream job is interrupted by an unusual request–fulfill her 84-year-old grandfather’s last wish by joining him on a battle site tour of Europe. Ava is sure her boss will refuse her request. But, instead, he gives her a directive of his own–to videotape the tour and send it back as mini-segments for the show she produces.
As if juggling these two things isn’t hard enough, Ava is soon surprised again … twice. First, Ava and Grandpa Jack arrive in Europe, only to discover the tour is cancelled. Unwilling to let down her grandfather or her boss, Ava and Grandpa Jack head out on their own. Then, while they’re on their way, the pair soon meet up with Paul, her grandpa’s best friend, and his grandson Dennis. The same Dennis who just happens to be Ava’s first love.
Before she knows it, Ava and Dennis are swept down memory lane as they visit the sites that are discussed in the history books. And even though Ava’s videotaping old soldiers, she can see their youth, their hopes and fears, and their pride in their eyes. Soon Ava learns the trip isn’t just for them … it’s for her too–especially for her heart.
Read an excerpt, watch a video and find out more here. http://www.triciagoyer.com/contemporaryfiction.html#RememberingYou
About Tricia:
Tricia Goyer is the author of thirty books including Songbird Under a German MoonThe Swiss Courier, and the mommy memoir, Blue Like Play Dough. She won Historical Novel of the Year in 2005 and 2006 from ACFW, and was honored with the Writer of the Year award from Mt. Hermon Writer’s Conference in 2003. Tricia’s book Life Interrupted was a finalist for the Gold Medallion in 2005. In addition to her novels, Tricia writes non-fiction books and magazine articles for publications like MomSense and Thriving Family. Tricia is a regular speaker at conventions and conferences, and has been a workshop presenter at the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International Conventions. On Tricia’s weekly radio show, Living Inspired, she shares stories of inspiration and encouragement. She and her family make their home in Little Rock, Arkansas where they are part of the ministry of FamilyLife.
For more about Tricia and her other books visit www.triciagoyer.com
Special thanks to Litfuse Publicity for providing me with a complimentary copy of Remembering You.  The thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.

The Backstory to Remembering You by Tricia Goyer

Today I am posting the backstory to Tricia Goyer’s newest book release, Remembering You.  Tomorrow I will post my thoughts :)
In the last ten years since I started interviewing veterans for my WWII novels, most have passed away. Some of them—realizing their days on earth were coming to an end—returned to Europe one last time with their family members to walk along paths they’ve never forgotten. Those trips inspired my most recent novel, Remembering You.One of the most amazing experiences was when I received an email from a woman named Hana. She’d heard of my book and knew I’d interviewed some of the veterans. She asked if I’d interviewed any medics. Then she told me an amazing story. Hana was born on a cart just outside of Mauthausen. Her mother had survived being a prisoner of another camp and was transported to Mauthausen at the end of the war.

Hana was just three weeks old when the Americans arrived, and she was very ill. Because of the filthy conditions she got a skin infection and sores covered her body. No one expected her to live. Yet one of the medics saw the small baby and knew he had to do something. Even though it took most of the day, he lanced and cleaned all Hana’s sores, saving her life. Over the years she’d wanted to find the medic, but didn’t know where to start.

I was amazed by Hana’s story and told her I knew one medic—maybe he remembered who that man was. I gave Hana the contact information and I soon heard the good news. My friend LeRoy “Pete” Petersohn was the medic who’d saved her life! The two were soon reunited! After all these years Hana was able to look into the eyes of the man who saved her and thanked him. After all these years Pete was able to meet the woman he saved. “Baby!” he called out when he met her.

Remembering You is a work of fiction, but the experiences of the men are true. The experiences of the main character, Ava, are also true-to-life. I was busy with life when God pointed me to an amazing story, and to even more amazing men. I’m so thankful I took time to listen and care. I’m so thankful I allowed these men to share what … and who … they remembered most.
Tricia Goyer is a homeschooling mom of four and an acclaimed and prolific writer, publishing hundreds of articles in national magazines. She has also written books on marriage and parenting and contributed notes to the Women of Faith Study Bible. Tricia’s written numerous novels inspired by World War II veterans, including her new release Remembering You. Tricia lives with her husband and four children in Arkansas. You can find out more information about Tricia at www.triciagoyer.com.

A Heart Revealed by Julie Lessman

If you have been around this book bloggy long you know I am a Julie Lessman fan.  :)  I have adored her writing from her first book and also am blessed enough to now call her friend.  So it should be no surprise that I wait anxiously each time her new book comes out.  A Heart Revealed was no exception.  What I did not expect was for this book to become my favorite.  I have long adored Brady and Lizzie’s book, A Passion Denied but now the story of Sean and Emma has moved into favorite position.

I have always liked Emma in the other books but to finally get a glimpse into her life and her heart was a treat.  I found myself understand her choices and her emotions.  Her heart was just beautiful even though she carried around so many scars.  Emma is truly a relatable character for many women.

Sean.  Whew.  That man…. I found myself wishing for one of him ;)  (Mr. Darcy and Gilbert Blythe better watch out!)  The heart he had for his family and those in his life is unique and a refreshing look at a male character.

The love story is sweet and will have you rooting for Sean and Emma even while your heart is breaking.  Julie throws in a few incredible twists that leave you sitting with your mouth wide open and wondering how in the world is this going to end?

The beat of my heart is the beauty of redemption.  I find it to be the most beautiful of things and through out A Heart Revealed that is the theme of Emma’s life.  Of Sean’s life.  Of the O’Connor’s.  The story from that aspect is absolutely beautiful.

Like in Julie’s past books I cried and I literally laughed out loud several times.  (There is a kitchen scene that I re-read a few times and laughed until tears came because it was so funny and so real!)

As always you get to glimpse into the lives of the whole O’Connor clan and catch up with your favorite characters.

At 512 pages A Heart Revealed is one of those stories you get to completely imerse yourself in and just enjoy reconnecting with the characters and learning about Emma and Sean.  As always I closed the book with a sigh.

About the book:

Her heart is tied to a youthful vow . . . but can true love set it free?

Ten years ago, Emma Malloy fled Dublin for Boston, running for her life. Her emotional wounds have finally faded, and her life is now full of purpose and free from the pain of her past. But when she falls for her friend Charity’s handsome and charming brother, Sean O’Connor, fear and shame threaten to destroy her. Could Sean and Emma ever have a future together? Or is Emma doomed to live out the rest of her life denying the only true love she’s ever known?

Filled with intense passion and longing, deception and revelation, A Heart Revealed will hold you in its grip until the very last page.

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(I received this book from Revell in exchange for my honest review.)

A Confident Heart by Renee Swope

I first heard about Ms Swope’s book when a friend sent me a link for her email series called the doubt diet.  My curiosity was peeked and I did a little research.  The next day an email appeared in my inbox offering the chance to review the book.  I knew then God definitely wanted me to read it.

Doubt is a constant in my life and I knew what Ms Swope would have to say would pierce my heart.  Fear is definitely how I have lived my life.  Mrs Swope explores many of the areas where fear is prevalent for women.  Her approach is one of friendship in many ways.  While reading the book it was as if I had told her how I felt and she offered her words as a friend would.  It is not an easy book to read if you struggle with doubt and fear because the lies you have believed for so long seem to scream at you as you read.  The authors reminders of how much God loves you and the life you can have are full of hope and promise.

If you struggle with doubt and fear A Confident Heart is a great book that will encourage your heart.  Mrs Swope openly shares her own personal experiences and you will feel a kindredness with her.  Her writing is gentle and loving.  You see not only her experiences and triumphs on the pages…you see your own too.  The questions really help you explore things further in your heart and the chart of promises is a great reminder.  I will be recommending this book to friends!

About the book:

Step out of the shadows of self-doubt to live with a confident heart
Ever feel like you’re not good enough, smart enough, or valuable enough? Renee Swope understands. Even with a great family, a successful career, and a thriving ministry, she still struggled with self-doubt. Sharing her own personal story, Renee shows you how to rely on the power of God’s promises to find the security you need and the confidence you long for!

  • Exchange fear-filled thinking with faith-filled believing
  • Fail forward when life or sin sets you back
  • Embrace your God-given purpose, passion, and personality
  • See beyond who you are to who you are becoming in Christ

Powerful Scripture-based prayers are at the end of each chapter, along with Bible study questions and a chart with thirty-one promises to replace our most common self-doubts. Foreword by Lysa TerKeurst.

Buy the book.

“Available August 2011 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”

Special thanks to Revell for providing me with a copy of The Confident Heart in exchange for my honest review.

The Colonel’s Lady by Laura Frantz.

The Colonel’s Lady is Laura Frantz’s third novel.  The setting is the late 1700’s Kentucky where not only is there a war going on but tension is also high among the Native Americans and the people moving into their land and territory.

The Colonel’s Lady has many themes: hope, forgiveness, honor, and love.   Not only do you get a sweet romance but a mystery too.  You meet many characters, all unique, and some with secrets.  Roxanna and Cass are flawed just like you and me and you will find yourself rooting for them…not only as a couple but as they both overcome the past so they can embrace their future.

Several things make Laura Frantz one of my few must read Christian authors.

One is the fact that with a Laura Frantz book you get a true historical read.  You can tell Ms Frantz’s has taken the time to research the time period and her beloved Kentucky.  I found myself wanting to see the area for myself because of her descriptions.

Secondly I find I enjoy about the author’s books is the fact that she creates unique characters.  Roxanna and Cass are unforgettable because of their unique stories…and their story together.   The secondary characters in the book are lovable and at times I found myself wishing for more on them too.  To me wanting to know more about the secondary characters as much as the main ones means the author has created an all encompassing story that will have you engrossed in the book and when you are not reading it..pondering what is coming next.

And lastly Ms Frantz’s writing style is beautifully descriptive and enjoyable.  Reading one of her stories you are able to truly get lost in her descriptions and the lives of her characters.  When you turn the last page you are surprised it is over because you have been swept away to another place for the last 416 pages.

In 1779, when genteel Virginia spinster Roxanna Rowan arrives at the Kentucky fort commanded by Colonel Cassius McLinn, she finds that her officer father has died. Penniless and destitute, Roxanna is forced to take her father’s place as scrivener. Before long, it’s clear that the colonel himself is attracted to her. But she soon realizes the colonel has grave secrets of his own–some of which have to do with her father’s sudden death. Can she ever truly love him?

Readers will be enchanted by this powerful story of love, faith, and forgiveness from reader favorite Laura Frantz. Her solid research and deft writing immerse readers in the world of the early frontier while her realistic characters become intimate friends.

Buy the Book.

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***I was provided a copy of The Colonel’s Lady from the publisher.  However, the views and opinions expressed are my own.

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Brenda_Cat_webThe NC State Veterinary Hospital is an integrated health care center for companion, equine and farm animals. We exist to further the teaching mission of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine and to provide state-of-the-art patient care. More than 20,000 patients are diagnosed and treated annually by the Veterinary Hospital.

Just as your own primary care physician may feel the need to refer you to the care of a specialist from time to time, your Primary Veterinarian may feel your pet needs a specialty hospital to help diagnose or treat a complicated medical problem.

Although the time you spend with us might be a bit longer than visiting a regular veterinary clinic, your pet will be seen by a veterinary team with a great amount of collective knowledge and expertise. You should expect that our veterinary students will be an integral part of the care of your pet, but a veterinarian will always be the one to treat your animal or perform surgery.

The Veterinary Hospital is composed of the following state of the art medical facilities:

The Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center

wolf_dogheadPhilanthropist Randall B. Terry, Jr. had a vision of a spacious and welcoming veterinary medical center that would be a national model of excellence. The goal was to ensure compassionate and leading-edge specialty health care for companion animals by surrounding a dedicated staff with advanced medical facilities and state of the art diagnostic and treatment technologies. At 110,000-square feet, the Terry Center is one of the nation’s largest veterinary hospitals. More than 20,000 patients are diagnosed and treated annually by CVM clinicians and the Veterinary Hospital at NC State University is a major referral center for veterinarians throughout the Southeast.

With a focus on patient care, client comfort, and staff efficiency, the Terry Center is designed to help clinicians exceed client and referring veterinarian expectations for state-of-the-art specialty health care. Our mission is to partner with veterinarians and provide excellent and compassionate medical care; advance the veterinary profession through medical innovation and clinical research; and prepare the next generation of veterinarians.

Terry Center design features include:

  • Thirty exam rooms and ten surgery suites
  • Three dedicated emergency exam rooms
  • Intensive Care Unit with patient visitation area
  • High flow air filtration in four isolation units and in emergency care to protect and treat patients from infectious diseases
  • Patient-focused design features include “night comfort” lighting in intensive care
  • Abundance of natural light throughout public and patient care areas.
Since 1983, NC State has provided innovative, high-quality, compassionate care to our equine and farm animal patients. Located on NC State’s Centennial Biomedical Campus, our Equine Health, and Farm Animal Programs know that the investment that horse owners, trainers, and producers make in their animals is a critical component of their bottom line. Providing state-of-the-art care and research that preserves and enhances the health of these animals is at the heart of everything that we do.
The Veterinary Health and Wellness Center specializes in integrative clinical services for companion animals. Services such as Rehabilitation and Behavioral Medicine are open for both referral and direct appointments. Additionally, the Health & Wellness Center is home to our Exotic Animal Medicine Service.

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Employers Lost Their Minds in April

[This post on Employers Lost Their Minds in April is from Lee Adler. To find out more about his work – visit Wall Street Examiner by clicking HERE.]

Federal tax collection data for April was both strong and weak. Withholding taxes showed a massive gain. All other taxes were soft or down.

The big increase in income taxes boosted the US Treasury’s cash holdings, but this will be temporary as tax collections dry up and spending continues. At the same time the US won’t be able to sell new debt as it bumps up against the debt ceiling. Treasury cash should dwindle in May. The government will need to continue to rob internal accounts such as pension funds to pay the bills. Experts suggest that the debt ceiling must be raised by October 2, or the government will default.

Meanwhile, there’s a unified message in the conflicting tax data. Employers have gone into a state of delusional euphoria as the increase hiring well beyond what they need. They are following the stock market, not their sales. Excise taxes, demand for gasoline, and personal income taxes suggest that the economy is weak. Employers are always the last to get the news

What should be strong headline employment numbers should spook the market. It would confirm the idea that the Fed will tighten further this year, particularly by beginning to shrink the assets it holds. That will drain cash from the banking system, put upward pressure on bond yields and downward pressure on stock prices.

That will be exacerbated by an increase in Treasury supply when the debt ceiling is raised. A weak economy will cause deficits to widen and will confuse all market participants, not just investors. Weak economic data has heretofore been a bullish influence. That could begin to be perceived differently if it happens while the Fed is tightening.

Don Trump has spent down the massive cash hoard handed to him by the Obama crime syndicate. For that spending he got a bounce in the market and a surge in the economy. For now the debt ceiling will prevent the Don from increasing spending until a deal is done. He won’t be able to spend an extra hundred billion per month like he did from January 20 to early March. That money is gone.

The stock market and economic bump that grew out of it should also be done. Now the market and the economy must adjust to the return to earth of the February-March rocket in Federal Government spending and Treasury debt paydowns. It will also have to deal with first the thought of Fed tightening, and then the reality.

US Treasury Cash

The US Treasury’s cash balance correlates inversely with stock prices. The chart below shows the relationship. When the Treasury spends down its cash, particularly to pay down outstanding government debt, that tends to lift stock prices. When the Treasury builds cash by selling more debt, it sucks cash out of the markets, and stock prices typically decline.

We have talked about Trump’s spending spree and its impact on the market. Now we are seeing the opposite—a buildup of Treasury cash thanks to April tax receipts.

This time, however, that buildup is not due to increased debt sales. It’s due to the huge wave of taxes collected in April which has yet to be spent. This spike in Treasury cash should be quickly reversed this month but we need to keep an eye on this. If it hangs around this level, then the next move in stocks should be down.

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Federal Government Cash Flows

As of May 1, 2017, the Treasury’s cash balance was $222 billion. That was $122 billion less than a year ago (May 2, 2016-first weekday last May). The Treasury has seen a huge haul from tax collections but cash levels remain well below the levels of the past 2 years when the Treasury was building its rainy day fund.

With cash low and the debt ceiling back in place, the Treasury must raid government pension funds and other internal accounts to pay the bills. When that cash runs out is when a deal to raise the debt ceiling can be expected. According to the Washington Post, the Bipartisan Policy Center forecasts the drop dead date as October 2, when the government is required to make a huge once yearly payment to the military retirement trust fund.

Treasury Cash Balance

Withholding Tax Collections Surged

Back in March, withholding tax collections had a spike. With April now in the books, that spike looks like it was the beginning of a new trend heading into the wild blue yonder. It has the earmarks of an economic blowoff following in the wake of Donald Trump’s ascension to the White House. Such giddy behavior by employers is a bad sign. It’s not supported by any strength in final sales, so it’s an irrational euphoria that is unsustainable. It’s based on false hopes that Trump is an economic magician who justifies hiring lots of new workers while demand is weak.

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When the economic data starts to reflect this surge in withholding tax collections, possibly beginning with the April jobs data on Friday, it will encourage the Fed to tighten. That’s an opportunity that the Fed didn’t grasp when it refused to raise its target interest rate on Wednesday. But the Fed was partly correct to say that the weak GDP number in Q1 was transitory. They probably already know that a strong jobs number is coming. Whether that later translates to stronger final sales however, is doubtful.

At some point this year, the Fed’s tightening won’t be the phony tightening of “raising rates.” Under the current regime of rate increases, the Fed only increases the interest rate on excess reserves (IOER), the interest it pays the banks on excess reserves. That increases the bank’s income and their cash, and is effectively a loosening of credit.

No, strong jobs data will encourage the Fed to move to the real thing—shrinking its assets. As it does so it will withdraw cash from the system. That will be bearish.

In the meantime, until the Fed actually does tighten, the stock market can continue to churn around, a little higher here, a little lower there.

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nPDP group cries marginalization, gives Buhari, APC ultimatum

Crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) appears to be far from over as members of the defunct New-Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) that joined the APC before 2015 general elections are accusing the party and President Muhammadu Buhari of marginalizing their members.

The group therefore gave the leadership Buhari, the APC a seven days ultimatum to summon an emergency meeting to address their grievances.

Addressing a press conference after a closed door meeting with the APC National Chairman in Abuja on Monday where a four paged letter dated April 27, 2018, titled “Request for redressing of grievances of the former new PDP block within the All Progressives Congress” was submitted, the group leader, Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, stated that without votes contributed by the members of his group, the present government wouldn’t have been elected into power.

The letter, which was signed by Baraje and Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola on behalf of the group and addressed to the National Chairman of the party, said; “despite their contribution to the success of the APC, their members have been relegated to the background in the scheme of things in the party and in the government”.

The letter, which was also copied to President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, said that the only seat meant for members of the new PDP in the Federal Executive Council was given to a member whose state contributed virtually no vote to the APC in the 2015 presidential election.

The letter reads in part : “We the members of the APC, who moved over from the PDP to form the APC before the 2015 General Electrons in Nigeria are desirous of strengthening our party especially now that new party Congresses have commenced and the Convention and another round of General Elections are imminent. Obviously, this cannot be achieved without addressing fundamental issues which we wish to raise in the letter.

“We therefore wish, with due respect, to re-state our expectation then and now that the APC we all laboured to build would be one united, inclusive, cohesive and progressive party devoid of divisions, factions, cleavages and tendencies.

“We envisioned political party promoting equal rights for all Nigerians’ and ensuring rapid and even development across the country. Of course there is no gainsaying that the fact that the lofty ideals enumerated above cannot be attained without ensuring justice for party faithful and citizens.

“Kindly indulge us to offer a brief reminder of the history of events that led to the victory of the APC in the 2015 General Elections and the presidential election in particular. It is an undeniable historical fact that the movement of the former New PDP block to form the APC contributed immensely to the victory of the APC in the election.

“The former new PDP included five sitting Governors of Sokoto, Kano, Kwara, Adamawa and Rivers State and former Governors of Kebbi, Gombe, Osun and former vice president of Nigeria, former acting National Chairman of PDP, Sitting Speaker, House of Representatives, many serving members of the National Assembly and many politicians and PDP elders. It was a watershed moment in Nigeria’s political history.

“Most of these leaders not only delivered their States to the APC at the election, some of the Governors were also assigned specific responsibility to ensure that other States were also delivered to the APC in the 2015 election.

The then Governor at Sokoto state took charge of Kebbi and the then Governor of Kano State took responsibility for Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa States just to mention a few examples. There were also unprecedented efforts by many stakeholders such as Senator Bukola Saraki in concert with others, to deliver the entire North Central to the APC.

“These efforts, contributions and sacrifice were made in spite of the fact that the presidential ticket was taken by the erstwhile Congress for Progressive Change, (CPC) and the Action Congress of Nigeria, (ACN) block of the party.

“It is a matter of grave concern that President Muhammadu Buhari, has never publicly acknowledged our efforts in the face of clear evidence that the total number of votes scored by the APC in States where leaders and members of the then New PDP block held sway made the difference.

“The stubborn facts are as follows: In Kano State, APC scored 1,903,999 in 2015, and in Kwara 302,146. ln Sokoto State it scored 671,926, and 374 701 ln Adamawa In Kebbl State, APC had 567,883 votes and 885,988 in Jigawa. It was the same story in Gombe (459,898). Kogi (284,851) and Benue (373,961) votes.

“These represented significant additions to the APC victory column. Indeed, the influence, activities momentum and ripple effect generated by the former New PDP block was significant in the victory of APC in the entire elections in the whole country.

“At this stage, we would chronicle a few grievances’ which if addressed will lead to harmonious APC where justice, equity, fairness and peace will reign and enable APC avoid rancor reinvigorate the pace of national development and win the 2019 General Elections as one united party”.

They listed their grievances to include: “In the constitution the Federal Executive Council, (FEC) the New PDP block was generously sidelined as virtually no positron was conceded to it The only member that belonged to former New PDP block comes from a state that contributed virtually no vote to the APC in the 2015 presidential election.

“There has been no significant patronage and appointments to executive positions in various government agencies such as Chief Executive and Executive Directors of government agencies and parastatals as members of our block of the party continue to helplessly watch as these positions are shared by the erstwhile CPC, ACN, ANPP and even APGA blocks of the party and those who have no party at all.

“In appointments Into Boards of various government agencies, very few former New PDP members were patronized. These are however not commensurate with our contributions to the growth and Victory of the party, among others”.

The letter further said; “Our belief is that it does not augur well for our party if a section of it feels that it is being treated as outcasts and meddlesome interlopers in the party they rightly belong with the legitimate expectation to be treated with injustice both in the running of the party and the government.

“Arising from the issues outlined above among others, we request for an urgent meeting with the Leader of the party and the party executive leadership to find lasting solutions to the issues raised so as to prepare the party as a fighting force to deliver more pungently on its manifesto and face the 2019 General Elections With even greater commitment.

The meeting will also enable us to work out modalities to ensure a level playing field for all in the Congresses and Convention of the APC.

“Given the constraining factor of available time and in the interest of our great Party, it is strongly advised that the said urgent meeting be held not later than seven days from the date of the receipt of this letter.

“In conclusion, we the members of the former New PDP block of the APC wish to reiterate that this letter is written patriotically with the best of intentions and the good of our party, the APC, and is issued to alert the leadership of the APC and in particular, the leader of our party, President Muhammadu Buharl,

who only recently indicated his intention to seek a second term as President, of grievances that exist within the party with a view to ensuring justice for all members of the APC family regardless of the blocks they came from prior to the formation of the APC”, the letter added.

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Are Video Games Really Addictive?

As much as people enjoy playing video games, there is a negative stigma attached to them.  According to some critics, they are a waste of time, they can lead to obesity, they cause violent behavior. Perhaps the most frequent attack made against video games is that they are addictive. Addiction is a condition that results when a person ingests a substance (e.g., alcohol, cocaine, nicotine) or engages in an activity (e.g., gambling, sex, shopping) that can be pleasurable but the continued use/act of which becomes compulsive and interferes with ordinary life responsibilities, such as work, relationships, or health.

So, are video games addictive? It depends on how you interpret the word “addiction”. Physical addiction is a biological state in which the body adapts to the presence of a substance so that the substance no longer has the same effect, otherwise known as a tolerance. Another form of physical addiction is the phenomenon of overreaction by the brain to drugs (or to cues associated with the drugs). Video games are not physically addictive.

However, most addictive behavior is not related to either physical tolerance or exposure to cues. People can compulsively do an activity in reaction to being emotionally stressed, whether or not they have a physical addiction. For some people, playing video games is one such activity they may engage in compulsively when they are stressed.

Yet many players do spend a great deal of time playing video games without suffering from either of these two types of addictions. They play games to avoid or put off less pleasurable activities or chores, or they just can’t resist the lure of playing “just one more turn”.

This phenomenon is called “flow”. Flow is the mental state of operation in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity. When players experience flow, time stops, nothing else matters and when they finally come out of it, they have no concept of how long they have been playing.

Video games are indeed designed to be sufficiently engaging to create a state of flow for players, and players can become so engaged in video games that they ignore their other responsibilities. But players can become engaged in an activity, even to the extent that it may be harmful to other aspects of their lives, without games being addictive in a psychological or physiological sense. In such cases, players may say that they are “addicted” to games, whereas “obsessed” is a more accurate term.

When someone is so obsessed with video games (or anything else for that matter), that their relationships with family or friends, obligations at home or work, opportunities for growth or self-fulfillment, or health begins to suffer, that’s when it’s time to put down that controller or push back that keyboard and spend your time doing other things.  There is nothing inherently wrong with playing video games, but too much of anything can be bad for for you.

About David Mullich

I am a video game producer who has worked at Activision, Disney, Cyberdreams, EduWare, 3DO and the Spin Master toy company. I am currently a game design and production consultant, Lead Faculty, Game Production Program at The Los Angeles Film School, co-creator of the Boy Scouts of America Game Design Merit Badge, and answer kid’s questions about game design on the Boy’s Life website. At the 2014 Gamification World Congress in Barcelona, I was rated the 14th ranking "Gamification Guru" in social media.

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Just wanted to let everyone know that we will be having its 3rd Annual GeekFaire on Sunday, Dec. 16th, from noon-6pm at Pandemonium Books & Games at 4 Pleasant St. Cambridge, MA.  Not only will the downstairs area be given over to vendors of all manner of geeky crafts (Steampunk jewelry, fannish knitware, nerdy buttons, etc.), but for each vendor you buy something from, you will receive a stacking 5% discount on nearly all Pandemonium merchandise (20% max discount)!  So if you buy from three different GeekFaire vendors, you will get a 15% discount on nearly all Pandemonium stuff!

Now, the reason why I am posting this on the Davis Square LJ is because:
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  2. There is still some room for any geeky crafters or artists who might be interested in selling their stuff this holiday season.  Unless Davis Square has changed immensely since I last dwelt there, there should be many artists around who might be interested getting a table for this year.  If you are, please email me at general (at) pandemoniumbooks (dot) com.
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(UPDATED) PLEASE SHARE: A Beagle Named Skylo

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Based on a true story.

M loved animals. From taking an injured squirrel to her home to take care of to putting back a Robin’s egg back to the mother’s nest, M was a very caring, nature-loving girl. It’s why we get along so well–although we both grew up around the urban capital of the U.S., in our hearts we were rural girls. Or, at least we wanted to be. For 13 years we’ve been through many of life’s tests, from teaching each other different ways of coping with our stressful families to being each other’s rock when the rest of the world seemed untrustworthy and dangerous (more stories about our friendship later).

I remember being there when M picked out Skylo. He came from a family of beagles, with several other pups. M wanted a dog so bad–and I didn’t blame her. Her last dog was put down simply because he was a pitbull, and the neighborhood believed that he was aggressive and a “danger to the community”, even though he has never hurt a soul.

Regardless, after mourning for a couple years, M received her new shaky, scared yet adorable little creature named Skylo. Her family was delighted by his presence.

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Skylo was a sweet, delightfully playful dog–however, it wasn’t long before M’s Ethiopian parents thought that the “delightful Skylo” was an annoyance–especially to her older brother, Iyasu.

Iyasu was a, how do I put it? A troubled soul who sought for happy companionship with his sister, but glared his teeth when she was ever alone with him. In fact, her entire family gave her plenty of excuses as to why she was (and still is) the black sheep of the family. Regardless, as M was being misunderstood and treated badly by a traditional Ethiopian household, so was Skylo.

Iyasu often left Skylo in his cage in the coldest part of the house–sometimes with no food nor water. Around the time M’s mother died, it was later learned that the treatment of Skylo was even worse than M and I have ever imagined:

  • Skylo was hardly walked
  • Kicked at
  • Screamed at
  • Starved
  • Beaten to the point by which he could barely move
  • Mistreated

And all because of Iyasu, and possibly M’s cousin.

The household knew exactly what was going on. And it continued to happen. Over, and over, and over again. They were afraid of them–intimidated by what they were capable of.

And M did nothing. Not even to call APS (Animal Protection Services) or AS (animal services) because not only was she intimidated by her brother, she was afraid of losing Skylo in the process.

The beatings came to a point that, one day, Skylo could not lay down because of the pain of his fractured ribs and spine. He was taken to the vet, but the story of his beatings were hushed from the veterinarian.

So, Skylo was prescribed painkillers that should’ve soothed the aches and sharp pain the poor thing must’ve experienced. M did her part, and so did Iyasu.

It wasn’t long before Iyasu successfully completed his quest–his sadistic mission.

M walks into the cold room where Skylo was sleeping. He was in his cage, with possibly barely any food, and barely any water for him. With her gentle hand, she rubs the fur that was sticking out, saying “Hey there, buddy. Come on, let’s go for a walk!”

No response from Skylo.

She opens the cage door, thinking he may have possibly passed out from exhaustion and pain. She reaches a hand to his shoulder and shook him a bit. Still no response.

So she tries the one thing that Skylo, and every other dog can’t get enough of: food.

She takes a small, raw piece of steak and placed it close to his dry nose. She would’ve thought that just the smell would’ve made him open his eyes at least.

To her horror, she comes to a quick realization:

Skylo was gone. Dead.

She begins to cry, silently, as she opened the mouth of Skylo, and discovered that he had a plethora of painkillers in his mouth. More than enough to kill the 90-pound Beagle.

It wasn’t M, obviously, because she loved her dog as if he was a son to her. The only other person responsible for administering his medication was Iyasu.

Iyasu may have killed Skylo–but, why? Was it to hurt M emotionally? Was it to get back at her for ever buying a replacement to Durgo (their previous dog)? Was he in a manic state when he killed Skylo, because he was clinically diagnosed as a Bipolar, Manic-Schizophrenic?

Or is he just a sadistic psychopath that is capable of killing without empathy, without feeling a thing, not only to animals but possibly to humans as well?

M is in danger. Which is why she didn’t want to call any sort of authority in the first place–because Iyasu may just be a possible murderer.

Please reblog this post, as it is based on a true story, and Skylo needs justice. We need your help to expose whoever poisoned him; there is another suspect: her mentally-abusive cousin.

Let’s meditate and pray, and fight for the innocent creature that has been tortured for years. The only relief about any of this is that Skylo will never have to suffer again.

Skylo died May 28, 2016, at age 9. Rest in peace, buddy–we’ll fight for you. I know that any animal, including dogs, go to heaven.

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We're still selecting the best popular science videos from the last two months, and this week we are mainly focusing on those by John and Hank Green.

SciShow: here's the story of three scientists whose passion is simply unmatched, and whose studies have changed the way we see primates, including ourselves. And if you're into creepy stuff like whether it is possible to create a human-chimpanzee (manpanzee) hybrid, this other SciShow video is also for you.

Numberphile: the distribution of prime numbers on the number line is not completely random. It's easier to see it if you use something else than a number line.

Crash Course!: why does the American Civil War matter? This is the second part of a two-video block, here is the first one.

Big Think: ideas have their own Darwinian evolution process, and they also have sex.

Vsauce: is reality real? Here's my two cents BTW: in my (probably rather naive) opinion, thoughts are subject of a Darwinian evolution process the same way as ideas, and this process is happening on-the-fly every moment in our head, but on a collective level too, as what we do the most is interaction. Reality is a consensus, and as such, it is an evolutionarily stable strategy of a population of thoughts.

SciShow: the transhumanist toolkit.

Mental Floss: 31 strange medical conditions. This is the first part of the 3-episode Summer Bummer Series: the second episode explains how to measure the possibility of death with micromorts, and the third lists 31 strange deaths.

Last week we already mentioned a 2Veritasium video about how a transistor works, but this week 1Veritasium made a video on the same subject, with amazing demonstration, and even more excellent explanation. Make sure to check this out too!