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Marriage is a wonderful institution, but who wants to live in an institution? ~Groucho Marx
(Feel free just to skip to the third and final video of my interview at the end of this post.)
Within two or three months of Pearlsky’s birth we were clearly told that marriages with kids like her just don’t stay together. Many people told us this, the pediatrician, other doctors, even clergy and friends. Of course we did not believe it, not us, we were highly educated, in love, we could deal. (SPOILER ALERT: My nom de plume is Single Dad for a reason.)
I don’t know of any good, solid marriages that include a child like ours. Granted, I don’t know of all that many good and solid marriages that don’t include a severely disabled child, but I digress.
Why do our marriages suck and/or fail?
There are many reasons, but I think a primary one has to do with the fact that we come to the situation with no experience, no basis of reality. How many of us have previously had a severely disabled child? Or even grew up along side one? Both spouses are thrown into a situation they have never been in before, a life-changing monumental situation. And neither have any direct (nor typically indirect) experience or knowledge about it. So with the totality of your experience up to this point in time, you are thrown into the world of severe disability. There are no books, manuals, game plans, let’s face it, they are all bullshit when it comes to this. What happens is that you both naturally handle things differently, neither with experience, and let’s face it, neither knowing what the fuck you are doing.
One may do more research, you may research together. But research what? What do you really learn from blogs? And how many blogs really pertain in any way? (I know a great blog, by the way … )
Often one spouse becomes more of a caretaker than the other. One spouse dedicates more time than one would to a “normal” child, and that takes typical time away from the other spouse. Or one becomes overly controlling, needing to control everything that happens to and with the child, to the point of abusing the other spouse with bizarre demands even if they are centered around the child (a post for another time). Or denial, burying one’s self in work or other activities so as not to have to deal with the child. Or one becomes so enwrapped in the total care of the child that all else is left to flounder. In all these cases, we handle the situation differently than our spouse does. And inevitably our spouse is doing it “wrong.” Then comes the resentment, guilt, anger, controlling abuse, disappointments, and more. Oh, did I say love? Partnership? Cooperation?
Whatever the reason, our marriages fail. Or, at the very least, are not what we imagined, what we hoped for, what we want.
Part 3 of the 3 part interview … (this one even has a happy ending)
Discussions on dating, terminating, and living.
Apparently you were around for my marriage:) You nailed it and I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one because for years I felt like a failure, that there was something very wrong with me. Looking back now I can see how exhausted I was. Yesterday the big guy and I spent five hours with Miss Katie, longest time he has ever spent with her. By the end of the day both of us were exhausted and I reminded him that I did that everyday, for years. I don’t know how.
You are one fascinating human being.
But you know I have always thought that. MAN-CRUSH!!!!
I have no idea, NONE, why my marriage is still going. Is it strong? Is it thriving? I don’t know. Sometimes it does. Sometimes it does not. We have discussed divorce at times, we have discussed being together for the long haul at times. It is the strangest fuggin’ thing I have ever been through.
But you nail it…there is no guide or manual, you just do it and make it up as you go. I think, and this is just a theory, that we have come to a realization that our LIFE is kind of shitty and difficult, not our marriage. Our marriage is just a part of THIS LIFE that was sent off the tracks by what happened to the boy. As long as we can keep that in our heads, maybe we’ll be OK.
Interview? Super cool. When does the DVD come out? When your voice gets tinny about halfway through in part 3, near the part where you are saying you don’t really have male friends (sniff)…what happened?
You inspired me here, brother…especially the part about advocacy. I need to do something like that…or at least do SOMETHING period. I am not doing enough. I need to stop running. Hiding, which is what I have been doing too much of lately.
I don’t think I believe in God or fate, but for some reason…something was on my mind, and here comes this post, by you, addressing some key things floating in my brain. It CANNOT be coincidence that you decided to put up that video, mention me by name, using that particular phrase, while I was working on a post called The Running Man because of the fact that you had posted over there prompting me to write.
I mean…c’mon…the chances? SUPER CREEPY. Cue X-Files music….
PS 1…The right to do dumb things coming along with the right to do stupid things? Great statement.
PS 2…If you had it to do over again would you do it this way or (What I call The Terminator Scenario)? And you said you WOULD do it the same. I have such respect for that. One of these days I have to tell you about what I used to do to get to sleep, and why I can’t do it anymore. And NO…it ain’t that (jeez…dirty minds…).
I watched the videos and enjoyed them. I found you to be open, honest and straight forward. I really respect that. I have not walked in your shoes and have absolutely no right to judge. As adults we must make the best choices for OURSELVES and OUR families. I feel what you have to share is very helpful to others. You tell the TRUTH, YOUR truth and that is to be admired NOT criticized and analyzed. And, just FYI, I think you are a phenomenal father!

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Oyatsu The Meat Gyu-Kaku Black Pepper Yakiniku Chips
Oyatsu The Meat Gyu-Kaku Black Pepper Yakiniku Chips are a fun snack that looks like meat. The crunchy puff pastry has a rich and spicy flavour with beef oil and powder that is inspired by the black pepper sauce that is popular at Gyu-kaku.
Wheat Flour (Manufactured in Japan), Rice Flour, Vegetable Oil and Fat, Black Pepper Sauce Flavor Powder (Salt, Pepper, Starch, Soy Sauce Powder, Etc.), Breadcrumbs, Potato Powder, Beef Oil, Beef Extract Powder, Salt/Seasoning (Amino Acids, Etc.), Coloring (Caramel, Carotene), Emulsifier, Ca Carbonate, Acidity, Antioxidant (Vitamin E, Vitamin C), Cellulose Vitamin E, Vitamin C), Cellulose, Flavoring, Sweetener (Stevia), Spice Extract, Vitamin B₁
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By Gerald Yuen
Lenspeed’s staff car gets a new set of rubbers
60,000km done on the Citroen DS3, and I must say that one of the most outstanding takeaways from the car would be the OEM Bridgestone RE050A rubbers. With dimensions of 205/45/17, it has the tyre width of a base spec 122bhp VW Golf, and yet its an inch up on size – probably to complement the DS3’s “anti-retro” image. Slapping on rubbers with vital stats of 205/45/16 would certainly make more sense considering the DS3’s ability to maintain a fluid rhythm with the road. But to be honest, I’m not complaining about the ride quality one bit.
With a treadwear rating of 180 (similar rating to the Yokohoma Advan AD08 semi slicks), I was expecting it not to last beyond 30,000km. But simple visual inspections reveal that there is still plenty of thread left. It might be due to my driving style (erm, wheelspins can be counted with one hand!), but even then the rubbers did not show signs of hardening and losing grip even though they often bask under the heat on weekdays in an unsheltered parking spot. But one nagging issue with the front right tyre was all it took for me to decide on a new set of rubbers. High time for a change, perhaps?
It came down to two choices – Michelins’s Pilot Sport 3 and Bridgestone’s RE002. We had the PS3 on the MkV GTI, and apart from the brilliant treadwear (we did 80,000km with pretty hard driving), I did not feel that in tuned with the car. Steering response was numb, and it was even noisier than the Pilot Sport 2 – a tyre supposedly designed for sportier driving. That left me with only one option – the Bridgestone Adrenaline RE002. I’ll be fitting this on later in the week. Let’s see how this will work out.


Loop workers and residents will soon have the opportunity to "Eat Mor Chikin."
A Chick-fil-A official confirmed to NBC 5 Wednesday that the company has already started construction on a restaurant at the southeast corner of State and Lake, the same space where Halsted Street Deli and Johnny Rockets were previously located.
The restaurant is expected to open by the middle of the summer.
A planned Logan Square location for the Atlanta-based chain was nearly blocked last year after 1st Ward Alderman Joe Moreno objected to company president Dan Cathy's public opposition to gay marriage.
But Alderman Brendan Reilly -- whose ward houses the only other Chick-fil-A restaurant in the city -- says he'll welcome a new location with open arms.
"I'm a proponent of gay marriage, but we shouldn't be using the president's misguided opinions to determine who should be able to set up a business in the city of Chicago," Reilly said. "I've found the owner-operators to be a good neighbor and well-received by consumers in my ward, and their track record is a good one."
Mayor Rahm Emmanuel also initially opposed the restaurant's plans to open in Logan Square, but later said he would not block the company if it met all city requirements.


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NRG Energy, the New Jersey power company, has agreed to buy the 290 megawatts Agua Caliente solar project in Arizona from First Solar.
Agua Caliente is scheduled to be completed by 2014 and has a 25-year power purchase agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric.
The two companies did not disclose terms of the deal.
Agua Caliente is expected to cost up to $1.5 billion to build.
As G.E.R. previously reported The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is reviewing the terms of a Department of Energy loan guarantee that will finance the debt portion of the project’s financing.
On the equity side, NRG says it could invest up to $800 million in the project through 2014, either by selling a stake in Agua Caliente to an outside investor or by tapping its own balance sheet.
NRG did not hire an investment bank for this transaction, a company spokesperson tells G.E.R.
A little more than a year ago First Solar sold NRG a 21-megawatt solar energy project in Blythe, Calif.
This latest transaction is anchoring NRG as one of the solar industry’s lead investors.
Including Agua Caliente NRG currently has about 725 megawatts of solar projects that are either operating or under construction. Early next year the company plans to launch construction of its 250-megawatt California Valley Solar Ranch in San Luis Obispo County, Calif.
Also, NRG recently announced a $300 million investment in BrightSource Energy’s 392-megawatt Ivanpah solar project in California’s Mojave Desert.

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Publish Date: 24 August 2016
The Republic of Vanuatu has created its Framework for Climate Services, making it the first Pacific Island nation to reach this milestone. The successful provision of climate information and services is a challenge for many Pacific Island nations, which may be hindered by social, financial and infrastructure issues. Vanuatu faces such realities, compounded by resource constraints, significant geographic isolation between and within its more than 80 islands, and over 80% of its population living in rural areas.
Publish Date: 9 June 2016
As the world’s climate changes, hazards to human health are increasing. Droughts, floods and cyclones affect the health of millions of people each year. There is also a close relationship between climate and diseases such as diarrhea, malaria, meningitis and respiratory ailments, which cause death and suffering for many millions more. Fortunately, scientific advances have increased the range and accuracy of climate services that can be effectively used to protect public health from extreme weather and climate. These are showcased in a new collection of case studies from the World...
Publish Date: 27 May 2016
The World Meteorological Organization wants to strengthen working relationships and partnerships with the United Nations Environment Programme and intensify mutual support on issues such as monitoring of air quality and greenhouse gas concentrations, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas discussed enhanced collaboration with incoming UNEP Executive Director Erik Stolheim during the UN Environment Assembly talking place in Nairobi, Kenya.


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In a momentous development, the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJN) is set to deliberate on a project that could eradicate nearly half of the articles in the Law of Prison Centers of Mexico City. The law, which has been in effect since September 2021, replaced its predecessor from 2014, issued during the tenure of Miguel Ángel Mancera. However, Minister Yasmín Esquivel has proposed invalidating 63 out of the 142 articles, citing a regulatory overreach by the local Congress.
The court action was prompted by the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), which deemed the regulation of various aspects of sentence execution as an exclusive jurisdiction of the federal Congress. Buckle up, folks; this Monday's SCJN session promises to be a captivating affair.
Chilpancingo Rattled by Attacks on Cab Drivers
Chilpancingo, the capital city of Guerrero, woke up to eerie silence as the streets bore the marks of fear and unease. In response to the recent attacks on cab drivers that occurred last Saturday, residents of the city imposed an unofficial curfew upon themselves. Public transportation, both local and foreign, came to an abrupt halt, while numerous businesses decided to shut their doors in a collective act of caution. The catalyst behind this sudden upheaval was the tragic loss of five cab drivers and the wanton destruction caused by the incendiary rage of Molotov cocktails. It seems that Chilpancingo, usually teeming with life, now suffers from a collective sense of insecurity.
Meanwhile, the violent episode in Chilpancingo shattered the dreams of a quinceañera celebration that was scheduled to commence in Colonia 20 de Noviembre. The wave of violence, however, prevented many from attending the event, leaving the party hall desolate. However, in the face of adversity, the spirit of unity prevailed. Community members, displaying remarkable solidarity, came forward bearing gifts and even arranged for a musical group to entertain the sparse gathering. It is heartening to witness the resilience and support of the community in the face of such tragedy.
Gunmen Attack Married Couple, Injure Toddler
The northern region of Guerrero, specifically the community of San Luis in the municipality of Cuetzala del Progreso, was the stage for yet another horrifying act of violence. Armed assailants opened fire, resulting in the tragic deaths of a married couple, while a 2-year-old child sustained injuries. State authorities promptly reported this distressing incident, leaving the community shaken and demanding justice for the victims.
Three More Cars of Mayan Train Arrive in Ciudad Sahagún
Following the arrival of the first car on a gondola, witnessed by none other than President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the Mayan Train project continues to make strides. Three additional cars completed their journey, reaching the outskirts of Ciudad Sahagún after they depart from Hidalgo's Sahagún city last Monday. Javier May, the director of the National Fund for Tourism Development and the visionary behind this ambitious endeavor, proudly announced the successful arrival of these cars. The Mayan Train project is gaining momentum and captivating the nation's attention.
Collective Accuses President of Endangering the 2024 Presidential Election
Unid@s, a coalition of citizens' groups aligned with the "Pink Tide," has publicly accused President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of jeopardizing the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Renowned groups like Frente Cívico Nacional, Sí por México, and Sociedad Civil México, collaborating under the umbrella of Frente Amplio por México (PAN-PRI-PRD), admonished the President for his consistent disqualification of the opposition's process. The allegations put forth by these concerned citizens raise important questions about the democratic integrity of the upcoming election.
Frente Amplio por México Vows to Ensure Authenticity of Signatures
Unfazed by the accusations leveled against President López Obrador, the Frente Amplio por México reassured the public that they have stringent mechanisms in place to guarantee the authenticity of signatures and validate the reported expenses of the candidates vying for coordination within their organization. These measures aim to uphold transparency and accountability, ensuring a fair and credible electoral process.
Arrest Warrant Against Iguala Judge Linked to Ayotzinapa Case Cancelled
In a significant turn of events, a federal court has invalidated the arrest warrant issued in 2015 against José Ulises Bernabé García, the judge of Barandilla de Iguala who held office on the night when 43 normalistas from Ayotzinapa disappeared. This decision, in compliance with an injunction ruling, was handed down by Samuel Ventura Ramos, the First District Judge in Federal Criminal Proceedings in Tamaulipas. The court reports state that Judge Ventura Ramos denied the arrest warrant because the statements of both the surviving normalistas and the accused failed to establish Bernabé's direct involvement in the events. This ruling directly contradicts the original arrest warrant issued by the Third District Court of Tamaulipas, marking a significant development in this high-profile case.
Former Economy Secretary Withdraws Presidential Candidacy
Ildefonso Guajardo, the former Federal Secretary of Economy, made waves with his recent announcement of withdrawing his presidential candidacy. The political landscape experiences a seismic shift as Guajardo, a prominent figure in Mexican politics, steps back from the race, leaving his supporters and political analysts intrigued about the future direction of the presidential race.
Prominent Leftist Politician Porfirio Muñoz Ledo Passes Away at 89
The Mexican political arena mourns the loss of a revered figure. Porfirio Muñoz Ledo, a distinguished leftist politician and the founder of the PRD (Party of the Democratic Revolution), breathed his last at the age of 89. His passing leaves a void in Mexican politics, and the legacy of his contributions will forever be remembered. Rest in power, Mr. Muñoz Ledo.

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“Miss Janet” is a very special one of a kind 1930 30′ Hacker Craft town-car limosine.
Miss Janet, owned by Todd Warner, runs on a 678 cubic inch 225 HP Kermath Seawolf.
She was delivered new to Rainy Lake, MN, as an island commuter. John T. Fitzgerald (as in John Fitzgerald Kennedy) wanted a suitable all-weather transport for his wife, Janet.
The ‘Miss Janet’ was designed as a chauffeur driven town-car affair. The passenger salon was entered with two step-pads to a sliding rear entry step down into the cabin. It sports roll-down windows, hand-blown glass flower vases, and, of course, a cigar lighter as well. The dual doors that separate the chauffeur from the passenger kept it quiet and dry.
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Akwa Ibom State has witnessed a significant drop in prevalence of HIV from 10.8% (ANC Survey 2013) to 5.5% (NAIIS 2018) indicating that 5.5% of people aged 15-64 years estimated to be infected with the virus.
This brings the total number of persons living with HIV in Akwa Ibom State to 178,051 out of which 52,780 persons are currently on sustained Antiretroviral treatment. A significant number of persons in the State are yet to know their HIV status and 125,271 persons infected with HIV will need to be diagnosed and placed on lifelong therapy.
The latest development was made known by National AIDS Indicator Impact Survey (NAIIS).
The recently improved epidemic control effort in Akwa Ibom State has been supported by the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through USAID that has been partnering with Akwa Ibom State Government through its Ministry of Health and relevant agencies to implement HIV prevention and control strategies in the past decade.
According to the recent NAIIS report, an effective Surge management structure has been put in place to drive epidemic control under the leadership of the State Ministry of Health and in partnership with USAID supported implementing partners.
This response also receives support from the Akwa Ibom State Agency for the Control of AIDS (AKSACA) and relevant Civil Society Organization (CSO) networks including the Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) and Civil Society for HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (CISHAN).
As part of US effort to further bring the epidemic to the barest minimum in Akwa Ibom State, The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart W. Symington visited the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel with his team to further consolidate the US government support to Nigeria on health and social development.
On his recent arrival to Akwa Ibom through the Arch. Victor Attah International Airport, The US Ambassador, Symington was received by FHI360, the USAID Lead implementing partner in the State as well as the Akwa Ibom Network of People living with HIV/AIDS (AKNET).
The US Ambassador was elated by the welcome remark of a 7year old girl who presented him with a welcome bouquet. Going further to demonstrate widespread awareness of AIV/AIDS in Akwa Ibom State, the girl disclosed to the Ambassador that she and her 5 siblings are HIV negative though being hybrids of HIV positive parents.
This feat was made possible only through the USAID HIV program – Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) facilitated through the State Ministry of Health and FHI360 supported health facilities. The Ambassador congratulated the mother and child with such a grin of joy and embrace.
Similarly, implementing partners in the State led by FHI360, CDC and USAID team met with the USAID Mission Director, where implementing partners shared compelling achievements and progress made in Akwa Ibom State with support from Governor Emmanuel Udom.
Highlights of the achievements presented were: the 61,048 currently on treatment for antiretroviral therapy in the State, they also shared the goal of improving HIV testing coverage to ensure all HIV positive individuals in the State are tested and placed on treatment.
Also, Surge strategy and other initiatives implemented in the State were highlighted.
The USAID Mission Director Stephen Haykin, in his remark opined that to tackle stigma and resistance from HIV/AIDS, there is need for treatment saturation and further collaboration with private sector to reach more persons who may be living with HIV .
On August 19, 2019, the US Ambassador and his team embarked on health facilities tour in the State and his first point of call was Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health, to view the HIV/AIDS Situation room as renovated by FHI360 with support from USAID.
The Situation room houses real time data from supported health facilities in the State. He appreciated the State government for their collaboration with implementing partners in the areas of extensive trainings of health workers and SMOH staff, procurement of equipment, drugs, consumables and commodities.
The Honorable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Dominic Ukpong in his remark disclosed the zeal of the State Government that has risen to the challenge to eliminate HIV/AIDs epidemic.
“The State has made tremendous strides to renovate health facilities to world class structures to be able to address stigma and increase acceptance in line with increasing treatment saturation”, Says Dr. Ukpong.
The visiting team also proceeded to Methodist Hospital, Ituk Mbang where the Honorable Commissioner introduced the Medical Superintendent and her team as they took a tour of the hospital from the consulting room to pharmacy, medical records and laboratory.
From the data presented at the facility, there was significant improvement in the number of individuals initiated on HIV treatment post Surge activity implementation compared to pre surge.
Later on, the Honorable Commissioner led the team to a visit of the Ibom Specialist Hospital in Uyo. The US Ambassador in his remark, appreciated the State government for investing in initiatives that support the people of the state.
He stated that the US Government is in Akwa Ibom to support the State in keeping the people healthy specially to support the state to ensure that no one is infected with HIV and if anyone is infected, to provide adequate treatment for them.
The team finally moved to the Government House for a meeting with His Excellency, the Executive Governor of the State, Mr. Emmanuel Udom.
At the meeting, the US Ambassador in his speech, lauded the support of Akwa Ibom State Government in addressing the epidemic of HIV/AIDS, Symington emphasized that he is in the State to launch USG most important effort – to save lives that would have otherwise been lost.
He further said his focus is to ensure everyone living with HIV know their status for appropriate treatment and retained on treatment. He also stated that if the team of USG and Akwa Ibom State government achieve this, it will further showcase the State government’s commitment in paying premium to the health and well being of his people.
In his remark, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Emmanuel Udom expressed sustainable commitment to work with implementing partners to achieve epidemic control in the State within the stipulated period.
A gala night was organized in honour of the outgoing US Ambassador to Nigeria in acknowledgement of his contributions to the State and Nigeria in general.
The gala night was well attended by Past and present Akwa Ibom State functionaries, stakeholders in the Health sector, Heads and leaderahips of Organistions, among others.
On the retine of the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart W. Symington to Akwa Ibom State were; USAID Mission Director – Stephen Haykin, Nigeria PEPFAR Coordinator- Mark Giamborone, CDC Nigeria Director- Mahesh Swaminathan, USAID team – Dr. Chris Obanubi, Moses Katbi.
Others were; FHI360 Nigeria Country Director – Dr. Salma Anas-Kolo, SIDHAS Chief of Party – Satish Raj Pandey, and SIDHAS DCOPT- Dr Hadiza Khamofu.

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Calendar of Events
Geneseo provides residents and visitors with a wide variety of activities that appeal to all ages and interests. Please browse through our many events, which we attempt to keep as current as possible. Our sister website, www.geneseony.org, contains schedules of governmental organizations and meetings.
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9:00 am Christmas Greens Sale @ Deer Run Winery
Christmas Greens Sale @ Deer Run Winery
Dec 14 @ 9:00 am
Live green centerpieces, wreaths and more to adorn your home for the holidays! Proceeds go to the Conesus Lake Garden Club and go directly to making the parks and Gardens around Conesus Lake beautiful! Sale goes until all items are … Continue reading →
10:15 am Wadsworth Writers @ Wadsworth Library
Wadsworth Writers @ Wadsworth Library
Dec 14 @ 10:15 am – 12:30 pm
Do you have a passion for writing and enjoy sharing with others? Join us for this special writing group at Wadsworth Library. Participants can write and share memoirs, poetry, or original stories with a supportive learning community of fellow writers. … Continue reading →
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
A bit creepy but fun. Stop by the library today to get your hands on it, otherwise you might have to wait until after the holidays!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Friday, November 28 at 1:00 - watch Wall E on our big screen.
Saturday, November 29 10:00 - open Wii time.
Monday, December 29 All Day - come make a holiday bookmark.
Friday, December 26 1:00 PM - open Wii time.
Tuesday, December 30 5:30 PM - open Wii time.
Friday, January 2 1:00 PM - watch Kung Fu Panda on our big screen.
Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Dead Girls Don't Write Letters by Gail Giles (2 votes)
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
The Ashleys series by Melissa de la Cruz
Judy Moody Saves the World by Megan McDonald
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Babymouse: Skater Girl by Jennifer Holm
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
A Big Thank YOU! to all the teens who helped at last night's Halloween Extravaganza. Face Painting, Pumpkin Toss, Pumpkin Painting, Tattoos...we couldn't have done it without you. So thank you Anastasia, Justin, Chris, Brenden, Chris, Brooklyn, Sarah, Emily and Kayla.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
The night would not have been complete without bags of blood, crystal heart charm bracelets and of course vampire tattoos. We were also able to watch the final trailer for the movie coming out November 21.
Fans impressed me with their trivia knowledge of the books and Tina won a poster with the stars of the upcoming movie for answering the most questions correctly.
Andrew and Precious also won copies of book 1 & 2 in our raffle. Thanks for coming everyone!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Peng - 1st Place - Super Smash Brothers
Justin - 1st Place - Wii Tennis
Sam - 2nd Place - Wii Bowling
Brody - 3rd Place - Dance Dance Revolution
Nick - 4th Place - Guitar Hero
Each champion went home with a medal! Congratulations gentleman!! Wii Rock! If you would like to see more pictures from the event check out our Flickr page here.
If you would like to see a full listing of the results for each game, check out Manitowoc Public Library's YA Blog here.
Since everyone had such a good time, we will probably host another tournament next year so start practicing. You can play at the library on Tuesday, October 28 at 5:30 PM and Friday, October 31 at 1:00 PM.
See you there!
Friday, September 19, 2008
Mark your calendars!
Monday, September 22 6:00 PM
Come enjoy an evening of Anime on our big screen. Pizza and Soda provided. Anime titles to be shown will be determined by audience the night of the program. No registration required. Must be in 6th grade or older.
Teens who come to the Anime Night will have first dibs on Teen Late Night Sheets for Friday, October 3 from 7:00-11:00 PM. Only 40 spots available!
Saturday, August 16, 2008
In a new twist, we used the Wii controllers with nunchuks instead of the GameCube controllers. While it slowed down some of our previous champions, they were able to prove that when you got it, you got it!
Coming out on top this round was Peng followed by a close second was Sam.
As Alex L. won our first tournament, he and Peng will battle it out at a future date in order to determine the final champion for LPL.
Watch for future tournament dates and times.
Our final Guitar Hero tournament will take place on Tuesday, August 26 at 5:30 PM.
See you then!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Congratulations to all of our teens who participated in our Survivor Night. Only 2 teens could be said to have met every challenge and mastered it!
Chris X. is our big winner and Crystal D. came in second. As you can tell, they were both thrilled.
A big thank you to Robert and Austin for helping out with the evening.
See you on Friday August 15 at 1:00 for our 2nd Super Smash Brothers Brawl Tournament. Bring your Wii Remote and Nunchuk.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Come see if you can be the last to survive a night in the library. Many new challenges this year including our most disgusting eating challenge yet!
Open to all teens in 6th-12th grade. This program will be over by 9:30 PM.
See you there!
Saturday, June 21, 2008
As our first Edible Fear Factor is now over, I am amazed at Teens ability to literally eat anything. Considering I was having trouble just dishing out the goodies our two winners surely deserve a round of applause. WAY TO GO MIKE W. & BRODY J.!
Both teens ate everything served and quickly...Clamato Juice, Prunes, Chocolate Sauce covered Pickles, Cheetos in Lemon Juice, Ketchup on Cherry Jello, Meal Worms, Chocolate Covered Bugs and more. By far the worst for me were the sardines.
Mike and Brody each won a gift certificate to Culvers, 5 extra hours on the computer, a Lester Public Library 512K Flash Drive and a Summer Reading Program T-shirt. Was it worth it? The 60 people in the audience certainly thought so as the groans and gags attested.
For more pictures check out our Flickr page at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157605706899166/
On Friday, June 13 we held our first Super Smash Brothers Brawl Tournament. Competition was tough with 21 contestants battling it out for the winning spot. Everybody got to play at least 2x before elimination, we played 4 at a time with 3 lives per person. The last battle between Martin C. and Alex L. was heated but Alex L.came out on top. Do you have what it takes to beat Alex?
The next tournament for Super Smash Brothers Brawl will be on Friday, August 15 at 1:00 PM. PLEASE NOTE! We will be using the Wii controllers and nunchucks for the next tournament. As the library only has 2 controllers I will need someone to bring 2 extra.
Guitar Hero was equally impressive with 17 participants varying in strengths from Medium to Expert. The experts clearly knew what they were doing and the competition between them was even tougher. Mike W. came out on top but only by a nose.
Our next Guitar Hero competition will be on Tuesday, August 26 at 5:30 PM. At this point, if you would like to advance to the next level of competition in Manitowoc in the fall you will need to be able to play at expert level.
We will still allow all levels to compete in the tournament at the local level and I should note that Olivia L. was our champion for Hard Level and Brody J. was our champion at the Medium Level.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Edible Fear Factor
How’s your stomach? Do you think you could eat Sardines? Jell-O & ketchup? Could you drink a glass of clam juice? How about a chocolate covered cricket or a sour cream and onion meal worm? Come compete with other teens in 6th-12th grade in the library’s Edible Fear Factor—I Dare You! Prizes for the teens who can eat anything.
If you can't handle the menu come and watch!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
This tournament is a part of our 2008 Battle of the Boxes: Wii Championship on the Coast.
For more information about this tournament checkout our website at:
See you on Friday!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Also, if you have any library fines, you can read them off this summer. Ask at the Youth Desk for details.
Be sure and stop in first thing Monday morning and start reading!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Each competitor played 3 times and then we added up all 3 scores. The player with the top score was declared our winner.
Our first Dance Dance Revolution Champion is Chris!
Great job to all who played.
Just a reminder:
Starting Friday, June 13 there will be Wii open play times every Friday from 1:00-5:15 PM. Hope to see you there!
Monday, May 19, 2008
The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
In addition to the book, the library also owns a copy of the book on CD for all you audio lovers.
If you love this series, stop by the library today to put your copy on hold. You may also call or go online. Just have your library card on hand.
For those of you new to the series, you might want to start with #1. Here are the titles in order:
1: The Lightning Thief
2: The Sea of Monsters
3: The Titan's Curse
4: The Battle of the Labyrinth
Book description from Amazon:
Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can't seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse. Percy could have sworn his prealgebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. Percy's mom decides it's time that he knew the truth about where he came from. She sends Percy to Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island), where he learns that the father he never knew is Poseidon, God of the Sea. Soon a mystery unfolds and together with his friends - one a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of Athena - Percy sets out on a quest across the United States to reach the gates of the Underworld (located in a recording studio in Hollywood) and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves.
For you super fans, here is the publishers website: http://www.percyjacksonbooks.com/ (They actually have a contest going on right now with a chance to win a trip to Camp Half-Blood)
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Why you ask? We are gearing up for the summer reading program and our first Teen program: Edible Fear Factor on June 19 at 1:00 PM. This program is open to all 6th-12th graders who have a strong stomach.
So far we will be eating the above mentioned bugs but I have also been thinking about clam juice, sardines, and jell-o covered in ketchup. I am still brainstorming - if you have an idea feel free to comment. I am not going to cook anything, it has to be pre-made or come in a can or jar.
You will have to sign up ahead of time and get a permission slip signed by a parent. I will have them ready by June 9.
For those of you who do not have a strong stomach, come and watch!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Justin with 4 wins
Peng with 3 wins
Alex with 2 wins
Sam & Dominic with 1 win
Chris with 0 wins
We played one on one, everyone got to play 3 matches and then the top winners played off. Each match consisted of 3 games.
Our next tournament date will be on Tuesday, May 27 at 5:30 PM. We will be playing Dance Dance Revolution.
Hope to see you there!
Friday, April 25, 2008
In the meantime, look for these exciting programs this summer:
Edible Fear Factor
Thursday, June 19 1:00 PM
How’s your stomach? Do you think you could eat Sardines? Jell-O & ketchup? Could you drink a glass of clam juice? How about a chocolate covered cricket or a sour cream and onion meal worm? Come compete with other teens in 6th-12th grade in the library’s Edible Fear Factor—I Dare You! Prizes for the teens who can eat anything. Registration required.
Thursday, July 10 2:00 PM
Registration required. Back by popular demand, artist Amy Wilde will once again be demonstrating the art of temporary henna tattoos. Amy will draw one for you, or you can do one on yourself or your friends.
Thursday, July 24 12:30 PM
Dragonfly key chains, bee charm bracelets and other buggy delights in our afternoon of beaded fun. Open to all teens in 6th-12th grade, no registration required. Pizza & Soda provided.
Thursday, August 7 8:00 PM
Can you survive a night in the library? Compete with other 6th-12th graders in a variety of challenges to become Lester Public Library’s Survivor Champion. There will be only one winner. No registration required, snacks and soda provided. This program will be over by approximately 9:30 PM.
Thursday, August 21 12:30 PM
Spend the afternoon with other teens in 6th-12th grade playing Texas Hold’em poker. Easy to learn and fun to play. Prizes for best hand and most chips. You do not have to know how to play to join in, we will teach you. No registration required. Pizza & Soda provided.
Timber Rattlers Game
Monday, August 25 7:05 PM
Keep track of the time you spend reading this summer and you can earn a free ticket for the August 25 Timber Rattlers Game. Timber Rattlers reading program begins Monday, June 30 and runs through Friday, August 1. Registration Required.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
My goal is to start a podcast to talk about teen books and other materials of interest to teens at the Lester Public Library. This is just a test. You should only bother to listen to this one if you have missed the sound of my voice.
But please, watch for more podcasts in the next month or so. I will hopefully have a feed you can subscribe to up and running soon.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Helsing by Kohta Hirano - a bit violent, full of vampires, ghouls and the like, lots of action.
Nosatsu Junkie by Ryoko Fukuyama - Comedy
Rose Hip Zero Vol. 4 by Tohru Fujisawa - Action/Drama
Punch by Rie Takada - Martial Arts, jealous boyfriends - definitely for older teens.
Come check out the new titles. There is also a selection of new and old on display in the YA area. If you see a series you like and would like me to continue buying them for the library, just let me know. I am also open to new suggestions. Don't be afraid to ask!
Monday, April 14, 2008
We've decided not to play Wii Golf for our Wii Championship Tournament, instead we will be playing Wii Tennis. I'm not sure how this tournament will be played but you might want to bone up on your backhand!
Wii Tennis Game Times will be on the following dates:
Tuesday, April 29 5:30 PM
Friday, July 18 1:00 PM
Thursday, April 10, 2008
This year the competition will be take place on Wednesday, September 3 5:30 PM at Silver Lake College. This will give you all summer to read and then compete the first week of school before you are too busy to do anything.
The Battle committee met last Thursday in Two Rivers to choose the 8 books for the competition. The titles are as follows:
- The Re-gifters by Mike Carey (graphic novel)
- Shark Girl by Kelly Bingham
- Born on a Blue Day by Daniel Tammet (nonfiction)
- Peak by Roland Smith
- Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin
- The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie
- Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson
- Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy
Our library’s team will compete against the Manitowoc, New Holstein, Chilton, Brillion and Kiel libraries. Each team consists of 8 7th-12th graders who work together to answer trivia questions based on the 8 titles above. After the battle, all teams are invited to eat pizza and drink soda. All participants will recieve a team t-shirt just for playing. A traveling trophy is awarded to the winning team.
While Two Rivers has not won YET, we have always done well, a trend I am hoping to continue this year so come be a part of this fun event.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
For those of you who don't know, here is the official Nintendo description:
What is "Super Smash Bros."? It's a brawling, battling, action-packed video game that features a varied roster of characters for four-player simultaneous melees! When you hit an opponent, his or her damage meter builds up. The more damage that builds up, the farther an opponent flies each time he or she gets hit! Soon, people are flying around like rockets. And when you fly off the screen in any direction. Also, in some modes, each time you KO an opponent, you earn points. As an example, you can fight for a mere two minutes in a competition to see who can shoot their opponents off-screen the most. If you had to call it something, I'd say it's almost like a sport.
I like to think of it as King of the Mountain. Just a reminder about our Wii tournament, if you want to compete to be Lester Public Library's Super Smash Brothers Brawl Champion we will be playing on Friday, June 13 1:00 PM and Friday, August 15 at 1:00 PM.
We may also have some time to try it out on Tuesday, April 29 after we do the Golf tournament.
Hope to see you then!
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
It's almost the end of Miranda's sophomore year in high school, and her journal reflects the busy life of a typical teenager: conversations with friends, fights with mom, and fervent hopes for a driver's license. When Miranda first begins hearing the reports of a meteor on a collision course with the moon, it hardly seems worth a mention in her diary. But after the meteor hits, pushing the moon off its axis and causing worldwide earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes, all the things Miranda used to take for granted begin to disappear. Food and gas shortages, along with extreme weather changes, come to her small Pennsylvania town; and Miranda's voice is by turns petulant, angry, and finally resigned, as her family is forced to make tough choices while they consider their increasingly limited options. Yet even as suspicious neighbors stockpile food in anticipation of a looming winter without heat or electricity, Miranda knows that that her future is still hers to decide even if life as she knew it is over.
This book gave me chills, I felt the need to visit the grocery store and buy every canned good that they had. It is a scary thought to think how much the earth depends on the moon being exactly where it is.
This books sequel, The Dead and the Gone just arrived and I can't wait to see what happens. To reserve your copy, stop by the library or visit us online at www.tworivers.lib.wi.us and hit search catalog.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Here is a synopsis from www.imdb.com (Internet Movie Database):
An original musical film, Across The Universe is a fictional love story set in the 1960s amid the turbulent years of anti-war protest, the struggle for free speech and civil rights, mind exploration and rock and roll. At once gritty, whimsical and highly theatrical, the story moves from high schools and universities in Massachusetts, Princeton and Ohio to the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the Detroit riots, Vietnam and the dockyards of Liverpool. A combination of live action and animation, the film is paired with many songs by The Beatles that defined the time. Written by Anonymous
To reserve a copy of the movie, visit our website at www.tworivers.lib.wi.us and hit search catalog. Have your library card handy and remember your pin/password is the last 4 digits of your phone number.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Guess what I just opened? A box containing our very own GUITAR HERO! Super Smash Brothers Brawl is on the way, along with another controller. Warm up those fingers and show us what you got tomorrow at the Late Night.
Speaking of which, only 14 spots left. If you haven't picked up your slip you better do it soon before they are all gone.
See you tomorrow!
Monday, March 31, 2008
You can also sign up for our program reminder too. Know what's going on but forget the day of the program? Sign up for the reminder and I will send you a note a day or two before each program.
You can also find sign-up slips in the Young Adult area of the library. Just drop your slip at the desk and I will add you to the list.
Late Nights are open to all teens in 6th-12th grade. You must pick up a permission slip before Friday and have it signed by your parents. You must have your permission slip the night of the late night in order to get in the building.
There are still slips available but they are going fast so stop by the Youth Desk today for yours.
See you on Friday.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
- Blue Bloods by Melissa De La Cruz
- Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schrieber
- Glass Houses by Rachel Caine
- Marked by P.C. Cast (This is a new one, let me know what you think.)
- Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
- Vampire High by Douglas Rees
Do you have what it takes to become a Wii Champion?
Do you excel at Bowling, Golf, Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero or Super Smash Brothers Brawl?
Come test your skill against other teens ages 12 and up for a chance to become a Lester Public Library Wii Champion. One champion will be selected for each of the above games.
Champions will then compete with other teens from Manitowoc, Kiel, Chilton, New Holstein and Brillion at a tournament this fall. Winners from that tournament will then compete with teen across the state!
To participate you must be at least 12 years old, have a valid library card and compete at LPL during one of the following game times:
Friday, March 29: Bowling
Tuesday, April 29: Golf
Tuesday, May 27: DDR
Friday, June 13: Super Smash Brothers
Friday, June 20: Guitar Hero
Tuesday, June 24: Bowling
Friday, July 18: Golf
Tuesday, July 29: DDR
Friday, August 15: Super Smash Brothers
Tuesday, August 26: Guitar Hero
Tuesdays - 5:30 PM Fridays - 1:00 PM
Participants with the highest score for each game will be declared champion. Rules for each game will be discussed during game time. Scores will be kept track of on a master sheet. Participants may compete at any tournament they wish but may only represent LPL for one game. Participants do not have to be present for both tournaments in their game of choice. The Wii is available for practice on Fridays during the summer when no tournament is scheduled (1:00-5: 15PM.)

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Regions drive 5.7% surge in house prices amid pandemic property boom
Regions drive 5.7% surge in house prices as our pandemic property boom continues
- Homes in Wales and the North West have led Britain’s pandemic property boom
- Two regions saw their strongest growth in a decade between March 2020-2021
- Typical British house now costs £252,765 after prices climbed by 5.7 per cent
- But house prices in Wales grew 10.6 per cent and 8.4 per cent in North West
House prices in Wales and the North West have led Britain’s pandemic property boom as homebuyers shunned cities in favour of more space.
Both regions saw their strongest growth in more than a decade between March 2020 and 2021, according to the Halifax House Price Index.
The typical British house now costs £252,765 – a new record – after prices climbed 5.7 per cent between the first three months of 2020 and the same time this year.
In Wales, house prices grew 10.6 per cent between the first quarter of 2020 and the same time this year – the biggest rise since 2005 – taking the cost of the average property to £185,920.
And in the North West, which recorded its best growth in 14 years, prices climbed 8.4 per cent to an average of £194,374.
Paul Smith of data firm IHS Markit, which produces the index, said: ‘Market activity continues to be supported in the main by shifting preferences among buyers for greater space, especially among those in secure employment, amid expectations that working from home will continue in at least a hybrid form.
The typical British house now costs £252,765 – a new record – after prices climbed 5.7 per cent between the first three months of 2020 and the same time this year
‘With the stamp duty holiday extended, mortgage availability support for first-time buyers increased and growing expectations that economic performance will improve markedly, price pressures are set to remain elevated into the autumn at the very least.’
Greater London is still the costliest region, with a typical home more than £505,000, but an average price rise of only 2.1 per cent.
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Part 2 – My unputdownable books (finally)
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O TEMPO E O VENTO – O CONTINENTE (TIME AND THE WIND – THE CONTINENT), by Erico Verissimo
To more international readers (if anyone ever reads this blog), this will be a great wtf. A bit of Brazilian literature for you. Actually, a bit is not enough, because it’s a bloody epic (think East of Eden 3 times). I’ve chosen to talk only about the first part, because I never really finished the whole series.
It’s a story about a family from South of Brazil, a state (which wasn’t back when the story is told) called Rio Grande do Sul. You see, people from the south are very very proud (I am) and they are considered by the rest of the country as fighters, stubborn, strong-headed people. We are and this book shows it as well.
It’s an epic that goes through several generations and wars, in a small town where they are settled.
The title is brilliant by itself. Time and wind to some extent are women and men, which with its differences are one of the book most debated themes. Women are time, because women wait. When man go to war, they stay and they wait. Men are forces of nature back then, they came and left, leaving pregnant wives, lovers and everything else to go fight for their cause. Men are cyclical, fickle; women are steady.
In any case, the female characters are a joy by itself. Strong and powerful, they lead and carry the problems closest to us, while the men fight in the war. The narrative is stunning and the use of flashbacks and a quite complicated at some points of the timeline turns it unquestionably into an amazing book.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, by Jane Austen
It’s easy and at the same time extremely difficult to write about Pride and Prejudice. I find it that most of the love I have for the book comes down to Mr Darcy and the perfect love story. My romantic ideal of chivalry and the fact I love the historical period in which is set.
Jane Austen books were one of the many literary reasons why I wanted to move to England (along with Sherlock Holmes, Charles Dickens and Agatha Christie). Lots of travels I did and things I went to see because of their relation to Jane Austen or Pride and Prejudice somehow.
More than anything, Elizabeth Bennet was one of the first heroines of “grown-up” books that was actually a smart-ass. Her wit and sarcasm won me over, specially her being the outcast in the family because of so much reading and so much different opinions from everyone else. That’s how I always was to my family.
It’s almost a soft erotic novel for romantic girls and many of them (as I once did) still dream of meeting Mr Darcy (who let’s be honest, is a bit of a prick). However, in the end, this book isn’t only a great love story, it’s a tale of redemption, maturity, selfishness and arrogance. It’s a story of learning how to be humble under certain circumstances, but fighting for what you want when you believe it’s right.
JANE EYRE, by Charlotte Bronte
I read Jane Eyre in 2 days, in every single moment I had free. I remember one day waking up before my boyfriend (at the time) and it was very early. I grabbed the book and started reading and reading until 2h later he woke up. He went to his computer and started playing World of Warcraft (which used to piss me off a lot). I didn’t care. I was so entangled in the book that I just wanted to know how was going to end. That’s unputdownable for you.
I had read Emily’s Wuthering Heights and hated it. I’ve read somewhere that readers are divided into 2 categories: those that like one or the other of the major works of the Bronte sisters. While Heights is about hate and evil characters, Jane Eyre is about love, about growing up and fighting what people want you to be.
I believe Jane is an amazing character that in many ways reminds me of Elizabeth Bennet. She’s fierce and in a time when women were not allowed to say what they think, she had no problems on exposing her opinions. Which, specially in the environment she grew up – where different from Elizabeth, it was not one of love – put her in very difficult positions.
The book mixes a bit of unknown and there are elements (like in Wuthering Heights) of a certain mysticism and paranormal. There are very dark and twisted bits in the book, which proves wrong many people that believe Jane Eyre is another romance written like Jane Austen books. It’s not, the end is actually the final proof of it.
Edward Rochester is an arrogant man full of prejudices (much like Mr Darcy). However, he has a very good reason to be so silent and quiet. He’s not a peaceful man and is indeed has a strong personality, which makes him a distinguishable and memorable character. He is a man imprisoned by his past and hasn’t much choice but living with it.
It’s also a book that when divides religion and kindness very well. While most people say that religion is there to create a boundary between good and evil and what’s right and wrong, Jane Eyre as a book and as a character shows it that it takes only a good heart to make the discernment.
Finally, Jane Eyre is a story about becoming independent and showing the world that you are only one and not a stereotype to be played with. Jane was one of the first strong, powerful and independent women I had chance to meet in literature, if you will.
ATONEMENT, by Ian McEwan
Sadly, I read the book only after seeing the film adaptation (which also features on my top 10 favourite films ever). Happily, the film is amazing already, but reading the book after added layers and layers that no film would be able to translate. Joe Wright is an amazing director and probably one of my favourites of this generation, but you can’t really blame him.
As the title says, Atonement is a story about mistakes and correcting them. Set during the II World War, in rural England mostly, it tells the tale of a girl who makes a terrible mistake that will affect forever the lives of other people. Briony Tallis is an amazing and believable character who much reminds me of, well, me in some ways. She’s a creative child, with vivid imagination and engaged into writing and setting her plays. In a different world with different circumstances she would have been a very likeable character. She isn’t.
Because of Briony’s naivety and to some extent, prejudice, two lives were ruined and several other badly affected. Briony has a terrible problem with separating reality and fantasy and it’s hard to see when she does it on purpose or not.
It’s a great metalinguistic work. I don’t want to ruin the end for those unfamiliar with it, but it does reiterate a relation and the power of literature and creativity when authors deal with the real world. The great structure of telling the story from 3 different point of views (Cecilia, Briony and Robbie) works incredibly and it’s a great narrative resource.
Besides the major theme being redemption and second chances (which is something recurrent in this list as you might have noticed), Atonement has the best sex scene I have ever read. (the film version is amazingly beautiful as well but there are thoughts that can’t be translated into it).
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, by Harper Lee
I had seen this book in many many many lists of best books ever written, etc. I hadn’t come across to read until the beginning of this year. It jumped straight to the top of my list of favourite books.
Harper Lee makes me a bit sad for having never written anything else, but she did a fine work with To Kill a Mockingbird that maybe she would just ruin her career with some other novel (I don’t really believe that).
At first, the book made me feel like I was 11 again, and made me feel like watching Stand By Me and this other film that I don’t remember the name but it was one that I used to watch it all the time 10 years ago about a bunch of kids playing baseball and their weird neighbour with the crazy dog.
It evokes the deepest feelings of nostalgia and sadness. Not only sadness, though. I don’t know you, but I had a pretty happy childhood. I had several cousins that I played with all the time. I had a school that I loved. My parents were happy and loving. So, really, I was happy as a child as really I’ll probably never be and even if my childhood had been a bit worse, the world through a child’s eyes is always a bit more beautiful (as you can see in Angela’s Ashes). Naivety, you could say, but I like to believe is actually just pure kindness and belief that in the end, you have to have fun and be true to yourself.
Kids are not stupid. They’re sometimes wiser than grown ups. However, I’m still to find a child as wise as Atticus Finch, who is probably my favourite character of all times. Atticus is not always in the novel but in the end, he’s the protagonist. He’s the guy everyone reads it for.
Atticus is a lawyer and a true example of how parents should be. He’s wise, kind, honest. Most of all, he believes in what he does and he trusts that all people are equal, even if they have a different skin colour.
In the end, this book is about fearing the unknown. Not only with the case itself judging a black man over the rape of a white girl, but also Boo and his lock down inside the house. Just deal with whatever you’re scared of and maybe you will realise it was just your shadow.
LORD OF THE FLIES, by William Golding
What a disturbing book. It stayed with me for days and sometimes I was scared of reading it and learning what was going to happen. In opposition to To Kill a Mockingbird, this is pure child evilness. Would kids really act like that when alone in an island with nothing to survive with but their own knowledge?
It scares me that maybe they would. I see bullying and I see how cruel some children are. I do believe, that this would happen if they were all grown ups and I unquestionably think they would end up all killing themselves and that strength and cruelty would overcome intelligence and kindness in the end.
Would we act like that? All of us human beings? Would I do that, if I were in their position? Would my sister (who is 11 years old) act and kill to survive? I believe good is part of who you are. I believe we all have inside of us and I believe this book shows how some people have evil in them as well. But, not all is black and white. So, while I think several people would like to think it is, I think that evil people have goodness in them as well as good people have evil inside of them.
You might not have killed anyone, but that doesn’t mean you didn’t do something bad to another person just out of pure survival. We are selfish beings and we act out of sole fear of dying most of the time. The characters here might not be truly memorable, but it doesn’t matter because in the end, they are who we are. Their names, who they were before, that doesn’t really make a difference. It’s about their actions and their choices. Most people would do the same, wouldn’t they?
– The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien.
it doesn’t really require an introduction, enough to say that the films even though being pretty close, don’t capture the whole world that Tolkien created in his mind. I wish I had such a creativity and memory like he did. Friendship at its best.
– Revolutionary Road, by Richard Yates.
I’ve read this after seeing the amazing movie directed by Sam Mendes. It’s a great, stunning, absolutely depressing book. I do not recommend it to people who just broke up with someone, but do recommend to incurable romantics because it will shatter a lot of what you think about marriage. It’s much like Mad Men in book.
– Persuasion, by Jane Austen.
The last book written by her and most definitely her best one. It’s down here and not up with my favourites simply because…I can’t really explain it. Probably because my character is much more like Elizabeth Bennet’s than Anne Elliot’s, who yes, redeems herself towards the end. It’s a book about second chances and a tale of time and doing things to please your family against growing up and realizing it’s your life and not theirs. It’s a true book and it has a lot of pondering and questioning more than any other of Austen’s novels.
– The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger.
I hated this book. I really did. Every time I heard someone praising it, I would roll my eyes and say it was overrated. I came around to reading it a second time, about 5 years after the first time. I changed my mind completely. I believe it’s a book that needs to be read at one point of life and if not, it won’t have the same effect. I read it for the first time when I was 15, the age when you’re supposed to be lost and questioning authority and acting much like Holden Caufield is in the book. Except, I wasn’t. The book didn’t affect me at all. However, after moving to another country, graduating in a film school with a degree good for nothing, I re-read it and finally understood what everyone was raving about. It’s a sensitive and honest portrayal of a generation (mine) lost in their own boredom.
– Watchmen, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons.
Ok, so, it’s kind of a lie, because Watchmen is not a book, it’s a graphic novel. However, you will hardly find a book with so much depth, beauty, sadness, betrayal and existentialism as Alan Moore wrote and Dave Gibbons drew. A masterpiece of fine writing, questioning and history. It takes us to a world where Reagan was re-elected and the US won the Vietnam war, thanks mostly to super-heroes, now banned from existence. How can someone not want to read this? STILL NOT INTERESTED? I pity you. The characters are brilliant, from the personal favourite Rorscharch with his cruel and insane if idealistic view to Dr Manhattan calculated coldness and blunt honesty. It has an incredible plot twist and the consequences of it will make you not stop thinking about it for months. I promise.


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Mandy Kurfurst is a human resources generalist with One Community Health, sponsor of Gorge Happiness Month. On the job for 18 months, she’s felt plenty of need to observe the program’s tenets and the Daily Three.December 16, 2017 midnight read more..
Replacing the Hood River/White Salmon Interstate Bridge, spanning a federal waterway, connecting two states, and likely costing over $250 million is a complex and risky undertaking. Recent letters to the editor reflect the understandable desire to replace the bridge, and do it quickly. The port shares this objective.December 13, 2017 midnight read more..
Stress is no stranger to Caitlin Alcott, a young mother with a 3-year-old son and 5-week-old daughter. In her “other life,” as she puts it, she is a hydrologist, or river scientist, doing work in salmon habitat restoration.December 13, 2017 midnight read more..
Bandwidth is commonly an issue for John Roberts. As Hood River County’s community development director, the dad of our two children — plus a new puppy — and a volunteer for a number of local organizations, he’s pretty busy (as most of us are).December 6, 2017 midnight read more..
Politics and city management can boil anyone’s tea kettle over. For Mosier Mayor Arlene Burns, it’s more about creating an environment in which you truly want to liveDecember 2, 2017 midnight read more..
It’s 1963, and I’m in Mrs. Fridley’s first grade class in Salsipuedes Elementary School in Watsonville, Calif. I’ve been handed a thin piece of 8 1/2 by 11 pulpy muddy-white paper, set on a landscape view, the top half empty for a drawing, the bottom half set with wide pale blue lines.November 29, 2017 midnight read more..
Hood River County has a long-standing history of investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy — as a means to reduce energy costs, hedge our bets against rising energy costs, and increase our community’s resilience to warming temperatures and natural disasters, both natural and human caused.November 25, 2017 midnight read more..
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On Veteran’s Day, let’s honor our veterans by taking steps to strengthen and protect our country. As a former captain in the United States Army, I consider the most compelling argument for renewable energy to be homeland security. The Department of Homeland Security says, “Without a stable energy supply, health and welfare are threatened, and the U.S. economy cannot function.”November 10, 2017 midnight read more..
We are so lucky to call the awe-inspiring Columbia River Gorge home — a special place renowned for its natural beauty, diverse heritage, and, of course, the wonderful people who live and work here.November 8, 2017 midnight read more..
State Treasurer Tobias Read on Thursday issued a press release sharply criticizing the newly unveiled blueprint for a massive federal tax cut saying it would largely benefit the super-rich, while putting at risk key projects that benefit working families.November 4, 2017 midnight read more..
President Trump rescinded the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program on Sept. 5. This means that thousands of DACA recipients like me are no longer able to re-enroll. After March 5, 2018, DACA permits will begin to expire and hundreds of young people will be without protection from deportation, a work permit, and a driver’s licenseNovember 1, 2017 midnight read more..
The Min Yasui Legacy Project and Oregon Nikkei Endowment announced the Minoru Yasui Day Essay Contest on Oct. 19, in honor of Minoru Yasui’s 101st birthday.October 21, 2017 midnight read more..
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Emma Stone started acting at a young age, so she’s had years to hone her skills. However, being an excellent actress does not translate into being a good liar.
The Zombieland star discovered this during a recent appearance on The Tonight Show. According to the New York Daily News, host Jimmy Fallon challenged Emma Stone to a game of “Box of Lies.” With all the games Jimmy Fallon plays on the show, you’d think that his secret dream is to be a game show host.
Emma admitted that she’s not a very good liar, but the good sport played the game anyway. Here’s how “Box of Lies” works: Stone had to select a box sitting on shelf, open it out of view of Fallon, and either tell him what was inside of the box or lie about the contents. Fallon then had to guess whether she was lying or telling the truth.
The audience helped Emma Stone pick a box, and the Birdman actress inadvertently gave Jimmy Fallon a hint about its contents when she revealed that the box was heavy. What it contained was clever product placement: a Disney’s Frozen DVD encased in a block of ice. After getting out a giggle, Stone attempted to lie about the contents of the box. What she came up with was really random, as you can see in the clip below. It turns out that she wasn’t lying when she said that she’s a terrible liar.
According to Yahoo! Screen, Emma Stone also had to explain an old photo to Jimmy Fallon. The talk show host whipped out a picture of Emma starring in her very first play, and her character looked liked “a tiny seven-year-old bald man with chest hair.” However, Stone revealed that she was actually supposed to be one very odd-looking otter in a production of The Wind in the Willows.
Emma Stone recently scored the role of singer Sally Bowles in the Broadway play Cabaret, and it looks like she’s working with much better costume designers now that she’s a huge star. Entertainment Weekly recently shared a photo of one of her Cabaret costumes, and it’s really risqué — Stone has traded her chest hair and suspenders for lace and a garter belt.
Emma told Jimmy Fallon that her first encounter with Cabaret was an inappropriate one.
“I saw it in New York for the first time with Alan as the Emcee when I was nine years old, which is the most inappropriate show to take a nine-year-old to. Do not bring a child!”
Emma obviously had a very interesting childhood.
Emma Stone will take over the Sally Bowles role from Michelle Williams starting on November 11, and you’ll be able to see the Superbad star in Cabaret through February 1, 2015.
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Idea #708 – Following the coffee culture in Retalhuleu Guatemala
The “coffee belt” is the geographical area where this product is consumed all over the world, it is delimited by the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. It is in this imaginary zone that Guatemala is located, a country known for its solid coffee industry. Guatemala and its coffee industry is a reference when it comes to the cultivation of this product in the world, because it is an activity that has historically been of great importance to the economy of this country. Thus, as has happened in other countries of the continent, as was the case for Venezuela, the first coffee plant that grew in Guatemala was sown by a Jesuit in the mid-1700s. that the latter could have been imported from Cuba or Puerto Rico.
But it was not until 1853 that Guatemalan aromatic coffee became the main export product of the country. From 1970, the coffee culture spreads all over the country. During this decade, we began to plant in areas other than the traditional ones of San Marcos and Retalhuleu, until arriving at Antigua Guatemala, where is cultivated the organic grain which is today the object of a world renown . Thanks to its mineral-rich soils and stable climate, coffee has earned a reputation for excellence and has won numerous awards, including the “Best Café du Monde” award, obtained in Paris during the 1889 international exhibition, and had the same recognition during the San Francisco Exhibition in 1915.
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The Soul imagine themselves hoisting the Arena Bowl XXXII trophy next month, but they first have to get past the opening leg of that journey.
What they hope will be a three-part journey will begin Sunday, when they face the Washington Valor, the defending Arena Football League champions.
Last year’s early playoff loss, against the Baltimore Brigade, provides more motivation for them to get the job done.
“We’re definitely amped up," Soul coach Clint Dolezel said. "It’s the playoffs, and that’s why you play the regular season. It’s to get to the playoffs and have that chance to win it, and we know we will do it if we play well.”
In the four-team playoff bracket, the third-seeded Soul (7-5) will have their chance at redemption at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, when they face the second-seeded Valor (also 7-5) at Capital One Arena.
It will be the first game of a home-and-home series. The second game will be at 4 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Wells Fargo Center. The winner will be determined based on the aggregate score of the two games and advance to play top seed Albany (10-2) or No. 4 Baltimore (7-5) in ArenaBowl XXXII, scheduled for Aug. 11.
Two weeks ago, the Soul were arguably the hottest team in the league, riding a four-game winning streak. Their secondary had whipped into shape, and the offense seemed to be cruising, posting its highest point total this season, 54, in two games over that period.
The Soul have since returned to their inconsistent ways, and now the Valor are arguably the hottest team.
The Soul will have to deal with dual-threat quarterback Arvell Nelson, the league leader in touchdowns with 73 (54 passing, 19 rushing). Nelson has used his 6-foot-5, 230-pound frame to punish opponents, leading the league in rushing yards with 226 (on 75 attempts).
The Soul came within a touchdown in their two previous losses to the Valor, as they struggled to apply pressure on Nelson. But they did sneak in a sack.


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SHILLONG | Aug 17, 2019:
A year after the Shillong violence, social media miscreants have yet again raised their ugly heads in an attempt to incite hatred and communal tension by sharing a 1-yr-old video and making it viral.
The old video which went viral made a mention on the “atrocities” carried out against the Sikh community living in Meghalaya during the May 31 Motphran clash whereby the person had stated that the “Sikh brothers and sisters” are living in fear in the northeastern state.
Terming this video as ‘fake’, the Meghalaya police has stated that the people responsible for sharing this old video are trying to incite violence and hatred.
Meanwhile, condemning this act, the President of the City Gurdwara Shillong, Gurjit Singh has asserted that the Sikh community in the state are “perfectly” safe and not as what was mentioned in the video.
“It’s an old video which has resurfaced again; some people are purposely making this video viral to create communal tension and disharmony which is highly condemnable. I assure that everyone is safe,” Singh told TNT-The Northeast Today here on Saturday.
“We are registering a case as per direction of the DGP, R Chandranathan. The investigation will be done to look for reasons and persons behind the mischief. We have zero Tolerance policy on such issues and guilty will be punished,” a senior police official said.
Similarly, the Punjab Police have also countered this video on Twitter and termed it as fake news.
“This is to confirm that this is not a genuine news & situation is absolutely peaceful in the North East, which has also been confirmed by Meghalaya’s ADGP Law & Order,” read a Twitter post shared by Punjab Police.
They have also asked people to refrain from liking, commenting or sharing this video to avoid any unrest in the society.
1/2: A Live Video is being shared which talks about attrocities carried out against Sikh community in Meghalaya. This is to confirm that this is not a genuine news & situation is absolutely peaceful in the North East, which has also been confirmed by Meghalaya’s ADGP Law & Order. pic.twitter.com/qsTKZsyAaC
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More than 4 million children born in the United States are born to people living here illegally. Amendment 14 of the U.S. Constitution provides citizenship to anyone born in the United States.
Having a baby in the United States doesn't entitle illegal immigrants the right to remain here. Immigration laws require all illegal immigrants to be deported. The parents, as the legal guardian, can be deported with their child.
As an adult, that child can return to the United States a citizen. Schools, hospitals, and other government agencies know who these illegal immigrants are, and should by law report all illegal immigrants for deportation.
Until there is a constitutional amendment, Congress needs to enforce the laws on deportation of all illegal immigrants including their children. There are consequences to breaking immigration laws.
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Intuitive eating seems to have become a junk food fest in my mind where I almost have to eat ice cream, chips and creamy pasta for every meal. Like once I start on the sweets, it's very hard to stop with a reasonable portion.
In my experience, this happens as a response to previous rules, meal plans, and vows to cut out sweets. We control too tightly, get too hungry, obsess over weight, and then of course want to put M&Ms on fettuccine alfredo with a side of curly fries. Because the diet starts tomorrow! This intuitive eating thing is only a temporary sham escape that won't work and has to end soon. It's like a self-fulfilling prophecy. So, if there are no rules, if you're always free to eat whenever, whatever, and as much as you want, no end in sight, the rebellion response to that kind of abundance becomes looking forward to a salad, being happy with a few of those, getting tired of the cookies, or forgetting to finish the rest of your lunch.
I find (so called) intuitive eating that requires emphasizing certain types of foods, avoidance of sugar, portion control, and a weight focus to be not the least bit intuitive. "Lose weight with the new non-dieting diet!!" It's annoying. Keep making rules and you'll keep wanting to do the opposite. The only way out of that cycle is to allow everything, and then pay attention to how you feel and what you value. With that kind of freedom, eating nothing but junky convenience foods all day fell out of favor pretty quickly with me. I didn't feel good. I wasn't satisfied. It tanked my energy and my mood. If I think about wanting to feel good before, during, and after I eat, I naturally eat better without any rules or plans. The focus is on feeling my best versus controlling or depriving myself.
In my first attempt at intuitive eating, I had been dieting hard for a couple of decades. So, when I stopped, there really wasn't anything intuitive going on. It was an epic weeks long "cheat day." I kept thinking my appetite would calm down and I'd want some salad (as I had been told), but I was SO hungry, and that hunger was all bound up with feeling guilty, afraid, ashamed, and like a failure because I couldn't diet anymore. That is really not a good setup for trusting yourself or learning to eat with attunement. So, I was eating whatever, and a whole bunch, but it wasn't "working" because I was overwhelmed with conflicting emotions and trying to numb then with all the food I'd been denying myself. The best advice I can give to someone in that situation is to breathe, relax, and stay present when you eat. When we're busy numbing out or beating ourselves up, of course we don't recognize satisfaction when it happens. Then, even if we do notice, our story that food is scarce or that these foods will probably be off limits again soon will keep us eating past it. It takes time for all that reactivity to settle down. It settles faster if we approach our eating with kindness and curiosity instead of judgment. Just notice. Do I like this food? Am I hungry right now? Am I starting to feel satisfied? I found it really important to remind myself that I could always have more later. I also found it helpful to eat satisfying meals at regular times. I could still snack as much as I wanted, but meals were happening. They produced much clearer, more beginner-friendly hunger and fullness signals than grazing all day in some kind of weird limbo.


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Hamilton Park management, staff and residents had the privilege of welcoming Finian Mc Grath the Minister of state for disability who unveiled a plaque to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the opening of Hamilton Park Care Facility, Louise O’Reilly Sinn Fein TD for Dublin North and spokesperson for health also visited on the day.
Cllr Malachy Quinn, Susan Lee, Louise O'Reilly TD, Ade Stack, Director of Nursing Lovella Valenzuela, Mel Uy, CEO David Pratt, Susan Campbell, Gerry O'Connor, Ruth Arhur
Hamilton Park was originally opened by Mary Harney when she held the post of Minister for Health. Many families and friends also joined us for what was an exciting and fun filled day. Hamilton Park chefs Brian Kelly and John Mc Kenna had as per usual laid on a spread fit for a king. Live music was played by our regular entertainer Liam Bridgeman who played something for everyone’s music taste. There was standing room only as the many visitors joined their loved ones in celebrating this special occasion.
Our special guests were very impressed with the lavish surroundings that greeted them on their arrival. There was a pleasant ambiance as people mingled and chatted as Minister Mc Grath and Ms.O’Reilly TD were made feel very welcome. The empathetic minister took time to chat with many of our residents, some of whom live within the acquired brain injury unit, before embarking on a tour of the luxurious care facility which is home to 130 residents.
The Minister who has a long history of working with disadvantaged people has held this
post since May 2016. He values his independence as Minister of state for disability and has been involved in the Simon community as well as having held the post of chairperson for Down Syndrome Ireland. He is determined to use his time in the position of Minister of state for disability to secure much needed funding and services for those unfortunate enough to be living with a disability.
Mr. Raymond Dean who was the second resident to reside in Hamilton Park when it opened in 2007 presented the hospitable Minister with a beautiful crystal vase and was only too happy to inform every one of all the happy years he has spent in his “home from home”.
Resident Mary Maxwell presented Louise O’Reilly TD with a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
Hamilton Park management, residents and staff were delighted to have the opportunity to meet both the Minister and the TD on what was an exciting day for all concerned.
The 10th year of Hamilton Park has been one of the best by far as it has brought in a new management team, Lovella Valenzuela Director of Nursing, Susan Lee and Mel Uy Assistant Directors of Nursing who have extensive knowledge and understanding of the industry and excellent promotion of independence of young adults and the aging population.
The fantastic day had by all was organised by Operations Manager Susan Campbell and Activity Co-Ordinator Margaret Corry.
Gallery of Photos from the Day