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Assessing Harvest and Postharvest Fruit Quality in Blueberry
Title: Assessing Harvest and Postharvest Fruit Quality in Blueberry
Principal Investigator(s): Dr. Simone Castellarin and Dr. Anub Singh
Duration: April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022
In blueberry, fruit quality is considered a central trait since it drives consumer appreciation and repeat purchasing and provides opportunities for packers/marketers to command premium price points. Blueberry shelf life varies among varieties, and postharvest storage conditions and duration in transit to domestic and overseas markets affects the quality and the shelf-life of each variety differently. Identifying high-quality varieties that better tolerate postharvest storage and have an increased shelf-life is a priority for blueberry producers. This can be achieved in two ways, by developing and selecting new varieties (via breeding, see Berry Germplasm Evaluation for the Fraser Valley, Berry Cultivar Development for the Fraser Valley, Canadian Berry Trial Network) or by developing new post-harvest storage techniques that can maintain/increase blueberry quality and shelf life.
This project aims to tackle these research priorities by:
- Developing methodologies to assess fruit quality in blueberry using state-of-the-art analytical platforms;
- Using these analytical platforms to assess the quality of commercial cultivars and compare them with new selections in the BC Berry Breeding Program; and
- Developing new technologies to improve the blueberry postharvest quality and safety.
Developing superior blueberry cultivars and optimizing postharvest techniques that improve blueberry quality are key goals of the industry. This project aims to develop techniques for measuring major quality factors in blueberry and to apply these techniques in breeding and postharvest research. This will facilitate selection of new cultivars and development of new techniques for improving fruit quality.
This project aims to assess fruit quality at harvest and during postharvest in new blueberry selections as well as in commercial cultivars grown in BC. Protocols will be developed for screening berry quality in dozens of cultivars and breeding selections, allowing prediction of their market suitability for local and overseas markets.
Postharvest shelf life is key to determining product marketability. This project also aims to assess how postharvest conditions and packaging affect quality parameters such as texture and sugar, acid, anthocyanin, and volatile levels. The effect of pulsed light and ultraviolet (UV) treatment as well as environmental storage/packaging conditions on product quality and shelf-life will be determined. Packaging parameters, such as packaging material and environmental conditions, will be optimized.
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Hit the trails and post to Instagram for a chance to win a prize!
Photograph unique regional trails in King County to show others what is so amazing about King County’s vast trail system. How do you use the trails? Is this the first time on this trail? What is unique about this image and view of the trail? Tell us more and share distinct images of King County’s Big Backyard! – Don’t know what a Regional Trail is? Read more.
Upload your photo to Instagram
Use the hashtag #picturingtrails and tag @iheartkcparks & @kc4culture
WIN! One photo with the greatest number of likes will win! So share the contest with friends and encourage them to like your photo.
The contest will run from June 1 – July 31. Two winners will be selected – one for the month of June and for the month of July. Winners will receive a S-Zone camera bag, an REI camp blanket, a Klean Kanteen water bottle, and a pair (two tickets) to a concert at Marymoor Park!

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“That XYZ person that made you feel bad about ABC is not having a bad day. They are douchebags. Rid yourself of them quick.”
Will Power: [Wills] are an important way for women to take back power over that which concerns them!!
The Ladies Room
The Ladies Room: “Imma do me, in and out of the ladies room. You do you boo. Just stay out of my way.”
The Contentious Manifesto
Let’s discuss what we are taking for granted when we adopt choice feminism.

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A NORTH West initiative could see the menace of discarded chewing gum being zapped from pavements and pathways using lasers.
The new technology is being developed by the Tidy Britain Group based in the region, but will be made available to local authorities and organisations across the UK.
The innovative idea has been awarded more than #25,000 under the Government's Nesta (national endowment for science, technology and the arts) scheme.
A spokeswoman for the Tidy Britain Group North West region in Wigan said successful studies on the laser zapper had been carried out under laboratory conditions in a university in the region.
She added: "Up until now, the main way of getting rid of gum from pavements has been through the use of high power hot water jets under pressure.
"We threw out the challenge to the region's universities and then asked Umist to look into the possibilities of using laser technology. Their initial work has shown it can be done.
"We have been in discussion with local authorities across the country to carry out market research.
"We have combined these findings, together with the university study, and believe the demand is there for this new technology.
"It was on this basis we made our bid for the Nesta funding."
She added: "With this funding award, we will now be able to take the project further.
"There is no prototype machine yet available, because it is such an early stage. In addition, we do not know how the local authorities will want to use the technology when it becomes available.
"Some have indicated they would prefer a hand-held machine; others appear to prefer it as a bolt-on extra for use in conjunction with existing street-cleaning machines."
Meanwhile, a Cheshire engineer has received a #50,000 grant to develop a device which could revolutionise the future of the telecommunications industry.
Michael Bate, a qualified systems engineer from Warrington, has invented a machine which tests the circuits at the centre of all major communication systems, including mobile phones and the internet.
He is now able to finance the manufacture of the prototype thanks to start-up funding from the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA).
Mr Bate, who works as technical director at Robat Ltd in Warrington, developed the machine, also called Robat, with the help of his business partner Colin Barker.
"My machine can accommodate any size of circuits or backplanes, some of which are up to two metres in length, and is fixtureless, which makes it very flexible."
The prototype is currently being manufactured and the next step will be to market it to potential customers.
A total of 46 new awards, together worth more than #3.5m, have been handed out to inventors, scientists, engineers and educators.
Among them is a project by two British researchers who hope to develop a product which will restore grey hair to its natural colour using dye.
Chemist Dr Philip McGurk and hair expert Dr Valerie Randall, from Bradford, West Yorkshire, have been granted a #50,000 award under the Nesta scheme.
Other projects include the development of radar technology for breast screening, unmanned miniature airships for photography and surveillance and the development of a new contemporary circus show.
The awards were announced yesterday at the Circus Space in London's Hoxton Square.
Lord Puttnam, chairman of Nesta, said: "These new awards are living proof that Nesta is uncovering innovative ideas from all corners of the UK, and offering them the chance to thrive."

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The older I get the less I care about what others think about me and about what I look like. We are all made in the image of God. Not that we have a body like God because God is Spirit but we have certain attributes of God and they are not about what we look like but about what we think about. God has declared that He made us most wonderfully (Psalm 139:14) and besides, “Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised” (Prov 31:30). It is true that “bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come” (1 Tim 4:8). Biblical Verses Image
Jack Wellman is a father and grandfather and a Christian author, freelance writer, and Prison Minister. Graduate work at Moody Bible Institute. His books are inexpensive paperbacks that are theological in nature: “Teaching Children The Gospel/How to Raise Godly Children,“ “Do Babies Go To Heaven?/Why Does God Allow Suffering?,“ "The Great Omission; Reaching the Lost for Christ," and “Blind Chance or Intelligent Design?, Empirical Methodologies & the Bible."
Trademark Fine Art offers a huge variety of high-quality, ready-to-hang wall art to compliment any decor. The abundance of art themes ranges from fascinating abstracts to breathtaking landscapes, whether it's displayed in the bedroom, living room, kitchen or office, Trademark Fine Art's professionally handcrafted wall decor will be admired for years to come. Bible Verse Image
Paul knew that the outward man or woman was perishing, day by day, and as he said “was wasting away” but the most important work was being done inwardly by the Spirit of God and this was the renewal that each believer in Christ is undergoing, day by day. God’s Spirit works to convict us of sin, He works to make us more like Christ, and our sanctification is a lifelong process and even though we might be falling apart outwardly, what is eternal is what is inside and that’s the only thing that counts. We are new creations in Christ (2 Cor 5:17) even though the outward appearance is decaying, so that’s why Paul didn’t want us to lose heart. Bible Verse Image
Add a charming reminder to your walls with this art. A perfect finishing touch for traditional spaces, it adds style and spirit to your home. This piece showcases a textual art motif written in black cursive font and reading a prayer that starts “Dear God, so far today I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped or lost my temper…” The vintage paper-inspired background adds an extra touch of classic appeal to this art. Made in America, this art is printed on paper and enhanced by a... Bible Verse Image
And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.” Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!” ... Bible Verse Images
If you're looking for wall art for sale online, Wayfair has several options sure to satisfy the pickiest shopper. We have a myriad of styles of wall art, and if you want to narrow your options to something more specific than your current filter of "Art Subject: Spiritual & Religious", such as finding wall art by brands like Bungalow Rose or iCanvas just use the filter options. Wayfair is the best place to shop if you're looking for where to buy wall art online. And remember, we offer free shipping on just about every order over $49.00, so buy wall art today and have them shipped free. Bible Verse Image
Add a charming reminder to your walls with this art. A perfect finishing touch for traditional spaces, it adds style and spirit to your home. This piece showcases a typographic motif written in black cursive font and reading “What if you woke up today with only what you thanked God for yesterday?” The vintage paper-inspired background adds an extra touch of classic appeal to this art. Made in America, this art is printed on wrapped canvas and enhanced by a detailed brown frame and... Bible Verse Image
From setting the aesthetic of a room to showcasing your own personal taste, wall art offers a way to incorporate yourself into your home decor. Just take a look at this piece for example: Made in the USA, this textual art piece is produced on water-resistant canvas and then wrapped on a wooden frame, lending a rustic feel to your space. Showcasing a quote from Buddha, this is the perfect pick for any space that needs a bit of grounding and inspiration.
"If you happen to come upon a bird's nest along the way, in any tree or on the ground, with young ones or eggs, and the mother sitting on the young or on the eggs, you shall not take the mother with the young; you shall certainly let the mother go, but the young you may take for yourself, in order that it may be well with you and that you may prolong your days.
Are you stuck with a room that feels tired? Whether you're dealing with a stale study or listless living room, adding a piece of wall art like this is a great way to brighten up a bare wall, and transform your space with a personalized touch. Perfect for a globally-inspired accent, this painting print features a close up of a Buddha statue's face in a blue and green color scheme. Printed in the USA on canvas, this piece is wrapped around a wood frame for a gallery look on your walls. Wall... Bible Verse Images
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The Bible is full of encouraging scriptures that are such a blessing to read and memorize. Here are ten of my favorite scripture quotes for encouragement. Feel free to share these with others as these encouraging Bible verses will brighten anyone’s day. The Scriptures used are filled with hope, comfort and inspiration. These famous Bible quotes are from the Old and New Testament. Biblical Verses Image
That said, it's up to you to determine who are the best gospel singers. If you notice that a gospel singer is missing, feel free to add them. This list answers the questions "who are the best gospel music bands of all time?" and "who is the greatest gospel musician ever?" If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band's music instead of just voting for the most popular gospel music bands that you might've heard of. Bible Verse Images
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With a five-octave vocal range, Earnest Pugh is a powerhouse singer. He's appeared on networks like the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) and Black Entertainment Television (BET) as well as on stage, acting in major plays such as "Love the One You’re With," "Secret Lover" (Michael Matthews), "Crazy Love" (D'Atra Hicks) and "Real Men Pray" (Angela Barrow and Lizzie Berry). Christian Images
"Blessings & Prosperity" is a 21" x 15" black framed art print. This artwork features jars of fruit, wooden bowls and a spoon on top of a counter with words about the fruit of your labor by artist John Rossini. This totally American made wall décor item features an decorative black frame The print has a protective, archival finish (glass is not needed) and arrives ready to hang.
This verse is a reminder for me that all I need is Christ. When I feel helpless or weak, I don’t primarily need a practical solution or answer. I need God’s grace. God’s grace is sufficient. It is all I need. His strength shines brightly when I am weak and depending on Him. I don’t need my life to be in perfect order or all to be going well in the world around me. All I need is Christ.
Gospel music is one of the oldest forms of music. With its origins being traced back as far as the 17th century, Gospel singers have preached the words of the good book for centuries and are making some of the best gospel and Christian songs of 2018. Gospel singers for a long time had to sing without musical accompaniment outside of clapping and stomping - black gospel music has a strong tradition of using the human hands and feet as instruments. More recently, these hymns and songs feature the same strong harmonies, but also organs to tambourines to electric guitars. Beginning in the 1920s and 1930s, gospel artists became some of the most popular singers in the world. The best gospel singers are wildly popular in the Christian community are closely associated with other Christian singers. Today, within the Christian community, gospel singers are as, if not more popular than Christian rock bands, which is saying a lot. Bible Verse Images
With a five-octave vocal range, Earnest Pugh is a powerhouse singer. He's appeared on networks like the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) and Black Entertainment Television (BET) as well as on stage, acting in major plays such as "Love the One You’re With," "Secret Lover" (Michael Matthews), "Crazy Love" (D'Atra Hicks) and "Real Men Pray" (Angela Barrow and Lizzie Berry). Bible Verse Image

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The Penn State Department of Chemistry Summer Research Experience for Undergrads (REU) is an annual program that hosts undergraduate students from other departments in the Eberly College of Science as well as other universities with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemistry and other foundations. The program holds a poster session where students showcase their summer research projects and compete for an monetary award.
Yuki Yoshida, a rising third-year biochemistry major at Penn State, was this summer's Chemistry REU overall best poster winner. Yoshida's poster highlighted her efforts to identify inhibitors of the activity of resistance-causing methyltransferases to block the development of resistance by bacterial cells expressing the enzyme. Her results suggested that such methylases can be targeted effectively by small molecules to avert the onset of resistance against clinically administered antibiotics. This award was supported by Arconic, an industrial company specializing in lightweight metals engineering and manufacturing.
Yoshida conducted her summer research in the Booker Lab under the guidance of mentor John Alumasa, an associate research professor.
"The Chemistry REU was an amazing opportunity to open my eyes to areas of research and possible career paths that I had no exposure to before," said Yoshida. "Furthermore, both Professor Squire Booker and my mentor, Dr. John Alumasa, encouraged me to independently think through biochemical concepts to navigate my own project. Working in the Booker Lab this summer helped me develop a strong foundation to confidently pursue my future aspirations."


Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is making a historic step by visiting Iran. It can be called historic, because Shinzo Abe will be the first Japanese Prime Minister visiting Iran after 41 years. Although diplomatic relations between Japan and Iran have been going on for 90 years, since the Islamic Revolution 40 years ago, none of the Japanese Prime Ministers has visited Tehran. As an official government source said in Tokyo, during the visit that began on Wednesday Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was slated to hold talks with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. From the breakthrough made by Abe’s visit to Tehran, Japan hopes for a positive impact, especially in an economic perspective. As is known, since the enactment of US sanctions against Iran, Japan has no longer imported oil from Iran. Japan transferred it to other Middle Eastern countries. In this connection, Shinzo Abe's visit to Tehran, of course, intends to encourage to reduce the tension between the United States and Iran. Tensions between the United States and Iran have increased and is becoming widespread, after the United States no longer recognized a nuclear agreement with Iran last year. Since then, the United States has extended economic sanctions to Iran. As a close ally of the United States, Japan certainly supports the sanctions imposed, including stopping oil imports from Iran. So it is small wonder if before the visit to Tehran, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had spoken by telephone with Donald Trump, to discuss the Iranian Issue. And as conveyed by Chief of Japanese Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga in Tokyo, Donald Trump welcomed the bold initiative of Shinzo Abe to meet Iranian officials and make approaches to reduce the tensions that occurred. Will Shinzo Abe's mission succeed? Will relations between the United States and Iran improve due to to Shinzo Abe's mediating role? That question certainly will not be answered only because Shinzo Abe has met and talked with the Supreme Leader of Iran and the President of Iran. Because the escalation of tension will certainly depend on the attitudes and decisions of each leader of both Iran and the United States. One thing can be ascertained,however, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe breakthrough step will certainly have a positive impact on Japan itself. Because of the visit, the bilateral relations between Japan and Iran will be maintained. Even, the image of the Abe government in the eyes of Ali Khamenei and Hasan Rouhani will increase. With this, the relationship and cooperation between the two governments will very likely improve and increase.


Making changes to a distributor has always been one of those jobs that people seem to be afraid of for some reason. Maybe it is because you typically remove the distributor before doing this to it, but it is possible to do while in the engine still. It would be awkward and hard, especially if you aren’t familiar with the job, but it is possible. If it were me though, I’d rotate the engine over by hand until the timing pointer is at zero and the rotor is pointed at #1 on the distributor cap, and then pull the distributor. There isn’t any reason that you can’t pull it, recurve it, install it, and fire the car again in an hour even if it is your first time. If you watch a video like this, and study the instructions and charts so you have the right springs and bushing in front of you, you can do it much quicker.
Better yet, do it when you purchase a new MSD distributor for your hot rod. Then you can curve it the way you want it before you even install it. And you really do need to look at it before installing it straight out of the box. In any high performance application, with normal performance upgrades, is going to be a candidate for a recurve. Depending on your combo, you are most likely going to want to get the maximum timing into the engine as quickly as possible. There are some exceptions to this, but as long as you can get the timing in it without detonation, then you are doing good.
Watch the video and Rebeldryver will show you how to recurve a distributor quickly and easily.


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Kirk Bishop, from Duncan Associates – one of the four consulting companies involved with the code overhaul – gave the commissioners some preliminary findings and observations, and said things were proceeding apace. One conclusion that gathered a solid laugh: “The ordinance is difficult to use.”
“We can confirm,” Bishop said, that the zoning code is difficult to navigate and understand, with few cross-references or pointers to other important information, and that the “organizational approach is not intuitive.”
This, of course, is why the consultants are here, but it was pretty embarrassing nonetheless to hear from an out-of-towner that the code “could benefit from a standard table of contents and a detailed index,” and that the current page format and numbering “does not aid comprehension.”
Bishop said Philadelphia’s 55 base zoning districts and roughly 30 “special districts” were confusing enough, but that there are even sub-areas of control within those districts. He said consolidation is a possibility in certain overlapping districts.
Other problems from the evaluation that don’t necessarily come as a surprise to code users:
• An inconsistent handling of design issues
• Regulations that don’t address the interplay between private development and the public realm (outside certain Center City locations and some special districts)
• Uncodified rules and guidelines that do not include specifics like Planning Commission policies or L&I interpretations
• An over-regulation of common-use zoning, resulting in a “staggering number of cases” for the ZBA
• The city’s heavy reliance on discretionary review of zoning for community use projects and minor improvements
• The use of variances as a “development review / guidance technique”
“I’m just scratching the surface,” Bishop said.
Greenberger suggested devoting the next monthly meeting – scheduled for Feb. 11 – to address these broad concerns and possible solutions.Code users, community outreach
Tracy Tackett of the consulting firm CHPlanning said that 20 code user interviews have been done and that about 100 people have been interviewed.
“There’s a lot of talk about process and procedures,” she reported. “The process needs to be more predictable.”
Beverly Harper of Portfolio Associates said that five of the 10 community outreach meetings to come have been confirmed.
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Reported to House (07/26/2021)
Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a study area comprised of cities and counties in Virginia and counties in North Carolina as a National Heritage Area to be known as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area.
The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that represent distinctive aspects of the people and culture of the United States; and (2) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use.
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Fruits are nature’s sweet gift to us, packed with vitamins, minerals, and fibers that are essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Consuming a variety of fruits can lead to a myriad of health benefits, making them a crucial component of our daily diet.
Let’s explore some of these benefits:
Fruits are incredibly nutrient-dense, offering a wide range of vitamins and minerals while being relatively low in calories. For instance, apples are rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber, which help manage blood sugar levels, promote good digestion, and support gut and heart health. They are also a good source of vitamin C and plant polyphenols, which are disease-fighting compounds.
Many fruits, like blueberries, are known for their antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress and reduce inflammation in the body. Blueberries, in particular, are high in anthocyanin, a plant pigment that has been linked to a lower risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cognitive decline.
The Fiber Factor
Fruits are an excellent source of dietary fiber, which is beneficial for digestive health. Fiber aids in maintaining regular bowel movements and can help prevent constipation. It also plays a role in weight management by promoting a feeling of fullness, which can reduce overall calorie intake.
Fruits have high water content, which helps keep you hydrated. Proper hydration is vital for all bodily functions, including nutrient absorption, temperature regulation, and detoxification.
Regular consumption of fruits has been associated with a reduced risk of many chronic diseases. For example, fruits high in vitamin C, like oranges and strawberries, can bolster the immune system. Potassium-rich fruits such as bananas can help maintain healthy blood pressure levels.
A Spectrum of Health
Eating a variety of fruits, each with its unique set of nutrients, is the key to reaping the most benefits. The different colors in fruits represent different nutrients and antioxidants. For example, orange fruits are typically high in beta-carotene, while red fruits may be rich in lycopene.
Fruits are a powerhouse of essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They are naturally low in calories and high in fiber, which can aid digestion, boost immune function, and promote a sense of well-being. Incorporating fruits into your diet is a delicious and easy way to improve your health. Whether you enjoy them as a snack, in a smoothie, or as part of a meal, the benefits are undeniable. So next time you’re looking for something sweet, reach for a piece of fruit and enjoy the tasty benefits of nature’s candy.
Remember, while fruits are beneficial, it’s important to consume them as part of a balanced diet. If you have any specific health conditions or dietary restrictions, it’s always best to consult with a healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet.
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Man Arrested After Allegedly Stalking and Kidnapping His Wife, Threatening to Alert Immigration of Her Status
ST. THOMAS — Dorian Hairston has been arrested on a slew of charges including stalking, kidnapping, larceny and disturbance of the peace by both threats and harassment.
According to a seven-page fact sheet before the local courts, the charges are based on reports from Hairston’s wife that he continuously harassed and intimidated her.
The woman spoke to police on Monday and Tuesday, telling them that Hairston has been coming to her workplace despite repeated requests for him to stop. She said that Hairston had shown up to her workplace several times within the last week, demanding to speak to her and causing her to fear for her safety. According to her statement to police, Hairston allegedly told her “it is in your best interest to speak to me, or things will end bad for you today.”
The woman told police that she had moved out of their shared residence months ago after being “emotionally and mentally abused” by Hairston. She said that he “referred to her as an illegal immigrant, constantly accused her of cheating, became a nuisance at her place of employment, and threatened to have immigration pick her up.” She further stated that when upset, Hairston would slam items and doors, yell at her and tell her to get out. According to her statement, he would also try to control who she spoke to, which customers she dealt with at work, and would wake her up late at night to argue.
After moving out and telling him that she wanted a divorce, Hairston reportedly began harassing the woman’s friends and family and threatening to call immigration on her. Police also spoke to the women’s employer, who reported that she had asked Hairston numerous times to stop coming to the workplace as he often caused disturbances and scared customers.
The victim of Hairston’s alleged harassment also detailed an incident where she claimed he begged her to get into his vehicle to talk and then drove off, refusing to let her out.
She told police that she kept asking him to take her back to work, indicating that she did not want to leave with him but he instead told her that they should fix things. She turned off his truck but the doors were locked. The woman says she then called a relative who stated that they would call the police. Upon hearing that, Hairston allegedly began to curse at her. He then told her that he would drive her back to work, but instead drove her to another area. According to her version of events, she got out of the vehicle and walked away but Hairston allegedly followed her, grabbed her cellphone and ran away with it. When he later showed up at her workplace she asked him for the phone and he stated that he had turned it into immigration. He then affirmed that she would have to “follow his rules” to get the cellphone back, but never returned it.
After taking the woman’s statement on Tuesday, police later received a report that Hairston had visited her workplace yet again. However, when they showed up they were informed that he had already left. Police encountered him in the area shortly after and enquired about his frequent visits to the woman’s workplace despite being asked to stay away. According to the fact sheet, Hairston replied “I am married to an illegal immigrant who has a legally binding agreement where she has to talk to me.” Police then advised him that he would be temporarily detained, to which he reportedly responded “it would be in your best interest not to go through with this,” before telling police that his wife should be arrested as well.
According to police, while at the station Hairston adamantly refused to comply with police orders, walking away from officers and refusing to put his cellphone away. Police say he provided a fake date of birth and address and demanded to speak with the governor and Commissioner. The fact sheet further describes Hairston pulling his dreadlocks to the front of his face and grimacing and laughing through the window of the booking room. He also climbed on top of the toilet in the booking cell and began to pry the light fixture from the ceiling, after being told to stop several times. He then removed the bulbs and began banging them on the walls and door of the holding cell.
The probable cause fact sheet states that Police Commissioner Ray Martinez eventually entered the cell and spoke with Hairston, explaining the arrest process to him. He was subsequently turned into the Bureau of Corrections to await his advisement hearing.
V.I.P.D. Direction of Communications, Glen Dratte told the Consortium that Hairston as of late Wednesday was unwilling to go through the booking process and a mugshot of the suspect had not been taken.”He’s being held at the Bureau of Corrections until he cooperates,” Mr. Dratte said.
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Ah summer time! The weather changes on a dime in Tennessee. Will it be hot and muggy, rainy, or will we have a break from the heat with an 85 degree day? This weekend was a little bit of all of those things. Thrown into the mix was a birthday dinner with a good friend but I still found time to read a little bit! Here are my recent reading choices.
I am still making my way through this series listening to the audio books and enjoying every second of the journey. Kate Daniels is one of my favorite characters, Ilona Andrews my favorite writing team, and Renee Raudman the penultimate of narrators. The nuances in her voice really bring out the humor in Kate’s internal voice. Such a great series.
I’m back in the Hollows with Rachel Morgan, witch-demon. This is book 14 or 15 in this series and I have not gotten tired of it. Thank goodness the author hasn’t either!
I have also mixed in a little contemporary romance but it seems I am on a journey through the fantasy genre lately. Which books do you ultimately keep reading? Any great series with a good narrator? I’m loving my audio books lately. Let me know what you’re enjoying in the comments below.
I have been on a listening jag lately, finding it hard, again, to pick up a book and lose myself in a plot. I think in part this is because my husband has been traveling and I find listening to an audiobook to be soothing. I’ll admit to putting in my ear buds and falling asleep to some old favorites. It’s a comfort when I’m tired of hearing myself talk to the dog. Does anyone else do this? 🙂 The book I just finished is an oldie but goodie. However, I do have an ARC deadline this week so I have actually started reading the book so I can get a review out on time.
This post originated over on Book Date, so thanks for the idea and letting me continue on the discussion about what books I am reading.
For those of you who have only watched the TV series True Blood, you are truly missing out. I am one of those people who read the books back when they were originally released and couldn’t watch the tv program because it wasn’t anything like the books. This series is narrated by Johanna Parker who does an outstanding job imbuing Sookie with the humor that her narration warrants. That humor was totaling missing from the show which was all glorified sex and blood. I’m so glad I’ve rediscovered this series and I’m slowly using up my Audible credits one book at a time. It’s totally worth it.
I met this author many years ago at a book convention. I was just starting out as a book blogger and she gave me her first book to review. Now, years later, I still find myself lucky enough to receive an ARC of all of her releases. I just started this book last night and it comes out on Tuesday. As with her other novels I’m immediately drawn in by the interesting characters. I can’t wait to see where this story takes me!
I hope everyone has a great book on their nightstand that they are looking forward to reading in their downtime. I’d love to hear what book has caught your eye. Please share in the comments below.
What do you do when you’re on a road trip with your husband and have hours in the car in front of you? You try to pick a book that the two of you will enjoy together, in this case Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology, and hit play. Narrated by the author himself, Norse Mythology tells of some of the myth’s surrounding Thor, Loki, and Odin. Characters we think are familiar to us because of the very popular Avenger’s franchise, but in actuality Gods who were flawed and maybe not quite so heroic.
A quick word about the narration. Read by Neil Gaiman’s accented voice, he brought the characters to life imbuing them with a humanity that those Gods would probably dislike. That humanity held a wealth of emotions; humor, anger, mischievousness, stupidity, and even evil. I forgot at times that this was the author himself speaking because the characterizations were read so well.
What I found most interesting about listening to these myth’s is how much the popularization of these characters in current movies has shifted from the truth, or at least the truth as it was passed down through stories. Marvel gave us handsome actors in Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, and a stout grandpa like figure in Anthony Hopkins as Odin. When Mr. Gaiman’s voice spoke the first chapter it was those actors who filled my head, but by the third story I realized those faces didn’t fit the characters actions in this book and I soon came up with faces from my own imagination. Although, it was quite funny to picture Chris Hemsworth as a more stupid, beefy version of Thor. How did Marvel stray so far from these truths? Strike that question, we know why. Chris, Tom, and even a more elderly Anthony Hopkins sell tickets because of their pretty (cough) faces.
Despite a couple of dull stories, my husband and I were entertained for 6+ hours, laughing at Thor’s obtuseness, and Loki’s mischievous nature, but I’ll admit to being more surprised at Odin’s true character. In Norse Mythology, Odin, the father of all humans, was actually a rather evil guy. As Loki played tricks on other Gods, Odin played tricks on humans which seemed a lot worse. Gods given their all powerful nature should be able to take care of themselves but the scale seems imbalanced when you pit a god against a human.
Even though I’d had Norse Mythology on my TBR I probably would never have gotten around to reading it because mythology sounds interesting but the reading of it, even fictionalized, can be a little dry. I’m glad the opportunity arose to listen to the audiobook in a time when their tales seemed relevant. What I mean by that is that this year, in 2020, it feels like a book could be written about our current gods (imaginary or real) playing tricks, getting angry, or being completely obtuse about the goings on of their humans. It strikes me that in Norse Mythology there wasn’t a very benevolent god in the bunch which doesn’t bode well for this humans future. Gods help me.
My husband and I found ourselves with two weeks without jobs. He was laid off and I was put on a furlough for two weeks. For those of you that don’t know a furlough is where you are not paid for the time you’re out, can file for unemployment, and are guaranteed a re-entry into your old job. In my case two weeks. Instead of sitting on our butts at home and playing it safe, we decided to play it as safe as possible on the road. We are visiting a bunch of National Parks and site’s that we’ve always wanted to see, but never had the time. What does this have to do with books? Well, not a whole hell of a lot except we’ve listened to a couple audiobooks, visited a cool mural in Kansas City, and been inspired to write about the gorgeous scenery we are seeing in the great U.S. of A.
Honestly, we’ve seen so much in the past week that it’s hard to put it all down on paper, but I’ll give you some highlights, and of course show you some photo’s. Consider this our generations slideshow that when I was a kid we’d make visitors sit through when we returned from our vacation.
First night- Kansas City! Honestly this was just a stop on the road after driving for 8 hours from Nashville, but I knew I wanted to eat BBQ and take a picture in front of their library.
Our goal was to drive through South Dakota to get to Mt. Rushmore. A national monument I’d always wanted to see and a state I was supremely curious about. I fell in LOVE. What a beautiful state! Now, granted, we were seeing it in June and the weather was pleasant. This is an area that gets a TON of snow. I think we came at the right time of the year.
We passed Laura Ingalls Wilder’s home as we listened to an audiobook about the History of Bourbon. Yes, I know it’s not my normal reading, but I knew it would be something my husband would be interested in hearing. It was a little dry, but a really interesting topic!
While listening to this book I looked at this scenery. Truly glorious, isn’t it?
Can you imagine viewing this prairie and thinking about pioneer’s, wagon trains, and whether you yourself would have the fortitude to make that trip? In a car it took us 11 hours to make the drive from Kansas City to Rapid City, SD. That would equate to what, a couple of weeks, months? So no. Definitely not.
We did make a stop in the Badlands where we saw our fist buffalo, some amazing scenery and a prairie dog.
We did finally get to Mt. Rushmore, and it was splendid. In fact, after visiting that park we went to Custer National Park and on the drive there, you could see Mt. Rushmore from many different vista’s. Here’s my favorite, and yes, we wore masks the WHOLE time! I wish I could say the same for everyone else.
Because we were making things up as we went along, we stopped at a geological site and saw some Mammoth skeleton’s, went to Vail Colorado for lunch, and again enjoyed all of the different scenic vista’s of the country we were driving through. As we entered Utah and the desert, I popped in a new book that I thought my husband might enjoy. It was Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology. There was actually quite a bit of humor in these tales and even though I imagined Chris Hemsworth as Thor, every time his stories were told I grew less enthralled with that character. He was really not a very bright god! In the end my imagination took me from Chris Hemsworth to a more fit (and more hair) Homer Simpson. I much prefer the movie version, but it passed the time and my husband enjoyed the stories.
We went through Arches National Park in Utah and drove down through Monument Valley on our way to the Grand Canyon, where I am right now. I haven’t seen it yet, but will let you know my thoughts! Here are a few photo’s of the previous places mentioned. I would totally recommend Arches National Park, and even the drive through Monument Valley, although I’d wait until post COVID. It was hard to find a pit stop because the Navajo and Indian nation’s have been hit pretty hard and most store’s/restaurants were closed.
One last thing! We got to Tusayan tonight and as we were heading out to dinner say this visitor walking towards us on the street. Freaked me out! It’s an elk, by the way, not a moose, and yes that is my commentary. Like I said. I was freaked!
This was our first six days on the road. I did leave some photo’s out, but gave you quite a few to ruminate over! I hope you enjoyed my slideshow, 2020 style!
Have a great Sunday! I know I will. I’ll be in California Visiting my Dad for Father’s Day. 🙂

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The Cortland is a new residential project located at 555 West 22nd Street across from the Hudson River Park in West Chelsea. The building represents a unique collaboration between two of the world’s leading architecture practices, Robert A.M. Stern Architects and Olson Kundig.
Inspired by West Chelsea’s rich industrial heritage and the neighborhood’s historic architecture, The Cortland’s facade features a mix of limestone, brick, and metal detailing and uses over one million hand-made and hand-laid bricks giving the project a distinctly historical feel.
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The Caglayan lab in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Florida, seek a Postdoctoral Associate with training in biochemistry and/or enzymology to study the DNA repair. The NIH-funded research project will focus on studying genome stability, DNA repair, and DNA damage processing. For more information, please see the lab website at https://caglayan.biochem.med.ufl.edu.
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I saw this meme over at Carrie Vaughn’s blog and the whole idea of it makes me want to do it. Here’s the details: Don’t take too long to think about it. Fifteen books you’ve read that will always stick with you. First fifteen you can recall in no more than 15 minutes.
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- Amber Flame by Hannah Howell
- The Black Jewels Trilogy by Anne Bishop
- Charlotte’s Web by EB White
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- Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (series)
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- Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare
- Wicked by Gregory Maguire
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Stephen Coote has written a brisk life of John Keats to coincide with the bicentenary of the poet's birth, October 31 1795. A biographical reassessment of Keats has long been due, since the most recent biographies of him appeared some 30 years ago. Critical understandings of the poems have changed since then; recent criticism, for example, has illuminated the political, social and gendered inflections of Keats's writing. There have been new discoveries about Keats's life, telling us much about his formative years. Coote's book is not based on fresh research, but while drawing widely on secondary sources it does nevertheless find new things to say about a familiar story.
Seeing Keats as a writer "formed by circumstances" (Keats's phrase), Coote deals well with the poet's personal and family backgrounds. He is good on the anxious, morbid temperament that afflicted the orphaned Keats and, intensified by illness and his frustrated passion for Fanny Brawne, later became miserably obsessive in the year of his death. Keats's recurrent money problems were, similarly, a spur to and a burden on his writing, and responsible for the growing irritability of his relations with Benjamin Haydon, Leigh Hunt, Charles Brown, and the publishers Taylor and Hessey.
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Keats's responses to the turbulence of contemporary history are treated well. His anticlericalism and radical politics are given due emphasis and present Keats as a writer whose vocation was shaped by the oppressive political climate of Regency England. That said, it is unlikely that Keats witnessed Henry Hunt's arrival in London after the outrage of Peterloo simply because he had walked along the Strand "becoming aware that a tremendous crowd was gathering". Like all liberals in England at this moment in September 1819 he was acutely aware of the critical state of the country. It is most probable that Keats, who dedicated himself to the liberal side of contemporary politics, had deliberately contrived to be present in the crowd welcoming a hero of the reform movement.
Quotations from the Examiner are a reminder of Leigh Hunt's power and effectiveness as a journalist, although as a poet, critic and friend of Keats he gets slight attention from Coote. For example, his poem "The Story of Ramini" is largely ignored although, as Vincent Newey has recently shown, Keats's "poetic romance" "Endymion" grew out of Hunt's sparkling poem and the public controversy it generated. A passage stressing how for Keats in 1819 Hunt had come to embody "everything that was petty, false and meretricious" is not easily reconciled with a succeeding quotation from Hunt's perceptive and commanding leader in the Examiner, on August 15 1819, in which he assessed the social pressures which threatened to erupt in civil unrest. Leigh Hunt and the "Cockney" circle of writers and critics with whom Keats associated are due for a thorough reassessment.
Coote's interpretations of the poems do not yield many surprises: "Endymion", "Isabella", the "Hyperion" and the 1819 odes receive adequate if unremarkable summaries. The "Robin Hood" lyrics of early 1818, consistently underestimated by earlier biographers, also receive dismissive treatment here. More unusual is Coote's reading of "The Eve of St Agnes", in which the romance of Madeline and Porphyro is seen as a kind of revolutionary force set against "arbitrary power", the "fanatical elitism and stupendous wealth of the old regime", leaving in the end only the "degraded and dying consciousness of the old order". This reflexive acknowledgement of the revolutionary energies of the time (effectively aligning "The Eve of St Agnes" with Shelley's "Masque of Anarchy") is an intriguing aspect of a reading which is also true to the sensual richness and delicacy of the poem. Coote's assessment that in "Hyperion", "Cockney Keats" was "remaking English poetry" in a manner which emulated Milton's verse while "being distinctly his own" is not wholly persuasive. Many years ago John Bayley showed how the "magnificently gemein" poetry of "Endymion" had an unmisgiving vitality which was distinctively Keats's in a way that the calculated effects of "Hyperion" were not. Certainly, Keats himself was not sure that he had succeeded in asserting his own voice against Milton's.
To his credit Coote does not dwell on Keats's "youth" as a poet, nor does he speculate on what might have been had Keats not succumbed to tuberculosis on February 23 1821. He prefers instead to emphasise the extraordinary maturity of intellect and imaginative power Keats attained in the midst of the harrowing and frustrating circumstances of his life. While this book will not supplant existing biographies of Keats, it offers an engaging short account of his life and the severe reality behind the myth of "poor Keats".
Nicholas Roe is reader in English, University of St Andrews.
Author - Stephen Coote
ISBN - 0 340 62486 8
Publisher - Hodder and Stoughton
Price - £18.00
Pages - 356


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San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) June 15, 2015 -- Neptune Society invites all Neptune Society members and families of those Neptune Society has served, as well as local hospice and health care workers, local business establishments, and the general public to join the Neptune Society’s San Antonio office team for a casual, free breakfast and learn more about health issues common to men and boys. Starbucks coffee and muffins will be served; Neptune Society will be giving away goody bags with coffee mugs and other Neptune Society gifts.
Lori Adamson, Service Manager for the Neptune Society San Antonio office stated, “In celebration of Men’s Health Week, Neptune Society would like to recognize the special men in our lives with a casual breakfast where men and those who care for them can gather information about some of the most important issues affecting men’s health.”
Neptune Society will have counselors available to provide information about Neptune’s at-need and pre-need cremation and memorial services. Packets containing information about heart disease, cancer, diabetes and other health conditions common to men will be available, as well as other health and wellness tips such as drugs to avoid, natural pain remedies and recipes for health.
Adamson said, “At Neptune Society, we understand that men’s health is a family issue and we welcome anyone who wants to learn more about how to protect men’s health and help men lead healthier, more active lives.”
The breakfast is being provided as part of National Men’s Health Week from June 15 – 21. Men’s Health Week takes place each year during the week leading up to and including Father’s Day, and is part of a broader Men’s Health Month initiative in the month of June.
Men’s Health Week is an opportunity for health care workers, policy makers, media and individuals to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of diseases common to men and boys.
For more information or to confirm your plans to attend, please contact Lori Adamson, Service Manager at Neptune Society of San Antonio, at 210-647-1752.
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Arizona coach Sean Miller's contract extended
According to AZStarnet.com, the Arizona Board of Regents approved the move Thursday, with chair Rick Myers saying, "We want him to stay at the University of Arizona."
The move effectively gives Miller another five-year contract, which is valuable in recruiting. Arizona AD Greg Byrne said Miller requested that he not get a raise in the fifth year of it.
Miller has been receiving $100,000 annual escalators to his base pay since 2011-12 and is scheduled to receive $2.3 million plus academic and performance bonuses next season. He is scheduled to receive $2.6 million in 2016-17 but now will receive only the same amount in 2017-18.
Miller, 44, has guided the Wildcats to a 96-43 record over four seasons, and is coming off a season in which the team reached the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16.
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Several European cities and Zhuhai City in southern China’s Guangdong province are willing to step up further cooperation to embrace resilience strategies after a workshop by the Europe-China Eco Cities Link project (EC Link) in Zhuhai from the 12th to the 13th of June.
Resilience strategies in a global sense are when a city understands the challenges it faces; reviews its ability to face them and unites its people, projects, and priorities, so urban centres can act collectively to meet their resilience challenges.
The EC-Link Project invited to Zhuhai senior advisors, experts and urban planners from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Bologna and Valencia, who brought proposals for comprehensive urban water strategies and effective European solutions to transforming a city under risk of great natural disasters, such as earthquakes, or floods into a resilient and sustainable city. Attending the meeting were around 100 experts, officials and professionals, including the director of Zhuhai Municipal Bureau of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (HURD), chief engineer of Zhuhai MBHURD and leaders from Zhuhai Institute of Urban Planning and Design.
Zhuhai, one of EC-Link’s pilot cities, seeks to identify the best practices of storm management, water management and urban resilience governance. With a coastline stretching 690 km and under the influence of tropical hurricanes during summer, the city is exposed to high risks of extreme weather disasters such as typhoon, heavy rain storm and floods. These threats were epitomized by Typhoon Hato, which inflicted direct economic losses exceeding 20 billion yuan on the city.
The city is poised to revise its general urban planning before 2020 which requires an upgrade of urban resilience in a systematic way. Experts from the European cities reviewed the Zhuhai Urban Planning and Design Technical Guidelines and gave advice on investment decisions, social inclusion and other technical elements. The meeting reflects EC-LINK's continuous efforts to build an EU-CHINA plafform on low carbon and ecological city development. After the meeting, both EC-LINK Project Zhuhai city planners will continue their dialogua in order to evolve pilot proposals and a disaster risk management framework of Zhuhai to assess, plan and enhance the capability of responding to natural hazards.
The pilot project in Zhuhai for building a resilient city will act as a template to provide local experiences and good models of urban resilience for larger-scale or nation-wide practice. China has seen an increasing number of cities with inadequate flood-control measures during its fast urban sprawl. On average, around 200 cities are faced with the problem of waterlogging caused by rain or storms every year.
The EC-Link project is a key component of the EU-China Partnership on Sustainable Urbanization, which was signed by the Chinese government and European Commission in May 2012. The initiative was launched in November 2013 with the aim of assisting Chinese cities in implementing energy and resource-efficient measures by sharing experiences in sustainable urbanization with cities in Europe.


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A few years ago, one of my former student ward bishops asked me to put together a ward reunion. I was more than happy to oblige; those had been good times. So I put together a crack squad of U32 veterans, gathered a few hundred e-mail addresses, and made it happen.
The night of the event, I found myself sitting on one of those trademark folding cultural hall chairs at one of those trademark folding cultural hall tables, catching up with one of several friends who had long ago left the singles ward scene to get married and start having kids.
At one point in the conversation, my good friend, in all seriousness, asked if I didn't just weep openly because I was still single after all these years. I told him I didn't, and the conversation shifted to the fact that I had spearheaded the effort to coordinate the evening's event (an effort I was second-guessing at the time). At that precise moment, my friend labeled me with one of the most adept nicknames I've ever been given, and probably the one I resent the most:
"Man," he said, "You're THE GLUE."
Most of the time.
Not all the time, though. Sometimes you have friends who make an effort to keep ties, and sometimes, those friends get married to wives who foster that effort. Today, the day after Mother's Day, I'd like to thank those wives.
Sometimes being The Glue is a pain in The Gluteus Maximus. It's nice to get some help from time to time.


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Approximately 25 years after the debut of The Sandman, Neil Gaiman returns to the seminal comic book series with a prequel. In this mini-series, he offers a glimpse into the events leading up to the capture of Morpheus, the Lord of Dreams, which opens the original series.
The comic book author and creator of such famous comic-book characters as Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk describes his early struggles in the comic book industry of the 1940s and 1950s and his emergence as a world famous cartoonist.
In a graphic-novel version of Alarcón's short story — which was included in his first book, War by Candlelight — Peruvian journalist Oscar "Chino" Uribe chronicles the life of Lima street clowns, just as he tries to make sense of the life and recent death of his philandering father.
Cartoonist Bill Griffith — creator of Zippy the Pinhead — discovered as an adult that his mother had had a 16-year affair with another man, himself a cartoonist. In Invisible Ink, he explores the impact of that secret on his mother and everyone around her.
An unusual memoir done in the form of a graphic novel by a cult favorite comic artist offers a darkly funny family portrait that details her relationship with her father, a historic preservation expert dedicated to restoring the family's Victorian home, funeral home director, high-school English teacher, and closeted homosexual. Reprint.
A graphic novel adaptation of Proust's popular novel, in which Marcel, an aspiring writer, recalls his childhood memories about his family's country home in the town of Combray. Translated by Arthur Goldhammer.
Barbara Gordon's ready for a fresh start. She's packing her bags, crossing the bridge, and heading to Gotham's coolest neighborhood: Burnside. And when a freak fire burns up her costume and gear, Babs has the chance to become a whole new Batgirl.
Recounts the authors' experiences as filmmakers who were working on a project on Mike's Place, a Tel Aviv blues bar where Jews, Christians, and Muslims freely mingled with expatriates, when the place was destroyed in a suicide bombing, and the events that led up to it.

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Two men arrested for rape
Two Keimoes men are behind bars for allegedly raping six young girls.
CAPE TOWN - Two men have been arrested for allegedly raping six girls in Keimoes between May 2012 and June 2013.
The victims are between the ages of nine and 14.
The suspects aged 56 and 61-years-old apparently lured the girls into their house and allegedly gave them glue to sniff before raping them.
Both men will appear in the local magistrate's court on Monday.
The police's Donald Mdhluli says, "We are looking for two more suspects in connection with these alleged rapes."
According to statistics a person is raped in South Africa every four minutes.
Earlier in 2013, government and non-governmental organisations called on men to be active in the fight against the rape scourge.
This followed the gang-rape, murder and mutilation of Anene Booysen in Bredasdorp in February.
She managed to name five of her attackers before she died in hospital.
However, one is on trial for the crime.
The suspect has admitted to raping Booysen but denies killing her.
The trial continues.


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Opposing Olson’s votes
A few weeks ago you posted an article/press release that Olson opposed debt limit budget deal.
It is only right that you post an article how Olson voted for the massive $1.1 trillion spending bill.
The article should contain inclusions of the spending bill that Olson constituents should know about.
Among the things that the spending bill does, it fully funds Obamacare. The spending bill fully funds Planned Parenthood. This spending bill fully pays for Obama’s refugee plans. This spending bill quadruples the number of visas President Obama wants for foreign workers. This spending bill even fully pays for every dime asked for by Obama on all of this idiocy that’s tied up into climate change.


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