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At a classified meeting at the Pentagon this week to discuss U.S. policy in Iraq, two seats were reserved for foreign diplomats: the ambassadors from the United Arab Emirates and Britain.
The ambassadors were invited to a portion of the two-day meeting by John J. Hamre, the chairman of the Defense Policy Board, which advises Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on sensitive matters and gathers to discuss top-secret information.
Hamre also serves as president and chief executive of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), an influential Washington think tank. The Emirati and British governments are donors to the center, and the high-level meeting at the Pentagon gave the ambassadors special access to U.S. officials trying to shape the Obama administration's policy in Iraq and elsewhere in the Middle East.
In a brief interview Wednesday as he walked out of the Pentagon after the meeting ended, Hamre said there was nothing improper or unethical about inviting CSIS donors to appear at an official, closed-door Defense Department event.
"I was asked to help the secretary of defense, through the Defense Policy Board, think about a very serious issue of national significance," he said. "And I brought together the best people I could."
The UAE and Britain are key players in the international coalition that the Obama administration is building against the Islamic State, the jihadist movement that has taken over large parts of Iraq and Syria. It is commonplace for diplomats to meet with U.S. government leaders to discuss policy, but it is unusual for such meetings to be arranged on an official basis by the head of a think tank that has received donations from those countries.
Navy Cmdr. Amy Derrick-Frost, a Pentagon spokeswoman, declined to comment specifically on whether it was a conflict of interest for Hamre to invite CSIS donors, but said, "every aspect of these discussions comported with the proprietary and ethical foundation this board is required to observe."
She said the Defense Policy Board "leverages the knowledge" of foreign officials and private-sector experts, and that temporary security clearances are sometimes issued so they can attend meetings.
Also attending as an invited guest was David Ignatius, a columnist for The Washington Post. Ignatius declined to comment, saying the meeting was off the record. In an e-mail, he said he received prior approval to attend from Post Editorial Page Editor Fred Hiatt and Alan Shearer, editorial director of Washington Post News Media Services, which syndicates Ignatius's column.
In recent years, foreign countries have played an increasingly important role in underwriting the activities of institutions such as CSIS. The donations, described in a recent New York Times article, raised concern about whether foreign governments are attempting to buy influence in Washington by shaping think-tank analysis and policy recommendations.
Think tanks are generally not required to disclose their sources of revenue, although CSIS publicly lists Britain and the UAE as donors on its Web site.
Outside the Pentagon, Hamre was reluctant to answer questions about the board, which he has led since 2007. He angrily jabbed his finger at a reporter, saying: "You're acting like a little journalist. It's time for you to be a real journalist."
Later, he e-mailed a formal statement, saying it was "preposterous" to suggest that the UAE ambassador, Yousef al-Otaiba, was invited to the closed meeting because his country donates to CSIS. But he acknowledged that the participants' overlapping roles could make for uncomfortable appearances.
"I put CSIS's standing at risk by inviting Ambassador Otaiba to appear before a government body," Hamre wrote. "He was asked to discuss highly sensitive and critical matters. It could have been a difficult session for him, and it would not have reflected well on CSIS. But he is by far the most knowledgeable person I could find who understands the policy thrusts in the region and the role that UAE and other states are playing in Iraq."
UAE has become an increasingly generous donor, not only to Washington think tanks in recent years but also to other activities in the capital. It has hired lobbying firms to amplify the message that it is a strategic ally of the United States.
Otaiba said this week's meeting was his first formal interaction with the Defense Policy Board.
"This is the first time I have spoken to the board as a group but, in my role as UAE Ambassador to the United States, I've had close and ongoing relationships with almost all of its members as part of the UAE-US strategic alliance," he said in an e-mail. "Given the situation in the region today, I meet or speak with senior Pentagon and Administration officials almost every day."
A spokesman for the British embassy confirmed Ambassador Peter Westmacott's participation in Tuesday's portion of the board meeting, but added "we don't discuss the detail of the ambassador's private meetings."
In his statement, Hamre said he invited Westmacott because he has served as a diplomat in Iran and Turkey "and also brings a European perspective on the Middle East."
The Defense Policy Board meets only to advise the secretary of defense and only on topics that the secretary wants, according to Hamre.
Under federal rules, advisory committees such as the Defense Policy Board are supposed to publicly advertise their meeting times and agendas at least 15 days in advance. The Defense Policy Board failed to do that for this meeting, waiting until Tuesday — the day the meeting started — to post a notice in the Federal Register.
According to the notice, the entire meeting was closed to the public because the board needed to hold "secret through top secret"-level discussions regarding Iraq and the region. The notice also stated that the Pentagon waived the 15-day requirement to publicize the meeting "due to difficulties finalizing the meeting agenda."
Other guests included Ryan Crocker, the former ambassador to Iraq, and Zbigniew K. Brzezinski, the national security adviser in the Carter White House. Brzezinski is a trustee at CSIS and serves as co-chairman of its advisory board.
Hamre said that he invited Brzezinski "to provide a broad strategic frame of reference." Brzezinski did not respond to an e-mail seeking comment.
Among the appointed members of the Defense Policy Board who attended the meeting were former secretary of state Madeleine K. Albright , former senator Sam Nunn (D-Ga.) and former congresswoman Jane Harman (D-Calif.), the director and president of another think tank, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.


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Last week saw another terrible terrorist attack in Europe, this time in the south of France. Sadly, France has suffered very badly from terror in recent years and we stand shoulder to shoulder with our French allies in the face of such evil attacks on their country, in the same way they support us in the wake of the chemical weapon attack in Salisbury.
Four people were murdered in this attack, including Lt-Col Arnaud Beltrame of the French Police. Lt-Col Arnaud Beltrame paid the ultimate price by losing his life in seeking to end the siege, by trading places with a hostage following a series of shootings. His actions helped to end the siege that had left three other people dead and could have seen many others killed.
French President Emmanuel Macron's tribute was very fitting, saying that the fallen officer "fell as a hero" after showing "exceptional courage and selflessness", adding that he deserved "the respect and admiration of the whole nation". Our own Theresa May also paid tribute, saying that the "sacrifice and courage of the police officer would not be forgotten."
Many people around the world have been moved by the incredible courage shown and sadly the sacrifice that ended up being made. Easter is this coming weekend which is of course all about a sacrifice made that was for every one of us. It is easy to forget that amid our busy lives but I feel that it is right to take a break at this time of year, and to reflect on what is actually important and the sacrifices that have been made so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have today.
In politics and public life, we can have our disagreements about policies and how best to achieve things. Sometimes we can get bogged down in a point scoring exercise although I'm not going to falsely claim that on occasion I haven't gone down that path myself. This Easter, I will take some time out to reflect on the bigger picture. I wish everyone in Crawley a very happy and peaceful Easter.
Councillor Duncan Crow, Leader of Crawley Borough Council Conservative Group
29th March 2018

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He has been frequently quoted by the local news media with regard to the numerous high profile cases in which he has participated. Mr. Swartz is the former Chairman of the Criminal Law Section of the Virginia State Bar. Additionally, he has earned and achieved an A.V. rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest available rating.
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I am the mother, and have continuing power of welfare attorney, for a man Freespace provide care for. One of my son's support workers suggested I join the Board. I am now on the general purposes committee. I also belong to a couple of Carers and Health and Social Care organisations.
I would like to see Freespace maintaining good support of my son. I think that very often boards and executives don't know what goes on at the grass roots and I do think that this is something that the boards should know and influence for the good.


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Scientists in Uruguay announced Wednesday the birth of the first genetically-modified phosphorescent sheep.
Nine sheep were born in October 2012 at Uruguay's Institute of Animal Reproduction, in an experiment done in partnership with the Institut Pasteur.
According to the scientists, the sheep developed normally, without showing any difference with their non-modified counterparts.
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What has always attracted me to the joys coming from chess is that one can look back to earlier times to see the youthful adventures of young champions who had yet to reach maturity. And one might say that magazine subscriptions to chess periodicals is a necessary component to achieve this; we rarely find our purpose otherwise.
NIC 2006 #1 gives a picture from the world junior championship announcing Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, AZE, the male champ, ( 2674) and Elizabeth Pahtz, Germany, the girls champ, (2408) with scores of 10.5 and 10.0.
We often read about the difference between male and female chess strength. Perhaps I could say, not being a great myself but able to gain a perspective from the view of my readership, that there tends to be a different approach to handling positions and openings. Each receives the benefit of home study or even coaches and methods of instruction. These can vary where the skill is often seen in the mental attachment each is willing to absorb through such training. And in the final analysis, it is individual style of likes and dislikes that mold the maturity of youth.
Thus, I give two games, one each, that might clarify my comments that are based from their respective results. I point to theory, strategy, level of concentration ingrained in the style of each champion. Enjoy.
White: Evgeny Alekseev Black: Shakhriyar Mamedyarov English – Pirc Defense
l. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 g6 3. e4 d6 4. g3 Bg7 5. Bg2 O-O 6. Nge2 c5 7. d3 Nc6 8. O-O a6 9. h3 Rb8 10. a4 Bd7. Common too is 10… Ne8 11. Be3 Nd4 to avoid a future d4 pawn sortie to the center that black felt confident allowing.
11. Be3 Ne8 12. d4 c:d4 13. N:d4 Nc7 14. Kh2 Ne6 Square count is W/14 B/5. Black has set up a hedgehog type defensive structure which is solid. Black must start thinking to gain sq.ct. for himself. White is better prepared to increase mobility and territory because of his active pawns. Now, instead of playing aggressively, White avoids exchanges which is a bit slow. An aggressive path was 15. N:e6 B:e6 16. Nd5 B:b2 17. Rb1 Bg7 18. f4 with better chances for attack for the pawn missing.
15. Nde2 Perhaps following a belief by computers that it is wise sometimes to avoid exchanges. But this thought is rather slow here because black forces will begin to find happier times.
15. … Na5 A knight on the rim is dim but not when used as a ricochet (c4).
16. b3 b5 17. c:b5 a:b5 18. b4 Nc4 19. Ba7 Avoiding the more adventurous 19.a5!? maybe because 19…N:e3 20. f:e3 Be5 21. Rc1 h5.
19. … b:a4! 20. B:b8 Q:b8 21. Nd5 Re8!
22. Ra2 Nd8? Black has sacrificed his R for getting the bishop-pair with a very active position but best was 22… Nc7 with a complicated battle.
23. Qe2 e6 24. Ndf4? A tit for tat because White misses the powerful 24. Ndc3! Nb6 25. b5 Nb7 26. N:a4 N:a4 27. Q:a4 Nc5 28. Qc2 Q:b5 29. Rb1! Regrouping and eyeing square count, black pieces began to offer hope.
24. … Nh6 25. Rc1 Nc6 26. Nd3 Na7 27. Qd2 Bh5 28. Ne3 Bc4
29. N:a4 B:a2 30. Q:a2 offering a draw. Declined as the black bishop on g7 is more active than white on g2. The a4N will be out of play after….
30. … N d7! 31. Nab2 h5! Forcing 32. h4 weakening the g5 square.
32. … Nb5 33. Nc4 Nf6 34. Kg1 Rc8 Black forces are methodically being improved in the position with the goal to avoid exchanging pieces.
35. Qd2 Ng4 36. Na5 Bc3 37. Qd1 Rc7 This prophylactic move leaves White unable to find a useful move.
38. Bf1 Qa7 39. Qa4 N:f2 The dark pieces have an overwhelming square count now!
40. N:f2 Qe3 41. Qd1 Bd4 42. Rc2 Q:g3+ 43. Bg2 Be3! 44. Nb3 R:c2 45. Q:c2 B:f2+ 46. Q:f2 Q:h3 White resigns. <***>
White: Elisabeth Pahtz Black: Irina Vasilevich Sicilian Defense
l. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 c:d4 4. N:d4 Nc6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Be3 Nf6 7. Be2 Qc7 8. O-O Bb4 Irina normally plays the Scheveningen that I had stressed, giving …Bb4 line little review in preparation for this game.
9. Na4 O-O 10. c4 Another idea is to play 10. N:c6 b:c6 11. Nb6 Rb8 12. N:c8 R:c8 13. B:a6 Rf8 14. Bd3 Bd6 which leads to an unclear position.
10. … Bd6 11. N:c6 b:c6 12. g3?! At home she decided 12. f4 was a better play. However, the plan seems to have produced an okay position. She felt the B belonged on f4.
12. … N:e4 13. c5 Be7 13… B:e5?! 14. Qd3 f5 15. f3 White is slightly better.
14. Bd3 Nf6 15. Bf4 Qd8 16. Nb6 Ra7 17. Qc2! Putting pressure on the kingside. On the CB web the Q was moved to e2 which fouled up the whole conversation. It reminds me of the erroneous move transmittal during a USCF Team League game where it took several moves to realize something was amiss! High tech is not perfect in the hands of mortals!
17. …h6 18. b4 Nd5 19. N:d5 c:d5 20. a4 Like many girls fast play seems to enliven the spirit. With only 3-minutes left for the t/c, it became a speed race. My opponent had lots of time left. Taking over 40-minutes on a position cost me. The position is easier to play with white.
20. … Bf6 21. Rae1 Re8 22. Bd6 Bb7 23. f4 Ra8 24. Qe2 Qc8?! Better was Be7.
25. Qh5 Bd4+ 26. Kg2 Bc3 reaching the critical position in the game.
27. Re2 d4+? 28. Kh3 f5 29. g4! Qd8 30. g:f5 e:f5 31. Q:f5 R:e2 32. Qh7+ Kf7 33. B:e2 d3 34. Bh5+ Ke6 35. Q:d3 Black resigns.
What I like about this comparison is both players played these games near the end of the tournament so both had probably suffered physical and mental stress.
The male has the tougher schedule per ratings. He also has likely much greater depth of knowledge coming from actual tournament play with tournament pressure equal for both. The female battle plan is different. I see it in comment structure. The sense of preparation is given less attention to detail and more to familiar general ideas. The love and spirit of play is equal.


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Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the recent security raid of Mada Masr's headquarters was carried out in accordance with the law, in a Wednesday statement.
"Commenting on inaccurate news circulated about the inspection of the news website Mada Masr, I want to confirm that it was carried out in accordance with the law," the ministry's spokesperson Ahmed Hafez said. "No one was held in connection with this matter," he added.
He affirmed that what happened was nothing more than an inspection and investigation process.
The statement stated that there is no restriction on freedom of expression in Egypt, unless it involves direct incitement against state institutions or violates the Constitution and the law.
Hafez also affirmed that all defendants have all the rights and necessary guarantees to defend themselves, calling all media outlets to investigate the accuracy and obtain information from official sources.
On Tuesday, Egypt's state security prosecution said, "the security investigations revealed that Mada Masr was founded by the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood group with the aim of spreading false news.
Security troops wearing plain clothes have raided the website's office in Cairo on Sunday, arresting three staff members, including the editor-in-chief Lina Attalah. All were released later.
Afterwards, on Tuesday, the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged Egypt to respect freedom.
"As part of our long-standing strategic partnership with Egypt, we continue to raise the fundamental importance of respect for human rights, universal freedoms, and the need for a robust civil society," Pompeo said in a press conference.
"We call on the Egyptian government to respect the freedom of press and release journalists detained during a raid last weekend," he added.


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We're now only three months away from our big departure – eek! Things are truly starting to get real around here, though it hasn't entirely sunk in. Here are the latest developments, where we're at, and what we still have left to do.
Continue reading "Countdown to Takeoff: 3 Months Out"


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The Rules|
1. Thank the person who tagged you. (#shamelessselfpromo) CHECK!
2. Answer the questions. Duh
3. Post new questions. (Or a blank copy of the old questions, if you're too lazy to make your own (or you just love my questions))
4. Tag as many (or as few) people as you want. (Try to make sure they're still doing school!)
5. Wear something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. (I can't confirm this, BUT I'LL KNOW IF YOU LIE, OKAY? MAGICALLY!)
6. Don't die. (Death is terrible for the complexion, dearie)
Ok. So here I am typing this up in… My blue pineapple pjs, my new retainer, my old… um… face, and **grabs Chewy's chew toy** Something borrowed. SO THERE.
Note from Kellyn:
I tried to include of mixture of questions for homeschooled and publicly-schooled peeps, so … this should be good for most everyone? If a question doesn't apply to you, don't answer it.
1.When's your first day of school?
I already started, um, last week I think? I don't know I'm losing track cuz we don't have school this week (Hurricane Harvey)
2. What do (and don't) you look forward to about entering the realm of the dead? Uh, I mean the learned?
I already did, but what I was most looking forward to was my new start. YEAH THAT DIDNT HAPPEN. #sameoldsameold
I wasn't lookin forward to HOMEWORK *shudders*
3. Homeschooled, public schooled, or private schooled?
Neither! I actually attend a University Model School, where I on,y attend classes some days and have "homeschool" to complete and turn in on my home days.
4. What grade are you going into? (if you're okay sharing)
Jk 4th.
5. How many more years of torture do you have to
endure learn?
GROAN um I don't feel like doing math but I think 8? Seriously guys that was the hardest marathon problem evah
6. What are your goals for this school year?
GET AN A IN MATH. Last year I got a wot A- or B? Which is pretty good for some people but my parents, myself, and my school have high expectations so…
7. What's your favorite season to school in? Fall, winter, or spring?
Winter cuz I get a whole month off.
8. How is schooling going to effect your blogging?
Not much. Like lol have less time to post but there are these marvelous little beans called weekends and evenings so I think I'll survive. XD
9. What's your favorite school subject?
Teacher wise? Probably history. Work wise? Definitely ELA (English Launguage Arts)
10. Your least favorite?
Math. NUBERS ARE EVILLLLLL
11. What subject are you best at?
According to year's report card, music and history.
12. What subject are you worst at?
Math. THE HORROR
13. What extra-curricular activities are you planning this year (if any)?
I'm doing ballet, contemporary, and I will be auditioning for my ballet school's The Nutcracker.
14. How are you preparing for life/college this year (on a conscious level)?
Um, I'm in fourth grade. Plus I have a trust fund (I think?)
15. Do you play any sports in school?
16. Is there any way that schooling is going to help your blogging endeavors? Or how has it helped your blogging skillz in the past?
Not really, cept for grammar and not procrastinating wait I do that with school too
17. How much time a day is school going to take for you?
From 8:30 to 4:05 on school days, 9:00 to 11:00 on home days.
18. Are you looking forward to seeing friends more often during the school year?
YESS. We all reunited with a hug and a sleepover.
19. Are you dreading or looking forward to the event (or did you, if it's already happenned?
I was pretty excited, but I regret that. WHYY DOES SOMMOR HAVE TO ENNND
20. What are you most looking forward to about school?
21. How are you planning to fit actual life in with your school schedule?
I don't. I have no life
Um usually I just complain and chew gum while doing schoolwork and then I can have free time. Oh and I also beg for endless breaks… 😉
22. What are your overall thoughts on school?
Jk essential for life and fun! Sometimes
Thank you again for tagging me, Zielle, I had fun! 🙂
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Hey Bookworms! Long time, no talk! I know I am the worst blogger ever, and some of you probably are wondering, why I still try? Or maybe it's just me??? I have said this a zillion times over, but I … Continue reading
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What kept My Mind Off the Cold: January, February, & March Rap Wrap-Up
Hey bookworms! I know I haven't posted in a bit, but it's been a bit busy lately. I know I wanted to try and do month, but winter was busy for me with my Birthday trip and all the overtime it took to save. But, anywho, you're here for the books not to hear me whine, so let's get started!
January Reads
1. The Rose Society by Marie Lu
So for those of you who have seen my signature, will know I had to pick up this sequel due to the cover. I mean can you blame me. I wish I could say I felt the same for the story that I did the cover. Although I love the idea of this series because it sings to my X-Men loving heart. It is like a retelling of it in a way at least to my mind. Adelina reminds me of a friend that really hurt me last year, and I can't help but want this character to be redeemed. Magiano was the one that kept me reading. I gave the book a 2.8 out of 5 stars.
2. Dumplin' By Julie Murphy
I gave this book a 3 out of 5 stars. I related to the mother-daughter relationship. In the way the mother assumes she is helpin g the daughter with her opinions that maybe ended a bit blunt and sometimes hurtful without meaning to. The female friendships made me so happy because I feel so many stories are lacking friendships lately. Friendships are starting to become minor points in stories and I don't want to think they are becoming minor points life as well.
3. Nothing by Annie Barrow
I gave this a 2.8 stars although it was a cute coming of age of age it really irked me the names these girls called each other. It wasn't okay.
4. Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer
I gave this one 3.3 stars. I loved the idea of the characters having personalities outside of the ones that were written for them in their story. The romance felt a bit lacking for me, but the story stuff rang true to me. Especially the part where the author said she heard the character's voices in her head. As a writer myself that is my favorite sound and I miss that the most.
6. Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen
4 stars! This book reminded me of everything about Dessen's writing that made me feel less alone when I was younger. It reminded me that I wasn't alone with the problems I faced. That other people faced them too. This book was like comfort food in her writing style if that makes sense.
6. Before the Devil Breaks You by Libba Bray
This book got 4 stars from me only because of that cliff hanger! I was ready for this series to be over, but I do how much that I greatly care for these characters so I'm not too angry about getting to see more of their stories.
7. Birthmarked by Caragh M. O'Brien
I gave this book 3 out of 5 stars. For a dystopian book I still don't know what to think of it but it had some really good action parts that kept my attention.
1. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
3 stars I like the writing process and Cath's professor's advice, but I feel this would've made more of an impact on me if I read this 4-5 years ago. It did make me miss writing fanfiction and just writing in general. Maybe one day I will feel the pull again.
2. Cleopatra's Moon by Vicky Alvear Shecter
I gave this book 3 out of 5 stars there was a bit of lag in some parts, but this book reminded me why historical fiction and royalty pulled me in when I was younger. I am hoping this means it has reignited my craving.
3. Made You Up by Francesca Zappia
This book was a 4 out of 5 stars for me it was really good to hear about mental health especially a disorder you don't hear much about. This story really put you in the main character's head and shoes. It made you experience her feelings and struggles in such a vivid way.
4. Down Among the Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire
This shows how horrible of a bookworm I am. I loved the first book and didn't even know that the next two books were out. I loved learning about the twins and the LGBTQ elements in these books and the backstory and magical realism mixed with the fantasy is my favorite thing ever. It was an amazingly good short devour and I gave this a 4 out of 5 stars and now I need to own these books!
5. Beneath the Sugar Sky by Seanan McGuire
After finishing the last book and knowing the third was already out. I had to buy the third audio book for myself and it did not disappoint. The world building is AMAZING! 5 out of 5 stars!
6. Marked by PC and Kristin Cast
4 out of 5 stars because sometimes a reread is all the comfort and happiness you need in the world.
7. One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake
I gave it a 4 out of 5 stars. It would have been 5 out of 5 but there were some parts that lost my attention due to lag, but it has all the things to keep me picking up a book. I can't wait to see what happens at the end.
8. Uglies by Scott Westerfield
I have this a 3 out of 5 stars. I think I would've enjoyed this more in my teens when I was into dystopian but I only read it on a rare occasions now. It was an interesting twist on conformity though.
9. Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella
I know I've been reading a lot of contemporary, but it's not my favorite genre truly. I will admit it is easy to read though. For not loving Contemporary I found I love Sophie Kinsella. Her humor and her books always make me laugh. 3 out of 5 stars.
10. City of the Lost by Kelley Armstrong
I started this book last December but didn't get to finish it before my turn was up at the library. Let me tell you these plot twists definitely made it worth the wait! 5 out of 5 stars!
My favorite month of the whole year! My birthday month! These are the books that helped me get to and celebrate 26!
1. Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys
When I say I don't like contemporary that of course excludes Historical Fiction. I know I am so odd, but historical fiction has always been one of my deepest loves for as long as I can remember. This book was such a great reminder of that. I gave this a 4 out of 5 stars.
2. Unbecoming by Jenny Downham
This was one of my random picks for the month and I pretty much went in blind because to be honest I think I skimmed the summary. This is a great example of the when going in blind works out great. The story telling and the three perspectives were great for world building and was enough to have flash backs. It was perfect to fill all my fictional cravings when I picked it up. 4 out of 5 stars.
3. NTR – Netsuzou Trap Vol. 1 by Naoko Kodama, Catherine Ross (Translator), Shannon Fay (Adaptation), CK Russell (Lettering)
This yuri was a little disappointing because it felt Hotaru was too forceful on Yuma. If she was just honest I feel this was honest, maybe even a bit more seductive this would've been so much better. I gave this one a 2 out of 5 stars. I might try and see if it's available at the library instead of picking up and buying the next copy.
4. Citrus Vol 7 by Saburo Uta
Although Mei's and Yuzu's love did have a forcefulness in the beginning you could tell the underlying feelings were there. I fell behind on this series, but then I remembered it was becoming an anime! So I needed to devour what was out to hype myself up and I was disappointed by neither the adaption or this volume. I gave this one a 4 out of 5 stars.
5. Midnight Jewel by Richelle Mead
Although there was some parts of this book I didn't like like pretty much retelling the first book… The romance in this one though was hot, and I like the couples with conflict. That argue that does not fall easy are my favorites. They are the more realistic to me and draw me in too easily. 4 out of 5 stars for just the romance alone! Don't judge me she writes good friction and tension!
6. Bloom into You, Vol. 1 by Nakatani Nio
I loved the idea of this manga that love can grow. It doesn't have to be hot it can be slow and patient. It was so sweet I gave it a 4 out of 5 stars.
7. Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin
This was a 2.8 stars for me because how fickle Naomi became kinda irked me and ruined the good parts for me.
8. Far from the Tree by Robin Benway
The tagline got me guys! "For fans of This is Us" which is my mom and my favorite show and it was not a disappointment. The bond between the siblings was so sweet and true. It also hit on adoption which I feel isn't a topic covered by many books. 4 out of 5 stars.
Well guys that what I read this winter! I am so sorry this took forever to post! I am trying to get better I promise. Have you read any of these? Feel free to let me know in the comments below because I really do miss you all. Have a wonderful week and most importantly Happy Reading!
Top Ten Tuesday: The Books that Got Away in 2017 that I'm determined to get to in 2018!
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Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Magnets for Me to Pick up A Book
Hey Bookworms! I know it's been forever again it's the same excuse as always, I'm horrible at balancing work and blogging sometimes even a personal life… But I'm not ready to give up blogging yet! I still want to post as much as I can and eventually maybe I will learn the balance. Have a posting schedule? But anywho onto the topic at hand. It's time for a belated Top Ten Tuesday post for those of you that don't know this weekly theme was created by The Broke and The Bookish, in which they give us a topic or question and we come up with our top bookish answers. I am going to do last week's topic. Top Ten things that makes me grab a book and crack it open. So let's get started!
Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Magnets for Me to Pick up A Book
1. Anything with Wolves or Werewolves
Here are a few of the ones that have grabbed me, and most are my favorites. The first is on the top of the TBR at the moment!
2. Royals
Maybe I am a little cliche, with the every little girl being obsessed with being a princess, but I always have been obsessed with the ins and outs of royalty and how and why it works. The power, the betrayal, the love, and hell even the lust in some of these. I'm only human, right? ;P
3. Fairies
The world and my library obviously need more of these books. Please leave me suggestions if you know any more books with these mythical creatures please leave me comments before.
4. Mythology
Anything with a god or a goddess will immediately perk my interest another instance where I need more recommendations. Help a girl in a reading slump out please.
5. A Female/Female Romance to Make Me Swoon
Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst is still on my TBR so please no spoilers please. I wish I would've found more of these when I was younger it would have saved my heart and conscious more pain and worry than I can say. I am glad they are here for younger readers though now.
6. Twins or Triplets
I always felt that I was meant to be a twin… Or maybe I just desperately want to be one another subject I feel needs to be touched on more.
7. Magical Realism
The one thing I need more of in my life because it makes me feel like something more to life can happen.
8. Female Friendships
Because I hope and want these kind of relationships in my life and I feel like other girls should do.
9. Reincarnation
I just dream that I've lived more than one life, and having characters that have or live in a world that have make me happy
10. Peter Pan Retellings
I need more of these and I haven't gotten to read Alias Hook yet but it is on my TBR. Honestly I love these retellings because it's been my favorite book and movie forever. These are the ones I will constantly gravitate to.
Anywho bookworms that's it for today! What books do you gravitate towards. What are the words, themes, genres, subjects that make you grab or crave a book? Let me know down below maybe we could come up with suggestions for each other. Keep me company at work with your ideas because when this post goes up I will either be getting ready for work or there already. I hope you have a wonderful rest of your week. I miss you all and happy reading!
RYBSAT TBR: Time To Take Down Some of Those Books!
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RT AMAZINGNESS Part 1: Authors, Books, and Swag!
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Birthday Book & Other Things Haul
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Book Talk: I'm In a Slump and I Blame Perspective! Please Help!!!
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Top Ten Tuesday: The Books I Really Need to Read on my TBR in 2016
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Belated Top 5 Wednesday: My Top 5 Buzz Words
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The world is a wonderful place, and space is an amazing place (of what we know about it!) - so why not get the whole family exploring it ALL at Michigan's Museum of Natural History!? Located in the Cranbrook Institute of Science, this hands-on and interactive experience is perfect for the whole family to learn AND have fun!
How about we start with SPACE! The Acheson Planetarium allows you to experience and explore our amazing universe - and there is a LOT to explore! With state of the art star projectors and 360 degree experiences, you will see the sky like you never have before!
Bats! No, we haven't gone batty - we mean those cute little creatures that hang upside down. The Organization for Bat Conservation give you a behind the scenes look at those amazing creatures.
All of the creatures that are in the Bat Zone - including skunks, owls, and even sloths, are injured or orphaned, so cannot be released into the wild, but are well cared for an give children a great opportunity to get up close to these sweet animals and learn all about the environment and conservation.
Do you have a few green thumbs in the family? (We don't mean those creative kiddies with the paintbrush!) The Erb Family Science Garden has a number of features and plants which can introduce you to the beauty of nature.
Don't forget about those 11 permanent galleries which teach children SO many thing! They can step back into the ice age, or discover objects from the Great Lakes of North America, and find out what happened to those impressive Mastodons.
With shows and programs to top off your learning experience, Michigan's Museum of Natural History will certainly leave you knowing so much about our amazing planet!
Don't we live in a wonderful world!


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Practicing in the Business Law and Estates and Trusts Groups, Brad works extensively with private business owners, affluent individuals, closely held businesses, and technology-based firms to strategically integrate business, estate, and charitable planning objectives.
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Who's Taking Over the Family Business?
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Bloomberg News | 3.31.2001 | Interview
State Business Trusts Offer Slew of Tax, Liability Benefits
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Environmental Compliance for the Business Manager
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P.I.C.P.A. Newsletter | 11.1988
Fiscal Year Retention Regulation – Anything but Relief
P.I.C.P.A. Newsletter | 7-8.1988
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Thursday, April 26, 2007
Wonder Reviews
Y'know, there's actually a story in this book. Too bad there's so much crap layered on top of it. First, I'm assuming that, bizarre as it seems, what with the delay in the issues and all, this is after the Manhunter appearance. The JLA is reformed. Yet the world seems to be against Diana, or at least someone in power wants the Amazon secrets. Nemesis is the only thing I really like about the book. He's drawn cute, he's written cute, and he's doing justice to the woman in peril who comes through when help is needed. Not a Mary Sue, but a Mickey Sue!
Wait. Maybe not like fanfic. More like a romance novel with all the verbal byplay we're getting between Tom and Diana. Tom and Di, sitting in a tree, k i s s i n .... wait, nevermind. The book is doing something weird to my brain, bringing out the snark in me. Let's try this again.
The art's decent. The setup for the attacking Amazons is intriguing. The only thing missing is the wonder in Wonder Woman. If this had been a book rebooting Wonder Woman, with Diana first arriving in "Man's World," I'd find this sorta believable. But not now.
Now, in Amazons Attack 1, things are clearer, because Wil Pfeifer can write Wonder Woman. He quickly establishes Circe's control over the reborn Hippolyta. Sure, we have that in Wonder Woman 8, but there's so much other stuff going on that doesn't move the plot forward much that it kinda gets lost. But here we have a lot of action and yes, as others have pointed out, these Amazons are hardcore. There's no mercy for men and if Black Lightning hadn't made it in time, the president of the US would've been killed. There are powerful images here, including the destruction of the Lincoln Memorial, and Pete Woods handles it all wonderfully. His facial expressions alone are worth the price.
By the end of the chapter, we also know that Sarge Steel isn't really Steel. There was an urgent, breathless feel to this, which was so unlike the Wonder Woman chapter. I'm eager to see how the DCU will be affected by the outcome of this new "war."
Next up: I review the goodness that is Justice Society of America 5 and the ever wonderful Catwoman. But for now, it's bedtime.
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I rather liked Amazons Attack. Boy howdy, don't mess with Amazons! But mainly, because Polly is back, which is quite nice. Now she just needs to get with Wildcat, and I'll be completely content.ReplyDelete
However, Wonder Woman #8 was just...puzzling. Gosh, the interplay between Nemesis and Diana was just so witty and cute, and it is obvious, that they are falling for each other...except that it ISN'T Wonder Woman for heaven's sake! It's more like an episode of "Moonlighting" or something!
She just sounds so false and out of character. I've always seen Diana as having a certain sense of regality about her, but this dialogue sounds more like Dinah than Diana to me.
By the way, did you read Blue Beetle? Fabulous!
Yeah, Sally, I agree. It's great having Polly back and the dialogue is very Moonlighting-ish.ReplyDelete
Haven't gotten to Blue Beetle yet. It's on the stack. :)
Hi Sallyp (and Shelly!),ReplyDelete
Sally, you said, She just sounds so false and out of character. I've always seen Diana as having a certain sense of regality about her, but this dialogue sounds more like Dinah than Diana to me.
I keep returning, again and again, to the crossover WW and Flash event from Rucka's run, in which there is some cute Wittiness and no small part Odd Flirtation exchanged between them, and it seems, well, awkward and strange and cute, all at the same time, because, well, it's Diana and Wally (who already confessed in his own book to speeding up time when he first met Diana so that he stared at her for over an hour, and then he was sure she noticed; it was like crushing on your best friend's mom and the hottest girl in school, he said, or something like that).
Okay, longest sentence this side of Hawthorne. Sorry.
But my point is that a flirty Diana can work. It just falls really flat here. I mean, the scene with them in the sewer(?) tunnel? The "Hello/Hi there" scene? They're *lying in funk*. Here's a *really* great moment to comment about dirty minds, yes?
I don't mind Diana with a romantic interest. Since the JLU cartoon, I've been all about a Bat/Wonder try (although I haven't read the aborted attempt in JLA). But this just feels lacking in spark.
Oh yeah, flirtation is fine. But it has its place and the tone has to be right. This just seemed like it was thrown in there to be cute. It felt manipulative to me. Sort of: Hey, look at us, we're flirting!ReplyDelete
I can understand Diana flirting, she's even done it rather well in the past. Heck, Beau Smith had her flirting with Guy Gardner for heaven's sake (and if worked!)ReplyDelete
But this just reads false to me. It's trying too hard, they're just too self-concious about it. There is an air of "aren't we cute? Look, we're flirting!" about it.
I'm not too sure that Diana would call Hyppolita "mom" either. Mother yes.


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Explore our planet's history and the creatures that once roamed its surface. Dig up fossils, watch a Tyrannosaurus rex plan his next meal (an unlucky Triceratops), see a tornado forms right before your eyes, or feel the earth shake beneath your feet.
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Both these areas are closed until further notice.
To our guests, members and donors, learn about how you can Explore Safe.
Explore, excavate and experience our realistic interactive dig site as you discover the world of paleontology. Pretend you're a paleontologist as you chip away at the dirt to uncover dinosaur fossils buried deep beneath the earth in a reconstruction of the Badlands of Montana.
Stop in to the prep lab to talk with staff and volunteers as they work on preparing real dinosaur fossils. The fossils in the dig site are casts from real fossils that can be seen on display in the prep lab. Some can even be touched.
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Pursue a Life of Contemplation
Mon, Apr 20
How does your intellect figure into the meaning of your life? Is there a way of living that neither time, nor ill-health, nor bad luck could ever disrupt? In this class, we will explore the benefits and drawbacks of the life of contemplation and puzzle through one of Aristotle's most surprising arguments. We'll also consider whether we live in a cave.
By the end of this class session:
- You will be able to more deeply contrast the life of action with the life of contemplation.
- You will understand three arguments for the benefits of the life of contemplation over the life of action and will critically evaluate these arguments.
- You will consider different interpretations of what contemplation could mean in the good life, and decide if any figure in your philosophical apology.
Read This:
"On Contemplation" Nicomachean Ethics 10.5-10.7 (Aristotle)
"The Allegory of the Cave" Republic Book VII (Plato)
Don't Send Your Kid to the Ivy League (New Republic)
Do This:
Answer the following reflection questions in your journal:
- Do you think universities like Notre Dame do enough to promote the life of contemplation? What is one argument Deresciwicz gives that elite universities do a bad job promoting the good life? Do you agree or disagree with this argument?
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The Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) is now accepting applications for the 2018 – 2019 Student Leadership Award (SLA). The deadline to apply is Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.
The SLA is a $600 travel and research stipend awarded to six undergraduate and graduate students with a passion for social activism. The Student Leadership Award was created as a means to foster systemic change across the College of Charleston campus and the greater Lowcountry community. Housed within the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture at the College of Charleston, the RSJI is a grant-funded initiative that facilitates public events, exhibitions, and various projects that promote awareness of the history and ongoing struggles of racial injustice in Charleston, South Carolina, and throughout the United States.
Proposals for the SLA should include the following components: a clear abstract of the project, a statement of need (how RSJI funds will be allocated if awarded the SLA), a detailed description of the project, and a final statement outlining how the project will advance and support the social activism climate on the CofC campus or in the greater Charleston community.
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The Sun hears from a panel of experts who share their predictions about the Lower Mainland's property market in the months ahead
As long as we keep getting immigrants into Canada, and the wealth keeps coming in, and the talent keeps coming in — this is heaven on earth — they will pay anything for it. Patsy Hui
My sense is [prices] haven't stabilized yet.
They have further to fall. You need to get change in sales before you get change in prices. Sales always lead prices.
Tsur Somerville
Most people in the homebuilding industry here do consider that housing is too expensive in Greater Vancouver.
And one of the benefits, perhaps, of this correction is that prices are coming down. Michael Audain
Q: On prices, do you think they will stabilize any time soon, have you seen any signs of that?
Michael Audain: I think the first thing to deal with is volume. The volume of sales was as low as I can remember it in about 27 years for October, November, December and January. The market was almost frozen. But we've noted in [the past month] the volume does seem to be picking up.
I think the price stabilization comes later. You have to have volume for a while, and to get volume people need to get their prices down to a level that the consumer thinks that they're a bit of a bargain. There is a lack of confidence in the market and a belief that prices will continue to fall.
But I'm fairly confident — based on other market corrections I've lived through and traded through in the Greater Vancouver area — that by the third-quarter we'll see price stabilization, if not price increases.
Patsy Hui: I don't think anybody in this world — and I'm talking about the world this time because it's a worldwide thing — can really tell you what's going to happen and when it's going to stabilize. I'd like to tell buyers that it's already doing so, but I honestly always tell my clients to purchase. There's only two criteria: First, that you can afford the payments for the next five years; and also that you love the place.
Just trade up, trade down, but stay in the market — 25 years later it's your retirement income. We actually encourage this as a great time to buy. Interest rates this morning, I have a client telling me he got 2.4 per cent. Why wouldn't you buy?
Tsur Somerville: My sense is they haven't stabilized yet. They have further to fall. You need to get change in sales before you get change in prices. Sales always lead prices.
We saw in this market that sales started dropping before prices started dropping, and [a recovery] is going to, in a way, work the same process. The early indications suggest the decline has slowed dramatically and sales are much closer to having sort of bottomed out, but that's not the same as turning around.
MA: Another indication of a direction of the public interest is that our sales offices have been very busy over the last two or three weeks.
I have no difficulty in advising close friends and family to buy a home now, with interest rates down at levels that I would never have thought believable and with the price corrections that have already happened in the market. So I strongly believe that if someone is to buy a home, in five years from now it's going to look like a very smart decision. If they're not prepared to live in that condo or single-family home for five years, then they should not be buying. That's what I tell them.
Q: Are people easily getting pre-approved for mortgages? That is one of the concerns being raised about whether, in fact, credit is moving, banks are lending.
PH: The only hiccup is [in] commercial [real estate]. For commercial, [banks] are starting to really, really make it very difficult.
MA: We're finding that people who have employment have no trouble getting mortgages from banks and credit unions. We're very fortunate in Vancouver, because I don't think that is the case in the United States.
TS: When you're looking on the investment side, from what I hear and what I've been told, the banks are much stricter on providing funds for people who are not going to be owner-occupiers. So there's a piece that was an important piece of driving the market in the [past]. [Investment property] is a market where the financing is really hard to get. The investment side is completely dried up.
Q: To see higher volumes of sales this spring, what do you see as the key factor that will bring buyers back?
MA: I think you can only freeze the market, as I mentioned before, for so long. And then there is a need for people to secure accommodation. And also, lets face it, people who have participated in the market over time have done very well. They have found, undoubtedly, their home has been their best investment.
Q: So you're only losing if you look back at nine months ago when you didn't sell your house?
TS: People do that. We did some research on what people's reference point was for deciding on losses, and the reference point doesn't necessarily turn out to be the price they purchased, but what was the maximum they could have made, which at some level doesn't make any sense at all. But there's that psychology out there, and I think it shows up particularly when you get these turning points.
MA: People like me who have been around for quite a long time in Greater Vancouver have experienced incredible appreciation. So I can tell people that I own a house in West Vancouver that has appreciated 17-fold since I originally bought it. So if I've had that experience, no wonder I'm going to advise a lot of young people to get into a home ownership position.
Q: What's the likelihood of that kind of market growth being repeated?
MA: Oh, I believe in the future of British Columbia and most particularly Vancouver, very much so. That's why in recent years our market has appreciated as much, because we have attracted a lot of people to our shores. That has driven the price of housing to quite high levels.
The other thing that has occurred is that many people have bought residences in Vancouver just like we would buy summer cottages.
Q: Since you mention that the investment market is struggling most, what does that mean for prices?
TS: The investment piece is still very small in the overall market. It's highly concentrated in certain product types — downtown condos, certain suburban high-rise buildings. Overall, it's not a big story. Going forward, we don't really understand what is going to happen to those properties.
People will buy and sell them depending on what city is attractive or not attractive, or what city they want to be in. I don't think we really know what's going to happen to those condos over time.
A lot of local investors bought condos, and some of those people are going to be squeezed, and we don't know what's going to happen with them. You've got people with pre-sales that are under water. In segments of the market, there are still a lot of questions.
MA: There are different types of investors. There are people who you might call investors, but who only occupy the home part of the year. It's not their principal residence. There are other people who buy condominiums to rent on a long-term basis, which is wonderful because it's creating rental housing. And then there are those who buy to flip the property. I think those are more the "froth", so to speak. They will get hurt in a market correction.
Q: Patsy, what do you see on the ground in terms of buying for occupation or investment?
PH: I've never dealt with flippers. I always advise my clients: Own your own home.
Everybody witnessed how Vancouver has changed. I came in 1970, and [it has] changed, believe me, and it will yet again. Because I think we were born in 1986 after Expo ended. We are like a toddler right now. And I think by this time next year, the world will really get to know us after 2010.
To make a long story short, basically, this is a baby as far as an international city is concerned. It sounds totally unaffordable for Canadian people, which was the same thing when I first went into the market.
I was a new immigrant in 1973. I'd only been here for 21/2 years. I ended up with my own 8,000-square-foot lot, six-year-old home, two-piece ensuite, gleaming hardwood floors. That's [the] immigrants' dream. As long as we keep getting immigrants into Canada, and the wealth keeps coming in, and the talent keeps coming in . . . this is heaven on earth. They will pay anything for it.
Q: Tsur, what's the expectations around the Olympics?
TS: I think anything that's good about the Olympics, in terms of the economy, has happened already. I think what the Olympics has brought us is a certain kind of infrastructure that we might not have gotten already — the convention centre, a gateway project, the RAV line. That's where long-term benefits are going to be.
I think what Patsy's talking about about immigrants is really important in that part of what gives Vancouver, in the long run, a certain amount of strength is that Canada's an attractive destination to come to . . . there are a limited number of places that people are going to go. We've got this basic growth. Even if we have a downturn, there is a base to help us grow out of it more quickly than might be the case otherwise.
MA: I think one of the interesting things about this market correction is that there has been relatively little overbuilding compared to other corrections I remember — such as what occurred in the early 1980s and the late 1990s.
This time, the banks have insisted on pre-sales, and as a consequence, right now we have a very low inventory of completed, unsold condominiums. Of course, people are now stopping building. Housing starts are down about 50 per cent from a year ago, and I think quite a few of my colleagues will take a bit of a holiday from building until the market strengthens again.
Q: Is there anything governments, the provincial government in particular, can do vis a vis making housing a little more affordable?
MA: Yes, the provincial government needs to help first-time buyers. We find even a couple with full-time jobs, in many cases, haven't been able to save for a down payment. So I think there's a role for the government. We [once] had a home-purchase grant for first-time buyers — it was an incentive to help them get into their first home. I think that's a role, and I would recommend that really as a way right now to increase employment in the province. You are going to be surprised at how low housing starts are going to be in the next few months. There's no quicker way of firing up an economy than getting the housing sector going, much quicker than getting public works going.
PH: It's not just homeowners we're dealing with. We should be really looking into helping people, local people, invest right back [into rental properties].
Think again, what tax incentive is there to the homeowner to provide more affordable rental places so young people can actually save more money?
TS: I think the easiest thing to do on affordability is get rid of the property transfer tax for first-time buyers. Your cost of capital for that particular piece is really high. And getting rid of it for first-time buyers would not be a major hit on the provincial treasury. But that's a short-term, one-time fix. How do we move forward? Doing things to streamline the regulatory process to make it easier to do certain types of development are going to have long-run effects, but that's not a quick solution. Accelerate that process, remove the uncertainty. The clearer it's going to be for developers, the less of their own equity they're going to have to put up to go through that process, the quicker that process happens. It doesn't mean you get rid of regulations, but streamlining that process is something that will have a long-term benefit.
On the other hand, we have poor renters who are in really difficult straits when you think of their ability to live reasonably close to work and have a reasonable percentage of their income going to housing. Given the land prices we have in this city, probably a more aggressive social housing policy is really going to be important.
If you look at other really land-constrained environments, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, they have very aggressive social housing programs. It's not clear to me that the number of people who are truly priced out of the market — as opposed to being delayed for two years, or instead of owning a condo in downtown Vancouver end up in Burnaby — that doesn't strike me as the acute issue.
MA: I'd just like to point out that most people in the homebuilding industry here do consider that housing is too expensive in Greater Vancouver. And one of the benefits, perhaps, of this correction is that prices are coming down. Also, the costs of new construction will come down. Construction costs are coming down, our finance costs — the interest we pay the banks is coming down — and also land prices will eventually come down a bit.
But one thing isn't coming down, and that is the imposts we pay to municipalities. For instance, in Richmond we're building wood-frame apartments for young people, first-time buyers. We're paying over $28,000 per unit to the City of Richmond. In south Surrey, we're paying over $25,000 per unit to the city for development-cost charges, again for homes we're trying to sell to first-time buyers.
This is really counter to the whole idea of making housing more affordable.
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Osama Is Dead – Peace Mission Needs A Fresh Start
World has been facing terrorism in its worst forms whether it's World Trade Centre or killing innocent people in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Death of Osama Bin Laden who was thought to be the face of global terrorism is either a hope of peace or an ignition to a new wave of terrorism. Would the world become a peaceful heaven after him or more threats of furious terrorist attacks are there? Past is always lost, but lessons learned from past guide for a better future. This is the need of the hour.
Global Peace Needs Right Definition
Before we go for efforts to promote global peace, it is important to define it first. Global peace is an ideal approach of freedom, harmony, and happiness prevailing among nations and people comprising the nations. A non-violent environment in which nations cooperate with each other through proper governance system and contribute toward removing the chances of warfare.
Osama Is No More – Now End The Violence
Osama's death being celebrated in many parts of the world as unforgettable moment, but at the same time it has given rise to many questions. What things and what actions are needed to stop others becoming Osama? Is there any need to learn and teach Quran in a fair way instead of promoting sectarianism? Yes; there is a serious need to revise the entire thinking and acting procedure at the end of Western countries.
A Bigger Challenge Is Here For America
WTC incident had made America furious about Al-Qaida and its sympathizers. Osama's death is obviously a big victory for the current American Government as it will help the future election campaigns as well. It was a challenge for American authorities and concern for American people to capture the person who was considered mastermind behind the brutal WTC attack. But, believe it; the real challenge starts now once Osama is no more in this world. Following questions need answers:
- How to convert his sympathizers into peace promoters?
- How to stop brain washing of innocent people even children to prevent suicide attacks?
- How to help countries for rebuilding and growing?
- How to promote democracy and negate dictatorship without any interference? (Let the decision be made by masses of a country and not being dictated externally)
Start thinking about reasons that let people become terrorists and address the root causes.
Divert Budgets From War To Peace Activities
If we say that capturing and killing Osama has consumed extra- ordinary budgets then it would not be wrong. An estimated worldwide military spending is $800 billion per year; a huge amount, no doubt. Now, it is the time to divert the budget expenditure from military toward social reconstruction in poor and war-hit countries. Afghanistan and many other countries have seen destruction because of terrorism and also war against terrorism. There is a need of rebuilding and all the developed countries should start participating in the noble effort that is their collective responsibility as well. It's better to distribute funding at lowest levels rather than going through intermediaries.
Promote Education – Help Awareness
Education is the only thing that can help ending people becoming terrorists. It's not about the top most terror faces, but the real "weapons" used for terrorist activities are illiterate people, empty minded children who might not have attended schools to know what's the world is all about. Give them education and enable them to distinguish between right and wrong so that they wouldn't become victim of brain washing.
Eradicate Poverty – The Real Cause
Poverty helps people becoming part of illegal and unethical activities. Most of the terrorists' sympathizers and supporters are poor people. A person who doesn't have enough to satisfy the food needs of his family will surely think about any "money making" activity. Start hitting this aspect that is well recognized by terrorists.
Accept Religions – Bring Inter-Faith Harmony
One major emotional weapon used either by Osama or his sympathisers is the religion. Think the other way. Why they have thought west as enemy of Islam? Are there any policies that go against Muslims or any other particular religion or sect? Accept world religions and sects as they are just a source of identity, not a matter to indulge in war. Quran and all other Holy Books stress peace and harmony among religions; that's what the developed countries need to realise, accept, and promote.
Accept Rights As You Demand
Another very important factor that promotes unrest among masses of countries and that may lead toward terrorism is the unfair attitude of developed countries toward developing countries. Accept the same rights for other countries as one expect to be respected for its people. If there is a partial support toward one country and not for the others in that geographical area then that will give rise to negative thoughts among people of that particular country. America and other countries in west should think about this very important aspect if they are serious in removing terrorism in true sense.
Resolve The Conflicts
Terrorism gets help from conflicts among nations. It's the responsibility of America, being the super power, and other influential countries to promote peace talks over disputes and help countries resolve their conflicts in a fair way.
Peaceful world is a dream of anyone whether he is residing in America, Afghanistan, or Iraq. Unless right efforts are not put together for peace mission, there is no hope to see a better picture even after death of Osama. Eradicating the root causes that promote terrorism will help the global peace in real sense.
Let's start thinking about a world where everyone is considered a human being, rather than becoming victim of religious or sectarian hatred. It's an idealistic approach, but we can achieve a little bit of it through collective efforts.
Join hands for global peace!


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You have the possibility via this website to look for a language tandem partner. To do so, please complete our online form. We will then do our best to find a suitable partner for you!
How does the Language Tandem work?
The Language Tandem is a method of learning languages where two participants teach each other their mother tongue. In this way, you get to know not only your partner's language but also his/her culture.
The advantages of the Language Tandem are:
- An opportunity to expand your speaking and language skills
- Intercultural exchange
- The possibility to break down language barriers and overcome inhibitions about speaking
- Training in/improvement of social skills
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- Free choice of topics
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There are, however, also a few rules that need to be respected in order for the Language Tandem to work. The two partners should meet up on a regular basis (best of all once a week at the same time) and decide on a minimum length of time to chat or undertake some other activity together. It also makes sense to share the same objective: Do you want to practise everyday conversation or terminology related to your specific subject? Do you want to expand your vocabulary or overcome your inhibitions about speaking? Or is the focus on intercultural exchange?
But especially important is the fun factor! There is no pressure or obligation. Partners meet at eye level and help each other with their different idioms. Correcting each other is naturally also an important aspect so that you each benefit from your partner's expertise. And of course questions, practising pronunciation, taking notes and mutual assistance by means of "sign language", drawings or other aids are allowed and even specifically encouraged!
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7 December 2011, Publication - Advertising Ideas
Introduction: I realized that I need to introduce this blog a little. I wrote the novel Aksinya: Enchantment and the Daemon. The working title was Daemon, and this was my 21st novel. Over the last year, I gave you the entire novel in installments that included commentary on the writing. In the commentary, in addition to other general information on writing, I explained, how the novel was constructed, the metaphors and symbols in it, the writing techniques and tricks I used, and the way I built the scenes. You can look back through this blog and read the entire novel.
I'm using this novel as an example of how I produce, market, and eventually (we hope) get a novel published. I'll keep you informed along the way. At this moment, I'm showing you the marketing material I put together for a novel.
Today's Blog: To see the steps in the publication process, go to my writing website http://www.ldalford.com/ and select "production schedule," you will be sent to http://www.sisteroflight.com/.
Unless you do something to draw attention to your novels, they will just be lost among the host of other books people can buy. This is why I've advised you to have a unique title and to carefully design your cover. That won't be enough. Even if you have the most exciting and interesting novel ever written, unless you can gain some degree of attention for it, people won't buy it--or read it.
The question is how do you get attention for your books. I've been giving ideas for a while on this blog. You can look back through and find many techniques. I'll give you the best right now.
1. Have a website for your novel.
2. Write a blog.
3. Advertise.
4. Literary awards.
5. Book cards.
6. Contests.
7. Interviews.
8. Blog tours.
9. Press releases.
10. Speaking and teaching.
11. e-mailing.
12. ...
There's a lot more. I'll go through websites tomorrow.
I'll repeat my published novel websites so you can see more examples: http://www.ldalford.com/, and the individual novel websites: http://www.aegyptnovel.com/, http://www.centurionnovel.com/, http://www.thesecondmission.com/, http://www.theendofhonor.com/, http://www.thefoxshonor.com/, and http://www.aseasonofhonor.com/.


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BALTIMORE, MD (February 1, 2018) –Governor Larry Hogan today issued a proclamation and offered an official toast in celebration of Maryland Craft Beer Lovers Month. The kickoff, which was held at Federal House in Annapolis, MD, is the first of several across Maryland that will host special brew-themed events, launch new beers, and offer unique culinary pairings. FeBREWary is held annually as a partnership between the Brewers Association of Maryland and the Maryland Office of Tourism, a division of the Maryland Department of Commerce.
"Pint by pint, craft beers continue to benefit Maryland through economic impact and vitality," said Governor Hogan. "In 2016, Maryland craft brewers generated more than $637 million in economic output and supported more than 6,500 jobs. FeBREWary is a way for us to raise a glass to Maryland brewers by celebrating this growing industry and encouraging visitors and residents alike to experience the breweries, ale houses, and brew pubs across the state."
Beer lovers can get their fill at multiple events during the month-long celebration. On February 16, the Love Thy Beer: Winter Warmer Showcase competition offers a chance to chat with beer experts while enjoying seasonal ales at the Silver Spring Civic Center. On February 24, the Chesapeake Brewing Company in Annapolis holds the Cupid's Curse Tap Takeover and Ocean City has the Shore Craft Beer Fest: Love on Tap.
Those looking to hit the road in search for a new brew can find a complete map of Maryland's breweries, from the 1812 Brewery in Cumberland, to the new Guinness Open Gate Brewery and Barrel House in Halethorpe, to Ruddy Duck Brewery in Solomons.
Visitors are encouraged to share their FeBREWary experiences on social media using the hashtag #MDfeBREWary.
For more information on FeBREWary, visit http://visitmaryland.org/article/febrewary-maryland or call 1-800-719-5900.


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Akshay Kumar beats Salman Khan in world's 100 highest-paid list; you won't believe who is missing
Forbes has just released a list of world's 100 highest-paid entertainers for 2018. Interestingly, two Indian celebrities, both Bollywood actors, have made it to the list. Actors Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan are among top 100 highest-paid entertainers in the world, according to Forbes. But what is astonishing is the absence of some top personalities.
According to Forbes, 50-year old Akshay has earnings of $40.5 million. Describing Akshay, Forbes said "one of Bollywood's leading men has transitioned to socially-conscious roles," citing his films such as Toilet: Ek Prem Katha that focussed on government campaigns to improve sanitation, and Padman. He also mints millions from profits and by endorsing about 20 brands. (Image source: Reuters)
The list has been topped by American boxer Floyd Mayweather with earnings of $285 million. Other highest-paid entertainers include actor George Clooney (second), reality TV star and businessperson Kylie Jenner (third), soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo (10), pop star Katy Perry (19), tennis icon Roger Federer (23), singer Beyonce (35), author J K Rowling (42) and golfer Tiger Woods (66). (Image source: Reuters)