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Audiobook Blog Tour: 15 Minutes by Larissa Reinhart
About the Audiobook
Author: Larissa Reinhart
Narrator: Joan Dukore
Publisher: 1969⎮2020
Genre: Mystery; Amateur Detective
Synopsis: She played a detective on TV, but now that her life depends on it, can Maizie Albright play a detective for real?
For fans of romantic comedy mysteries like Meg Cabot's Size 12 Is Not Fat and Stephanie Bond's Body Movers, The Wall Street Journal best-selling author Larissa Reinhart brings her listeners the first in the Maizie Albright Star Detective series, Hot Mystery Reviews' "Top 10 Mysteries for Book Clubs".
"Child star and hilarious hot mess Maizie Albright trades Hollywood for the backwoods of Georgia and pure delight ensues. Maizie's my new favorite escape from reality." (Gretchen Archer, USA Today best-selling author of the Davis Way Crime Caper series)
Three Teen Choice Awards, one Emmy nomination, and several Maxim covers later, Maizie Albright was an ex-teen star, stuck in reality show hell, and standing before a California judge. She has one chance for a new life: return home to Black Pine, Georgia, and get a job that has nothing to do with show business. So why not become a private detective – the person she played during the happiest days of her life?
Maybe because…
First: She's got 10 days to get and keep the job.
Second: She has to convince the only private investigator in town to hire her.
Third: She lost the client's wife on the first day. (And the woman may be dead…)
Fourth: She just might be falling in love with her new boss. And she just might have lost him his business.
But what has she got to lose, other than imprisonment, her dignity, and possibly, her life?
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"Sassy, sexy, and fun, 15 Minutes is hours of enjoyment." (Phoebe Fox, author of the Breakup Doctor series)
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The first book in the Maizie Albright Star Detective Mystery series is quite a riot! Never a dull moment; 15 Minutes is brimming with excitement and nervous energy. Maizie Albright and the rest of the characters are full of personality, humor, and their own unique set of quirks. I thought narrator Joan Dukore was a great fit and did a great job nailing the story. Her voice matched the youthful, frenetic pace of the book, including capturing several eccentric personalities! An absolute riot.
Tell us about the process of turning your book into an audiobook.
I was really nervous about making the Maizie Albright series into audiobooks for some reason. My previous audiobooks were done by my publisher and I had no input, so I was worried about the amount of time needed (juggling writing, work, and kids is always a challenge) and worried about the end product since I'm a writer who "hears" their characters more than "sees" them, if that makes sense. But after Joan Dukore auditioned, my fears disappeared.
Joan's amazing, easy to work with, and very professional. I loved her audition. After that, I gave her the book and some character notes. I listened to the first 15 minutes of 15 MINUTES (ha), gave her a few more suggestions, and she did all the work. I had to listen to the entire book while reading it but found little to correct. It's been an amazing experience and went a lot more quickly than I thought.
Was a possible audiobook recording something you were conscious of while writing?
I never thought about the audiobook while writing 15 MINUTES because I was more focused on getting to know my new characters and trekking through the story. However, for the subsequent books in the Maizie Albright series, I thought about audio, mainly because the books are so heavy in dialogue.
How did you select your narrator?
Joan Dukore auditioned and I loved her as Maizie immediately! She has such a fresh, bubbly voice and great comedic timing. The comedic timing was more important to me than just about anything else and she nailed it. I'm thrilled she's narrating the entire series.
How closely did you work with your narrator before and during the recording process? Did you give them any pronunciation tips or special insight into the characters?
We worked closely through the first fifteen-minute read and the character samples, then I let Joan do her thing. She'd occasionally ask me questions during the recording. I listened to the entire book, of course, when she was finished for a final edit.
In the beginning, I was pretty uptight about accents, since many of my characters are southern. A bad southern accent or over-the-top southern accent is like nails on a chalkboard to me. I live in Georgia and we don't sound like we're on Hee-Haw. I made a character list and gave suggestions of actors in certain movies. I think the initial listen is hard for the author because we've been hearing the voices (in our head) since the conception of the book. But Joan's a professional actress and I knew I had to trust her. And I'm so glad I did!
About the Author: Larissa Reinhart
The Wall Street Journal bestselling author Larissa Reinhart writes the award-winning Cherry Tucker Mystery, Maizie Albright Star Detective, and Finley Goodhart Crime Caper series. She loves to tell funny stories about women, looking for love (and sometimes dead bodies) in all the wrong places.
Larissa, her family, and Cairn Terrier, Biscuit, lived in Nagoya, Japan, but have returned to Peachtree City, Georgia. You can see them on HGTV's House Hunters International "Living for the Weekend in Nagoya" episode. Larissa loves books, food, and traveling with her family. You can often see her adventures on Instagram (and her little dog, too).
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About the Narrator: Joan Dukore
Born in Honolulu, HI, Joan DuKore began her performing career as a ballet dancer, and attended Virginia School of the Arts to continue her education. Her hobby of magic later became her profession, and she continues to perform in Las Vegas and around the world. Her love of reading eventually led to voice acting. She has produced over 30 audiobooks in numerous genres such as thrillers, romances, memoirs, mysteries and fantasies. She loves locking herself in her booth and living in the worlds that authors create.
Audiobook Blog Tour: Expeditionary Force: Paradise by Craig Alanson
About Audiobook #3
Author: Craig Alanson
Narrator: R.C. Bray
Publisher: Podium Publishing⎮2017
Series: Expeditionary Force, Book 3
Synopsis: While the crew of the starship Flying Dutchman have been trying to assure people that hostile aliens do not have access to Earth, the UN Expeditionary Force has been stranded on the planet they nicknamed "Paradise". The Flying Dutchman is headed back out on another mission, and the UN wants the ship to find out the status of the humans on Paradise. But Colonel Joe Bishop warns that they might not like what they find, and they can't do anything about it without endangering Earth.
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Good story development in this one. I've grown accustomed to hearing Skippy's snarky remarks on Joe Bishop as they embark on another wacky journey across the universe. R.C. Bray really gets into character "as usual" with several "LOL" moments! The fact that someone can craft something like this is remarkable. The strong narrative and dialogue make you feel part of the adventure.
NARRATOR INTERVIEW WITH R.C. BRAY
Did you find it difficult to "break into" audiobook narration? What skill/tool helped you the most when getting started?
I had two great champions get me through the door: Pat Fraley and Scott Brick. Bringing my years of acting experience to narration impressed them enough to make suggestions, introductions, and continued support. Also, ACX was launched the same time I got into narration. Being able to use that as a means to navigate the process (along with many patient authors, rights holders, and independent publishers), was a godsend. Several of the titles I did via ACX garnered attention from bigger publishers and off I went.
A lot of narrators seem to have a background in theatre. Is that something you think is essential to a successful narration career?
It's not essential, but it does help.
What type of training have you undergone?
I was a CTA (Communications/Theatre Arts) major in college that performed Off-Broadway and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. I also attended the Connecticut School of Broadcasting where, because of my theatre background, I excelled during the voiceover portion. It was my abilities in voiceover that was a catalyst to getting the job at Kaplowe Studios.
How do you manage to avoid burn-out? What do you do to maintain your enthusiasm for narrating?
I keep from burning out by thinking of my past jobs. I don't ever want to have to go back to doing any of them. The thought of that lights a massive fire in me.
Are you an audiobook listener? What about the audiobook format appeals to you?
I used to listen to them nonstop when I was a commuter.
What are your favorite and least favorite parts of narrating an audiobook?
Unless it's really brilliant writing, my least favorite part is when I get to the middle and realize I'm only halfway done. My favorite part is being exposed to books I would likely have never picked up.
Is there a particular genre you feel unsuited for? Have you ever declined a project because you didn't think you were right for it?
I'd love to be suited for children's/YA novels, but I'm afraid my deep voice doesn't jibe well with them.
How closely do you prefer to work with authors?
Enough to get certain information but definitely not so much they start to direct. You wrote it, now let me read it.
Who are your "accent inspirations"?
Frank Muller, Paul Michael, Scott Brick
What types of things are harmful to your voice?
No idea. I'm not a vocal warm-up kind of guy. I just go for it. Pneumonia sucks though.
Has anyone ever recognized you from your voice?
No, but after I tell people what I do (only if they ask, I don't like bringing it up) they inevitably "hear it now!"
About the Author: Craig Alanson
Craig Alanson is a NYT best-selling author. His first audiobook 'Columbus Day' was one of five finalists for Audiobook Of The Year 2018 Visit craigalanson.com for FAQs, blog posts, merchandise, etc.
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About the Narrator: R.C. Bray
From an early age Audie, Earphones, and SOVAS Voice Arts Award-winning audiobook narrator R.C. Bray despised reading. Truly hated it with a passion.
And audiobooks? Even worse. Those were for people too lazy to read (not to be confused with those like himself who didn't want to read to begin with).
R.C. eventually got older and wiser (he was always good-looking) and eschewing his capricious convictions fell head-over-heels with reading. Not just to learn words like "eschew" and "capricious" so he could use them in a bio line, but because someone was actually going to give him money to do it.
Note: R.C.'s gorgeous wife and three beautiful children begged him not to make this his official bio. Clearly he misunderstood.
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About the Publisher: Podium Publishing
Podium is an industry-leading independent audiobook publisher built upon the foundation of successful partnerships with self-published authors and narrators. With deep share of voice in the genres of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Romance, the company has enjoyed quick commercial and critical acclaim, releasing almost 1,300 audiobooks, numerous best-sellers, winning an Audie Award and 13 Voice Arts Awards. Podium is best-known for supporting, nurturing and discovering independent authors and narrators from the U.S. and around the world. The company gained international notice when it took a risk on one-time unknown author Andy Weir (The Martian) and turned his e-book into the largest audiobook seller in the world.
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The Anna Blanc Mysteries Blog Tour: The Body in Griffith Park by Jennifer Kincheloe
"The most entertaining historical mystery."
Author: Jennifer Kincheloe
Narrator: Moira Quirk
Publisher: Jennifer Kincheloe⎮2019
Genre: Historical Fiction Mystery
Series: Anna Blanc Mysteries, Book 3
Release date: Dec. 2, 2019
Synopsis: Los Angeles, 1908. Anna Blanc is a former so-so socialite, a flailing police matron, and a killer detective.
Ex-heiress Anna Blanc is precariously employed by the Los Angeles Police Department, reforming delinquent children and minding lady jailbirds. What she really wants is to hunt criminals and be alone with Detective Joe Singer – both no-nos that could get her fired.
On a lover's tryst in Griffith Park, Anna and Joe discover the body of a young gambler. Anna can't resist. She's on the case. As her murder investigation stalls, and her police matron duties start piling up, strange floral arrangements begin arriving from an unknown admirer.
Following the petals leads Anna to another crime, one close to home. Suddenly pitted against Joe, Anna must examine her loyalties and solve the crimes, even if it means losing the man she loves.
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I absolutely adore what Jennifer Kincheloe has created with the Anna Blanc mystery series. It's the most entertaining historical fiction in my opinion! Just when you think you're up for a little romance with detective Joe Singer…a body is suddenly found in Griffith park. I know, shocker right? I loved how this mystery plays out when Anna's family gets involved in the case. She's forced into an impossible dilemma between Joe, defending a family member, and solving the case. Great plotting. Laughed out loud several times!
Narrator Moira Quirk is the perfect voice of Anna Blanc. I couldn't imagine picking another person. Her characterization of Anna Blanc is spot on. When I'm listening to it I feel like I'm transported back in time. Moira Quirk is the best!
About the Author: Jennifer Kincheloe
Jennifer has been a block layer, a nurse's aid, a fragrance model, and on the research faculty at UCLA, where she spent 11 years conducting studies to inform health policy. A native of Southern California, she now lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband and two teenagers. She's currently writing book three in the Anna Blanc Mystery series. Book two, THE WOMAN IN THE CAMPHOR TRUNK, is coming out in Fall of 2017 from Seventh Street Books.
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About the Narrator: Moira Quirk
Moira grew up in teeny-tiny Rutland, England's smallest county, which is fitting as she never managed to make it past five feet herself. Moira's work spans the pantheon of the voiceover world: plays for BBC radio, plays for NPR, video games, commercials, television promos, podcasts, cartoons, movies and award winning audiobooks. She's won Multiple Audie Awards, Earphone Awards, as well as Audible's prestigious Book-of-the-Year Award. She has lately set foot in front of the camera again, appearing in "Pretty: the Series" and the Emmy-winning "Dirty Work."
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Audiobook Blog Tour: A Death in Duck by Mindy Quigley
Author: Mindy Quigley
Narrator: Holly Adams
Publisher: Mindy Quigley⎮2015
Series: Lindsay Harding Mysteries, Book 2
Release date: Dec. 22, 2015
Synopsis: With the new year approaching, hospital chaplain Lindsay Harding heads for a much-needed break in the peaceful resort town of Duck on North Carolina's outer banks. Her plan to attend the wedding of her friend, Anna, runs aground when a boatload of trouble washes ashore, and as the old year ticks down, the body count goes up. Thrust into the path of an increasingly desperate killer, Lindsay must uncover a sinister secret before she winds up swimming with the fishes.
Old family scandals, sunken World War II U-boats, obscene desserts, and a stolen Doberman all guarantee a far from restful break for the irreverent reverend, who makes her second appearance in this lively mystery.
Another entertaining read that didn't disappoint. Book 2 in the Lindsay Harding mystery series was just as good the first one. There's a lot of moving parts to this book, but at the core is the bizarre death of Lindsay's aunt Patty in the city of Duck. Great storytelling. Narrator Holly Adams delivers another spectacular performance and is just as good as any narrator I've heard. The various accents are truly remarkable. Lindsay's best friend Ron speaks English with an Asian accent. Her best friend Anna and her mother have a distinguished southern accent. Family friend Simmy has an unusual accent from North Carolina which I've never even heard of, and villain Leeland has distinct voice of his own. Keeping all these straight, switching back and forth between characters and narrator voice is magical. I'm still not sure how the good narrators are able to pull this off. Amazing!
In my second book, A Death in Duck, there are a few characters who speak with an Outer Banks (of North Carolina) accent. That accent is a trip! It sounds like an Irish accent and a Southern accent had a baby, and that baby was born with a mouth full of marbles. 🙂 Holly and I talked a lot about how to render it accurately, but still make it understandable for the purposes of the recording.
I know this is cliche, but OMG the Harry Potter audiobooks narrated by Jim Dale are THE BEST. I also quite liked Eddie Izzard's reading of Great Expectations. I knew Izzard as a quirky comedian who often performed in drag, so I was extra impressed by his skill as a narrator.
For me, a good audiobook is all about the sharpness of the characterizations. With the Dale and Izzard readings, you can tell who's speaking almost as if you were listening to dozens of actors rather than just one.
If you had the power to time travel, would you use it? If yes, when and where would you go?
I've seen enough sci-fi movies and TV shows to know that time travel always ends badly. I'll have to be content with time traveling through books and movies, because I sure as heck am not going to be the one responsible for setting off a catastrophic chain of events by accidentally stepping on a butterfly in 1722.
What do you say to those who view listening to audiobooks as "cheating" or as inferior to "real reading"?
That question is best answered by punching those dumb-dumbs in the face. Seriously, though, whatever way someone chooses to inject narrative content into their brains is okay by me. Some people have long commutes, and audiobooks provide a great companion. Some people, like my grandmother, have vision impairments that prevent them from reading. Audiobooks are her lifeline. Personally, I love reading, listening to audiobooks, and watching movies and TV shows. I even like hearing storytellers at events and festivals. A great story is a great story, no matter how it gets from one person to another.
How did you celebrate after finishing this novel?
I never really feel like writing projects are finished, so I don't celebrate. I mean, are you supposed to celebrate when you finish the draft? The corrections? Submit it to your agent? Return the page proofs? See it in print? Register your first sale? Get your first review? I'd be hungover for months, if not years!
I just finished a full draft of a middle-grade novel I'm working on, and I'll tell you exactly how I celebrated. I went into the bathroom, where my husband was brushing his teeth and said, "Well, I think I'm done with that book I've been working on for three years." We high-fived and then went to bed.
About the Author: Mindy Quigley
Mindy Quigley is the author of the Mount Moriah cozy mystery series, which is based in part on her time working with the chaplains at Duke University Medical Center. Her short stories have won awards including the 2013 Bloody Scotland Short Story Competition and the 2018 Artemis Journal/Lightbringer Prize. Her non-writing career has been stranger than fiction, taking her from the US to the UK, where she worked as the personal assistant to the scientist who cloned Dolly the sheep, and as project manager for a research clinic founded by the author J.K. Rowling.
She now lives in Blacksburg, Virginia, with her Civil War history professor husband, their children, and their idiosyncratic miniature Schnauzer.
About the Narrator: Holly Adams
An actress and physical theatre performer for many years before becoming a Voice Actor, Holly continues to divide her time between stage, screen, circus, and audiobook narration.
Holly began her VO career doing radioplays and audiobook characters with the amazing Full Cast Audio company. Since then, Holly has voiced radio and web commercials, various e-learning projects, documentary shorts. . . and of course, audiobooks! She has been nominated for Best Fiction and Best Female Narrator. Holly has conservatory training; her attention to tone, energy and rhythm make her work personal and dynamic. Holly's performance projects abroad (Italy, Afghanistan, Haiti, Russia, the UK, France, and the Middle East!) support her training and skill with dialects and languages.
Holly records for Audible, Deyan Audio, Christian Audiobooks, Tantor, and more. Holly loves telling stories!
When she's not in the recording studio, she is on stage or screen; favorite projects include Richard II, A Midsummer Night's Dream, As You Like It, the films "Here Alone", "Gotham Blue" and "Your Loving, Virginia", working with girls in Kabul for the Afghan Children's Circus and with performers in Balan, Haiti, as well as with her 'home circus' Circus Culture. Holly is a SAG-AFTRA performer, a graduate of the International Dell 'Arte School, and holds a Master's in Theatre, Education and Social Change. Https://shearwaterproductions.com/voice-actor and on IMDb as Holly Adams III.
Audiobook Blog Tour: Alt Truths
Author: Alec Birri
Narrator: Jonathan Keeble
Publisher: Essential Music Limited⎮2019
Genre: Science Fiction Thriller
Release date: Jan. 2019
Synopsis: What if you knew men, women and children were being slaughtered but had to cover it up?'
Fake news. Alternative facts. Truth, lies, damn lies and statistics. Just who are we to believe? In this near-future dystopian thriller, that will be United Nations Police "moderators".
Thirty year old UNPOL officer Richard Warren has been embedded with the BBC and not seeing eye-to-eye with journalist Sarah Dyer is just the start of his problems. News of an Ebola pandemic is being withheld, and when it's discovered Sarah's artistic savant brother is involved, Richard's determination to get to the truth takes an unexpected turn. But what if the truth must never be known?
And Richard thought Sarah was a challenge. The very concept of right and wrong is about to be tested and in a way that's going to make fake news look like quality journalism.
This one was bizarrely fascinating. Encompassing all manner of things styled into one narrative was impressive, yet frustrating to keep up with at the same time. Here's where having a great narrator comes in. Jonathan Keeble is a first rate narrator who knows how to bring a story to life. He makes it interesting enough to follow and lead you to the final conclusion. I was impressed with his ranges of accents along with the narrative voice. Impressive! The American accents were respectable, English voices superb, and the west African accent was exceptional.
About the Author: Alec Birri
Alec Birri served thirty years with the UK Armed Forces. He commanded an operational unit that experimented in new military capabilities classified at the highest level (Top Secret Strap 3) and it is this that forms the basis of his novels. Although semi-autobiographical, for national security and personal liberty reasons, the events and individuals portrayed have to be fiction but are still nonetheless in keeping with his experiences.
About the Narrator: Jonathan Keeble
If you regularly enjoy listening to audiobooks then this Shakespearean actor will need no introduction. Winner of a 2016 SOVAS award, Jonathan's voice is rightly recognized as being one of the best, and his narration of Alt Truths is no exception.
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Audiobook Review: Close to the Bone by Kendra Elliot
Widow's Island Novella Series, Book 1
By: Kendra Elliot
Narrated by: Christine Williams
Series: Widow's Island Novella, Book 1
FBI Special Agent Cate Wilde is back home on a remote Pacific Northwest island when she gets the call: a teenager's skeletal remains have been found on a nearby island.
Together with Tessa Black, a childhood friend turned local deputy, Cate confronts dreary weather and bleak leads to make sense of the death. The complications pile up as Cate is distracted by the coroner on the case—and by nagging memories that draw her twenty years into the past. The remains suggest eerie similarities between this victim, and Cate and Tessa's friend Samantha, who disappeared when she was fourteen.
Cate finds herself up against closemouthed locals, buried town secrets, and even her own heart. As the case unravels, will she be able to cut through the fog and find justice for the missing and the dead.
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Bestselling author Kendra Elliot kicks off a great beginning to the Widow's Island series! This was so well written it didn't really seem like a novella. It had all the necessary elements of a full novel complete with mystery, suspense, crime, character, and a touch of romance. I thought the idea for the Widow's Island setting was genius; the culture, secrets, history of families, it made the story very appealing.
NARRATOR PERFORMANCE:
Narrator-Story Connection: 8/10
Narrator Christine Williams fully embodies the story in her performance. I could tell
she was absorbed by it and displayed good skill.
Voice Creation/Switch Over: 7/10
There wasn't much variation as far as voice creation goes for different characters. Didn't know if if was deliberate or not because it's a novella. However, the narrative voice was so compelling it was hardly noticed. If the book was longer then there'd be room for improvement here.
Pacing 8/10
Pacing throughout the book was good, consistent, matching they mysterious nature of the book. Very smooth performance.
Emphasis 7/10
There could've been more emphasis on character traits, or subtle things that help the listener distinguish who's speaking, but still effective enough for the story.
Reader-Story Connection 8/10
When it's all said and done, I was drawn into the story and finished quickly, which is always a good sign.
Emotional Intensity 6/10
This is a new category I've been wanting to add for some time now. The numbering doesn't mean either good or bad. It reflects on the narrators style of displaying emotion overall. For instance, a 1 or 2 would be monotone seriously lacking in variation. And on the opposite side of the spectrum 9, 10 would be too much emotion. 5-6 is moderate and 7-8 would be ideal in my opinion. This only applies to emotional intensity and not to the other aspects of the performance.
Sound Quality: 10/10
Great sound quality and production.
Overall Performance: 7/10
Overall I really enjoyed the book and narrator performance by Christine Williams. She has a very effective, smooth style of narrating that helps bring out the story.
Audiobook Review: Conquest by R.M. Mulder
By: R. M. Mulder
Narrated by: Andrea Emmes
Publisher: R. M. Mulder
An ancient continent is missing from Earth.
A primeval darkness threatens mankind.
A modern woman discovers her destiny.
When undercover agent Lily Thatcher is ordered to undergo a dangerous medical mind-wipe procedure prior to re-assignment, she avoids arrest and becomes a rogue agent. She quickly learns that there are much greater forces at work that are far beyond her comprehension.
Timur Demyan, formerly known as the feared Tamerlane of the ancient Tumurid Empire, has forged an alliance with a loathsome creature called the Leviathan. This beast's insatiable hunger is currently being fed by another world's few remaining souls.
Their paths meet at a showdown, but Lily knows that there's far more at stake than just her mortality. A morbid question looms in the back of her mind:
Can she prevent Earth's Apocalyptic Fate?
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NARRATOR PERFORMANCE: 9/10
Narrator-Story Connection: 10/10
Kudos to narrator Andrea Emmes who always does an excellent job embodying the scope of the story with all its characters. Believe me, the scope was pretty broad in this one!
The voices were spot on for the protagonists and antagonist. What helps make it more believable is the narrators ability to infuse emotion into their character. Andrea Emmes is very skilled in this area.
Great pacing employed throughout the story. I'm sure this is a lot harder than it sounds. The story flowed well from beginning to end.
Emphasis 10/10
Excellent. The emotional quality of each main character is key, as well as emphasizing the quirks of each personality. No easy feat to accomplish!
Only the skill of the narrator kept in the story of this book. There's a lot of different elements in the plot line that made it challenging for me.
The narration was a big reason why I choose this title. I can't emphasize enough having a good narrator for an audiobook. If it were in any other format I wouldn't have read this at all, but because of good narration I could appreciate the story.
Audioboook Review: The Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver
The First Lincoln Rhyme Novel
By: Jeffery Deaver
Narrated by: Connor O'Brien
Series: Lincoln Rhyme, Book 1
Publisher: Penguin Audio
In his most gripping thriller yet, Jeffery Deaver takes readers on a terrifying ride into two ingenious minds…that of a physically challenged detective and the scheming killer he must stop. The detective was the former head of forensics at the NYPD, but is now a quadriplegic who can only exercise his mind. The killer is a man whose obsession with old New York helps him choose his next victim. Now, with the help of a beautiful young cop, this diabolical killer must be stopped before he can kill again!
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I could tell narrator Connor O'Brien was fully enveloped in the story throughout this book. It makes it that much easier to enter into the story as a listener.
I have to give honor where honor is due. The voice creation, narrator voice and switching back and forth was stunning, professional and creative. The only thing I'd say here is some of the characters sound less intelligent. For instance some of the law enforcement officials sound like they're "dumb" when they shouldn't. It resembled some of the goons that the bad guys have at times.
The Voice of Lincoln Rhyme I thought was perfect. Somewhat stoical, nerdy, with a nose for facts. Good fit. Emelia Sachs was also beautifully portrayed, especially for a male narrator. She was simple, innocent, yet firm and compassionate.
It took me some time to get used to the narrator's pace, but it was no problem after that.
Brilliant here. Each character was made more realistic by skilled emphasis.
Reader-Story Connection 10/10
I believe each narrator is a medium through which we see the story come alive–or not. This narrator did a great job all said and done because I loved the story!
Excellent sound production.
Connor O'Brien is a skilled narrator who knows how to bring a story to life. Admittedly, it took me some time to get used to his narrative voice, but this was no problem in the end. Great story and performance.
Audiobook Blog Tour: The The Ace of Clubs by Patricia Loofbourrow
Author: Patricia Loofbourrow
Narrator: Machelle Williams
Length: 8 hours 4 minutes
Publisher: Red Dog Press, LLC⎮2018
Genre: Noir Mystery, Steampunk Crime Fiction
Series: The Red Dog Conspiracy, Book 3
Synopsis: Trapped. Betrayed. Desperate.
Could you betray your family to buy your freedom?
From NY Times and USA Today best-selling author Patricia Loofbourrow….
The one secret which could destroy everything….
After financial disaster and the zeppelin bombing, the far-future, domed, neo-Victorian city of Bridges is reeling. Three of the four Families are implicated, and an inquest is called to investigate.
After her failure to prove Jack Diamond's guilt in David Bryce's kidnapping and the murders of her informants, private eye and mobster's moll Jacqueline Spadros has had enough. While she and her former lover Joseph Kerr try to learn who killed their family friend, they also begin making plans to leave the city.
Her tormentors, however, are just getting started. As their web of lies and forgery draws ever tighter, Jacqui begins to see how deep the conspiracy against her and the Spadros Family really goes.
When she's called as a witness in the inquest, the secrets Jacqui has kept over the years come back to cause her serious trouble. Will she be able to escape Bridges? Or will she be forced to face the terrible consequences of her lies and trickery once and for all?
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Welcome to part 3 of the Red Dog Conspiracy with the Ace of Clubs. I believe this is the best of the first three books thus far. But I had to remind myself that this is a 13-part serial novel! Quite interesting, eh? Indeed. The plot begins to take shape in this book when more secrets are revealed and things are brought out into the open. The Family crime drama continues…
Narrator Machelle Williams has a sweet voice and has a way of luring into the story. Each book gets better with her performance and familiarity with the characters. I'll do a full review of the her performance soon on the AudioSpy.
Machelle Williams
Machelle Williams does a great job being immersed in the story herself. This brings out the better performances of narrators. Great job.
Voice Switch Over: 7/10
The narrator displays a good voice for children and the protagonist, Jacqueline Spadros. The voices of Anthony (spouse), household servants, and french accent were notable.
The narrators pace was great and in sync with the type of story presented.
Good emphasis in character portrayals with their personalities, reactions, etc. Of course, my favorite was Jacqueline Spadros herself with the slew of circumstances she has to encounter.
It took me a bit longer to finish audiobooks 1-3 for some reason, but I kept coming back to see what happened next and learn more about the neo-victorian city of Bridges with their crime families.
Sound Quality: 7/10
Publisher: Red Dog Press, LLC
The first book had decreased sound quality with background noise. It wasn't overbearing but noticeable. Books 2 -3 were a lot better.
Overall it was a good audiobook performance for books 1-3. Narrator Machelle Williams has a very sweet voice and soft approach to the story. It kept me coming back to fine out more.


To understand the requirements of conducting both COSHH and Risk Assessments and the obligations of the employer and employees.
No work should commence without COSHH and risk assessments.
Note: Some industries refer to Risk Analysis (Job Safety Analysis) rather than Risk Assessment.


With the Public Enemy Stance proves once again that Black-and-White does not have to be boring. Here is the new take on the ever-popular stencil with classic coloring, which ensures a coordinated look. Rounding out the popular sock with the reinforced heel and toe area, as well as the logo at the ankle height.


Three Columbia residents were arrested in connection with a slew of burglaries this month that included the theft of vehicles and electronics.
The chain of arrests began with the discovery of a stolen Nissan Xterra on Saturday at Columbia Mall. Finding the vehicle allowed Columbia police to identify and seek two suspects: Quintshawn A. Jones, 18, of 2606 Quail Drive, Apt. B, and Drake Stockton-Kenney, 18, of 4001 Mamba Drive. The vehicle had been stolen Friday.
Jones was found and arrested Monday. After interviewing Jones, detectives served three search warrants. Two stolen shotguns taken in a May 3 burglary at 2703 Poppy Way were found during a search of 4536 Belleview Drive, as were shoes taken during a Friday burglary at 2305 Iris Drive. The other two search warrants did not turn up any stolen items.
Lavonna B. Key, 20, of 4536 Belleview Drive and Stockton-Kenney were both found at Key�s residence. She was arrested on suspicion of receiving stolen property and was released from the Boone County Jail on a $4,500 bond.
Jones and Stockton-Kenney were allegedly both involved in burglaries on Iris and Robert Ray drives. Jones was arrested on suspicion of two counts of second-degree burglary and an outstanding warrant for deceiving an officer. His bond was set at $9,750, and he remained in the Boone County Jail this morning. Stockton-Kenney also was suspected to be involved in burglaries on Poppy Way, Millbrook Drive and Holiday House Apartments on Stadium Boulevard that involved the theft of electronics and vehicles. He was arrested on suspicion of five counts of second-degree burglary, recovery of stolen property and three counts of first-degree tampering and leaving the scene. His bond was yet to be set, and he remained in jail this morning.


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Home : News : In the Press
New genetic autism test beats older tests
Kathleen Doheny
March 15, 2010 -- A new genetic test for autism, known as chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA), finds more genetic abnormalities than two older tests, a study shows.
''CMA is much better than karyotyping or fragile X testing at detection -- it's at least three times better," Bai-Lin Wu, PhD, medical director of the genetics diagnostic laboratory at Children's Hospital, Boston, and a study co-researcher, tells WebMD.
While the other two tests are now standard practice, Wu and his colleagues say the new test should also be part of the initial diagnostic evaluation of patients when a clinical diagnosis of autism or autism spectrum disorder has been made or is suspected.
The study results are published online in Pediatrics.
Autism, a complex disorder, involves impairments in social interaction as well as deficits in language and communication along with rigid and repetitive behaviors. It affects about one person per 1,000, the researchers write; autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects six per 1,000.
Full article from WebMD here
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Vaccine court rules no thimerosal claims proven, no compesnation entitled
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Do toxins cause autism?
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Fake accounts can influence polls in Pakistan, says Mark Zuckerberg
Pakistan may suffer in upcoming elections 2018-19 because of fake accounts, warns Facebook chief In a startling statement, Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg has said that fake accounts can interfere in the upcoming elections in several countries including Pakistan and can spread false information. Other countries mentioned by Zuckerberg are US, Mexico, Brazil and India where the social media giant can ...	Read More »
ICIJ, CPJ granted $1 million each at Golden Globes 2018
Golden Globes announce $2 million grant for journalism organizations ICIJ and CPJ One of the highlights of the 75th Golden Globe Awards was the $2 million grants announced for a journalism consortium and a media rights group to combat growing threats to press freedom. At the Golden Globes ceremony on January 7, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced two grants of ...	Read More »
These are the top Google searches in Pakistan in 2017
Google released lists containing most searched people in 2017 December of 2017 has reached to the middle, Google has just released the topmost searches by Pakistani during the ending year 2017, We are talking about the most Googled people in Pakistan in 2017 so let's let's take a look at some interesting results as to who Pakistanis searched for most this year. ...	Read More »
Agahi Awards honour best in Pakistani journalism
Pakistan's most credible journalists recognized for their work at the annual AGAHI Awards 2017 Pakistan's most prestigious Agahi Awards recognized best in Pakistani journalism at an award ceremony held in Islamabad on Saturday, December 9. The ceremony was attended by officials, foreign diplomats, intellectuals and journalists from across the country. Now in its fifth year, Agahi Awards honours the best journalists across print, TV, ...	Read More »
Opposition, media facing severe repressions in Kyrgyzstan
By Elnura M. Kadyrova — With the arrest of several political activists and opponents who remained critical to the policies of outgoing Kyrgyzstan President Atambayev, the human rights bodies are expressing repeated concerns that "Kyrgyzstan is becoming a police state." According to a number of human rights watch bodies there are reports of mass arrests, persecutions, lawsuits against independent journalists ...	Read More »
Kyrgyzstan's strange democracy and approach
By Elnura M. Kadyrova — A new president Sooronbay Jeenbekov was elected in Kyrgyzstan. Officially he will take office on December 1, 2018 having completed the six-year rule of Almazbek Atambayev who is considered the ambiguous leader of this country. Almazbek Atambayev rule will be remembered not by economic or political achievements of Kyrgyzstan, but by extremely odious behavior and ...	Read More »
Paradise Papers leak reveals 13 million secrets of world elite's hidden wealth
Names of two Pakistanis, Shaukat Aziz and Ayaz Khan Niazi also included in the new database of documents, Paradise Papers, released by International Consortium of Journalists Sunday night. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), the group that had unravelled the Panama Papers a year ago, has now released Paradise Papers. The leak, which includes 13.4 million documents, comprises a ...	Read More »
Reality behind Blue Game challenge which has claimed 130 lives
The suicide challenge has already been linked to more than 100 deaths in Russia The Blue Whale Game has created horror around the globe, especially teenage suicide attempts are serious concerns for the parents. Blue Whale Challenge, also known as the Blue Whale – Suicide Game, a monstrous online challenge in which participants are purportedly assigned some risky task and ...	Read More »
Chief Justice takes suo-motu notice of Bahria Enclave tragedy
CJ called Chief Commissioner and IGP Islamabad to report within 48 hours After massive criticism on social media, Chief Justice of Pakistan took notice of stage collapse incident happened at Bahria Enclave, Islamabad. The incident took place on April 28, but state institutions were denying over what happened. No FIR has been registered so far, Islamabad commissioner showed reluctance about ...	Read More »
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James and Ashley spent three weeks in the base camp at 17,000 feet above sea level Taking outdoor photography is setting a new elevation, A Californian couple decided to their wedding celebrations at the most stunning scene Mount Everest, which is highest mountain in the world. The Californian couple spent three weeks in the base camp at 17,000 feet above sea ...	Read More »


First of all, Dallas was fun, but it's good to be back in Austin! I always forget how under made-up I always feel particularly when out to breakfast and a 4-year-old girl walks by wearing much more fashionable clothes than I own... but she was super cute and had some really cool leggings that I now want. Its' also nice to be back home in my comfort zone of food, knowing I can find nice veggie options for my meals or a nice local hunk-o-meat.
Tonight we happened to be in the Hyde Park area. I really dig that part of town with the eclectic houses and interesting neighborhoods. Since we were there we decided to eat at Hyde Park Bar and Grill, which is an icon in Austin.
Sonora salad with black beans, roasted corn, and cilantro lime dressing.
I always want to love this place because it's local and everyone else seems to, but I have yet to fall in love. I mean, it's good, don't get me wrong but I don't crave and rave over the fries like so many Austinites. The salad was tasty and I know it's just a salad but there are places who's salads I really fancy.. like the Fiesta Salad at Vivo and oddly enough Lambert's Bluebonnet Farms salad.
So, it was a nice dinner and I felt healthy even after eating a few of Brent's fries. I didn't have to do any dishes, the food was decent, and overall I can't really complain it just didn't leave me with a desire to rush back.


2015 saw the brothers swinging to new trees, retiring their previous labels to focus on their new label 'Hommage.' It has been the year of transformation for the German producers, developing and tailoring a sound suited perfectly for the unique club nuances while still keeping the core elements of melodic chords and grooves synonymous with the duos productions. 2015 unveiled Monkey Safari's remix for Marc Houle's "Pepper" on Richie Hawtin's label Minus and their hugely successful "Cranes" and "Walls" EPs that presented opportunities for Monkey Safari to work with some exciting musicians, such as Wolf + Lamb and Kölsch, techno heavy weights Guy Gerber and Josh Wink, as well as one of dance music's most iconic producers, Moby.
The duo's efforts in the studio have transcended to their DJ sets with stand out shows at Time Warp USA & Germany culminating a very successful year. With a heavy touring schedule ahead, the brothers will have the opportunity to test their evolving sound once again to new crowds with a slot at Awakenings Festival as the stand out attraction. Monkey Safari has exciting plans lined up including a new event series that will see some of the scene's top emerging talents play alongside the brothers in the world's best clubs. This series of new events will see the duo rekindle their love for party promotion since their tender years in their hometown of Halle, Germany, where they own the infamous and recently remodeled "Charles Bronson" club.
The German outfit has been on an incredible run of form with promising developments in all of their endeavors and exciting news still to come. Be it a fresh remix or EP drop, DJ set or party, Monkey Safari will be sure to touch all scopes of dance culture this 2016 with no signs of deceleration on the horizon.


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Q: Android: Keep CPU running and shut screen off (Not dimmed) I am trying to turn my device screen off while the device's CPU remains awake. I  have tried a few different things but I am unable to turn the screen completely off programmatically.
I have done some research and saw that using WakeLock can dim the screen / leave room for the screen to be turned off while the CPU is still running and that seems to work:
PowerManager pm = (PowerManager) getSystemService(Context.POWER_SERVICE);
PowerManager.WakeLock wl = pm.newWakeLock(PowerManager.PARTIAL_WAKE_LOCK, "My Tag");

In order to turn the screen off completely, I have tried to change the screen time-out, but that only dims the screen:
android.provider.Settings.System.putInt(getContentResolver(),
            Settings.System.SCREEN_OFF_TIMEOUT, 1);

Is there any other way that I can turn the screen off completely while the CPU is still running ?

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Q: Postfix block IP via restrictions and iptables do not block spammer IP It seems like I get lots of connection attempts from Russia which tries to reach my Postfix server. Now I'm trying to block this IP address on Postfix side and via iptables.
Here is the log entry:
Jul 21 16:31:46 netcup postfix/smtps/smtpd[3347]: warning: unknown[193.35.48.18]: SASL LOGIN authentication failed: UGFzc3dvcmQ6
Jul 21 16:31:46 netcup postfix/smtps/smtpd[3349]: warning: unknown[193.35.48.18]: SASL LOGIN authentication failed: UGFzc3dvcmQ6
Jul 21 16:31:46 netcup postfix/smtps/smtpd[3347]: lost connection after AUTH from unknown[193.35.48.18]
Jul 21 16:31:46 netcup postfix/smtps/smtpd[3347]: disconnect from unknown[193.35.48.18] ehlo=1 auth=0/1 commands=1/2
Jul 21 16:31:46 netcup postfix/smtps/smtpd[3349]: lost connection after AUTH from unknown[193.35.48.18]
Jul 21 16:31:46 netcup postfix/smtps/smtpd[3349]: disconnect from unknown[193.35.48.18] ehlo=1 auth=0/1 commands=1/2
Jul 21 16:31:46 netcup postfix/smtps/smtpd[3347]: connect from unknown[193.35.48.18]
Jul 21 16:31:46 netcup postfix/smtps/smtpd[3349]: connect from unknown[193.35.48.18]
Jul 21 16:31:48 netcup postfix/smtps/smtpd[3347]: Anonymous TLS connection established from unknown[193.35.48.18]: TLSv1.2 with cipher ECDHE-RSA-AES256-GCM-SHA384 (256/256 bits)
Jul 21 16:31:48 netcup postfix/smtps/smtpd[3349]: Anonymous TLS connection established from unknown[193.35.48.18]: TLSv1.2 with cipher ECDHE-RSA-AES256-GCM-SHA384 (256/256 bits)
Jul 21 16:31:54 netcup postfix/smtps/smtpd[3349]: warning: unknown[193.35.48.18]: SASL LOGIN authentication failed: UGFzc3dvcmQ6
Jul 21 16:31:54 netcup postfix/smtps/smtpd[3347]: warning: unknown[193.35.48.18]: SASL LOGIN authentication failed: UGFzc3dvcmQ6
Jul 21 16:31:54 netcup postfix/smtps/smtpd[3349]: lost connection after AUTH from unknown[193.35.48.18]
Jul 21 16:31:54 netcup postfix/smtps/smtpd[3347]: lost connection after AUTH from unknown[193.35.48.18]
Jul 21 16:31:54 netcup postfix/smtps/smtpd[3349]: disconnect from unknown[193.35.48.18] ehlo=1 auth=0/1 commands=1/2
Jul 21 16:31:54 netcup postfix/smtps/smtpd[3347]: disconnect from unknown[193.35.48.18] ehlo=1 auth=0/1 commands=1/2

Iptables rules:
Chain INPUT (policy DROP)
target     prot opt source               destination
ACCEPT     tcp  --  anywhere             anywhere             tcp dpt:imap
ACCEPT     tcp  --  anywhere             anywhere             tcp dpt:imaps
ACCEPT     tcp  --  anywhere             anywhere             tcp dpt:pop3
ACCEPT     tcp  --  anywhere             anywhere             tcp dpt:pop3s
ACCEPT     tcp  --  anywhere             anywhere             tcp dpt:smtp
ACCEPT     tcp  --  anywhere             anywhere             tcp dpt:urd
ACCEPT     tcp  --  anywhere             anywhere             tcp dpt:submission
ACCEPT     tcp  --  anywhere             anywhere             tcp dpt:http
ACCEPT     tcp  --  anywhere             anywhere             tcp dpt:https
ACCEPT     icmp --  anywhere             my.domain.com        icmp echo-request ctstate NEW,RELATED,ESTABLISHED
DROP       all  --  193.35.48.18         anywhere

Chain FORWARD (policy DROP)
target     prot opt source               destination

Chain OUTPUT (policy ACCEPT)
target     prot opt source               destination

Restrictions in Postfix main.cf:
# HELO restrictions:
smtpd_delay_reject = yes
smtpd_helo_required = yes
smtpd_helo_restrictions =
    reject_unknown_helo_hostname,
    reject_non_fqdn_helo_hostname,
    reject_invalid_helo_hostname,
    permit_mynetworks,
    permit_sasl_authenticated,
    permit

# Sender restrictions:
smtpd_sender_restrictions =
    reject_non_fqdn_sender,
    reject_unknown_sender_domain,
    reject_unknown_reverse_client_hostname,
    permit_mynetworks,
    permit_sasl_authenticated,
    permit
# Client restrictions
smtpd_client_restrictions =
  check_client_access hash:/etc/postfix/client_checks,
  permit

# Recipient restrictions:
smtpd_recipient_restrictions =
   check_sender_access hash:/etc/postfix/sender_access,
   reject_invalid_hostname,
   reject_unauth_pipelining,
   reject_non_fqdn_recipient,
   reject_unknown_recipient_domain,
   reject_unauth_destination,
   check_policy_service unix:private/policy-spf,
   reject_rhsbl_client blackhole.securitysage.com,
   reject_rhsbl_sender blackhole.securitysage.com,
   reject_rbl_client relays.ordb.org,
   reject_rbl_client blackholes.easynet.nl,
   reject_rbl_client cbl.abuseat.org,
   reject_rbl_client proxies.blackholes.wirehub.net,
   reject_rbl_client bl.spamcop.net,
   reject_rbl_client sbl.spamhaus.org,
   reject_rbl_client opm.blitzed.org,
   reject_rbl_client dnsbl.njabl.org,
   reject_rbl_client list.dsbl.org,
   reject_rbl_client multihop.dsbl.org,
   reject_rbl_client zen.spamhaus.org,
   permit_mynetworks,
   permit_sasl_authenticated,
   permit

The client_checks file content:
193.35.48.18    REJECT Your IP is spam

All the rules do not prevent that IP address from accessing Postfix. What am I doing wrong here?

A: Have you tried fail2ban.
I bet you will be surprised. I did try it on centos 7, and it worked well.

*

*Install fail2ban package in your server

*start and enable the service

*copy jail.conf to jail.local

*set the bantime and findtime to your preference.

*activate/enable the service (postfix-sasl, postfix, postfix-rbl, sshd
) you want fail2ban work with.
and done.

you can visit this site or this site if you are running on centos7 or for debain this link or you can google and visit site which best meets your requirement installing fail2ban


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"NELSONS ENDS BSO SEASON ON A HIGH NOTE"
The Boston Globe reviews Leif Ove Andsnes' performance of Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 4 with Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony Orchestra
"Andris Nelsons's final program of the Boston Symphony Orchestra's 2016-17 season was imaginatively conceived, three somber works with playful undercurrents. A suite from Dmitri Shostakovich's Incidental Music to Grigori Kozintsev's 1941 theatrical production of "King Lear" was followed by Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 4, in G minor, and then, after intermission, Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 4, in G major.
"To say Rachmaninoff's Fourth Piano Concerto is not as popular as his other three would be an understatement: The BSO didn't program it till 2002, and Nelsons's soloist, Leif Ove Andsnes, is only the third pianist to do it with the orchestra. At 25 minutes, the piece is compact, and in its most famous recording, by Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli back in 1957, it's subtle, sophisticated, and as severe as the composer's haircut.
"Andsnes opened it up with a reading that was less Russian Orthodox Church than Michelangeli's, more like Russian spring. He could have had more thrust and weight, but there was a nice elasticity to his phrasing, and he underlined the Largo's hints of blues and jazz, as well as its disquieting reference to "Three Blind Mice." Nelsons was a vivid accompanist …"
Source: Boston Globe


Littrell said the Mean Green could be more explosive overall at linebacker next fall.
Big fan of this on paper. We'll have to see how the offense adjusts to Reeder though.
"Fine said he finished spring practice much more comfortable in Reeder's system that has him reading key players on a defense -- linebackers and safeties -- before deciding where to go with the ball. Former coordinator Graham Harrell's system is based more on going through a progression of potential targets."
Who looks to win the place kicking chores?
The million dollar question and it has been oddly absent from the practice updates. I know we have a couple of youngsters that were highly regarded coming in, so I hope we are in good hands...or feet.


Truly, this is what you are paying for. Presence. A birth doula is ready to join you and your family for your birth at any time of day or night. Birth doulas answer your email, your text, your phone call, your question. We are here for you.
Until insurance and Medicaid catch up to the amazing work that parents and birth doulas have been doing together for the last thirty years, we appreciate clients' partnership in navigating this ever evolving market. Humans have been supporting each other at birth for as long as we have been giving birth. But professional labor support is rather new in the long view of things! Controversies and uncertainties over fees, whether doula services are a luxury or should be accessible to all, even at a doula's expense, whether we should charge extra for longer births, or charge less for precipitous labors, what to charge as we gain experience--all of these discussions are just evidence of our profession's ever evolving growth and push towards legitimacy. Just like in pregnancy and postpartum, there is sure to be uncertainty, questions and discussions as we evolve and grow. Thank you for walking this path with us, as we walk your path with you.


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import java.awt.AWTException;
import java.io.IOException;
import java.util.Random;

class SneakyThrowsMultiple {
	public void test() {
		try {
			try {
				System.out.println("test1");
				throw new IOException();
			} catch (final IOException $ex) {
				throw lombok.Lombok.sneakyThrow($ex);
			}
		} catch (final Throwable $ex) {
			throw lombok.Lombok.sneakyThrow($ex);
		}
	}

	public void test2() {
		try {
			try {
				System.out.println("test2");
				if (new Random().nextBoolean()) {
					throw new IOException();
				} else {
					throw new AWTException("WHAT");
				}
			} catch (final AWTException $ex) {
				throw lombok.Lombok.sneakyThrow($ex);
			}
		} catch (final IOException $ex) {
			throw lombok.Lombok.sneakyThrow($ex);
		}
	}

	public void test3() {
		try {
			try {
				System.out.println("test3");
				throw new IOException();
			} catch (final IOException $ex) {
				throw lombok.Lombok.sneakyThrow($ex);
			}
		} catch (final Throwable $ex) {
			throw lombok.Lombok.sneakyThrow($ex);
		}
	}
}

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Q: DropDownListFor SelectedValue and Disable using Session State I have been introduced to Razor as applied with MVC 3 this morning, so please forgive me if my question seems terribly uninformed!
I am working with an app whose workflow involves allowing a user to select a value (warehouse) from a drop down list, and add a record (material) from that warehouse to another record (Materials Request).  Once the first material has been added to the Materials Request, I need to permanently set the value of the drop down to the warehouse that was first selected, then disable the drop down control (or set to read only, perhaps).  The existing code in the razor file uses the DropDownListFor() method, including a ViewBag collection of Warehouse records.  I have seen discussions which suggest abandoning the ViewBag design, but honestly I don't have the desire to rewrite major portions of the code; at least it looks like a major rewrite from the perspective of my experience level. Here's the original code:
@Html.LabelPlusFor(m => m.WarehouseId, "*:")
@Html.DropDownListFor(m => m.WarehouseId, (IEnumerable<SelectListItem>)ViewBag.WarehouseCodes, "")

I believe I have been able to select a value based on a session object, though I'm still not sure how to disable the control.  Here's my change:
    @{
        int SelectedWarehouseId = -1;
        if (HttpContext.Current.Session["SelectedWarehouseId"] != null)
        {
            SelectedWarehouseId = Int32.Parse(HttpContext.Current.Session["SelectedWarehouseId"].ToString());
        }
    }
    @Html.LabelPlusFor(m => m.WarehouseId, "*:")
    @{
        if (SelectedWarehouseId > -1)
        {
            @Html.DropDownListFor(m => m.WarehouseId, new SelectList((IEnumerable<SelectListItem>)ViewBag.WarehouseCodes, "WarehouseId", "WarehouseDescription", (int)SelectedWarehouseId))

        }
        else
        {
            @Html.DropDownListFor(m => m.WarehouseId, (IEnumerable<SelectListItem>)ViewBag.WarehouseCodes, "")

        }
    }

When the material is added to the Material Request, the WarehouseId is passed to the controller and I can access that value as "model.WarehouseId" in the controller class. However, I'm not sure how to get that value back to the View (apologies for the large code block here):
    [HttpPost]
    [TmsAuthorize]
    public ActionResult Create(ItemRequestViewModel model)
    {
        string deleteKey = null;
        //Removed code
        else if (Request.Form["AddToRequest"] != null)
        {
            // If the user clicked the Add to Request button, we are only
            // interested in validating the following fields. Therefore,
            // we remove the other fields from the ModelState.
            string[] keys = ModelState.Keys.ToArray();
            foreach (string key in keys)
            {
                if (!_addToRequestFields.Contains(key))
                    ModelState.Remove(key);
            }

            // Validate the Item Number against the database - no sense
            // doing this if the ModelState is already invalid.
            if (ModelState.IsValid)
            {
                _codes.ValidateMaterial("ItemNumber", model.ItemNumber, model.WarehouseId);
                Session["SelectedWarehouseId"] = model.WarehouseId;
            }

            if (ModelState.IsValid)
            {
                // Add the new Item Request to the list
                model.Items.Add(new ItemViewModel() { ItemNumber = model.ItemNumber, Quantity = model.Quantity.Value, WarehouseId = model.WarehouseId });
                ModelState.Clear();
                model.ItemNumber = null;
                model.Quantity = null;
                model.WarehouseId = null;
            }
        }
        //Removed code
        return CreateInternal(model);
    }

    private ActionResult CreateInternal(ItemRequestViewModel model)
    {
        if (model != null)
        {
            if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(model.SiteId))
            {
                ViewBag.BuildingCodes = _codes.GetBuildingCodes(model.SiteId, false);
                if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(model.BuildingId))
                    ViewBag.LocationCodes = _codes.GetLocationCodes(model.SiteId, model.BuildingId, false);
            }
            //Removed code
        }
        //Removed code
        ViewBag.WarehouseCodes = _codes.GetWarehouseCodes(false);
        return View("Create", model);
    }

So my questions are, how do I disable the drop down list, and how can I pass a value for the selected WarehouseId back to the view?  I've also considered adding the value to the ViewBag, but to be honest I don't know enough about the ViewBag to recognize any unintended consequences I may face by just randomly modifying it's contents.
Thanks for any help offered on this.

A: Without going into which approach is better...
Your dropdown should be rendered as an HTML select element, in order to disable this you'll need to add a disabled="disabled" attribute to it.
The DropDownListFor method has a htmlAttributes parameter, which you can use to achieve this:
new { disabled = "disabled" }

A: when your pass model to your view like
return View("Create", model);

if WareHouseID is set in model then
Html.DropDownListFor(x=>x.WareHouseID, ...)

will automatically set the selected value and u don't have to do that session processing for this. So far as disabling a field is required, stewart is right. you can disable drop down this way but then it won't be posted to the server when u submit the form. you can set it to readonly mode like
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Conference: "Religions and Medicine. From Antiquity to Contemporary Age"
Regulating Sex in the Roman Empire: Ideology, the Bible, and the early Christians
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Late Antique Egyptian Art
Location: Faculty of Classics, University of Oxford, Oxford.
Salary: £31,604 p.a. (Grade 7.1)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term for 24 months
Closes: 18th June 2018 (12 noon)
Following the award of a European Research Council Advanced Grant, 'Monumental Art of the Christian and Early Islamic East: Cultural Identities and Classical Heritage', to Dr Judith McKenzie, the Faculty of Classics is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Late Antique Egyptian art to work on the project. This post will be fixed-term for 24 months, and it is anticipated that the appointee
will start on 1 October 2018.
This project will analyse the monumental art (large decorative programmes of wall and floor mosaics, and wall paintings on buildings) of two areas of the former eastern Roman Empire which came under Islamic rule but which have never been the subject of an integrated comprehensive study: Egypt and Syro-Palestine (modern Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Israel/Palestine). It aims to determine systematically how the strength and nature of the local Greco-Roman traditions and expressions of identities influenced monumental art in these regions during Late Antiquity (AD 250–750), the period of transition from paganism to Christianity and, in turn, to Islam. The project aims to define and distinguish between different strands of classical influence, both local and external (from the centres of Rome, Constantinople, and Alexandria). For the early Islamic period, it will also include other, eastern, influences. By investigating the roles of local artists and artisans as creators rather than imitators, and continuities of local workshop traditions, this project will transform our understanding of the artistic culture of the late antique Middle East.
The research on the art of late antique Egypt is particularly focused on ascertaining its distinguishing characteristics, before attempting to detect its wider influence. Substantial work has been completed on monumental figured late antique textiles from Egypt. The focus of the next stage is on painting, both of the 2nd-4th centuries and 5th-7th centuries, before examining the later tradition elsewhere in portable art, such as manuscripts and ivories.
Reporting to Dr Judith McKenzie, the post holder is a member of a research group with responsibility for carrying out research on the art of late antique Egypt for the European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant project, Monumental Art of the Christian and Early Islamic East: Cultural Identities and Classical Heritage.
Further Particulars (which all applicants must consult) are available
throughhttps://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=135098
Applications should include a CV and a supporting statement explaining your suitability for the post. Candidates are asked to submit two article length samples of written work and requested to have two references submitted by the closing date.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 18th June 2018. Interviews are expected to be held in Oxford on 9th July 2018.
Μόνιμος σύνδεσμος σε αυτό το άρθρο: http://www.postaugustum.com/postdoctoral-research-associate-in-late-antique-egyptian-art/


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Home Finance Finance NEDA seeks to amend regulations on JVs
NEDA seeks to amend regulations on JVs
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TOLL FEES, TARIFFS and other charges to be imposed by joint ventures (JVs) between the government and private companies may soon require regulatory approval, according to proposed amendments by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).
NEDA on Monday released the proposed amendments to guidelines and procedures for entering into JV agreements between the government and private entities, which was last revised in 2013.
"Tolls, fees, rentals, tariffs, and charges that a JV may charge for the use/availment of the facility/service shall be subject to the approval of the appropriate regulatory body," the draft stated.
Under the draft rules, tolls, fees and rates can be adjusted during the life of the contract, based on an approved formula or adjustment schedule in the approved contract.
"This is an entirely new section. It clarifies the rule of existing regulators in JVs and it states a recourse mechanism if the regulatory body does not approve the formula," NEDA Supervising Economic Development Specialist Ernest Diaz said at a virtual briefing on Monday.
In the draft rules, the agency or local government unit (LGU) should secure the advice of the regulator or the approval of a relevant body, or both, on the formula for rate adjustments even before the bidding. An appropriate regulatory body will monitor the consistency of these proposed rate adjustments.
In case a regulator disapproves of the proposed amount of the fee or toll adjustments stipulated in the contract, the agency or LGU may allow the project proponent "to recover the difference between the tolls/fees/rentals/charges stipulated in the contract and the amount approved by the regulator through measures allowed in the contract."
UnionBank of the Philippines, Inc. Chief Economist Ruben Carlo O. Asuncion said this is a good move since potential investors will now be aware of possible consequences in entering into JVs with the government.
"This is a very important aspect of public-private partnerships (PPPs) to make it more transparent and realistic for private companies on what they are entering into especially with government-led projects or contracts," he said in a Viber message.
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. Chief Economist Michael L. Ricafort said in a text message that it will be a "delicate task" to uphold the interest of the public and provide a fair and reasonable returns for private investors.
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Infrastructure and development projects under the revised rules would refer to investments in transport, energy, water and sanitation, information and communications technology, social infrastructure and other projects such as land reclamation and dredging.
New provisions were also added to the draft rules such as requiring JVs to secure a go signal for amendments to the agreement, including increases in the project cost.
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using HelixToolkit.SharpDX.Core.Model.Scene;
namespace HelixToolkit.WinUI
#else
#if COREWPF
using HelixToolkit.SharpDX.Core.Model.Scene;
#endif
using System.Windows;
namespace HelixToolkit.Wpf.SharpDX
#endif
{
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#endif
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        protected override SceneNode OnCreateSceneNode()
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        {
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}