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Share this Story: 'Jesus loves porn stars': As sex convention hits town, so do missionaries from the XXXchurch
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'Jesus loves porn stars': As sex convention hits town, so do missionaries from the XXXchurch
Missionaries from XXXchurch, dedicated to curing porn and sex addictions, will evangelize to the 50,000 people expected at the 'Everything To Do With Sex Show'
National Post Staff
Oct 18, 2013 • January 25, 2015 • 2 minute read
XXXchurch.com
A group of U.S. Christian missionaries will arrive in Toronto this weekend, not to serve at the food bank or volunteer with homeless kids, but to work a sex show.
Missionaries from XXXchurch, an Internet-based church from California dedicated to curing porn and sex addictions, will evangelize to some of the 50,000 people expected to attend the "Everything To Do With Sex Show" at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from Friday to Sunday.
'Jesus loves porn stars': As sex convention hits town, so do missionaries from the XXXchurch Back to video
While XXXchurch's tactics have been met with confusion and hostility by some Christians, the sex show's organizers welcome the evangelists with open arms.
"Have you seen their Bibles?…we love their Bibles," said Mikey Singer, show manager at the Everything To Do With Sex Show, "they're all really nice guys and don't cause any trouble."
XXXchurch is part of a wave of Christian missions fighting modern vices with provocative twists — such as Gamechurch, for gambling addicts, and two groups that send women to evangelize in the sex industry: Hookers for Jesus, and Strip Church.
American youth pastor Craig Gross founded the non-denominational Christian XXXchurch in 2002. At its heart is XXXchurch.com, the website he launched after finding that many kids in his youth group were bumping into porn websites online. XXXchurch.com now includes online resources to fight porn addiction like "X3pure," which hosts 30-day workshops, and "X3watch," accountability software that monitors and reports suspicious Internet activity.
The third highest number of page visits on XXXchurch.com comes from Canada, at 80,000 in the last year, after the United States and India.
But the group also does its work in the flesh: renting booths at sex shows across North America and Australia. The group asks missionaries to pay the church US $1,000 to attend the Toronto show if they come from out of town. The money goes to cover travel and the booth.
This year at the Everything To Do With Sex Show, XXXchurch members will chat with folks wandering between such seminars as "G-Spot P-Spot" and "50 Shades of Kink," hoping that a few will pick up one of their Bibles on the way to the "Latex Fashion Show" on the main stage. Their goal is to hand out over 50,000 copies in 2014. Though the Bible is a regular New Testament edition, it's the cover that is unique, with "Jesus Loves Porn Stars" in large letters. The American Bible Society refused to print them in 2006, forcing XXXchurch to find a new publisher.
It's unclear how successful the church is in achieving its goals. Toronto mission leader Carl Thomas said they do not keep track of conversions and admit they haven't heard of many, but provide online forums where people discuss informally how the church's tools have helped them.
When the evangelists first asked about renting a booth at the Toronto show, manager Mikey Singer wasn't sure. But managers at other sex shows in the U.S. gave the group rave reviews — for bringing some positive energy to their events.
Some Christians don't find the church quite so alluring: XXXchurch.com posts the "hatemail" it receives, including declarations that "associating pornography with the church is an abomination," and a warning to church members that "God will destroy you! Repent!"
"Don't get me wrong," Mr. Thomas admits, "I catch an eyeful here and there, but have the personal accountability and discipline to just move on."

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River Place residents unite to derail density of new Milky Way Dr. community
On April 2, Milky Way Drive resident Tracey Schalscha said she hopes the commission would act to preserve the nature of the community she chose to live in about 18 months ago. LESLEE BASSMAN
Commission fails to make a recommendation on Milestone's zoning request
By LESLEE BASSMAN, Four Points News
With Four Points residents voicing their opposition, Austin's Zoning and Platting Commission could not come to a consensus for a ruling after it heard a petition April 2 by Milestone Community Builders to rezone about 42 acres off Milky Way Drive in River Place, an action that would pave the way for a residential project for some 45 homes.
The sticking point for commissioners appeared to be the lot size, with staff recommending a minimum lot size of 21,000-square-feet, or half an acre, and residents — supported by the River Place Homeowners Association — clamoring for a minimum tract size of 30,000-square-feet, or three-fourths of an acre.
Milestone's proposal
This latest proposal marks a four-year battle over the project and the developer's representative, Jeffrey Howard, principal at McLean & Howard LLP, argued it is a less intensive plan than the developer's original 2015 petition of 110 homesites on smaller lots. That petition was not acted upon and a new petition for 82 units and a request for annexation by the city of Austin was later filed, he said.
The property is located within the city of Austin's limited purpose jurisdiction and access to the project will be through a cul de sac at the end of Milky Way Drive. The entire site is currently zoned Development Reserve, and also includes a second tract that is slated to be developed into an autism center.
Howard told commissioners that River Place, as a whole, and the adjacent Long Canyon neighborhood have many topography changes with that condition "not unique" to just the Milestone property. He said, as a result of the topographical changes, these neighborhoods also feature many cul de sacs with only one access, making the Milestone project in line with the surrounding area. Additionally, looking at River Place as a whole, the community sports three to four homes per acre and, therefore, Milestone's proposition is a "compatible land use," he said.
Howard said Milestone will seek emergency access for the property from the adjacent church or elementary school; however, it won't be able to get permanent access from the Autism Trust tract whose proprietors want a tranquil and quiet place for residents.
According to Howard, staff's recommendation of 21,000-square-foot lot sizes and 45 homesites is a compromise from an initial 18,000-square-foot lot size and numerous more homesites. He said the neighborhood was prepared to accept 45 homes as appropriate for the site.
"We are meeting the neighborhood in the middle," Howard said. "We are addressing access and environmental issues."
Zoning and Platting Commission
Planning and Zoning Department staffer Sherri Sirwaitis agreed, saying her group's recommendation of the new proposal was based, in part, on the size differences being a compromise. Commission Chairperson Jolene Kiolbassa said the group had previously approved a 30,000-square-foot lot size minimum for the project.
Howard said the only plausible land use concern would be traffic but the prior land use allowed by city staff was double the number of homes the developer is now prepared to put on the property.
"Milky Way can handle that traffic; that's what it's designed to do," Howard said.
In addition to the 21,000-square-foot minimum lot size, the Single Family Residence-Large Lot-Conditional Overlay zoning requested by Milestone would limit the project's density to a maximum of 45 homes and have no more than 2,000 vehicle trips per day for the project.
The rezoning would double the minimum 10,000-square-foot lot size designated by the standard SF-1 zoning designation for the heavily wooded property that staff conceded may be "challenging" to develop. In its supporting materials, staff stated that the proposed zoning category is appropriate for properties with "topographical constraints," adding that the project includes larger lot sizes consistent with the existing homes on Milky Way Drive. Staff found that the proposal is a reasonable use of the property.
River Place residents
River Place residents cited safety and traffic concerns stemming from the plan that boasts a density which doesn't fit with the one-acre-plus lot sizes in the Milky Way and adjacent Merrywing Circle community.
Milky Way resident Tracey Schalscha attended the hearing in hopes that city officials will preserve the look and feel of the neighborhood, the reason she said her family relocated to the development from Arizona about 18 months ago.
"Being close to the city and yet still have a large lot size where at the spread of the homes and the size of the homes is conducive to preserving the natural beauty of Austin," Schalscha said.
Milky Way resident Brenda Langford said she was concerned about the added wildfire risks from the increased population and the safety of students crossing the Milky Way intersection with River Place Boulevard to get to their elementary school at the front of the subdivision.
Milky Way resident Ted Gaunt started a petition about ten days before the hearing and presented the petition, with its more than 300 signatures, at the hearing. The document stated that residents of the new Milestone community won't immediately join the River Place Homeowners Association and therefore, will not be accountable to the same rules as the rest of the neighborhood. The project will also create an additional strain on first responders, increase wildfire risks and cause more traffic, the petition states.
Along with the petition, the River Place Homeowners Association March 25 letter to the city's Planning and Development Review Department supported a minimum lot size of 30,000 square feet, vehicle trip limit of less than 2,000 trips per day and a maximum of 25 homes on the site.
River Place HOA President Scott Crosby singled out the project as being the sole area in River Place with 69 homes and containing only one exit.
"No other place within River Place has 69 homes that have to exit out of one road," he said.
The hearing was postponed from March 19 at the request of the River Place neighborhood. The matter is slated to go before Austin City Council on Thursday without a recommendation from the city's Platting and Zoning Commission.
River Place Firewise Coordinator Randall Jamieson addresses city of Austin Platting and Zoning Commissioners on April 2 regarding the added fire risk a new Milky Way Drive community would bring to the neighborhood. LESLEE BASSMAN
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So...when are all of the other systems for the game going to be turned on for testing? I probably just missed something, but I figured I'd ask again just in case it wasn't documented somewhere.
Mainly I'm just asking what's going on with the dev team currently.
Is the game being release tomorrow with the creatures in the game?
Also there was this thread in which Jordi listed what are the next couple things they plan on adding. Not necessarily all at the same time.
So it got pushed back again, oh well.
Actually, I see this as a good thing.
This means commitment by the devs because they want to work more.
I think some very good results can be seen now with the latest patch.
There are many bugs, but I'm confident that once they are gone, it will be awesome (more than it already is...).


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Energy Efficiency PRS Regulations in Scotland on hold again
The Scottish Government has today, 15 January, announced the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (Scotland) Standards that were to come into law in April 2021, with the first standard requiring properties to have a minimum EPC rating D for new tenancies from April 2022, have again been postponed. Read More...
New building safety regulators proposed for Wales
The Welsh Government's Building Safety White Paper covers all multi-occupied residential buildings, from houses converted into flats through to high rise apartment blocks. It sets out major reforms to how properties are designed, built, managed, and lived in whilst proposing clear lines of accountability and a stronger regulatory system. Read More...
It's been a requirement since section 83 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 took effect on 27 May 2015 for all lettings agents in England and Wales to display details of all fees and charges, so make sure you're displaying them both in your offices and on your websites. The intention of the legislation is that landlords and tenants will know or be able to calculate exactly what they will be charged and when and to make it easier for them to shop around.
All fees, charges or penalties which are payable to the agent by a landlord or tenant for letting agency and/or property management work carried out by the agent in connection with an assured tenancy need to be displayed. This includes any additional fees, charges or penalties which may be incurred during a tenancy as well as fees, charges and penalties which are referenced in Tenancy Agreements and in Terms of Business. Fees should always be displayed including VAT.
You must display a comprehensive list of fees, penalties and charges at each and every office at which you deal face-to-face with clients, and on their website. The Consumer Rights Act guidance states that "Ill defined terms such as administration cost must not be used. All costs must include tax."
You also need to display whether or not you are a member of a Client Money Protection, scheme along with details of the redress scheme that you belong to.
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150 Popular Irish Surnames Or Last Names With Meanings
Muckanaghederdauhaulia is the name of a town in Ireland. Lonnnnnnggg but sounds interesting! And if you thought names of towns and cities in Ireland are such, you will be surprised to learn about their family names. Anglicized versions of these names are shortened and became more popular than the original ones. But imagine if you can travel back in time to learn the history behind each name. Bliss!
To quench your thirst for Irish surnames, MomJunction has compiled a list of 150 Irish last names with meanings and their history.
List Of Common Irish Surnames Or Family Names
1. Ahearn
Ahearn is the anglicized form of 'Ó hEachthighearna' meaning 'descendant of Eichthighearn.' The name Eichthighearn is derived from a Gaelic word and refers to 'Horse Lord.'
2. Angus
This Irish surname is derived from the word 'Aonghus' and means 'one strength.'
3. Barry
Barry is an Anglicised form of 'Ó Beargha' or 'Ó Báire' referring to 'descendant of Beargh' or 'descendant of Baire' respectively. Beargha refers to 'spear-like' and Baire means 'fair-haired.'
4. Beirne
It is the anglicized form of 'O'Byrne' meaning 'descendant of Bran.' In the Irish language, Bran refers to 'a raven.'
5. Bell
One of the most common last names in Ireland, Bell derived from the Old English word 'Belle.'
6. Berne
This surname is a variant of 'Beirne' or 'O'Byrne' referring to a 'descendant of Bran.' It means 'a raven' in Irish.
7. Boyle
Boyle is an anglicized form of 'O'Boyle' derived from the Gaelic term 'O'Baoighill' referring to the 'descendant of Baoigheall.' The word Baoigheall comes from the Irish word 'geall' that means 'pledge' or 'promise.'
8. Braden
It is an anglicized form of Irish 'Ó Bradain' meaning 'descendant of Bradan.' This word refers to a 'salmon' in Irish.
9. Brady
Brady is an anglicized form of 'Ó Brádaigh' referring to the 'descendant of Bradach.' This name is derived from a Gaelic term which means 'large-chested.'
10. Brannon
Brannon is a patronymic Irish surname referring to 'Son of Bran.' The word Bran means 'raven' in Irish.
11. Brennan
Brennan is derived from Ó Braonainmeaning meaning a 'descendant of Braonan.' Here, Braonan refers to 'raindrop' or 'moisture.'
12. Brogan
Brogan is an occupational Irish surname referring to a 'shoe-maker.'
13. Brown
It denotes the brown complexion of the skin or brown hair color.
14. Buckley
Buckley is derived from 'Ó Buachalla' that refers to 'descendant of Buachaill.' This is a nickname, which evolved as an Irish surname and means 'cowherd' or 'servant.'
15. Burke
It is derived from an Old English word 'Burgh.' The Irish family name refers to a 'fortress' or 'castle.'
16. Burns
Burns is a spelling variant of 'O'Byrne' or 'Ó Broin.' This Irish surname refers to a 'descendant of Bran' where Bran refers to a 'raven.'
17. Butler
It is derived from the word 'butiller.' Butler is an occupational Irish surname referring to 'wine-steward.'
18. Callaghan
It is an anglicized form of 'Ó Ceallacháin' referring to the 'descendant of Ceallachan.' The name 'Ceallachan' is derived from an old Irish term 'Ceallach,' which means 'bright-headed.'
19. Campbell
This surname likely originated in Scotland and later migrated to Ireland. It is derived from Scottish Gaelic words referring to 'crooked mouth' or 'wry-mouthed.'
20. Caomhánach
Caomhánach is an Irish surname that refers to the 'students or disciples of Saint Caomhan.'
21. Carey
Carey is an anglicized form of 'Ó Ciardha' meaning the 'descendant of Ciardha.' Here, 'Ciardha' comes from the Old Irish word 'ciar,' which means 'black' or 'dark.'
22. Carmody
Carmody is the anglicized form of 'Ó Cearmada' that refers to the 'descendant of Cearmaid.' The word 'Cearmaid' comes from Old Irish and is probably a combination of 'ciar' (black) and 'madra' (dog), thus meaning a 'black dog.'
23. Carran
A spelling variant of Curran, this Irish surname is an anglicized form of 'Ó Corraidhin' referring to 'descendant of Corraidhin.' The word Corraidhin is derived from 'Corradh' which means 'little spear.'
24. Carroll
This Irish surname is an anglicized form of 'Cearbhal' that means 'hacking with a weapon.'
25. Cary
Cary is a spelling variant of 'Carey' and refers to the 'descendant of Ciardha.' 'Ciardha' means 'black' or 'dark.'
26. Casey
Casey is the anglicized form of 'ÓCathasaigh' referring to the 'descendant of Cathasach.', Cathasach is an Old Irish word for 'vigilant.'
27. Cassidy
It is derived from the anglicized form of 'Ó Caiside,' referring to 'descendant of Caiside.' This Irish surname means 'curly-haired.'
28. Cavan
Cavan is an anglicized form of 'Ó Caoimhain,' meaning the 'descendant of Caomhan.' 'Caomhan' was the name of an Irish saint who lived in the 6th century.
29. Cavey
Cavey is an anglicized form of 'Mac Daibheid' referring to the 'son of Daibhi' or 'son of David.' David means 'beloved' in Hebrew.
30. Clarke
This surname is an anglicized form of'ÓCléirigh', which means a 'clergy' or 'priest.'
31. Clery
Clery is a spelling variant of 'Cleary,' which is a spelling variant of 'Clarke.' It means a 'clergy' or 'priest.'
32. Coghlan
It is an anglicized form of 'Ó Cochláin.' Cochlán is derived from the Irish term 'cochall' referring to a 'cape' or 'hood.'
33. Coleman
Coleman is a spelling variant of 'Colman' or 'Colm,' which are derived from the names of several Irish Saints.
34. Collins
It is an anglicized form of 'Ó Coileáin' referring to the 'descendant of Coilean.' This name is derived from a Gaelic word 'Cailean' which means 'whelp' or a 'young dog.'
35. Connolly
It is the anglicized form of 'Ó Conghalaigh' that refers to 'descendant of Conghalach.' Conghalach was a nickname for 'someone as valiant as a wolf' and later evolved as a last name in Ireland.
36. Connor
It is derived from'Ó Conchobhair' referring to the 'descendant of Conchobhar.' The word 'Conchobhar' comes from Old Irish and means a 'wolf' or a 'hound dog.'
37. Cooney
This Irish name is derived 'Ó Cuana,' which refers to the 'descendant of Cuana.' Cuana is an Old Irish word that could refer to 'handsome' or 'elegant.'
38. Corcoran
It is an anglicized form of 'Ó Corcráin' meaning the 'descendant of Corcran.' Corcran is derived from the Gaelic word 'corcair' or 'corcra,' which means 'purple.'
39. Coughlan
This Irish surname is derived from the anglicized version of 'Ó Cochláin' that means the 'descendant of Cochlan.' It is derived from the Gaelic word 'cochall' which means 'cape' or 'hood.'
40. Cullen
The anglicized form of 'Ó Cuilinn' refers to the 'descendant of Cuileann.' Cuileann translates to 'holly' which is a type of a plant.
41. Cunningham
It is an anglicized form of the name 'Ó Cuinneagáin' that means the 'descendant of Cuinneagán.' The word 'Cuinneagán' likely originates from the Old Irish word 'conn' meaning a 'chief' or 'leader.'
42. Curran
Curran is the anglicized form of 'Ó Corraidhín' that refers to a 'descendant of Corraidhin.' Corraidhín means a 'little spear.'
43. Daly
It is the anglicized form of 'Ó Dálaigh' referring to 'descendant of Dalach.' The name 'Dalach' is derived from 'Dal' meaning 'assembly.'
44. Daugherty
This last name is derived from the anglicized form of 'Ó Dochartaigh' meaning the 'descendant of Dochartach.' 'Dochartach' means 'obstructive' or 'dangerous.'
45. Davin
Davin is the anglicized form of 'Ó Damháin' referring to the 'descendant of Damhan' which means 'fawn' or 'stag' or an 'ox' in Gaelic.
46. Deasun
Deasun is derived from 'Deasmhumhain' referring to 'South Munster' – a region in Ireland.
47. Desmond
It is another variant of 'Deasun' or 'Deasmhumhain' and is a topographical last name.
48. Delaney
It is an anglicized form of 'Ó Dubhshláine' that means the 'descendant of Dubhshlaine.' It is a combination of two Old Irish words 'dubh' meaning 'black' and 'slan' meaning 'defiance.'
49. Dempsey
Dempsey is the anglicized form of 'Ó Díomasaigh' referring to the 'descendant of Diomasach.' 'Diomasach' means 'proud.'
50. Devlin
The anglicized form of 'Ó Doibhilin' means a 'descendant of Doibhilin.' It is derived from a Gaelic term which means 'unlucky.'
51. Doherty
A spelling variant of 'Daugherty,' this Irish surname is the anglicized form of 'Ó Dochartaigh' meaning the 'descendant of Dochartach.' Dochartach refers to 'obstructive' or 'dangerous.'
52. Dolan
Dolan is derived from the anglicized form of 'Ó Dubhshláin' that means the 'descendant of Dubhshlaine.' This name combines two Old Irish words 'dubh' meaning 'black and 'slan' meaning defiance.
53. Donaghue
It is an anglicized form of 'Ó Donnchadha' referring to the 'descendant of Donnchadh.' The name 'Donnchadh' is derived from a Gaelic term that means 'brown battle.'
54. Donne
This last name likely originated in Scotland and is derived from the Gaelic word 'Dunn' or 'Donn' meaning 'brown.'
55. Donnell
Donnel is the anglicized form of 'Ó Domhnaill.' It means a 'descendant of Domhnall,' and 'Domhnall' refers to 'ruler of the world' in Gaelic.
56. Donnelly
This Irish surname is the anglicized form of Ó Donnghaile that refers to a 'descendant of Donnghal.' Donnghal meaning 'brown valor.'
57. Donovan
Donovan is the anglicized form of 'Ó Donndubháin' meaning 'descendant of Donndubhan.' The word 'Donndubhan' means 'dark brown' or 'noble.'
58. Doran
This Irish surname is the anglicized form of 'Ó Deoráin' meaning a 'descendant of Deoradhan.' Deoradhan refers to 'exile' or 'wanderer.'
59. Doyle
Doyle is an anglicized form of 'Ó Dubhghaill' referring to a 'descendant of Dubhghall'.'Dubhgall.' It refers to 'dark stranger.'
60. Driscoll
This Irish last name is the anglicized form of 'Ó hEidirsceóil' that refers to the 'descendant of the messenger.'
61. Duane
Duane is the anglicized form of 'Ó Dubháin' referring to the 'descendant of Dubhan.' 'Dubhan' is derived from 'dubh' that means 'dark' or 'black.'
62. Duffy
It is derived from 'Ó Dubhthaigh' meaning the 'descendant of Dubhthach.' This name comes from the Irish word 'dubh,' which refers to 'dark' or 'black.'
63. Dunn
It is either derived from 'dunn' the Old English word for 'dark' or from 'donn' the Gaelic word for 'brown.'
64. Durnin
It comes from 'Ó Doirnáin' meaning 'descendant of Doirnin.' This name means 'little fist.'
65. Ennis
Ennis is derived from the Gaelic word 'Inis' which refers to an 'island.'
66. Fannon
The name Fannon refers to 'Ó Fionnáin' which means a 'descendant of Fionn.' 'Fionn' refers to 'fair' or 'white' in Old Irish.
67. Farrell
It is an anglicized form of 'Ó Fearghail' referring to the 'descendant of Fearghal.' 'Fearghal' means 'man of valor.'
68. Ferguson
This patronymic Irish surname refers to the 'son of Fearghas.' Fearghas translates to 'man of vigor.'
69. Finn
It is derived from the Old Irish word 'Finn' meaning 'fair' or 'white.'
70. Finnegan
Finnegan is the anglicized form of 'Ó Fionnagáin' referring to the 'descendant of Fionnagán.' 'Fionnagan' is a variant of 'Fionn,' which comes from 'Finn' the Old Irish word for 'fair' or 'white.'
71. Fitzgerald
It is a patronymic Irish surname meaning 'son of Gerald.' The name 'Gerald' refers to 'rule of the spear.'
72. Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick is a patronymic Irish last name referring to the 'son of Patrick'. 'Patrick' is derived from the Latin name 'Patricius' that means 'nobleman.'
73. Fitzsimmons
It refers to the 'son of Simon.' 'Simon' means 'he has heard' in Hebrew.'
74. Flanagan
It is an anglicized form of 'Ó Flannagáin' that refers to the 'descendant of Flannagán.' The name 'Flannagan' means 'reddish' or 'scarlet.'
75. Flynn
This name is the anglicized form of 'Ó Floinn' referring to a 'descendant of Flann.' The name 'Flann' refers to 'reddish' or 'scarlet' in Gaelic.
76. Foley
Foley is the anglicized form of 'Ó Foghladha' that means the 'descendant of Foghlaidh.' 'Foghlaidh' refers to a 'pirate' or 'plunderer.'
77. Friel
Friel is the anglicized form of 'Ó Frighil' meaning 'descendant of Fearghal.' 'Feraghal' refers to a 'man of valor.'
78. Fylan
It is an anglicized form of 'Ó Faoláin' referring to the 'descendant of Faolan.' The name 'Faolan' is derived from the Gaelic word 'Fael' and means 'little wolf.'
79. Gallagher
Gallagher is the anglicized form of 'Ó Gallchobhair' meaning a 'descendant of Gallchobhar.' 'Gallchobhar' is a combination of two Irish words 'gall' meaning 'stranger' and 'cabhair' meaning 'help.'
80. Gorman
It is an anglicized version of 'Ó Gormáin' referring to a 'descendant of Gorman.' 'Gorman' means 'little blue one.'
81. Griffin
It is an anglicized version of the Irish name 'Ó Gríobhtha' meaning the 'descendant of Gríobhtha.' The name 'Griobhtha' comes from 'Griobh,' which is the Irish name for Griffin – a mythical creature with the body of a lion but head and wings of an eagle.
82. Guinness
It is derived from the surname 'McGuinness.' McGuinness is the anglicized form of 'Mag Aonghuis' meaning 'son of Aonghus.' Aonghus means 'one strength.'
83. Hayes
Hayes is the anglicized form of 'Ó hAodha' referring to the 'descendant of Aodh.' The name Aodh comes from the Old Irish word 'Aed,' which means 'fire.'
84. Healy
It is the anglicized form of 'O'Healy' referring to a 'descendant of the claimant.'
85. Higgins
Higgins is the anglicized form of 'Ó hUiginn' that means 'descendant of Uiginn.' Uiginn means a 'viking.'
86. Hogan
This Irish surname is an anglicized form of 'Ó hÓgáin' meaning a 'descendant of Ogan.' The name 'Ogan' is derived from the Irish word 'Og' which means 'young.'
87. Hughes
It is an anglicized form of 'Mac Aodha' referring to 'son of Aodh.' The name 'Aodh' is derived from 'Aed,' an Old Irish word for 'fire.'
88. Ivers
Ivers is a patronymic surname derived from Old Norse name 'Ivarr' referring to a 'warrior.'
89. Kane
Kane is the anglicized form of 'O'Kane' or 'O Cathain' referring to a 'battle.'
90. Kavanagh
It is derived from the Gaelic name 'Caomhánach' referring to 'students or disciples of Saint Caomhan,' who was a 6th-century Irish saint.
91. Kearney
Kearney is the anglicized form of 'Ó Ceithearnaigh' that refers to a 'descendant of Ceithearnach.' 'Ceithearnach' is the Middle Irish word for 'warrior' or 'leader of a warrior group.'
92. Kelly
Kelly is the anglicized form of 'Ó Ceallaig' that means the 'descendant of Ceallach.' The word 'Ceallach' refers to 'bright-headed.'
93. Kennedy
It is the anglicized form of 'Ó Cinnéidigh' which means 'descendant of Cennetig.' 'Cennetig' is an Old Irish word referring to an 'armored head' or 'misshapen head.'
94. Kilduff
Kilduff is the anglicized form of 'Mac GiollaDhuibh' referring to the 'son of the black-haired man.'
95. Lennon
It is an anglicized form of 'Ó Leannáin' meaning a 'descendant of Leannan.' Leannan means 'lover.'
96. Lynch
This Irish surname is the anglicized form of 'Ó Loingsigh' that means 'descendant of Loingseach.' It is an occupational surname referring to a 'mariner.'
97. Mac Alastair
It is derived from the Gaelic word 'McAlister' referring to a 'son of Alistair. The name Alistair is derived from 'Alexander,' which means 'defending men.'
98. Mac Amhalghaidh
It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name 'Mac Amhalghaidh' referring to 'son of Amhalghadh.' 'Amhalghadh' is an Old Gaelic word of unknown origin.
99. Mac an Aba
It is the Gaelic form of the name 'McNab,' which means 'son of the abbot.' Abbot is a person who is the head of a monastery.
100. Mac an Bhaird
This name means 'son of the bard.'
101. Mac an Ghoill
This Irish last name means 'son of the foreigner' or 'son of the stranger.' The word 'Ghoill' is derived from 'Gill' that means a 'foreigner' or 'stranger.'
102. Mac an tSagairt
This Irish surname means 'son of the priest.'
103. MacAodha
This is a patronymic Irish surname referring to the 'son of Aodha.' 'Aodha' is derived from 'Aed' – the Old Irish word for 'fire.'
104. MacAodhagain
It refers to 'descendant of Aodhagan.' The word 'Aodhagan' is a diminutive version of 'Aodha' or 'Aed.'
105. MacBranain
It means 'son of Bran' where 'Bran' is the Irish word for 'raven.'
106. MacBride
It is an anglicized form of 'Mac GiollaBhrighde' referring to the 'son of the servant of Brighid.' The name 'Brighid' is derived from Bridget, meaning the 'exalted one.'
107. MacCaba
This Irish surname refers to 'son of Caba' where 'Caba' means 'cape.'
108. MacCailin
It means 'son of Cailean' and 'Cailean' refers to a 'whelp' or 'young dog.'
109. MacCarrick
This Irish surname refers to the 'son of Cucharraige.' The word Cucharraige is the combination of 'cu' meaning a 'hound' and 'carraig' meaning a 'rock.'
110. MacCarthy
MacCarthy refers to a 'son of Carthach' and Carthach means 'loving.'
111. MacCleirich
It is a patronymic Irish surname referring to 'son of a clerk.'
112. MacClellan
This Irish surname is a variant of 'McClelland,' which is the anglicized form of 'Mac GiollaFhaolain' referring to the 'son of the servant of Faolan.' Faolan is derived from the Gaelic word 'fael' that means 'little wolf.'
113. MacDhuibhinse
It refers to 'son of Dhuibhinse' where 'Dhuibhinse' means 'black island.'
114. Murdock
It is derived from 'Murchadh' that means 'sea warrior.'
115. Murphy
It is an anglicized version of 'Ó Murchadha' referring to 'descendant of Murchadh.' Murchadh means 'sea warrior.'
116. Murray
An anglicized form of 'Ó Muireadhaigh' means 'descendant of Muireadhach.' Muireadhach is a variant of 'Muiredach' referring to 'lord' in Irish.
117. Neil
It is derived from the Gaelic word 'Niall' that is considered to have multiple meanings, namely 'champion,' 'cloud' or 'passionate.'
118. Nolan
It is an anglicized version of 'Ó Nuallain' referring to 'descendant of Nuallan.' Nuallan means 'noble' or 'famous.'
119. O'Brien
It originates from 'Ó Briain,' which means 'descendant of Brian.' Brian means 'high' or 'noble.'
120. O'Callaghan
It is derived from 'Ó Ceallachain' that means 'descendant of Ceallachan.' The word 'Ceallachan' refers to 'bright-headed.'
121. Ó Caoimhain
It means 'descendant of Caoimhain.' Caoimhain is derived from 'Caomhan' who was an Irish saint from the 6th century.
122. O'Connell
It means 'descendant of Conall.' Conall is a Gaelic word for 'strong wolf.'
123. O'Connor
It is a variant of 'Ó Conchobhair.'
124. O'Deorain
This Irish surname refers to 'descendant of Deoradhan.' Deoradhan means 'exile' or 'wanderer.'
125. O'Donnell
It is the anglicized variant of 'Ó Domhnaill' which means 'descendant of Domhnall.' Domhnall is the Gaelic version of the phrase 'ruler of the world.'
126. Ó Dubhthaigh
The name refers to a 'descendant of Dubhthach.' Dubhthach is the Old Irish term for the 'black one' or 'someone who is black or dark-skinned.'
127. O Faolain
It refers to a 'descendant of Faolan.' Faolan is derived from the Gaelic word 'fael' which means 'little wolf.'
128. O hicidhe
This Irish surname means'descendant of the healer.'
129. O Leary
It is an anglicized form of 'Ó Laoghaire' referring to a 'descendant of Laoghaire' or 'descendant of Loegaire.' 'Laoghaire' or 'Loegaire' means a 'calf-herder.'
130. O Madaidhin
It means 'descendant of Madaihin.' The word 'Madaihin' originates from 'madadh' meaning a 'dog' or 'mastiff' – a breed of dogs.
131. O'Neill
This surname refers to 'descendant of Neil.' The name Neil comes from 'Niall,' a Gaelic word with several meanings, namely 'cloud,' 'champion,' or 'passionate.'
132. O'Reilly
It is the anglicized form of 'Ó Raghailligh' which means 'descendant of Raghailligh.' 'Raghailligh' is an Old Irish word of unknown meaning.
133. Orman
Orman is the anglicized form of 'Ó Ruaidh' referring to 'descendant of Ruadh.' Ruadh is derived from the Gaelic word that means 'red.'
134. O'Shea
It is the anglicized version of 'Ó Séaghdha' meaning a 'descendant of Seaghdha.' The name means 'esteemed' or the 'majestic one' in Gaelic.
135. O'Sioda
This name refers to 'descendant of Sioda' where 'Sioda' means 'silk.'
136. Power
This is a locational surname derived from the Old French word 'Poier' that likely referred to people who originated from the town called Poix in the Picardy region of France.
137. Quinn
It is an anglicized version of 'Ó Cuinn' that means 'descendant of Conn.' Conn refers to a 'chief' in Gaelic.
138. Regan
Regan is the anglicized form of 'Ó Ríagáin' meaning 'descendant of Riagan.' The name 'Riagan' is derived from 'Ríodhgach,' which means 'impulsive.'
139. Rinne
It is an anglicized form of 'O Rinn' referring to 'descendant of Rinn' where 'Rinn' means a 'star' in Irish.
140. Ryan
This Irish surname is an anglicized version of 'Ó Riain' meaning 'descendant of Rian.' Rian refers to 'little king.'
141. Scully
Scully is the anglicized form of 'Ó Scolaidhe' referring to a 'descendant of a scholar.'
142. Sheehy
It is an anglicized version of 'Sítheach' that means 'peaceful' or 'mysterious' in Gaelic.
143. Sloan
Sloan is the anglicized form of 'Sluaghadhan,' which is an Old Irish word for 'raid.'
144. Sullivan
It is an anglicized form of 'Ó Súileabháin,' meaning 'descendant of Suileabhan.' The name 'Suileabhan' refers to the phrase 'little dark eye.'
145. Tighe
It is an anglicized form of 'O Taidhg,' and the name means 'poet.'
146. Toole
This Irish surname is the anglicized form of 'Ó Tuathail' meaning a 'descendant of Tuathal.' Tuathal refers to 'ruler of the people.'
147. Vincent
It is an anglicized form of 'Mac Dhuibhinse' referring to 'son of Dhuibhinse.' The word 'Dhuibhinse' refers to a 'black island.'
148. Walsh
This name is derived from the Old English word 'Waelisc' that refers to 'foreigner' or 'stranger.'
149. Ward
Ward is the anglicized form of 'Mac an Bhaird' that means 'son of the bard.'
150. Whelan
It is an anglicized form of 'Ó Faoláin' referring to 'descendant of Faolan.' The name Faolan is derived from 'fael' which refers to 'little wolf.'
Irish surnames a from ancestral names and a few are patronymic or topographic. These names have evolved and migrated to various parts of Europe and also across the world.
Do you know of any other interesting Irish surnames? Do share them with us in the comment section below.
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We Were Promised Jetpacks' "Repeating Patterns" Is Puppet Apocalypse
Posted on August 24, 2018 in NEWS
Or puppecalypse
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Scottish rock quartet We Were Promised Jetpacks traumatize our inner child with their latest video "Repeating Patterns" where we see puppets in a semi-hell setting rocking out and facing death. It's weirdly entertaining and while you'll never see puppets the same way as you did before, the video absolutely delivers that kick of novelty and wild imagination that only a disturbed child would come up with – it's glorious:
"'Repeating Patterns' is one of the first songs we wrote for this album. It's been getting a great reception at our shows and has become a really important song for us. Our goal when recording was to not tame it and keep it as raw and raucous as it is live." shared WWPJ.
The track is from their upcoming album, The More I Sleep The Less I Dream, which will be out on September 14 via Big Scary Monsters. It's the band's first album in four years and revisits some of their root sounds as artists. "The album is so much about us going back to our basics and relying on our instincts." shared WWPJ's Mike. "There's a range of songs that span everything we do as a band, and we're the connection between them. It feels like this album is us."
We Were Promised Jetpacks will kick off an extensive worldwide tour next month, so don't miss them:
North America 2018
9/19 – Portland City Music Hall (Portland, ME, USA)
9/20 – 3S Artspace (Portsmouth, NH, USA)
9/21 – Bar Le 'Ritz' PDB (Montreal, QC, Canada)
9/22 – Lee's Palace (Toronto, ON, Canada)
9/23 – Blind Pig (Ann Arbor, MI, USA)
9/25 – Lincoln Hall (Chicago, IL, USA)
9/27 – Majestic Theater (Madison, WI, USA)
9/28 – Turf Club (St. Paul, MN, USA)
9/29 – The Aquarium (Fargo, ND, USA)
10/1 – The Pub Station (Billings, MT, USA)
10/2 – The Barlett (Spokane, WA, USA)
10/3 – Neumos (Seattle, WA, USA)
10/4 – Wonder Ballroom (Portland, OR, USA)
10/5 – The Wild Buffalo (Bellingham, WA, USA)
10/6 – WOW Hall (Eugene, OR, USA)
10/8 – The Big Room (Chico, CA, USA)
10/9 – Great American Music Hall (San Francisco, CA, USA)
10/11 – El Rey Theatre (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
10/12 – Irenic (San Diego, CA, USA)
10/13 – The Crescent Ballroom (Phoenix, AZ, USA)
10/15 – Club Dada (Dallas, TX, USA)
10/16 – Mohawk (Austin, TX, USA)
10/17 – White Oak Music Hall (Houston, TX, USA)
10/18 – House of Blues (New Orleans, LA, USA)
10/19 – Songbirds (Chattanooga, TN, USA)
10/20 – Terminal West (Atlanta, GA, USA)
10/22 – Cat's Cradle (Carrboro, NC, USA)
10/23 – 9:30 Club (Washington, DC, USA)
10/24 – Asbury Lanes (Asbury Park, NJ, USA)
10/26 – Brighton Music Hall (Allston, MA, USA)
10/27 – Foundry (Philadelphia, PA, USA)
10/28 – Chameleon Club (Lancaster, PA, USA)
10/29 – Brooklyn Steel (Brooklyn, NY, USA)
11/14 – The Lemon Tree (Aberdeen, UK)
11/15 – Saint Luke's (Glasgow, UK)
11/17 – The Old Dr Bells Bath (Edinburgh, UK)
11/18 – Brudenell Social Club (Leeds, UK)
11/19 – The Deaf Institute (Manchester, UK)
11/21 – Bush Hall (London, UK)
11/22 – Rotondes (Luxembourg, Luxembourg)
11/23 – Molotow (Hamburg, Germany)
11/24 – Lido (Berlin, Germany)
11/26 – Chelsea (Vienna, Austria)
11/27 – Orpheum (Graz, Austria)
11/28 – Ampere (Munich, Germany)
11/29 – Karlstorbahnhof (Heidelberg, Germany)
11/30 – Luxor (Cologne, Germany)
12/1 – Bitterzoet (Amsterdam, Netherlands)


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It was the ancient Greek people who are thought to start the idea of human beings' destiny has already been determined at birth. Greek scholars believed that an individual's fate was influenced by planetary positions. These ideologies were the root of Astrology as we know today. Throughout history, there is a considerable number of citations about the relationship between planetary movement and terrestrial occurrences.
The contents of horoscopes are generated from a mixture of myths, planet motion, and familiarly recognized human characteristics. Therefore, they are a good combination of Astronomy and Philosophy. Horoscopes can help people do things like show patience, set goals, seek opportunities, overcome challenges, as well as a crowd of other things. Many people find Horoscope useful to help them understand their usual behaviors and everybody close to them.
When you browse through Horoscope content, you should spot little remarks and descriptions intertwined within its words about your personality. These frequent mentions are good at reminding us how we appear to people around us. Fire signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius) will learn how self-motivated they are. Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn) will discover the strengths of practicality. Air signs (Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius) will figure out the scope of their intelligence. Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces) will obtain better control of sensitivity.
Understanding yourself is one of the most important lessons that you can learn in life because it allows you to develop at a steady rate. You can see your usual approach to the world by keeping an eye on your daily horoscope. It helps you understand the things you are doing and then perform unconsciously. It makes you stop and think for a while about certain kinds of behaviors and if they are advantageous or appropriate. The Horoscope is so important that everybody should know about Horoscope to get a better life. Once they are totally aware of their own personalities and other people, they will be more successful and actively control their life.


Boys do not grow up themselves. Well, neither do girls, but that's for another time.
To bring up a real man — a loving and caring individual — parents should educate themselves first, and then they should help their son develop the best traits.
To help moms and dads in this endeavor, LikeAble brings you the rules of life that AnaCarolina, a Portuguese blogger, would teach her son first and foremost.
1. Relish the time spent with your grandparents.
2. Look the person you shake hands with in the eyes.
3. You are what you do, not what you say.
4. Talent is achieved through perseverance. Learn to sing.
5. Girls like clean boys, so take a bath often.
6. If you don't have another choice but to use force, then hit first and hit hard.
7. Praise your mom for every dish she's made you.
8. When you think you have a lot of influence in society, try to make another person's dog follow you.
9. Don't spend much money in a barber shop; your hair will grow back quickly either way.
10. Don't show off, impress.
12. Don't forget to thank those who help you.
13. If you don't know the meaning of a word someone told you, then ask before it's too late.
14. Walk a lot, improve your health.
15. Having written an angry message, read it once more before sending, and then delete it.
16. Never, under any circumstances, argue with a pregnant woman.
17. Try traveling on your own.
18. Never look a dog in the eye.
19. Choose a field and be a specialist in it.
20. Always pick a window seat and enjoy the view.
21. Never put a photo on the Internet you don't want your parents or superiors to see.
22. Stop whatever you're doing often and sum everything up, thinking of whether it's right or wrong.
23. Don't spoil family pictures. Always smile.
24. Whenever you see one of your teachers outside of school, pretend not to see them and let them have some respite.
25. Everyone suffers bullying at school, but one day you will have to stand up for yourself if you don't want it to continue throughout your entire life.
26. If your teacher forgets to check the homework, don't remind them about it.
27. Never refuse an offer to spend a night in interesting company.
28. Don't boast about your successes.
29. Sit in the first car of a roller coaster.
30. Wear clothes that were given to you as a present — it's the best way to show your gratitude, even if it's the last time you wear them.
31. If someone gave you their car for a ride, return it with a full gas tank.
32. Take me to Paris some time in the future.
33. Give a street performer a coin if they made you stop and look.


Jobs board Monster.com ran an online poll recently, asking people how threatened they feel by robots. Namely, how likely they find it that a robot will be doing their work in a few years' time.
Most people are in "robot overlord denial," it turns out, thinking that computers could never replace them at work. Sadly, most are probably wrong.


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Caroline Astrid Bruzelius is an American art historian and expert in medieval architecture. She is the Anne M. Cogan Professor of Art and Art History at Duke University. In 2020 she was elected to the American Philosophical Society.

Life and career
Bruzelius was born in Stockholm, Sweden on April 18, 1949, to Axel Sture Bruzelius and Constance (Brickett) Brereton. She emigrated to the United States in 1965.

Bruzelius completed her undergraduate work at Wellesley College in 1971 and received an M.A. in Art, an M.Phil, and a Ph.D, all from Yale University in 1973, 1974, and 1977, respectively.

From 1977 to 1979, Bruzelius was an assistant professor at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and from 1979 to 1980 she was a researcher at the National Endowment for the Humanities.  In 1980 she became a professor at Harvard University, a position she held until 1981.  The following year, in 1982, she became a Mellon Fellow and an assistant professor at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, where she became an associate professor in 1986, and the Chairman of the Art Department from 1989-2003.  She became a full professor at Duke in 1991, and held that position until 1993.  From 1994 to 1998 she was the Director of the American Academy in Rome.  She was awarded the Anne M. Cogan Professor of Art and Art History at Duke in 2001.

Partial bibliography
 With William Tronzo: "Medieval Naples: An Architectural & Urban History. 400–1400." New York: Italica Press, 2011.
 The Stones of Naples: Church Building in the Angevin Kingdom, 1266-1343. Yale University Press, London, (January, 2004). (in Italian as: Le Pietre di Napoli, 2005)
 Francesco Aceto and Alessandra Periccioli-Saggese. Campania Gotica. Jaca Books, Milan, (2006).
 "The Architectural Context of Santa Maria Donna Regina." The Church of Sta. Maria Donna Regina: Art, Iconography and Patronage in Fourteenth-Century Naples. Edited by Janis Elliott and Cordelia Warr.  (2004): 79-92.
 With C. Goodson: "The Abbey in the Middle Ages." Walls and Memory. The Abbey of San Sebastiano at Alatri (Lazio) from Late Roman Monastery to Renaissance Villa and Beyond. Edited by Elizabeth Fentress, Caroline J. Goodson, Margaret L. Laird and Stephanie C. Leone.  (2005): 72-113.
 '"Le pietre sono parole." Charles II d'Anjou, Filippo Minutolo e la Cathedrale Angevine de Naples. Le monde des cathedrales, Paris Editions du Louvre (2004)

References

Living people
Duke University faculty
American art historians
American architectural historians
Wellesley College alumni
Yale University alumni
Fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
American women historians
Women art historians
Year of birth missing (living people)
Members of the American Philosophical Society
21st-century American women

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Writing Tips: Lessons Learned From Rewriting My First Novel Over A Decade Later
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In January 2022, I re-edited my first novel, Stone of Fire, which I started during NaNoWriMo in 2009 and published in April 2011. In this episode, I explain why and how I re-edited the book, as well as some lessons learned from revisiting my writer self of over a decade ago.
This episode includes:
Why I decided to rewrite when so much advice says 'never go back'
How Stone of Fire developed from 2011 to 2022
My re-writing process
Practicalities of publishing a new edition
Craft notes from rewriting, including character, pacing, grammar and sentence structure, author voice, dialogue, and more
Was it worth it?!
There's nothing really wrong with the book. As I write this, Stone of Fire has 1374 reviews on Amazon US with a 4.1 star average (and many more reviews on other stores and platforms) so clearly, readers enjoy it.
But I know I can improve it.
Stone of Fire was my first novel — but it's also the first in my 12-book ARKANE action-adventure thriller series. It's my permafree first in series ebook, the one I repeatedly put ads on to bring readers into my writing. It's pretty important for my fiction marketing efforts!
Morgan Sierra, the main character of my ARKANE series, is also my alter-ego. Sure, she's an ex-Israeli military psychologist, Oxford University professor, and Krav Maga expert — but her thoughts are often my own, or at least represent some facet of my personality.
Like me, Morgan is fascinated with religion and travels the world, but of course, I just visit exciting locations, whereas she investigates supernatural mysteries in each one alongside Jake Timber and the rest of the ARKANE team.
The advice from many writing coaches and experts is to leave your old series behind, and write a new one. In this way, you can improve your work without rewriting old books.
But I can't leave Morgan behind. And neither can my hardcore readers who love the ARKANE series and demand a new one as soon as I deliver the next story!
In Jerusalem for book research! (Is that Morgan or Jo?!)
I've written other series — my Mapwalker fantasy trilogy, my Brooke & Daniel crime thrillers, and various stand-alone stories. But in terms of action-adventure books, I'm invested in Morgan and the ARKANE team.
The ARKANE series appeals to fans of James Rollins' Sigma series, Steve Berry's Cotton Malone books, Lincoln & Child's Pendergast, and thrillers by Greig Beck, Matthew Reilly, Ernest Dempsey, J Robert Kennedy, and R.D. Brady. They are action-adventure/conspiracy thriller with aspects of the supernatural.
I wrote them because I love these kinds of long-running thriller series and always set out to write something for the 'old me' who used to read thrillers on the commuter train every weekday to a job I hated.
My writing has improved after almost 13 years and writing over 35 books, as well as taking all kinds of writing classes, reading many thousands more thrillers, and learning my craft. Plus, I've worked with professional editors and proofreaders, and now augment my craft with ProWritingAid.
Since I won't "just start another series," I decided to rewrite the first three books to bring them up to my current standard.
Importantly, I have not changed the story at all.
The plot and characters are the same and if you've read the book, you don't need to re-read it. But as I outline below in the craft section, I have made a lot of changes for pacing, reader flow, character depth, and author voice.
Being an indie author simplifies the technical side of re-editing and re-releasing. I don't need to ask anyone's permission for a new edition. I just rewrite, republish, and carry on.
My plan is to rewrite the first three (Stone of Fire, Crypt of Bone, Ark of Blood) because they are linked by the antagonists, and also readers who get to book 4 tend to continue the series, anyway. The read-through is much stronger after they are hooked on Morgan and Jake's adventures!
I also need to get on with the next book and don't want to spend any more time on older work, but never say never. Maybe by 2035, I'll want to rewrite some more!
I started the story during NaNoWriMo 2009 and joined The Year of the Novel at Queensland Library in Brisbane, Australia, where I lived at the time.
After finishing the draft in 2010, I worked with several professional editors. I self-published Pentecost (as it was originally called) in April 2011. You can find my experience detailed here with some amusingly old videos!
I wrote two more ARKANE novels, Prophecy, and Exodus, all under Joanna Penn.
The original cover for Prophecy by Joanna Penn, which eventually became Crypt of Bone by J.F. Penn!
But my early reviews proved a couple of things.
Readers enjoyed the books — they have always had good reviews. But the branding and book titles looked like Christian Fiction, and although the stories are rooted in ecclesiastical history, biblical locations and myth, I am not a Christian.
The ARKANE thrillers are more like Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code in that they skirt the edge of religious myth and history, but are essentially global action-adventure thrillers.
So I needed to figure out how to re-position them.
Most authors struggle with this question of genre and market fit, and I struggled just as much as anyone else.
I also had a few reviews that mentioned my gender, for example, "I can't believe a woman wrote this." I'm not going to get into gender politics, but I don't want my writing to be judged by my name or gender.
So I switched my fiction to J.F. Penn (full story here in A Tale of Two Author Brands) and I started a new website and a new email list.
J.F. Penn in front of the Grand Lodge of England
I have never regretted that decision. I love having two author names as it helps me separate aspects of myself as well as my audience. Yes, it's more work to manage two names, but it helps me switch mindset, and I have almost completely different business plans for the brands.
During those early years, I met with a few agents who were interested in working together, one in the USA, one in the UK. They didn't work out ultimately, but they helped me with some repositioning and we parted on good terms. (It is not uncommon for authors and agents to part ways. It's a business relationship and it has to serve both parties).
In 2015, I rebranded the first three books as Stone of Fire, Crypt of Bone, and Ark of Blood. I had new covers designed and also did a light edit of Stone of Fire to add more emotional beats than the original.
12 ARKANE action adventure thrillers by J.F. Penn
As I write this in late February 2022, there are now 12 ARKANE thrillers. They can be read as a series or as standalone stories, which is usually true of the kind of thrillers I read, as well as how I write.
Stone of Fire is out in its new re-edited form, but the other two books are still underway. You can get it as a free ebook on the usual stores, or download from my website if you've previously downloaded an older version. Check the copyright page says 2022 if you're unsure which version it is.
Some authors worry about new editions and whether readers will be annoyed. Most readers don't realize anyway, and the rest rarely care! I've never had an issue with re-writing and re-issuing books, whether fiction or non-fiction.
I've updated the back matter and typos since 2015 and also reformatted the ebook file with Vellum. Here are my technical steps for re-writing.
Exported .RTF file from Vellum and saved as MS Word .docx
Imported .docx into Scrivener. This became my new master Scrivener file.
Opened ProWritingAid on my desktop and then opened Scrivener within ProWritingAid.
I edited each chapter within ProWritingAid, fixing issues that it flagged, many of which detailed in the craft section below. ProWritingAid has various suggestions for improvement and then an overall score. For most chapters, I was able to take the score from 60% to 90%, an invaluable first step.
Every day I worked on the manuscript, I exported the whole file from Scrivener as an MS Word docx, emailed it to myself and saved on Dropbox.
Once all the chapters were completed, I exported from Scrivener back to MS Word and printed out the full draft.
I edited the manuscript by hand. There was a lot of scribbling and deleting and removing of extraneous info, as detailed in the craft section below.
I updated the master Scrivener file with the hand edits.
I printed it again and edited the manuscript once more, but there were only minor issues this time through.
I ran it through ProWritingAid one more time and then exported to MS Word.
I sent the manuscript to my new editor, Kristen Tate at The Blue Garret. My previous editor/s have moved on over the years and it's a natural thing to find a new editor over time. Kristen did a great edit with Track Changes on the MS Word with comments, line edits, and she created a new Style Guide which we'll use going forward.
I went through the MS Word edits and Accepted or Rejected and changed things, then Kristen checked one more time.
I imported the final MS Word .docx into Vellum, formatted and published the ebook, and sent the files to my designer for print formatting. Here's my tutorial on how to format with Vellum (Mac only), and there are other formatting options here.
I have never used an ebook ISBN for Stone of Fire, so I just uploaded the new edition with updated copyright info on the ebook stores.
I use a date in my file name so I always know when I updated the file last. I've updated this file multiple times over the last decade with minor edits and changes to the title, cover, back matter, etc. Updating files is a normal part of the indie author business and including dates in your files can help keep track of when you upload new versions.
I used new ISBNs for the print editions: 978-1-913321-96-3 (paperback); 978-1-913321-97-0 (large print); 978-1-913321-98-7 (hardback).
I unlinked the editions and unpublished them at KDP Print and Ingram Spark, then published new editions and linked them to my author name through author.amazon.com.
Remember, you can never get rid of old print editions completely, as there is a secondhand market. So un-publish the old editions, but be aware that they may still 'win the buy button' on Amazon, which is a pain! Check the publication date if you want the new version.
The copyright page has all the years that changes were made (more than just a typo), and also Previously Published as Pentecost.
The audiobooks are now out of date, so I have unpublished the first three books and the first boxset, and will consider getting new editions produced later.
I like writing (and editing) in cafes 🙂
Craft notes on rewriting
There is an anecdotal saying amongst writers that after a million words published, you know what you're doing. Or at least, you have a better idea what to improve next!
I recommend Stages of a Fiction Writer: Know Where You Stand on the Path to Writing by Dean Wesley Smith if you want to assess where you are.
I've published several million words now, most of those since I wrote Stone of Fire, plus I've spent a lot of time improving my craft since then. These are some of the things I fixed in the rewrite.
Increased depth of character, emotion, and character Point Of View (POV)
Depth of character is all about point of view. Although I understood that each chapter needed a POV, it was clear in my writing that I had not sunk deep enough into each person.
For example, "Morgan saw that the door was open," can become "The door was open." Because I am in Morgan's POV, I can write from her frame of reference.
"Morgan thought that perhaps Jake might need help" becomes "Jake needed help."
The use of '[character name] thought' or including thoughts in italics isn't usually necessary because the chapter should be in the POV of the characters.
I also increased depth and emotion by including more detail about the character response to a situation and internal reactions, rather than just their actions. We read in order to get an insight into someone else's life, to experience something vicariously, and understanding their point of view is part of the joy of reading.
In early drafts, Morgan would react with action and movement, but the reader didn't know why. You might hear this described as 'stimulus-response' in some craft books, but it's just a case of 'something happens-characters responds physically but also internally.'
I think I was able to write more emotionally because after 12 ARKANE books, I know my characters so much better. My series characters, Morgan, Jake, and others like Father Ben, Martin (like Q in Bond), and others are more real to me. I found myself saying 'Morgan wouldn't do that,' or 'Jake wouldn't say that.' I couldn't have known those things a decade ago.
If you want to develop this area, I recommend the Depth in Writing and Advanced Depth courses by Dean Wesley Smith at WMG Publishing on this topic.
In terms of books, check out Writing Unforgettable Characters: How to Create Story People Who Jump Off the Page by James Scott Bell, and Nail Your Novel: Bring Characters to Life by Roz Morris.
Leaned into my author voice
It's annoying in the early years as craft workshops and books talk about 'finding your voice,' but the reality is that it's more likely you will uncover it slowly.
When I started writing, I was afraid to let people see what was inside my mind. I have always struggled with fear of judgment and I'm a people-pleaser a lot of the time. I want people to like me, to think I am useful and a 'good girl' and an excellent member of society.
[More on this in The Successful Author Mindset.]
But J.F. Penn is not like that, and I needed time to discover that darker side of me. I needed time to stop self-censoring. J.F. Penn is my rebellious side, my inner Goth, the taphophile who loves visiting crypts and ossuaries, as well as cathedrals and galleries.
J.F. Penn writes about good and evil, right and wrong, angels and demons — and she loves a fast-paced, explosion book (or movie!) with a high body count!
At points in Stone of Fire, I could see glimpses of my future author voice, but I needed to lean into it further. I could sense my early writer self backing away from what I really wanted to say for fear of being judged as weird or too dark or too imaginative. But now I embrace my weird. I embrace my voice.
Improved pacing
The first edition of Pentecost was written more like a literary novel with long, complicated sentences, long paragraphs, and a lack of thriller pacing. After reading many thousands of thrillers in the last decade, and studying pace in particular, I made a few specific changes.
I used more line breaks, more paragraph breaks, shorter sentences in parts, sentence fragments, and faster dialogue. This increases 'white space' on a page, which means it's faster for the reader's eye to cross the space, and they have to turn the page to get the rest of the story.
James Patterson talks about this in his excellent Masterclass and I also recommend Dean Wesley Smith's Pacing workshop.
I also broke scenes across the end of chapters so the reader would have to start a new chapter to find out more. This is more easily done when you've finished the whole book since most of us write in scenes, rather than chapters. I learned this from Story Engineering: Mastering the 6 Core Competencies of Successful Writing by Larry Brooks.
I also changed the order of some scenes to vary pacing, so there were some slower-paced chapters in between scenes of action to give the reader a respite. However, Stone of Fire is an action-adventure thriller, so needs to move at a decent clip!
I also used dates and timestamps in early editions, as well as other timeline details. This is because I'm a discovery writer, and in fact, I could remove those timeline aspects without impacting the story.
They were important in the story structure to make sure everyone was where they needed to be at the right time etc, but they didn't need to be so obvious in the final text. I could indicate morning by the early sunlight or the passing of time with a mention of 'next day,' or other phrases.
Reduced research info-dumps
I love love love my research! One of the main reasons I write fiction is so I can go deep into research and spin-off real-world events, places, artifacts, and people, into story.
Too much research in the text can slow the pacing and may cause the reader to skip parts of the story. But equally, one of my hallmarks as J.F. Penn is sparking curiosity in the reader. Many of my fans email to say they google things to find out what's true and they love my Author's Note at the back of the books with my inspiration. So it's a fine line in terms of what to leave and what to edit and what to remove completely.
Following my curiosity, J.F. Penn book research trip, Lisbon 2019 — featured in Tree of Life
I discovered I had repeated the same information within the book. I kept telling different characters the same thing, but not every character needed to know all that information, and it was the reader I needed to ensure had all the information at the right time.
I also wanted to open questions in the reader's mind and hold information back so they didn't know everything too early. They needed to read on to solve those open questions and keep turning those pages.
Changed passive voice to more active writing (where appropriate)
This is an extremely common issue with new writers, and especially those of us who have been in the world of legal or business writing, where hedging your bets rather than making strong statements is a good way to protect yourself.
For example, "The statue of St James was surrounded by pilgrims," becomes "Pilgrims surrounded the statue of St. James."
Of course, there are good reasons to use passive voice in some situations. As ever, it's a fine line that you learn with experience and writing tools like ProWritingAid, which helped immensely. I wish I'd had it when I started out!
Resolved dialogue issues
Some craft books say that you should only ever use basic dialogue tags i.e. "Morgan said, Jake said."
But that advice is dated in the world of increased audio consumption.
It is very obvious when a writer uses repetitive words in an audiobook. So, please, don't repeat words like 'said' too much, but equally, you don't have to replace them with 'interjected,' or 'spat,' or 'whispered,' although those can be good options if the story demands it.
The best thing to do is replace dialogue tags with character action.
Morgan walked over to the window and looked out at the sparkling blue waters. "The key is out there somewhere. We just have to find it."
The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression is a good resource for matching character action with their emotions. For example, "Morgan was angry," or "Morgan said angrily," becomes "Morgan slammed the mug down on the table, her knuckles white with tension," followed by dialogue.
Another new writer issue is using too many names in dialogue.
"How are you, Morgan?" said Jake.
"Thanks for asking, Jake. I'm fine," Morgan answered.
Seriously, too many names! The main thing is to make it clear who is speaking.
Rephrased 'started to' and 'began to'
I rephrased lots of 'beginning to' and 'starting to' phrases as well as other overly wordy phrasing. Sometimes that works fine, but I overused those phrases.
"He began to pray," to "He prayed."
"She started to walk," to She walked."
"She said with a whisper," to "She whispered."
I also checked every use of words like 'actually, really, very, suddenly,' and changed obvious clichés to something more original.
Edited for audio
I've learned a lot about writing for audio over the last decade and these days, I narrate my own short stories as well as non-fiction, so I'm far more sensitive to repetitive sounds, not just repetitive words. For example, the words you, blue, tattoo, and interview all start and end with different letters. They look different on the page, they have different meanings, but they strike the same note on the ear.
Repetition can work if you have a point to make, but sometimes it can jar the listener if you do it too much.
Repeated words are an issue and as writers, this often happens as the word is in our heads already, so we just re-use it without thinking. "For example, Mario led them around the side of the building and in through a side door."
In many of these repeated word examples, I used thesaurus.com to find a better word.
There's a chapter on this in Audio for Authors: Audiobooks, Podcasting, and Voice Technologies.
Rephrased disembodied body part action
This is a surprisingly common issue and once you're aware of it, you will see it everywhere!
"Her hands held him down," becomes "She held him down."
"Morgan's eyebrows raised in surprise," becomes "Morgan raised an eyebrow."
"Her mouth whispered a prayer," becomes "She whispered a prayer."
"His eyes were fixed on the screen," becomes "He gazed at the screen."
Rephrased for inclusivity and checked diversity
I'm British, so I have a keen sense of hierarchy. That is part of our national identity, and if you watch The Crown on Netflix, you'll understand why!
When I wrote Stone of Fire, I still lived in a hierarchical office world and I found phrasing in this edit that I wouldn't use now, and that has changed in the cultural shifts of the last decade. For example, I had one character addressing another as 'Sir' when they were not in the military.
I also had gendered language that I made gender-neutral. Mankind became humanity. Policeman became police officer. ProWritingAid has an inclusive language filter that helps identify phrasing that might need revisiting, although, of course, it is up to you as the writer to fix what you think is appropriate.
Edited to make the story more up to date in terms of technology
I wrote Stone of Fire in 2009-early 2011 and it included technology that has changed.
I changed 'smart phone' to phone; 'mini-copter' to 'drone,' and removed some dates which were in the future when I wrote the book, but are now meaningless.
I also wrote about a prototype virtual reality library for the ARKANE investigators to use in their research and rewrote that to make it more natural in a world where VR is becoming more common.
Reduced word count
These changes reduced the word count from around 72K to nearer 55K, which is the usual length for my ARKANE thrillers.
Originally, I was told that a book had to be over 70,000 words to be publishable, but that was back in the days when the digital revolution was in its early days. I definitely padded out with extra scenes that I removed in this edit.
Conclusion: Was it worth it?
This might seem like a lot, and it was about a month of working a few hours a day to re-edit and re-publish Stone of Fire, but it was worth the effort.
I am now re-editing Crypt of Bone and the issues are similar but it's taking less time as I definitely improved between books 1 and 2. I intend to re-edit Ark of Blood, book 3, and that will be it for now. I can then re-release the boxset of the first 3 ebooks, and see what the effect of the changes have on my read-through to the rest in the series. I'll report back on that in my 2022 year-end round-up.
Even if it doesn't increase read-through, it has been well worth the effort to solidify my craft, provide new story ideas, as well as ideas for limited editions and NFTs, plus, more examples for How to Write a Novel, which I'll be putting out this year in book form (fingers crossed!) I also feel much more confident in my fiction writing craft, and able to move forward into new stories.
Only you can decide whether such a rewrite is useful for your situation. It's certainly not for everyone.
If you have any questions, or want to share your tips or rewriting experience, please leave a comment below.
Want to read Stone of Fire?
You can get the ebook for free on all the usual platforms. You can also download it for free on my Payhip store here, and have it sent to whatever digital device you like through Bookfunnel.
If you download a copy, check the copyright page says 2022 to make sure it's the latest edition.
Print copies are available on Amazon here and filtering out through the other services over the next few weeks. You can search by the new ISBNs: 978-1-913321-96-3 (paperback); 978-1-913321-97-0 (large print); 978-1-913321-98-7 (hardback). I'm waiting to do the new audio editions.
The rewrites of Crypt of Bone and Ark of Blood should be completed by the end of April, and if you enjoy the books, there are 12 in the ARKANE series so far.
Want more tips on How to Write a Novel? Check out my course here.
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Dianne Greenlay says
This has been one of the most useful write-ups that I've read in years. I'm going to re-edit my historical action thriller series this summer. Did you lose the reviews that the first editions had gained, when you redid the interiors? Is there any way to preserve them and have Amazon connect them? Or does the Zon consider extensive editing to be a completely new book? Are there any parameters (ie word count) that it takes into consideration before labelling the new version as a completely new publication? Thanks so much for continuing to instruct, share your knowledge and educate the rest of us. That is so generous of you and I'm so grateful.
Thanks, Dianne! Glad it was useful.
I kept the original ebook ASIN and just uploaded a new edition, I redid the print and relinked it, but I don't think I lost any reviews. All the best with your rewrites!
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El sedosito moteado o Ratona de los matorrales de anteojos (Chthonicola sagittatus),  es una especie de ave paseriforme perteneciente a la familia  Acanthizidae.  Es el único miembro del género Chthonicola. Es endémica de  Australia.  Su hábitat natural son los bosques templados.

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Acanthizidae
Géneros monotípicos de aves
Aves de Australia
Animales descritos en 1801
Taxones descritos por John Latham


Meredith DiMuzio became a "Local" of the Lowcounty thirteen years ago. She was born in New Jersey. She has come to love the place she now calls home, and is excited to join Frey Media as the Executive Director of Shop More Local . While being a mom to Aidan (10), Cooper (9) and Isabella (2) she stays active in the community; volunteering at school and local charities she supports as well as being hands on in her children's many activities. When she is not in the office you can find her at the beach for the day or planning day trips to some of her favorite low country cities. Meredith will be working to create a sustainable base for Beaufort County's local shopping effort, if you see her out and about please don't hesitate to say hello and introduce her to your local business.
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Posted on February 26, 2016 by Sara K.
Lots of aro bloggers ask for more aro-umbrella characters in fiction. Here is a recent blog post with a linkspam about getting more aro characters in fiction. In particular, there are calls for aro characters who are not villains. That is because a disproportionate number of characters who are shown as *not doing romance* (beyond being just 'single at the moment') are villains.
I think that there is a significant flipside.
First, do the characters in this brief clip from Sailor Moon seem to be goodies or baddies? If I did not know the story of Sailor Moon and saw this clip out of context, I would assume that they are goodies, because I know that fictional characters who express their MUTUAL ROMANTIC FEELINGS are goodies, or at least redeemed baddies. Of course, since I did watch Sailor Moon as a kid, I know that these two are most definitely baddies. The fact that they are in love with each other does not change the fact that they are both trying to help the arch-villain steal human energy and take over the world.
It is remarkably rare in fiction for villains to be depicted as having romantic feelings WITHOUT those romantic feelings used as a redeeming feature OR it being a case of unrequited romantic feelings driving them into villainy. The example above is the exception since it presents the villains' romantic feelings as neutral – those feelings do not make them eviler, but it also does not make them less evil, at least if you measure 'evil' by the ethical/moral quality of their actions. Furthermore, the romantic feelings are obviously requited.
Even when a villain is driven into villainy by unrequited romantic feelings … it's still an aromantic-hostile position. In most such stories, the implication is that, if the romantic feelings were requited, then the villain would stop being / would not have become a villain! So you see, having romantic feelings prevents/stops villainy!
Does anybody else have any other fictional examples of villains having romantic feelings where the romantic feelings are not presented as a redeeming quality OR the unrequited romantic feelings pulls them towards villainy (and it's implied that requiting the feelings would redeem them)?
I will allow that getting more aromantic characters who aren't offensively written into fiction is much more important than getting alloromantic villains who are not redeemed by romance. However, I do think having more alloromantic villains would really help break the 'having romantic feelings = morally good / not having romantic feelings = morally bad' concept. In fact, I think it would be fantastic to have a fictional story with an aromantic hero(ine), and an alloromantic villain where the villain's requited romantic feelings do not redeem them.
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A little iffy since it's not explicitly romantic: X-Men movies Mystique & Magneto?
Also, from my author self: Duly noted.
I am not familiar with the X-men movies, so I can't comment right now. I will look into that.
I think this is just part of a larger tendency in popular fiction to only give the villains screen time when they're being villainous, which in turn is just part of a larger tendency to draw unrealistically clear lines between good and evil. Worm, for example, goes so far in subverting the good/evil distinction that I'm not really sure whether it can be said to have the problem you describe.
I've been trying to think of clear-cut examples, and all I've got are Harley Quinn in Batman (pulled into villainy by romantic feelings, yes, but not because they were unrequited), and the oligarchy in Luminosity (a Twilight rationalfic).
Good catch with Harley Quinn / Joker – why didn't I think of that?
I tried to read Luminosity, but it was too tedious/unenjoyable for me. I have yet to try Worm.
As far as this just being a larger tendency to only give villains screen time when they are being villainous … you have a point. However, why is there this association with aromantics and antagonist types, both among aros and especially people who aren't aro? Also, why is the aro – antagonist connection even stronger than the asexual – antagonist connection (I am also aware that a disproportionate of potential asexual characters are also antagonists, but it's not as extreme as with potential aromantic characters).


Islamabad - Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan yesterday took notice of installation of mobile phone towers in residential areas of the federal capital, saying these were causing harmful impacts on the health of citizens. The minister directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to conduct an inquiry into the matter.
In a statement issued here, he further directed the FIA to examine alleged illegal installation of mobile phone towers at inappropriate places in the capital. He said the FIA should submit its report within a week time. In view of report, further action would be taken against the responsible ones.


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Following the loss of their daughter, an affluent couple takes in one of her friends from college but soon discovers that she isn't whom she claims to be when she disrupts their household with murder and deceit.
Julie and Nolan Bennett work in real estate independently and are very successful, even winning a prestigious award. At college, someone drugs their daughter Riley at a party on a rooftop and pushes her off. Her parents receive the tragic news that their only child has had a fatal accident, leaving them devastated.
Julie has the hardest time coping. Nolan suggests she do charity work but she refuses. A few weeks after Riley's death, Taylor Greene arrives at their door. She claims to have been Riley's friend at school and wants to return a Topaz necklace that she borrowed from Riley before she died. The action makes Julie very emotional, as this was a necklace that Riley cherished.
While the two chat, Taylor admits that she has to leave the dorms because she can no longer afford them and is looking for a cheap place to live. Julie speaks with Nolan about her, suggesting that they allow Taylor to stay with them for a while until she graduates, a gesture made in Riley's honor. Nolan is a little skeptical but sees that it means a lot to Julie so he agrees.
Taylor moves into the couple's guest room. From the beginning, she has an obsession with Nolan. She even keeps a newspaper article about their award in her room just so she can cherish Nolan from afar. At first, things are fine between the trio. One late night when Nolan goes to the kitchen for a snack, he encounters Taylor in a very short nightgown. She sits down with Nolan for a piece of pie and flirts with him. Nolan grows uncomfortable but when he tries to tell Julie about his concerns, she laughs it off as him misreading Taylor.
While getting a coffee at a local shop, Taylor runs into an old acquaintance, Johnny. She attempts to blow him off but he follows her to her new home and confronts Taylor. He knows she's out to get their loot and he wants in, or he will tell them about who she really is. Taylor meets Johnny at an overlook to pay him off, where she pushes him over the edge to his death to silence him.
Zack, a drug dealer with previous ties to Taylor also tracks her down and confronts her inside the Bennett house. Taylor kills Zack, then disposes of his body. There is only one person left in Taylor's way of having Nolan for herself - Julie. Knowing that Julie has severe asthma, especially in regards to roses, Taylor replaces Julie's medication and lures her to a park with an area of roses. Julie nearly dies from her asthma but makes a recovery, to Taylor's dismay.
Taylor stirs the nest by telling Julie that she slept with Nolan. He is forced to leave the house and Julie wants Taylor gone, too. When Julie snoops, she discovers that Taylor isn't who she claims to be, and is forced into a battle with her to save Nolan's life, as well as her own. Julie and Nolan survive, but Taylor isn't as fortunate.
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