text:
remember your mortality
Just a girl.
Oh is it Tuesday already?
Rousseau is a fantastic writer and I am super happy that after weeks of looking at Leviathan…and to be honest, not even reading more than 10 pages of it, that we got to read this book.
Rousseau is such a smooth writer and before the lecture, I agreed with everything he was saying and admired his writing skills, his points, and how he supported his points.
As Crawford pointed out though, Rousseau can get a little confusing and after the lecture, I don't know if I really like Rousseau anymore. Saying that, I have to admit that I absolutely love this quote:
"It became customary to gather in front of the Huts or around a large Tree: song and dance, true children of love and leisure, became the amusement or rather the occupation of idle men and women gathered together. Everyone began to look at everyone else and to wish to be looked at himself, and public esteem acquired a price. The one who sang or danced best; the handsomest, the strongest, the most skillful, or the most eloquent came to be the most highly regarded, and this was the first step towards inequality and vice: from these first preferences arose vanity and contempt on the one hand, shame and envy on the other; and the fermentation caused by these new leavens eventually produced compounds fatal to happiness and innocence."
It really speaks to me because it says how pleasurable things such as singing, dancing, playing music, etc. became something of competition rather than amusement and something to do for fun and to relax yourself with. Instead of being a fun activity, it became something that people stress out over. Something that people have grown envious over. I think that this quote really did support his argument. Look at singers and dancers all over the world now. All of the countless reality tv competitions and how much drama and envy that the media has supported through this. Instead of being merely a passion, these leisurely things became something much more…something that craves attention from others and constantly asks to be admired. People have spoiled the initial beauty of arts like that and instead use it for their own selfishness. It kind of makes me sad because I absolutely love singing and dancing as well, and when I was younger, I would write music, sing, dance and play instruments by myself without caring about who was listening, and when I grew older, I started to face competitions and get all of this attention from everyone and now I'm super selfish about my music and talents and constantly want people to admire it…. It's really sad how passion for something can turn into something different such as just wanting attention from it. Don't get me wrong, my passion for the art is still strong, but I feel like I've been focusing on who is listening rather than what I'm doing more lately. I really want to change that.
The Kingdom of Seamus' World
One thought on "Oh is it Tuesday already?"
Christina Hendricks says:
Excellent reflections, Jocelyn! I think Rousseau is right about this aspect of human life today, for certain. This quote is from the discussion of nascent society, where he says that the emotion of "pride" first began to develop. Pride is the desire to have others value you, the sense of living your life in the eyes of others rather than yourself. He returns to this point in the last couple of pages of the text, and it's one of the main problems in civil society, according to Rousseau. It's one of the drivers of inequality (among other things, of course, like wealth).
And I agree that it can be detrimental in more than one way, including to one's own well being. It seems to me it would be better if we could be content within ourselves rather than relying so much on what other people think. But that may be impossible at this point in our social development. And maybe living a little in the eyes of others is not bad, because one should pay attention to some degree to how one appears to others, at least so as to make sure one is coming across as respectful and that sort of thing.
So I guess a balance might be best after all.
Leave a Reply to Christina Hendricks Cancel reply
<3 of darkness
The Vindications of "My blog post is not late…YES!"
Ramble…Ramble…Fanon…Ramble.
Northanger Abbey (?)
Christina Hendricks on <3 of darkness
Christina Hendricks on The Vindications of "My blog post is not late…YES!"
Christina Hendricks on Ramble…Ramble…Fanon…Ramble.
Christina Hendricks on Northanger Abbey (?)
Christina Hendricks on The Kingdom of Seamus' World
© 2019 momento mori	| Proudly powered by WordPress | Theme: Skirmish by Blank Themes


Cheap bga reballing, Buy Quality reballing bga directly from China reballing balls Suppliers: GF100-850-A3 GF100 850 A3 100% test work very well reball with balls BGA chipset quality assurance free shipping Enjoy Free Shipping Worldwide! Limited Time Sale Easy Return.
Alibaba.com offers 80 gf100 850 a3 products.
Buy GF100-850-A3 NVIDIA view datasheet,manufacturer,stock at Jotrin Electronics.View the manufacturer,stock,datasheet pdf for the GF100-850-A3.
Cheap day, Buy Quality day day Directly from China Suppliers:100% Quality High-quality GF100-850-A3 GF100 850 A3 Enjoy Free Shipping Worldwide! Limited Time Sale Easy Return.
Cheap chipset bga, Buy Directly from China Suppliers:100% New GF100-850-A3 GF100 850 A3 BGA Chipset Enjoy Free Shipping Worldwide! Limited Time Sale Easy Return.
Dieses Produkt hat seit kein Angebot von Anbietern aus Deutschland oder Österreich. Die Preisentwicklung zeigt die historischen Daten ausschließlich von Anbietern aus diesen Ländern.
Direct heating GF100-030-A3 GF100-275-A3 GF100-375-A3 GF100-825-A3 GF100-875-A3 GF100-850-A3 stencil. Price history. Category: Electronic Components & Supplies. Subcategory: Active Components. Product ID: 32529778424.
Alibaba.com offers 527 a3 nvidia products. About 47% of these are integrated circuits, 3% are graphics cards. A wide variety of a3 nvidia options are available to you, such as ddr2, ddr5, and ddr3.
Camera Size now has the Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR in its comparison tool. I put together some comparisons with it for you guys, but if you want to make your own you can do so here.
NVIDIA's GF100 GPU uses the Fermi architecture and is made using a 40 nm production process at TSMC. With a die size of 529 mm² and a transistor count of 3,100 million it is a very big chip.
Оригинальный чехол-книжка, позволит защитить смартфон со всех сторон, а специальная подсветка оповестит вас при наличии новых уведомлений.
mymasterstroy.ru — каталог цен и описаний на компьютерную и бытовую технику, товары для офис и дома, электронику. Мы занимаемся поиском лучшей цены в онлайн магазинах России, знаем где купить GF100 850 A3 GF100 850 A3 BGA chipset по оптимальной цене в онлайн-магазинах. На сайте mymasterstroy.ru предоставлена вся необходимая информация для правильной покупки GF100 850 A3 GF100 850 A3 BGA chipset — фотографии товаров, отзывы пользователей, поиск по модели и производителю, наименованию или модели, инструкции по эксплуатации, а так же экспертные обзоры, сайты предлагающие покупу онлайн с доставкой заказа в ваш город.


text:
Sixties Ireland
Reshaping the Economy, State and Society, 1957–1973
Author: Mary E. Daly, University College Dublin
Hardback, Paperback
This provocative new history of Ireland during the long 1960s exposes the myths of Ireland's modernisation. Mary E. Daly questions traditional interpretations which see these years as a time of prosperity when Irish society – led by a handful of key modernisers – abandoned many of its traditional values in its search for economic growth. Setting developments in Ireland in a wider European context, Daly shows instead that claims for the economic transformation of Ireland are hugely questionable: Ireland remained one of the poorest countries in western Europe until the end of the twentieth century. Contentious debates in later years over contraception, divorce, and national identity demonstrated continuities with the past that long survived the 1960s. Spanning the period from Ireland's economic rebirth in the 1950s to its entry into the EEC in 1973, this is a comprehensive reinterpretation of a critical period in Irish history with clear parallels for Ireland today.
The first comprehensive examination of this crucial period in the history of modern Ireland
Presents an integration of the social, economic and political forces that shaped or hindered change, allowing Ireland to take its place in the growing international historiography of the 1960s
Gives primacy to the economy and society, rather than an account dominated by politics and political personalities
'With an unsparing ability to distinguish myth from reality, Mary Daly reveals why Ireland, despite some impressive growth in the 1960s, remained one of the poorest countries in Europe. Deeply relevant to the economic, political, and religious questions confronting Ireland today, this book will provoke a lively response.' Kevin Kenny, Boston College, Massachusetts
'Based on an awe-inspiring array of evidence, this is a tour de force that transforms the way we think of Ireland's 'modernisation'. Mary Daly's brilliant analysis will be essential reading for anyone interested in understanding how a fast-growing, dynamic and open society could emerge from the chrysalis of De Valera's Ireland.' Eugenio F. Biagini, University of Cambridge
'This is a history of 'the long 1960s' - from the beginning of Whitaker's work on Economic Development and de Valera's departure from active politics to the explosion of the Northern troubles and Ireland's accession to the EEC. Rising living standards, external events and the encroachment of 'the modern' inevitably forced change. This book is an invaluable documentation of how traditional values, core institutions and vested interests continued to shape these changes.' Frank Barry, Trinity College Dublin
'This is a book about transition that provides a compelling narrative about the evolution of Ireland though the long 1960s. The volume brings patterns of continuity, not just change, sharply into focus. Mary Daly is to be commended for its breath - the Irish economy, politics, media, urban-rural relations, family dynamics, and emigration are all treated in a penetrating and subtle manner. As Ireland prepares for the centenary of its 'founding act', the 1916 rebellion, this volume makes a major contribution to our understanding of the Ireland that we have.' Brigid Laffan, European University Institute, Florence
'Sixties Ireland is great history. It questions, challenges and reinterprets … Anyone who is interested in why [Ireland] is as it is needs to read this book.' Dan O'Brien, Irish Independent (independent.ie)
'Sixties Ireland is a fine book and significantly advances our knowledge and understanding of this period in Irish history.' Eoin O'Broin, Sunday Business Post
'A valuable study based on the author's own extensive archival research and synthesis of many recent books and articles by other historians … Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.' A. H. Plunkett, Choice
'Working through the key themes of economic development, emigration, women's lives and feminism, and finally on to political change and the upheavals caused by violence in Northern Ireland, [Daly] provides a detailed exploration of the decade which goes beyond any previous book in both its scope and detail. … This book is essential reading for anyone who wishes to make sense of the pivotal, transformational decade. Moreover, it also shines a light on just how much more there is to understand with regard to this period, and as such should provide a fruitful starting point for future research.' Erika Hanna, Twentieth Century British History
Part I. The Economy:
1. 'Bringing up the rear of the pack' in Europe's golden age of economic growth
2. Transforming the economy: whose plan?
3. Coping with change 1: industry and trade unions
4. Coping with change 2: agriculture and rural Ireland
5. Coping with change 3: regional and physical planning
Part II. Society:
6. The optimism of a rising tide
7. Farewell to 'the vanishing Irish'
8. Women, children and families
9. Second-wave feminism and the Irish family
10. The churches
11. Education, health and welfare
Part III. Politics and International Relations:
12. Party politics: the revolution that never happened
13. International relations
14. Northern Ireland
Conclusion: abandoning the past?
Copyright Information Page (140 KB)
Mary E. Daly, University College Dublin
Mary E. Daly is Professor Emeritus in Modern Irish History at University College Dublin. In 2014 she was elected as the first woman President of the Royal Irish Academy in the Academy's 229-year history. In addition to a career as a teacher and researcher in modern Irish history, spanning more than forty years, she has been Principal of the College of Arts and Celtic Studies at UCD. She is a member of the Irish government's Expert Advisory Group on Commemorations, and in 2015 was appointed as a Commissioner to investigate the history of Ireland's mother and baby homes.
Ireland, 1912–1985
The Easter Rising, the Somme and the Politics of Memory in Ireland
Ireland and the Irish in Interwar England
Letters of the Catholic Poor
Poverty in Independent Ireland, 1920–1940
The Cambridge Social History of Modern Ireland

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Alappuzha (Alleppey) is considered to be one of the best tourist places in India. It is also called as 'the Venice of the East'. 'The Nehru Trophy boat race', 'the Boat Cruize' and Pathiramanal are some of the attractions here.
Alappuzha District, formerly called as Alleppey was established in 17th-August-1957 and is considered to be one of the best tourist areas all around India. Kottayam and Pathanamthitta cover its eastern part, Arabian Sea to its west, Ernakulum to its Northern region and Kollam district to its South. 'Lord Curzon' refers this district as "The Venice of the East" as this place is blessed with attractive beaches, backwaters, sceneries, canals, etc. Alappuzha got its name from the two words 'Aal' and 'Puzha' which means 'sea' and 'river'. This was the oldest town formed by and is famous for its coir factories all over the place. According to 2011 census its population is 2,121,943 of which 1,010,252 are males and 1,111,691 are females in which 1,147,027 are urban people and 974,916 are living in rural areas. Thus there exist 1100 females per 1000 males. It covers a total of 1414sq.km of land with tropical climatic conditions.
The district receives an annual rainfall of 299cm having an altitude of 5m above the sea level. Malayalam, Hindi, English and Tamil are the languages spoken here. Alappuzha has the highest population density of 1,501 d/sq.km among other districts and its population growth is 0.61%. About 96.26% of the total population is literate. 'Snake boat race' and 'Nehru Trophy boat race' are the traditional events held here. The Kuttanad paddy field commonly called as 'Rice bowl of Kerala' is famous for the profitable outcome that it makes every year. There is a lighthouse along the costal side of this town which is considered to be the oldest one of this district. The house boating cruise takes more attraction of tourists. This may be the smallest district of Kerala but it is the most beautiful site for tourism.
Alappuzha was a small town founded out in 1762 by a Divan named 'Raja Keshawadasan' of Travancore and was established in 17th-August-1957. The district was called as 'Alleppey' during British reign but by 1990 the Kerala Government decided to call it 'Alappuzha' which will suit the culture of the land. From past onwards Kuttanad had great demand and was a perfect recreation site. An Anglican Church was built up here in 1851 and society of the Missionary Church had set up its local headquarters here. Thiruvalla, Mavelikkara and Chengannoor later became a part of Pathanamthitta district from here. Alappuzha was the first to have a post office in Travancore. There was a time when Alappuzha was called as 'the Venice of the East' with great trade of coir products and fast running factories but is now a dying town.
Alappuzha was a district that had played a great role in the struggle for freedom. An inspiring journalist named T.K. Madhavan struggled hard to whip out untouchability from the district by conducting campaign and had also provided roadways for the Hindus to their temple. In 1938, Kerala faced the first political strike here with great inspirational movements made by the leaders.
Krishna Puram Palace located 47km from Alleppey on the way to Kollam district, is an ancient palace which was built by 'Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma' in 18th Century with lot of hard works done by his fellow workers. The palace got its name from 'Krishnaswamy Temple' which worships the Lord Sri Krishna. It can be considered both as a museum and a palace as it has large stylish paintings and all sorts of historical equipments. The main attraction is the 'Kayamkulam Sword' which was used by soldiers for fight. The way of its construction is quite unique with a large pond in its premises which has a secrete passage for the safety of people from their enemy. It was built by many skilled workers who gave a Kerala touch for it. The Archeological department of Kerala still strives hard to maintain this monument and is now the major attraction in this district.
Nehru Trophy Boat Race is an annual event held every year during August or September on the Punnamada Lake. It was started when Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru 1st visited Alleppey district in 1952 and enjoyed a boat race from Kottayam to Allapuzha. After a neck to neck fight Nedumbagam team stood first place. This made Nehru thrilled and his unconscious mind drove him into the Chundan Vallam and took him to the shore without any protection. He enjoyed all its moment as if he was also a part of the team. Later he decides to donate a trophy which was later called as the Nehru Trophy that had the shape similar to a Chundan Vallam. Many snake boats representing different villages take part in this race. This is one of the top attractions for the tourists who visits Alapuzha district.
Ambalapuzha which was the capital of Chembakashery, is a small town which is situated 16 km from Alapuzha on the way to Kollam district. 'Ambalapuzha North' and 'Ambalapuzha South' are its two major panchayaths. This town is famous for the Sri Krishna Temple (worships Lord Sri Krishna) which was built by the Chembakashery ruler named 'Pooradam Thirunal'. The 'Ambalapuzha Payasam' is another famous sweet recipe made of rice, sugar and milk which has high demand. It is believed that the famous art named "Ottamthullal" was first discovered and practiced by 'Kunchen Nambiar' and a memorial is established nearby for his remembrance. This is quite an interesting place and visitors will get a historic feeling with unleashed memories.
This is a small village situated 3km east of Alleppey near Ambalapuzha. It is famous for the 'Karumadi Kutten' which is a statue of Buddha made of black coloured granite. The statue got its name from its place Karumadi. It is believed to be carved during the 9th or 10th century and catches attraction of many people even now. But its appearance with right half broken makes it a rare one and historians discovered that it was an attack from an elephant giving a special appearance. It is due to this idol more and more travelers and archeologists visit Karumadi every year. Dalai Lama had worshiped here during his trip in 1965. Tourists are craving to come across and experience the life Buddha.
It is a small beautiful island in the Vembanad Lake about 1.5 km far from Muhamma boat jetty. Pathiramanal has a meaning of 'Sands of Night' and is the most wonderful place for site seeing with large numbers of migratory birds which come here for all bird lovers. More than 100 species of birds live here like Night Heron, Indian Shag, Common Teal, gull, egrets, Cotton Pygmy Goose, Jacanas, Stork billed Kingfisher, and many other rare ones too. Tourists can visit here by enjoying a long fascinating trip in speed boats and can enjoy the beauties of nature. Marari Beach Resort, Marari Beach homes, Alleppey Beach Resort, Pagoda Resort, Lake Palace Backwater Resort are some of the places suitable for home stay. This is an island which has a great historical background.
Rather than these there are lots of other places for the tourists like Arthunkal, Mullackal Raja Rajeswari Temple, Punnappra, Sherthala, Chengannoor, Mavelikara, Mannar Sala Sri Nagaraja Temple, Kayamkulam and lots more. The visitors will feel like a paradise when they enjoy their holiday trips here in Alleppey.


Note from the Stitch: I'm signal boosting this fundraiser for E.A. Devine, one of my wonderful Twittah followers who is trying her best to get her mother in a good position after tragedy and loss have rocked her world. Let's get 2016 started right by helping her help her mother get on the right track!
Mother's Day, 2004: mom had a head on collision, shattered her pelvis and foot, and doctors put her back together with titanium pins, plates, and screws.
When she was able to walk, she continued to work two jobs at a time with her partner to support their two children. She was in severe pain most nights.
2014: Dad, her partner of 22 years was diagnosed with brain and lung cancer.
He chose to continue working while going through chemotherapy and radiation. When he was unable to work anymore, mom took care of him full time.
March of 2015: mom and dad married after 22 years together and raising two children.
Dad died five days later.
The bills took everything. Mom lost the home they loved, enough belongings to fill a house is reduced to enough to fill a closet, and the car was eventually taken.
September, 2015: I have spent my life watching my parents work themselves to death just to suffer and lose everything. I want to see my dad every day. I want to see my mom flourish.
She now stays with a friend, and has to ask for rides. Things are far enough away that to walk places to apply for work causes crippling pain. She has been denied disability twice.
It will be her first birthday since her husband died. She lost the home they loved. They loved the area so much that we scattered dad's ashes near it. She wants to go back.
I have found a deal for a tiny fully furnished house AND a working vehicle for $8,500 three miles from their former home. I've also found a four-month education program for a field she wants to enter for $1500. The career wouldn't be physically demanding and she could work from anywhere.
The challenge: Our family is financially decimated. I go to school full time and work full time. My brother has just gotten his first job. Between us we make enough to all barely survive.
The goal: If we can somehow raise $10,000, mom can have a place of her own, a working vehicle, and an education that will allow her to support herself and maintain her independence without destroying her body or living in agony.
Will you help us give our mom the gift of a lifetime?
I know how every little bit helps when you're trying to reach a goal as important as this one.
So share with your friends, your followers, your boss! Please also support her fundraising when and/or if you can because every dollar will go towards getting E.A. Devine's mother in a position to get a place and remain independent while not taxing herself too much. That's really something that everyone should have the chance to attain, you know!
This entry was posted in Signal Boost and tagged fundraiser, fundraising, signal boost. Bookmark the permalink.


in connection with its incense stick products business. Apart from being an auspicious and festive brand, thanks to its association with the traditional Hindu 'festival of lights' Diwali, HEM has been using the LAMP device as a house-mark on all its products bearing the umbrella brand 'HEM' and other sub-brands. The logo invariably appeared on all its product packaging, advertisements, publicity material, stationery and website. HEM's product range of perfumed incense and incense sticks, perfumed dhoop sticks and incense cones are exported to more than 75 countries globally. HEM has been using the LAMP device in China since 2007. It has also been participating in various international trade fairs and exhibitions in China from time to time.
In or about June 2011, HEM learnt that its reputed 'LAMP device artistic logo' was registered by Chengdu Heaven Art in China. While HEM was readying itself to challenge this registration, it got an initial setback in the month of July 2011 when its export consignment was confiscated by the Chinese Industrial and Commercial Bureau, presumably on a complaint made by Chengdu Heaven Art alleging trademark infringement of its identical registered LAMP device trademark. Interestingly, the legal evidence material and empty incense stick sample packs bearing the LAMP device logo sent to our associate Attorney firm in China for preparing the Cancellation action were also detained by the authorities on the ground that the empty sample packs carried the LAMP Device on them. This further delayed the legal action against Chengdu Heaven Art.
(c) The holder of the registered trademark obtained the registration in bad faith.
Since HEM didn't have a prior trademark application in China and the registration in question was not vulnerable to a non-use cancellation under the Chinese law, HEM could only proceed with a cancellation dispute which meant that HEM needed to prove its extensive use of the trademark within mainland China.
As part of its evidence, HEM produced a letter from the commercial artist who had originally designed the artistic work of the LAMP Device for HEM Corporation in the year 1981, a number of Indian copyright registrations bearing the LAMP device in question, its Indian home registration for the LAMP device trademark of 1994, use and advertisement evidence material for China which included sales invoices, shipping documents, customs declarations, China sales figures, promotional materials, advertisements appearing on the popular Chinese shopping websites such as www.taobao.com, www.ydxiang.com, www.tztart.com and http://shop.tztart.com, declaration from the Chinese distributor of HEM's products, and proof of HEM's participation and display of its products in various trade fairs and exhibitions across China.
Chengdu Heaven Art failed to file any reply to HEM's cancellation action. In its Decision issued early this year, the TRAB held that the Respondent was aware of HEM's LAMP Device trademark and the registration was obtained without HEM's authorization and finally, it was obtained by unfair means. TRAB also took note of HEM's voluminous use evidence material and prior copyright and Indian trademark registrations submitted in support of the Cancellation dispute. The registration being wrongly obtained was finally struck off from the China Register. Armed with this favourable decision, HEM can now comfortably spread its fragrances throughout China.
On a positive note, in this decision, TRAB has deviated slightly from its earlier stand and now recognized the prior Indian copyright work without insisting on a Chinese copyright registration. Copyright in an artistic creative work is inherent by its original creation and is automatically in force without being asserted or declared. Such works need not be "registered" or "applied for" in countries adhering to the Berne Convention (to which both India and China are signatories). Rights flowing from this creation are fully protected and recognized under the Berne Convention.


"House of Love - 30 Years Wait"
A great evening at the SWX near Broadmead in Bristol.
1000 Yard Stare were a great warm up...Many thanks, boys!!
Got in early and to the front in the middle... The band came on and played most of their classic eponymous 1988 album before actually introducing themselves. This was followed by a string of songs, not played live since then.
A joyous eve and a complete blast from the past... Looking at the audience, being both sides of 50, it was being 18 again!
Couldn't fault them except only having a little communication with the audience, but we were all here to hear them play.
Would definitely see them again!
Wouldn't have known about it without the gigantic.com email. Easy to order online. Standard price. Arrived on time.
Indie alt-rockers The House of Love are taking over Roundhouse, London for a very special night to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album.
Fans are all very excited to get their hands on The House of Love tickets, but as the word spreads the demand grows so book yours before they all go. Gigantic makes placing your gig tickets order easy by enabling access to our site 24/7 meaning you can have a relaxed experience whilst at home or even out and about using your smartphone, tablet or computer.
Leading a busy life, it is easy to forget when your favourite gig tickets are going on sale and miss out. So, set a personal reminder with Gigantic and then you will be alerted with a text message or an email just prior to their release at 10:00 on Friday 9th of March.
The House of Love formed in 1986 and rose to prominence in the UK as a leading indie rock band in 1988 and split up in 1993, eventually reforming a decade later in 2003.
The band is best known for its detailed psychedelic guitar sound and for the successful singles "Shine On", "Christine" and "Destroy the Heart".
The best-known members of The House of Love are singer/songwriter/guitarist Guy Chadwick and lead guitarist/backing singer Terry Bickers, who were the creative core of the original band until an acrimonious split in 1989 and who reformed the band together in 2003.
As there are only limited supplies of The House of Love concert tickets being put on sale by the event organisers, we really do urge you to act quickly and book yours before they are all gone. Last year saw Gigantic take home Nottingham Post's their illustrious 'Retail Business of the Year 2017' award, and with even bigger things planned for the new year you know we are the very best place to come whenever you are planning your big night out!


A postdoctoral position will be available in the laboratory of Dr Marcos Morgan at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in North Carolina, USA. The candidate will lead a research program on post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression mediated by RNA modifications in the male germ line. To this end, the candidate will use novel mouse models and develop advanced methods to measure RNA modifications in vivo.
The selected individual must be able to work independently and as a proactive member of a team and should have a passion for automating processes, setting metrics and achieving goals on time. Qualified applicants are advanced graduate students that already submitted a manuscript to an international journal as first author, or currently hold a PhD. Ideally, they should have worked in one or more of the following areas: Mouse development, reproductive biology or RNA biology. Candidates should have experience in molecular biology techniques, tissue culture, preparation of next-generation sequencing libraries, handling of mouse colonies and bioinformatics.
The starting date of the Job is June 2019. Candidates interested in the opportunity should send a CV, including a list of publications and contact details for three references together with a cover letter indicating research interests and career goals to Dr Marcos Morgan. (mmorgan2 exseed.ed.ac.uk).


text:
Q: How can I get a list of all strings "greater" than a specific value in a List? Consider the following scenario.  I have a list of strings.
var list = new List<string> { "Ringo", "John", "Paul", "George" };
I need to sort the list and return ALL values after a specific value.  For instance, if the value I need to filter off of the name "George", I want to return:
{ "John", "Paul", "Ringo" }
Sorting using standard List methods or linq is simple enough, but since these are text strings, I'm drawing a blank on figuring out how to take all values after a specific filter since you can't us a greater-than sign in your where clause.
How can I do this.  Linq is preferable but not required.

A: You can try querying with a help of Linq while using StringComparer:
  var list = new List<string> {"Ringo", "John", "Paul", "George" };

  string value = "George";

  var result = list
    .Where(item => StringComparer.OrdinalIgnoreCase.Compare(item, value) > 0)
    .OrderBy(item => item)
    .ToList(); // if you want to get a list as an answer

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


Help regarding Poland's National 'D' Visa Appointment at Mumbai Consulate!
What time does the appointment booking option open up?
Was anyone able to book today?
It just shows lack of available dates till 2018-08-16. Was anyone even able to select a date for appointment?
Finally I got my appointment through one of the agent which is legit and doesn't charge very high fees. PM me for agent details.
Anyone got any appointments today?
Did not get it today. Within minutes, they are gone.
I don't need to prove you anything. Also if i'm agent, i would have publically put agent details, didn't ask for PM. anyway as I got help from this forum, so i'm helping out others here. If you are not interested, then better not interfere, if you can't be useful to others.
BTW I got appointment on 14th Aug.
Could someone help me book an appointment for "National Visa - Work" at New Delhi or Mumbai Consulate?
Does the Delhi consulate even reply to mail at Thursdays 9 AM?
Could someone help me book an appointment for "National Visa - Work" Mumbai Consulate?
Also can someone tell me the tips to be kept in mind while booking dates on Coming Monday 10 am.
your's all response will be appreciated.
No, I never got any reply. I received "mailbox full" message several times and "mail deleted without being read" at other times!
I can imagine, it's been a struggle for everyone with this appointment issue. I have been trying this for nearly couple of months now with no success. I then decided to travel all the way to Mumbai to ask people there as to how are they managing to get an appointment. Guess what, out of at least 50-60 people I had talk with, every single one ( except just ONE ) said they got it through some agents. So, the odds for people like us trying looks very slim to me.
do you get the agent details from them? Please let me know, I will message my mail id.
These so called agents are looting money like crazy. Ping me on PM.
- work experience certificate; - copies of educational certificates; - CV (bio-data).
No, Apostilling has not been mentioned for work visa. Did you get the appointment at Delhi Consulate? If yes, can you share how did you get?
I have type A work permit. Do i need income tax fillings and a good bank balance?
when can I able to contact the embassy people?
I am living in Pune at the moment, and my passport was issued in Bangalore. Can I apply at the Delhi consulate, or I can only apply to the Mumbai one?
If you have any queries write an email to : mumbaj.kg.info@msz.gov.pl or call at (+91) 22 22 85 26 31 /41, between 9.00 and 10.00 as well as 14.00 and 15.00.
You can find document check list at below link.
You should apply at Mumbai consulate only.
I have been selected for a fellowship at AGH University for a research and training programme, and the fellowship will be in the form of an employment contract with a living allowance. I am confused as to selected National Visa (students) or National Visa (Others).
The Delhi consulate had advised me to select National Visa (Others), but I am not beiing able to get through to the Mumbai Consulate yet.
I haven't got an appointment myself yet, but according to my research and stuff I would advise you to go through the application form thoroughly. Be sure of what all details to fill up because if you don not submit the form in time, you lose the appointment date.
It's better to confirm with Mumbai consulate as they may follow some different procedure for segregating applications for such situations. Its better to have written communication about it from the consulate, you can use it for appeal if there are any rejections( Let's hope it will not happen).
Finally I got 2 slot and that is really surprised for me also. I am trying to get appointment since last one and half month but finally i open page 5 days ago and try to check and luckily got 2 slot for my and wife. Appointment was yesterday only and visited and submitted my passport. I can advice you people here many agent available but do not trust them.I visited embassy personally and all application submission process is without any doubt and they are checking application form strictly.they will scan bar code during submission of application which should be match with there internal system so there is no chance any loops.during my visit , they catch one candidates with fake form and they rejected them in second and kick out from embassy. Please do not use any your other way.
Can you please tell me on which day you booked the appointment?
I book on 24th July only. I think they opened as someone cancelled but I am sure they are opening slot regularly.
Home / Law / Help regarding Poland's National 'D' Visa Appointment at Mumbai Consulate!


Called CM for update on setting. Left answer machine message.
Called for an email contact to fwd info re consent on WF Directory. No answer to phone.
Called to chase up FEEE contract; no answer- followed up with email.
Called Angela to get update on setting. Left answer machine message.
Called Angela regarding WF Directory. Angela advised that she only minds for a few hours per day, dropping a child to school. She does not want to be advertised on WF Directory.


text:
Racial inequalities exist for kids with kidney disease
by American Society of Nephrology
Among children with kidney disease, certain races are less likely to get kidney transplants and are more likely to die than other races, according to two studies from Emory University that were presented during the American Society of Nephrology's Annual Kidney Week.
Kidney transplantation is the optimal treatment for patients with kidney failure, but the demand for organs outweighs the supply. That's why most patients with kidney failure must start on dialysis while they wait for a kidney transplant. Rachel Patzer, PhD and her colleagues looked to see how race and poverty impact access to kidney transplantation before dialysis -- called preemptive transplantation -- among children with kidney failure.
By analyzing data from the United States Renal Data System from 2000 to 2008, the researchers found that the average annual rate of preemptive transplantation was higher among whites than Hispanics and blacks. Racial differences were also evident in the type of preemptive transplants children received, where more white patients had living donors (78.8%) vs Hispanics (57.3%) and blacks (48.8%). Hispanics had a 50% and blacks a 56% lower rate of preemptive transplants than whites.
"Among pediatric kidney disease patients in the United States, white patients have a significantly higher rate of getting a kidney transplant without ever starting dialysis compared to blacks and Hispanics," concluded Dr. Patzer. "The reasons for this racial disparity are not entirely clear, but could be due to lower access to health care among minority patients," she added.
In another study, these same researchers examined racial differences in deaths among children with kidney failure. Sandra Amaral, MD and her team examined all kidney failure patients under 21 years of age who went on dialysis between January 2000 and September 2008 and did not receive a transplant during the study, which ended in September 2009.
Among 8,146 pediatric kidney failure patients, 896 (9.7%) died. Blacks with no health insurance had a 59% greater rate of death after developing kidney failure compared with whites, while Hispanics had a significantly lower rate of death vs the other racial groups regardless of insurance status. "More studies are needed to understand why these differences occur," said Dr. Amaral.
Aboriginal children less likely to receive kidney transplants
Provided by American Society of Nephrology
Citation: Racial inequalities exist for kids with kidney disease (2011, November 10) retrieved 16 July 2019 from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-racial-inequalities-kids-kidney-disease.html
Younger black patients undergoing dialysis have higher risk of death compared to white patients


You'd specifically like to see the --dir= argument passed to each purge process. However, "ps aux" output is cluttered and the arguments are hard to locate with the human eye, especially if a lot of purge processes are running.
The Solution Output the entire --dir= argument in bold text via grep's --color option.


Looking for a tandem stroller? You're in luck because right now you can snag this Delta Side by Side Tandem Umbrella Stroller for only $43.30 Shipped (Reg. $90)! This price is valid as of 3pm EST but can change anytime!
« Target: Maybelline Great Lash Mascara ONLY $0.82!


A street of poets, doctors and painters, bustling bohemian coffee houses and the location of the first city hall. Hear about literary feuds, secrets, lies and romance among the beautiful houses of one of the most picturesque streets of Tel-Aviv. Why did Bialik suffer from writers block? Why one street was named 'Nameless' and the other 'No name'? Where did Albert Einstein use to sit?


INGREDIENTS Fresh bacon, sugar, salt, pepper, fish sauce & wild honey NUTR..
INGREDIENTS Pork, Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Monosodium glutamate, Oil NUTRITIONAL I..
INGREDIENTS Fresh sliced meat , sugar, salt, pepper & fish sauce NUTRITION..
INGREDIENTS Pork, Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Monosodium glutamate, Oil, Sesame, Seaweed ..
INGREDIENTS Fresh sliced meat, sugar, salt, pepper, fish sauce & chili flakes ..
INGREDIENTS Fresh grounded meat, sugar, salt, pepper & fish sauce NUTRITIO..
INGREDIENTS Pork, Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Monosodium glutamate, Oil, Crispy dried shallots ..
INGREDIENTS Pork, Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Monosodium glutamate, Oil, Chili powder ..
INGREDIENTS Fresh grounded chicken, sugar, salt, pepper & fish sauce NUTRI..
INGREDIENTS Chicken, Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Monosodium glutamate, Oil NUTRITIONA..
INGREDIENTS Fresh sliced beef, sugar, salt, pepper, fish sauce & chili flakes ..
INGREDIENTS Chicken, Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Monosodium glutamate, Oil, Sesame, Seaweed. ..
INGREDIENTS Fresh grounded ostrich, sugar, salt, pepper & fish sauce NUTRI..


Number14 and 9 Guests are viewing this board.
Faulty Datatool S4 or blown fuse ?
Wiring a TomTom Rider 400 on new XCx - Where's the power source?
Trickle charge through Electrical accessory socket?
is headlight beam neutral or biased?
2018 XCx - Routing for Sat Nav cable to battery?


Pebble E-paper watch is the first smart watch built for the 21st century. The smart watch brings some of the newest technological innovation to the market such as outdoor-readable electronic-paper (e-paper) display. The watch is extremely light-weight and comfortable to wear. This amazing smart watch has almost everything you can dream in a smart watch; multiple watch faces, useful Internet-connected apps and highly customizable display. Pebble E-Paper Watch can control your Android phone and iPhone remotely. The phone acts as glanceable connection to your SmartPhone.
What is Pebble E-Paper Watch used as?
Standalone digital watch and extension of your Smartphone. The Pebble E-Paper Watch is compatible with iPhone, devices running iOS and Android phones (SmartWatch For IPhone and IOS Devices / SmartWatch For Android Devices / SmartWatches For Sport).
The functionality of Pebble E-Paper Watch can be greatly extended by installing apps. The smart watch can function as a bike computer that can display distance covered, pace data and speed using the GPS functionality of your smart phone. Runners can get similar data on their Pebble E-Paper Watch after installing right apps on their smart phone. You can set vibrating alert notification for any messages and calls received on your Smart Phone. Just shake your wrist to dismiss any notification on your Pebble E-Paper Watch.
How to setup Pebble E-Paper Watch to your iPhone and android phone?
The Pebble E-Paper Watch uses Bluetooth connectivity to pair up with iPhone or Android phone.
Download the Pebble app from App store and install it on your compatible device. Switch on the Bluetooth in your iPhone or iOS device and look for Pebble XXXX in the list (XXXX is the model number of your Pebble E-Paper Watch). Activate the paring.
What is Pebble E-Paper Watch used for?
Displays time. You can select an analog watch face or digital watch face. Also you can download and set different watch faces as per your mood.
Get Gmail and mail from any IMAP account directly to your Pebble E-Paper Watch.
Pebble app available at App store and Google Play is one of the important app required to pair your smart phone with Pebble E-Paper Watch. Several app developers are working on different apps for Pebble. Some of them are app for Running which will track distance covered, steps and your relative position on the track and display all information in real time. The Golf Range Finder App for Pebble will assist golfers to view current distance to the Green on their wrist. Besides, the manufacturer will also provide apps to control media player installed on compatible devices which are paired with Pebble E-Paper Watch.


One of the benefits of membership in AAUW Sacramento Branch is the opportunity to meet and interact with an amazing group of intelligent and talented women who make up our membership. Many members make new friends, and many have made lifelong friends with other AAUW members. Lots of members have said that our best meetings have included activities that help members get to know one another better and have requested that we organize get-togethers among members living in the same zip code area or neighborhoods.
While we are delighted to serve the Branch as Membership Co-Directors this year, we don't have the ability to organize numerous neighborhood meetings. We are relying on our whole membership to help with that. So if you would like to meet other members living nearby, please reach out to them and invite them to coffee or for lunch or to take a walk or perhaps drive together to a Branch meeting. You will find the names of Branch members living in your zip code at the end of the 2018-2019 AAUW Sacramento Branch Directory. Who knows, a wonderful new friend may live within a few miles of you. Thanks in advance to everyone for helping to build our AAUW community of women.
Please join us in welcoming new members Alisa Driscoll, Carol McConnell, Alice "Joan" Miller, Jennifer Miller, and Marjorie Patzer.
This entry was posted in Membership, Newsletter on October 31, 2018 by angelascarlett.


text:
Friday Feature– The Gentleman's Impertinent Daughter SECOND EDITION (Chapter Two)
Previous Chapter: Chapter One
Darcy walked in stunned amazement, relying on his sister to guide him toward their townhouse. His head struggled to understand all that transpired, but he had no time for reflection. And reflect he surely would. That is, on the young lady's pert opinions and the shocking connections they shared; for surely, he could think on these things without getting lost in reverie of the lady's beauty. However, for now, the matter at hand was his sister and how these ladies made her blossom in a matter of minutes. She had, in fact, been livelier today than in recent months, perhaps years.
"….and he thought I was an angel! Me! I know I am not so beautiful but bless him for thinking so. And I certainly am not good at all."
Darcy placed his free hand on top of his sister's that now clutched his arm. "Sweetling, we have talked about this. You were deceived not only by Wickham but by your governess. I also bear a great bit of fault as well. I should have known more of Mrs. Younge, and I should have foreseen Wickham's desire for revenge. I should have explained his character to you.
"You are now a young lady, although I tend to think of you as my baby sister still. It was natural to feel attraction for Wickham; to enjoy his attentions and flattery. One must learn how to decipher a trustworthy character and in your case your protectors failed."
"But I should have known to tell you earlier," Georgiana insisted as she shook her head. "I should have known how improper a secret courtship and elopement was. I should have realized how imprudent a match it was at any rate. He has no real income."
"And how do you realize these things now, Sweetling?" Darcy asked patiently. "Because it has been explained to you. You would not know intuitively what was never said."
"But as a Darcy…"
"Stop. We have a beautiful legacy and heritage, but our forefathers were just as human and flawed as we." Darcy shook his head at the conceited folly of it all. "A happy accident of birth does not make us superior to others. Although blessed with worldly goods and an opportunity to better ourselves morally through education, human nature is the same regardless of class."
"I have never heard you speak so! I have not heard you profess the opposite, but Aunt Catherine has certainly said such and at school we were taught our better birth made us innately superior."
Georgiana paused for a moment remembering the mean and condescending treatment she received at the hands of many of her own social superiors. As a gentleman's daughter, many at her London school took every moment they could to explain her inferiority. She often felt isolated at her school and had no genuine friends, emotions which Mrs. Younge and Wickham easily exploited.
Georgiana had also often believed she would have never succumbed to Wickham's seduction if she had the superior birth of a lady; her faults indicated her lower birth. She welcomed the thought of being equal in nature to the ladies she had just met. Not being intrinsically inferior was a welcome respite from her dark thoughts.
She peered at her brother as a thought struck her. "We have discussed my transgressions many times this summer and this is the first you have mentioned this way of thinking. What has changed?"
Darcy sighed. "I think perhaps I have always known this truth, but did not know how to voice it, or if I should." He bit back a smile. "I recently overheard a very intelligent young lady point out these very things and upon reflection realized she must be right. If she had the courage to speak thusly, so must I, especially since it might do my dear sister good to hear." Darcy looked tenderly upon Georgiana.
"Yes, I have profound relief from so astonishing a revelation. Thank you, Brother." Georgiana grinned. "What did you think of Mrs. Gardiner and Miss Bennet? You know I have been worried about my sense of judgment since…since my holiday."
"You were cruelly misused by two you trusted."
"Yes, but I should have noticed the inconsistencies in their character!" Sighing, Georgiana continued. "But I do not wish to speak on that at, the moment. Perhaps if I met someone else, I would think my current feelings naive, but something deep within me tells me Mrs. Gardiner and Miss Bennet are genuine." And the answer to my very prayers. "I feel quite at ease with them, and hope Miss Bennet and I can become great friends while I am at Netherfield."
A few more steps brought them to their London townhouse. Georgiana left to inform their housekeeper of the planned dinner guests and her companion of the plans to accompany her brother on his travels. Mr. Darcy sent an express to Bingley informing him of two additional guests. Darcy then allowed his mind to wander over the day.
What a delightful creature she was! She seems to have done Georgiana a world of good already. They shall further their acquaintance this evening and undoubtedly in Hertfordshire. She is intelligent, beautiful and gently bred…
Darcy realized he most decidedly did not view Elizabeth Bennet as only Georgiana's friend, nor could he perceive any glaring flaws in her person as he was apt to find with other young ladies. It dawned on him that he had never been so bewitched before.
At the appropriate time the Gardiner party arrived. Darcy thought Elizabeth beautiful in muddied petticoats but found her captivating in evening wear.
Georgiana immediately came to Elizabeth's side. "Miss Bennet, I must tell you how beautiful you are this evening. Is she not, Brother?"
Darcy looked towards Georgiana. It was not like her to bait him, though it was no trouble in this case to comply. He eyed his sister suspiciously and then graciously turned towards Elizabeth.
"Indeed, I must agree with my sister." Darcy said nervously. How different it feels when giving a genuine compliment! Elizabeth blushed, only adding to her beauty.
"I thank you Miss Darcy and Mr. Darcy, but I worry I do your beautiful home no justice. I did not travel with much evening wear."
"Nonsense, you honour us with your presence and your beauty is not owed to your gown. We are now friends; there is no need to feel uneasy. I prefer simple, classic cuts myself and I know my brother hates the ostentatious frippery of some of our acquaintances." Georgiana gave Elizabeth and Darcy a knowing look and all three smiled thinking of the unflattering gowns of Caroline Bingley.
"I thank you again," Elizabeth said with a smile free from her previous uncertainty.
In the time before dinner Darcy found the Gardiners very fashionable and pleasing company. During dinner, Darcy wanted to hear more of Elizabeth's astute thoughts on class and tried to introduce the topic.
"It has truly been a pleasure making your acquaintance Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner. I have long enjoyed your well-known tea and believe you are acquainted with some friends of mine, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Blythe, as well as Mr. Henry Scott. Along with Mr. Bingley, these are my closest friends."
"Oh, yes, very fine company indeed!" Mr. Gardiner confirmed the acquaintance. "I must say, Mr. Darcy, you surprise me with the company you keep. I would have expected your acquaintances to be made up of more peers than tradesmen given your lineage."
"I find too much is made of birth. Education guides one's behaviour, not so-called breeding. In my formal education I found tradesmen were not only just as capable of learning the strictures of society, but they could frequently afford the cost of the institutes more easily than peers."
Darcy thought he had done quite well and expected a favourable response from Elizabeth. Instead, her response shocked him.:
"Ah, so you value wealth over birth then, Mr. Darcy?" Elizabeth asked with a raised brow. "How very liberal of you. Perhaps one day a person may be judged on their worthiness by their wealth and thus be invited to the first circles of Society by their monetary accomplishments and not merely by their birth. For why should we hope to be judged by our character?"
Have I insulted her? She has twisted my words! Darcy had placed first in debate during his time at Cambridge so instead of giving into alarm he calmly clarified. "You mistake me, Miss Bennet. Many of the peers have lost their wealth and are impoverished by their own licentious practices such as gambling and that, as much as the hard work and financial diligence of many in the merchant class, proves the general character of each."
Before Elizabeth could reply Mr. Gardiner nervously intervened. "I fear you are in danger of becoming a casualty of my niece's debating skills, Mr. Darcy."
Slightly embarrassed, Elizabeth defended herself. "I was taught by my father to sometimes make arguments that are not my own and to wilfully misunderstand for the sake of debate. I pray you forgive me for my impertinence. I meant no offence."
"No forgiveness is necessary, Miss Bennet. I dare not call impertinent what is charming outspokenness of a sound mind. I am guilty of the same for a debate." He gave her an earnest look and friendly smile.
Elizabeth blushed, "You are too kind, Mr. Darcy. I know my thoughts are not always welcome and I shall take care to check my tongue."
"Pray, I always wish you to speak your mind to me and your thoughts are welcome. There is a sweetness about you that cannot be mistaken for a caustic tongue."
Seeing her blush anew — it really was a delightful shade of pink — he redirected his thoughts. "Your father taught you to debate, then? Where did he attend?"
"Cambridge, class of 1784. He placed first in debate and held the highest rank until quite recently," Elizabeth stated with pride written all over her face.
"Indeed! Your father's initials are TB, then?"
"For Thomas Bennet, yes, sir."
"How astonishing! My father was George Darcy, who placed in 1780. He briefly met your father and was very impressed. You have learned from a master indeed."
"I thank you, sir." Then Elizabeth was struck with a realization, "How did you guess my father's initials? Did you attend Cambridge as well, sir?"
"Yes, I did." Darcy began to grow uncomfortable, sensing the direction of her thoughts.
"Would you be Mr. FD who broke my father's place in 1807?"
Darcy looked away. "I am guilty of that."
"Then I greatly look forward to our travels tomorrow!" Elizabeth's eyes were twinkling in delight, and she smiled with enthusiasm.
"As do I, Miss Bennet," Darcy returned the smile.
Darcy then rose and requested an adjournment to the drawing room instead of the separation of sexes. Miss Darcy invited Elizabeth and Mrs. Gardiner to perform on the pianoforte. While Mrs. Gardiner was amenable, Elizabeth attempted to decline.
Mrs. Gardiner explained to their hosts, "Lizzy plays and sings quite well, do not let her modesty mislead you."
"Aunt Gardiner, and you call yourself a friend! You are always trying to get me to perform, even to strangers. If I drew my worth from my musical abilities, you would be invaluable." On Mrs. Gardiner's persevering Elizabeth acquiesced.
Darcy found Elizabeth's performance to be quite pleasing and, though she was not an exceptional performer, her manner was easy and unaffected.
"Now, it is your turn, Miss Darcy." Elizabeth said.
"Oh, no. I am not used to performing in front of guests."
"Please, Miss Darcy? I simply must hear this beautiful instrument played as it was meant to be played."
Georgiana blushed. "Very well, but please do not ask me to sing."
"If you like." Although Elizabeth did not know Georgiana's true skill level, only having heard gossip from Mr. Bingley's sisters, she chose a piece that she knew required great expression. Soon Georgiana was lost in the music and performed exquisitely.
When she finished she looked at Elizabeth with admiration. "How did you know I would be able to perform so well despite my fears?"
"You mean besides the fact that I already know your brother would not allow any harm to ever befall you?"
Her words caused Georgiana to blush. "He is the very best brother."
Elizabeth smiled. "I knew if you could focus on the emotion of the piece, you would not worry about the mechanics. You play so beautifully. I have rarely heard anything that gave me greater pleasure." She looked up from Georgiana just then and caught Darcy's eye. He was drawing near to praise his sister.
"I cannot help but agree, my dear. Tonight's performances gave me more pleasure than I have heard in London's best concert halls." All the ladies blushed at the praise and Darcy hoped Elizabeth accepted his genuine compliment.
Next Mr. Darcy recommended a tour of the home which ended in the library. Elizabeth gasped in delight at the largest private collection she had ever seen.
Mrs. Gardiner laughed, "Now we shall never get her to leave!"
Darcy was surprised at how well he liked the very notion but managed to push the thought aside. "I took you for a great reader, Miss Bennet. I am happy to see I was correct."
Elizabeth replied laughingly, "I am unsure whether you mean that as censure or praise! Yes, I do enjoy reading. I have my father's tastes."
"It could only be praise, I assure you. Please, feel free to borrow anything you find appealing. You can see they are arranged by category."
Surprisingly, Elizabeth browsed a shelf devoted to agricultural methods. Across the room Georgiana discussed her parents and Derbyshire with Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner. Darcy smiled to see her at perfect ease with them and was already glad to have made the acquaintance, if for no other reason than the return of his sister's cheer. Something in the back of his mind told him there was another reason to rejoice in the acquaintance and she was walking about his library in wonder.
Darcy approached Elizabeth. "And what appeals on this subject?"
"My father and I have been searching to find a particular title on the rotation method and I wondered if you might have it. It is by Thomas Coke, have you heard of it?"
"Indeed, he is from Derby! It is in my study now, allow me to fetch it."
"Oh, no! I would not wish to importune on something so favoured for your private use."
"Nonsense, Miss Bennet, I shall not need it in Hertfordshire and would like to be of service." Elizabeth nodded and Darcy quickly retrieved the book.
Upon returning he asked, "Are you very familiar with agricultural practices and theories?"
"Nearly as much as my father, I confess," Elizabeth said with a rueful laugh and a slight blush. "You will not think me very ladylike, but I have an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a curiosity on nearly all topics. Much to my mother's chagrin, I cannot be occupied by the pursuit of ribbons, lace, or embroidery for any length of time at all."
"I would rather Georgiana have a more substantial education than most ladies. I often recommend that she improve her mind by extensive reading."
"And I suppose most ladies of your acquaintance are near experts in music, singing, drawing, dancing and the modern languages? I suppose they also have supposed innate traits which cannot be taught to the lower classes such as their manner of address and her expressions. These too are considered accomplishments, yet at the same time it is said to be the mark of their birth. What irony! Pray, how many young ladies do you know that can meet that definition?"
Elizabeth recalled a list recited by Miss Bingley during her stay at Netherfield. Elizabeth refused to perpetuate the ridiculous standards for measuring a woman's worth.
"I likely know fewer than six ladies who are truly accomplished." Darcy could easily see Elizabeth felt her list of accomplishments as absurd and believed she understood he referenced his statement regarding reading.
"I am sure you know more ladies than I do. However, I doubt you know any that meet such a description," Elizabeth said sharply.
"Do you doubt that a lady could fulfil such things?" Darcy stared at her in disbelief. She confessed to being a great reader only moments ago!
Attempting to encourage the debate, Elizabeth raised her chin in defiance. "United in one woman? No, I doubt there is such a woman. I honestly can say I have no wish to know her. She would be a formidable sight indeed."
Realizing she had intentionally twisted his words Darcy happily clarified. "Ah, but you are the one who made the other list, mine contained only extensive reading. Allow me to add I appreciate a fine voice and skill on the pianoforte."
Dropping his voice to a whisper, he boldly stated, "I assure you Miss Bennet, I indeed know at least one truly accomplished young lady, though I must admit the acquaintance is only of a matter of hours." There! Let us see if you can wilfully misunderstand that, Miss Bennet!
Elizabeth blushed again but before she could reply was called by her aunt and uncle that they must depart. During their debate, Elizabeth's eyes held Darcy captive. The unique shade, hanging between green and brown intensified throughout their disagreement. It reminded him of a ride through the woods on a sunny day.
As the party walked to the carriage, Mrs. Gardiner turned toward her hosts. "Mr. Darcy, Miss Darcy, it was an honour to dine with you this evening. You must inform us of your return to Town so we might host you next."
"Mrs. Gardiner, it was very pleasant to speak with you about my parents. I fear I quite neglected Miss Bennet." Georgiana looked at Elizabeth and continued. "I truly desired to get to know you better and it would ease my mind considerably if I knew I had at least one true acquaintance in Hertfordshire when we arrive. I know this is rather forward, but might you travel with us tomorrow?"
Darcy watched in amazement as Georgiana turned her eyes upon the others of the group. He recognized the expression instantly, because he could never deny her a thing when she used it. From the looks they gave each other, the Gardiners and Elizabeth apparently found themselves just as defenceless. His guests shared a look. His lips tugged up at the obvious display from a family so close they needed no words to communicate.
Mrs. Gardiner smiled and answered, "It will save us having to send a maid and manservant to travel with her. What time shall you fetch Elizabeth tomorrow?"
Darcy replied looking at Elizabeth, "Would nine be too early? Georgiana prefers several hours of rest after travel before dinner."
"Oh, for Elizabeth nine is mid-morning! She is quite an early riser and enjoys taking morning walks."
"Truly, Miss Bennet?" Georgiana asked with eagerness vivid on her face. "William and I rise early and enjoy a morning walk or ride as well. Perhaps in Hertfordshire you could accompany us sometime. I am certain you must know all the best paths."
"I would be delighted, Miss Darcy," Elizabeth beamed as she spoke. "I look forward to furthering our acquaintance."
After the appropriate leave taking, Mr. Gardiner was about to hand the ladies in the carriage when he realized he had left his gloves in the hall. Rather than have the ladies wait out of doors, Darcy performed the civility. When his hand met Elizabeth's, he felt a shock even through her gloves. Elizabeth blushed and seemed affected as well. Her hand lingered on his for just a moment too long until Mr. Gardiner approached.
Posted in Friday FeatureTagged Elizabeth Bennet, Fitzwilliam Darcy, Friday Feature, Impertinent Sons and Headstrong Daughters, Jane Austen Fan Fiction, Jane Austen Inspired, Jane Austen Sequels, Jane Austen Variations, Pride and Prejudice sequels and variations, The Gentleman's Impertinent Daughter9 Comments
← Wordless Wednesday– Jane, Countess of Harrington
Wordless Wednesday– Portrait of a Young Woman in a Turban →
9 thoughts on "Friday Feature– The Gentleman's Impertinent Daughter SECOND EDITION (Chapter Two)"
I can hardly wait for things to develop in friendship on the journey to Netherfield/Longbourn. It's going to be interesting when Miss Bingley finds out Elizabeth and Georgiana are friends.
Glynis says:
I love it when Darcy and Elizabeth meet before the Assembly! I'm not so sure if Miss Bingley will be as pleased? I hope she discovers that Georgiana only came to be near Elizabeth!
Christina Holden says:
I can't wait to see what happens next. I read this on Amazon years ago, so I can't wait to read the new version.
Pingback: Friday Feature– The Gentleman's Impertinent Daughter SECOND EDITION (Chapter Three) – Rose Fairbanks
Pingback: Friday Feature– The Gentleman's Impertinent Daughter SECOND EDITION (Chapter Four) – Rose Fairbanks
Pingback: Friday Feature– The Gentleman's Impertinent Daughter SECOND EDITION (Chapter Five) – Rose Fairbanks
Pingback: Friday Feature– The Gentleman's Impertinent Daughter SECOND EDITION (Chapter Six) – Rose Fairbanks
Pingback: Friday Feature– The Gentleman's Impertinent Daughter SECOND EDITION (Chapter Seven) – Rose Fairbanks
Pingback: Friday Feature– The Gentleman's Impertinent Daughter SECOND EDITION (Epilogue) – Rose Fairbanks


Posted on March 22, 2017 by Adam Abrams/JNS.org and filed under Features, Israel, Health and tagged Main.
Posted on October 18, 2016 by JNS.org and filed under Health and tagged breast cancer.
Posted on February 3, 2016 by Alina D. Sharon/JNS.org and filed under Features, Health.
Posted on November 6, 2015 by JNS.org and filed under Israel, News, Features, Health, U.S..
Posted on October 22, 2015 by Alina D. Sharon/JNS.org and filed under Features, Israel, News, Health.
Posted on October 9, 2015 by Robert Gluck / JNS.org and filed under Health, Features, U.S..
Posted on March 17, 2015 by JNS.org and filed under Health, Special Sections.
Posted on March 17, 2015 by Sean Savage/JNS.org and filed under Health, Special Sections.
Posted on March 17, 2015 by Alina D. Sharon/JNS.org and filed under Features, U.S., Health.
Posted on February 5, 2015 by Alina D. Sharon/JNS.org and filed under Features, Health, U.S..
Posted on January 19, 2015 by JNS.org and filed under Health, Features, U.S., Jewish Life.
Posted on April 11, 2014 by Robert Gluck / JNS.org and filed under Features, Health, U.S..
Posted on November 5, 2013 by Michele Alperin / JNS.org and filed under Features, Food, Health, Special Sections, U.S..


MATT. 5:10-11 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Vol. 32 • No. 5 Celebrating our 32nd Year www.temponewsflorida.com Value 50¢ Jan. 31 - Feb. 6, 2019 BY RITA SMITH BY MWEZI DAKE write4living@yahoo.com Dr. Harriet Moore VISIBLE MEN ACADEMY HOLDS ANNUAL IMPACT AWARDS SARASOTA COUNTY 8th ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY BREAKFAST Sarasota's 8th Annual Black History Celebra- tion Breakfast event will be held on Saturday, February 2nd from 9am- 12pm at the Robert L. Taylor Center in Saraso- ta. The event's keynote speaker this year is Dr. Harriet Moore. Dr. Moore is the daughter of Estella Moore-Thomas who owned Moore's Grocers when African American residents couldn't shop at other grocery stores. The Newtown business that still bears the fam- ily's name supplied the community with gro- ceries and fresh pro- duce. Before Moore's, she rented a store in the building once occupied by Eddie's Fruit Stand. Harriet helped her mom run the store. "We were one of the few stores that gave credit to people," Moore chimed in. The elder Moore didn't finish high school because the responsibil- ity of helping at home as a teenager stood in the way, but she made sure her children received the best education. Har- riet earned a doctorate degree and is princi- pal of McIntosh Middle School. "The way that it used to be, I miss that rallying around people who didn't have and making sure that nobody went hungry around here." The event kicks off a month-long cel- ebration of proud Black History and this year the event will be filled with entertainment, music, a delicious breakfast and more. This yearly event has hosted other keynote speakers such as Doro- thy Smith, Honorable Charles Williams, Ed James II, James Brown and many others. This year's keynote speaker, Dr. Harriet Moore will bring enlightenment, delight and capture the audience's hearts and at- tention. This is an event to attend and support the proud Black com- munity and celebrate as a community. Tickets are $10/ per person. For more information and to purchase tickets be- fore the event: contact Lyme Dixon at (941) 284-6552. Visible Men Impact Awards shine the light on visible men in Sara- sota and Manatee Coun- ties who mentor, edu- cate, and inspire under- served boys in our com- munities. This year's honorees were L-R: Dr. George Van Buren (Health and Wellness Award), Coach Rob- ert Powell (Commu- nity Service Award); Keenan Wooten (Edu- cation Award); Neal Phillips (VMA's Execu- tive Director); Henry Blyden (Community Service Award); Jose Lozada (Community Service Award); and Michael Mendez (The Arts Award). The Ze- nith received the Com- munity Partner Award. Visible Men Acad- emy, now in its 5th year, serves nearly 100 stu- dents, 100 percent of whom live at or below the poverty line, and 12 percent of whom are homeless. According to Neal Phillips, Executive Director, VMA's mis- sion is to provide these boys "the suns" with a strong academy and social education while building character in a nurturing environment. The purpose of VMA is to deliver a high-quality educational experience that meets the specific needs of at-risk elemen- tary and middle school aged boys through the collaborative efforts of administrators, teach- ers, parents, the broad- er community, and the students themselves. VMA students gain vast exposure to future personal and career pos- sibilities. These com- bine to cultivate within VMA students an un- yielding sense of control over their futures – a critical orientation for lifelong success, per- sonal fulfillment, and societal contribution. Over 300 guests were in attendance, the event was held at the Art Ovation Hotel in downtown Sarasota. To get more informa- tion about the Acad- emy, you may contact VMA via phone at 941- 758-7588; located at 921 63rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34203.


text:
Метропрлітен Джакарти(англ. Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit;індо. Kereta bawah tanah Jakarta) — система метрополітену в місті Джакарта, столиці Індонезії.

Будівництво почалося 2013 року, й метро жителі отримали вже у 2019 році. Паралельно з будівництвом метро в Джакарті ведеться будівництво Монорельсу.

Також в місті активно розвивається система автобусів, експрес-автобусів, таксі та приміської електрички.

Історія
Планування будівництва розпочалося ще у середині 1980 року. Тоді ж з'явилися й перші проєкти. Саме ж будівництво взяло початок лише у 2013 році, після нового проєкту генплану міста, адже раніше довгоочікуваному будівництву перешкодила криза 90-их років. Церемонія з початку робіт відбулася 10 жовтня, а у 2019 метро відкрили й планують розширювати.

Примітки

Посилання
 MRTJakarta — PT Mass Rapid Transit Jakarta — Офіційна сторінка

Джакарта
Засновані в Азії 2019
Джакарта
2019 в Індонезії
2019 у залізничному транспорті

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
All Posts Term: Tiktok Ads
What You Need To Know About The TikTok Shopify Partnership
Shopify Earnings
Shopify Partnerships
The Shopify partner program includes a set of resources and tools that Shopify users can embrace to grow their business. The partnership is mainly accomplished through marketing, Shopify developers, Shopify designers, and affiliate marketing on Shopify. In most cases, many companies, including Tiktok that seek to expand their partnership with Shopify, do so because they know there is a real opportunity to supplement their income. It is a perfect way of scaling up one's business regardless of their levels of development.
How is Tiktok partnering with Shopify?
Tiktok is partnering with Shopify in several ways. First, since they are already an established entertainer, finding their way into partnering with Shopify was very easy. Initially, Tiktok did not have a significant presence in countries like the US, Canada, and the UK. However, with the latest development, the social video platform is likely to stamp its authority on the said countries. The Tiktok Shopify partnership allows Shopify merchants to optimize their marketing campaigns from the Shopify dashboard. Additionally, it is most likely that soon Shopify merchants with Tiktok business accounts will have an opportunity to add shopping buttons to their Tik Tok profiles to ensure that they can make as many sales as possible. Other ways that Tiktok is partnering with Shopify include:
Creating links that allow Tiktok users to access products on Shopify.
Introducing a commission program.
In-app shopping.
What is the history of TikTok Shopping and eCommerce?
Initially, Tiktok was marketed as a video-sharing network. The idea was to create something similar to Facebook and Instagram, which are banned in China, the origin of Tiktok. The ability of Tiktok to offer a wide range of content has played a role in its popularity. Since it is now present in over 155 countries and languages, anyone with a stable internet can quickly join the social network. It is for this reason that e-commerce enthusiasts are using the platform to market their products and services. Interestingly, the demand for Tiktok services in the e-commerce industry seems to increase.


text:
countryvv August 1, 2020
Most Maldives work in tourism and trade. Lack of domestic labor, primarily in the construction industry, causes the Maldives to house a large number of migrant workers from other South Asian countries.
Seven out of ten Maldives with a formal employment work in the country's large service sector, which mainly consists of tourism and trade. Just under a quarter can be found in the small-scale industry. Other wage earners are found in agriculture and fishing. In the informal labor market, small-scale agriculture dominates.
Since the 1990s, the construction industry has grown rapidly. With foreign support, the Maldives has invested in major infrastructure projects, including new airports and thermal power plants. This has led to a shortage of domestic labor, resulting in labor migration. The Maldives now houses tens of thousands of migrant workers from mainly Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh.
COUNTRYAAH: List of key population facts of Maldives, covering most basic population data, religion statistics, and language profiles.
Unions became legal only when the democratic constitution came into force in 2008. The new constitution also guarantees the right to strike.
FACTS – LABOR MARKET
6.4 percent (2019)
Youth Unemployment
18.4 percent (2019)
Jail against Nashid is set aside
The Supreme Court cancels prison sentence against President Nashid. He was sentenced in 2015 to 13 years in prison for terrorist offenses. The Court notes that the entire indictment against Nashid was erroneous and that he would never have been convicted in the trial that the United Nations described as "politically motivated". During the autumn, most exile politicians return to the Maldives where their sentences are revoked.
Solih gives the presidential speech
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih gives the presidential speech at a ceremony in Malé. In his installation speech, he emphasizes the seriousness of the economic crisis in the country and turns to India for help. Indian Prime Minister Modi is present at the ceremony and promises to help the neighboring country out of the crisis. The Maldives have traditionally had a close relationship with India, but former President Yamin pushed the country closer to China, with the result that Beijing's debt grew sharply.
President Nashir returns
November 1st
President Mohamed Nashir returns home to the Maldives from his exile. Two days earlier, the Supreme Court has withdrawn the arrest warrant against him on the grounds that he cannot be arrested before his 13-year jail sentence has been processed.
HD approves the choice
The Supreme Court rejects President Yamin's request to have the presidential election (see September 2018) annulled due to election fraud.
Gayum's prison sentence is revoked
A Maldivian court cancels prison sentence against ex-dictator Gayum of 19 months for court-martial (see February 2018).
Yamin appeals against the election result
President Yamin appeals the outcome of the presidential election to the Supreme Court, despite having previously defeated himself. Yamin openly urged his supporters to protest the election results, which his party PPM claims are based on cheating with the ballots.
Gayum released
Imprisoned President Gayum is released on bail. Gayum supported Solih in the presidential election, as did the exiled Nashid.
Five political prisoners are released
In his first speech after the election victory, Solih calls on the outgoing President Yamin to release all political prisoners imprisoned during his time in power. On the same day, five political opponents are released, including MP Abdulla Rivaz. He was one of many opposites who were detained indefinitely in February 2018, accused of participating in a conspiracy against Yamin by trying to bring him to trial before the state court.
Challenger Solih wins the presidential election
The opposition candidate Ibrahim Muhamed Solih from the MDP already wins in the first round of the presidential election with 58 percent of the vote against 41 percent for President Yamin from the PPM. It is the largest margin of victory in a Maldivian election since democracy was introduced in 2008. The victory is described as surprising because the government's pressure against the opposition and the media has been great before the election and many analysts felt that Yamin's victory was almost a given. After Solih's election victory, opposites go out into the streets and celebrate. Yamin says he accepts the election loss.
The opposition agrees on a presidential candidate
After the disgruntled MDP leader Mohamed Nashid was disqualified by the Election Commission as a candidate in the September 23 presidential election, several opposition parties agree on a joint presidential candidate: Ibrahim Muhamed Solih, who is leading the opposition in parliament. Solih promises that dissidents will return from exile if he wins the election, and that Parliament, the Supreme Court and the Election Commission should be democratized and regain their powers. He also promises improved relations with the Western world and criticizes the Yamin government for making itself dependent on China by receiving large loans from Beijing.
Gayum is sentenced to prison
Former Maldives dictator Gayum is sentenced to 19 months in prison for trying to stop an investigation into a suspected conspiracy against President Abdulla Yamin. According to the court, Gayum refused to give investigators access to detailed information on his mobile phone. Amnesty International writes that the verdict against Gayum is "politically motivated" and a "result of a trial that does not live up to international standards".
Presidential elections in September
The government announces presidential elections until September 23, 2018.
Gayum is being prosecuted for coup attempt
President Gayum, two judges at the Supreme Court, a former police chief and several other civil servants are being indicted for terrorism and coup attempts.
The state of emergency is extended for one month
President Yamin extends the state of emergency by 30 days. This means, among other things, that during this period the police and other authorities are given far-reaching powers to seize opposites and arrest them.
The government regains control of Parliament
The Supreme Court is withdrawing the previous decision to give twelve opposition members in Parliament their seats back. The twelve were banned by President Yamin as they left his party and went over to the opposition. In this way, the government has again secured the majority in Parliament.
HD decisions are revoked
A few hours after two of the Supreme Court's five members were arrested and state of emergency introduced by President Yamin, the court's remaining three judges turn on its heels and revoke the decision to annul the lawsuits against nine prominent opposition politicians, including President Nashid. The reason for the amended decision is that it is done "in the light of questions asked by the President". Yamin has ordered an investigation into the Supreme Court's action to find out whether it is a "coup against the president".
HD judges and Gayum are arrested
6th of February
At dawn, security forces storm the Supreme Court building and seize Chief Judge Abdulla Said as well as another high ranking judge. According to the police, they are both suspected of corruption. Thereafter, President Yamin faces a 15-day state of emergency, giving police and security forces far-reaching powers to arrest and detain suspects. Late the night before, President Gayum was arrested in his home. Gayum is half brother to Yamin, but sympathizes with the opposition.
The government refuses to follow HD decisions
In practice, the government dissolves Parliament when today's meeting of the Legislative Assembly is suspended indefinitely for "security reasons". After the Supreme Court decides that twelve kicked-off jumpers from President Yamin's party will regain their seats, Parliament could put Yamin and his government before the national court and dismiss him. The government has so far refused to release the nine convicted opposition politicians, including President Nashid from the MDP, who was released by the Supreme Court a few days earlier. The soldiers guarding the parliament building since July 2017 have not been withdrawn. President Nashid remains abroad but says he will run for office in the next presidential election.
Nashid's imprisonment is annulled
February 1st
The Supreme Court (HD) unexpectedly decides that President Nashid and eight other opposition politicians should be acquitted of crimes they have been convicted of and their trials to be redone. Former Vice President Ahmed Ahib Abdul Ghafur also has his sentence annulled. The reason is that, according to HD, the legal processes contravened the constitution and international law. HD also decides that twelve former MPs who lost their seats when they resigned from President Yamin's party should regain their seats. Among them is Ahmed Adib, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempted murder of the president in 2015. The decision will have major political consequences as it means that the opposition regains the majority in the legislative assembly. In 2015, Nashid was sentenced to 13 years in prison for terrorist offenses and is in exile in the UK where he received political asylum. He says when the HD decision is made public that he plans to return home, but not immediately. However, he says that President Yamin and his government must now resign. The president questions the decision but says he will respect it. Despite this, the national police chief has been fired since the police went out and said that the politicians who are imprisoned will be released. In the evening following HD's message, the tension on Malé's streets rises as the police meet hundreds of celebrating opposition supporters with tear gas.


text:
Max Allan Collins
Max Allan Collins - Author
Max Allan Collins is the author of Road to Perdition, the acclaimed graphic novel that inspired the movie, and of the multiple-award-winning Nathan Heller series of historical hardboiled mysteries, Max Allan Collins is one of most prolific and popular authors working in the field today. He is also the literary executor of Mickey Spillane.
Author photo © John Deason
Featured books by Max Allan Collins
Quarry's Choice
Author: Max Allan Collins Format: Paperback Release Date: 09/01/2015
A Maxim Jakubowski selected title. Another fast-paced tale featuring a hitman as its hero, Quarry's Choice is actually the eleventh volume in a highly popular series by one of US crime fiction's most experienced veterans (and creator of The Road to Perdition, which all filmgoers will fondly remember). On this occasion, we return to Quarry's early years in a case where he is called upon to investigate who is attempting to murder his own employer, the Broker. A violent man and a Vietnam Vet, Quarry is an unstoppable killing machine and the fun is not to take the mayhem too seriously. Like Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer, the adventures of which Collins has continued writing as heir to the bloody Spillane tradition, this is a form of cartoon violence set against a small-town America background and just great entertainment. For Jack Reacher fans who want more fisticuffs and gunfights.
Read an extract
Other books by Max Allan Collins
Johnny Dynamite: Explosive Pre-Code Crime Comics - The Complete Adventures of Pete Morisi's Wild Man of Chicago
Author: Max Allan Collins Format: Hardback Release Date: 17/03/2020
Girl Can't Help It A Thriller
Author: Max Allan Collins Format: Paperback / softback Release Date: 10/03/2020
Killing Quarry
The hitman hero of the acclaimed series Quarry on Cinemax returns with an all-new assignment. By Quarry's creator, the award-wining author of Road to Perdition! WHO PUT QUARRY IN THE CROSSHAIRS? Formerly a Marine sniper in Vietnam, the man known professionally as Quarry has spent the past decade killing for money, first in the service of an agent called the Broker, and then as a freelance hitman. But he's always been on the right side of those contract kills - until now. It seems someone has taken out a contract on Quarry himself. But who? And why? And how does a mysterious woman from his past figure in? Quarry will find the answer - or die trying.
Ms Tree Volume 1
A thrilling ride through the case books of Ms Tree, private detective! From the minds of author Max Allen Collins and artist Terry Beatty, comes the first collection of 5 classic Ms Tree stories. Join Michael Tree, the 6ft, 9mm carrying private detective on her thrilling adventures. No case is too small, no violence too extreme, just as long as it gets the job done.
Mike Hammer: Murder, My Love
Author: Max Allan Collins, Mickey Spillane Format: Hardback Release Date: 09/04/2019
Hammer is summoned to a meeting with Jamie Winters, United States Senator from New York, and Jamie's lovely, very smart wife, Nicole, considered by many to be the power behind the throne. Winters is being blackmailed, and Hammer is given a list of suspects who may be behind the threats to the Senator's career. But when the suspects begin to drop like flies, Hammer realises there is more to this case than just a salacious tape.
Girl Most Likely A Thriller
USS Powderkeg
Quarry's War
Chicago, 1970, and expert marksman and Vietnam vet, Quarry receives the details of his latest target from The Broker. It's an assignment that will see his past as a U.S Marine sniper come back to confront him as his current and former lives collide.
Author: Max Allan Collins Format: eBook Release Date: 03/01/2018
Three years from returning from his lost tour of duty in Vietnam, the former Marine sniper known only as Quarry has learned that killing for money back home isn't so different from killing Uncle Sam - just better paid. And with different sorts of collateral damage...
Mickey Spillane on Screen
Author: Max Allan Collins, James L. Traylor Format: eBook Release Date: 21/12/2017
In the mid-20th century, Mickey Spillane was the sensation of not just mystery fiction but publishing itself. The level of sex and violence in his Mike Hammer thrillers (starting with I, the Jury in 1947) broke down long-held taboos and engendered a near hysterical critical backlash. Nonetheless, Spillane's influence has been felt-reflections of Hammer are visible in nearly every subsequent tough guy of fiction and film, including James Bond, Dirty Harry, Shaft, Billy Jack, and Jack Bauer. Spillane's fiction came to the screen in a series of films that include Kiss Me Deadly (1955) and The Girl Hunters (1963) with the author himself playing his private eye. These films, and television series starring Darren McGavin and Stacy Keach respectively, are examined in a lively, knowledgeable fashion by Spillane experts. Included are cast and crew listings, brief biographical entries on key persons, and a lengthy interview with Spillane.
Quarry's Climax
Memphis, 1975. &quote;Raunchy&quote; doesn't begin to describe Max Climer's magazine, Climax, or his all-hours strip club, or his planned video empire. And evangelists, feminists, and local watchdog groups all want him out of business. But someone wants more than that, and has hired a killer to end Max's career permanently. Only another hit man-the ruthless professional known as Quarry-can keep Climer from becoming a casualty in the Sexual Revolution.
Quarry's War #1
Written by renowned comic writer and author of the Quarry Hard Case Crime novels, Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition, Batman, Action Comics Weekly) and illustrated by Szymon Kudranski (Batman: Streets of Gotham, Spider-Man, Spawn). Former U.S. Marine sniper Quarry has found a new vocation as a professional assassin. But when his latest contract turns out to be an old acquaintance from his military days, the fresh-faced hit man finds himself battling against his own conscience as secrets from the past begin to reveal themselves.
From the award-winning author of ROAD TO PERDITION, the new QUARRY novel continues the deadly story of the assassin who stars in the acclaimed Cinemax original series Memphis, 1975. Raunchy doesn't begin to describe Max Climer's magazine, Climax, or his all-hours strip club, or his planned video empire. And evangelists, feminists, and local watchdog groups all want him out of business. But someone wants more than that, and has hired a killer to end Max's career permanently. Only another hit man - the ruthless professional known as Quarry, star of the acclaimed series on Cinemax - can keep Climer from becoming a casualty in the Sexual Revolution.
Author: Max Allan Collins, Matthew V. Clemens Format: Paperback / softback Release Date: 11/04/2017
A riveting novel by MWA Grand Master Award winner Max Allan Collins.In Eastern Europe four CIA agents are deadgeopolitical pawns caught in border dispute cross fire. Why were they there? Who sent them? Not even the President knows.Back in Washington, the Secretary of the Interior dies from an apparent allergic shock. As details emerge, so do suspicions that she was murdered.Investigating their respective cases, exSecret Service agent Joe Reeder and FBI Special Situations Task Force leader Patti Rogers recognize a dangerous conspiracy is in play. When suspects and government contacts are killed off with expert precision, their worst fears are confirmed. As the country edges closer and closer to war, Reeder and Rogers must protect the Presidentand each otherfrom an unseen enemy whos somehow always one step ahead.The stakes have never been higher, against killers who might be anywhere, and Reeder and Rogers have no one to trust but each other.
Tweets by Max Allan Collins
If this is your author page then you can share your Facebook updates with your readers right here on LoveReading


So for the past few weeks as part of my degree my university course has paired up with Rollacoaster magazine in which I have to create a fashion film. That being said if the film is good enough could lead for it to be published on their online platforms. I have been planning my shoot for the last two/three weeks and this weekend I will be shooting it. My initial ideas I were told we to Vogue Italia by the tutors and I have had to go back to the drawing board a few times to reassess what I was doing and to go research more thorough research into Rollacoaster. So like I said this weekend I will be shooting my fashion film and will keep you update on how it turns out and even share possibly next week some behind the scenes images before sharing my final film when finished.


A lot of people who start up a business know the importance of having their very own office for all of the employees to work in at one place and from the small local businesses to the large upscale ones, having offices is very important. Though this is important, it is even more important to make sure that the office you choose to work in is actually suitable to all of your employees, you're various needs and also your budget as well. The importance of a good office cannot be undermined in any way because it is going to be the base of all the work that we do for our business. From the business plans that we make to the brainstorming sessions with your employees, it all takes place in your office! Though an office is important for all businesses, sometimes finding the best one might be a little tough to do. If you are a business in search of a good office, make sure to use these simple tips!
Even though every business deserves to have one office that they call their very own, sometimes it is simply better to just share one with another party instead. Co working or working in a nice shared office space is something that can come in handy to you and your business. It will allow you to network with more people who will maybe benefit your business in the future. It is also going to be the best chance to help your small business develop further.
What are the facilities you want?
Every office owner wants to have certain facilities in their office space Haymarket to make sure their employees are comfortable, productive and also happy. So make sure you know what kind of facilities you are looking for when you want to rent your own office. Whether it is a co working space or not, the environment and the services available for you there is going to always matter when it comes to you and your employees. So never forget to rent a space that comes with all the important facilities that you want in an office.
Last but not least, you have to try and remember that only professionals in the industry can help you find exactly what you are looking for when it comes to offices. So find a service with a variety of spaces to choose from and after a proper inquiry, you can choose what you want.
What You Need To Know In Making Your Way Into The Property Market?


My name is Deanna Bolyea RN BSN Director, Nursing Arts Lab at Salt Lake Community College. I am inquiring about the Laerdal Educational Excellence Award. Is there a website that I can view as to the criteria and qualifications needed to achieve this award. Any information would be appreciated.
Are you referring to the Laerdal Centers of Excellence in Education? If you click on this link, it should bring you to the Laerdal Simulation User Network Site. There is a brochure that goes into greater detail in regards to eligibility, requirements etc.