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New Release! The Secret of Flirting by Sabrina Jeffries
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The Secret of Flirting (Sinful Suitors #5) by Sabrina Jeffries
Book Review Here.
Synopsis: "Quick pacing, witty dialogue, and charmingly original characters set Jeffries' books apart" (Publishers Weekly, starred review), and The Secret of Flirting is the next thrilling romance in the bestselling Sinful Suitors series!
The moment spymaster Baron Fulkham meets the stunning Princess Aurore of Chanay, he's positive her royal persona is a ruse and that she's actually Monique Servais, the mysterious actress he met three years before in Dieppe. But as he pursues his suspicions, he uncovers a plot of attempted assassination and betrayal that could very well destroy his career, expose his own secrets…and ruin the woman he's rapidly coming to love.
The Secret of Flirting is a sizzling historical romance filled with fast-paced storytelling, an enchanting heroine, and a sexy hero, perfect for fans of Regency romance.
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New Release! Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks
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Kerrelyn Sparks is no stranger to the New York Times bestseller list, as her massive fan base couldn't seem to get enough of her Love at Stake series. Sparks then introduced her extraordinary fantasy romance series, The Embraced, with How to Tame a Beast in Seven Days and So I Married a Sorcerer. Set in a medieval mythical world, the series follows a special group of people with powers born when the two moons of the world form an eclipse. Now comes the captivating third installment, EIGHT SIMPLE RULES FOR DATING A DRAGON (St. Martin's Paperbacks; March 27, 2018), where readers meet Gwennore, our fierce and powerful new heroine.
Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon (The Embraced #3) by Kerrelyn Sparks
Synopsis: From the brilliant imagination of Kerrelyn Sparks comes a bold new fantasy romance series in which passion and magic collide. Behold the Embraced…
Gwennore has a talent. An Elf able to track down the cause of an illness and heal it, she's a valuable asset to her people. But when the kidnapping of a young girl thrusts Gwennore into the very heart of the realm of the dragons, she discovers not only a place of power and magic, but also a haunted land, plagued by an ancient curse that all but ensures extinction to the royal family. But when she meets the smoldering General Silas Dravenko, they strike a bargain—save the country from its cursed illness, and he will return the kidnapped girl. She's been raised never to trust a dragon, but never did making a deal with the devil feel so good…
Silas has no way of curing the family he's loyally served for years. But when a beautiful elf, long considered the enemy of the dragons, comes bursting into his world, Silas is awakened to passion and desire in a way he's never felt before. But can he trust a sworn enemy to save the very existence he holds dear? And can their love survive those that threaten to tear them apart?
As the three men came to a stop, Gwennore noted that the ladies-in-waiting were curtsying, so she did, too.
Karlan bowed. "My lord general."
"At ease," the gorgeous man in the middle said.
Freya rushed to his side. "Silas, you arrived just in time. I've discovered an assassin." She pointed at Gwennore. "You should arrest her!"
Gwennore popped up from her curtsy, ready to defend herself. But before she could say anything, the general had enveloped the queen's hand in his own and turned her away.
"Your Majesty." He flashed a smile that caused a few of the ladies to stumble as they rose from their curtsies. "I came as quickly as I could after hearing the news. May I congratulate you on the birth of your daughter?"
"Why, yes." Freya blushed. "Thank you. I was in labor a dreadfully long time, you know."
"Yes, so I hear." He patted her hand. "But thank the Light, you and the babe are doing remarkably well."
What nonsense was this? The gorgeous general was acting like the others—playing along with the queen's delusion. Gwennore drew in a deep breath to voice her
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objection, but the general shot her a warning look with his sharp green eyes.
When she lifted her eyebrows as if to question him, he inclined his head ever so slightly. He's asking me to trust him. It was as clear as if he had spoken. For a moment she wondered if she was experiencing a mental connec- tion with him like she had with Puff.
Don't jump to conclusions, she chided herself. She was only hoping for a connection because he was the most handsome man she'd ever met.
Something flared in his eyes, a spark of gold in the em- erald green, and her knees grew weak. Good goddesses, was she about to swoon like these other silly women? She needed to be stronger than this.
"Thank you, Silas," Freya said, drawing his attention back to her. "Doesn't the baby look just like her father?" "Yes, indeed." The general glanced at Eviana, who was still clinging to Gwennore's legs. "And to mark the occa- sion, I have brought you a gift." He motioned to Gwennore. "A nanny. As you can see, the princess has already
developed a special fondness for her."
Freya gasped. "You brought the elf here?"
"Of course." He gave Gwennore a wry look as if he was daring her to contradict him. "She's a noblewoman I captured some time ago in battle, but since then, she's learned our language and proven herself quite useful."
So General Gorgeous had no problem spinning lies or manipulating a madwoman. Gwennore snorted. But since she was in danger of being imprisoned and even exe- cuted, she was not in any position to reject his solution.
Even so, she wondered if she could actually trust him. As the general of the Norveshki army, wouldn't he see her as an enemy?
"We dare not trust an elf," Freya muttered. "She could be a spy. Or an assassin."
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"We can trust her," the general insisted. "Lady Gwennore cares deeply for the princess. Enough to risk her life for her."
Gwennore's heart lurched into a fast pace. He knew her name? And what she'd done? Puff must have told him everything that had happened. That meant General Gor- geous could hear dragon voices, too. It made sense, she figured, since his job would require him to communicate with dragons. But did that mean he had ordered the first dragon to kidnap Eviana? Or perhaps, he had ordered Puff to try to stop the kidnapping. Which side was he on?
"But elves are such violent creatures," Freya whined. "They are fierce warriors, that is true," the general
agreed. "That is why Lady Gwennore will make an ex- cellent nanny. No one will protect your daughter as well as she."
"Well . . ." Freya looked confused. Her hands fluttered around her chest, causing the rubies to sparkle in the after- noon sun. "I suppose we can give her a try."
"Excellent." He turned toward Karlan. "You and your men may return to your posts."
Gwennore exhaled with relief. She wasn't going to the dungeon. And as the official nanny, she could remain close to Eviana.
"And remember." The general stepped closer to Karlan and added softly, "Lady Gwennore is my guest. She will be treated with respect."
"Yes, my lord." Karlan motioned for his men to follow him back to the main gatehouse.
With Gwennore's superior hearing, she'd heard the general's whisper. He had to be on her side. For one thing, he kept referring to her as a lady. The status of noble- woman would shield her from any physical abuse during her stay here in Draven Castle.
So, most probably, she had two allies in Norveshka—
Puff and General Gorgeous. She could only hope they would both prove to be trustworthy and honorable.
The general turned to the nearest lady-in-waiting. "Your name, please?"
The woman stumbled back a step. "O-Olenka, my lord general."
"Lady Olenka, would you please escort Lady Gwennore and the princess to the nursery? And make sure they are well taken care of."
"Yes, yes, of course, my lord general." Olenka nodded, then curtsied again.
"I'll drop by to check on you later." The general shot a pointed look at Gwennore. "Till then."
Gwennore inclined her head, understanding he in- tended to have a talk with her. That was fine. She needed to talk to him, too.
"Oh, everything will be perfect, my lord general! You can trust me." Olenka motioned for Gwennore to follow her. "Come along now."
Gwennore lifted Eviana in her arms and walked toward Lady Olenka. As she passed the queen, she bowed her head. "Good day, Your Majesty."
Freya narrowed her eyes. "If anything happens to my daughter, I'll have your head. I will not lose another child!"
Another child? How many had the queen lost? "I will protect her with my life," Gwennore told her, then fol- lowed Lady Olenka toward the northwestern tower.
As she neared the general's two companions, she noted there was a slight difference in their uniforms. One had three brass stars embedded in his leather breastplate, while the other had two. Did that mean they were officers? The general had four stars on his breastplate.
These men were handsome like the general—tall, mus- cular, long dark hair. No doubt they knew how to make a…
"As with Sparks's previous books, a tangled plot resolves with ease after the efforts of the determined lovers and their friends. Fans of Sparks's lighthearted romances will feel right at home here."
"Each story in the Embraced series gets better and better! In this third installment, Sparks weaves a magical fantasy world, filled with paranormal characters that will make you nostalgic for those bedtime stories from your youth."
—RT Book Reviews
"The Embraced series will not let you down! Just like in book one, there is a layered heroine and hero, and supporting characters whose lives add to the story and humor. Set in the past, the series has a decidedly fantasy slant that is easy to follow, which makes this delightfully fun to read. Readers are gifted with a well-executed read with kings, dragons and pirates."
—RT Book Reviews on So I Married a Sorcerer
"The second in Sparks's Embraced fantasy romance series (following How to Tame a Beast in Seven Days) is a lively tale of pirates, intrigue, sorcery, and lost heirs…the story charges along at a rapid pace, and Sparks's characters are witty and full of life. Her latest should satisfy historical romance fans who are ready for a little magic."
—Publishers Weekly on So I Married a Sorcerer
Kerrelyn Sparks is best known (so far) for the Love at Stake series, which has hit as high as number 5 on the New York Times list and 22 on the USA Today list. Visit Kerrelyn on Facebook, Twitter, or her website, http://www.kerrelynsparks.com/.
EIGHT SIMPLE RULES FOR DATING A DRAGON:
The Embraced Series
By Kerrelyn Sparks
Published by St. Martin's Paperbacks
**On Sale March 27, 2018**
Mass Market Paperback | $7.99
ISBN: 9781250108258 | Ebook ISBN: 9781250108265
For more information or to set up an interview with the author, contact:
Brittani Hilles at brittani.hilles@stmartins.com or 646-307-5558
Kiss Me That Way (Cottonbloom #1) by Laura Trentham
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Synopsis: A river divides Cottonbloom in two: the upscale enclave on the Mississippi side and the rundown, rough and tumble side in Louisiana. They're worlds apart—but nothing can build a bridge like love…
Cade Fournette never had it easy Cottonbloom. He stuck around long enough to raise his orphaned siblings and then hightailed it out West—and never looked back. Even though he's made a success of himself in Seattle, Cade never lost the toughness and the angry edge that helped him survive down South. His only weak spot: the girl he left behind…
Monroe Kirby came from the wealthy side of town, but that didn't protect her from her mother's drinking—or her mother's boyfriend. It was Cade who did that, on a long-ago hot September night, before he disappeared…along with a piece of her heart. Now Monroe is a physical therapist who can fight for herself, and it's Cade who could use some conditioning when he makes an unexpected return back home. Will he and Monroe pick up where they left off and finally explore their mutual passion—or will the scars and secrets of the past divide them once more?
Review: Book one in the Cottonbloom series starts off with Cade Fournette and Monroe Kirby, two people who grew up together but on different sides of the state line. Cade is a "swamp rat" from the poor side, and Monroe is a "'Sip" from the rich side. Cade has been gone from Cottonbloom for ten years, and once he left he never thought he would return, but a accident climbing El Captain has brought him home to rehabilitate.
Cade met Monroe when he found her hidding in his boat one night while he was out poaching food for his two younger siblings. It was clear to him she was scared and that something had happened. Monroe ran from her home when her mother's latest boyfriend came into her room one night and tried to molest her. From the moment the 18-year-old (or so) met the 13-year-old, they became friends of a kind. They met every full moon at the tree they originally met and talked into the night and did that until she was ready to head off to college. She was heading off to school and he was leaving town for good.
While away, he made something of himself and is no longer the poor swamp rat but rather a very wealthy inventor of several patents for boat engines. When he goes to a PT for his injuries, he never expected it to be Monroe, the girl he always looked at as a little sister until one day she was no longer a kid but a woman, though he refused to explore anything with the 'Sip. Monroe has had a crush on Cade ever since he came to her rescue and now that he is back for a short time she can't help but remember their times together or her attraction to him. Things slowly heat up and Cade becomes a bit territorial when a slimy lawyer, that he grew up around, starts sniffing around Monroe. What he doesn't expect is for her to make a public declaration that she wants him and is perfectly fine being seen with a swamp rat. Their relationship builds slowly and they have several highs and lows before he inevitably leaves to go back to Seattle (that is right, he actually leaves her behind a second time). Three days after leaving he realizes the life he built in Seattle isn't the life he wants anymore and he goes home in hopes that Monroe will accept him back.
Their story was great. Well developed. The conflicts were real and weren't overly done. The plot was steady and not rushed and I really enjoyed watching them learn to be more than the occasional friends they were ten years ago. I picked this book up because I got When the Stars Come Out, book 5, from the publisher to try and fell in love with the small town home grown romances. The characters are great and I enjoyed it enough to go back and start at the beginning. If you like Hallmark-esq style romances but still need the passion that can be missing from typical Hallmark style romance stories, this is a perfect fit. It had the passion and tension but it was also sweet and romantic.
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A Wish Upon Jasmine (La Vie en Rose #2) by Laura Florand
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Synopsis: From Reviewers' Choice Book of the Year nominee and bestselling author Laura Florand:
Ruthless. That was what they said about Damien Rosier. Handsome. Wealthy. Powerful. Merciless. No one messed with his family, because to do so they would have to get through him. No one thought he had a heart. Not even the woman he gave his to.
Cynical. That was what they said about Jasmin Bianchi. A top perfumer of her generation, Jess had achieved commercial success by growing a protective shell over a tender heart. The one time she cracked it open to let Damien in, he crushed it—after a night of unbelievable passion.
Lovers. That one magical night couldn't survive the harsh light of dawn. When Jess woke up to discover the man in bed beside her had stolen her company, she fled.
Enemies. Now she's come to the south of France with a threat to his family heritage. If he wants to reclaim both it and the woman who walked away from him, he's going to have to fight as dirty as only Damien can.
But Jess knows how to fight dirty, too. And these days, she has nothing left to lose.
Certainly not her heart.
Come explore the south of France, a world of heat and fragrance and tales as old as time, through the stories of the five powerful Rosier cousins and the women who win their hearts. A Wish Upon Jasmine, book two in Florand's addictive new series, La Vie en Roses. "Explosive, sensual, and utterly sweet" (Eloisa James).
Review: The second book in the La Vie en Rose series focuses on the business savvy Damien. The one known for being cold and ruthless when it comes to protecting his family's business interests. Six months ago he met a woman that didn't treat him like the wealthy, connection-rich business man he is known as around the world. They met at a perfume launch party and he thought they hit it off, but the next morning she was gone before he awoke. He discovered she was part owner of a new perfume business that he just took over, and anytime he reached out to her she treated him like she couldn't care less about him. Six months later she is in Grasse, France and just inherited his family's original perfume shoppe thanks to his Tante Collete, the same woman who gave away part of Matt's valley in book one. He is resentful and cold and angry with her from the moment he walks into the shop.
Six months ago, Jasmine was a well sought after perfumer who attempted to start her own company, fell in love with a man she met at a party not realizing who he truly was until the next morning, and was dealing with her father slowly dying, all at the same time. To say she didn't handle Damien well is an understatement. Now she is in Grasse and suddenly finds him coming into her shop and challenging her to come up with his own personal sent, and if she can, she can keep the shop otherwise he will take her to court to get it back. Along the way, his anger with how things played out plays a pivotal role in how their relationship develops this time around. I think his anger was a bit extreme, especially once he finds out what she was dealing with at the time and how she saw him buying her company. I think he held onto that resentment a bit too long and let's face it, they had one night together in New York and for both of them it was more than a one night stand, but neither communicated well and she really should have heard him out, so they were both in the wrong with how things were handled. I'm not sure his anger was truly justified. Not when he discovers everything about her and who she is as a person and how she handles tough situations, which is poorly.
With that said, I loved how much he loved her and I loved how she tried to tell him she loved him without actually saying the words. It was romantic, passionate, sweet, and overall a feel good romance story. I'm so happy they ended up together and they learned how to communicate with each other when words weren't always easy for either of them. A beautiful story.
The Duke Who Ravished Me (Rebelious Brides #4) by Diana Quincy
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The Duke Who Ravished Me (Rebellious Brides #4) by Diana Quincy
Synopsis: An impulsive kiss between a libertine duke and a mysterious governess sparks a blaze of desire—and intrigue—in this breathtaking Regency romance from the award-winning author of Spy Fall.
Adam Fairfax, the Duke of Sunderford, happily enjoys a different woman (or two) every night—or he did, until his wards landed on his doorstep. Ever since Sunny took in the seven-year-old twin girls and their prim and proper governess, Isabel Finch, his love life has been a shambles. But, as time goes by, Sunny catches himself getting lost in Isabel's haughty blue eyes, or following the curves beneath her unbecoming dress. An unexpected kiss ignites a passion that shocks him into realizing how thin the line between love and hate can be.
If Isabel's hidden past were revealed, she could lose everything. Oddly enough, only when "Sinful Sunny" is near does she feel safe—or safe enough to speak up in defense of the girls. The duke's decadent lifestyle is a disgrace, and clearly he considers Isabel a nuisance. Still, she can't help admiring his sculpted cheekbones, strong-cut jaw, and tousled chestnut hair. When their lips meet, it's almost as if he could kiss the secrets right out of her. Worse, she's tempted to let him. . . .
Review: Adam, the Duke of Sunderford, also known as Sinful Sunny, enjoys his life of debauchery and has embraced it fully. When he is told that he is now ward to two twin 7 year old girls and a governess who is prudish and dull, he refuses to give up his vices. Isabel is living with a lot of secrets and has gone through a lot of heartache, so when the two girls end up in Adam's care she doesn't hide her displeasure or judgment of Adam's chosen life style. Isabel and Adam butt heads from the very beginning and Adam thinks she is the least attractive and most dull woman he has ever met but he starts to see glimpses of a different side to her when she doesn't think he is looking that starts to make Adam question who is the real Isabel. The twins also start to burrow under Adam's skin and before he realizes it his old lifestyle no longer appeals. When Isabel and the girls rush back to Cornwall after his annual ball where things heated up, he comes to realize how much the girls and Isabel have come to mean to him. When they return, he promises Isabel to never again disrespect her, but when she finds out all of the changes he has made in his life to make the girls feel at home she can't keep her distance any longer. But when Adam thinks that she betrayed him and means to steal the girls away from him he over reacts and fears that he might just have lost her for good. Lots of secrets have to be revealed for the two main characters to have their happily ever after and the way everything comes together in the end was great. It did have some slow parts and I would have liked a bit more added to the conclusion, but overall I enjoyed the story and the character interactions.
Hellion (Wicked Wallflower #1) by Christi Cadwell
Christi Caldwell, Wicked Wallflowers
The Hellion (Wicked Wallflower #1) by Christi Caldwell
Synopsis: USA Today bestselling author Christi Caldwell's Wicked Wallflowers series burns hot as two rivals meet in the flesh and feel the heat…
Adair Thorne has just watched his gaming-hell dream disappear into a blaze of fire and ash, and he's certain that his competitors, the Killorans, are behind it. His fury and passion burn even hotter when he meets Cleopatra Killoran, a tart-mouthed vixen who mocks him at every turn. If she were anyone else but the enemy, she'd ignite a desire in him that would be impossible to control.
No one can make Cleopatra do anything. That said, she'll do whatever it takes to protect her siblings―even if that means being sponsored by their rivals for a season in order to land a noble husband. But she will not allow her head to be turned by the infuriating and darkly handsome Adair Thorne.
There's only one thing that threatens the rules of the game: Cleopatra's secret. It could unravel the families' tenuous truce and shatter the unpredictably sinful romance mounting between the hellion…and a scoundrel who could pass for the devil himself.
Review: Hate is a powerful emotion. So can love, but to get to the later hate has to die first. Adair Thorne has hated those that came from the Diggory Gang since he was a boy tortured by that notorious gang leader and that includes the Kiloran siblings. Now the Blacks have to keep to the end of a bargain they reached with one Cleopatra Kiloran, which is to help one of her sisters snag a lofty lord for a husband. But when their gaming hell is burned down they believe the Kilorans are to blame and the little spitfire that comes to his friend's home to talk about the fire and bargain, sparks both his ire and his blood.
Cleopatra hates all things Black and she enjoys teasing Adair the most, but when she decides that it should be her sacrificed to the betterment of her family's ambitions and finds herself living in the Black residence, she finds it next to impossible to avoid Adair. Their slow build to a friendship and then love was steady and entertaining to watch. Both characters were strong and well developed and both were very headstrong that the back and forth between the two kept the story going. The conflicts developed were both intense and hard to overcome, but when they are, the happy ever after is that much more wonderful to see. I enjoyed their story and want to go back and read about the other members of the Black gang because going into this first book in this spin-off series made it quite clear that it wasn't the start for the characters and all of them are fascinating and interesting that I want more from them. I loved Adair and Cleopatra.
Kerrelyn Sparks, The Embraced
Review: This was such a fun and entertaining story. The banter between Gwennore and Silas was fun to watch. He was such a jokester with depth. Gwen didn't know what to think of his teasing and so she couldn't take him seriously; she much preferred the dragon she named Puff to the General, which irked Silas something fierce. There are so many secrets in the land of Norveshka that Gwen finds it hard to trust anyone there and it doesn't help that Silas' method of keeping their working relationship a secret is by letting the courtiers think that she is his mistress. She has never been accepted by people other than her adopted sisters, so the snide comments and cruel rumors about her makes her desperate to go home. Silas knows he wants her, but he also knows that she doesn't want to stay, but when spies are discovered and then murdered, and the truth about the Ancient Ones true curse comes to light, he knows that there is no one else he wants by his side through it all then Gwen. He just has to convince her to trust in him and not a dragon and he has to do it without revealing the best kept secret of his people-the true origin of the dragons. Too bad Gwen is too smart for her own good.
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Off the Grid (The Lost Platoon #2) by Monica McCarty
Release Date: July 3rd
Synopsis: A hunt for dangerous secrets leads to explosive chemistry in this exhilarating romantic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Going Dark.
A team of Navy SEALs go on a mission and disappear without a trace–they are The Lost Platoon.
Investigative reporter Brittany Blake may have stumbled upon the story of a lifetime in her search for her missing brother. When he seemingly disappears overnight, she refuses to accept the Navy's less-than-satisfying explanation. She begins her own investigation, which leads her to top-secret SEAL teams, covert ops, and a possible cover up…
John Donovan is having trouble biding his time, waiting for his Commanding Officer to figure out who set up their platoon. John's best friend and BUD/S partner, Brandon Blake, was one of the many lives tragically lost in the attack against his team. When Brandon's sister, Brittany, tracks John down, looking for answers, he realizes that she may be their best bet–or bait–for finding out who is targeting SEAL Team Nine.
Sabrina Jeffries, Sinful Suitors
Review: The next book in the Sinful Suitors series brings us the very serious and often times rigid rule follower, Gregory Fulkham. He is the spymaster for the British government and he has been placed in charge of a conference to select a king or queen for the newly independent country of Belgium. What he never expected to see was the French actress that captivated him three years ago walk into the ballroom and be called the Princess Aurore of Chanay. He knows it is her but she insists on the farce and will not come clean. When her life is threatened, he whisks her off to his country estate where their chemistry heats up the page and their confrontation with the truth peaks. The story was great. The interactions between the two main characters was dynamic, explosive, humorous, and sweet. Loved every minute of Monique winning the rigidly standoffish Gregory and help him break many of his own rules. I loved it and it is another great Sabrina Jeffries story.
Lost to a Spy (All the Queen's Spies #3) by Sharon Cullen
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Sharon Cullen
Synopsis: A refined Scottish courtier. A rugged British spy. And an affair that will change the course of history. Everything changes when the shocking deception is revealed in this seductive novel from USA Today bestselling author Sharon Cullen.
Ladies in waiting can't help noticing more than they let on. After so many years at the court of Mary, Queen of Scots, Emma Howard sees quite plainly that the royal couple is anything but happy. Reeling from a failed marriage herself, Emma sympathizes with her beloved queen. But the last thing she wants is for the king to be murdered, let alone to witness the shocking act herself. With her whole world turned upside-down, Emma is saved by the quick thinking of a lowly printer . . . who, unbeknownst to her, is one of England's most daring spies.
At Queen Elizabeth's behest, Tristan has been stirring discontent against the Scottish nobility. Now that the king is dead, his mission is even more critical. There's only one complication: the exquisite courtier who's unexpectedly fallen under Tristan's protection. Emma rouses his body and his soul. But after she learns that he's a traitor, the fate of two nations hangs on her response. Tristan's prepared to risk his life in exchange for hers. Will Emma do the same for the man she's come to love?
Review: Book three in the All the Queen's Spies brings us the murder of Darnley, the King of Scotland, which was hinted at in book two, Bound to a Spy. Lady Emma is walking home when she witnesses the murder right before a massive explosion lands her in the care of Tristan, an English spy turned printer. Tristan isn't sure why he brought Emma to his home, he just knew he couldn't leave her in the streets. It doesn't take him long to see it as the opportunity it is when he discovers she witnessed the murder of the king. She is very reluctant to believe Queen Mary knew of the plot or that Bothwell, a closer adviser to Mary, was in on it. But she can't refute what Tristan says or what she hears on the streets. The people don't trust Bothwell and she comes to realize the Queen she loves isn't woman she is now. Tristan and Emma get to know each other during the week she spends in his home and she comes to trust him, the first man ever since her abusive husband's death several years ago. So she puts into Tristan's hand her full trust, and what comes out of that is beautiful and passionate. However, the morning after she comes to discover evidence that paints Tristan as not so honest or innocent and she fleas back to Holyrood palace where she speaks with the Queen and overhears Bothwell speak of rounding up printers for questioning. She rushes to warn Tristan and the resulting adventure adds drama, suspense, hope, and determination to an already successful plot. I loved how everything unfolded. I liked the escape from Scotland and the scene with Tristan, Emma, and Queen Elizabeth shortly after arriving in England. I hope LaGrange gets his own book and I want to find out what happens next in the intrigue and drama at the Scottish court.


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Minor earthquake, 3.8 mag has occurred near Puerto Rico region
A minor earthquake with magnitude 3.8 (ml/mb) was reported Puerto Rico region kilometers (0 miles) from Puerto Rico region on Sunday. Global time and date of event 06/09/20 / 2020-09-06 21:38:45 / September 6, 2020 @ 9:38 pm UTC/GMT. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) below the earth's surface. The 3.8-magnitude earthquake was detected at 21:38:45 / 9:38 pm (local time epicenter). Exact location of earthquake, longitude -66.8928 West, latitude 17.8217 North, depth = 10 km. Id of earthquake: us7000bj2n. Event ids that are associated: us7000bj2n.
Nearest cities/city/villages to epicentrum/hypocenter was Cidra, Naranjito, Guayama (min 5000 pop). Epicenter of the event was 36 km (23 miles) from Ponce (c. 152 600 pop), 50 km (31 miles) from Mayagüez (c. 78 600 pop), 75 km (46 miles) from Arecibo (c. 49 300 pop), 79 km (49 miles) from Barceloneta (c. 22 300 pop), 84 km (52 miles) from Guayama (c. 21 600 pop), 24 km (15 miles) from Yauco (c. 20 300 pop). Nearby country/countries that might be effected, Puerto Rico (c. 3 917 000 pop).
Every year there are an estimated 130,000 minor earthquakes in the world. In the past 24 hours, there have been thirteen, in the last 10 days twenty-five, in the past 30 days eighty-four and in the last 365 days two thousand, six hundred and nine earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater that has occurred nearby. Earthquakes 3.0 to 4.0 are often felt, but only causes minor damage.
Did you feel anything?
How did you react? Was there any damage to buildings? Leave a comment or report about shaking, activity and damage at your home, city and country. This information comes from the USGS Earthquake Notification Service. Read more about the earthquake, Seismometer information, Date-Time, Location, Distances, Parameters and details about this quake, recorded: Puerto Rico region.
AreciboBarcelonetaCidraGuayamaMayaguezNaranjitoPoncePuerto RicoPuerto Rico regionYauco
10 km Depth of the event in kilometers.
Puerto Rico region Textual description of named geographic region near to the event. This may be a city name, or a Flinn-Engdahl Region name.
Timezone offset from UTC in minutes at the event epicenter.
2.814 The maximum estimated instrumental intensity for the event.
ml The method or algorithm used to calculate the preferred magnitude for the event.
us7000bj2n Id of event.
7000bj2n An identifying code assigned by, and unique from, the corresponding source for the event.
,us7000bj2n, A comma-separated list of event ids that are associated to an event.

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Revolutionary act through time, Institute of Practical Psychophysics and Tse Kang Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) jointly established IPP METATRON INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. in Hong Kong. Introducing the most advanced medical technologies from the Russian Academy of Sciences comprehensively into the Greater China region to benefit humankind is the pledge of the company.
The researches of the Institute have created an analogue-free investigation system, which allows tracing any conditions in the body through changes in the wave characteristics of the body tissues. Non-linear analysis systems (NLS) are the most advanced information technologies available in this century and can be considered the most remarkable and advantageous accomplishment of the modern natural science. The diagnosis equipment is based on the spectral analysis of the vortex magnetic field of any biological object. It is quite unique and unparalleled in the world today.
Even in those rare cases when clinical symptomatic is very typical, NLS diagnostic method allows seeing additional information about the amplitude of defect and judging about prognosis. In majority of cases it has principal significance for prompt prognosis and right treatment choosing.
The inventor of NLS diagnostic system ("METATRON") is considered to be academic Svyatoslav Pavlovich Nesterov, who in 1988 invented a trigger sensor, and thus found the idea of the system.
Non-linear diagnostic method is still being developed. Methods are improved very fast, so the versions of the system are renewed every six months. By means of using of new systems with digital trigger sensors NLS diagnostic becomes not only faster, but quality was increased also. It is obvious that dynamic methods, such as 3D visualization of research results, soon will be put into practice.
The cost of NLS diagnostic systems is much lower than the cost of other methods of hardware diagnostic. Comparing with other methods of hardware diagnostic, NLS allows getting picture closest to pathologoanatomic one. This, together with safety, promotes quick development of NLS diagnostic method.


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Dr. Lance Mortlock
New realities and behaviours to look out for in a post-COVID19 world
Governments, businesses and individuals will overcome COVID-19 — but our shift to physical distancing will have a lasting effect long after it ends. New ways of thinking or "mental models" have replaced some traditional behaviours to ease our transition to remote work. Now that they've become internalized and operationalized, they won't disappear overnight when we return to offices and a new version of normal. And more changes could be on the way as new realities set in post-pandemic. These shifts in macro-behaviours have the potential to impact public and private businesses across industries.
Here's a look at the impact potential new realities could have:
Proliferation of domestic tourism: International travel systems are likely become more restrictive with new rules, processes and qualifying procedures — similar to the actions we saw following 9/11. Measures such as bio-screening, travel history checks, quarantine requirements or vaccination pre-requisites could become the new reality. These added layers may prompt travelers to re-evaluate transit plans, stay domestic or potentially cancel all together. This may require businesses to create a more regional-based workforce and maintain greater use of conferencing technology. Workers have already proven that they can operate like this efficiently, which can help companies realize financial savings and meet sustainability targets. It could also boost domestic tourism as more people travel to new destinations within their country. This might mean we'll also have fewer of those embarrassing moments when friends from oversees tell us about gems in our own cities that we've never heard of.
Introduction of contact tracing: There's a possibility that governments and businesses will utilize technology and movement tracking through smart devise to notify every person if an infected individual has recently come in close proximity, so that they can self-isolate. This technology could be to safely reopen public spaces and help prevent the spread of this virus, or others down the road. The challenge will be to address privacy concerns and ensure trust with the public.
Regionally resilient supply chains: Government-imposed lockdowns and manufacturing interruptions have disrupted long-standing supply chain networks that relied on international partners. To navigate ongoing challenges or to mitigate a similar situation in the future, companies are likely to deploy more distributed and flexible supply chains in-country by building it themselves or leveraging existing partners. With this will likely come a shift towards supporting local businesses, which will help fuel a more resilient national economy. It will also lead to more domestic job creation and the rise of more small- to medium-sized businesses to meet growing local demand.
Reimagined healthcare: The importance of a stable and effective healthcare system has never been more important. Governments, investors, educational institutions and the public are likely to push for more innovation in the sector post-pandemic. Even before the crisis began, institutions such as YCombinator, MIT and Techstars were looking at ways to reimagine and digitalize the technical, operational and social issues in healthcare systems. The development and adoption of digital tools such as app-based biometric self-assessments, online scheduling, virtual triage, telehealth and wearables could be advanced more quickly. Hospitals, physicians and personal care networks would then need to revisit their operating models to incorporate digital — whether through virtual wait rooms, telehealth, automation, real-time health monitoring, shared services, or other digital platforms.
Distributed education: Schools have had to deploy remote learning and e-learning capabilities. This new mode of education is establishing a platform that allows for more remote learning to be applied following the pandemic. This could provide students with more control over their education — not limited by cost or geography — and can create more tailored learning outcomes that would equip our future workforce with the skills needed. But it will also create greater strain on parents to manage more options for alternative education models and equip their children with the needed technological resources at home. As education becomes more ubiquitous, blended and flexible, school boards will have to evaluate how they're enabling students and parents to be successful.
Boom in virtual realities: Social distancing and mobility restrictions have forced many traditional services and entertainment experiences that would typically happen in-person to online. Spin studios are running live teleconference classes, yoga practitioners have uploaded their vinyasas to be purchased online and concerts are being streamed on social media. There's an opportunity for companies to extend their offerings by looking at how to use digital tools to deliver their services. For example, football clubs could replicate the immersive and "real life" experience through VR/AR technology to allow fans to participate in games from the comfort of their home. The technology could also be applied to fitness and wellness classes, which consumers could purchase in piecemeal or through open digital subscriptions.
Transformed city centres: The current environment has pushed many businesses to build out their online infrastructure to support remote working — whether they were ready to or not. But now that the tools are in place and proven to work effectively, business models could shift long-term to support a more remote workforce. This could start a shift in real estate from downtown to the cloud as companies review their physical footprints. This kind of change will have an immense impact on city centres and rural communities. People may start to choose location over proximity to work, birthing new community hubs and changing the ways we live and travel.
To quote Sir Winston Churchill, "never waste a good crisis." This is not something we should be afraid of but embrace as we chart a new resilient path forward. No matter what lens you look through — whether it's travel and hospitality, healthcare, education or commerce — new behaviours and mental models are starting to take form and influence businesses in remarkable ways. Businesses that start to recognize what lies ahead and plan for the next and beyond will be in the best position to capitalize on the opportunity to create innovate and drive progress in ways we could have never previously imagined.
Co-authored by Lance Mortlock (EY Canada) & Khalid Abdulrazak (EY MENA)
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Goat Auctioned by Central Railway Who Was Likely to be Sacrificed is Rescued by PETA India
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Union Minister Maneka Gandhi Helped Facilitate the Effort
Mumbai – After learning that a female goat named Basanti was auctioned off by Central Railway officials following her seizure for being transported in a train illegally, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India sprang into action and worked with Union Minister Maneka Gandhi and Central Railway officials to obtain custody of the animal, likely saving her from being sacrificed, and to ensure that she was relocated to a reputable sanctuary in Sangli, where she will never be tied up or face slaughter again and will live in the company of other goats.
"Thanks to the compassion and quick action of the people involved in her case, this gentle goat – who is made of flesh, blood, and bones; has the capacity to feel pain and suffer; and does not want to die, just like you and me – will never be slaughtered," says PETA India Emergency Response Coordinator Meet Ashar. "PETA India hopes Basanti's story will inspire people to help other goats by refusing to sacrifice or eat them."
PETA India – whose motto reads, in part, that "animals are not ours to eat" – notes that although no religion requires animals to be slaughtered, many animals, including goats, sheep, and others, are sacrificed during Eid or at temples, in blatant violation of the law. The slaughter of animals for food is permissible only in registered or licenced slaughterhouses equipped with species-specific stunning methods (for rendering animals unconscious before killing them), under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001, and the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.
For more information, please visit PETAIndia.com.


Homeowner's insurance typically covers the insured and his or her spouse, children, and anyone else under the age 21 living in the household against fire, personal liability exposure, and other catastrophes.
Most individuals purchase a homeowner's policy not only to obtain property insurance coverage against loss or damage to their home but also to obtain insurance protection against the many sources of liability that can arise out of a family's activities.
What are the limits for the various coverage and are they adequate?
Can you increase the policy limits if your situation changes? What's involved?
Is personal property covered for replacement cost?
Do you need any special types of coverage either because of where you live or your lifestyle (flood, earthquake, personal injury, liability loss exposures)?
What do friends say about the company? Do they drop policy holders if they make claims? Do they usually deny a claim before they pay it?


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Aurangzeb Durrani lives in Pakistan and is one of the most diverse people we know. He describes himself as an ex-Professional Gamer / Game Journalist / Game Caster / Amateur Writer / Social Media Enthusiast and says: "Gaming is in my Genes". Aurangzeb gives his view on the answers at the above question.
My name is Michel Sabbagh and I'm a game designer from Montreal, Quebec. I'm currently studying at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and I will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media & Game Development in 2017.
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My name is Michel Sabbagh and I'm a game designer from Montreal, Quebec. I'm currently studying at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and I will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media & Game Development in 2017. I enjoy playing, designing, and blogging about video games (especially first-person shooters), crafting game design documents, writing game design/development articles and discussing video games with my peers and instructors.
Each and everyone of you have helped us with our Nepal project, whether it be through financial donation, helping with transport, or a kind word, it's too much to list here. We wish to kindly thank you for the support, and also on behalf of the people we will be able to help, thanks to all of you!
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Regular dental visits are just as important for healthy teeth and gums as daily brushing and flossing. Not only will these visits reduce the amount of hidden or hard to reach bacterial plaque (the main source of dental disease), but they'll also boost the chances problems with teeth and gums are caught early and treated.
A lifetime habit of dental visits should begin around your child's first birthday, but children can be stressed or even frightened by trips to the dentist. This could stick with them, causing them to avoid regular dental visits when they become adults. The absence of professional dental care could prove hazardous to their dental health.
Here then are some things you can do to "de-stress" your child's dental visits.
Stay calm yourself. Perhaps you've discovered, often in an embarrassing fashion, that your children are watching you and taking cues on how to act and react. Be sure then to project a sense of ease and a "nothing to this" attitude, rather than nervousness or anxiety. Your child will follow your lead.
Set the example. Speaking of following your lead, your children will intuitively pick up whether you're serious about your own dental health, which could influence them. So be sure you practice what you preach: daily oral hygiene, a dental-friendly diet and, of course, your own regular visits to the dentist. Your actions about your own dental care really will speak louder than words.


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I have been dying slowly since Jamie McGuire has said that she was writing Beautiful Disaster from Travis's POV (Walking Disaster)and then set it's release date the day after Travis's birthday(April 2nd). Well the wait is finally, finally over!! Tomorrow, or tonight rather at midnight(for those that have a e-reader and pre-ordered)Walking Disaster will be be a dream no more!
Look for my review(non-spoilery) on WD later this week.


You are looking for a Halong Cruise that suits you perfectly? These are 5 important criteria for you to base on to find your best choice. Price, of course an essential criteria, so I don't mention it in this list. A good price shouldn't be cheap but reasonable for the quality. As there are hundreds of Halong Cruises in all category, you are recommended to choose a decent one, from the mid-range cruise, to ensure the safety, comfort and pleasure.
On Halong Bay, there are two kinds of cruises, traditional wooden junks and modern metal boats. The cruise types don't decide the quality of service, but bring different experiences. Thus, choosing which one is completely up to your own interest. Most of Halong Cruises are traditional wooden junks, which are designed elegantly and charmingly. Exteriors look almost the same in white paint color (this paint color is indicated by Quang Ninh province's tourism authority), but each has its own look inside. Some keep the chic white color inside, some use dark brown of nature wood to create cozy atmosphere. Traditional junks tend to create warmer, and more Oriental feelings onboard. While, modern metal boats seem more safety, modern and bigger. They look more like a cruise! The metal cruises on Halong Bay offer spacious cabin, wide public spaces for further comfort. Each cruise type has it own beauty and attraction, so let's think which one you prefer before select a good cruise for your trip to Halong Bay.
This is absolutely true! You should choose a cruise that is run by a reliable Halong Cruise Company. Among hundreds of cruises on Halong Bay, some are owned by big companies, some are run by private family, others invested by the affluent in other areas. The cruises run by big and reliable companies are more recommended for you. They have more experience and are more professional in providing cruising service. Some options are Bhaya Cruises Company, Oriental Sail Company, and Paradise Cruise Company. They have a fleet of cruises in all categories for you to choose.
You will spend 2 or 3 days on your Halong Cruise, so modern cruise with nice facilities are very important. The cruise should be clean, nice designed and have enough in-room amenities: en-suite bathroom, comfortable bedding, fridge, etc. Because Halong Cruises have limited area, some have tiny and uncomfortable cabins, make sure you book for a cruise with decent cabin sizes, at least 12m2 per cabin.
Staffs and service onboard will make sure you have a smooth and relaxing trip. They must be professional and have enough experience in cruising and hospitality. Friendliness is the first character, next is delightfulness and helpfulness. If you are welcomed warmly with smiles and care, your Halong Cruise would be perfect. Start looking for your suitable Halong cruise today, make a short list and compare them on these above 5 criteria, you will find you own choice soon. Wish you a memorable cruise to Halong Bay!


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Lakers player grades: L.A. is defenseless in Dallas
March 29, 2022 10:25 pm ET
As bad and costly as the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday was, their contest on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks was even uglier.
L.A. never led; Dallas jumped to an 8-0 lead, and the Lakers were never able to stem the tide.
Granted, the Lakers were without LeBron James due to a sprained ankle, but the way they lost was still inexcusable.
Luka Doncic simply tore apart the Lakers' attempts at playing defense, and he made it look easy, whether he was running the pick and roll, setting up teammates, slashing to the hoop or shooting his patented step-back 3-pointer.
To put it more accurately, the Lakers played no NBA-level defense to speak of.
They allowed Dallas to put up 82 first-half points and make it rain from downtown all game.
The 128-110 final score was not indicative of how lopsided this farce of an NBA game really was.
L.A. has now fallen out of the play-in tournament picture; it is 11th in the Western Conference. It is tied with the San Antonio Spurs, but the Spurs hold the tiebreaker.
Stanley Johnson: B-plus
Johnson went after it offensively at times, making 6-of-10 shots from the field, although he was just 1-of-4 from 3-point range, while adding five rebounds and three assists in 35 minutes.
Just like everyone else on the Lakers, Johnson couldn't contain Doncic, although he tried to get up on him and make him work.
Dwight Howard: F
Howard started but played just five minutes, and his only contribution on the stat sheet was one offensive rebound.
Doncic came out running the pick and roll to start the game, and Howard was unable to provide enough resistance to prevent him from getting to the rim or setting up teammates for easy baskets off lob passes.
Austin Reaves: C-minus
Reaves grabbed five rebounds and had two assists in 17 minutes, but he went 1-of-6 from the field and 0-of-4 from downtown. His play seemed to have little or no impact on the outcome of the game.
Malik Monk: A-plus
One of the few bright spots for L.A. on Tuesday, Monk was hot all game. He scored 28 points on 10-of-16 shooting from the field and 6-of-10 from downtown in 32 minutes.
He was aggressive all day, but it seemed to not affect the outcome much because of the Lakers' complete lack of defense.
Russell Westbrook: A-minus
Westbrook had a great game yet again, scoring 25 points on 9-of-17 field goal shooting while making all six of his free throws in 32 minutes. He also contributed eight rebounds and six assists while committing just two turnovers (although both were of the careless variety).
The one thing Westbrook did poorly was shoot 3-pointers: He missed all but one of his five attempts from that distance.
Carmelo Anthony: D-plus
Anthony's wasn't falling on Tuesday: He went 2-of-7 from the field and 0-of-2 from 3-point land. He had just four points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 15 minutes.
Wenyen Gabriel: B
Gabriel was effective, although he wasn't aggressive offensively, as he was instead looking to pick his spots. He made 2-of-3 shots from the field and all four of his foul shots to score eight points while grabbing seven rebounds in 15 minutes.
However, shortly after re-entering the game in the fourth quarter, he was seen limping off to the locker room.
Trevor Ariza: C-plus
Ariza went 3-of-8 from the field and missed all four of his 3-point attempts, but he showed some effort on the boards, grabbing six rebounds while also dealing out four assists in 23 minutes.
This is the first time Ariza has seen any game action since Feb. 27, due chiefly to the emergence of Gabriel as a rotation player at the 4 spot.
Kent Bazemore: D-minus
Bazemore made little to no impact on Tuesday. He had 13 minutes of playing time due to James' injury, and he missed all three of his shot attempts (all of which were 3-pointers) while getting two rebounds, one steal and one assist.
Avery Bradley: D
Bradley also didn't do much in 17 minutes. Like Bazemore, he missed all three shots he attempted, and his only contribution was three rebounds.
Talen Horton-Tucker: D-plus
Horton-Tucker was aggressive on Tuesday, but his shot just didn't fall. He went 4-of-11 from the field and 2-of-6 from beyond the arc, and although he managed to score 12 points in 17 minutes, they were of the inefficient variety.
D.J. Augustin: B
In 18 minutes, Augustin played a solid game, making 3-of-4 shots overall and 2-of-3 from downtown while grabbing three rebounds in 18 minutes. However, he had no assists.
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Chris Kalaboukis is a visionary disruptive innovator, prolific inventor, speaker, and futurist. He is the co-founder of helloFUTURE, a global foresight, innovation, and patent development consultancy specializing in the development of innovative new products, services, patents and strategies for financial services, technology, media, and retail/e-commerce companies. He is also named on 79 patents on the internet, social networking, and fintech space.
An experienced technologist, he has architected and launched a multitude of apps, both web, and mobile. A serial entrepreneur, he has helmed several startups from inception to launch.
Embrace change, don't fear it..
Based on years of research and experience, this is the ultimate guide to envisioning, creating, building, running and managing an innovation program for your company, no matter the size. Chris has run innovation programs at major tech companies, retail companies and financial institutions for the last 10 years. He tells you what works and what doesn't work, and can guide you to the ultimate successful program: generating hundreds of relevant, powerful new product ideas for your company.
I've been interested in the future since I was young - I remember staying up late with a flashlight under the cover reading science fiction and imagining cool futures that were depicted in those books. As I got older, I realized that I wanted to be involved in creating that future - actually envisioning and developing those products and services ahead of our time.
We have already evolved to a state of "homo superior" – we just have yet to admit it. We have already evolved to our next state of being, as long as you realize that we are not simply human, we are human + our devices. Homo Superior = Our Devices + Ourselves.
When was the last time you used the internet to look for a flight or hotel and felt that maybe you didn't get the best deal, or what you really wanted? Or the last time to researched and bought something like a car or a big screen TV and maybe were unhappy that you didn't get all the information that you needed in order to make the right decision. Or that you went to a restaurant based on excellent online reviews but had a horrible experience? And didn't you spend an inordinate amount of time doing those things? That you thought that being able to book your own travel, researching your own car purchase, and finding your own restaurant was easy and quick and you always got a great result? How many times have you been happy with the results – getting exactly what you needed, immediately when you needed it?
Disclosed are methods and apparatus for automatically connecting individuals. A private profile of an individual may be automatically generated. The private profile of the individual may be automatically compared with private profiles of a set of individuals such that one or more of the set of individuals are identified as matches for the individual, wherein the private profile of the individual includes private data and each of the private profiles of the set of individuals includes private data. The private profile of the individual is not publicly available to other individuals that have access to a public profile of the individual. The individual may be automatically notified that the individual has been matched with the one or more individuals, thereby enabling the individual to initiate communication with the one or more individuals. The similarities between the private profile of the individual and the private profiles of the one or more individuals are not revealed to the individual or the one or more individuals.
Rules-based commerce system or marketplace that proactively acquires and purchases, on behalf of consumers, works submitted by creators. In one implementation, the system involves a rules engine which makes current and future purchases of electronic content and code based on the positive fulfillment of specific pre-created criteria. Some particular implementations of the invention can be implemented to create a net of income from a large quantity of sources in order to support one or more social media activities. Other implementations of the invention can be configured to create forms of sponsorship whereby a consumer can create rules to automatically acquire and pay for a future work that meets one or more criteria. On the creator side, implementations of the invention can be configured to assist creators to develop an audience and corresponding income streams to support social media creation activities.
Methods and apparatus include features for managing social media universes. In one embodiment, media content and community members that have been associated with a new concept for creating a new universe are searched on a plurality of media content servers. For each found new concept, an association is retained between the new universe for the new concept and any found media content and community members. When a requesting user requests to view the new universe, a representation of the media content and the community members that are associated with the new universe is displayed for the requesting user.
A dynamic and effective speaker, Chris excels at developing and presenting compelling future visions of your industry, customers and business. His proven predictive ability provides powerful foresight scenarios which can truly assist you to develop effective strategies for your business.
Chris' firm, helloFUTURE helps create innovative new products, services, and patents via our foresight, innovation and patent development programs, supported by solid technology strategy and project management. Make a dent in the universe; build your next billion dollar business.
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Sisters on Track is a coming of age story following the three Sheppard sisters, Tai (12), Rainn (11) and Brooke (10) from the 2016 media storm that propels them into the national spotlight, when all three are chosen to be the Sports Illustrated Kids of the Year, into their final years of Junior High. The film offers a rare intimate glimpse into a tight-knit Brooklyn family's journey to recover from trauma and tragedy moving away from their life in a shelter.
Guided by coach Jean Bell and her Jeuness Track Club, who inspires them to beat the odds, dream big and aim for higher education, the girls are finding their voices as athletes and as young adults. At the heart of the story is the bond between a family and a whole community of women, passing the baton of self-empowerment through track and field, from generation to generation of hopeful young girls.
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The Catholic Diocese of Arlington has released a list of 16 priests credibly accused of child sexual abuse.
In a letter released with the list Wednesday, Bishop Michael Burbidge apologized to victims and said he hopes publishing the list may help them "find further healing and consolation."
Earlier Wednesday, the Catholic Diocese of Richmond published a list of 42 priests with a "credible and substantiated allegation of sexual abuse against a child.
The two dioceses cover the state of Virginia.
Virginia's Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond has published a list of 42 priests with a "credible and substantiated" allegation of sexual abuse against a child.
The list published Wednesday covers allegations dating from the 1950s to 1993. It comes five months after Bishop Barry Knestout pledged to conduct an independent investigation to review church personnel files.
In a letter, Knestout apologized to victims and said he hopes publication of the list "can help bring about healing."
The move comes as dioceses around the country have taken action since a grand jury report released in August alleged that more than 300 priests abused at least 1,000 children over seven decades in Pennsylvania.


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Coursework in anthropology helps students reach a global awareness and appreciation of the full range of human biological and cultural diversity across time and space, as well as the underlying similarities derived from humans' common evolutionary origins.
Learning a language is rewarding because it increases mental acuity, global cultural competence, and enhances opportunities for cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration. VCU's School of World Studies offers courses in seven languages.
Students do not need prior foreign language knowledge to enroll in foreign literature in English translation classes. Courses cover topics such as early and modern German literature, as well as works from writers of other descent.
International studies courses are designed to increase students' knowledge about the cultures and traditions, languages, literature and media, history, values, concerns and aspirations of peoples in different countries and regions of the world.
Students in religious studies courses explore the artistic, ethical, literary, psychological and social dimensions of religions, as well as the relationship between religious ideas, institutions, and practices and matters of gender, sexuality, race, nationality, health, social justice, human rights and nature.
SETI courses prepare advanced Spanish students for further study, national certification exams, and/or future employment in translation and interpretation.
World studies coursework explores the diversity of the human experience and prepares students to contribute to a healthy, equitable and sustainable world.
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How to Save 37,000 Lives: Better Infection Control
More than 600,000 people could be spared infections and 37,000 lives could be saved over five years if hospitals act on infection control, the CDC says.
Hospital staph infections on the decline
Aug. 4, 2015, 9:48 PM UTC / Updated Aug. 4, 2015, 9:50 PM UTC
By Maggie Fox
More than half a million people could be spared painful infections and 37,000 lives could be saved over five years if hospitals and clinics could get their acts together on infection control, federal health officials said Tuesday.
A new report shows how better coordination and more careful use of antibiotics could slash rates of infection with four potentially deadly germs, including drug-resistant "superbugs". But it will take more federal and state funding to get there.
If it happens, however, it would save the country $7.7 billion, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
CDC experts ran computer programs that showed better infection control programs could avert 619,000 infections from four well-known killers: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Clostridium difficile and carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae or CRE.
"No one is really driving the boat."
It's an ongoing problem and one that the White House has taken up. But underfunded state health departments have been unable to cope, and the changing health care system means no single person or entity is in charge of a patient.
"No one facility can stop this because outbreaks move across facilities," CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden told reporters in a telephone briefing. "Facilities that go it alone can't effectively protect their own patients."
Sept. 25, 201301:34
The CDC estimates that antibiotic-resistant bacteria make 2 million people sick and kill 23,000 every year in the United States.
Part of the problem is misuse of antibiotics. The more people take antibiotics, the more opportunities the bacteria have to mutate and evolve resistance. Then people can pass mutant bacteria on to others. The widespread practice of taking antibiotics to treat viral infections is a primary culprit and doctors keep prescribing them and patients keep demanding them despite strong warnings from the federal government, medical societies and other experts.
Another problem is the lack of oversight as patients move from one ward to another in a hospital or from one hospital to another, or from one clinic to another.
"A patient is hospitalized and they may have multiple medications, multiple specialists that they need to see," said Mary Lou Manning, president of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.
"No one is really driving the boat. It is very often up to the patient to have to do that and coordinate all these various aspects," Manning told NBC News.
Think of a patient with pneumonia, Manning says.
"I am being transferred from a hospital back to my nursing home," she said. "When I am transferred back to the nursing home, there has to be active communication between the doctors and nurses taking care of the patient at the hospital and those individuals taking care of the patients."
In other words, the hospital needs to warn the nursing home if the patient has, for instance, MRSA and needs to be isolated. Then, doctors need to tell the nursing home staff that the patient needs to take antibiotics for five more day, or 10 more days. If this doesn't happen, and it often doesn't, the patient not only can die, but he or she can start an outbreak at the nursing home.
"Some institutions and facilities do it really, really, really well and others do not," Manning said.
"There is no common approach at this point. Because there are so many people taking care of one patient, they don't talk to one another."
"If we just stay with business as usual there will be hundreds of thousands of infections and tens of thousands of deaths that could be prevented."
And that's the problem, the CDC says. If just one hospital or clinic in a region or network falls down on the job, they can be sending patients infected with superbugs all over the place, spreading the invisible germs.
"If we just stay with business as usual there will be hundreds of thousands of infections and tens of thousands of deaths that could be prevented," Frieden said.
The White House has backed a plan to do fight superbugs — via the tracking of infections, faster tests and new drugs — and has asked Congress for $1.2 billion over five years to implement it.
"We'd like to get started as soon as possible," Frieden said. "But we are really limited by a lack of resources to roll this out rapidly."
What's So Super About a Superbug?
Feb. 20, 201500:43
What's needed are staff trained to communicate, office space for them to work in, and labs to do the rapid testing so that hospitals and clinics know when bad bugs are circulating.
Health departments need the staff and authority to coordinate what hospitals, stand-alone clinics, dialysis and chemotherapy centers and other facilities are doing.
"The systems have to be in place," Frieden said.
Maggie Fox
Maggie Fox is a senior writer for NBC News and TODAY, covering health policy, science, medical treatments and disease.


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The International Center for Chinese Studies (ICCS) at Aichi University was established in 2002 as a global research and education institute for contemporary Chinese studies after being selected by the Ministry of Education Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as one of the 21st Century COE Programs. ICCS is partnering with major universities and research facilities around the world to collaborate on the creation of the Remote Multilateral Communication System (RMCS), an international network for promoting research and education on contemporary China. The center aims to become the RMCS hub center. Moreover, ICCS further promoted international development by setting up sub-centers in Renmin University of China (Beijing) and Nankai University (Tianjin) in 2004, and established the Japan-China Cooperative Research Center for Western Development in 2005 through an affiliation with Ningxia Academy of Social Sciences (Yinchuan-city, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region).
ICCS utilizes RMCS to develop dynamic research activities on an international scale through the participation of researchers from its global affiliate universities and research institutes. The methodical development of contemporary Chinese studies undertaken by ICCS approaches the discipline from political, economic, and cultural perspectives on modern Chinese studies—an approach seen in relevant academic circles as an ambitious effort.
In addition, ICCS offers a graduate-level Dual Degree Program at the two Chinese universities noted above that provides education and research on contemporary Chinese studies for graduate students with the goal of cultivating young researchers. The educational system was created to confer degrees from both the Chinese and Japanese universities in either the master's program or the doctoral program. The program has received recognition in Japan as a pioneering initiative. ICCS also proactively nurtures young researchers through a support system that offers students employment as researchers or research assistants.


Coral reefs are intensely complex ecosystems with species adapted to specific niches. How can ecosystem principles apply to our local San Diego biotech industry, which niches would different organizations fill, and what can we learn from the analogy?
Just as energy flows through a biological ecosystem, capital flows through a business ecosystem to sustain the organisms that dwell within it. So, perhaps, we have our first analog where Capital=Energy. The roles of capital providers such as Square1 Bank, venture capitalists such as Telegraph Hill Partners and private equity groups infuse energy into the ecosystem.
Businesses grow in complexity and diversity just as biological ones do, with increasing levels of interactivity and interconnectedness as time passes and growth is realized. A complex system is "one whose properties are not fully explained by an understanding of its parts." This statement resonates with the biotechnology business ecosystem as well. San Diego's biotech ecosystem has significantly increased in complexity and size over the past years, starting with Hybritech (acquired by Eli Lilly) and growing to include firms like Invitrogen (Acquired by ThermoFisher) and Illumina. With each phase, companies gained complexity and required more local, specialized infrastructure – from providers of dry ice (e.g. Praxair) to real estate for laboratories (e.g. CBRE).
By definition, self-organizing ecosystems are defined as having features that arise without intervention from a controlling third-party. Groups, such as Biocom, are critical to supporting self-organization by providing a mechanism for contacts and meetings, but do not control the process. Similarly, CONNECT puts entrepreneurs in contact with needed resources to assist in the emergence of new companies, but they also do not control the process. Angel investors not only provide energy for the ecosystem (capital), they are responsible for the emergence of fledgling business.
From a biological standpoint, co-evolution is a change in species that interact with one another. In the same vein, businesses coevolve roles and capabilities, and align themselves with other members of the ecosystem. Vision, investments and mutually beneficial arrangements are generated in this fashion. A company like Argonaut not only evolves with the companies they work with, but help their evolution as well. As manufacturing is made more efficient, companies redeploy resources on new projects.
Adaptation is the process in which an organism changes itself to better harmonize with its environment. Governmental regulation and taxation can force ecosystem members to adapt and change, contributing to co-evolution self-organization, and complexity. The biotech community in San Diego benefited from government intervention when voters approved the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) that led, in part, to funding of the Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine. Educational institutes such as UCSD, Salk Institute, and Scripps Research Institute train each new generation of researchers on the latest cutting-edge technique, giving new tools and key knowledge to the local biotech business community.
Read our next part of the series on Business Ecosystems in the San Diego Biotech arena where we are discussing self-balance, predators, and prey. Is your organization predator or prey?
Thoughts or comments on the idea of a business ecosystem? Let us know below!


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Георги Манолев или Гоце Манолов с псевдоними Пирински, Уилсон или Уйлсън е български революционер, деец на Вътрешната македоно-одринска революционна организация и Вътрешната македонска революционна организация.

Биография
Гоце Манолев е роден през 1872 година в мелнишкото село Горна Сушица, тогава в Османската империя. Учи до второ отделение в българско основно училище в Мелник. Присъединява се към ВМОРО и е част от Сярската група на Яне Сандански. След края на Първата световна война участва във възстановяването на ВМРО и е близък на Алеко Василев.

През 1920 година заедно с Георги Хазнатарски, Никола Хаджиев, Динчо Балкански, Петър Говедаров, Тома Радовски, Димитър Чегански, Илия Которкин и Кирил Лерински участва в дейността на митницата Попови ливади в Пирин. Целта е да се набират средства за дейността на организацията. Всички търговци плащат мита, като най-важни са били приходите от дървен материал и животни за Гърция. тютюн и вино.

През 1924 година участва на Серския окръжен конгрес като делегат от Мелнишка околия, на който е избран за редовен член на Окръжния комитет, въпреки че е много болен и на легло. По време на Горноджумайските събития е уличен в спекулативни сделки и злоупотреби, а също и като заговорник в убийството на Тодор Александров и е убит. Негов личен архивен фонд се съхранява в Държавна агенция "Архиви".

Бележки

Хора от област Благоевград
Дейци на ВМОРО
Дейци на ВМРО
Санданисти
Български революционери от Македония
Жертви на политически убийства в България
Жертви на междуособици в македоно-одринското революционно движение

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