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Could This Really Happen?
Dry by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman This was an intense page-turner that captivated me from start to finish. It was horrifyingly real, but filled with heart and soul. I love how the authors told the story from multiple points of view. It starts out with Alyssa narrating what life is like during an intense…
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You Need a Total Money Makeover
The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey I have never been smart with my money. I have managed to scrape by just fine but I often wonder where it all goes. I am not in control of my money and it isn’t working for me. I know that I…
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The Value of Boredom
I was supply teaching in a classroom a few weeks back that had a brilliant display on the wall about the English language. It was chopped full of useful information for students. I found myself wondering how often this display gets used. I know that if I and been a student in this class, I…
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Skateboarding in Zero Gravity
Zero Gravity Skateboard Park is located 199 King St. S. in Blenheim. It is a small, concrete skatepark located across from a public school and directly beside a community centre and arena. I like to write profiles of every skatepark that I come across, so when I found this park in the fall, I started…
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The 11th Doctor Still Travelling
Doctor Who – After Life This was the first comic book story for the 11th Doctor as played by Matt Smith in the television series. This was a one-off story that didn’t tie in to the series at all. I am glad that further series brought in Amy Pond and Rory Williams. They are, quite…
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Crosstalk is a Great Read
Crosstalk by Connie Willis This book is set in the near future where it is possible to get an operation that helps you emotionally connect with a romantic partner. Trent suggests that he and his girlfriend get the procedure done to take their relationship to the next level. By all degrees, he seems to be…
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Run-DMC Headphones
Look at what I found in the thrift shop last week. I couldn’t believe it. I am a huge Run-DMC fan and I didn’t even know these existed. The packaging is pretty cool, even if this one is a little beat up. I like the mini-poster it came with too. It even comes with replacement…
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Chasing Content with Force
Don’t look now, Stormtroopers are on your trail. The only way to lose them is to speed through the archives on your hovercraft. They won’t be able to catch you as you scroll through the blog entries from last year at this time. Read all of the posts from last May or just these highlights…
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Rick and Neegan (More Alike Than Different?)
I still enjoy The Walking Dead comic series. It’s always nice to see the graphic novels showing up at the library. Here are the latest two volumes I read and my thoughts on them. There are minor spoiler alerts ahead. The Walking Dead Vol 29 – Lines We Cross I will recap some elements of this story without…
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How DJs Can Get Their Finances In Order When Trying To Go Pro
Your music is getting enough attention that it’s time to think about going pro. This article will help you get your finances in order while you’re making the big step up. Be aware of your financial personality type Like many things in life, your personality has an impact on how you manage your finances –…