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    November CSR Discussion Day: Hustle by Talo Segura

    By Cia

    Wow, November already. With the year almost over, I wanted to keep featuring things that kept readers guessing and challenge the idea of the traditional reading genres and stories. What did you think of Hustle? Share your thoughts below, but first, the interview!! Chocolate or Vanilla? I have to cheat... both! What's your favorite room in your home? Do you plot or write there? I don't have a favourite room and I write where ever I find myself alone and not being disturbed, of
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Free State 1854 vs Gay marriage state 2013

Just took a look at the comparison between Slavery and Gay Marriage states on a side by side comparison:   Slave states as of Kansas Nebraska Act 1854:     2013 Gay Marriage States:     Anyone see patterns?
W_L

W_L

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Volunteering Day 5 and 6 and Flooding

So on Day 5 of volunteering, I finished going through my box and started on another one. On Day 6, which was this past Tuesday, I started on a new box- in this case, a good chunk of what I saw in the box was actually pretty new, like posters from the 2009 parade and the like, as well as a DVD rip. Which was interesting, because on one hand, it's good to have them, but on the other hand, it doesn't really feel like history.   In main news...Newark, Delaware flooded out. Not like, Mississipp
methodwriter85

methodwriter85

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Vintage Audio- Amps

One of my many hobbies is that I like to play with something called vintage audio.   This is the collection of old stereo components and the attempt to make it all work. It may sound expensive but it's not that bad. Speakers are expensive but you can find some REALLY neat old components on e-bay.   At the moment my current stereo configuration is playing and doing a great job with David Bowie's Greatest Hits.       So.. let's get into it.   The number 1 component that you need is
JamesSavik

JamesSavik

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Countdown: 4 days!

So, the cat is totally freaked out.   As of today, I've got another load for goodwill, some items for electronic recycling, and 8 boxes to mail. I'm not looking forward to the bill for those.   Tuesday (the day before yesterday), I received notice from Alaska's department of teacher credentialing that I can now work, pending approval through the FBI (to make sure I'm not a child molester or anything ). What they're going to grant me for NCLB highly qualified status I don't yet know.
Dark

Dark

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What the . . .

So last night we were watching the old film Bugsy Malone with some friends and their kids.   About half way through the film, one of our friends sons, Matthew, who is 14, made the following comment. "I'd love to coat that in honey and lick it off".   Assumed he was referring to Tallulah (played by Jodie Foster)       or maybe Blousey (played by Florrie Dugger).         Nope, I was wrong on both counts.   Turned out he was actually perving on Bugsy (played by Scott Baio).  
Andy78

Andy78

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Silence Is Golden

So, I stayed silent through the whole deal happening in California. I held my breath for the best, and it came to be. Ok, so, my workplace is very iffy as far as gay issues. If we have any gay employees (besides my gay butt), no one knows about them.   My boss walks in today and says, "Have you seen where they passed the bill in California for gays?". I was like, mmmm yeah, why?   Response. "I don't understand why the American people try to block our own citizens from their rights. Wha
joann414

joann414

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just as she was taught

She hadn't meant to walk in on her father;   she'd only wanted a glass of milk before bed.   But as the door swung open her ears were greeted   with a deafening explosion.   Blood and brains painting the walls, a dress, her face.   Blood-flecked pigtails quivered,   mouth gaping at a landscape in hell.   She slowly steps to the side of her slumped hero.   Gingerly reaching out to those strong, gentle hands;   recoiling at their warmth, now unholy.   She bends as if guided by
harveybirdman

harveybirdman

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casting no shadow

He is the one betting hounds at the Kentucky Derby,   speaking a foreign language in a familiar land.   He is the one looking for snowstorms in the South,   and predicting rain amidst the desert sand.   He is...   Searching for a niche in alabaster walls,   casting no shadow as he roams down the halls.   Everyone knows him, a stranger nonetheless,   what could possibly ail him is anyone's guess.   He is king of a world,   and lord
harveybirdman

harveybirdman

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Enigma Special Edition - Christmas in July

For all of you who have fallen in love with Silver, my wonderful ex slave from my Enigma stories, and for everyone who would like to get to know him, I am releasing a Special Edition of books I and II of the Enigma series.   There are all kinds of events to celebrate the release, such as a Facebook Event and Twitter Party. Both will take place at 6pm GMT on 1st July.     I have been running a competition to win a copy of the Special Edition, which contains the two books, a brand new short
Nephylim

Nephylim

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Firefly 2013

So the second year of Firefly came and went. It was a pretty good experience, despite how bad my feet are aching right now from all that working.   I wasn't a volunteer this year, so I wound up camping with my friend Mike and his buddy Freddy. It was an entirely different feeling than last year, because the crowd was twice the size that last year had. It took a really long time to get to our campground, and we wound up parked at a spot pretty far away from the festival, which was a shock from
methodwriter85

methodwriter85

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standing on the shore

this underground, placid ocean of still sadness   that has always been at my core   usually far below me   but standing on the shore   is like coming home   for a man who dreams of the desert
harveybirdman

harveybirdman

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On that subject .......

I have met a lot of wonderful people here on GA over the last couple months. Most of you have welcomed me with open arms and hearts. Time for me to open up a bit more for you guys and answer the unasked questions about some of the things i have said. I am pretty open about most things in my life, and I think its pretty important to be very open about this one. If it helps even one person to get through a tough time it is more than worth it!   Last summer i went for my annual boob smushing ( wh
Kitt

Kitt

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This Is What Always Happens

I always end up feeling a little bit on the outside. It's nobody's fault but my own. I don't do well in large groups. I used to be the one who just sat in the corner. I'm better now, I can talk to people and partake in group activities, but I invariably keep everyone a little bit at arm's length. Not that I don't share or discuss, I'm quite open most of the time, just that I keep me, the person I am on the inside, the quirks of my personality, a little bit on the inside. So I keep my distance, e
Thorn Wilde

Thorn Wilde

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Good Bye Exodus

So read another article in the newspaper, but this one has most the same information:   Exodus admits they were wrong   Personally I'm glad there is one less organization that people can turn to and say that they were 'curing' homosexuality.   A couple of pretty amazing statements from the article:     Another quote I saw in the local newspaper but not in the article was that Chambers admitted that they were practicing their beliefs in contrary to what the bible teaches and expects.
wildone

wildone

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World War Z- What book?

Usually when you buy the rights to a book, you assume that the movie is going to be based on the book. Hollyweird is known for taking liberties but in this case they threw away the book and rewrote it.   The only thing that the two have in common are zombies, a mysterious plague that causes them and the United Nations. That's it.       Max Brooks originally wrote World War Z in the style of Studs Terkel's The Good War. It was a collection of stories told by the veterans of World War II.
JamesSavik

JamesSavik

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80's Playlist 1

I feel like re-living the 80's right now...some songs to get me started...   1. You Can Call Me Al- Paul Simon               8. Just Like Heaven - The Cure                 It kind of pisses me off to think that such a great song was denied being number 1 by that horrid George Michael tune, "I Knew You Were Waiting For Me." Ugh. On the other hand, this song has remained far more relevant than the latter, so yay!
methodwriter85

methodwriter85

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Countdown: 10 days!

So, moving day is in just over a week and I'm a little freaked by how much I still have left to do. And then I tell myself that the chaos is normal and I've still got time and I calm down a little again.   Today was the last day of school. I gave my last final and recorded my last grade. I turned in my keys and emptied my desk. Also updated the stuff on the walls. We had our annual end of the year BBQ on Tuesday and my coworkers gave me a nice card with all sorts of good wishes inside.
Dark

Dark

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Only Me

I can have drama when I don't want drama. Dang.   When we got home from work today, hubby said he was going to weed eat, so I decided I would surprise him and water everything, and wash off the deck steps. As I was washing the steps, my dog, 'Gypsy', started barking like hell. I looked up to see two people getting out of a car. One of them had a small leather case, and the lady was just all smiles. Still holding the water hose, I walked toward them. They explained that they were Jehovah
joann414

joann414

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BBC Show - In the Flesh

Anybody watch "In the Flesh"???   It is about zombies, and two 'partially deceased' boys who get a second chance at love.   Let me know, I want to discuss it with folks!!! I really do...
AC Benus

AC Benus

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arctic soil

I ask you, gentle reader, would you scorn   the violet's death in arctic soil?   slave's last exhalation in endless toil?   Could you chide or reprimand   the Indian's rest after futile fight?   the moth's candle respite from his quest for light?   Would you then begrudge me my final rest?   Would I find a cold, unyielding breast?   And if you would that rest but kindly allow,   my final breath a kiss of thanks upon your brow.
harveybirdman

harveybirdman

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Checking In

Hey All--   I've been receiving a lot of mail asking about the next chapter of 'Three Hearts' or Book 3 of 'Riding Lessons', so I thought I would take a moment to offer my apologies and explanation for their tardiness.   I, like so many people, have suffered from Severe Depression Disorder for most of my life. In early May, I hit rock bottom (before anyone jumps to any conclusions...I DID NOT try to hurt myself). I have a wonderful and supportive family and I have an agreement with them that
Andrew Todd

Andrew Todd

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two brothers share the night

We settle back on leather thrones, glass and ice our sceptres.   Candelabra lit, the hounds at rest, two brothers share the night.   Tell me, lord, of mountains far, and I shall speak of valleys.   Whisper soft of tears aloft, and I will gale with laughter.   Boast upon your finest hour, while I but moan defeat.   Your nights of black and smiles lack, I will comfort be.   And when laughter wanes and tongues grow weary,   morning's light shall end our night.   We rise but slo
harveybirdman

harveybirdman

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