Monday, January 22, 2007
Hit the Self-Help Aisle on Black Book Bingo sponsored by B2KBINGO
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And Baby Makes Three by John and Julie Gottman Their new book tells how to keep the romance in your marriage, even after the kids arrive. It's called, "And Baby Makes Three: The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives."
Start Late, Finish Rich: A No-Fail Plan for Achieving Financial
Freedom at Any Age, by David Bach He offers some tips how you can still retire comfortably. Bach says you should save one hours' salary every day, and if you have a very late start on saving, don't hesitate to put away two
hours' salary a day.
It's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with
Less Stuff by Peter Walsh, who says part of our problem is we
just accumulate too much stuff, a bit at a time.
NO: Why Kids — of All Ages — Need to Hear It — and Ways Parents
Can Say It by David Walsh, Ph.D. Parents can find it very, very hard to say "no" to their children. But it's one of the most important words for a child to learn...
Weight Loss Confidential: How Teens Lose Weight and Keep It Off
-- and What They Wish Parents Knew by Anne Fletcher Fletcher interviewed over 100 teens who shed pounds, and maintained their new weight, to find out how they did it.
Buddy Booby's Birthmark by Evan and Donna Ducker One-in-ten children has a birthmark. It's an inspiring story, designed to show others that a birthmark is no mark of shame.
How to Cheat at Cleaning by Jeff Bredenberg... if you look at it differently, and do a little planning, it shouldn't take much time or effort.
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle If you remember to stay in the Now as Tolle advises, you can never stray too far from your path.
Power, Freedom, and Grace by Deepak Chopra This is a return to old-school Chopra; easy to read and profound.
The Definitive Book of Body Language by Allan and Barbara Pease This is like a 'cheat code' for everyday social interactions.
And Baby Makes Three by John and Julie Gottman Their new book tells how to keep the romance in your marriage, even after the kids arrive. It's called, "And Baby Makes Three: The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives."
Start Late, Finish Rich: A No-Fail Plan for Achieving Financial
Freedom at Any Age, by David Bach He offers some tips how you can still retire comfortably. Bach says you should save one hours' salary every day, and if you have a very late start on saving, don't hesitate to put away two
hours' salary a day.
It's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with
Less Stuff by Peter Walsh, who says part of our problem is we
just accumulate too much stuff, a bit at a time.
NO: Why Kids — of All Ages — Need to Hear It — and Ways Parents
Can Say It by David Walsh, Ph.D. Parents can find it very, very hard to say "no" to their children. But it's one of the most important words for a child to learn...
Weight Loss Confidential: How Teens Lose Weight and Keep It Off
-- and What They Wish Parents Knew by Anne Fletcher Fletcher interviewed over 100 teens who shed pounds, and maintained their new weight, to find out how they did it.
Buddy Booby's Birthmark by Evan and Donna Ducker One-in-ten children has a birthmark. It's an inspiring story, designed to show others that a birthmark is no mark of shame.
How to Cheat at Cleaning by Jeff Bredenberg... if you look at it differently, and do a little planning, it shouldn't take much time or effort.
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle If you remember to stay in the Now as Tolle advises, you can never stray too far from your path.
Power, Freedom, and Grace by Deepak Chopra This is a return to old-school Chopra; easy to read and profound.
The Definitive Book of Body Language by Allan and Barbara Pease This is like a 'cheat code' for everyday social interactions.
Friday, January 19, 2007
Jack Prelutsky children's poet laureate Black Book Bingo sponsored by B2KBINGO
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Jack Prelutsky children's poet laureate
Prelutsky was recently was named the first ever children's poet
laureate, by the Chicago-based Poetry Foundation, though childless, perhaps Prelutsky never stopped being a kid himself.
Concerning Bananaconda, Jack Prelutsky noticed the coincidence of syllables, and inspiration struck. His poem begins:
"Oh sleek bananaconda
You longest long long fellow,
How sinuous and sly you are,
How slippery, how yellow."
or his cleverly silly wordplay...
"Imagine if your precious nose
were sandwiched in between your toes,
that clearly would not be a treat,
for you'd be forced to smell your feet..."
Consider one of his most popular poems:
"Homework! Oh Homework!
I hate you! You stink!
I wish I could wash you
away in the sink,
if only a bomb
would explode you to bits.
Homework! Oh, Homework!
You're giving me fits!"
LOL - no wonder he is a favorite of kids!
Jack Prelutsky children's poet laureate
Prelutsky was recently was named the first ever children's poet
laureate, by the Chicago-based Poetry Foundation, though childless, perhaps Prelutsky never stopped being a kid himself.
Concerning Bananaconda, Jack Prelutsky noticed the coincidence of syllables, and inspiration struck. His poem begins:
"Oh sleek bananaconda
You longest long long fellow,
How sinuous and sly you are,
How slippery, how yellow."
or his cleverly silly wordplay...
"Imagine if your precious nose
were sandwiched in between your toes,
that clearly would not be a treat,
for you'd be forced to smell your feet..."
Consider one of his most popular poems:
"Homework! Oh Homework!
I hate you! You stink!
I wish I could wash you
away in the sink,
if only a bomb
would explode you to bits.
Homework! Oh, Homework!
You're giving me fits!"
LOL - no wonder he is a favorite of kids!
Karen Kingsbury goes to the movies Black Book Bingo sponsored by B2KBINGO
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Karen Kingsbury goes to the movies
"Gideon's Gift" is being made into a movie with a tentative
release date of November 2007. Filming begins in February which will star Elle Fanning (the younger sister of actress Dakota Fanning) and Christian Slater.
Her latest book, "Ever After," is a love story tribute to those serving in the military.
Two other Kingsbury books also are being made into movies. "Like Dandelion Dust" will be shown in movie theaters; "A Moment of Weakness" is being made to run on the Hallmark Channel.
Karen Kingsbury goes to the movies
"Gideon's Gift" is being made into a movie with a tentative
release date of November 2007. Filming begins in February which will star Elle Fanning (the younger sister of actress Dakota Fanning) and Christian Slater.
Her latest book, "Ever After," is a love story tribute to those serving in the military.
Two other Kingsbury books also are being made into movies. "Like Dandelion Dust" will be shown in movie theaters; "A Moment of Weakness" is being made to run on the Hallmark Channel.
John Baker, crime writer Black Book Bingo sponsored by B2KBINGO
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John Baker, crime writer
Crime writer John Baker's novels include Poet in the Gutter(1995); Death Minus Zero (1996); King of the Streets (1998); Walking with Ghosts (1999); The Chinese Girl (2000); Shooting in the Dark (2001); The Meanest Flood (2003) and White Skin Man (2004).
White Skin Man is a political novel about racism, those who suffer it, those who perpetrate it, and those who stand and watch. The novel pits ex-con Stone Lewis and his friends against an intelligent and ruthless white upremacist and a gang of dangerous skinhead no-hopers.
In addition to writing crime and mystery novels, Baker is a book reviewer for Shots magazine and the Tangled Web. He is also a member of the Murder Squad, a collective of crime writers who use workshops, panels, readings, and lectures to promote the genre.
John Baker, crime writer
Crime writer John Baker's novels include Poet in the Gutter(1995); Death Minus Zero (1996); King of the Streets (1998); Walking with Ghosts (1999); The Chinese Girl (2000); Shooting in the Dark (2001); The Meanest Flood (2003) and White Skin Man (2004).
White Skin Man is a political novel about racism, those who suffer it, those who perpetrate it, and those who stand and watch. The novel pits ex-con Stone Lewis and his friends against an intelligent and ruthless white upremacist and a gang of dangerous skinhead no-hopers.
In addition to writing crime and mystery novels, Baker is a book reviewer for Shots magazine and the Tangled Web. He is also a member of the Murder Squad, a collective of crime writers who use workshops, panels, readings, and lectures to promote the genre.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
The Absolutely Worst Places to Live in America
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- Trends
The Absolutely Worst Places to Live in America by Dave Gilmartin
The “winners” of this awful distinction include the likes of: · Atlantic City, New Jersey Come for the slots. Stay for the gang warfare and fourth-rate prostitutes.· Gary, Indiana Like a sewer populated by 100,000 people. Perfect for folks burned out on the high culture of Reno. · Fairbanks, Alaska Take the most horrible place you’ve ever been, then subtract the sun. · Jacksonville, Florida Possibly the foulest-smelling city in the Western hemisphere. · Camden, New Jersey Once the proud home of America’s first mass murderer, it’s been all downhill since then.
- Trends
The Absolutely Worst Places to Live in America by Dave Gilmartin
The “winners” of this awful distinction include the likes of: · Atlantic City, New Jersey Come for the slots. Stay for the gang warfare and fourth-rate prostitutes.· Gary, Indiana Like a sewer populated by 100,000 people. Perfect for folks burned out on the high culture of Reno. · Fairbanks, Alaska Take the most horrible place you’ve ever been, then subtract the sun. · Jacksonville, Florida Possibly the foulest-smelling city in the Western hemisphere. · Camden, New Jersey Once the proud home of America’s first mass murderer, it’s been all downhill since then.
Table Books on Black Book
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Elvis at 21: New York to Memphis by Alfred Wertheimer
This stunning volume is devoted to the author's work documenting the early days of Presley's fame. Some of the shots are familiar -- Presley necking with a girl in a hotel corridor -- but there are lots of unfamiliar poses of Presley.
Gucci by Gucci by Sarah Mower
This marks the 85th anniversary of the fabled design house. The book is a luxurious, massive grab bag of old fashion ads, runway shots and gorgeous men and women in various stages of dress and undress. It includes last year's Oscars, with George Clooney in his Gucci tux.
Edie: Girl on Fire by David Weisman and Melissa Painter
This fascinating volume documents the short life of Edie Sedgwick, Andy Warhol ''It'' girl. She was beautiful and surprisingly intelligent, and if the accompanying CD audio interview is any indication, she was also usually stoned.
The Art of Bond: From Storyboard to Screen: The Creative Process Behind the James Bond Phenomenon by Laurent Bouzereau
This evocative collection of nostalgic art from the James Bond films is accompanied by fascinating interviews with the actors and crew -- except Sean Connery, who can really hold a grudge -- from Dr. No to the new Casino Royale, all expertly compiled.
The Jazz Image: Masters of Jazz Photography by Lee Tanner/Nat Hentoff
This black and white visual anthology chronicles musicians, from Satchmo to Bill Evans and Miles Davis, with an emphasis on the 1950s-1970s. Photographers include William Claxton, Gjon Mili and Dennis Stock. You can practically taste the cigarette smoke.
Elvis at 21: New York to Memphis by Alfred Wertheimer
This stunning volume is devoted to the author's work documenting the early days of Presley's fame. Some of the shots are familiar -- Presley necking with a girl in a hotel corridor -- but there are lots of unfamiliar poses of Presley.
Gucci by Gucci by Sarah Mower
This marks the 85th anniversary of the fabled design house. The book is a luxurious, massive grab bag of old fashion ads, runway shots and gorgeous men and women in various stages of dress and undress. It includes last year's Oscars, with George Clooney in his Gucci tux.
Edie: Girl on Fire by David Weisman and Melissa Painter
This fascinating volume documents the short life of Edie Sedgwick, Andy Warhol ''It'' girl. She was beautiful and surprisingly intelligent, and if the accompanying CD audio interview is any indication, she was also usually stoned.
The Art of Bond: From Storyboard to Screen: The Creative Process Behind the James Bond Phenomenon by Laurent Bouzereau
This evocative collection of nostalgic art from the James Bond films is accompanied by fascinating interviews with the actors and crew -- except Sean Connery, who can really hold a grudge -- from Dr. No to the new Casino Royale, all expertly compiled.
The Jazz Image: Masters of Jazz Photography by Lee Tanner/Nat Hentoff
This black and white visual anthology chronicles musicians, from Satchmo to Bill Evans and Miles Davis, with an emphasis on the 1950s-1970s. Photographers include William Claxton, Gjon Mili and Dennis Stock. You can practically taste the cigarette smoke.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
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Joke:
An 87-year-old woman came home from bingo to find her 92-year-old husband in bed with another woman.
She pushed him off a balcony on the 20th floor of a seniors' apartment tower, killing him instantly.
Brought before the court on a murder charge, the judge asked if the woman had anything to say in her defense.
"Yes, your Honor. I figured that at 92, if he could have sex, he could also fly.
Joke:
An 87-year-old woman came home from bingo to find her 92-year-old husband in bed with another woman.
She pushed him off a balcony on the 20th floor of a seniors' apartment tower, killing him instantly.
Brought before the court on a murder charge, the judge asked if the woman had anything to say in her defense.
"Yes, your Honor. I figured that at 92, if he could have sex, he could also fly.
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Men held over armed bingo robbery
Police hunting a masked gang armed with swords who robbed a bingo hall in Leeds
have arrested two men.
Three men threatened staff at Mecca Bingo in Balm Road, Hunslet, on Sunday evening
before taking an unknown amount of cash.
About 300 players were in the building at the time. No one was injured.
The men, aged 23 and 30, are being questioned. A car thought to have been used in
the robbery has been seized from the Belle Isle area of the city.
A West Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said the arrests resulted from calls received
from members of the public after an appeal and the release of CCTV images of the
robbery on Monday.
Men held over armed bingo robbery
Police hunting a masked gang armed with swords who robbed a bingo hall in Leeds
have arrested two men.
Three men threatened staff at Mecca Bingo in Balm Road, Hunslet, on Sunday evening
before taking an unknown amount of cash.
About 300 players were in the building at the time. No one was injured.
The men, aged 23 and 30, are being questioned. A car thought to have been used in
the robbery has been seized from the Belle Isle area of the city.
A West Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said the arrests resulted from calls received
from members of the public after an appeal and the release of CCTV images of the
robbery on Monday.
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"Bingo" on stage
"Bingo" is a dinner theater play; it is the story of three hardcore bingo enthusiasts, Vern, Patsy and Honey, who brave a hurricane to get to the most important bingo night of the year. There they meet Alison, daughter of a long-estranged friend on a mission to reunite her dying mother with her long-lost bingo buddies.
Take a moment to try to visualize a stage full of brightly dressed, enthusiastic women singing a song about how "anyone can play bingo/bingo/bingo" and, furthermore, "anyone can win," and you may begin to approach a faint idea what to expect.
In addition, there's a heavy emphasis on audience participation in this show. If you go, be prepared. You'll not only get to participate in a few bingo games yourself, but you may even be accosted by an irate Vern, who takes her bingo very seriously. In fact, Vern came out into the audience and tore a door prize from a woman's hand that "Bingo" begging her to be reasonable.
"Bingo" on stage
"Bingo" is a dinner theater play; it is the story of three hardcore bingo enthusiasts, Vern, Patsy and Honey, who brave a hurricane to get to the most important bingo night of the year. There they meet Alison, daughter of a long-estranged friend on a mission to reunite her dying mother with her long-lost bingo buddies.
Take a moment to try to visualize a stage full of brightly dressed, enthusiastic women singing a song about how "anyone can play bingo/bingo/bingo" and, furthermore, "anyone can win," and you may begin to approach a faint idea what to expect.
In addition, there's a heavy emphasis on audience participation in this show. If you go, be prepared. You'll not only get to participate in a few bingo games yourself, but you may even be accosted by an irate Vern, who takes her bingo very seriously. In fact, Vern came out into the audience and tore a door prize from a woman's hand that "Bingo" begging her to be reasonable.
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Mother scoops £100k at bingo
A BINGO fan in West Lothian is celebrating after scooping a £100,000 jackpot. The 50-year-old woman from Livingston, who wants to remain anonymous, won the top prize at the Carlton Club in the town's Almondvale Centre earlier this month. She is the fifth national winner at the club in the past eight months. The jackpot was won during the club's national bingo game, which is played simultaneously with hundreds of other outlets across the UK. The mother-of-one said: "I was in total shock when I realized how much I had won."
Mother scoops £100k at bingo
A BINGO fan in West Lothian is celebrating after scooping a £100,000 jackpot. The 50-year-old woman from Livingston, who wants to remain anonymous, won the top prize at the Carlton Club in the town's Almondvale Centre earlier this month. She is the fifth national winner at the club in the past eight months. The jackpot was won during the club's national bingo game, which is played simultaneously with hundreds of other outlets across the UK. The mother-of-one said: "I was in total shock when I realized how much I had won."
Monday, January 08, 2007
Two cousins keeping up a bingo tradition
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Two cousins keeping up a bingo tradition
The ladies dropped their bingo dimes in a plastic cup and smiled at Sam's grandsons as they got ready to call the numbers for the Tuesday night game at Park Avenue Seniors Apartments in Burbank.
"We're all in love with those boys," Dorothy Dunn said as the other ladies nodded in agreement. "If we were younger, we'd be chasing them, that's for sure."
Anne Pisano looked up from her bingo card and smiled. Those boys, her grandsons - Mike Pisano, 24, and John Brillantes, 23. Her late husband, Sam, would have loved this scene, she thought. Loved what his grandsons were doing in his memory. whole article
Two cousins keeping up a bingo tradition
The ladies dropped their bingo dimes in a plastic cup and smiled at Sam's grandsons as they got ready to call the numbers for the Tuesday night game at Park Avenue Seniors Apartments in Burbank.
"We're all in love with those boys," Dorothy Dunn said as the other ladies nodded in agreement. "If we were younger, we'd be chasing them, that's for sure."
Anne Pisano looked up from her bingo card and smiled. Those boys, her grandsons - Mike Pisano, 24, and John Brillantes, 23. Her late husband, Sam, would have loved this scene, she thought. Loved what his grandsons were doing in his memory. whole article
