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The ability to discover new musical talent is one of the great pleasures of living in Los Angeles. Two years ago, a friend introduced me to Sco – Thaina, Thayana, and Thaisa –the strikingly beautiful triplets from Brazil. At the time, their act was known as T-Rio, and their first album sold over two million […]
I just learned another good reason not to use public bathrooms this morning after reading about a woman, in North Georgia that I am sure regrets ever having to use a public restroom in a Banks County Home Depot. Illyanna De La Keur said she and her sister along with her brother-in-law were shopping at […]
OK going shopping is something just about every woman I know enjoys, although I do know a few that hate it. Personally an hour or so is good for me these days, but by then I am exhausted and would be happy to go home and rest. But I can honestly say that most men […]
Reviewing collections and anthologies can be tricky due to the nature of the short stories involved. One does not want to say too much and ruin the reads. Such is the case here with Thuglit: Issue 7 where the reading is once again very good. Kim wasn’t really obtainable in “Mouthbreather” by Joe Gifford. […]
As the subtitle of 24 Jewelry Projects That Spin, Sway, Swing, and Slide makes clear Marcia DeCoster’s Beads In Motion is a beading book that is all about the motion. According to the introduction by the author, in addition to the motion present in each piece there are designed to make sure the pieces complement […]
Featuring 101 Projects From Crocheters Around The World variety is very much at work here in this nearly 300 page book. The projects are divided up into seven categories reflecting the weight of the skein. The explanation of those weights can be found in the glossary as are explanations of the techniques needed, abbreviations used, […]
What is catphishing? This recently coined term refers to false online identities created by Internet scammers to deceive people into a long-term romantic or emotional relationship. How can you tell you’re being catphished? Out of the blue, some really attractive person begins communicating with you online. This individual finds excuses not to use their phone […]
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