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Vampiras: The Brides is a 2024 action horror film in which Dracula’s brides must reunite to stop a threat from their past, their sister Mina. The movie was directed by Ivan Mulero from a screenplay co-written with El Torres. The Goldheart Productions movie stars Olga Aguilar, Maria Conchita Alonso, Anderson Ballesteros, Pedro Cayuela, Leonardo Daniel, Johanna Fadul, Milett Figueroa, Noel…

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Best Books of 2024

2024, like 2023, was a bit of an odd duck reading year for me, where non-fiction dominated as I read eleventy billion (okay, 20) books on neurodivergence.

I also didn’t read much from late August on, because brain fog was a frequent companion of mine, and when I did have a Good Brain day, I tended to spend it writing, for, I think, obvious reasons.

I also just…kind of had bad luck? I did read less than previous years, but that was still over 100 books, and I had few standouts to speak of. But the ones I did were just as standoutty as ever, so here’s my top 5 reads of 2024.

Top 5 Books in 2024, in no order:

The Heat Will Kill You First - Jeff Goodell (non-fiction, climate) A depressing as fuck read. As it should be.

The Tainted Cup - Robert Jackson Bennett (fantasy, mystery) This was probably my favourite book of the year. Definitely my favourite piece of fiction. From start to finish, it’s an absolute delight. And a mystery! It’s a genre I’m really picky about, but to me, nothing beats a good mystery.

77 Fragments of a Familiar Ruin - Thomas King (poetry) If you read it once, then read it twice. But actually, though.

The Message - Ta-Nehisi Coates (non-fiction, current events) Should be required reading right now.

Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things? - Pierre Nouvellie (memoir, neurodivergence) This is escaping containment from the neurodivergence and self-help section below because a) it is a memoir, while those below are more practical non-fiction and b) Pierre Nouvellie and I are apparently the same person. Except he’s much funnier.

And then here's some ND/general self-helpy books I enjoyed and/or learned something useful from this year:

Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD - Jesse Anderson

All It Takes Is a Goal - Jon Acuff

How to ADHD - Jessica McCabe

Looking After Your Autistic Self - Niamh Garvey

The Cure for Burnout - Emily Ballesteros

Self-Care for Autistic People - Megan Anna Neff

The Ultimate Time Management Toolkit…for Adults with ADHD and Chronically Busy People - Risa Williams

The Neurodivergence Skills Workbook for Autism and ADHD - Jennifer Kemp, Monique Mitchelson

Your Future ADHD Self - Jeffrey Rice

The Unmasking Workbook for Autistic Adults - Jessica Penot

The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control - Katherine Morgan Schafler*(reread)

How Not to Fit In: An Unapologetic Guide to Navigating Autism and ADHD - Jess Joy, Charlotte Mia

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This is the Summer Station ID of ABS-CBN in 2007. The Summer Station ID was themed “Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas”.

The Summer Station ID theme song was performed by Filipina OPM singer and songwriter Regine Velasquez featuring Filipino singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, television host, actor and comedian Ogie Alcasid who is Regine Velasquez's husband when they got married in December 30, 2005 which was 1 day before Ogie Alcasid's birthday. Somehow, They had their first child who was born in May 1, 2007. Also starting in June 1, 2007, The theme “Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas” can be heard on DZMM Radyo 630 and various radio stations nationwide.

The Summer Station ID features Ritz Azul, Alice Dixson, Arcee Muñoz, Tuesday Vargas, Eula Caballero, Roxanne Guinoo, Valerie Concepcion, AiAi delas Alas, Cherry Pie Picache, Carmina Villaroel, Eugene Domingo, Nora Aunor, Lucho Ayala, Gil Cuerva, Rainier Castillo, Raymond Bagatsing, Bayani Agbayani, JC de Vera, Martin Escudero, Gerald Anderson, Sef Cadayona, Edgar Allan Guzman, Cherie Mercado, Kara David, The Tulfo Brothers, Bernadette Sembrano, Mariz Umali, Kim Atienza, Jiggy Manicad, Ted Failon, Arnold Clavio, “Kabayan” Noli de Castro, Marc Logan, Vicky Morales, DingDong Dantes, Marian Rivera, Andi Eigenmann, Dominic Roco, Felix Roco, Bong Revilla, Emman Abelda, Joshua Dionisio, RJ Padilla, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, Heart Evangelista, Erich Gonzales, Dimples Romana, Robin Padilla, Paolo Ballesteros, Oyo Boy Sotto, McCoy de Leon, Jhong Hilario, Claudine Barretto, Judy Ann Santos, Jodi Sta. Maria, Arjo Atayde, AJ Perez, JM de Guzman, Jeric Gonzales, Jayson Gainza, Zanjoe Marudo, Dianne Medina, RR Enriquez, Sunshine Cruz, Princess Ryan, Kylie Padilla, Bela Padilla, Maine Mendoza, Catherine Bernardo, Edu Manzano, Jericho Rosales, John Lloyd Cruz, Daniel Padilla, Alwyn Uytingco, Julia Montes, Angel Locsin, Coleen Garcia, Shaina Magdayao, Ellen Adarna, Louise de los Reyes, Jessie Mendiola, Ivana Alawi, Maja Salvador, Vhong Navarro, Billy Crawford, Teddy Corpuz, Drew Arellano, Aga Muhlach, Sid Lucero, Onemig Bondoc, Diether Ocampo, John Prats, Joem Bascon, Arra San Agustin, Rufa Mae Quinto, Xian Lim, Luis Manzano, Matteo Guidicelli, Enchong Dee, Benjamin Alves, Rico Barrero, Tom Rodriguez, Hayden Kho, Carl Cervantes, Albie Casiño, Chad Kinis, Kim Chiu, Carla Abellana, Bianca Umali, Sunshine Dizon, Sue Ramirez, Mariel Rodriguez, Krystal Reyes, Toni Gonzaga, Camille Prats, Jennylyn Mercado, Coco Martin, Paolo Serrano, Derek Ramsay, Patrick Garcia, Carlos Agassi, Eric Fructuoso, Long Mejia, Rudy Fernandez, Ryan Agoncillo, including DJ Willie Revillame and Regine Velasquez with her husband Ogie Alcasid after they got married in December 30, 2005.

The Summer Station ID contains the supergroup Bravo All-Stars, the Sexbomb dancers like Shalani Soledad, Iya Villania and Niña Jose and the Goin Bulilit original cast members from TV5 like child actors Angelica Panganiban, Alex Gonzaga, Cristine Reyes, Nash Aguas, Valeen Montenegro, David Licauco, Vince Gamad, Lianne Valentin, Vin Abrenica, Sophie Albert, Mark Neumann, Shaira Mae Diaz, Akihiro Blanco and Chanel Morales. The Summer Station ID also features British boy band One Direction in their pre-debut and Australian born American actor, producer and comedian Will Smith who portrayed Jack Frost in the 2002 movie Frozen as a special guest. Red, Green, Blue and Black Balloons will also be scattered around the world to literally bring forth the summer fun.

The Summer Station ID was filmed in Hollywood, Singapore, Germany, Italy, France, London, Jamaica, Australia, Kenya, Japan, Quezon City, Boracay and New York in June 2006 whenever the ABS-CBN, GMA and TV5 crew members are having a hot summer day into a big summer party.

The Summer Station ID clips will be re-used in the 2013 Summer Station ID of TV5 which is “Bida Best sa Tag-Araw”, The 2014 Summer Station ID of TV5 which is “Pinoy Summer, Da Best 4 Eva!” and the I Gotta Feeling music video from the future movie Ready Player One which will be releasing in March 21, 2013 from Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios. However, The Summer Station ID reuses the clips of the music videos from those deleted songs Without Me by Dr. Dre and The Real Slim Shady by DMX from the movie Frozen where Will Smith as Jack Frost and Luis Manzano, Xian Lim, Enchong Dee, Matteo Guidicelli and DingDong Dantes as “The Backstreet Boys” were seen including Little Bo Peep from Toy Story and Gelli de Belen as “The Beauty Queen” who also make a cameo at the near end.

But somehow, This is the only Summer Station ID to feature the crew of ABS-CBN, GMA and TV5.

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First Appearance: Wonder Woman 196 (2003) Creators: Greg Rucka and Drew Johnson Abilities: Genius engineer, business tycoon, criminal mastermind and founder of Godwatch.

Backstory: One of Diana’s more complex adversaries, the deeply self-reliant Veronica Cale wears many hats: bio-engineer, CEO, dedicated mother, god hunter and of course, contemptuous villain who won’t stop until she evens the score. Despite being rescued by Wonder Woman several times, Cale uses here wealth, intellect and expertise in chemical & technological engineering to conspire against Diana, which has brought her in league (and conflict) with prominent members of the Amazon’s rogues gallery. Her motives have changed over time, however, the core reason for her resentment becoming deeper and more personal.

Talented and industrious, Dr. Cale worked hard to earn everything she has, but as a woman working in the fields of both medicine and business, she spent her life fighting an uphill battle—a familiar story: working ten times harder to make half the progress as people with a fraction of her insight or creativity; But Cale was up to the challenge, and became the founder of a hugely successful company, accumulating vast wealth.

She had grown cynical though, and developed a ruthlessness which allowed her to survive in a cutthroat world, so when Wonder Woman arrived with her graceful god-given gifts, preaching of peace and equality, she took personal offense. Cale would attempt to smear Diana’s reputation, and later played a role in the creation of the 3rd Silver Swan, Vanessa Kapatelis, by buying her from Sebastian Ballesteros, and turning her into a cyborg.

During Rebirth Cale would gain another layer of scorn for not only Diana, but the Gods of Olympus. As the CEO of Empire Industries she would launch Godwatch, which was founded for the sole purpose of locating Themyscira—not to enhance Cale’s own power or influence, but out of desperation.

The sons of Ares, Phobos and Deimos, seeking to free their father from prison on Themyscira, had exploited Veronica by placing a curse on her daughter, Isadore, which removed her face and soul from her body. Only upon the liberation of Ares from his prison on Themyscira could Isadore be restored. To add to her grief, she would also lose her best friend, Adrianna Anderson, who died and transformed into Dr. Cyber while on a mission to find the island.

Cale exacted revenge upon her blackmailers by partnering with the sorceress Circe, and even arranged to re-curse a newly cured Barbara Minerva in order to aide her in her efforts. When she located the island Veronica learned that Isadore could only remain whole if she stayed, forcing her to leave her only daughter and heir behind. Veronica blames Wonder Woman’s personal feud with Ares for their separation to this day.

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Los sureños se anexaron la quinta victoria de manera consecutiva al derrotar 4 carreras por 0 al elenco chileno. Más temprano, Venezuela B venció a Colombia 7 carreras por 1 y es el otro finalista. El gobernador Manuel Rosales y el Alcalde Gustavo Fernández entregaron la premiación al equipo ganador.   [caption id="attachment_80042" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] El lanzador Luis Vargas cubrió la ruta completa y dominó a placer a los chilenos. Foto Imdep[/caption] Hebert Colina M. En un "Misael Vilchez" a reventar y con la presencia del gobernador del Zulia, Manuel Rosales Guerrero y el alcalde de San Francisco, Gustavo Fernández, Venezuela "A" derrotó 4 carreras por 0 a la representación de Chile, ganándose el derecho de enfrentar a la Pequeña Liga Cardenales en la gran final entre criollos del Campeonato Latinoamericano, este sábado en el estadio "Ramón Darío Urdaneta" del Complejo "Nerio Camarita Flores2 de San Jacinto a partir de las 6.00 de la tarde. [caption id="attachment_80037" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] El Alcalde Gustavo Fernández celebra junto alequipo de San Francisco el triunfo. Foto Imdep[/caption] El lanzador sureño Luis Vargas fue el jugador más valioso, quien cubrió la ruta completa de seis entradas otorgando 8 ponches y permitiendo solo 1 imparable, mientras que a la ofensiva el jovencito Osmas Basabe bateó de 3-2 con un cuadrangular que puso cifras definitivas al compromiso. Los ganadores recibieron de manos del gobernador Rosales, del alcalde Fernández y de otras autoridades la copa "Farmaliadas" que se disputaba en esta segunda semifinal. "Le agradecemos a la fanaticada que desbordó el Misael Vilchez y los felicitamos por el grandiosos comportamiento durante todo el campeonato en este escenario sureños", expresó el alcalde Gustavo Fernándezy de inmediato sonó la gaita zuliana y la algarabia y la alegría se hicieron sentir por otra contundente demostración del equipo de la casa que ratificó su favoritismo para anexarse el título de campeón de este evento que ha sido, por demás, un éxito deportivo y organizativo. Line score. C. H. E Venezuela "A". 4. 7. 0 Chile. 0. 1. 0 Venezuela B dominó a Colombia [caption id="attachment_80040" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Venezuela B ganó su boleto al derrotar a Colombia. Foto Luis Bravo[/caption] A primera hora, Cardenales o Venezuela B derrotó 7 carreras por 1 a su similar Colombia, en choque desarrollado en el mismo escenario y que le otorgó el boleto a disputar la final de este evento deportivo. Diego Barreto fue el pitcher ganador, y quien guillotinó a 8 contrarios, mientras que Esteban Barrios fue el perdedor. Los mejores por los ganadores fueron Alejandro Gutiérrez< de 3-2, y 2 anotadas, y Oscar Vera de 2-2, 2 anotadas y 3 empujadas. Por los derrotados, Anderson Pérez de 2-1, y Edwind Ballesteros de 2-1, anotó e impulsó. Este sábado, a partir de las 6:00 de la tarde y en lo que se vaticina será una gran fiesta deportiva, los equipos representativos de Venezuela, San Francisco y Cardenales, medirán fuerzas para dirimir el que campeón del evento y que a la postre será el representante de Latinoamérica en el Mundial de la categoría a realizarse en Williamsport, Pensilvania.                       C     H     E Venezuela B   7      8     0 Colombia       1      2     3     Para recibir en tu celular esta y otras informaciones, únete a nuestras redes sociales, síguenos en Instagram, Twitter y Facebook como @DiarioElPepazo El Pepazo/Con información del Imdep

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Los 3 personajes más ICÓNICOS del "CHILI" Anderson Ballesteros - Mister ...

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La virgen de los sicarios / Our Lady of the Assassins Barbet Schroeder. 2000

Church San Ignacio de Loyola, entre y, Cra. 43, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia See in map

See in imdb

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(via Que Chili GIF - Que Chili Anderson Ballesteros - Descubre & Comparte GIFs)

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La vierge des tueurs  (la virgen de los sicarios) réalisé par Barbet Schroeder (2000), avec German Jaramillo,  Anderson Ballesteros, et Juan David Restrepo d’après le livre éponyme de Fernando Vallejo

disponible sur Arte.tv jusqu’au 22/02/2022

Plus de 20 ans après, le plaisir de revoir ce film reste intact

Y’a de la cumbia dans l’air dans les NGT 2013

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This is the 2005 Christmas Station ID of GMA. The Christmas Station ID was themed “Kapuso, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko”.

The Christmas Station ID Theme was sung Martin Nievera, Sharon Cuneta, Gary Valenciano, Pops Fernandez, Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez featuring the Christmas Carollers from GMA and the original cast from the TV5 sketch comedy show Goin’ Bulilit. Somehow, The Christmas Station ID was shortened due to the video. Somehow, Starting in December 1, 2005, The song “Star ng Pasko” can be heard in DZBB Radyo 594 and various radio stations nationwide where it was extended. Somehow, This Christmas Station ID occurred before Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez’s wedding in December 30, 2005 which was 1 day before Ogie Alcasid’s birthday.

The Christmas Station ID contains Martin Nievera who is riding on a Jeepney featuring the crew members, Heart Evangelista, Erich Gonzales, Dimples Romana, Gabby Concepcion with his daughter KC Concepcion, Eddie Gutierrez and Ruffa Gutierrez, Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Zoren Legaspi, Arcee Muñoz, Alice Dixson, Tuesday Vargas, Ritz Azul, Eula Caballero, Paolo Bediones, Sharon Cuneta, Rodolfo “Dolphy” Quizon, Piolo Pascual, Willie Revillame, Janno Gibbs, Mike Enriquez, Henry Omaga-Diaz, Karen Davila, Cheryl Cosim, Jessica Soho, Amelyn Veloso, Anthony Taberna, Alvin Elchico, Sunshine Dizon, Sue Ramirez, Cesar Montano, Ogie Diaz, Arthur Solinap, Joem Bascon, Jodi Sta. Maria, Richard Yap, Albert Martinez, IC Mendoza, Arjo Atayde, Jayson Gainza, Patrick Garcia, AJ Perez, Carl Cervantes, Jerome Ponce, Christian Bables, Terence Baylon, JM de Guzman, Jeric Gonzales, Albie Casiño, Chad Kinis, Paolo Serrano, Derek Ramsay, Carlos Agassi, Eric Fructuoso, Michael V., Allan K., Edu Manzano, Jericho Rosales, JC de Vera, Martin Escudero, Gerald Anderson, Sef Cadayona, Edgar Allan Guzman, John Lloyd Cruz, Sam Milby, Luis Manzano, Matteo Guidicelli, John Prats, Ces Oreña-Drilon, Carmina Villaroel, Eugene Domingo, Nora Aunor, Leandro Muñoz, Kristine Hermosa, Meg Imperial, Gelli de Belen, Janice de Belen, Mark Lapid, Cherie Gil, Raymart Santiago, Enrique Gil, Lovely Abella, Carlo Aquino, Jake Cuenca, Wendell Ramos, DingDong Avanzado, Rene Hawkins, Pen Medina, Ping Medina, Alex Vincent Medina, Eric Quizon, Epy Quizon, Richard Gutierrez, Raymond Gutierrez, Zanjoe Marudo, Polo Ravales, Christopher de Leon, Richard Gomez and his wife Lucy Torres-Gomez, Janine Gutierrez, Roxanne Guinoo, Joyce Jimenez, Maricel Soriano, Candy Pangilinan, Julia Montes, Angel Locsin, Coleen Garcia, Shaina Magdayao, Ellen Adarna, Louise de los Reyes, Jessie Mendiola, Ivana Alawi, Maja Salvador, Pooh, Pokwang, Valerie Concepcion, Shawn Yao, Keempee de Leon, Eula Valdez, RK Bagatsing, Ian Veneracion, Claudine Barretto, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Kim Atienza, Charo Santos-Concio, Cherry Pie Picache, Judy Ann Santos, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, Jess Lapid Jr., Vhong Navarro, Billy Crawford, Teddy Corpuz, Isko Moreno, Mico Halili, JP de Guzman, Mel Martinez, Neil Ryan Sese, Long Mejia, Jolo Revilla, Bong Revilla, Paolo Ballesteros, Oyo Boy Sotto, McCoy de Leon, Jhong Hilario, Ryan Agoncillo, Maine Mendoza, Catherine Bernardo, RJ Padilla, Aga Muhlach, Bembol Roco, Geoff Eigenmann, Gabby Eigenmann, Bernard Palanca, Mico Palanca, featuring child actress Angelica Panganiban who is an original cast member of Goin’ Bulilit. The Christmas Station ID includes the original cast of Goin’ Bulilit, the Spice Girls, the supergroup Group of 30, the SexBomb Girls and DJ Lance the Dinosaur from Sesame Street. The Christmas Station ID also features the pre-debut of South Korean boy band BigBang, the characters from Disney’s Blues Clues including Wayne Allwine, the voice of Mickey Mouse with his wife Russi Taylor, the voice of Minnie Mouse and president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who turns on the Christmas Lights and hugs Angelica Panganiban at the very end. Sadly, Fernando Poe Jr. and Mark Gil don’t appear in the 2005 Christmas Station ID because Fernando Poe Jr. died in September 11, 2005 of leukemia and Mark Gil died in November 11, 2005 due to a respiratory failure.

But eventually, This was the only Christmas Station ID of GMA to feature the crew from ABS-CBN, GMA and TV5. But somehow, The clips will look different in the 2010 ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID which is “Da Best ang Pasko ng Pilipino” where they set up Christmas decorations in the house. Luckily, Martin Nievera can create a portal that could transport other crew members into other dimensions.

Somehow, Arcee Muñoz, Alice Dixson, Tuesday Vargas, Ritz Azul, Eula Caballero, Aga Muhlach, Sam Milby, Maja Salvador, Geoff Eigenmann, Gabby Eigenmann and Willie Revillame moved to TV5 in 2005. But Ryan Agoncillo, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Paolo Ballesteros, Judy Ann Santos and IC Mendoza moved to ABS-CBN in 2005.

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This year -- put a Book on EVERY Bed

This year: put a Book on EVERY Bed

By “Ask Amy” advice columnist Amy Dickinson

10 December, 2020

Dear Readers: Every year at Christmastime, I delight in promoting a Book on Every Bed. I do so in memory of my mother, Jane, who raised her children to understand that if you have a book, you are never alone.

The idea originally came from historian David McCollough, who recounted the Christmas mornings of his youth, when the very first thing he woke up to was a wrapped book at the base of his bed, left there by Santa.

The most important part is what happens next: Family members reading together.

That’s it! That’s the whole idea!

Over the last ten years, working with my local literacy partner Children’s Reading Connection (childrensreadingconnection.org), this campaign has grown to include schools, libraries and bookstores, who have donated scores of books to families that might not have access to them. The goal – and our dream – is that families will experience the intimate and personal connection of diving into and sharing stories, the way my mother and I did throughout her life.

Over the years, important literacy advocates, such as the Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and LeVar Burton, and bestselling children’s authors Brad Meltzer and Peter Reynolds, have endorsed and helped to spread the good word.

This year is different. So many of us are alone, hurting, and separated from family and familiar holiday routines.

All of us – not just children – need a good book on our beds.

I have broadened the scope to include specific recommendations for books spanning all ages. I’ve reached out to some of my favorite writers, literacy advocates, and independent booksellers across the country for their special picks.

Whether you purchase a book or share an old favorite, I hope you will be inspired to put A Book on Every Bed this year. It is not necessary to make a Christmas deadline – this idea is one to sustain people throughout what might shape up to be a very long winter.

Following are recommendations for all age groups.

Baby and Toddlers: From Brigid Hubberman, Children’s Reading Connection, Ithaca, NY (childrensreadingconnection.org):

“Words are the language of love for babies.  The best books for infants should be about the world they know. Parents should choose books to surround babies with an abundance of loving and delightful words.”

Baby Cakes, by Karma Wilson and Sam Williams

Haiku Baby, by Betsy E. Snyder

Shine Baby Shine, by Leslie Staub and Lori Nichols

Ages 3-5: From Lisa Swaze, Buffalo Street Books, Ithaca, NY (Buffalostreetbooks.com)

“If You Come to Earth,” by Sophie Blackall is one of my favorite picture books of 2020. This book is beautiful both visually and lyrically, and it will feel like a warm hug to any child or family who receives it.

“You Matter,” by Christian Robinson is a bright and elegant book that takes children on a journey around the world to make it clear that everyone matters, and perhaps more importantly, reassure them that they matter, no matter what they look like or where they are from.

Early Readers: From Sandra Dear, owner of The Little Boho Bookshop, in Bayonne, NJ (thelittlebohobookshop.com)

“The Suitcase,” by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros: This beautiful story about immigration, is full of heart and humanity as it teaches our littlest ones about hope, tolerance and kindness.

“Home in the Woods,” by Eliza Wheeler: This stunningly beautiful picture book has fast become a customer favorite. A story about starting over, of overcoming! A story of family, love and joy of being and growing together.

Middle Grade Readers: From Becky Anderson, co-owner of Anderson’s Bookshop, in Naperville, Illinois (andersonsbookshops.com):

“Ways to Make Sunshine,” by Renee Watson: Watson writes her own version of Ramona Quimby, one starring a Black girl and her family, in this start to a charming new middle grade series about spirit, kindness, and sunshine.  Ryan, a fourth grader, finds the positive in difficult situations and when trouble strikes. She is that character to love and bring in the sunshine!  Grades 3-6

Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake, illustrated by Jon Klassen: Winnie-the-Pooh and Frog and Toad meet in a fresh take on a classic odd-couple friendship.  Klassen’s illustrations add much to a story of an unlikely friendship that proves that opposites can see the good in one another. The first in a series.  Grades 3-7

“The Silver Arrow,” by Lev Grossman: Kate’s humdrum life is transformed when her eccentric Uncle Herbert brings her a colossal locomotive train, the Silver Arrow, as her eleventh birthday gift, leading her and her younger brother on a mysterious journey.  The train will remind readers of the Hogwart’s Express. A story that is environmentally aware and calls readers to action. Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and The Chronicles of Narnia.  Grades 3-7

YA Readers: Danielle Kreger, Blue Bunny Books, Dedham, MA (bluebunnybooks.com):  "One of Us is Lying" by Karen M McManus: An edge of your seat mystery that takes place in Bayview High school during detention. Simon, a so-called "outcast," never makes it out of detention alive. What follows is a tale of twists and turns that has the reader questioning the reliability of the characters, and the secrets they keep.

"Burn" by Patrick Ness: A fast-paced young adult fantasy that begins with fifteen-year-old Sarah, who meets Kazimir – a dragon who has been hired to help on her family's farm. Still reeling from the death of her mother, Sarah finds herself feeling an intense and unusual connection with Kazimir. As the story unfolds secrets, dangers and Kazimir's true purpose are revealed.

"The New Kid" by Jerry Craft: A spot-on graphic novel about navigating a new school, new friends and identity. Jordan Banks is in seventh grade when he is sent to a rigorous private school and grapples with staying true to himself- his love for creating cartoons, how to maintain his old friends and how he fits in in a less than diverse new school. A totally lovable and relatable character!

Adult Non-fiction: From Alex George, the author, most recently, of The Paris Hours, founder and director of the Unbound Book Festival, and the owner of Skylark Bookshop, in Columbia, MO (skylarkbookshop.com)

“Wintering,” by Katherine May: This is a deeply personal, quietly beautiful book, written with grace and immense thoughtfulness. We all go through difficult times; by mulling over her responses to her own misfortunes, the author offers insight as to how we might think differently about low points in our lives. Instructive, inspiring, and ultimately profoundly hopeful.

“The Book of Delights,” by Ross Gay: This utterly charming book of micro-essays by Ross Gay, a beloved and renowned poet, is a perfect gift for – well, just about anyone. Gay set himself the challenge of finding one thing that delighted him each day for a year, and then writing about it. The result is a quirky, brilliant book that you can dip in and out of, always finding something to make you smile, and think. A guaranteed lifter of spirits.

“Intimations: Six Essays,” by Zadie Smith: I’ve always loved Zadie Smith’s nonfiction work, and this small but powerful book shows her talents at their finest. Written during the pandemic, these six pieces are sharp, and funny, and thought-provoking. Smith’s deeply personal reflections on this strangest of years is essential reading. If ever there was a book for these strange times, it’s this one.

Adult Fiction: Mark LaFramboise, Senior Book Buyer at Politics and Prose in Washington, DC (politics-prose.com)

“The Butterfly Lampshade,” by Aimee Bender: This is a beautiful story of mental illness, the bonds of sisterhood, and the liveliness of a child's imagination.  Francie is 8 years old when the book begins, the daughter of a single mom.  This is the story of her odyssey after her mother is committed to a mental hospital, and she is sent to be raised by an aunt and uncle.

“Luster,” by Raven Leilani: Edie, the young protagonist in Luster, Raven Leilani's debut novel, is daring, sexy, hilarious, super smart, and drop dead beautiful.  Her affair with a married man takes a turn for the strange when she meets and befriends the man's wife and daughter.  Edie is whip smart because Raven Leilani is whip smart and her voice propels this beguiling novel.

“What Are You Going Through,” by Sigrid Nunez: Sigrid Nunez writes so beautifully that plot feels irrelevant.  The writer's confidence and authority are apparent from the first page.  Ultimately, it's the story of a woman who is asked by an old college acquaintance to be with her when she takes her life, after a cancer diagnosis.  But, like her previous book The Friend (about a woman who inherits a large Great Dane), it doesn't matter what story she tells because her words bristle with life.

Elders: Gayle Shanks, Changing Hands Bookstore, in Tempe and Phoenix, AZ

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“Apeirogon,” by Colum McCann: Two fathers, one Palestinian and one Israeli have both lost their young daughters to violence but have decided that reconciliation, not revenge, is what they needed to seek. In the process, they became best friends. McCann describes the insanity and senseless violence bred in the Middle East, the Occupation under which the Palestinians are forced to live, but also the beauty of the country, the migration of birds, the many ways humans overcome adversity and find solace in the natural world and each other. In a series of 1001 fragments, McCann walks us through his imaginary polygon, the Apeirogon of the title, containing an infinite number of sides, an infinite number of gorgeous sentences, and ultimately an infinite number of ways to view the human condition.  

“All the Way to the Tigers,” by Mary Morris: Travel writer Mary Morris’ book, written in small chapters, was in some ways similar to reading Colum McCann's, Aperagon, also written in small bits (in his case 1001, in Mary's -- 112 chapters). Morris travels to India in search of the elusive Bengal tiger, but in so many ways she is searching for herself and her place in the world as she recovers from a serious ankle injury that leaves her debilitated but determined.  

In her short vignettes, she quotes Rilke, Wendell Berry, other writers she admires and reminds us how important it is to listen intently to others as in active listening we are rewarded with deeper understanding.

“The Chair Rocks,” by Ashton Applewhite: From childhood on, we’re barraged by messages that it’s sad to be old. That wrinkles are embarrassing, and old people useless. Author and activist Ashton Applewhite believed them too—until she realized where this prejudice comes from and the damage it does. Lively, funny, and deeply researched, This Chair Rocks traces Applewhite’s journey from apprehensive boomer to pro-aging radical, and in the process debunks myth after myth about late life. The book explains the roots of ageism—in history and in our own age denial. Whether you’re older or hoping to get there, this book will shake you by the shoulders, cheer you up, make you mad, and change the way you see the rest of your life. Age pride!  

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Silver Swan

“Vanessa was weak. She looked up to Wonder Woman. She thought her a friend. I am not Vanessa, and the moon reflects the cold silver of my dead heart. Wonder Woman, on the other hand--her heart is the warm sun of a foreign shore. It can be broken--she can be broken.” - Silver Swan (Prime Earth)

Real Name: Vanessa Kapatelis

Gender: Female

Height: 5’ 6"

Weight: 130 lbs (59 kg)

Eyes: Blue

Hair: Red

Parents:

David Kapatelis; father

Julia Kapatelis; mother

Powers:

Cybernetic Enhancement

Abilities: 

Dancing

Drawing

Singing

Weaknesses:

Restricted Mobility

Schizophrenia

Universe: New Earth; Prime Earth

Marital Status: Single

Citizenship: Greek

First Appearance:  

New Earth: Wonder Woman Vol 2 #3 (April, 1987) 

Prime Earth: Wonder Woman Vol 5 #38 (March, 2018)

Powers

Cybernetic Enhancement:

Claws

Flight

Razor Wings

Superhuman Speed

Sonic Scream

Nanite Manipulation: Vanessa's nanite based powers are heavily suffused into her blood, through which she has technokinetic abilities. Being able to hack into and erase vital data about the experimental procedures which created her from every corner of the internet simultaneously with little effort.

Abilities 

Dancing: Prior to her injury, Vanessa was a talented ballet dancer.

Drawing: Vanessa is a gifted artist.

Singing

Weaknesses

Restricted Mobility (Formerly): Vanessa lost the use of her legs in one of Wonder Woman's fights with Major Disaster. However she was able to regain the ability to walk with the help of nanites. Schizophrenia: Vanessa's exposure to the nanites had hideously warped her mind as it did her body. Producing a split personality which identifies as Silver Swan whom was belligerent, volatile and confrontational.

History (New Earth)

Vanessa Kapatelis is the daughter of Julia and David Kapatelis. She grew up with her mother in Boston, and met Wonder Woman when she attended school. Though originally jealous of Diana, they eventually grew closer. This was exploited by Doctor Psycho, who expanded the fears Vanessa already had after losing her father and the suicide of her best friend. He used underlings to drive a wedge between Vanessa and Diana. Psycho, Circe and Sebastian Ballesteros unleashed their influence on her, and with mental conditioning and cybernetic implants, transformed her into the Silver Swan. They set her loose on Wonder Woman and Wonder Girl, and the latter's secret identity was exposed as a consequence. Silver Swan was defeated and sent to a hospital.

Ballesteros abducted her again, and Veronica Cale purchased her for a new plan against her enemy Wonder Woman. With additional cybernetic enhancement, Cale sent Silver Swan to the Themyscira House. Wonder Woman defeated her, and this time, with help from Amazonian doctors and Leslie Anderson, fully removed her cybernetic enhancement. Vanessa returned to school, and eventually graduated.

Origin (Prime Earth)

During a battle between Wonder Woman and Major Disaster, teenager Vanessa Kapatelis was saved by Wonder Woman after being crushed under rubble. Having lost the use of her legs, Wonder Woman would often visit Vanessa to encourage her during rehabilitation. Diana's frequent visits caused Vanessa to consider her to be Diana's best friend, and pictured herself fighting side by side Wonder Woman as the superhero "Silver Swan". Later, Vanessa was given access to an experimental treatment to cure her paralysis: injecting nanites into her body that are controlled by her brain to repair the damage. As Diana became more busy and famous, she stopped visiting. To make matters worse, Vanessa's mother died in car accident. Vanessa believed that the loss would compel Diana to return to her, but word apparently never reached her. Worst of all, the grief of her mother's death disrupted her brain's ability to control the nanites, leaving her unable to walk yet again. All of this sent her into a deep depression, and led her to believe that Diana was never been her friend. Resigning herself to watching Diana's exploits on the news, the sight of Diana treating others after disasters the same way she had been treated pushed her to the breaking point.

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April, 9 Famous Birthdays List with celebrities Age, Networth and more

This Article features the List of all popular celebrities born on April, 9. This list contains 32 number of famous people who have their birthdays on April, 9.

Please Click on Each famous person card to know more about their lives, family and bio. All Data has been verified and checked by Flickthinkers Team.These Celebrities belong to the sun-sign Aries.

Famous Birthdays on April, 9

Arlen Escarpeta TV Actor 39 years old Net-worth: $300 Thousand

Cynthia Nixon TV Actress 54 years old Net-worth: $25 Million

Dennis Quaid Movie Actor 66 years old Net-worth: $30 Million

Elle Fanning Movie Actress 22 years old Net-worth: $6 Million

Graham Gano Football Player 33 years old Net-worth: $6 Million

Hugh Hefner Entrepreneur NA Net-worth: $50 Million

Jackie Evancho Pop Singer 20 years old Net-worth: $4 Million

Jacques Villeneuve Race Car Driver 49 years old Net-worth: $50 Million

Jay Baruchel Movie Actor 38 years old Net-worth: $6 Million

Jay Chandrasekhar Director 52 years old Net-worth: $4 Million

Jazmine Sullivan Pop Singer 33 years old Net-worth: $7 Million

Jeff Zucker Entrepreneur 55 years old Net-worth: $60 Million

Jesse McCartney Pop Singer 33 years old Net-worth: $9 Million

Joe Scarborough Radio Host 57 years old Net-worth: $25 Million

Keshia Knight Pulliam TV Actress 41 years old Net-worth: $6 Million

Leighton Meester TV Actress 34 years old Net-worth: $16 Million

Linda Chung TV Actress 36 years old Net-worth: $20 Million

Marc Jacobs Fashion Designer 57 years old Net-worth: $100 Million

Mark Pellegrino TV Actor 55 years old Net-worth: $3 Million

Michael Learned TV Actress 81 years old Net-worth: $3 Million

Moran Atias TV Actress 39 years old Net-worth: $4 Million

Paulina Porizkova Model 55 years old Net-worth: $80 Million

Rachel Stevens Pop Singer 42 years old Net-worth: $2 Million

Robbie Fowler Soccer Player 45 years old Net-worth: $50 Million

Seve Ballesteros Golfer NA Net-worth: $4 Million

Sunny Anderson TV Show Host 45 years old Net-worth: $5 Million

Tricia Penrose Pop Singer 50 years old Net-worth: $3 Million

Veronica Taylor Voice Actress 42 years old Net-worth: $4 Million

Ward Bond TV Actor NA Net-worth: $5 Million

Kevin Lee Sportscaster 49 years old Net-worth: $400 Thousand

Lil Nas X Rapper 21 years old Net-worth: $4 Million

Margaret Josephs Entrepreneur 53 years old Net-worth: $50 Million

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