#kelly craigh

[enelea]

Next up we have the Kelly family. This couple will not start the official gameplay rounds married or even engaged. They do have those wants locked in though. The story the player will start with is: Craigh and Suzette were saving up to get engaged and married, when Craigh suddenly inherited a home from a deceased family member. At first, it seemed like a wonderful opportunity, however it quickly became clear that the home was in dire need of repairs. The couple eagerly moved from the apartment they shared with Philip Familia to this home and poured hours of their time and loads of their savings into the home, but it just wasn't enough. Friends told them to cut their losses and sell the home, but no one wanted to buy it and eventually Craigh took out a loan to afford everything. Is their dreams of getting engaged and married lost or just temporarily postponed? The player will need to make that choice when the round starts...

[eternallyimaginative]

Oblivion (a Nevermore novel) by Kelly Craigh

Book: Oblivion (a Nevermore novel)

Author: Kelly Craigh

Publisher:   Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Release Date:   July 28th, 2015

Format: Hardcover

Pages:  448

Started Reading: March 29, 2019

Finished Reading: April 1, 2019

Summary (supplied from GoodReads):   This electrifying conclusion to the Nevermore trilogy takes one last trip to the dream world of Edgar Allan Poe to reveal the intertwined fates of Isobel and Varen. The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins? —Edgar Allan Poe The fine line between life and death blurred long ago for Isobel Lanley. After a deadly confrontation with Varen in the dreamworld, she’s terrified to return to that desolate and dangerous place. But when her nightmares resume, bleeding into reality, she is left with no choice. Varen’s darkness is catching up to her. To everything. Threatening to devour it all. Isobel fears for her world. For her sanity and Varen’s—especially after a fresh and devastating loss. To make matters worse, the ghostly demon Lilith wants Varen for her own, and she will do anything to keep him in her grasp—anything. Can Isobel ever find her happy ending? Worlds collide and fates are sealed in this breathtaking finale to the Nevermore trilogy.

My Thoughts: Could this story melt whatever heard and soul I have more? This book...is right up there with Nevermore on the same pedistal. So beautiful it was.

That Pinfeathers think I mentioned in the last book review? Yeah...I had an emotional connection to him by this book. I see why he went the way he did, but I kind of wished we saw him a bit longer in the book. But, then again if he was still hanging around Varen wouldn’t have come to his senses the way that he did. 

Varen...oh you were the one that melted my soul the most. Even though we didn’t read through your perspective and through Isobel’s...oh how it was heartbreakign to see that you still thought se was dead...Why am I listening the Marianas Trench while reading this book and reviewing it?! First time I’ve heard this album by the band...and I’m on the Ghost song...oh good lord and lady (*coughs* sorry the Wiccan in me) this song goes so well with him...it makes me upset now....And I though Rhythm of Your Heart did...What is my life anymore?!

I wish that we saw more Gwen and Danny, but again I understand why we didn’t. In a way I think this book was making up for the last one in regards to giving us more time with Varen, and also with Isobel being so close to reaching him since it is the last novel of the trilogy. 

I still think the best scene in this one was when Varen finally realized that she wasn’t a dream, though he still though she was dead and he morphed the surroundings to like that beach scene that resembled the Poe Poem...

I actually liked seeing Varen interacting more with the Dream world, and not just him in his gloom state. Especially when he did want to get out of there and out of Lilith’s grasp on his mind. 

Speaking of Lilith...I feel like through out the story now that I think about it....as much as she terrified me...we could have been spending more time on her lore, and the like. But, then again we were probably only told what we as the audience needed to hear. I don’t it was just a thought regarding the world building...

Reynolds....Kelly I have to say it...as much as I love Isobel, Varen, Gwen, and Danny....I honestly think Reynolds was the best character in the whole story. The twists you put us through involving him were unreal. He’s the Snape of this series. Like you want to dislike him...truly dislike him at times...but then by the end of the book you truly love him... Though I do wish that were was a bit more time to explore him. But, again its probably that we the audience didn’t have to know. After all we were only told what Isobel was told, and even she by the end of the story was still a little puzzled. 

The end of the book.....a very love/hate relationship with the end of the book. I found it bittersweet...Its almost like the story wasn’t COMPLETELY ended. Especially with the epilogue. I mean we’re told a bit of why Varen had initially gone into his own mentality the way that he did. I’m feeling from all of the hints that his mother was the catalyst for this...he went to meet her 2 years after all this stuff happened....and yet...he couldn’t bring himself to approach her. I mean I get it...this happens in real life more often than not...but considering the paranormal/horror stuff that the series revolved around....I would have kind of liked to know why his mother left Mr. Nethers, but most of all leaving Varen too...Like did she know some of this stuff? She was just hinted at so much...like Varen’s attachment was a core element to the story lore...but there was nothing at the end...

Verdict: A very bitter sweet ending to this wonderful trilogy. You really do need to have patience with it. But, if you can supply that patience you will greatly be rewarded with this enriching story. Take note though that you should listen to Rythm of Your Heart when reading the scene of the Grim Facade in Nevermore, and Ghost while reading this book. Both songs are by Marianas Trench. 

[ethanalter]

Notes from our 'Outlander' wine tasting

Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser in ‘Outlander’ (Photo: Starz)

The bad news: Outlander fans are going to have to wait until Oct. 22 to see the long-awaited reunion between Jamie and Claire Fraser, after the lovers have spent twenty years (and five episodes) apart. The better news: that gives you plenty of time to order your crate of Outlander-themed wine so you can toast the happy couple when their 74-minute reunion episode premieres in two weeks. The online wine company Lot 18 has premiered six new bottles in its Outlander: The Series collection, which went on sale Oct. 9 for a limited time. The Yahoo Entertainment staff had a chance to imbibe each of these new additions, and we share our thoughts below. It should be noted that none of us are serious oenophiles, so feel free to chase our opinions with a dash of salt.

Sassenach Languedoc-la-clape Rosé Jamie’s sweet nickname for his British bride is the moniker of the obligatory rosé of the bunch, a nod to the ongoing roségence that has propelled this variety to the top of the wine sales charts. As it turns out, the wine itself is also pretty sweet… a little too sweet for our samplers, who weren’t taken with its mixture of strawberry, grapefruit, and white peach flavors. “I feel that Claire would not drink rosé,” noted Kristen Baldwin, and it’s true that our beloved Sassenach would almost certainly pick whiskey over any category of wine. To be fair, we may not have sampled this particular wine under ideal circumstances, consuming it warm, rather than chilled. “I think it would be better chilled,” said Gwynne Watkins. “Claire needs to spend some time on the moors.”

The six new bottles in the ‘Outlander: The Series’ wine collection from Lot 18 (Photo: Leah Neuberth)

La Dame Blanche Pays d’Oc Viognier With apologies to Claire’s witchy alter ego, La Dame Blanche a.k.a. the White Lady, we also neglected to serve this white wine at a chilly temperature. (Don’t cast a hex on us, Claire!) At the same time, that probably wouldn’t have changed the fact that this wine, like the rosé, leans too heavy on the sweet. “A little too fruity for me,” dismissed Kelly Woo. Adam Lance Garcia found the flavor more bitter than sweet, a sentiment shared by Jeffrey Pattit, who took a sip and cried out, “It burns!” But the peach and apricot notes pleased Raechal Shewfelt. “Fruity and fresh,” she said.

Mo Nighean Donn California Pinot Noir Graduating from white to red, but still sticking with Claire references, this pinot noir takes its name from Jamie’s other term of endearment for Claire: “Mo Nighean Donn,” Gaelic for “My brown-haired lass.” Sadly, the wine didn’t inspire similar affection in some tasters. Ethan Alter called out the pinot’s “weird aftertaste,” to which Kristen Baldwin added, “It’s all aftertaste.” On the other hand, Shewfelt liked this red’s mixture of sweet and tart: “I could see it becoming my default wine.”

Red Jamie Cotes Du Rhone Rouge A robust red to match the robust red-haired highlander, the Red Jamie blends Syrah, Carignan, and Grenache and marks a step up from the brown-haired lass’s pinot noir. It still lacks a certain flavor, though. “Not the worst wine I’ve ever had,” commented Adam Lance Garcia, summing up the majority opinion.

Mac Dubh Pays D’Oc Syrah Being locked up in a hellhole like Ardsmuir Prison would drive any man to drink. This earthy wine reflects the darkness in Jamie’s soul as he serves out his jail sentence and tries to make life better for fellow prisoners like his beloved Murtaugh as Mac Dubh. Our tasters liked the Syrah’s smoothness, and lack of sticky aftertaste, although Shewfelt felt it should only be paired with specific meals. “I would only have this one if I were eating something rich,” she said.

Malcolm Languedoc-La-Clape Rouge When Claire returns to the 18th century, she finds her husband in his humble Edinburgh print shop, monikered after the Alexander Malcolm portion of his full name, James Alexander Malcolm MacKenzie Fraser. Accordingly, this will be the wine you’ll want to be drinking when the reunion episode begins. It doesn’t hurt that it was a clear favorite amongst the group. “It’s the best of the reds,” judged Alter. Will Lerner was similarly enthused, paying A. Malcolm a compliment that Outlander fans will salute: “The sweetness transported me to a good place, not unlike when Claire touched the stones at Craigh na Dun. Also it gave me a buzz, so I’m feeling good right now.”

Outlander airs Sundays at 8 p.m. on Starz.

Read more from Yahoo Entertainment:

‘Riverdale’ Season 2 premiere recap: Bloodbath blues

‘The Walking Dead’: 5 things you didn’t know about Cooper Andrews

‘Survivor: Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers’ episode 3 recap: Chemistry lessons

[wesonerdy]

In the 1740s, Jamie fights in the Battle of Culloden. Meanwhile, in the 1940s, Claire attempts to make a new start with Frank in America. Get a sneak peek of Outlander‘s upcoming season premiere “The Battle Joined”.

Courtesy of STARZ/Sony Pictures Television

Sassenachs, it’s been over a year, but finally I can say that a new episode of Outlander is coming our way THIS WEEKEND, and I’m thrilled to be able to restart We So Nerdy’s weekly previews!

In this Sunday’s Season 3 premiere “The Battle Joined” (written by Ronald D. Moore, directed by Brendan Maher):

After living through the Battle of Culloden, Jamie finds himself at the mercy of unforgiving British victors, until a connection from his past provides his only hope of survival. Meanwhile, a pregnant Claire attempts to adjust to life in the modern world of 1940s Boston – and life with Frank. (via STARZ)

From previous interviews with cast and creators, we know that “The Battle Joined” picks up after Jamie sends Claire to through the Stones are Craigh na Dun. We know that we’ll be following two timelines: one with Jamie as he fights in the Battle of Culloden. According to the images from released from the premiere episode (below), Jamie will have an epic showdown with the dastardly Black Jack Randall. History (via “Dragonfly in Amber“) tells us that Jamie will survive this, but in what condition?

And, back in the 1940s, Claire decides to make a new start with Frank in Boston, but as you can imagine, letting go of her life/love with Jamie is much easier said than done.

Courtesy of STARZ/Sony Pictures Television

Courtesy of STARZ/Sony Pictures Television

Courtesy of STARZ/Sony Pictures Television

Courtesy of STARZ/Sony Pictures Television

Courtesy of STARZ/Sony Pictures Television

Courtesy of STARZ/Sony Pictures Television

Courtesy of STARZ/Sony Pictures Television

Courtesy of STARZ/Sony Pictures Television

Courtesy of STARZ/Sony Pictures Television

Courtesy of STARZ/Sony Pictures Television

  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, “The Battle Joined” is absolutely brilliant. It’s compelling, evocative, and heartbreaking in a brutal way. I loved every moment, and I’m very confident you will too. If you’d like a chance to prepare your heart, take a look at my spoiler-free review HERE.

STARZ hasn’t released any official clips from the premiere episode yet (though a couple new clips aired with Sam’s interview on Live with Kelly and Ryan and Caitriona’s and Sam’s interview on The View). However, if you’re looking for more sneak peeks (and let’s be real, we’re ALWAYS looking for sneak peeks) check out some recent interviews and featurettes with Outlander‘s cast/creators below.

In a new featurette from STARZ, Caitriona, Sam, and Tobias talk about what makes Claire such a trailblazer. We see scenes on Claire starting medical school and some of the misogyny she deals with in the 1940s/1950s. We also get to see Claire meet her future colleague and friend, Joe Abernathy.

Claire never lets others dictate her path. The #Outlander cast talk about what makes her the trailblazer we all know and love. pic.twitter.com/oCvEKfS6TV

— Outlander (@Outlander_STARZ) September 5, 2017

  Also, Entertainment Tonight’s Leanne Aguilera has a series of interviews that give us more insight into what we can expect in the upcoming season.

In the first, Leanne chats with Cait and Sam about adapting Season 3 from Voyager, portraying Claire and Jamie’s growth (and aging) within the season, and fan expectations:

These two. ❤️ @CaitrionamBalfe and @SamHeughan talk #Outlander Season 3 with @etnow’s @leanneaguilera. https://t.co/2e2icmldMp pic.twitter.com/YxFuaGg2mk

— Outlander (@Outlander_STARZ) August 30, 2017

  In another interview with Sam, we get a tour of the Outlander armory, include a look at some of the weapons used in the Battle of Culloden scenes:

Archery + @SamHeughan = best #Outlander tour ever, with @etnow’s @leanneaguilera. pic.twitter.com/LAll0RmQsg

— Outlander (@Outlander_STARZ) September 5, 2017

  Leanne talks to Cesar Domboy about playing older Fergus and the continuity of character from Romann Berrux’s younger Fergus, including mannerisms and his way with women 😉 :

Gather ‘round and watch @etnow’s @LeanneAguilera talk with @CesarDomboy about #Outlander’s new season. pic.twitter.com/XuT0EiFpvY

— Outlander (@Outlander_STARZ) August 28, 2017

  Finally, Executive Producer Matthew B. Roberts discusses Jamie and Claire’s journey in Season 3. Their love is important, but that doesn’t mean they don’t deal with obstacles. Roberts also talks about the process of adapting Voyager in the writer’s room:

Executive Producer @TheMattBRoberts talks with @etnow’s @leanneaguilera about what’s in store for #Outlander. https://t.co/lPE1mAGKpm pic.twitter.com/EkjwRnLNsu

— Outlander (@Outlander_STARZ) September 1, 2017

  You’ll be rewarded for your patience…

Thank you Matt, THANK YOU!

My friends, Droughtlander finally ends this Sunday, September 10 and I can’t wait! I’ll be live tweeting “The Battle Joined” at 8p/7c, so tune into STARZ and join me!

PREVIEW: ‘Outlander’ Season 3 Premiere “The Battle Joined” In the 1740s, Jamie fights in the Battle of Culloden. Meanwhile, in the 1940s, Claire attempts to make a new start with Frank in America.

[blogtintonghop24h]

TRỰC TIẾP Crystal Palace – Leicester City: Niềm vui đến sớm

Thứ Bảy, ngày 15/04/2017 20:45 PM (GMT+7)

(Trực tiếp bóng đá, Crystal Palace – Leicester City, vòng 33 Ngoại hạng Anh) Leicester sớm có được bàn mở tỉ số nhờ công của Robert Huth.

Crystal Palace Leicester City 0-0

Crystal Palace 13 W. Hennessey 12 M. Sakho 34 M. Kelly 2 J. Ward 7 Y. Cabaye 42 J. Puncheon 10 A. Townsend 28 L. Milivojević 11 W. Zaha 17 C. Benteke 31 J. Schlupp Leicester City 1 K. Schmeichel 6 R. Huth 28 C. Fuchs 17 D. Simpson 29 Y. Benalouane 25 W. Ndidi 10 A. King 11 M. Albrighton 23 L. Ulloa 26 R. Mahrez 9 J. Vardy

HOT: 4

CƠ HỘI ĐẦU TIÊN THUỘC VỀ C.PALACE! Từ pha phạt góc bên cánh trái, Benteke nỗ lực đánh đầu trong tư thế khó. Bóng đi chệch cột dọc.

Xem video 1

Trận đấu bắt đầu, Crystal Palace là đội giao bóng trước.

4

CƠ HỘI ĐẦU TIÊN THUỘC VỀ C.PALACE! Từ pha phạt góc bên cánh trái, Benteke nỗ lực đánh đầu trong tư thế khó. Bóng đi chệch cột dọc.

Xem video

Video Everton - Leicester City (Vòng 32 Ngoại hạng Anh):

“Tuần trăng mật” của nhà ĐKVĐ giải Ngoại hạng Leicester City với tân HLV Craigh Sheakspear dường như đã khép lại sau khi “Bầy cáo” thua liền 2 trận trước Everton (2-4, vòng 32 giải Ngoại hạng) và Atletico Madrid (0-1, lượt đi Tứ kết Champions League).

Trở lại Anh sau trận thua có phần kém may mắn ở Tây Ban Nha, hy vọng lọt vào bán kết giải đấu số 1 cúp châu Âu năm nay vẫn còn với Leicester, nhưng trước hết, họ phải tìm lại nụ cười chiến thắng khi làm khách tại sân Selhurst Park của C.Palace đêm nay.

Dưới bàn tay của HLV Sam Allardyce, “Những chú đại bàng” đang chơi rất ấn tượng khi đã thắng 5 và chỉ thua 1 trong 6 trận gần nhất.

Trong số đó, C.Palace từng thắng cả Chelsea (2-1) và Arsenal (3-0) trong 2 trận derby London vừa qua. Với phong độ cao hiện tại, CLB này hoàn toàn có thể giành tặng các CĐV nhà một trận thắng ấn tượng nữa trước “Nhà vua hết thời” Leicester – đội có lẽ sẽ cất ít nhiều trụ cột để giữ sức tái đấu Atletico giữa tuần tới.

(21h15, 15/4) Zidane sẽ có vài sự thay đổi nhiều rủi ro cho trận đấu này

Nguồn http://ift.tt/2oybs7O

[eternallyimaginative]

Nevermore by Kelly Craigh

Book: Nevermore

Author: Kelly Craigh

Publisher:  Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Release Date:   August 31st 2010

Format: Paperback

Pages: 543

Started Reading: March 22, 2019

Finished Reading: March 26, 2019

Summary (supplied from GoodReads):   Cheerleader Isobel Lanley is horrified when she is paired with Varen Nethers for an English project, which is due—so unfair—on the day of the rival game. Cold and aloof, sardonic and sharp-tongued, Varen makes it clear he’d rather not have anything to do with her either. But when Isobel discovers strange writing in his journal, she can’t help but give this enigmatic boy with the piercing eyes another look. Soon, Isobel finds herself making excuses to be with Varen. Steadily pulled away from her friends and her possessive boyfriend, Isobel ventures deeper and deeper into the dream world Varen has created through the pages of his notebook, a realm where the terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe come to life. As her world begins to unravel around her, Isobel discovers that dreams, like words, hold more power than she ever imagined, and that the most frightening realities are those of the mind. Now she must find a way to reach Varen before he is consumed by the shadows of his own nightmares. His life depends on it.

My Thoughts: Honestly, I had read this book back in 2012 from my local public library, but due to due dates I couldn’t finish it. I then purchased the books in time so that I could re-read them. But, obviously until recently I never had a chance. I would try to pick Nevermore up again, and for some reason always just after the ice cream shop scene. I think other stuff was just  distracting me.

Of course, I picked it up again and I refused to let anything distract me. I read through it with in 7 days due to work and the like. And, guess what...I didn’t really want to put it down. I would constantly be thinking that I wanted to read rather than go into work, but of course I need to work to pay my bills. 

Nevermore is the type of book that you really have to have patience with when you get about half-way through. Its not a bad thing...its just that the build of of stuff tends to wear you down and you get impatient. I found this with the other books too. Yet, its that build up that you need. So, that you can get more enjoyment out of the parts that you really are looking forward to. 

The characters I found were quite dynamic considering the story that was being told. Isobel is a cheerleader, but she’s not a bobble head like your mind would like to stereotype. And, and with that it brings me to her future love interest in the book. Varen Nethers, he’s a goth kid, and as you can now imagine when I mentioned sterotypes...that exactly what Isobel did...she stereotyped Varen when she was placed as his partner for an English project that they did on Poe. Over time she begins to find out more about Varen. It could partially be the fact that her actions catch him off guard because she wasn’t quite what he expected either. That ice cream shop scene that I mentioned earlier? One of my all time favourites when Isobel sticks up for him. It think that was the time that he really starting thinking that his stereotyping was wrong too.

One stereotype that I did see in background characters’ behaviours was that of Isobels old friends. The jocks acted really....what you think of a jock fromt he 90′s films and stories of when they bully those who they think are weaker than they are. 

When you enter Varen’s dream world with Isobel...another sterotype, but on the story this time. It was coocoo for coacoa puffs. But, thats what you expect from a story that involves Edgar Allen Poe elements, mystery, horror and a dash of YA.

Reynolds was quite the character through out the books. In the first book he was very much like a...not quite spirit guide...but you almost want to put him in that catagory because he was constantly helping Isobel? I guess you could say a “Dream Companion” though I don’t think I’ve ever heard of that before myself...but trust me when you read the books, you’ll see what I mean.

Gwen...you meet her about halfway through the first book...and honest to goodness I saw a good friend of mine in her. Not quite the same personality, but the sarcasticasm and always there for you drive I saw completely. I just recently go in touch with this friend again too, which I find a bit ironic in a hilarious way. Gwen is the type of friend that everyone really wants in their lives. She can playfully bicker with the main character’s love inerest. She can get under the friend’s parents nerves, and yet find her way back again. She’s there to help her friend get out of a tight spot, and put her life on the line  for each other. Yet, she’s also the friend that encourages you to jump out of your comfort zone a bit, so that you can improve yourself.

The setting through out the book I found was quite descriptive, that might be why I mentioned earlier that you really need to have patience with the books. There is foreshadowing, and you really do need to pay attention. It will most likely be explained by the end of the book, or well into the next one what something might have meant. By this point you kind of want to slap you head like you “should have had a V8″ for being so simple and not catching it. You, then reflect on something, and your hear begins to melt.

The end of the story? *claps to Kelly* You really did a good one. Quite the cliff hanger to make the reader come back for more. That’s exactly what I did. Though I must say with the second one I was a sucker for punishment. For the readers of the blog...you might get an explaination in the next review.

Verdict: I quite enjoyed this book. I found it delightful, mysterious, and intreguing all at the same time. The characters you actually want to hanging out with. Even though the Dream World is kind of freaky, you do want to go there and see what you see from your own mind at times. It was next to perfect in my minds eye, but I am trying to be a little bit more honest with my reviews, like I said when I started the blog. Soooooo...I dub this book....

Rating:  4.5 out of 5 stars.