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Random Reads BRANDI SMITS Unbreakable by Kami Garcia
GOAL SETTING WITH INTENTION Set yourself up for a healthy + happy year by setting realistic goals that you can stick to. With a plan in place, you're more likely to keep your resolutions and goals. Here are a few steps to get you started: 1. Set a specific goal. If it's weight loss, determine how much you want to lose and set a by-when date. 2. Come up with a plan. Write it down. Then determine how you will navigate obstacles. Having a detailed plan in place will help keep you on track. 3. Be specific about why you want to achieve your goal. When you know the why, it's easier to motivate yourself. Have a visual of what you want to achieve; if it's weight loss, pull out a photo of where you want to be. 4. Share your goal. Tell your family, friends and coworkers and share on social media. They'll cheer you on and motivate you! 5. Be accountable. Have a friend or family member as your go-to buddy to help keep you accountable. Share with them daily. 6. Stop making excuses. Everyone is busy. Stop making excuses about why you shouldn't and instead figure out how you can make it happen. A personal trainer or group fitness classes can help you start! 7. Decide that you are worth it. Because you are! This is your year to shine and achieve that goal!
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K e n n e d y ’s e n t i r e understanding of her life so far completely changed after the sudden passing of her mother. The death was r u led a resu lt of a cardiac episode. With no other family aside from an estranged aunt she barely k n o w s , K e n n e d y opt s for attending a boarding school far, far away from home. Maybe she ca n distance herself from a life that no longer exists. A life in which Kennedy swears she saw a ghost in a cemetery when chasing her cat. T h is wa s t he pla n; or at least t hat’s what Kennedy t hought. Shor t ly before she was suppos e d to le ave for school, Kennedy noticed her cat acting bizarrely. With no warning, Kennedy is suddenly being attacked by a n unseen entit y as well as her cat. Before she could respond to the shock of what is happening, two boys burst into the house a nd rescue Ken nedy from the invisible attack. The boys, twin brothers named Jared and Lukas, rush Kennedy into a van a nd dr ive of f f rom t he house with looks like the location of an explosion. The brothers take Kennedy to a warehouse where she meets t wo more teens, Priest and Alara. Once at the warehouse, it is revealed that the five
teens are the next in line to represent an old secret order called The Legion. The five members of The Legion are responsible for dispatching ghosts and detaining demons. One nasty demon in particular i s re spon sible for t he recent deaths, including Kennedy’s mother. The f ive must ut i l i ze t hei r spec ia l sk i l l s i n order to locate the demon and trap him in order to save their lives. By following i nst r uct ions a nd clues left by their relatives and using Pr iest’s specia l ly const r ucted weapons a nd A la ra’s wa rds a nd sy mbols, t he f ive must locate pieces of a device that promises to make the demon v isible and able to trap. Kennedy is not sure whether she fits into The Legion, but she is not about to allow herself to be a liability either. Unbre ak a bl e i s t he first in a new series by the co-author of the “Beautiful Creatures” series. Fans of the TV show Supernatural will notice the similarities bet ween t he show a nd Unbreakable i nclud i ng t he weapons of choice and even the characters. The act ion is engag ing and fast-paced although the romance involving a love triangle is a bit forced and unnecessary. All in all, Unbreakable is a great read for those looking for a scare.
Illinois Law Now!
Question: I am planning to open a small business in 2014. What is the simplest type of business structure? Answer: A sole proprietorship is generally considered the easiest type of business structure. Unlike partnerships, limited liability corporations (LLC) and corporations, sole proprietorship does not require you to file annual reports or obtain and renew a state business license. A lawyer can provide other options and help you decide which alternative is right for your situation. Question: May a person drive in Illinois while visiting from another country? Answer: Yes, if the driver has a valid driver’s license from his or her own country. Note that an International Driving Permit is not considered valid in the State of Illinois.
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Question: Is there a cost involved to obtain an Order of Protection? Answer: In filing an Order of Protection, you are asking a judge to protect you and your family members from your abuser. No court fee is necessary. Furthermore, the local Sheriff’s office will not charge a fee to deliver a copy of your court papers to the respondent. For more information about Illinois law, visit w w w. illinoislawyerfinder.com. If you have a legal question, send it to illinoislawcolumn@isba.org.