“Cricket Clickers” Wanted for the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion

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Paratroopers just before They Took off for the Initial Assault of D-Day

 

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The U.S. Airborne Division feared that Nazi forces would obtain the clickers, reverse engineer them, and then create their own clickers to lure Allied troops into traps.

June 6, 2019, marks the 75^th anniversary of D-Day, the turning point in World War II. D-Day was the historic landing of Allied Troops at the beaches in Normandy, France, to begin the invasion of Nazi-occupied territory.

Countries and organizations are offering special ways to commemorate and honor the brave Allied soldiers who fought in the D-Day operations. One such effort involves collecting original small brass “clickers,” which U.S. Airborne soldiers used to communicate with each other. READ MORE...

2019 FLA FLORIDA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

"Libraries are more than the information they curate. They are spaces for unity, meditation, yoga, resume writing, sewing, knitting, playing, studying, researching, cooking, gardening, language learning, music playing, reading, writing, dreaming -  I could go on. Without libraries and all of us who work in them, these opportunities for engagement and education would be lost. Without libraries, misinformation and disregard for the truth threaten to become the norm." ~ Sarah Hammill, FLA President

Theme: Don't gamble with the facts...Bet on your library!

Date: May 15th-17th, 2019
Location: DoubleTree Hilton at Universal, Orlando

Exhibit Hall registration SOLD OUT!

Attendee Registration now open!

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Kids' Music Circle

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  Opening Session Keynote Speaker: Mary Alice Monroe

Mary Alice Monroe is the New York Times bestselling author of over twenty novels and three children’s books. Mary Alice writes richly textured stories that delve into the complexities of interpersonal relationships and the parallels between the land and life. Monroe’s novels are published worldwide. View full bio here.

• More non-compete exhibitor time than ever before!
• Our hotel is located within walking distances to a variety of restaurants and shops, including a direct walkway to City Walk!
• An action-packed President's Reception!- Casino games: blackjack, roulette, poker (no actual gambling will occur), DJ, Silent Auction, Wine Toss, and more, all to support our FLA Scholarships!!
• WiFi Provided in meeting space
• Over 40 breakout sessions covering the following areas of interest: Advocacy, Professional & Personal Development, Technology, Information Literacy and many more!
• The Conference Buddy Program is back! Click here for more details
• Connecting with new and old friends
• Philanthropy Projects
• Poster Sessions, Lightning Rounds and Tech Zone- featuring Makerspaces
• Performers Showcase
• Friends' Day- New day this year!  Friends' Day is on Wednesday, May 15th.  Start your conference off with the opening session and awards ceremony, enjoy an exclusive lunch and end the day with 2 back-to-back breakout sessions.
• FSU & USF Alumni Receptions
• Other conference extras!
• Closing Session Keynote Speaker: Greg Forbes Siegman

As a child, Greg spent much of his time in the library. The lessons he learned from his favorite books sparked a lifelong interest in service and diversity. For his subsequent civic and philanthropic efforts, he has received honors such as the Jefferson Award for Public Service and has been featured by media such as Good Morning America. View full bio here.

 

Fact or Fiction: Attack of the crime writer! with Carla Norton

*May 18 Chapter Meeting*

Are you fascinated by a criminal case that’s “stranger than fiction” and tempted to write a true account? Or would you rather cherry-pick details and blend them into a crime novel? Either way, there are certain steps to take and legal issues to consider. What are the challenges and pitfalls in writing true crime? When is it okay to fictionalize? And what’s the key to a good book proposal? Maybe you’re ready to dedicate blood, sweat, and years into researching a crime, or maybe not. But here are some insights into the process and some tips on how to craft a story with the grit, complexity, and emotional payoff necessary for a successful book.

Speaker:  Carla Norton is a novelist and true crime writer. Her award-winning fiction includes The Edge of Normal and What Doesn't Kill Her. Her nonfiction includes Disturbed Ground, about a female serial killer, and Perfect Victim, about an extraordinary case of kidnapping and prolonged captivity. Perfect Victim, which was put on the reading list for the FBI Behavioral Sciences Unit and became a #1 New York Times bestseller, provides inspiration for her fiction. Carla has an MFA degree in creative writing and enjoys teaching workshops. She invites you to contact her via Goodreads, Facebook, and at CarlaNorton.com.

• WHAT DOESN’T KILL HER  *2016 Nancy Pearl Book Award & FAPA President's Award Winner
• THE EDGE OF NORMAL *Thriller Award Finalist & Royal Palm Literary Award Winner
• PERFECT VICTIM *#1 New York Times bestseller
• DISTURBED GROUND *now in ebook format

DATE:  SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2019

TIME: 11:30: Mingling; 12:00: Lunch; 12:30: Business Meeting; 1:00: Presentation

PLACE: Embassy Suites by Hilton Boca Raton, 661 NW 53rd Street, Boca Raton, Florida, 33487; Get Directions Here.

COST: $25 for MWA members; $30 for non-members. Prepayment by May 10 is strongly urged.

RESERVATIONS/PREPAYMENT: 

To reserve and pay online: Go to www.mwaflorida.org and click the “Monthly Meeting” tab under “Events,” Once you reach the page, click the “Register for Monthly Meeting Here” link. Scroll down to the “Sign up for Luncheon Meeting” box and fill in your information, then click the “Pay Now” button and follow the instructions.

IMPORTANT - if you sign up for a meeting via PayPal in error, do NOT dispute the charge with PayPal. Instead, please contact our Treasurer via email ASAP at ray@rayflynt.com and he will refund your payment less PayPal's transaction fee of 2.9% plus $0.30. If you do dispute the charge, be aware that you will be liable for any penalties back-charged to the FMWA Chapter by PayPal (minimum $20.00 per disputed transaction). Thanks for your cooperation!

To reserve and pay via mail: 

Step 1–Email ray@rayflynt.com with the subject line “FMWA Meeting” to reserve a spot.  In the body of the email, please include your name, the name of any guest you have invited, your email address, and telephone number. 

Step 2– Write your check or money order payable to “Mystery Writers of America/Florida Chapter.” 

Step 3–Mail your payment to FMWA Treasurer, 2767 Carambola Cir S., #202, Coconut Creek, FL 33066. 

Please make your online reservation by May 10 or mail your check at least 3 days prior to that date so that you will be included on the reservation list, and we can provide the hotel with an accurate headcount! Walk-ins are accommodated only if space allows.

Next Meeting Date: SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2019 

For more info about the Florida Chapter: http://www.mwaflorida.org/

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Ten Famous Things Napoleon Bonaparte Never Said

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May 1, 2019 Christian Oord

 

Napoleon Bonaparte is probably one of the most quoted men in history.

 

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“An army travels on its stomach.” Or does it?

Napoleon Bonaparte is probably one of the most quoted men in history. Take, for example, his legendary quip to his foreign minister, Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, when the minister conspired to have him overthrown.

“You are s***, Talleyrand…s*** in silk stockings,” the Emperor of France allegedly said.

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Amazing Photographs of WWII-era Submarine Pens INSTANT ARTICLESWORLD WAR II

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Apr 27, 2019 Nikola Budanovic

 

Submarine pen at Bordeaux.Photo: P. Charpiat CC BY-SA 2.5

 

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For the construction of the pens in Hamburg (designated as the Elbe I and Elbe II) some 1,700 prisoners were used as forced labor.

While submarines proved to be Kriegmarine’s main asset when it came to naval warfare, the air supremacy of the Allies posed a clear threat to U-Boats once they docked harbor. Exposed on the surface and unmanned, these vessels were easy prey for enemy bombers.

Aware of this issue, the Naval Construction Office in Berlin started figuring out a plan in the 1930s on how to protect their most valuable vessels.

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