Finders Keepers: A Novel

A masterful, intensely suspenseful novel about a reader whose obsession with a reclusive writer goes far too far—a book about the power of storytelling, starring the same trio of unlikely and winning heroes King introduced in Mr. Mercedes. “Wake up, genius.” So begins King’s instantly riveting story about a vengeful reader. The genius is John Rothstein, an iconic author who created a famous character, Jimmy Gold, but who hasn’t published a book for decades. Morris Bellamy is livid, not just because Rothstein has stopped providing books, but because the nonconformist Jimmy Gold has sold out for a career in advertising. Morris kills Rothstein and empties his safe of cash, yes, but the real treasure is a trove of notebooks containing at least one more Gold novel. Morris hides the money and the notebooks, and then he is locked away for another crime. Decades later, a boy named Pete Saubers finds the treasure, and now it is Pete and his family that Bill Hodges, Holly Gibney, and Jerome Robinson must rescue from the ever-more deranged and vengeful Morris when he’s released from prison after thirty-five years. Not since Misery has King played with the notion of a reader whose obsession with a writer gets dangerous. Finders Keepers is spectacular, heart-pounding suspense, but it is also King writing about how literature shapes a life—for good, for bad, forever. Finders Keepers is an upcoming Stephen King novel set to be published on June 2, 2015. It is to be the second volume in a trilogy focusing on Detective Bill Hodges, following Mr. Mercedes.The book is about the murder of reclusive writer John Rothstein, his missing notebooks and the release of his killer from prison after 35 years. The book's cover was revealed on King's official site on January 30. An excerpt was published in the May 15, 2015 issue of Entertainment Weekly
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Undemocratic: How Unelected, Unaccountable Bureaucrats Are Stealing Your Liberty and Freedom

Undemocratic: How Unelected, Unaccountable Bureaucrats Are Stealing Your Liberty and Freedom Jay Sekulow—one of America’s most influential attorneys—explores the current political landscape in which bureaucracy has taken over our government and provides a practical roadmap to help take back our personal liberties. Jay Sekulow is on a mission to defend Americans’ freedom. The fact is that freedom is under attack like never before. The threat comes from the fourth branch of government—the biggest branch—and the only branch not in the Constitution: the federal bureaucracy. The bureaucracy imposes thousands of new laws every year, without a single vote from Congress. The bureaucracy violates the rights of Americans without accountability—persecuting adoptive parents, denying veterans quality healthcare, discriminating against conservatives and Christians for partisan purposes, and damaging our economy with job-killing rules. Americans are bullied by the very institutions established to protect their right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Our nation’s bureaucrats are on an undemocratic power trip. But Jay has a plan to fight back. We can resist illegal abuse, we can reform a broken system, and we can restore American democracy. This book won’t just tell you how to win, it will show you real victories achieved by Jay and the American Center for Law and Justice. Unless we can roll back the fourth branch of govern­ment—the most dangerous branch—our elections will no longer matter. Undemocratic is a wake-up call, a call made at just the right time—before it’s too late to save the democracy we love. Undemocratic: How Unelected, Unaccountable Bureaucrats Are Stealing Your Liberty and Freedom PDF Undemocratic: How Unelected, Unaccountable Bureaucrats Are Stealing Your Liberty and Freedom EPUB Undemocratic: How Unelected, Unaccountable Bureaucrats Are Stealing Your Liberty and Freedom DOWNLOAD Undemocratic PDF Undemocratic EBPUB Undemocratic DOWNLOAD

Jessie J - Flashlight (from Pitch Perfect 2)

And Like Water in the Desert, Lindsay Lohan Looks Much Like Lindsay Lohan Again

If you have eyes, then you can probably tell for yourself that the above photo of Lindsay Lohan looks great. And it's not even just the photo that looks so good, or even Lindsay's fancy Photoshop skills -- it's Lindsay herself who looks absolutely amazing, and much like the original Lindsay Lohan looked ... not the puffy, heavy-lidded, whacked-in-the-face-with-a-fish look that she'd begun to adopt as her own. 

Everyone Congratulate Selena Gomez on Winning Instagram!

All right, don't get all weird, but we're going to talk about Selena Gomez for a little bit, and her recent tiny weight gain. She's addressed it herself, using a "there's more to love" hashtag on Instagram, and as we've said before, she looks wonderful. She looks happy and like she's having so much fun, and we love it. But unfortunately, there's something that we don't love, and that's the pitiful attitude that some people have about it.

One person left some horrible comments on one of Selena's photos, saying things like "you need to work out! Please stop eating junk food!" and "she is not curvy at all..... shes an actress she needs to tone her body,in the bussiness sadly the image its important i'm just saying that she needs to work out thats nothing wrong with that." And, wouldn't you know it, Selena had just the loveliest response:

IM IN the business and I could care less about what 'they' or you said I should look like. I don't need to do anything other than love myself, take care of my work, fans, family and friends...And I do work out. It's not your place to tell anyone what they should or should not do. 

And there goes our girl, proving her greatness all over again.

Kim Kardashian & Kanye West GET BENCHED Forced to Wait for a Table!

XCLUSIVE

The folks at Shibuya Sushi have cojones the size of Kim Kardashian's butt cheeks ... because they had the chutzpah to make KK and Kanye West sit outside and actually WAIT FOR A TABLE. The humanity!!!

The couple stopped off in Calabasas after Kim's appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" ... thinking they'd be able to grab a quick bite to eat. But the restaurant was full and Kimye was forced to hit the bench out front and wait ... for a whopping 30 minutes!

To add insult to injury, when they finally got seated ... it was at a table by the window which ain't great when you're photographed as much as they are.

FYI ... Shibuya Sushi is very well-reviewed on Yelp, but these pics are the best advertising ever.

Our sushi is so good, even Kimye will wait for it!

Jimmy Interviews Khaleesi from Game of Thrones (Kristen Wiig)

Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Gamblers Betting on Bieber ... In Crazy Prop Bets

EXCLUSIVE

Wanna bet if Justin Bieber will WEAR A HAT during his walkout with Floyd Mayweather?? 

Well, now you can ... because betting websites are seriously TAKING ACTION on the pop star in some crazy new prop bets for the fight.. 

We spoke with the people over at BetOnline.ag who tell us Bieber is a hot topic when it comes to prop bets ... which is why they're taking action on the guy. For example: 

Will Bieber wear sunglasses during the walkout? 
Yes  -380 No +260.

Translation -- it's so likely he'll rock shades, you have to bet $380 to win $100.

There's more ...

Will 50 Cent walk out with Mayweather?
Yes +185 No -275

Jamie Foxx's National Anthem time
Over 94 seconds -120
Under 94 seconds -120

Filipino National Anthem time
Over 76 seconds -120
Under 76 seconds -120

It sounds ridiculous, but prop bets are HUGE during major sporting events! 

Selena Gomez Looks So Cute, and So Does Her Vulva!

Aww, look how sweet, Selena Gomez went down to Mexico and had some water-themed fun! Doesn't that look just delightful? She looks like she's having a lot of fun, and like she's really happy, and how could you not love that? And, you know, sure, she's got that thing going on that a lot of women do when they have on tight, wet clothing, that thing that looks similar to a certain desert animal's appendage. It's completely natural, no shame there. It's probably happened to all of us at one point or another. That doesn't take away from the hotness though, and it doesn't take away from our appreciation of Selena and those photos. Not one little bit.

Love you, girl, and congrats on the happiness!

Read more: http://www.fishwrapper.com/post/2015/04/20/selena-gomez-pictures-photos-beach-bikini-swimsuit-cameltoe-cute-adorable/#ixzz3YwxyuKHp
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Girl’s Day Donate 10 Million Won to Nepal Earthquake Relief

The members of Girl’s Day have responded to the devastating news of the Nepal earthquake by donating 10 million won (approximately $9,300 USD) to relief efforts.

A representative of Korean Red Cross revealed, “Girl’s Day has donated 10 million won to the Red Cross to help the victims of the Nepal earthquake.”

Known for actively participating in voluntary work and doing good deeds, Girl’s Day expressed their concern over the situation in Nepal, “We decided to collectively donate to help the people of Nepal, who have lost their family and friends due to the sudden and powerful earthquake, get back on their feet. While our contribution is small, we hope it will help Nepal return to its state before the earthquake a little bit faster.”

Previously on April 26, Minah asked her fans to “Pray for Nepal.”

Meanwhile, Korean Red Cross will leave for Nepal on May 4 at 8:30 a.m. to provide medical assistance to the victims.

Quotables: Selena Gomez is Everywhere, Apparently

"A lot of inspiration comes from Selena. ... It was a long relationship that created heartbreak and created happiness and a lot of different emotions that I wanted to write about. I'm pretty silent about what I've been going through and just growing up in this life is hard. So I want to translate that." 

--Justin Bieber to Ryan Seacrest on the inspiration behind his new album ... and if you expected him to say anything but "Selena Gomez," then you haven't been paying much attention to what the boy's been doing the last couple of years, have you? 

Honestly, we think it's sweet that Justin's willing to be so candid -- but with the spotty history between these two, this could very well turn into a(nother) reconciliation, and as things have proved in the past, that's just not so good of an idea. 

Move on, boyfriend. Come on, now. 

Read more: http://www.fishwrapper.com/post/2015/04/03/selena-gomez-justin-bieber-inspiration-songs-pictures-photos-pics-album/#ixzz3YwyRtvlV
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Demi Lovato Just Won This Round

Demi Lovato, as we all know, is basically perfect. She has that thing where she's so talented and gorgeous and all that, but she's also such a strong role model, what with the way she battled addiction and eating disorders and overcame both. Sadly, this week someone tried to undermine her greatness: the tattoo artist who did Demi's lip tattoo, also known as her "vagina tattoo." The artist, Ashley McMullen, tried to slam Demi all over the place, and at first all she got was a hilarious series of storytelling emojis from Demi.

But she's replied in full now, everyone. And it's powerful:

Dear Ashley McMullen, I wasn't going to acknowledge your bitter Instagram comments but since your side of the story has picked up some headlines, I would like to share my thoughts and send you a proper apology. First, I would like to say I'm really sorry I don't remember you or getting tattooed by you, but as you know I was f---ed up and sometimes people act like '#turds' when they're loaded. Second, I apologize for my '#peepeetoiletseat'… That wasn't on purpose, I was simply a drunken teenage girl. Lastly, I apologize for making fun of your work.. But… if I were you, I wouldn't claim that one because it looked more like an open vagina (or even a butt hole as my 8 year old little sister called it at the time.) I also wouldn't be admitting to the fact that you tattooed a very intoxicated 18 year old on a tour bus without the proper judgment that most legit tattoo artists have of saying 'Hmm… This underage kid is wasted, maybe I shouldn't permanently ink a hot pink kiss mark on this girl's wrist….? Oh well… F--- it, she's famous.' I can't blame you for getting the tattoo, I take full responsibility for that but if the issue here is you wanting credit, maybe next time you should wait for the person to get your tattoo sober so they would actually remember getting the tattoo in the first place, or perhaps you could've thought about all of this as a blessing that I forgot everything about you – that was until you outted yourself for the now internationally infamous 'vagina tattoo.' But you're right, I should give credit where credit is due, and you Ashley, surely deserve credit for this one. #justputitonmytab.

Is there an emoji to illustrate us bowing down to Demi? Because that is the only thing that would be appropriate now.

Read more: http://www.fishwrapper.com/post/2015/05/01/demi-lovato-twitter-quotes-vagina-tattoo-artist-drunk-feud-response/#ixzz3YwxNM3fe
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Song Ji Hyo Compares Boyfriends Gary and Byun Yo Han

On April 30, tvN‘s new Friday-Saturday drama “Ex-Girlfriend Club” held a press conference at Youngdeungpo Time Square in Seoul. Song Ji Hyo, Byun Yo Han, Lee Yoon Ji, Jang Ji Eun, Ryu Hwa Young, and PD Kwon Seok Jang were present while Park Kyung Lim emceed.

A reporter asked Song Ji Hyo, “Isn’t Gary jealous?” to which the actress replies, “I meet [Byun] Yo Han every day besides Monday and Tuesday. If Gary feels like an ex-boyfriend, then [Byun] Yo Han feels like a new shooting comet.”

She continues, “I recently filmed with [Gary] oppa and he told me good things [about my drama]. That he thinks it will be fun. After seeing me with Yo Han, he said we look good together. He supported me. Thank you, oppa.”

Meanwhile, “Ex-Girlfriend Club” is about popular webtoon writer Bang Myung Soo (Byun Yo Han) and his romance with film producer Kim Soo Jin (Song Ji Hyo) as they make his stories about his ex-girlfriends into a film. The drama is set to air after “Super Daddy 10” ends on May 8 every Friday and Saturday at 8:30 p.m. KST.

Starship Entertainment Denies SISTAR’s Bora Is Dating “The Voice Korea’s” Sam Ku

Starship Entertainment has responded to rumors that SISTAR’s Bora is dating former “The Voice Korea” contestant singer Sam Ku.

On April 30, a representative from Starship Entertainment firmly denied the rumors, “It doesn’t even make sense that Bora and Sam Ku are dating. She barely even knows who Sam Ku is. [The rumors] are definitely not true.”

The representative continued, “Recently when Bora was an MC on KBS 2TV’s ‘Music Bank,’ he came and greeted her but that is it. This has caught us off guard.”

Sam Ku was a contestant on the first season of Mnet’s “The Voice Korea” in 2012. He was later signed to GnG Production, the same label as actor Lee Jong Hyuk, and debuted in February 2014.

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How to Make Money Trading Forex Online (WORK AT HOME)

In the forex market, you buy or sell currencies.

Placing a trade in the foreign exchange market is simple: the mechanics of a trade are very similar to those found in other markets (like the stock market), so if you have any experience in trading, you should be able to pick it up pretty quickly.

The object of forex trading is to exchange one currency for another in the expectation that the price will change, so that the currency you bought will increase in value compared to the one you sold.

Example:

Trader’s Action	EUR	USD
You purchase 10,000 euros at the EUR/USD exchange rate of1.1800	+10,000	-11,800*
Two weeks later, you exchange your 10,000 euros back into U.S. dollar at the exchange rate of 1.2500	-10,000	+12,500**
You earn a profit of $700	0	+700

*EUR 10,000 x 1.18 = US $11,800

** EUR 10,000 x 1.25 = US $12,500

An exchange rate is simply the ratio of one currency valued against another currency. For example, the USD/CHF exchange rate indicates how many U.S. dollars can purchase one Swiss franc, or how many Swiss francs you need to buy one U.S. dollar.

How to Read a Forex Quote

Currencies are always quoted in pairs, such as GBP/USD or USD/JPY. The reason they are quoted in pairs is because in every foreign exchange transaction, you are simultaneously buying one currency and selling another. Here is an example of a foreign exchange rate for the British pound versus the U.S. dollar:

The first listed currency to the left of the slash (“/”) is known as the base currency (in this example, the British pound), while the second one on the right is called the counter or quote currency (in this example, the U.S. dollar).

When buying, the exchange rate tells you how much you have to pay in units of the quote currency to buy one unit of the base currency. In the example above, you have to pay 1.51258 U.S. dollars to buy 1 British pound.

When selling, the exchange rate tells you how many units of the quote currency you get for selling one unit of the base currency. In the example above, you will receive 1.51258 U.S. dollars when you sell 1 British pound.

The base currency is the “basis” for the buy or the sell. If you buy EUR/USD this simply means that you are buying the base currency and simultaneously selling the quote currency. In caveman talk, “buy EUR, sell USD.”

You would buy the pair if you believe the base currency will appreciate (gain value) relative to the quote currency. You would sell the pair if you think the base currency will depreciate (lose value) relative to the quote currency.

Long/Short

First, you should determine whether you want to buy or sell.

If you want to buy (which actually means buy the base currency and sell the quote currency), you want the base currency to rise in value and then you would sell it back at a higher price. In trader’s talk, this is called “going long” or taking a “long position.” Just remember: long = buy.

If you want to sell (which actually means sell the base currency and buy the quote currency), you want the base currency to fall in value and then you would buy it back at a lower price. This is called “going short” or taking a “short position”. Just remember: short = sell.

“I’m long AND short.”

Bid/Ask

“How come I keep getting quoted with two prices?”

All forex quotes are quoted with two prices: the bid and ask. For the most part, the bid is lower than the ask price.

The bid is the price at which your broker is willing to buy the base currency in exchange for the quote currency. This means the bid is the best available price at which you (the trader) will sell to the market.

The ask is the price at which your broker will sell the base currency in exchange for the quote currency. This means the ask price is the best available price at which you will buy from the market. Another word for ask is the offer price.

The difference between the bid and the ask price is popularly known as the spread.

On the EUR/USD quote above, the bid price is 1.34568 and the ask price is 1.34588. Look at how this broker makes it so easy for you to trade away your money.

If you want to sell EUR, you click “Sell” and you will sell euros at 1.34568. If you want to buy EUR, you click “Buy” and you will buy euros at 1.34588.

Now let’s take a look at some samples.

Demo Trade Your Way to Success

You can open a demo accounts for FREE with most forex brokers. These “pretend” accounts have the full capabilities of a “real” account.

But why is it free?

It’s because the broker wants you to learn the ins and outs of their trading platform, and have a good time trading without risk, so you’ll fall in love with them and deposit real money. The demo account allows you to learn about the forex market and test your trading skills with ZERO risk.

Yes, that’s right, ZERO!

YOU SHOULD DEMO TRADE UNTIL YOU DEVELOP A SOLID, PROFITABLE SYSTEM BEFORE YOU EVEN THINK ABOUT PUTTING REAL MONEY ON THE LINE.

WE REPEAT – YOU SHOULD DEMO TRADE UNTIL YOU DEVELOP A SOLID, PROFITABLE SYSTEM BEFORE YOU EVEN THINK ABOUT PUTTING REAL MONEY ON THE LINE.

Metatrader Forex Trading - Buying and Selling Tutorial

Standard Chartered Q1 profit down 22%

Profit before tax for the three months ended Mar 31 fell 22 per cent to US$1.47 billion from US$1.88 billion in the same period last year, the bank said in a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange.

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HONG KONG: Asia-focused British bank Standard Chartered said on Tuesday (Apr 28) its first-quarter profit fell more than 20 per cent year-on-year, missing analysts' expectations.

Profit before tax for the three months ended Mar 31 fell 22 per cent to US$1.47 billion from US$1.88 billion in the same period last year, the bank said in a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange.

The figure was below the average estimate of US$1.6 billion predicted by four analysts polled by Bloomberg News.

"Trading conditions remain challenging and the actions we are taking to de-risk, cut costs and build capital are having an impact on near-term performance," group chief executive Peter Sands said in the filing.

Sands said the bank's underlying business volumes "generally remain strong".

Loan impairment increased 80 per cent to US$476 million from US$265 million last year, while operating income for the period fell four percent year-on-year.

Former JPMorgan investment bank head Bill Winters is to replace Sands, who had issued profit warnings in the past year that sparked shareholder calls for a boardroom cull.

Bosses at the bank announced in March that they would forgo their bonuses after 2014 profits fell by more than a third.

The British lender said profit after tax for 2014 came in at US$2.51 billion, down from US$3.99 billion in 2013. It described the result as "disappointing".

Standard Chartered said in January it would axe 2,000 jobs around the world this year as it tries to make savings of US$400 million in a structural overhaul.