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I am an obsessed Harry Potter fan who, according to one friend, "needs rehab." Hehe. I like canon-compliant stories and pairings, especially Romione, which is probably evident from my stories.
You will notice I don't use British spellings. I always strive to accurately portray British culture in my fics and have my characters (and JK's) behaving in culturally appropriate ways. But spelling and punctuation are tools of the writer, and I'm an American writer. :) I always feel incredibly pretentious when I use British spellings (if it's required for a challenge)--LOL.
Right, just wanted to let you know where I'm coming from in case you are annoyed that I spell it color instead of colour. Hehe.
The Only One by Equinox Chick
Rated: 6th-7th Years [Reviews - 16]
Summary: Victoire Weasley is in her third year studying to be a Healer. She is beautiful. She is bright. But she's alone. Since splitting up with Teddy Lupin, only one person has come close to disturbing her dreams.
Unfortunately, he happens to be the professor standing in front of her. She knows he has a partner, but she also knows that he's distracted.
This story is a prequel to my Next Gen fic High. It is not necessary to read that to understand this, but reading Lavender, blue - A Gryffindor True might help, although you should get the gist.
Happy Birthday. Ariana (lucca4) You are an incredible writer. (She also left me a shedload of reviews when I deleted the whole of High.)
Thank you, Natalie. You are a stellar beta and a wonderful friend.
Disclaimer: I am not JKR, but I make fab spag bol.
Ah Carole, a sequel of sorts to Lavender Blue... makes me sigh happily. Though of course this is not so happy, but I'm relived that you imagine them together still, after all that time. I thought the bit with Victoire was really good and believable. Nice surprise that the girl with Teddy was not really involved with him. As always, you write so well that I forget anyone is writing it at all and just go along for the ride. Loved the end, though I was so sad for Blaise and Lavender. THey deserve to have that baby, and I hope they can have one somehow... perhaps adoption? Anyway.Lovely read, as always. ~ Lori
October, 1981 by Gmariam
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 10]
Summary: The beginning of the end: ten short scenes from October, 1981.
Gina, this was just heartbreakingly wonderful. Poor Sirius. Especially nice characterization of both Peter and Voldemort... I think Voldemort is often not quite right in fanfiction. I certainly couldn't do any better, but I think you've captured him here... evil, but somewhat detached as well. This was so sad, but what a good story. ~Lori
Author's Response: Thank you so much for reading this, Lori! And thank you for the review. JKR's story for the Marauders is desperately sad, isn't it? I wonder if she will give us more sometime, and if it will be sadder than we even think. I really wonder about Peter. Glad you found him all right, I had to tweak him a bit. And Snape, ugh Snape. I'm glad you enjoyed it, sad as it is. Thanks again!! ~Gina :)
Second Guesses by Acacia Carter
Rated: 6th-7th Years [Reviews - 54]
Summary: Neville has got quite enough to be getting on with already, thank you very much, and this... situation with Luna is not making things any easier.
This first chapter is just lovely. Honestly, I adore your writing style. It's got such a funny, delightful sort of tone that I didnt' want it to end. I realize it hasn't, but I will have to wait till tomorrow to finish I think. But it's just brilliant. I love the way you wrote Luna just popping into his head sort of randomly, over and over. That felt so much the way real life is... you distract yourself for a moment or even an hour, but then your thoughts pick right back up with the the thing you were trying not to think about. For instance: "It was because she'd asked him to smell her. That's what was unsettling about the letter." I just think the pace and the style here is so right.You Neville is just right. I've written him some myself but I think you've got him better than I did. It's hard to capture the sense of misfit-ness he always had and maintain that as an adult who has found a good degree of success. I like the way you found the middle ground there, and kept him so true to himself. He's just adorable, really. Luna's letter and Hermione's parts were all just spot-on with the characterization as well. I thoroughly enjoyed this, and will read the rest very soon! ~ Lori
Key of the Door by Equinox Chick
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 10]
Summary: At the age of twenty, Ron Weasley has a good career, a wonderful girlfriend and a flat of his own. But when he wakes up one morning, shortly before his twenty-first birthday, nothing can quite dispel the gloomy cloud that's been stalking him.
Could a long lunch in the Leaky Cauldron rid him of this malaise?
This story has been written as a twenty-first birthday present for Hannah/Bob (coolh5000) who is one of the most wonderful people in the world.
Thank you to Natalie for beta'ing, Kara for the line about the Knight bus and Julia for the 'firecrotch'. (I hope you like Ron's revenge for the slur)
Disclaimer: I am not JK Rowling. She has the talent; I have the temerity to nick her characters.
*deep sigh of contentment*For a moment there, I thought it might be MY birthday. ;) Oh, Carole, this is just pure love. Your George, your Hannah, your Harry, your Hermione, even that git Malfoy... your brilliance has made my morning. Harry's reaction was perfect. I've imagined the circumstances a bit differently, but Harry's reaction to Ron's leaving is always the same. You have mad skillz my friend. Happy Birthday, Hannah! You absolutely deserve a fic this brilliant as a present! :)
Incorrigible by Gmariam
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 16]
Summary: It's Halloween and the Head Boy and Head Girl are stuck in the greenhouses for detention. Will they escape the clutches of the deadly Devil's Snare…or worse, one another?
A lighthearted tale for Halloween, not to be read in the greenhouse.
James, Lily, detention, UST, crazy plants, magic... what more could I ask for? This is my kind of story--thanks for the delightful read.
Author's Response: You're welcome - and thanks for the review! I'm glad you enjoyed it. It just popped out all of a sudden and was great fun to write, although I did have to look up a lot about those crazy plants, lol. Thanks again! ~Gina :)
Harry's First Halloween by lucca4
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 13]
It's Harry's first Halloween, but the raging thunderstorm prevents an overly eager Lily from taking him out to trick-or-treat. Instead, she, James, and Sirius spend one of their last carefree moments together.
Oh, I really enjoyed this, Ariana. What a fun evening you have portrayed here, and a normal one at that. Kind of ironic because I think Harry always wanted a normal life, and would certainly not remember something like this. *sigh*
Nice characterization and humor, and setting it a year away from what we know happens... you don't have to say much at all to make us feel the weight of the future and what is coming for all of them. I want this little snapshot to be canon. Lovely read!
Author's Response: Lori! Thank you for stopping by :). I'm so happy you enjoyed the story! I was hoping to portray a 'normal' moment in their lives, but I was worried after I submitted it that it might come across as too boring. And that's so funny that you mention Harry always wanting a normal life, because that's kind of what I was thinking of towards the end. It's sad, because he *did* at one point have a normal life, but it didn't last :(. Thank you again, so much for the review - it meant so much :) xx Ariana
Time To Go Home by Gmariam
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 3]
Summary: One man struggles with the holidays after the death of a loved one.
I really liked this Gina. Arthur is too often neglected in fanfic dealing with teh loss of Fred. Beautiful. Love that Ginny resued him. :)
Author's Response: Thanks so much, Lori! I'm glad you liked it, even though it was very sad for Arthur. I don't think he'd really end up like that, but it seemed a bit obvious to make it George at the end. ;) Thanks again, I really appreciate the review! ~Gina :)
Summary: Lavender walks away time after time, and Dean is always there, but everyone has their limits in the end.
Ooh, Dean and Lavender. Not a pairing I've considered much, but you sold me on it here. I think it likely that Lavender would crash after the war, even without Seamus' death (I will forgive you for this, eventually, haha), so that fit well.I like the way you implied that there were feelings between them that lasted somehow from the Yule Ball all the way up to 7th year. It was believable, for sure, but I wondered how Ron fit into all of that. I can certainly understand why you chose not to go there in this one-shot, but the conversation in Dean's living room would have occurred only a couple of months after her and Ron's break-up, so I was just curious about all of that... especially when she was tempted to run away with Dean. Complicated, and I think that's a good thing. The hearts of 16 year olds are complicated, for certain. The part at the Yule Ball where she hurt Dean by walking past him to Seamus felt just a bit off to me, as I think Dean would have known long before that about her saying yes to Seamus. I think even Ron and Harry knew that in canon, so Dean (as the best friend) surely would, don't you think? But that's a small issue and certainly didnt' hinder my enjoyment of the story. I'm glad this ended well for them, though I think it could have gone either way. But I like Lavender and want to see her come around from the devastation of the war. I hate to think of her never trusting anyone again, not with someone like Dean there. As always, your writing is lovely. Interesting structure as well, which I thought added to the power of the story. I enjoyed reading! ~Lori
For Better or Worse by ToBeOrNotToBeAGryffindor
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 11]
Summary: Sometimes, the past reminds you of how beautiful the future really is.
*Winner of the Fall 2013 HP Fanfic Fan Poll Award for Best Ron x Hermione Drama/Angst. Thank you!
Holy. Crap. Jess.All this time, you've been saying what a git Ron is and how you don't like this pairing and occasionally enjoy killing him off and stuff (hehe) ... but Jess, for real, in this short little story of yours, you so completely get him. And that is not a compliment I hand out all that freely, to say the least. You've got just the perfect tone, and the perfect words coming out of everyone's mouths (especially Ron's), and how did you DO that when you don't even LIKE him? Seriously, this is so stinking good. Easily one of the best Romione's I've ever read. This is brilliant. Just brilliant. Nice use of second person and the flashbacks... just, wowowow. LOVE. Sorry for the incoherent review, but I'm just fangirling like crazy right now. (And taking notes.) Happy Birthday, Emma!
'Tis high praise, indeed, coming from the Canon Queen. I'll take that.
The thing is...I don't dislike Ron as a character; if I met him in person, I just wouldn't like him as a friend. I suppose I 'get' him, but he's just not my type. *coughstillagitcough*
Glad I could make you fangirl. It's not often I can win over canon shippers, so I'll take that, as well. :D
Mistletoe Surprise by Gmariam
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 7]
Summary: I couldn't believe I had to chop down the school Christmas tree with Lily Evans. Little did I know she had something else in mind as well...
Oh, what a fun little romp into the woods! I adored this one, Gina, and did not stop smiling for a moment! Well done!
D by ToBeOrNotToBeAGryffindor
Rated: 6th-7th Years [Reviews - 12]
Over fifty brave souls perished during the fight that took down You-Know-Who's regime. However, not all of the victims of the clash that ended just this morning set foot on the grounds of Hogwarts last night. Numerous family members and friends will be spending these next weeks not celebrating, but planning funerals while raking up the pieces of their lives and wondering where they are supposed to go from here.
One boy was lost and alone -- looking for a lifeline, crying for help. But is anyone listening?
This story was nominated for two 2012 Quicksilver Quill Awards: Best Dark/Angst Story and Best General Story.
Ooh, Jess, this is so good. I am not familiar with the song, but even on its own, I found this so ominous and sad. I knew he was going down, but wasn't sure he would end up dead. I hate to think of him taking his own life, but if he believed he'd killed someone, I can see it happening.Nice job capturing the 14 yr old voice. I really did think at several points that it sounded just right, sort of depressed and optimistic at the same time (because Colin and Dennis were always so optimistic, or maybe naive?). Anyway, well done with that. I admit I paused at the fact that Harry didn't figure out who this was, considering that fifty people is a lot of people but also not a lot, for someone as close to everything as Harry. And Colin would have been one of those who would have been right up in the front of his mind... and yet, I don't think you could have written Harry as knowing it was Dennis and still not responding. Harry would never have done such a thing. So anyway, just a little thing. :) Well done. This was such a powerful piece. I'm glad I stumbled upon it while it was still on the most recents. I hope it gets the reads and reviews it deserves.
This story is a batch of complicated things and feelings all around. We all see who it is; it's so obvious when we think about it. However, the reason why Harry didn't see it until he was replying was because he really wasn't thinking overmuch about it. A lot of things are going on that go unseen but kind of have to be inferred.
For instance, Harry didn't read these letters over the course of time. Rather, he had a giant pile of mail from a bunch of people that he finally sifted through at last, and on Christmas Day — partly because it was the first day he truly had time to think about non-job things, and partly because someone (either Ginny or Hermione) made him sit down and read/reply before the pile overtook the whole room. So he's sorting through these letters in the order they came, reading one after the other, all from different senders, until finally he picks the one to reply to. Remembering the troubled "D", he goes for that one first. He reads, comments, and finally...you know the rest.
Here's how the shooting actually played out. The Prophet guy got it pretty much right; Dennis had instinctively reached for his wand when he saw the shopkeeper and the gun, and his Shield Charm was enough to deflect the bullet back on the shopkeeper. While Dennis was staring in horror at what he'd accidentally caused, the shopkeeper was able to get a second shot off, and that one didn't miss, as Dennis wasn't prepared for it. Rather a pathetic way to die, but such is the way of things.
As I said, a jumble of things that just pile up on poor Dennis until it eventually kills him. He didn't have it coming; he didn't see it coming. Hence why the world tends to suck, because this is the story of many a troubled youth across the world, only with a bit of magic added in. :/
Anyway, glad you could appreciate it. I really recommend the song for a listen. It's beautiful and terrible all at once: beautiful because it was so well done, and terrible because it had that air of something that could easily happen.
Thanks for the review, dear, and good luck deciphering my rambling brain wittering, hehe.
Christmas on the Outside by Equinox Chick
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 9]
Summary: At the age of five, Dean Thomas experienced his best Christmas, made memorable by the man who would become his stepfather. Twelve years later, he is bereft of his family with only a handful of near-strangers to keep him company. Will he find any Christmas cheer?
This is Equinox Chick of Hufflepuff and this is my story for the Great Halliday Challenge - prompt 2 Christmas at Ground Zero.
I am not JK Rowling. She is sublime; I merely beg crumbs from her fanfiction table.
Wow, Carole, this is just so lovely. Missing moments from canon are probably my favorite kind of story to read, and this does not disappoint. Wonderful characterization of both Dean and Ted, and really Dirk as well, who I've hardly ever considered at all. I really felt like I was there at that campsite with them, and I appreciate the responsibility and generosity you've given Ted here. I do think he would have been looking out for Dean.I liked the football connection and the time they had together to play for awhile... especially considering how all of this ends for Ted. :( If you hadn't told us who Dean's love interest was, I would have pestered you on AIM until death! I had it narrowed down to two, and one of them was the right one. I suspected it couldn't be the other, as your head canon for her is quite solidified. ;) I won't reveal more here in case potential readers are scanning your reviews before they read (as I sometimes do). I'm rambling. I did love this, and will drop it right into my favorites. This little story is now part of my head canon for this time period. Lovely stuff.
Glass by xxbabewithbrainsxx
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 12]
It's New Year's Eve, and it's the Potters' turn to host this year's party. Lily Luna Potter, however, has no idea that they are trying to set her up with a certain someone, despite the fact that Lily already has that certain someone, though her family doesn't know that...
This is babewithbrains of Ravenclaw, writing for the Great Hall-iday Challenge 2011, Prompt Three -- Operation: Mistletoe.
I wasn't sure I could be sold on this pairing, but you've managed to convince me quite easily, Soraya. :) I think so much of how one views a cousin pairing is cultural. It's definitely squicky over here, but I really enjoyed your version of it with Lily and Louis.By beginning with that very sweet (but not saccharine) scene involving the mascara, you drew me in and made me smile and got me on board with this pairing immediately. It's playful and sexy, and just a good, original way to show how much sense they make together. The party was fun, and I enjoyed how everything unfolded. Lily was understandably frustrated at everyone's efforts to deciper her mood and/or set her up. Am I right in thinking that Hermione had it figured out? I hope so. She hid her own feelings for so long she would certainly know the signs. Another reviewer mentioned that Roxy would likely have figured it out, but honestly, I wonder if the idea would simply not be on her radar. Because the cousin pairing is so unusual (enough so that Louis is as nervous as he is about coming out to the family), I doubt she would have even considered the idea of them as a couple at that point. Anyway, nothing in the fic struck me as unbelievable at all, is what I'm trying to say. I don't read or write very much next gen. Only if a writer I like has written it do I really check it out much at all, and I think the reason is because there are so freaking many of these next gen kids, and they are all in these scenes, and they tend to blend together for me. Sometimes I can't even keep straight which kids came from which Weasleys (not counting trio kids). So it becomes tedious and it just doesn't appeal to me. I only say that because you've really managed to avoid that problem in this. THough several of the next genners are in and out of these scenes, you managed to give each of them a unique personality or quality and keep them distinct. Really nice job with that, Soraya. I particularly liked Victoire, and the idea that she and Lily are close. Lily has a bit of her mother's spunk here, too... I loved that she told Victoire in spite of knowing Louis didn't want anyone to know. She didn't exactly "come out" to everyone, but she didn't totally keep that secret either. Apologies for not be a better reviewer, but I wanted you to know how much I enjoyed this. I will check out the others in this series eventually, I hope. Take care, and happy writing. ~Lori
To Kill for Her by h_vic
Rated: 6th-7th Years [Reviews - 3]
Summary: 'You'd die for her. I see it in the way you look at her. You'd kill for her. You wouldn't do that for me, would you?'
It ought to be a rhetorical question, but for Michael Corner suddenly it isn't.
This is h_vic of Hufflepuff writing for the Inaugural Great Hall Cotillion
Ahhh, this is not finished. I have to admit, I was a bit lost after finishing and unsure how to review, but then I clicked back and saw that this was only the opening chapter! Well, that explains everything, doesn't it? :)I like the set-up here, and I'm just so sad for Tracey. I think it must be the worst feeling in the world to know she isn't the most-loved, but I admire her for calling him out on it instead of just going along. Carole's point in her review is well-taken, but I think it would be much more pathetic of her to pretend his love was as strong as he claimed it to be. This is just one of those cases where love isn't going to be enough. Because he does love her, I think. Just not enough, not the say he loves Lisa. I will certainly have to look into your other fics about these characters. I know I've read and loved WEAT, but I don't remember the others, and I think it would make me appreciate this that much more. I have no crit really, as this is unfinished. Without more though, it's impossible to understand what is going on in the last section. It's frightening though, and the writing so compelling... he's obviously killed someone, but who? And was it to prove he would kill for Lisa, or for Tracey? Poor Michael. Not sure if this is abandoned, or like so many of mine, just appearing to be. Hahaha. :) I do hope it is the latter. I always love reading your stuff, Hannah. Well done. ~Lori
The Professor and his Landlady by Northumbrian
Rated: 6th-7th Years [Reviews - 8]
Summary: Neville and Hannah make several life-changing decisions. Luna helps, too.
This is Northumbrian of Ravenclaw writing for the Great Hall Cotillion
This was a nice read, Neil. Neville/Hannah has become a close second to Ron/Hermione for me of late, and I like what you've done here. My favorite line, and a concise summary of who Luna is: "The best thing about Luna was the same as the worst thing about Luna, it was her brutal honesty." Well said. Good luck in the challenge!
Author's Response: Thanks for the review, Lori. Neville/Hannah proved to be a lot of fun, especially with Luna in the mix too. Hannah is no fool. You've done an Ernie/OC peice I believe, I must check it out. good luck to you, too.
Last Man Standing by Gmariam
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 5]
Summary: Charlie Weasley is sitting at his brother's wedding when he meets a beautiful reporter covering the nuptials. Daphne Greengrass is more than she appears, however, and he finds himself quickly entranced. Is she interested in him as well, or is he just another story?
This is Gmariam of Ravenclaw writing for the Inaugural Great Hall Cotillion Challenge.
Aw, poor Charlie. :) And he's such a charmer here, to not get the girl. Then again, not sure he really needs one, you know? I usually want a happy ending, but this wasn't so much UNhappy either. She got what she wanted and he went on with the life he likes. It's all good.Lovely writing, Gina. I particularly liked the George/Charlie relationship here. It's not one that its often explored, and you gave it a nice spin. Well done!
Predictions of Love by Equinox Chick
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 6]
Summary: For the past twelve years, Sybill Trelawney has lived a sheltered life cloistered in her rooms at Hogwarts. But with the arrival of Gilderoy Lockhart, her thoughts turn to love.
But the competition for his heart is fierce. Will Sybill find love with the dashing professor?
Disclaimer: I am not JK Rowling. Neither am I a writer of Mills and Boon.
Thank you to Kara (karaley Dargen) for being a fabulous beta. More thanks to Alex (welshdevondragon) for linking me to a certain romantic story.
This is Equinox Chick from Hufflepuff writing for the Great Hall Cotillion.
Oh, Croll, how well you write humor! I was grinning from ear to ear from the first paragraph. You really captured Lockhart perfectly--what a self-involved prat! And Sybill is hard to feel anything for, at least to me, and you managed to have me cheering for her. I'm so glad she decided she wasn't THAT desperate, in the end. LOL. Loved his breathing and the bald spot and he turned her stomach. Hehe.I think the best thing about this fic is how you fit such a light, comedic piece into the serious canon issues that were going on around them at the time. I love the idea that Sybill, kook that she is, does have real predictions... and you used that well here. Thanks for the fun read, friend. Keep 'em coming!
Too Late, Too Soon by hestiajones
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 7]
Summary: When he thought it had come at last, what struck Remus about the end of his youth was the abruptness.
DISCLAIMER: I am not J K Rowling.
Oh, this is just heartbreaking and beautiful. There is just something so weighty about Remus, even when things aren't so bleak. *sigh*I really loved the unusual structure of this Natalie. It felt almost more like a poem, but not too much. My favorite part was Remus in the room so still, and the references to the persistence of the sunlight--it's a theme I always go back to in thinking/writing about grief. And the bit you wrote about him wishing for rain... wow, that so put me in mind of that song from Les Mis called "A Little Fall of Rain." Have you heard it? You should listen. It's heartbeat is similar to that of this little story. Lovely.
Coup de Foudre by Equinox Chick
Rated: Professors [Reviews - 8]
Summary: Fleur knew from the first that he was different.
One look. A glance suggesting possibilities.
A look that changed her life.
Un Coup de Foudre - A Lightning Bolt - Love at First Sight.
Disclaimer: I am not JK Rowling. I am, however, eternally grateful that she created this couple.
I am Equinox Chick and this is my ... um ... fifth entry in the Great Hall Cotillion Challenge thingamigig.
This is for Natalie because she nagged me to write this pairing. :)
Ah, canon romance. Carole, this is so fantastic! I love that the mishap with the steak happened, and everyone had to act normal. Haha. Loved your Fleur so much, and Bill is always divine.Really, really enjoyed this fic! ~ Lori
Picture of You by ToBeOrNotToBeAGryffindor
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 9]
A photograph and a slew of memories were all that remained of Remus Lupin's schoolboy romance with Marlene McKinnon. But she was gone, and he gagged on all the things he never said.
This story is dedicated to the gorgeous and always-inspiring Equinox Chick/Carole/Croll of the Dungeon. May your minions never stray in their worship of you. It was inspired by a rather gorgeous song by The Cure, called Pictures of You.
This story has been nominated for a 2012 Quicksilver Quill Award: Best Marauder Era.
Oh, Jess, this is just beautiful. Sometimes I forget how much I love Remus as a character, and then I read something tortured and lovely like this, and I remember.It's interesting that you chose to make Marlene have that strong sense of right and wrong, idealism bordering on naivete. Not only does it fit, but it seems likely that this would be the kind of woman Remus would fall hard for. I hated that she left without the assurance of his love--so heartbreaking. And I literally gasped when he ripped the photo. Impulsive Gryff. ;) Beautiful, beautiful stuff here. So glad I found it.
Yay! I love Lori reviews! I so rarely write anything that falls into your reading patterns that I love when I can write something that fits the angst bill for my tastes but also attracts other readers. Having a lovely banner doesn't hurt. <3 Nadia.
Well, when I wrote this, Carole was going through a rough time and had a particularly bad day, and to exacerbate things, she got a nasty response to a review that ruined her day. That's when I busted out The Cure. I trawled through maybe 30 songs, but when I heard this one, it was perfect. As I listened, I got this mental image of a photograph being torn in half, and I just *knew* it was going to be Remus. The rest just kind of fell into place.
I wanted Remus to fall for someone who deserved him, and it sucked to have to kill her, but Marlene was always going to die and this ship always doomed. To me, it seemed a bit too forceful a reaction for Remus to refuse Tonks; there had to be something that happened before that burned him and made him wary of letting anyone close. Poor guy. :/
Anyway, thanks for the visit. I'm glad you liked the story. <3


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almost given up on records - but here goes again:
My gg grandmother Maria Ash Pike was, by my grandmothers and great grandmothers statements "Indian" - the photos clearly look full Indian as they said and I have detailed statements and letters to this effect plus greatgrandmas mocs etc. The genealogy officially done through Carbonear does not do anything but confuse my family connection- there is a James Pike and a James Joesph Pike each married to an Elizabeth Ash with a daughter baptized as Maria Ash Pike - same name - 1835ish a year apart ... most assume it is the same child .. but most insist not Indian. I know my Maria Ash Pike was Aboriginal... any help? I was told an Edward Jameieson from Hants Harbour "years ago" wrote a paper on the Ash - Indian connection at MUN. But I have had no luck finding this. Any one know of any early Ash or Pike connections besides my family? Would be early 1800s - one story was clear on regular trips up and down the St Lawrence from Bonavista Bay. Maria married James Mark Hancock then they moved to USA - Boston 1880s...
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Defense: As sequestration looms and an advocate of military budget cuts prepares to be confirmed as Secretary of Defense, the Army reports that it will have to cut base operations by almost a third, jeopardizing its missions.
'The readiness of our Armed Forces is at a tipping point," Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey wrote to Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, in a Jan. 14 letter also signed by the chiefs of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.
The letter was written as the Pentagon braces for a looming $52 billion shortfall this fiscal year if Congress and the White House do not reach a deal by March 1 to avoid across-the-board cuts under sequestration rules mandated by the Budget Control Act and by the failure of the Obama administration to restrain its reckless nondefense spending.
In the letter, Dempsey further warned that "we are on the brink of creating a hollow force," because under the current budget conditions and legislation, the Pentagon could be ordered to keep a number of troops it can't sustain.
Dempsey's remarks echoed those of outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta in a recent appearance at the National Defense University.
"Very simply, it would result in hollowing out the force," he said of further sequestration reductions on top of existing budget cuts, alluding to reductions made in the aftermath of the Vietnam War that left Army units undermanned and ill-equipped. "It would terribly weaken our ability to respond to the threats in the world."
A Jan. 6 Department of the Army memo titled "Risk Mitigation In The Face Of Fiscal Uncertainty" says the Army will seek to slash its base operations budget by 30% from fiscal year 2012 to make ends meet.
It asks that commanders "who believe that this action will harm mission-critical activities should indicate their reasoning and propose alternate courses of action."
As an article in the Army Times points out, if left unchanged, current law will require the Army to cut 100,000 troops in five years — in addition to planned cuts of 80,000 soldiers.
"If we have sequestration, it will affect both the active and reserve component," Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno said, speaking last May 17 on Capitol Hill, before an audience at a Senate Caucus breakfast.
"It depends on what balance we pick. But what I talk about a lot is: 70,000 out of the active, 30,000 out of the reserve; 80,000 out of the active, 20,000 out of the reserve. Some number around there is what we would expect," Odierno said.
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Enjoy this unique opportunity to stay on one of Devon's vineyards. Eastcott Vineyard was started by the owners and now produces white and rose wines, as well as internationally recognised English sparkling wines. These semi-detached holiday cottages are located in the quiet Devon countryside between Dartmoor and the North Devon coast. They are well-appointed and have all the conveniences guests would expect to make for an enjoyable holiday. Guests are invited to take an arranged tour of the vineyard and the winery. Wine is also available to purchase from the cellar door. Okehampton, the gateway to Dartmoor, is a short distance and as well as having a good selection of shops, it also gives good access onto Dartmoor to enjoy the dramatic landscape this National Park has to offer. Visit Okehampton Castle or enjoy a walk along the old railway to Meldon Reservoir, with beautiful views. There are stunning beaches at Woolacombe and Sandymouth. Enjoy a day out at Hartland and visit the lighthouse, Hartland Quay and the historic fishing village at Clovelly. The RHS gardens at Rosemoor are a delight and there are numerous NT properties to explore. Charging points are available for electric cars. Nearby activities include golf and horse riding, or hire a bike and explore the Tarka Trail. Shop and pub 1½ miles.
Additional amenities include: highchair, enclosed garden / patio, bed linen & towels included, fuel and power included, garden / patio, cot available, short breaks all year, car parking available, rural location.
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Why Did People in the First Millennia Live for So Long?
Dear Rabbi,
Can you explain why the lifespans of the early generations were incredibly long? According to Genesis, Adam died at age 930, Noah was almost 500 when he started building the ark (not bad!), and Methuselah lived a world record 969 years. So what happened? Why don't we live that long anymore?
The longevity of our patriarchs raises several questions. What does it feel like to hit 900? When did they have their midlife crisis? Were centenarians getting up to teenage mischief? Did parents tell their children, "Stop acting like a 40-year-old!"?
Whatever the case, the first few generations of humanity lived extremely long lives, and then after Noah's flood we see a dramatic reduction in average lifespan—people begin to live as long as we do today.
We know that each soul that comes into the world arrives with a set of missions to fulfill. The person housing that soul is given a lifespan that is long enough to complete these missions.
The main difference between the earlier and later generations is that the first generations of humanity had large, "all-encompassing" souls. People in later generations possessed only fragments of those original souls. Those souls were broken up and shared between several individuals.
The earlier generations had big souls and long lifespans, because they had a lot of work to do. In later generations, these big souls were spread out among thousands and millions of individuals, in the form of smaller souls with less work to do, and thus shorter lifetimes to do it in.
But if, for whatever reason, a soul does not complete all the work it needs to in one lifetime, it is given more chances. A reincarnated soul is a spark of an earlier soul that comes back to earth in a new body to complete unfinished business from its previous life.
None of us know how much time we have, but we do know that we don't have centuries. We don't have the luxury to start building our ark when we are 500. Better start now.
What source in the Torah itself or from within the major torah commentaries do you have to back this statement of 6 month years?
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For human beings in the truly ancient Patriarchal narratives (though only in a handful of various cases elsewhere in the Bible), the Hebrew word "shanah" does not have the modern meaning of "12-month year", but rather has the archaic meaning of "turn of the year", which basically is a 6-month "year". Thus Sarah was age 45 in 12-month years when she bore Isaac. That is at, but not beyond, the biological maximum date for a female human to bear her first child successfully in the ancient world. Old Sarah giving birth to Isaac was a semi-miracle, and very rare in the ancient world, but was not a true miracle in the narrow sense of defying the laws of biology or physics.
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- Developer: Hardlight Studios
- Publisher: Sega
- Genre: Action Platformer 3D
- Release Date: Mar 7, 2013
- ESRB: Not Set
General Gameplay Tips
- Collect as many gold rings as possible to fill the meter on the right side of the screen. Once it's full, tap the virtual button to perform Sonic's dash move that makes him temporarily invincible.
- Always keep an eye on the constantly depleting energy inside that dash meter. Once it runs out, Sonic is susceptible to enemies and objects.
- Running into crabs or landing atop spiked enemies causes Sonic to lose gold rings. That said, he'll continue running, which means it is always a smart idea to have rings just in case.
- You can change direction in mid-air. Just swipe (left/right) in the direction you want to go. This is the best way to avoid falling into pits.
- Swipe down to roll. You can destroy enemies this way.
- Don't collect every single ring along the track. Remember that keeping Sonic alive is the primary goal.
- Earn free gold rings by watching sponsored videos, registering a Sega ID, following Sega on Twitter and liking the publisher on Facebook. Locate these options by clicking the shopping cart icon, then the gift icon.
- You'll earn red star rings by completing in-game missions, like utilizing two head starts, scoring five enemy combos in one run and defeating 10 crabs using a spin dash from the air. To view the current list of missions, pause the game.
- You can always continue so long as you're willing to part with red star rings to buy revive tokens.
- While making jumps, press the on-screen prompt to unleash Sonic's homing attack to destroy the robotic fish blocking his path.
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Developed with the help of a team of volunteer researchers, urban planners and designers, this new online tool allows anyone to view the staggering amount of publicly-owned lots that once had an urban renewal plan in the pipeline but were scrapped due to bureaucracy. By mapping out all of the vacant spaces across the city, 596 hopes that we as a community can take a top-down approach to turning these urban blights into public gardens, play lots, and spaces where people can "co-create." — 6sqft
From 1949-1974 NYC took on an urban renewal project that resulted in the bulldozing of "slums" across Manhattan. The vast majority of the proposals planned for the land floundered and today nearly 15,000 lots across the city lay vacant. 596 Acres, a grassroots land access nonprofit, had developed... View full entry »
Matt Knutzen performs a different kind of public service than Bruce Barrett of the School Construction Authority or Jeffrey Roth of the Fire Department of New York, two recent installments in our Profiles in Public Service series. He works at the New York Public Library, overseeing NYPL's incomparable collection of maps, and looking for ways to turn items from the library's vast catalogue into "actionable spatial data." — urbanomnibus.net
The map, one of the central elements of navigation, has expanded in capability since the form has been translated to digital. Case in point, the MIT Media Lab's "You Are Here" project is a collection of maps that visualize a variety of datasets over space. Things from bike accidents to coffee shops, graffiti reports, and transit connectivity are all laid out, using a variety of open data and other online resources, such as Google's map directions services API. — marketplace.org
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With all the time and energy cartographers spend preparing maps, it makes sense that they would want to protect their investment. One of the ways they do so — although they don't always admit it — is by including "trap streets," deliberate mistakes added to maps to catch unsuspecting copyright violators. These may include fake streets, as the name suggests, but the term is also applied to other erroneous cartographic data included to embarrass those who might steal it. — atlasobscura.com
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- Summary: [Downloadable Game] PLAYSTATION Eye required. You'll need quick reflexes to maneuver the rolling balls through the treacherous towers of the city of Topoq. If you're not careful, you'll send them plummeting over the edge and into oblivion. The PLAYSTATION Eye maps your image onto Topoq's soaring towers, causing your body movement to alter the tower's surfaces and send the balls in motion. Guide the balls through 30 timed courses while avoiding gargoyles and smashing cages. Can you complete the Towers of Topoq? [SCEA]… Expand
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- # of players: 1 Player
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The game feels kind of flat. Although there are different cities, they all feel and look alike, there's no multiplayer of any kind, and the music is a bit repetitive, but fans of the quirky-game genre should have no qualms about buying and trying this for $4.99.
Your girlfriend might like it, your mum might even like it, but with all of the excellent games coming out on all platforms over this holiday season we reckon it's only worth a quick play through to justify to yourself why you spent the cash to buy the newest version of the EyeToy.
A very accessible game for all to play, and a pretty decent way to spend a few pounds and a couple of hours of your time. [Nov 2007, p.109]
When the effort it takes to move your ball five feet cold trigger an aneurism, it doesn't seem worth the hassle. [Nov 2007, p.82]
The tech might be impressive, but for long-term fun we'll take "Super Stardust" any day. [Nov 2007, p.111]
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Navfree Announces Compatibility with Pioneer's Appradio Platform
Navmii has announced compatibility of its navigation app, Navfree, with Pioneer's line of AppRadio in-dash receivers featuring AppRadio Mode. The latest version of the popular free GPS navigation app will be part of the app demonstrations in Pioneer's booth at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and will be part of a select group of apps that capture the innovative spirit of Pioneer's AppRadio platform.
Now with Integrated Google Streetview, live parking information, dynamic traffic overlays and Cyclops Safety Camera information - all accessible via touchscreen on AppRadio Mode products - Navfree is deservedly considered one of the best free mobile GPS apps available, with 11.8 million users as of January 2013.
Commenting on the value of Navfree, Pioneer's Ronan McDonagh - General Manager, Technology, Planning, Car Electronics Division, Pioneer Europe said: "Navfree's hybrid solution of embedded and cloud-based navigation is a unique and highly valued part of the Pioneer AppRadio compatible app line-up."
Making Navfree highly compatible with Pioneer products signifies a new direction for parent company Navmii, who will continue to offer great value to its ever-growing user base, while pushing the boundaries of automotive mobile products in 2013 and beyond.
Overseeing Navmii's automotive division is sales and marketing heavyweight Breandan Mac Ferran - former Sales Director Europe, Middle East and Asia for the world's leading computer input device manufacturer, Logitech, where sales grew from 16 million to 600 million during his 14 years there.
Commenting on his role at Navfree, Mac Ferran said: "Navmii revolutionises the consumer's driving experience by taking mobile technology even further into the vehicle. Working with the world's top automotive manufacturers enables Navmii to develop and release new groundbreaking applications that will give drivers complete control of non-intrusive information when they need it most. I am personally delighted to be involved with these projects at a time when the rest of the world seems to be standing still."
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The Tailor and I haven't done a whole lot of traveling this year, because we've spent most of our time since January searching for and finally buying our first home. After what has seemed like an eternity (though it has actually been a lightning-fast whirlwind!), we finally moved in a week ago. Now we're surrounded… More
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I'm always up for the hokey and awkward when it comes to roadside attractions, but every now and again you find a true masterpiece. Case in point: the Topeka Wren (formerly the mascot for WREN radio in Lawrence, KS) nearly took my breath away. This bird is a couple decades older than your average roadside… More
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I don't normally post on Thursdays, but I had to break in here to tell you that the Giant Twine Ball in Darwin, MN is the clear people's choice! No disrespect to its lovely (and technically larger) sisal-sister in Kansas, but the voters have spoken, and by an overwhelming margin, Minnesota's masterpiece is the clear… More
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Apparently these giant orange stands (which are actually ducks) used to be so common along the old Pacific Highway that by the time you got thirsty on your journey, you'd have arrived at the next one. There are just a handful remaining today, and I was extra lucky to discover that this one was actually… More
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In effort to combat malaria, South Africa continues to use DDT.
JOHANNESBURG — More than three decades after much of the developed world banned DDT use, South Africa maintains the maligned pesticide as a cornerstone of its malaria control strategy.
South Africa credits indoor DDT spraying in high-risk areas with dramatically decreasing the number of malaria cases and malaria-related deaths here in recent years. The negative effects of the chemical on humans, wildlife and the environment remain the topic of hot debates and scientific studies, but South Africa has determined that DDT's efficacy in keeping disease-carrying mosquitoes at bay is too great to pass up.
"Overwhelmingly, the public health benefits are higher than any potential (pitfalls)," said Richard Tren, director of Africa Fighting Malaria, an advocacy group based both in South Africa and the United States.
South Africa introduced malaria control measures in the 1930s, and the risk of infection is now relatively low and seasonal — mostly during the wet summer months. Malaria transmission is limited to low-altitude areas in the northeastern part of the country near the border with Mozambique and Swaziland. Out of South Africa's nine provinces, only three — Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Kwazulu-Natal — regularly report cases of malaria infection.
The number of malaria cases declined steadily until the mid-1990s, when it suddenly increased to peak at more than 64,000 cases and 458 deaths in 2000 — the highest number since the 1930s. The reason for the increase was three-fold. First, parasites had developed resistance to anti-malarial drugs; second, South Africa experienced unusually heavy rainfall after several years of drought; and third, mosquitoes weren't deterred by synthetic pyrethroids, the insecticide that had replaced DDT for indoor spraying.
South Africa quickly reverted to DDT as its insecticide of choice, and the number of cases and deaths fell accordingly. For the 2006 to 2007 season, there were just 5,596 cases and 37 deaths, according to the South African Department of Health. Statistics for 2007 to 2008 — the most recent available — show a slight increase with 7,773 cases and 65 malaria-related deaths.
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My husband and I recently visited The Bluff house with our dog!We stayed in the marina and have taken many vacations on the island in previous years usually staying at The Bluff House. We had dinner in the Jolly Roger restaurant 4 nights out of 7 and breakfast most mornings. We found the food to be well prepared the service to be attentive and the location is just perfect. The service was sometimes slower on the busy nights such as a Tuesday when they have live music on but still it wasn't any longer a wait than in a busy restaurant anywhere else on the island
The views and location of this place are the best on the island. This is a great friendly place in the most awesome spot in the Abacos great fishing and snorkelling. The bluff House is the perfect spot for adventurers looking for good hospitality and a friendly welcome after a day in the Islands!
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- Bluff House Beach Resort & Marina has been described as the "most special piece of property in Abaco." Perched on the highest point of Green Turtle Cay, this 12 acre tropical Bahamian paradise stretches from White Sound to the Sea of Abaco. New owners are currently creating a "major makeover" of the 50-year-old Bluff House while remaining dedicated to keeping its old charm and first class service. See what the new Bluff House Beach Resort & Marina has to offer!Full-Service, 46-Slip Marina accommodating vessels up to 120' as well as 6 large catamaran slips. Fuel, gas, ice and bait are available from our docks on White Sound. Complimentary Cable TV and Wi-Fi. Six new luxury restrooms and showers. Newly-renovated, luxury Hotel Suites with spectacular views overlooking the Sea of Abaco. All suites have overwater balconies, flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi and our private beach just steps away from your suite The new Tranquil Turtle Beach Bar and Grill on the Sea of Abaco where guests swim and lounge on our private beach while enjoying island food and tropical drinks on the patio deck. Tie up at our dock or dinghy in to enjoy the local music, stunning sunsets and unsurpassed hospitality. The Jolly Roger Bar & Bistro serves up delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Dine outside on the harbourside deck or inside in our cozy, air-conditioned dining room with great views of the water. Lounge by our outdoor Swimming Pool located adjacent to the Jolly Roger. Low Tide Gift Shop is filled with island goodies, resort wear, stylish tees, hats, shirts, and gold and silver jewelry. Our front desk can arrange golf cart rentals, fishing trips, diving excursions and give you tips for the best spots to explore on Green Turtle and the surrounding cays. Inquire about our ever popular wedding and honeymoon packages ... more less
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- Also Known As:
- Bluff Hotel Beach
- Bluff House Beach Resort & Marina Green Turtle Cay, Bahamas - Out Islands


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Get to the heart of a matter, make perfectly clear. For example, The crash brought home the danger of drinking and driving. This term uses home in the figurative sense of "touching someone or something closely." [Second half of 1800s]
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