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TWO CREDITOR groups of collapsed law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf's estate have selected Brown Rudnick and Kasowitz Benson Torres & Friedman to advise them, writes the Am Law Daily.
Edward Weisfelner, chairman of Brown Rudnick's bankruptcy and finance department, confirmed his firm has been selected to represent Dewey's unsecured creditors' committee and that Kasowitz will represent a committee of former Dewey partners. Kasowitz's David Friedman is taking the lead on that assignment, Accountancy Age's sister publication Legal Week reports.
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The creditors' committee includes staffing agency HireCounsel, car service Inta Boro Acres and equipment lessor Winthrop Capital. Representing former Dewey partners are David Bicks, Cameron MacRae, John Kinzey and John Campo, all of whose ties to the firm go back to predecessor firm LeBoeuf Lamb Greene & MacRae.
Dewey – the 28th highest grossing law firm in the US last year – ended weeks of speculation about how its rapid collapse would officially play out by filing for Chapter 11 protection on 28 May. That was the same day the US giant's London and Paris offices, which operated as a UK limited liability partnership, filed for administration. BDO administrators have been appointed to both London and Paris operations.
The firm has acknowledged outstanding debts totalling at least $325m (£208m), including approximately $225m owed to a syndicate of secured creditors. JPMorgan Chase is acting as collateral agent to that group, which is mostly made up of hedge funds.
In landing their respective assignments, Brown Rudnick and Kasowitz join several other firms that have already taken roles in the Dewey collapse. Albert Togut of insolvency boutique Togut Segal & Segal is representing the firm's estate, while Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel partner Kenneth Eckstein is working for JPMorgan.
Mark Zauderer, partner at New York's Flemming Zulack Williamson Zauderer; Tracy Klestadt, partner at New York boutique Klestadt & Winters; and Dorsey & Whitney are lining up to represent groups of former partners and retirees. Kathryn Coleman, partner at Hughes Hubbard & Reed, submitted papers on Friday (1 June) to court, highlighting that she will represent Dewey's former executive director Stephen DiCarmine in connection with the administration.
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Abandoning the hearth for ChristmasBy Katia Hetter, CNNUpdated 10:19 AM ET, Mon December 10, 2012 5 photosHeading to sea for the holidays – Passengers aboard the Carnival Miracle, sailing from New York to Bahamas during Christmas week, can leave the grocery shopping, cooking and Christmas decorating to the ship's crew. Hide Caption 1 of 5 5 photosHoliday fun without the cleanup – Sleighing, s'mores by the resort firepit and Saturday lunches with Santa Claus are all part of the holiday fun at Kingsmill Resort in Virginia. Hide Caption 2 of 5 5 photosDecorating so you don't have to – Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia, decorates for the Christmas holidays, even putting small trees in the suites of guests who order the holiday traditions package. Hide Caption 3 of 5 5 photosChristmas in Las Vegas – Las Vegas is neutral ground for Debbie Dare's family, who are coming from Los Angeles and San Francisco to celebrate Christmas together. Hide Caption 4 of 5 5 photosGamlbing and other Christmas fun – There's constant entertainment in Las Vegas to keep tourists busy, even on Christmas Day. Hide Caption 5 of 5Story highlightsTraveling for the holidays means no one person or family member has to care for everyone elseResorts and ships take care of the decor, the meals and the changing of the sheetsActivities can provide an escape from relatives asking about marriage, children and weightSanta Claus may have to deliver a lighter load to a traveling childIt's no miracle that Wendy Owan won't be stuck in highway traffic Christmas Day, carrying covered dishes to a family celebration in Brooklyn, New York. The Queens resident made sure of it months ago. Owan and her adult daughter will be leaving winter behind as they embark on the Carnival Miracle on Christmas Eve, setting sail for a seven-day cruise to Port Canaveral, followed by Nassau and Freeport in the Bahamas. They return New Year's Day. "I've never cruised during the holidays before, but I am so looking forward to leaving all the stress behind for eight wonderfully relaxing days at sea," said Owan, the New York School of Urban Ministry's director of ministry services, who has been doing post-Sandy relief work for weeks. "The Miracle apparently has a dome of some sort that can enclose the pool. I'm hoping for snow so that I can sail away in the midst of it in the pool."Share your picks: Where to eat like a localThe prospect of traveling to a relative's home for the holidays or hosting all of those relatives leaves some people running for the hills -- or the sea, or the nearest resort. When everyone's a guest, no one relative or family has to bear the burden of taking care of everyone else. And no one relative gets to decide whose holiday traditions will be followed during the holiday season. Just WatchedNational Christmas Tree lights up D.C.replayMore Videos ...National Christmas Tree lights up D.C. 01:57PLAY VIDEOJust WatchedTexans player takes kids shopping replayMore Videos ...Texans player takes kids shopping 01:35PLAY VIDEOJust WatchedFallon, Carey sing holiday dittyreplayMore Videos ...Fallon, Carey sing holiday ditty 00:58PLAY VIDEOAbout 84 million Americans say they plan to travel over the holidays this year, according to a recent American Express Travel Spending and Saving Tracker Survey. Many of them aren't traveling to anyone's home, say American Express travel agents. Resorts and cruise lines are popular choices"I have so many clients that are actually looking to get away during the holidays, with large resorts and cruise lines being among the most popular," said American Express Travel agent Debbie Wynne-Parry. "Some may want to take advantage of those extra holiday days off so they don't burn as many vacation days during the year. Others may want to get away from the inclement weather, not want to deal with the hassle of cooking and cleaning. And many people are even turning to holiday vacations in lieu of presents, especially in cases where the family's children are a bit older."Relaxation is usually the name of the game for people looking to get away for the holidays. "For a multigenerational family, a cruise is a great way to meet up on one place but not meet up on anyone's home turf," said Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor-in-chief of Cruise Critic. "There's less chance for family conflicts. You have your own space and time on a trip, but you can get together for dinner. You're not smooshed together all the time."Five real-life wonderlandsCruises are pricey, but ships do take care of meals and most decorations, leaving guests to decorate their room doors if they like. But if you want to get rooms near each other, Brown advises booking for next year about nine months in advance. And buy travel insurance, she says, in case anyone gets sick or hurt in the meantime. Land-based resorts also take care of the Christmas cheer and décor. Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia, tries to attend to every Christmas detail for its guests, many of whom come 15 to a group year after year. Some holiday packages even include a small Christmas tree in the suite, so children can still find Santa's presents under a tree by the fireplace. Other holiday touches include carolers greeting guests at the entrance, Saturday lunches with Santa and sleigh rides that end up by the firepit with s'mores."You can still wake up Christmas morning with a tree by the fireplace and breakfast in our dining room with a buffet prepared by our chef," said Allison Patterson, Kingsmill's events director. "It makes you feel like you're home for the holidays, but you don't have to make the beds or wash the dishes."Everyone's on "neutral ground" San Franciscan Debbie Dare doesn't look for a "traditional" East Coast snowy holiday for her Christmas celebration. She's looking for fun, kitsch, good Chinese food and poker with her mom for her Christmas celebration in Las Vegas. Las Vegas is "neutral ground (not going to any one's hometown of Los Angeles or San Francisco), it's bright and shiny (there's always something new, a restaurant, another tacky celebrity niche store), the Chinese food in their Chinatown is excellent, and there's constant entertainment as nothing ever closes in Vegas, even on Christmas," Dare wrote in an e-mail. Eight hotels that do the holidays rightHer family members have even established their own "Christmas in Vegas" rituals. "My favorite thing is to sit next to my mom and play pai gow poker. She taught me how. I always ask her for advice, each and every hand, and she does her 'mmmmmm, not like that' or when looking at her own hand, 'Jeezus, I got nothing!' I'm nervous and happy at the same time."That works for her six-member family, which doesn't include any small children. But if you're still traveling with small ones, you may want a more traditional Christmas. Make a plan for Santa and his presentsThat can be hard to do via airplane, because anything that Santa brings on Christmas Day must be lugged back whenever you depart. (Driving vacations make it easier if you have trunk space.) After all, what child wants to wait until their best presents are shipped back? Consider trading the non-Santa presents before or after your travels and bringing stockings so there are some presents to open on Christmas Day. If the family includes Santa believers, American Express Travel's Wynne-Perry suggests having them write Santa a letter to tell him where you'll be during Christmas. Consider adjoining or interconnecting rooms for more family time (if you want it). If you enjoy them, stick to the same rituals on vacation as you would at home. Make any restaurant reservations well in advance. And be aware of any baggage that comes with some presents, like battery requirements or travel rules. (Airline security frowns on Daisy Red Ryder BB guns.)Top U.S. travel spots for 2013And talk to your children, says Eileen Gunn, founder of FamiliesGo!, a family travel website."When the kids are 2 or 3 years old, they'll go along with whatever you say," even that Santa came early or is coming later, Gunn said. "At 6 or 7, they start asking questions. It depends on your kids, their ages and their inquisitiveness."Drama may follow you on vacationAnd remember you can't completely escape the family drama if you're traveling with the family that causes the drama (including yourself). "You're not leaving everything when you travel with family," said Pauline Wallin, a psychologist with a practice in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. "There's an initial settling-in period when everyone is nice to each other. The way you interact with family on neutral territory won't necessarily show up for the first 24 to 48 hours. After that, you become like your family is used to becoming. At least when it starts to grate on you (at a resort), you can retreat to the pool." Just don't be surprised if Aunt Susie makes a comment about your weight or Uncle Harold teases you about not being married yet. "If you can predict this going to happen, why are you so surprised when it does?" asked Wallin. "Remember that Christmas Day is just 24 hours. You can get through 24 hours. 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text: Pizzinga is not a made up name it's real alright!! Chris! is my middle name. I used to hate being called Basil (wouldn't you?). Imagine signing my artworks as Basil of England??? No way Hozaiee!! Anyway, I was born in the mid 60's in Sicily/Italy. My dad worked for the USAF (United States Air Force) as an accountant at the base in Sicily. He, just like any other 25 year old, had ants in his pants (God rest his soul) and wanted to travel the world, so after 5 years in Italy the family decided to go to Australia, but that didn't work. My dad filed his medical, so we opted for second choice (Greece), from my mum's side, but that didn't work either so one day in desperation, money running out, my dad in a church in Greece crying his eyes out had a spiritual enlightenment. "Go to England go to England" he heard whispers in his ear and so we did we packed our bags (again) and drove from Athens all the way to the U.K. Took 7 days and nights for me and my brother it was a journey of a lifetime WOW we went through Yugoslavia, Germany, Austria, France, and finally took the ferry here from Bolougne to Dover (UK) I still remember the date, we landed on the shores of the UK 1st of September, 1970 Chris! And women I've always loved women. I've been spoilt, pampered by women since the age of 3. I was looked after by my gran (dads mum) who ran a nightclub in Italy. She was very, very sexy blonde beehive hair, tight silky dresses, nylons and spiked heels (guess where I got my art ideas from?) I remember cuddling her legs when small. She used to say, `Cold again Chris?' I didn't understand my fascination for legs, but even at that age it made me feel good. I used to stare at her shapely legs forever I think that's why I'm a leg and heel lover. At school I noticed the girls even more and fell in love at the age of 11. Wow! I can still remember her I drew her but it was a naughty picture. I guess that's where it all started. I gave her the drawing, kissed her on the cheek, shouted `I love you' and ran off after the school holidays she never came back, she had moved away I was in tears. Then I started drawing other girls. My friends wanted drawings from me naughty pictures, so I did, and I was SELLING them to my friends! You pay me L1 for 1 drawing and that's how it all began Then I started drawing other girls. My friends wanted drawings from me naughty pictures, so I did, and I was SELLING them to my friends! You pay me L1 for 1 drawing and that's how it all began Everyone wanted art from me even for science projects, school plays. I had to do all the background artworks, fliers for upcoming events, etc etc my art teacher was so impressed with my work (she was even more impressed when I drew her in fully fashioned stockings and high heels) she told me I had to pursue this further, and college was the only solution. And so I did. I took her advice and straight after school I went to art college for 4 years took all the exams, then at the age of 18, packed my bags and off I went to Europe to see the world. Before long sexy magazines were taking my work in droves, especially the mags in Italy. They loved the bizarre stuff I did and so I had a few publications I was working under my belt I was getting offers for works from Dominatrixes who wanted to live out a fantasy situation with their slave, and so we would go through small details on how I should draw her and what her submissive should look like and what he should be doing this was heaven for me I felt at ease with dominant women. I knew about Stanton, Bilbrew and Ward (and the rest), good mentors for me. I learned a lot from their work, but still felt they lacked the `extra edge' I put into my art, which up to today I'm still mastering. I got sick of Europe, living rough and after saving quite enough money I decided to come back to England, and I did so, establishing myself as a freelance cartoonist, working for even more magazines than in Europe. My name got around alright!! Everyone was asking for art. Bondage, S&M and Fetish was a priority here (Perverted Bastards! but who cares, we're all the same underneath). So I got working and haven't stopped since I draw because I love drawing. I love women and I'm a bigger pervert than you!!!! Chris! Of England | ||


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I arrived at my hotel on the beach a week after a tropical storm had passed through, and I could tell a difference. There wasn't any widespread damage, but quite a few interesting sea creatures had washed up near the shore and were swimming in shallow water.
I got to see my first live starfish. I also saw a huge blue crab and interesting shells on the shore. Since this is my favorite vacation spot, I know what to expect, and these were all out of the ordinary.
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So this weekend I shared a couple funny (but not really funny) stories of the darker, uglier days of our marriage with some friends. Later as I thought about it I released a big sigh of relief and gratitude. Grateful for how God redeems. How he takes us out of the pit and puts our feet on the high places. And today as I worshipped I was reminded again of how He makes all things new. God doesn't just take our broken and marred places and fix them up pretty, he does not only repair what is broken but he delights in making things new again. There are still places where our marriage needs to be made new again, where I need to be made new again. But thankfully I live in a kingdom where the King's business is making all things new.
"When he announces the full coming of the kingdom, Jesus says, 'Look, I am making all things new!' (Rev. 21:5) He does not say, 'I am making all new things.' He means that the things that have been so badly broken will be restored and then some." – John Eldredge
Jesus is not content with merely putting a bandaid or cast on our brokenness. He longs to do the deep work of making us new.
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There's something magical about watching the animal kingdom's winged species flit and fly across the landscape. With more than 33 percent of the planet's bird species represented in the natural population, South America is one of the best places on earth to go birding. 44 percent of those birds are found in Venezuela, where an astonishing 1300 plus species have been recorded. At Turpial Travel, we offer five exciting bird watching South America excursions that include bird watching at all levels of intensity. We invite you to see both migratory and endemic species while simultaneously taking in the drama of the Venezuelan Mountains and enjoying the unique culture of the country's people.
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PUBLISHED: 25 Nov 2013 18:58:33 | UPDATED: 26 Nov 2013 07:21:40PUBLISHED: 25 Nov 2013 PRINT EDITION: 26 Nov 2013Big plans . . . Vodafone's chief information officer Andrew Wiles at its North Sydney base on Monday. Photo: Nic Walker
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Vodafone Hutchison Australia is spending "hundreds of millions of dollars" to upgrade its core technology platforms to cut costs, improve customer service and automate more roles as part of a three-year plan.
VHA chief information officer Andrew Wiles said the company was looking to spend hundreds of millions of dollars over the next three years to consolidate its data centres, improve customer relationship management (CRM) systems and boost the use of big data at the telco.
The investment comes on the back of the company shedding more than 1.5 million customers since a network meltdown in 2011. It is down to 5.03 million mobile subscribers but has promised the numbers will bounce back from the first half of 2014.
Market sources said Australia's third-largest mobile telecommunications provider has spent about $100 million on technology improvements over the past 12 months alone but VHA declined to confirm the figure.
"Fifteen months ago we knew what the challenges were but didn't know the solution," Mr Wiles said. "We've been consolidating a number of different traditional data centres into more modern facilities.
"We're looking to move some of the existing services into more of a virtualisation [system]. We're using our own servers in their data centre . . and it's a significant amount of money as part of a program that will be going on for the next couple of years."
One of VHA's existing data centres will be switched off over the first three months of 2014, Mr Wiles said.
VHA wants slice of Verizon funds
In what VHA said was an industry-first, Amazon's cloud computing infrastructure is also being used to host and process customer transactions. This means Vodafone can temporarily ramp up its processing power when popular products such as the Apple iPhone come onto the market.
"All of the My Vodafone applications [that allow customers to track their services online], content, search engines and eCommerce in the new year will be transacted within the Amazon cloud," he said.
"From a telco perspective we're pretty unique in Australia . . . and we're fairly leading edge to the extent that [parent companies Vodafone Group and Hutchison Whampao] are talking to us now about what we've done."
VHA customers would see a range of new programs in 12-18 months as part of a gradual rollout of software but big data was already being used inside the company to track customers and their needs.
If a customer asked for a phone in a store or made a complaint on the internet, Vodafone Australia's systems would add the information onto their personal files to give staff more context about their complaints, Mr Wiles said.
The company is also aiming to get a large amount of funds from its parent company in the near future.
Vodafone Group recently sold out of its US venture Verizon in a deal worth $US130 billion ($141.5 billion). As part of its strategy Vodafone created "Project Spring" – a plan to spend more than $10 billion from the Verizon sale to fix and improve the company's global operations over the next three years.
VHA chief executive Bill Morrow has bid for a portion of the funds and is expected to put the additional money into more marketing campaigns and technology upgrades. Vodafone Group will decide by the end of the month how much its Australian divisions will get .
Mr Wiles said his priorities included upgrading staff computers away from Windows XP and towards newer operating systems, as well as upgrading parts of its Siebel CRM system.
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First Look at Gratify American Gastropub in West Palm Beach
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The whole concept behind the gastropub is a place that focuses on custom cocktails, craft beer, and wine while offering a menu that's more creative than just typical bar food. It's a place to drink, to hang, and to relax but also one where you can be surprised and comforted by the cuisine. There is a host of restaurant/bars that have been doing this for a long time without the label gastropub. Some of them, like Brother Tuckers and Tryst, are among South Florida's most unusual places to eat and drink.
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Potato skin from Gratify: Big potato appeal. |
The menu itself has been designed with small plates in mind -- most items top off around $15, with a few more expensive entrées clocking in at just over $20. There's an eclectic spread of dishes that run the gamut: Risotto balls with roasted red pepper aioli, shrimp and grits, and barbecue pork sliders all share spots on the list. This provides a number of different ways to go: Do you want to stick to pub grub like chicken wings and potato skins or go with a vaguely Italian theme courtesy of pizza, salad, and antipasti? Although that may seem attractive at first, it can also lead to a somewhat schizophrenic and ill-conceived meal, especially if diners aren't all on the same page.
I visited over the recent boat show weekend and sampled a few of the items on the menu from each category.
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The shrimp and grits themselves were excellent, but the sauce was a little watery. |
After picking over the potato chips, we received our initial plates. The first was a dish of Florida rock shrimp and grits ($12) with the addition of Manchego cheese. The grits had a lovely, hearty texture and great flavor. Although the sauce accompanying the saute of shrimp was on the watery side, the flavors of garlic, tomato, and bell pepper were nice. I could also appreciate that Gratify chose to steer clear of heavy cream in it as well. Another plus: Those rock shrimp were cooked flawlessly -- tender and sweet and moist.
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St. Louis ribs had a pleasantly tingly vinegar sauce but were poorly cooked. |
Following up those two starters, we tried Gratify's take on gourmet potato skins ($10). Made with thick skins, goat cheese, and oven-roasted tomatoes, these potatoes offered the kind of slightly greasy satisfaction most bar skins do, only with slightly more refined execution. To go with them, we tried an open-faced turkey and egg sandwich from the entrée menu ($12). To be honest, the dish was sort of odd. The menu didn't describe it as a sandwich per se, but it came on a crusty piece of bread layered with turkey, tomato, arugula, a fried egg, and gobs of Muenster cheese. I found it a little heavy and bland, but my tablemate enjoyed it. "The thing I like about this," he said, "is you can eat it any time of day."
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An odd, open-faced turkey and egg sandwich featured a ton of Muenster cheese. |
Look for more on Gratify in the coming months.
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Poll: Do you agree with the president's decision not to release the bin Laden death photos?
Poll: Do you want to see death photos of Osama bin Laden?
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama has decided not to release death photos of terrorist Osama bin Laden, he said in an interview with CBS's "60 Minutes," amid concerns that the gruesome image could prove inflammatory.
Obama's decision was reported on the CBS News Web site Wednesday after the president sat for an interview with the news magazine program.
Releasing graphic images of bin Laden's corpse after his shooting in a U.S. raid on his compound could have dispelled doubts that bin Laden is indeed dead. The worry, though, was that it would feed anti-U.S. sentiment.
Although a fake death photo of bin Laden was already making the rounds on the Internet, the White House had been debating whether to release the actual photos since shortly after Obama officially announced to the world that bin Laden had been shot and killed in a special operation. Opinions about making the photos public were understandably mixed.
Earlier, two top senators involved in national security said the photos of bin Laden's corpse should be released.
Sen. Carl Levin, D-Michigan, who chairs the Armed Services Committee -- and who has not seen the photos -- said the United States should wait to allow the emotions of people around the world who may be sympathetic to bin Laden to cool down.
"I'd let a little time pass so we that we don't play into the hands of people who want to retaliate with what obviously will be a sensational picture. I would not want to feed that sensation so I'd wait days or weeks," he said.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss, the top Republican on the Intelligence Committee -- who said he has seen the photos -- said they should be made public right away.
Republican House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers said he was against releasing any photos, saying that he didn't want to make the job of U.S. troops abroad "any harder than it already is."
"Imagine how the American people would react if al Qaeda killed one of our troops or military leaders, and put photos of the body on the Internet. Osama bin Laden is not a trophy -- he is dead and let's now focus on continuing the fight until al Qaeda has been eliminated," he said.
The risks of release outweigh the benefits, he said.
Those who support releasing the images say that it will put to rest any critics or conspiracy theories, while others say that the photos will only inflame jihadists.
Obama's decision comes as a poll shows that a majority of Americans support making the photographs public.
Even as word of the president's decision to keep the death photos sealed spread, the Navy SEALS involved in the daring raid in Pakistan arrived in the U.S. for debriefing, and U.S. officials began to comb through the intelligence trove of computer files, flash drives, DVDs and documents that the commandos hauled out of the terrorist's hideaway.
Obama prepared to visit New York City on Thursday to lay a wreath at Ground Zero and visit with 9/11 families and first responders.
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So, an interesting story about carrying at a new work place.
I work in real estate in North Carolina, and recently agreed to help out a friend (on a contract basis) who runs a rather large property management company as several key employees left, leaving her in a bit of a bind.
Anyway, the owner and her husband (both of who are VERY pro 2A), and two of the employees of the company (who are also friends of mine) know that I always carry. On Friday afternoon, after a long, frenetic Labor Day week trying to do five days of work in four, with two new people trying to help out, the owner treated everyone to champagne and several bottles of wine.
As we retired to the benches out back of the shop, I decided to take off the sport coat as the sun was still quite warm (and I didnt want to be CCing when I left its an NC law thing), thereby revealing the stainless steel 1911 on my side. As I returned to my seat, the receptionist (a nice young lady) noticed my pistol and turned to her co-worker (who happens to be the owners stepson) to ask why I had a gun. He replied, he always has one.
This of course prompted a quick discussion of carrying and why I did. Not a big deal, and I didnt make one of it.
Then today, I overheard a conversation between the stepson and one of the other employees who has been kind of an acting office manager for a few weeks where she mentioned that she was glad to know I had a gun, since we handle so much cash in the office I just had to smile.


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- Print our Map of the Museum to help plan your visit!
- Go to the back of the museum and look at the "live" critters first. We have a tarantula, stick bugs, African Praying Mantis, a pregnant scorpion, beetles and millipedes. Each has a sign giving information about the insect or bug.
- Look at the ants and how they interact with each other. The question which comes up all the time is "Where is the queen ant?". We don't have a queen since they are able to lay up to 2,000 eggs a day. Our harvester ants are able to work without the direction of a queen.
- There are microscopes to look at the bugs in acrylic close up.
- You will also see many "preserved bugs" to look at from all over the world.
- In the gift shop there are more critters to look at.
- The last is don't forget to take color pages of the life cycles of the butterflies, lady bugs, and frogs.


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Sulfonylureas for type 2 diabetes
Generic Name | Brand Name |
glimepiride | Amaryl |
glipizide | Glucotrol |
glipizide and metformin | Metaglip |
glyburide | DiaBeta, Glynase, Micronase |
glyburide and metformin hydrochloride | Glucovance |
Most sulfonylurea medicines for type 2 diabetes can be taken once a day. Some need to be taken twice a day.
These medicines work for a long time and can cause low blood sugar. It is very important not to skip or delay meals when taking these medicines.
Glucovance is a combination medicine that contains glyburide and metformin hydrochloride, a biguanide.
Metaglip is a combination medicine that contains glipizide and metformin.
How It Works
Sulfonylurea medicines increase the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas. This is the primary action of these medicines.
Because Glucovance and Metaglip are combination medicines that contain metformin, they decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes and may increase your body's ability to respond to insulin.
Why It Is Used
Sulfonylurea medicines are prescribed when changes in diet, weight loss, and exercise do not keep the blood sugar level within a safe range. When taking one of these medicines, it is still important to eat a balanced diet, exercise, and lose weight if needed.
These medicines can help control blood sugar levels in children and young adults who have type 2 diabetes and are overweight.
Sulfonylurea medicines are not safe if you:
- Are pregnant or trying to become pregnant. They may harm the fetus.
- Have liver or kidney problems. Sulfonylurea medicines are broken down by the liver and pass out of the body through urine produced in the kidneys.
Tell your doctor if you have had a serious allergic reaction to a sulfa antibiotic, such as Bactrim or Septra. You may not be able to use a sulfonylurea.
How Well It Works
Sulfonylurea medicines work rapidly to control elevated blood sugar levels. They often are the first medicine selected to treat people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Metformin is preferred for initial treatment because it doesn't cause low blood sugar or weight gain. The great majority of people have better control of their blood sugar by using a sulfonylurea medicine along with diet and exercise than by using diet and exercise alone.
But the medicine may become less effective after several years of use. Some people who no longer respond to one sulfonylurea may respond to a different one.
Sulfonylurea medicines decreased the risk for complications of the eyes (retinopathy), kidneys (nephropathy), and nerves (neuropathy).1 Sulfonylurea do not decrease fat (triglycerides) in the blood as does metformin.
Side Effects
Side effects are uncommon when sulfonylureas are taken as prescribed. Low blood sugar is the most common side effect. The risk of very low blood sugar is greater with medicines that work longer in the body.
Drinking alcohol increases the risk of a low blood sugar level if you take a sulfonylurea medicine. If you drink alcohol, limit yourself to only 1 to 2 drinks a day and eat something before you drink alcohol.
Sulfonylurea medicines can cause weight gain. They also tend to keep insulin levels in the body high for long periods of time. Over time, high levels of insulin (hyperinsulinemia) may increase your chances of getting heart disease.
Blood levels of vitamin B12 can decrease in some people who take metformin.
See Drug Reference for a full list of side effects. (Drug Reference is not available in all systems.)
What To Think About
Sulfonylurea medicines are an effective treatment for many people with type 2 diabetes. If one of these medicines keeps your blood sugar within a safe range, your risks of long-term complications of diabetes can be reduced. Other important factors that contribute to complications include high blood pressure, being overweight, high cholesterol levels, and smoking.
Few studies have been done on the use of oral medicines for type 2 diabetes in children, and they have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in children. But because these oral medicines are safe for adults, most doctors use them to treat children with type 2 diabetes.
Complete the new medication information form (PDF)(What is a PDF document?) to help you understand this medication.
Last Updated: June 16, 2008
Author: Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine & Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism


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Date Posted:04/10/2006, 8:00AM
LOWELL, Massachusetts - The Bowdoin Men's Volleyball Team made history this weekend by finishing 5th place in NECVL DII and as champions of the north division.
The team entered as the #11 seed, expected to lose all their matches and go home on the first day. However, under the brilliant coaching of Ely Delman, Bowdoin did much better.
The team was 1-2 in pool play on Saturday, with losses to #2 Williams and #5 Brown. The team did manage to upset #8 Bates which advanced them to a one game playoff against conference rival #3 Plymouth State University. Bowdoin won in an epic comeback, securing the top finish in the north division as well as a bid into the second day of playoffs for the first time in school history. On April 9th, Bowdoin lost to UMass-Lowell, who entered the second day as the #1 seed. Bowdoin was awarded 5th place based on point differential.
In the first match of the day, Bowdoin faced off against #2 seed Williams College. Senior captains Henry Brennan (5 kills, 6 digs, 3 aces) and Phil Friedrich (4 kills, 6 digs) turned in outstanding performances, but it was not enough as Williams took the match 2-0 (13-25, 18-25). First year middle Jeff Jeng (4 kills), sophomore libero Felix Jaeckel (8 digs), and setter David White (17 assists) also played well. Williams went on to win the pool.
Next, Bowdoin got it's much desired rematch with Brown University, but the Brown Bears proved too strong as Bowdoin dropped the match 2-0 (20-25, 18-25). Yet again, the seniors turned in strong performances behind right side Brandon Parise (5 kills, 2 aces), outside hitter Phil Friedrich (7 kills, 6 digs), and outside hitter Henry Brennan (6 kills, 6 aces, 4 digs). Felix Jaeckel anchored the defense with excellent serve-receive passing and 8 digs. He was aided by setter David White who contributed 6 digs as well as 22 assists.
The last match of pool play was against Bates college, one of two teams who defeated Bowdoin during divisional play. In a brilliant coaching move, Ely Delman switched to an unconventional lineup in which outside hitter Henry Brennan could set for two rotations while junior Justin Strasburger played defense for senior right side Brandon Parise, allowing setter David White to hit.
Bates came out strong, but Bowdoin won the day behind the earth-shattering play of Jeff Jeng (6 blocks, 9 kills), Henry Brennan (7 kills, 7 digs, 6 assists), Phil Friedrich (7 kills, 7 digs), and David White (23 assists, 6 digs, 7 kills). The Polar Bears were also aided by libero Felix Jaeckel (12 digs), and defensive specialist Justin Strasburger (6 digs). With this win, Bowdoin advanced to a one game elimination match against #3 Plymouth State University, while Bates was eliminated from the tournament.
Subsequently, Bowdoin made school history with one of the greatest comebacks of all time, defeating Plymouth State (the other team who defeated Bowdoin during divisional play) 26-24 to advance to the second day of playoffs as a member of the elite eight and secure their place as champions of the north division.
The team started off slow, getting down 13-3 against the solid defense and hitting of PSU. However, Bowdoin found its second wind after the clutch blocking of first year middle Chris Carlin (3 blocks) and defense from junior Justin Strasburger. Bowdoin came back on the strong serves of senior Brandon Parise and first year Chris Carlin.
The comeback was slow, however, and PSU did not give up. Down 23-19, Bowdoin called a timeout, during which Ely Delman gave the team a rousing speech. Coming back on the court, Bowdoin dropped one more point, getting down 24-19, and all seemed lost. Any mistake would end the season. But the team managed to side out, and the unconventional lineup with Henry Brennan (4 digs, 3 kills, 6 assists) setting, David White (3 digs, 5 kills, 7 assists), Phil Friedrich (4 digs, 3 kills), and Jeff Jeng (3 kills, 6 blocks, 4 digs) hitting, and Chris Carlin serving came up. In this lineup, Bowdoin played flawlessly for seven straight points, and won the match 26-24.
On the second day of playoffs, Bowdoin faced host UMass-Lowell. Bowdoin played well, and it seemed like they might pull off yet another upset, but it was not enough, as Lowell eliminated Bowdoin from the playoffs with a 2-0 (19-25, 22-25) victory. Senior captains Henry Brennan and Phil Friedrich finished their Bowdoin careers well, each contributing 7 kills and 9 digs. Brennan also dished out 6 assists to help out setter David White, who contributed 10 digs, 6 kills, and 17 assists. Jeff Jeng also played well with 5 blocks, 3 kills, and 6 digs.
Having made history and raised the bar, Bowdoin ended their season, and four seniors (Brandon Parise, Ely Delman, Phil Friedrich, and Henry Brennan) ended their careers at Bowdoin. It will be hard in the future to fill their shoes or to continue to play at such a high level, and they will be greatly missed.


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Board Writes to 18,000 Schools Across India Following Discussions With PETA India and MP Maneka Gandhi
London – After conversations with representatives of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India and MP Maneka Gandhi, the Indian government's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) sent an advisory to all its 18,000 affiliated schools across India strongly urging them to implement a policy that bans students and staff members from wearing leather shoes in favour of animal- and Earth-friendly canvas shoes. In the advisory, the CBSE refers to the move as an "ethical" and "compassionate" way to protect the environment and animals from harm.
"Protection of the environment needs to be practiced as much as it is being taught within our classrooms", reads the CBSE advisory. "The Board … considers it advisable that all affiliated schools do not prescribe leather footwear and accessories as a part of their school uniform either for students or staff."
The CBSE's action is a major leap forward in PETA India's campaign to get leather shoes banned from school uniforms. Already, the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab have moved towards banning leather shoes in schools, and the government of Goa has informed PETA India that most of its schools already use canvas shoes. The Animal Welfare Board of India, a statutory body operating under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, has also asked all states to shift to environmentally friendly options as part of school uniforms.
"The Central Board of Secondary Education's stance is a victory for all animals used for leather, who face a painful and terrifying death in abattoirs", says PETA UK Associate Director Mimi Bekhechi. "It will also hasten the day when tanneries stop dumping waste into the Ganges and exposing nearby residents to deadly toxins."
At abattoirs, many animals are skinned and dismembered while they are still conscious. In addition, turning the skins of cows, buffalo, sheep and goats into leather requires massive amounts of toxic chemicals, and runoff from leather tanneries poisons local rivers and streams.
The CBSE's advisory to the schools is available here. For more information on the leather industry, please visit PETA.org.uk.


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Seven Iconic Moments in Miami History Deserving of Statues
They hadn't even won a game, but already the Miami Heat's anointed Three Kings were dancing and singing and generally making assess of themselves to the rest of country. Maybe an animatronic statue would be appropriate with Chris Bosh doing his scream, LeBron holding up fingers for all the championships he hasn't brought here, and DWade standing on the scorer's table mouthing "this is my house" over and over.
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More than an incredibly compelling Pulitzer Prize winning photo of a terrified child being pried from the arms of a loved one by a machine gun wielding soldier, the photo has all the elements that define Miami: violence, absurdity, and Cuba. Who knows, if you build it, maybe Elian will even come to see it.
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Since Chi-Town always seems to be leading us to artistic folly, how bout a statue commemorating that moment in 2003 when Steven Bartman interfered with his own Chicago Cubs player thus clearing the way for the Florida Marlins to beat the lovable losers and continue the longest streak of futility in pro sports. So what if it happened in Chicago, we still like to remember in Miami.
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text: Student Services The Drexel Student Health Insurance Plan gives students the freedom to choose any doctor or other health care provider when they need care — and still receive benefits under the Drexel Student Health Insurance Plan. The Drexel Student Health Insurance Plan is administered by Aetna Student Health. Aetna Life Insurance Company will underwrite the plan. Under the plan, students can use their coverage worldwide and receive "on-call" coverage when traveling abroad to study for co-op opportunities. The Student Resource Center/Financial Aid Office (SRC) provides guidance and information on financial aid, student loans and financial planning. SRC helps students explore the financial aid resources and options that will work best for them. Today, students often rely on more than one resource in paying for a college education. Drexel offers students a number of financial planning resources.


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CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo - A glimmer in his eyes, quick wit and a ready smile glowed on Army Sgt. Shawn Crum's face filling the television screen during a video conference call here Nov. 20 with his fellow Detachment 1, Company C, 1-169th Aviation of the Pennsylvania National Guard.Crum's unit is currently stationed in Kosovo as part of the NATO-led peacekeeping mission Kosovo Forces 14 while Crum himself is recovering at home. Currently in remission and at the start of follow-on care, Crum was unable to deploy with his unit after being diagnosed with cancer. While the room of 19 soldiers reminisced about memories of Crum's antics and jovial personality, Army Sgt. Matthew Hessler commented that while Crum hasn't been present in Kosovo, he has been part of the mission."He's been on his deployment, fighting his own battle," Hessler said.When the video connection was ready for both parties, the aviators in Kosovo informed Crum they had raised over $3,500 for him through a raffle drawing. The money will be sent to Crum to support him and his family during the financially difficult time.
Crum was visibly surprised upon hearing the news but quickly returned to his signature joking style by making light of his situation.It was abundantly clear on the faces, and through the words of the soldiers, that Crum is a member of their family. The honor of taking care of one of their own whenever called upon is why they do what they do.Future plans were discussed for parties upon the unit's return home, summer camping trips and barbecues.
The relief and appreciation that Crum will be around to make more memories with his friends was palpable and the lighthearted teasing simply served to strengthen an already unbreakable bond that service members share.


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Translate this page NCFPD approves medical standby service with Mercy Medical TransportThursday, April 24th, 2014 Issue 17, Volume 18.
The NCFPD board voted 5-0 Feb. 25 to allow Mercy Medical Transport to provide standby advanced life support services at the San Luis Rey Downs Thoroughbred Training Center. "We are not in a position to provide that service to the track," said NCFPD fire chief Bill Metcalf. "Were glad to have someone else provide that service." The County of San Diego has granted the North County Fire Protection District an "exclusive operating area" for advanced life support transport services within the district boundaries. The district has the authority to enter into a contract with a private provider and has done so in the past. Prior to the agreement with Mercy Medical Transport, the fire districts most recent such allowance was in 2006 when authority was given for 2 The Rescue, Inc., to serve the Los Willows Resort. The San Luis Rey Downs Thoroughbred Training Center closed for renovation in June but reopened in January. "They are expecting a significant increase in the amount of horse training going on," Metcalf said. The training center has 495 stalls, and plans exist for an additional 300 stalls once permitting is complete. Training activities, workouts, and farrier services are also conducted on the facility. The activities of the facility necessitate on-site paramedic presence. "That was not going to be a service that we were going to be in a position to be able to provide," Metcalf said. Although an ambulance with advanced life support capability and staffed by two paramedics would be based at San Luis Rey Downs, Mercy Medical Transport, Inc., will contact NCFPD for any needed patient transportation to hospitals, thus allowing the Mercy Medical Transport ambulance to remain at the training center. 1 comments
You mean that rusty old Chevy van ambulance they have growing rust by the main gate? I think the approach is to water the ambulance and maybe a new one will grow. hope the taxpayers will not flip the bill for a privately owned facility. If there is an emergency, let them call 911, a fire station is minutes away.
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Gameloft has released a new game based on the Ice Age franchise, with Ice Age Village. As the title somewhat implies, this is a simulation/social game, where players must try to build a home for all the ice-dwelling creatures that the movie series is known for. Not only do players try to complete missions, sidequests, and daily challenges by building up their village and visiting friends' villages, but they can also play mini-games featuring series main character Scrat. Villages can be shared either through Gameloft Live, or through Facebook. The game also boasts sneak peeks of the upcoming movie Ice Age: Continental Drift, which is sure to be hot! I apologize for the cheap pun.
This game explains why the Two Tribes-developed Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs game was pulled from the App Store; Chillingo lost the license to the property as Gameloft acquired it. While some gamers may grumble, fans of the Ice Age franchise may find this social game up their alley. It's available now as a free to play universal app.
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MLPFiM: The Stars of Darkness pt. 1EDIT:I rewrote a good portion of Part 1; I simply wasn't happy with it... and now I am! ^_^ I hope you all enjoy it! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~From the book Predictions and Prophecies: The Mare in the Moon-" Legend has it that on the longest day of the thousandth year, the stars will aid in her escape, and she will bring about nighttime eternal." The Moon shone down brightly on the mountains and plains of Equestria as it sank lower into the western sky. The night was wearing on, and soon the stars would begin to fade; the eastern sky would brighten, and the Moon would be brought to her rest as the sun rose. The endless cycle of day and night would continue on, as it had for longer than even the most long-lived ponies could remember; but for right now, at this moment, during this night, the Moon continued to shine her soft, silvery light down upon the land, smiling b
MLPFiM: The Stars of Darkness pt. 18The air seemed to grow cold in Ponyville; the noonday sun overhead seemed to fall behind a huge, dark cloud, even though the day was perfectly clear. Everypony noticed it, even if they weren't aware of why; but for the bearers of the Elements of Harmony, the reason became abruptly and horrifyingly clear.Next to Falling Star, a dark shadow gathered, sucking in all light and warmth, all happiness and joy as it formed into a pony-shape; the dark blue Pegasus took a step to the side as darkness burst out from it, sending everything into blackness for a split second before revealing a tall black unicorn clad in black armor and wearing a sword at his hip.Twilight felt her mouth go completely dry, and in spite of her best efforts, she could not keep her own knees from shaking as the black stallion opened his golden eyes and turned them directly on her. The power she felt from him the absolute power washing off of his amulet was enough to drive a stake of fear int
MLPFiM: The Stars of Darkness pt. 16It's funny how half of a week can change your life. Five days ago, Wild Star had been a force to be reckoned with; a member of Nightmare Moon's personal guard, the bearer of the Element of Anger, one with fury, one with the wind and now he stood in a barn, staring down at the thing that had given him all of that power, wishing that it would just go away and leave him be."You feel it too, don't you," Wild Star said as he touched the amulet hanging from his neck with his hoof. "It's like there's something calling to the amulet. Like it's coming to life on its own."Falling Star nodded and gave the pouch tied to his left shoulder a glance. "Yes. I can feel it." The two pegasi stood together in the barn at Sweet Apple Acres as the sun rose higher into the sky; most of the other ponies were still sleeping soundly after the late-night festivities, but the gray Pegasus had been awoken by a familiar and decid
MLPFiM: The Stars of Darkness pt. 9In his life, Falling Star had done many things. He'd flown dangerous missions for the Princesses; he'd escaped ambushes by angry griffons, dodged irritated dragons and even faced other pegasi in duels to the death, something that had long since passed out of style in modern Equestria. He had been one of the fastest fliers in all of Equestria in his day, and had even been asked by the leader of the Wonderbolts, an organization that traced its roots back even before Falling Star's time, to join their ranks. He had done many things, and most everything that only a Pegasus could do but he had to admit that working as a weather-pony was not something he had ever done before. Rainbow Dash seemed to thoroughly enjoy her job, as much as she could enjoy work, at least, and Falling Star had to admit that as far as jobs went it was about as straight-forward as you could get. Don't want clouds around? Kick them with your hoove
MLPFiM: The Stars of Darkness pt. 13Luna's moon was rising higher into the sky, almost to its zenith by the time Morningstar made her way to her room and shut the door with a sigh. She felt drained, physically and emotionally, from the long day with Rarity; she'd stayed at home with her the entire day, helping her where she could around the Boutique. Rarity had seemed especially eager to use her as a ponyquin, and Morningstar had spent the majority of her day standing very, very still while Rarity pinned yard after yard of different fabrics around her; soon, no less than seven actual ponyquins had been decorated with potential new outfits that had their inspiration in what Rarity called "le Morning Mist physique." The white unicorn sighed and shook her head; her magic sparked to life and pulled at the ribbon in her mane, which had kept it up and out of the way while Rarity worked. She had tried to give it back to Rarity, but the other unicorn told her to keep it as a gif
MLPFiM: The Stars of Darkness pt. 14Morningstar didn't know where she was going, and frankly, she didn't care; all she knew was that she had to get as far away from Twilight Sparkle and her friends as she possibly could. Her hooves flew over the ground as she ran, her mane flying behind her as she made her way down one of the many empty streets in Ponyville, but no matter how far or how fast she ran, the vision of Twilight Sparkle, her hoof extended in friendship, haunted her and so did the realization that more than anything in the world, Morningstar had wanted to accept it.She couldn't believe this was happening; it couldn't be happening. She'd never in all her life felt the way she did when she'd left that library- a sickening mix of happiness and horror, of hope and despair that had threatened to sling her into delirium. The ribbon tied into her mane bounced along her shoulders, whipping her along faster than any torture that ponies could conceive; that ribbon, that stup
MLPFiM: The Stars of Darkness pt. 17It had been a thousand years since Luna had seen any kind of combat, and as she listened to the chaos around her, she knew that she would never get used to it. The sounds were horrible; screams of soldiers as they fell wounded echoed across the valley and mixed with shouts from squad leaders rallying their troops in a cacophony that filled Luna's head, making it difficult to think. Bursts of magic exploded randomly around her; small compared to what she knew Dark Star could manage, but more than enough to seriously wound a pony if they were caught in one. A fire spell exploded off of a small magic shield put up by a nearby unicorn, sending a wave of fire outwards that licked the grass around their hooves, causing it to burst into flames almost instantaneously. Luna raised her head, and just below where her helmet obscured her vision she could see a squadron of gold-armored pegasi swoop low over the battlefield, the whoosh of their wings driving a
MLPFiM: The Stars of Darkness pt. 8The sun had risen completely over the horizon when Morningstar finally awoke. The white unicorn stared at the beam of light coming in the window for a long moment before she moved, shifting slightly and letting out a contented sigh as she burrowed into the soft folds of her sheets. It had been so very long since she'd been able to sleep in such comfort; traveling with Dark Star meant you had to stay in conditions that weren't exactly five-star, and she was determined to enjoy this while she could. She shifted her legs beneath the sheets, letting the silken fabric caress her coat, still soft from her bath the night before. She felt a smile sneak onto her lips as she rolled to one side of the spacious bed, then rolled back again. These were perhaps the most amazing sheets she'd ever felt in her life! Her smile grew as she rolled to the other side again, then back and forth again and again. There were very
MLPFiM: The Stars of Darkness pt. 12The next morning dawned bright and clear in Ponyville, and from the first moment that hooves hit the streets, there was only one thing on everypony's lips: Pinkie Pie's party. Word was that she would be throwing a huge party in honor of the Whinnyapolians, and that the whole town was invited- literally. In fact, when questioned about where the party would be held, the answer from Pinkie Pie was apparently "The town square, silly! Where else would be big enough to hold everypony?" This, of course, perked up everypony in town, and much to Twilight's surprise, especially the ponies from Whinnyapolis, who unanimously told her that if there was one thing they hadn't expected, it was a party, and that made it all the nicer for them. Somehow, the sun always shone brighter for everypony when they knew that there was something to look forward to at the end of the day... however, unbeknownst to Falling Star, his day was about to get very int
MLPFiM: The Stars of Darkness pt. 11The first thing Dark Star noticed was the smell- the sharp, salty tang of sea air that filled his lungs and seemed to make him feel alive for the first time in forever. He breathed deeply, allowing it to cleanse him, washing away his worries and fears and it had been a very, very long time since he'd been without those. The second thing he noticed was that, glancing down at his own hooves, that they weren't black; they were a light gray, like high clouds in the winter, and he suddenly knew beyond two things for certain: if he could see himself, he would see that he also had green eyes, not gold, and that his cutie mark would be a pair of crossed swords behind a blue diamond. He also knew immediately that this was a dream- a proper dream, one that was him and only him- because this was a scene he'd played out before, a very long time ago.He stood on a cliff, high above the gentle rolling waves of the sea that lay to the west of Equestria.
Tales of Equestria - Chapter FiveIt was dark in their home. They stayed close, mother and daughter together.Earth ponies, both of them. The mother was a light green with a white mane and whilst her daughter shared her colours, her mane was blue, like that of her father.A father she missed so very much.The doors and windows of their home had been bolted shut. But they knew it's was only so long before he got to them. Like how he got their neighbours. Their friends.And even the girl's father.The two huddled in the corner, in the dark room, hoping that they could make it through the night. These days that was the most anyone could hope for.They'd spent much of the night fearful for their lives but now that fear was heightened by something new. A sound. Footsteps. A sound which started beyond one wall but was slowly making its way all around the house.The two ponies held each other closely. The demon knew they were in here. He must do. But like so many others before them, he was taking his time, making it unbearabl
A Stormy Life's First SolaceA Stormy Life's First SolaceBy Echo908Today is going to be a long day. It was all the filly could think about as she gazed at the statue before her with an unreadable expression on her face. The early morning sun was just starting to add more heat to the otherwise cool temperature of the park she was in. With an absent thought she realized that she had been staring at the same statue for a few hours now. The thought vanished as quickly as it came as her mind went blank again, until her reverie was broken suddenly."Scootaloo? Is that you?" a soft golden voice spoke behind the filly."Whoa!" Scootaloo gasped as she fell over herself in shock. She groaned as she quickly picked herself up and turned her eyes towards the speaker. Her vision was filled by a pair of huge luminous blue-green eyes, with one partially hidden behind a bright pink mane. They showed nothing but concern at the moment."Oh my goodness! Are you okay? I hope I didn't startle you too badly.""Oh... it's just you Flut
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