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2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sweet Asian chili sauce
1⁄2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1⁄2 tsp rice vinegar
1⁄2 tsp minced garlic
1⁄2 tsp finely chopped pickled
1⁄4 tsp minced ginger root
2 cups shredded baby bok choy
3⁄4 cup julienned blanched asparagus
3⁄4 cup julienned peeled carrots
1⁄2 cup julienned English cucumber
1⁄4 cup julienned mango
1⁄4 cup finely chopped toasted
8 10-inch rice paper wrappers
3 cups hot water
1. Dressing: In a
bowl, combine soy sauce, chili sauce, oil, vinegar, garlic, pickled
ginger and minced ginger.
2. In another bowl, combine bok
choy, asparagus, carrots, cucumber, mango and peanuts. Add 2 tbsp
dressing and toss well. Divide into 8 equal portions.
3. Working with one rice paper
at a time, submerge in hot water until pliable, about 30 seconds.
Place on a work surface. Spread one-portion of the vegetable mixture
in a strip across the lettuce leaf about one-third away from the edge
closest to you, leaving about 1 inch on either side. Fold the edge
closest to you over the filling and pull gently toward you to encase
the filling. Fold the sides toward the middle, then continue to roll
up tightly. Place rolls under a damp cloth to stay moist because the
wrappers tend to dry out quickly. Serve rolls immediately with
dipping sauce, if using, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour. Serve whole
or for a small hors d'oeuvre, cut in half on the diagonal and place
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Robert Rose Inc. www.robertrose.ca
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magnification mirrors
I have a family wedding coming up soon, so in preparation to look my best, I thought I would look at some makeup videos. I came across Lisa Eldrige ones, they are very good. One thing she says is that she checks her makeup in a 10x magnification mirror.If her makeup looked good in that mirror she knew she would be fine in outdoor lighting. I have been using a 2x one for years but I thought I would pick up a 10x as well since my eyesight is not what it used to be.
I was prepared for a shock seeing myself in that mirror, it wasnt as bad as I had anticipated but what I find is that I get dizzy looking into the mirror and I cant see an overall view of myself just certain parts of my face. I have to get really close to the mirror to have a clear view. I think I may return this mirror and get one less magnified...may 5x. Anyone use these mirrors.
I'm up to a 15X and love it. There is a light at the bottom to enhance mirror vision. Made by Floxlite and 10". The bulbs can be expensive, but found them at an auto store for less than .50. I tried the mirrors with light around the edges and it didn't come close to this one for detail. BBB has them (use their 20% off coupon), or Amazon. Have used this mirror for 8 years.
I have a Conair lighted mirror that is mounted to the side of the vanity and has a swing-out mag mirror. I have had it several years and don't even remember what the magnification is but I really like it. It has different lighting (day, night, office). I also have a cheap-o from Ulta that I think is 10x. It has suction cups on the back which I use it for travel (no lights). You are right - I have to get fairly close to it or you really can't see well but then I need reading glasses to see anything close. Mostly I use it for eye make-up.
I have one in my vanity drawer that I use occasionally in the bathroom. I will put a swing-out reversible (plain and magnifying) on the wall when I re-do my bathroom if I get up enough nerve to NOT use a triple mirror medicine cabinet. Gotta have something to see the back and sides of my hair.
I have an awesome, small purse size magnifying mirror that holds a set of tweezers also. That is my go-to mirror for tweezing eyebrows and chin whiskers. I do it in the car when DH is driving :).
I love mine but it is for close up viewing to say, tweeze your brows and you cannot stand back and see the big picture. For me, that is what I need but if you don't like it then take it back. Go to BBB and try them all out, they have them out to see. I think mine is 10X but may only be 8X I can't remember.
My makeup mirror is flat on one side and magnified on the other...I rarely use the magnified as I find it very distorting....I'll only use it if I need really close up to see something particular that's small.
Mtn -- LOL.
I have enough natural light in my bathroom so that I have a pretty good idea about I'll look outdoors. Sometimes it's still shocking though when I pull down the visor mirror in the car and see what I really look like.
As I get older -- and I think this is true for most women -- I think less is more when it comes to makeup. I've been surprised to gradually discover that what makes a huge difference is lipstick or some kind of lip color. Without It, I look washed out. I never wore lipstick when I was younger! Now I'm obsessed with finding the right one.
The lipstick I'm wearing is basically to replace the pigment (or whatever it's called) that has disappeared from my lips as I age. So I'm not sporting bright red lips, just "lip colored" lips. Ha.
Don't even get me started on brown spots. I have been using a combination of things that seems to be working a bit, but my mass of freckles and sun spots seems to have become part of me.
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I definitely need lipstick. I am fair with dark hair and eyes. Bright shades actually look best on me so what I do is wear something sheer. I can remember as an older teen my mom telling me "put some lipstick on - you look pale" LOL.
I always use a magnifying mirror when applying make-up, although I'm not sure what strength it is.
I have a magnifying mirror because it's on the back of a hand mirror but never use it. The day anyone looks at me thru a magnifying glass is the day I write that person off my friend/acquaintance list.
While I want to look my best I will not agonize over the natural process of aging. I do what I can but will not succumb to a magnifying mirror to see my flaws. I only use a tinted lip gloss and blush as makeup and feel that is enough. Haven't used 'paint' in decades and never again will. The best way to look healthy is to BE healthy.
Marketing has turned too many women into slaves of the fashion and cosmetic industries and it's really sad.
So I returned the 10x mirror and bought a 5x one. I really like it, I can see my whole face without distoration, great for apply makeup.
luckygal, I would consider blush and tinted lip gloss as part of "paint" Using a magnifing mirror is not agonizing over the aging process!
I agree about the lipstick. I am looking for a nice sheer rose color right now. "Any suggestions?
I have a wall mounted 5x mag mirror that flips to a regular one, but it doesn't have light, so every year it is less useful. I did recently buy lighted tweezers and they are fantastic!
Sue, when you find lip colored lipstick, please share. That is exactly what I have been looking for for about ten years!
Kswl, the lipstick I've found that is closest to a "nothing" color on my lips is Nars Dolce Vita (I think that's right, or some name that's very similar). When I want a little more oomph, I use Gipsy (yes, I think that's how Nars spells it). It looks scary red but goes on more sheer.
I recently found a Revlon Colorstay lip color that I like a lot, but can't remember the name of the color.
I have a couple of Burt's Bees tinted lip balms that are nice for a quick bit of sheer color, too.
I'll keep this info tucked away when I look into buying a mag mirror.
As for lipsticks that are a good lip color with more oomph, I really like using Maybelline Make Me Pink then layering Clinique Tenderheart over top. I find MMP too, well...pink for my liking even though it's light. The TH is ok, but more brown. I think they're awesome paired together and I've been sporting it with everything lately.


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Neasa sat in her captain's chair on the main deck of the Graceful Beauty, lost in thought. It had been a day since the failed hunt for the ninja known as Sanae, a fact that had been driving her crazy. 'It has been almost a year since I last performed a less than satisfactory hunt ' she reflected moodily as she munched on a cracker.
Crackers had always been a comfort food for the girl for as long as she could remember, so it was with much annoyance that she realized the box she held was emptied out as she reached in for another. "Butty, get me another box of crackers!" she called out, knowing her faithful butler Shibari-kun would be within earshot.
"Ah! Sorry mistress, but that was the last box!" Butty woefully reported.
"Well, that's just great." Neasa muttered as she stood up and stretched. "It'll be awhile before I can see the professor about those upgrades anyway " She paused to grab her purple overcoat, slipping it on. "We might as well go into town for a bit and r
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Elder Tale, it's a massive highly popular MMO played by thousands of gamers. On May 3rd, 2018 the event known as Apocalypse happened trapping it's thousands of online players in the game making it real as life. Since then the players fell in despair being stuck in such an event and it lead to a rise of crooked bandits and those who did anything to have control over the weak. Now as a lone man and his small band of followers hope to bring light, the darkness will fight back to keep its control on the dreary world.
In one of the side streets of Akihabara, some men wearing dark blue cloaks wearing head gear that obscured everything but their mouths and wore black shirts with dark tan pants and black boots under the cloaks gathered and looked unhappy.
"About time you got here Haseo." One of them with a sneer.
"Shut it Kirito." He replied back to the man. "Crim here gave me the wrong time."
"I did not you slacker." Crim shot back.
"Shut it both of you." Kirito said. "As the leader of the Ou
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Yuki stood alert, playing the role silent observer she was meant to be. Today, however, that role would prove to be a touch more hands-on than usual.
The aloof girl was joined by two of her companions; the meek and doe-eyed Mikuru and the boisterous bundle of energy that was Haruhi. Together, they had gathered at an outdoor café. That in itself wasn't unusual; at least in this small circle. Neither were the bunny girl outfits – tight, form fitting black and red corsets with dark pantyhose, wrist cuffs, heels, cottontails and fake bunny ears complimenting it - that the brunette and auburn-haired girls sported. The biggest difference, this time, was that the interface found herself adorned in matching attire as well. The corset, heels and ears were white; a fitting match for her creamy pale skin, Haruhi had proclaimed earlier that day.
"We've been searching high and low for mysteries, but we keep coming up short! We need a new, aggres
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But I'm not imaginative enough
To cover all of the sad concepts
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The subject was female, clad in regular street clothes with black gloves and a simple mask that covered her head, save her eyes and mouth. She was hunched over the doorknob, trying to pick the lock open. Rei's arrival caused her to look up at her in surprise.
"You're early," she said. She drew a gun and pointed at Rei. "Now, why don't you help me and get this door open?"
Rei glanced at the gun with her usual unchanging expression. She knew dying would be at best an inconvenience to NERV's plans. Still, she'd rather not do so unless required.
"Very well."
With her usual calm, Rei walked over and opened the door to her place. She walked in, along with the woman, who
The Prelude to HorrorLove isThe Prelude to Horror2 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
The Kill
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Softness is
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Everything else pales
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"Whew, what a long day!" Asuka complained, her yellow sundress swaying around her hips as she sauntered into the apartment.
Asuka had decided to spend this beautiful Sunday as any productive girl her age should; going on a shopping spree! Dragging a reluctant Hikari with her, the two had darted from store to store, amassing a nice collection of new clothing.
While fun, the day had also proven to be hotter than usual. Especially when she had opted to wear pantyhose! After she waved her friend goodbye, skin glistening with subtle beads of sweat over her body, all Asuka could think of doing now was kicking back and relaxing.
"Hey Misato!" she called, placing the bags in her hands down, "I'm back!"
Not one to wait for a response, she slipped off her stuffy red heels and made her way into the apartment proper, eager to deposit her new collection of clothing into her bedroom. On her way there she found herself pausing and doing a double take when she realized they had an unexpected guest.
Avatar: Suki and Ty Lee's Relaxing DayIn the land of the fire nation was a out of the way hot springs inn which was favored by all who knew of it's existence. On this day the Avatar's group Suki and Azlua's group Ty Lee were both on their way to this inn for a relaxing day before the final battle happened between their two groups. Only they didn't know they were both heading to the same place.Avatar: Suki and Ty Lee's Relaxing Day2 years ago in General Fiction More Like This
"The Bubbly Inn, it sure hasn't changed." Suki said even though she was apart of the earth nation she was brought here many times by her mother. She took her shoes off at the front entrance as she entered it and made her way to the check in counter and no sooner after getting her room key and heading up the stairs did Ty Lee enter.
"Alright, this place is still kicking! My muscles could use a good relaxing. " She said as she cartwheel herself up to the check in desk and made her way up to her room which both women entered their rooms at different times and came out at different times dressed in bathing outfits.
Stolen SkyA lull in activity. A pause in information retrieval that seemed to go on far too long. A somber feel in the air that seemed to come from no other living things being in the area. When Kuyou Suou had stopped walking and taken in her surroundings, she came to realize that she was in a section of the city that she wasn't familiar with.Stolen Sky3 months ago in General Fiction More Like This
Suou was rather extraordinary, in more ways than one. At first glance, she was quite the beautiful girl, fair skin glistening slightly in the sunlight, wearing her usual dark winter uniform from school. She was rather short, her face devoid of emotion, with small silver eyes that seemed to be staring off into space. Most impressive of all was Suou's hair; an immense volume of silky black hair that went all the way down to her calves, with bangs covering her forehead entirely. If one asked the students at her school what Kuyou Suou was like, they would say that she was a very quiet, eccentric, yet beautiful girl, that mostly kept to herself. Unbeknow
Mikuru's little secret...Mikuru sighed as she walked through the door after another long day at the club room. Sometimes it was nice to return to an empty home when the day's activities had left her tired out. And today's activities really were some of the weirdest the club had ever undertaken. To spice up the club website, Haruhi had deduced that the most plausible way to gain new publicity was to post several pictures of herself, and Yuki tied up. Whilst she had originally planned for Mikuru to be the one in the photos, an argument with Kyon had resulted in Mikuru's safety and Yuki taking the bullet for her. The thought of such things filled Mikuru with disgust. Who in their right mind would enjoy being held captive, helpless like that? Well, Haruhi seemed to get into it, so maybe she did. One thing was for certain, Mikuru would never be found enjoying that.Mikuru's little secret...2 years ago in Profiles More Like This
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Everything was set.
Neasa had wasted no time in barging right into Professor Humboldt's home after the Rebel-kun incident, all but demanding that he aid her immediately. Words were exchanged and eventually the professor relented, never being one to turn down a request from the daughter of his dear friends.
Due to time constraints, he had only managed to reinforce two of her Capture Squads. Each one was outfitted with enhanced shock plates to better resist impacts and protect their core's integrity.
Satisfied, Neasa gave the old man a quick hug and sped off with her tougher Shibari-kuns. She was ready to finally bring Sanae to justice.
She had scouts looking for any clues about the evasive ninja's whereabouts since their last run-in, but refocused her search parties efforts twofold after leaving the professor's lab, systematically sending Shibari-kuns to search every inch of wild terrain surrounding the forest.
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"Alright! The parents are gone and Luna isn't going to be around. Time for all you can eat sweet buffet tonight!" Usagi announced as she entered her house with her blond hair in long pony tails wearing her school uniform of a white t-shirt with blue skirt with a red ribbon in the front holding her Sailor Moon locket with white socks and brown shoes.
She kicked her shoes off leaving her feet clad only in socks and made her way towards the fridge which she knew was stockpiled with some delicious cake.
"Lets see, cake, cake, where is the sweet frosted covered cake?" She sang to herself as she made her way over to the fridge and began to rummage through it. As she did she felt something heavy and cold placed against the back of her head that made her freeze with terror.
Strait to Business"And you'll give me the figure if I do this?" Patricia couldn't help but ask.Strait to Business3 years ago in Short Stories More Like This
"Yup!" Hiyori cheerfully supplied from behind the taller girl. "Now stand still Patty, so I can finish this!"
The two girls were in Hiyori's bedroom, conducting a 'grand experiment' as per the glasses wearing otaku's request. Hiyori had ordered some equipment online and wanted to put it to good use. With the promise of giving away a rare Asahina Mikuru figurine to her blonde friend if she complied, Hiyori found the perfect test subject in Patty. Her friend had arrived in her yellow tank top and tan pants, ready to snag her prize.
"Ah, not so tight, not so tight!" Patty whined, wincing slightly.
"It's a straitjacket, silly!" Hiyori defended as she fastened a leather strap around her stomach. "It's gotta be tight!"
"I guess so " the blonde muttered, before perking up. "C'mon, the fate of the world rests on me getting my hands of that figure! Hurry up and tie me up so I can add it to my collection~"
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Because she knew he'd be gone by daylight
Their fingers touched sometimes
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As we've already seen that right timing in photography is very important. It gives photographer a power to convert a normal shot into a once in a lifetime shot because it requires a great deal of time, patience, and little bit of luck.
This showcase rounds up 40 stunning examples of perfectly timed dog photos which looks like pure luck because capturing this type of photos aren't that easy as it seems.
Website is a general term referring to an entity of web pages.
Each page of a website is equally essential, but why then all noise is about the 'About Us' page, landing or home page? Contact page has the same meaning and impact on users.
The bright and crispy vectors added to a webpage make it appealing and extremely attractive. Good websites from well-known companies are known to make use of vectors to make their web pages interesting a lot more fun to visit by users. Landscape illustrations, abstract, dark themes and so many more are employed when designing a website using vectors.
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One of the most important things in photography is right timing. A photographer can convert a normal shot into a once in a life-time shot with lots of patience and perfect timing. Apparently, taking a perfectly timed animal photo requires a great deal of time, patience, and some say luck. There is no margin of error, not even a tiniest one because if they even blinked they would have missed a shot.
This showcase rounds up 34 stunning examples of perfectly timed animal photos which looks like pure luck, but it's a result of those photographers who are hard-working day and night towards their passion.
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* "The people who are paying us say this is what we want." When it comes to cross-border mergers, law firms aren't becoming behemoths for the hell of it. The end goal is to be able to edge out the rest of the competition. [Wall Street Journal (sub. req.)]
* It's been six weeks since Hurricane Sandy hit the east coast, and "[e]verybody wants to go back downtown," but some Biglaw firms in New York City — firms like Harris Beach and Cahill Gordon — are still stuck in their temporary offices. [New York Law Journal]
* Following Jeh Johnson's adieu to the DoD, drone-loving Harold Koh will be packing up his office at the State Department and returning to Yale Law to resume his professorship next month. [WSJ Law Blog (sub. req.)]
* According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the legal sector is employing 5,800 more people than it was at this time last year. We'd be in good shape if 40,000 people hadn't graduated law school in May. [Am Law Daily]
* Another day, another wrist slap: Villanova Law has been placed on probation for by the Association of American Law Schools over its grade-inflation scandal. Does that even mean anything? [Philadelphia Inquirer]
* The Lanier Law Firm, known for its spectacular Christmas parties, hosted some country superstars at this year's event. Guess we know where Faith Hill and Tim McGraw go for legal assistance. [Houston Chronicle]
* A slim majority of American adults think that federal government employees should just sit back, relax, and smoke a bowl instead of enforcing federal laws against marijuana use. [FiveThirtyEight / New York Times]
* "I'm sorry they are confused in the White House." Puerto Rico's statehood referendum received a majority of votes, but lawmakers say the results of the two-part plebiscite are too confusing to add a 51st state. [CNN]
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Death on the Installment Plan
By Louis-Ferdinand Celine; Louis-Ferdinand Celine; Ralph Manheim (Translator)
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Alessandra Ambrosio in 7 For All Mankind
Alessandra Ambrosio looked to have her hands full as she was photographed while catching a flight out of LAX. She wore a pair of light wash distressed 7 For All Mankind skinny jeans with a striped tee shirt and flats.
It is hard to see the details on these jeans because the wash is so light and there seems to be a bit of glare in the photos. They have some nice shredding and holes up the entire front though. I love how washed out the wash is on these, it is so light and almost looks white. You can buy 7 For All Mankind online from Shopbop.com.
Alessandra Ambrosio in Rag & Bone Mila Shorts in Highbury
Alessandra Ambrosio was spotted running some errands in Los Angeles, California. The model added a new pair of shorts to her vast collection, the Rag & Bone Mila Shorts in Highbury. She kept it casual by pairing them with a star print tank and some studded sandals.
It may be due to the weather, but I am just obsessing over bleached washes lately. I find that it takes the beachy vibe of light washed jeans to a whole new level of casual comfort. You can wear them with anything and look as though you are headed to a summer bonfire sometime later in the night. They are also one of those washes that look even better on the slouchier side, which is always a plus in my book. You can click here to purchase these shorts from the Rag & Bone website for $154.
Alessandra Ambrosio in Black Orchid Cut Off Shorts in Skyfall Pinstripe
Another day, another spotting of Alessandra Ambrosio in a pair of cut offs! I wonder how many pairs of denim shorts she has?
While out with her kids, Alessandra wore her Black Orchid Black Star Cut Off Shorts in Skyfall Pinstripe with a white button down blouse and white sandals. I really like how she paired the button down with these cut offs, since the crisp structure of the blouse adds a nice bit of polish to the look. You can buy these shorts from Couture Candy for $132.oo.
Alessandra Ambrosio in Levi's Denim Shorts
The gorgeous Alessandra Ambrosio and her family were picturing out grabbing some lunch in Los Angeles, California.
Alessandra wore a pair of Levi's denim shorts with a pretty tank top and sandals for the day. I love Levi's cut offs! Especially the vintage ones as they have such a great vibe and style to them! Do you like them too?
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Italian Prosecutor Demands Court Find Knox Guilty Of Murder
An Italian prosecutor on Tuesday demanded that an appellate court find Amanda Knox guilty of the 2007 murder of her British roommate and sentence her to 26 years for the killing.
Prosecutor: Italian Appeals Court Should Reinstate Knox Guilty Verdict
The state's prosecutor is arguing his case that an Italian appeals court should reinstate the guilty verdict against U.S. exchange student Amanda Knox for the grisly 2007 murder of her roommate.
Knox's Knife DNA Casts Doubt On Murder Weapon
U.S. student Amanda Knox's defense got a boost on Wednesday when a new DNA test on a kitchen knife failed to conclusively prove that it was the murder weapon used to kill her British roommate.
Mobster Testifies In Knox Trial In Italy
A mobster has testified in Amanda Knox's third trial in Italy, saying the U.S. student didn't kill her British roommate and that it was his brother who did it.
Amanda Knox On Retrial: 'Everything Is At Stake'
Amanda Knox defended her decision not to return to Italy for a new appeals trial over the 2007 killing of her British roommate.
Lawyer: Amanda Knox Won't Return To Italy For New Appeals Trial
One of Amanda Knox's lawyers says the American won't return to Italy for a new appeals trial over the 2007 killing of her British roommate.
Knox Retrial Begins Sept. 30 In Death Of Roommate
A Florence appeals court has set Sept. 30 as the start date for the retrial of American student Amanda Knox in the 2007 death of her British roommate.
Top Italian Court Challenges Amanda Knox Murder Acquittal
Italy's high court on Tuesday faulted the appeals court that acquitted American student Amanda Knox of murdering her roommate, saying its ruling was full of "deficiencies, contradictions and illogical" conclusions.
Knox Awaits Decision From Italy's Highest Court
Amanda Knox was waiting anxiously Monday in Seattle to hear if she will face trial again as Italy's top criminal court considered whether to overturn her acquittal in the murder of her roommate in Italy.
Amanda Knox Awards First Interview To ABC
Amanda Knox, the University of Washington student who spent four years in jail in Italy on murder chargers, will be giving her first television interview to ABC, according to AFP.


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Another name for a buttplug. Can also be used as a pejorative term for someone who does or continues to do stupid things.
I yanked the gonk out of her and her shit spewed all over my new satin sheets. She's such a gonk.
από fannymcslap 25 Ιανουάριος 2012
A bunch of outcasts who group together because nobody else wants them. Listen to shitty screamo music. Usually found hanging around the obscure areas of schools to avoid mockery. Don't realise just how unpopular they are. Usually lead by one (or two) pricks with long greasy hair and porn'taches.
"Dude, that fucking gonk needs to get a shave and sort his life out."
από 4cbb 17 Ιούνιος 2009
complete arse with no chance in love or life
hayton you are a GONK etc
από JJ@D 14 Ιανουάριος 2009
a totally useless twat / dickhead / pratt / knob
you fucking gonk mother fucker
από bubsey 18 Σεπτέμβριος 2005
Glasgow, Scots.
Synonymous with blowjob
Synonymous with blowjob
Geez a gonk ye dobber!
από Superbo 2 Φεβρουάριος 2005
A hairy 5|-|17 toy you get at fairs...
have a go for £2 and win a fab prize..
or a gonk... some thing they found in the back of a skip on the way to your town.
or a gonk... some thing they found in the back of a skip on the way to your town.
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Written By: Lady Lunar Phoenix
Beta: No beta... which is why I had to redo this... stupid deleting... at least now it may appear to make more sense.
Jonathan Morris
This wasn't right, he was pretty sure that this wasn't how a revisit to such a dangerous location was supposed to be. True the legends spoke of the Castle's ability to change it's form with each incarnation, even being summoned back within a few years apart, had a tendency to alter the castle in small ways. But never had he read of the monsters of the castle being so... so... Servants such as maids and butlers were clearly doing their 'jobs' the maids were cleaning, the butlers were attempting to be helpful. Animals were about as dangerous as they would be outside, most not looking to start a fight with the living human that walked in on them.
So Jonathan felt thoroughly disconcerted in traveling through Dracula's Castle, more so then ever before. The overpowering sense of being the focus of a stronger predator was no longer there, the power of Dracula, that was supposed to radiate, was more subdued. The whole Castle felt almost... just almost... neutral. Having woken up in the Castle's entryway with no clue how he got there, Jonathan had wandered the Castle's entry hall in total bafflement. Going outside had proven useless, the drawbridge was already raised, yet upon inspection he noticed that the castle's exterior was more neater.
So here he was, alone, traveling the hallway towards another set of doors with the Alucarde Spear hoisted over one shoulder. Wary battle harden senses had given way to confusion as the doors he had been heading towards suddenly opened. Jonathan wished Charlotte was around, maybe there was some point in time when this happened before. The girl was such a learning nut she was 'bound' to know about what was going on.
"You 'are' human, correct?" the door had opened revealing a single young man, albeit older then Jonathan himself. The stranger was of a lithe in build, much akin to a panther really, he moved with power and authority. A white coat that reached the man's ankles with a vivid red trim, while most of his clothes were black with silver trim, including his boots. There was a gauntlet on his left hand that reached his elbow and a chest plate as well. Charlotte would have also noted that the stranger looked more like he could have been Jonathan's older, more neater in appearance, brother.
"Yeah, the name's Jonathan, Jonathan Morris." he answered back noticing that this person carried a whip at his side. Not only 'a' whip, but the feeling it generated was of a fully awakened Vampire Killer. The stranger stopped walking about a foot away from him, before nodding and extended his hand out for a handshake.
"Leon, Leon Belmont." The stranger said with a confident tone, yet there were traces of warmth in his voice.
Belmont? This person was a Belmont and had Vampire Killer? The name didn't ring a bell to Jonathan, though he had heard about every Belmont who had hunted and defeated Dracula. Could this then be 'the' Belmont? The one that was destined to face Dracula in the future? Wait, future?
"Might you be able to help me? I woke up in a gallery here and no clue as to what is going on." Leon asked as Jonathan took his hand in a hearty shake.
Well, the Castle 'was' acting abnormally to begin with, maybe Leon was just as confused and decided that this 'couldn't' have been the true Castle. Besides waking up fully 'inside' the Castle itself? Very unlikely. This couldn't have been the true Castle, maybe a fabrication of the truth? It felt rather odd to Jonathan to be in the presence of such a revered Belmont, even if he hadn't been born yet. But there was still the issue of the time skip. If not for the fact that Leon carried Vampire Killer, Jonathan would have just assumed this was the current Belmont.
Jonathan was about to ask when a slight touch on his arm made him turn around. A zombie dressed like a maid, and in relative good condition, for a corpse, was standing there with an expected/vacant look in her eyes.
"Forgive me sirs, but could you kindly move? We need to clean the rug which you are standing upon."
"There's a Zombie talking to me..." Jonathan noted aloud stunned, while Leon merely stepped to the side.
"Yes, but she was polite about it, would be rude not to honor her request." Leon pointed out easily enough.
Jonathan mentally twitched as he did as told, stepping off the rug while wondering about the person he was with. But even as he thought, the maids came by and efficiently began rolling up the rug from one end of the room to the other. But when Leon walked off towards the maids he began to really worry about this particular Belmont.
"Excuse me miss? Perhaps you could help us, we've seem to be in a bit of a spot at the moment." Leon called out hoping to get some attention apparently.
Jonathan could only stare in open mouthed amazement as several of the Maids took notice, and one was elected spokesperson. The maid from before walked over dusting herself off and, for all intents and purposes, emulated a living person.
"Could you tell us where we are? We seem to have been brought here at a bad time, with such cleaning in the works." Leon asked in a polite, civilized tone.
"The Lady of the Castle has declared that the Castle shall always be open to your presence Sir Belmont. As for the Castle it belongs to our Lord and Master." The Maid replied her tone remaining sorta vacant though she did talk like the information was coming from her and not a puppet master.
Leon turned glance at Jonathan for help on the matter, but Jonathan was just as confused. A lady of the castle ensuring entry to a Belmont? Where was Charlotte when Jonathan needed her? Suddenly a thought hit Jonathan.
"Have you seen another un-regular vampire around here?" he asked walking up to the Maid. He watched as she frowned her focus turning towards him. For a moment he grew tense, his grip on the spear tightening.
"I have not. However; there is one wandering the Castle, posting up paintings that we do not approve of." Well that was surprisingly informative for Jonathan as he stood there, after all if Brauer 'was' in the Castle doing something...
But the vampire was dead, Death killed him after all, so how could... or maybe it was just another painting obsessed Vampire?
Leon Belmont
A soft violin played with an accompaniment of a flute from somewhere in the room. Leon didn't know since he would have to open his eyes. But for a moment he merely laid there listening to a song he didn't recognize while trying to get his bearings. It was a hard stone floor, with soft music being played through the air and nothing else. No sound of a living person anywhere in the room, it was disconcerting enough that Leon finally opened his eyes to have a look around.
He looked to be in a hallway an art gallery of sorts, with the walls filled with paintings done with the utmost skill. He was near one end, where a single chair sat, a violin and flute hovered in the air playing as though performers were there. Beside it, the only a massive curtain rested the kind that hid windows or perhaps another piece of art? But he wasn't here to admire the artwork, rather figure out where he was, and leave.
He turned in search of an exit to this hallway, walking down it, though unable to ignore the numerous paintings around him. A good deal of them showed Elizabetha dressed differently, her hair occasionally partially covered. But it was her, and Mathias. If not for the fact of a child in the paintings he would have felt the bitter bile of betrayal and anger again at the sight of the now vampire. The child had the biggest of smiles, or the most endearing of attempts at looking grown up in the paintings. With hair the same color as Elizabetha, the boy was, too, clearly a blend between the two adults to be anything less then their child.
Only Elizabetha had died childless, so if this was where Mathias was hiding, were these paintings a type of story of what he wished to have happened? If that was the case why bring a newly made hunter with a grudge against the man into his very home? Leon couldn't fathom the reason as he moved along, watching as the little boy grew up into a young man.
The paintings told a story, in their own way, as all the paintings involved all three family members. But as the young boy became a young man the paintings stopped being about the trio, instead the young man was often depicted alone, with only the ghostly hands of a lady reaching for him. It raised a question in Leon about the grand painting at the end that he had left behind. Causing him to turn around and return to it. He approached the painting, noting that as he approached the flute and violin rose back up and resumed playing. Apparently once he got out of earshot they stopped on their own.
Pushing past the curtains he found an incomplete portrait, the hands that had hovered over the young man were now spread, reaching for two figures. One being the young man from the paintings again, he stood as though guarding something behind him. A serious expression on his face, with a half drawn sword, yet the apparent center piece was empty. So incomplete in fact that he couldn't figure out who or what was supposed to be there, was it supposed to be Mathias?
There was something about the incompleteness of the painting itself that disturbed him, the way the painting seemed to be protected by a powerful presence around it. There was something trying to guard this painting, control it even. The focus seemed towards the gaping hole in the center of the piece. Leon didn't understand, maybe there was a brush or something he was supposed to bring back to this piece?
Shaking his head he turned his back on it, letting the curtain fall again as he set back off to find the door out of the room. This time noting when the music stopped playing as he grew further from the painting. He kept looking about, expecting to see maybe a bar, a hole in the ceiling or floor, maybe another hall to take. But with every step it seemed this was nothing more then one long hallway. Concerned and curious about the way the hallway was built, he kept walking until he reached the only door in the long hallway.
He opened the door with a quiet apprehension about what to expect from the other side. Revealing a rather interesting conundrum as it was another very long hallway. There would have to be somewhere that it branched out... a home couldn't be one solid hallway could it? Even so the room was less decorative then the hall he had just been in. Though there seemed to be some distant work being done by the maids to clean the hallway up. That and there was a single blond man in the room as well, seemingly as lost as Leon himself. Well that was at least encouraging, since he felt less foolish with someone else who was just as clueless with him.
"You 'are' human, correct?"
Present time
The pair, upon an unspoken decision, opted towards the door that Leon had just passed out of, "I honestly do not know what we will find. There is nothing, but an art gallery of sorts down that way. However; the only door to leave it is what led me here." Leon spoke with a polite tone, informing Jonathan of what to expect.
"Did you try busting up some of the paintings?" Jonathan asked glancing over at Leon, who affected a surprised air.
"We do not idly destroy works of art." He pointed out, not exactly rude or cold, just a touch aloof.
"Well back home fine works of art tend to be where the action is." Jonathan replied with a smirk when Leon gave him a slightly confused look.
"Action?" He repeated baffled by the word, his eyes reflecting his curiosity, even if one was hidden behind blond bangs.
"Uh yeah, you know... Where all the exciting stuff is happening?" Jonathan found himself surprised at the baffled look on Leon's face. Wondering how the proclaimed Belmont of 1999 would 'not' know such a term. "Uh like right now something important could be happening pertaining to our being here in another part of this castle. That's where the 'action' is."
"Oh... I see... Well there was no.. 'action'... in the hallway that I was just in, just paintings and some music being performed. Though on second thought there was one rather disconcerting aspect of the gallery." Leon admitted as they approached the door. Jonathan opened it while Leon continued. "A single painting at the end of the hallway, it was incomplete."
With that the door was yanked out of Jonathan's hand the moment Leon passed the threshold. Alarmed the young man nearly ripped open the door himself to make sure Leon was ok, only there was no one standing on the other side of the door.


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Cook frozen or fresh spinach in small amount of boiling salted water just until tender, about 5 minutes; drain very thoroughly.
Mix in the mushroom soup, salt and pepper to taste, garlic salt, sesame seed, thyme if desired, and half the sliced nut meats.
Turn into a buttered 1-quart casserole, and sprinkle remaining nut meats on top.
Bake, uncovered, in moderate oven (350°) for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and nuts are golden brown.
Makes 4 servings.