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I know the type of intro I used might be getting a little repetitive by now but the later parts are just so good it doesn't matter. Trust me, keep reading and you'll love this arc! ^^
Late at night within a valley, the Brystol Forest was dark and sinister, with malicious entities lurking in the shadowy corners. However, a speck of light can be seen much deeper within, where it turns out to be coming from a campfire of a strange couple sitting on opposite sides. One was a tall teenage boy rather generic looking with blonde hair sticking up. The other was a teenage girl with short straight black hair mostly pulled to one side over an ear and doe like eyes.
"So Alice you said you enjoy a romantic night camping in the woods right?" The boy smiled speaking from memory of what the girl named Alice had told her before. "So how are you enjoying yourself?"
"...," Alice thought of what to say. How much longer must she keep up this facade? A part of her is still telling herself to back out but she's not really meaning any harm is she? This boy is just needed to help a friend and he may even get off fine afterward. So Alice decided to look up saying, "Sorry Greg, just let me watch the stars for a moment..."
"Wow, so you're into that," Greg replied. "You know, with these rumours of this forest being dangerous, it's pretty stupid right? The others who disappeared probably just poked a bear they shouldn't have. I mean, we're doing fine here right?"
Alice only continued to contemplate on the sky. What is taking them so long? The voice telling her to back out is growing stronger than ever. Even for a friend is it still wrong? How many people have been sacrificed without results? Her thoughts were interrupted when she turned to hear a sound in the bushes. "What's that?"
"Don't worry baby," Greg got up to walk over confidently to the noise to check. "I'll show you it's nothing to get..."
Alice looked shocked seeing her date had mysteriously fell limply and she no longer stayed quiet, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!"
At a different time but not so far in space, Team Freakshow resided in Brystol town or rather the hotel to be precise. In the morning. The smell of pancakes had lured Rina from her dream as she slowly woke up and look around the apartment.
She could see that Ian was still asleep, Corey is elsewhere and Prisha was the one making breakfast. Trying to get started for the day, Rina got up and rubbed her eyes, "Hey, so it looks like Corey got up and early to go out on his own again?"
"All bets are off on the number of problems we'll have to fix when we have the energy," Prisha sighed as he placed the plates with the pancakes of the table.
It's been a while since the mission with the aliens and Rina and her friends had been wondering the Lorieth region. After tidying herself in the bathroom, she went out to take a seat and tried the pancake. But could only comment, "too cold..."
Prisha frowned a bit more before the door opened to reveal Coery returning, "Hey morning everyone!"
"Corey!" Rina exclaimed. "I'm surprised you didn't start a riot on your time out."
"Oh yah, that's because I was busy at the hideout for a while," Corey held up a document that seemed to be a mission paper.
"Uh..." Rina stopped to read the title. "Investigate the disappearances in the Valley of Dying Screams..."
"YOU DID NOT JUST ACCEPT IT!" Rina bursted out in shock.
Later in the morning, all four of them are now at the Brystol agency speaking to a lady named Emilia who had straight black hair, mostly knotted. Corey looked enthusiastic while Rina, Ian and Prisha had flat expressions.
"So... you want us to find out what happened to the people who disappeared in the forest in Brystol Valley..." Rina said monotonously. There should be a system for them to quit a mission they chose by mistake. But how many teams have a member like Corey?
"Yes, Brystol Valley, now known as the Valley of Dying Screams earned its reputation after certain people were reported missing passing the valley to cross to other towns," Emilia explained. "Even when they are accompanied by another and brought a communication device with them the signal is lost during the exploration."
"And they are never heard from again?" Ian assumed aloud.
"No, if you are close enough to the forest and listen very carefully, you can sometimes hear a scream some time after the signal is lost, hence the name," Emilia continued. "Even soldiers sent into the valley suffer the same fate."
"But you don't just have to investigate on foot do you?" Rina asked.
"No, but when we had someone fly a helicopter over, it seems to somehow get damaged and crashed after the signal was lost followed by the scream of those we sent in," Emilia said causing the expression of the teens to be even more lifeless. "Even when we had people dig a tunnel under the forest-"
"They returned and climbed out of the hole as lizard people!" Corey smiled widely.
Then after everyone finished face faulting, Ian got up and yelled, "At least let people finish their non random explanation!"
"..., right yes," Emilia went back to explaining after everyone has calmed down. "As I said even with people digging a tunnel under the forest, the last we heard of them was a scream."
Seeing as that was all Emilia had to say, Rina turned to her team to ask, "Any idea how to start investigating? Possible causes for the disappearances?"
"There is a really high probability it was humanly induced," Prisha said coldly. "Being calculated enough to cover air, ground and under."
"True, but who would be the suspects?" Rina sighed and scolded Corey. Maybe it's better if people just avoided the valley altogether and find another way to where they need to go. "You see, accepting a mission shouldn't always be the first step. There are background checks you could do and some missions are more reserved for people with the necessary abilities."
"Do you still have the mission paper with you?" Emilia asked causing the teens to turn back to her. "Maybe an adjustment would do better for us both."
Rina handed over the document as Emilia written something on it. Once it was handed back for the others to look at, they could see what has been changed and Rina pointed it out excitedly, "Ian! What does the mission paper say about the reward fee?"
"What?.. You mean nine thousand and one?.." Ian read out the fee and raised an eyebrow before Rina hit him over the head. "Ow!"
"That's not how it's supposed to go!" Rina yelled at him.
"The town will reward you better if you could solve the whole issue," Emilia said. She just can't seem to make up her mind. "But I will pay you if you can just save my daughter!"
"Your daughter?" The four occultists asked simultaneously.
"The truth of the matter is that people have gone missing in the valley for months," Emilia explained but the subject was rather touchy. "But about a month ago Alice secretly went out into the forest with a boy and gone missing. My daughter, who is also the daughter of the head governor, who indeed is my husband."
"Our daughter's disappearance had motivated him to use more resources to find the source of the problem, until now that is. Too much money had been invested so it was best to make the area off limits. So as you can see, I turned here for help."
"The last resort agency," Corey smiled and sweat dropped. "I feel so special."
"Please, just do anything you can to bring Alice back to me!" Emilia said emotively. "If it's the fee we can still bargain."
"No the fee is ridiculous high enough as it is," Rina replied then smiled both with both a hint of confidence and sincerity. "Just leave it to us."
A few hours later, the occult kids found themselves on the outskirts of Brystol with the forest ahead of them. Corey jumped around like crazy, "Yay! You guys ready to explore the forest of mystery?"
"I'll just like to make double certain," Prisha said a little further from the forest. "We had done all the background research we can haven't we?"
"I'm afraid so, the only practical course of action left is to enter the forest," Rina sighed. "I mean, I looked up some important people dying a few months back. But it likely a coincidence and I couldn't find any links between them and the problem."
"I did also look up on the people who disappeared and found this," Rina took out a photo for the others to look at seeing a teenage girl with short straight black hair and doe eyes. "That's the governor's daughter, Alice."
Ian whistled enjoying the view saying, "You know, I'm carrying little enough for another photo- OW!"
Rina just punched him away. Ready to enter the forest, Corey asked enthusiastically, "So what do you think is in the valley anyway?"
"Booby traps if not people set to ambush us?" Prisha answered bluntly. Also, he wondered what the culprit's motives were. For keeping people away from an area they sure are drawing a lot of attention to it.
"Possible booby traps could involve, pit holes, spikes or poison gas," Rina thought about it aloud. "At least we can rule landmines out, since people would have heard the explosion."
"You three could there scared all you want," Ian started walking into the forest. "We waited long enough."
Rina and Corey were about to follow, But Prisha had laid out his arm to stop them. Seeing how confused his friends are, Prisha reluctantly explained, "It's a strategic formation to minimize the casualty of booby traps by having a safe distance between each of us."
"Wider spread death traps take more resources after all, making them less probably," Prisha made sure Ian was at least twenty feet ahead before entering himself along with Rina and Corey. "If Ian was to foolishly step on something, I would see it to inform you two and the worst case scenario is if the trap swallows both me and Ian and the two of you will survive and be warned."
"Wait, you're going after Ian?" Rina asked. She was sure that would be the second most dangerous position.
"Yes, we don't have much time to decide the order so let's stick with it," Prisha said quickly while staying vigilant. Ian most suited for the front with his durability, being the most likely to survive a trap. So if that's dealt with then what they need to be most on the alert with is an ambush. "After I finish talking, I want you two to wait until I'm twenty feet ahead."
"There you two can decide who falls last on the order," Prisha finished and kept walking ahead of Corey and Rina. He also remembered to take out his phone, seeing when it may lose transmission.
"Okay just be careful," Rina whispered and waited for Prisha to be far enough ahead. She then turned to Corey saying, "Right now we have to decide who goes next."
"Already did!" Corey's voice called out behind Rina who turned to see him waving at her twenty feet back.
It wasn't easy having to do so much at once while walking in the forest. Keeping an eye on Ian, often looking at his phone and staying alert for anyone who can ambush him. At least it wasn't as difficult as scrutinizing the aliens in his last mission, so he's more used to it. However, he wondered how the other two behind him were putting up with it.
He hadn't checked his phone for a while, so he tried doing so and found it stopped working. It may be due to an electrical jamming device somewhere around but this is the time to be extra vigilant. Ian hasn't stepped on any traps yet but there still may be someone out to ambush them.
Hearing an unusual sound in the forest beside him, Prisha managed to jump in time to dodge what looked like a dart. He managed to take a closer look to see more precisely that it's a tranquilizer dart. In order to warn the others, he cursed, "Damn it! Tranquilizer darts!"
"Prisha!" Rina ran to his side to look around for where the attack came from. Corey had also reached the area.
"Force Wall!" Call had conjured the barrier just in time to fend off more incoming darts. It's at least more clear now where they're coming from. The group looked to see how Ian is doing and he looked confused.
"Hey what are you all doing?" He called out and just barely evaded a dart from his side.
"Ian come one!" Rina called out. "Corey's barrier could shield us!"
But Corey didn't think he needed to anymore. He figured out the precise location the darts had come from. So he brought down the barrier to charge at that direction saying, "Leave it to me!"
"Corey!" Rina called shocked at the loss of the refuge from the tranquilizers. "You know some of us still need a defence!"
But it didn't seem to matter much. The tranquilizer sniper seems to be aiming entirely on Corey now, who need to evade them by moving side to side as randomly as he could. But even that trick won't be of assurance once he got to a dangerous range. So he fired a Force Blast, not at the sniper, but at a small hill between him and Corey to create a smoke screen.
The sniper was caught off guard by this. Now all he can do is keep his eyes on the cloud of smoke and where that brat can escape from, such as the sides. Soon, the boy emerged and it turned out he picked up a tranquilizer dart and threw it at the sniper.
Trying to evade it, the dart hit the sniper on the arm. Then before he could lose his coordination, he aimed the tranquilizer at the red headed boy to shoot him on the arm.
Corey decided he'll need to throw the remaining two tranquilizers he picked up as well at the sniper and eventually knocked him out. The dart was already taking effect on Corey, even with his training to fight off this kind of intoxication. But as drowsy as he may be getting, he needed to look around.
The sniper, now passed out, seemed to be a man in his twenties, with blonde hair, mostly flat, but spiked on the sides. Corey then heard Rina's voice call out behind him, "Corey! Wait up!"
Rina and Prisha managed to make it through the smoke to see how Corey is doing but at the cost of breathing a little hard from rushing.
"Give me a time to breath will you?" Ian also made it through. But a little far as he leaped past Corey. He then bumped into what seemed like an invisible wall and fell back. "Ow!"
"Hey! Watch where you're jumping Mullet!" It seemed like air had just adopted a playful boyish voice. But the four teens knew they heard it before and looked around at the area it's coming from.
"Yosuke you simpleton," Another voice spoke, this one sounded rather calm with a care free kind of tone. "Say if Ian was watching where he was going, would he be able to see you?"
"Yosuke... and Lucir!" Rina recognized the voices, who are in fact very high authority in the Occult Society known as Sages. But still she looked around wondering, "But where are they coming from?"
"Looks like there's no longer any point in hiding huh," Yosuke's voice laughed.
"Indeed, you at least," Lucir replied. "Mitsu! Remove your powers from Yosuke!"
Then came into view a man who was supposedly in his early thirties but looked a lot younger. One can actually mistake him for an older teenage punk with bright playful eyes. He stood about five foot seven wearing a cap that keeps most of his messy black hair down and most of his gear seemed to be sports brands such as his jacket and tracksuit.
"Yosuke!" Rina exclaimed. "So Lucir and Mitsu must still be invisible right?"
"Yes, but I think you'd rather act like I'm the only one here for now," Yosuke smiled while Corey was losing strength to stay up, from his victory over the sniper. Yosuke noticed this asked him, "Hey, you alright there buddy?"
"Not...sure...," Corey managed before he fell to his knees.
"Corey you did well, just have your rest okay?" Yosuke knelt down to tell him. With all his energy, Corey looked up at him. Yosuke was actually his most prominent mentor back at the academy, naturally as they have similar powers and Yosuke being quite childish sometimes. But Corey could think no more as he blacked out and Yosuke caught him. "Let the rest of us handle it from here ."
"Now someone carry the sniper over there and all follow me as quiet as you can," Yosuke lifted Corey to carry him on his back. "I'll explain later, but maybe we can all get something out of this."
It was decided that Ian would do carry the unconscious sniper and they all followed Yosuke.
Elsewhere in a more mysterious depth of the valley within a security room, shadowy entities in lab coats watched the surveillance screens of the occultists and their exit from the scene.
"Interesting, those fools sent another team to investigate the valley," The figure in front had spoken up. "However, these seem to be much more competent in more ways than one."
"I heard of them," Another spoke up. "Someone at Brystol must have hired the Occult Agency."
"Yes, a team of supernatural specialists," The one who seems to be the leader spoke again. "Let's see which of us will rise in a test of power..."
"Wait they had hidden cameras there?" Rina asked as she and her friends walked through the forest.
"Yeah Pigtails, if you looked carefully enough, but they are wired due to the electronic jamming," Yosuke explained while Rina got annoyed by the nickname. "It's not likely they also had microphones, the fact that our talking didn't lure them out also supports it. But it was best to stay safe."
"Brains and Mystery Boy are currently invisible behind us on the lookout for stalkers," Yosuke then noticed Rina is now looking around the corners of the woods for hidden cameras. He just smiled, "Calm down, we're out of their surveillance range, the reason I'm finally telling you all this."
"Speaking of which, I think it's also time we can search Sniper Boy over there," Yosuke turned and referred to the man on Ian's back as they started getting to work.
"I'm impressed you knew we were in the clear," Spoke the calm voice from before as he phased into vision. He stood about five foot ten and wore long black robes and had long bright blue flowing hair pulled back behind him. It was Lucir, even though him and Yosuke are about the same age, he only looked a little older and having contrasting calm pensive eyes.
Another more quiet man also came into vision. He's about the same height as Yosuke but more slender looking. His garments seem to be what you would see from china on earth, with the purple vest longer at the front and back with white long sleeves and pants. He had long blonde flowing wavy hair, half pulled back and the other covering half his face over his mysterious eyes bearing a murky ocean of purple.
"Mitsu!" Rinu exclaimed seeing the third member of Team Enigma then turned back to the one with long blue hair. The one who may very well be the current leader of the organization. "And Lucir, Head Sage of the Occult Society!"


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An ongoing local push for some sort of concealed carry law got a momentum boost Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Second Amendment gun rights apply to state and local gun laws.
The 5-4 high court's ruling said the Constitution gives individuals equal or greater power than states on the right to possess firearms for self-protection, striking a blow to the city of Chicago's 28-year-old handgun ban.
"Hopefully this will help fuel the momentum for Illinois, and Wisconsin, to finally catch up with the rest of the nation and grant law-abiding Illinois citizens the ability to legally carry a firearm," Peoria Police Chief Steven Settingsgaard said.
Mayor Jim Ardis, a proponent of establishing Peoria as a pilot city for a statewide concealed-carry law, agreed.
"Unfortunately, nothing happens fast in Springfield, but I am optimistic that this decision will allow us to move forward to obtain strong carry laws in Illinois," Ardis said. "I am certain that violent crime in Illinois as a whole and certainly in Peoria will be reduced as a direct result of this decision."
Ardis and Settingsgaard pushed for concealed carry during a March 2 hearing before the Illinois Senate's public health committee. During that meeting, Ardis cited Otis McDonald and Adam Orlov - two of the four plaintiffs involved in the Chicago gun ban case - saying Peorians are just like them in that they want to protect their families, homes and businesses.
Illinois and Wisconsin are the only two states without any kind of concealed-carry law.
"I am pleased that the Supreme Court validated the rights of citizens of Illinois and affirmed that ours are the same as those in 48 other states," Ardis said. "I wonder out loud why it took us 30 years to figure that out?"
Concealed-carry skeptics said the Supreme Court's ruling will have no effect on state law nor will it aid the city's push to make Peoria a pilot city for a statewide concealed-carry law.
Any change allowing concealed carry in Illinois, whether it's in Peoria or statewide, requires the General Assembly's approval and the governor's endorsement.
"(The court's) ruling does nothing to diminish nor restrict the (General Assembly) from making the laws governing concealed carry of handguns," Peoria County State's Attorney Kevin Lyons said.
Local lawmakers are unsure how the Supreme Court's decision will play out in Springfield, where Chicago lawmakers often block concealed-carry measures. The Peoria pilot program likely won't be considered again until next year.
"I'm not sure, politically, if there is any real change," state Sen. Dave Koehler, D-Peoria, said. "Chicago has the votes to block this. We'll have to wait and see what the aftermath is."
Page 2 of 2 - State Rep. Mike Smith, D-Canton, thinks the court's ruling helps concealed-carry efforts.
"It may strengthen our hand in that we have this decision behind us," Smith said. "I think some people were maybe waiting to see what would happen with the court decision. The fact of the matter is, we have concealed carry in 48 other states and it's working well. It's not the Wild West with everyone carrying a gun on their hip."
The court's decision also was political for the Republican challengers for Smith's 91st House seat and Rep. Jehan Gordon's 92nd House seat.
In separate news releases, candidates Mike Unes (91st) and Jim Montelongo (92nd) challenged the incumbents to support statewide concealed carry.
Smith and Gordon both said they support and have supported concealed carry and the protection of Second Amendment rights.
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Amman (Agenzia Fides) - More than two thousand people crossed Amman yesterday evening with candles in their hand to pray for the release of the bishops and priests kidnapped in Syria and ask for the gift of peace throughout the Middle East. The march of prayer started from the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple until the Syriac Orthodox Church of St. Ephrem, passing by the Catholic church of St Mary of Nazareth, at the Latin Vicariate.
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Aspectos de la pesca de la polaca (Micromesistius australis) por parte de la flota argentina en el período 1989 - 1995
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Basic aspects concerning southern blue whiting (Micromesistius australis) fishing by the Argentine fleet in the period 1989-1995 are analized. Catch and effort statistics, fleet operation modalities and spatial and temporary characteristics of fishing activities are included. The basic information to perform this analysis was collected from the fishing statistics provided by the Subsecretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería y Pesca of Argentina and from reports of the Observers Program on board of the commercial fleet. It was in 1989, when the first ship for surimi production entered the fishery, that southern blue whiting catches carried out by the Argentine fleet became important. As of 1989 catches increased in a steady way to stabilize at near 100,000 annual tons. At present, the Argentine surimi fleet catches amount to 95. of the total yield in the country and to over 70. of the total yield reported for the species in the Southwest Atlantic. Ushuaia is the main operation harbor. South.....


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Most missing documents that resulted in Point Park University security alert found
Point Park University officials say they have found missing documents that triggered alerts of a possible data breach last week.
University spokesman Lou Corsaro said Point Park's third-party shipper informed the university on Tuesday that it located a package of documents intended for delivery on or about Feb. 27 to the Downtown school.
"Those documents were mangled, and the shipper's security (staff) believes the package was caught in a conveyor belt. The documents that fell out when the packaging was caught were sent to a different facility, which is consistent with the standard practice for damaged packaging," Corsaro said.
The original package, which included personal information destined for Point Park from its payroll processor, contained 1,400 to 1,500 pages of documents. Corsaro said all but 47 1⁄2 pages were located.
"Everyone believes it is highly unlikely the documents left the shipper's control," Corsaro said.
University President Paul Hennigan notified 1,800 Point Park employees of a possible data breach last week and initiated an investigation.
"Employees will still be getting a letter regarding identity-monitoring services and other protective measures, and the university regrets any concern the matter has caused its employees. The call center for information regarding identity protection remains active," Corsaro said.
Debra Erdley is a staff writer for Trib Total Media.
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Photos: Mike Heika breaks down the crucial games, key players and biggest questions for the 2012 Texas Tech Red Raiders
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What's to prove: Tommy Tuberville is in a bit of a tough spot. Yes, he can use the rationale that he has to get the players he recruited into place and get a chance to run his system, but he's entering his third season at Tech, and the results are not pretty. What's more, he has the specter of Mike Leach back in coaching, at Washington State, which will only rile up the haters even more in Lubbock. So all Tech has to do is win. With nine starters back on each side of the ball and a really solid QB in Seth Doege, Tuberville is positioned to have a very good season. And that's why things would get very hot if he doesn't.
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True - and there are those who get an enormous "kick" from Gray's "Anatomy of the Human body".Originally Posted by blansky
What really deserves serious thought are the sociological factors that serve to intensify the mindsets of some to slide off to bizarre places.
The single *MOST* pornographic piece I've ever encountered was "The Report of the President's Commission to Study Pornography" (or some title like that) - published by the United States Government Printing office. In it a number of *prestigious* investigators viewed and studied - closely - the adult films of the early '70's - "Deep Throat, Behind the Green Door - and wrote microscopic descriptions of the actions in them ... down to the last wrinkle in the sheets. Hoo boy!!!
Interesting too, where one can stumble across pornography - true pornography. I just saw a number of photographs of the images on Ancient Greek coins -- ca. 500 - 450 B.C.E. My word! -- they show couples -- uh ... DOING it!!
Then again - there is another correlation -- It seems that the more artistic freedom in a society (and with it, freedom from censorship), the greater the advancement and intellectual growth - and I think the Ancient Greek Civilizations bear this out. Come to think of it ... Colonial America from the end of the Witch Trails in 1693, and with them, repressive Puritanism - until after the American Revolution -- 1800 or so -- offers still more proof.


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Oracom promises compact Rainbow S2 player
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Oracom Rainbow S2 Player
Oracom is planning a much more compact portable media player to challenge the rapidly expanding list of small media player rivals. Dubbed the Rainbow S2, the player counters the trend of expanding players by streamlining the company's existing UB-890: controls are now placed on the side instead of the front. Exact details of the as yet unannounced player are unknown, but early photos reveal FM radio and text reading in addition to a built-in microphone jack for line-in recording. At least 2GB of flash storage will be onboard, and file transfers will be handled through a standard USB cable instead of the UB-890's proprietary adapter. No launch date or prices have followed news of the Rainbow S2, which Oracom is expected to officially announce soon. [Via DAPReview]


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Star Trek -- Project: Potemkin "The Night the Stars Fell from the Sky"
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I have published a brief article on this episode
While I feel this episode represents the best work to date from Potemkin, I really wonder if the dialogue between Grigory and the "ghosts" of the Preservers was really necessary. It certainly helped make concrete Grigory's contempt for the bumbling of the Preservers. In this case the road to Hell was paved with the best of intentions and the dialogue brought that out, but I'm not really sure it was necessary.
In regards to the slaughter on the steps wasn't the lovely Vulcan woman killed twice?
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Challenges to Family Farming in Chine [*]
Veeck, Gregory, Shaohua, Wang, The Geographical Review
ABSTRACT. China's agricultural sector requires reforms to assure farmers and consumers of fair prices while protecting the environment and permitting sustainable growth in the coming years. The affluent eastern province of Jiangsu is an appropriate site in which to explore the effects of agricultural reforms on rural households and, in turn, the efforts of these households on the environment. We compare two surveys (1987 and 1996), of 100 households each, of farmers in Huaiyin and Huai' an Counties, Jiangsu Province. Indicated are chronically low economic returns on grain, moderate returns for livestock, and the highest returns for vegetables. Unfortunately, the production of livestock and vegetables requires more farm chemicals, inorganic fertilizers, and placement of field plastic--all of which are associated with greater environmental problems. Keywords: agriculture, China, Jiangsu Province, rural development.
China's leaders recall with ritual regularity agriculture's place as the very "foundation" of the state economy. Farmers, in turn, are assumed to be the "pillars" upon which society rests (Beijing Review 1998; Li 1998). This rhetoric, which in 1996 then-Premier Li Peng used to evoke Mao Tse-tung's rural strategy dating from the earliest days of the Chinese Communist Party, has come to sound hollow in recent years (Li P. 1996). In the modern People's Republic of China (PRC), where high incomes are associated with light-industry or service-sector jobs in urban places, the Confucian line that farmers should receive the utmost respect from all members of society requires a bit of a stretch. In fact, in early 2000 the social and cultural gaps between farmers and city-dwellers in China are greater than ever, and farmers are being singled out as having caused economic and environmental problems that are distinctly beyond their control.
Fiscal reform of the farm sector and environmental protection in China area admittedly complex issues, often viewed in academic research from towering macro-policy or national political economy perspectives (Sicular 1988, 1991; Perkins 1991; Hsueh, Sung, and Yu 1993; Smil 1993; Brown 1995; Huang 1998). These clinically removed approaches are appropriate and necessary, but the picture they paint is in complete. Two surveys of 100 households we conducted ten years apart in Huaiyin and Huai'an Counties, in the most important agricultural region of northern Jiangsu Province, help to fill in the gaps (Figure 1). The first survey was carried out in September and October 1987. The follow-up, with a 30 percent overlap in the sample, was done in January 1996 to document changes in the agricultural economy. These economic and environmental changes challenge China's entire agricultural sector. With this research, we seek to place in a specific local context the broader debates on national food supply, the efficacy of c urrent pricing and marketing policies, and potential environmental problems. To understand these complex issues more fully, we return to the farm, where production decisions are made one plot, one yuan, or one hour at a time. The farmers in our samples cannot change the broader and inaccessible policies related to interest rates, prices, land tenure, land use, or environmental protection. They instead respond, and quickly, to fresh commercial opportunities and new prices. Each season they can change what they grow, how they grow it, where they sell it, and to whom they sell it.
How, then, have family farm strategies and agricultural investments changed in the past decade of reform? Are matters better or worse? Secondarily, but related to the first set of financial matters, are environment-related issues. Do farmers in Jiangsu contribute to environmental problems? If so, how do these families pollute or cause environmental damage? Are the farmers aware of these issues? What mutually beneficial adjustments might be made to meet the needs of the state, of urban consumers, and of farmers? …


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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Portland Trail Blazers lost game two of their first round NBA Playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night, 97-82.
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A Marseille fans' appeal trying to raise enough money to lure back former star Didier Drogba tipped the two million euro mark on Wednesday, according to the website handling donations.
The website, set up to coordinate the pledges which cannot exceed 200 euros, had gathered 2,138,391 euros (as of Wednesday), with 29,467 supporters parting with their money.
The affair, nicknamed "Drogbathon", brought a wry smile to the French club's president Pape Diouf, after it emerged the website had crashed on Sunday after encountering heavy traffic.
"I'm surprised and amused. It shows the true passion of our supporters," he told the newspaper La Provence.
Diouf then gave the fans a dose of reality, saying that if they reached the projected target there would still be the small - or perhaps big - matter of the Ivory Coast international's weekly wage.
"I know what Drogba earns at Chelsea!" he joked.
Drogba has recently been linked to a host of top European sides such as Barcelona and both Milan clubs, even though new Chelsea coach Luiz Felipe Scolari insists the striker is part of his future plans.
The 30-year-old scored 18 goals in 35 appearances during the explosive 2003-04 season with Marseille to earn legendary status, before leaving for Stamford Bridge the following season.


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John Rzeznik (left) and Robby Takac of the Goo Goo Dolls will make their way to Green Bay Sunday.
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As long-term relationships go, the Goo Goo Dolls and Green Bay are as solid now as the day they met.
For 25 years, the rock band from Buffalo, N.Y., and its fans in Titletown have had a good thing going. It must have been love at first sight when the little-known Goos walked barefoot onstage at downtown's City Centre Theatre to the "Hogan's Heroes" theme back in the late '80s as openers for the Replacements, because in the years since, there are few local venues founding members John Rzeznik and Robby Takac haven't played - or sold out - from Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in 1999 (when it was ...


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The exhibit, created by the Louisiana Bicentennial Commission, features 10 large fabric panels that tell the story of Louisiana in words and pictures from its discovery by Europeans in the 1500s to becoming the 18th state to join in the still new United States of America in 1812.
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Article: Transplantation of human bone marrow stromal cell-derived Schwann cells reduces cystic cavity and promotes functional recovery after contusion injury of adult rat spinal cord[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether transplantation of human bone marrow stromal cell-derived Schwann cells (hBMSC-SC) promotes functional recovery after contusive spinal cord injury of adult rats. Human bone marrow stromal cells (hBMSC) were cultured from bone marrow of adult human patients and induced into Schwann cells (hBMSC-SC) in vitro. Schwann cell phenotype was confirmed by immunocytochemistry. Growth factors secreted from hBMSC-SC were detected using cytokine antibody array. Immunosuppressed rats were laminectomized and their spinal cords were contused using NYU impactor (10 g, 25 mm). Nine days after injury, a mixture of Matrigel and hBMSC-SC (hBMSC-SC group) was injected into the lesioned site. Five weeks after transplantation, cresyl-violet staining revealed that the area of cystic cavity was smaller in the hBMSC-SC group than that in the control group. Immunohistochemistry revealed that the number of anti-growth-associated protein-43-positive nerve fibers was significantly larger in the hBMSC-SC group than that in the control group. At the same time, the number of tyrosine hydroxylase- or serotonin-positive fibers was significantly larger at the lesion epicenter and caudal level in the hBMSC-SC group than that in the control group. In electron microscopy, formation of peripheral-type myelin was recognized near the lesion epicenter in the hBMSC-SC group. Hind limb function recovered significantly in the hBMSC-SC group compared with the control group. In conclusion, the functions of hBMSC-SC are comparable to original Schwann cells in rat spinal cord injury models, and are thus potentially useful treatments for patients with spinal cord injury.Neuropathology 02/2011; 31(1):48-58. DOI:10.1111/j.1440-1789.2010.01130.x · 1.65 Impact Factor
Article: Nishio Y, Koda M, Hashimoto M, Kamada T, Koshizuka S, Yoshinaga K, Onodera S, Nishihira J, Okawa A, Yamazaki MDeletion of macrophage migration inhibitory factor attenuates neuronal death and promotes functional recovery after compression-induced spinal cord injury in mice. Acta Neuropathol 117:321-328[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a multipotential protein that acts as a proinflammatory cytokine, a pituitary hormone, and a cell proliferation and migration factor. The objective of this study was to elucidate the role of MIF in spinal cord injury (SCI) using female MIF knockout (KO) mice. Mouse spinal cord compression injury was produced by application of a static load (T8 level, 20 g, 5 min). We analyzed the motor function of the hind limbs and performed histological examinations. Hind-limb function recovered significantly in the KO mice starting from three weeks after injury. Cresyl-violet staining revealed that the number of surviving neurons in the KO mice was significantly larger than that of WT mice six weeks after injury. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed that the number of NeuN/caspase-3-active, double-positive, apoptotic neurons in the KO mice was significantly smaller than that of the WT mice 24 and 72 h after SCI. These results were related to in-vitro studies showing increased resistance of cerebellar granular neurons from MIF-KO animals to glutamate neurotoxicity. These results suggest that MIF existence hinders neuronal survival after SCI. Suppression of MIF may attenuate detrimental secondary molecular responses of the injured spinal cord.Acta Neuropathologica 02/2009; 117(3):321-8. DOI:10.1007/s00401-008-0476-x · 10.76 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Prevention of graft dislodgement in multilevel cervical corpectomy and fusion has been an unresolved problem. Anterior plate fixation has a significant failure rate. External support with a halo-vest is uncomfortable for patients. In the present study, we report a new surgical technique of anterior pedicle screw (APS) fixation for multilevel cervical corpectomy and spinal fusion, and describe the safety and utility of the system. After cervical corpectomy, the pedicles on the right side were visualised under oblique fluoroscopy. Guide wires were inserted into the pedicles from the inner wall of the excavated vertebral body until they were hidden in the pedicles. After a fibula autograft was placed, the graft was penetrated in the reverse direction by the guide wires. After drilling and tapping, cannulated screws were inserted into the pedicles through the grafted fibula along the guide wires. In 9 patients with cervical myelopathy, the surgery was accomplished with a fibula autograft using APS fixation. A total of 22 APSs were inserted, and 21 screws were placed precisely in the pedicles. There were no neurovascular complications. Patients were allowed to ambulate without a halo-vest on the second day after the surgery. Post-operatively, no dislodgement of the grated fibula occurred, and all patients improved neurologically. The insertion of APSs is feasible and safe. APS fixation enables us to obtain rigid fixation anteriorly, and we propose that APS fixation is an attractive option for multilevel cervical corpectomy and fusion.Acta Neurochirurgica 07/2008; 150(6):575-82; discussion 582. DOI:10.1007/s00701-008-1574-1 · 1.77 Impact Factor
Article: Adenovirus vector-mediated ex vivo gene transfer of brain-derived neurotrophic factor to bone marrow stromal cells promotes axonal regeneration after transplantation in completely transected adult rat spinal cord[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy in adult rat completely transected spinal cord of adenovirus vector-mediated brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) ex vivo gene transfer to bone marrow stromal cells (BMSC). BMSC were infected with adenovirus vectors carrying beta-galactosidase (AxCALacZ) or BDNF (AxCABDNF) genes. The T8 segment of spinal cord was removed and replaced by graft containing Matrigel alone (MG group) or Matrigel and BMSC infected by AxCALacZ (BMSC-LacZ group) or AxCABDNF (BMSC-BDNF group). Axons in the graft were evaluated by immunohistochemistry and functional recovery was assessed with BBB locomotor scale. In the BMSC-BDNF group, the number of fibers positive for growth associated protein-43, tyrosine hydroxylase, and calcitonin gene-related peptide was significantly larger than numbers found for the MG and BMSC-LacZ groups. Rats from BMSC-BDNF and BMSC-LacZ groups showed significant recovery of hind limb function compared with MG rats; however, there was no significant difference between groups in degree of functional recovery. These findings demonstrate that adenovirus vector-mediated ex vivo gene transfer of BDNF enhances the capacity of BMSC to promote axonal regeneration in this completely transected spinal cord model; however, BDNF failed to enhance hind limb functional recovery. Further investigation is needed to establish an optimal combination of cell therapy and neurotrophin gene transfer for cases of spinal cord injury.European Spine Journal 01/2008; 16(12):2206-14. DOI:10.1007/s00586-007-0499-3 · 2.07 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: We compared the effects of hematopoietic stem cell and marrow stromal cell transplantation for spinal cord injury in mice. From green fluorescent protein transgenic mouse bone marrow, lineage-negative, c-kit- and Sca-1-positive cells were sorted as hematopoietic stem cells and plastic-adherent cells were cultured as marrow stromal cells. One week after injury, hematopoietic stem cells or marrow stromal cells were injected into the lesioned site. Functional recovery was assessed and immunohistochemistry was performed. In the hematopoietic stem cell group, a portion of green fluorescent protein-positive cells expressed glial marker. In the marrow stem cell group, a number of green fluorescent protein and fibronectin-double positive cells were observed. No significant difference was observed in the recovery between both groups. Both hematopoietic stem cells and marrow stromal cells have the potential to restore the injured spinal cord and to promote functional recovery.Neuroreport 12/2005; 16(16):1763-7. DOI:10.1097/01.wnr.0000183329.05994.d7 · 1.52 Impact Factor
Article: Transplantation of bone marrow stromal cell-derived Schwann cells promotes axonal regeneration and functional recovery after contusion injury of adult rat spinal cord[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether transplantation of Schwann cells derived from bone marrow stromal cells (BMSC-SCs) promotes axonal regeneration and functional recovery in completely transected spinal cord in adult rats. Bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) were induced to differentiate into Schwann cells in vitro. A 4-mm segment of rat spinal cord was removed completely at the T7 level. An ultra-filtration membrane tube, filled with a mixture of Matrigel (MG) and BMSC-SCs (BMSC-SC group) or Matrigel alone (MG group), was grafted into the gap. In the BMSC-SC group, the number of neurofilament- and tyrosine hydroxylase-immunoreactive nerve fibers was significantly higher compared to the MG group, although 5-hydroxytryptamine- or calcitonin gene-related peptide-immunoreactive fibers were rarely detectable in both groups. In the BMSC-SC group, significant recovery of the hindlimb function was recognized, which was abolished by retransection of the graft 6 weeks after transplantation. These results demonstrate that transplantation of BMSC-SCs promotes axonal regeneration of lesioned spinal cord, resulting in recovery of hindlimb function in rats. Transplantation of BMSC-SCs is a potentially useful treatment for spinal cord injury.Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology 02/2005; 64(1):37-45. · 3.80 Impact Factor
Article: Up-regulation of macrophage migration-inhibitory factor expression after compression-induced spinal cord injury in rats[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a multipotential protein that acts as a pro-inflammatory cytokine, pituitary hormone, immunoregulator, and mitogen. To elucidate function of MIF in spinal cord injury, we examined expression of MIF after compression-induced spinal cord injury using Northern blot analysis, in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry. The MIF mRNA was up-regulated in injured spinal cord, peaking 3 days after injury shown by Northern blot analysis. In situ hybridization revealed up-regulation of MIF in microglia accumulating in the lesion epicenter 3 days after injury and astrocytes around the cystic cavity 1 week after injury. Double staining showed co-localization of MIF and tomato lectin in the lesioned site, indicating that microglia accumulating to the lesion epicenter express MIF. The time course of MIF expression is different from that of previous reports about cytokine expression peaking at earlier time points; thus, it is unlikely that MIF acts as a pro-inflammatory factor in the present study. The MIF may contribute to proliferation of astrocytes around the lesioned site in spinal cord injury because of its cell proliferation-promoting property.Acta Neuropathologica 08/2004; 108(1):31-6. DOI:10.1007/s00401-004-0853-z · 10.76 Impact Factor
Article: Adenovirus Vector-Mediated In Vivo Gene Transfer of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) Promotes Rubrospinal Axonal Regeneration and Functional Recovery after Complete Transection of the Adult Rat Spinal Cord[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Neurotrophins have been shown to promote axonal regeneration, but the techniques available for delivering neurotrophins have limited effectiveness. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of adenovirus vector mediated gene transfer of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) on axonal regeneration after spinal cord injury. We prepared adenovirus vectors encoding either beta-galactosidase (AxCALacZ) or BDNF (AxCABDNF). AxCALacZ was used to assess infection levels of the adenovirus BDNF produced by AxCABDNF was detected by Western blotting and its bioactivity was confirmed by bioassay. As a model of spinal cord injury, the rat spinal cord was completely transected at the T8 level. Immediately after transection, the vectors were injected into both stumps of the spinal cord. Axonal regeneration after transection was assessed by retrograde and anterograde tracing. In AxCALacZ-injected rats, adenovirus-infected cells were observed not only at the injected site but also in brainstem nuclei, as shown by LacZ expression. After the injection of the retrograde tracer fluorogold (FG) distal portion to the transection, AxCABDNF-injected rats showed FG-labeled neurons in the red nucleus. The anterograde tracer biotinylated dextran amine (BDA) injected into the red nucleus was also found in regenerating rubrospinal fibers distal to the transection. These tracing experiments demonstrated the regeneration of descending axons. In addition, rats of the AxCABDNF group showed significant locomotor recovery of hindlimb function, which was completely abolished by re-transection. These results indicate that the recovery was caused by regeneration of rubrospinal axons, not by simple enhancement of the central pattern generator.Journal of Neurotrauma 04/2004; 21(3):329-37. DOI:10.1089/089771504322972112 · 3.71 Impact Factor
Article: Transplanted Hematopoietic Stem Cells from Bone Marrow Differentiate into Neural Lineage Cells and Promote Functional Recovery after Spinal Cord Injury in Mice[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Recovery in central nervous system disorders is hindered by the limited ability of the vertebrate central nervous system to regenerate lost cells, replace damaged myelin, and re-establish functional neural connections. Cell transplantation to repair central nervous system disorders is an active area of research, with the goal of reducing functional deficits. Recent animal studies showed that cells of the hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) fraction of bone marrow transdifferentiated into various nonhematopoietic cell lineages. We employed a mouse model of spinal cord injury and directly transplanted HSCs into the spinal cord 1 week after injury. We evaluated functional recovery using the hindlimb motor function score weekly for 5 weeks after transplantation. The data demonstrated a significant improvement in the functional outcome of mice transplanted with hematopoietic stem cells compared with control mice in which only medium was injected. Fluorescent in situ hybridization for the Y chromosome and double immunohistochemistry showed that transplanted cells survived 5 weeks after transplantation and expressed specific markers for astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and neural precursors, but not for neurons. These results suggest that transplantation of HSCs from bone marrow is an effective strategy for the treatment of spinal cord injury.Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology 02/2004; 63(1):64-72. · 3.80 Impact Factor
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Stephens Celebrates Christmas at Bush in January
Editorial Staff • West End • 17 Dec 2003
In Christmas, which runs from 9 to 31 January 2004 (previews from 7 January), four men confront their past and brace themselves for an uncertain future, when they meet in an East End pub a week before Christmas Eve. While pub landlord Michael prepares for the Christmas rush, Billy comes to terms with his mother's newly-developed dope habit, Charlie plans to celebrate by having a bath and Seppo just wants to get drunk.
Directed by Jo McInnes, the Christmas cast includes Bernard Gallagher, Fred Ridgeway, Paul Ritter and Lee Ross with additional special guest appearances in cameo roles. It's presented by APE in association with Made in Brighton, Yes/No Productions and The Bush and is followed by Stephens' One Minute, presented by Actors Touring Company and Sheffield Theatres with The Bush.
In One Minute, running from 6 to 28 February 2004 (previews from 4 February), the police struggle with witnesses' inconclusive statements after a child goes missing. Directed by Gordon Anderson, the cast features Teresa Banham, Lucy Black, Sarah Paul, Tom Ellis and Simon Wolfe.
The Stephens mini-season will be followed in March 2004 by the return of Georgia Fitch's adrenaline...heart, about the transition of a single white mother to a darker world of drugs and sex. Previously seen last year during the Bush's inaugural "Naked Talent" season of new writers, the two-hander stars Fiona Bell and Mark Monero, directed by Bush artistic director Mike Bradwell.
The Bush's current, sell-out production of Richard Bean's The God Botherers finishes its limited season this Saturday, 20 December 2003.
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NORMAN — A couple of weeks ago I asked Bob Stoops a question I ask him every year, unless I forget. Which player do you think is headed for a breakout season who the fans and media really haven't zoned in on yet? That inquiry was my first clue that Dan Cody was going to be a pass-rushing beast in 2002 and seasons to come. So it's a handy question and one Stoops seems to give a lot of thought. This time, Stoops didn't answer it straight. He steered the question in another direction, but just as interesting. He talked about players who are much better than perhaps given credit. So here they are. →Chris Brown: Hard for a 1,000-yard rusher to be underrated, but I think Stoops is right. "I don't know that anybody has truly appreciated how good he is," Stoops said. Brown scored 20 touchdowns last season, averaged 5.6 yards per carry and gained 1,220 yards. Brown needs just 1,025 yards as a senior to become the No. 7 rusher in OU history. →Frank Alexander/Auston English: Alexander is a rising star at defensive end, English is a recovering star at defensive end, and both have to share the two available positions with Jeremy Beal. The position is so loaded, it's hard for anyone to rise too far above the pack. A friend of mine called this summer and said he was worried about OU's offensive line, that Cory Brandon couldn't block Alexander in the spring game. I told him not to sweat it, that nobody else can block Alexander, either, and Stoops concurred. As for English, "he's another one people have forgotten about." English was a Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year candidate as a 2007 sophomore but played hurt last season and was in the shadow of Alexander and Beal. "Wasn't his usual self," Stoops said. "But he's totally fine now. Feels great." →Quinton Carter: The least-heralded of OU's four Las Vegas players. Murray, linebacker Ryan Reynolds and even freshman delinquent Justin Chaisson have received much more press than has Carter. Carter, a junior free safety, "has a chance to be a really good player," Stoops said. "He's a guy who would have started (in 2008) had he not pulled a hamstring." Still, Carter started twice and had eight tackles in the Big 12 title win over Missouri. →Tom Wort: When Stoops mentioned the freshman middle linebacker, he was no better than third team. But with backup Mike Balogun ruled ineligible, Stoops' words take on greater weight. "Tom Wort is going to be pretty special, if not this year, then awfully soon," Stoops said. So there you have it. Five Sooners. Some already stars, some haven't even played. But all have caught Stoops' eye more than the public's. Until now, of course. Berry Tramel: 405-760-8080; Berry Tramel can be heard Monday through Friday from 4:40-5:20 p.m. on The Sports Animal radio network, including AM-640 and FM-98.1.
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BOSTON -- Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli says he is confident the team will re-sign goalie Tuukka Rask.
Chiarelli told reporters on a conference call Wednesday that he thinks it will happen by Friday, when Rask can become a restricted free agent. Even if they don't meet the deadline, the GM says he still feels like he can get a deal done.
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The community features two bedroom, one bath apartment homes with modern appliances, A/C, high-speed internet and private balconies or patios, Dahlgren Harbor Apartments is a great place to call home. There are picnic areas on the grounds for you to enjoy. If you are looking for an affordable price, rustic country living off the beaten path and all the amenities of a luxury apartment, then look no further. Dahlgren Harbor Apartments...its all here!
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City Square Mall
The City Square Mall is a huge shopping centre which is opened in September 2009. It is located along Kitchener Road off Serangoon Road, next to the Parkroyal Hotel and near to the famous Mustafa Department Store.
There are many eateries and restaurants here, as well as apparel shops, Metro department store, NTUC supermarket, Best electronics store etc. Also, it is next to the Farrer Park MRT sub-way station so very convenient. More information is at the website below.
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Sim Lim Square (electronics & computer items)
Sim Lim Square is a famous shopping centre in Singapore for electronics and computer items. It is located at the junction of Jalan Besar/Bencoolen Street and Rochor Canal Road at the Serangoon area (please go to website below for more information).
You will find lots of electronics and computer shops and items here, and it can get very crowded during weekends. Generally, electronic and computer items in Singapore is relatively cheap and you can bargain for lower prices.
Remember to check the same items in a few shops at Sim Lim Square because the prices can be very different if you did not compare (especially when the shops know that you are a tourist).
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Mustafa Shopping Centre (24 hours)
Mustafa Shopping Centre is a very famous 24 hours shopping area in Little India of Singapore, where you can find almost everything ranging from department stall, supermarket, jeweleries, pharmacy, eateries, VCDs, electronics, computers, Singapore souvenirs, hotel etc etc (see website below for more information).
The items in Mustafa are relatively cheap and you cannot find some of them elsewhere in Singapore. Best part is that it is 24 hours and be careful because it is very crowded during the weekends.
I think a visit to Singapore is not complete without experiencing the Little India area in Serangoon, including a visit to Mustafa Shopping Centre. For more information and history of Mustafa, you can visit their official website below.
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Flowers play an important role in the Indian way of life as they are a symbol of prosperity. Watch the garland-makers weave their red, yellow and white flower creations from roses, marigolds, and the fragrant, jasmine.
You will see the sold on the streets or in a shophouse.
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Beauty shops: Colourful Bangles
These bangles wore by the Indian ladies are pretty glittering because of the gold and silver colours.
It comes in a variety of colours and designs. You can choose to pay just one at about $1 to $3 -$5 for a bundle, like those in the pixs below.
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Beauty Shops: Bindi
Have you ever wondered what was worn btween the beautiful think black eyebrows of Indian ladies? It's called a Bindi.
According to my Indian friend, Bindi brings good luck , wisdom and is considered a symbol of Goddess Parvati.
In the olden days, the ladies wore it as a symbol of their marital status.Nowadays Bindi has become ornamental, single ladies wear them with much pride as well.
Bindis comes in a wide array of designs and colours. They are made of coloured felt with gum at the back and are usually decorated with gold glitter for the extra touch.
You can find packets of bindi selling at Little India. It's pretty common to find in beauty shops.
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Flower Garlands: Intoxicating!!!
Trust me, before you even see the stalls, the smell of the flowers would have reached your nostrils by then. =)
Prices ranges from $1 onwards, depending on what designs you are looking for.
It's available near Tekka market, where there a handful of trolleys by the side of the shops. They can keep up til 4 5 days or even longer, according to the merchants.
All gold jewellery shops: Alphabet Rings & other Gold accesseries
Little India is a good place to shop for these intricate gold alpabet rings. It's very interesting as it's not widely available in Singapore major jewellery shops (e.g. Lee Hwa, Tian Poh or Goldhear).
The alphabets itself comes in a variety of design and shapes, curved or straight, slim or bold and is set on the ring. But they come mainly in gold. Prices ranges from $50SGD to $200 SGD depending for lady or man and how heavy is the gold.
I only get to know about such rings when my mum brought me to chose some for my wedding. But i couldn't made up my mind now and i really wanted my the rings to be in silver rather than gold.
Well as i have admitted being a fickle-minded woman on my homepage, =P i haven't make up my mind yet! =)
Besides alphabet rings, it's also a good chance to feast yr eyes upon the different designs wore by Indian ladies, some are complicated patterns with flower motifs while some are just simple gold chains.
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Mustafa Centre: How about shopping at 3am?
Yes!! This is a 24 hr shopping departmental store in Singapore. You can buy anything and everything in Mustafa! From jewellery to electrical appliances to shampoo to medicines to clothes and food...anything...you name it and you can find it in Mustafa!
I really enjoy shopping here after midnight, it's more for the experience rather than the actual 'shopping' itself. Esp when i can't sleep or after a full supper of roti prata.
Things are slighly cheaper here and esp so if you buy in bulk.
Of course you will need to catch a cab back, unless you are driving or staying at the nearby hotels. =)
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Vendors: Deepavali cards
During the weeks before Deepavali there are many extra vendors lining the streets and markets, much like before Christmas.
What to buy: There are many local crafts and Deepavali cards for sale.
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