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This is my first folder so I am not comparing to other folders, in fact I haven't ridden on any others. I am quite surprised by how much fun a little bike is, now I understand the enthusiastic ravings here. I tell everyone I had to get a small bike to match my dog, a Corgi mix with short legs.
I have steep hills here so I am going to switch the front gear for lower gearing so I am glad that this bike has mostly common bike parts. The only real problem I have is the seat tube. I am 6'1'' and 200 lbs and the tube is pulled out to the safety line and after only a week, the tube is bending and since it is Aluminum, that is a large problem. I wish they would sell a solid rod version for tall people or a tube or rod that would slide up inside to stiffen the tube. I will have to go out and have one milled to fit which seems expensive and time consuming since I am in the suggested load range, in fact the max load rating is 215 lbs. The folded size is also wrong on the site which says 10 x 20 x 29. It is in fact, 14 x 22 x 29 and that's if I remove the seat post. That's pretty far off. The seat is better than I expected, since most bikes come with really crap seats. This would be fine for someone who doesn't ride much, it is too cushy for me but a good choice for the average American. The Sturmey Archer 8 speed internal hub works flawlessly so far, though I had to get used to not pedaling for a second to shift. The chainring didn't line up perfectly with the rear gear until I moved it inside on the crank, now it is aligned perfectly.
For the money, it is a great bike and once I have the seat post stronger, I will give it a real workout and speed test. I am going to order a Butt Buddy to keep the seat post further down in the frame which should help until I can get to a milling shop in a larger city.
I would like to see suggestions for products that will fit the Mini on the website. Fenders, racks, etc. and the tech stuff like chainring size, width of hub spacing, diameter of seat tube, etc. so I could more easily upgrade. I live in a small town and have to order this stuff on the web and the local bike shop doesn't know much about unusual bikes.


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Merged your thread, matt0044 since episode discussion threads are an exception to the 30-day rule.
When I heard Dawn was battling Zoey in the finals, I really thought the writers were doing a good thing for the first time and going to have a main character win their main competition. Turns out, that wasn't the case. :\ Still, I find it a poor excuse to have Dawn lose, especially since they've shown character development in her since her first contest back in Jubilife City. Not to mention, Dawn didn't get one moment to defeat her main rival, which was a downer in her case.
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LA schools look to teachers to lead reform efforts
LOS ANGELES Three years ago, the nation's second largest school district made a stunning admission - it was failing thousands of kids and invited charter organizations to take over low-performing and brand-new schools.
The bold move that was hailed by school reformers nationwide but despised by unionized teachers didn't last long.
Los Angeles Unified School District now wants to eliminate outsiders from being able to take over schools for the next three years, essentially dismantling what was known as the Public School Choice program. Reform efforts will instead be led by insiders made up of teachers and administrators who will be granted charter-like independence from district control and union rules.
For some, the new policy gives teachers long overdue license to enact reforms they want. For others, however, it doesn't make sense to eliminate charters from the reform equation.
The agreement, which was overwhelmingly approved Thursday by United Teachers Los Angeles, must still pass muster with the school board, which is expected.
"Los Angeles has gone from a place with a tremendous amount of energy and momentum to a place that seems dead in the water," wrote education blogger Alexander Russo, author of "Stray Dogs, Saints & Saviors," a chronicle of turnaround efforts at Locke High School.
Superintendent John Deasy said that's simply not true. The new policy reflects both the urgency and the scale of reform needed in a far-flung district with 664,000 students and nearly 1,000 schools - more than two-thirds of which are classified as failing under current federal guidelines.
Under the new policy, within three years, all schools in the district can implement their own reform models with the district doing more monitoring than mandating.
"In a place this size, I can't expect reform to happen with just charters," Deasy said in an interview. "That is incremental, this is geometric."
Under the new policy, school committees, including administrators, faculty, parents and students, will be able to make their own decisions on budgets, personnel, curricula, instructional methods - much like charter schools, which are publicly funded but independently operated although subject to monitoring by the district.
Education observers say such a wide-ranging reform plan has not been seen since the 1990s, before federal funding mandates shifted schools' teaching focus to test scores.
"This is groundbreaking for this era," said Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers.
A limited number of schools in the district already operate under these teacher-led models, but in the new pact, the district and union agree to make the options available to all. Schools can also choose to remain under traditional district governance.
Schools will be held to the district's performance benchmarks. If they fail, the district will intervene with options such as turning the school over to a charter operator or replacing all the staff, Deasy said.
"We are giving them unprecedented levels of autonomy. What we're not changing is how we hold them accountable," he said.
Although charters will still be able to apply to open their own schools in the district, critics say leaving charters out of school turnarounds is a disappointing step back.
Yolie Flores, the former school board member who championed Public School Choice, noted that an essential element of the program was competition - among different charters and teacher-led plans - so students would get the best school operator.
"It really put fire under everybody's feet to move the needle for better outcomes for kids," she said.
But teachers say the competitive approach was misguided.
"The district seemed to be focused on looking outside the district for solutions. We've got a very deep bench here. That talent has sort of been shunted aside," said UTLA President Warren Fletcher, who called the new policy "a necessary corrective."


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That flickr show is amazing....such a pleasure to watch
Great shot! What a wonderful display of Beauty and art at it s best. And I must say that in regards to God s greatest creation, that is Women... keep up the great work!
My god that is a nice ass.
This makes me happy
oh my!
Definitely the black'n'white one. It highlights the beauty of the models, it accentuates the lines and curves. It even looks sharper than the coloured one. When in doubt always go for the B/W, it adds class and sensuality to your pics.
sexy women ^^
lol sorry I just like the way you two look together
I like the coloured version. The purple blouse looks really good.
But this version looks very good too.
Great shooting!
But this version looks very good too.
Great shooting!
B&W looks more erotic.
I prefer this damn black/white version.
Very strong emotional feel & lovely shapes!
Damn I'm getting so horny watching all these sexy ass models, with all due respect.
I like your style of shooting. In bw looks better.
Double Perfect. Congratulations!
black or white....or even colored...the fact is the lady facing you have a wonderful bums...too good in this lighting!
Wow! That is a hard choice. I love both the B&W and the color. Amazing photography. Of course having two beautiful models helps.
Beautiful image!!!
i prefer bw over the coloured version...simplicity seems to be better here, furthermore color brings no more information
very funny is that this picture makes me realize where i start and how my eyes travel across the picture.
very funny is that this picture makes me realize where i start and how my eyes travel across the picture.
for me bw, it is more real
please some one tell me is this ass ???? I can not believe
just looked.
to my eye, this BW variant is better, given the lighting conditions.
I wish you'd state who these models are. Both are lovely... and... my god what a perfect butt!
Verily, it is THE Platonic Form of a Perfect Butt.
to my eye, this BW variant is better, given the lighting conditions.
I wish you'd state who these models are. Both are lovely... and... my god what a perfect butt!
Verily, it is THE Platonic Form of a Perfect Butt.
Wow very Sexy lovely
A very beautiful piece! And please tell your model to reply to me so that I know how to get my bottom to do that... *admiration jealousy* Very nice, love the poses here, and the clothing is very complimentary and unifying.
Her body just looks like that, she doesn't work out for that bottom ... I know what you mean by *admiration jealousy*^^
Wonderful pose and lovely work of art!
I agreewith the viewer below, she does have a fantastic ass, well rounded cheeks and the rest of her is not bad either.
I wish we could have seen more of the other model, she looks pretty from here
I wish we could have seen more of the other model, she looks pretty from here
coloured version brings out the eyes of the girl. And i like that more. this pic is great as well. but it should be improved in half-tones a bit
nice butt cheeks
Nice .
No disrespect... but that girl in the front has an amazing ass.
I actually prefer the bw one. Although the colors are quite attractive to my eyes, this one seems a bit more artsy..
beautiful ass!!!
I like the color version of this one better. The skin tones do it for me on this piece.
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Very nice.
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Ich mag die bw Version lieber, sieht weicher aus und verträumter. Schönes Bild!
I like the colour one better, great colours
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Continuing the coverage of the Project On Government Oversight's new report on the revolving door at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), CNBC had a great segment on the report and added their own thoughts about what's keeping the SEC from effectively regulating the finance industry.
In the accompanying article, CNBC breaks down a central case study in POGO's report about how the revolving door worked to end increased regulation of the money market funds.
...a "case study" is the failed effort by former SEC chairwoman Mary Schapiro to regulate money market mutual funds, which she had said were "working without a net." Nonetheless, Schapiro dropped the effort in August following heavy opposition by the industry.
Among those lobbying against the change, according to disclosures: an army of former SEC officials. They included a former counsel, Justin Daly; Karrie McMillan who worked in the SEC division that oversees money market funds, and Susan Ferris Wyderko, a former top official in the SEC's Division of Investment Management who went on to become president of the Mutual Fund Directors Forum, an industry group.
Schapiro dropped the money market crackdown when it became clear three of the five SEC commissioners would vote against it. Among the commissioners who opposed it: Democrat Luis Aguilar, who previously worked on Wall Street at money management firm Invesco, which the report said personally lobbied Aguilar to oppose the plan.
The Huffington Post also covered the release of the report and quoted Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa), who called for increased transparency and conflict of interest rules before the new chairman of the SEC is confirmed. President Obama's nominee is Mary Jo White, a tough prosecutor who has also defended major Wall Street banks.
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She'd need to operate under strict rules while at the commission and afterward if she returns to the private sector, and so should everyone else. Policing the revolving door is important to the integrity of rule-making and enforcement.
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Sept. 11, 2010
MOSCOW, Russia - A day filled with promise became short-lived as Americans Mike Zadick (60 kg/132 lbs.), Jake Herbert (84 kg/184 lbs.) and J.D. Bergman (96 kg/211.5 lbs.) combined to go 1-3 in the men's freestyle competition at the 2010 World Championships on Saturday at the Olympiysky Sports Complex in Moscow, Russia.
Zadick and Herbert, past World silver medalists, both lost in two straight periods in freestyle wrestling in the first round. Bergman lost in the second round.
Zadick, who is in eighth season on the University of Iowa wrestling staff and his first as an interim assistant coach, lost his first-round match to Korea's Seung-Chul Lee 3-1, 2-0. Zadick was eliminated from the tournament when Lee lost in the quarterfinals. Zadick won a World silver medal in 2006.
"When you want to win something so bad, and put forth so much time and effort, it's tough to go out like that," Zadick said. "I was feeling real confident in my wrestling and I believed in my preparation 100 percent. I'm not done yet. I still have goals I want to accomplish."
Herbert lost in the first round to Cuba's Reineri Salas 4-0, 2-0. The explosive Salas scored four takedowns in the first period and two more in the second period. Herbert was eliminated when Salas lost his next match to 2009 World champion Zaurbek Sokhiev of Uzbekistan. Salas came back to win a bronze medal.
Bergman dropped his second-round match to Iran's Arfan Amiri 2-1, 4-2. Bergman was eliminated when the Iranian lost in the semifinals to Olympic and World champion Khadzhimurat Gatsalov of Russia. Amiri place fifth and Bergman finished 10th.
Russia's Besik Kudukhov captured his third straight World title after winning the gold medal at 60 kg/132 lbs. Bulgaria's Mihail Ganev knocked off Sohkiev in the finals at 84 kg/185 lbs. Azerbaijan's Khetag Gazyumov avenged a loss in last year's finals to beat Gatsalov for the title at 96 kg/211.5 lbs. Gatsalov was seeking his fifth straight World title.
The seventh and final day of the event is set for Sunday in Moscow. Americans Brent Metcalf (66 kg/145.5 lbs.), Travis Paulson (74 kg/163 lbs.) and Les Sigman (120 kg/264.5 lbs) are set to compete for the U.S. men's freestyle team. This is the first trip to the Worlds for each of these wrestlers. Matches for all three competitors will take place from 4-10 a.m. (CT), with the finals and medal matches being contested from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Metcalf, who was a two-time NCAA champion and three-time all-American at Iowa will open against Otar Tushishvili of Georgia, a 2006 World silver medalist and 2008 Olympic bronze medalist. Paulson, who wrestled at Iowa State, will battle Abdulkahim Shapiyev of Kazakhstan, a 2009 Asian silver medalist. Sigman, who won four NCAA Division II titles at Nebraska-Omaha, will debut against Nicholas Lane of New Zealand.
60 kg/132 lbs. - Mike Zadick, Solon, Iowa (Gator WC)
LOSS Seung-Chul Lee (Korea), 1-3, 0-2
84 kg/185 lbs. - Jake Herbert, Evanston, Ill. (New York AC)
LOSS Reineri Salas (Cuba), 0-4, 0-2
96 kg/211.5 lbs. - J.D. Bergman, Columbus, Ohio (New York AC)
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Medium garnet in the glass, this wine has a nose of richly oiled leather, cherry and raspberry aromas. In the mouth it is incredibly juicy with cherry, raspberry and incense flavors. Lovely supple tannins balanced by fantastic acidity make this a complex wine, with a finish that sails on for minutes.
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It's a social media milestone! Kim Kardashian has reached 27 million followers on Instagram. (Congratulations?)
And, naturally, the reality star rewarded her followers with a booty-baring selfie. "27 mil!!!!! Thank yo!!!! I love you so muchu all!!!!!" she captioned the photo.
Well, this is awkward. Kim Kardashian and Rita Ora stepped out for the Mert & Marcus House of Love party, which was thrown to celebrate Madonna's incredible career, wearing VERY similar styles.
Both Kim and Rita, who famously dated the reality star's brother Rob Kardashian, showed up to the big bash in pale pink latex dresses, fur coats, and nude heels. The only difference? Kim opted to cover her cleavage with a high neckline, while Rita accentuated hers with a choke collar.
Proving they are the ultimate cool crew, Taylor Swift, Karlie Kloss, Cara Delevingne and Ellie Goulding documented the 2015 BRIT Awards in the best way possible: With selfies!
Throughout the show on Wednesday evening (Feb. 25), the BFFs posed for a series of group photos. In one Instagram post, Karlie shared a playful snap of the foursome. "With my squad at #BRITs2015," she captioned the pic.
The hottest night in the British music industry has come to a close! It was an incredible night at the 2015 BRIT Awards with performances and memorable moments from Taylor Swift, Kanye West, Madonna, and many more.
The show aired live from the UK at London's O2 arena and was hosted by TV personalities Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly. Big winners of the night included Sam Smith, who took home awards for both British Breakthrough Act and Global Success. Ed Sheeran also won big at the ceremony, walking away with the Mastercard British Album and British Male Solo awards.
In the midst of an ongoing Twitter war between Amber Rose and the Kardashian family, Kanye West appeared on Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club, where he had some choice words for his model ex-girlfriend.
When asked about Amber's recent disses against his wife, Kim Kardashian, and sister-in-law, Khloe Kardashian, the "Only One" rapper replied, "She's just soakin' in the moment. If Kim had dated me when I first wanted to be with her, there wouldn't be an Amber Rose."
He's always stayed true to his convictions, and Kanye West told Style.com that his love for Kim Kardashian caused many of his pals to hang him out to dry.
The outspoken "Love Lockdown" rapper explained, "She was always my muse, now she's become other designers' muses. Soon as we started dating, fashion people were really opposed to the idea of reality stars. And all the relationships, the somewhat friends that I had somewhat built up, completely turned their backs on her and me. They already had their back to her, and now they turned it to me."
There's a reason toddlers aren't usually permitted at New York Fashion Week, and after Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's daughter North threw a fit at the Alexander Wang show over the weekend, it's unlikely she'll be invited back.
The cranky 19-month-old baby sat front row with her famous parents at Pier 94, though neither the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star nor the "Black Skinhead" rapper seemed to be able to calm her down.
He's a constant source of creative energy and Kanye West just unveiled a brand new song called "Wolves" via the internet.
The "Love Lockdown" rapper first played the ditty during the launch of his new Adidas Yeezy 750 Boost shoes this week in New York City and it just so happens to feature both Sia and Vic Mensa.
Their strange relationship began back in 2009 when he interrupted her acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards, and now Kanye West and Taylor Swift are planning on making beautiful music together.
Earlier today (February 11) the "Black Skinhead" rapper told Ryan Seacrest "Yeah, she wants to get in the studio and we're definitely going to go in. Any artist with an amazing point of view, perspective, fan base, I'm down to get in the studio and work. I don't discriminate, I don't have an elitism of music because of, like, how many Grammys or you know, the amount of ratings you get on an album."
Following a fun-filled evening at the 2015 Grammy Awards, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West hopped a plane and jetted off to the East Coast.
On Tuesday (February 10) the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" starlet showed up on the streets of Manhattan looking snazzy in a silver getup, while her hubby hung out with a guy pal nearby.
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SO.....my pads are completely shot on my road bike. Harder than stone. I have an old 88 bianchi. The front and rear calipers are Diacompe Alpha 5000 series or X 5000. Its not an x but the roman symbol for alpha.
the diacompe shoes have what appears to be press fit rubber replacable shoes. I can get the old shoes to slide out if i realy work at it.
My question is....new pads and shoes as a combo run $20. Pads are alot cheaper. Could i just get some pads and swap them into these shoes? These shoes are also orginal diacompe shoes which would be nice to keep with the brakeset.
If not.....and i have a feeling most are going to say to scrap them just due to the safety factor.....would you recommend the KoolStops or the Jagwires? Ive been looking at the jagwire sleek pro road lite brake shoes but they make alot of flavors of that pad/shoe combo. Im sure im looking for shimano compatible which narrows it down a bunch.
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I am suffering some trauma right now, guys. I thought I would share because – what the hell? – everyone seems to have always gotten a kick out of my suffering in the past.
It's all about my guest room. This room is in the basement of our new house and it's pretty nice. Cushy carpet, freshly painted walls and ceiling (because I just had to cover up the nasty mustard beige that was down there before), new furniture, everything.
And yeah, the furniture is from Ikea and so whatever, it's not like I spent a ton of money on this guest room. But I put some thought and time and money into it, even before I put any into my own room, because ever since May, we've had a pretty steady stream of guests lined up. In fact, our most recent guest left earlier this month and I washed the bedding and was down remaking the bed yet again and I distinctly recall thinking to myself how glad I was that we didn't have any more guests lined up any time soon because I am getting sick of doing that laundry.
Friends, I was mistaken. Both about how soon I would have to do that laundry again and about how tedious a chore it was all the times prior.
You see, someone peed in my guest bed.
And didn't tell me.
And I just had to deal with it more than a day after the fact.
And it reeks.
What happened was that At had some friends and coworkers over for a night of food, drinks and Exploding Kittens last Friday. It was a really great night, too! We had so much fun and people really seemed to appreciate both our hospitality and our cooking. Really, it was an unqualified success.
We even had an overnight guest, although not by design. One of our guests had a bit too much to drink and fell asleep in the guest room, where they stayed all night. No big deal. I would much rather have a surprise house guest than I would send someone out to drive drunk.
The following morning, we gave them some breakfast and some coffee and some assurances that they didn't need to be embarrassed at all about staying over. But they seemed extra squirrely and left pretty soon after getting up.
Of course, what they knew and we didn't, was that they had wet the bed. In retrospect, it all makes so much more sense.
And now I am torn, because I get why they didn't say anything but also, I am kind of pissed (ha!) that they didn't. It wasn't going to get any better with the keeping, after all. And the more time it had to sit there, the more time it had to soak all the way through the foam mattress and every layer of bedding on the bed because, yeah, they passed out on top of the comforter.
I can just imagine how it would have looked, too, to have someone else come over and be shown to the guest room and to have them try to settle in for the night only to find that everything smells of stale urine and the sheets are all dry and crusty in a patch.
So I guess the moral of the story is, if you're going to pee in someone else's bed, I don't care how embarrassing it is to fess up to it, you should really fess up. They're going to find out one way or another, so really, all you're doing by not saying anything is delaying the inevitable and adding a reason for them to be disgruntled when they do find out.
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We've previously reported that brands get 46 percent more engagement with Facebook Timeline brand pages, according to Simply Measured's study of 15 early adopter brands. Actually, fan engagement increased 14 percent; content engagement was up 46 percent; and interactive content engagement skyrocketed 65 percent. You need to run out and post more photos and videos, stat! Right?
But wait… EdgeRank Checker also put out a study and they found that brand pages are seeing a drop in engagement, regardless of whether they've switched to Timeline. Their sample size is far larger, at 3,500 pages, so I'm tempted to buy into this one a bit more.
Wildfire had a look at 43 brands over a period of 42 days and they report double-digit increases in People Talking About This, Likes per post, and comments per brand post for 45 percent of brands representing 85 percent of total pages on Facebook. Megabrands with over 10 million fans, however, actually saw a decrease in engagement, reported ClickZ.
I think I want to believe in Vitrue's study, though. Those guys claim to have seen engagement lift over 190 percent with the new Timeline! Of course, Vitrue also "studied" the value of a Facebook fan back in 2010 and came back with the much-contested $3.60 a head figure.
There's also SimpleUsability's eye-tracking study, which showed that, despite some creative Facebook Timeline efforts from brands, Timeline brand page users actually find some of the new elements confusing.
As a marketer, I'm left with the following insights: the new Timeline layout for brand pages will increase my fan engagement from 14 to 192 percent… unless it drops. Oh, and it also depends on my vertical, size of fan base, shoe size, preference for PB & J or just PB, and proximity of my physical store to the closest natural body of water.
Cue existential crisis: What does it all mean?
Universal Truths in Online Marketing
It might all mean something. It could mean nothing at all. Isn't that the most frustrating answer ever? The truth is, there are more information sources online than you can shake a stick at.
However, there are universal truths in this insular world of ours:
- You're going to read a lot of conflicting data, "fact," and opinion.
- There is no magic formula.
- The only way to discover what works for your business is to try, test, tweak, rinse and repeat.
When studies come out this way – on a hot topic, with different methodologies and sample sizes, almost always by companies with a vested interest in the topic – it's almost a knee-jerk reaction to pit them against one another. If Study A is right, Studies B & C must be wrong, or vice versa.
What You Can Take to the Bank from Conflicting Studies
There is something to be taken from each one, even if the lesson is only that we should try some research and testing on our own accounts. We should all be grateful these companies are willing to share data at all.
Of course, the companies putting out these studies aren't altruistic angels, slaving away over data and making pretty charts and graphs for the greater good. They want publicity, backlinks, authority and reputation. It seems a fair exchange for a look into the experiences of other companies. Plus, it gives us all something to talk about for a few days.
We can use their data not at face value as the be-all-that-ends-all or cornerstone of our own strategy, but as a benchmark for our own pages. It could mean as much to you as the catalyst for a full audit of your own accounts, or as little as a piece you skimmed over in 30 seconds and might only recall as, "I heard something, somewhere about that… 190 percent or something, what was that…"
It is a bit tragic that someone, somewhere, will stumble across one of the aforementioned studies on its own and make it the foundation of everything they do on Facebook until the next big, shiny headline comes along. But you're smarter than that. You know to go looking for alternate sources of information and to consider the size, scope, and most importantly the source of a study before buying in.
Take these studies for what they're worth, learn what you can from them. And then move on. Don't drink the Kool-Aid.
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Millennials surpass baby boomers as biggest generation
April 27, 2016
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There are now 75.4 million millennials in the United States, compared with 74.9 million baby boomers, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of census data. Read about how some millennials in North Carolina are finding success as entrepreneurs.
Asheville brewer adding 2nd location
April 27, 2016
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Asheville's Wedge Brewing will open a second location in an 8,000-square-foot building in the city's River Arts District. Construction is scheduled to begin in a few months and should be complete by the end of 2016.
$70M mixed-use project approved in Rock Hill, SC
April 27, 2016
(The Charlotte Observer)
The Rock Hill City Council on Monday approved a $70 million development on the Catawba River that could include 300 apartments and condominiums and 235,000 square feet of commercial space. Premiere Design Solutions, based in Rock Hill, is the developer. Rock Hill is about 26 miles southwest of downtown Charlotte.
Regulators approve $55B Charter-Time Warner deal
April 26, 2016
(The Charlotte Observer)
Charter Communications received antitrust approval for its $55 billion bid for Time Warner Cable, which employs more than 3,100 people in the Charlotte area. Stamford, Conn.-based Charter is also buying Syracuse, New York-based Bright House Networks for $10.4 billion. The deals will create the nation's No. 2 cable provider; Comcast will remain No. 1.
Houston Astros owner tours Fayetteville
April 26, 2016
(The Fayetteville Observer)
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane was in Fayetteville on Monday, where he had preliminary talks with local officials about bringing a minor-league baseball team to the area. Crane said he hopes to have a stadium built by 2018.
Equestrian center acquires more land for hotel, condos
April 26, 2016
(Hendersonville Times-News)
A spokeswoman for Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring said the1,400-acre resort has acquired additional land and will begin construction on a 180-room hotel, 40 condominiums priced from $450,000 to $1.3 million, and an additional 29 log-cabin rental homes.
Eastland Mall site in Charlotte to become K-8 school
April 26, 2016
(The Charlotte Observer)
Charlotte City Council voted 8-2 to sell 11.4 acres that was once the site of North Carolina's largest shopping mall to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for $650,000. CMS plans to build a language-immersion school for 1,000 students on the site. Some neighbors protested the plan, favoring holding out for a project that would attract more private investment.
NCAA eases up on UNC allegations
April 26, 2016
(The News & Observer, Raleigh)
The NCAA on Monday issued a new notice of allegations to UNC Chapel Hill, one that includes more examples of misconduct by Jan Boxill, former counselor to the women's basketball team. The amended allegations removes mention of football and men's basketball as beneficiaries of fake classes.
ITG Brands to lay off 375 in Greensboro
April 25, 2016
(News & Record, Greensboro)
ITG Brands said it will lay off about 375 workers in June as a manufacturing agreement with Reynolds American expires. ITG bought the cigarette plant last year when Winston-Salem-based Reynolds acquired Lorillard in a $27.4 billion deal. A union representative said the company is planning additional layoffs.
PayPal courtship began last summer; 500 jobs were planned
April 25, 2016
(The Charlotte Observer)
The California-based payment processor initially proposed bringing up to 500 jobs to Charlotte in five years — higher than the 400 previously reported — according to Charlotte City Council minutes. Earlier this month, PayPal withdrew its plans for the Charlotte expansion over HB2.


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|The evaluation of possible improvement in the use of Gd in cancer therapy, particularly in the assessment of TPS, in reference to GdNCT, has been analyzed. At first the problem of the gadolinium compounds toxicity was reviewed identifying the Motexafin Gadolinium (De Stasio et al., 2006) as the best. Afterwards, the spectrum of IC and Auger electrons was calculated using a special method. Afterwards, this electron source has been used as input of the PENELOPE code (Salvat et al., 2006) and the energy deposit in DNA was well defined. Taking into account that the electron yield and energy distribution are related to the neutron beam spectrum and intensity, the shaping assembly architecture was optimized through computational investigations (Cerullo et al., 2005). Finally the study of GdNCT was performed from two different points of view: macrodosimetry using MCNPX, with calculation of absorbed doses both in tumour and healthy tissues, and microdosimetry using PENELOPE, with the determination of electron RBE through the energy deposit. The equivalent doses were determined combining these two kinds of data, introducing specific figures of merit to be used in TPS. According to these results, the GdNCT appears to be a fairly possible tumour therapy.
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American striker Jozy Altidore, as expected, will miss Sunday's World Cup
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during the first half of the opener against Ghana on Monday and had to be
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disclosed by U.S. Soccer and there was no determination if Altidore would be
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Thursday's World Cup slate opened with Colombia beating Ivory Coast 2-1 to
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vulnerable in the group. Star striker Luis Suarez returned for Uruguay less
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NEWBURGH, Ind. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Indiana Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 24th. The DRCs will re-open Friday after Thanksgiving.
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It was okay. It took at least 45 minutes to cook and the vegetables seemed a little watery. The salmon was good though with lots of flavor.
I didn't have a can of diced tomatoes, so I used 2 fresh tomatoes, and a little white wine. I also used Balsamic Vinaigrette instead of the Sun Dried Tomato. As someone else had suggested, I mixed the wine and dressing with the vegies, put down a bed of vegies, laid the salmon on top, and brushed a little dressing on the salmon. I had a huge slab of salmon, so it did take longer to cook, but it was so delicious!
I have made this recipe multiple times and it is one of my favorite ways to make salmon. As written it is 4 starts. There are 2 things I do to make this really excellent. 1-I mix the dressing and tomatoes with the cut up veggies (onions added to it) and then place the salmon on top with a little bit of extra dressing brushed on top. I don't like the dressing to overpower the flavor of the fish. 2-I cover my baking dish with foil. These 2 things really help the veggies come out more tender without over cooking the fish.


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If you're were among those fans dreading what a 21st-century version of RoboCop might look like, a torrent of tweets from HitFix's Drew McWeeny may confirm your worst fears about Jose Padilha's remake. Warning: Spoilers!
While reading through the script, the blogger took to Twitter to fire off his first (unflattering) reactions to a film that he contends turns the protagonist into "a Transformer."
"In the film, when Murphy is turned into Robocop 1.0, it's described 'a high-tech version of the '80s suit,'" McWeeny wrote. "Then they show a focus group scene where criminals laugh at the design. 'He looks like a toy from the '80s!' So they redesign him to look 'meaner' as Robocop 2.0, who passes focus group approval. So they not only make sure to include the original design, they also point out it's dated and stupid. […] Oh, god … oh dear god … Robocop is a Transformer. He goes from 'social mode' to 'combat mode' and back. Full transformation."
He also mentions scenes in which the ED-209s are deployed in Iran to "subdue suicide bombers," and RoboCop 3.0 is dropped is dropped into an al-Qaeda training camp "to see what he does." Latino Review has compiled all of McWeeny's comments.
His take on the script is clearly (and overwhelmingly) negative, but it's important to remember a few things: First, we don't know what draft he read; lots of elements can get switched around in production. Second, there's a big difference between how something reads on the page and how it can look when interpreted through a talented director, cast and crew. And third, the satirical tone of the original Paul Verhoeven film might also come into play with how some of these scenes are presented.
While we still don't know many official details of the film, we do know that it's got a cast most directors would kill for: Joel Kinnaman, Abbie Cornish, Hugh Laurie, Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman, Jay Baruchel and Jackie Earle Haley. The film is set for an Aug. 9, 2013, release.
I have mixed feelings about a Robocop remake and that's despite the very credible cast that has already been assembled. But this article is one of the poorest pieces of journalism I've ever read. Until I see a trailer, I'll keep an open mind.
Oh, and by the way, it's Paul Verhoeven. Idiot.
Isn't it nice to see how people insult other people good job there.
Can't wait to read your piece on the subject… So when does that drop?
Well thank you very much.
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It's a Shimano Deore LX derailleur. It was shifting ok until I changed the cable and started dinking with adjustments trying to make it shift better. For a while, it would not even shift, then, after watching many how-to videos and much trial, error and frustration, I got it shifting decently. I have never tried adjusting one of these things before so I'm not even sure what it was that made it start shifting ok again.
It shifts into the largest sprocket but if I'm not paying attention, and holding the lever in far for an extra bit, it will go up to that largest sprocket then slip right back down to the smaller one.
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In celebration of the release of the movie "Maleficent," (a "Sleeping Beauty" origin story about the malevolent fairy) we discovered that Elle Fanning has more in common with the character she portrays, Princess Aurora, than she may have thought.
Fanning is actually the 22nd great-granddaughter of King Edward III, making her a long-lost princess. Her connection to King Edward III, who ruled from 1327-1377, makes Fanning of royal blood, a princess both on and off the big screen.
If Fanning's newly uncovered title of princess wasn't enough, it turns out she has a second tie to the royal family. The actress is also a relative of Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge. They share a connection to King Edward III, the grandson of King Edward I also known as "Edward Longshanks."
While looking into Fanning's family tree, researchers uncovered another magical connection. According to historical records, Fanning's 2nd great-grandmother Mamie (Ozburn) Odum was known as the "Sunshine Lady" – a woman known for spreading good cheer. She was a collector of unique antiques, including glass slippers, a beloved item from another classic fairy tale, "Cinderella."
With such a strong royal lineage, and a great-grandmother who may have been her generation's fairy godmother, the starlet was a natural fit to play the part of Princess Aurora.
Michelle Ercanbrack, family historian for Ancestry.com: "It's exciting when art imitates reality, and Elle's storied family history adds another layer of magic to her portrayal of Aurora. Whether its royals or villains, there's a story in every family tree, and you'll never know what you might discover unless you look."
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That's great. I'm also descended from Edward III, so that must make me a prince of royal blood! Who'd have thunk it?
"In celebration of the release of the movie "Maleficent, . . ."
I am not sure why Ancestry would "celebrate" this event other than as a result of a paid or in-kind product placement.
If you have any European ancestors, especially from certain countries, then I'd say there's a very good chance you're descended from royalty even if you can't prove it. So this isn't quite the bombshell the author intended it to be. I'd be more surprised if she weren't.
ok, I understand you want to drum up business, but calling her a princess is so far from correct that you should be ashamed of yourself.
while it may not be the authoritative source, a simple wiki search talks about the title of prince and princess, which must be given by the sovereign, is normally the children, grandchildren of the british sovereign. add to that the person she is descended from is several houses away from the current ruling House of Windsor.
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I think it was interesting and fun. I wish everyone didn't have to be so cranky. What's up with the negative attitudes. This is an enjoyable activity and I agree a somewhat serious one. Unfortunately too many sour passes.
I think it was interesting and fun. I wish everyone didn't have to be so cranky. What's up with the negative attitudes. This is an enjoyable activity and I agree a somewhat serious one. Unfortunately too many sour pusses. If you can't say anything nice – don't say anything at all. Please.
Of course this makes for an interesting story, but she's no princes yet. A lot of people take genealogy serious, including myself. It's nice to daydream though.


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Earlier this month, the Libyan authorities submitted an admissibility challenge to the ICC in the case of Saif Al-Islam Qadhafi, who has been indicted by the Court, along with country's former intelligence chief, Abdullah Al Sanousi, for their roles in attacks against protesters and rebels during the pro-democracy uprising last year.
"This is the first time in the short history of the International Criminal Court that a State is requesting jurisdiction to conduct a national investigation against the same individual and for the same incidents under investigation by the International Criminal Court," Mr. Moreno-Ocampo said in his briefing to the 15-member Council.
"The challenge goes to the heart of the system of justice established in 1998 by the Rome Statute: national States have the primary obligation to conduct proceedings and the International Criminal Court's intervention will be complementary," he noted.
The challenge is currently before the Pre-Trial Chamber at the Court, which is based in The Hague, and the Prosecution will present its observations on 4 June.
Meanwhile, Mr. Moreno-Ocampo noted that Libyan authorities have said that Mr. Qadhafi has been kept in adequate conditions of detention, provided with sufficient and good quality food, given access to ICC lawyers and the option of retaining a domestic lawyer of his choosing. He has also been provided with proper medical and dental care, and not been subject to physical abuse.
The Prosecutor also reported that Mr. Al Sanousi was arrested in March by Mauritanian authorities and is the subject of extradition requests from France and Libya, as well a request for surrender from the ICC. "Mauritania shall decide," he stated.
In addition, Mr. Moreno-Ocampo's office continues to collect evidence in relation to a second case in Libya on gender crimes committed against both men and women.
"My Office is mindful of the sensitivity surrounding rape in Libya, and has adopted a strategy to limit exposure of victims by focusing on obtaining evidence from doctors and soldiers," he said.
The ICC is an independent, permanent court that investigates and prosecutes persons accused of the most serious crimes of international concern, namely genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes if national authorities with jurisdiction are unwilling or unable to do so genuinely.
The Office of the Prosecutor is currently carrying out investigations in seven situations: the Democratic Republic of Congo, northern Uganda, the Darfur region of Sudan, the Central African Republic, Kenya, Libya and Côte d'Ivoire.


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When newly widowed Lady Fiona Libourg flees to Scotland in need of protection, Lord Gavin McLendon is powerless to refuse the British beauty. Especially when she offers herself in exchange. Now the brooding Scottish warrior can think of nothing else but ravishing his delectable new mistress, even though he's dutybound to/b>
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When newly widowed Lady Fiona Libourg flees to Scotland in need of protection, Lord Gavin McLendon is powerless to refuse the British beauty. Especially when she offers herself in exchange. Now the brooding Scottish warrior can think of nothing else but ravishing his delectable new mistress, even though he's dutybound to marry another. . .
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Fiona is shocked when Gavin accepts her scandalous offer--and fretful at the thought that he will discover how little she knows of seduction. But when Gavin proves to be a skilled and achingly sensuous teacher, Fiona doesn't want their passionate arrangement to end. Now she can't help but wonder just what it would take to go from Scottish mistress. . .to Scottish wife.
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How To Be A Scottish Mistress
By ADRIENNE BASSO
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Northern England, June 1306
"We'll have rain by nightfall, I fear," Lord Henry Libourg, Baron of Arundel, declared solemnly as he slowed his horse's canter, drawing closer to his wife so as to be heard above the pounding hooves. "'Tis bound to make a mud pit in the middle of the bailey, but the newly sowed crops will benefit."
"Rain? Are you daft, my lord?" Lady Fiona matched her mare's pace to that of her husband's war steed, then eyed him with healthy skepticism. "There is nary a cloud in the sky to mar the perfection of sunshine."
"Rain it will be, my lady," Henry insisted with authority. "I feel it in my bones."
He slapped his gloved hand deliberately against his thigh, then grimaced. Fiona turned her face upward toward the bright sunshine, shaking her head. It was moments such as this when the nearly twenty-five-year age difference between her and her spouse became glaringly apparent. Only an old man spoke of his joints aching when rain or snow approached.
The unkind thought had no sooner entered her head when Fiona silenced it. Henry was a good husband—dear to her in many ways. She had been sent to his manor as a young girl of twelve, to serve his wife and learn the duties of a proper lady. When that good woman had died in childbirth five years later, Henry had surprised Fiona by asking her to be his wife and mother to his infant son.
Born to a family of minor nobility that took little stock in the welfare of its female members, Fiona had been relieved when her father agreed to the match. Relieved and grateful, for it allowed her to stay at the first place she had truly considered home.
She knew others could not understand why she would eagerly wed a man of modest means and position so much older than herself, but as the Baroness of Arundel, Fiona had found a purpose that filled her with confidence and self-worth. She had come to accept that her marriage, though affectionate, was not, nor would it ever be, a marriage of passion. Yet Fiona loved Henry truly, in a way that stretched far beyond a sense of duty.
All in all, it was a good life.
Fiona turned her eyes away from the sunlight twinkling through the leaves and gazed out at the trees surrounding them. Summer had finally arrived, but a thick layer of dead brown leaves carpeted much of the forest floor, mingling with the green of the smaller bushes and ferns.
"Oh, look, Henry, 'tis a cluster of blooming feverfew," Fiona exclaimed. "Please, may we stop so I can gather some? Two of the kitchen lads have broken out in a fierce rash. They are suffering mightily, and treating them with my usual ointments has proven useless. I am certain the addition of feverfew will make all the difference."
Filled with excitement, Fiona tugged on her reins with a short, sharp motion. Her horse protested, rearing in response.
"Careful now, you don't want to take a tumble on this hard ground," Henry admonished. With impressive skill, the baron reached out a strong arm to ensure his wife kept her seat.
Fiona cast him a grateful smile, tightening her thighs around her mount instinctively. She was a competent, though not especially skilled, horsewoman. Fortunately, Henry was near to keep her safe.
Once her horse was calm, the baron peered over at the soft white flowers she pointed toward, his expression perplexed. "Feverfew? Are you certain? They look like ordinary daisies to me."
Fiona smiled. Henry was a man of solid intelligence as well as experience, but medicinal herbs and flowers were completely foreign to him. "With their yellow centers and white petals, I'll allow there is a strong resemblance, but you must trust me, sir, when I tell you those are not daisies."
"I trust you, Fiona. I'm just not certain 'tis wise to delay our return home. We have been gone for most of the afternoon and there are duties that await us both. If I can spare the men, you may return tomorrow to collect your flowers."
"They are not merely flowers, Henry, they are medicine. And truly, the need is so great that I fear tomorrow might be too long to wait. The sooner I try a new treatment, the sooner the lads will be healed."
Henry made a soft sound of resignation beneath his breath. "God's bones, Fiona, I think you are the only woman in all of England who would make such a fuss over kitchen lads."
Graceful in victory, Fiona smiled sweetly. "You are the one who taught me to care so diligently for our people, good sir. Now come, there looks to be enough to fill my saddle pouch as well as yours."
The baron slid off his horse, then caught his wife around the waist when she began to dismount from hers. Their eyes met briefly as he set her gently on the ground. Impulsively, Fiona leaned forward and playfully kissed the tip of Henry's nose.
"Impudent baggage," Henry bristled in mock annoyance.
A deep chuckle bubbled through Fiona and she laughed merrily. The sound echoed through the forest, startling a flock of blackbirds from the branches of a nearby tree.
"Wait here," Henry commanded, handing her the leads of both horses.
Fiona nodded in understanding, waiting patiently. Even though they rode on their own land, it was wise to be cautious, especially in these uncertain times.
She watched the baron make slow progress toward the clusters of feverfew, his shrewd gaze darting back and forth. Bored at being stopped on the journey, the horses ambled a few steps and lowered their heads to drink from a large puddle at the edge of the forest. Fiona allowed it, securing their leather leads to a tree trunk. She then turned back to Henry, anxious to begin her harvest.
At last, he gave the signal and she scampered forward, glad she was dressed in her new pair of leather boots. The ground was moist and springy, her feet sinking nearly to the ankles in some spots.
"I don't suppose I can ask you to hurry," Henry muttered, as she strode past him to reach the first large bunch.
"I shall try my best," Fiona replied. "But doing a proper job of harvesting takes time."
Though his expression was wry, Fiona heard the twinge of pride in her husband's voice. She had never shied away from hard work and took a marked interest in all who lived at the manor, be they peasant, servant, or knight. And it was no secret she was well loved for her dedication.
Determined not to take a minute longer than necessary, Fiona sank to her knees, surveying the bounty growing before her. Gathering a large handful of blossoms growing at the base of an oak tree, she skillfully twisted her wrist, breaking the stems near the base of the roots. She made certain not to take every flower, ensuring the plants would survive and produce more feverfew in the coming weeks and months.
With such a great number of soldiers, servants, and others depending on her for care, Fiona knew well the importance of keeping the castle stillroom stocked with precious medical supplies, ever at the ready to treat the ills of those who needed help.
Moving forward on her knees, Fiona reached around the trunk to harvest another bunch of the precious flowers. As she broke off the stems, an odd sense that something was amiss surrounded her. It was quiet, almost too quiet. She turned her head to check on Henry, who stood several yards behind her.
His sword was drawn, his stance vigilant, yet relaxed. Telling herself she was being fanciful, Fiona returned her attention to the feverfew. Stretching forward, she tugged on a few remaining flowers, then suddenly, a masculine hand shot out from behind the tree and seized her wrist in a cruel grip.
A scream lodged in Fiona's throat, her body too stunned to react. The grip tightened and pain radiated through her arm, but fear and shock kept it at bay. Lifting her head, Fiona looked up into the eyes of the fierce warrior who held her captive. A knight, she surmised, from the style of his garments, and one not needing to resort to thievery, judging by the fine quality of cloth he wore.
He was broad of shoulder, with deep-set blue eyes, framed by dark lashes. Though crouched before her, she could see he was tall and well muscled. His hawklike nose was straight and masculine, his mouth sensual. He wore his thick, dark, wavy hair longer than the current fashion, reaching just below his chin. There was a thin scar slashed across his left temple, ending at the corner of his eye. A memento of a long-ago battle, no doubt.
The sharp angle of his square jaw was covered with the dark stubble of several days' growth of beard, adding to his menacing appearance, which bespoke of power and authority. Strangely, he was a man Fiona realized she would have considered handsome, had the situation not been so terrifying.
Who was he and why was he hiding on their land? Fiona knew this was hardly the time for questions. She needed to escape. Now! Still on her knees, she tried to scramble away, but he was too fast. And much too strong. Pulling her by the wrist, he lifted her to her feet in one smooth motion, hiding her from view behind the large tree trunk.
Tears welled in Fiona's eyes at being manhandled so roughly, but it was his softly whispered words that drained the blood from her face.
"Be silent, lass, or we'll gut yer man where he stands."
Her captor's steely blue eyes spoke his emotions as clearly as any words. Cold, remote, intense. A jolting fear slithered through Fiona's slight frame, as she realized he would kill without hesitation.
In the line of trees ahead of her, a branch snapped. Panic coursed through her veins when she spied five more men hidden among the tall oaks. Dear God!
She fought to break free of the man's grasp, but he anticipated her move, yanking her tightly with a bruising, iron grip. Fiona let out a strangled gasp as her body collided with his solid chest. Swift as lightning, his right arm snaked around her waist, gripping her like a vise, effectively pinning both her arms against her body. The moment she was secured, his other hand clamped tightly over her mouth.
"Fiona?" Henry called. "Where are you?"
She felt the fear rising, her heart thudding within her chest as she heard her husband moving toward them. God have mercy, he will be killed! I must warn him! With a renewed burst of energy, Fiona struggled to free herself: kicking, twisting, throwing her head frantically backward, banging it repeatedly against the chest of her captor. It made no difference. As if made of stone, the man never moved, his heavily muscled arms holding her as though she were nothing more than a pesky insect.
Still, Fiona fought to break free, refusing to give up so easily. Working her jaw up and down, she was able to catch the edge of her captor's hand between her teeth. Heart racing, she summoned all her strength and bit down. Hard. Once, twice, three times.
She tasted the wet, dirty leather of his glove on her tongue, but ignored the discomfort and continued her assault, biting, then tugging, like a hunting hound with a captured rabbit. There was a split second of triumph when she heard a dull grunt from her captor—he had felt it. But despite any pain she caused, any wound she might have inflicted, he did not loosen his grip. If anything, it became tighter.
Helpless, Fiona watched Henry stride directly into the ambush. A muted cry of pain bellowed up from her chest as one of the brigands stepped out from his hiding place, lifted his sword and swung at her husband's head. Henry reacted quickly, arching his own blade in a wide circle, effectively deflecting the lethal blow. Repositioning himself, Henry stepped to the side to avoid a second thrust before striking back with several short, heavy blows.
Advancing, he managed to drive his opponent against a tree trunk. Praying for a miracle, Fiona's heart remained frozen as she watched him battle a much younger, larger man.
The flurrying crash of steel on steel intensified, the piercing sound reverberating through the forest. She could see Henry's muscles flexing as he swung his sword, proof of the many hours he spent with his men on the training field. But Fiona could also see that her husband was tiring, his endurance no match for a man nearly half his age and a full head taller in size.
Yet Henry would not easily succumb. He landed a blow to his opponent's upper arm, drawing blood. Startled, the brigand stumbled and fell to the ground. Fiona's moment of joy at her husband's triumph was short-lived, however, as two other men immediately joined the fray.
Within minutes one of them struck a stinging blow that clearly drove the air from Henry's lungs. She cried out as Henry fell, barely noticing that her captor had taken his hand from her mouth.
"No, please." Fiona's voice was loud and sharp, dripping with emotion. Her heart lurched at the sight of a sword pressed so menacingly against her husband's throat. Instinctively protective, she tried to move forward, but she was pinned in place with a paralyzing force.
"Wait! 'Tis Arundel. Dinnae harm him!" Her captor's voice rang out and the other men instantly obeyed, pulling away. They exchanged glances and Fiona watched in astonishment as Henry was helped to his feet by his first opponent, the man he had wounded.
"Release my wife." Though hoarse, the level of command in Henry's voice was evident.
Stunned, Fiona felt her captor's arms slip away. Fighting to control her shaking, she stumbled forward to stand at her husband's side.
Astonishingly, the brigand who had held her captive bowed gracefully in a gesture of supplication. "I beg yer forgiveness, baron, fer our inhospitable greeting. But I dinnae realize who ye were until my men attacked."
"Kirkland?" Henry huffed with indignation, his arms moving briskly as he brushed the dirt and leaves off his chest. "God's bones, I should knock you on your arse for this," he shouted.
"An understandable though unwise reaction, my friend." Fiona's captor took a step forward and his men moved in closer, forming a protective ring behind him.
Light-headed, Fiona struggled to release the breath she was holding. Who was this fierce stranger? Someone Henry knew, yet hardly the friend he claimed. Though their weapons were lowered, there was no doubt this man would fight if challenged. Or insulted?
Fiona pushed away the newest fear that had taken root in her brain, knowing it would be foolhardy to add more drama to an already puzzling situation.
"You're on my land," Henry declared flatly. "I would have thought that would be a clue to my identity, forgoing the need to attack."
"We dinnae attack, we surprised ye." Kirkland's lips rose into a slight grin, but the hardened glimmer in his eyes revealed he felt little mirth.
Henry let out a snort. "You frightened my wife," he persisted, and Fiona nearly groaned. Why would he not leave the matter alone? They were outnumbered and vulnerable. Did he not realize the danger? "Are you hurt, Fiona?"
All eyes turned toward her. It would be madness to admit the truth, so instead Fiona lifted her chin and smiled. "I'm fine," she lied, ignoring the throbbing of her wrist.
"I fear I was too harsh in my treatment of ye, Lady Fiona. 'Tis not my usual way to accost a gentlewoman."
The words were spoken with a gentle flourish, and accompanied by a courtly bow, but the Scot's face remained stoic and impossible to read. Fiona felt her cheeks turn hot and she silently cursed her keen eyesight. If she had not caught a glimpse of the feverfew from the road, they never would have stopped and gotten into this mess.
"Why are you here, lurking in my woods?" Henry asked. "'Tis hardly our usual method of contact."
"We had to come farther south than we intended in order to avoid some nasty business at Methven. I can assure ye, we willnae be here much longer. Just until we know it's safe to return home."
Henry's eyes filled with surprise. "You fought at Methven?"
"Aye." Kirkland's upper lip twitched. "My men did me proud."
"We were defeated," one of the brigands declared bitterly.
"We were deceived," another protested hotly, before spitting on the ground. "The English refused an honorable challenge to meet us on the field of battle, preferring instead to act like cowards, invade our camp, attack at dawn, and slaughter us while we slept."
Henry's eyebrows rose. "No quarter was given?"
"None," the earl replied, his tone flat. "Most of those who escaped have fled to the Highlands. But I must return home, to defend my lands and protect my people."
Excerpted from How To Be A Scottish Mistress by ADRIENNE BASSO. Copyright © 2013 by Adrienne Basso. Excerpted by permission of KENSINGTON PUBLISHING CORP..
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