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Ximu from GBVT put together a great little Vale Tudo about an hour outside of the city of Rio in Papucaia. OTM's own Linc has the scoop for us.
I had agreed to meet Scotty at his door 10 minutes ago, but I was only a couple blocks away, which is early when you take "Brazilian time" into account. My phone rang and I fished it out of my bag. It was Scotty, calling to inform me that he was fueling the vehicle. Minutes pass and before too long Scotty and crew pull-up. With him are: Sam, a legitimate journalist from Massachusetts and Nick, whom I know from training in Boulder. Everyone ducks in to gather their belongings together for the trip. Papucaia is an hour north of Rio, give or take, but our directions to the venue are a bit vague, so it´s really up in the air as to how long it might take to reach our destination. Therefore, Scott thought it best to consider the possibility of getting room at a hotel should the drive back to Rio prove to be more trouble than its worth. Clouds are thick and rain is imminent, which could prove to be a rather moist haul should it decide to come down. Since we are in a soft top Jeep with no windows. Ten minutes of toiling and we´re off, stopping only so that Nick can withdraw cash from an ATM. It was at this time when Scotty checked to see if he remembered his wallet. Apparently he did not. So it´s back to the house we go so that Scotty can retrieve his wallet while the rest of us wait in the Jeep. Maybe 8 minutes go by before Scotty calls me on my phone again. He asks me to look in the back pocket of a pair of jeans he had packed in his bag to see if his wallet is there. I do. It is. So Scotty comes back down and this time we´re really set. I´ve been here for about 8 weeks and really haven`t seen much of Rio proper save for some brief stints into Ipanema, so I was anxious to see what lay beyond the friendly and insulated perimeter of Barra. Papucaia is a rural suburb of Rio, about 1 hours travel time from Rio by car, give or take. The route taking us there goes through the North end of town, which is a far, far cry from the beach communities of the "zona sul" that they advertise in travel brochures. To our right we spotted a large fire blazing bright orange ten feet high at the foot of the overpass. As we passed it we could see about 4 or 5 dogs, accompanied by a rather large pig rummaging through the massive heap of rubbish as it burned... an image I won`t soon forget. This is the part of Rio that spawned Luta Livre, (A fighting system with which Jiu-jitsu has had a long-standing rivalry, though both styles share some technical similarities.) On one side of the highway you have government sanctioned housing projects for the poor. On the other side, you have shanty town favelas. Apparently, as Scotty explains, there is a section of this highway that is known as "The Red Line." The inhabitants of the projects and the residents of the favelas are given to quarreling with each other, which often leads to the discharge of firearms, with the highway acting as a neutral "no-mans-land." When these squirmishes erupt, it is not uncommon for an innocent motorist to get caught in the crossfire, hence the name, "The Red Line." The slums dissipated to a more industrial district with large structures and warehouses, which were eventually followed by the shipyards and massive waterfronts which finally gave way to less dense settlements and open road. The occasional road sign or billboard punctuates stretches of darkness in the narrow bumpy road. 2 toll stations, 5 roadside fires and 3 inquiries to insure that we were on the right track, our destination was reached. At the port of entry we pause to deliberate where to go from here. Since there are 4 of us, Scott needs to requisition two more tickets from the promoter. Scott is dialing on his cel phone when he recognizes a large group of men, one of which is well over 6 feet and has biceps as large as my head. They are all wearing matching t-shirts and are obviously there for the fights. It turned out to be legendary Luta Livra fighter Eugenio Tadeu and his team. Eugenio is probally best know for his match with Renzo Gracie where the lights were turned off during the fight and a riot broke out between the Jiu Jitsu fighters and the Luta Livra fighters. Luckly Scotty knows everyone and after pleasantries are exchanged, we are able to attach ourselves, much like a pilot fish with a shark, to the initial body of their total bulk as they are given entrance onto the grounds. The space was larger than what I had expected. We found ourselves roaming past numerous concession stands, livestock auctions, a contest to determine the best crop of produce, a massive soundstage with enough amplitude to ruin your chances of ever spawning offspring, a blow up moon-bounce and other, low-maintenance rides for the kiddies, display models of multchers and wood-chippers, goats, rabbits, calves, roosters and peafowl and a rodeo that had wound down just as we got there. Oh, yeah... there was also a standard sized ring for the fights, illuminated comparably from a suitable scaffold set in a table formation. There was also a sizeable screen upon which was projected various fights from other, more established promotions. Save for the tent provided for the fighters to prep, everything was outside and at the mercy of the weather, which was looking potentially dire. Precipitation was misting down, but the droplets were steadily growing in size. Everyone had brought their raincoat except for Nick, who didn´t bring anything. (Nice one, bro.) He was obviously cold so I offered him my hooded sweatshirt, which was about two sizes too small for him and looked totally "gay." It was 7:00 and the fights were scheduled to begin at 8:00. With an hour to kill we decided to walk around. Scotty was anxious to give the mechanical bull a try. With the large, inflatable mattress surrounding the crash-zone, it appeared safe enough. Scotty, our fearless leader, was quick to fork over the bread to a very reassuring and supportive gentleman who operated the beast, nothing like the speed-addled carnies I had known from my mid-southern childhood. Scotty took his mount in a most "manly" way, never looking back. Sam knew that this would be "a moment" and stood ready with his camera. Scotty held his ball cap aloft to convey his readiness and without warning, the thing reared underneath him, jerking maniacally as the hydraulics hissed beneath the tarp of spotted cow-hyde. He was felled within seconds. But Scotty would not be denied and was back in the saddle in no time. Again, the beast bucked and Scott appeared to have difficulty finding his rhythm. And again, found himself being thrown. Scotty remained dauntless in the face of overwhelming odds and resumed his post with the same results. The man at the controls urged him to persist, but Scotty amicably declined, mentioning something about nearly losing his tackle on that last one. I call Scott a "pussy" under my breath, though surrender was the smartest option available. With under an hour ago, food seems appropriate. If we weren´t hungry at that moment, we knew that we would be later and that would be once the fights were underway. Luckily there were servers handing out laminated menus where there were tables and place-settings arranged under a canopied, cement structure. We ordered some chicken as well as beef. This was accompanied by rice, fries and a whopping pile of farofa, a seasoning made from a local root that looks like sand. We ate fast and spoke little, still buzzing a bit from the drive and darkness and unfamiliarity of everything. A large screen next to the soundstage displayed rock videos and the sound system echoed across the grounds, betraying the vastness of the place that otherwise was not perceptible. We polished-off our food without incident and began walking back towards the ring. Droplets of water glistened like glitter in the grass. It was 8:00 and the turn-out looked nil, plenty of heads, but most of them were either assisting with their fighters in some capacity or toiling with various production tasks, which at this point seemed to be trying to safeguard expensive, electrical equipment from possible rain. Slabs of plywood were placed on the canvas tarp of the ring to offer some protection from the moisture. Scotty was chatting with one of the promoters and reported back to us that it was another hour delay due to weather. We milled about aimlessly, exchanging greetings with people we recognized from Gracie Barra and looking at the animals, simply because they seemed to be kept in the driest places available. Time dragged us by the ankles, but eventually we were able to take our soaked seats and report on what we came here to see. The first two fights were Muay Thai match, set for 3 rounds of 3 minutes each. The first (Under 70 kg) was won by Raphael Vinicius who defeated Anderson Berreto [Andre Rouberte] by TKO and the second (Under 80 kg) was between Diego Braga (Gracie Barra Combat Team) and Ernani Cunha (Raphael Vinicius) and was halted due to a cut above the eye of Diego Braga. No one seemed to get his feelings hurt too bad and the decision was declared "No Contest." The third fight on the card was vale tudo, the first of six, set for 3 rounds of 5 minutes each. This was between Eduardo Filipe (Beto Padilha) and Erinaldo "Pit Bull" (Gracie Barra Combat Team) in the -66 kg class . Round one Filipe got the take down from which Pit Bull was able to secure closed guard. They clinched in this position for a bit. From here Pit Bull was able to wriggle out from underneath and get to his feet, driving Filipe back with blows. Eduardo ducked and shot-in for another takedown and Pit Bull went to his guard. From here a scramble ensued and Pit Bull was able to secure a takedown. Filipe closed his guard around Erinaldo and attempted an armbar. This provided Pit Bull an opportunity to begin pounding down on Filipe while still inside Filpe´s guard. Filipe was able to retreat enough to get back onto his feet though Pit Bull persisted with strikes. Filipe was able to seize a take-down, laning in Pit Bull´s closed guard before time was called. Round 2: Pit Bull came out more aggressive, shooting for a single leg on Filipe and getting it, however, Filipe was able to worm his way into a clench without getting taken to the canvas. Filipe was then able to work a takedown, Pit Bull, again, going to his guard. Here the two fighters stagnated and ref decided to start them again on their feet, which did little to change things as Filipe dove-in for another takedown and Pit Bull was able to get back to his guard easily enough before the second round concluded. Round 3: Pit Bull still worked on Filipe from inside his guard, though not with as much intensity as the previous round, both seemed to be moving enough to prevent the ref from standing them back up. There was a scramble and Filipe was able to get on top, but not before the clock ran out. The victory went to Pit Bull by majority decision. FIGHT 4 (-81 kg) Eduardo "Pachu" (Gracie Barra Combat Team) vs. Flavio "Bad Boy" (Beto Padilha) The two fighters came on very aggressively, exchanging blows attmting take-downs. The rain picke-up a bit and drops could be seen falling through the beams of the floodlights. The mat was obviously slick and accounted for the difficulty with which both attempted to maintain their balance. It was also difficult take in much of the action as Flavio´s trainers had ensconced themselves directly in my line of sight. I was able to see the fighters go to the ground with Eduardo on top. In a flurry of trainers´ backs and screams I could see Eduardo quickly get to his feet and deliver a kick to the face of Flavio that seemed to stop everything in its tracks. Flavio immediately spit his mouthpiece out had enough to where I could see it ark in the air. From there, Flavio moved very little and a tiny crown of coaches and officials began to pool themselves around him. Amidst the chaos and the rain, a medical professional was able to assess the damage and a stretcher was brought out. Emotions were running high during this time between the two camps, but cooler heads prevailed and Flavio was removed from the ring. I cannot say if Eduardo had been disqualified because of the kick to the face while Flavio was still on the ground, but apparently the match had been declared "No Contest." FIGHT 5 (-68 kg) Fredson Paixao (Gracie Barra Combat Team) vs. Andre "Lobo" Rodrigues (Beto Padilha) This match would prove to be one of the evening`s most exciting. A gamely Fredson stalked Andre across the tarp. When feeling that he was running out of room to retreat, Andre launched a few punches in hopes of maybe gaining some space. Fredson lowered his level and shot in with precision, seizing Andre by both legs, hoisting him high in the air and planting him with authority onto the canvas. Wasting no time, Fredsom worked for superior position and attained full mount from which he repeatedly tattooed Andre´s face and head with timed, deliberate punches, literally beating Andre into submission. Fredson displayed exceptional skill, covering every aspect of the game from head to toe. FIGHT 6 (-81 kg) Felipe "Mongo" Arinelli (WFC) vs. Louis "Beicao" Ramos (Gracie Barra Combat Team) Louis was able to get the takedown from early on to which Felipe responded by closing his guard. Louis began to deliver punches from inside, causing Felipe to open his guard. Louis went to his feet whereas Felipe remained on his back, with his feet poised in the air and trying to hammer down on the insteps of Louis with the heels of his feet. Eventually Felipe was able to stand up and they went back to work. From a clench, Louis was able to work a takedown, but could not conclude before the bell rang. Round 2: Both fighters locke-up and clenched in the corner. Louis pulled Felipe into his guard where Felipe sought to land repeated strikes to Louis´ ribs and mid-section. Neither were able to gain the advantage before the clock ran out. Round 3: Felipe´s trainers were replacing his left glove for some reason, which took more time than the standard minute interval between rounds. This delay was much to the displeasure of the opposite corner which they expressed verbally from across the ring. The ref, however, saw no reason to intercede too since both fighters were recieving the same amount of down-time. It took a few minutes, but Felipe was once again back on his feet and ready to go back to work. (In this round Felipe seemed more determined and persisted in attacking with conviction. Louis tied Felipe up in a clench against the ropes where Felipe was able to gain a takedown. Louis was able to get to his guard and the bell rang -- the unanimous decision going to Felipe Arinelli. FIGHT 7 (-80 kg) Alexandre "Baixinho" Barros (Gracie Barra Combat Team) vs. Mauricio Reis (Indio) Barros was able to get is hands on Reis and take him down with Reis going immediately to half-guard. Here the fight became stagnant and the ref stood them up. Reis launched a flurry of strikes, but Barros was able to evade by dropping his level and securing another takedown, with Reis, again, going to his half-guard. Here Barros was able to stay on top and achieve the full mount, raining down punches to Reis´ face and head with impunity. The ref called to halt the match and the victory was awarded to Alexandre Barros by TKO. FIGHT 8 (-88 kg) Flavio Louis Mouras (Gracie Barra Combat Team) vs. Everton "Gigante" (Shotokan Cabo-Frio) Another great match, Flavio Moura shot in with determination to get the takedown. Everton went to his guard. Everton felt Flavio was going to pass and kicked frantically from his back. In spite of this, Flavio passed like a man who knew what the fuck he was doing. Everton turtled to all fours and Flavio quickly slapped on a guillotine. Everton tapped. Flavio won. I really don`t know what else to tell you beyond that. Short and sweet, like haiku poetry. It was awesome. I feel as though I should give some special mention to the trophy girl. She wore a short, black, spaghetti strap dress; a bright, "cheeky" face... she smiled big; had long, bleached hair that draped down her back. Each time she appeared to award another trophy to, yet, another victor, the men in the crowd would cheer, each time more exuberantly than the last to which she reciprocated with bolder, more broad gestures to the point where the crowd eventually had her pirouetting on command. So by the time the superfight had rolled around, the time between matches and the official decision resembled something like some liberal-arts, hippy, dance class when everyone is given a 2 minute window to "express" themselves (Don´t laugh. I´ve been there. It ain´t pretty.) and there was our girl... smack dab in the middle of it... pirouetting her little heart out. SUPERFIGHT (-93 kg) Danilo "Moto-Serra" (Gracie Barra Combat Team) vs. Rodrigo "Riscado" Gripp (Campos JJ/RVT) Gripp showed formidable defensive skills from his open guard, but wasn`t quite able to muster the leverage to ever gain top position or initiate formidable submissions from on bottom. Danilo chiseled away at his open guard, but was never able to get in close enough to threaten him more than just a little. Blood was spilled in the process and the fight persisted with a lot of motion and pulse, but with little in exchange as far as each fighters´ positional role was concerned. Gripp mostly stayed on bottom, defending from open guard and Danilo remained on top, never getting in deep enough to do serious damage and things remained this way through each round. The decision went to Danilo, if for anything, being more consistent, imposing and level headed in implementing his strategy. Though the weather was less than ideal, a sizeable crowd had accumulated and the stands did fill to capacity. As we adjourned ourselves from our seats we could see across the field in the distance the soundstage coming to life with what appeared to be a Brazilian Michael Bolten. This made the temptation to remain only greater, but we were able to tear ourselves away. We had a chance to congratulate Fredson on his great win before piling into the Scott mobile and high-tailing it back to Rio. On the way home we passed through two police check-points without having to actually stop, get out, be patted down and have some small amount of cash extorted from us, which is always a good thing.


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Bachelor of Health Sciences
Course summary for international students
|2016 course information
|Award granted
|Bachelor of Health Sciences
|Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Warrnambool
|Cloud (online)
|3 years full time
|Next available intake
March (Trimester 1)
July (Trimester 2) - not available at Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
November (Trimester 3) - not available at Warrnambool
|Fee paying annual fee - commencing 2016
|CRICOS course code
|English language requirements
Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (or equivalent). More information is available at www.ielts.org
|VTAC Codes
|1400314303 - Waurn Ponds (Geelong), International full-fee paying place
1400514303 - Burwood (Melbourne), International full-fee paying place
1400714303 - Warrnambool, International full-fee paying place
|Deakin course code
|Faculty contacts
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Tel +61 3 9627 4877
Online enquiry
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- Course overview
- Fees and charges
- Course rules
- Major sequences
- Entry requirements - general
- Credit for prior learning - general
- How to apply
- Key dates
- Workload
- Work experience
Course overview
If you know you want to work in the health sector, this health science course will help you explore the many career paths available. Learn about human structure and function, disease and infection, disability and inclusion issues, nutrition, physical activity and exercise, influences on human behaviour and more.
The Bachelor of Health Sciences allows you to concentrate your studies on two specialised health-related areas while diversifying your knowledge through elective units.
This flexible degree is an excellent option for those looking to discover their passion in the health sector, while creating a pathway to further professional studies.
Fees and charges
Fee paying place - International
A fee paying place is one for which the University does not receive any Government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute the full cost of their course.
Fees for international students apply to persons living in Australia with Temporary Resident status, provided that there is no limitation on study and persons living abroad who are not Australian citizens and do not have Permanent Resident status in Australia.
The actual course fee charged by Deakin University, is based on the course and the study load being undertaken. The annual fee above is based on eight credit points (which equals one Equivalent Full Time Study Load - EFTSL). If your study load for the year is less than or more than eight credit points, your fees will be adjusted accordingly. To calculate the fee for each unit, take the applicable course fee above, divide it by eight, then multiply it by the credit point of the unit you are studying. To find the credit point and EFTSL value of each unit, go to the Handbook Unit Search.
This 'Fee paying annual fee' is provided as a guide only. The actual course fee charged by Deakin University, is based on the course and the study load (EFTSL) being undertaken.
The fees per course/unit/credit point may be otherwise subject to an annual increase due to rises in the cost of course delivery and service.
This information is provided as a guide only. No representation is made that the information provided is current or accurate. Deakin assumes no responsibility for persons relying on indicative course fee to calculate the total future cost of their course. Applicants can email firstname.lastname@example.com for more information about 2016 fees.
Course rules
To complete the Bachelor of Health Sciences students must attain 24 credit points. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to one credit point. In order to gain 24 credit points you will need to study 24 units (AKA 'subjects') over your entire degree. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters each year.
The 24 credit points include 2 core units (these are compulsory) and 2 major sequences of study from the Faculty of Health. A maximum of 8 credit points may be selected from units offered by other faculties.
Major sequences
The following majors are available within the Bachelor of Health Sciences.
Availability of majors at each campus varies, including majors offered through Deakin Learning Centres. Refer to the details of each major for campus and Deakin Learning Centre availability.
- Environmental Health
- Exercise Science
- Family, Society and Health
- Food Studies
- Health Promotion
- Health and Sustainability
- Medical Biotechnology
- Nutrition
- People, Society and Disability
- Physical Activity and Health
- Psychology
- Sport Coaching
Entry requirements - general
General admission requirements for entry into undergraduate courses can be found at International Students - Apply site (Step 3).
Some courses may have additional entry requirements.
Students must also meet the undergraduate English language requirements.
Credit for prior learning - general
If you have completed previous studies which you believe may reduce the number of units you have to complete at Deakin, indicate in the appropriate section on your application that you wish to be considered for credit for prior learning. You will need to provide a certified copy of your previous course details so your credit can be determined. If you are eligible, your offer letter will then contain information about your credit for prior learning.
Your credit for prior learning is formally approved prior to your enrolment at Deakin during the Enrolment and Orientation Program. You must bring original documents relating to your previous study so that this approval can occur.
You can also refer to the Credit for Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
How to apply
- Applicant Portal: Use our online application system to submit and track your application now OR
- Apply through a Deakin International office: Fill out an application form and submit it to a Deakin International office OR
- Apply through a Deakin representative: Take your application form to your preferred agent for assistance.
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If you have already applied and wish to enquire about your application please refer to the relevant area through which you originally applied.
- If you applied through a Deakin representative please contact your representative.
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As a student in the Faculty of Health you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Work experience
Work-integrated learning is incorporated within this course, allowing students the opportunity to engage with industry and complete a range of authentic tasks. Students have the option to complete a 120-hour field education placement unit (HSH322 Health Science Practicum) that provides you with an opportunity to transfer your knowledge and skills to a practical setting, where you can further your learning through realistic field experience. This placement enables you to consolidate your skills under the supervision of qualified practitioners, which assists you to be work-ready after graduation.

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Tonights installment of Starz pirate series, Black Sails, things finally kick (somewhat) into high gear. Prior to tonight's episode the story has been largely lacking much in the way of, well, pirates being piratey or tall ships. Both of which are items one would expect to find in a series about pirates. In episode V, while a good amount of the episode concerns itself with Eleanor still contending with the corner she's painted herself into, but Captain Flint races headfirst into battle with Captain Bryson bringing us the first exciting naval engagement.
The island's organized crime lord/businesswoman-in-training Elanor stands by as her father, Guthrie, pulls the rug out from under her by telling the townsfolke and sailors that their business has effectively been shot down now that he is being hunted by the English navy and his Boston associates have cut him off. Beyond not having any future prospects for new ill-gotten gains, he informs the angry mob that they don't have much money to pay off their outstanding business debts and that they should take it up with Elanor. The mob would have sacked the place then and there had it not been for Captain Hornigold's crew acting as bodyguards around the building.
She negotiates with the other captains to set up a new business venture that would restore a viable cash flow, but Hornigold adds the stipulation that she has to relent and recind her excommunication of Captain Vane, otherwise he will pull back his guards and she will have to contend with the growing mob alone. She insists she'll do no such thing but by the time her time in the episode ends, it's feeling fairly clear that he'll relent. Hopefully she will so that the story can stop giving her arc so much screen time.
Back as the chase for Captain Bryson goes on there's time for Captain Flint and Billy Bones to have a bit of a heart to heart about trust and leadership, but just as the conversation started getting interesting, the Andromache is sighted and the chase begins in earnest.
Now, let me start off by stating that I really enjoyed this episode, with it's action scenes, and many of it's characters. It's easily my favorite full episode by far (there's been other great scenes, but this was finally an episode that ended where I was thinking, damn it, I want next week's episode now).
Some characters have yet to capture me the way that I would have hoped. Anne Bonny, played by Clara Paget, has yet to make an impression. It feels like they want the audience to bond with her in the same way that they did with Deadwood's Calamity Jane, but thus far it's just not happening. She spends most of her time brooding under that hat of hers like an anime character.
Others however are stepping into the limelight, Dufresne (played by Jannes Eiselen), who is the Walrus' accountant is thrust into the attack on the Andromache, while never having had to fire a weapon before. He finds himself, encouraged and reassured, but nonetheless forced by Billy to accompany the rest of the crew as they jump across in the attack. It's nice to see the point reiterated, that even nice geeky types, when backed into a corner will fight with whatever weapons they have available to them, even if it's with their bare hands and teeth.
Nitpicks of the week: Let's talk about some of the elements of the show that I would have hoped that would be more accurate to the time. When Flint and Billy are having their talk on deck, the camera catches various angles of the deck and they are virtually alone. The amount of men required to man a tall ship would hardly leave an entire deck clear for several minutes, especially one on an active hunt for an armed prize.
Once the Andromache is spotted, it's not just hull up (fully visible) it's well below the horizon line (the flogging that the lookouts should receive had better be one for the record books). Once our pirates board her, the amount of clear space below decks is just stunning. The Andromache was a sixth-rate and should have had closer to 200 men aboard, including two dozen marines, and evidentially had the tallest lower deck ceilings for that rate of ship in the entirety of the Royal Navy.
Captain Bryson gives the command to fire at will, then a few minutes later tells them to fire. If he wanted them to hold before firing, what would the point be of giving the at will order? And as a last note to Captain Flint, if you have that much time during the chase (stated in the episode of well in excess of 4 hours), there would have been plenty of time to set up at least some of his smaller guns as bow chasers to deter the sniper fire from small arms as the ships closed distance.
Well, now we know that Captain Bryson had given the information of his anticipated pursuit to the HMS Scarborough who has just appeared on the horizon, leaving Flint and his crew stuck between a rock and a hard place, and so we leave them in a wonderful to be continued cliffhanger until next week.
Now to see if Captain Flint does the logical thing - batten down the lower deck hatches to Caption Bryson and crew can't escape, attach tow cables from his ship to the Andromache, since his still has a functional rudder and use both ships to fire at range into the quickly approaching Scarborough. (We'll skip the fact that as the scene ends at near nightfall with the Scarborough still a ways away - and earlier in the episode it's pointed out of the difficulty in doing pursuit in darkness).
Episode Rating: four skulls out of five.


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Per earlier advisory, Roadside Angel or Michibata no Tenshi by EMURA-sensei wraps its Indonesian serialization in the second anniversary edition of HanaLaLa, the mangazine that serializes Hakusensha's Hana to Yume and LaLa shoujo titles in Indonesia—with a full-color title page for chapter 24.
Likewise included in HanaLaLa 24/2008 (front cover illustration: Fruit Basket) are two chapters of Nakamura Yoshiki-sensei's Skip Beat! and further full-color title pages for Vampire Knight; Penguin Kakumei; Kin Iro no Corda; Arakure; and Furuba. That's more than the usual; it comes with this being an anniversary issue, one supposes.
And because it's a birthday edition, we also get the freebie on the right. Much as I wanted it to be a Penguin Kakumei drama CD (like what LaLa gave away on its 28th and 29th anniversaries), it wasn't going to transform like some mahou shoujo and ultimately, remains a sticker. Ah, well. At least it's Ryou.
The list of Hana to Yume and LaLa shoujo titles currently in serialization, and their latest installments in HanaLaLa is behind the cut.
HanaLaLa #24/2008 shoujo series list (2008.03.18)
Vampire Knight by Hino Matsuri | Second Night: Zero's Secret (the Valentine chocolate episode; special full-color title page)
Penguin Revolution (Penguin Kakumei) by Tsukuba Sakura | Chapter 13 (special full-color title page)
La Corda D'Oro (Kin Iro no Corda) by Kure Yuki | Symphony No. 25 (special full-color title page)
Roadside Angel (Michibata no Tenshi) by EMURA | Chapter 24 (finale with full-color title page)
Arakure - The Wild Ones (Arakure) by Fujiwara Kiyo | Chapter 3 (special full-color title page)
Alice Academy (Gakuen Alice) by Higuchi Tachibana | Story 43
Skip Beat! by Nakamura Yoshiki | Act.66: Unbalance Rock
Skip Beat! by Nakamura Yoshiki | Act.67: Deep Shock
With My Brothers (Oniichan to Issho) by Tokeino Hari | Chapter 23
Ouran High School Host Club (Ouran Koukou Host Club) by Hatori Bisco | Chapter 30 (equivalent to anime episode 18: チカ君のハニー打倒宣言 Chika-kun no Honey datou sengen or Chika-kun's "Overthrow Hunny" declaration)
V.B. Rose (Velvet Blue Rose) by Hidaka Banri | Chapter 24
Beauty is the Beast (Bijo ga Yaju) by Matsumoto Tomo | Chapter 24
Fruits Basket by Takaya Natsuki | Chapter 105
Note that there are no Mr. Ermine (Uno Ayumi-sensei) installments (again) in this issue. The absence will be compensated in the next issue.
UPCOMING: HanaLala #25/2008
- Three chapters of Alice Academy
- Mr. Ermine double chapter
This issue streets April 2008.
manga, shoujo, HanaLaLa, Hana to Yume, LaLa, Hakusensha, Elex Media, Arakure, Fujiwara Kiyo, Bijo ga Yaju, Matsumoto Tomo, La Corda D'Oro, Kure Yuki, Fruits Basket, Takaya Natsuki, Gakuen Alice, Higuchi Tachibana, Michibata no Tenshi, EMURA, Oniichan to Issho, Tokeino Hari, Ouran High School Host Club, Hatori Bisco, Penguin Revolution, Tsukuba Sakura, Skip Beat!, Nakamura Yoshiki, V.B. Rose, Hidaka Banri, Vampire Knight, Hino Matsuri
~niki DBA 花木蘭03 who can't think of a way to close this post
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Hana to Yume titles and series status
Arakure (アラクレ): ongoing, latest six volumes (Nov-2007)
Fruits Basket (フルーツバスケット): 23 volumes, complete (Mar-2007)
Gakuen Alice (学園アリス): ongoing, latest 15 volumes (Mar-2008)
Michibata no Tenshi (道端の天使): four volumes, complete (Oct-2004)
Skip Beat! (スキップ・ビート!): ongoing, latest 18 volumes (Feb-2008)
V.B. Rose (V・B・ローズ): ongoing, latest 11 volumes (Jan-2008)
LaLa titles and series status
Bijo ga Yaju (美女が野獣): five volumes, complete (Mar-2005)
Kin Iro no Corda (金色のコルダ): ongoing, latest 10 volumes (Mar-2008)
Oniichan to Issho (お兄ちゃんと一緒): ongoing, latest nine volumes (Apr-2008)
Ouran Koukou Host Club (桜蘭高校ホスト部): ongoing, latest 12 volumes (Apr-2008)
Penguin Kakumei (ペンギン革命): seven volumes, complete (Feb-2008)
Vampire Knight (ヴァンパイア騎士): ongoing, latest seven volumes, (Apr-2008)
Fruits Basket is © Takaya Natsuki/HAKUSENSHA, INC. Michibata no Tenshi is © EMURA/HAKUSENSHA, INC. Penguin Kakumei is © Tsukuba Sakura/HAKUSENSHA, INC.
Indonesian translation rights in Indonesia arranged with HAKUSENSHA, INC. through TOHAN CORPORATION. Published under license from HAKUSENSHA, INC. All rights reserved. No infringement intended.
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Some of these titles, like Oniichan to Issho—released as Me & My Brothers, are available in English from Amazon.com. You might want to check them out in the search box ^^
And yes (this serves as my full disclosure), there's a little something for me to spend on more manga if you decide to order from links that look like this (that's a link to the Fruits Basket search page) ^^


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This memoir captures the major elements in the author's life as he grows from a shy, introspective youth to a man comfortable with modest family and career achievements. His story ranges from his days in small town New England to his professional life in Manhattan, from his early efforts at writing and the early loss of his parents to the resurrection of family life and his exposure to the cultures of other nations. Supported by loving aunts and a loving wife and family, he finds meaning in his Catholic faith and a new understanding of how to address the destiny that confronts all mankind.
Robert A. Parker has been an active writer and photographer for more than 40 years. He has won national awards as a director of publications for corporate magazines, and his free-lance writing has appeared in The New York Times and major consumer magazines. He has also exhibited award-winning photos in the New York/New Jersey area, including with his wife Margot at both the Venezuelan Consulate and the Donnell Library in Manhattan, plus at Brookdale Community College, Freehold, and New Providence Memorial Library. His work has also been shown at The Donald B. Palmer Museum, Springfield, Sussex County Community College, and the Arts Guild of Rahway. Margot has earned many awards. She has received a major "Award of Merit" from the New Jersey Photography Forum, plus awards from art associations of Rutherford and Clifton. She has also exhibited her photography and art in group exhibits at the National Arts Club, Manhattan, the Segal Gallery, Montclair State, and other venues.
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The Venerable Chhoje Tulku Rinpoche is a classically trained Tibetan Lama, a Buddhist meditation master and teacher, who has been teaching in the North America, and to western students around the world, for over 26 years. He understands the way Westerners think and feel, and the challenges they face on a daily basis. His humor is infectious, and he has a delightful way of opening people's hearts, and sparking access to the state of mind that makes things workable.
Rinpoche was recognized at an early young age by His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche and His Holiness the 16th Karmapa as the reincarnated tulku of Chhoje Rinpoche VII. The current Venerable Chhoje Rinpoche VIII is a lineage holder of both the Nyingma and Kagyu traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. (Tibetan Lamas are honored with the name "Rinpoche" which literally means "precious one" as a title of respect, courtesy and affection.)
The young Chhoje Rinpoche with his teacher, The Ven. Sokste Rinpoche
When Chhoje Rinpoche was one years old, the 16th Karmapa prophesized that the previous Chhoje Rinpoche had incarnated in the village of Chemday, near Leh, Ladakh, in Northern India. Soon thereafter, His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche also recognized the young Chhoje Rinpoche, officially recognized him, granted him refuge in the traditional Buddhist ceremony. He told the young tulku's parents that they needed to let their son fulfill his destiny as a lama and receive a traditional Buddhist education. Later on, Chhoje Rinpoche spent a number of years with His Holiness, studying closely with him and practicing under his guidance.
His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche
Rinpoche explains, "For me, personally, watching His Holiness' infinite compassion for beings was the most powerful experience of my life."
Rinpoche also studied meditation under the personal guidance of The Venerable Soktse Tulku Rinpoche, the Venerable Lama Acho Rinpoche, and His Eminence Khenpo Ngakchung Rinpoche. He received extensive empowerments from His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. In addition, he received extensive philosophical teachings from the Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche, Khenpo Palden Sherab Rinpoche, Khenpo Thubten Rinpoche, Khenpo Dazer and Khetsun Zangpo Rinpoche. As a recognized lineage holder, he is fully qualified to transmit Vajrayana teachings and practices.
Chhoje Rinpoche first came to the West in 1983 to be with His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche in New York City, where he was residing at the time. A few years later, Chhoje Rinpoche began to give formal teachings. In 1988, he founded Padma Shedrup Ling in Northern California. Since then, he has taught extensively throughout the United States, as well as India, Nepal, Japan and Greece.
While he has rigorously trained in the centuries-old traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, Rinpoche is a 21st century Lama whose ready command of English and familiarity with western culture make his teachings accessible to contemporary audiences. He offers his students instruction tailored to their specific needs and life circumstances. With his amazing insight into human nature, he is able to touch people's hearts and to recommend practices and activities that will be of greatest benefit.
Chhoje Rinpoche at the entrance to Guru Rinpoche's and Dakini Mandarava's retreat cave, in Rewalsar, Tso Pema, India
Recent Activity
Rinpoche completed a rigorous three year retreat in the summer of 2010. Shortly thereafter, he returned to Chumur Monastery in Ladakh, in Northern India – the monastery he had founded in his previous life – for the consecration of new prayer wheels, statues and construction. About 1,000 people gathered there to participate in a week-long practice, receiving teachings and celebrating Rinpoche's return. At that time, he consecrated new prayer wheels, statues, monks' quarters, classrooms, a library and to give teachings and empowerments.
Co-incidentally, Chhoje Rinpoche was Leh, Ladakh, in 2011 when a catastrophic cloudburst killed or injured hundreds of victims and destroyed homes, shops, bridges, and even massive prayer wheels. He provided critical support: counseling, medicine, practice for the dead, food, supplies and funds for rebuilding destroyed homes to the people of Leh, Choglamsar, Hanley and Chumur.
After that, he returned from Asia and the first public teaching he gave in North America was "Awakening Mind: The Field of Bodhi, a Teaching on the Heart Sutra" at a one week retreat in Loveland, Colorado.
In 2012 and 2013 Rinpoche continued to give teachings in California, Colorado and in India. (Audio recordings of a few of these can be found under the teachings tab from the homepage of this website.)
Rinpoche's current projects include the renovation of a former church-turned-dharma-center, called The Padmasambava Meditation Center in Denver, Colorado, Chhoje Rinpoche's new North American seat opening in March, 2014; the construction of new buildings and the renovation of current structures at the Korseong Monastery near Darjeeling in west Bengal, India; and the creation of the Mandarava Retreat Land, which includes road building and the construction of a lakhang, a nunnery, residence and resident retreat center in Tso Pema, Rewalsar, Himachel Pradesh, India.


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College Hockey:Lakers Head Into MAAC Playoffs With Win
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — Mercyhurst and Iona approached their regular season finale from opposite ends of the spectrum. The Lakers wanted a win after losing their first, and last, two MAAC games. The Gaels wanted to continue building momentum and add to their modest two game winning streak. Something had to give.
That something turned out to be Iona's defense as Mercyhurst struck for five unanswered goals in a convincing 5-1 victory.
"We need that. We thought we played pretty good last night on the road at Army and unfortunately we just didn't win the hockey game," Mercyhurst coach Rick Gotkin said. "We knew coming in here to this rink against a great team like Iona that we would have our hands full. I thought Iona played well and we found a way to win. We want to go into the playoffs on a positive situation."
Gotkin's positive situation started off on a negative foot as Iona opened the scoring at 14:15 of the first period. Chad Nordhagen walked out from behind the net and beat goaltender Matt Cifelli on a rebound.
That would be the last time the Gaels beat Cifelli as the sophomore finished with 33 saves.
"Matt Cifelli is a great goaltender. [His] only problem is [playing] in the shadow of Peter Aubry, who has been so dominant. Matt Cifelli can flat-out play. He did a great job for us in our tie against Quinnipiac earlier in the season and he got an out-of-conference win against Colgate," Gotkin said.
Mercyhurst drew even at 4:24 of the second period when Rich Hansen deflected home a Mike Carter point shot from the middle of the ice.
Only 38 seconds later, the Gaels were given a golden opportunity to regain the lead, and possibly seize control of the game, with a 5-on-3 power play for two minutes. Both coaches agreed that Mercyhurst's penalty kill was the turning point of the game.
"If we had a chance to win, we were going to have to convert on that chance. They did a good job on the coverage, but it seemed like the puck was bouncing around and a couple of times, when we shot, we shot wide — and you know that you weren't going to get an opportunity like that again," Iona coach Frank Bretti stated.
Gotkin agreed with Bretti's assessment. "I thought that was the turning point, at least from out standpoint. We felt real good. We had [to kill] a 5-on-3 for two minutes and we were able to kill that off and come right back and kill another one off. We got some momentum and really built on that," he said.
Mercyhurst used the shift in momentum as the impetus to raise the level of their transition game. The result was a pair of goals 51 seconds apart as Mike Muldoon and Brad McDonald gave the Lakers a 3-1 lead.
The Lakers extended their lead in the closing seconds when Adam Tackaberry went forward of a faceoff to the left of Scott Galenza and scored an unassisted goal with 21.46 seconds left in the period.
"We're a pretty good sized team that likes to skate. I thought we actually moved the puck better last night. That's a big part of the game. You need to get goaltending, finish your checks, play good defense, and you need to get timely goals and I think we did a little bit of all of that tonight, "Gotkin explained.
Mercyhurst finished off its run of goals late in the third period as David Wrigley iced the game off a two-man rush at 14:44 of the third period — just 32 seconds after having a Lakers' goal waved off because it was kicked into the net.
With the regular season wrapped up, Gotkin turns his focus on defending their MAAC playoff title. "Our first [playoff] game with Army id the most important game of the year because it is our next game. We are just going to have to play our game which is to bang and skate and finish our opportunities," he said.
"You want to go [into the playoffs on a little bit of a roll. We had a tough one last night," Cifelli admitted. "I knew the guys wanted this one after coming off two losses in a row. Personally, I felt really strong and really confident in the guys [and] that they wanted win the game and make sure we did all the little things. It is just an overall great effort by all of the boys."
During his team's recent five game losing streak, Bretti managed to remain positive about Iona's effort. That was not the case after the loss. "Right now the only thing we can do is block it out. Give Mercyhurst a lot of credit, they played with an edge and they were very sharp. I thought we lacked that sharpness even though we were ahead after the first period," he said.
The loss was even harder to take when you consider the Gaels honored 11 seniors who played their final home game. "This is the first time I am experiencing this as a head coach. When I first walked on the ice and was getting ready for the presentations, I built up a lot of emotions within myself. These guys have done so much in building our program. I'm just happy that tonight wasn't their last game," Bretti said.
Bretti will spend the next few days preparing the Gaels for the playoffs. "Our focus is to be ready to go in practice, to be sharp in practice, and go out and play our game. We feel if we can put together a complete game with our three units — goaltending, defense and offense — then I think we are going to put ourselves in a good position," he said.
Mercyhurst (22-9-3, 21-2-3 MAAC) begins its defense when they host Army in the first round of the playoffs. All Iona (13-16-2, 12-11-2 MAAC) knows is that their playoff game will be somewhere in Connecticut. If Connecticut defeats Bentley Sunday afternoon, then Iona is the seventh seed and will play Quinnipiac. If UConn loses, the Gaels are the sixth seed and will play Sacred Heart.
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We're showing everycat a picture of of us at the Happy Birthday Tea Party that Miss Peach gave for her mommy's birthday. Miss Peach held the most awesome party and invited all of us. She remembered every detail and carried these out to purrfection. There was standing room only at one point, so some of us went out into the beautiful garden. We were out way, way past our bedtime, so we are sleeping in this morning (yawn).....talk more later....zzzzzzzzzzzz.
We are indoor cats and this is our blog. Moe is an orange boy with a puffy tail and Mindy is a grey girl with a white tummy. we are also litter mates. We were born outdoors and formerly feral. The two of us were the original 'Team Tabby' That was in 2001. Later we were joined by Cookie, a brown tabby (who is blind) and Mike, a bi-colored tabby. They both needed a new home and we had space for them.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Awesome Party
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Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Tabby Tuesday
That same storm that has been hitting Eastern North America is here now. The snow is switching to sleet and the wind has risen. Mom says winter weather has come early this year.
Last night I sat looking out the window, not much to see cause it was dark, but I could hear the wind. Glad I have a warm place to call home.
I don't like it when the wind makes whistling sounds (Mindy)
Mom calls the plant in the dining room with the red flowers, her goldfish plant because the flowers look like fish. It is also called a columnea. These plants are in the same family as african violets and gloxinia. We think it makes our house festive because of da red color. It is not nearly as nice as a catnip plant though.
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Monday, December 3, 2007
Mancat Monday
I watched mom on Sunday afternoon getting stuff out of the attic. It was the first day of Advent she said. Then she started moving things around. I watched and hoped that she didn't forget to feed us with all the (unnecessary) activity......I had to remind her! Mom says I reminded her too early. Well, I was worried. I better get on wif posting my mancat picture.
Here is what mom did in the dining room.
Those snowmen are hand blown glass and were made by dadbean many years ago when they still had a glass blowing shop at work and before the glass blower retired. I don't know who knitted the scarves the snowmen are wearing.
Here is what mom did in the dining room.
Those snowmen are hand blown glass and were made by dadbean many years ago when they still had a glass blowing shop at work and before the glass blower retired. I don't know who knitted the scarves the snowmen are wearing.
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Sunday, December 2, 2007
Easy Like Sunday
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Kaya I not only see GOD in you but I feel him as well! There is no mistaking that! You are one of his most fine works of art!
Glorious Sister!
damn i love working with metal!Thu, October 16, 2008 - 12:47 AM permalink - 4 comments
it's sexier than sin.
Chillin' Productions bring you:Thu, September 11, 2008 - 11:20 AM permalink - 2 comments
Over 50 FASHION DESIGNERS!!!
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Captain And Commander
New Works By Henry Lewis and Keli Reule
* 944 Magazi... read more
Yesterday we exchanged vows in the presence of our dearest family and friends.Thu, September 11, 2008 - 11:19 AM permalink - 14 comments
One of the loveliest days of my life, never to be forgotten..
It's a bit surreal this happiness I feel!
Off now for our honeymoon and I still have to pack,
so for now this short and sweet note.
a strange blendWed, August 27, 2008 - 9:18 AM permalink - 15 comments
of excitement and stress
this is..
we're getting married this september 10th
and the joyful magic of it thus far
has exceeded my wildest expectations
and hopeful premonitions.
dad's flying across the continent
to represent
himself and mom
(god bless her soul).
this is Huge for me
as he's rarely made such an appearance
in this quiet life o' mine.
i got to try on my wedding ring the other day.
the magic of jewelery took hold
and i felt i never wanted to t... read more
"Yes I'll marry you!!" " was all I could say through such sunburst~~~Mon, June 9, 2008 - 8:53 AM permalink - 31 comments
September 10, 2008 is the day we have in mind
marking exactly 7 incredible years.
::sweet sparkle to my step, shimmery sunshine to my sway and high gloss polish to my smilez::
it's truly been a wild ride
infused with beautiful bliss and rowdy rigor
for me and cally as a couple over these past several years..
still we find ourselves entirely committed
to facing a lifetime together full of more.~
even tho... read more
I'm happy to announce that this is a perfect moment. It's a perfect moment for many reasons, but especially because I have been inspired to say a gigantic prayer for all of you. I've been roused to unleash a divinely greedy, apocalyptically healing prayer for each and every one of you -- even those of you who don't believe in the power of prayer.Sun, April 27, 2008 - 11:48 AM permalink - 11 comments
And so I am starting to pray right now to the God of Gods ... the God beyond all Gods ... the Girlfriend of God ... the Teacher of God ... the Godd... read more
i got my doctor's noteSun, February 3, 2008 - 11:06 AM permalink - 2 comments
through the mail slot
and it's all good
i'm sharing this thanks to bridgetWed, January 23, 2008 - 10:44 AM permalink - 6 comments
and passing it forward ...
i will give something handmade
or a gift of my time
or support
to those who respond or repost ....
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is fusing fine silver.Mon, December 3, 2007 - 12:29 AM permalink - 12 comments
I was in a trance creating this original beauty. so full of fine detail it is .. the words PROTECT and CHERISH bless this art piece infused with incredibly good energy~
She can be found at Baubles and Beads in Berkeley
until it's rightful owner makes a purchase.
~got up earlier than usual to Shayla perched ontop of me peering into my eyesTue, November 27, 2007 - 3:46 PM permalink - 6 comments
+ a warm cup of hot coffee made specially by my darling, still digging on her sweet ritual
even though I'm drinking coffee less and less these days
~learned the whereabouts of a special wine glass ornament I made of silver, thinking I'd like my friend to keep it as a gift
~was visited by my sister-friend Love and we shared insights about souls healing, alive or departed
+ a tale of recent trials for her ac... read more
My gaze is upward to the sky.Tue, September 11, 2007 - 11:18 AM permalink - 3 comments
Toward a source of soft light.
Misty almost.
Rain drops sloooowly fall through
of long trees.Tue, September 11, 2007 - 11:06 AM permalink - 1 comment
Except the branches must all
be in the sky somewhere because
only tree barks are visible.
I sense a presence.
A featureless figure of a boy
wearing a white and red pinstriped
shirt and hat.
He has his hands extended towards
me and in them are
I take one bean out of his hands with myTue, September 11, 2007 - 11:00 AM permalink - 0 comments
and examine it.Tue, September 11, 2007 - 10:57 AM permalink - 0 comments
It has a yellow center.
I bend down to nestle it into
the lush forest ground cushioning
my feet.
Immediately sprouts high
a new leaf bright green.
I look up at it and marvel.
Perhaps it's a
?Tue, September 11, 2007 - 10:55 AM permalink - 3 comments
What might await me
so here i am again dearest diaryFri, August 31, 2007 - 8:29 PM permalink - 8 comments
punching away gently at a slate of keys
these memories
near apparitions of a time sublime!
gots ta put them down somewhere
and sometime i'll look back upon
was it all fictitiously a fleeting dream?
it sure was dreammmy.
tho i remember being told
"this is REAL."
here's a streaming of thoughts and plots~
where is Lotus?
asleep beneath that reddening moon
finding her self already there
:how did they do that?!:
bluest eyes flash... read more
615 at FreshwaterSun, August 26, 2007 - 4:42 PM permalink - 3 comments
as well as
915 at Esplanade
I'm OUT!!
cee yah on th othr syde!
in burning mode as of last night when sweet puss gifted me with a ticket so sweetly piercingly loving was her act!!! sending my heart and soul and everything between the in betweens deeeep plunged into light intense love oh my god~ so here i am with that playa on my mind and i could hardly contain my excitement..............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Thu, August 16, 2007 - 10:44 PM permalink - 10 comments
and the Lotus SeedThu, August 16, 2007 - 10:28 PM permalink - 2 comments
~it fits to transform
people.tribe.net/roninsoul...e8cb5ccb1eMon, July 30, 2007 - 10:09 AM permalink - 4 comments
in the midst of life's unbound stream of emotions,
it's power-full and oh so natural to sit still with balance.
this picture speaks volumes
and I'm honored to have been given
its dedication..
Thank you Elijah !!~
Om Sree Ganeshaya NamahaThu, July 26, 2007 - 3:29 PM permalink - 5 comments
Here's where most of my jewelry for sale can be found~Sat, July 7, 2007 - 8:58 PM permalink - 13 comments
LOV3DThu, June 21, 2007 - 10:35 PM permalink - 6 comments
my latest craze is making silver ringsThu, June 21, 2007 - 9:59 PM permalink - 8 comments
~so it goes!
this ring stamped "CHERISHED" I made for myself
as a reminder of those who love me.
Dad would pick me up in his arms.Sun, June 17, 2007 - 1:57 PM permalink - 5 comments
Sometimes he'd launch me high
and catch me rejoicing in laughter!
I look at this picture of him smiling at me
and beam him a warm glow from a distance ~~~~
..and wonder what I must've been thinking in this picture.
In honor of Father's Day,Sun, June 17, 2007 - 12:36 PM permalink - 5 comments
I'd like to share two of my favorite pictures
taken of my Mother and Father.
And Dad,
Mahal po kita!
Rubies are said to bring wealth,Fri, June 15, 2007 - 11:43 AM permalink - 8 comments
protection, power and joy.
This ring was custom made for August Knight
and I hope that what they say is true!~
Here's how it goes: choose a band or an artist and answer the following questions using ONLY their song titles.Thu, May 24, 2007 - 9:37 PM permalink - 11 comments
~Prince~ .my artist of choice
1. Are you male or female?
Girls and Boys
And God Created Woman
2. How do you describe yourself?
The Latest Fashion
3. How do some people feel about you?
4. How do you feel about yourself?
tick, tick, Bang!
5. How would you describe your ex?
6. Your current significant other?
Little Red Corvette
The Sun, M... read more
about me
Oui, je suis.
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April 4, 2008I was told to always see GOD in everything and everyone!
Kaya I not only see GOD in you but I feel him as well! There is no mistaking that! You are one of his most fine works of art!
Glorious Sister!
August 21, 2007I long to bathe in your glow, you're so beautiful both inside and out, Let me learn from you and feel your spirit!
July 8, 2007This is Kaya.
Meet Love,
compassion and kindness
real sister, friend, devotee
child, and so much more.
This sister was put here for us all to understand love
give love
be loved
if you need to know what it is
look to your soul girl kaya
o she may not profess to have the answers
but she knows.....
she really knows!!!!!!
May 30, 2007Beautiful Goddess and Vessel of Light~
February 28, 2007Even though i don't know Ms. Kaya, i can feel her energy radiate from her page. I can tell she have a beautiful soul and spirit, she's someone i would love to get to know better so i can learn from her.
February 27, 2007Now I don't know this woman IRL but I have to say, after chatting with her online she is one of the most positive and inspiring people I have ever met on here. I feel very priviliged to have met her on here. And anyone she graces her presence and time with should feel the same.
August 18, 2005
My Dear Sweet Kaya…..
Tis lovely you are indeed, from your dancing eyes to your luscious toes, and all that is in between. Your feather touch is a respite from the day, your laughter wraps around me like a warm silken cloak that melts my heart by your genteel way.
You give to the universe and the universe gives back.
You my darling are truly beautiful
And I also hope that the stars align simply for us to enjoy what will follow as I too am/are tempted by the unknown.
May 17, 2005*Certified Erotic Superheroine*
~Certified by Captain Erotica~
(Also ~ I vouch 1000% for the amazing beauty, energy and elegance of her space The Purple Lotus)
April 27, 2005"...and so, with deepest love, the Heavens bestowed upon the earth a celestial black-leather Kiss..."
a "testimonial" seems inadequate -- "mad worship for" would be more appropriate! the Divine Ms. Kaya gracefully walks this world, and the world blooms... She is both Beauty and Serenity, and it is a rare blessing to know Her!!
December 2, 2004Greetings
Diva Devine Ms Kaya.
Poetry in motion was my first impression.
You know, my mama use to always say, "pretty is as pretty does" My experience has been many fail miserably once you throw that qualifier into the mix; However, what I appreciate about you is that your character is solid, and your inner beauty shines through matching and superpassing your gorgeous exterior by leaps and bounds, and to me that says a lot.
I like your style and thus far I have found you to be a joy and a delight, lovely, diva beyond a doubt; most elegant and gracious; smart and competent; humble yet confident; fierce yet poised; grounded, conscious, patient and kind. Bold and brilliant like 100% genuine solid platinum glitter.... Much for the universe to delight in. Alas, a Diva with the art of keeping it real. A burst of brilliance and a breath of fresh air. How happy I am to know you!
Peace & Blessings,
Ms. Shdiva Black
SF Leather Dyke Diva 2003
Mama's Chocolate Diva in perpetuity
The Original Black Femme Glitter Gurl
who happens to be very fond of platinum glitter *yea Kaya!
October 30, 2004Her eyes will grab you by the soul,
if you let Her.
September 7, 2004This woman is as warm and grounded as she is beautiful.
Meeting her was truly a pleasure and community is indeed what she is here for.
Kaya and I talked only but a little while but in that short time I was able to figure out that she is a loving and devoted partner, a good friend and a wealth of resources.
Cali is very lucky and so is all who are blessed to know her.
August 12, 2004her eyelashes
are like candy store awnings
she lowers them at night
to keep someone from stealing
her chocolate bon bon eyes
July 12, 2004I testify! Beautiful Ms. Kaya is a glowing conductor of positivity. To see her is to remember that all is full of light and love. People just flock to her warmth. It is evident to me that she is one of those very special souls. "Kissed by God," my grandmother would say.
July 5, 2004The Divine Ms. Kaya,
Oh what to say about a diva that makes the world spin at her feet.
Well...Ms. Kaya has been such a generous soul and keeper of the fire. She holds a graceful healing vibe.
I am glad to know her.
Ms. Heart
~by Max Ehrmann


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Bheki Mseleku: Mister Allard
Mister Allard
Bheki Mseleku (piano, tenor sax)
Star Seeding (Verve 314529142-2)
Bheki Mseleku (piano, tenor sax), Charlie Haden (bass), Billy Higgins (drums).
Composed by Bheki Mseleku.
Recorded: Los Angeles, March 11-12, 1995
Rating: 94/100 (learn more)
The talented South African multi-instrumentalist Bheki Mseleku passed away in London on September 8, 2008, due to complications from diabetes. He was only 53 years of age. Star Seeding, arguably his best CD, should have resulted in what the title implied – the blossoming, if belated, of a major jazz artist – but this never came to pass, and he only recorded twice more after this 1995 session. While Mseleku's playing on these tracks is noticeably derivative, it is also highly skillful and passionate. At various times he sounds, on saxophone, like Stan Getz, Joe Henderson, Johnny Griffin or Charlie Rouse, while on piano like Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner or Monk.
For "Mister Allard" (named for co-producer Jean-Philippe Allard), overdubbed tenor sax joins Mseleku's piano, with his tenor singing the lyrical, dancing theme and sounding like an amalgam of Getz and Henderson. Mseleku's fluid piano solo is quite diverse, in a Hancock mode, and executed with a glistening touch. Buoyant phrasing, gliding single-note lines, and assertive left-hand accentuations highlight this elegant, self-contained improvisation. Mseleku's tenor then reprises the alluring melody, adding tastefully nuanced variations. Mseleku's polished musicianship will be sorely missed.
Reviewer: Scott Albin
Tags: 1990s jazz · south africa
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Miami Marlins: Ozzie Guillen says don't blame front office for 2012 disappointment
When things go as bad as they have for the Marlins everyone deserves some blame, the front office not withstanding. President of Baseball Operations Larry Beinfest and his lieutenants have come under fire as fans focus on years of first-round picks that haven't panned out and the disaster that was the Miguel Cabrera trade. Now, accusations about a fire sale are flying in spite of Beinfest call the Anibal Sanchez/Omar Infante trade part of a restructuring.
One person that doesn't have the front office in his cross hairs is Ozzie Guillen. Most managers wouldn't consider openly criticizing the club's decision-makers, but this is Ozzie Guillen. If he really thought Beinfest, Michael Hill and company had a flawed blueprint, we'd know it.
"Don't blame the front office," Guillen said. "I take the blame. The players, they take the blame…I blame myself, first one for making the front office make the move they don't want to make. That's for sure. We've been talking about this for the last three weeks. The front office was very optimistic, very optimistic about this ballclub, and we don't show them any sign to be more optimistic.
"Miami, I know they're used to blaming the front office. I was here before and they've done some stuff here that a lot of people thought they shouldn't do that, when they went and broke up the team…I think if there's anybody out there that wants to blame somebody, blame the people wearing this uniform. Don't blame the people who wear ties and sport coats. Nope. They do a great job. They did everything they could to keep this team together. They spent a lot of money, a lot of time. We added a player. If there's anybody that has to be blamed, I take the blame, and anybody besides me, the players have to take the blame."
Luis Rangel of El Nuevo Herald earlier today tweeted that Guillen said no trade in his career has impacted him more than the Sanchez/Infante transaction.


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To The Editor:
Governor Rick Scott announces he is running in 2014. Is that good for the people of Florida?
Scott suspended rules for eighty months until courts ruled against him.
Scott hurt thousands of government employees with layoffs.
Scott's worst idea was privatizing jails.
Scott cut education with massive budget cuts.
Scott nonetheless pays his new assistants more than those who previously held the job.
Scott flip-flopped on oil drilling.
Scott turned down federal funds that could have provided for the unemployed.
I for one believe his history of harming Florida's economy will strengthen his opponent. Scott's 30 percent approval rating is not a ringing endorsement. Scott has not delivered for average income earners in Florida. He has not reduced unemployment. When he runs in 2014, voters will have to decide whether Florida is better off after four years of Scott.
I am sure he will pour in millions more of his own money for political ads on television. Voters need to be informed, so they can choose wisely in 2014.
Joan Patterson
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Picture taken by me at my house ;]
|Peeta Mellark and Katniss Everdeen baking up a storm!
Hey everyone!
This is just the start of my gallery so if you like these drawings you should have a look through the rest of my gallery and enjoy!!
Most of my gallery is fanart but you'll be seeing my OC's too! I draw traditionally but I'm hoping to do some digital art in the future
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Enjoy and I hope to see you around again!
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[FIN] Star Wars: Defiance
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[FIN] Star Wars: Defiance
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Part 1: Wake Up
Rokar woke up. The heater humming, the communications relay was beeping, but something didnt feel right. He slowly lifted his arm, searching for his blaster. He kept his eyes straight for the door, as his hand kept searching around his pillow. Then, all of a sudden, the door opened, and a blinding light blinded his eyes. He couldnt see anything for a couple of seconds, and his hand still hadnt found his blaster.
What the .
As Rokars eyes got used to the light, he saw a small droid standing in the door.
Rokar yawned, as he stepped out of bed. He quickly pulled on a brown leather jacket, and slowly turned around to find his blaster behind the bed.
Beep! Beep! Boo-woo!
Yeah, yeah coming
He hung the blaster in his belt, which also contained a small communicator, keys and a little golden tube. He turned around again, facing the droid now.
What time is it?
Bweeeeeeeep .
Bollocks late
Bwoop, Bweeeee
Yeah, yeah Ill follow
As the droid leads him through the hallway, he pulls his right hand through his little beard.
So much for the famous shaving machines of the Rebellion
A door opened before them. The room was darker, and crammed full of monitors. A huge glass-like panel filled the centre, and a young women and man sat around it talking about the things shown on the panel. When they saw him, they lifted their hands, saying hello. Rokar just winked, and walked on, following the droid. Another door opened. The walls were made out of snow now. As the snow crunched under his feet, the droid started to beep again.
Yes, what is it?
Yeah, yeah the Eagle is ready for departure, why?
Dwooo .
Right Ill just pretend I understood that.
As they turned around a corner, another door appeared in front of them, guarded by two men this time. As the droid approaches them, they step aside, and open the door. As Rokar walkes through, he is blinded again. Not by light this time, but by the white-ness of the room. Its completely white, and circle-like. A holo-emitter fills the empty space in the middle of the room. On the other side of the room, on one of the benches, sits a young man. His was blonde and is wearing a pilot-uniform. He looked up as Rokar entered the room. The droid rolled towards the man, who responded with a short Thank you, R-2.
Rokar went to sit right next to him, as the droid rolled away, for a new little mission.
Rokar how are you?
You wanted to see me?
Thats not what I asked.
Quit it, Luke. You need me to do another mission, aye?
Luke Skywalker looked up, and sighed.
Rokar, Ive got a feeling this whole operation will end in a catastrophe. We shouldnt have picked Hoth
Luke, its far away from any Imperial planet, what could possibly go wrong?
I dont know its just a feeling.
What do you want me to do then?
Skywalkers reputation as Jedi spread quickly amongst the people. With his miracle shot at the Death Star, and his unbelievable piloting skills at the Nebula attack, no-one doubted Lukes precognitions and feelings. It rescued the Rogue Squadron many times, and the Rebellion even more. The people gave Luke respect, since a Jedis senses are nvner wrong..
I want you to investigate something for me, personally.
Rokar scratched his head. Never had Luke asked him for a private mission. All the missions Rokar had accepted were about Bothan spies, special data, or a mixture of both.
What do you have in mind, Skywalker?
Rokar grinned.
My name is Skyalker. But I cant seem to find anything regarding my father and mother.
Well if your father was a moisture farmer, it could take a long-
He was a Jedi.
Rokar sighed, and pulled his hand through his beard again.
Those guys arent that hard to find. They are all wanted by the Empire nowadays.
Again, you are right. Why cant I find anything then?
Rokar looked at Luke. It really seemed to bother him.
Okay. What do you know about the people that raised you then?
Luke looked a bit happier now. Rokar seemed willing to investigate the matter.
They were simple moisture farmers. However, the father of the man who raised me was married to a Skywalker once, though.
Hmmm. So your father and mother were known to the people that raised you.
True. They never talked about it, though.
Why didnt you ask?
They got killed before I could
Rokar stood up.
Im sorry for opening old wounds, Luke. Ill start searching right away. I think that I should go to Tatooine first. Maybe they have some kind of birth-register there.
Luke stood up too.
After this, I;m going to see a friend on Dagobah, to finish my training.
Good luck with that
Thank you, Rokar.
I understand. You need something to fight for. I will do my best.
They shook hands, and each left through a different door.
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Feb. 15, 2004
SURPRISE, Ariz. (www.TheSunDevils.com) -- Oklahoma starting pitcher David Purcey allowed only one hit in seven shutout innings and combined with closer Jarod McAuliff to shut out No. 7 Arizona State for the first time in 506 games. The Sooners defeated the Sun Devils 6-0 on Sunday to close out the second annual Coca-Cola Spring Training Classic at Surprise Stadium.
The Devils saw their NCAA record consecutive games scoring streak come to an end after having not been shutout since April 7, 1995 against USC. ASU had combined to go 338-167-1 during the streak, topping the previous NCAA record of 349 set by Coastal Carolina. ASU also suffered its first loss of the year to fall to 5-1 and will look to get back on the winning track Monday with a 7 p.m. game against Gonzaga at Packard Stadium. Oklahoma won its second straight after dropping its season opener against Gonzaga to improve to 2-1.
Purcey, a 6-5 lefty from Dallas, Texas, struck out six and allowed only a swinging bunt single to ASU freshman Colin Curtis in the bottom of the second. A top prospect for the 2004 draft, Purcey gave way to McAuliff in the eighth after throwing 104 pitches. With an up-and-down career mark against the Devils, Purcey, who had two saves against ASU as a freshman and two losses as sophomore, retired 16 in a row after giving up the single to Curtis. McAuliff sealed the win giving up three hits in two scoreless innings.
ASU freshman starter Pat Cassa took the loss despite giving a solid effort in his first career start. The left-hander allowed three runs and five hits in five and a third innings.
The Sooners jumped out to the early lead after a leadoff triple by center fielder Jeff Scuderi. Left fielder Aaron Ivey plated OU's run with a groundout to shortstop.
With Purcey in cruise control, OU added to its lead in the sixth with a three-run frame. Third baseman Matt Bose started the rally with a single and designated hitter Eric Thornton hit a two-run home run to center field to extend the lead to 4-0. OU also added two insurance runs in the ninth to cushion the lead to 6-0.
ASU did not have a batter reach base from the third through seventh innings until catcher Tuffy Gosewisch led off the eighth with a single to center field. ASU had its best scoring chances in the eighth and ninth innings. All-American shortstop Dustin Pedroia grounded out back to the pitcher with runners on first and second in the eighth and Curtis also grounded out with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth to end the game.
Junior All-American Jeff Larish, Gosewisch, Curtis and Persichina each had singles for the Devils. Scuderi solidified his spot on the all-tournament team by going 3-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI. Thornton also had two hits for the Sooners.
After taking on Gonzaga Monday, the Devils travel to Houston, Texas for the Coca-Cola Classic hosted by defending national champion Rice at Reckling Park. ASU takes on Lamar (Friday, 2:30 p.m.), Memphis (Saturday, 6 p.m.) and the No. 1 Owls (Sunday, 2:30 p.m.).
Oklahoma 6, Arizona State 0 (Feb 15, 2004 at Surprise, Ariz.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Oklahoma............ 100 003 002 - 6 9 0 (2-1) Arizona State....... 000 000 000 - 0 4 1 (5-1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Pitchers: Oklahoma - Purcey, D.; McAuliff, J.(8). Arizona State - Cassa; Bresnehan(6); Andes(6); Bordes(8). Win-Purcey, D.(1-0) Loss-Cassa(0-1) T-2:41 A-1370 HR OKLA - Thornton, E. (1).


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Feb 8, 2011 8:41 AM
Straight from the hands of an English rose, the delicate Florrie Mitton Glitterati Garter ($85) is all natural and totally vintage inspired. This shimmery tulle and hand-appliqued lace came right out of our 1930s high fashion pin-up day dream. Someone give this aspiration of ours a home.
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This is a beautiful Pnina Tornai dress. I bought it new from Kleinfeld but ultimately changed my mind and bought a second wedding dress. This dress has never been worn, not even for a fitting. The flower applique shown in the photo on the back of the dress is NOT part of the dress and is NOT INCLUDED. Designer: Pnina Tornai Style: 1700 Color: Ivory Size: 8
Paid $4400 retail price plus shipping from Israel, where the dress was made. Asking $3500. Thank you!
- Label Size: 8
- Street Size: 2
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