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System: Nintendo Entertainment System
Developed by: Mindscape, 1993
FAQ/Walkthrough written by: Christopher Long (LtCmdData), July 2006.
Table of Contents
1. Overview.
2. Playing Alfred Chicken!
3. Story, Characters and Items.
4. Walkthrough.
5. Beastiary.
6. Tips and Codes.
7. Copyright and Contact Info.
1. Overview.
Alfred Chicken is one of the most beloved games from my Childhood. It's a fun
albeit short platform that mixes an offbeat premise with insane difficulty. Add
in great cartoony music that drives you insane and near Super Nintendo quality
visuals and you get one of the greatest games you've probably never played.
This guide is here for all the fans of this gem and for all the new players who
are just now discovering Alfred Chicken. Included is a full walkthrough for all
the games stages, a beastiary to help with the dangers of the game and even a
useful tips and cheats section. If you couldn't beat this game before I
guarantee you will be able to after reading this guide. If not, then you just
suck and should give up the controller for the Priesthood or something.
2. Playing Alfred Chicken!
Gameplay consists of all the standard aspects founding your typical platformer
on the NES. You'll jump, glide, dive and fly your way through five total stages
of hair raising jumps, extreme dangers and tricky situations. The point of each
level is to collect all the balloons and as many of the bonuses as you can for
the high score. Collect the set amount of balloons and you're done for that
stage! Following each stage is a small flying portion where you either have to
control Alfred while he grabs Gifts or fight a flying boss.
Controlling Alfred Chicken
Alfred makes being a chicken look fun! He comes equipped with a wide range of
moves that will help him on his adventure.
Walking - ...duh! Use the D-Pad to control Alfred as he walks around the many
Dive-bomb - when falling from any height press down on the D-Pad and Alfred
will begin to dive and may even turn into a rocket if enough speed is built up.
With the use of springs he can even perform an upwards dive. While diving he
can break through Ice\blocks with his beak.
Pecking - press down while standing still to make use of Alfred's
extraordinarily strong beak. Pecking is also used to release balloons and hit
Swimming - not many chickens can swim but Alfred sure can! Use the D-Pad to
move Alfred about the water.
Floating - like all chickens Alfred can't out and out fly on his one but he can
pump his wings to slow him down from falls or make extra long jumps. Pump [A]
to float.
Shooting - when you receive the Pot of Jam in a stage Alfred gains the ability
to shoot a projectile at enemies or at items that he needs. The projectile
bounces about the area hitting anything in it's path for set amount of time.
Press [B] to fire.
Controlling the Mecha-Buster
Thanks to Mr. Peckles Alfred has use of a spaceship called the Mecha-buster.
Flying - use the D-Pad to control the movement of the Mecha-Buster around the
area. It moves rather slow so stay ahead of whatever you are trying to avoid or
Firing rockets - press [A] to fire rockets. You can fire up to two rockets at a
time. The area must be clear of rockets before you can fire more.
3. Story, Characters and Items.
There isn't much to the story. In fact, the manual gives you little and the
game gives you even less. From what can be gathered an evil group of mechanical
chickens called the Mecha-Chickens have kidnapped a Chicken named Billy and his
egg brothers for use in some experiments. What's worse is that they got
Alfred's woman, Floella, too! It's up to Alfred to get the eggs back, save Wild
World from the Mecha-Chicken threat and get Floella safe from harm! Helping him
along the way is a giant flower named Mr. Peckles who gives Alfred helpful
powerups and even use of a spaceship, the Mecha-Buster, for Alfred to battle
the Mecha-Chickens with.
........yea, the plot is weak. Well, almost non-existent but hey, this was the
NES we're talking about. Even Final Fantasy barely had a pulse in the story
The game only has four main characters in it's minuscule story.
Alfred Chicken - the hero of this adventure. Alfred comes equipped with a set
of moves that helps him on his quest including a super strong beck strong
enough to break Ice, the ability to swim and he's even an experienced pilot.
Floella - She is Alfred Chicken's girlfriend. She was kidnapped by the Mecha-
Chickens and so Alfred sets out to rescue her and the rest of the Chickens.
Mr. Peckles - a large, talking flower. Locate him in the stages for some help
in the form of a Pot of Jam that lets Alfred shoot at enemies.
Mecha-Chickens - these are robotic chickens that threaten Wild World, Alfred
and his friends. Defeat them to rescue the eggs and beat the game.
Here are all the items found in the game including descriptions of their
The balloons are the goal of Alfred Chicken throughout the stages. He must
release all the balloons in a stage to finish and move on to the next. Pecking
and releasing a balloon also grants Alfred an extra 50 points. In the case of a
death you restart at the last balloon you released.
There are a set number of Diamonds in each stage. Each one is worth 10 points
and collecting them all earns you an extra life at the end of the stage. The
stages get increasingly more difficult quite quickly so it's in your best
interest to find them all so you have those lives when needed.
Baby Chicken
These are small eggs that are screaming for help. Collect them to release the
baby chicken inside for an extra life!
These are one of the eggs that have been kidnapped by the Mecha-Chickens;
defeating one releases an egg. These Eggs are worth 5000 points to Alfred.
Answer the phones by simply walking over them. Each one is worth 1000 points
and collecting it usually means a reward.
The clocks take away seconds off your time, up to 120 of them. This makes it
easier to get the end of stage bonus in the form of an extra life.
Pot of Jam
The Pot of Jam is usually hidden away in some part of the stage. Once you grab
it Alfred is granted the power to shoot at his enemies. You can shoot one
projectile at a time and they can be used to grab far off items like Diamonds.
The Pot of Jams effects only last for the reminder of the stage you received it
Can of Worms
The Can of Worms is used as a weapon for Alfred. Once it's picked up a Worm
appears moving around Alfred; working like a shield it destroys any enemies and
certain types of blocks. Enemies that the Worm destroys turn into Stars for an
added point value.
The Balls are worth an extra 10 points. Usually found in hidden\secret areas
but can also be seen as a result of destroying enemies with the Can of Worms or
Pot of Jam.
The Stars are worth an extra 10 points. Usually found in hidden\secret areas
but can also be seen as a result of destroying enemies with the Can of Worms or
Pot of Jam.
The Acorns are worth an extra 50 points. Usually found in hidden\secret areas
but can also be seen as a result of destroying enemies with the Can of Worms or
Pot of Jam.
The Pots are worth an extra 50 points. Usually found in hidden\secret areas but
can also be seen as a result of destroying enemies with the Can of Worms or Pot
of Jam.
Musical Notes
The Musical Notes are worth an extra 50 points. Usually found in hidden\secret
areas but can also be seen as a result of destroying enemies with the Can of
Worms or Pot of Jam.
Watering Can
The Watering Can is a hidden item in each stage that appears only after you
find another hidden area or other such secrets. Each one is worth 1000 points
and collecting it will award you an extra life at the end of the stage.
Collecting all four in the game will reward you with an extra, better ending.
Purple Gifts
Grabbing a Purple Gift makes Alfred invincible for around 12 seconds. They are
used to get to otherwise inaccessible areas of the stage.
Found in the bonus areas after each Stage. Each one is worth an extra 50 points
and collecting them all will earn Alfred an extra life.
4. Walkthrough.
This section contains precise and detailed instructions to not only beat each
stage found in Alfred Chicken but how to collect all the extras including the
hidden ending. Whether you need your hand held or just a quick tip, it's all
here. Let's get cluckin'
Stage 1: Cheese
Balloons: 4
Diamonds to collect: 60
Enemies: Toy Moles, Spikeballs
Mm, cheese! From where Alfred starts move to the right and immediately dive-
bomb into the toy Mole crawling around the floor. Then collect the four
Diamonds around the area before pecking the first balloon to set it free.
Proceed to up the spring to the right; collecting three more Diamonds on your
way up. Land on the platform to the left and hop up to the top but watch out
for a spikeball circling above. Move to the left of this platform and carefully
hop down to where a Toy Mole is moving beneath a block and a lone Crystal. Once
you've disposed of the Toy Mole and grabbed the Crystal use the block that is
there to hop back to the top of the platform where the spikeball is still
Watch the movement of this spikeball until you have a clear path to jump up and
on top of the block its moving around. From here look the left where a small
ledge containing another balloon awaits; it's being guarded by a Toy Mole so
time your jump across to avoid landing on it. Dive-bomb the Toy Mole and then
peck the second balloon in this stage. Again, watch the movement of the
spikeball as you jump back to the block it circles then to the spring to the
right. Using the spring jump straight up to collect eleven more Diamonds that
are directly above you; first in a line then grouped together. Take not of the
two Toy Moles that are patrolling the platform to the left and the small door
above them. After you collect the eleven Diamonds time your landing on the
platform to either avoid the Toy Moles or add in a Dive-bomb to destroy one or
both of them. Either way you do it, just quickly and carefully destroy these
Toy Moles then take a momentary breather.
Do you see all the empty boxes to the left that have stars in them? We're next
going to fill those in so Alfred can continue upwards. Jump to the small
platform above and into the door that occupies it. Dive-bomb the Toy Mole that
is directly in front of where you appear then continue right, dive-bomb the Toy
Mole below and finally peck the Star Switch. This switch made all the empty
Star blocks appear so they can be stood on. Wait for the laser to stop shooting
in front of you then quickly move to the other side of it, destroy the two Toy
Moles on the prowl then collect the six Diamonds here. Finally move all the way
back going left to where you appeared after going through the door. Now use the
spring that is against the wall to launch yourself up and onto the newly formed
Star blocks then jump up to the platform to your right where two more Diamonds
Watch the moving platform for a second the time a jump to land right on it; if
you miss you will fall to the bottom of the area. Just use the spring to the
left again to get back up. Once you are on the floating platform wait for it to
be at the top of the rail it moves on and then jump to the platform to the
right where yet another two Diamonds are floating. Grab them then look to your
right. You will notice two more platforms in view but these two aren't moving.
The trick here is to jump on the first one, ride it all the way down until you
collect the two Diamonds beneath it, jump to the next one, collect those two
Diamonds, jump to the next one and finally to the platform to the right. Above
Alfred to the right will be another higher ledge with a Toy Mole visible on it.
Wait until the Toy Mole is right at the edge then jump up and quickly dive-domb
down on top of it to destroy it. Peck the third balloon that is waiting here
but don't continue through the door to its side just yet. Instead jump to the
moving platform just to the left of the ledge where we killed the Toy Mole.
Ride this all the way down until; moving right against the wall the whole time
until Alfred drops into a fake portion of the wall. Continue through here to
the right and into the door that waits. Answer the ringing phone inside to be
given a Pot of Jam for this stage then exit through the door. You will appear
back in the previous area, on top of the two Star blocks towards the right.
Make your way back across the moving platforms to the right and finally through
the door near the last balloon we pecked a moment ago.
Now that you have the Pot of Jam the rest of the stage will be a bit easier.
After going through that door you appear back out in the main area, near the
door we went in earlier. Hop across the two Star blocks to the left then up the
Star blocks when you hit the wall. Kill the Toy Mole moving about the platform
at the top of your climb by either dive-bomb or shooting it then jump to the
fast moving platform above Alfred when it comes back down. Jump to the block
the platform circles to collect the Watering Can for this stage then move to
the right and onto the large group of springs here. Use these springs to
collect the last twenty seven of the Diamonds in this area then finally use the
left most spring to leap to the platform above and to the left where the last
balloon waits. Dive-bomb on top of the Toy Mole here then peck the balloon to
shoot off to the final area.
In this quick bonus area you have to collect as many of the gifts as you can
while Alfred quickly flies to the top of the area. Each one is worth an extra
50 points. Get them all for an extra life. Once you make it to the top the
Flower will total up your scores and bonuses then it's off to Stage Two.
Stage Two: Baby
Balloons: 6
Diamonds: 60
Enemies: Snails, Spiky Snails, Bazooka Snails, Toy Moles, Spikeballs.
Ooh, toys! No time to play! This stage is a lot more complicated then the last
so let's get to it. Grab the lone Crystal to the left then hop back up, dive-
bomb to kill the Snail here and collect the other four Diamonds above. Do you
see the block to the lower right that says C and the four stars beyond it? Jump
down and through the fake wall there to collect the four Stars then jump
against the wall to reveal a hidden door; inside which is the Pot of Jam for
this stage. Grab it then exit through the door to re-appear back outside so
continue on. Watch the movement of the spikeball above and then jump up to the
ledge it's rotating around, making sure to get the single Crystal above. Then
when the coast is clear make your way up and to the right to stand on the large
block against the wall. Another spikeball is moving in a square path above you;
stay in the corner until it just passes you then jump up to the toy block it's
rotating where two Diamonds are sitting. After grabbing the two Diamonds wait
until the spikeball passes you again and jump to the left and up where the
first balloon is waiting. Grab the Crystal that is floating just to the left
above it then peck the balloon to release it. One down, five to go.
Jump on top of the Toy Soldier to the left then down to the door below; taking
care to just avoid the two Snails moving underneath the Toy Soldier for now.
Head inside the door and you'll appear in another room with a door to your left
and a group of twelve Diamonds to your right. Grab them all and stop just short
of wear the Bomb is sleeping. Don't jump up there to wear it's at, instead just
jump straight up to reveal a hidden spring. Use this to launch Alfred up to the
two springs above then, then use these to go to the next springs above and to
the left and finally use these two to land on a small block labeled 1 and up to
the three doors awaiting. You want to proceed through the door on top of the
block labeled C. Inside this small room is a bunch of Stars that can be
collected with the help of the springs for a lot of extra points. Grab the
Watering Can on top of the Toy Solider before taking the door.
Hoping to the left above where you appear is a Can of Worms. Jump up there and
grab it then use it to destroy the two Toy Moles to the right; taking care to
grab the two Diamonds above where they were. Jump to the platform that is
against a block to the right and the worm will destroy said block and the
platform will begin to move to the right; just make sure to grab the two
Diamonds above the destroyed block. Ride it all the way to the right and up
around. Make one complete trip to grab all three Diamonds laying the the way of
the track then ride it around to the top once more to carefully land on the egg
that is seen crying for help. This will award you with an extra life. Instead
of waiting for the platform to move back around just carefully jump above the
two sets of spikes to the right then hop right once more to land on top of the
Toy Soldier. Jump and dive-bomb the Toy Mole on the B Block to the right, grab
the four Diamonds here when the spikeball doesn't threaten you then release the
second balloon above. Continue to the right; grab the lone Crystal then quickly
dash under the Bomb above to hit the Star Switch and exit through the door to
reappear right next to where we released the first balloon.
Now that the Star blocks are filled for the moment, continue to the left and up
the Star blocks above the Toy Soldier. Take note of the Spiky Snail to the
right that is moving beneath two Diamonds. Watch its movements for the best
time to attack with the dive-bomb while making sure to collect both Diamonds.
Keep moving to the right and jump over some spikes to reach a Star block above
where a lone Diamonds is sitting. Grab it the jump to the next Star block to
the above left. Jump from here across to the left while grabbing another
Crystal. Make a quick hop over the spikes here to land near a door and a
Bazooka Snail moving back and forth to the left. Take note of the platforms
above being blocked by Star blocks then kill the Bazooka Snail, release the
Balloon to the left against the wall then head into the door.
Right to the left of where you start is another Star switch. Hit it to
deactivate the Star blocks for now then hop into the water to the right,
grabbing a Crystal on your way in. It's time to get wet! Maneuver Alfred Down
and around the first Spikeball to the right then around the next Spikeball to
the left while continuing down. Grab the Crystal at the end of the second
Spikeballs track. Head over to the wall towards the right and when the
Spikeball below you passes you quickly drop down and out of its way. Swim to
the left to grab another Crystal then get against the left wall and when the
Spikeball below you passes quickly drop below this one as well. Keep heading
down and grab the two Diamonds beneath the Motor Whale on patrol then continue
to move down, past another Motor Whale. Once you hit the bottom continue to the
right and start on the way up. Maneuver your way through all the Spikeballs
while you may your way up; make sure to grab the two Diamonds towards the top
before you jump out of the water. After getting out of the water peck and
release the fourth balloon then head through the door to re-emerge outside near
the Bazooka Snail we killed earlier.
Kill the Bazooka Snail again and jump above to the newly freed moving platforms.
Ride the first one up enough to jump to where two Diamonds are waiting to the
right, grab them then jump to the fast moving platform that is going
horizontally above you. Once it's all the way to the right and the path is
clear jump to the moving platform above you then to the left blocks. Wait for
the next horizontally moving platform to come over you and jump to it, ride it
across the spikes to the left all the way to the end, jump up to grab two more
Diamonds then quickly jump to the moving platform above. If you fall just
repeat the steps. Once you are on the next vertical moving platform ride it as
high as possible then jump to the right where a Spiky Snail is guarding four
Diamonds; grab them and continue on to the right where the fifth balloon is
waiting. Release it then jump to the balls above where you'll notice a single
Crystal above you. Jump up and grab it then land on the ball directly to it's
left. Hope across while grabbing another Crystal, then kill or avoid the Snail
here to grab yet another Crystal behind it. Hope to the next row of balls above,
kill the Snails here then hope up to the last row of balls. You will notice a
really fast Snail with a Crystal to its left and the last two above it to the
right. Avoid it while you grab these last three Diamonds then release the last
balloon at the top to be whisked away.
Now it's time for a quick boss fight with a Mecha-Chicken. As this portion of
the stage starts six Rockets come floating up from the bottom of the screen in
a circle forming around Alfred. At the moment the first two pass to your sides
begin to move Alfred to the bottom of the screen to avoid the next four and
their explosions. That wasn't so bad was it?! Easy champ, that wasn't the boss
but rather his exuberant entrance. From the bottom of the screen a green
floating ball chicken...thingy will come into view. This is a Mecha-Chicken and
don't worry, it's easy to beat. After a quick verbal assault the Mecha-Chicken
will begin to move slowly around the screen. It has no offensive properties
beyond trying to ram Alfred. Simply shoot the missiles into his head when you
have a clear shot. Once his life drops to the last three bars its speed will
greatly increase. From this point just drop to the bottom as far as possible
then watch its movements. Once the Mecha-Chicken drops down move to the right
or left then up and pop a quick missile into head on the way back down. Repeat
this to the other side once he comes back down again. Rinse and repeat until
the Mecha-Chicken is destroyed. Grab the Chicken Egg that is left behind and
then grab as many as the Gifts as possible on the way to the final scores and
start of Stage Three.
Stage Three: Wood
Balloons: 6
Diamonds: 60
Enemies: Snails, Spiky Snails, Bazooka Snails, Rockets
This is my favorite of the stages in Alfred Chicken. From where you start
immediately move to the right then jump up to the screw and release the first
balloon in this stage. Then jump to the platform above enter the door here to
be moved to a higher spot of the level. Jump to the wooden block to your left
then pause for a second. Take notice of the three Blue Skull blocks to your
left. Once you touch these they will disappear but just keep that in mind for
now. Instead of jumping on these we are going to jump to the spikes below. No,
I'm not crazy! The spikes on the ground between the two leftmost Blue Skull
blocks are fakes so jump to these now and fall into the fake floor. Follow this
path all the way to the right and down then back left until you hit a wall.
Jump up and enter this door here to obtain the Pot of Jam for this stage. It's
good you get it early; you'll use it a lot in this stage. Exit the door to
appear back outside in the fake floor. Now just move to the left to drop out of
the fake floor, grabbing six Diamonds on the way down; landing where you
started this stage moments ago.
Head to the right up and over a few screws to where two Bombs are sleeping.
You'll need to jump over them and avoid the resulting explosions to get the
spring waiting against the wall. Now, at the top of the area above this spring
is some spikes so you'll need to be ready to move to the left and land before
you hit them. Jump on the spring, collecting four Diamonds on the way, then
land on the spot to the left where the second balloon for this stage is waiting.
Back track back down and around to the door that leads to the area above. Enter
the door and jump down the small platform just beneath the door. Standing on
the edge facing left fire a shot which should bounce on the spikes and then up
to grab two more Diamonds. Nice shot. Now let's jump to the second wooden block
above the first we used to get to the fake spikes then finally jump up to land
on the horizontal screw above. Make your way on top of the Paint Can here and
shoot at the Spiky Snail to the left to kill it before hoping down there and
moving to stand on the Blue Skull block all the way to the left. This block
will disappear causing Alfred to drop through a Diamond to land on top of
another large screw and the third balloon in this stage. Release this balloon
then stand where it was facing right and fire across the way to get the two
Diamonds in that area; bounce your shots accordingly. Alright this part is
going to be a tad tricky. Move past the laser on this giant screw to stand on
the ledge of the screw. What you need to do is jump to the right to land on the
middle Blue Skull block then quickly from this one to the next to the right and
finally to the wooden blocks to the right. Then back up to the large paint can
above. Whew!
Alright, that's half the balloons already. Let's get the other three. Hop to
the small screw to the left then up to the right most slanted wooden plank
where two Diamonds are waiting. From here maneuver to the right where a Snail
is walking up and down another slanted plank with four more Diamonds above him.
Shoot the Snail, collect the Diamonds with the help of some shots and then jump
back above. Jump to the slanted plank above where a Spiky Snail is making his
rounds; kill it then hop up to the next plank above. Kill the Snail to the left
and grab the lone Diamond it was guarding; make sure to avoid the Cannon firing
from the vertical plank to your right. Jump to the horizontal screw to the left
above you; grabbing a Diamond that is just to the right of it's head. Once you
are standing on this screw continue to dodge shoots from the Cannon off to the
right. Jump to the slanted plank above you to the right then up once more and
grab the Diamond here before continuing on to the right. Jump as far to the
right as you can and float down, grabbing four Diamonds, to land on some ice.
Kill the Snail on the platform above you to the left, grab the Diamond here and
then dive-bomb through all the ice until you reach a door at the end. Take this
door to enter a new area of this stage...finally!
You will appear on top of a small screw on the left wall of a narrow passage;
nothing visible but an ominous red sign pointing down. Hmm, guess we're going
down but first let's grab the Watering Can. Facing left fire a shot to reveal a
hidden spring then jump up to where the Watering Can and a door are; grab the
Can. Don't take the door but instead jump and dive-bomb to start busting
through more ice. Attempt to grab as many of the Acorns as you can by moving
right or left; it's not possible to get them all with one drop but feel free to
come back in a circle or even better, work your way back up. Once you hit the
bottom of this passage you'll notice the fourth balloon waiting to the left and
another door to the right. Release the balloon and enter the door. Kill the two
Spiky Snails that are right in front of where you appear, grab the Diamond
above them then proceed to the right and over a small set of spikes. Grab
another Diamond that is floating just to the right above a ledge with a moving
platform visible to the right; you will also notice another Diamond in a cubby
hole beneath where you stand but we can't get it yet. Look ahead to the right
towards the moving platform. You will notice that in each pit is a Rocket that
is just waiting for you to cross its path. Jump above the first one to land
between where it was and the next one. Shoot the other two then turn around and
fire a shot to grab the Diamond in the cubby hole. Ride the moving platform
above you to reach the higher platform to the right where a blue sign pointing
right is resting.
Grab the Can of Worms that is hopping just right of the sign and then quickly
rush to the right over some spikes to where the platform drops down a bit. Kill
the Spiky Snail when you can, grab the two Diamonds here then using the Can of
Worms and\or pecking break your way through the first sets of Ice that are in
your way. Grab the group of five Diamonds that separates the two groups of Ice;
make sure to avoid the fire from the Bazooka Snail below. Once you have the
Diamonds continue to the right through the second set of Ice then kill the
Snail and grab the two Diamonds that are here. Step forward to the end of the
screw you are standing on carefully drop down to the platform below. Move left
through two Ice with a Diamond in front of it then hit the Diamond Block Switch
followed by killing that pesky Bazooka Snail that was bothering us before.
Continue on to the left to grab two more Diamonds down here then backtrack to
the screw to the right. Make sure you don't accidentally hit the Diamond Block
Switch again. Take a small breather, you've earned it.
Stand on the edge looking out over the spikes to the right. Use a shot to grab
the Diamond that is just off the ledge then jump to the now filled Diamond
Block above and grab another Diamond that is floating above. The goal now is to
jump to the next set of Diamond Blocks to the right without being killed by the
Rockets that come floating from the bottom. Once you've made to this set of
Diamond Blocks grab the Diamond here, shoot the final Rocket below and jump
across to the right to solid ground. Grab the Diamond here right on the ledge
above the Diamond Block then peck the fifth balloon to release it. One more to
go! Grab the final Diamond here to the right then first hit the Diamond Switch
to the right and then the Star Switch above it. At this point Diamond Blocks
should be off and Star Blocks should be on. Good? Ok. Finally, take the door
that was near the fifth balloon to appear back out in the first area of this
stage. When you appear immediately jump to the screw above you to avoid the
fire from the Cannon to the right then to the Star Block and finally into the
door above to gain access to the last area of this stage.
Here in this area we will find the last balloon to finish this stage so what
are you waiting for? From where Alfred starts this area jump up off screen and
to the right to walk invisibly into the small room filled with Acorns and a
Baby Chicken that is visible. Collect all the loot here then jump back out and
the left. Jump down the first level below, kill the two Snails here and grab
the Diamond off to the right. Make your way to the left to drop down to the
next level below. Keep dropping down levels killing the Snails into the room
opens in to visible halves. Head into the left part to collect nine more
Diamonds then make your way back up and into the right. Kill one finally Snail,
grab the last Diamond for this stage then peck the sixth balloon to be whisked
off. Collect as many of the Gifts as you can while floating up before the final
scores and the start of the fourth stage.
Stage Four: Book
Balloons: 8
Diamonds: 60
Enemies: Toy Mole, Spikeballs, Mines.
This stage is huge! If you've missed any of the Watering Cans in the previous
stages then this will also be the last stages. If not then we have one more to
go. Grab the Diamond that is directly in front of you to the right on the book
you start this stage on then jump to the vertically moving platform and ride it
to the book above where another Diamond is. Kill the Toy Mole here, grab the
Diamond and then enter the door. Be amazed! This room actually has a puzzle!
That's right somebody put a puzzle in your platformer. Hope up to the green
book above, kill the Toy Mole then grab the Diamond here. In this room the
point of the puzzle is to use the four directional controls to maneuver the
mine into crashing through the ice that guard the Moon Block Switch. The
controls are located at the bottom left and right, the middle and the top.
Follow these directions and make sure to let the mine STOP moving before moving
to the next step. Got it? Good.
1. Peck the top control until it points down.
2. Peck the top control until it points left.
3. Peck the top control until it points up.
4. Peck the bottom left control until it points left.
5. Peck the bottom left control until it points down.
6. Peck the bottom right control until it points right.
7. Peck the bottom right control until it points up.
8. Peck the bottom left control until it points left.
9. Quickly peck the bottom left control until it points up.
10. Peck the bottom right control until it points right.
11. Peck the bottom right control until it points down.
12. Peck the bottom left control until it points right.
13. Peck the bottom left control until it points up.
14. Peck the bottom left control until it points left; this will leave the mine
in the back of the small chamber where the Moon Block Switch is left.
Hop up to where the Moon Block Switch is now accessibly but make sure to not
touch the mine we just moved around. Hit the switch then go back out of this
small room and exit out through the door that is now reachable. You can grab
the clock to the right before you do but it's really not needed. When you
reappear back into the first area of this stage grab the Diamond right above
you then jump to the Moon Block to the right. From here wait until the
Spikeball that is circling the Moon Block above you is out of the way then
quickly jump to it and then to the Moon Block above and to the right. From here
glide to the Moon Block to the left; grabbing a Diamond in the process. You
will notice a Purple Gift to the left with another lone Diamond above it. This
Purple Gift will render Alfred invulnerable for a period of about twelve
seconds so act fast. Grab the Diamond and the Purple Gift then quickly
jump\dive to the bottom of the level where the spikes are. Move to the left as
far as possible and jump up the backsides of two books before Alfred becomes in
danger of being killed again. Rest a bit before going on.
Rested? Ok, let's continue. Now that you have made it to the back of the books
you will notice another Diamond above you. Jump up to grab it...and huh? A
hidden door appears! Hop up to the door, grabbing the Diamond in the process,
and enter to obtain the Pot of Jam for this stage. When you exit after you will
re-appear back on the front side of that book. Fall to the book below and fire
a shot to the right until it bounces and grabs that single Diamond on the Moon
Block above the spikes to the right. Now make your way back up the Diamond
blocks to where we grabbed the Purple Gift only this time hop to the first of
the two small red books to your right. Hop up to grab the Diamond above then
use the spring here to reach the first of the balloons above. You know what to
do with it. Hop up the two Moon Blocks above until you are standing near
another spring. Don't make use of this one yet though. Instead, hop to the left
to grab the Diamond floating there and glide down into the area to collect
three more Diamonds while avoiding the fire from the Cannon. When you make it
to the bottom use the clouds being made here to reach the top again where that
spring is. Use the spring to bust through the middle column of blocks above
then land above.
First, move to the right and drop to the spring below to grab the Diamond and
use said spring to jump back out. Hop across the hole in the blocks we made a
second ago and release the second balloon that is here. Hop off the edge here
and float down to grab all six of the Diamonds here before landing on another
group of ice. Dive-bomb through these blocks to make it all the way to the door
below but beware, there is a Toy Mole down here so be prepared to act quick in
the event you didn't land on him. Once the coast is clear enter the door. Rush
forward grabbing three more Diamonds then kill the Toy Mole and release the
third balloon on the edge overlooking the field of spikes below. Carefully hop
to the quick moving platform that is dashing horizontally across the spikes
then hop of it when it moves to the far right.
Navigating this next area is a bit tough so pay attention and judge your
movements carefully. First grab the Diamond that is above you then hop to the
right over the small set of Spikes and kill the Toy Mole here. Grab the Diamond
before jumping to the small ledge above where another Toy Mole is patrolling.
Jump and shoot the Toy Mole before landing. Face left then jump to the first
circling platform, ride it around once to collect a Diamond then jump to the
ledge above the first one to the right where another Diamond is. Once you've
grabbed the Diamond hop to the circling platform to the left and then use a
combination of hops and shot to grab the two Diamonds in the vicinity.
Afterwards, jump to the next circling platform to the left, fire a shot right
when lined up to grab the Diamond off to the left and then hop back to the
previous circling platform. At the height of the circle jump off to the right
to grab another Diamond and peck the fourth balloon here. Stand on the edge
facing left and then jump, letting a shot go off to the left to grab that lone
Diamond you see floating beneath those red books. Hop once more to the top most
circling platform then hop to the platform above to the left where a Toy Mole
is guarding the Moon Block Switch. Peck the switch to turn the Moon Blocks off
again and then glide safely all the way back to the bottom of this area.
Once that fast moving platform comes from the left above the spikes carefully
hop back on it and ride it all the way left then jump straight down the hole
here where another platform is moving. There is a Toy Mole at the bottom of
this drop so be ready. Once you've made it to the bottom kill any Toy Moles
that are in your way on your way to the Directional Controls in the far right
of the area. You need to use these to control the Mine below so you can break
all the blocks and gain use to the Diamond Block Switch below. Follow the step
by step directions that follow; if you mess up you can head into the door here
to reset the puzzle. Again, make sure to let the mine finish moving UNLESS
otherwise noted.
1. Peck the Controls once to make them point up.
2. Peck the Controls once to make them point left.
3. Quickly peck the control five times, pausing for a split second after the
first peck, which will leave them point left.
4. Peck the Controls four times until they are pointing up.
5. Peck the Controls once to make them point left.
6. Peck the Controls once to make them point down.
7. Quickly peck the Controls four times to make them point left.
8. Face to the left and Peck the Controls once to make them point up.
9. Face right once more and Peck the Controls just once to make them point left.
This will free the other Mine which will fall straight down and activate the
Diamond Block Switch.
Now that the Diamond Block Switch is turned on head to the left and exit out
the newly reachable door above the Diamond Block. You will reappear where we
grabbed the second balloon. Notice that the green platform that is moving very
fast off to your left is not...well, moving. When it comes to the bottom of its
track hop on it then ride it high enough to where you can jump to where a Toy
Mole is guarding the fifth balloon. Kill the Toy Mole, peck the balloon to
release it then grab the Diamond that is on the left side of the green book
above before heading right and hoping to the right of that book. You'll have to
kill a Toy Mole and deal with a few Bombs on the way up. Hop up the two small
ledges where the Bombs are sleeping, the first has a Diamond and enter the door
at the top. Peck the sixth balloon that you appear in front of then grab the
Diamond right behind it. Next, you'll need to hop down to the moving platform
and ride it all the way to the left while making sure to not let the Spikeball
moving above it to hit you. Once you've made it to the edge above head right,
grab a single Diamond then kill the Toy Mole here. Beneath where you are
standing you will notice a group of Diamond Blocks above two Diamonds and then
to the right, another controllable mine in a room where both a Diamond Block
Switch and a Moon Block switch are located. This one is a little different then
the others so pay attention after a quick breather.
The way this Mine works is that when the Control Blocks are smiling the Mine
will attempt to float beneath Alfred and when they aren't smiling the Mine will
fall directly beneath it. First use the Mine to make sure both switches are off
then head all the way right grabbing two Diamonds. When you see a door don't
bother with it but instead head back to the mine. Using the Control Blocks make
it so the Diamond Block Switch is OFF and the Moon Block Switch is ON. Grab the
two Diamonds that are now accessible to the left and start to bust through the
ice to the left until Alfred drops into a fake part of the floor. Move a bit to
the right here and you'll drop all the way down through more fake floor and on
top of a spring. From here head to the right over a small set of spikes then
carefully hop on the three platforms to the right while avoiding the Spikeballs
between then. Kill the Toy Mole that is on the first ledge then continue over
another set of small spikes, on to one more platform, past another Spikeball
and onto another ledge. Enter the door here and grab all the Pots above you by
hoping and using shots to reach the far off ones. Then drop below to grab the
fourth and final Watering Can. Make use of the moving platforms to reach the
door above to the left. Rest a bit, the stage is almost over.
Enter through the door to access a new area. When you reappear immediately jump
to the platform to the right grabbing two Diamonds on the way. Stand on the
Control Block here but don't peck it yet. Instead use it to reach the seventh
Balloon above you. Peck the balloon to release it then face left and jump
straight up. When you grab the Diamond fire a shot which will streak down and
grab the three Diamonds that were in a line to it diagonally. Float back down
to the platform in the middle of the spikes; grab the Diamond off the edge to
the left then hop back to the Control Block we used to grab the balloon a
second ago. You'll need to move quickly here. Peck the Control Block once to
start the Mine following you then hop back to the middle platform and onto the
moving platform to the left. Face right when you are riding it so you can fire
shots off to grab the three Diamonds off the right. At the top of the platforms
ride quickly hop onto the Control Blocks to the right and move all the way to
the last one and peck it once the Mine catches up with you. This will make it
fall and the Star Block Switch will be activated. Then move back to the left,
grab those two Diamonds off the left with some shots then glide to the bottom
and exit out the door. When you re-appear hop to the Diamond Block above then
grab the two Diamonds to the left while you jump to green book. Use the moving
platform to grab the last two Diamonds then jump to the two Moon Blocks on the
spikes the right. Kill the Toy Mole that's to the right with a shot then hop
across to peck and release the eighth balloon!
After being whisked away it's time to battle another Mecha-Chicken. First you
have to deal with some Rockets that come from the bottom of the screen. There
are two groups of three. Just avoid them and their explosions until the Mecha
Chicken comes out. This one is just like the other we fought at the end of
Stage Two: Baby only now he has a Spikeball floating around him. Defeat him the
same way as before: fire a shot into his head then move to the opposite side
and repeat. Just make sure to stay away from the Spikeball, meaning a wider
radius. After you lower his life meter to three units he will speed up. The
battle gets a little trickier now. Again, use the same method as before. Stay
to the lower part of the screen and "bounce" up to each side of him firing one
shot into his head on the way back down. Only come up when you're clear of the
Spikeball and you'll be fine. Alternatively you can just go balls to the wall
and attempt to out fly him around the screen. It's up to you.
Once this Mecha-Chicken is defeated grab the Egg that is left behind then
attempt to grab as many Gifts as possible on the way up. Get the final scores
and head off the next and final stage, Sci-Fi.
Stage Five: Sci-Fi
Balloons: 4
Diamonds: 60
Enemies: Bazooka Snails, Spiky Snails, Snails, Laser
First thing you may notice about this stage is that the enemies seem to move a
bit quicker. Kill the three Bazooka Snails in front of where you start but be
careful not to fall victim to either their shots or the spikes above. Once they
are dead continue to the right and drop down to the level below when the
Spikeball is out of the way. Watch out for the Snail at the bottom. Kill it
then collect the three Diamonds right where you landed. Hop over a block with
some spikes on it, past a laser then drop to the next level below once the
Spikeball spinning nearby is out of the path; make sure to grab the Diamond
above it. When you land below a Bomb will be there so quickly avoid the ensuing
explosion by dashing to the right and onto a green platform. From there jump
and dive-bomb to kill the Snail on the upper green block to the right. When the
Spikeball is out of the way drop to the block below it and then avoid the
Spikeball to drop to the block at the very bottom. Hop to where the Snail is
guarding four Diamonds to the right and dive-bomb to kill it. Collect the four
Diamonds then quickly and carefully jump from where you are to the block just
above to the right where a Spikeball is circling. Avoid the Spikeball as you
jump to the next block above to the right while grabbing two more Diamonds; a
Snail is patrolling on it. Be prepared to dive-bomb to kill the Snail. Once the
block is clear take a moment to look around. Notice the Star Switch off in the
distance to the right?
Watch the movement of the Spikeball in the middle of the screen and when it's
on the left drop to the block below, landing just to the left of some spikes.
Hop over them then jump to the next block to the right when the Spikeball is on
the bottom. Wait for it to come back up, jump over it and then jump up and to
the right where a Bomb is sleeping; ignore the balloon you see for a second.
Ride the platform above to where a door is visible. You can't enter the door
right not but you can jump to the left and into the small gap that opens up
into eighteen Diamonds. After you have them move all the way back down to the
block near the bottom where the Spikeball is circling then dash to the right to
get to the Star Switch. After pressing the Star Switch wait for the Spikeball
to be on the top and then jump to the block and quickly up and to the right
where the Bomb was sleeping. Ride the platform above you up to where the first
balloon is at and release it then head into the door above you to access a new
area when ready. When you appear hop across the gap to the right, avoiding the
Rocket coming up, then across two small sets of spikes. The passageway will
open a bit where a Spikeball is moving about so just stand in the middle and
jump over it when it comes near, making sure not to impale poor Alfred on the
spikes above then it's over another set of spikes before you hit an edge with
water beyond.
Time to get wet again I guess. Dive into the water and grab the two Diamonds
that are being circled by a Spikeball. You will notice a Motor Whale guarding
the small passageway to the other side. When it's all the way to the right
quickly dive down, to the right and back up before it hits you. Hop out of the
water here and grab the four Diamonds before getting the Can of Worms hopping
to the left on the pipe. Use the Worm to destroy the two Motor Whales guarding
the way further right; make sure to grab the sixteen Diamonds that are between
the two sets of pipes being guarded by a Spikeball on your way out of the water.
Once you are feet wet again continue to the right over one Spikeball, under
some spikes and then under another Spikeball. It's tricky but you can do it.
Dive back into the water and quickly move straight to the bottom past one Motor
Whale then walk along the bottom underneath another one. Beyond that Motor
Whale is a Spikeball moving about so wait for it to pass you then start moving
right, collecting a Diamond at the start and one at the end. Then swim past a
Bomb and get out of the water before it's explosion can kill you. Release the
second balloon and relax for a bit. After all that underwater crap you deserve
After releasing the second balloon, move to the left over two Spikeballs and a
Spiky Snail to hit the Star Block Switch which will turn off Star Blocks in the
stage for the moment. Continue back to the right and hop over the small gap
with the water below, past where some Star Blocks were and over a single slow
moving Spikeball to where another Star Block Switch and a smiling Control Block
are. Hit the Control Block and count to five then hit it again, leaving the
Star Block Switch in the off position. Proceed to the right, jump into the
water below while collecting four more Diamonds. Once you are in the water you
will have to avoid another Motor Whale while you swim down and to the right
then finally up and out of the water to where a door, balloon and a Mine are
resting. Luckily, we moved that Mine with the five second wait so peck the
third balloon to release it then enter the next area through the door. You will
appear in a small room with two doors in front of you and a large machine
spitting out Spiky Snails above you.
DO NOT enter either of these doors as they send you back to previous parts of
the stage. Instead very quickly move to the right and jump up into the room
where the machine is at. Avoid or kill the Spiky snails while you make your way
to the top of the machine to peck and release the last balloon. You'll be
whisked off to do final battle with the last boss. Make an attempt to grab as
many of the Musical Notes as possible as the last balloon takes Alfred to the
fight. Three sets of rockets will announce the battle with the Super Mecha-
Chicken; the first set has three, second has five and the last has three. Avoid
them and their explosions and soon enough the Super Mecha-Chicken comes out.
After a few snide remarks the battle begins. Defeat the Super Mecha-Chicken
much like you did the first. Shoot his head with rockets as he makes slow
steady yet jerky movements around the screen. When he stops a small explosion
appears on a random part of the screen; these show the next point he will
occupy so move quick to get to the spot and get ready to fire. After you take
two units of his health he will speed up but not by much. Continue hitting his
head until his head shoots off...and the battle is over?! Nope, not yet. Now
you have to do battle with his body.
The body stays behind to fight you and its tough! Joining the battle is a
Spikeball that shoots around the screen. To defeat the body simply shoot it but
be warned, when you shoot the body it release fireballs in all four cardinal
directions. So avoid the Spikeball while shooting the body and then avoid the
resulting fireballs from the body until it's defeated. Collect as many of the
Stars as you can as you fall down then sit back and enjoy the ending. If you
missed any of the Watering Cans in the first four stages you will be told you
need more and you won't see the good ending but if you followed the guide,
you'll see the good one. It's not much and it doesn't add to the story at all
but hey, it's what we got.
WOOT! Congrats on finishing Alfred Chicken!
5. Beastiary.
Listed below are all the enemies Alfred will encounter throughout the game.
Included is a description, which stages they appear in and the best method to
defeat them. Please note that names are my creations based on how they look.
Neither the manual or game gives full names for all enemies...... If you happen
to know them then email me at firstname.lastname@example.com; you'll get full credit.
- Points: n/a
- Stages: Cheese, Baby, Wood, Book, Sci-Fi
Not really an enemy per se but rather more of an obstacle. The spikeball is
just that, a ball with spikes. They circle around a set point of the stage at
variable speeds and lengths. Caution and carefully movements are the only way
to circumvent these.
- Points: n/a
- Stages: Cheese, Sci-Fi
The Laser is nothing more then a small laser shooter with eyes. It fires a beam
every few second so time your movements accordingly.
- Points: n/a
- Stages: Baby, Book
Sleeping bombs that blow themselves up when awakened. It's best to avoid them
so they don't explode but if they do jump and maneuver around the fireballs
that it emits.
- Points: n\a
- Stages: Book
The Mines aren't exactly enemies but rather more of a tool. Since they can kill
Alfred they are listed here. You control the Mines with the Control Blocks and
they can be used to hit destroy blocks and hit switches.
- Points: n/a
- Stages: Wood
Green cannon that moves vertically; firing bombs at Alfred at random intervals.
The Cannons can't be destroyed so just avoid contact with it and the bombs it
- Points: n/a
- Stages: Wood
These are one eyed rockets that come streaking straight up when Alfred crosses
into their path and then explode horizontally at the top of their flight.
Destroy them with the help of the Pot of Jam or a shot from the Mecha-Buster if
you can otherwise take care to avoid their explosions.
Toy Mole
- Points: 50
- Stages: Cheese, Baby
These are exactly what the sound like; Toy versions of Moles. They have no form
of attack beyond simply moving back and forth across an area. Use the dive-bomb
to best defeat the Toy Mole.
- Points: 50
- Stages: Baby, Wood, Book, Sci-Fi
Snails come in a small variety. These Snails act just like the Toy Moles do;
moving quickly back and forth across an area so be careful. Use the dive-bomb
to best defeat the Snail.
Spiky Snail
- Points: 50
- Stages: Baby, Wood, Sci-Fi
These are like the regular Snails except they have the ability to retreat into
their shells and produce large spikes; thus rendering the dive-bomb ineffective.
Simply wait for them to re-emerge before attacking them.
Bazooka Snail
- Points: 50
- Stages: Baby, Wood, Sci-Fi
Like the other Snails they move back and forth in a small area but these guys
have the ability to shoot fireballs from a Bazooka on their backs. Take care to
time the dive-bomb between their shots to destroy it.
Motor Whale
- Points: n/a
- Stages: Baby
These slow moving Whales have no offensive moves besides lumbering back and
forth in their area. Since they are so slow it's easy to maneuver around them
or if so equipped you can destroy them with the Pot of Jam.
- Points: n/a
- Stages: Baby, Book
The Mecha-Chickens are large green robotic chickens. Their main mode of attack
is attempting to ram Alfred. Fire rockets from the Mecha-Buster into their
heads to damage them. When a Mecha-Chicken is close to being destroyed it's
speed will increase so watch out. The second Mecha-Chicken you fight also comes
equipped with a Spikeball that protects it so pay attention.
Super Mecha-Chicken
- Points: n/a
- Stages: Sci-Fi
This Mecha Chicken is a lot like the regular breed except that it has a second
mode to battle with. After the head flies off the body fights back with the
ability to fire in the cardinal direction after being hit. Joining it is a fast
moving Spikeball that seeks to ram into Alfred. Keep an eye on the Spikeball
while you fire at the body then quickly dash away. Keep this dance up and the
Super Mecha-Chicken doesn't stand a chance.
6. Tips and Codes.
Found below is a list of great tips that will better aide you if you aren't
exactly wanting someone to hold you hand through the whole game. Even if you do
they are useful. Also included is a list of Game Genie codes to help you if and
when the chicken poop gets to thick.
- make every attempt to collect the Watering Cans so you can see the better of
the two endings after Stage Five.
- always collect all the Diamonds you see. Not only are they extra points but
clearing a stage will earn you an extra life from Mr. Peckles.
- the Pot of Jam should never be skipped. The added fire power is invaluable,
especially in the later stages.
- never attempt a jump you aren't sure you can make without knowing what's
- in the bonus sections of the stages if you can manage to collect all the
Gifts Mr. Peckles will award you with an extra life.
- be careful where you land during a dive-bomb because you are momentarily
without control of Alfred and an enemy can walk right into you.
- mute the television. The theme will drive you insane. :)
Got tips? Send them to firstname.lastname@example.com and I'll add them in with full
Cheat codes
You're out of luck folks. There are no push-button codes that are known for
Alfred Chicken. I have listed Game Genie codes below for any of you looking for
them. If by chance you know of any codes or secrets then email me at
email@example.com and I'll add them in with credit.
Game Genie Codes
AASGITZA - Start with 1 life.
PASGITZA - Start with 2 lives.
EVKNKAPA - Have an infinite amount of lives
AVULEESZ - Have infinite time.
NNXYKPZU - Receive 255 points for each Gift collected.
GVXYKPZL - Receive 108 points for each Gift collected.
PAKLTPTA - Only need 1 diamond for an extra life at the final score.
OZXKXZOU+LAXKUZPI - Only 3 balloons are needed to complete the current stage.
OZXKXZOU+ZAXKUZPI - Only 2 balloons are needed to complete the current stage.
OZXKXZOU+PAXKUZPI - Only 1 balloon is needed to complete the current stage.
7. Copyright and Contact Info.
Well, that's it. Alfred Chicken is one of those games that if you saw it
sitting here you'd dismissed due to it's title but if you wasted the time to
actually try it fans of difficult old school platformer games would love it.
This guide was the result of a love for Alfred Chicken going back to my
childhood. I hope you enjoyed both the game and this guide.
I'd like to the thank Osrevad for the ASCII egg found at the opening of the
guide. Thanks! Check out his large ASCII collection at www.osrevad.com I'd also
like to thank www.atarihq.com for their transcript of the official manual.
Thanks to Mindscape for making this quirky, extremely hard yet completely fun
game. Also, thanks to Drunky for listening to me bitch about this guide for
days on end. You're a good friend. See? I didn't write anything bad. :P
www.gamegenie.com for the Game Genie codes I used and listed in the guide.
Finally, thanks to you for reading this! :D
This guide is Copyright 2006 Christopher Long. This guide may be not be
reproduced in whole or in part under any circumstances except for personal,
private use.
It may not be placed on any web site or otherwise distributed publicly without
advance written permission. Use of this guide on any other web site or as a
part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright.
All trademarks and copyrights contained in this document are owned by their
respective trademark and copyright holders.
Should you have any questions about issues not raised in this FAQ, or should
you wish to contact me regarding seeking my permission to place this guide on
your site, please e-mail me:
Please mention this FAQ in the subject line of your e-mail. If you are seeking
my permission to put this on your site, please include the URL of your site in
the e-mail. If you don't include the URL, the answer will be no.
At present, this guide may only be shown on www.gamefaqs.com If you see this
guide on any other site, please notify me through e-mail immediately.
I'd love to hear from anyone who found this guide helpful so drop me a line if
you feel like it and feel free to point out any errors in the factual
information, spelling or grammar. I'd appreciate it.
Until next time...
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A history of herbal potpourri smoking would have to begin with Asia. The Chinese and people living in Central Asia were getting high smoking incense blends of all kinds of plants of herbs as far back as 2,500 years ago. Ancient Chinese shamans used potpourri smoke to connect with the Perfected Immortals, and Taoist wisdom texts reference the smoking of various substances thought to be cannabis beginning around the 4th century A.D.
But the Chinese weren't the only ones getting high smoking various forms of herbal buds back then. Indian worship rituals involving smoking herbal blends have been a part of Hindu ceremonies since around 2000 B.C. as well. Even today, festivals in India (such as the Shivrati festival) involving offering what is essentially legal herbs to the deity Shiva. During the Indian festival of Holi, worshipers actually drink instead of smoke potpourri mixtures made of sacred plant tops and flowers. In spite of current negative prevailing attitudes toward cannabis and its alternatives, western society has long had a history of smoking herbal mixtures of plants and herbs. Germanic culture has at its roots ancient Viking gods and goddesses, and the worship of these often involved what was essentially herbal smoke mixtures. There is even linguistic evidence that the smoking phenomenon is tied to European peoples: the English word hemp is derived from the same ancient German word that cannabis comes from.
Although the names today are things like Spice Incense or Herbal Incense Blends, the truth is that nearly every culture has had some form of smoking herbs as a way of getting in touch with the religious or spiritual. Only a few sub-cultures such as the Rastafarians have had the hutzpah to come right out and continue to maintain their position that there's nothing wrong with finding ways to get a legal high. Advocating the disobedience of civil codes in society can be rather hazardous, and members of the Rastafari movement have paid a price for their honesty. But most people don't want to start a social movement—they just want to relax and smoke potpourri incense after a long hard day at work. The choices available to a law-abiding citizen are fairly limited: alcohol, cigarettes, or something like a legal smoke alternatives are about the only things available to help one relax. The negative health effects of alcohol (liver damage, alcoholism) and cigarettes (lung cancer, emphysema) are well-documented. Little wonder then that when Spice legal herb first appeared on the scene in 2004, retailers could barely keep it on the shelves.
Potpourri smoking is a trend that is not likely to disappear anytime soon, then. Opponents of legal smoke alternatives continue to try and outlaw the various forms of herbal potpourri or herbal incenses, and manufacturers continue to tweak their formulas to try and stay as close to 50 state legal as possible. Clearly, using and smoking legal alternatives will remain an attractive option for anyone wanting to get in touch with the spiritual or religious side of the life.


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FAO Holds Climate Change Days
24 June 2010: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) hosted Climate Change Days from 21-24 June 2010, at its headquarters in Rome, Italy.
The aim of Climate Change Days was to enhance connections, cooperation and networking among FAO professionals working on climate change issues in the field, regional offices and headquarters. Under the theme "Share and Learn," participants developed approaches to internalize "lessons from the field" into FAO activities and to integrate formal and informal knowledge into practice.
The programme included presentations by senior management and expert speakers, followed by parallel sessions of panel discussions, workshops, demonstrations and informal discussions. Workshop topics included, inter alia: climate change and water; livestock emissions and mitigation options; best practice platforms; linking headquarters, regional and country offices; FAO and the UNFCCC negotiations; the status of reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries, conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of carbon stocks (REDD+); bioenergy; and community based adaptation. On 24 June 2010, participants partook in a training event on the recently released EX-ACT Carbon Balance Tool. [FAO Climate Change Days Website] [EX-ACT Carbon Balance Tool]


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Airline travel to and from Gerald R. Ford International Airport is being affected by the coming snow storm, with 12 departures and 14 arrivals canceled so far.
Airport Spokesman Bruce Schedlbauer said though it should not be assumed that all delays-cancellations are weather-related.
"It could be mechanical or other causes that I would not have information about," he said. "Although it is generally safe to "assume" that immediately prior to, during, and immediately following a major snow event, most of the delays-cancelations would indeed be weather related."
According to the Associated Press 4,500 flights have been canceled nationwide.
USA Today reports: "Travelers should brace for more major disruptions throughout the day. The storm threatens to bring crippling weather to other major hubs -- with Chicago O'Hare notably among those.
Elsewhere in the Midwest, flight schedules at some other big airports have begun to unravel."
The National Weather Service is predicting a "massive winter storm affecting large portion of great plains and Midwest"
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Scotland 'faces 500m bill to stay in EU post-Yes' claims Brown
NEWS: Former Labour prime minister Gordon Brown has told the European Parliament that Scotland would face paying a high price during the initial stages of its EU membership.
Brown claimed that the loss of the UK rebate – and the need to pay into the rebate with other EU countries – would be a serious financial burden.
AN independent Scotland faces an additional £500 million annual bill to stay in the European Union, former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has told the European Parliament.
Scotland would lose its share of the UK rebate, worth £2 billion over seven years, and then have to pay into the UK rebate at a cost of £540 million over the same period, Mr Brown has said in a speech entitled "Independence and Interdependence".


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Maak Modern huis! Op enkele minuten van Lotte World Amusement Park
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No Trans ; Sinchon(35min), Myeong-dong(23min), City Hall(25min), Dongdaemun(18min), Gangnam COEX(10min), Seoul National University(25min).
There is a airport bus stops directly in front of the house too. If you use airport bus, you can arrive our houes about 3 minutes to the bus stop. A big market is 3 minutes away. Also you can go Lotte World and Seokchon Lake on foot. (about 10 minute)
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I will advise you to visit the city, to the movies, shopping, etc and also I will exchange your money without the exchange fee. Also I will offer you a Trans card and Mobile Phones.
So please if you want this service email me before so I can prepare it. This service is free charge, but you have to pay yourself that you use the subway or the bus and the Mobile Phones.
I am just providing the tool.
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If you are fed up with hotel, please come to my house.
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Jins familie was zo aardig en alles! En hun huis was in de buurt van alle coole plaatsen, ik kon naar COEX mall krijgen binnen 5 ~ 10 minuten!
en hun dochter was zo leuk, ik mis haar!
Jins family was so nice and everything! And their house was near all the cool places, I could get to COEX mall within 5~10 minutes!
and their daughter was so cute, i miss her!
Van alle de gastheer accommodaties waar ik heb verbleven, Jin was diffinitly een van de top. De gastvrijheid, de bereidheid om hulp te bieden was geweldig. De plaats was schoon, de locatie is perfect 3 minuten lopen naar het metrostation. Met de heer Kim hulp was ik in staat om een fitnesscentrum 1 minuut lopen van het appartement aan te sluiten.
Of all the host accommodations I have stayed in, Jin's was diffinitly one of the top. The hospitality, willingness to offer help was great. The place was clean, location is perfect 3 minutes walk to subway station. With Mr. Kim help I was able to join a fitness center 1 minute walk from the apartment.
I had a great time at Jin's place.
I stayed a huge room with two single beds, a desk and a drawers.
The apartment is 'SUPER' clean and so quiet.
I told Jin wrong arriving time from the air port, but Jin had patience and give me a big welcome.
The other family have been so good to me, as well.
The apartment is just a few minutes walk from Jamsilnaru station.
It takes time from the airport though, It was worth it.
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Thomas Cook said yesterday that it did not expect to pay a dividend for at least two years while it tackles its British woes and attempts to bolster its weakened balance sheet.
The travel group, which parted company with its chief executive last month after the latest in a string of profit warnings, said that while it had decided to pay the previously declared interim dividend of 3.75p, it would not be making any further payments "while it rebuilds the balance sheet".
Paul Hollingworth, chief financial officer, said the aim was to cut net debt, currently just below £900 million,


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Now other than the obvious – playing the riff of Thunderstruck or the "Thuhn–daa! Nuh-huh-uh-uh-huh-huh-uh-uh!" part every time we score – each player needs a unique song to celebrate when they score a basket or do something worthwhile. Some more than others, because it doesn't happen very often (Mo Sene.) Since the team is new and to my best knowledge, they may not be settled on this, I thought I'd lend a hand. Some are more ridiculous than others, but what the heck. All in good fun, right? Right? Hello?
Robert Swift. Tough decision here. First I settled on Crazy Train (for obvious reasons) and just blast the "Aye! Aye! Aye!" part. But then I reviewed recent pictures of Big Robert with the freakish Carrott Top hair and the painted nails and the tats and all that stuff and I thought just playing this entire video might be more appropriate. (Disclaimer: if you haven't seen this movie, I recommend to stop watching at about 2:38. Some things can't be unseen. Don't say I didn't warn you.)
Johan Petro. I remember in like my third grade music class, we learned this song called Alouette. It was some French song about pulling the feathers off a bird. Whatever. But evidently, football fans (not the good football) of Chelsea sing a version of this song loudly at bars while the team plays. Petro is French. Check. The song is French. Check. Loud chanting and yelling in the Ford Center. Triple check.
Kevin Durant. Honestly, nothing sounded good. Maybe I misheard, but I could've swore I heard an announcer call him the Big Train. (He's from DC just like the real Big Train, Walter Johnson, so it fits I guess.) So maybe a steam train whistle? Boring and lame city. Whatever is picked for KD has to be cool because there's potential to hear it 10 to 15 times a night. When I think of KD, I think of cold-blooded killer, as in cold-blooded scorer. So let's just nickname him Jules and play this when he scores. So maybe that really won't fit into the context of a basketball game, but I can dream right?
Mo Sene. He's from Senegal. Which is in Africa. Play the first four seconds and you've got a winner here. I hope Mo scores 60 a night.
Jeff Green. Lots of people are calling Jeff Green a sidekick – Robin to Kevin Durant's Batman. The Dwight Schrute to Michael Scott (or Dwigt to Agent Michael Scarn). The Ed McMahon to Johnny Carson. So what's the best sidekick to use? Mr. Smithers, Fall Out Boy, Goose, Tattoo from Fantasy Island? I choose the best sidekick ever – General Disarray. As to what to actually play when he scores, you tell me. I just know that Jeff Green = General Disarray which in turn means Kevin Durant = Professor Chaos. Nickname solved.
Joe Smith. Ok, so I couldn't come up with anything for ol' Joe. But word is, he has to wear one of those protective masks for a while because of his broken nose. So we could just cop out and play a clip from "The Mask." Maybe "SMOKIN'!" or the whole Cuban Pete dance or even just this. But I say let's take it a step further. Let's play a clip of the real man in the mask.
I just hope Joe doesn't get suckered into doing something this embarrassing.
Chris Wilcox. Ok, so I couldn't come up with anything, so I just picked my favorite song from when I was six.
Kyle Weaver. This was the most obvious choice for me. "Westbrook penetrates, kicks to Weaver standing open for three. Weaver, rises… KNOCKS IT DOWN FOR THREE!" Crowd erupts. Cue the chorus of this.
Nick Collison. I looked up his nickname. Evidently, it's "Mr. USA Basketball." Lame. So I've got nothing… nothing… nothing… ah heck, just play this.
Earl Watson. Probably the worst pick here, but just cop out and play the opening bars of Duke of Earl by Gene Chandler. But if that's what we played, then maybe we could nickname Earl "The Duke" and play this instead. Much better. Pilgrim.
Damien Wilkins. Damien really hasn't accomplished a whole lot in his four-year career, but his uncle sure did. I vote just play one clip after another of uncle Human Highlight Film doing one awesome dunk after another.
So that's it for now. No D.J. White because he won't be playing for a while and no John Lucas Three because who knows if he'll have a jersey. And just as a bonus – I think Coach Peej should be nicknamed "Dr. Thunder." He looks like a doctor with his glasses over his nose and who doesn't love the awesome generic brand of Dr. Pepper?
Who knows if management will listen to my plea. I asked for Never Been to Spain for the game closer, so we'll have to wait and see there. But, please at least play MAAAAA–SAAAA–BAAINYAAA!!! when Mo Sene scores. I don't ask for much.


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Darla Hood
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Regardless of why they became focal points of scrutiny, or if the criticism was justified, MMA fans just enjoy seeing certain fighters vilify themselves.
While they don't share the same flaws or talents, the most heavily targeted heels in MMA have one bond in common: The sound of their names routinely invokes scowls from fans.
Strangely, this list of immortal MMA misfits consists primarily of a blend of convicted felons and UFC champions.
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Ladies: 10 Signs That a Guy Wants You Just For Sex
1. He tells you. I know – Talk about stating the obvious but, have you any idea how many women are actually told by a guy that they just want to have 'fun' and aren't looking for a relationship? When a man says this, instead of rationalising and hoping that he will change his mind after the event, don't and move on.
2. He is sexual towards you. When you're out on a date, be wary of guy who turns the conversation down the sexual route too quickly. This is over familiarity yet this often gets ignored and mistaken for a strong attraction and connection – That 'He just can't help himself because he's so into me' syndrome. He's not into you, he's into the idea of shagging you. If he is making a lot of sexual innuendo's, steering the conversation onto sex, staring meaningfully at your breasts and crotch, it is likely that he has got one thing on his mind and it's not getting to know you, it's getting into your knickers.
3. He tries to do more than a kiss on the first date. No matter how great the sparks are between you both, generally speaking, guys that really do like you can keep their penis in their pants and their hands above board for at least one evening….
4. He suggests that you become f*ck buddies, FWF's, casual-something-or-other. It's not because he's not ready for a relationship yet; it's because he just wants to have sex and is likely to be emotionally unavailable too. That's two not so great qualities for the price of…well…your sanity!
5. He expects something in return for taking you out to dinner and paying for the meal. There are guys that think: paid for date = getting laid that night. This is not much better than treating someone like a prostitute and certainly is not an indicator of a man that wants to forge a relationship with you.
6. He doesn't want to try to get to know your personality. A guy doesn't need to know what colour knickers you are wearing in order to get to know you. You'll also find that a lot of the conversation is surface and that it tends to serve the greater purpose of making you feel comfortable enough to have sex.
7. He seems to call only when it's 1) dark, 2) late and 3) to arrange when to have sex. It is amazing how this can creep up on you and it's only when you step back and think about when they're calling and how much the relationship has progressed (relationships based around sex don't progress) that you realise that you're being used for sex.
8. Your 'relationship' hasn't progressed past him buying you drinks/dinner and ending up in bed. This is like being on a permanent date. No matter what promise you thought this relationship had, it has faltered or come to a halt because the focal point is the sex. He's not interested in building on anything…other than his hard on. If you try to do couplely things, he's likely to be very uncomfortable or will go along with things but create conflict so effectively sabotaging any chance of progress. Remember that with this type of guy, every time that think you may want, need, or expect too much, they'll do something crappy.
9. He doesn't want to do anything that involves talking to each other properly unless it leads to sex. Try having a conversation with him that reeks of two people in a 'normal' relationship and note his patent discomfort.
10. Once the sex is over, he makes a hasty exit. Whilst some will stick around and dignify you with a cuddle, many don't like to stay the night in case you think things are getting serious. The ones that do stay over and hang around, are astute enough to play the game to avoid creating conflict, but that doesn't change the fact that they just want sex.
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What is a mammogram?
A mammogram is an x-ray of your breasts to screen for breast cancer.
Who should have a mammogram?
You should have a mammogram if you felt a lump or noticed other changes during a breast self-exam. Talk to your caregiver about when you should start having mammograms.
How do I get ready for a mammogram?
- Do not use deodorant, powder, lotion, or perfume. These products may cause particles to appear on your mammogram.
- Wear a 2-piece outfit.
- If you are breastfeeding, express as much milk as possible before the mammogram.
- Bring a list of the dates and places of your past mammograms and other breast tests or treatments.
- If your breasts are tender before your monthly period, do not have a mammogram during this time. Schedule your mammogram to be done 1 week after your period ends.
How is a mammogram done?
A top view and a side view x-ray are usually done for each breast. Tell caregivers if you have breast implants or breast problems before you have your mammogram. You may need extra x-rays of each breast.
- You will be given a hospital gown. Take off your clothes from the waist up. Wear the hospital gown so that it opens in the front.
- You will sit or stand next to a small x-ray machine. The caregiver will help you place one of your breasts on the x-ray plate. Your arm and breast will be moved until your breast is in the correct position.
- Your breast will be gently pressed between 2 plastic plates for a few seconds while the x-ray is taken. This may be uncomfortable.
- You will be asked to hold your breath while the x-ray is taken. Another x-ray will be taken of the same breast after the position of the x-ray machine has been changed.
- Your other breast will be x-rayed the same way.
What happens after my mammogram?
Your breasts may feel tender for a short while after the mammogram. You may resume your regular activities. Ask your caregiver when you should receive the results of your mammogram.
What are the risks of a mammogram?
You will be exposed to a small amount of radiation. Some breast cancers may not show up on mammograms.
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Contact your caregiver if:
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"Fear of a name increases fear of a thing itself." Albus Dumbledore
Of course the name the quote above references is Voldemort, the bad guy in the Harry Potter series, but in the birthing world our Voldemort of the moment seems to be Cytotec aka Misoprostil aka Miso.
The similarities between Voldemort and Cytotec end at the fear of the mere mention of the name itself, and in the fact that they've both been the catalyst in the deaths of people, either real or imagined so we'll hold those thoughts and jump into the heart of the Cytotec issue and leave our Harry Potter friends behind.
It's no great mystery that there is a lot of fear surrounding the use of Cytotec in the birth community today. However I'm often puzzled by assertions and claims made by doulas and other birth advocates when it comes to this issue. There is a lot of outdated information and complete lack of understanding as to not only the use of this drug, but the use of drugs in an off-label situation.
I'd like to start with my opinion of why Misoprostil has wound up with such a bad name. The primary factor in my opinion is that when Misoprostil began to be used for the induction of labor there was no established "safe dose". There were no randomized controlled trials to establish safety and efficacy and thusly providers across the US were left to try and figure out what worked best. As a result women were given too much, and tragedy occurred. We've also learned that the use of prostatglandins in women with a previous cesaeran scar is a huge no no. Cytotec was being given to women with a history of cesarean surgery add in the lack of any established 'safe dose' and it was a disaster.
Off label use of drugs is an accepted practice in the medical community. Children who are born with congenital heart defects that require surgery can be given Viagra to help support their hearts.
Magniesum Sulfate when used for premature labor and/or preeclampsia is being used off label.
Off label use in and of itself is NOT bad. But all too often I see "Cytotec is not approved for labor induction, it's being used OFF LABEL" as some kind of justification as to why it shouldn't be used. If that's the case then Mag Sulfate is off the table now too, right?
Another common reference I see made is that Cytotec carries a black box warning against its use in pregnancy and that the manufacturer has said that it shoudln't be used to induce labor. In August of 2000 Searle did send out a letter the summary of which can be boiled down to:
Searle has not conducted research concerning the use of Cytotec for cervical ripening prior to termination of pregnancy or for induction of labor, nor does Searle intend to study or support these uses. Therefore, Searle is unable to provide complete risk information for Cytotec when it is used for such purposes. In addition to the known and unknown acute risks to the mother and fetus, the effect of Cytotec on the later growth, development and functional maturation of the child when Cytotec is used for induction of labor or cervical ripening has not been established.
Searle promotes the use of Cytotec only for its approved indication. Please read the enclosed updated complete Prescribing Information for Cytotec.
The above isn't a statement that it shouldn't be used for labor induction, it's a legal move to protect them from lawsuits should it be used and/or misused and a lawsuit ensues.
The current warning against use in pregnancy is stated as such:
WARNINGS. Cytotec should not be taken by pregnant women to reduce the risk of
ulcers induced by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Since the 2000 letter to physicians Pfizer has acquired Searle and the current package inserts state:
Cytotec can induce or augment uterine contractions. Vaginal administration of Cytotec, outside of its
approved indication, has been used as a cervical ripening agent, for the induction of labor and for
treatment of serious postpartum hemorrhage in the presence of uterine atony. A major adverse effect of
the obstetrical use of Cytotec is hyperstimulation of the uterus which may progress to uterine tetany with
marked impairment of uteroplacental blood flow, uterine rupture (requiring surgical repair, hysterectomy,
and/or salpingo-oophorectomy), or amniotic fluid embolism. Pelvic pain, retained placenta, severe
genital bleeding, shock, fetal bradycardia, and fetal and maternal death have been reported.
There may be an increased risk of uterine tachysystole, uterine rupture, meconium passage, meconium
staining of amniotic fluid, and Cesarean delivery due to uterine hyperstimulation with the use of higher
doses of Cytotec; including the manufactured 100 mcg tablet. The risk of uterine rupture increases with
advancing gestational ages and with prior uterine surgery, including Cesarean delivery. Grand multiparity
also appears to be a risk factor for uterine rupture.
All package inserts list possible known side effects. So the citation of the above is common and accepted practice. Has anyone read the package inserts for Mag Sulfate, Pitocin, etc? Same types of disclosures.
In addition to the more recent updates to the package inserts to outline the risks for the now accepted use of Cytotec in obstetrics, randomized controlled trials have been conducted to test and establish efficacy for a Misoprostol Vaginal Insert that will be used for cervical ripening and labor induction.
I have not seen the full study results but my suspicion is that if the results are favorable that we will see the implementation of this product in the years to come.
Having said all of the above, you might wonder where I stand when it comes to Cytotec and its use in obstetrics. My general approach is to avoid the use of "always" and "never" much preferring the middle ground of "It depends." I've had clients participate in the MVI trial I linked above since one of our local hospitals was the study site. I've seen Cytotec (as traditionally used with a scored tablet) be effective if not intense, and effective and totally bearable without pain medication among my clients. I've seen the same with the MVI. I've also seen inductions follow the same paths with Pitocin.
My bottom line is that any drug can be abused and mis-used. In my approach to discussing induction methods with clients I suggest they do their own research. Why are we inducing? Is there a medical reason? What is her Bishop's Score? What is her personal risk threshold when it comes to the use of induction agents and cesarean?
When talking specifically about Cytotec we discuss it's history, how it came to be used, why it is considered preferential to some providers, how it's administered and the possible variances in doses when using a scored tablet, and what viable alternative induction methods are available and their benefits or risks.
Beyond that it's up to my clients to decide what they feel is the best option for them. I have no desire to sway them in any particular direction because my risk threshold may be different than theirs and I am not the one who will have to live with the outcome of this decision. My personal opinion has no place in the discussion.
At the end of the day we as birthing professionals need to be able to sit down and intelligently discuss the issues surrounding Cytotec. We benefit no one, least of all our clients when we run around like our hair is on fire at the mere mention of the possibility of its use. Using arguments like "Have you read the package insert?" or "It's not been approved for use in labor." to argue against its use just make us look silly and unprofessional.
**Disclaimer: This post was not meant to be a comprehensive on Cytotec. The idea for the post came from a few recent discussions I've participated in or have been reading in other forums where the repeated arguments against Cytotec was "Off Label" and "Package Insert" as if those two statements could or should stand on their own. My desire is to give clarity to the flaws in those two arguments as I see them. **


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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP - Firefighters rescued two people from a house fire on Diverty Road early this morning, the Pennington Fire Department said today.
Fire officials responded to the home after midnight and "knocked down" the fire quickly, the department posted to its Facebook page today.
The two people rescued were taken to area hospitals, the department said.
Fire companies in Hopewell, Ewing and Lawrence responded as well.
Fire department officials did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
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Son to adopt Lawrence drowning victim's dog
Dwight Sexton, Gabby well-known to people in downtown Lawrence
Published 6:37 AM CDT Jul 21, 2013
A dog belonging to a Lawrence drowning victim has a now owner.
The Lawrence Journal World reports that 49-year-old Dwight Sexton was found dead Wednesday morning in the Kansas River. Now, his son, Brent, is coming from Colorado to adopt the Labrador retriever named Gabby.
Sexton and Gabby were well known to downtown Lawrence employees and shoppers. The pair could be found on Massachusetts Street two or three days a week.
Humane Society client care associate Rachel Guyer says man and dog were inseparable right to the end: Gabby never left Sexton's side at the river.
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