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Kris Gemmell fought back tears after winning today's ITU World Cup triathlon in Auckland.
It was an emotional victory on several levels, not least because he will donate his prize money to charity Cancer Research following his cousin Tim's diagnosis of a brain tumour.
Another factor was Gemmell's illness - viral myositis - which has left him racing on "six cylinders when I want eight" and has contributed to a wretched year on the triathlon circuit.
He doesn't usually get the spotlight - his tussles with fellow New Zealander Bevan Docherty have become legendary, but he usually comes off second best. Not this time, though. Docherty's high five with Gemmell as they passed each in opposite directions on Queen Street today signalled a deserved victory for the Palmerston North man.
He celebrated long and hard down the finishing chute but quickly became serious when talking about his cousin.
"I don't know what it's like for families and people who have gone through cancer and stuff like that," he said. "I'd like to pretend that I know but all I know is I want to help and Tim got diagnosed with a brain cancer four weeks ago. They gave him a sentence and said that's how long you've got to live. I don't think that's very fair. We decided that instead of it being a sentence it was a green light to getting on with living."
Like fellow New Zealander Andrea Hewitt in the elite women's race, Gemmell's win was all about strength on the hilly Auckland course which is among the toughest on the circuit.
He had a strong swim and was third out of the water behind Slovakian Richard Varga and Kiwi Tony Dodds, who later pulled out of the run with an Achilles injury.
Dodds and Gemmell were two of four New Zealanders in the leading pack of seven on the bike - the others were Docherty and Tom Davison. Joining them were Australian Fisher and Benjamin Shaw of Ireland and they were never headed by a chase group which included number one seed Laurent Vidal of France.
Gemmell, Docherty and Davison looked the strongest on the bike, with the former testing his rivals on the many hills.
Eventually an attack worked and he quickly teamed up with Davison. "I got the feeling that all the guys were working hard ... and a couple of the guys were struggling. I thought, 'okay, I'll have a dig here' ... young Tom Davison came across and I thought 'perfect'."
Gemmell and Davison finished the bike leg together, though Gemmell made an error when dismounting too soon and having to run further. He quickly made up the deficit on the run and was never headed.
"I felt pretty comfortable on the run to be honest. I felt at any stage I could have gone faster.
"I haven't had the best of years, mainly because of some issues and I get a little sick and tired of telling people I have problems and people don't believe you," Gemmell said. "But when you're a car and you've only got six cylinders and you want eight and you're racing against the best in the world, well you just can't do it. It's just nice to be back in full health and when I'm in full health, well you can see what I can do."
Docherty revealed afterwards there were some team tactics involved in the win, which was important given the Olympic ranking points involved.
"It was important that Kris got the win," he said. "Kris is in great shape and he would have been hard to beat anyway. He deserves the win and it's great that we had some strong young guys up the front with us so we could apply those tactics."
The final Olympic permutations won't be known until after the world championships in Sydney in April.
Three spots will be up for grabs, which presumably will be filled by Gemmell, Docherty - a two-time Olympic medallist - and Ryan Sissons, who finished eighth today.
"It would be nice to get that automatic spot," Gemmell said. "I don't think people know how hard it is emotionally and physically to do an Olympic campaign. You want to race well in August but we have to also race well in April to make sure we get that spot but I don't want to sound like I can't do it but it's not ideal."
Vidal finished fourth with the fast run split of the day - 31 minutes and 58 seconds.
He said: "It's the best course I've raced but when you're not on your game it's like 'phew'. I'm really happy for Kris. He deserved it." Kris Gemmell (NZL) 1:59:58, 1; Bevan Docherty (NZL) 2:01:05, 2; Ryan Fisher (AUS) 2:01:19, 3, Laurent Vidal (FRA) 2:01:55, 4; Jarrod Shoemaker (USA) 2:02:05, 5.
Kris Gemmell (NZL) 1:59:58, 1; Bevan Docherty (NZL) 2:01:05, 2; Ryan Fisher (AUS) 2:01:20, 3.


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|Heavy Harry
|DM Zyren/ Heart of Runes
Rd 2 Order:
Goblins (resolved)
Karlan (unresolved)
Harry (resolved)
Nieve (resolved)
Kanyk (resolved)
Gerlick (resolved)
Karlan may retcon his rd 2 action. The rest of the party may already start round 3.
Goblins (resolved)
Karlan (unresolved)
Harry (unsolved)
Nieve (unresolved)
Kanyk (unresolved)
Gerlick (unresolved)
The goblin next to Kanyk guesses this might be his last chance for an attack...
Goblin attacking Kanyk1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15
Damage1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
but his wild swing just scratches along the half orc's armour!
The other goblin readies another rocket and fires it at Harry...
Firework goblin attacking Harry1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Damage1d6 ⇒ 3
but the missile is aimed badly and explodes above everyone's head.
The goblin commado meanwhile pulls viciously at the reins of his mount and brings the dog in a perfect position to ride Karlan down.
|Karlan Bladetwist
I don't think I ever had a rnd2 action. That's okay. Did update my damage just seems i get full healed whenever I do.
Karlan narrowed his eyes muttering a thanks to the healer behind him as he concentrated on the mounted fignure running to intercept the commando and his dog before . Then giving a surprisingly terrible war cry he flat out counter charges the commando's mountcy=utting down thebeast right from underneath him!
Rnd 2:Double move to I3
Rnd 3 Charge to D3. Cut the dog down.
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26oooo lookit that
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 ha!
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
|Gerlick the Broken
Gerlick glares at the goblin commando, quickly noticing his obvious plan. Shouting in Gobling, Gerlick says "Come to your death you foolsih goblin! Come and be sent to the gods tender arms, where your bones will be ground into meal, your skin flayed from your very skin, and then it will be fed to your mother and father!"
Intimidate to Demoralize - 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 OK where the hell is the ARE YOU FCKIN KIDDING ME FACE. ANOTHER GOD DANG 1!!!!!!
You can use this skill to cause your opponents to become shaken for a number of rounds. The DC of this check is equal to 10 + the target's Hit Dice + the target's Wisdom modifier.
Success: If you are successful, the target is shaken for one round. This duration increases by 1 round for every 5 by which you beat the DC. You can only threaten opponents in this way if they are within 30 feet and can clearly see and hear you.
Fail: The opponent is not shaken.
Demoralizing an opponent is a standard action.
Shaken opponents suffer -2 to Attack Rolls, Skill Checks, and Ability Checks.
I am just gonna post the demoralize stuff for reference so its easy for you to find o DM :D
|DM Zyren/ Heart of Runes
@Karlan, I assume you mean D-3, correct?
Karlan's sword nearly decapitates the dog, yet it still has enough life force to retaliate next round!
The goblin on top of the ugly dog just laughs at Gerlick's curse.
Rd3 order:
Goblins (resolved)
Karlan (resolved)
Harry (unresolved)
Nieve (resolved)
Kanyk (unresolved)
Gerlick (resolved)
|Heavy Harry
Harry and Thumper note the good Sir advancing on the main Goblin, seeing the other foe unattended, Harry maneuvers around and positions to defend...
Move action then Hold (attack) to P6, Thumper to Q6
|DM Zyren/ Heart of Runes
Rd 4:
Goblins (resolved)
Karlan (unresolved)
Harry (unresolved)
Nieve (unresolved)
Kanyk (unresolved)
Gerlick (unresolved)
The goblin commando and his ugly dog attack Karlan, beginning to understand how dangerous this pack of humans might become.
Goblin Commando attacking Karlan1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Damage1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
This was the worse roll@ Nieve
Goblin Dog attacking Karlan1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Damage1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Confirm1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Damage1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
The stinky saliva of the dog is now all over you!
Fortitude Save DC 13 to avoid a full day of itching and a -2 DEX and CHA penalty.
The firecracker goblin takes another step back and fires at Harry again
Fireworks Goblin attacking Harry1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Damage1d6 ⇒ 6
but since he is ultimatley nervous, he misses again.
The last one to attack is the one next to Kanyk
Goblin attacking Kanyk1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Damage1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
but his weak attack is also utterly futile.
|Heavy Harry
Harry and Thumper move in and attack the Firecracker Goblin..,
Harry to O9, Thumper to P9
Harry swings his club...
Attack 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Damage 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Thumper jumps in aiming for the throat.
Attack 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Trip 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Crit Confirm1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Damage 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Nieve runs up closer to Ser Karlan when the man is mauled by the dog; he covers his left eye again and instills doubt into the beast."Ser Karlan, are you alright?!"
I have no more healing powers...by Shelyn's feathers!
Move to E-1, cast Evil Eye on the goblin dog. -2 to attack rolls for 5 rounds, Will Save DC 14 reduces this to 1 round.
Can I use Elyn to attack? If so, do I just list what the weasel does and do the appropriate rolls? I'm used to fully controlling my own familiar, but I forgot to ask what your stance is.
|Gerlick the Broken
Last post from me before I go on my vacation! See ya guys sunday :) Gerlick will move to O3
Gerlick walks up and draws a bead on the commando. He then simply glares at the goblin and tries yet again to shake the creatures confidence. This time he doesn't try to get fancy but simply growls angrily.
Intimidate to Demoralize - 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 And I still cannot roll higher then a freakin 10. WEEEEE
You can use this skill to cause your opponents to become shaken for a number of rounds. The DC of this check is equal to 10 + the target's Hit Dice + the target's Wisdom modifier.
Success: If you are successful, the target is shaken for one round. This duration increases by 1 round for every 5 by which you beat the DC. You can only threaten opponents in this way if they are within 30 feet and can clearly see and hear you.
Fail: The opponent is not shaken.
Demoralizing an opponent is a standard action.
Shaken opponents suffer -2 to Attack Rolls, Skill Checks, and Ability Checks.
|DM Zyren/ Heart of Runes
|Karlan Bladetwist
"Could use a bit of help here." Karlan said as the dog bit deeply into his flesh.
Fort Save:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Attack 1: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 Nope
Attack 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 Maybe.
1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
|Heavy Harry
|DM Zyren/ Heart of Runes
Karlan's shield bash smashes the ugly dog's teeth and sends his rider reeling backwards off his mount's back.
Kanyk tries another powerful swing aimed at the goblin
Kanyk attacking Goblin1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Damage2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 3) + 6 = 10
but misses again! Even as DMPC
The rider intimidated by Gerlick throws his hands high in the air - and his horsechopper away - and as the other surviving small monster realizes that it follows his example...the fight is over.
|_Aldern Foxglove
As the pale handsome young man realizes that the fight is over, he steps out of his cover, brushing his clothes clean of dust and dirt. You can easily recognize that his vestments are of the very expensive type...
Thank you good people, THANK YOU. Oh by all gods, this ugly little bastard nearly killed me. My name is Aldern Foxglove, of the Magnimar Foxgloves, I just came to Sandpoint to visit the fair and I never expected anything like this to happen. How can I ever express my gratitude?
|Heavy Harry
"It is not required Sir. Should you have the means, assistance with caring for the injured and the dying is in need right now. I'm Harry Handsome and these are my fellows Mr Kanyk and Mr Gerlick..." he looks across to the knight and the brightly coloured chap "The good Sir and Mr there I have only just had the pelasure of meeting"
Harry looks at his condition; wearing only whats left of his charred pants, his upper torso covered in ash and gore.
Thumper, despite being covered in even more gore looks like the dog that stole the butchers bones and is completely happy.
"If someone has a rope we should be binding these prisoners...and checking them for valuables"
He scowls at the Goblins, as though just looking for a cheap excuse to mash them with his club.
Assume we bind up the prisoners!
|DM Zyren/ Heart of Runes
Just as you have finished binding the goblins and searching through their pockets (where you find 7 sp and 5 cp) the sheriff reaches the White Deer with a group of town militias.
Karlan?! Are you alright? seeing that others also look like they took part in the fight, he adds
And you good folks, is anyone of you seriously wounded?
|_Aldern Foxglove
Harry Handsome? What a colourful name! ...umm but no, I'm not a healer, yet I still want to show my gratitude Mr. eh, Handsome? I'm currently staying at the Rusty Dragon, just meet me there and I will be able to compensate you for your most courageous efforts.
then as if only now noticing that Harry isn't alone
Oh and of course, I mean all of you.
|Heavy Harry
"Mr Kanyk here and the Sir there need some assistance; we did what we could for the townsfolk back in the square..."
Harrys voice cuts off and he looks troubled, remembering the lostlife of the one he couldn't save.
|DM Zyren/ Heart of Runes
The sheriff looks at the wounds and says
You should go and see Father Abstalar Zantus tomorrow, these wounds don't look like they're critical. The surviving goblins have fled the town and I think we will only find the miserable ones that have hid in rain barrels or ovens....Now may I ask for your names sirs, I only know Ser Karlan by now!?
|Heavy Harry
"Well met Sheriff; Harry Handsome... staying at the Rusty Dragon. My friends are Messirs Kanyk and Gerlick. I have only just met this Sir Karlan, and the other chap remains a mystery. There are some Goblin prisoners I'd see to your custody"
|Karlan Bladetwist
"Nothing a nights rest and Father Abstalar's mending won't cure." Karlan said absentmindedly scratching where the itchy dandruff landed on him.
Turning to Aldern he smiled. "Simply live a just and good life if you haven't already Mr. Foxglove."
Turning to the rest of the group his smile brightened. "Thanks for your help I'm sure the little snot rags would have gotten me a couple of times there without your aid. Harry, is it? I didn't think you were a simple street magician. I'm afraid I don't know the rest of you."
Is Gerlicks hood up or down?
|DM Zyren/ Heart of Runes
I'd guess up, he always had it up, when he met someone for the first time.
While Aldern leaves - still beaming with gratitude - the sheriff adresses all of you
I bet you all will become local heroes pretty soon. The people of Sandpoint are friendly and don't forget good deeds easily. Prepare for a zillion back-slappings, heh. I will bring these goblins into the dungeons below the Sandpoint Garrison (SM 10)now. I'd ask you to meet me there tomorrow, maybe during the morning, to help me interrogate them. You... he looks at Gerlick I was told you speak the goblin-tongue, so you could be really helpful with translations. If you don't have any questions left, I'd leave you now and take a look at the damages done to the city.
The fight is over as quickly as it began; Nieve remains quiet, only making sure that Elyn is well and fine. He catches the names of everybody, and realises none of them knows his name. Never speak until spoken to, he remembered his mother.
"I...I'm glad we're all safe," he says after the sheriff has left and it's the five of them left. "Thank you for... for protecting me and Elyn."
|Heavy Harry
To Nieve and Karlan, Harry gives a polite nod.
"Think we three are staying at the 'Rusty, seems I made an impression on the good lady of the house, and I have been spruiking the place all afternoon so hopefully word has got back and theres a feed in it and a roof for us all... and maybe some clothes, I appear a bit shabbily presented now but we should withdraw over there and clean our wounds and perhaps rest up after that little business. Plenty of energy needed for digging holes for the dead tomorrow no doubt"
Harry looks more closely at Nieve...
"Well seems I know the name of your pet, thats a beginning, shall I just call you 'Oi Sorceror?' or were you also named?"
"Aldern I expect we will see you at the Rusty, under fairer circumstances"
"I have a name," he mutters quietly, raising his left arm up to shoulder level as Elyn jumps on his wrist. The weasel peers curiously at the half-orc addressing them. "My name is Nieve L..."
Nieve stops his sentence, throwing a quick glance away. "I'm Nieve." He bows down his head, as a manner of greeting, before he rubs Elyn over the back. "This is Elyn. We've come here from Magnimar. You were Harry...Handsome? Or am I mistaken?"
|Heavy Harry
"Indeed thats my name; although its the polite one. I am occasionally hired on for less subtle work, encouraging and heavying people for debts owed and other failings of common sense, then they call me Heavy Harry... that name carries quite a bit of weight in some places, if you'll pardon the pun. Riddleport is the hole I call home, though Goblin attacks aside I must say all I see in this place is golden opportunity" he looks down at his appearance once more "Though that coming from a bloodied man only wearing a pair of ruined pants I can see how you'd question my measure of opportunity, but..." he jingles his purse "This was empty this morning, so I'm already miles ahead"
|Karlan Bladetwist
"I have a name," he mutters quietly, raising his left arm up to shoulder level as Elyn jumps on his wrist. The weasel peers curiously at the half-orc addressing them. "My name is Nieve L..."
Nieve stops his sentence, throwing a quick glance away. "I'm Nieve." He bows down his head, as a manner of greeting, before he rubs Elyn over the back. "This is Elyn. We've come here from Magnimar. You were Harry...Handsome? Or am I mistaken?"
Pleasure to meet you Nieve. Karlan said as he went to the work of picking gore and teeth from his weapons. "I'd shake your hands but."
Karlan raised a hand covered in blood.
Karlan only frowns and says nothing as Harry describes his other occupation.
|Heavy Harry
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
Harry puts the frown down to the chap just being in bloody combat.
"Magnimar, why indeed, I was a hired hand on a ship plying trade between Riddleport and Magnimar. That was until she was lost at sea a few days ago, hence my arrival in this fair town and my vagrant appearance"
"I think I may have seen you before," he smiles at Harry. "I would wander the docks every now and then to get the feel of the sea, though I have never set foot on a boat."
When Ser Karlan approaches, Nieve turns around; the bite from the dog does not seem comfortable.
"It's a pleasure for me as well, Ser Karlan. Are you alright? That bite seemed very vicious..." He glances back at the half-orc, and the tension makes him shudder ever so slightly.
|Heavy Harry
"I was never a wharf rat, I grew up ducking and diving in the avenues and alleyways. The time at sea seemed like a pleasant change from Riddleport, to see some new places and to earn an honest coin doing so seemed a good offer... can't say it has all worked out so well to date, but here I am, and a good thing I was too apparently."
He looks at his club appraisingly
"Would have been nicer to have been better equipped, but all my tools of trade are now a gift to the mermaids, that's all there is to it I suppose. Have to play the hand you get some days. Then again, maybe a solid lump of wood, a dog, and steely detemination is all a man truly needs to make it in this world eh?"
His grin is cheeky and mirthful, and damn it if he isn't handsome.
|Karlan Bladetwist
"I think I may have seen you before," he smiles at Harry. "I would wander the docks every now and then to get the feel of the sea, though I have never set foot on a boat."
When Ser Karlan approaches, Nieve turns around; the bite from the dog does not seem comfortable.
"It's a pleasure for me as well, Ser Karlan. Are you alright? That bite seemed very vicious..." He glances back at the half-orc, and the tension makes him shudder ever so slightly.
Karlan's smile returned as he looked down at the bite wound. "Nothing terribly serious I assure you. I've taken more savage beatings during training. Though I am glad to hear that Harry here plans on more honest work. In the meantime I think I better go help Father Abstalar or find more of the hidden buggers. Though I'd like to personally thank the rest of you and get your names first."
|Heavy Harry
"Honest work is the best kind, but thats not to say that every piece of honest work is palatable to those with delicate sensibilities. Honest work in Sandpoint is probably a whole lot less bloody than honest work in Riddleport, I doubt we have the same problems with thieves, cutthroats, murderers, pirates, vagabonds, scoundrels and those who otherwise neglect to pay up on what they are owing...not paying your debts is a form of thievery yet good luck asking the authorities for help with that one in Riddleport."
"Yes indeed, interesting place old Riddleport, can't say a well bred man like yourself would find it terribly appealing though Sir Karlan"
|Karlan Bladetwist
"Yes indeed, interesting place old Riddleport, can't say a well bred man like yourself would find it terribly appealing though Sir Karlan"
"I suppose you're right." Karlan said quietly before turning to the other two strangers with a smile. argh you two would go into npc mode.
|Heavy Harry
|DM Zyren/ Heart of Runes
I'll cut that short-don't want to interfere with their ideas of their characters.
Kanyk and Gerlick introduce them also, Gerlick paying attention that he stays behind Harry and Kanyk and not taking off his hood. While you're still getting everyone to know, Father Abstalar reaches you together with two other men who carry a bloody handbarrow.
Oh Karlan, good to see you alive and in one piece. We're currently searching for wounded, but I think we found everyone. The assault looked worse than it really was. We have five people dead and about ninety wounded...oh and 225 dead goblins, goblin dogs, goblin rats...Has the sheriff found you already?
Then he looks over to the rest of the party, draws the wings of Desna over his heart and says
Good that you were at the festival, I have strong doubts the militia could have stemmed this tide. I'm Father Abstalar Zantus, priest of Desna.
|Heavy Harry
"Well met Father, a few injuries here that could use a bandage or two. We did what we could for some of the villagers, but that wasn't enough it seems, the wounds were beyond my meagre skills I noted from a sawbones."
"The Sheriff would like us to come and speak with some captives in the 'morrow, as my cousin here can speak the Goblin tongue, but that is on the far side of a wash and a meal, and some stitching"
|Zyren DM
Abstalar takes out a formerly white piece of rag and sweeps the sweat off his forehead.
If your wounds prove to be more critical than what I discern at the moment, don't hesitate to come to the temple at any time. Until then all of you should get some rest, you look like you need and deserve it. I think you can find a room at Sandpoint's largest inn, the Rusty Dragon, Ameiko Kaijitsu the proprietor, is a courageous woman with a heart for heroes. Karlan, I await you at the temple tomorrow evening.
|Heavy Harry
|DM Zyren/ Heart of Runes
|Karlan Bladetwist
"Yes, he found me a while ago." Karlan said as he continued cleaning off his weapons before putting them away. Watching passively as the father spoke accolades of everyone before going off himself for rest at the temple.
|Heavy Harry
Presume that Kae and Gerlick probably went to the 'Rusty too I suppose, ahead of us reconvening the next day with the Sheriff. Not sure about Nieve, but he would have been invited to the rusty
|DM Zyren/ Heart of Runes
Since he had stayd there already, I assume he will also follow you.
While Karlan makes his way back to the temple (and into his chamber I assume?), the rest of the newly formed party walks through the remnants of the once so joyful fair.
At the Rusty Dragon, you meet Ameiko and a halfling woman (Bethana for those who know) cleaning the entrance area. Brushing dust and sand from her forearms and looking really exhausted, she eyes you wearily
Good to see all of you alive...
looking back through a broken window into the taproom, she adds
I fear that the Rusty Dragon ain't Sandpoint's cleanest establishment today.
|Karlan Bladetwist
|Heavy Harry
Harry lets out a roguish chuckle
"Well I thank the beautiful lady for her hopsitality and concern for her guests, but..." he waves his hands regally over himself and his friends, as though a Rajah waving his hands over his treasures "...we are hardly Sandpoints cleanest residents".
"Indeed, I am only just wearing something resembling pants"
He smiles, ensuring she realises he speaks in jest.
"I'd find it hard to ask for a discount on the free accommodation you offered me earlier even should I have seen the need to raise concern over the state of the place. Perhaps you'd like a hand setting it to rights? then maybe I can trouble you for a warm bath before that earlier offered warm bed?"
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Name: Ashley
Dog's Name: Sophie
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I think day care is a great idea. Sophie is starting to growl when she sees other dogs, and I think it's from her not being as socialized during her period of not being fully vaccinated. So after we get back from our visit were gonna sign up for obedience classes and do day care once a week for a couple hours to take care of that behavior.
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Obedience classes are good.... But to be honest, I'd spend the money all on daycare. If Grace could go - she would be going at least 3 times a week just to get her exercise and stimulation.
I'd be training at home and sending them to daycare.... many of these daycare places help reinforce basic obedience - sit, down, wait, stay....
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Name: Tori
Dog's Name: Grace -maltipoo, Gus - poodle mix
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When I got Grace I took her in to meet the daycare people... Gus already went. And they said they would keep her up front with some of their calmer tiny dogs until she got adjusted and was ready for the group of little ones.
And having them up front is an added bonus. My friend's dog was often up front - if there weren't many little dogs in the group that day - and so she got to socialize and greet all of the people coming in and out. She used to be people shy, but after a few weeks at daycare she was so well socialized with dogs and people!
I was so excited to send her.... Sigh.
I will say the daycare I chose never fed the dogs in groups. If they were going to be fed - it had to be something provided by the owner and they separated the dogs and fed them in a little crate/kennel.
They separated them every 30 minutes for water breaks, and to clean the play rooms down.
They didn't even allow their staff to have food or water in the play rooms with the dogs. Since many dogs are dog safe but become food aggressive. So all staff had to eat in the staff offices, wash up, and then they could go back to the dogs.
Also knowing what the outside part looks like is important. The outside area for Gus's was completely concrete walled in - no gates leading out. So no one could get in and no dogs could run out. That was important to me.
The place was also really clean. So that was great to see.
I'm glad you found a day care! Sadie is going to blossom so much
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Name: Kelly
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Lots of really good info on this thread!!
I have Bravo in daycare three days a week, and we BOTH love it, LOL!!
I'm definitely in the camp that says to make sure the small toys are divided between the sizes. The place I take Bravo to keeps all dogs under 10 pounds in one group, an 11-30 in another.
But even that isn't a steadfast rule there as there is one small J.R. Terrier in there that is under 15 but plays only with the "bog boys" as he gets so rough! I'm glad they are observant and make appropriate choices about these things.
Also, like someone else pointed out, make sure they get quiet breaks...especially for puppies. Bravo plays for two hours, naps for one, rotates to a different play area (there are three), than naps again for one....and this repeats until he is picked up at the end of the day.
He also gets offered his food or his snack during his quiet/kennel time. They only feed what I provide, and only in his kennel.
I get cell phone updates as he moves throughout his day (like, "Hi, Mom! I'm going to play by the doggy pool! Watch me on the "doggy pool cam" or "Hi, Mom! I'm going in for a nap. Watch me on the kennel cam.").
To me, I wanted to be able to check in on him and see what he was doing. I wanted to see with my own eyes that he was happy and ok.
I also get a report card every day telling me about how he was during the day, and they notate anything out of the ordinary - including how much of his food he ate, his poops, etc.
One of the things I like best is how much socialization he gets with other dogs. I LOVE this!! I am not good at socializing my dogs...I'm always worried the other dog will bite my dog. So there he learns to socialize without me being nervous and transferring this to him.
I am very, very pleased with his care there. He is excited when we arrive....and he comes home as one tired puppy :-)
Good luck with daycare for your baby - I think you'll find a good one (like the one with the reference by your friend) and be super happy with the outcome!!
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Date of Stay: August, 2013
No showers or flush toilets, only 1 porta potty in a plain field of dirt and gravel with trees around the outside. It has fire pits and picnic tables. Much more attractive places nearby. Caters to fishermen. Owners very nice and into fishing. I was misled by the high rating. I prefer more facilities and beautiful surroundings. I did not go to fish. Too far to walk anywhere except for the resort across the road.
Date of Stay: August, 2013
We enjoyed the heated pool and the hot showers that didn't need coins. Very attractive place with flowers and trees, even though it rained, we had comfort. The washers and dryers were great. Nice owners. I would return. So much for our money. And we walked to the restaurant across the road, which was excellent.


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Other observations of Cyrtanthus odorus
Age of veld?
Age of veld? When was the fire?
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Disa inflexa
Seems to mimic it a bit.
a bit?
But Disa inflexa is 10mm long and this is 80mm long.
If the "mimicry" is anything to do with pollination (and everything with flowers IS pollination), then this is a bad as a Chihuahua trying to mimic a Great Dane in the hope that Just Nuisance will mate with it.
A bit far fetched??
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Has Germany's car arson wave come to America?
- By Joshua Keating
Joshua Keating was an associate editor at Foreign Policy
It seems that police have arrested a suspect in the mysterious string of more than 50 car arsons throughout the Los Angeles area over the last few nights. So far the suspect has been identified as a German national, who was angry that the U.S. government was trying to deport his mother, and recently unleashed an anti-American tirade in immigration court.
What hasn't been discussed much so far, is that lighting cars on fire is an increasingly popular way for young Germans to vent frustration. As of October, according to Der Spiegel, 341 cars were set ablaze in Berlin alone in 2011. One suspect now in custory admitting to setting 67 fires himself.
The tactic dates back to the 1970s and 1980s when the Red Army Faction used to burn luxury cars as a political attack. "If one sets a car on fire, that is a criminal offence. If one sets hundreds of cars on fire, that is political action," said RAF founder Ulrike Meinhoff.
The latest wave of car arson has been ongoing since 2007, with more than 100 cars burned every year. While German authorities believe some of the attacks may have been carried out by far-left or far-right groups, it's also possible that many of them are simply thrill-seekers or copycats.
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A woman with a dark secret has revealed why the skeletons of about 800 infants and children are believed to be in a disused septic tank.
The site in Tuam 32km north of Galway City, Ireland, is located at what was The Home, a home for unmarried mothers, run by the Bon Secours Sisters — a Roman Catholic religious order of nuns that today operates in US, Ireland, Peru, France, and Great Britain — from the 1920s until the 1960s, Irish Mail on Sunday reported.
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THERE'S just no stopping Luis Suarez. Liverpool's lethal finisher added another two goals to his haul at Stoke on Sunday and he now has an incredible 22 goals in just 16 games.
No striker in Premier League history has scored more at this stage of the season and the Uruguayan is well on course to break Alan Shearer and Andy Cole's Premier League record of 34 in a single season.
They managed that in a 42-game campaign, but Suarez is playing in a smaller league with just 38 games. And don't forget, he missed the first five through suspension.
Player-appearances-goals-goals per game:
Luis Suarez 16 221.38 Liverpool (2013-14)
Alan Shearer 21 190.90 Blackburn (1995-96)
Andy Cole 21 190.90 Newcastle (1993-94)
Les Ferdinand 21 19 0.90 Newcastle (1995-96)
Kevin Phillips 19 191.00 Sunderland (1999-00)
At this rate, if Suarez keeps scoring and plays in all of Liverpool's remaining 17 games, he will finish the season with an incredible 45 goals.
Suarez has scored all manner of goals this season, including several goal-of-the-season contenders. Here's the breakdown:
Left foot: 3
Right foot: 16
Headers: 3
Outside the area: 7
Inside the area: 15
Free-kicks: 3
AS good as Suarez has been, he is still human. Of the top 10 scorers this season, he's not the most accurate or the most efficient finisher.
Shooting Accuracy: Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal) 71.0%, Eden Hazard (Chelsea) 66.7%, Romelu Lukaku (Everton) 61.9%, Sergio Aguero (Man City) 60.8%, Luis Suarez (Liverpool) 60.3%.
Conversion Rate: Yaya Toure (Man City) 37.0%, Eden Hazard (Chelsea) 33.3%, Danny Welbeck (Man Utd) 33.3%, Luis Suarez (Liverpool) 28.2%
RAPID FIRE Manchester City's minutes-per-goal ratio of 32 is the fastest in the league and they have scored 21.3 per cent of their chances, a league high.
FREE-KICK KINGS City have scored five free-kicks this season, one more than both Liverpool and Everton.
GETTING AHEAD They are known for their flowing football along the floor, but Arsenal lead the way with headed goals this season, scoring nine.
SET-PIECE SPECIALISTS Liverpool have had the most shots (278) this season, but they've also scored the most goals from set pieces (18).
Man City have scored more than any side after 21 matches and could beat Chelsea's record of 103 in a season (2009-10).
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Tank battery, pipeline slated for construction in Moffat County
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During a specially scheduled meeting today, the Moffat County Commission:
• Approved, 3-0, a conditional use permit for Quicksilver Resources, Inc. to construct a tank battery at its Stoddard Well site.
• Approved, 3-0, a conditional use permit for Quicksilver Resources, Inc. to build a pipeline from its Granbouche Well location to its processing plant near Lay.
• Approved, 3-0, a conditional use permit for Green River Energy to conduct 3D seismic mapping in Moffat County.
• Approved, 3-0, an amendment to Moffat County's nepotism policy.
• Approved, 3-0, hiring Melinda Curtis as Moffat County finance director.
• Approved, 3-0, hiring a full-time courthouse security guard for the Moffat County Sheriff's Office.
• Approved, 3-0, hiring a part-time facilities maintenance technician for the Sherman Youth Camp.
• Approved, 3-0, hiring a full-time clerk and records technician for the treasurer's office.
Representatives from Quicksilver Resources, Inc., asked the Moffat County Commission Thursday to approve certain permits to expand their operations in Moffat County.
Citing production from its Stoddard Well off Fawn Creek Lane about five miles south of Craig and plans to bring five more wells online in that area before the end of the summer, Quicksilver officials applied for a conditional use permit to construct a proposed tank battery called the Stoddard Central Tank Battery.
The new facility would be tied into all six wells slated for the Stoddard and Simoes properties, and would be used to hold and transport oil.
When asked by Commissioner Tom Mathers whether Quicksilver was going to create an official field, Scott Latka, production superintendent for Quicksilver, said "it's possible."
Jerry Hoberg, Moffat County planning department director, presented the request to the commission on behalf of more than 12 Quicksilver employees, contractors and officials who also attended Thursday's meeting.
According to the request, the pad for the central tank battery would be 300 feet by 400 feet.
The conditional use permit request also outlined plans for a temporary 200-foot by 200-foot fresh water tank, which would be removed once all six wells in the area have been completed.
Hoberg also presented a second conditional use permit request on behalf of Quicksilver for a 20-inch natural gas pipeline that would run from its Granbouche Well location near Sand Springs to its Lay Creek Central Tank Battery and processing facility.
The proposed natural gas line would be tied into Quicksilver's permitted drilling sites at K-Diamond Ranch and likely to the Stoddard Central Tank Battery in the future.
Dan Kobylinski, Quicksilver's director of pipeline operations and construction, said other companies exploring the Niobrara Formation would likely utilize the pipeline.
"As of today (we are the only company using the pipeline)," Kobylinski said. "We are in negotiations with third-parties to transport and process some gas."
Citing the good working relationship between Quicksilver and the county, commissioners unanimously approved both conditional use permits.
"You've drilled one well in Routt County and eight to 10 here," Mathers said. "We like you here, they (Routt County) don't."
Quicksilver plans to begin construction on the well immediately, Kobylinski said. The project is expected to take about 60 to 75 days to complete and the company plans to utilize local contractors for the job.
Following the meeting Quicksilver representatives said the company has been fracking with butane at its Granbouche Well site and are capturing a lot of "wet" natural gas.
Wet gas features multiple types of natural gas including butane and propane that can be separated at the Lay Creek Central Tank Battery.
Additionally the butane used in the gas fracking process can be "stripped off" and recycled at future drill sites, Quicksilver officials said.
Should Quicksilver act on its plans to tie the Stoddard Central Tank Battery to the Lay Creek processing facility, an additional conditional use permit for an oil pipeline would be required.
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The latest poll by Rasmussen Reports shows Obama's lead shrinking to 4 points. RealClearPolitics now moved Minnesota into the toss-up column. The Wall Street Journal says it's Obama's not so good poll day. Barack Obama's Minnesota campaign is targeting seniors. MPR, the Pi Press and the Star Tribune have stories. Meanwhile, John McCain's campaign held Read more →
A poll by Rasmussen Reports says Barack Obama's lead has narrowed over John McCain in Minnesota. Obama had a 12 point lead at one point in Minnesota. He is now ahead of his Republican rival by only four percentage points 46% to 42%, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Minnesota voters. With Read more →
The Fix moves the Senate race from #10 to #7. Here's the synopsis: 7. Minnesota (R): Comedian Al Franken's (D) campaign has settled down nicely over the past few weeks — stopping the bleeding and turning toward substance. And, Sen. Norm Coleman (R) is going to continue to face questions in the coming months about Read more →


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The manufacturing sector ended 2012 much as it had spent the whole year, just barely on the right side of the line between expansion and contraction, the BNZ-Business New Zealand performance of manufacturing index (PMI) indicates.
The PMI for December was 50.1, up from 48.4 in November. A number above 50 indicates the sector is expanding. The average level through 2012 was 50.9.
"Despite the fairly unexciting result, comments by manufacturers remain more positive than negative," BusinessNZ's executive director for manufacturing, Catherine Beard, said.
This year was likely to present similar challenges for many manufacturers, she said, although a slowly improving global economy, with further upwards momentum in the rebuilding of Christchurch, should assist in driving up demand for products.
BNZ economist Doug Steel said that among the survey's indicators, for every one that looked to be doing a bit better, there seemed to be another one slipping the other way.
"For example, there is certainly a bit to like in the production index rising to 52.5 from 49.6 in November. This is a reasonable clip above 50 and indicates activity is on the up," Steel said.
In addition finished stocks fell which, combined with the rise in production, implied a solid lift in demand.
On the other hand, new orders slipped to 48.9 from 50 in November - just enough, Steel said, to question the durability of demand in the near term.
However, it was at odds with the manufacturers' responses to the New Zealand Institute of Economic research's quarterly survey of business opinion, which recorded a strong lift in new orders.
Employment remained in contraction territory for the seventh month in a row, suggesting firms are not sufficiently confident of the pick-up to hire on the strength of it.
"Certainly within the sector there is optimism this year will be better than last year. We think it will be better, too."
A lot of the optimism seemed to stem from much better prospects for the construction sector as the rebuilding in Canterbury gathered pace.
"Also, intense fears about the global economy have faded, but who is to say they are not going to come back in a rush."
The economic slowdown in Australia was a developing area of concern, Steel said.
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Have you ever heard of an invasive worm? Well, such a thing exists, and some say it's actually a threat to forests in some northern areas of the United States.
Vital as native earthworms are to the health of our soils, non-native worms from Europe and Asia are devouring everything on the forest floor, including tree seedlings. By eliminating the slowly decaying cover of fallen leaves and other dead plant material, they are hindering the forest's ability to resist erosion, produce wildflowers and other low-level plants, and provide habitat for the ground-dwelling animal species that live within the cover.
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State police have confirmed that a mother, father and three children were found dead in their Saco apartment Sunday.
According to police, the children were ages 12, 7 and 4, and the man and woman were in their 30s.
State police say all indications are that no one outside the family was responsible for the deaths, adding that a gun was found near one of the bodies.
A neighbor came to check on them at their home on the second floor of a building at Riverview Apartments, located at 35 Water Street.
Police say that upon seeing the bodies, the neighbor notified Saco police, who called in state police.
Police say they believe this is a self-contained crime scene, and say the public is not at risk. Police also added that they're not expecting to make any arrests in this case.
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This was the best pizza I have had in a long time! Very awesome to have a deep dish pizza. Not sure if there was cross contamination because I am not overly sensitive. However even if I was I would risk getting sick because the pizza was worth it.
5 star GF deep dish cheese was super yummy! Sauce had a robust fresh flavor. I called ahead before traveling to Chicago to verify they offered deep dish and also called while in town. I learned several at this location were unaware they offered deep dish gf until I told them. Those who I encountered to be unaware, had to verify with their manager. The lack of knowledge and several telling me they didn't offer it I rate a 1 star.
GLUTEN. FREE. DEEP DISH. Does anything else need to be said? It wasn't quite as thick as the regular deep dish crust, but it was still so so so yummy to someone who hasn't had deep dish pizza in 10 years. Also have 2 kinds of gf beers. Will definitely be coming back!
Pretty good right away but like most gf pizza its not as good later. I asked for everything on my pizza and only got sausage that was sad for spending $25.
It's nice that they are making an effort to provide GF deep dish pizza, but they have some work to do. I should say I do not have celiac, only an allergy to wheat so GF gives me those options. I called ahead and was told i could get GF small pizza in either thin crust or deep dish. The server said it was only available in thin crust. I had to correct him. he had no real understanding of their GF options and if I had not been assertive I would have had to get a small thin crust and then pay over $2 for each topping. As it turns out I should have just had thin crust. Their GF deep dish crust was way overdone around the edges to the point of being almost too hard to bite through. And the bottom was basically uncooked. This could be because the sauce was more like tomato soup than pizza sauce. They should have baked the crust at least partially before adding ingredients. It WAS edible... just not enjoyable. I offered my leftovers to a homeless man and I'm hoping he enjoyed it more than I did. Still... 2 stars for making the effort.
The GF pizza here was really good! I am not celiac, but definitely gluten intolerant and I had no issues. I imagine there could be some cross contamination issues at a place like this but the GF pizza crust is really good! It's thin but has a really nice flavor and the veggie topping were cooked in a very flavorful way before being put on the pizza which added to the great taste! The salad was also really good! My non GF husband had the stuffed pizza and it looked amazing. Hopefully one day someone can make a GF stuffed pizza!
Don't eat here if you ate celiac! They have no idea what is in other toppings and sauce. The manager was useless too. Only dough is gluten free and prepared with all the other dough. We walked out!
Did not eat here as the have a huge cross contamination issue. Staff not familiar with gluten free. Had to go to three different people to find out how pizza prepared:(
Excellent pizza and service!
4110 E 82nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46250
They have gluten free pizza on their menu, but their is a huge cross contamination issue and my daughter with celiac became sick after eating the pizza.
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Pizza was very good. I went there twice. The first time I asked them to cook the crust crispy and I liked that pizza better than the second time when I forgot to ask. They said they also have GF pasta but not the Alfredo sauce because it comes premixed. I thought that sounded odd. The thin crust GF pizza was good and I would go again. About $19 for a 1-topping pizza. They called it a small but it was pretty big for a GF pizza.
223 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606
Gluten free pizza-thin crust- with pepperoni (it's underneath the cheese)!!!! Pizza took a longer time to cook but worth the wait!!! One of the best pizzas I've ever had. Tasted like regular pizza
2344 Illinois 59, Plainfield, IL 60586
Good pizza!
455 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
While nothing can compare to their traditional pizza (deep dish and thin crust), their GF pizza is not bad. Can get a little greasy.
223 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606
Food was very good. They do warn that they cannot guarantee against cross contamination! Terrible service, took 1 hour and 30 minutes to get our pizza and seemed to really not care! Terrible service!!!!
455 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Got extremely sick from the gf pizza from the Glen Ellyn location. Had an opportunity to try the Giordano's at another location but was told by a server that they don't recommend the gf pizza for people with Celiac because of cross contamination. Giordano's is now on my Do Not Eat list.
223 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606
Gluten free options on the menu for pizza and pasta. Pizza is made in same oven as regular pizza though. No gluten free beer but they have angry orchard! Pizza was very good, and large!
3641 East Main Street, St Charles, IL 60174
gluten-free pizza
1040 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Gluten free pizza wasn't that good. I have had it at the Giordano's in the suburbs and it was delicious! But this lacked cheese and toppings. Disappointing.
1040 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Not that great... Check out homeslice pizza
10410 West Cermak Road, Westchester, IL 60154
My husband and I went here while traveling in Chicago. It was our first dinner of our vacation, and I used the app to pick a place. When we got there, the manager (I'm assuming) was very nice. But our waiter was short with us and not very helpful. I decided on the pasta, as I didn't want a pizza all to myself. Also, their menu said "no gluten" pizza, instead of gluten free. It made me very skeptical. The wait staff assured me that they use a dedicated pot with clean water each time for the pasta, and dedicated utensils. I tried to find a protein to add to my pasta, and the waiter said none of it was gluten free because it was all marinated. After talking (in English) to the manager, we finally decided that I could have the Shrimp. There was also a lack of knowledge if their salad dressing was gluten free. It was a bit frustrating. So, finally I put in my order and my husband and my friend ordered their deep dish pizza. They said it would take 40 minutes, which was fine because I hadn't seen my childhood friend in 10 years. When they finally bring their pizza out, the waiter said it would take 5 more minutes to cook my pasta since it was gluten free. What?!?! They just had 40 minutes to cook a pizza! During that time they had brought out my shrimp on a separate plate, which was turning cold, because I was going to add it to my pasta. I tried to be pleasant and polite, and just smile. And wait. The manager finally came over to our table and apologized because the cook had messed up my gluten free pasta by cooking it in the wrong pot and water, therefore cross-contaminating it. While I was appreciative of the manager, I was even MORE upset with the waiter because he wasn't going to have the guts to tell me the truth. The manager told me that they wold not be charging me for my meal. I said thank you, while inside I was thinking- "that's right I'm not paying for this." They took so long in bringing out my pasta that my husband and friend where totally finished with their meal and I had to take my meal "to go" back to her house. Let's just say that I was less than pleased. I was so hungry when we got back to her house (like 9:15 at night) that I devoured the whole thing. It did taste good, but it would have been best served at the restaurant, on time, with my friends.
455 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Called to order and staff was not knowledgeable at all. They actually said the only thing that they had that was gluten free was the pizza crust and cheese nothing else. Hmmm... Did not want to be bothered
2075 South Ridge Road, Minooka, IL 60447
Amazing pizza!
455 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Delicious gf pizza! One of the best I have ever had.
270 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Great pizza!
2344 Illinois 59, Plainfield, IL 60586
Delicious pizza. The gluten free crust was nice and crispy. Even my non-gluten-free hubby liked it. The server warned us that it wasn't a gluten-free kitchen. Just a gluten-free crust. They have GF pasta too.
2344 Illinois 59, Plainfield, IL 60586
best pizza crust around..
10410 West Cermak Road, Westchester, IL 60154
great pizza
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one of the best GF pizzas in the area. Generous toppings. they only have the thin crust 12" in GF but it fed two people.
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Not really into comic books or graphic novels and thought that I might not like it. But the writing pulled me in and enjoyed the start of the series.
Liked the sample and likely to buy. Interesting premise; character likeable. Yup, superheroes and dystopia are both not my thing but this seems to be a unique take.
It sounds weird to say this is a realistic superhero book, but that's the best way to put it. This is not a shiny four-color world, not even when those colors are as dark as Watchmen's or the setting as gritty as a mid-90s Punisher comic. Fights are dangerous, people get seriously hurt, and major characters die permanent deaths.
In other words, these heroes are PEOPLE, flawed and uncertain...and that's exactly what makes this book excellent. I've enjoyed Meding's Dreg City series thoroughly, and this has me equally hooked. I look forward to her having a long and prolific career.
I LOVED this book, seriously, I loved it. The cheezy sex scene around the middle of the book didn't even detour my 5 star rating. I was attached to the main character (Trance) from page one and hardly put the book down. I started it on a Friday and was finished by Monday night having time off for my anniversary dinner (Saturday night) and Church on Sunday.
Myles, I think you'll like it.
Debut of another great series from Meding. There are some similarities but not so much that I felt like I was reading the same books with different names. I liked the main character. She was fallible but her self doubt and fears struggled against her increasing belief in herself as she grew stronger throughout the story. She cracked a lot of jokes but was aware that this was a defense mechanism. She also insult people all the time like broken heroines so often do in UF.
I loved her relationship with the love interest. They respected each other, treated each other well, and recognized one another's strengths. They were complete equals as people and he respected her lead when she was in charge. He was sensitive without being wimpy. (A couple of men cry in this book and it's appropriate and not unmanly at all.) They're relationship isn't as intense and possessive as in the Dreg City series and it's good. It's intimate enough and beautiful.
In general the book wasn't sexist or racist. Although there were not enough people of color, the ones that were there were powerful, brave and emotionally strong. The only annoyingly typical thing was that the people who had been in power previously, both good and bad, were both white men.
Themes of love, trust and redemption were prevalent and nothing was black and white. No one was 100% good and at one point the protagonist had appropriate sympathy for the only person who was 100% bad. I really like that way of thinking and it's a little unusual for traditional superhero stories. (I know that that is changing.)
That was fun, too, reading about ordinary people with extraordinary abilities. I am not big on superhero stories so I'm not the best judge but this felt fresh and original. I really felt these were regular people which I never quite felt with, say, X-men. I just don't get the costumes though. Why do most of them have to be so garish? I did like Trance's though. That I could get behind.
The only real problem I had was with where/how they originally imprisoned the bad guys. It just doesn't make sense to me. I also didn't like the explanation of why big cities were deserted.
I also hate that there weren't any good foster parents, only bad. A child has a hellish time in foster care even with the best foster parents; you can provide angst for a character from their foster care experiences without vilifying us. There are a lot of bad ones but there are a lot more good foster parents out there, people who open their homes to traumatized kids who act out in inappropriate ways. It's hard being a foster parent and most of us do it out of a desire to help, out of compassion.
Okay off my soap box.
Over all the world building worked for me. Again I liked how nothing was black and white throughout the course of the story. This was a good story and an excellent start to the series.
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"Fifteen years ago, Teresa 'Trance' West was a skilled telepath and a proud member of the Ranger Corps. But ever since the Rangers were inexplicably rendered powerless at the climax of the devastating Meta War, she's bounced from one dead-end job to another. Now her powers have reappeared just as mysteriously as they vanished--only they're completely transformed and more potent than ever. And they're threatening to destroy her."--P. [4] of cover.… (more)
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I think the researcher made a typo when he wrote 3,900 imported a month... Here is an email from Erik that I have saved, I have his email and # if anyone cares to verify.
"The marking on the right side of the receiver is our importer's mark. BATF required our name and city on every gun as a starting point for the tracing process. We used "Golden Sate Arms, Dist. Inc" "Manhattan Beach, Ca." in the early shipments and later they allowed us to abbreviate to "GSAD INC" Man. Bch Ca. So yours is an early gun.
We used to bring in a forty foot container of 1900 guns every month or so. We paid $125- each in China, paid 11% duty and sold then to distributor's for $299.00 each.
Erik J. Berry"


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