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Barnes's (Golden) book about four friends who get special powers from their temporary tattoos has some fun moments, despite the far-out premise. Even 15-year-old narrator Bailey acknowledges the surreal situation when she considers explaining what's going on to her mother: "An evil fairy princess who doubles as one of the three Fates is sucking out the souls of innocent people, and my friends and I have been imbued with the powers to stop her, but we only have the powers for like another twelve hours." But readers learn enough about the protagonist to believe that she could be a descendent of the powerful Sidhe, and the girls cleverly put to use their powers (Annabelle can control minds, Zo can see the future and Bailey can start fires). The book's best moments may come from ditzy Delia, with the power of transmogrification, who turns a hotel door lock into butterscotch pudding, plus gives the girls Rollerblades when they're on the chase, including a fashionable pair for herself that look like high heels. Delia also delivers the book's best line when facing off against evil Alecca: "You think you're bad?... I'm on the cheerleading squad; I know what realevil looks like." In the end, readers will get a few good laughs from these sassy heroines. Ages 12-up. (Jan.)Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
Tattooby Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Bailey Morgan isn't the type of girl who shows a lot of skin, but somehow, she ends up in a dressing room at the mall with her friend Delia applying a temporary tattoo to her lower back. Never one to suffer fashion doubt, trendsetter Delia knows exactly where she wants her own tattoo: on her stomach, right where her shirt ends—can you say
Bailey Morgan isn't the type of girl who shows a lot of skin, but somehow, she ends up in a dressing room at the mall with her friend Delia applying a temporary tattoo to her lower back. Never one to suffer fashion doubt, trendsetter Delia knows exactly where she wants her own tattoo: on her stomach, right where her shirt ends—can you say "midriff"? Annabelle, the quiet one, chooses the back of her neck, and tomboy Zo plasters hers on the top of her foot. The tattoos will last for three days, and Delia's sure that with them, the four friends will absolutely kill at the school dance.
Unfortunately, killing is just what someone has in mind, and Bailey, Delia, Annabelle, and Zo are in for the battle of their lives. Along with her tattoo, each girl receives a gift—a supernatural power to help them in their fight. As Bailey's increasingly frightening dreams reveal the nature of their enemy, it becomes clear to the girls that it's up to them to save the world. And if they can get Delia to stop using her newfound power to turn gum wrappers into Prada pumps, they might actually stand a chance.
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Teenaged Bailey Morgan and her three best friends impulsively buy swirly shaped temporary tattoos to complement their outfits for the upcoming school dance. Suddenly, Bailey hears voices that say, "She comes. To fight, to live, she comes." Soon the girls discover that the tattoos have given them supernatural gifts: Bailey can start fires with her thoughts, Annabelle can read minds, Delia has the power to transmogrify objects, and Zo has premonitions. Bailey's dreams reveal that the voices in her head are from two ancient fairy warriors who are variations of the mythological Fates who control the thread of life of mortals and immortals. Adea and her sister Alecca both fell in love with Valgius, and when he rejected her for Adea, Alecca vowed to destroy the couple. She then began to gain power from young humans by giving them a vision of their secret desires, wrapping a web around them, and then pulling the life from their bodies. Zo's premonitions show that Alecca is planning to kill many students at the dance. Bailey discovers that she's one of a long line of humans who have been chosen to maintain the balance between both worlds. This chick-lit fantasy, similar to though not as dark as Neal Shusterman's fairy-tale retellings, is a fast-paced, fun read for Buffy and Charmed fans.
Sharon RawlinsCopyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
Product Details
- 9780385733472
- Publisher:
- Random House Children's Books
- Publication date:
- 01/09/2007
- Pages:
- 272
- Sales rank:
- 708,984
- Product dimensions:
- 5.42(w) x 7.99(h) x 0.60(d)
- Age Range:
- 12 - 17 Years
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Chapter 1
"Passion Purple, Fruity Fuchsia, Playful Pink." Delia Cameron smiled as she came to the rose-colored nail polish. According to Delia, pink was the new pink. She'd tried to explain it to me once in terms of the color orange, but fashion wasn't really my forte, and I was pretty sure I had completely missed the point. At the age of fifteen, I more or less had to face the fact that, unlike my best friend–Delia Cameron, fashion goddess–there was a distinct chance that I didn't actually have a forte.
"Divine Yellow," Delia continued, picking up the next nail polish container on the shelf and examining it like a detective looking for clues in a case of paramount importance.
Beside me, Annabelle grinned wryly, and the half smile softened her typically solemn features. To the outside world, Annabelle Porter was an almost alien creature: quiet and shy, too serious for her own good, and too smart for anyone else's. Once upon a time (in the seventh grade), she'd seemed that way to me, too, but now–three years, two hundred and six sleepovers, thirteen embarrassing karaoke nights I'm sure we'd all rather forget, and an unofficial initiation into our tight little group later, I knew Annabelle well enough to know that the crooked half smile was some kind of commentary on Delia's nail polish manifesto.
I grinned at Annabelle, and she bit back a bigger smile. We'd both been in this exact position many, many times before.
Blissfully unaware (or maybe deliberately ignoring) the silent exchange between the two of us, Delia picked up another bottle of polish and became instantly and absolutely entranced by it. "Mango Mermaid," she breathed in the reverent tone most people reserved for the birth of their first child.
"Mango Mermaid?" the fourth member of our group asked, her voice low, dry, and incredulous. She looked at me. "Mango Mermaid," she repeated flatly, shooting me a tortured look.
I patted her consolingly on the shoulder. Poor Zo. Shopping with Delia took a certain kind of endurance, and Zo Porter, Annabelle's cousin and more or less my other half for practically as long as either of us could remember, didn't have it.
"Yes," Delia replied, rolling her eyes at Zo. "Mango Mermaid. Just look at the shimmer and composition. It's perfect."
"We've found the perfect nail polish," Zo said, her voice still completely flat. "Hurrah." With a tiny, almost pixie-like build, blond hair, and baby blue eyes, Zo didn't exactly look like your typical tomboy, but there was no mistaking the fact that she was anti-girly and had been even before the day her mother had dropped five-year-old Zo off at my house for playgroup, left the state, and never looked back.
Delia, the Mango Mermaid polish held safely in her left hand, tucked a strand of chestnut brown hair behind her ear with her right. In typical Delia fashion, she was completely unaffected by Zo's scorn for all things feminine. "Says the girl wearing her brother's sweatshirt," Delia said, eyeing Zo's gray sweats disapprovingly.
"I don't have a brother," Zo said immediately.
Delia arched one eyebrow. "Oh," she said with a look of faux surprise. "My mistake."
Annabelle watched the repartee between her cousin and Delia and then tilted her head to the side. "Did you hear that?" she asked me.
"What?" I asked. I saw the twinkle in her eye a moment too late.
"That," she said, her voice as soft and serious as always, "was the sound of civility flying out the window."
Zo, Delia, and I had been best friends for as long as any of us could remember. The two of them liked to pretend that they just tolerated each other for my sake, but in reality, arguing was practically an Olympic sport with those two, and there was no one Delia would rather argue with than Zo. I, for one, wasn't fooled by their little act, and civility comments aside, neither was Annabelle.
"Food court?" I suggested out loud, knowing that there were exactly two reasons Zo put up with our Friday afternoon mall trips. The first was because the rest of us liked the mall, and tough-girl act aside, there wasn't anything short of breast implants that Zo wouldn't have done for the rest of us. The second, more compelling reason Zo tolerated our weekly mall trips was the triple chili-cheese dog, bacon cheeseburger, and chocolate milkshake she ate every time we went to the food court.
"It's about time," Zo said, making a big show of grumbling. Still, she picked up a second Mango Mermaid polish and tossed it underhand to Delia. "I'm starving," she said by way of explanation, "and these are buy-one-get-one-free."
Wisely, Annabelle, Delia, and I said nothing about the fact that Zo had eaten right before we left. Her endless appetite and teeny tiny body size were almost as much of a mystery to me as Delia's innate understanding of all things fashion and the fact that Annabelle could say more with a single look than I could with an entire sentence.
With a toss of her hair, Delia flounced off to buy the Mango Mermaid polish, and five minutes later, the four of us stepped out of the store and into the the open expanse of the mall.
"You know what I love about the mall?" Delia asked, her voice bright.
"The sales?" I asked.
"Your father's credit card?" Annabelle asked with another Annabelle half grin.
"The torture?" Zo hadn't quite given up playing the shopping martyr.
"No, no, and don't kid yourself," Delia said, responding to us in order. "The smell."
I sniffed the air cautiously while Zo and Annabelle, for once in their lives on the same page, shared a look of confusion.
"I don't smell anything," I said. I paused for a moment, wondering if I should even go there. "What does it smell like?" I swiftly maneuvered around a cart selling neon cell-phone accessories as I spoke. Unfortunately, I was maneuvering a little too swiftly and ended up running face-first into the next cart. For a split second, I fought to keep my balance. I lost, and crashed to the floor with the grace of an overweight elephant.
"Now that ain't pretty," Zo said before dispensing what passed in her mind as helpful advice. "Lift foot, then shift weight, Bay."
"I didn't trip," I replied, narrowing my eyes at her. "I ran into–"
"Possibilities," Delia interjected happily.
"Huh?" She'd lost me with that comment.
"I smell possibilities," Delia said, stepping over me to get to the booth. "The mall is filled with possibilities. Take these earrings, for example."
Zo groaned loudly. "Hungry," she reminded us.
Delia waved the complaint aside with a delicate flick of her right hand.
Not wanting to get caught in the middle of their weekly mall showdown, I started to stand up, and as I did, I felt a hand on my arm, pulling me to my feet.
"Thanks," I said, dusting myself off and turning around. "I . . ."
As soon as I saw his eyes, my mouth stopped functioning, which was a good thing, because my brain had clicked off a microsecond before.
Kane Lawson, eye candy. King of eye candy. God of eye candy.
"Thanks," I said, forcing myself to form a decipherable word while my mind froze from cuteness overload. Emergency, emergency, I thought. Must form coherent sentence.
"What are you boys doing here?" Delia asked, never at a loss for words, especially around members of the opposite sex.
Boys as in plural? I wondered at her words and looked past Kane to see two of his friends. It was like eye candy, supersized.
"Just hanging out," Kane said, his hand still on mine. "You okay?"
No, I wanted to reply. Put me in ICU, fatal embarrassment ward.
"I'm . . ." I searched for the right word, my brain being difficult.
"Fine?" Zo prodded.
"That," I said weakly. For good measure, I nodded vigorously, as if that was somehow going to make me appear like less of a total and complete idiot.
Unlike Delia, who had a new crush every week, I'd had exactly two in my entire lifetime. The first had been a deep and undying love for the boy with curly brown hair in my kindergarten class. The second was Kane.
"You're Hayley, right?" Kane asked me, filling the silence. "I think you're in my geometry class."
"Bailey," I corrected him, my name getting caught in my throat. "And it's world history."
He nodded and smiled. Oh, the smile.
Delia began chatting up the guy on the left while the guy to Kane's right raked his eyes up and down, first over Annabelle's body and then over Zo's. Apparently, even in her sweats, she was more appealing than I was. Story of my life.
"Hey, buddy," Zo said, her voice casual yet deadly. "Eyes on face."
Annabelle stifled a laugh, and I groaned inwardly. Zo had no tact and even less impulse control, and despite the fact that she wasn't an inch over five feet tall, the look she was giving the guy to my right had me convinced that if he didn't manage to drag his eyes away from the perfect figure hidden under her sweat suit, he'd find himself in a world of pain within the next thirty seconds.
"Bailey," Kane said again, repeating my name and drawing my attention away from Zo. I looked over at him, and for a moment, we just stared at each other. Finally, he nodded at me and smiled. "See you around."
I nodded dumbly, a smile plastered on my face. Kane Lawson would see me around.
The guys took off, and the moment they were out of earshot, Delia squealed. "What did he say?" she asked.
"See you around," I said. He'd now officially said over a hundred words to me. It had taken five years to get there, but I was finally in the triple digits.
Delia pondered my words. "Was it 'I'll see you around' or 'see you around' or 'see ya around'?" she asked seriously.
"That matters?" I asked.
Delia nodded. "When it comes to guys," she said, "everything matters."
"Everything matters," a musical voice repeated. I turned and found myself staring into eyes so blue it almost hurt to look at them. "Can I help you girls with anything?" the woman asked, gesturing toward the booth.
Zo glanced at Delia and then back at the saleswoman. "Don't encourage her," she said flatly.
I looked at the woman, unable to turn my gaze from her eyes, all thoughts of Kane exiting my mind as I stared into them.
"I need something cutting-edge that will flatter a retrochic red-carpet look," Delia said.
Zo fought a smile and shrugged at the saleswoman. "I told you not to encourage her."
The woman clicked her tongue and murmured quietly as she pulled open a drawer on top of the booth. "Try this," she suggested, handing Delia a black metal choker with a small white bow in the middle. "It's retro and cutting."
She turned her attention to Zo. "And for you," she said.
Zo held up one hand in protest. "Oh no," she said. "I'm not interested. I don't do accessories."
The woman ignored her and held out a small, deep purple crystal on an almost invisible gold chain. It swung back and forth in front of Zo's face, and despite herself, Zo was captivated.
Watching the crystal, I felt my mind drifting off, and I could practically hear the woman going all "you're getting sleepy, verrrrryyyy sleepy" on me. I shook my head to clear my thoughts.
"And for you," the saleswoman continued, turning to Annabelle as she placed the crystal firmly in Zo's callused hand. "You're not going to argue with me like this one?" she asked, nodding her head toward Zo.
"Zo and I are very different," Annabelle, queen of the understatement, said evenly.
Zo snorted under her breath. She was the only person who could actually get a rise out of A-belle. Since they were first cousins and only children, I'd always thought it was a sibling rivalry kind of thing.
"For you, something classic," the woman said to Annabelle. "Understated."
"Practical," Annabelle put in, and Zo snorted again. Annabelle was one of those rare people who was born practical. Of course, the fact that she'd grown up all over the world with a linguist mother and an anthropologist father surrounded only by adults might have had something to do with it, too.
The woman measured Annabelle's request. "Some-times," she murmured. "Sometimes practical. Observant certainly, and true."
Why did I feel as if I'd called one of those psychic hotlines? 1-800-creepysaleslady.
The woman's blue eyes flittered over to me as she ran her fingers along the edges of several silver barrettes. I looked at her face, and my teeth ached with the sheer blueness of those eyes.
"This," the woman said, closing her hands over a circular dark silver barrette and turning back to Annabelle. "This is for you."
I looked at my friend. In true Annabelle style, she didn't say anything. Instead, she flipped the barrette over in her hand to look at the price, and after a moment, she nodded.
"Okay," she said simply. Her mouth curved into a slow grin. "I like it."
I bit my bottom lip and waited. The woman said nothing.
"What about Bailey?" Delia asked, still admiring her necklace. "She could benefit from a little accessorizing. Trust me." Delia didn't mean anything by it, and since she'd been saying pretty much the exact same thing since we were four years old, I didn't take offense. In the world of Delia Cameron, shopping goddess, everyone needed fashion advice, except, of course, for Delia.
"For you," the woman said. For a second, I heard nothing but that melodic voice. The rest of the sounds of the mall faded away, and the colors in front of my eyes swirled and blended together in the background until all I could see was the woman. "It is not I who can choose for you."
Her words echoed in my head.
"You must choose for yourself."
There was no way to argue with the command. When I thought about it, it was kind of pathetic that I couldn't even argue with the kiosk lady. Chalk another one up for Bailey Morgan, high school doormat.
With great effort, I pulled my attention away from the woman's eyes and my own thoughts and turned to look at the booth. Jewelry of all kinds hung on dainty displays. Cautiously, I let my finger trail over a watch with a face like the view of a river from a plane, carved into wood.
The woman watched me carefully, but I shook my head. As I pulled my hand back from the watch, my shirt caught on a small drawer and pulled it open. Startled, I backed up, unaware that my sleeve had attached itself to the drawer. Its contents poured out onto the floor, clattering loudly enough that everyone within a fifty-foot radius turned to look at me in one coordinated motion.
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Jennifer Lynn Barnes will graduate from Yale University in May 2006.
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Bailey, Zo, Annabelle, and Delia were at the mall for one of their routine shopping trips when Delia decided they needed a special accessory for the big dance. Stopping at a little booth in the middle of the mall seemed like the perfect place for each girl to find the perfect item. Delia, the shopping guru, chose a choker style necklace first. Annabelle found a pretty barrette, and Zo found a beautiful crystal that could be slid onto a chain for a nice necklace. Finally, Bailey started to look for something that would catch her eye. As soon as she opened a little drawer and saw a package of temporary tattoos, she knew they were meant for her. A voice inside her head seemed to tell her to pick them up. Not realizing that this moment would change her life forever, she purchased the tattoos and the girls went about their business of finding the perfect outfit for the dance.
Once the girls started trying on outfits, Delia couldn't wait to break open the tattoos. Since there were four of them and four tattoos, she figured each of them should wear one to the dance to really drive the guys wild. Delia placed hers first; she chose a spot on her stomach that would show when she wore a top that revealed a little of her midriff. As soon as Delia put on her tattoo, the room started spinning for Bailey. She heard strange voices inside her head talking about danger that was on the way. She was still a little woozy when Delia decided Bailey needed to wear hers on her lower back, and placed it there for her. As soon as Bailey's tattoo was placed, she fainted from the force of the power that slammed into her body. When she woke up, she tried to warn Annabelle and Zo not to put theirs on, but it was too late. Annabelle had already placed hers on the back of her neck and Zo's was on the top of her foot.
It doesn't take long for the girls to realize that along with these tattoos, they each received a power. Bailey is able to create fire with her mind, Annabelle can read people's thoughts, Zo gets visions of things that will happen in the future, and Delia has the power to transmogrify things (change the appearance of objects she touches just by thinking what she wants). Along with these powers comes a great responsibility. Through the voices that Bailey keeps hearing and the dreams she has every night, she learns about the evil that is coming to destroy the world. Only the four girls can restore the balance in the universe and save the day.
I haven't met a greater group of friends since THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS. Jennifer Lynn Barnes creates a wonderful fantasy based in a totally realistic setting. The drama is mixed with just the right amount of humor, which will cause readers to fall in love with all of the girls. TATTOO is a unique story that is sure to satisfy any reader -- fantasy lover or not.
This book is so amazing. I could read it more then once.
A SUPER good book, I couldn't put it down! The ending kinda through me off and i wasn't to sure about it but i loved it anyway!
Synopsis Four friends are shopping at the mall when the meet a mysterious mall vendor that sells them accessories and some temporary tattoos. After each of the girls apply their tattoos, they discover magical powers and must work together to save the world from a great evil. Review I found this book to be a quick, easy, predictable read. I wasn't overly invested in the characters, but enjoyed the book enough to read the sequel as well. The girls were all plain stereotypes, and were only developed enough to keep the plot going. Though, I enjoyed the Greek myth references. My Recommendation This book is great for tweens, there are no questionable elements like sex, drugs, or rock'n'roll. 3/5
Tattoo by Jennifer Lynn Barnes features four friends on an adventure together. Delia, Annabelle and Zo are friends with the main character, Bailey. Bailey has a crush on Kane Lawson, which is portrayed honestly and in an awkwardly cute way. We've all had similar crush experiences;). The four friends are shopping at the mall and purchase fun accessories to match their personalities. Bailey chooses temporary tattoos because she can't decide on anything else. The tattoo set contains four temporary tattoos, one for each friend. Each girl's item and tattoo gives them unique powers, which they realize eventually. These powers come in handy when they have to save their classmates from an evil mythological character. Tattoo is a fun fantasy with the great bond of loyal friends; 4 stars!
Awesome book
<b>Intense Read</b> I really loved this book. So intense and captivating. Everything connects and the story really flows. This author is really great at writing a mystery with a good dose of how friendship between teenagers is like. The supernatural element makes it all the better.
A creature walks in
Full time, good pay. That's what I want out of it.
The funniest part i have read so far is when zo ordered pizza and when the pizza boy got to her house delia, zo, and bailey go to answer the door and then the pizza boy won't stop staring at delia's breasts and then delia says bye but the boy keeps staring at her breast so then zo says" allow me to demonstrate something" she pointed to delia's face. " this is delia's face." Zo's hands moved downward. " and i can see your alreasy aquainted with her breasts. Believe it or not , her fsce just said goodbye, so i'm afraid you and her breasts are going to have to cut this little moment short." And then zo closed the door on him. Thats as far as i have read but its been good so far.
i loved this book!
Yes there is. It's called fate. Both books are very wel written and very good.
I wondering if the is another book because there should be.... :) :D :P
You have to read this book, its totally fantastic
this book was a great joy
This book starts out with four friends: Bailey, Zo, Delia, and Annabell. Delia is the fashion queen of the group while Zo is the tomboy who acts all tough. Annabell is the brainiac and Bailey is the main character. They all get superpowers when they apply the temporary tattoos they got at the mall. Delia gets the gift of metamorphasis. Zo can see the future. Annabell can read minds. And Bailey can set things on fire with her mind. They all get these powers so that they can be able to defeat Alecca, oneof the three fates gone bad. If Delia can just stop turning trash into Prada pumps then maybe they could get their act together..........


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Discussion in 'Fan Zone' started by dal0789, Nov 3, 2005.
Can someone tell me how many times Drew Bledsoe has been sacked compared to the sametime last year?
Last year with Buffalo Bledsoe was sacked 24 times going into week 9 and so far this year he has been sacked 20 times
Last year after 8 games he'd been sacked 24 times in 245 pass plays - or once every 10.3 times he dropped back to pass. This year he's been sacked 20 times in 264 pass plays - or once every 13.2 times he drops back to pass. So he's being sacked roughly 30% less this year than last year at the halfway point.
I am shocked that he has been sacked that much.
At that rate he will be sacked 40 times.
If I were guessing I would have thought he was sacked only 10-12 times.
He's dropping back to pass 33 times per game and we've got a rookie RT, a replacement LT and a RG who was coming off of back surgery. Add in Drew's tendency to stand there and wait for someone to come open and you get a lot of sacks.
He's gotten racked quite a few times this year ... Seattle got us 4 times. The Niners got us 5 times. I think the Giants got us 3 times. I think the Raiders got us 4-5 times.
So while we praise the OL play ... Bledsoe has taken some nifty shots.
one of the things that makes drew great is he is one tough sob.
i've heard some defensive players around the league say he is one of, if not the hardest qb's to bring down. he's big and bad man.
go drew!!!!
hey, if in the 2nd half Drew passes for a 97 efficiency rating, and our team goes 5-3, Drew could get sacked 100 times this year, and I wouldn't care

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Saturday 26th January saw our first official get together on the street art project we are coordinating for Sussex Police and Frank Communications.
The aim of the project is to build better relationships between the police and young people and to tackle the challenging topic of domestic abuse – specifically raising awareness of the topic – and thinking about how we can do this through a street art mural. A creative community message I guess you could say.
17 kids turned up, 2 artists, 3 more of us from Wet Paint, a representative of the Police Communications Dept plus a PC, a PCOS and DCS (those last 3 are police folk for those unfamiliar with the much loved Police Force acronyms).
We congregated at Brighton Youth Centre at 10.00am and kicked off with a presentation to introduce Wet Paint Productions, our team and artists, and to learn more about why domestic abuse is high on the radar for our regional police teams. Police representatives talking to 12-15 year olds on this topic was never going to be a jolly jamboree style affair, but after the more formal presentation session, the Wet Paint team pursued the discussion informally throughout the day to try and capture their thoughts and translate them into ideas for the mural. As always, were surprised and impressed with the insight young people demonstrate on a subject most adults squirm away from. But then this was always kind of the point.
We not only managed to get all 17 kids expressing their creativity on a nice big wall, but we also placed spray paint into the hands of the police too. I think they were slightly apprehensive, but then I would be too with over a dozen young people whipping up a storm of aerosol fumes and designing characters like the Bart and Homer Simpson hybrid. Fairly bonkers stuff, but fantastic to see.
Our artists, Seth and Daryl did a sterling job on channelling their enthusiasm, demonstrating and teaching can control skills, fuelling their imagination, inspiring designs and basically supporting the entire crew for a solid few hours. Even when the temperature started to drop, we had to tear the group away from the wall and their creations. I think we even ran out of paint.
Big up to Charlie Allsebrook too, our Community and Projects Manager, who just has a knack of working with young people. She managed to extract and capture some great feedback from the group on what they thought domestic abuse is, where they might go for help, or get more information, and what emotions it might provoke. Not your average Saturday afternoon kind of chat, but very important to the success of this project.
Thanks to Brighton Youth Centre for hosting and supporting the project and of course to Jo at Frank Communications for bringing this project to us.
We look forward to seeing how the ideas are translated into a design for our live paint on 9th February.
Watch this space.
You can 'Like' Wet Paint Productions on Facebook and see more photos from this workshop here: https://www.facebook.com/wetpaintproductions
To find out more about the Sussex Police Domestic Abuse campaign, click here.
If you or someone you know has been affected by domestic abuse, click here for more information and for details of who to talk to.
Tags: 15 year olds, art mural, better relationships, creative community, formal presentation, homer simpson, police communications, police representatives, police teams, presentation session, regional police, spray paint, sterling job, sussex police, Wet Paint Productions


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The Order Of ThingsMature
Along the riverbank, the natural order of life played on. The drone of pine beetles somehow harmonized with the rustling leaves that shuffled with the southbound wind. A group of black herons shielded themselves from the sun with their wings as they hunted for fish. Ibis waded in the reeds nearby, and a plethora of insects of all sorts danced above the water's surface; backlit by the sun like dust in windowlight.
Les watched a dragonfly snatch an unsuspecting mosquito mid flight, and then plunge toward the water; only to be devoured by a fish who broke the surface in a splash. The small ripples lapped against his boot as he turned and peered through the brush. In the distance, he could see the chaos that was the egress flank. He listened to the echoes of steel clattering against steel, and he laughed to himself. "This is it. Isn't it?"
"What?" Asked Bishop.
"This is our natural order."
"I have no idea what you're talking about."
"Behind us, the insects devour each other; the birds skewer the fish and all is right with the world. Before us, we spill the blood of our neighbors, crush the skulls of soldiers who are but children and destroy the livelihood of thousands; and all is right with the world."
"We are not like insects or birds Les."
"How so? Who is to judge?"
Bishop shook his head. "Do birds engineer castles with towers that reach the clouds? Do they build cities that go on until they disappear beyond every horizon?"
"I have seen forests go on beyond all horizons. Are forests not the homes of animals?"
"Bah, your argument is weak. What of law; Order; Civilization?"
"Bishop, look to the field. Does that seem like civilization to you?"
Bishop was silent as his eyes wondered over the fighting men. "No ... " He took in a deep breath and let it out with a grunt. "I see Blaine, he's coming up on your right."
"Good, we can get on with this." Les said, lifting his feet from the muddy bank to grab on to the reins of his rouncy.
Bishop clasped a hand on Les' forearm. "I want to let you know that this debate is not over."
Les looked back at him with a wry smile playing on his lips. "I didn't think it was."
Blaine came through the brush with his horse and dismounted before she even came to a stop. "We have a clear path to the cavalry, but it will take time if we wish to retain the initiative. There is a faster way, but we'll have to get our hands dirty. What say you?"
Les turned to Bishop who shook his head and pointed at him, silently saying 'don't look at me'. Les frowned and thumbed his forehead in thought. "It's more advantageous if our actions remain obfuscatory. If Stahll's pikemen have even the slightest chance to prepare for our cavalry, we'll be cut down and ineffective. We take the slow path."
The General's horse neighed and pranced backward. Stahll hissed at it and drove his heel into its side to return to his position.
"Is everything alright sir?" Asked one of Stahll's Generals.
"Yes Yvon, everything's fine. Send your boy to follow the men we're redirecting. I want word the instant that egress is breached."
Yvon bowed, "Yes sir." He had but to glance at Luke to delegate the task. With a nod, the young Knight next to him heaved his steed toward the riverbank and rode away. As his attention fell back toward the field, his eyes widened. "Sir look!"
Stahll peered across the field and watched as Melchior's band split apart. Three of them rode rearward beyond the crest of the hill while Melchior himself pushed forward. He laughed with such force that it quickly became a hacking cough. "Archer-" he coughed once more as he raised his hand, trying to signal his men. "Archers!" He said, the words finally escaping in a rasped voice.
As quickly as they could, the archers knocked their arrows and let fly a volley.
The General and his entourage let their heads roll back as they watched the shafts whistle through the air above them. Their eyes followed them toward the lone rider, and as they came spinning downward Stahll's heart skipped a beat. His eyes widened and a sick grin stretched across his cheeks. In anticlimax, the arrows disappeared into the grass as if they had gone right through him with no effect.
"No!" Stahll yelled, his horse bucking with a start. "How?" He looked around, as if searching for someone to blame.
"Don't worry your Highness, he's unlikely to survive that." Said Yvon, pointing at the dark rider as he plunged into the melee. "I have no doubt he'll be dragged from his horse and torn to pieces in just a few minutes."
They watched on for a time, their focus so tightly centered on the dark rider that they hadn't noticed the return of young Luke.
"Sir" said the Knight, speaking only to his master, and not to any of the other Generals of the entourage.
"Not now." He said rather listlessly, his hand waving him away.
"But Sir, the Blackguard Brigade's cavalry-"
"What about it?" Yvon asked, his eyes still locked on the man in the melee.
"I can't seem to locate them anymore."
His words were met with silence.
"Sir?" He watched as Yvon stared, almost completely still, toward the midfield battle. He soon noticed that it was not only Yvon, all the men in the Generals party, including Stahll himself, were facing forward with wide glazed eyes. He followed their gaze, and in the midst of the battle, was a beacon. Before he even set eyes on it, he could feel its intense pull. He wanted to see it, he wanted to lay his gaze on it and nothing seemed more urgent. But something was wrong. He slapped himself and tore his eyes away from center field before he fell completely under its spell. "General Hurst!"
No response.
"Yvon!" He yelled, panic fueling a blow that struck at the back of General Yvon Hurst's head.
"What on earth do you think you're doing?" said the General, nearly tearing through him with the accusatory glare.
"Sir, you were in some kind of -"
"Shut your gullet! Get out of my sight! You wretch, I should slay you where you stand!"
Stahll growled. "How did Melchior break through? Damn you all, you're all good for nothing!" He said, breaking into a raging tantrum, accusations flying in all directions before his finger settled on Luke. "You! What are you doing here? I told you to stay on the egress, wait … is it breached?" He asked, a glimmer of hope flashing across his eyes.
"No your Highness, it is not, but-"
"Then get back to your position!" Stahll was now bearing his teeth. He turned to Yvon. "You call this man a Knight?"
"I am inclined to agree with your disapproval." Yvon said, looking down at the small contingent of men who raced toward them. "You should send out the guard, Luke can lead them." He said, looking at the young Knight with eyes that whispered of disowning.
"Yes, he has only a few hundred." Stahll said. "We'll watch him be cut down." He turned to Luke. "I'll give you this chance to redeem yourself. Slay the dark rider, and you will earn a place in my court."
Luke's heart sank. Not only did he have no intention of being in the self appointed General's court, but he had just witnessed his assigned target carve through at least ten men.
"Luke!" Yvon yelled. "You have your orders. Go."
Luke bowed. He had no choice but to obey. Silently he moved his armored mount before the guard captain.
The captain nodded to the young Knight and ordered his men to drop their pikes and draw steel.
With a clatter, the tall pointed tree trunks fell to the grass, followed by the grinding hiss of countless swords sliding from their sheaths.


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Highbury House Communications was a good afternoon gainer, with its shares up more than 25% to 9¼p, after the publishing firm revealed it has received an approach that may or may not lead to an offer for the company.
No further details on the approach were available but dealers speculated about a possible MBO or private equity-backed deal.
Shares in Teather & Greenwood also shot more than 25% higher to 62% after the stockbroker said it is currently in talks with a third party which may lead to an offer for the company.
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Multimedia Television shares nearly doubled in value, taking on 1.5p at 4.62p after the firm said its interactive digital television recruitment service, The Job Channel, has been selected by home improvement retailer B&Q as part of its next major UK recruitment drive in February 2005.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The discovery of marijuana growing in a Minnesota state park was unusual but authorities say it's not unheard of for clandestine growers to plant pot on public lands in the state. So they say hunters and hikers should be alert when they head into the woods this fall.
A hiker's tip Sunday led officers to 187 marijuana plants in Maplewood State Park in western Minnesota. Detective Rod Jensen said Wednesday there've been no arrests.
Richard Sprouse, spokesman for the enforcement division of the Department of Natural Resources, says he can't recall a similar discovery at a state park.
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I am only 17 so I didn't own as much cars as you guys do
My previous cars:
1989 Honda Prelude Si (first car, sold!)
1991 Nissan 300zx TT (given to me then given to sister)
1997 Toyota Supra TT (totaled, burned to the ground )
My cars now:
2005 Subaru Impreza WRX
2003 Honda Civic Si (daily driver)
2005 Ubaru Impreza WRX Sedan Crystal Grey Metallic
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96 Cobra Saleen Replica (still own)
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1994 dodge neon
1995 Mitsubishi eclipse rs
1994 integra ls
1999 ford escort zx2
Now..2006 Subaru impreza wrx STI
89 240sx fastback, bought for $300, ran for a year
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1975 Ford F150 Ranger XLT (bought and sold in a year)
2005 Legacy GT Limited
2005 Kia Sedona
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08 Audi S5 Black Diamond edition
SOLD: 05 SWP Legacy GT Limited 5MT, 13.3ish@105 (stage 2) crappy stock clutch
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1986 BMW 520i (sold)
1991 VW GTI (stolen)
1991 BMW 325i (sold)
1997 Hyundai Tiburon (sold)
1996 Volvo 850 T5 (sold)
2000 BMW 318i (sold)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 (written off)
2002 Audi A4 1.8t (sold)
2003 Subaru Impreza WRX (current)
I decided to leave the world of slow crawling through nature and back to pavement:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE 4x4 (TONS of off-road mods, trail-ready). I also save about $110 a week in gas
civic (ew)
wolfsburg 1.8t jetta
240sx se
rsx type s (respectable i guess)
stage 2 wrx =)
1983 Ford Thunderbird (v6) - Sold
1986 Toyota Tercel Hatchback (i4) - Sold
1989 Pontiac Grand Am (Quad4) - Traded In
1996 Ford Probe GT (v6) - Traded In
2003 Nissan Sentra SER Spec-v (i4) - Traded In
2003 Subaru WRX Sedan (t4)
86 mustang (wrecked twice, got the piss ran out of it, learned to drive rwd in the snow on, learned how to drive sideways....semi controablaly, learned how to pull and rebuild motor on, learn how to brake rear axle c clip and watch axle pass the car going down a hill, learned how to drive stupid on the beltway with friends in, learned that you wont enjoy all of the above if you have to pay to fix it all, learned that even with a horrible transmission there is always someone looking for a mustang to buy)
95 escort (learned the wonderfulness of 35 mpg and a car that isnt fast enough to get you into trouble)
06 wrx (learned what all the hype was about).
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Roger designs and produces contemporary furniture at his workshop studio located in Founders Heritage Park in Nelson. He is a meticulous craftsman/joiner and fine furniture maker who combines his craft traditions with original designs and contemporary technological innovations to create furniture and functional objects. Some of his creations are simple, elegant reconstructions from a bygone era; others are extraordinarily beautiful and innovative designs for the modern age.
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So back in November, when we visited our family in Pennsylvania, we hit an auction at the auction house my mom frequents. Coincidentally, the auction contained the estate of a woman who was a fiber artist. There were looms, spinning wheels, finished weaving pieces, fiber art books and supplies galore. It was amazing and sobering to see the tools and work of a woman who had very similar interests to Laura and I, spread out and being snapped up by bidders. But it was neat too, the woman who bought a box of hand cards is starting her own small sheep farm and has been looking for carding tools.
Laura bought barrels of fiber. One of the highlights was a box full of naturally dyed samples, circa 1963, all carefully labelled.
The colors were still vibrant.
Lots of indigo and yellows overdyed with indigo.
Golds and ochres.
Pinks and reds- plenty of cochineal here!
Browns and naturals.
These tiny skiens are so cool and special, but neither of us had a great idea about how we could use them. Or if Laura did, she didn't mention it beause here's one of the gifts she gave me for Christmas-
It's hanging in my studio.
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The Billboard Q&A: Carly Smithson Of 'American Idol'
Carly Smithson wasn't much like a lot of "American Idol" finalists: she had a rock edge, a load of tattoos and even had a record label deal before she joined the show. Read up on her international pasCarly Smithson wasn't much like a lot of "American Idol" finalists: she had a rock edge, a load of tattoos and even had a record label deal before she joined the show. Read up on her international past, her plans for the Broadway stage and her former alliance with MCA.
Everyone who watches 'American Idol' knows you were born in Dublin, but I don't think people realize you also lived in Johannesburg.
We lived in Dublin for about six months after I was born and then we moved to South Africa and lived there until I was about four. Mom went home for a Bruce Springsteen concert and decided that she missed Ireland a lot and never went back to Africa and told my dad to pack up all our belongings.
Do you have any memories of living in South Africa?
All my aunties still live there, so I go over and visit. They've moved down to Cape Town and Durban and it's a really cool country. I love going over there. It's a very different way of life -- go to bed early, wake up early. Bars close early, stores close early.
How long did you live in Dublin?
I lived in Dublin until I was 12. My dad and I went to New York and I met with a singing coach. I took four lessons with him over a week because my dad wanted to make sure I wasn't doing anything wrong to my voice and then we flew back to Ireland. We moved to Los Angeles when I was 13 1/2. My dad always wanted to live in L.A., so after my parents split, he decided to go there and I followed with him.
Were your parents musical in any way?
My mom can sing really well but won't unless there's karaoke, but I hear her in the shower and in the car. She's got a great voice, but she's very nervous and not the type of person who would get in front of anyone and sing a song. Dad thinks he's a great singer and he's terrible, but my brother is very musical and he plays guitar and used to write songs.
We were always in an environment that was very musical. It's Ireland, so you go to the bar. People bring their kids to the bar on a Sunday and there's usually a little session and I would always sing for everybody. And then later on that night, everyone would finish in the bar and they'd all come back to the house and Mom would cook dinner and the musicians would follow and there'd be like a session in the kitchen, everybody playing banjos, violins and guitars.
What was the first song you remember singing?
My mom says it was "Chain Reaction" by Diana Ross. I'd put on my dress and then I'd put on my mom's big white coat and like the part where Diana storms in and throws her coat off, I'd storm into the living room, throw my coat off and sing, "I'm in the middle of a chain reaction." Mom says it was super funny.
But my mom saw that I could really sing when they had a dinner party and they were doing the dishes afterward. My mom and her two best friends were singing "I Know Him So Well" [from "Chess"]. It was like their party piece, and at six years of age I started wailing the whole song and my mom said they all stopped and turned around like, "What?"
Aside from the trip to new york with your father, did you ever take vocal lessons?
Not really. I was always in the choir at school. I got kicked out when I was 11 because I was always talking. I was in the church choir and learned all these Latin songs that we didn't know the words to. I went to a Catholic school run by Carmelite nuns and they were all about music. I really enjoyed music early on in life. I think it was just inevitable.
When did you realize you were good at singing?
People tell you you're good all the time. I made the top six on "American Idol," I must be all right but I don't know. I look at other people in awe. But I love to sing and I love to try and figure out what my voice can do and experiment and find new things every day.
Did you participate in talent contests in school?
Yes, I sang "The Rose" by Bette Midler, it's my favorite. I used to love movies where the person sang as well. I used to think that was cool and Bette Midler would always do that. "Beaches" was a very early favorite of mine. "A Star Is Born" is one of my all-time favorite movies and I think that movie influenced me to go on "Idol." It has that overnight success crazy idea.
What about theater?
I did "Les Miz" when I was nine. It was the big Cameron Mackintosh production. They were coming to Dublin and they needed a kid to play Cosette. All the other kids had bruises on their eyes and the makeup fully done to where they looked the part and I had a t-shirt and a pair of jeans on. I finally ended up with the part and got to sing on the opening night and the President [of Ireland] was there. It was at the Point Theatre in Dublin.
It's funny, but I've never seen the second half. I was in the show for three months and I know every word from the score but I've never seen the second act. After the first act, I would go home.
You should catch it sometime.
We tried while I was in New York [last week], but it stopped running recently, so we went to see "The Lion King." I've wanted to see the entire show my whole life, and from an adult perspective. That was a very special thing to me, being a part of that show so early in life.
Was 'Les Miz' your professional debut?
That was the first time I'd been in front of an audience. When we were on vacation in Spain, there was a karaoke place called Coco's and I used to drag my mom into it every night and she never wanted to go to that bar. I'd get all jazzed up, like I'd have my funny dress on. My green shoes, my green dress. Everything would have to match, with green earrings.
I would always sing Whitney Houston songs. I don't know why, but my mom would always make me sing Patsy Cline's "Crazy" and I never really liked that song.
Aside from the score to 'Les Miz,' what music did you listen to while growing up?
My musical influences were very different from any other child. My friends were listening to Take That and New Kids on the Block, the pop artists of the time, and I was listening to Fleetwood Mac, the Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Pretenders. The only person in the house who had something I could play music on was my brother, so I was influenced by all the music he used to listen to, like Bob Dylan, Guns 'N Roses and Motley Crue. All these bands became my favorites. My mom had five records, including Cyndi Lauper, Madonna and U2. My brother used to catch me in his room and he'd freak out. "Get away from my record player," because I'd scratch all of his records.
Since you already have "Les Miz" on your resume, and since so many Idols have starred on Broadway, would you like to do more theater work?
Maybe later on in life, I will. I talked to Andrew Lloyd Webber about it. I told him that it's something that I love, but I definitely want to focus on a record first. I wouldn't like to do it the other way around. "Les Miz" would be a really nice thing. I've always wanted to play either Fontine or Eponine.
If you do, try to catch act two. Speaking of Lord Webber, you exited the show after singing 'Superstar.' How do you think that performance ranks among all of the songs you sang on 'Idol'?
I was going for the big song, which is "All I Ask of You" [from "Phantom of the Opera"], but for the three days before the show, "Superstar" kept ringing in my ear, like I should be singing that. And every time I heard it, I heard "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. So when we did the track I wanted to incorporate that CCR vibe.
"I Drove All Night," "Crazy on You, "Come Together" and "Jesus Christ Superstar" were the four songs that nailed on the head who I am musically. I loved singing "Superstar." I thought it was great. I think a lot of people had a problem with the lyrics of the song. It's not supposed to be taken seriously in that way. It's musical theater.
Not at all. I apologize if people saw it that way. I think it's a great song. It's got a real quirky vibe to it. I would have probably done more with it if I wasn't on "American Idol." I wanted to dress up the backing singers and go wild. I think the song definitely suited me more than the others and it made me notice I had been picking the big song to sing rather than the song that fitted me perfectly through the competition. But you have theme nights and it's hard to find a song that's perfect for you out of 20 songs, so you've got to put your stamp on whatever you're singing that night.
Did you always get the song you wanted to sing?
I wanted [Dolly Parton's] "Jolene." I didn't get it. I wanted "The Long and Winding Road." Didn't get it. And I wanted "Yesterday." Didn't get it. All these songs that I could have put my stamp on, but I got another song and then I had to try and make the best of it. It was easier for the boys, because there were a lot of boy theme nights. Like the Beatles are guys. They're going to sound good on those, and then you have Mariah Carey, who is not a guy but being girls, we're going to be compared straightaway, whereas the boys aren't. So it's like they really have the advantage.
How did you discover music from before you were born?
I am a golden-oldies station junkie. I'm a Skeeter Davis fan, believe it or not, and Nancy Sinatra. I watch a lot of movies and you hear songs in movies that you like, then you go and find them, like "Almost Famous" and "Forrest Gump." The soundtracks of those movies are just incredible. You'll never make music like that ever again.
Let's switch gears. I remember your album, 'Ultimate High,' was released in 2001, when you were 17. How did you get signed to MCA?
When I was 15 we met Michael Lippman and he put me in contact with a producer, Steve Dorff. Did some writing with him. His lawyer was Harley Williams, who was the lawyer for Jay Boberg, who was president of MCA. Harley gave my demo to him, and then they signed me like a week later.
I did some of my record with Steve and I did some of my record with Gregg Alexander, who had just come off of MCA as a member of the New Radicals. The label thought he would be good for me. I wanted to do the pop rock kind of thing and he was really into that and his sound was happening at the time. Gregg and Danielle [Brisboise] really allowed me to write a lot, so I ended up writing on four songs on the record.
When I worked with them, it was this crazy musical environment. I had a different creative vibe in me. I wrote mostly with Danielle and Nick Lashley. He had that real rough guitar sound. They really helped me with songwriting. I'd written before, but I didn't really understand what I was doing. I wrote music from a very early age. I look back on the songs now and obviously they were terrible but I was young. [Danielle and Nick] made me understand how to write a song.
A lot has been written about the failure of your MCA album. It was scheduled to be released on a very fateful day.
There was supposed to be a thing for it on my 18th birthday. That was the release date we were thinking of and it ended up going to stores [the day before]. My birthday is the 12th of September and 9/11 happened the day before. So what are you going to do? You know it's completely inappropriate to plug a record. I was more worried about what had happened. They sent me to Europe and I moved back in with my mom to wait until the time was appropriate and it never happened because the record company merged with Geffen.
After that initial experience in the music business, what was your goal in competing on "American Idol"?
"American Idol" is the best way to get to the public. It's an incredible thing that has happened in the music industry.
I want to make a record again and sing great songs. I'm kind of over singing covers. I loved every minute of singing in the bar [in San Diego], but it got old and what's so great about coming off of "Idol" is now I get to make a record. It's my songs, original material and people are maybe going to listen to it.
I can't let you go without asking how you developed an interest in tattoos.
When I was 18, I ran straight to the tattoo shop and got my first. I used to love Motley Crue and Tommy Lee was so tattooed. I got a tattoo on my back, which I will definitely get removed very shortly. Your first is always your worst. I want to get a phoenix on my whole back, so it's kind of in the way because it's kind of in the middle. I used to get a little one here, a little one there. [My husband] Todd had a few tattoos when I first met him. He had a few on his chest, a couple on his arm. He wasn't as heavily tattooed as he is now. It's just something that I always thought was cool.


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| PrayerGirl chapter 13 . 8/11/2012
Please finish this!
| Namless Daydreamer chapter 13 . 1/25/2011
Whoot! you go girl! ;P
| Mysterious Angel-05 chapter 13 . 12/30/2010
Yay, you updated! Love that ya updated the day before New Year's Eve.
| Namless Daydreamer chapter 12 . 11/7/2010
Yeah, show them who's boss Sunni!
| katsune Ottsel chapter 12 . 10/8/2010
YES!An update at last!So worth the wit though! :3
| M-Angel 05 chapter 12 . 10/3/2010
Loved this chapter. So glad you didn't forget about this story. Yay!
| Inkbl0t chapter 12 . 10/3/2010
It's been so long that I had to re-read the previous chapter, but eh. Whatever. I'm just really glad you've updated. This is the only OC-centered JD fic I actually like around here.
| Decimator chapter 11 . 9/26/2010
why do all the good ones take so long to update...
| M-Angel 05 chapter 11 . 6/29/2010
I really love this story. Its very touching. You should have her come back into the past once her mission is completed. Oh as for an idea. One how she make the history book remember the truth about Jak and Keira have them do like a video diary or something of the likes. That way its the truth from their mouth. Any way great chapter. Can't wait for another.
| Namless Daydreamer chapter 11 . 5/8/2010
YAY! Sunni won! 8D
| Inkbl0t chapter 4 . 2/12/2010
"I don't like little boys." -I'm laughing over this.
| Kattzia chapter 11 . 2/4/2010
OMG I'm loving this! It's fresh and the characters are very believable. I'm really quite upset at the thought of Sunni leaving, and that's a sign of a good piece of writing. I espeically love the graduation chapter, I thought it was brilliantly written!
Going on my alerts :) keep writing!
| Lavaman chapter 11 . 1/26/2010
you know I really think you shold find a way for her to come back after she's finished assassinating Jak's "son". it would make sense that they'd be able to send her back to the moment after she left if they can get her there in the first place.
| dragonskales chapter 11 . 1/25/2010
Eep!(I have no idea why I just said that, so don't ask)
I love this story!
| The Beckster chapter 11 . 1/25/2010
Aw, goodbye's suck. :(
Another awesome chapter though. I can't wait for the next one.
I'm not sure if you meant to do this, I think it's just an accident, but the last part of the chaprer is italicized starting from when Sunni is hugging Jak.


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With Friday's contest providing the team with their 400th minute played in less than a week, the Philadelphia Union finally succumbed to both tired legs and minds.
The Union, playing their third game in six days, fell to the Houston Dynamo, 2-0, Friday at BBVA Compass Stadium with Will Bruin scoring for the Dynamo before the visitors conceded a late own goal.
The Dynamo came out of the gates as the more active team, with the hosts maintaining 60 percent of possession through the game's opening half.
Despite controlling the tempo throughout, the Dynamo failed to register a chance until the 35th minute. The hosts used a quick sequence of passing to set up a chance for midfielder Ricardo Clark to test the Union's debuting rookie goalkeeper, Andre Blake, who made the save, the first of his career.
Sebastian Le Toux responded quickly for the Union by registering a pair of chances in the 35th and 36th minutes, although the midfielder failed to score.
Bruin made no such mistake when he got his chance in the 51st minute, as the Dynamo forward converted into an open net to make the score 1-0.
After being released by a pinpoint through ball from Brad Davis, forward Giles Barnes dribbled into space on the left side of the Union box. With no defender in sight, Barnes slid a ball across the box to Bruin, who proved to be a half-step faster than the Union defense. Bruin smashed the ball first time past Blake, giving the hosts the one-goal lead.
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There was nothing Blake could do to prevent the Dynamo from doubling their lead in the 90th minute, with Union defender Raymon Gaddis being responsible for conceding an unfortunate own goal in the game's dying moments.
Substitute Omar Cummings was the catalyst, as the Dynamo forward found his way into space on the left side. The Jamaican attempted to slide the ball across the box to an open Barnes, but the ball deflected off Gaddis and past Blake, who was positioning himself for the expected cross.
With the victory, the Dynamo picked up the team's 25th point of the season, just two points out of playoff position entering Saturday's games.
The Dynamo will look to continue their playoff push August 23 when they visit the Columbus Crew, who enter Saturday with 27 points. Meanwhile, the Union will benefit from some much needed rest with their next contest coming August 24 against the San Jose Earthquakes.
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That's TWICE this year that the Union had to face the Dynamo as the their third team faced in 7 days or less. Now the Union don't face anybody at all for 9 days. Talk about odd scheduling…
it is hard to get to disappointed about what happened. the whole team aside from valdes was gassed after 40 minutes and for good reason. i hope that they rationalize the scheduling some time in the next couple seasons because at this point it is really absurd
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"what do you mean? what your not a mortal?" I snickered
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Virginia sighed as the medicine began to take effect. Slowly her mind began to drift into the past and back to when she met her uncle that day.
" So Malfoy. I have returned the boy and all is well."
" That is good Belletrix. As long as there is no suspicion on my part?"
" Not a trace. You should feel lucky that you are married to my sister otherwise..."
" Are you saying Belletrix dear... that you would not protect me...even though we are associates through the dark Lord?"
" I am saying Malfoy that I look out for myself and only myself. The Dark Lord destests emotion of any kind... it would not do well for you turn soft."
His eyes flammed angrilly. " I am not soft."
" Of course not " said Belletrix. " But just in case..."
" Are you calling me weak Lestrange?"
" No."
" Well then close it ... you should remember just who you are dealing with... my family..."
" Are no match for mine Malfoy. I have all of my family willing to defend me. The Black family tapestry is very long."
" So I remember Belletrix. A lot of those family members have been wiped off it."
" Oh please " cried Belletrix. " If you mean that worthless cousin of mine Sirius and that Tonks. They are filth... as for the rest."
" The Malfoys are no fools either Belletrix."
Belletrix grinned and stepped closer. Her wand sliding on the tip of Malfoys neck. " You just remember whose side you're on Malfoy because if you ever waver. I wont be there to save your greasy neck this time." She whipped her wand from under his chin.
" The dark lord has no use for those who hide under the ministry's wing for protection. Getting cosy there are you Malfoy?"
" I have uncovered plots for the Dark Lord."
" Well I dont see any progress " snapped Belletrix. " Potter is still alive and somewhere , and we still have mudbloods around the place."
" It's all under control " snapped Malfoy. " As for you who cant keep herself out of Azkaban. Tell me what do you tell your husband when you go there. Sorry dear I have a hair appointment. I'll be back in ten years."
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" Mummy can I get a drink? Virginia siddled down the stairs.
" I told you to stay upstairs " shrieked Belletrix raising her wand. " Now I will teach you a lesson you wont easily forget."
" NO " cried Virginia. " Mummy I'm sorry."
" LEAVE THAT CHILD ALONE " screamed a man. Aaron Keller ran in and grabbed Virginia by her waist and lifted her up into his arms.
" What are you doing here? he snapped at Lucius.
" Leaving " replied Malfoy curtly. " Good day Belletrix. Aaron."
He stalked out slamming the door.
" You were going to curse her."
" She disobeyed me."
" She's a child... your the adult. She only wanted a drink. You cant send her to her room everytime you decide to have a private meeting. Which by the way... what were you discussing."
" As you said Aaron... private meeting."
" I'm your husband."
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Holder to Jayawardene, no run, good bounce... short of a length, outside off, moves away, left alone
Holder to Jayawardene, no run, more bounce for him. Head high for Charles. This is merely short of a length. And the ball holds its line too. Left alone by Jayawardene
Holder to Jayawardene, no run, fuller now, the sucker ball, just outside off, well done by Jayawardene to leave it alone. Chest high for Charles
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Roach to Jayawardene, 1 run, full, angling in, pushed wide of mid-on for one
Roach to Jayawardene, no run, short of a length, on the stumps, defended
Holder to Jayawardene, 1 run, leading edge. Full, really full, he is looking to work to leg from leg-stump line, but the ball swings and takes the edge that lobs back over Holder's head
Roach to Jayawardene, OUT, the bouncer. That has sconed Jayawardene. Gibson and Dwayne Bravo have enjoyed it too. But they are checking it for a no-ball. What a sharp short ball. Chest high it comes, Jayawardene wants to pull, gets a thick top edge into the helmet, and the ball ricochets to point. The umpire asks Jayawardene to wait. Bravo and Gibson run back in to check on the telly. Roach's foot has landed just a centimetre behind the line and then slipped away. Touch and go, but fine as far as the no-ball is concerned
DPMD Jayawardene c Smith b Roach 7 (21m 12b 1x4 0x6) SR: 58.33


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Support Groups
Counseling for Individuals and Couples
One of our goals at Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine is to provide sensitive care to the "whole person." We are unique among infertility programs in the Atlanta area in that we offer confidential, on-site counseling as an integral part of our program. Our counselors have expertise in treating infertility patients and are available during all phases of your care.
Counseling can be a helpful step in preparing for and during treatment. We know that positive support makes a difference for patients in infertility treatment.
- Coping with stress
- Communicating with your partner
- Emotional distress
- Decision-making
- Crisis counseling
A counseling session may be scheduled through the Patient Care Coordinator.
Free Infertility & IVF Support Group for Patients of ACRM
ACRM offers a free weekly support group for our patients.
The Details:
When - Wednesdays, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Where - ACRM's Perimeter Office
5909 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 720
Atlanta, GA 30328
Who - For patients of Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine.
How - No need to RSVP or register for this group. Participate in this
support group as often as you like, whenever you want.
Maureen Martin, LCSW, LMFT facilitates the weekly support group meetings. Maureen is a psychotherapist both in private practice and at ACRM. She has over 30 years experience working with individuals, couples and families.
We at ACRM recognize that your experience through infertility care can help others while the journeys of others may help you.
"We know that positive support makes a difference for patients in infertility treatment." -Dr. Lisa Hasty, ACRM
Feel free to ask one of our staff members for more information!
Infertility Counseling Atlanta
Maureen Martin, LCSW, LMFT
Fertility Therapist Maureen Martin is a psychotherapist both in private practice and at ACRM. She has over 30 years experience working with individuals, couples and families. Maureen is especially interested in helping individuals and couples work on the emotional aspects of the journey to create a family unit. She has other specialties that also can dovetail with infertility issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse and grief. She deals with pregnancy loss issues and decisions about ethical and moral decision-making relating to infertility treatment options. Maureen is glad to be associated with an infertility practice that values treating all aspects of the patient's journey.