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Hi! I wrote this as a side-shot for my beta, katmom's, story Immersion. If you haven't read it yet I highly recommend you go and do so now!
The link is: http: // www. fanfiction. net/s/ 5434313/1/ Immersion Just remove the spaces.
I took on the Halloween party that was alluded to in the epilogue of the story - and I had a great time doing it! Lauren and Jessica get their due... - all written from Alice's point of view! Darn but if she wasn't fun to write!
I don't own Twilight OR Immersion, Stephenie and Kathie do!
Settling the Score - ALICE POV
"Alice, what exactly are you doing?"
I looked up to see my husband peering down at me, looking bemused. I suppose he had good reason. The garment currently occupying my lap was brown and...hairy. I was putting the finishing touches on Bella and Edward's Halloween costumes.
"Jazz, look at this!" I said, jumping to my feet. Taking hold of Bella's outfit, I shook it out for him to see in full. "Isn't it great?"
"What is it?" he asked, surveying the scraps of brown I was displaying. "Are they going as patchy buffalo?"
"No! The theme is cavemen. I did the best I could with the restrictions they gave me."
"What were the restrictions?" Jasper was still looking at the costumes with a mild look of distaste on his face.
"Not to show too much skin." I said, gazing admiringly at my handiwork. I would have liked to fashion clubs and baskets, as well as wigs but Bella, being the consummate party-pooper, had nixed the idea.
It had been rather difficult to find just the right material for the costume. I figured cavemen had worn skins of some kind but, after browsing through at least seven fabric stores, I failed to find anything suitable.
Then I had the good luck to wander into a second-hand store and found a 70's style shag rug. It was perfect. I'd bought it on the spot and rushed home to show Bella my rare find.
She, as per the mating imperative, had been sitting with Edward on the couch, their arms and legs touching, their hands tightly linked. Quite frankly, I'd been surprised to see them out of Bella's room. I couldn't imagine the toll not being able to fully consummate their union was having on them.
Delighted to see them acting normal, or rather, not pawing at one another, I'd dumped the shag rug onto the floor before them. Bella had looked at it, raising one eyebrow into a high arch while Edward had merely seemed mystified.
"What is that?" Bella had asked, her tone wary.
"Your Halloween costume of course!" I'd said, picking the rug up and holding it out. "For both you and Edward. And no, I didn't kill a bear. I got it a second-hand shop. Perfect, right?"
For a long moment neither of them said a word, instead staring at the shaggy mat I was proudly grasping.
"It looks...nice," Edward had volunteered. "But how do we...wear it?"
"Silly, it isn't made yet. I'll just need to take your measurements and then we're set!"
I could read the thoughts flickering across Bella's face. She hated a fuss, preferring to stay low-key which was, let's face it, boring.
"Alice, you really don't have to..." Bella began but I cut her off.
"Damn it, Bella, how often do we get to really celebrate Halloween? You know I love to dress up but the rest of you are such wet blankets about the whole thing...well maybe except for Emmett." Bella groaned, clearly remembering the year Emmett had decided to be a vampire for Halloween. He'd bought the fake teeth, blood and ridiculous cape and worn them all day, strutting around school and at home, driving us crazy with his horrible 'Transylvanian' accent. "Come on, now we have a reason to gussy up. Please let me do this for you! Please, please, please!"
Edward was laughing at me and the horrified expression gracing his mate's features. "Let her do it, my love. Look how excited she is, and it'd be nice not to have to worry about putting a costume together myself."
"Alice is always excited when it comes to dressing me," Bella said, shooting me a sceptical glare. "Now she's got you to play with too." I had resumed pleading and Edward had looked at her entreatingly, rubbing her arm. Our combined forces succeeded in wearing her down. "Okay, fine! Dress us as you will, you irritating pixie," Bella had huffed.
I'd squealed and dashed out of the room calling out, "You won't be sorry!" as I went.
Now, nearly two weeks later, the costumes were all but finished. It had been tricky making caveman costumes that didn't show too much skin so I'd gone with a Flintstones-like style.
Edward's costume was a one-piece – okay it was a breechclout. He had gone bright red when I'd fitted him for it the first time. Frankly, I'm not sure why he was worrying, Edward had a toned physique; he was no Jasper, but I could admit he looked pretty damn good. Even Bella hadn't protested when she'd seen him in his costume.
Of course, as soon as I had marked the adjustments, the two of them had disappeared before I'd had a chance to ask about makeup.
Darned mating imperative, interfering with my work.
Bella's costume was a modest two piece, also going over one shoulder. Hers was much more fitted, the top stopping just short of her belly button and the bottom starting just beneath it, going down to above the knee in a sort of skirt design a la Wilma Flintstone.
I'd wanted to design footwear as well but Bella had flatly stated they would go barefoot. I reluctantly agreed. I suppose there really hadn't much in the way of footwear back then.
"What are YOU going as, Alice?" Edward had asked one evening while we were sitting in the living room together. "Tinkerbell?"
I stuck out my tongue at him. "Please...besides, I did that already a few decades back. No, I decided that since we're going to dress up this year I'm going to go all out. Jazz is too."
"I am?" Jasper said, surprised. "You haven't told me anything about this."
"That's because I've just settled on a costume. We're going as..." I paused for dramatic effect. "Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler, isn't it perfect?"
By this time Rosalie and Emmett had joined us, having returned from a short hunting trip.
"Did you say Scarlett and Rhett?" Emmett questioned. "Rosie, let's join them, we could be Ashley and Melanie!"
Rosalie's lips twitched. Immediately I knew why as a vision entered my mind of the Halloween party. I covered my mouth with my hand trying to keep a burst of laughter inside. Catching Rosalie's eye we both dissolved into a fit of giggles.
"Oh no," I heard Jasper say, our link enabling him to see what I saw. "And I thought the Dracula thing was bad!"
From her seat next to Edward, I heard Bella give a snort as she read my mind and then Edward's own laughter as he read hers. Most surprising was the deep rumbling chuckle that came from Emmett, though I should have known that the big oaf would like the idea.
"Great idea, Rose! Alice, will you make them?"
"Are you serious about this, Rosalie?" I asked.
"Yep, I can't wait to see how he looks," she grinned.
"Hear, hear!" Bella chimed in while Jasper and Edward looked slightly ill.
"Let me get my measuring tape," I said, standing up. "Emmett, I'll take your measurements first."
The clock struck twelve, signalling a new day...Halloween. I was in my room making last minute alterations to Jasper's outfit. Emmett had been so excited about the entire Gone With the Wind theme, I had decided to let him and Rose go as Rhett and Scarlett. I'd got an even better idea in mind for Jasper and I anyway.
Speaking of the devil, my blond husband bounded through the door, having finished a hunting trip with Carlisle.
"Just in time!" I announced, standing up and holding Jasper's costume out in front of me. "What do you think?"
"Alice," he said, sounding tentative.
"That's a pair of pants...please tell me my costume isn't just a pair of pants."
"Of course not," I said, with a laugh. "The rest of it is over there." I gestured towards the expansive closet in our room that housed our clothes. Okay, most of it was my clothes. To prove my point, I ran over to the closet, sliding the door open to reveal a series of hangers that held my siblings' outfits for the day.
Jasper was shaking his head. "How much time have you spent on all of this?"
"I don't know. A few days at least, I guess. I'm a fast sewer. Come on, try it on."
"It's a good a time as any!" I tossed the pants at him, as well as the other parts of the outfit.
Once he was dressed I tilted my head, eyeing him critically. He looked like Han Solo in his own Jasper way. It stirred something within me to see him dressed that way.
Reading what was in my mind, Jasper smiled as well, going to close the door. "Maybe this costume isn't so bad after all," he chuckled as he took me in his arms, bending down to begin our version of the mating imperative.
It was almost time to leave and I had spent the better part of the afternoon rushing around to make sure everyone looked just right.
Esme and Carlisle were looking on, amused, as I had darted around with armfuls of fabric from one room to another.
I was already dressed, in the long white robe and a dark wig with the famous 'cinnamon bun' hairstyle. My own hair wasn't long enough to style properly.
Bella had actually looked pleased with the costumes I'd made for her and Edward, filling me with satisfaction. She and Edward were in the kitchen, in their furry costumes, sitting with their hands entwined. Jasper was dressed and ready as well, looking every bit the rogue smuggler Harrison Ford had been.
We were waiting for Rosalie and Emmett to come out, anticipating how they would look.
"Come on, Rose, Em!" I hollered up the stairs. "We're all waiting and we have to leave soon!"
A few minutes later, the door clicked open, and we heard footsteps coming down the stairs.
Rosalie came into view first, looking elegant in the trousers and suit jacket I'd tailored for her. Her golden hair was pulled back and tucked under a short brown wig, a thin moustache painted on her upper lip.
"He's going for a grand entrance," she said, glancing up towards their room. "Emmett, stop primping and get down here!"
More, heavier, footsteps sounded and Emmett revealed his costume in all its glory. Even though I'd seen the vision in my mind, the reality of it was so much better. There Emmett stood, in a white and green dress that puffed out from the waist in true southern belle style.
He was also wearing a wig; this one of long brown ringlets with a wide-brim hat perched on top and tied under his chin with a ribbon. Emmett had insisted on getting a fan as well, which he held in his right hand.
We had opted to go with the 'barbeque' dress from the beginning scenes of the movie. It had taken A LOT of material to clothe him properly, but the effect was worth it.
I looked at Esme and Carlisle to see their reactions. Both were staring stupidly at their burly son.
Ever the actor, Emmett curtsied low, fluttering the fan and batting his eyes. If all that wasn't bad enough, he opened his mouth to speak: "Hello, y'all! I'm Scarlett O'Hara and I like to say 'Fiddle-dee-dee'." His high falsetto oddly suited the entire look.
A vision of Emmett flaunting himself (ie. prancing around showing off his petticoats) at the party and the looks of vaguely disgusted disbelief on the party guests entered my mind.
Jasper started laughing which, of course, set everyone else off. Esme and Carlisle joined in, finally emerging from their shock imposed stupor. Rosalie was shaking her head.
"Tell me again why I married you?"
"My southern belle charm?" Emmett drawled , bobbing a ridiculous curtsy.
Rosalie took on an exasperated expression, looking helplessly over at me. I smiled back and checked my watch.
"Ooh! We need to get going if we're going to get the most mileage out of these costumes. Let's go!" After a quick goodbye to Esme and Carlisle, followed by the promise to take multiple photos, I herded everyone towards the door, fairly pushing my family members out the door.
"Great, now he's roped Jasper into his insanity." Rosalie and I were standing near the refreshment table watching our respective husbands. Emmett had latched onto Jasper, declaring that he was much more interesting than Rhett Butler.
I couldn't help giggling. Jasper had gotten more into his character and was proudly showing off the 'beauty' on his arm, generating laughs from the crowd.
My laughter died abruptly when a vision swam before me, making my eyes narrow. Those horrible bitches...not if I could help it.
"Oh no, you don't," I said aloud, causing Rosalie to stare at me in confusion.
"What did I do?"
"Not you...them." Rosalie followed my line of sight, her perfect brows arching high before settling down into a look of extreme distaste.
In the middle of the room stood Lauren and Jessica, dressed suitably as 'sexy' cats, showing as much skin as they possibly could. They were wearing an indecent amount of makeup, even to my eyes, looking more like prostitutes with ears and tails than cats.
I heard a low growl come from Rosalie's throat when she noticed what or rather who they were looking at.
Edward was standing with some of his debate team members, his hand linked with Bella's. Neither of them seemed to notice Lauren or Jessica's gazes trained on them. Obviously, Bella was busy being lost somewhere else with Edward or she would have seen what was in my mind.
"...still don't know what he sees in her. Trust the new girl to steal him from under our noses." I could hear Lauren saying in her high-pitched nasally tone. Jessica was smirking.
"Once we're through with her, Edward won't give her a second glance."
"What do they have planned?" Rosalie asked, her voice low.
"A very dirty trick, literally. Rose," I put my hand on her arm. "Will you be a party to a trick reversal?"
"To take down those lowlifes...need you ask?"
Bella! I cried mentally. Get out of the meadow and take a look at this. Once I knew she was paying attention I projected the full vision in my mind.
Bella's body gave a slight jerk, her head whipping over to look first at me, then to glare at our resident skanks. They didn't notice her, both of them too occupied with staring at Edward. As she absorbed my thoughts, Edward turned around to face the girls as well, anger clear on his face.
It's okay, Bells, I have a plan in mind...I'll get the rest of the gang in on it too. Stay where you are, or it'll look too obvious. By this time Jasper was at my side, having heard everything that was in my mind. Emmett was next to Rosalie, with a decidedly un- belle like expression on his face.
As decisions became cemented, the results of my plan flitted through my mind. I smiled, feeling slightly guilty about finding someone else's pain amusing. Looking across at Bella I saw her nod at me, looking grimly pleased.
It's what they deserve, Ali, Jasper put in. Those two have had it coming for a long time. I didn't even need to ask what Emmett and Rosalie thought, I knew they'd be all for it.
"Okay, party people, let's get this show on the road!" With that I let the plan fill my mind and watched Emmett bolt out of the room to get started, causing a wave of laughter as his skirt flounced and billowed around him. It was Rose who surprised us all with her next move.
"Scarlett! Wait! I've changed my mind!" she screamed running after him.
The plan was set with Edward to be the lure to draw Lauren and Jessica out where we needed them. Then we would need Jasper to finish out the second part of our plan. Edward was ready for the two of them to leave him alone for good, not to mention his anger at what the two had planned to do to Bella. We were sure that this would do the trick.
"Edward, you just need to get them to walk over to the refreshment table. Jazz can take over from there," I told him, pointing.
"Yes, I know. We've been over this about fifty times!" he said, but he smiled at me.
"We're vampires," Emmett grumbled, "We should have been able to come up with something more – sophisticated. This seems very old school. And why don't I get to do anything?"
"Geez, Emmett," Bella groaned. "We planned this in the space of ten minutes. I think we did pretty well with the materials we had at hand."
"And you're way too conspicuous in that get up. Now, shh!" I hissed at them. "Watch the drama unfold. It's going to be perfect."
Edward accordingly stood by the refreshment table, sans Bella. I don't want to know what those two did to make the separation possible. We watched him catch the dubious eyes of Lauren and Jessica whose faces lit up at the attention.
I restrained a sigh of disgust as they sashayed over to where Edward was standing. I knew that where Lauren and Jessica went their two most devoted followers, Eric and Mike, would follow. Well, really I knew it would happen anyway – the benefits of being able to see the future.
"Hurry up over there," Bella said through gritted teeth. Edward was putting on an admirable act of looking interested in what the two vapid girls had to say, even if they were getting a little too close for comfort.
As Mike and Eric assumed their usual positions near their adored idols, I mentally spoke to Jasper.
Now, Jazz, they're in as good a position as its going to get. Do your thing! I felt him stand up a little straighter as he concentrated.
"Excuse me, girls. I have to visit the little boys' room. Don't go anywhere, all right?" I heard Edward say in a credibly seductive tone. With that Edward disengaged himself from the terrible twosome and headed towards the restrooms, leaving Lauren and Jessica practically panting after him. I could hear Bella growling next to me and gave her a nudge.
With Edward out of the vicinity, Jasper really focused his energies on the two boys. We could see them struggling against the strange urge Jasper was projecting at them. As Jazz continued his emotional assault on the two unsuspecting boys, the vision I had had earlier became clearer.
You almost have them, Jasper, keep going. I encouraged him. The waves of revenge he was constantly hitting the poor boys with were finally having their effect. I saw Mike's hands start to go towards the punch bowl, though it looked as if he was trying to keep himself from following through.
"C'mon, Eric." I heard Jasper mutter to himself. The smaller boy seemed horribly conflicted but I could feel Jasper really laying it on thick – by this point I was surprised that the entire room wasn't fighting each other.
His hands shaking slightly, Eric reached out to grab hold of the other side of the punch bowl. With both of them now grasping the bowl, we watched them slowly start to lift it up.
"Do it...do it!" Rosalie was chanting beside me. Bella was echoing the sentiment from near the restrooms where she had joined Edward.
Lauren and Jessica, meanwhile, seemed oblivious to what was happening, both being too focused on the fact that Edward Cullen was paying attention to them. I could hear snippets of their excited conversation.
"...knew that he would see that I'm a hundred times better than that Swan girl!" Lauren was bragging.
"You? What about me?" Jessica asked, affronted.
"Whatevs, Jess. Tyler is much more your speed." Lauren waved dismissively.
"Hey! I'm the one that came up with our costume idea. Clearly it's why Edward came over to us..."
Gosh, were there really people who argued about things like that? No wonder Edward couldn't stand them. Anyone with half a brain would see through them in two seconds.
Lauren and Jessica were so involved in their petty argument, neither noticed the punch bowl making its way steadily over to them. Just as Mike and Eric started tipping it, Jessica glanced around then started shrieking.
Lauren looked over in time to get a face full of bright red liquid thrown at her as the hapless boys emptied the bowl over both of the girls' heads.
The deed done, the bowl clattered on the floor (luckily it was plastic). Mike and Eric had identical, bemused expressions on their faces. By now, the entire room had stopped to look at Lauren and Jessica who were stained red and dripping onto the floor, their makeup and costumes ruined.
After the initial shock of silence wore off, a wave of laughter echoed throughout the hall. All the people Lauren and Jessica had ever bullied were pointing and giggling at the spectacle before them.
"Umm, let's get out of here, Eric," Mike said hastily, taking a few steps back, pulling Eric with him. The two boys bolted out of the room before Lauren or Jessica could start berating them.
The girls themselves were screeching at each other, trying to shake the sticky liquid off their clothes and skin.
It took a few seconds to realize that everyone was laughing at them, Edward included. Catching their furious glares, he shrugged and wrapped his arms around Bella who was smiling sweetly at them.
"You!" Lauren snarled, pointing at Bella. "You planned this!"
"No, actually you did," I spoke up. "We just thought it would be funnier this way. How's it feel to get your own back?"
Meanwhile, the room was still twittering. Evidently, there had been many people that Lauren and Jessica had offended.
"You're all a bunch of losers!" Lauren yelled out, causing everyone to laugh harder. "Let's get out of here, Jess!" Grabbing Jessica by the arm, the pair stormed out of the room.
After they left, people went back to their conversations. Edward and Bella made their way over to us.
"I've made some sworn enemies, I think," Bella commented. "They're going to hate me more than before. You did good, Alice!"
"I almost felt sorry for them," Edward put in. "Almost."
"It was Jasper who really did it. Good job, honey!" I exclaimed, throwing my arms around him. "It was perfect!"
True to character, Emmett resumed fawning over my husband while Edward and Rose animatedly discussed the events that had just passed.
Bella caught my eye and grinned. I smiled back knowing we were thinking the same thing.
It would be a long time before Lauren and Jessica would even think of bothering them again.


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Sunday, July 27, 2008
How Can You Take It Easy When You're Already Taking It Easy?
Read it and weep.
4 comments:
- Casdok said...
Oh im weeping!!
C moved into his home 2 weeks ago now. Before he moved i tried claiming benefits for him (as his appointee) to be told i cant do it in advance.
So did it on the day, and still no money for him in his own right. But they took him off my benefits in seconds!
Must go and chase them up again! grrr
- 9:28 am
There is a significant difference in attitude between the people who handle IB and those who handle DLA - DLA decision makers tend to have much more sympathy for the client and you tend to get a much more helpful interaction, however that is in large part due to the nature of the disabilities that qualify for DLA (need for care, obvious difficulties in mobility). There is still a requirement for medical examination, but considering the money and time duration involved in a typical DLA claim, its a small price to pay for what could be a lifetime stipend.
IB is where you get the scroungers and benefit cheats... not a lot as a total percentage, but when you consider how many applicants a typical IB decision maker or front line staff member encounters, you begin to realize just how many actual scroungers they run into, and how many people they see who are 'probably' on the fiddle, but the business doesn't have the time or resources to pursue...
It makes people jaded, and that jadedness works its way up through the department. Couple that to hard economic times, tabloid-generated outrage, and posturing politicians who confuse uncaring with 'toughness' and its no surprise that someone with a non-obvious disability ends up getting a rough ride in the system.
- 2:16 pm
- Devonshire Dumpling said...
Oh I read it and wept. That blogger and I have similar problems - I am beginning to think that those in power and authority simply do not act for the best interests of disabled people and its tiresome to them that we survive, let alone then ever feeling inclined to help us.
I'll keep an eye on that blog - as you say, it is a promising one.
- 5:00 pm
- BenefitScroungingScum said...
Cas: Wonderful blog isn't it?! I'm so sorry to hear you have yet more stress to deal with, I hope the benefits situation is sorted asap. Fingers crossed for you! x
Faceless: Great comments as usual. I've noticed the difference between DLA staff and IB/IS staff myself. With only a few exceptions DLA staff have been incredibly helpful, but when my IB50 went in last time I spoke to a woman who sneered at me and said I surely didn't expect they'd just 'give' me benefit for life. I refrained from asking her if she'd found a cure for EDS but I was really annoyed at being treated like total scum.
For me, the big tragedy about all these new 'welfare reforms' is that they won't touch the fraudsters who'll just find new ways to scam, but they terrify and distress genuine claimants.
DD: Sadly I think you are absolutely right, and part of the overall plan is to reduce benefits to such a low level those with no other option will die years earlier from poverty related conditions.
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Forex trading plan for May 27
US dollar index declined for the second day, despite the fact that American durable goods orders showed larger gains than expected. Among the important things to pay attention to on Friday we should cite the release of the US preliminary GDP at 12:30 GMT (positive forecast) and the speech of the Federal Reserve's Chairwoman Janet Yellen at 17:15 GMT. If Yellen follows the number of the Fed members who pointed out that the central bank could increase rates this summer, US dollar should get a new push to the upside.
Oil prices rose above $50 a barrel as US crude inventories decreased. Note, however, that concerns about US interest rates and China's economic slowdown may limit further gains.
EUR/USD recovered to 1.1200, though there's resistance at 1.1218/25. Next resistance levels lie at 1.1240 and 1.1300. Support is at 1.1135, 1.1100 and 1.1050. The short-term trend for the euro is still bearish.
GBP/USD paused above 1.4700. The UK's latest GDP report showed that British economy added only 2.0% year-on-year in Q1 failing to meet the annual forecast of 2.1%. Resistance is at 1.4770 (May high, 200-day MA). Support is at 1.4635 and 1.4550.
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Researchers have created new algorithms to autonomously jump over obstacles with the MIT Cheetah 2 robot. In a leap for robot development, the MIT researchers who built a robotic cheetah have now trained it to see and jump over hurdles as it runs — making this the first four-legged robot to run and jump over obstacles autonomously.
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Carol Christ Appointed As UC Berkeley's 1st Woman ChancellorThe University of California's governing board has appointed Carol T. Christ to become the next chancellor of UC Berkeley.
UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi ResignsEmbattled University of California, Davis chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi has announced that she will resign Tuesday.
UC Berkeley Spends Over $1M Fixing Up Chancellor's HomeUC Berkeley has spent over a million dollars to fix up the official home of Chancellor Nicholas Dirks.
$700K Iron Fence Constructed Around UC Berkeley Chancellor's ResidenceAn iron fence that cost a whopping $700,000 has been constructed around the UC Berkeley chancellor's residence.
UC Davis Students Protesting Chancellor Allegedly Threatened With Disciplinary ActionA group of students at the University of California, Davis who are demanding the chancellor resign say they have been threatened with disciplinary action.
UC Berkeley Research Administrator Accused Of Wanting To 'Molest' Assistant Resigns Amid Sexual Assault InvestigationOne of UC Berkeley's top research administrators has resigned in protest over a sexual assault investigation where he's accused of inappropriately touching his top assistant and telling her he wanted to "molest" her.
Cal Taps Alum Michael Williams To Replace Barbour As Athletic Director UC Berkeley wrestling coach and alum H. Michael Williams has been tapped to replace outgoing Athletic Director Sandy Barbour.
Gov. Brown Opposes Raise For New UC Berkeley ChancellorGov. Jerry Brown and Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom have voted against giving the new chancellor of UC Berkeley a $50,000 pay raise over what his predecessor earns.
East Bay Native Timothy White Named CSU ChancellorTimothy White will replace current CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed, who announced in late May that he planned to retire after a 14-year tenure.
California Community Colleges Name New Chancellor California Community Colleges names new chancellor to head nation's largest higher ed system.
KCBS In Depth: Chancellor Scott Retires From California's Community College DistrictCalifornia's Community College District has bid farewell to the retiring Dr. Jack Scott, 78, who served as Chancellor from Jan. 1, 2009 until Sept. 14, 2012.
UC Berkeley To Pay $162K Over Illegal Camera Search Outside Chancellor's HomeThe University of California, Berkeley will pay a photojournalist $162,500 to settle a lawsuit alleging campus police illegally searched his camera for photos of a student protest outside the chancellor's home.


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The Black Dahlia - James Ellroy (Quite ridiculous)
London Fields - Martin Amis (Started off well, became disappointing)
Less than Zero - Bret Easton Ellis (I've read this before of course. Awesome)
On the Road - Jack Kerouac (Nice scenery)
Dune - Frank Herbert (A re-read)
Surfacing - Margaret Atwood (Early so OTT feminism ahoy)
Half a Yellow Sun - Chimamanda Adichie (Enjoyed this a lot!)
Engleby - Sebastian Faulks (Flawed but enjoyable. Lost momentum towards the end)
On Writing - Stephen King (Really interesting. Like peering into someone's window through binoculars)
The Shining - Stephen King (Another teenage read)
Behind the Scenes at the Museum - Kate Atkinson (Found the narrator a bit grating! Too many! Exclamations!!!)
Fury - Salman Rushdie (Didn't vibe with this)
Rant - Chuck Palahniuk (My new favourite author)


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Well worth a visit
This is a nice little b&b situated not far from Ipswich centre but there's also plenty of shops and pubs near by.
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I am not a one for staying in Guest House's as I like a spacious hotel with food.
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Three bedroom duplex. Its not overly big but cozy. Would be living with myself and my two small dogs (pomeranians). I have applied for this property and just wanting to see if anyone would be interested in moving in either short term or long term. If interested let me know.
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Asia stocks mixed, Nikkei falls as yen slide halts
A man walks in front [auth] of the electronic stock board of a securities firm flashing Japan's Nikkei 225 index, in Tokyo, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Asian stocks posted modest gains Tuesday after Fed chief Ben Bernanke said the central bank's bond buying is providing crucial support for the U.S. economy, suggesting it will continue despite divisions with the Fed. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)
BANGKOK (AP) — Japan's benchmark stock index toppled off a 32-month high Wednesday after the yen's slide went into reverse. Other benchmarks were mixed as investors weighed good retail sales figures in the U.S. against signs of a slowdown in Germany.
The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo tumbled 1.5 percent to 10,713.48 after government minister Akira Amari aired concerns about the recent rapid weakening of the yen, which can hurt consumers by raising the cost of imported goods, Kyodo News Agency reported.
Elsewhere, Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.2 percent to 12,224.38. South Korea's Kopsi rose 0.4 percent to 1,990.78. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 advanced 0.3 percent to 4,732.50.
The Nikkei index finished at 10,879.08 on Tuesday, its highest close in nearly three years, after Bank of Japan Gov. Masaaki Shirakawa pledged to take action to combat the country's deflationary slump.
The yen has slid against the U.S. dollar and euro since the Liberal Democratic Party returned to power in national elections last month. Its leader, Shinzo Abe, has been lobbying the central bank for aggressive action to end Japan's years of deflation and has announced a 20 trillion yen ($225 billion) economic stimulus package.
On Tuesday, Germany's main stock index, the DAX, fell after the government said the economy grew only 0.7 percent in 2012, indicating activity dropped in the last three months of the year by as much as 0.5 percent. The figures show the European financial crisis is weighing down even the strongest economies on the continent.
Analysts at DBS Bank Ltd. in Hong Kong said Germany's shrinking growth was bad news for struggling euro countries since Germany "is the country that is supposed to be the economic engine and banker to Europe all rolled into one."
Still, the U.S. fiscal crisis is the biggest single individual risk facing investors, with 37 percent of investors naming it as the biggest worry, according to a survey of fund managers published by Bank of America Merrill Lynch on Tuesday. The European debt crisis was cited as the biggest concern by 23 percent of those polled and a "hard landing" for the Chinese economy was third on the list with 12 percent.
Also Tuesday, the U.S. Commerce Department said that retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.5 percent in December from November. That helped boost stocks on Wall Street on Tuesday.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 0.2 percent to 13,534.89. The Standard & Poor's 500 rose 0.1 percent to 1,472.34. The Nasdaq composite index fell 0.2 percent to 3,110.78.
Benchmark oil for February delivery was up 9 cents to $93.37 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract dropped 86 cents to finish at $93.28 a barrel in New York on Tuesday.
In currencies, the euro fell to $1.3293 from $1.3299 late Tuesday in New York. The dollar fell to 88.30 yen from 88.83 yen.
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- ½ kg mutton chops
- 1 cup yogurt, well beaten
- ¾ cup coriander leaves, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves, finely chopped
- 2 potatoes, cubed
- 1 tomato, cubed
- 8 peppercorns
- 4 Kashmiri chilies
- 3 – 4 green chilies
- 3 cloves
- 2 cardamoms
- 2 sprigs mint leaves
- 2.5 cm cinnamon stick
- 5 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp dried methi (fenugreek) leaves, crushed
- salt to taste
- ghee (or butter) for frying
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- Roast peppercorns, cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon stick, poppy seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, red chilies and blend them to a fine powder.
- Fry green chilies and onions with a little ghee and blend them along with half cup of coriander leaves, mint leaves and powdered spices, to a fine paste.
- Heat ghee in a pan.
- Add mutton pieces and fry for a minute.
- Add fenugreek leaves, salt and fry for three minutes.
- Pour the ground masala paste over the chops and fry for five minutes, adding just half a cup of water.
- Add yogurt and mix well.
- Just before covering the pan, add the tomato and potato pieces.
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- Uncover the pan and add dry fenugreek leaves.
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My favorite cake place in Novi Sad is getting a visual make-up and yes! I'm in charge. It's a small shop where you can taste unique flavors hand made of locally produced ingredients. Almost never enough.. more items coming soon.
A book is written by young scientist Ivana Volic, PhD and it presents results of the research project "Assessing cultural resources of the city of Novi Sad".
I was honored to be part of this project and provide a cover design that aims to give the reader a before taste and a pleasant grip.
I'm featured in a book that brings informations about the creative scene through 8 countries along the river Danube. The projects is initiated by a Stuttgart Media University.. I'm really honored and looking forward to meet all these nice people in Mixer House in Belgrade.
"So far the vibrant and rising creative scenes of the Danube region are rather unknown. Thus we were on discovering journeys to meet with creative people and to find the places where they produce and display their work, or just relax."
husare is a communication agency based in Germany and their manifesto animations are currently in production… Another smooth Hey! Alliance—Balkan Lab collaboration.
A piece of work that will hang on the walls of Cultural Centre Fabrika during the five days of PDP Conference 15. It's designed for a group exibition called All Stars and I'm honored to participate next to the eminent designers and illustrators from the region.
Balkan Labs and H! A merged to produce three animations for Kraft instagram campaign. Thus, I would like to thank Iskra and Jelena for being a part of the illustration team.
Hey!… I'm working on the identity and all promotional materials for Ф Е П. It is a Festival of Ecological Theatre for Children and Youth based on the coast of river Danube. The festival will provide a ground where kids can learn how to observe, value and get inspired by nature.
Another small campaign, this time done for VaradiNN hostel – Novi Sad, Serbia. The campaign communicates with the youth culture trough print and web appearance. VaradiNN is based just below the Petrovaradin Fortress and it's a great place to stop by—specially during the Exit festival or if you're just cycling trough the region. There you'll find a nice garden, coffee, bike repair dock and all sorts of detox drinks that you can imagine:)
I've found this small – 100 years old shop within the old town of Novi Sad, Serbia. This part is called Almaški kraj and I love this quiet place full of chaotic Mediterranean style streets, old houses and big trees… After a few months we've turned this abandoned shop into a coworking space called LOKAL. Now we use it to meet and collaborate with all the creative people from Novi Sad and abroad. It's also a small venue where we organize gigs, exibitions, screenings, etc…
H! A is supporting another great local artist by working on a series of photos for their new website. This piece is designed by Jasmina Radujko. 100% nature inspired, hand made and unique..
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I'm happy to announce a new and respectful client! ENTJUBA. It is a sister company of the Vojvodina's major electricity producer. I was invited to renew the whole company image trough print and really soon you'll be able to look at the web site I've designed and been proud of…
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text: VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Elias Mines (SLI-TSX-V) today announced that the Supreme Court of British Columbia has granted an order dismissing a petition of dissident shareholders Gilby Len Hastman and Darcy Kim Hastman. The Court dismissed the dissidents' application to have article 14.10 of the Company's articles found to be inoperative or of no effect for the upcoming AGM. As a result, any election of two of the Hastmans' nominees for director, James E. Rainbird and Richard Alexander Defreitas, would not be valid. The ineligibility results from the failure of the Hastmans to deposit Mr. Rainbird's and Mr. Defreitas' consents to act as director within the time frame established by the Articles of St. Elias. "We believe the Court made the right decision today," said Lori McClenahan, President and CEO. "We continue to urge shareholders to vote the WHITE proxy, as recommended earlier this week by ISS Proxy Advisory Services, the leading independent international corporate governance analysis and proxy advisory firm." The Annual Special and General Meeting (the "Meeting") of St. Elias shareholders remains scheduled for December 27, 2012 at 11 am Vancouver time, as set by St. Elias. After reviewing the evidence and hearing submissions from both sides, The Court concluded that the facts did not support the dissidents' application to set aside St. Elias' Articles or delay the Meeting into 2013. Moreover, the court ordered the dissidents to pay St. Elias' costs. Accept the recommendation of ISS to vote the WHITE proxy ISS is the world's leading independent international corporate governance analysis and proxy advisory firm. It provides vote recommendations on more than 40,000 meetings in over 100 worldwide markets on behalf of institutional investors.


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Chapter Two: A Scary Story.
I got home late, expecting my brother to be asleep. But instead, he was downstairs, watching a scary film.
"Jase, why do you watch these films if you don't like them."
"'Cause, I like being scared." He replied simply,
"Yeah, that makes sense." I said sarcasticly. "What film is this one?" I asked,
"It's called The Haunting of Forty Hall, it's really good."
"Oh yeah? I've just been up there"
"Cool, you didn't go in the house, right?" He asked,
"Yeah, because I can get through any type of security." Sarcastic, again. He rolled his eyes, and turned the channel over.
"So, what's this one about, then?" I asked conversationly,
"It's about this kid that was a servent for Henry VIII when he lived in Forty Hall. He used to be abused, and once, he accidently killed a cat, and Henry VIII hanged him. Now, he haunts the top floor- that's why not even the cleaners can go up there. If you do, he moans and moves things, and shows up in your peripheral vision, and then he comes up to your face- like this close," he moved his hand so his palm was about an inch from my face, "and screams. Also, if you go up there, you come down with a red burn mark around your neck. That burn mark burns your head off after a few weeks."
I sighed and drifted up the stairs. The faint light outside had turned to darkness. Night. This was the worst time for me. When I'm alone in the dark. I hate it. Ever since my kidnapping. I could remember it perfectly; his cold hand wrapped around my mouth, laughing as I tried to scream. Teasing me, laughing when I cried. It hurt just to think about it again.
I woke with a gasp. I couldn't go through one night without a nightmare.


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Mao Tai is much more Chelsea than Chinatown, both in appearance and in the kind of food it serves.
It's a pretty restaurant, cleverly lit, well decorated and with brisk, efficient service.
The menu has evolved over the years and the ground has shifted away from the fiery Sichuan influences to something more suave.
Such surroundings - and, to be fair, such food - do not come cheap.
Still, you'll leave well fed and well looked after, as both the cooking and service are slick and chic.
Start with steamed scallops - these are usually a pretty good indication of things to come, and at Mao Tai they are well cooked.
Salt and pepper prawns are very fresh.
Dumplings feature: try pork and ginger; prawn, chive and chilli; mushroom and spinach; and pea shoot and prawn (served until 20.00).
The salt and pepper Chesapeake Bay soft-shell crabs in the starters section are good.
From the fish section, choose Tianjin turbot steamed on the bone - these are serious restaurant dishes at serious prices.
Or perhaps sirloin strips with lemongrass and cracked black pepper appeals? Dishes here are made with free-range Angus beef.
Onwards to sautéed chicken with orange blossom honey and pineapple, or rabbit with lemongrass and garlic.
In the vegetable section there's broccoli in oyster sauce, and seasonal pea shoots.
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WHITNEY Houston returned to her hometown in a golden hearse yesterday — as
relatives battled over how to bid farewell to the star.
Meanwhile, rock legend Sir Paul McCartney laid a small bunch of yellow roses
in a poignant tribute outside the hotel where she died in a bath.
Macca, 69, was among many paying respects to mum-of-one Whitney in Los Angeles
yesterday. Fans sang Whitney's hits and lit candles as they gathered outside
amid flowers, balloons and other tributes.
The Beatles star was accompanied by third wife Nancy Shevell as he laid
flowers and blew a kiss outside the Beverly Hilton hotel, where she died.
A picture emerged yesterday of the hotel bath in which Whitney was found,
taken moments after her body was removed. The tragic scene shows the tub
still filled with water and with a towel, soap dish and hair ties lying
sunken on the bottom.
It has been revealed that the pop diva will be laid to rest on Saturday after
a private service in Newark, New Jersey.
The service will be at New Hope Baptist Church, where Whitney first stunned
listeners with her powerhouse voice while a young choirgirl.
The decision to stage the ceremony in Newark came after the soul legend's mum
Cissy, 78, and cousin Dionne Warwick, 71, lost a family row.
They wanted the service in Atlanta, Georgia, where they felt Whitney enjoyed
her happiest times. She lived in the city for several years while married to
R&B star Bobby Brown.
Grieving family are also understood to be at loggerheads over how best to
publicly celebrate Whitney's life — with thousands of fans expected to
converge on Newark for the mid-day ceremony.
Plans to hold a large-scale public memorial on Friday at the 18,000-seater
Prudential Center were apparently scrapped last night in favour of an
intimate service.
The event would have rivalled Michael Jackson's star-studded send-off at the
Staples Center in LA in 2009 and attracted a host of stars.
Early yesterday Whitney's coffin was flown to Teteboro Airport, 15 miles
north-west of New York, on a private jet owned by her friend, the actor
Tyler Perry.
From there it was driven with a police escort to the Whigham Funeral Home in
Newark, where Whitney's father John was taken after his death in 2003.
Heartbroken Cissy and other relatives were waiting there to receive her body.
Funeral home owner Carolyn Whigham confirmed the service would take place at
the church. Singer Cissy has been minister of music there for 54 years.
Whitney's pop star cousin Dionne also sang in the church choir.
Ms Whigham said she did not know how Whitney would be dressed for her funeral.
She may be buried alongside her late father at Fairview Cemetery in
Westfield, New Jersey.
Whitney, 48, was found dead while staying at the Beverly Hilton ahead of a
pre-Grammy Awards party. Her aunt Mary Jones discovered her under the water.
Despite attempts to resuscitate her, she was pronounced dead.
Cops are probing whether the singer, who had battled a crack cocaine
addiction, was illegally supplied with prescription drugs.
Investigators reportedly found six pill bottles at the scene, an empty
Champagne glass and a beer can.
The Sun revealed yesterday that the LA County Coroner told her family a
cocktail of booze and medication was to blame for her death — not drowning.
Preliminary autopsy results reportedly found she had benzodiazepine sedatives
in her body.
Tranquilisers Xanax, Lorazepam and Valium are said to have been found in her
hotel suite. Lieutenant Mark Rosen again ruled out foul play last night.
He insisted: "As of right now, it's not a criminal investigation."
LA coroner's assistant Ed Winter added: "There weren't a lot of prescription
"You probably have just as many prescription bottles in your medicine cabinet."
Meanwhile, Whitney's devastated daughter Bobbi Kristina, 18, was being
comforted by her dad Bobby Brown after being treated for stress and anxiety.
Brown, 43, who had a turbulent 14-year marriage to Whitney, abandoned a tour
to be with her.
The Sun revealed this morning that there were suicide fears over Bobbi
Kristina after she was twice taken to hospital in the hours after her mother
She also had to be woken by security guards after falling asleep in her own
bathtub at the Beverly Hilton a day before the tragedy.
'Lesbian love' tells of hugs
THE woman rumoured to have been Whitney's lesbian lover broke her silence
yesterday to voice her grief at the tragedy.
Robyn Crawford, an assistant and best friend from the age of 16, said she was
"special" and "looked like an angel".
She added: "I have never spoken about her until now. She was a loyal friend
and she knew I was never going to betray her.
"I can't believe I'm never going to hug her or hear her laughter again.
"I loved her laughter. That's what I miss most, what I miss already."
Whitney called Robyn "the sister I never had" and always denied they were more
than friends.
But gay rights activist Peter Tatchell wrote on Facebook that she had been
"happiest with her female partner".
Guests in her suite
THE HOTEL room where Whitney died was back in use yesterday — just three days
after her body was found.
The Beverly Hilton's Room 434 was reported to be occupied by new guests, whose
identities have not been revealed.
A hotel representative said the £239-a-night suite was "booked up for the
foreseeable future."
A pre-Grammys event went ahead in the hotel hours after Whitney was found
dead. It is thought her body was still in the suite as guests arrived.
Guard's warning
A BODYGUARD for Whitney Houston said he warned her about drug-taking years
Alan Jacobs — her head of security from 1995 to 2002 — even kept Whitney from
people he thought were a bad influence.
He said he never saw the singer take drugs but knew something was wrong. He
added: "I said, 'You hired me to do a job, to protect you — but I cannot
protect you from yourselves.'
"I took a stand. About four months later we decided to part company."


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Hey Brock thanks for the support, the cheque is in the mail. LOL
Come on guys. Is it amateur hour at the HFBOARD site. Any team should be thrilled to sign a playmaking centre as a free agent now, especially since the Salary Cap will go down.
Half the guys on the list this year cant hold the kid's jock strap. Half the guys on the list cant skate.
During last year's draft, there were a lot of bad players taken in the draft that have absolutely done nothing in their 2 years in the OHL.
MC has won gold in the U17, gold in the U18, NHL R& D camp, and we are saying that they kid isnt better than half the guys drafted last year, or half the guys on this list. I know we want all superstars, but thats not reality.
Look at the Leaf's draft picks over the last few years. How many high round stiffs and nobodys. And still today the Leafs cant find a centreman.
All I am saying is that the kid is producing finally, when given the opportunity, and yes he may not be the most physical player out there, but he is a playmaker. Kaberle, Semin, Kessel,... all talented, but no physicality at all, and last time I checked they were making $5 million plus.
We are quick to knock kids but take a step back and actually look at the kids we do accept and support?? Not much difference, generally, to MC.
By the way, I dont have any vested interest in the Wolves or the kids. I support the Wolves team because of past players, but thats it.
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Oh my gosh, that is so funny...I about laughed myself sick! Thanks, Kitty!
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Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 16:02:20 -0500
Subject: [CHAT] Texas Chili Cookoff
A friend sent me this, saying I would laugh to tears. He was right.
I
am posting it as I think many of you would enjoy it. I cleaned up
a
few of the words, but some others remain that may not be to
some
people's liking. I don't mean to offend, but it's just too funny
for me to
pass up.

Chili Cookoff

For those of you who
have
lived in Texas, you know how true this is. They actually have a
Chili
Cook-off about the time the Rodeo comes to town. It takes up a
major
portion of the parking lot at the Astrodome. The notes are from
an
inexperienced Chili taster named Frank, who was visiting Texas
from the
East Coast:

Frank: Recently, I was honored to be
selected as a judge at a chilli
cook-off. The Judge #3 called in sick
at the last moment and I happened to
be standing there at the judge s
table asking for directions to the
Budweiser truck, when the call
came in. I was assured by the other two
judges (Native Texans) that
the chili wouldn't be all that spicy and,
besides, they told me I
could have free beer during the tasting, so I
accepted . Here are the
scorecards from the event:

Chili # 1 Mike s Maniac Mobster
Monster Chili

Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato.
Amusing kick.
Judge # 2 -- Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very
mild.
Judge # 3 -- (Frank) What the heck is this stuff? You
could
remove dried paint from your driveway. Took
me two beers to
put the flames out. I hope that s the worst one. These
Texans are
crazy.

Chili # 2 Arthur s Afterburner Chili

Judge # 1 --
Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang.
Judge # 2 --
Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.
Judge
# 3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I m not sure what I
m
supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who
wanted to
give me the Heimlich manoeuvre. They had to rush in more
beer when they
saw the look on my face.

Chili # 3 Fred s
Famous Burn Down the Barn

Chili Judge # 1 -- Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick. Needs
morebeans.
Judge # 2 -- A beanless chili, a bit salty, good use of
peppers.
Judge # 3 -- Call the EPA. I ve located a uranium spill. My
nose
feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the
routine by now.
Get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me
on the back, now my
backbone is in the front part of my chest. I m
getting drunk from all
of the beer.

Chili # 4 Bubba s Black
Magic

Judge # 1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice.
Disappointing.
Judge # 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good
side dish for fish or
other
mild foods, not much of a
chili.
Judge # 3 -- I felt something scraping
across my tongue,
but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn
out taste buds?
Sally, the barmaid, was standing behind me with fresh
refills. That
300-lb. woman is starting to look HOT... just like this
nuclear waste
I m eating! Is chili an aphrodisiac?

Chili # 5 Linda s Legal Lip
Remover

Judge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly
ground, adding
considerable kick. Very impressive.
Judge # 2 --
Chili using shredded
beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the
cayenne peppers make a strong
statement.
Judge # 3 -- My ears are
ringing, sweat is pouring off my
forehead and I can no longer focus
my eyes. I farted and four people
behind me needed paramedics. The
contestant seemed offended when I told
her that her chili had given
me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from
bleeding by pouring beer
directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I m
burning my lips off.
It really ticks me off that the other judges asked
me to stop
screaming. Gosh darn, those red necks.

Chili # 6 Vera s Very
Vegetarian Variety

Judge # 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety
chili. Good balance of
spices and peppers.
Judge # 2 -- The best
yet. Aggressive use of peppers,
onions, and garlic. Superb.
Judge
#3 -- I **** myself w
n I farted and
I m worried it will eat through the chair. No one
seems inclined to stand
behind me except that nut Sally. She must be
odder than I thought. Can't
feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my
behind with a snow cone.

Chili # 7 Susan s Screaming Sensation
Chili

Judge # 1 -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on
canned
peppers.
Judge # 2 -- Ho hum, tastes as if the chef
literally threw in a
can of chili peppers at the last moment. I
should take note that I am
worried about
Judge #3. He appears to
be in a bit of distress as he is
cursing uncontrollably.
Judge # 3
-- You could put a grenade in my mouth,
pull the pin, and I wouldn't
feel a thing. I ve lost sight in one eye, and
the world sounds like
it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered
with chili, which
slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of
lava like ****
to match my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they ll
know what
killed me. I ve decided to stop breathing, it s too
painful. Doesn't
matter; I m not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air,
I'll just
suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.

Chili # 8 Tommy
s Toe-Nail Curling Chili

Judge # 1 -- The perfect ending, this is
a nice blend chili. Not too bold
but spicy enough to declare its
existence.
Judge # 2 -- This final entry
is a good, balanced
chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of
it was lost
when Judge # 3 passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot
down on
top of himself. Not sure if he s going to make it. Poor dude,
wonder
how he d have reacted to really hot
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The rest of the week was full of training and practices, and The Nutcracker came together before my eyes. I didn't talk to Vera again, but whenever we crossed paths she would shoot me a warning glance.
On the night of our dress rehearsal everything went smoothly, and I had to say that it felt amazing to be part of the troupe. Despite what Morrison had said about it being a mad power struggle there was an overwhelming sense of companionship and good spirits.
After we finished, everyone laughing and chatting excitedly as the order broke apart, I headed down off the stage, smiling when I saw Sutton.
He handed me a bouquet of white lilies, taking my other hand and twirling me around before walking towards the exit with me.
I'd changed out of my costume, but my hair and makeup was still done and I probably looked just a touch strange. Regardless of that I felt like a million bucks.
Performances would start tomorrow. I was finally a legitimate dancer. I would get to hear the roar of the audience, feel the spotlight shining on me. It was all quite exciting, to say the least. I had finally made something of myself.
Vera was smoking outside, and barely even looked up when she saw me.
"If it isn't the gold digger." She said sardonically, probably looking to get under my skin.
I hated to say it, but it worked.
"Fuck you too." I replied calmly, walking on and pulling my hand out of Raphael's grasp.
The car ride was fairly silent, mainly because I was quietly seething. That woman had a knack for throwing my mood. It was almost hard for me to restrain myself from hitting her, but when I remembered her crying in the bathroom I held it together.
She had her reasons. But what had actually disturbed me was the idea that I could be a gold digger. I hadn't stopped Raphael from spending on me, and I had to admit that from an outsider's perspective our...relationship, if you could call it that, probably seemed strange. The poor girl just conveniently falling for the rich man, and getting into the dance world?
I hoped he didn't see it that way.
Raphael and I had a candlelit dinner in a restaurant with a view of the Chicago River, and that did brighten my spirits considerably. He also assured me that he had dealt with his fair share of gold diggers, and that I was nothing like one.
When I got home, naturally, my phone went off and Bea resumed her interrogation.
"What kind of flowers did he get you?"
"Lilies. White ones. Why does that matter though?"
"Flowers have a language, silly," she explained, "Now, wait a second..."
She sounded like she was flipping through a book, and let out a noise of triumph.
"Found it! Lilies are supposed to represent...beauty, elegance and sweetness. White ones specifically symbolise purity."
"I...think he just picked up whatever flowers looked nice, Bea."
Bea tutted in response, and I heard the book close.
"Don't be ridiculous. He's highbred. He's been educated in these things, obviously."
"Obviously." I repeated back sarcastically.
"I have to go out with Alain, and he's been telling me to meet him by his car for the past hour." She sighed, "Might as well go have some fun."
"Goodnight, Bea."
She hung up and I plopped onto my bed, wondering how she could go out so late with a performance the next day. Bea was undoubtedly a night owl.
I, however, was not, so I promptly went to sleep.


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Writing down everything I cant say out loud
So im having to control everything now.
My anger and my depression.
Its getting hard for me now and I dont know what to do. I cant give up on life and all I can do is stumble forward in hope for a clear future. Keep on making new starts and then falling over. Im empty where my heart should be and I no longer cry blood from my arms but tears from my eyes though I hate it. But I must do it. I must struggle forward in what feels like a jungle of misunderstanding. Guess I cant have everyone agree with how im feeling. I wish I could, but is that selfish?


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Philosophy Lexicon of Arguments
|Omniscience: the ability to know all statements. - Logical problem even the understanding of a logically true statement could could cause the requirement, that all logical consequences are known. E.g. Knowing the calculation rules would logically require that all the results are known.
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logical omniscience / Strobach: arises because propositional logic theorems are valid in all possible worlds and all p.w. that are compatible with a knowledge trivially are p.w.. - If that were true, you needed to learn no proof techniques. - The same problem also exists with faith and conviction. - Instead: it happens that you know something, but are not aware of its logical consequences.
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Einführung in die Logik Darmstadt 2005


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EUR/USD hit $1.35 on lower data
EUR/USD tested $1.3500 on weaker-than-expected manufacturing PMI figures (futures from the euro area, Germany and France came below forecast; French index is below the 50 handle which indicates industry contraction).
Support is at $1.3500, $3450 and $1.3414/00. Resistance is at $1.3548, $1.3585, $1.3600 and $1.3635.
Chart. H1 EUR/USD


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Quanda様は99designsで ロゴ デザインコンペを開催しました。
Our existing website can be seen at - http://www.devious.co.nz
We need to start from scratch with a new logo for devious as the site is looking very out of sorts.
The site is at cross purposes what with the drop shadows conflicting with the other gothicky bits!
New logo for http://www.devious.co.nz - We currently just have a gothicky looking font up there which is very dull.
The site will be the next thing overhauled and the logo will be key to this.
Gothic Feel
Still want it to professional though - must instill trust as this is an e-commerce store
perhaps 'Gothic footwear' could be a decent strapline
Go for it - Dont want to place any constraints