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SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Serena Williams, her insatiable will to win as strong as ever, regained her composure after smashing her racquet and being on the brink of defeat to beat Caroline Wozniacki 2-6 6-3 7-6(6) on Saturday and reach the title match at the WTA Finals.
The best of friends off the court, the pair slugged it out like two prizefighters for almost two and a quarter hours until Williams delivered the killer blow to end a contest filled with drama and escalating tension.
The world number one looked to be on the ropes after losing the first set and smashing her racquet in frustration, then falling 5-4 behind in the third set.
But Wozniacki, who lost to Williams in last month's U.S. Open final, blinked first, missing her chance to serve out the match and the American made her pay by going on to win the deciding tie-breaker.
"Caroline played a great match, it was really difficult today," Williams said in a courtside interview.
"I feel so bad. She's the only one undefeated (after the group stages) in this tournament and she deserved to win."
Williams only snuck into the semi-finals on a countback after losing to Simona Halep in the round-robin phase but is suddenly back on track to win the elite season-ending event for the third year in a row.
She will play either Halep or Agnieszka Radwanska in Sunday's final at Singapore's National Indoor Stadium.
Wozniacki made a flying start to the match, reeling off the first three games for the loss of just three points.
Williams lost her opening service game when she hit a half-volley just over the baseline but held her next two, sealing her first game with a booming 190 km/h ace.
The American was unable to make any early inroads on Wozniacki's serve and her frustrations boiled over after she fell 5-2 behind.
She slammed her racquet into the purple hardcourts three times, destroying her equipment and incurring an official warning from the chair umpire Kader Nouni.
Unfazed by her opponent's outburst, Wozniacki immediately broke Williams again to wrap up the opening set in just 25 minutes.
Williams raised her game for the second set, eliminating the mistakes that cost her the opening set and putting Wozniacki under pressure.
She broke the Dane's serve for the first time with a ferocious return that Wozniacki chipped back then broke her again to level the match at one set apiece when Wozniacki double-faulted.
The third set lasted longer than the first two combined as both players traded blows and ran themselves close to exhaustion.
Wozniacki saved a break point midway through the third set after winning a 26-shot rally which saw both players darting from side to side.
Wozniacki, in training for next month's New York marathon, appeared to have the edge in fitness when she broke Williams in the ninth game but was unable to serve out the match.
Wozniacki saved a match point in her last service game to force the tie-breaker then two more after Williams had reeled off five points in a row.
But the American set up a fourth match point with a 198 km/h ace, her 12th of the match, then sealed the victory when Wozniacki hit a forehand wide.


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Creative director of Moschino, Rossella Jardini, presented a 45-piece runway show in Milan.
The collection, which was completed made up of womenswear looks, incorporated sassy doll look-alikes, with bright colors, and almost see-through summer get-up. Points of inspiration for the line included: 1960's Audrey Hepburn and youthful lifestyles. Ginger Rothstein, who is a non-fictional film character, was the inspiration behind the pouty red lips, and beauty style. Even the girl's hairstyles appeared to reference Jackie Kennedy's famous 1960's bouffant hairdo.
The little princesses were styled in trousers, dresses, suits, bowler hats, small handbags, jumpsuits and pinafores. Collection colors included white, primary colors, and black. Prints included daisies, metal-discs, butterflies and floral.
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Somewhere along the line, the word "freestyle" went from meaning "improvised rhymes" to "pre-written verses over someone else's beat." On unreleased joint This Is Not a Freestyle, Seattle representative Carl Rose skewers this trend, taking aim at emcees who refuse to pay their dues over the gritty, percussion-driven beat from Gilbere Forte's Get It Poppin'. Fans can find the original version of Get It Poppin and much more on Forte's recently-released, DJBooth-sponsored street album, YOTD: Year of the Dragon. Though this
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Get Better, Kid
by Nezune Otoki & the Last Flowerchild
**we own nothing but the idea for the story**
Piccolo sighed and stared out at the empty, barren training ground that he and Gohan usually shared. So this was it, just he and himself. Where was that stupid kid, anyway? Hadn't they agreed to meet at the training grounds an hour ago, just before the sun crept over the horizon? Had Gohan abandoned him for other endeavors, such as the schoolwork that ChiChi insistently dumped on him? Piccolo frowned and then began hovering a few feet off the ground. Fine, if the kid wouldn't come to him, then he'd go to the kid—wherever he was. He flew all the way to Goku's house, and didn't bother knocking. He just barged right in and demanded of ChiChi, "Well?"
"Well what?" she asked sharply, narrowing her dark eyes at the frustrated Namekian. She was standing by the stove, heating up something that smelled like soup.
"Where's the damn kid? We were supposed to train today."
"If you really want to know, he's sick."
An alarmed look came across Piccolo's face. He quickly hid this behind his usual mask of discontent. "Fine, then where is he? I need to see him."
"No!" ChiChi said, walking up to the Namekian and pointing to the door. "No, no, no, absolutely not! He's very sick! He—"
"Yeah, sure. Like I care." Piccolo grumbled, pushing past Goku's wife. He made his way to Gohan's room and opened the door.
"Achoo!" A loud sneeze erupted into the room followed by a low groan. Inside the room Gohan lay in bed covered up by layers of blankets. His forehead veiled in a sheen of sweat as he tossed and turned uncomfortably in the bed.
Achoo? Piccolo himself sniffed and frowned. What was an achoo? "Gohan, what's wrong with you? Your mother says that you're sick, but I just think that she doesn't want you training." Then he went over to the kid's bed and began to look under it. "Where's the schoolwork that she usually makes you do?" Finding none, he sighed and asked in a confused way, "What the hell is wrong with you, Gohan? Do you not want to train today?" Still he didn't understand. What was this 'sick'? Had he ever been sick before? He didn't think so, but apparently from the appearance of young Gohan, this 'sick' wasn't a good thing at all. He stood up to his full height and glowered down at the kid coldly. He didn't know whether he was faking it in order to get out of training, or really sick.
Gohan heard the namekian and tried to answer only to find his voice barely above audiable. " I'm sorr y,Mr. Piccolo….i don't f-feel…so g-good." A violent series of coughs followed Gohan's sentence, causing him to suddenly sit up. When he was done they young half saiyan shivered and looked up at Piccolo with groggy, tear filled eyes. The gaze was broken by Gohan sneezing again; so violent that he flew back onto his fluffy pillow. He groaned in agony and tried to get in a comfortable position, but it seemed as though he couldn't find one.
Damn…I think that he might be serious about this sick thing, Piccolo thought as he sat down next to Gohan's bed. "So…when is this thing going to be over?" when Gohan said nothing, Piccolo rolled his eyes, resting his head on his hand, and then looked away from the kid. He let his hand fall on Gohan's forehead. He didn't know why he did this, but it just seemed like something that should be done. Just as he did this, the door abruptly opened; Piccolo hurriedly removed his hand and stood up, trying to act like his usual cool and collected self. ChiChi stepped inside, a bowl of steaming ramen in her hands.
"Gohan, sweetie, are you ready for—"
From downstairs there came the sound of, "ChiChi, I need your help!"
She let out an angry mumble and forced the ramen into Piccolo's hands. "Make sure that he eats it before it gets cold." She instructed.
"But wh—" before he could even finish his statement, she had gone to help Goku downstairs. Piccolo turned to Gohan and presented him the bowl. "Well here, eat it already." When the kid made no movement, he sat down beside his bed with the ramen, grumbling.
Gohan weakly opened his eyes and reached his hand shakily to the steaming bowl of ramen his mother made for him. He frowned a bit though when he didn't have the strength to reach his delicious treat to help him get better. A sad looked etched Gohan's face ,and a whimper escaped his tiny lips obviously wating the ramen in Piccolo's hands.
Piccolo let out a low, confused grumble. What should he do in this situation? Obviously he wanted the ramen, but that would mean that he would have to…no, he wasn't like that. He wasn't nice or sympathetic. So what if the kid was sick? How should that concern him? It wasn't like he was the one lying there hardly able to move, with a fever from hell…then again, he knew deep down that if he was the one who was sick, Gohan would be taking care of him. Finally he made his decision. He couldn't leave him alone like that. "Fine," he said, trying to sound like his usual harsh self, "okay, you damn kid, here." He snatched up a good bit of ramen from the bowl and presented it to Gohan, who turned away. The noodles were steaming; Piccolo understood. He glared down at the bowl of soup and began mumbling evil things to himself. "Stupid…insolent…weak…" Nonetheless, he blew on the soup a little, then, once it was cool enough, pressed it to Gohan's eager lips. He drank, then smiled up at Piccolo expectantly, as if silently asking for more.
Gohan eagerly and tiredly waited for more of the soothing warm liquid to be given to him by Piccolo. The namekian complied and continued to feed Gohan the ramen while blowing on it to cool it down. When the last bite was put into Gohan's mouth, his lips lingered a little more on the chopsticks this time; sucking on the succulent wood. Gohan then released them and held out his hands for the bowl. Piccolo eyed him carefully though, Gohan's eyes were slightly drooped,his cheeks burned red, sweat drenched his face, and his limbs and body swayed a bit as if they were off balance.
This was it. He didn't need anyone to tell him what to do, not even ChiChi. Gingerly he pressed a hand to Gohan's cheek, tried to see just how much his fever had spiked. "Don't get any ideas about me liking you or anything, kid." He said quietly, rising to his feet. "I'm just doing this because—well, because I'm not going to just leave you here with your crazy mother." He pulled a chair up to Gohan's bedside. "Now what? C'mon, kid, tell me what to do…" he needed to know how to help. He needed to help, but what he didn't want was ChiChi or even Goku's interference. He didn't care if they were Gohan's parents; he was just simply better at this than them. He was better at everything than the Earthlings. He cast a distracted glance over to Gohan and said coolly, "You'd better start feeling better."
Gohan sipped the juice down feeling slightly relieved, but a feeling of sadness washed over him at Piccolo's words. ' Does Piccolo really see me as a burden, nothing like a friend? Does….he hate me?' Gohan finished his bowl looking down at his covered up lap with a saddened look on his face. Something about Piccolo hating him just made him feel like he was nothing at all.
There was a disheartening look on Gohan's young, sick face. Piccolo reached over and nudged his shoulder slightly, trying to get his attention. "Hey, kid, don't look like that. I'm just…" he swallowed down what little remained of his pride—after all, taking care of sick kids gave him no credit as the evil son of King Piccolo—and said, "…worried about you." He looked away, tried to hide the shame on his face. "Don't get any stupid ideas in your head, I've just never seen something—well, someone who is sick before." He added in his mind, And it terrifies me that you're like this. I wish I knew what to do to make you better and happy again.
His face seemed to brighten a little at his words. Gohan wanted to say something when he started coughing violently again. He coughed so long that tears welled in his tightly shut eyes. Piccolo gave a slightly fearful look for young Gohan but tried to mask it again. When Gohan's coughing ceased, he shivered and layed back down. "…Mr. Piccolo? C-could you l-lay down next t-to me?" Gohan pleaded with a whisper. " Please? I think i-it will help." His reason was another low whisper to the namekian Gohan had come to cherish since he met Piccolo.
"Can I what?" he asked, his eyes growing wide. After a moment of observing the young warrior, he gave in and crawled into the bed next to him. "Fine," he said at last, crossing his arms moodily over his chest, "but if I get sick because of this, then…" Immediately Gohan seemed to be slightly soothed. Piccolo felt a warm something huddling next to him—it was Gohan. Although he could've gotten up right then, he didn't. He enjoyed it for some odd reason. He didn't know why, but he didn't really care if he got sick because of Gohan. It was a risk that he was willing to take. "Go to sleep," he instructed, gently scooting a little bit closer to the kid. He covered Gohan up with the covers of the bed. "just shut the hell up and don't say anything else; just go to sleep and get better, so that you can train and I can stop going easy on you."
Gohan almost instantly felt calm enough t o sleep for once since the last few hours with Piccolo right beside him. "ok Mr. Piccolo, I 'll sleep now." Gohan nestled closer to Piccolo only to find Piccolo inching closer to him as well. He smiled even with Piccolo's semi harsh words telling him to shut up. A smiled graced Gohan's lips as sleep claimed him for now. His breathing eventually evened out to were Piccolo knew he was out in a deep sleep. Piccolo got a closer look at Gohan to see that his eyes had dark rings under them, his hair dishelved, and come to think of it his skin seems pale. Gohan looked like he hadn't got much sleep at all today or the previous night either. Gohan then turned facing Piccolo in his sleep with his lips curled upwards.
"Stupid kid," he murmured, gently putting some of Gohan's hair away from his face. Of course he first looked around to see if there was any sign of someone watching him. Finding none, he proceeded to place a gentle hand on Gohan's shoulder. He pulled the kid closer to him and closed his own eyes. It was early. Maybe he could manage to get a little extra sleep if—suddenly Gohan began coughing again. Piccolo sat up and patted his back. "Get better already…" What could he do? More of that hot soup stuff? Maybe ChiChi would be better suited for this job. After all, she was far more compassionate than he was...no. Something inside him wouldn't let him leave. Gohan needed him, and Piccolo had a sense that the kid would prefer to be sick around himself rather than his own mother. This thought made him blush. So maybe the kid actually liked spending time with him.
Gohan subconsciously cuddled into Piccolo when his coughing ceased for now, trying to find comfort. Piccolo heard him cough a little softer followed by a sniffle. Gohan's tiny hand then found Piccolo's gi and tightened his fingers around it gently. Silence stilled the air until Piccolo head the kid's even breathing again. Piccolo could feel the heat radiating from young Gohan's head as the warrior tried to sleep comfortably.
Just as Piccolo began to feel really comfortable, ChiChi burst into the room. The Namekian jumped in surprise and rushed to get to his feet. "I…uh…" he struggled to put words together. Apparently she hadn't had time to notice the two of them together. ChiChi just narrowed her eyes at him.
"Has he been coughing?"
She nodded and went over to Gohan's bedside. She knelt there and poured some stuff from a bottle that she'd been holding into a little spoon. "Gohan, sweetie, drink this. It will make you feel better." He turned his face away from his mother and shook his head. This enraged ChiChi. "Now Gohan, you're going to take this!"
Piccolo got a sudden idea. "I'll make sure that he drinks it." When she turned to him with a confused look on her face, he explained, "You're too soft on the kid; I'll make sure that he gets it."
"You think that you can get him to take it? Fine, be my guest. I have to go take care of Goku." And she hurried out of the room.
Piccolo called after her, "What's wrong with Goku? Is he—"
"Sick. Apparently it's contagious." And her voice faded down the hall.
Piccolo stood there by Gohan's bed, the medicine in hand, looking totally perplexed. What was contagious? Damn the stupid Earthlings and their words. He'd never even heard of 'sick' before, and now here was this 'contagious'. Whatever, it didn't concern him. So what if Gohan was contagious? It wasn't his problem.
As Piccolo contemplated with the word contagious , Gohan stirred awake, obviously uncomfortable. He sat up shakily and began to shiver. His eyes widened at the spoon in Piccolo's hand and began to scoot away from the namekian. " Mr. P-Piccolo, what's in the spoon?" Piccolo seemed puzzled at Gohan's fearful reaction at what he was holding in his hand.
"Uh—" he read the label that was on the bottle. "—I don't know. Your mother—" once again Gohan scooted away, a look of fear on his face. Piccolo glared at him and pressed the spoon closer. "Damn it, just open up your mouth and swallow it!" still, no compliance. He didn't know what else to do; he'd said that ChiChi was too soft, but now he seemed much softer than her. In frustration—more with himself and his growing sympathy for the kid than anything else—he sat down on the floor and sighed. "Please," he said tiredly, "Gohan, just take this stuff. It will make you better, trust me." He gazed down into the spoon. No wonder why the kid didn't want any part of this stuff; it looked like bitter hell. Then again…he glanced over at Gohan, who was obviously contemplating giving into the Namek's request, then back down at the spoon. "I wonder…" he brought the stuff up to his mouth, stuck out his purple tongue and dared to taste the stuff. He tried not to gag. "What the hell is this woman trying to give you—damn! I—" he shut his mouth and swallowed. "Well," he said, trying to collect his cool. He knew what had to be done, whether he liked it or not. "Take it already. It's not bad, really."
Gohan still eyed the horrible liquid in Piccolo's hand. Tiredly he leaned toward Piccolo a little and hesitated again. " But Mr. Piccolo, that stuff tastes horrible….I don't want to take it" Gohan stared up at Piccolo with tears threatening to fall down his small face. Gohan then shut his mouth tightly and closed his eyes tightly in refusal to take the vial medication. His rebel didn't last too long as it was interrupted by sneezes and a few groans along with a violent cough to wrap it all up. "nnnhh" Gohan groaned some more and then went back to closing his mouth tightly as well as his eyes.
"You little…" he said this with severe coldness, but inside he felt something in him beginning to break. He couldn't 't make Gohan do something that he didn't want to do…but what if it made him better? Which was worse, to see him suffer like this, or to make him take this putrid stuff? He gave Gohan a small smirk. "I don't blame you for not wanting to take it. It's disgusting, horrible." the kid seemed surprised that the Namekian was actually agreeing with him. Piccolo wasn't done yet, though. He lifted the spoon up, stared at the liquid, then laughed a little. "Yeah, you don't want to get better, right? You just want lie there in bed forever like a little weakling and never get up and fight again, right? Understandable considering the fact that you're so weak." Piccolo gave Gohan a sideways grin. "Who wants to take medicine, anyway?" The kid's face attained a thoughtful look as he contemplated these things.
' Am I really this weak...I've had battle injuries worse than medicine, but….maybe I really am weak. I don't deserve to fight or be trained by Piccolo, all I do is mess everything up.' Gohan's face lowered to where his bowl cut hair actually covered his eyes. Silent tears ran down his cheeks, but he only hoped Piccolo wouldn't see them and call him something even worse than weak. The spoon disappeared from the namek's hand and now rested in Gohan's hands. Without lifting his head Gohan downed the vulgar liquid then released the spoon laying down again his back to Piccolo.
He realized then that although he'd achieved his goal of making the kid down his medicine, he'd made a very big mistake. "Kid, I didn't really—I'm stupid." He said in frustration. Then he rose to his feet and went for the door. "I'll get your mother; I can't do this." He was horrible, deplorable. How could he make the kid feel like that? Gohan let out a little sniffle, and Piccolo turned to him, reached out, but hesitated. Was he actually crying? He made Gohan turn to face him and moved some of the kid's hair away so that he could better see his young, flawless face. Tears rolled down his usually fair cheeks. "I'm—" he felt just like he was downing some more of that medicine as he let the apology slip past his lips, "—sorry." He paused, let the words sink in, then asked in quiet regret, "You want me to go get your mother?"
"No!" Gohan hurriedly reached out and clung to Piccolo's side. His head buried into Piccolo's abdomen as he cried some more. Gohan then spoke in a muffled voice, "Please…don't leave me alone with my mom….I don't want you to go." Gohan then began to shake violently, letting the tears stain Piccolo's Gi. He clung to Piccolo tighter wanting to prevent Piccolo from leaving him. Gohan didn't want the namek to leave at all, he wanted Piccolo to stay and tend to his illness.
"You don't want me to leave?" this utterly confused him. He was neither compassionate nor sympathetic, yet someone actually wanted to be in his presence? He didn't understand and he felt as though he never would understand how the brains of these Earthlings worked. Nonetheless he took a seat at the edge of Gohan's bed and said, "Very well, if it's what you really want, I'll stay, but the next time that I give you medicine, you're going to take it without question, do you understand?"
Gohan nodded his head still buried in the namek's abdomen. Gohan felt relieved and relaxed a lot at piccolo's side. Sleep tried to claim his tired, sick body as he shivered and coughed a little. Gohan nuzzled into Piccolo letting comfortable sleep take him away.
This time when the kid fell asleep, Piccolo waited a while before making himself comfortable. He didn't want ChiChi to come in on them again. Minutes passed until finally he felt enough confidence to urge Gohan to lay his head in his lap. How embarrassing that he was allowing himself to cater to the needs of some sick child. Then again, he wouldn't have wished it any other way. Gradually he himself began to feel his eyes becoming heavy; he'd gotten up early to train this morning, when the stars had still been out and the sky had been inky black. He figured that the sooner he could get up to see Gohan, the better. He didn't like being away from the kid for very long, because quiet honestly nobody knew how to take care of him better than he himself did. ChiChi didn't know what Gohan's favorite food was, she didn't know what his favorite book was—Goku didn't know how much Gohan could eat before he got sick, and he didn't know what Gohan's favorite fighting move was. Piccolo let out a content little sigh. Maybe he wasn't so out of place here, in the kid's room. Maybe he didn't want to leave…
Gohan's breathing became a little raspy and he coughed again, but this time it was violent like the last ones. That was good, Piccolo smirked a bit. That meant that the kid was getting better. Goahn then began to murmur. "Nhh, don't leave Mr. Piccolo." Gohan's voice was barely above a whisper. Gohan's content face scrunched up in agony as he tossed and turned on Piccolo's lap. He was also taking deep breaths trying to calm down. Sweat dripped down the young warriors head as he groaned.
Piccolo's smirk melted into a look of fear. He began running his clawed hand through the kid's dark hair. "No, I'm not going to leave. Relax." He quieted down a little, but the coughing worsened. Piccolo, not knowing what else to do, hugged him. This went against everything that he stood for, but at that moment he really didn't care. All that mattered was the kid. "I'm not leaving," he found himself repeating over and over, more to convince himself of this fact than Gohan. No, he couldn't leave, no matter what anyone did or told him, he couldn't leave. Even if ChiChi burst into the room right then and demanded that he go, he wouldn't. Gohan needed him and clearly he was the only person who knew how to care for him.
Gohan's head burned on Piccolo's green skin. Piccolo only wished he knew what he could do to bring the fever down. Gohan stopped struggling and his groaning faded into small whimpers as Piccolo held the boy close to him. Gohan sneezed catching Piccolo off guard. "Achoo! Achoo!" Gohan sniffled trying to clear his breathing. "Nhhh Mr. Piccolo? Could you….lay down with me again?..."
He said nothing in response, only laid down and opened his arms for Gohan. "I don't want to hear your damn mouth, though. Just go to sleep."
Gohan shakily moved into Piccolo's open arms and collapsed into his warm chest. Gohan smiled and said in whisper, "ok Mr. Piccolo, I'll be…quiet." After that he really fell into a deep sleep. Gohan's even breathing continued for an hour before Piccolo knew that Gohan was actually getting good sleep. The medicine must have settled into Gohan's system then. Piccolo ran his clawed fingers gently through Gohan's hair, being careful not to wake him up from some of the only peaceful slumber he has had.
Good, he was sound asleep. Piccolo smiled with relief. He reached around, put his arm around Gohan's shoulders and pulled him very close. "You're doing good," he said in an assuring way, "keep this up and soon you'll be all better, my Gohan." He didn't realize that he had said 'my Gohan' until the kid actually smiled a little in his sleep; that's when he knew that what he said actually reached the kid in his sleepy delirium. Piccolo felt his face burning and pushed Gohan away a little, trying to regain his composure.
His attempt to space himself from Gohan was foiled as Gohan only inched back to Piccolo in his slumber. Piccolo's face was really purple now after Gohan buried himself back into his abdomen. Gohan nuzzled into Piccolo subconsciously; unaware that he was even doing so. A few hours seemed to pass by with Gohan being able to sleep peacefully and Piccolo seemed to enjoy it.
Once again Piccolo began to let his eyes close. His thoughts wandered to more peaceful scenarios; he and Gohan training. He loved how the kid gave it everything he had. How could it be that this 'sick' had made him so weak and submissive, when usually he was willing to take on the world? Piccolo didn't understand it, but then again, he wasn't really accustomed to these Earthly limitations. He'd lived on this planet his whole life, but never had he met anyone as determined or lovable as the kid that was laying in his arms at that very moment. Without realizing it, he snuggled a little closer to Gohan. "This stupid sick thing really has you beat, but you can fight it. I know you can. I like you because you're not weak; I hate weak people." He said this more to himself than to Gohan, but he still had a feeling that the kid heard him anyway. Damn it, he thought, frustrated with himself, I should really stop speaking out loud.
Subconsciously Gohan snuggled even closer to Piccolo letting a content sigh escape his lips. Gohan stirred a bit in Piccolo's grasp; facing Piccolo more, brushing his tiny, soft lips against Piccolo's bare arm. Feeling Gohan's forehead on his arm he felt no unusual warmth indicating no more fever. That was a very good sign then. Gohan wanted nothing more than to be at the training grounds with Piccolo proving that he was tough, but this 24 hour virus wasn't helping Gohan look strong at all; only very weak in front of his mentor slash friend. Gohan was starting to come to, but he kept his eyes shut enjoying being in Piccolo's strong, warm arms. 'I hope Mr. Piccolo isn't mad at me, or thinks that I'm a waste of his time; even though that's what I think I am.' He thought about all his training with the namekian and couldn't help but smile a bit. There was also a burning in his cheeks as he thought of the namek more. ' It might be a little early, but…. I think I love Mr. Piccolo more than a friend.' Gohan remembered what he overerheard his mom and dad talking about their love for each other, and he knew that all the emotions he felt for Piccolo for over 4 months was more than infatuation.
Piccolo wondered what the kid was thinking about just then. He glanced over at the bottle of medicine and frowned. If one little bit had done that much good, then perhaps it might be time for a little more. After all, a few hours had passed now, so he sat up, gently urged Gohan to lay down on the bed, and then lifted up the bottle. Please don't let that stupid woman come in and ruin everything again, he thought as he opened up the bottle, silently cursing ChiChi as he did so. He poured some into a spoon then elbowed Gohan gently. The kid opened his eyes. Piccolo smiled down at him and brought the spoon up to his lips. Yes, more medicine. Sorry, kid, he thought, as he watched the young warrior swallow down his medicine. Once that was done, he slammed the cursed bottle of medicine back down on the nightstand then ran his hands through Gohan's hair softly. "Good kid. I'm proud of you; you're doing really well. You should be better in no time, now."
Gohan smiled up at Piccolo happily letting out a little heart-warming laugh. Gohans eyes were now beaming up at Piccolo as Piccolo's eyes stared back into Gohan's. Pink then dusted Gohan's cheeks and the young warrior quickly shifted his eyes to the hardwood floor.
Despite his better judgment, Piccolo couldn't help but to think to himself, Cute. He's feeling better, I think. Hope ChiChi doesn't start to worry or she might—
"Gohan, time for some more medicine!" said ChiChi as she burst into the room, a smile on her face. When she saw that Piccolo was still there, this look of happiness immediately vanished from her face. "Oh. You're still here keeping him awake." Then she turned to Gohan and instructed, "Sweetie, it's time to take some more medicine."
"He already did." Piccolo snapped irritably, glaring down at the floor. He was deathly afraid that ChiChi would tell him to leave any second, and since Gohan was feeling better there was really no excuse for him to stay. He was so fearful that she would tell him to leave that he couldn't even meet her gaze. If he would've looked at the expression on her face, he would've seen just how surprised she was at his words.
"He did? But how—"
"You stupid—" he changed his harsh tone so that he sounded actually calm. No cursing the stupid woman, none of that. "—I mean, yeah, of course he did. I gave it to him."
"You actually—"
"Yes, now get out." Piccolo insisted, motioning to the door. ChiChi opened her mouth to retaliate, but before she could the Namekian had added, "I can handle the kid; just go and make sure that Goku's feeling better." And with that, she left, mumbling curses under her breath. Piccolo turned to face Gohan and smiled to see him sitting straight up, looking just as bright and happy as ever.
"Wow Mr. Piccolo I can't believe that you just stood up to mom like that." Gohan had a wide grin on his now lively face and Piccolo was glad to see it. Piccolo also caught the red that rested on Gohan's cheeks and wondered what would make the warrior heat up like that. " I think I'm feeling a lot better now Mr. Piccolo, thank you for taking care of me this whole time Mr. Piccolo…even though you could have left training to be stronger." Gohan's voice trailed off into a low whisper at the end of his sentence. The bed sheets were gripped tightly in Gohan's hands as he thanked the person of his affections. Gohan seemed to be contemplating with himself about something though. Piccolo eyed him carefully and was surprised when Gohan floated to his eye level. Gohan was awfully close to his face now; so close that he could feel Gohan's warm breath on his lips.
"Why are you acting like that—so weird?" The kid's face was completely red by now; he was staring at him with such wide eyes that Piccolo began to feel uncomfortable. "Quit that! You don't need to stare at me like that! You know how I feel about that kind of crap!"
Gohan seemed a little hurt at this comment and backed up a bit, but then determination flashed through Gohan's eyes. Piccolo looked really impatient now so Gohan decided to take action. ' I need to do this now!' With that thought Gohan leaned his face towards Piccolo's face and pushed his tiny lips onto the namekians green ones. Gohan's face was now even redder as he blushed at the kiss he is giving to Piccolo. He didn't pull back in fear of rejection and just stayed in the air with his and Piccolo's lips pressed together.
The Namekian's eyes grew wide. He tried to speak, but couldn't. Instead he just indulged in the kiss for another moment. Gradually his hands found their way into Gohan's hair; he urged the boy to deepen the kiss before realizing just what they were doing. He abruptly ended it. Once that was done, he acted like he was angry. It was his first instinct, but before he said anything particularly hurtful he managed to bury this and take on a different approach. He didn't have to be angered by this; he shouldn't be. Gohan was so innocent, so kind and caring. "You kissed me? You kissed me?" he recognized a look of fear on the kid's face and a grin came upon his purple, blushing face. "You stupid kid, that was okay. I'm not angry." Gohan actually seemed surprised by this reaction.
Gohan's face relaxed ,now knowing that Piccolo wasn't angry with him. He nodded his head several times slowly while also replying," Yes…I wanted to….cause I think I love you Mr. Piccolo…" Gohan suddenly became interested in the floor refusing to meet Piccolo's gaze. His cheeks burned so bad that he thought he'd catch on fire any minute now.
Piccolo didn't know what to say for a long time. He simply picked Gohan up into his arms and held him closely. He hugged him, rested his head against his soft, warm hair. Love. Love was a lie. Love was nothing, love was weakness…how many times had he watched the Earthlings die for people that they loved...Tien and Chiaotzu, and he was sure that if it came down to it Goku would give his life for ChiChi…this was weakness surely. Then again, they also possessed a kind of strength. It was a strength that he couldn't even imagine. At last he asked, not looking at Gohan at all, but feeling his warmth, "How do you know what love is? It's not a childish thing to say at all, not the way you just said it…I think you were serious."
Gohan wasn't too surprised at Piccolo's question, I mean, how many people would think that an 8 year old boy would know what love is and mean it? Gohan in a serious voice began speaking. " Well, first I overhear mom and dad talking to each other at night about how much they mean to each other and how they feel around each other….and I had some kind of feelings for you, b-but I didn't know what they meant….I just knew that I always w-wanted to b-be around you, and that I f-feel happy when im with you…..even when we're training…I felt like this around you for months and I g-guess that when I figured out that I had the same f-feelings for you that mom and dad have for each other I….couldn't tell you immediately…..you'd think I was joking or stupid….." Gohan went limp in Piccolo's arms ,now saddened by Piccolo might not taking him seriously.
"You're…serious." Of course he meant this as a clear statement, but it came out sounding somewhat like a question to Gohan. The kid became more reserved than ever. Piccolo gave him a quiet sort of smile then said in a completely understanding way, "Okay, so you love me, well I guess I know what I should say next. I…" his voice faltered as he looked away and admitted shamefully, "I love you to, if you really wanna know. Yeah, a lot." He said in response to the mesmerized look on the kid's face. A moment after his admission he gained the confidence he needed to give in and say boldly, "I love you like hell, kid. You're pretty damn amazing."
Gohan let the breath he didn't know he was holding in out and smiled widely at Piccolo. " You mean it Mr. piccolo?" The warrior's smile never faltered as he hugged the namek tightly around the neck. Gohan nestled his head in Piccolo's warm neck and sighed in content. Piccolo smiled with a blush and hugged Gohan back tightly; pressing the kid closer to his chest. Gohan then raised his head and gave the namek another kiss, this time a little more shy. Piccolo pressed his lips against Gohan's soft ones in return. Breaking the kiss Gohan yawned and nestled into Piccolo's warm arms. " Can you sleep with me tonight Mr. Piccolo?" Another yawn escaped the young warriors mouth.
"You actually think that you have to ask me that? I wasn't leaving to begin with." He said, lying down next to Gohan. "We still have the rest of the day, so just relax. No training, just lay down and relax." No training? Perhaps he really was going insane. The kid gave him a shocked look at this 'no training' nonsense. Piccolo gave him a sideways smile. "I don't want to see you getting sick again, now come here." He picked Gohan up, hugged him closely, and kissed his forehead tenderly. "Just promise me something, kid. Promise me that you'll never get sick again."
Gohan smiled softly at Piccolo and replied, " I promise you that I'll try not to get sick again, I am half human after all." Piccolo seemed satisfied with that answer and left it be. Gohan yawned again and cuddled into Piccolo; holding onto Piccolo's gi. Piccolo smiled and covered Gohan and himself in his white, long cape. Gohan slept in Piccolo's arms with a content look on his face. Piccolo admired his face before closing his own eyes for some sleep as well. Hours later Chichi came in checking on her little Gohan only to find her boy asleep happily in the namek's arms. Her mouth opened to say something, but she decided against it not wanting to wake up her son. "I'll let this one slid Piccolo." She whispered angrily. She then closed the door softly on the two letting them sleep in each other's arms.
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August 9th, 2010
I just receieved this message:
I just wanted to drop you a note and say thanks for the VCH you did for me last Saturday in NOLA. It's been healing wonderfully and already feels so comfortable I'm having trouble keeping from playing with it. I can't wait for it to be fully healed so I can start experimenting with different jewelry.
I also loved your book and read it cover to cover. The technical information is wonderful but the personal stories really make the book. I'm trying to decide what my next hole will be since the book has filled my head with so many interesting possibilities.
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Thanks so much for the positive feedback. I really appreciate it and I'm glad that you enjoyed my book!
I'm delighted to hear that you're healing so well.
If you would like to be notified when I make new travel plans, please sign up for my newsletter in the box on the left lower portion of the page: http://piercingbible.com It is an "opt-in" list, so I can't add you myself. Please keep in touch and let me know what you want to get pierced next time!
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Shallow VCH Piercing (with photos)
July 16th, 2010
I received a message from a woman who was concerned that her second VCH piercing was still not properly placed. Turns out, she was right.
I had been so excited about getting my VCH, I've read stories, looked at pictures, everything! There was a limited number of shops where I'm living at the moment, and going to a bigger city was out of the question! I called the only shop who has a piercer at the moment, talked to the guy, he has 14 years experience piercing, and he told me he has done 100's of hood piercings. And because of this I trusted him and was actually excited about going!
The only thing is, now that I'm home and really taking a good look at it, it looks like it was done wrong!Well I took your advice, thought long and hard about taking out my surface hood piercing, and did. I waited, and got it re-pierced. This time however, I had a bit of trouble with healing as it swollen for about a week straight and slightly red. Its absolutely fine now, and I love it.
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July 7th, 2010
I just got this great message from a satisfied customer:
Not sure if you remember me but you did my VCH in Texas. I flew down from NY on a business trip and when I heard you where there at the same time I could not pass on the opportunity to have you pierce me. The point of this email is to tell you that I LOVE my VCH you did and amazing job. I did as you instructed and it healed wonderfully. Thank you so much I really appreciate the work you did. I would go to you when ever you are around to get pierced by you. Again thank you. Have a great day.
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I first received an email from this client in October of 2008. She was seeking a referral to a local piercer to get a horizontal clitoral hood piercing. But after speaking to me, she decided to wait until I visited California. I finally did her HCH piercing in the Spring of 20099, and now she wrote me again in April of 2010:
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Just wanted to tell you that it has been almost a year now since I came to Long Beach to have my piercing done by you and I'm loving it. It healed with no problems, I'm getting ready to experiment with new jewelry now.
My main reason for this e-mail is to tell you that I am thoroughly enjoying my piercing and I thank youso much, I feel very lucky to have had you for my piercer.
You're an angel.
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Hi A.,
I'm so glad to hear that you had an uneventful healing period and that you're enjoying your piercing! I really appreciate you letting me know. It is much more common that people take the time to write a a letter when they have a complaint rather than a compliment, so thanks very much for taking the time to share your positive feedback. Enjoy!
Yet Another Botched VCH Piercing
March 2nd, 2010
I got an email today from another unfortunate woman who got a misplaced VCH piercing that was terribly painful to receive:
I got a vertical clitoral hood piercing in Fargo, ND and it does not even look like its in the right spot. I went back and had the piercer take a look at it and she said the top is in the right spot but the bottom is off a little. I researched and researched before doing this and thought that it is supposed to go up under the clitoral hood. It is off to the side not even by the clitoris itself.
I've read and talked to people who have had it done and everything says that the pain when having it done was like a pinch. This pain I had was excruciating…not once or twice but THREE times. My husband was with me and said she stopped in the middle of it and went to get a bigger tube to pierce with. In getting a second opinion from another place…the lady looked at it and says, "that's not right, I am sorry honey". When we called back to where I got it done at, she argued and said that it was done right…after she had said that the bottom was not right. We tried to call the manager who also started a piercing school there and they said she is out of town and they didn't know when she would be back. I was looking so forward to this and it turned into a nightmare. Is there anything that I can do?
Thanks, D.
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Home › Forums › Gear Forums › Gear (General) › Wide foam pad source?
Aug 28, 2010 at 6:10 am #1262722
Philip MaynardBPL Member
I am looking for a cheap foam pad in something wider than 20". 22-24 will work, and of course I can cut a wider one down.
The width is for my Virga – it carries best with a stiff foam pad like a blue Wal-Mart, but all the stiff foamies seem to come in 20" width. The load lifter straps are at 22" from the base of the pack on my medium, and getting more support up there would be great.
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I guess my next option is widening a Wal-Mart pad. Anyone know what they are made from? I wonder if a 2-part Plastic-Weld kit would bond it well enough…Aug 28, 2010 at 6:16 am #1641174
Sergiy SosnytskiyBPL Member
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Multimat Adventure XL Closed Cell Foam Mat seems to be about 22-23"
However, it can be too thick for using inside a pack.Aug 28, 2010 at 6:19 am #1641175
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Dammit, I have making links here. It's almost html, but I can't remember the little differences.
Cabelas.com —> Alps Mountaineering Trail Foam Mat
$24.99Aug 28, 2010 at 6:24 am #1641176
Ben SmithBPL Member
@goosefeetLocale: GeorgiaAug 28, 2010 at 6:43 am #1641177
Tim MarshallBPL Member
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Steve has some options too…
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Philip MaynardBPL Member
Thanks, that REI pad looks like the same 3/8" foam Wal-Mart uses that I've come to love as a frame. Of course it's 3x the price at REI…
Interesting fact – it's super-grippy on snow. I tried to use it as a sled and it was no faster than glissading on my butt. Next time I'll glue a Wal-Mart pad to something slicker so I have two speeds to choose from.Aug 28, 2010 at 7:34 am #1641185
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Philip: I've gone through the same thing with my Virga, and it's two or three inches longer than the Regular. It was never a big issue, but it was enough to want to solve it.
I'm now using a Large NEoAir folded against the pack's panel, with maybe a puff of air inside. (I got the NeoAir for the luxe comfort, but the 25-inch width helped with rationalizing the purchase. It's working well, but you lose the advantage of a nice foam cylinder filling out and shaping the pack.Aug 28, 2010 at 7:34 am #1641186
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I PM'd you.
Try looking here for info on making an embedded link.
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JRB has wide and short 26 x 40 inch 1/4 thick eva pads for under $10.
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John, I didn't get your pm.Sep 2, 2010 at 9:35 pm #1642712
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Ben 2 WorldBPL Member
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BPL has a very restrictive web address length — and your Cabela's web address is way over the limit:
If you really want to embed, you have to do it in two steps:
1. Copy the above link.
2. Go to TinyURL and paste the link there to create a shorter equivalent. In this case, it's:
3. Now embed by typing it all out as below (do not copy and paste, but type it out):
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Once you type the above, it will come out like this: Cabelas.
Hope this helps.Sep 2, 2010 at 10:18 pm #1642720
Roger CaffinModerator
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Consult google or phone book for commercial supplier of PU and PE foams.
cheersSep 3, 2010 at 5:42 am #1642755
Frank DelandMember
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Owareusa has some padding options and ideas.
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blinked, and then the creature turned and left the girls standing there.
"Are you awake now Brynn?" Mara called over her shoulder.
"Mm-hmm," Brynn groaned as she nestled her face on Mara's shoulder once more. "I'm
awake Sister. We're almost to my home. Walk forward and turn left after the last house."
Mara kept walking down the worn, sandy path past the huts until she reached the last one. She paused at it's corner, looking to the side to see what lay beyond. A small, leaning hut sat in front of Mara and Brynn, a small distance from the rest of the village. Unlike the rest of the huts, the vines that held the driftwood walls together had no flowers blooming. Just a few large thorns here and there were starkly visible in the harsh light of the sunset.


text: Dramatic Changes in the Political Economy 20th Century SOCIAL CONDITIONS 1900 (Tozer, Chapter 5) Pressures of 1893 Depression, the rise of modern industrial society, urbanization and immigration. Social problems: Immigration Industrialization Low Wages Labor Unrest (Strikes, Riots) Poverty in Cities Child Labor Discrimination Critique of Traditional Common School in 1900 NOT MEETING THE NEEDS OF SOCIETY What did critics say about traditional schooling? (Tozer, Chapter 5, 151) 1. Failure of the traditional classical curriculum in old high school model (math, English, Greek, Latin, history) to motivate students. 2. High dropout rates in both elementary and secondary schools. 3. Growing problems of juvenile delinquency. 4. Waste and inefficiency in school management by local schools. 5. Irrelevance of the traditional curriculum to the "real" needs of modern industrial society. Aims of a perfect society for Social Efficiency and Developmental Democracy Progressive were very different. But Progressives did agree on need to reform traditional common schools: Schools need to change curriculum based on "needs and interests" of students They were responding to new social, economic and political conditions, changing ideology (NEW PSYCHOLOGY), and the "failure" of traditional schools. Learn through activities Reflect current social conditions Help solve social problems. (Tozer, p. 151) Philosopher John Dewey One of the main leaders Disagreed with Social Efficiency about: Developmental Democracy Progressives disagreed with social efficiency progressives' views about school reform. Dewey did not support: Differentiated curriculum (Dewey supported a unified curriculum) Vocational training in schools (Dewey supported manual training, occupations of life, but not training for specific jobs) Limited view of human capacity (Dewey believed in the tremendous potential of human rationality if proper education provided) Today, we want to answer three questions about Dewey's theory of learning. 1. What is Dewey's theory of learning? 2. How much influence did Dewey have on public education from 1900 to 1950? 3. Most importantly, are there elements of Dewey's theory of learning that can be relevant to the aims of schooling today? Grounded in a developmental democracy model. Is Dewey relevant today? Two theories that he combines… PSYCHOLOGY Dewey's theory of learning is similar to learning theories studied today. Active learning Learning to learn Inquiry based learning SOCIAL THEORY Dewey's view that democracy should be infused in all aspects of life aligns with today's concerns about teaching to improve our democratic society. DEWEY'S DEVELOPMENTAL DEMOCRACY Aim to improve democracy Tozer, 151-153 DEVELOPMENTAL DEMOCRACY Democracy in all aspects of life, not just in politics, but in every part of life. "For education to be most successful, it is necessary that people participate in democratic forms of life." Institutions need to contribute to the all round growth of every member of society. DEVELOPMENTAL DEMOCRACY APPLIED TO SCHOOLS AS KEY SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS Schools are laboratories for democracy Schools need to develop programs and teaching approaches based on the special nature of child Dewey's Philosophy of Learning. Emphasized experience, non-authoritarian teaching approaches, active learning, the learning environment, and connecting to life. Dewey's PSYCHOLOGY Tap the child's nature (curious, social, expressive, and constructive) Growth is a product of the transaction between child and the environment (teacher is crucial). A free person could frame and execute purposes of his or her own. (Tozer) Progressive meant for Dewey, activities grow progressively out of student interests and past experiences, where new experiences build upon the each other. (Tozer) Last Week's Handout Schools need to develop programs and teaching approaches based on the special nature of child GROWTH (developmental) Bring each person to an ever widening set of experiences in a positive direction, changes that open up more experiences. OPTIMISM Faith in the possibilities of democratic society, faith in ordinary people. EXPERIENCE Link thinking and doing, thought and feeling, reason and imagination. COOPERATION Cooperative use of intelligence Education individuals for a changing future. What does Dewey mean by growth? Education is a process of development, an educated person has the power to go on and get more education, to grow. Grow like a seed? [Not exactly.] Not as deterministically, as say a tree. Humans have great potential to grow in many directions. The environment for growth matters. Traditional schools fail to recognize the diversity of capacities, the need for the initiate in growth must come from the needs and powers of the pupil (not a blank slate). Toward "more effective techniques, greater selfreliance, a more thoughtful and inquiring disposition more capable of persistent effort in meeting obstacles." Overview of Dewey's view of knowledge An educated 5. GROWTH person has the power to gain more education 1.EXPERIENCE (past/present) 4. REFLECTION 2. PROBLEM? 3. INQUIRY Use scientific methods "My Pedagogic Creed" John Dewey 1897 WOW! JConnell Dewey said "I believe that when society once recognizes the possibilities in this direction, and the obligations which these possibilities impose, it is impossible to conceive of the resources of time, attention, and money which will be put at the disposal of the educator." OPTIMISTIC, Dewey SAYS just wait 20 years!! To see the changes IF a new kind of education is provided (MPCreed, Dewey) Core of Dewey's learning theory. Experience makes learning meaningful, integrates learning into student's habits of life. Seeks intelligent, reflective, critical thinking. Knowledge gained through experience is best understood, more useful, and retained longer. Dewey's Philosophy Role of Teacher Teachers must encourage students to find genuine problems which excite their interest, problems which can be explored and solved by engagement with the curriculum. Interest and effort leads to the studentcurriculum integration that Dewey desires. Illinois Math and Science Academy Message From the Principal Dr. Eric McLaren http://www.imsa.edu/learning/principal.php An education at IMSA offers far more than conventional honors courses. We foster a collaborative learning environment that develops students as bold inquirers, problem solvers and ethical leaders. Our talented faculty members, who are among the nation's best, guide students to engage in exploration, think critically and creatively, and apply their cross-discipline knowledge to address significant, real-world issues. The Academy's curriculum includes the major disciplines of mathematics, science, English, history and social sciences, world languages, fine arts and wellness. http://www.imsa.edu/learning/inquiry/ConductingSIR/index.php Student Initiated Research SIR IMSA Captures Dewey's Interest/Curriculum Integration The student investigation is conducted as an interactive partnership with an advisor to pursue a question or topic about which the student is keenly interested. While pursuing this investigation, using inquiry standards and with the support of the advisor, the student acquires further knowledge and a deeper understanding of the topic, and further develops skills in planning, investigating, analyzing, and communicating results of the investigation. . How did John Dewey view occupations as themes to structure school activities? "I believe the only way to make a child conscious of his social heritage is to enable him to perform those fundamental types of activities which make civilization what it is." The child's introduction into the more formal subjects of the curriculum should be through the medium of these activities—sewing, gardening, cooking, carpentry." Dewey believes that learning and interest arise from the transaction between the child's instincts and experiences and the environment (teachers helped to create this environment). DEWEY as SOCIAL REFORMER For a Stronger Democracy More Participatory Democracy Dewey My Pedogogic Creed Schools to improve society Democracy: Needs to have interests that connect people "interests that are mutually interpenetrating"-- social Repudiates external authority Freedom Cultivate voluntary dispositions and interests through education. Autonomy and self-discipline Touches all aspects of life Way of life Community must care, communicate, and negotiate Wants students to develop overlapping interests, have wide associations with many groups, "enter into proper relations with others in unity of work and thought" (MPC) What are some weaknesses in Dewey's philosophy of education? Does not articulate clearly or anticipate: How OCCUPATIONS will be misused as "vocational education". How broader educational aims get lost and activity becomes an end in itself. (projects for what end?) How to make study of subject matter interdisciplinary, so much more demanding and challenging to organize. How to create a highly trained teacher How to challenge the powerful social efficiency movement. Dewey cautions: "Reading is a harmful substitute for experience, it is all important in interpreting and expanding experience." (Dewey, School and Society, 85). Explain what Dewey means. Urban Academy Magnate School Admission Process Mixed study body "Second Chance School" Mission "All students receive a strong academic foundation for life." Philosophy of John Dewey, Progressive Education Schools as democratic communities Less hierarchical, students and faculty share office space Teachers view teaching as social activism Teach for diversity, in a humane way Values what students bring, but lack skills Rejects drills and discipline approaches Pedagogy (Methodology) Inquiry based learning All students perform community service, relevance Urban Academy, New York City Central Park East Secondary, New York City Second chance school—students failing in other schools—must sign a contract and be accepted. See quick time video of this school on our homepage. Who attends Urban Academy?"* 35:30 120 students 39% African American, 28% Hispanic, 30% White, 3% Asian, 60% eligible for free or reduced lunch, SAT above national average of 1071 composite, 96% of graduates attend 4 year colleges Modern Version of Dewey's Theory Inquiry Cycle - Professor Chip Bruce, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, UIUC Based on Dewey's Philosophy Cycle is for both students and teachers. Dewey--Knowledge should be useful and students should possess skills to deal with CHANGE. Students need the ability to think critically about change and be able to adapt to the future. "Education and Social Change" Dewey, 1937 The Social Frontier Located at the end of Tozer, Chapter 5 Schools have a role in the production of social change, but can't be the main agency of change. Right now in the 1930s, social confusion and conflict Preserve old social order Perpetuate current confusion Or use newer science, technology and cultural forces as allies to change schools to serve the new needs Produce insights, understanding, attitudes and habit of action in individuals "Education and Social Change" Dewey, 1937 The Social Frontier Located at the end of Tozer, Chapter 5 Schools are not neutral sites, producing effects now. Aim is not to overthrow current social order, but to reform it. Not talking about endorsing one political party or to involve students in the political or economic arena. Must recognize powerful forces outside of schools which shape mind and character. Difference between indoctrination (one point of view, impose economic and political views) and education Democratic education means the active participation of students in reaching conclusions and forming attributes. "Education and Social Change" Dewey, 1937 The Social Frontier Democracy is the frame of reference for social change (but must find out what it means) We can oppose the undemocratic aspects of our current institutions. Not sure what social democracy entails or will bring in terms of changes. Finding out what it means when applied in economic, domestic, international, religious, cultural, and political arenas. Schools need to provide equal opportunity for all (teachers are needed who are committed to this goal for their students). Democracy involves personal voluntary participation in reaching decisions and executing them (right now, poor embodiment of democracy) What is important about school reform during the Progressive Era (1890-1940s)? Dewey stresses "The Need for a Philosophy of Education" 1934 Schools should not be "static in subject matter, authoritarian in methods, and mainly passive." Traditional schools fail to take into account diversity of capacity and needs, initiative in growth comes from the needs and powers of the pupils. Education is about possibilities not limits. Schools should not just use activities, but select activities that connect to democratic life. Quotes from Dewey "What a child gets out of any subject presented to him is simply the images which he himself forms with regard to it" "Interests are the signs and symptoms of growing power" The aim of education is the development of individuals to the utmost of their potentialities. "A society of free individuals in which all, doing each his own work, contribute to the liberation and enrichment of the lives of others is the only environment for the normal growth to full stature." (NPE) Quotes "only true education comes through the stimulation of the child's powers by the demands of the social situation" "the child's own instincts and powers furnish the material and give the starting point for all education" "The educational center of gravity has been too long in the teacher, the textbook, anywhere and everywhere you please except in the immediate instincts and activities of the child himself." John Dewey Dewey's View of Knowledge Less attention to the end products than to the HABITS of intelligence or reflective thinking (Dewey, Democracy and Education, 1916, 163) Such things as knowledge, beliefs, and ideas cannot be passed physically from one to another like bricks; they cannot be shared as persons would share a pie by dividing it into physical pieces (Dewey, Democracy and Education, 1916, 4) Aims are critical. Aims: Inquiry (skills), Heritage, Democratic community in school Dewey's School Plan 1900 1st Floor Experience and Learning 2nd Floor Build on experience of familiar activities Tap Nature of Child: Social, Constructive Expressive, Curious


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It was important to Miles Sanders that he led the Class of 2016 at whatever school he picked. Penn State felt grabbing a commitment from the Pittsburgh Woodland Hills four-star running back was equally needed.
Both got what they desired Saturday morning, as Sanders kicked off the Lions' Class of 2016 by verbally pledging to head coach James Franklin.
"It's the school that I felt was right for me," Sanders said. "I love it up here, and personally I think I could come up here and start as a true freshman. Every other school tells me the same stuff, but Penn State stood out."
So what about the Lions was special to the 6-foot, 195-pounder?
"They tell you what they want to do instead of sugarcoat," Sanders said. "Other schools want to wait to offer, me but they were the first to really offer me that I really liked.
"They actually describe me as a true running back. Just come up here and run the ball every single down."
Sanders is the first WPIAL strike for former Monroeville, Pa., Gateway head coach and now Lion corners coach Terry Smith, but he wasn't the only assistant making Sanders feels comfortable.
"They actually describe me as a true running back. Just come up here and run the ball every single down."
Running backs coach Charles Huff did, too, and because of it, the Lions' work to build a foothold in the Pittsburgh area is paying off.
"It's a good relationship," Sanders said of Huff. "He really thinks I should come here and be a hazard [for opposing defenses].
"What [Smith]'s trying to do is, if he can get the best Pennsylvania guys from the state, you can take over the state, and then all you have to do is get other players."
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Demonstrates how to create and use a streaming wave bank. This topic builds on concepts in Sounds Overview and Adding a Sound File (XACT).
|This example assumes you already built a Microsoft Cross-Platform Audio Creation Tool (XACT) sound bank and wave bank. If not, see Adding a Sound File (XACT) to learn how to do this.
Complete Sample
The code in this tutorial illustrates the technique for creating and streaming a wave (.wav) file. A complete code sample for this tutorial is available for you to download, including full source code and any additional supporting files required by the sample.
In this context, latency is the length of time it takes a device to retrieve waves from memory, and, subsequently, to play the sound. If latency is substantial, it can cause delays in audio playback, or possibly interrupt game sounds altogether.
Why Stream?
A wave bank may be designated as in-memory, which means all waves are loaded from the storage medium into game memory. Otherwise, a wave bank may be designated as streaming, which means that waves remain stored on disk. When a wave bank is designated as streaming, sound information is delivered to the game through in-memory buffers. This is useful for sounds that are too large or too long to completely load into working memory. Streaming allows a game developer to effectively use large amounts of audio data without using too much memory.
When to Stream
Usually, it is better to store wave banks in-memory. When waves are in-memory, the playback of the sound always occurs without latency. However, in cases when sounds are too large to load into memory, a streaming wave bank may be a better choice. For example, this could be the case with background music that is much longer than other game sounds, such as short sound effects.
Creating a Streaming Wave Bank
With XACT
The process for creating a streaming wave bank in XACT, with the exception of one step, is the same as the process described in Adding a Sound File (XACT).
To create a streaming wave bank
Under General, select Wave Bank in the Name box.
- Under Type, click Streaming.
In Code
You can create a streaming wave bank by using the WaveBank (AudioEngine, String, Int32, Int16) constructor that requires two streaming-related parameters: offset and packet size. An offset of zero starts the stream at the beginning of the wave file. Packet size determines how much memory a streaming wave bank uses for buffering. A smaller packet size results in smaller amounts of data streaming through the buffer at any given time. A larger packet size indicates a larger amount of data moving through the buffer. Ideally, a game developer specifies a packet size that uses the least amount of memory, and at the same time allows for uninterrupted sounds during gameplay. The minimum value for packet size is 2, which results in a packet size of 4,096 bytes. The optimal packet size is a multiple of 16 (1 DVD block = 16 DVD sectors).
To create a streaming wave bank
Allocate an AudioEngine, a SoundBank, and a WaveBank.
In the Game.Initialize method, load the AudioEngine and SoundBank.
Create the streaming wave bank.
Call the AudioEngine.Update method of the AudioEngine during initialization to allow the audio engine to process audio data.
Call SoundBank.PlayCue to begin playback.
|Before you execute code to play any sound, you must call the Update method of the AudioEngine that was used to create the streaming wave bank. Calling the AudioEngine method prepares the streaming wave bank for use. If you try to use the wave bank before you call the Update method, an InvalidOperation exception is thrown.


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Eternal Light: Teachings of My Father Grandmaster Ni, Yo San
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BeschreibungMaster Ni shares glimpses of daily life as a young boy in his spiritually-centred family in China. Inspirational insight into the nurture of a son's well-being by Grandmaster Yo San Ni, his achieved Taoist healer/teacher father. Although his parents were cruelly persecuted by the communist regime, Master Ni says "The spirit of my father can never be persecuted because in his heart there was no enemy. In his heart, there was no evil. There were only undeveloped ones."
PortraitTaosit Master Hua-Ching Ni
Untertitel: 'Esoteric Teachings of the Trad'. Sprache: Englisch.
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Darty Joins Europe Retailers' Turkish Exodus With Sale to BimeksPaul Jarvis
Darty Plc, the owner of France's largest consumer-electronics chain, became the latest international retailer to exit Turkey after failing to halt losses there amid a stranglehold by domestic businesses.
The unprofitable Darty Turkey will be acquired for a nominal amount by Bimeks Bilgi Islem & Dis Ticaret AS, the Istanbul-based company that purchased Dixons Retail Plc's ElectroWorld operations in the country this year. With 28 stores and a market share of just 1 percent, Darty's business was "sub-scale" compared with local competitors, Chief Financial Officer Dominic Platt said today in an interview.
"In electrical retail, you need to have a good market share to be confident of long-term sustainable profitability," Platt said by phone after Darty reported increased half-year earnings and the first French sales growth in three years. "We and other electrical retailers are following that same path."
Turkey has proved a tough market to crack for international retailers. In addition to Darty and Dixons, Germany's Praktiker AG and Spain's Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentacion SA have exited the country this year. Carrefour SA also ceded control of its joint venture in Turkey, where the market is increasingly in the hands of local companies.
"It is a high-growth market, theoretically there is a lot of upside there, but understanding the local market and actually accessing that growth arguably requires a bit more local knowledge than western European retailers were equipped with," said Bryan Roberts, an analyst at researcher Kantar Retail.
'Working Well'
The sale completes Darty's exit from unprofitable countries following the closing of its Spanish unit in June and the disposal of its Italian business. Eliminating money-losing operations was among requests made last year by 25 percent shareholder Knight Vinke Asset Management LLC, which in February installed Eric Knight as a representative on the board.
"We are working well with him and he shares our strategy and what we're doing," Chief Executive Officer Regis Schultz said of the company's relationship with Knight Vinke's founder.
Darty also said today that it has had interest from potential buyers of its businesses in the Czech Republic and Slovakia as it seeks to focus on France, Belgium and the Netherlands, where it's either the market leader or the number two.
The retailer is in "no rush" to sell the businesses and may still keep them, Platt said, adding that their future will be resolved by the time the financial year ends in April.
Darty shares rose as much as 8.4 percent to 110 pence in London today and traded at 106.25 pence at 2:59 p.m. Analysts said the Turkish disposal and improved sales in France will lead to increased earnings estimates.
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Revenue at French stores open at least a year rose 2.7 percent in the six months ended Oct. 31.
Consensus pretax profit estimates for the year ending April 2014 are likely to rise by 10 million euros ($13.8 million) to 12 million euros, analysts at Citigroup Inc. said in a note.
Adjusted pretax profit for the first half of the financial year advanced to 9.4 million euros from 6.6 million euros a year earlier, the company said today.
Darty also said it's in exclusive talks to acquire Mistergooddeal.com, a French online retailer of items such as refrigerators and washing machines. Darty's online revenue may reach 500 million euros next year with the proposed acquisition of the unprofitable business, which had sales of 128 million euros in 2012, Schultz said.


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Bertha Coombs is a reporter for CNBC, covering financial markets, business news stories and health care throughout the business day. She is based at the Nasdaq Marketsite in Times Square.
Her health care coverage at CNBC has ranged from covering the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and the failed launch of the Obamacare health insurance exchanges, to how cancer researchers are using IBM's Watson to improve cancer care, and how doctors are using mobile technology to treat patients in their own homes. She also covered the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, the impact of the financial crisis of 2008, and reported on the oil markets from the floor of the New York Mercantile exchange.
Before joining CNBC, Coombs was a reporter and anchor for the pioneering online business network, Yahoo Finance Vision, and served as a freelance reporter for the former CNNfn financial network. Prior, she served as a reporter for ABC News One, and a substitute anchor for "World News Now" and "World News This Morning."
She began her career in general news, with previous reporting and anchoring positions at WABC-TV in New York, WPLG-TV in Miami and WFSB-TV in Hartford, Connecticut.
Coombs is a graduate of Yale University and was awarded the Leo Beranek Reporter Training Fellowship at WCVB-TV in Boston. Born in Havana, Cuba, she speaks fluent Spanish.
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Humana shares surged more than 7 percent Monday after it said proposed health department rate cuts may be more benign than anticipated.
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Schindler opera composed by St. Peters man debuts in Germany
Wednesday May 10 | KSDK-TV Saint Louis | Comment?
Joe's Crab Shack owner preparing for bankruptcy: Report
Thursday May 4 | Business Journal | Comment?
The BeerSauce Shop Promises to Bring Beer and BBQ Sauce Together in St. Peters
Apr 11, 2017 | River Front Times | Comment?
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