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He could hear the chatter below about watching all sides of the building, about getting a ladder, and about how each of them claimed to be the one to have shot him. Kail took advantage of the noise they were making and used the butt end of the flair gun to break through the clay roofing tiles. He swung a few more times and created a hole just big enough to fit his good foot into. He paused a moment and heard a ladder clanking its way down the alley. Kail began stomping hard until a portion of the roof gave way. Being primarily a mixture of clay and dirt it was relatively quiet. It appeared that he had found a weak spot between two wooden beams. He lowered himself slowly into the room and landed on a well placed bed. He had gotten lucky again.
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Four local writers talk about their creations By Cindy Richards
Illustrations by Madeleine Avirov
Summer time is reading time--at the beach, in the yard, during those long car rides to the cabin. And it's not just a fun way to pass the time. It's an important education tool: Research shows kids who don't read regularly over the summer can lose as much as 25 percent of the reading skills they gained during the school year. Reading is at the heart of all learning, yet 40 percent of American children aren't reading at their grade level, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Children who can't read well, can't learn. That's why every teacher, librarian and reading expert agrees: Reading with your children, offering them a variety of things to read and making sure they see you read regularly are the keys to helping them learn to read. To kick off the summer reading season with a Chicago flair, we offer a glimpse into the psyches of four of the many Chicago area children's authors. Here's what they had to say about their books, their writing and the drive that keeps them going. So much more than feelings Sadness is a cloudy, tired feeling," says the young guinea pig in the charming children's book, When I Feel Sad, by Cornelia Maude Spelman. The Evanston author wants to let all young guinea pigs--and of course, all young children--know that it's OK to feel sad...or angry...or jealous...or scared. The simple story is told from the point of view of a very young guinea pig who is sad when he gets left out, loses something special or gets hurt. When his mother allows him to share his feelings and comforts him, he begins to feel better and concludes, "When I feel sad, I know I won't stay sad!" When I Feel Sad was chosen for a Golden Award from the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio and was featured on "The Early Show" on CBS last fall in a special on the 9/11 anniversary. This is Spelman's fourth book in "The Way I Feel" series, focusing on helping preschoolers accept their emotions. Spelman, a consultant, author and therapist specializing in child abuse and neglect, believes acknowledging feelings, especially the uncomfortable ones, is the first step to becoming an emotionally healthy person. The series started in 2000 when Spelman approached her publisher, Albert Whitman, with the book, When I Feel Angry, and then offered to write similar books based on different emotions. Her editor chooses the illustrator for the books, and although Spelman has little input into the artwork, she offers suggestions after seeing the first sketches. The fifth book, When I Feel Good About Myself, has just been published. When I Feel Jealous is pending. Spelman also is working on an adult book that delves into her own family's past that is "part memoir, part mystery." She is an artist as well, and hopes to someday illustrate her own children's books. Her Web site, www.corneliaspelman.com, features a monthly newsletter, Helping Children, that includes articles on "Listening to Children," and "Keeping Children Safe from Child Abuse." Spelman hopes the books will help parents as well, and includes a full-page note at the beginning of each book. "My objective," she says, "is for parents to find some healing through these books as well as young children. After all, many of us did not experience being understood and listened to." Spelman suggests that parents accept their children's feelings rather than denying them, help them to put a name to their feelings, let them know that their feelings are normal and reassure their children that they are accepted and loved. And her advice to parents in this post-9/11 world? "Protect your kids from too much TV, including and perhaps especially the news. You wouldn't open your window to a hailstorm...why would you let your young children listen to reports that promote terror? Our job as parents is to help interpret the world for our children and to be calm ourselves. Read your children nice stories, have dinner with them, go on walks together. Keep a garden of peace." Shelley Sutherland An author thanks her mom A little goldfish named Chelsea was bent on creating big waves in her little artificial pond. She knew her mind and didn't give up until she got what she wanted. Chelsea's New Home details the adventures of the little fish as it works towards making its dream come true. Created by Buffalo Grove mom and author Kimberley Levy, Chelsea has a dream: To live in a natural pond, to be free. A part-time bookkeeper, Levy's early writing experience was mostly rhyming toasts delivered at family gatherings. Levy's mother Bobbie Gerol, who had been raised to stick to what was deemed appropriate for girls, didn't want her daughters to have boundaries. She urged her to go past toasts and take a writing class at Northwestern University in Evanston. Chelsea was born there when the fish tale was written as an assignment. "When I began writing it, I didn't have the whole theme in mind or the moral of the story worked out. It unfolded on its own," says Levy. "But Chelsea is unafraid to go after what she wants. I am like that, too, and have given her that part of my personality." The story sat in a drawer for a year and a half. Levy says she was too close to the character to risk sending it to publishers. "I sent out eight other manuscripts, but would hate to see Chelsea rejected as well, so I didn't send it," she says. When typed out, Chelsea was six pages long--at least two pages more than children's book publishers typically want. And the tale is written in rhyme, another detail publishers aren't receptive to. After her mother died in 1998, Levy decided to self-publish 3,000 copies of Chelsea's New Home. "My mother wanted to have a book dedicated to her. And she always wanted me to write a children's book," says Levy. "I had read the story to my children and even though at that time it was just a manuscript without pictures, I had managed to hold their attention," she says. She had the same experience in a classroom of youngsters. Those children even asked questions about the character, which Levy considered to be proof the book was worthy of print. Levy's daughters, Courtney, 12, and twins Mackenzie and Cassidy, 8, were her first critics. They initially had a problem with how the fish could live outside water. "And I would explain to them how there was fiction and non-fiction. And Chelsea could exist just as much as Winnie-the-Pooh and dragons in Dragon-land," says Levy. The book is available in Chicago area children's book stores and on the Web at www.amazon.com. Levy also offers it for school fundraisers--a partnership that gives her another sales outlet and gives the schools 10 percent of the proceeds. Taking Chelsea into classrooms, Levy speaks about following dreams. "I take a stack of all the versions of this book to schools so that the children can see that the published story wasn't written in a single sitting. There were lots of edits," she says. "Chelsea, too, faces many hardships but she never gives up." Teachers have used the book to calm their students' fears about change. "When talking to her class of first graders, one teacher read the book to comfort her students who were going to the second grade. It allowed them to talk about change and how Chelsea handled it, how she eventually made new friends and liked her new environment," says Levy. Levy says children seem to love the story. "They think it's cool that the fish can live outside water. They like the fact that things the fish finds scary are really funny things and aren't really so scary," says Levy, referring to Chelsea's reaction when she sees a boy skateboarding. "No matter how difficult the hurdles, at no point does the fish look really terrified and panicked. She never gives up. Kids like that." Naazish YarKhan Inspiring creativity As educators, Romeoville residents Wendy Streit and her husband, Caleb Bland, frequently find themselves battling creative inertia in their students. "If all you do is consume someone else's creative accomplishments, then it starts to crush your creative spirit," says Bland, an illustrator and teacher at Illinois Institute of Art in Schaum-burg. "Our goal is to find a balance that will breathe life into the creative spirit." This was the inspiration for a series of children's books introduced last year. Well, at least one of the inspirations. Streit, a middle school language arts teacher, was getting her master's degree and used a class assignment to develop the books which incorporate their Christian religious beliefs. The planned eight-book Great Lakes Series is aimed at 8- to 15 year-olds. The books combine stories and activities to connect with kids through eight different learning styles. (First presented by Howard Gardner in his book, Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, those styles are: linguistic, mathematical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, spatial, kinesthetic, musical and naturalist.) Each story is set in a Great Lakes state and focuses on a single learning style. A short story shows someone "modeling" that style. Accompanying activities and blank journal pages encourage readers to create their own corresponding works. While the books are written from a Christian perspective, kids of any background can relate to the themes. Book I, Skarskantuana follows a young woman's search for folklore about mysterious "skarskantuans"--trees able to get up and walk. Themes of identity and stewardship of nature are woven in the story and the activities that follow. But each book--while based on the same idea--is different. For example, Book 1 is targeted to a "naturalist" learner--someone who likes the outdoors, is an observer and works best alone or with one other. The hard cover has an earthy look and the text is printed on natural fiber paper. A recycled newspaper pencil is included. Book II, Flossmire for the "spacial" learner, has a black vinyl cover, illustrations reminiscent of Sharpie marker drawings and an overall grimier "industrial" look for the mechanically-minded. In the story, two junior high boys living in a has-been industrial town have a dilemma: Should they confront conflict in their neighborhood, or run away from it? Using their mechanical abilities, along with a little "magic," they escape from their dreary town and learn some lessons in prudence, wisdom and courage. In each book, the short story is meant to engage readers of all creative styles and get them more interested in reading, writing or creating. However, Bland says, "If it happens to touch a deeper level because it reflects their own learning style, kids are even more likely to want to do the activities, to journal, to create, to explore and do their own stuff." The couple plan to issue a new book every nine months or so. Book I and Book II are currently available for $21.95. Call (866) 647-8201 or visit www.ohpub.com. Lara Krupicka Whimsy tells the story Some books entertain you, others tell stories you identify with and still others remind you of the important things in life. Writer and illustrator Charise Harper, 39, is the author of books that do all of that with whimsy. A freelance illustrator before she had a baby, Harper now writes and illustrates books while her infant sleeps. When I Grow Up has characters trying to grow up confident, caring, generous, adventurous and fair. "Those things are so much more important than professions," she says. "They are qualities that one has to constantly aspire for no matter what one's age. The qualities are based on real people, friends of mine that have those traits." Parts of the illustrations are childhood photographs of those people. There Was a Bold Woman is dedicated to her mother and tells the tale of a bold woman who aspired for the stars and wouldn't rest until she had pocketed one. "I have a really great mother," says Harper. "As a child, we didn't have much money, but my mother spent so much time influencing us to be creative and to be positive that this was a 'thank you' to her." Harper's mother, Doreen Boitard, lives in Canada and makes sure all nearby bookstores carry her daughter's books. Harper's third book, Imaginative Inventions, written during a holiday vacation, tells of the beginnings of roller skates, piggy banks, high heel shoes and even chewing gum. Along with the facts are quirky illustrations and some artistic license with the truth. "It's been really easy," she says of her experience in selling her books. "My strength is in combining [writing and illustrating]. I've written 25 books, sold three so far. My agent doesn't send out everything I write, but I love the challenge of coming up with a proposal," she says. Harper, a Canadian native who has lived in Chicago for the last 11 years, has other books in the pipeline as well. The Trouble with Norma is about a squirrel who wants to be a secret service agent. The moral of the story: It's OK to be different, to look different or have different rituals and to aspire to be different. Another tale is about the Itsy Bitsy Spider deciding to do something about getting rained on each time it climbs the water spout. "I enjoy doing it. I love the challenge of each one being a little different from the last," she says. Naazish YarKhan
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Excellent value & location! Self-employed or want to have your own business here, you can choose to live where you work! 3 bedrooms on one level - open concept ranch style home. Eat-in kitchen, formal dining, main floor laundry, full basement if you need more room. Just 5 miles to Town/walking trails. Main floor master suite w/2 closets, dual sinks, step-in shower, jacuzzi tub. 40x70 built in 2008(semi fits in bldg) has 16' side walls, 14' door, in-floor heat ready. Attached garage is 31x33
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Manning brothers star in brilliant 'Football on Your Phone' ad
Ever wanted to see Eli Manning or Peyton Manning rap? The correct answer to that is: "No. For the love of all that's holy, no." But prepare to change your opinion.
The brothers Manning have teamed up for DirecTV's "Football on Your Phone" ad campaign, which the company launched with a thoroughly entertaining music video starring the two QBs. Without further ado ...
I mean, the hair! The line, "There's football on your phone, so now's your chance, to have football on your phone and football in your pants"! Archie! Eli and Peyton are no strangers to performing, from commercials to hosting Saturday Night Live. This one raised the bar, though, putting "Football on Your Phone" immediately into the pantheon of greatest commercials featuring athletes.


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Chapter 2
Most nights, I wouldn't sleep. That night was no different. I sat at my window, thinking about (duh) Darren. Outside, it was a nice summer night. It was the friday after we graduated grade 8. There was a friday night youth dance, and my parents said I could go, but I told them I would think about it, because unfortunately, I knew Darren would be there. I glanced at my clock. 6:00 pm. Still an hour until the dance, and still an hour to decide..."Do you know what´s worth fighting for.." my ring tone jolted me out of my thoughts. My caller display...my blood froze. Darren.
"Um, Hello?"
"Hey Genevieve.."
"Darren! What a suprise.."
"Yeah,um hey, I was wondering.."
"Well I thought maybe, if you weren't doing anything tonight... we could um, gotothdnce?"
"Sorry, I didn't catch that, Darren?"
"We could go to the dance..you and me?"
"Yeah! I mean, sure, I'll come."
"Kay, I'll meet you there?"
"Okay. Bye Darren."
"Bye G."
I sat there for two minutes after he hung up, just staring at the ceiling. I was going to the dance with Darren. Darren. DARREN!! YAY!
I quickly put on my black aeropostale shirt and my blue skinny jeans, shoved my converse on my feet, told my mom I was going and rushed out the door.
Darren met me at the doors of the dance, and opened them for me like a true gentelman. "You came!" he said, smiling. "What, did you think I wasn't going to come?" I said, with a grin. He laughed and we walked in together.
"G!" Echo burst through the crowd and hugged me. "Darren was like, worried you weren't gonna come!" I giggled, and pretended to stare accusingly at him. "Let's dance." he suggested. A slow song was playing, and some people were playing matchmaker in the corner, several guys were joking around loudly trying to attract the girls near the snackbar and some people had started to slow dance in the middle of the dancefloor. "It's ok if you don't want to though I guess.." he frowned. "Oh, no, uh, sorry I was just thinking..yeah I'll dance with you, of course!" I said. His frown changed into a brilliant smile. We walked out to the middle. "I love this song," he said, "Do you know what's worth fighting for, when it's not worth dying for..." He sang along in perfect tune, staring at me with those perfect brown/green eyes. I joined in, singing the harmonies, "Does it take your breath away and you feel you're suffocating.." He smiled. "You have a beautiful voice." I blushed. "I love Green Day, especially 21 Guns." I avoided the compliment, too happy he said it to even thank him. He brushed a lock of my hair behind my ear. "You´re really pretty, you know." he said, his eyes staring into mine. That was when I heard the voice. Genevieve, we have to leave. NOW. I looked around to see Echo looking up at me from her cellphone with horror in her eyes. "NOW." I saw her mouth the word across the gym. I turned to Darren. "I can´t..we shouldn´t...I have to go." Tears beggining to stream down my cheeks, I broke away from him and ran after Echo, Derek and Darren watching us go, confusion clear in their eyes. Echo ran out the doors and kept running. I followed, unsure and also confused about why we had to go, and upset about leaving Darren, and, and..."Genevieve!" Echo´s voice, well, echoed down the alley I had followed her into. I was jolted out of my painful thoughts to where Echo was standing, pain and fear etched across her face. "Why us?" She asked. Why us? She repeated in my head. Seeing the confusion in my eyes, tears formed in her own. "Isabelle just texted me. We have to leave." I frowned. "We did just leave." She started sobbing suddenly, and then I understood, even before she explained. "We have to go back."
I sat there with Echo for at least an hour before I took out my cellphone and texted my mom.
Sleepn over @ Isabelle´s. Maybe more thn 2 nights. Call u l8er. Luv u.
I looked up at Echo. She was texting her own mother. I texted Izzy.
Coco and I r cumin 2 ur house to sleep over. Might stay for a bit. B thr soon.
We started towards Isabelle´s. I closed my phone but kept it on.
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We've got tips for saving money on gas during your vacation. You and the family are hitting the road this summer and can't wait to get going. You can't wait to see the sites courtesy of the family vehicle. Good for you for saving on airline tickets and spending some quality time with your kids tucked into your car.
Even better than all that togetherness is doing it the most economical way possible, and when you save gas and money on your vacation, that's more left over for fabulous dinners, fun hotels, activities, and souvenirs.
Sure, there are tons of budget ideas for a summer road trip like accommodation deals, packages, coupons and more, but these depend on finding out what other people are offering. One of the best and easiest ways to save is all up to you. You wouldn't even think that the most basic ideas like driving speed and car maintenance can help you save gas and money on your vacation. But, it can.
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- Get regular maintenance: Taking your car in for regularly scheduled appointments keeps it in the best shape possible. And when your car is running at its best (with clean oil, gears that are lubed up, etc.) it takes less effort to run.
- Take care of tires: Keeping tires properly inflated and aligned makes a car run more efficiently as well. Check your owner's manual for proper tire pressure and have tires aligned (and rotated if necessary) before your trip.
- Keep a clean air filter: Changing the air filter regularly is important, so it is not clogged or dirty. A clean one can up your gas mileage by almost 10 percent.
- Monitor your speed: As tempting as it is to hit the gas, especially on an open road, staying below 60 MPH will decrease your gas expenditure. The difference between 55 and 65 can also up your mileage by up to 10 percent. A bonus? You don't want to have to factor the cost of a speeding ticket into your budget!
- Tighten your gas cap: Doing this as well as filling up early morning or late night when possible, (not during the heat of the day,) is all good to avoid gas evaporation.
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At Gioorgi.com we have used plenty of web frameworks.
Giovanni Giorgi used Seaside, a lot of PHP frameworks, Java Struts, RubyOnRails, and Python Django.
We have started to look for Web2Py, a compact, easy to learn python web framework.
From the most notable feature, it runs also on Google App Engine.
Written by an Italian University professor for teaching web development, spots a very clean design, and a robust security infrastructure.
We suggest it because installation (and upgrading) is a snap.
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As part of their expansion plan to bring accessibility to customers nationwide, Ford Philippines has opened its 37th dealership last June 3 at Sta. Rosa Laguna.
Ford Sta. Rosa sits on a 1,648 square meter property located along Tagytay-Balibago Road, Don Jose, Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Under dealer principal Paolo Borromeo, the one storey facility features a 6-vehicle showroom and a 6-bay servicing facility that are ready to serve new and existing customers in the area. Expect to see the latest vehicles from the American car maker on display such as the Fiesta, Mustang, EcoSport, Everest, and the Focus.
The opening of Ford Sta. Rosa is helping us make the Ford brand even more accessible to customers nationwide, allowing us to better serve them and their needs. The quality of customer service we provide is equally as important as the quality of the vehicles we deliver to customers," said Kay Hart, managing director of Ford Philippines.
Over the next 5 months, Ford Philippines plans to expand its network with Ford Ormoc opening in the middle of July. If plans go through without any hitch, Ford Philippines will be able to reach 40 dealerships by the end of the year.


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I am happy with my purchase and I am enjoying it and telling others as well.
- Diana
Refreshing Tea
Love this tea, hot or cold. It is a strong, great tasting black tea. I even use it to make iced tea. It retains it strength and flavor even when the ice melts.
- Joyce
Great black tea
Full bodied, flavorful black tea.
- Annette
Tazo Awake English Breakfast Black Tea
If you like regular hot tea for breakfast or after dinner, this is a nice choice. I like to drink tea in the morning or in the evening with just milk. My husband likes milk and sugar. Tazo is just a good if not better than Lipton or Celestial Seasonings. It's got enough "lift me up" caffeine as coffee if you're cutting back on the java ;) Recommended!
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Tazo is one of my favorite tea brands, and this particular flavor is my favorite ever in black teas. It really gives me a kick in the morning and I drink it as apposed to coffee more mornings than not. I love the price discount I get on it when I buy it through Thrive Market.
- Taylor V. Lapp
Good For Black Tea
I prefer green tea over all other tea types, but sometimes you just need to change things up. I like Awake in the morning, it's a great pick-me-up. I only drink it a couple times a week though, as it's definitely not my favorite flavor of tea. Black always seems so much stronger.
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A little overpowering
Maybe I'm used to Lipton, but Tazo doesn't play when it comes to the strength of its tea. This is actually a bit too strong for me, even when I use evaporated milk or creamer. It's not that it's a bad flavor, just very strong and bold, so if you want something more mild, you may want to look into another brand. One great benefit of the strong flavor is that it makes great ice tea.
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Very strong tea
This is pure black tea, no filler or anything added to the mix.
I like my tea very strong in the morning with no sugar or milk, and this does the job very well. It's flavorful and has the right bitter edge that real black tea is all about. I have a cup every morning and I feel energized and ready for my day.
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This is one of the most-recommended teas from Tazo that I've ever found. Every time I go in Starbucks to order one, the baristas love to gush about how this is their favorite tea. I can't say I blame them. This is an amazing black tea that's very reasonably priced. It has a nice, smooth flavor that drinks down easily. It can easily become a bit bitter if you over-steep it, though, so make sure to pay attention when making your tea. (I know I've done it a few times in my sleepy haze)
- Lizzy
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The Daily Express quoted the Tybee Island Police Chief Jim Price as saying: "He was asking for Miley and going up and knocking on some doors" of beach homes near the set. "The security guards recognized him. In fact, he went up to the security guards and asked them ''Is Miley around?"
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Six Flags Over Texas is within a mile (2 km) of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Arlington DFW South, and other popular sites like Six Flags Hurricane Harbor are within a couple of miles (3 km). This 3-star hotel has 237 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi. Near the airport, it's also near AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Park in Arlington.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Arlington DFW South features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Arlington DFW South offers 237 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
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Room service (during limited hours) is available.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Arlington DFW South has a restaurant on site.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
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|Quick Glance
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|Optical Zoom
|Physical Specifications
|Dimensions Width
|Weight (body only)
|122g (137g including batteries and card)
|Camera type
|Ultra Compact
|Optical Zoom
|Image Sensor
|1/2.3-inch CCD
|Optical focal length
|4.9mm to 24.5mm
|Shutter speed
|8 seconds to 1/2000th sec
|Auto focus
|Contrast detection TTL multi-zone AF. centerzone AF, touch-select AF7
|Manual focus
|Video (max res/format)
|1280x720 at 30fps
|Max output resolution
|Other resolutions
|4272x2848, 4272x2403, 3264x2448, 2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1024x768
|Focus range
|80cm to infinity, Tele: 80cm to infinity, Macro 10cm
|Exposure control
|P, A, S, 13 scene modes
|Exposure metering
|Multi-pattern, Centre-weighted, Spot
|Image Stabilisation
|Optical and Digital
|ISO settings
|Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
|LCD Monitor
|2.7-inch 230k dots
|Flash range
|Wide: 0.2 to 3.5m, Tele: 0.5 to 2.1m (AUTO ISO)
|Flash modes
|Auto, fill-in, off, slow sync, red-eye reduction
|White balance modes
|Auto, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent (H/L), custom
|Drive modes
|Single, continuous, Auto bracketing, Motion-capture
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|JPEG, Exif 2.21, H.264
|Picture adjustments
|Contrast, saturation, sharpness
|Movie length
|29 mins/card capacity
|Self timer
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|Batteries supplied
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good sign..samsung..
I have been thinking for a while that this site is a little bias in some areas on some cameras makes. This isnt the best example of this but this camera is clearly producing a highly compessed image words like "superb" and "excellent" are being used to describe the image quality. Even though this is cheap camera I think these comments are misleading
And what of the fabled Samsung WB2000 Digital Camera with full hd video shooting? Samsung were spouting an April release date but as per usual with "too good to be true" claims by manufacturers it STILL hasnt surfaced...
stoolz - The ST70 has one of the lowest compression ratios of any compact I've tested recently. For example the full-size version of the cathedral window shot is 6.91MB, compared to 5.39MB for the Panasonic FX70, which is also 14 megapixels.
@Cliff Smith - I'm not going to comment on the level of compression on the images, but I have to agree with stoolz that the words "superb" and "excellent" seem to get thrown around too easily in some reviews. Canon's Powershot S90 is a good example of a compact camera that REALLY produces excellent and superb image quality, and the ST70 doesn't come anywhere close to that. I'm well aware of the fact that the S90 is much more expensive than the ST70, but that should be irrelevant when comparing image quality between the two (as long as they're both compacts of course, DSLR's are a different story altogether). The difference in image quality should also be more clearly reflected in the ratings, because the way they stand at the moment one might make the mistake of thinking that the ST70's image quality is on par with the Canon Powershot G11's...
Just a thought..
Have a good one!
There a discussion of this very topic going on in the comments for the Fuji HS10, so I won't repeat myself by posting my answer here too, but I'll simply say that review scores compare like with like, so the ST70 is not compared with the Canon G11.
let me start saying that i just have ended my register on this website ONLY because i wanted to say that this is the best samsung st70's review that i have ever found, (and i been looking a lot)
so thank you very much for this review, its been very helpful.
And about the topic above i want to comment that you really cant say that the cost of each samsung ST70 and S90 is irrelevant when it comes on image quality, its same as getting a car, you get what you pay, of course you can always try to get a little more for a little less.
Opinions do vary, but from the comments already posted, the image quality score is suspect on this site. Also confirmed by http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/digital-cameras/278527/samsung-st70/specifications. Nearly bought it based on this site's review. I am buying a Canon SX130 IS instead, 𧴜 at Argos, can't be bad.
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Chapter 17 - Part 2
Wordlessly, they walked back to the town guards, where they were met by Captain Lyrus himself. His wide shoulders and large sword, coupled with his dark, narrowed eyes and stern face, caused the group to be a little apprehensive. Once they were all assembled, he began to speak.
"Comrades," he began, "it is clear to me that there has been some deceit in your assistance here." They froze; Aveyna now realised that Telthar'rion had not been wearing his hood. They listened, stone-faced, holding their salutes in silence as they awaited their punishment. "However, in light of your brave and selfless service to Raiholt and to Yalandir, in addition to your alliance with the true recipient of the letter, we have no choice but to honour and thank you for your actions. You are welcome here always, and the people shall always be indebted to you."
Maintaining their salutes, the Blades of Twilight smiled, before a wave of fatigue swept over them. "Consider yourselves off-duty for tonight. There is a tavern in the town square, named The Hooded Mage, tell the owner that Captain Lyrus sent you, and he'll grant you the night's rest free of charge. Happily, the group of them obliged - they left the guards, who were more than happy to deal with the bodies, thankful to have survived the attack with their help, as they traveled through the quiet until they reached The Hooded Mage. Once they were inside, they landlady asked them for their payment.
"Captain Lyrus se-" Telthar'rion began, but he was interrupted by the landlady.
"Ah, I see, you're more of those hero types, are you? Do me a favour and don't break anything while you're here. I know what you're like." Too tired to argue with her generalisations, despite the destruction part thus far having proved true, they clambered wearily upstairs and flung themselves upon their beds. They were asleep before the stars had a chance to shimmer again.
While the Blades of Twilight were enveloped in their peace, and the guards began to take away the bodies, a movement, a vibration, went unnoticed. The movement among the black and red heap, masked in shadow, became larger as a figure rose from the dead mound. Slowly, and quietly, the figure removed its hood, allowing its long, raven hair to swathe across its back. Retrieving one sword, then another from the fleshly wreckage, the figure walked into the darkness, seen by no one, and heard by only the cold, silent moon.


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There are lots of good reasons to start new habits, from improving your productivity to replacing destructive habits with positive ones.
Making a habit stick, particularly if you're undertaking a challenging course or apprenticeship, could make the learning process an easier one. Do you know you need to make a change but are unsure how to get started? We've compiled a list of five ways to help good habits stick, which in turn will make you more successful.
Set goals
Grab a piece of paper or open a new document and start writing out your reasons for starting a new habit. What has pushed you to make this change? Be specific—choose events and circumstances you can remember in detail and directly link to your own actions. Try to keep it objective as well—you're not consistently late for appointments because you're a failure or a bad person, you're late because you don't wear a watch or you don't set reminders and alarms for yourself.
Once you've established the need for change, focus on what you want to gain from the habit. What are the short-term benefits of your decision? How about long-term?
Lastly, write out a pre-mortem—a method companies use to find holes in projects before they get off the ground. Come up with a list of all the ways you think you might fail, then follow it with a list of ways to avoid these stumbling blocks. For instance, if your habit is to get up when your alarm goes off, one potential failure is the snooze button. Moving the alarm across the room would be a good way to avoid falling back asleep and making yourself late.
Go in for the long haul
Right from the start, make sure you're committed to your goal for more than just a few days. Common knowledge and experts say it takes around 21 days for an action to become a subconscious habit, but it can be daunting to try to stay focused on a goal that far away. To counter this, check in with yourself once a week or every few days. Re-evaluate your goals, note any snags in your progress, and remind yourself of why you started. After a few rounds, you'll have reached the three-week mark with much more success, and your new habit will begin to seem more natural.
At the end of three weeks, pull out your goals and pre-mortem and do a self-evaluation. If you still have work to do, reflecting on your progress will remind you why you started and give you motivation to continue. If you've successfully ingrained your new habit into your lifestyle, the reflection will give you the confidence to take on more goals and a reason to celebrate.
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Consistency—making an effort every time, no exceptions—is the key to making and breaking habits. Let's say you're trying to start the habit from point 1. You might get up on time the first two days, but you stay out late and are tempted to sleep in on the third morning. If you don't follow through and get up on time anyway, you're telling yourself that the habit is optional, and your progress will move a significant amount in the wrong direction. Consistency is a series of conscious, focused decisions and will ultimately determine whether or not your habit sticks.
You can help yourself along by adding some positive and negative reinforcement to the mix. For example, you might start the habit of studying for an hour a day when you have a big accountancy exam coming up. You can reinforce your decision by telling yourself that if you don't, you can't watch Netflix or go out with friends that day. Positive reinforcement, like a reward, can work too—for every 5 days in a row of studying, you could take a day off to have fun. Just try to stay away from rewarding yourself with food or sweets too often , or you might soon after find yourself in need of a few more new habits.
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Accountability is another great way to stay on track. Ask a friend or family member to support you, then report back to them now and again about your progress and be honest about how you're doing. Not only will they be there to encourage you, but just telling someone else about your progress gives you an opportunity to check in with yourself as well. Don't forget to make use of tutors in both online and in-class courses for feedback and advice, and if you're making a career change, find a mentor in the sector you're looking to enter. Once someone else has invested in your success you'll have double the reason to keep it up and hit your goals.
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My interest of documenting cemeteries began with a request to help on an Eagle Scout project in 2001.
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CPL Mason C. Smith, 1840-1864, No. 1039 | Andersonville National Cemetery, Macon Co., GA
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I believe this entry is my father-in-law and a duplicate of an entry I made for him. I don't know the procedure for removing a duplicate. He is in Sec 7-GG Row 10 Site 5 at Arlington Ntl Cemetery.
Can you transfer this to me or delete it?
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John, do you mind transferring Charles E to me? He was my great uncle, Father in law to my sunt Laura Monroe Luckey; I am currently working on her tree, and have so much to fill in for him. I would appreciate it so much. June
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William John Miller 45533610. He was born 23 May 1886 in Germany and died 6 June 1964 in Kokomo, Howard, Indiana. His Mom and dad was August Miller and Augusta Catherine Miller. He had a brother named Ernest Michael Miller. he was born 26 October 1891 and died 12 August 1958 in Eureka, Humboldt, California. They had a total of 12 children. I am the great granddaughter to August and Augusta Catherine Weigand Miller. So William John Miller is my great Uncle. Where Ernest Michael Miller is my Grandfather. Sincerely yours, Kathleen Ann Miller Thomason
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Thank you for transferring them to me. I have added the information and linked them up. I appreciate it. -Margo-
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Hello John,
Thank you so much for the updates into their BIO: to help identify these little children.
I thought at first they were in my family line, but they are not.
Adding the info into the BIO may help their family find them in the future.
Thank you so much and for all the work you do in Find A Grave.
I had the honor of visiting in Arlington Cemetery once and I have to say it is one of the most sacred places I have ever been to, it gave me chills to be there among heroes.
Not just presidents and statesmen and generals, but the 'common' heroes, the boots on the ground and committed to protecting country above their own lives.
Thank you again.
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Thank you John for the transfer. And thank you for all you do to document our military men & women.
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Thank you for the quick response, for transferring James H. Smits, Jr. to me, and for all the wonderful work you've done on Find A Grave. It is very much appreciated.
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Ah, from a list.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. It was only one of the 78 offensive plays Wisconsin ran during its 38-14 victory at Purdue on Saturday, but the message Montee Ball sent on that play stood out. The run accounted for just 16 of Ball's career-high 247 yards, but the fact the senior picked up the yards while lowering his shoulder and flattening Boilermakers safety Landon Feichter was one of many statements sent by Wisconsin in its best performance of the season."It was great to see because we obviously had our struggles the first couple games, but I knew we had it in us," tight end Jacob Pedersen said. "(Montee) had one of the best games of his career, and to see that (hit), to see No.28 coming into the huddle fired up, that fires us up."Consider it a release of pent-up frustration or a warning to the final five teams on Wisconsin's conference schedule, but perhaps the 46,007 fans who braved the rain, wind and chill at Ross-Ade Stadium saw the return of a vintage Montee Ball.Plus, this was a performance that gave Wisconsin (5-2, 2-1 Big Ten) a tiebreaker over Purdue and a 2.5-game lead in the Leaders Division race toward a spot in the conference championship game. Ohio State and Penn State are both undefeated in the Big Ten, but neither team is eligible for postseason play. That means Wisconsin just hammered its leading foil on the path to Indianapolis."(It's) about time," said Ball, who scored three times to give him 72 career touchdowns and break former Badgers tailback Ron Dayne's Big Ten and school career touchdown mark of 71. "This was the game we were looking for. We practiced really well coming into this game, and we've been getting better and better."Ball rushed for 1,923 yards and scored an NCAA record-tying 39 touchdowns last year, but his follow-up to a season that made him a Heisman Trophy finalist has not been worthy of the "Fall Belongs to Ball" Heisman campaign his school unveiled at conference media days in July.A few days later, Ball was assaulted on campus the week before training camp opened, and his first six games included two performances of 61 yards or fewer, a concussion, a fired offensive line coach and a yards-per-carry average that dipped from 6.3 last season to 4.0 in 2012. There had been little to celebrate about Ball forgoing the NFL draft until Saturday, when he set a new career high in rushing yards before the fourth quarter began and finished averaging 8.5 yards on 29 carries."In today's world, everybody wants urgency, everybody wants to be great, everybody wants to be undefeated, but when you have a team like we did you have to keep building," Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema said. "We had to make some modifications, move forward and that's what Montee has done. He's been patient, never really presses and lets the game come to him. He made a lot of good reads today."Though his hopes of returning to New York's Heisman banquet are slim, Ball's performance allowed Wisconsin to expand its playbook. Rushing for 190 yards and passing for 173, Wisconsin piled up more total yards in the first half against Purdue than it had in each of its three previous games. The Badgers finished with 645 yards of total offense -- the second-highest total in school history -- and its 467 rushing yards were the fifth-best mark in school history."We were clicking as a unit," said junior tailback James White, who finished with 124 yards and a score. "We were having fun out there and bringing energy to the game just having confidence and working with each other, communicating, it's all it takes for us to get rolling."Averaging 3.3 plays of more than 20 yards through its first six games, Wisconsin ripped off seven such plays before halftime. After having only two runs of more than 20 yards this season, Ball had four Saturday -- the last being his 67-yard third-quarter score that gave Wisconsin a 24-7 lead just after halftime."I needed this," Ball said. "I wasn't doing too well earlier on in the season, and things weren't really going my way. I just have to keep practicing and practicing. I'm just playing for my teammates now. I'm becoming the player they were looking for."A week after the Boilermakers (3-3, 0-2) allowed Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson to carry for 235 of the Wolverines' 309 rushing yards, the Boilermakers saw three Wisconsin running backs top 80 yards. UW did most of it without senior left tackle Ricky Wagner on the field.After Wagner injured his right knee with 1:36 remaining in the second quarter, the Badgers adjusted by inserting Zac Matthias at left guard and moving Ryan Groy to right tackle. From there, Wisconsin rushed 34 more times for 277 yards (8.1 yards per carry) and three touchdowns and didn't give up a sack against a Purdue defensive front touted as one of the best in the conference."It was a testament to how we work and how we study the game," junior center Travis Frederick said. 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Frank Almond will become Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra's artist in residence
Beginning in August, violinist Frank Almond will add a new role to his current jobs as Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concertmaster and impresario of the Frankly Music concert series.
Almond will become the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra's first artist-in-residence, working with the youth orchestra throughout the season and joining MYSO on its 2015 concert tour of Vienna and Budapest.
"As a master artist, chamber musician and dedicated educator, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our students and our organization. We are extremely pleased to create this new role for him at MYSO and welcome him enthusiastically," said MYSO executive director Linda Edelstein in a statement announcing Almond's new position.
The MYSO artist in residence position is sponsored by the Johnston Family.
In addition to the international tour, Almond will perform with some of MYSO's ensembles, and coach MYSO string students.
MYSO and Frankly Music will host open dress rehearsals for Frankly Music concerts that will offer MYSO families opportunities to talk with performers.
Almond will also work on a young artist showcase concert jointly presented by both groups.
MYSO works with nearly 1,000 students from 8 to 18 years old through a variety of music training programs.
As MSO concertmaster, Almond was already one of Milwaukee's most recognizable classical musicians even before the bizzare incident in January, when armed robbers stole the priceless 1715 Stradivarius violin that he plays. The Strad, previously played by composer Giuseppe Tartini and the great Polish violinist Karol Lipinski, was returned to Almond unharmed.
Almond's 2013 recording, "A Violin's Life," features his performances of music associated with the Lipinski Strad.
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After years of domination by three-year-olds, the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes has been won by a five-year-old for the past two seasons. In today's renewal at Newmarket, Dubawi, the only member of the Classic generation on show, may have his work cut out to prevent Starcraft, two years his elder, making it a hat-trick for the older milers.
Winner of nine of his 17 races in Australia and New Zealand, Starcraft (4.20) has taken time to acclimatise since joining the Newmarket stable of Luca Cumani, who won this with Falbrav two years ago, but he underlined his class with a clear-cut, fast-time victory in the Prix du Moulin at Longchamp three weeks ago.
There were excuses for his below-par run in the Eclipse before that, and Starcraft had finished just half a length behind Rakti - last year's QEII winner - when third to Valixir on his British debut at York in June. At Longchamp, Valixir was back in fifth as Christophe Lemaire made every post a winning one on Starcraft.
Such tactics are unlikely to be repeated today, with Blatant in the field to set the pace for stable-mate Dubawi. Ease in the ground will be essential for Dubawi, who lost his action running into the dip on fast ground here in the 2,000 Guineas. He beat Whipper and Valixir in style at Deauville, but neither the second nor third upheld the form at Longchamp next time.
Rakti would have been favoured by the round mile when this was run at Ascot last year, but he has won a Champion Stakes here and will have benefited from a break since York. If he is on his best behaviour he will also test Dubawi to the limit.
Newmarket 2.00: Ouija Board is head and shoulders above these at her best, but may not be one to take a short price about following her well-documented problems. An each-way interest in Art Eyes may be the sensible option.
Market Rasen 2.10: Trainer Geoff Harker and jockey William Kennedy are in sparkling form and can keep up the good work with much-improved Rajam.
Haydock 2.30: Inchnadamph, a Cesarewitch entry, continues to defy the handicapper and there is more to come judging by the way he went three lengths clear of Red Damson at Newmarket.
Newmarket 2.35: Judged purely on official BHB ratings, Sendintank has a bit to find with some of today's rivals but he is going the right way. Time may show he did well to wear down prolific winner Cristoforo at Doncaster.
Market Rasen 2.45: Iris's Gift should prove too smart for the penalised chase winners. Considering his stable was under a cloud at the time, he was asked a stiff question when tackling Grade One opposition on his chasing debut in February.
Haydock 3.00: Bygone Days ran a sound race in last week's Ayr Gold Cup, but could struggle to confirm narrow superiority over Primus Inter Pares, who finished strongly under his apprentice rider.
Newmarket 3.05: Nasheej has a potent blend of speed and stamina and it will take a good filly to lower her colours here.
Market Rasen 3.15: Ladalko is potentially thrown in at the weights on this return to chasing.
Haydock 3.35: Pivotal's Princess returned with a creditable effort behind Indian Maiden at Chester on her last run and will be sharper this time.
Newmarket 3.40: Sea Hunter can get back to winning ways now that he reverts to 7f.
Market Rasen 3.50: Patxaran, highest-rated of these on the Flat, can uphold the good record of Pat Haslam and Tony McCoy in juvenile hurdle races.


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Untitled Work: July 17,2309- July 22, 2309
Siege of Austria
July 17, 2309
The Vienna morning began just like any other day. The king had said goodbye to his wife, and had left his palace to visit with his advisers. Today, just like the last few days, would be spent on making the Austro-Hungarian army stronger. The Germans would come, everyone knew it. The Allies had promised to come, but until they did come, his people were in danger. And he, their king, was responsible for their protection.
Around the same time King Leopold left his palace, five German planes, filled with troops, left base from Bratislava and were headed in the direction of Vienna.
Here, the acquisition of Slovaia immediately paid off. The distance from Munich in southwestern Germany to Vienna is around 350 KM. The distance between Bratislava and Vienna is a mere 60. This meant that the German planes could quickly arrive in Austira, and could quickly get troops into the capital city of Vienna. If they had left from Munich, it would have taken hours. But leaving from Bratislava wouldn't even take one. The Germans could overrun the capital city in the same amount of time it would have taken them to just get to Vienna. It should also be noted that nearly all of Austria's troops were stationed along their border with Germany. No one expected an air attack. It wouldn't have made sense, the Germans would have been caught if they were in the air for too long. But sadly for the Austrians, they weren't in the air for long at all.
About 1,000 German troops were in the planes and about 2,500 of Austria's active troops were in Vienna. But despite their huge number disadvantage, the Germans were more skilled. As a result, they finished their job quickly.
The attack began with the Germans parachuting down onto the city. Finding little resistance, they were easily able to make their way through the streets and were able to find the capital. By the time Austrian forces had arrived, the Germans had already taken siege of the capital and had taken the King as hostage. The Asutrian troops located in the city had began to attack the Germans, but they were massacred by their foes. At about the same time, Hungarian rebels all throughout Hungary began to attack. The Hungarian forces loyal to the nation could not make their way into Austria, as they had to deal with the Hungarian rebels. Meanwhile, the Germans launched another offensive into Austria through the Austrian-German border. With the majority of troops under attack in both Austria and Hungary, there was little aid for the Austrians in Vienna. The fact that more Germany troops had also invaded through the Austrian-Slovakian border (this time by foot) did not help matters either.
Upon hearing of the news, the British, French, and Scotish immediately began to deploy troops. But it was too late. Before the first planes from France arrived, Otto was king of Austria. The king and his wife (who was also kidnapped by the Germans) were now being held hostage by German troops in their own home and had been gagged and bound. There was a chilling silence outside on the streets. The Austrian troops on the ground in Veinna had already surrendered. The rest of the troops were still busy fighting elsewhere throughout the nation. And in all of this, Otto had come into Austria, and was now standing face to face with King Leopold. "Well," Otto said, "Where are your precious allies now?" " King Leopold began to shout at Otto, though, of course, his screams were miffled. "Un-gag him," ordered Otto. "You filthy son of a b---h, you won't get away this, you know you won't get away this." "But that's where you are wrong, my friend," Otto replied. "You see, you will do everything I tell you to do. And if you don't I'll kill you." " I don't care!" yelled King Leopold. "Let me finish," Otto said, "Before we kill you, we will rape and kill your wife, right here, right in front of you." "No!" Leopold immediately replied. "Please don't. Spare her, spare her, and I will do anything you ask of me." "I thought that would work," Otto said as he grabbed two pieces of paper from a solider behind him. "First, I want you to surrender." Otto took the first sheet and laid it in front of the king. Leopold quickly looked at it. "The surrender of all Austrian and Hungarian troops, the liberation of Hungary, and the cesseation of Austria into Germany... That about sums it up," Otto said. A solider cut King Leopold hands free. "Don't do anything stupid," Otto remarked. Otto threw a pen in the direction of Leopold. He picked up the pen, and signed the paper. "And now, this second sheet," Otto said as he came closer towards the now former kimg. "This sheet says that I am your closes heir, and the rightful king of Austria, if anything... tragic were to happen." The king grabbed the paper out of Otto's hands and signed it too.
"Thank you," Otto said as he gathered the two papers. "Go alert the media, I don't want any more German blood spilt," he told one of his soliders, who took the papers and exited the room. "Now, let's finsh bussines," Otto said to Leopold. Leopold was quickly re-tied and Otto pulled out a gun. He walked right up to Leopold. " You did say you didn't care," Otto whispered into the ear of Leopold, before shooting him in the back of the head. The kings wife began to sob uncontrollably. Otto looked over at her. "She's yours," Otto said to the solider who was holding her captive, "Do whatever you want with her." Otto winked at the solider and turned and left the room.
As more Allied soliders began to come into Austria, they began to learn of what happened. Austria surrendered. Otto was king. And so, the much greater Allied army left Austria. After all, they had agreed to protect Austria, not liberate it. They left Austria without putting up a fight.
The next day, Otto stayed true to his word, and brought up the pact that the HLF had demanded. But no foreign nation signed it. It was clear that Germany was stronger than they had thought. And nobody wanted to get involved with the Germans... not now.
Siege of Hungary
July 21, 2309
Otto stayed true to his word, he had freed Hungary. But no nation had signed the pact agreeing to protect Hungary, and for this reason, Tuvitzki was still being held by the HLF. He was their only leverage against Otto-their one chance of avoiding being taken over by Germany.
Just as the Hungarians had expected sympathy from the rest of the world, they had also expected full support from the Hungarian people. And just as no foreign nation signed the pact, the Hungarian people did not support the HLF. It was obvious that the HLF had worked with Germany. The HLF had attacked Hungarian troops, making it impossible for them to get to Austria and aid their fellow soliders. The HLF were seen as traitors, and everyone in Hungary wanted to get rid of them-even if it meant being taken over by Germany. After all, if they quickly surrendered to Germany, no one would be killed. Otto had no desire of killing the people he took over-they were now Germans too, and German blood should not be spilt by German hands.
And so, four days after taking over Austria, Germany invaded Hungary. Other than the HLF, there was no resistance. The Hungarian army refused to fight back against the Germans. The people were aiding the German troops. A foreign invader may be evil-but an inside traitor is worse. The capital in Budapest, which had been taken over by the Hungarian Liberation Front had burned to ground (reportedly by the Germans, but it is almost certain that Hungarians had a hand in it). The leaders of the HLF fled to the city of Erd, and, through Tuvitzki, contacted Otto. They issued their final ultimatum, either Otto would leave, or Tuvitzki would be killed. Here, yet another assumption proved to be false. The HLF had expected Otto to do anything to save his adviser. He did nothing. Soon, the HLF were rounded up by Hungarian troops and were handed over to the Germans. Again, Otto came down into the country he had attacked, and again, he met face to face with the leader of the HLF (the same man who had given the order to capture Tuvitzki). Otto had all of the members of the HLF who had been caught put to death that very day. Nearly 15,000 HLF members were killed.
Otto did not stop there either. His men had saved Tuvitzki, but this was a problem for Otto. Tuvitzki knew that Otto had given him up. Tuvitzki knew that Otto did not care about his life. Otto couldn't have his lead adviser knowing all of this, and he couldn't have word of this getting out. It would ruin him. So, Otto told his soliders that Tuvitzki had been collaborating with the HLF. And Tuvitzki was among the first to be executed. Otto made it very clear, that even the smallest threat would be destroyed-even if it meant killing his best friend.


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Private Harry Farr was executed after he refused to return to the trenches of the Western Front in 1916. The 25-year-old soldier had been in hospital for five months with shellshock and had been serving in France for almost two years without any leave when he was convicted.
His family have repeatedly failed in their attempt to have him posthumously pardoned on the grounds that he was suffering from severe mental stress at the time. In the High Court yesterday, they were offered a glimmer of hope.
Lawyers acting for the Defence Secretary, John Reid, were granted an adjournment in the case in order to consider "new grounds" for agreeing to posthumously commute Private Farr's death sentence to a lesser sanction.
Mr Reid was keeping "an open mind" about the case and would listen to representations from Private Farr's surviving family, the court was told. It was the first time that the Defence Secretary has indicated that Private Farr should not have been executed.
Last year, he refused the soldier a full pardon, a decision which was upheld by the High Court, although the family were granted leave to challenge the refusal to grant a conditional pardon.
Private Farr's 92-year-old daughter Gertrude Harris and his granddaughter, Janet Booth, 63, said they believed that the adjournment was a "positive" step towards their 14-year battle for justice.
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