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"Do you think he'll like it Bobby?" He asked, head on one side, wondering if the Welcome Home Sam was even enough and large enough.
"Sure," Bobby blew up the last of the balloons, face red, "he'll love it."
"I can't wait to have him back," Dean grinned happily as he surveyed their handiwork. The sign, enough balloons to last for years, sandwiches, soda, chips and salad – all the things Sam liked. "He is getting so much better Bobby, you wait and see."
Bobby shook his head and smiled.
"Sure will be good to have him back," he said, finally, "you two boys have been like family to me and – to be frank with ya – I missed the pair of you something awful when you were away."
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"Enough of the old and the elderly," Bobby pretended to bristle with anger but the good humour on his face gave him away, "we'll see Dean – let's just get Sam home and settled – then we can all make plans."
Sam was waiting for him by the door of the clinic, his duffle at his feet, Ted tucked into his pocket for safety. As soon as the Impala pulled into the drive, Sam began to wave eagerly, his eyes bright and alive with joy and happiness. Dean squealed to a stop and opened the passenger door.
"You ready to roll Sammy?" He said, winking at the nurse who was waiting with his brother and getting a wink in return.
"Yeah Dean – please – take me home," Sam was – virtually – vibrating with excitement, "I can go home now can't I?" He looked at the nurse as if she might change her mind, "please."
"Of course Sam – you can go home – now remember – remember all we have learnt the last few weeks. Try to read a few pages of your book a day, go out for a walk with your brother, eat all the things that are good for you and be honest with Dean – if you don't remember anything or know anything – you be sure to tell him."
Sam nodded and Dean grinned as his brother threw the duffle in the back of the car and slipped into the passenger seat, long fingers curling around the dashboard, stroking his baby like she was the most precious thing in the world.
"Let's go," Sam said and he sounded more like Sam than he had in months, making Dean swallow hard so that his eyes were clear enough to drive.
"Yeah Sammy," he said with a smile, "Lets hit the road," and he put his foot on the gas and floored it….
Dean watched – with keen interest – as Sam fired up the laptop and moved his fingers over the keys. Sam looked healthy – happy – and in need of a really good hair cut and Dean couldn't stop looking at his brother, watching Sam for signs of distress – of confusion – but there were none and Sam seemed so much better, able to wash, dress and feed himself, able to read a little and even use his laptop again.
"What are you lookin' for Sam?" Dean crouched at his brother's side, "we are done with hunting – you remember?"
"Wanted to find places to visit on our road trip," Sam grinned at Dean, all white teeth and dimples, "I – um – I wanted to go to Disneyland and – um – Bobby wanted to visit the Everglades – then – well I know you wanted to go to the Grand Canyon right?"
"You – you remember that?" Dean could barely believe it – it had been years since that time in River Grove – the day he thought he was going to lose Sam – the demon virus and the nurse who made Sam bleed. Yet now – now Sam remembered and it was nothing short of a miracle.
"Yeah – you were – scared – I was scared too – but you wanted to go to the Grand Canyon and now we can go," Sam's logic was simple and childlike – but Dean didn't care – his brother was talking to him, his brother was remembering and his brother was getting better – it was everything he had wanted and more and he wasn't gonna push it by wanting anything else.
"We are going to have the best trip ever," Dean said, rising to his feet and stretching out his arms and legs, his heart leaping in his chest as Sam smiled at him, hazel eyes clear and bright, no misery or confusion, just hope and happiness and love…
The weather was clear and hot, the sky as blue as sapphires, not a cloud to mar its beauty.
Dean pulled the Impala into one of the free parking spots and pulled Bobby's chair from out of the trunk. Beside him, Sam shouldered out of his flannel, his bare arms muscular and brown in the grey tee-shirt that he wore, his long hair fluffing out across his shoulders, his whole body straight and strong.
"This is awesome," Sam breathed as he stood at the edge of the canyon, "I never – never imagined it to be so big."
Dean had no words; he was overcome with the beauty of it all, the wildness, the sheer size. He had imagined this moment so often in his dreams but reality was even better – to be here – alive – with Sam and Bobby by his side – it was heaven on earth and Dean looked to the heavens – wondering if – for once – God was actually smiling down on them.
"I like your bear," a little girl, no older than five, pulled at Sam's jeans. Ted poked out of the back pocket as patchy and as threadbare as ever – still as ugly as the day Dean had brought him and still as loved.
Sam cocked his head to one side and Dean saw the sudden light in those soft hazel eyes. Sam would never be his geek boy brother again – he was better but he would never be completely cured. Sam was still innocent in so many ways – still more like the young boy Dean remembered caring for all those years ago – but still Sammy – still Sam.
Sam paused for a moment and pulled the bear out of his pocket. He hunkered down and handed the creature over to the little girl, his mouth curving into a gentle smile.
"This is Ted," he said, softly, the voice he had often used to comfort the people they saved, "he has been my best friend in the world – but – but I don't need him anymore and he wants a good home – do you – do you want to look after him?"
Dean gulped and he lifted a hand.
"Sam…," he began but his brother shook his head, smiling as the little girl took Ted and hugged him to her, her eyes bright and happy, her fingers curling into sparse fur.
"It's ok," Sam said, his expression so SAM that it made Dean's heart ache, "we – we are together forever right? No more monsters – no more running – no more hunting. I have you and I have Bobby – I don't want – or need – anything else."
Dean watched as Sam waved goodbye to Ted and then he went up to his brother and threw an arm around his shoulders, the two of them watching the sun shine bright over the canyon, their whole world stretching in front of them – endless and vast.
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I hate knowing the order that people got kicked off. Not your fault...I actually read it somewhere else. I prefer the good old days when you could be completely surprised by the results. But I am too curious and I look it up....got to stop that...it is a bad character flaw.
I think Russell was robbed for his season for sure. This time it was a toss up between him and Parv for who deserved to win. I think people voted Sandra just because they did not like Russell and Parvati was too closely associated with him.
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20 Games Like Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II()
Earthlock: Festival of Magic
An original turn-based role-playing game set in a world of machines and magic, a world that stopped spinning thousands of years ago.
Rich, non-linear story
Turn-based combat (No Active Time Battle)
Combat pairs (Allows more variations to your battle team)
Grow your own ammunition (Organic crafting)
Build and improve your home base
Environmental Puzzles
Gorgeous overworld with a retro feel
No random encounters (Monsters visible at all times)
Play as Male or Female protagonist (You can switch at any time)
Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Go behind enemy lines to forge your army, conquer Fortresses and dominate Mordor from within. Experience how the award winning Nemesis System creates unique personal stories with every enemy and follower, and confront the full power of the Dark Lord Sauron and his Ringwraiths in this epic new story of Middle-earth.
Dark Souls III
As fires fade and the world falls into ruin, developer FROMSOFTWARE and director Hidetaka Miyazaki continue their critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series with Dark Souls III. Fans and newcomers alike will get lost in the games hallmark rewarding gameplay and immersive graphics. Now only embers remain…
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Digimon Masters Online
Digimon Masters is the latest MMO featuring the ever-popular Digimon franchise. This long awaited game will feature a deeper RPG experience, enhanced graphics and adrenaline-pumping real-time combat. Both new and long-time Digimon fans can now immerse themselves into this new epic adventure with their very own Digimons.
Riders of Icarus
Take the battle to the sky with fantastical flying mount combat unlike anything you've seen before in Riders of Icarus, the new unprecedented action-adventure MMORPG experience that lets you ride and fight on the back of the realm's most dangerous winged beasts… dragons.
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Osiris: New Dawn
After crash-landing on an unknown planet you must survive hostile alien conditions through ingenuity and technology. Craft a modest outpost then expand systematically to grow food, build vehicles, and craft helpful droids and powerful mechs. Form a colony with your friends and battle others or explore the system alone prospecting for immeasurable riches. Discover, fight, and tame indigenous alien creatures and search for lost human expeditions.
Wild Terra
It is action-RPG and sandbox hybrid with building, crafting, gathering, farming and land claiming elements. There is no NPCs in game so the only way to get something is to create it by yourself or trade from other players... or take it with brutal force. However we understand that not every one have enough time to "live" in game doing everything by their selves that is why all game processes are boosted to make game a little bit casual.
We can say this about your character development as well. It is very boring to level up your character to XX-level just to take a good sword in hands and start to fight. There would be leveling anyway however it would grant you small additional benefits in combats but not major domination.
Final Fantasy VII Remake
SQUARE ENIX® announced that it has begun production on the full remake of FINAL FANTASY® VII for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.
You are a Fatebinder, the judge and executioner of Kyros' law, acting under the watchful eye of the Overlords Archon of Justice, Tunon the Adjudicator. Your words shape the lives of thousands. Will you use that power to bring justice and inspire loyalty? Or will you bring fear and cruelty to the beaten people of the Tiers?
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Hyper Light Drifter
Hyper Light Drifter is a 2D Action RPG in the vein of the best 8-bit and 16-bit classics, and is considered a combination of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Diablo.
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Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Several years after his last adventure, retired fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, is forced back into the world of thieves. With the stakes much more personal, Drake embarks on a globe-trotting journey in pursuit of a historical conspiracy behind a fabled pirate treasure. His greatest adventure will test his physical limits, his resolve, and ultimately what he's willing to sacrifice to save the ones he loves.
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time reveals the genesis of the fantasy land of Hyrule, the origin of the Triforce, and the tale of the first exploits of Princess Zelda and the heroic adventurer Link. Vibrant, real-time 3-D graphics transport you into the fantasy world of Hyrule. Your quest takes you through dense forests and across wind-whipped deserts. Swim raging rivers, climb treacherous mountains, dash on horseback across rolling hills, and delve into dungeons full of creatures that fight to the finish to put an end to your adventures. With immersive graphics, a sweeping story line, swashbuckling adventure, mind-bending puzzles, and a touch of humor, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is one of Nintendo's most epic challenges ever.
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Mass Effect: Andromeda
A new adventure awaits in the Mass Effect universe. With stunning visuals and a new galaxy to discover, BioWare delivers the next generation of space exploration.
Commander Shepard's story may be over, but there are many more stories to tell in the Mass Effect universe. Mass Effect Andromeda will be set in a new galaxy, with new characters, new quests and a whole load of new consequence-laden decisions to make.
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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Link, a young man raised as a wrangler in a small, rural village, is ordered by the mayor to attend the Hyrule Summit. He sets off, oblivious to the dark fate that has descended upon the kingdom. When he enters the Twilight Realm that has covered Hyrule, he transforms into a wolf and is captured. A mysterious figure named Midna helps him break free, and with the aid of her magic, they set off to free the land from the shadows. Link must explore the vast land of Hyrule and uncover the mystery behind its plunge into darkness.
For Nintendo's long-awaited Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, the designers have split the game into two versions -- one for GameCube, and one specially designed to make use of the Wii utilizing the powers of the Wii controller for all-new ways of exploring Hyrule.
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The Surge
The Surge is a sci-fi spin on Dark Souls, from the Lords of the Fallen team.
Set in a heavily dystopian future as Earth nears the end of its life, those who remain in the overpopulated cities must work to survive as social programs have become saturated by an aging population and increasing environmental diseases. The world of The Surge offers a very grim vision of the future, where the evolution of our technology, our society and our relation with the environment led to a decadent state of the Human civilization.
Fitted with an advanced CREO exo-suit, balancing your core power against your implants and exo-suit upgrades will allow you to specialize in a huge variety of combat styles, thanks to the almost limitless combinations of addons and dozens of make-shift weapons salvaged from the industrial complex. Finely tune your gear to match your playstyle, and to best suit the challenge ahead. The Metroidvanian levels open up as your core power increases, allowing you to over-charge doors previously too strong for your suit to damage and opening new pathways for you to explore. The CREO facility is vast, and if you want to find and craft the best equipment and weapons, you will need to search every area for secrets and hidden items.
The Surge features innovative combat mechanics, allowing you to target individual limbs and dismember the exo-suit add-on or weapon you want to acquire. Collecting tech-scrap and blueprints, you will be able to return to the Operation Center to level up and craft new exo-suit addons and weapons salvaged throughout the level. The most powerful of these can be acquired from the world's gigantic, industrial bosses. Most of what you encounter in The Surge was never originally designed to kill you, and most of the items you loot and craft were never meant for combat. However, the combined strength of the exo-suit and near-future technology of CREO mean that anything from fork-lifting addons to laser cutters can be used as lethal weapons for diving deeper into the facility.
Darksiders III
"Return to an apocalyptic planet Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash action adventure where players take on the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The Charred Council calls upon Fury to battle from the heights of heaven down through the depths of hell in a quest to restore humanity and prove that she is the most powerful of the Horsemen. As a mage, FURY relies on her whip and magic to restore the balance between good and evil. The expansive, Darksiders III game world is presented as an open-ended, living, free-form planet Earth that is dilapidated by war and decay, and overrun by nature. FURY will move back and forth between environments to uncover secrets while advancing the Darksiders III story."
Lords of the Fallen
Lords of the Fallen is a challenging fantasy action RPG set in a harsh world where humanity has defeated its God. When his army starts to re-emerge from its demonic realm, led by the formidable Lords, humanity turns to an unlikely defender for help.
Lords of the Fallen offers a deep and satisfying melee combat system with weapons, armour and skills influencing speed, power and agility. Every fight is both a challenge and a meaningful victory. Powerful and spectacular magic complete the arsenal. Embark on an epic journey of combat, exploration and discovery
to become the world's salvation… or doom.
Developed by CI Games of Warsaw, in collaboration with Deck 13, a developer based in Germany.


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Remapping Early Modern England: The Culture of Seventeenth-Century Politics
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April 2010
BeschreibungIt is now over twenty years since revisionist history began to transform our understanding of early modern England. In Remapping Early Modern England Kevin Sharpe proposes a new cultural turn in the study of the English Renaissance state. In contrast to the narrow definitions and debates of both revisionist and postrevisionist historians, he urges a broader interdisciplinary approach to the texts of authority, their performance and reception. This collection will help refigure our understanding of the history and politics of the period and the materials and methods of its study.
InhaltsverzeichnisPreface; Directions: 1. Remapping early modern England: from revisionism to the culture of politics; 2. A commonwealth of meanings: languages, analogues, ideas and politics; Texts and Power: 3. The king's writ: royal authors and royal authority in early modern England; 4. Private conscience and public duty in the writings of James VI and I; 5. Private conscience and public duty in the writings of Charles I; Visions and Politics: 6. Stuart monarchy and political culture; 7. 'An image doting rabble': the failure of republicanism culture in seventeenth-century England; Rewritings: 8. Rewriting the history of Parliament in seventeenth-century England; 9. Rewriting Sir Robert Cotton: politics and history in early Stuart England; Re-Viewings: 10. Religion, rhetoric and revolution in seventeenth-century England; 11. Celebrating a cultural turn: political culture and cultural politics in early modern England; 12. Representations and negotiations: images, texts and authority in early modern England.
Pressestimmen"these essays, written over the last decade by an imaginative and influential historian of early modern politics, will be welcomed by all who study 17-th century Britain...highly recommended." Choice "full of sharp observations and encourage the reader to similar catholicity of reading." Albion
Untertitel: New. Sprache: Englisch.
Verlag: CAMBRIDGE UNIV PR
Erscheinungsdatum: April 2010
Seitenanzahl: 496 Seiten
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After Derrick Rose tore his medial meniscus in his right knee again, many feared that his 2014-15 season was in jeopardy. However, D-Rose underwent successful surgery today and a timetable for his return has been pegged at 4-6 weeks. If he takes his time returning and sits out for six weeks, he'll still be able to play in three regular season games before the playoffs get underway.
According to reports, Carmelo Anthony has played in his last game of the season. As expected, Melo will undergo knee surgery and will be leaving the Knicks in a perfect position to land the #1 overall pick in the 2015 draft. Here's looking at you, Jahlil Okafor.
The Knicks' All-Star forward missed their last regular season game, a loss to the Magic, though he did play for the entire All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden over the weekend.
Derrick Rose tore meniscus in his right knee on Friday night and earlier today had surgery to repair it.
Although this is an injury that players can often come back from within a couple months, due to him recovering from his ACL injury as well, the Bulls have announced that D Rose is done for the rest of the season.
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Brown once confessed an unlikely admiration for Albert Camus and Jean-Paul Sartre when he visited the Cheltenham Literary Festival. No wonder he takes life so seriously. But it is thought unlikely that the gloomy Gallic existentialists will feature high on the conversational menu at this week's Buckingham Palace royal banquet.
Sarko doesn't have such dour tastes. He prefers lighter fare - and the work of bestselling French novelist Marc Levy in particular.
Levy is no Camus. His first novel, If Only It Were True, is about a man who falls in love with a dying girl's ghost and was made into a film - Just Like Heaven, starring Reese Witherspoon. Critics have dubbed him "France's Dan Brown" , but Sarkozy has sprung to his defence, accusing them of literary snobbery.
Indeed, Sarkozy was so enthused by Levy's work that he once asked him for his autograph on behalf of his daughter. Rumours that Levy had a dalliance with Sarkozy's wife Cecilia were hotly denied by both parties. Levy does, however, admit to a love affair with England.
No other writer or politician has done more to improve the entente cordiale. Not only is he domiciled in South Kensington but in his recent novel, London Mon Amour, he waxes lyrical about the joys of living in the UK - he's a sort of Peter Mayle in reverse and has sold 13 million copies of his books in 38 countries.
He writes of our superior baguettes (made by English hands with English flour), our benign climate ("You never get a completely grey day like in Paris"), the charming locals ("shop assistants that actually smile at you!"), and he claims England is more civilised than France, and London is more sophisticated than Paris. SacrÈ bleu.
London, he has said in a delightful phrase, has "a perfume of culture and happiness". So when Gordon and Sarko break bread this week, Brown should banish any mention of Camus and Sartre.
Otherwise he might undo all of Levy's good work. Douse yourself, Gordon, in a perfume of culture and happiness.
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Kyrin chuckled as he watched Airedel run off. Whenever he came around he would always give Limphias a hard time. Kyrin knew Airedel was only fooling around, but he still worried. Limphias usually had a short temper, and was also known to hold a grudge. If Airedale weren't such a reliable source of information, Limphias would've ordered him killed off ages ago.
Now that Kyrin was alone he could actually relax. He felt more comfortable when he was alone, he didn't have to worry about anyone trying to hurt him. It also gave him time to think. Airedale constantly teased him about being stuck in with Limphias and his crew. But it was Limphias who had taken Kyrin under his wing, all those years ago. The things Airedale said really got to him sometimes.
"You need to these wimps behind and become something great like me."
He probably didn't know it, but when Airedale said things like that Kyrin took him seriously. Kyrin had been part of the Silver Raiders for a large portion of his life. The crew was all he really knew. But was he really even happy there? Was he going to spend the rest of his life with a gang of thieves, muggers and pickpockets? He did want something better for himself, but what was he supposed to do?
"Well for now," he said aloud to himself, " I'll just try to enjoy the festival." Today was the first day of The week long celebration known as The Festival of Magic. With all the celebrating going on around him, he might as well have some fun. It's not everyday there's a festival going on.


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For any of you who have not read the Hobbit, thar be spoilers ahead. For those of you who have, I may be about to spew a whole mess of heresy.
I just finished re-reading the Hobbit for the first time since puberty and I gotta say, the experience was very different. Now, I am a long-time, huge Tolkien fan. I have re-read Lord of the Rings multiple times and watched the movies twice as much. However, I gotta say that while re-reading the Hobbit, I was really aware of just how poorly structured the story is.
I feel like the story starts off pretty well. At first it seems like it is going to be a classic hero journey focused on a sheltered and unassuming hobbit, overcoming his fears and proving himself in the world. Of the three paths to Shakespearean greatness, Bilbo is following path C... "thrust upon 'em..." by an old man and a bunch of dwarves.* But does Bilbo really ever live up to his hero status?
He's hired by the dwarves to rob Smaug the dragon and help them take back their kingdom. Why do they need his help, exactly? Well, there are 13 individuals in the party, which is unlucky... unless you count the fact that Gandalf was traveling with the dwarves, thus making their number actually 14, and mooting the stated need for Bilbo. Except that Gandalf apparently has better things to do than stick around with the dwarves for most of the journey... So, I guess Bilbo does bring the group number to lucky 14 for most of the trip and 15 when Gandalf isn't off getting stoned or something.
So, Bilbo's job is to rob the dragon and take back the kingdom. Does he do either? no! He steals exactly one piece of treasure from the dragon, pissing him off enough to send him rampaging around the countryside. Then, Bilbo (the supposed hero) is not even around when Smaug, (the main villain) is killed. In fact, Smaug is brought down by someone who is little better than an extra. Bard, the one who does the honor, isn't even introduced into the story until just before Smaug comes crashing into Lake-Town. Even then he manages to kill the dragon only because a bird (who is probably Gandalf in bird form) points out the dragon's secret weak spot. So... the bird is the hero?
|Seriously, this guy is in the book for like, one scene.
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Oh, back to the original reason for Bilbo even being there... Thorin gets his cousin to back him up during the battle of the five armies... so, why didn't he just go there in the first place to find his 14th party member and skip Bilbo altogether? The hobbit is irrelevant to the Hobbit.
Despite its unorthodox, dare I say, amateurish structure, I still enjoyed the re-read. It is fun. I may even read it again. However, it also left me really curious about what Peter Jackson is going to do with the next two Hobbit films. If the first film is any indication, he's not too concerned about sticking to the story, and honestly, I can't say that I blame him. The story as is would make an awful movie. However, if Jackson starts putting a dragon-killing bow in Bilbo's hands, or tries to give Bard an actual character arc, or makes Thorin anything other than a manic-depressive manipulative douchebag, he'll likely find a lot of nerd rage flowing his way. I am also reeeeally curious to see how he handles the elves. The elves of the Hobbit are a far cry from the ancient emo kids in white found in Lord of the Rings. No, the Hobbit elves are more like slap-happy Christmas elves, full of song and holly-jolly cheer. We'll see what happens, but I am definitely curious. I'd love to see Orlando Bloom wearing curly shoes with bells on them.
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"How did they even get in here?" I asked incredulously, "The moat should be impenetrable!"
Lucifer shrugged.
"I guess Purgatory has upped their game. Last I checked they were as stealthy as an elephant in a fine china store."
That was concerning.
"We should concentrate our forces around the castle."
I looked up to see Eversio leaning on Manara for support, his forehead quickly developing a nasty bruise.
I glared at him incredulously.
"Are you kidding me? We just learned firsthand how easily they can get in here!"
"Then we obviously need more protection."
"If they already have a means of getting inside, we could be leaving ourselves vulnerable to an attack from behind." I hissed, "As far as we know there could be others, hidden, waiting."
Eversio's eyes narrowed.
"We sweep the castle. You think it's hard to find soldiers that are entirely gray? We can easily secure the premises and form a stronghold."
"Last I checked, I was the Commander. We leave the castle as it is. There's no time to distract ourselves with searching the grounds."
Manara looked at me pleadingly.
"It's too risky!" I hissed.
"There's always going to be risk," she sighed, "The castle is as good a fortress as we can get."
I folded my arms.
"Fine. Search the premises. I'm calling a council meeting to discuss this."
I sheathed my sword at my side, making it disappear.
"Let's put it down to a vote. Who wants to use the compromised castle as a base of operations?"
Everyone except me and Athena raised their hands. Dammit.
"Are you for real?" I muttered, "How am I the only one that-"
"The majority rules." Eversio stated, "Would you like me to send for the troops?"
"Knock yourself out." I replied scathingly.
Or else I will.
The council members left the room, with the exception of Athena.
"I don't like this." she said as soon as we were alone, "It's too risky."
Coming from our best tactician, that wasn't a good sign.
"What can I do about it?"
Athena watched me for a few seconds.
"Our strategists don't like it either. Napoleon thinks it's le suicide."
"What about Genghis?"
"He says we should hang the heads of the attackers from the battlements."
Genius. I sighed exasperatedly.
"Keep an eye on things out there, okay?" I asked, "If you so much as smell an attack-"
"You'll be the first to know." she said firmly, "I have no intention of losing this war."
She stood straight, saluted me, and walked out of the room with the trained stride of a soldier.
I glanced at the chess board lying on the table and noticed that the black queen had been knocked over.
I replaced the piece, moving it to take out the first pawn.
The game had just begun.


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Is energy always flowing and do we as a result just transform to another energy form on another level regardless of religion or belief? If we are all Energy and energy never dies - then it seems logically that this energy just changes form and shape.
The Original Source that some people refer to as God was all that there was; there was nothing else. Now that presented a problem.
This Infinite Being knew itself to be all powerful and infinite, but without something to compare itself against, so to speak, there was no way of experiencing that infinity and power. It lived in a realm of absolute, where comparison, and therefore experience, is impossible, for you need something to experience against for experience to occur. So It possessed Knowing, but needed Experience to complete Being.
The solution was therefore to individuate Itself into seemingly separate life-forms so that each of these life forms could experience itself in relation to the others. Hence the world of relativity and experience was born out of that desire to Know Itself.
When people say 'God is everywhere', that statement has more literal meaning than they imagine. Literally, everything is an extension of that Original Force, an expression of an aspect of It All. It creates by extending Itself, ensuring that all creation is in the image and likeness of Itself. And this is where the universal laws come in.
Now you see that the primary purpose of creation was for Life to experience Itself, for You to experience Yourself. If you watch the cycle of creation closely, you will notice that it follows this birth-life-death cycle: From the unified non-physical, to the individuated non-physical, to the individuated physical, to the individuated non-physical,to the unified non-physical.
Through this process, a Being comes to know Itself by materializing knowingness (thought), then experiencing that thought and its effect, then testing,choosing and converting that knowing from experience into being. For example, if you have never experienced happiness and I told you that being happy feels great, you would know in your mind what I mean, conceptually, but you wouldn't really complete that knowledge without first experiencing happiness and becoming happy.
The Creator had to ensure that this cycle completes itself automatically and serves each purpose, without ever making a mistake. In other words, the laws (meaning universal laws) were built to (1) glue the system together through all those transitions and (2) ensure that the knowing-experiencing-being system of evolution,growth and learning works perfectly with predictable results so that all Its Children of all forms may get to grow and Know Themselves as extensions of the Original without fail,no matter how long it took, and to do so within a system of free will.
If this cycle of creation is the real deal we are all reborn -reincarnated so we can gain experience after experience. Either on earth or somewhere else in this universe. In other words we are here to develop our souls - the individuated non-physical being.
Dr. Michael Newton has done extensive research on the topic of re-incarnation and in his great book Journey of Souls he share with us his research about past lives and reincarnation. More about reincarnation and Michael Newton here.
If this birth-life-death cycle exists as David Cameron says, then it would mean that our human bodies cease to exist, but the soul or energy within us never dies. It is merely transformed to a individuated non-physical being which then again joins the unified non-physical.
The unified non-physical is often being referred to as The All -The Everything - The Source - The Unified field - The universal Mind - The Universal Consciousness or God.
If everyone on Earth is here to learn more - to experience more and to develop this knowing-experiencing-being system of evolution,growth and learning why are then so many humans selfish and egocentric?
Why are we creating wars, killing people, torturing people, experiencing crimes and suffering by the millions worldwide? why is that?
The answer might be that the ego in us has taken over. We are all born with free will.According to Michael Newton and his research we learn that the soul enter into the human body just before birth and becomes a part of that human being.
In her book "Light Emerging" - Barbara Ann Brennan talks about our connection to the "other world" - the spirit world much like Dr.Newton and his research. She talks about the ego and the creation of the mask self:
When we are born, we are still very connected to great spiritual wisdom and power through our core. This connection to our core and therefore to spiritual wisdom and power gives the feeling of complete safety and wonder. During the maturation process, this connection fades. It is replaced by parental voices intended to protect us and make us safe. They speak of right and wrong, of good and bad, how to make decisions, and how to act or react in any given situation. As the connection to the core fades, our child psyche tries desperately to replace the original innate wisdom with a functioning ego. Unfortunately, the overlay or internalized parental voices can never really do the job. Instead, what is produced is a mask self.
This ego she talks about is within all of us - an ego that only wants to survive. If this ego is allowed to blend the soul and be totally "in charge" the soul will not develop.
Brennan goes on to say: The mask never succeeds in producing the internal feeling of safety for which we strive. In fact, it produces the internal feeling of an impostor because we are trying to prove we are good, and we aren't good all the time....
From the perspective of our mask, pain and anger exist only outside the personality. We don't take any responsibility. Anything negative that happens must be somebody else's fault. We blame them.
So the human body contains both the ego and the soul - hence these 3 "parts" make up what is YOU.
According to the book A course in Miracles the ego in us wants to stay separated from that development and do not want to be part of the source or God.
So, in order for the soul in us to develop we need to remove the ego that we all carry with us. Remove hate, remove jealousy, remove envy, remove anger, bitterness and so on. Start to forgive as many great people and souls have done in the past - Indira Ghandi, Mother Theresa, Jesus etc. They had great soul development. They removed their ego.
Dalai Lama say: If you look at it from a different angel that person will for sure also have positive and good sides. When we are mad at someone we tend to only associate that person with negative qualities, while in fact there is something good in us all.
Dalai Lama goes on to say: When you fall in love with someone you tend to only see the positive sides of that person, but if your loved one hurt you with purpose you would suddenly realize that the person did not have only positive qualities. If your enemy - the one you hate - would sincerely ask for your forgiveness and start treating you with kindness and respect you would probably not see him as pure evil or bad.
All of us have positive and good qualities. People you dislike or feel bad about today have good qualities - we just need to look hard enough and we will find them.Hence let go of the ego and all the negative feelings associated with the ego and your soul will develop and advance on its journey back to the Source.
A better YOU and ME creates ripples and make a difference in this world
We would be able to stop wars and crimes and suffering since people would stop their selfish behavior and hence shift their vibrational state to the benefit for all.
Other religions believe we reincarnate and that karma plays a vital role. If you are a bad person in this life you will suffer the consequences in the next life.
Sal Rachele is a pioneer in the human potential field. He graduated from Silva Mind Control in 1976 and was the founder and director of Alpha-Theta Seminars in the late 1970s. He studied rebirthing (conscious breathing), meditation, the healing arts and sacred theatre during the 80's and 90's.
He talks about Karma and Free will and how it all works
The subject of free will is greatly misunderstood. The soul lesson called "karma" can be a long, slow and painful one, or it can be learned and dispelled quickly by forgiving and letting go of the past and embracing the present. This can only be done with astute self-observation and a willingness to understand deeply all the traps and detours of the ego. The more aware we become, the faster we vibrate and the higher we go on the dimensional scale.
Free will has its limitations. Within a given level (density/dimension), there is a certain amount of free choice. When we choose to enter a particular density or dimension, we also agree to abide by the laws of that density or dimension, unless we have mastered them and come solely to guide others into higher realms, and even then we are still somewhat under the laws of that realm.
Sal Rachele continues
There is a certain amount of pre-destiny inherent in the Divine Plan. Eventually, all of us will ascend into higher realms. We have within our DNA the blueprint for ascension. Because of free will, we can delay the perfect unfoldment of that DNA blueprint. In a temporary sense, we can override it with negative beliefs and stuck emotions. In actuality, if we let go of our judgments, guilt, fear and constant worry and strife, the program unfolds more easily. Let it go and let it flow -- and it DOES just magically happen. But the paradox is, we must work hard to unlearn all the lies and distortions we have been taught for millennia that says the path to enlightenment is a struggle.
So, the more we let certain incidents or situations trigger us emotionally we still have not learned the lesson. A situation causing you to for instance feel angry is just another way of saying : You have not learned your lesson yet and hence this and similar situation will keep coming into your life until you no longer will react with anger.
Rachele says: When we look at the world it often appears that spiritual principles do not apply here. It seems that the most aggressive, ruthless and uncaring people are the ones that get the 'goodies', but that's only because they are more focused on getting material things because they believe that is where salvation lies. If your priority is Spirit then you will discover the treasure deep within your heart (your God Presence). This experience will be worth so much more than any trinkets of this world.
The law of karma, or cause and effect, is a fourth-dimensional principle. That means it operates in the first, second, third and fourth dimensions, but not the higher ones. The common perception of karma involves the idea that what goes around comes around. This is partly true, but only if one is stuck in the lower four dimensions. Once we fully understand our actions, behaviors, thoughts, feelings and perceptions, we can then use our free will to consciously create a different path of karma. By aligning our heart, mind and body, we make decisions with our whole being, thereby avoiding what is called "residual karma." The idea of residual karma involves incomplete decisions, or decisions that leave a lot of unfinished business. If we come to closure with our relationships, and keep our agreements, we do not create additional karma. When we forgive ourselves, we actually erase karma.
The law of karma are saying we are being reborn and come back to learn different lesson in our individual evolution.
But where do we go in-between these karmas or do they occur at the same time since time do not really exist?
Science is now showing that everything in this universe vibrates and is made up of energy but at different vibrational frequency. You, me, everything in our lives vibrates and is energy. Science is also showing that we might live in a multiverse - not a universe. If everything is energy and if our energy does not die, but simply transform to another form what happens when our human bodies die?
The research from Michael Newton and Barbara Ann Brennan and many like them indicate that there is Life after Life. However, there are so many things we can't explain using our 5 senses and there will always be people who do not believe anything until they see it with their own eyes or experience it.
There is however a spiritual awakening going on all over the world. This is a result of people waking up. People are raising their level of awareness about life and our existence. More people are deciding to keep an open mind and thus opening themselves up to the forces of the universe and life itself.


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If you often wake up feeling sore and grumpy, chances are you lack a good night's sleep and experts say a bad bed can be a major cause. You probably need to change your mattress but the big question is: how do you choose a new bedding? How do you ensure that the money you spend getting a new cushion is money well-spent? What type of bed is the best?
The interactive chart below and the analysis that follows will help you decide what the best mattress for the money is.
We all have our personal preferences on what makes a good and comfortable bedding, but in an extreme situation (such as a health challenge), you want to choose the mattress that you love, and so we're here to help.
Comparison Guide and Analysis
Included in the matrix are 7 columns:
Product pictures and the price
Product brand and model
Product Width, Height and Length in inches
Product Layer Construction
Product Weight in pounds
Product Material – the material used in making the mattress
Rating – The average user rating on Amazon.com. This can be very helpful in deciding if people are satisfied with their purchase.
Warranty – some manufacturers make their warranty obvious but for those who don't, you have to read their product label for more info
*Click on any of the columns to sort the data to help make your decision easier
|SureTemp Memory Foam Mattress
|LinenSpa Memory Foam Mattress
|Signature Sleep Contour Mattress
|Price and Image
|Product Dimensions
|80 x 60 x 12 inches
|10 Inches
|74 x 53 x 8 inches
|Shipping Weight
|93.9 pounds
|57 pounds
|60.7 pounds
|20 years (limited)
|25 years
|check with the manufacturer
|Amazon Rating
|Material it is made of
|open cell memory foam
|100% CertiPUR tested and approved memory foam
|independently-encased coils
|What We Think
|Read Our Honest Review
|Read Our Honest Review
|Read Our Honest Review
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Why You Need a Good Bed
Experts say we spend a third of our entire lives sleeping! Now, that's true and who wants to spend that number of years in a bumpy bed?
If you really care about comfort and quality without spending a fortune, you'll find this guide useful.
It will take you through the various brands and types of beddings out there and make recommendations based on individual needs and wants.
Let me quickly say shopping for a bedding can be a grueling exercise and there is no brand that is superior to the other. It just depends on your individual taste and needs. Before you choose a cushion online, look at the support, read the reviews of other users, can the price be negotiated? Don't just buy a bed based on the cost as this does not always guarantee comfort.
Experts talk about test-driving the cushions severally before making a purchase but many a buyer have been more confused by doing this, with sales men just trying to sell them a bed they may not need. And the price tags put on such products at the stores is a story for another day. Many people have had to resort to using the Internet to purchase a new cushion and you will find their experience useful when you eventually decide to purchase on Amazon.
Advantages of Buying a Bed on the Internet
You don't have a salesman trying to convince you to purchase a bed you know may not be good for you.
It's extremely comfortable (surfing the Internet) as opposed to going from one store to the other and sleeping on a bunch of mattresses just to make the right choice.
You can delay your purchase on the Internet to get more clarity about a product without being under any sort of pressure but sales men make that difficult when you're in a physical store as they try to use different sales tactics to get you to purchase there and then.
Most of the beddings you will find in stores are out-of-the-reach of most people but Amazon has a large selection of affordable mattresses which do not compromise on quality.
So, When Do You Need a New Bed?
When the one on which you currently sleep has sunk in the middle
When you wake up with aches and pains in your body
When the seams are in tatters and the stuff inside is forcing out
So, How Do You Choose a Mattress That You Love?
A good quality cushion usually has a mix of comfort and affordability. In essence, it provides comfort without costing much. Portability can also be considered because a bedding that is adaptable to other functions is great. At the end of the day, individual comfort is the most important pre-requisite for a good bed.
Different types of cushions exist on the market; some are firm, while others are not so firm. Sizes also vary as well as thickness (which ranges from four to 18 inches). I examine some of them below. In this context, types of beds refer to the source of support.
Memory Foam
Though new in the market, Memory Foam has gained prominence since the mid-1990s. It is made from a substance called visco-elastic. When compared to other beds, Memory foam promotes sound sleep by keeping the entire body in a comfortable position; provides unrivaled cushioning and support for all-night comfort. This enables users wake rested and without aches and pains.
Some users however say memory foam beds retain an uncomfortable amount of body heat. Despite this, they are known to have immense pressure-relieving properties, less tendency to cause allergies and are available in a variety of qualities and depths (according to the thickness and density of the visco-elastic used). Usually, memory foam can not be turned over. But you can turn them around, and some beddigs have handles which make this easier to do. They tend to be expensive and softer, but not necessarily better (as some are extremely poor).
Latex Foam
Latex foam cushions are some of the healthiest and eco-friendly mattresses available. They are made from a material that originates from the sap of the rubber tree. Even though they've been around since the 1950's, they don't provide as much comfort as Memory Foam.
Just like memory foam, latex foam beds are hypo-allergenic and highly recommended for people who suffer respiratory problems (such as Asthma). They come in different layers and quality (depending on the thickness of the layer of latex used). The greater the quality of latex used, the more luxurious the bedding will feel. Like Memory Foam, Latex foam do not need to be turned even though they are probably a little cooler than former.
Latex foam is available in two types: Natural and Blended Latex. Both types can be made using two manufacturing processes (known as the Dunlop and Talalay) The Dunlop process has existed for many decades, while Talalay is newer. Latex cushions made with the Dunlop technology are firm and responsive to the body while Talalay latex is softer than Dunlop.
By all standards the most popular type of bedding, innerspring mattresses are famous for having a large number of enclosed coil springs for support. On top of the coils, various foams and fibers lend the bedding its insulation and comfortable feel. Innerspring cushions come in a full range of comfort choices from feathery to extra firm. Prices are reasonable but quality should take precedence. A qualitative innerspring bed can last for up to 10 years if well maintained.
Air Beds
Air mattresses, also known as airbeds, are inflatable mattresses, developed with PVC vinyl plastic. Recently, versions developed with textile-reinforced urethane plastic or rubber, have been introduced. Air beds are similar to the Innerspring in a lot of ways but differ in the use of air instead of coils.
Under normal circumstances, it's impossible to puncture these beds as they are cushioned by comfort layers of cotton, memory foam or latex. They can however be deflated, rolled up and easily carried around, making them a popular choice for camping trips and for temporary bedding at home for guests. They are inflated either orally or via an electric pump. Although recently developed, properly maintained air mattresses should last 20 or more years without any loss in functionality. On a general scale, air beds are high-tech sleep systems that provide healing benefits to users.
I call the Futon a multi-functional bedding (you can convert it into a seater during the day and use it to sleep at night). This type of mattress is usually placed in beds that fold up for easy storage; futons are fabric stuffed with synthetic or natural materials that bend easily. Alongside convertible beds, the Futon solves the problem of small apartment spaces or an extra guest bed. It is popular among college students and people with a preference for convertible furniture.
It is inexpensive and quite durable when used occasionally or temporarily. It can be both a bed and a sofa when placed on a futon frame.
The Encyclopedia of Modern Everyday Inventions by David John Cole, Eve Browning and Fred E. H. Schroeder recalls how the futon mattress came into being.
According to it, "Futon, which comes from a Japanese word meaning "place of rest" entered the American vocabulary in the years following World War II. The original or Japanese futon cushion is unrolled on the floor for sleeping purposes, and its original American offspring followed suit."
When used regularly, futons do not last while the initial odor it emits is a drawback for some.
So, Which Bedding Is Right for Me? Is it the Firm, Medium or Soft One?
Purchasing a bed should honestly not be on the basis of softness or firmness. It depends entirely on your body type and the level of support you want. Are you top heavy or bottom heavy? Are you 5 or 6 feet tall? Many things need to be taken into consideration.
But, if you suffer from a bad back, a very firm cushion may not be for you. A study, published in The Lancet Journal, discovered that patients suffering from back pain were twice as likely to report improvement when sleeping on a medium-firm mattress as opposed to patients who slept on a firm bedding.
In the study published November 2003, the Journal concluded that "a mattress of medium firmness improves pain and disability among patients with chronic non-specific low- back pain".
Sizes and Prices
In deciding to purchase a bed, you may also have to look at the different sizes available. Below is a partial list.
Crib Size
Crib mattresses are for babies and must always be firm. Most times, an innerspring or solid foam bedding would do. For babies, try to avoid soft beddings or pillow tops to avoid bodily harm.
Twin Size
These are bigger than the crib size. They are approximately 38 inches wide by 75 inches long. They are ideal for single sleepers.
Full Size
Unlike the twin, the full size is 53 inches wide and 75 inches long (this means both the full and twin sizes have the same length).
Even though a full size is wider than a twin, it is not recommended for couples. It is a better choice for single sleepers (with many parents preferring them to full size beds for their teenagers).
Queen Size
The Queen size is wider and longer than a full-size. It is the most popular bed today. It is 60 inches wide by 80 inches long. It is highly recommended for guest rooms and couples who prefer to sleep in close proximity.
King Size
The King-size is twice the size of a twin. It is about the best choice for couples who want ample personal sleeping space. It is 76 inches wide and 80 inches in length. Be sure to check if it's not too big for your bedroom.
California King Size
It is a variant of the King-size. It is 4 inches narrower and 4 inches longer than a regular King size.
Prices vary according to distributor, the type (spring, memory foam, air bed or latex), the size, comfort, support and durability of the bedding.
Current prices for a few products are available on Amazon.
Find the Perfect Bed for Your Sleeping Style
There is no way you can buy a comfortable cushion without considering your sleeping style. Are you a stomach, side or back sleeper? If you use a combination of the sleeping styles, you should take that in consideration before making a purchase.
Side Sleepers need beds that will relieve pressure from the shoulders and hips. Such beddings need to be slightly soft to allow the sleeper's body to sink just a little into it. Side sleeping is the most common sleeping style.
Back Sleepers need cushions that will support the lower back. As such, a stiff spring bed may not be good while a cushion that is soft will not give adequate support to the body and lower back. A medium-firm bedding is an excellent choice.
Stomach Sleepers require firm beddings that will keep the body floating instead of sunken. Scores of stomach sleepers may experience lower back pain, a situation which has impelled them to this sleeping style where spine placement is at its most minimal.
Sleepers who use a combination of all styles need sleeping surfaces that are suited for their personal comfort. A bed that is not too stiff for side sleeping and not too soft for the stomach. Most people fall into this sleeping style category and will find cushions with innerspring/pocket coils or those made from latex foam to be highly comfortable.
Reviews of 5 Quality Cushions
Ultimate Dreams Gel Memory Foam
Made by DreamFoam Bedding, the Ultimate Dreams memory foam is a sure delight. It compares greatly to the Tempur-Pedic Cloud Luxe mattress but costs less. Unlike traditional memory foam, the Ultimate Dreams provides a softer, cooler and more comfortable feel. It relieves pressure points and reduces tossing for a good quality sleep. It will make a good sleeping surface any day! DreamFoam Bedding is noted for selling affordable and quality mattresses. All their products come with a 10-year limited warranty.
Watch this Cool Unboxing Video of the Ultimate Dreams
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Signature Sleep Contour
The Signature Sleep Contour is made by Dorel Home Products, a leading supplier and importer of trendy beds and furniture in North America. It's a soft and well padded cushion that does not feel springy even though it has springs. It inflates itself perfectly and works for both the young and old. Some users claim it's good for lower back pain support. Unlike other innersprings, it does not make noise. It relieves pressure points along your neck, shoulders, back and hips. Click here to read a full review.
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LinenSpa Memory Foam
The LeninSpa memory foam is a qualitative mattress. It combines comfort and affordability while correctly aligning the spine and relieving pain by supporting the natural curves of your head, neck and shoulders. It is resistant to allergens, mold, bacteria and dust mites. Environmentally friendly but firm, this memory foam is ideal for couples as you cannot tell when your partner rolls around or gets up. Click here to read a review of the top 5 lucid memory foam beds.
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SureTemp Memory Foam
Made by Sleep Innovations Inc (which has been in business for close to 14 years), the SureTemp Memory Foam is firm yet soft enough to support the body. It compares favourably with the Tempur-Pedic but at a fraction of the cost. It prides itself as being proudly made in America. Take a look at this product if you want a comfortable sleeping surface. Click here to read a full review.
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Heavenly Dreams White Crib
Made by Safety 1st, the leader in child safety products for so many years, Heavenly Dreams Crib Mattress is good for babies. Extremely comfortable (it does not have coils); it fits perfectly into standard cribs and toddler beds. It's a thick, light weight but high quality baby bed with a removable waterproof cover which provides comfort for babies and toddlers. And did I also tell you it is Amazon's Number 1 best seller in the crib mattresses section at the time of writing? Click here to read a full review.
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How to Choose a Good Bedding
Sleep quality and comfort are highly subjective so make sure your interests are best served when looking to replace your cushion.It is a personal decision which only you can make.
Look for a bedding that supports your body in a neutral position, one in which your spine has a nice curvature and your buttocks, heels, shoulders, and head are supported in proper alignment.
Ignore both brand names and price as a highly priced bed is not a sign of good quality. You can find good quality products for less.
If you share a bed with your spouse, invest in a cushion that allows two people to fiddle with the firmness on their respective divides.
Don't be fooled by thick cushions as it's not an evidence of quality. It's just a ploy by manufacturers to confuse buyers. Go for a product that's comfortable and supportive.
Look for a return policy so you can return the product if you're not totally satisfied with it.
If you're allergic (especially to dust mites, mold and certain bacteria), make sure to read the product label so you don't end up with a bed made with materials that contain devious allergens. Alternatively, you can get an hypo-allergenic bed (like natural latex and wool) or a mattress cover.
You can save money by combining a memory foam topper with an inexpensive mattress. Depending on the thickness of the memory foam topper, you can get the feel of a memory foam.
To further save money, you can consider buying during sales.
Be careful where you get information from before choosing a bedding as most major review blogs may look independent (even though they are owned by major mattress manufacturers).
It's Your Turn to Make a Decision
Popular and affordable bed manufacturers include but are not limited to the following: Signature Sleep, Sleep Innovations, Best Price, Dream Foam, Sleep Master, Simmons, Serta, Safety 1st, Naturepedic, Textrade, Sealy, Linenspa, Brentwood Well-Being, Colgate, Moonlight Slumber, DynastyMattress, Dream on Me and so many others.
Pricier bed brands include the Tempur-Pedic, Sleep Number and a host of others. You may want to check them out depending on your budget. But if you prefer affordable brands, just go with the former.
Hopefully, this article will help you choose a mattress that you love. But let your personal preference (and that of your spouse, if you're married) override any choice you make.
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