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The two young river otters were slithering round the rocks as though playing hide-and-seek along the shoreline, their glistening coats not 10 metres from us. They displayed no fear as we quietly inched our kayaks closer to a shore fringed by woodland that rose steeply towards the sandstone cliffs which form part of a spine along Galiano Island.
I had been shown these treats of nature by Ben Miltner, who has been guiding kayakers from the secluded pier at Montague Harbour for 25 years. (His winters are spent doing the same thing in Costa Rica.) His silvery ponytail spoke of the generation who came to the Gulf Islands in the 1960s, some dodging the draft during the Vietnam War, all in search of an alternative way of life in undeveloped, idyllic surroundings.
Today people such as Ben form part of the islands' vibrant artistic life; they operate small-scale enterprises; and they have fought to stop and prevent inappropriate development here. In their attempts to buy threatened land and give it permanent protection, communities have often had to raise huge sums of money (in one case they borrowed the central conceit of Calendar Girls as a means of doing so).
British Columbia's Gulf Islands are strewn across the Strait of Georgia between the mainland and Vancouver Island, and are divided into Northern and Southern archipelagos. Most of the islands are tiny and uninhabited, but the larger ones have permanent and summer-only residents; many visitors have come to enjoy the slower pace of life and the beautiful landscapes that abound here.
Each island has a distinct character. Galiano, long, thin and densely wooded, boasts some great walks, such as the hike through almost primeval forest covering the slopes of the island's highest point, Mount Galiano. A good place to watch a selection of the 150 bird species found on Galiano is Bodega Ridge, reached by a walk from Cottage Way, which has magnificent views across the Trincomali Channel to Salt Spring Island.
I caught up with Ben again while waiting for the ferry to Pender Island, sitting beside Max and Moritz's Spicy Island Foodhouse, a trailer serving an eclectic mix of takeaway food. Ferry rides between islands give a broader picture of the landscape here and help sort out the complex geography of the area, which must have been a nightmare for the early British and Spanish navigators to map.
At Otter Bay on Pender, there was an immediate clue to the nature of island life: the Car Stop Program, a form of organised hitch-hiking. Pedestrians wait at designated stops and passing motorists pick them up. Everyone drives slowly, avoiding the black-tailed deer which enjoy browsing on the roadside vegetation; signs warn of "Quails Crossing".
I made for Poets Cove Resort, and paused at the retail hub of Pender Island life, the Driftwood Centre, to sample its bakery and café. At the resort's dock, which overlooks the deep inlet of Bedwell Harbour, I joined Dan and Tara Hodgins for an afternoon of whale-watching. Nutrient-rich waters at the confluence of three channels to the south of Pender attract orcas, making it a popular place for boats out of Victoria and Vancouver. Strict rules keep boats well away from the whales, but we still relished the sight of the black-and-white backs of a family group breaching.
After the tranquillity of Galiano and Pender, Salt Spring Island was almost a shock. With a permanent population of 10,000, it has more people the other Gulf Islands, and gets many more visitors. Most come to enjoy the Saturday market in the capital, Ganges. Everything for sale is required to have been made or grown on the island. Dozens of stalls are arranged around two sides of a park near the harbour and sell fragrant spices, cheeses and jams, sculptures, scarves, banjos and more.
If you have become attuned to a saner pace of life, Ganges can seem overwhelming. But there are plenty of quiet spots for reflection, and none more welcome than Hasting House. Built in the style of a Sussex manor house by a descendant of Warren Hastings, it is now an idyllic country-house hotel overlooking Ganges harbour. The old farm buildings have been sensitively adapted to become cosy suites, and the food in the manor house dining room has won numerous awards for its Swiss chef Marcel Kauer.
Even more secluded is Beaver Point in Ruckle Provincial Park, named after the 19th-century Irishman Henry Ruckle whose farmland has been preserved as a working organic farm. Among the thick belt of Douglas fir and western red cedar that separates the farm from the sea, a few picnic tables have been placed among the trees overlooking Swanson Channel and the ferry route into Long Harbour.
To gain a sense of the island's fissured coastline, I took a floatplane with Philip Reece. Besides running Salt Spring Air and being Director of Tourism, he is a DJ on Salt Spring Radio. His 1956-built plane skimmed past the island's four mountains, wheeled over three vineyards and allowed us to see the clearings in the forest left to create pasture for the sheep that have made Salt Spring lamb renowned along the West Coast.
Philip talked of the challenges of getting the right balance of development on the islands. Islanders feel passionately about their environment because most have chosen to live there: nearly everyone is from somewhere else. It's a fragile Eden that they are proud of, a place where people have time to talk and enjoy the spectacular seascapes. I left with more than a hint of envy.
Travel essentials: The Gulf Islands
Getting there
* The closest airport is Vancouver. The writer travelled with Air Canada (0871 220 1111; aircanada.com), which flies from Heathrow. British Airways operates the same route (0844 493 0787; ba.com).
Getting around
* BC Ferries (001 250 386 3431; bcferries.com) operates to the islands .
* Galiano Kayaks (001 250 539 2442; seakayak.ca).
* Salt Spring Air (001 250 537 9880; saltspringair.com).
Staying there
* Galiano Oceanfront Inn, Galiano Island (001 250 539 3388; galianoinn.com). Doubles from C$179 (£112).
* Poets Cove Resort & Spa, Pender Island (001 250 629 2100; poetscove.com). Doubles from C$212 (£133).
* Hastings House Country House Hotel, Salt Spring Island (001 250 537 2362; hastingshouse.com). B&B starts at C$467 (£293).
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With the cult of the celebrity chef now rampant, it's surprising that no one has written a play about it before now. Joel Horwood and Christopher Heimann premiered Food, performed by theimaginarybody, at last year's Edinburgh Festival and garnered a Fringe First for their tale of top chef Frank (think Gordon Ramsay), whose sole ambition in life is to be awarded a Michelin star. But always be careful what you wish for ... Frank finds that winning the coveted star is just the start of his problems, since he now has to struggle to live up to his own success. Inspired by the story of the top French chef Bernard Loiseau, who killed himself at the top of his game, this is much about the self-destructive nature of ambition and perfectionism as it is about things foodie and faddy.
Mark Cook
· BAC, SW11, to Jul 22
Little Nell
A new play by Simon Gray is always something to look forward to. Gray's work, often in the past dismissed as boulevard theatre, has recently come back into fashion, and this play is something of a departure from his usual terrain of Oxbridge manners and mores. Based on Claire Tomalin's book The Invisible Woman, it tells of the secret life of novelist Charles Dickens, a man who was revered for his morals as much as his prose. But aged 45, Dickens embarked on an affair with Nelly Ternan. Michael Pennington plays the great literary genius, a man who kept very quiet about his own little Nell.
Lyn Gardner
· Theatre Royal, Wed 4 to Sat 28
Helter Skelter
Nineteenth-century circus freak shows and the graphic work of Paula Rego provide the inspiration for this piece by Music at the Brewhouse. Ben Harrison of Grid Iron fame directs a cast from as far afield as Russia and Chile who will lead the audience on a merry dance into a macabre and surreal world. With choreography from Fleur Darkin, original music by Stephen Deazley and poetry, lyric and text from Dilys Rose, this could be a splendidly original entertainment drawing on circus and burlesque to create an environment of lost souls and wild fantasies.
· Tramway, Tue 3 to Jul 7
Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Newcastle Under Lyme
As wicked and silky as a piece of dark chocolate, if not more so, 20 years after its Royal Shakespeare Company premiere Christopher Hampton's adaptation of de Laclos' 1792 novel remains a poisonously witty account of the deadly war between the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, who vie to outdo each other when it comes to the intricacies of seduction and betrayal. But when love unexpectedly enters the equation there can only be losers all round. Alan Rickman and Lindsay Duncan became stars almost overnight when they appeared in the original production, and here it is likely to be director Lucy Pitman Wallace who gets the chance to consolidate her growing reputation in the industry as one to watch, with a show that looks set to glitter like a diamond.
· New Vic, to Jul 21
American Nights
American Nights is the umbrella title for a double bill of plays from across the water. 2+2+2 by Jorg Tittel, who also stars, is clearly inspired by the visions of Orwell and Kafka, set as this is in an American dystopia where uniformity rules and people are ruled by the voice of an inner dictator (the voice of Richard E Grant). It's a satire on contemporary America, its influence across the globe and global corporations. The second play, 'Dentity Crisis, is by a more familiar name, Christopher Durang, who is known for absurd comedy. This is no exception, a black comedy about the pretensions of modern psychiatry in which a woman finds herself surrounded by madness. But who, in this instance, is really insane?
· King's Head, N1, Tue 3 to Jul 29
Wilde Boyz
Statistics prove that more women than men buy theatre tickets and that it is women who are more likely to choose what a couple go to see on a night out. But it is women who enter the theatre at their own risk for Gordon Steel's romp through lives of Harry, Cloughie and Billy Wilde, three middle-aged, has-been men who decide to form a nightclub boy band. From the author of A Kick In The Baubles, this is not going to be meaningful stuff, but the king of entertainment himself, John Godber, is on hand to direct, and Hull Truck are almost certain to pull in the crowds for this fizzing piece of summer fun.
· Hull Truck, Thu 5 to Jul 28
Cruel Sea
Participation has been one of the Arts Council's rally cries and theatres have scrambled to get on board the gravy train. But while some projects hardly bear thinking about, those that spring directly from a community and tell the stories of that community are often not just good for social inclusion but also make jolly good art. So high hopes for John Fay's play which was inspired by local people's memories and experiences of Liverpool's war-time Merchant Navy, whose ranks were swelled by generation after generation of young Scousers who were keen to see the world. But in 1939, the world is at war and joining up means facing U-Boats and the Luftwaffe. Fay was one of the writers involved in the excellent Unprotected, which told the story of Liverpool's sex workers, so the omens are very good.
· Everyman, Thu 5 to Jul 7
Imagine This
Plymouth has a very good record for launching musicals and it may have a hit on its hands with this new show set in the Warsaw ghetto during the second world war. Here, the Jewish population are trying to deal with the desperate situation by putting on a play which tells of the ancient story of the Judean mountain, Masada, where 900 rebels kept 10,000 Roman soldiers at bay. But some of them, including resistance fighter Adam, think it wrong to run a production that offers the community false hope. This show's writers are all from the US but this has an ace British production team that includes director Timothy Sheader - whose revival of Sweet Charity at Sheffield won a TMA award, and choreographer Adam Cooper, who is making a real name for himself as an up and coming talent. There's a strong cast too headed by Peter Polycarpou, so while this is something of an unknown quantity, the omens are good.
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What is it about the New York Times where they can't stay above their talking points even when trying to interest the people in a higher level of political discussion and debate?
The Times was bemoaning the current sad state of political discourse amongst political candidates today (and rightfully so, I might add) in a story reporting the interesting extended debate between Newt Gingrich and ex-Senator Mario Cuomo sponsored by New York's Cooper Union Hall, the great room in which Abraham Lincoln first came to national prominence prior to his running for president of the United States.
The two "will appear together on the stage of Cooper Union's Great Hall tonight for a discussion, to encourage today's presidential candidates to spurn sound bites for serious discussion and debate" the paper informs us.
The Times has a solid point on the downward spiral of the discourse and oratory from today's pols, but politicians are hardly alone to blame. Even in a story that is supposed to be urging us all to gain an interest in a higher level of debate, the Times cannot resist injecting at least one of their boogymen items, campaign cash.
Of course, If one were to read the debates from our forefathers it would seem to be nearly Shakespearian compared to the dumbed down rhetoric that we now get. However, as Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer pointed out to the Times' reporter, "Maybe we shouldn't blame politicians for dumbing down the dialog if we don't demand more." And he couldn't be more right.
We do not demand better and our news media facilitates the worst of them.
All that is well and good, but the Times just couldn't resist interjecting their agenda into the discussion and it was an interjection that not only is unwelcome in this particular discussion, but one that in no way, shape, matter, or form FITS the subject.
Here was their first interjection of their tiresome talking points:
In recognition, however, that the language of this era is less often illuminating — expletives being more common than explication — the Cuomo-Gingrich dialogue, unlike Lincoln's speech, will be free.
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"Free"? What does money have to do with this subject?
Then at the end of the piece they return to their well-worn theme of money in politics. Tarnishing this discussion with their tired campaign finance reform issue, the Times unseemly shoehorning of this ill-fitting subject into the story is jarring.
Even then, though, money was a campaign issue. Lincoln received $200 and the fact that tickets cost 25 cents opened him to contumely as a "two-bit candidate."
Again, why raise this issue of money? The Times' "Even then, though, money was a campaign issue" subject did not belong in this story at all. Obviously, though, the Times needed to keep their agenda in play even in a story in which it has no business being.
An otherwise useful and interesting story is brought down by the Times' constant need to push their nonsense on the reading public.
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Rovers still haven't secured their Premier League status after being held to a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Ewood Park.It was an afternoon when just the Darwen End of the ground celebrated, the visitors gaining the point they require to regain the title, whilst Rovers' quest for league security must run to the last week of the season.Nani struck the bar with a header early on but Rovers grew in confidence and took a deserved lead on 20 minutes when Brett Emerton fired them in front.The second half saw Rovers come again, Martin Olsson going close with a header that struck the corner of the post and bar.That missed chance proved pivotal as United would level with 20 minutes to go when Javier Hernandez was caught by Paul Robinson in the box. Referee Phil Dowd discussed the decision with his linesman on the near side before pointing to the penalty spot.Wayne Rooney took the penalty, despatching the ball into the opposite corner to Paul Robinson's dive.Both sides appeared happy with their lot after that, and at any other stage of the season a point against Manchester United would be seen as a good result, however with results elsewhere it means a nervy ending to the season at Molineux next week.
Rovers made two changes from the side that picked up a point at West Ham last weekend. Steve Kean was able to welcome back Michel Salgado and Phil Jones for the final home game of the season, the two making way were Mame Biram Diouf due to ineligibility and Morten Gamst Pedersen who dropped to the bench.
The visitors made three changes from the side that defeated Chelsea last Sunday and one of those returning - Nani - had the first opportunity of the match.
Good pressure from Manchester United saw Wayne Rooney cross from the right where the Portuguese winger rose high in the area to head against the crossbar and over. Five minutes later Nani dragged another chance wide of goal.
After those early chances Rovers started to come into the game. A corner kick was cleared as far as Junior Hoilett and he found Samba with his cross but the Rovers captain fired over.
The giant defender would have the ball in the net on 18 minutes, a long ball forward saw Samba control before volleying home but referee Phil Dowd had long blown for an infringement.
Moments later a Michael Carrick back pass saw Thomas Kuszczak in two minds with what to do with the ball, unable to pick it up he took too long and Jason Roberts stole in, but the Rovers front man couldn't get the ball under control and the chance was gone.
The deadlock was broken on 20 minutes with Rovers taking a deserved lead. Brett Emerton lead the charge having been set away down the right by Jermaine Jones. His clipped attempt was clawed away by the United 'keeper, but as Martin Olsson kept ball in play he exchanged passes with Hoilett before delivering the ball to the back post where a delighted Emerton swept the ball home.
Paul Robinson, awarded the supporters' player of the year ahead of the game, got a good hand to a Hernandez shot on the turn whilst at the other end Martin Olsson volleyed wide from Michel Salgado's cross.
Another back pass saw Kuszczak in trouble, the Pole taking a heavy touch that allowed Hoilett a chance but the ball ricocheted off the forward and behind.
There was late first half pressure from Manchester United, Wayne Rooney lobbed over, whilst Nani curled a shot wide after good approach play by Hernandez and Rooney.
In contrast to the first the second half was slow to get going. A ball into the United area saw Kuszczak flap under pressure from Chris Samba, Jason Roberts was bundled over in the resulting melee but despite the home fans claims referee Phil Dowd was unmoved.
The visitors, needing a point to reclaim the title eventually rallied, Phil Jones imperious at the back to first block a Giggs effort and then to make a vital interception as they had men over in the area.
Rovers responded with chances of their own, Martin Olsson seeing a long range shot deflect off Rio Ferdinand, Kuszczak re-adjusting to claim the ball.
The young Swede would then go closer on 65 minutes, Brett Emerton, who was superb all afternoon, got the better of Jonny Evans to send the ball to the back post, Olsson rose at the back post to head goalwards only to see the ball bounce off the top off the post.
A minute later Emerton was at it again with a dangerous cross that Ferdinand had to glance past his own far post.
But with twenty minutes to go and Rovers on top the game was turned on its head when Manchester United were handed a contentious penalty.
The ball was hit long and Mexican Hernandez took the ball down superbly in the area, Paul Robinson rushed out, the player knocked it past him and the 'keeper brought him down with his momentum.
Whether it was a penalty is open debate as Hernandez probably wouldn't have got onto his touch, Phil Dowd leaving the decision up to the official on the nearside before pointing to the spot.
Wayne Rooney stepped, putting them level by putting the ball in the opposite corner to Paul Robinson's dive.
David Dunn replaced the injured Jermaine Jones whilst Chris Samba couldn't continue with a hamstring injury and was replaced by Keith Andrews. Dimitar Berbatov was brought on at Nani's expense, but none of the changes had any impact as both teams appeared content with their lot.
The visitors held possession for periods, then Rovers likewise, it was a strange ending to the home campaign. The point was great for United, but could prove to be unsatisfactory for Rovers.
Wins for Blackpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers means that Rovers are by no means safe, going into the last weekend of the season they sit just one point out of the relegation places.
It was a gutsy display from Rovers, but there are still nervy times ahead.
ROVERS: Robinson, Salgado, Samba (c) (sub Andrews 78 mins), P. Jones, Givet, Emerton, J. Jones (sub Dunn 74 mins), Nzonzi, Olsson, Hoilett (sub Pedersen 58 mins), Roberts.
Subs: Bunn (GK), Kalinic, Santa Cruz, Benjani.
MAN UTD: Kuszczak, Ferdinand, Rooney, Giggs, Hernandez, Vidic (c), Carrick, Nani (sub Berbatov 81 mins), Fabio (sub Scholes 62 mins), Evans, Valencia.
Subs: Amos (GK), Evra, Owen, Anderson, Smalling.
Booked: J. Jones, Nzonzi, Salgado (Rovers),
Attendance: 29,867
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Washington, Dec 17 (ANI): A new study has linked ecosystem changes in many temperate North American and Western European lakes to climate warning.
The study, conducted by researchers at Queen's University and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment in Canada, reports that striking changes are now occurring in many temperate lakes similar to those previously observed in the rapidly warming Arctic, although typically many decades later.
"Our findings suggest that ecologically important changes are already under way in temperate lakes," said Queen's Biology research scientist, Dr. Kathleen Ruhland, from the university's Paleoecological Environmental Assessment and Research Lab (PEARL) and lead author of the study.
The scientists studied changes over the last few decades in the species composition of small, microscopic algae preserved in sediments from more than 200 lake systems in the northern hemisphere.
These algae dominate the plankton that float at or near the surface of lakes, and serve as food for other larger organisms.
Striking ecosystem changes were recorded from a large suite of lakes from Arctic, alpine and temperate ecozones in North America and western Europe.
Aquatic ecosystem changes across the circumpolar Arctic were found to occur in the late-19th and early 20th centuries.
These were similar to shifts in algal communities, indicating decreased ice cover and related changes, over the last few decades in the temperate lakes.
"As expected, these changes occurred earlier - by about 100 years - in highly sensitive Arctic lakes, compared with temperate regions," said Dr. Smol, recipient of the 2004 Herzberg Gold Medal as Canada's top scientist.
In a detailed study from Whitefish Bay, Lake of the Woods, located in northwestern Ontario, strong relationships were found between changes in the lake algae and long-term changes in air temperature and ice-out records.
The authors believe that, although the study was focused on algae preserved in lake sediments, changes to other parts of the aquatic ecosystem are also likely.
"The widespread occurrence of these trends is particularly troubling as they suggest that climatically-induced ecological thresholds have already been crossed, even with temperature increases that are below projected future warming scenarios for these regions," said Dr. Paterson.
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The advent of Solvency II led many European countries to tweak their reinsurance laws—in a way that will hinder US reinsurers wishing to write business in those countries. Intelligent Insurer reports.
Some US reinsurers could be in for a nasty surprise in the upcoming renewals as they discover unexpected barriers that could prevent them writing business in Europe because of rule changes that have been introduced by European countries in conjunction with the implementation of Solvency II.
The situation could lead to a migration of business to Solvency II-equivalent jurisdictions and, potentially, retaliation measures, according to some commentators.
Solvency II is the legislative programme implemented by EU member states this year. It has introduced a new, harmonised, EU-wide insurance regulatory regime, replacing 14 EU insurance directives.
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A/N: This is just to get all my bitterness and Mary-Sue-ish urges out of my system. And for my own sadistic pleasure.
Warning:Over-use of the words 'weep' and 'passion/desire'ahead.
Rose de l'Angelle ran, panting, through the cruel streets of Paris. As night fell around the city, this one lost soul fled a desperate flight from her pursuers. The girl looked to be between the ages of seventeen and twenty, and her figure was slim, with ample, yet perky breasts and fully lush, but not too huge, hips. Her bare feet flew over the cobbled stones, and as she ran, she did not feel the bruising pain of the rocks as they battered her feet. Rose had the happy circumstances of being unable to feel all logical pain, and she would only cry out in distress if it would further her plot by summoning a dark, noble stranger to her rescue.
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Rose ran on, never daring to look back over her shoulder unless it meant she could strike a wounded, dramatic pose, flinging her long blonde hair over her shoulder while her perfect, blood-red, Cupid's bow lips pouted and her bright violet eyes blinked innocently and fearfully. Since I have mentioned her hair, I will now spend a paragraph describing it.
It was long, (of course,) and blonde, (naturally,) and formed into perfect ringlets (duh.) No matter how the grime of the streets encroached upon Rose, she was so effortlessly lovely that she seemed to automatically repel all dirt. Her visage might have a few well-placed smudges on her high cheekbones and a suggestively racy tear or two strategically arranged in her skirt or bodice. Her hair, however, was ever clean, glossy, free of lice, styled to perfection, and smelling faintly—nay strongly—of flowers, baby powder, fresh-baked cookies and whatever other pleasant smells could seduce a tortured soul whom dwelled beneath the Opera house. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Let us return to Mary-S—I mean Rose and her attackers.
Rose cried out to the Heavens, pleading with God, asking why, why was she always chased down by this crowd of dangerous beings? For, in the throng that followed close on her heels, there were: her kidnappers; her evil step mother; her drunken father who had beat her and tried to sell her into prostitution; her stepfather who had tried to rape her, (along with at least a dozen other potential rapists, ranging from the blacksmith's apprentice to the handsome, powerful, yet evil Crown Prince of France, because let's face it, Rose is the Hotness.) +Note that none of her rapists have succeeded, because she needs to protect her chastity for her one True Love, who will be showing up shortly to save her. But again I digress.+ Also in this crowd of dangerous people is her owner, (yay for escaped slave angst!) who also tried to beat, rape, or somehow damage our Beloved Heroine, scary hobos whose intentions have to be considered not honourable, a mime, rabid dogs and a pissed-off raccoon.
Rose ran blindly, not knowing that she approached the Paris Opera House, and yet her heart drew her there like a moth to a flame, as if, subconsciously, she knew where to gravitate. She cowered and yet managed to continue running. She saw a ground-level stained glass window and managed to push her way through it into a small chapel.
Readers: Aren't stained glass windows made not to open?
Author: Hey, if it offers a Rose/Erik rendezvous, the Opera can do whatever the hell I want it to! It can turn into a giant transformer and lay waste to Paris for all I care!
Rose shivered against the stone floor, weeping now, out of terror and relief. She wept silently, hearing the voices of the mob as it passed. She crept into the shadows and hid, waiting until all was safe. As the raccoon's final hiss faded into the night, Rose did the only thing she knew how to comfort herself. She sang.
If one could have heard her, they would have wept at the beauty of it. It was as though an angel had tried to strangle Rose as a baby, gifting her with these sweet and dulcet vocal chords, surely a gift from the gods! The sound rose, pure and sweet, and echoed off the chapel walls.
Readers: What song is she singing?
Author: Does it matter? The point is she's singing!
Rose continued her song, a song of such infinite joy and heartache as to make the seraphim weep. Even as she sang, she was cut off mid-aria by the squeaking grate of the stained glass window. She watched with a mixture of horror and mute fascination, as the canary watches a cobra, as the leering face of the mime peered at her.
"Omigawd it's the MIME! The drunken, abusive, rapist MIME!" Rose's exclamation left little to be desired, and as she trembled the mime silently approached. Her mouth formed a perfect O of surprise as a noose—a Punjab lasso, if we're going to get technical—slipped over the mime's head and tightened, choking him or breaking his neck, whichever happens first. Rose covered her eyes in horror, and wasn't sure when to look up, for as silence fell, she well knew that the mime might still be alive. At last, she peeked around her fingers and beheld a tall, dark, handsome—
Readers: Whoa, whoa, whoa, Erik is disfigured!
Author: Shut up. Have some candy. +stuffs the Reader's faces with caramels+ As I was saying…
…tall, dark, handsome man, wearing a white half mask. This oddity intrigued Rose, and she gazed up at her rescuer, instinctively knowing that this man would never harm her, as opposed to every other man in her life and every man she had ever known. Rose stood, and still neither of them spoke. She raised a tentative hand and her slender, gentle fingers stroked his mask.
The man sighed, a tormented sound, and turned his face into her palm, his eyes drifting half-shut. Rose thrilled at the sound and stood on her tip-toes, turning her face up to him for a kiss. The man leaned forward, and their quivering lips were a breath apart when he reeled backwards.
"I beg your pardon, Mademoiselle, I don't even know your name. I beg you would forgive me."
Readers: Awww hef nomber foo! Translation: Aw, he's noble too! (with a mouthful of caramel.)
Author: Damn straight. They won't be having sex until at LEAST chapter two. Give me time to build the sexual tension.
Rose shuddered, as much from the husky, sensual sound of his voice as from the abrupt denial of their shared passion.
"My, my name is Rose," she stammered, gazing at him through her thick lashes.
"Rose," he tried the name, and the sound of it on his tongue was as erotic as the withheld kiss. A small smile tilted his lips. "How perfect," did he mean her name or her herself? Did it matter? "My name is Erik," he offered breathlessly. "And now that we are acquainted…" His arms encircled Rose effortlessly, and she gasped, in wonder, desire, and shock.
His kiss shuddered her to her foundations. Rose wove her fingers into his thick dark hair.
Readers: Um...+cough+wig+cough+
Author: Hey+brandishes the caramels+
Rose felt like liquid fire skittered over her skin, and melted into pools of fluid gold where they touched. She breathed heavily, and her considerable boobs threatened to burst the confines of her low-cut bodice. Erik's lips traveled down the slim column of her neck, and her head fell back, her blond curls brushing the floor behind her. Erik broke the kiss and looked into her starry, passion-hazed eyes.
"I heard you sing, and I knew I must possess you at all costs. Only you can heal the broken heart within me, and in the meantime I will make you a star!"
"Sweet deal!" Rose nodded, and Erik broke away, standing her on her feet as he swirled his cape masterfully.
"To the Moat-Mobile!" He pointed down a passageway to where a gondola waited for them. As Rose followed him, tripping lightly as she caught up her skirts and followed him to his lair. Erik swept her off her feet and into his arms, and after another Christine-defying kiss that seared their souls, he settled her into the boat while he poled them off across the lake.
"Sing for me, my Rose," he murmured, the command no less insistent for its lack of volume or force.
Rose complied, and by the time they reached his lair, Erik was weeping afresh. Rose dried his tears with the hem of her skirt, inadvertently pulling it above her knees, exposing her bare calves. Erik kissed he gently, gratefully, then with more insistent passion. Rose's shoulder straps slipped from her arms, baring her collarbone and shoulders to his fervent adoration. He ended the kiss and stood her next to his organ.
Readers: Heh. +snerk and titter+
Author: His PIPE Organ!
Readers: Hee. +titter even more+
Author: Oh for crying out loud—just forget it all right.
Erik broke the kiss and stood Rose beside his Yamaha electronic keyboard, which he quickly switched over to the Organ setting.
"Now," he said. "Your voice is perfect, but for some reason I believe it still needs training. This will involve you spending copious amounts of time down here with me, sexing—I mean singing."
Rose nodded brightly. "Okay," she said, twirling a ringlet around her finger.
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Andres Moreno, from Ciudad Obregón in Mexico, reached a weight of over 70 stone at his heaviest.
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He died on Christmas Day after a heart attack and complications from peritonitis.
Two months ago, Mr Moreno had undergone extreme weight-loss surgery where three quarters of his stomach was removed.
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The UK twosome have released the year's most exciting rock record, a self-titled debut full of guitar-fired blues-rock rebellion and Led Zeppelin-inspired riffage.
They make a heck of a lot of noise - so much you expect to see a full band behind it.
But, like The White Stripes and The Kills, Royal Blood are a twosome: Brighton buddies front man Mike Kerr and drummer Ben Thatcher.
We asked them how they make such a racket.
nzherald.co.nz: Your debut album has just been released. Was there pressure on you to deliver after all the hype built around the band?
Mike Kerr: It's been a lot of hard work, so it's exciting to finally release it. Any pressure to be felt now isn't really real because it's done now and it's too late. No pressure on this side of the camp.
What is it about your sound that fans are connecting with?
I'm not too sure really. We make things that we think sound good, and lots of people have shared that enjoyment with us. I'm not too sure why.
Does it feel like things have happened fast for you guys?
Yeah, very fast. It's only really been a year and a half. Can it go much faster? It's just been something that's been growing over time. I wouldn't say it's been gradual, there hasn't been one event, it's something that's been expanding rapidly. There's not much time to sit around and think about how you feel about it. It's pretty full on and it's pretty busy. You just do it.
How did you and Ben meet? Was there an instant connection?
We met at a gig. Both our bands were playing at the same show. We just met there. I think I was about 15, Ben was 17, we just made friends and started playing in bands together. We've done that ever since really. There are lots of people I grew up playing music with, Ben was just one of them. But there's always been chemistry there, otherwise we wouldn't have been in bands so long.
When did you decide to become Royal Blood?
We never really sat down and thought about anything. We just started a new band, and voila, we had Royal Blood. It never really got bigger than the two of us.
You've never thought about adding another member to the line-up?
That sounds like too much to me. We just keep it simple.
Where did you make the album?
The majority of it was made at Rockfeld studio in Wales, which is a very famous studio, mostly famous for Bohemian Rhapsody. It's got a great desk, some great rooms, it's a very relaxed environment, it just seemed like the best option really. We made it over a period of a year and a half in small increments really, we never did it one go. We write together in the same room, but I do the lyrics, we just collaborate our ideas.
Matt Bellamy's a fan. How did it feel to have him approach you like a fanboy?
It was very irritating. Can you imagine? For him to come over and pester me while I'm enjoying my drink ... We just talked about music really, I can't remember - I'd had quite a lot to drink. The same kind of conversation you'd have with anyone else who plays guitar.
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Currently, The Winston-Salem State University Choir has recorded 7 compact discs under Maestra Simmons-Burke's leadership. Somewhere Far Away, recorded in Prague, was published by a major recording label (Albany Records) and nominated in 5 categories of the classical genre for a Grammy (2010). This choir has performed as the featured guest for several major music conferences and has also performed on many national stages such as Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. In May 2014, The Winston-Salem State University Choir made its South Africa debut and also was featured at Lincoln Center in the premiere of Rosephanye Powell's Cry of Jeremiah. The ensemble is well sought after for its moving renditions of major choral works, spirituals, and world music.


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USD/JPY edged up 0.17% to 101.79.
Official data showed that U.S. retail sales rose 1.1% in March, exceeding expectations for a 0.8% gain. Retail sales in February were revised up to a 0.7% increase from a previously estimated 0.3% rise.
Core retail sales, which exclude automobiles, rose 0.7% last month, more than the expected 0.5% increase, after a 0.3% gain in February.
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The U.S. has indicated that it is prepared to impose more sanctions against Moscow if Russian encroachments in eastern Ukraine continue.
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Data last month showed that the annual rate of inflation in the euro area slowed to 0.5%, well below the ECB's target of just under 2%. The central bank kept monetary policy on hold unchanged earlier this month, but said it would consider unconventional measures if needed to prevent low inflation from becoming entrenched in the euro zone.
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- Be in a position to challenge waste in your business.
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We stepped into the disco hall and put our presents for Matt, the guy who had organised the disco for his eighteenth birthday, on a table in the part of the building you walked through to get to the disco area.
We walked in to find we had arrived at exactly the right time. It wasn't so early that people were standing around chatting to each other rather than dancing but it was early enough that we had hours ahead of us to spend entertaining ourselves.
I pulled Sapphire into the main crowd of dancing teenagers - she was way too inhibited sometimes - and joined in, grinning inside at the appraising looks the guys were giving me.
Pretty soon, some hot guys were dancing around me, almost forming a circle of which I was the centre. Sapphire had left my side under the pretence of getting a drink but I knew that she felt shy and uncomfortable surrounded by so many people. I didn't understand. She wanted Alex, right? A sure way to get noticed by someone like him was to be surrounded by loads of other guys. But she lacked the self-confidence I had and I wouldn't spoil my fun to drag her back into a situation she didn't really want to find herself in.
When the first slow dance came, I took the first guy who asked. His name was Zachary, or just Zach, he said with a wink that I didn't find half as alluring as he wanted it to be. He was tall (I wouldn't dance with a shorter guy) with blonde hair and light blue eyes. A real looker but nothing compared to Alex Dumont.
Speak of the devil... I spotted him, wandering in, pretending to look casual, though of course knowing that every girl was screaming inside for him to come and talk to them. His arm was wound loosely around Cassandra the Cheerleader's waist and she looked as if she'd rather be in some secluded place with him.
The slow dance ended and I let go of Zach, shaking my head when he asked for my mobile number, and I walked to the nearest wall which I leant against to watch Alex. He lifted the hand he was holding and twirled Cassie around, before leaning down to kiss her. I sighed, imagining myself in her position. Sapphire came and found me, holding a can of Sprite, and we went to find some seats where I could recover for my next bout of dancing and she could hide from the crowds.
We soon found ourselves in an animated discussion about Alex's best feature or features as I couldn't decide between his eyes which I wanted to drown in and his muscles which made my heart accelerate. Sapphire said a lot, which surprised me. She never talked much about boys with me but tonight, she spoke as if she'd never spent a moment not thinking about them. Well, well, I thought, amused.


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Oldport Acting-Mayor Thierry Archer confirmed the talk of Oldport, picturesque East Wallingford seaside resort town, and site for the proposed Jiggers Marsh Spaceport, at an unprecedented Sunday morning council convening: embattled Mayor Conrad has for undisclosed reasons left Oldport and is believed to be en route to the Congo.
In an exclusive interview with the East Wallingford Chronicle, said Acting-Mayor Archer, "Joe [Mayor Conrad] wasn't feeling well, excused himself early, Thursday, before council's scheduled hearing of the environmental yada'yada over Jiggers Marsh. The usual yada'yada, you might expect. Friends of Jiggers Marsh unruly as ever in the public gallery. And the UPC. Impossible to accomplish any council business. Ejected the lot of them, with many thanks to the EWPD! Afterward, the clerk collected the councillors' reports and noticed the Mayor's copy missing. Joe wasn't answering his phone, so the clerk went to...to see about collecting Joe's copy. Well, Joe had gone by then. Empty milk bottle on the front stoop. Funny, that, because Oldport hasn't seen home milk deliveries in thirty years. Anyway, he'd left a note in that milk bottle...Going to the Congo. UPC shown me the light. Stop milk."
Acting-Mayor Archer added, "Marty [Council clerk] never did find Joe's copy of the report."
Mayor Conrad has been at the center of heated controversy, accused of fast-tracking the proposed Spaceport in Jiggers Marsh. Oldport businesses favour the project for the anticipated influx of aerospace revenue and glamorous astronauts. Detractors cite the unsuitability of a rocket launch facility within a sensitive estuary eco-system and popular off-leash dog park.
Upon hearing of the Mayor's sudden departure, said Ike Grannolla, spokesperson for Friends of Jiggers Marsh, "Bon Voyage, Joe."
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Jan Vertonghen has hinted that he is close to announcing an agreement with Tottenham following recent contract talks.
Standard Sport understands the Belgium international is expected to agree new terms with Spurs despite a delay in getting the renewal over the line.
When asked about how Spurs are building for a sustained period of success by securing so many players on lengthy agreements, Vertonghen said: "It's important that so many of us are signing new deals and all think the same about Tottenham-the way we want to stay together for years and believe in what we are doing here. It is just great to be part of it."
Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Bayer Leverkusen in Germany means Tottenham's progression to the Champions League last 16 is far from secure. They are second in Group E but all four teams are separated by just three points with as many games to go.
Vertonghen fears it will now go down to the wire and their final match against CSKA Moscow on December 7 at Wembley.
"We will try to qualify as soon as we can and win every game," he said. "It will help us in the League if we can get through to the last 16 early, but I think this will go to the last game.
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INTRODUCTION: With cosmetology advancements, the use of unauthorized cosmetic agents and their complications have become increasingly prevalent. It is, however, extremely rare to find such agents landing in the lung. In this case, we discuss an acute presentation of the consequences of injectable silicone presenting as acute respiratory failure secondary to silicone embolism syndrome.
CASE PRESENTATION: A 28-year-old male-to-female transgender patient, converted 7 years ago, presented to the emergency department with acute onset of shortness of breath and non-productive cough with progressive symptoms for 2 days. On the day prior to onset of symptoms, the patient received bilateral liquid silicone gluteal injections administered by an unlicensed provider, and the patient was in usual state of health until this time. On examination, the patient had severe tachycardia, tachypnea, hypoxemia with pulse oxymetry saturation of 69% on room air, and scattered visible petichiae on her shoulders and chest wall. Lung examination showed bilateral crackles. The chest radiograph revealed bilateral dense peripheral consolidations and a computed tomography (CT) scan showed bilateral diffuse ground glass opacities with dense infiltrates at the bases. A fiberoptic bronchoscopy with transbronchial biopsies revealed alveolar hemorrhage, extensive inflammation, and no organisms. Initiation of treatment with supplemental oxygen and high dose anti-inflammatory corticosteroids showed dramatic improvement in this patient's clinical status. The patient was subsequently discharged with continued prednisone taper and home oxygen therapy.
DISCUSSION: Silicone is considered as an immunologically inert substance, hence used generously in cosmetology. However, injection of this agent subcutaneously may induce multiple local as well as systemic complications. Pulmonary pathogenic effects can occur due to intense inflammatory response, capillaritis, micro-embolization, and a delayed hypersensitivity to silicone causing diffuse alveolar injury. Detection of silicone particles in the alveolar macrophages as well as presentation of symptoms following silicone injection usually confirms the diagnosis. The treatment options include supportive care, supplemental oxygen, and corticosteroid therapy. Prognosis is grave if the condition is associated with neurologic involvement.
CONCLUSIONS: Although rare, acute pulmonary complication of injectable cosmetic agents are known to occur, and early clinical suspicion and aggressive care is required to prevent further morbidity in this condition.
Reference #1: Schmid A, Tzur A, Leshko L, Krieger BP. Silicone embolism syndrome: A case report, review of the literature, and comparison with fat embolism syndrome. Chest. 2005;127:2276-81
Reference #2: Alva RV, Yacoub WJ. A young woman with pulmonary hemorrhage and hypoxic respiratory failure. Chest. 2010;137(2):484-7
Reference #3: Zamora AC, Collard HR, et al. Silicone injection causing acute pneumonitis: a case series. Lung. 2009;187(4):241-4
DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Halley Tsai, Tomio Miyai, Lawrence Ho, Daya Upadhyay
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If, on the other hand, ants have populated a root ball, the opposite reaction applies: completely immerse the root ball for approximately half an hour in a bucket of water in order to drown the ants. Then allow the root ball to dry out thoroughly.
Pick off snails from pot and tub plants. In locations at risk from snails, you can also put down environmentally-friendly snail bait (active agent e.g. iron-III-phosphate). You can make it difficult for the snails to access the pot by turning over a saucer which is larger than the plant pot, placing it on a brick or a block of wood and placing the tub plant on this construction. Ensure that the plant stands firmly!
You can combat pests on the plant in a summer garden, such as greenfly, mealy bugs and scale insects, relatively easily by spraying regularly with an environmentally friendly potassium soap or oil preparation from a specialised dealer. There you can also obtain chemical pesticides, which you can pour or insert in the moist pot soil as sticks. With both options, the plant absorbs the poison via its roots and distributes it in its plant tissue, from where it absorbs the pests.
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Governor signs six bills to combat cancer
By Alex Wiggins, Capital News Service 05/07/12
In a celebration last week at Virginia Commonwealth University's Massey Cancer Center, Gov. Bob McDonnell ceremonially signed six pieces of legislation that will further cancer-related research, treatment and education throughout the state.
"While we can celebrate that more and more Virginians are surviving cancer today because of the work of cancer organizations like Massey, we must continue to work to find a cure," McDonnell said.
State support to the Massey Cancer Center rose from $1 million to $7.5 million in the past two years, and with House Bill 1182 – one of the measures signed Monday – the center will now be able to apply for research grants from the Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Fund.
"Massey serves on the front lines of the war on cancer, and the work done here exemplifies VCU's laser focus on research that makes a difference and our unwavering commitment to human health," said VCU President Michael Rao. "What you do inspires everyone."
Rao expressed delight in hosting McDonnell as well as gratitude toward the state government "for investing additional resources in Massey's ground-breaking and valuable research."
"Every year, more than 35,000 Virginians are diagnosed with cancer," said Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling. "That's why it is so important for us to do everything we can to combat this disease and promote effective programs to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. We can accomplish this goal by promoting healthy living, investing in cancer research and treatment, and advancing legislative solutions like those the governor is signing today."
McDonnell also signed:
• HB 83, sponsored by Delegate Robert Orrock, R-Thornburg, and Senate Bill 544, sponsored by Sen. John Edwards, D-Roanoke. These companion bills require doctors to tell women having mammograms whether they have dense breast tissue that could hide cancer.
• HB 1273, sponsored by Delegate Christopher Peace, R-Mechanicsville, and SB 450, by Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel, R-Winchester. These bills require health insurers to pay the same for orally administered cancer chemotherapy drugs as they do for intravenous therapy.
• House Joint Resolution 120, sponsored by Mark D. Sickles, D-Franconia. It establishes Sept. 26 in Virginia as Mesothelioma Awareness Day. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in the protective lining that covers the body's internal organs. It is usually caused by exposure to asbestos.
House Speaker William Howell of Stafford and various legislators attended the bill-signing ceremony.
Also present were representatives of the Women's Clubs of Virginia, the Medical Society of Virginia, the National Patient Advocate Foundation, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation.
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This week, Crime Stoppers needs your help to find the suspects vandalizing Dominion Energy equipment in Varina.
On Feb. 6 and May 3, someone shot at equipment belonging to Dominion Energy. Both incidents occurred near Kingsland Road between the hours of midnight and 3 a.m. The equipment was damaged, causing a major inconvenience to customers who lost power and posing a safety hazard to people nearby. > Read more.
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It's no surprise when a business deal begins to take shape during a golf outing.
Perhaps less common is the business deal that percolates during a youth football practice. But such was the case for Varina District Supervisor Tyrone Nelson.
During a visit to former Varina High School football star Michael Robinson's football camp, Nelson was discussing with Robinson his excitement for the new Varina Library, whose opening last June was at that time forthcoming.
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Perhaps less common is the business deal that percolates during a youth football practice. But such was the case for Varina District Supervisor Tyrone Nelson.
During a visit to former Varina High School football star Michael Robinson's football camp, Nelson was discussing with Robinson his excitement for the new Varina Library, whose opening last June was at that time forthcoming.
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Long & Foster Real Estate recently named Amy Enoch as the new manager of its Tuckahoe office. Enoch brings more than 15 years of real estate expertise to her new position, and she most recently led Long & Foster's Village of Midlothian office. Enoch has served in both sales and management positions during her tenure at Long & Foster. Prior to her real estate career, Enoch worked in information technology and hospitality. She is a graduate of Radford University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics, English and history. Enoch has also received the designation of Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) from the National Association of Realtors, and this showcases her expertise in the fundamentals of real estate. > Read more.
Henrico recognized as a 2017 'Playful City USA' community
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A national nonprofit organization, KaBOOM!, has selected Henrico County as a 2017 Playful City USA community. The organization encourages communities to bring fun and balanced activities to children every day.
Henrico's selection is joined by the city of Richmond, town of Ashland, as well as the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, New Kent and Powhatan. All of the localities make up the first region completely recognized through Playful City USA. > Read more.
Gallagher Foundation serves more than 14,000 teens in first year
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In its first year, The Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation reached 14,000 teens through its programs from Spring 2016 to date. The foundation is dedicated to spreading positivity and erasing stigmas by educating and creating awareness on depression, anxiety and stress among teens. CKG delivers programs at schools, community events and its West End office.
"Students are in need of the information in the workshops, whether they know it or not, and they aren't getting it anywhere else," said Beth Curry, Director of Health and Wellness at The Steward School. > Read more.
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