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Chapter 1
"Ah, paper cut." I muttered when I saw the single drop of blood. I inspected it to see how bad the damage was and was about to ask for a Band-Aid when I looked up. My face morphed into a mask of horror and terror. Jasper was coming at me. I couldn't move. Jasper grabbed my left shoulder and my right sleeve roughly. He growled and sniffed me. I struggled to scream or even breathe.
In his dark eyes was desperation and bloodlust. I could read it in his facial expression and how roughly he grabbed me and pushed me to the ground. He tightened his grip on my shoulders and growled. He seemed to search my face. I couldn't mold my face into any expression but horror and fear.
I couldn't see anybody or anything except for Jasper until he was yanked off of me, taking a scrap of fabric which had been the sleeve of my shirt. I was left speechless and in shock. He had been about to kill me by drinking me dry of my blood.
"Bella, love, are you alright?" Edward asked, suddenly in front of me. I was disoriented, but I slowly nodded. I could finally breathe again.
"Emmett, Rose, take him outside." Carlisle ordered. I looked up and saw a struggling Jasper being dragged outside by Emmett and Rosalie. Our eyes met. He looked desperate to get to me as he was brought outside. "Did he hurt you Bella?" Carlisle asked, gently laying a hand on my shoulder. I shook my head as Carlisle helped me up off of the floor.
"I don't think so…" I stammered, confused. "What happened?"
"Jasper was going to suck all of your blood out." Edward said quickly, shooting daggers with his eyes at Alice. She looked angry. "I should take you home." Alice seemed to want to protest.
"That would be nice, thank you." I said, still unable to comprehend what had just happened. Edward took me by my waist to the garage and helped me into his silver Volvo before anybody could protest.
"Are you sure Jasper didn't hurt you or touch you at all?" Edward asked once we were on the way back to my house. I was shaken, but unhurt.
"My shirt suffered the worst of it." I assured Edward. "The right sleeve is gone, but I have other shirts." I somehow couldn't bring myself to be scared of Jasper. Believe me, I had been afraid of the fact that he was going to kill me, but I couldn't bring myself to be afraid of Jasper. He was probably dealing with everybody else's bloodlust on top of his own (especially Edward's, who the hell wouldn't attack me with Edward's bloodlust on top of their own and more bloodlust on top of that?), so it couldn't have been his fault. It just couldn't have. He was just a vampire following his instincts. I could understand that.
"I'm so sorry this happened to you." Edward murmured. "How could I be so stupid?" His grip tightened on the wheel.
"Edward, I'm not hurt. It's fine. I'm just a little surprised." I explained. "It was my fault because I got that stupid paper cut."
"No, it's my fault. And I'm sorry." Edward said firmly. "I can't come to your window tonight, so you must forgive me." We were in front of my house. I frowned and got out of the car. I shut the door and walked slowly into the house. I was a little shaky on my knees because I was still in shock.
"Hey Bells, how was your birthday?" Charlie asked.
"It was great, Dad." I covered my ripped sleeve somewhat awkwardly. I looked pretty stupid with my hand over my shoulder. "I'm going to go take a shower. Good night Dad." I walked upstairs and flopped down on my bed. I turned my head to the window and had to bite my tongue to keep from screaming. A girl with ruby red eyes was looking at me from the tree outside my room. We weren't even six feet from each other. I turned to grab my pepper spray, but when I turned back, she was gone. I shivered and made a mental note to tell Edward. I took a shower, but I was uneasy, as if the girl was still watching me. She could have just been a fragment of my imagination. Yeah, that sounded about right. Maybe I had been reading too much and not had enough sleep and was hallucinating. That did happen to people who didn't sleep.
I washed my hair with the strawberry shampoo that Edward loved so much. I felt so much better after my scorching hot shower. It didn't clear my head much, but at least I felt cleaner. I did have one question though.
If Jasper was going to drink me dry, then why did he push me to the floor and grab my shoulders, instead of grabbing my throat or something? It didn't make any sense. And why was Edward so quick to take me home when Alice looked like she'd just had a vision? Never bet against Alice, Edward had told me.
So, I actually had two questions. No wait, three. Who was the girl I saw, and was she real? So many questions, so little answers.
I had trouble falling asleep that night. I kept rolling over and over, but I just couldn't do it. So I got up and went downstairs to get a glass of water. I found some cold medicine and took it to induce sleep. I still couldn't fall asleep. I wandered around the house at three AM, trying to fall asleep. I looked into the woods. Something bright caught my eye. It looked like a white skirt hem of a long dress. It disappeared into the woods. I shook my head and tried to go back to bed.
I woke up in the morning and realized that I had gotten less than three hours of sleep last night. Funny, I felt wide awake. To be sure, I drank a cup of coffee with milk in it since I couldn't stand plain black coffee. Charlie was already at work, so I was alone in the house. I was eating a pop tart when I heard a noise upstairs.
You know that voice in your head that keeps you from doing stupid things? Well, that voice told me not to go upstairs.
Don't do it. Don't go up there. Get out of that house now.
I very stupidly ignored that voice and walked slowly upstairs. I looked around, but couldn't find anybody or anything.
"Hello?" I called. "Anybody there?" Nobody was there and I felt really stupid for doing that. And the dumbass of the year is… Bella Swan.


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Bad News of the Heart
€ 12,99
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April 2003
BeschreibungA seeing-eye dog leads a blind man into a frozen river, a southern Baptist loses his memory and finds true love in Bel Air, an obese dot.com executive has "anorgasmic" latex sex with her CEO, and a homeless man in New York creates an intellectual universe based on Post-it notes stuck to the inside of his cardboard box shelter--Douglas Glover's stories are wildly inventive, deadpan comedies of our universal human catastrophe. They are sly, demanding and wise--stories about language, desire and love (in a very dark place). The humor veers from the wry and sardonic to the salacious, mordant and playful. And always there are moments of such stark emotional intimacy that the reader slides, almost without noticing, from laughter to lament.
PortraitDouglas Glover is a Canadian writer. He has published five short story collections, four novels (including Elle which won the 2003 Governor-General's Award for Fiction), two books of essays, Notes Home from a Prodigal Son and Attack of the Copula Spiders, and The Enamoured Knight, a book-length meditation on Don Quixote and novel form.
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My friends took me to this restaurant it is one of their favourites.The food was wonderful and the portions worthy of the reasonable cost we had great fun.
This was also a nice experience and i love and will recommed any traveler to visit there and have fun
I was taken here by an Italian living in Accra. There seem to be a few Italians living here and consequently Italian food is one of the best types of international cuisine available here. Nice grappa but probably not on the menu!
A lot of people seem to complain here, I actually had a good time. The pizzas are not as good as mama mia's pizzas, which is not that far away, but still of nice quality and size so a decent alternative.
This place had a fantastic Swedish chef and restaurant manager once. Bella Roma has fallen down big time since then. There´s only ruins left and that´s a real shame!
I used to be the best Italian restaurant in West Africa... no more. The owner seems to have gone and with him the home made pasta and gnocchi, the mozarella from buffalo and fin carpaccio. The club next door is still fun though.
I went in and it was empty. After an hour of me sitting there, with exception of my own guests only 4 other people had entered and none of them looked be enjoying themselves. The menu had outdated prices and this was only made known when it was time to pay. The staff were openly bickering and threatening to kill...
I did not expect much wen we walked in here, but the food was really good, even for European standard. I had the seafood with pasta. Service was also good, but then waiters are always friendly in Ghana. Not expensive either.
during the xmas holidays i tried to order food on my visit to bella roma,but decided to eat at this my fine place,i wanted something different from the pizza,but could not get help,i think bella roma only doing pizzas,i didnt see the chef after it being too crowded and completely transformed into a night club i thought they would have...
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Visit the farm to see all of the public outreach programs and CU student activities we serve. Additionally, watch riding demonstrations from the equestrian teams, public riding program and therapeutic riding program. Students and staff will be availalbe to provide tours or and answer questions.
Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 10:00am to 4:00pm
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Celebrate Independence Day with easy and fun fourth of July Crafts and decorations. You can find a lot of Independence Day Crafts on the Internet. However, there are not very many edible 4th of july crafts among them. I would like to offer you how-to directions for making a unique sweet table decoration that will make your fourth of July party unforgettable. Candy Bouquets like one below are easy and fun to make; they can be great fourth of July activities. Candy bouquets make amazing 4th of July decorations, centerpieces, and gifts for your friends and family.
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Materials used to make this 4th of July candy centerpiece: a basket, a themed bow, fun size candy bars (Nestle® BabyRuth®, Crunch®, and Mounds®), a themed narrow ribbon or curling ribbon (red, blue, and white), silk flowers of red, blue, and white colors, floral foam, red shredded paper, bamboo skewers, a glue gun with glue sticks, and tools (scissors and wire cutters).
Fourth of July decorations - Step 1. Prepare a small or medium sized basket and floral foam. You can use floral foam bricks or a Styrofoam disc. Cut the foam to the appropriate size so that it sits firmly in your basket. If you use floral foam bricks, you may need to add additional wedges of foam, as shown in the picture. The foam should sit about one inch below the rim of your basket.
Step 2. Cover the foam with red shredded paper.
Step 3. The theme colors for Independence Day are the colors of the American flag. Prepare silk flowers in red, white, and blue colors.
b) Insert the flowers into the basket in an oval or round design, spacing the flowers evenly all around. This arrangement is a centerpiece, so it should look good from any side.
If you need to elongate some of the flower stems, attach a piece of bamboo skewer to the stem with green floral tape.
4th of July crafts - Step 4. Make candy flowers for your Patriotic centerpiece.
b) Glue a skewer to the back of each candy bar. Hold the skewer down for a few seconds to make sure it is secure.
c) Insert the candy flowers into the basket arranging them within the design. When you finish the front of the bouquet, insert additional candy flowers in the back of the bouquet. Make sure that they face out from the center of the bouquet.
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Calvin Cadwell: The Life of A Famous ConvictMature
Hey, my name's Calvin, Calvin Cadwell. I don't have a lot of time so I'm gonna keep this short and simple--I'm know as one of the most famous criminals in NYC.
And I'm about to go on one hell of an adventure.
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Calvin Cadwell: The Life of A Famous Convict
I rocketed down the street, my black trench-coat flapping wildly behind me. I had just committed one of my greatest robberies yet. I stole this solid gold artifact from the Museum of Natural History. This big mobster named Richie said he would pay me a bunch of money if I got it for him. Rain was splattering on my glasses--fake glasses, I should say, and I had to repeatedly wipe the annoying droplets away with my coat. My fluffy brown wig wasn't the best either. It was pretty much constricting around my head like a snake. God, disguises are so complicated when your the most famous criminal in New York City.
My name's Calvin, Calvin Cadwell to be exact. I pretty much grew up on the streets as a kid. When I was five my parents were killed. I don't know by who, but I was a kid. What could I do about it? When you're five years old you can't really take a gun and shoot someone, or beat anyone up—I mean, you're this small fragile thing when you're a kid. I spent the rest of my childhood fending for myself in New York City. I slept wherever I could, ate wherever I could, and just tried to make it through the day without dying.
When I reached my teenage years I robbed my first bank. It was fun, you know, the rush of it all. I loved running down the alleys with a stack of money in my hand. Did the police ever catch me? No. Like I said, I just kept running.
I made a name for myself as a criminal when I was sixteen. I stole from some bank—can't remember the name. I just remember the insane security they had, but I was smart. I had devised a plan weeks in advance, something criminals don't do very often. I had gone into the bank twice, just for a few moments—kept track of all the security measures and everything. My plan was to steal from their vault—where they keep the green.
Long story short—I did it. The news about the robbery spread like wildfire. All the magazines, TV channels, and newspapers in NYC had the story on the front page in big, bold letters. I was so proud. Too bad no one else could be proud of me, since they didn't know who I was yet. The bank never caught me on camera—disabled all of em, easiest trick in the book.
When I turned seventeen I had already completed twenty successful robberies. It was getting really boring. No police ever caught me, nobody got me on film—jeeze, you'd think they'd have better technology in such fancy shmancy places. Anyway, I decided to actually reveal who I was. I know, I know, sounds crazy right? Well I did it anyway—sorry. Want to know how I did it? Yeah you do.
It was a freezing cold night and I climbed to the top of this super tall building. Everyone seemed like ants from where I was. The wind bit at my face, turning my pale skin a bright, cherry red. I reached the top of the skyscraper where a large, electronic billboard stood that flashed all these different advertisements. It was simple really: I found the control panel, made a few modifications involving a bunch of crazy colored wires and…BAM! A picture of me was up on this huge screen! Oh, did I mention the building was in Time Square? Whoops must've missed that part. Hahaha! I amuse myself sometimes. Anyway, the sign read "Hey, my names Calvin Cadwell. I'm the con-artist who's been robbing all these banks. I'm tired of hiding and I want some recognition. So here I am."
It seemed like all traffic stopped right then and there. People were getting out of their cars, staring in amazement and fear at what was in front of them. I myself stood at the edge of the building, waving to my adoring fans, and for once in my life, for that moment, I felt appreciated.
I became infamous after that. Yeah I had to disguise myself when I went out in public, but I was getting a lot more recognition. Mobsters were lined up at my feet, telling me they'd give me butt loads of money if I committed robberies for them. You think I'd refuse an offer involving money? If by this point you do, I'd consider putting this book down forever. So I performed all these robberies, and…that's pretty much where I am right now, making money, people worshiping me—what more could a guy ask for?
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The difference this season is head coach Marvin Lewis and the fresh ideas and attitude he has brought to the Bengals.
Pittsburgh: The Steelers still have their issues on the defensive side of the ball they are working through. The usually reliable Steelers have had some problems in run defense, but the pass defense, much like in the 2002 season has started to breakdown. Head coach Bill Cowher focused extensively this past week on the lack of consistency that has felled his Pittsburgh defense.
Baltimore: It's a bye-week and the Ravens have flown the coup. Actually, Baltimore coaches spend a significant portion of the past week looking to improve an inconsistent passing game and structure an offensive plan to ensure that running back Jamal Lewis doesn't have to be relied upon to carry the team. Good luck, rookie quarterback Kyle Boller may have impressive qualities, but throwing him to the starting lineup as an inexperienced player will cost this team some wins this season.
Cleveland: The excuses are beginning to run out in Cleveland for the Browns, a team that had high expectations heading into the 2003 season. Head coach Butch Davis, normally speaks of the positive efforts of his team, but this past week he couldn't muster a straight-face and tell a story that his team played well, after being dumped by the Bengals on Sunday. We hear that the heat isn't being applied to Davis by the organization, as the injury and salary-cap issues the team has faced is the excuse the team will hide behind.
Buffalo: The heat is starting to come down in Buffalo once again and head coach Gregg Williams is the target. After jumping out to a quick 2-0 start, the Bills have been derailed by the Dolphins and Eagles in recent weeks. If the Bills do not make the playoffs this season, Williams is as good as gone, that is how we hear it.
New England: Scheming Bill Belichick and the rest of the Patriots organization has been riddled with injury. Now, the latest coming from New England is quarterback Tom Brady's arm/shoulder/elbow issues are worse than originally believed, but the game quarterback will continue to play. Without a rushing attack and an offensive line that is average at best, Brady will take a pounding and continue to toss up some wounded ducks.
New York Jets: Soap-opera, that is the best way to describe the situation in New York. Head coach Herman Edwards is standing his ground on his decisions, but feels betrayed by General Manager Terry Bradway and owner Woody Johnson. Edwards being canned in New York is not a slam-dunk, but the rift between Bradway and Edwards has grown stronger.
Winning cures all that ails a team that has consistently underachieved when it matters most, down the homestretch of a season and in the playoffs. Now, this Miami organization sits at 2-1 and believes it has the talent to reach the Super Bowl. The consensus from four league personnel evaluators this week tells a different tale. To a man, they believe Miami's defense has slipped a notch, especially at the cornerback and defensive line positions. Head coach Dave Wannstadt will continue to pound the football with running back Ricky Williams, as he does not have confidence that his offense can produce otherwise. Like in New York, it is playoffs or bust for Wannstadt.
Indianapolis: Monday night's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers takes on much more significance than that of playing the Super Bowl champions. The Colts are looking to make statement and prove they are the real deal. Head coach Tony Dungy has his Colts playing defense, we already know they have a solid offense. As one NFC scout tells us this week, "Sure, Indianapolis is good, but watch Peyton Manning. For all the attention he gets, he makes bone-headed mistakes and chokes in the biggest games. The game against the Buccaneers is one the Colts can win, but won't because Manning gets rattled by the pressure."
Jacksonville: The Byron Leftwich era has begun in Jacksonville. Leftwich will make his second-start of the season Sunday against the San Diego Chargers. Veteran quarterback Mark Brunell was forced out of action last week, but is healthy to play this week. Indications coming from our ears on the spot in Jacksonville are the team has not engaged in any discussion about trading Brunell, as most teams believe he will be released in the off-season and the organization does not want to give the impression that the season is over, just after it started. So, Brunell stays and continues to help with the development of his replacement, which he has done from day-one in Jacksonville.
The Texans headed into the bye-week seeking an answer to improve the inconsistent play of the team. Minor changes within the scheme and play-calling are expected in the coming weeks, as Houston is competitive almost every week, but the coaching staff is under the impression they are leaving too many opportunities on the
Tennessee: The 2003 season is one that brought hope of Super Bowl trophies dancing through the streets of Tennessee. The reality is through four-weeks of the season, Tennessee does not appear primed for that, not yet. The Titans have been inconsistent on the offensive side of the ball, the rushing game has struggled and the team goes as does quarterback Steve McNair. Defensively, the Titans are improved, but the defensive backfield remains a question mark. "Tennessee is a hard team to get a read on. One week they are very good, the next week they struggle. If this team expects to get to the playoffs, much less the Super Bowl, they have a long road ahead of them," one AFC scout said.
San Diego: If the San Diego Chargers are to get on the right track, there would be no better time than Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Coming off a demoralizing loss to the Oakland Raiders last week, some players within the ranks in San Diego have begun to grumble about head coach Marty Schottenheimer and the handling of specific situations regarding the team, namely the David Boston issue. Let us get this out of the way, we are glad to see the national media picked up on our reports concerning the Chargers investigation as to recoup some of the salary bonus and base salary compensation paid/due to David Boston. We won't name any specific media entity such as ESPN. Additionally, talk coming from the locker room points to facets of the roster is of the belief that Schottenheimer's handling of players is getting old, don't think the noise isn't making it to the front office.
As for the offensive and defensive scheme, well, as one player told us this week, "We do not play to the strengths of the players and we are too predictable.
Denver: Running back Clinton Portis will start Sunday for the Broncos, but do not expect him to play in great length if Denver can get out to a lead against division rival Kansas City. The plan heading into the game is for Portis to be spelled periodically by Mike Anderson. The Broncos are coming off a very good week of practice and head into the battle with the Chiefs with a solid plan in place to attack an improved Kansas City defense. Denver intends on rolling quarterback away from pressure, with the Denver receivers flooding the short-field zones, opening the middle of the field up for against the grain plays and cutback rushes against a Kansas City defense that is aggressive.
Oakland: 2-2 and the Raiders are again breathing in the tough AFC West division. This is an Oakland team that came from 14-points down to defeat the Chargers last week that now believes they have turned the corner and have come together. On both sides of the ball, Oakland has lost a step and are not playing with confidence and consistency, but in the fourth quarter of the game against the Chargers, the Raiders came to life and looked much like the team that was in the Super Bowl only a season ago.
Kansas City: The excitement is growing in Kansas City as the 4-0 Chiefs head into a divisional battle against the Denver Broncos. Head coach Dick Vermeil has this Chiefs team believing in themselves and the added talent on the defensive side of the ball has made them a legitimate team to beat in the AFC. The coaching staff remains concerned about the hip of running back Priest Holmes and have monitored his practice time, if Holmes goes down, the Chiefs are in trouble. Quarterback Trent Green has been consistent. According to an AFC Player Personnel Director, the tide is changing for the Chiefs, "You can see that teams are adjusting to the scheme of the Chiefs.
Last Sunday was good examples to what Kansas City will face from here on in, the Ravens were physical, weren't caught by surprise by the blocking schemes and cadences, but the Chiefs speed and quickness will remain their asset, along with some solid line play."
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I would appreciate if you cpould add color to the following cultivars
maybe by using the following system
w=white y=yellow cr=cream bl=blue gr=green ch=chartreuse
e=edge c=center color not mentioned =green
Abby dew
Alligator shoes
Amy Elizabeth
Aspen White
Born Again
Carols August Halo
Color Partade
Dress White
Emerald Carpet
Gosan Moonskirt
Irish Breeze
Irish Spring
Lazy River
Litle River ( it is spelled Little River, Ben)
Jaded Geisha
Jupiter ( repeating yourself, Ben)
Lazy River (ditto, Ben)
Little River ( right spelling but repeating yourself again, Ben)
Millies Memoirs
Ming Treasure
Rough River
Mr Spork (that's spelled Dr. Spock, Ben)
Summer Solstice
Pomp and Circumstance
Redolent Nosegay
Thanks for any help
Ben J.M. Zonneveld
Note: The above list is a list of new sports of mine and others who
provided me with the information.on them , which I included in the
Handout marerials to accompany my small talk at the Winter Scienctific
Meeting in Chicago in late January, 1998. Ben picked up his copy of the
Handout materials when he was in attendance. He wanted the information
on color because he could not figure out that the position on the wheel
( the o'clock position) described the color of the variegations in the
hosta leaves. Next time I will explain better so that Ben won't have
problems copying.. Sorry about that.
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Friday, August 15, 2008
Lacking infinite funds to develop this new technology, he resorted to using fillers, heat, and drying oils to create oil and fuel tight frame members, but his chassis were still prone to cracks and breakage in use, and the products of his inspiration, the MGC motorcycle (Marcel Giuget et Cie.) are especially rare, for their survival rate even during their normal lifespan was low. It would have been extremely difficult in 1931 to pop over to the local welder and have the mighty crack at the back of your petrol void welded up, without distorting or destroying the casting itself.
MGC made roadsters and a very few racers, an example of which is shown here, fresh from restoration. The racing 250cc JAP twin-port engine is mated to a Burman 3-speed gearbox, the front forks are Bramptons, and the brakes are effective-looking 7" items with turned fins on the drums. Best of all, it's registered for the road.
When the MGC was introduced, Motor Cycling (July 27, 1929) commented;
"A curious machine has just been put on the market...The frame,engine cradle, carrier and even the petrol tank on this machine are made in tough aluminum alloy known as Alpax [made by Lightalloys of London]... lighter than aluminum [yet is] enormously stronger, whether in tension or compression.
There are two main members to the frame. The top member includes the petrol reservoir in one casting and the tank suggests a rather over-sized ostrich egg, which someone has plated and polished. On top of the tank is a particularly neat instrument-board, whilst the gear-change quadrant is mounted on the side of the casting.
The bottom member of the frame, as may be seen from our photograph, constitutes a very robust cradle for the engine, the latter being either a 350cc or 500cc JAP [which also contains the oil tank].
Upper and lower frame members are joined by two pairs of what appear to be steel drop forgings. Actually, these struts are in cast aluminum, like the rest of the frame, but as they happen to be painted this gives the illusion, the rest of the frame being simply polished. A standard Burman 3-speed gearbox is fitted."
This machine is an extremely rare racing model from 1932, one of only two known (the other being in the collection of Bernard Salvat, and shown in the 'Art of the Motorcycle' Guggenheim show). Claude Lopez has meticulously restored this machine to as near original spec as he could, although I understand he had to fabricate the struts which connect upper and lower frame members, and a few other items. Details of his reconstruction can be found here, but suffice it to say, while the MGC makes a very attractive restoration project, he must have felt like grasping at air when parts were missing. Luckily aluminum welding and machining have come a long way since 1932!
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- August 16, 2008
Hi Paul,
Was trawling your blog again and saw the page on the french MGC...
A few notes.
The one you present is not a racer, sadly!!! MGC only made 2 "N3BR", the R for racer, one in road trim for his brother, and one for himself as a road racer, both fitted with race JAP engines and Sturmey Archer boxes. They both have survived and are owned by the same man, some people are greedy!!!
I was with Bernard Salvat when we went to see Marcel's racer back in the mid 70s, it was somewhere up the 5th floor in a French high rise appartment block, siting in the living room of this unemployed chap... It took a long time for Bernard to prise it of him; Marcel had gave it to this chap for some unknown reason in the early 70s... Bernard Salmvat does not own it anymore. This is the bike that was in the Guggenheim Art of Motorcycle Expo some years back and I will bet with anybody that Eric Buell saw it and that it was the inspiration for the Buell " gas in frame/oil in swing arm bike...
I enclose a few photos of it at a recent French meet...
Cheers from Patrick
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victoria makiMember
@clt1953Locale: northern minnesota
Has anyone used a "sproutman" bag on the trail to grow fresh sprouts? I have the bag but have seldom used it. Only at home. Not on the trail.Feb 9, 2009 at 1:54 pm #1476531
Brian ULMember
@maynard76Locale: New England
Does it grow enough to make a real difference in your diet?
Ive heard that sprouts may be high in minerals and vitamins, maybe they could be supplemental in that way?Feb 9, 2009 at 2:11 pm #1476536
victoria makiMember
@clt1953Locale: northern minnesota
Brian. It would be a nice addition as far as fresh vegies would go. I eat them at home all the time…Feb 9, 2009 at 5:17 pm #1476589
Max HoaglandMember
Heck yeah man! I did a trip where I didn't bring a stove and sprouted. For my bowl, I used one of those ziploc square bowls with the lid. After dinner, I soaked quinoa in my bowl. The next morning I drained it with a bandana (kept it in the bandana while I ate my cereal out of the bowl) then put the quinoa back in the bowl, with the lid on. I stuffed the container in the side mesh pocket of my pack and left it there all day while I hiked. That night, I had the beginnings of sprouts, which made for a good salad.
As much as I love sprouts, I wouldn't do it again… to much work, not very satisfying – but you should definitely try it!Mar 7, 2009 at 3:31 pm #1483599
We sprout all the time at home and on the trail. Sometimes I use a ziplock freezer bag but most often I use a water bottle (which I know isn't that UL but it keeps them from getting bruised). A good site for information and supplies is http://www.sprouting.comMar 23, 2009 at 8:30 pm #1488298
Matt LauterbachMember
Wow, I love sprouts and they would be a welcome treat after a couple days of freezer bag meals. Could you share any details? I checked out the site, but what do you do on the trail?
Cheers, MattMar 24, 2009 at 8:20 am #1488376
I explain it in the book but will type it out here as best as I can. Basically you need three things… a container such as a Nalgene water bottle (I know this isn't UL but I just find the container easier)… with the container I use an elastic and a small piece of cheesecloth (double layer). You can use a ziploc steamer bag but with the baggie poke more holes in it for air (after the soaking period).
You soak the sprouts according to the package directions It will vary by type of sprout (the bag or container is sealed at this point). We often do this if we get into camp early and the pour the water out at bedtime. Overnight is good too. The package will give you the soaking times but generally speaking it's about 4 to 6 hours.
Then you pour off the water and poke holes in the ziplock or put the cheesecloth over the mouth of the container and secure with an elastic. The sprouts need the air to grow. I carbiner the Nalgene to the back of my pack so that the sprouts get some light as well.
You will have to cover the sprouts with water twice a day and give them a good rinse and drain. I do this at breakfast and dinner. Within a few days you will have yummy crunchy sprouts.
I usually do 2 tablespoons for the 3 of us and that way we can enjoy them for a few days.Mar 31, 2009 at 10:13 pm #1490257
Matt LauterbachMember
Thanks Laurie, I'm going to the health food store to try it out. Do you have a favorite? Quickest sprouters?
MattApr 1, 2009 at 9:00 am #1490366
My favorite really depends on my mood. Right now it's daikon radish because they have nice bite to them and broccoli sprouts are always a standby around here.
This is a really yummy wrap. A serving of chicken (either from a pouch or rehydrated from canned), a little roasted red pepper spread (rehydrated), broccoli sprouts, and some swiss cheese. We usually have this in a green wrap that is made with spinach.
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Omni La Costa Resort & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, a complimentary water park, and 8 outdoor swimming pools. There are 3 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafés, as well as a grocery/convenience store. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.
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My husband and I live and work right near Florence and own 2 apartments in Pietrasanta (Lucca)in the same building that we rent out daily/weekly/monthly. We take pride in our properties and are responsive to any of our renters needs. Since we live close, we deal with our guests directly – from key exchanges, to cleaning, to repairs, and anything in between. All of our properties are fully furnished and have all the amenities of home!we really love to give suggestions to those who don't know this ancient artistic town close both to the sea and the mountains !pietrasanta is the first centre for sculpture in europe.


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Infants who spent at least one overnight a week away from their mothers were discovered to have more insecure attachments to them compared to babies who had fewer overnights or stayed with their father only during the day, according to the study. The researchers found that 43 percent of babies with weekly overnights were insecurely attached to their mothers, compared to 16 percent with less frequent overnights. READ MORE
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I like the finish, the quality, and the fact my clumsey husband can use these without me worrying about scratching the teflon coating, but I do have one strong criticism: The pot handles and lid tops are not heat resistant. I have had pots and pans I could take from the stovetop without oven mits, but I can't do that with these. If you are fine with always having to use a mit, these are great for the value. I love the straining option and they clean very easily. I'm not sorry at all I bought them, but next time I would look for the heat-resistant handles.
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This is a great set. I have owned this for 5 years, and I am now passing it over to my friend since I'm moving , and will not be taking any boxes. I highly recommend it.


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TravelPod Member ReviewsShiva Ganges View Varanasi
Good location hotel. Ok for a bed for a night with easy access to the ghats. Spoilt by grumpy old owner that sits at reception and demands praise of 'his place'. He needs to check out the cleanliness of the rooms. With mosquito nets black with dirt, and grime everywhere. This could be the perfect boutique hotel but needs the attention of an experienced hotel manager who is aware of the needs of international travellers. We booked a room with a balcony but the chicken wire that covers it to prevents the pigeons is so thick you cannot enjoy the view.
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Just a note - If you are staying ON the Ganges, you are NOT going to find luxury. After arriving in Varanasi, our taxi ride to the hotel had us on edge, as this was the craziest traffic we had been in since arriving in India. Our driver tried to drop us off along a random street - we had no idea where we were, so we thought we were in the wrong place and being scammed. Finally, 2 men arrived and picked up our suitcases, and we followed them down a bunch of back-alleys with motorcycles squeezing by, cows blocking the way, while trying to avoid stepping in the incredible amount of "cow patties"! Finally, we arrived at the hotel, and the owner greeted us, said we needed to rest and relax in our room, and then we could come down and check in and talk to him. We thought that was a bit odd, but we went with it. The owner was really nice, the staff was very friendly. We were on the top floor, so we had a view (mostly of hippies doing yoga on the rooftops of the other buildings, but we could also see the river). Their advice was to make sure not to have any food sitting out, because the monkeys will try to get in your room! Sleep under your mosquito net, and you'll be okay! There aren't televisions, the wi-fi is spotty, so bring something to entertain yourself while you are in your room.
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I bought the new Squamish to check out the new material, and it's cool! It's 30d instead of 20d so it's .3oz heavier than 2013, but more durable. I like it, and I'm totally digging the muted orange.
Unfortunately, my zest for a new jacket was misplaced. I need to save some of my money to pay off my taxes.
I was going to return this, but I figured I'd wear it once before I did. Lo and behold, I helped my brother lift his bike off the wall rack at his college, and I gently touched the chainring… there's a few little grease marks near the bottom hem, on the front.
So, I can't return it… Not honestly.
I want to make back my investment if I can. The fabric is like-new, in perfect shape; the chainring just touched it, it didn't scrape. Consider this a Squamish with an aesthetic imperfection, so you get a great deal!
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The point of this article is not to tell you that you shouldn't engage in disorderly conduct, petty theft, or other minor (or major) infractions (though you really shouldn't…); what we want to discuss here is how you should overcome the obstacle of a criminal record when approached with the application question: "Have you ever been convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain."
If you did something stupid, something deserving of a conviction or suspension, how do you prove to an admissions committee that you are worthy of their acceptance?
First, don't try to hide a conviction. Clients often ask me if they really need to bring up their troubled past, and I tell them they do. Admissions committees (and the firms they hire) conduct background checks on applicants, and an unexplained discrepancy gives them an easy reason to reject your application or withdraw an offer of admission. So, when asked, own up to your behavior on your application.
Don't make excuses. The biggest struggle I face when helping troubled clients is getting them to move past their tendency to justify their behavior: their writing tends to get overlong with explanations. Even very subtle self-serving statements can be read by an admissions committee as failure to take responsibility for your behavior. Leave out the excuses and directly address what you did.
Don't go overboard addressing the infraction. The second biggest struggle I face is keeping clients from turning their applications into overblown mea culpas. A client once came to me having written two required essays and an optional essay all addressing a mistake from the past—too much! Often, a well-written response to an application's "failure" essay question is enough.
Do show that you learned your lesson and that your past behavior won't happen again. This step tends to be less of a struggle for clients, because usually they can show remorse, they can show the actions they took to atone for their behavior, and they can show how they matured from their experiences. Often such clients become heavily involved with their community, counseling others who tend toward their same behavior and managing to turn their failure into a success benefitting others.
Perfect execution of these suggestions certainly will increase your chances of admission, but they may not be enough to gain you acceptance to a top school. So avoid having to deal with this situation altogether: think twice and three times before you do something that you could regret for a very long time.


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How I'm Raising My Sons to Be Good Men
Raising Sons
I am the mother of two boys. I love them more than life itself, as all of you mothers out there can relate. My gentle and quiet three-year-old is a contrast to his outgoing and boisterous almost two-year-old brother. I often wonder what they'll be like as adults, what kind of husbands they will be and what type of moral compasses they will have. As I sit with girlfriends and they tell me about the trials and tribulations of their marriages, I hope that my sons will know how to handle difficult situations, particularly within their own marriages.
I come from a culture that is primarily male-dominated. The boys can do whatever they want and the girls must learn to become domestic goddesses and "yes" women. Because really, who's going to marry you if you don't know how to make a good curry and maintain a clean home? And God forbid you wait to get married because those eggs of yours will begin rotting away. We are taught that our worth is determined by the amount of recipes we know, how fertile our eggs are and sure, a degree here and there makes you more sell-able -- all to find a good husband of course.
So this is where my parenting methods come into play. My fear is to raise boys who go through life having a sense of entitlement. Who go from living in their mother's home to marrying someone who takes over the mothering role. I want them to be independent beings long before they get married. I don't want them to live with me after marriage. In fact, I look forward to moving into my South Asian nursing home one day where we can all share the commonalities of daal, drooling, diaper changes and fighting over the new young male intern.
It is a must for me to raise boys who know how to cook, clean, do laundry and maybe even make fantastic roti. I obviously want them to go to school and become great at whatever profession they choose to be in but I don't think the buck should stop with providing a great income and letting the rest fall to the wayside.
I want them to use words to describe their feelings, not fists.
I want them to be rough and tough and yet gentle and loving.
I want them to learn that those who cry are the strongest ones of all.
I want them to firmly believe in their heart of hearts that women are meant to be cherished and respected.
I want them to know that as long as they live and as old as they get, I will continue to kiss and hug them, no matter who is around. But I'm also aware that I will have to take a step back when it is time for them to get married.
I do not want to compete with another woman for my sons' attention. They are my sons and that will never change.
I am their mother. It is MY responsibility to make sure they have respect for women and don't just see them as food providing, housekeeping, baby makers. It helps that they have a great role model in their father. Who, while running his own company, has probably changed more diapers than I have, has taught himself to cook online (albeit I still interfere and anxiously think he's doing it all wrong) and most recently built his boys a kitchen out of boxes in our basement so they too can cook alongside us.
If there's one thing I'd like to be known for above anything else, it's being a great mother who raises boys that come into a marriage ready to take on responsibility, both inside and outside the home. I don't want to raise either of my boys to be someone's problem one day. I may not have full control over that but I do know that I can try my best with what I can control and it all begins inside the home, with the primary female role model leading the way. I just need to figure out how to find that balance of spoiling them with love while teaching them that appreciation and respect for all others, male or female, is the highest form of self-respect.
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The original name of Abraham in the Bible, which was changed by divine command, has long been in the shadow of the longer form, but that's changing fast. Abram is now at Number 444, up 87 places to reach its highest spot since 1897. Cool factor: the nickname Bram.
Another biblical A-boy, Abel, despite his unfortunate Old Testament fate, is a modern hit in both the Anglo and Hispanic communities, pronounced with an accent on the second syllable in the latter. Abel, given a bump when chosen by Amy Poehler and Will Arnett for their second son, rose 56 points this year.
Atticus, a Nameberry fave, is one of the leaders of the ancient Latin appellation invasion. This noble "To Kill a Mockingbird" character's name moved up close to a hundred places this year alone.
Of all the semi-forgotten midcentury Dad names -Walter, Warren, et al--that are poised for revival, the noble Arthur, one-time shining knight of the Round Table, seems to be making the greatest strides. He moved up 50+ places to Number 52 last year.
I guess we shouldn't be too surprised when a name with a "Twilight" pedigree continues on an upward course, but somehow we think Emmett's other qualities -- solid roots and an image both casual and creative -- take it beyond the confines of its franchise association.
An Old Testament name that's a relative newbie in terms of modern popularity, Gideon -- lighter and more rhythmic than many other biblical boys -- entered the Social Security list in the millennial year 2000 at Number 888, and has bound up 476 places since then. Some other references: the Gideon Bible, TV's "Gideon's Crossing." Pictured: Actor Andre Braugher who plays Dr. Ben Gideon on "Gideon's Crossing"
Ezra is another previously neglected Old Testament name that's neglected no longer. Several elements are contributing to its success, including that zippy middle letter z, and an appearance as a hot character on "Pretty Little Liars." Pictured: Ian Harding who plays Ezra Fitz on "Pretty Little Liars."
The tragic Shakespearean hero of Titus Andronicus has long been the chief representative of his name, but this old Roman classic is being rejuvenated, initially by the TV comedy series "Titus 2000" (where Titus was a surname) -- then when chosen by fashionista Lucy Sykes, who named her son Titus Jasper Jake Icarus.
Silas has shed his old hayseed image as more and more parents have come to appreciate his New Testament and literary ties. Modernization was speeded up via Nancy's oldest son on "Weeds." Silas climbed 36 places this year, bringing it into the Top 200. Pictured: Hunter Parrish who plays Silas Botwin on "Weeds."
Some parents are using this full form as a road to the hip nickname Theo, one of whom is actress Bryce Dallas Howard. With this year's 30-place jump, the solid, presidential, semi-classic Theodore is more popular than it's been in a quarter of a century.
A longtime Nameberry favorite, Leo continues its ascent among baby namers in general: its 25-place increase this year brings it to Number 167. Being the oft-heard nickname of Leonardo Di Caprio was definitely a factor.
Once thought of as far too grand for an American baby boy, this Latin name meaning "the greatest" is now an accepted member of the Max Club; it rose 22 places last year to Number 212. An even greater leap was taken by cousin Maximiliano, the third biggest climber on the boys' list. Pictured: Russell Crowe who played Maximus in "Gladiator."
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DIRECTIONS: Refer to photo. Read instructions on Gem-Tac package before beginning. WS = Wrong side(s)
1. Arrange 5 to 7 gems in a row.
2. Align a duplicate row of gems under the first.
3. Cut an 18" length of ribbon.
4. Align & place the top row of gems WS up, with 1/8" to 1/4" space between each one.
5. Add a small dab of glue in the center of each gem. Center & adhere the ribbon across the gems; allow equal ribbon length to extend from each end of the gems. These lengths will be the bracelet ties.
6. Apply a small dab of glue to the back of each gem, above & below the ribbon.
7. Adhere the duplicate gem, back to back with the original gem. Secure gems to the ribbon.
8. Allow glue to dry before wearing the bracelet.