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Well, here I am with my very first Persona fanfic. I'd like to thank my friend Ohta-Suzuke who encouraged me so much on this. Hope you enjoy it
A few warnings for starters:
-There will be spoilers for all games! You've been warned.
-The Main characters from each game in this fanfic are called Minato Arisato (P3:FES), Minako Arisato (P3P) and Souji Seta (P4)
-There'll be some cursing. (Anyone that played any persona games knows that some characters on it curse quite a bit.) as well as some heavy subjects.
-Main Pairings in this fanfic: MinatoxYukari, ShinjiroxMinako, SoujixYukiko, KanjixNaoto, AkihikoxMitsuru, YosukexChie.
-Hinted Pairings(in later chapters): JunpeixChidori. (Hinted because Chidori doesn't appear much on this story) KenxNanako (Ya know those little girl's crushes on older boys? It'll be along those lines) FuukaxKeisuke (Other than Minato and Junpei, Fuuka only displayed some sort of close relationship with Keisuke the club president. I found it kinda cute.) TeddiexRise (Just for giggles. They are afterall the two hyperactive cuties of the team X3)
Have fun ya guys.
Persona series and all its characters (c) Atlus
Chapter 1: Chance meeting.
Tatsumi Port Island… The place wasn't that bad. Sure, he'd been living there for only a few months, but then again he was used to his life changing over and over again because of his parents' busy careers. This time, however, his world had been turned upside down.
Only that afternoon, Souji Seta had been released from Tatsumi Memorial Hospital, with no clue of what had happened to his parents, and still reeling from it. Just a few months ago, he felt happy that, while leaving behind all his friends back in Inaba, with all of whom he had formed deep and unbreakable bonds, he would be seeing his parents for the first time in just under a year.
And a heartwarming reunion it was for the silver-haired boy. The night he arrived home, Souji surprised his mother by enveloping her in a warm hug, repeating the process with his father before talking long into the night with them about many things, enjoying their company and presence as they caught up with one another.
Time passed and Souji enrolled in Gekkoukan High for his senior year. The school was fine and all, but he couldn't help getting an odd feeling about the place, almost like déjà vu. Despite that, he had no problems studying, constantly maintaining his grades.
But then, summer came and there was the accident. On a rainy night, the Seta family was on their way home from dining outside when it happened: a drunk driver in a large pickup truck had been speeding, and had run through the red light of the intersection just as their smaller car was going through. Souji fainted after that. When he came to, he was lying on a hospital bed. According to a police officer, he was the sole person the paramedics found inside the wreckage of the car, with a gash on his forehead and a broken arm. His parents were never found, and no traces of blood were found on their seats as well, despite the fact that it was impossible for anyone to survive that crash unscathed.
Souji couldn't really remember the rest of that night, or much of the next days, until the call from his uncle Dojima had come. The police had called him, informing the detective of the situation, and he immediately offered to take him in, for as long as he needed, and Souji was deeply grateful for that.
Everything had been taken care of by Dojima over the phone. All he needed now was paperwork from the school and Souji would be transferred back to Inaba. Tomorrow, he'd pick up the papers and hopefully board the train on the day after. His uncle had already purchased the ticket for him.
As Souji walked home, going against the doctor's order to take a taxi, he wondered if any of his friends knew anything about the accident that had claimed his parents. They probably didn't, since Dojima was sensible and had mostly likely figured that he wouldn't be able to handle any of his friends in his current state. He'd have to thank him when he arrives in Inaba.
With a sigh, he gazed at the sky; the sun was setting. The sight comforted him a lot. It brought him back memories; deeply buried memories from when he lived in Port Island all those years ago, when he was just a toddler. His parents were busy, but they always had time for him. And he was never alone, because there was always somebody who would play with him…
'Why am I even thinking about them now? It's been so long…' Souji shook his head, frowning. It was something he never told anyone about, not even his girlfriend, Yukiko. 'Well, we did live here once…'
All of a sudden, his surroundings changed. The sky turned greenish-black and the setting sun was replaced by a full moon with an eerie yellow glow. "What the hell?!" Souji gasped, frantically looking around. The street he was walking on was crowded, but now, instead of people, coffins stood in their place. "What's going on here?!"
A sudden rush of adrenaline started pumping through his veins. Not too far from where he was, three creatures stood: humanoid figures in samurai armor standing over what seemed to be two bodies. 'Shadows…'
Before the Shadows could come any closer, Souji quickly drew a Smart Bomb (made into a keychain as a souvenir from one of his ventures in the TV World) from his jacket pocket and threw it at the trio of monsters. The Almighty impact blew the Shadows back, without hitting the humans, giving Souji enough time to check on them.
As the silverette ran towards them, he got a better at the two people on the ground. Both were male; one was pretty tall, almost as tall as his friend Kanji. He wore a maroon pea coat, a black beanie, black pants and brown leather boots. His hair was slightly long and brunette. The other was a bit shorter than he was, and more slender. He had dark blue hair and wore the uniform from Gekkoukan High, the only difference being the red armband around his left arm, which said 'SEES' embroidered in black.
"Hey? Hey!" Souji called, shaking the blue-haired teen. "Are you okay? Answer me!"
With a soft moan, he opened his eyes; storm blue-grey. "Ugh… My head… What happened?" he mumbled, uncoordinatedly trying to get up. As Souji helped him sit down, the young man noticed the other guy also getting up. "Huh? Is that you, Shinjiro-Senpai?!"
"Dammit, that hurt… I feel all stiff…" the tall guy muttered as he rubbed his shoulder. When he heard his name being called, he immediately looked at Souji's direction, recognizing the blue-haired guy. "What the…? Minato?! The hell you're doing here?!"
'Minato?' Souji stared at said person more than necessary. 'I know that name! And that voice…sounds so familiar…'
"Might as well ask you the same question since the last time I checked, we were both dead…" Minato brushed the dirt off his jacket, before spotting the Shadows trying to get back up."What the…? Shadows! The Dark Hour's back? What's going on?!"
'Dark Hour? And what's with him saying they were dead?' Souji slightly begin to panic, but his leadership and fighting skills enabled him to keep calm. 'This just keeps getting more and more confusing…'
"Save questions for later," the one called Shinjiro said, nudging his chin at the enemy. "Looks like those guys want to get their asses kicked. You got your Evoker?"
"Of course..." Minato replied, calmly sliding his hands into his pants pocket. Then he noticed Souji. 'That guy… I know him…'
The more he stared at Minato, the more and more familiar he was to Souji. 'Is it possible? Could it really be him…?'
"Hey!" Shinjiro shouted, snapping them out of their trances. "Stop zoning out!"
"R-Right…" Minato mumbled apologetically, and turned to Souji. "I'm sorry. I'll tell you everything later. But for now, can you fight?"
"I'm...not sure." It was true, Souji knew he's unable to summon his Persona out in the real world, plus he didn't have a weapon in hand.
"You have a Persona, right?" Minato cut off his thoughts. "You must have, if you can still function during the Dark Hour. Can you summon it?"
Souji was bewildered, and slightly dumbfounded. Not only did this guy know about Personas, but expected him to summon his? It had been only about a few months since he last did it, but that was in the other World. In that slight moment of doubt, a voice spoke within him. "I am thou… Thou art I… The time has come… Open thy eyes and call forth what is within..."
The Shadows were closing in on the trio. A small light appeared in Souji's right hand, and a card appeared. It was blank. 'This sensation…' Pure, raw power coursed through his veins, a grin forming on his lips. "Per…so…na…!" He shattered the card. "IZANAGI!"
A naginata-wielding Persona in a long black trench coat and white mask appeared before them, lunging at the nearest Shadow and slashed it in two.
"No shit… He can summon his Persona without an Evoker!?" Shinjiro was in disbelief, before he noticed the other Shadows readying their katanas to attack. "Heads up!"
Minato swiftly evaded the attack be jumping to his side, but there was no time for Souji to dodge. The Shadows' physical attack knocked him back, very hard, causing him to collide into a mailbox by the street. The pain of his barely-healed broken arm shot through his whole being. 'Ugh...Crap, this can't be the end!' he thought, trying to shake off the dizziness.
Souji felt helpless. He needed Rise. He needed Yosuke. He needed everyone, especially Yukiko. He felt panic and desperation at the thought of Yukiko, knowing full well she would not have wanted him to die when she wasn't around. Wait, what was he thinking… she wouldn't want him to die at all! His thoughts were cut short when he saw the Shadows charging up to attack again. He narrowly dodged the next one, but they just kept on coming. The pain had gotten so bad, he was unable to focus enough to summon Izanagi again, leaving him wide-open. 'This is it,' he thought, too fatigued to get up. 'It's all over, and it hasn't even started.'
The sound of gunshots and shattering glass was heard, followed by shouts.
"Orpheus! Maragi!"
"Castor! Blade of Fury!"
The combination of fire magic and slash attacks seemed to work well on the Shadows, making them back off. Minato and Shinjiro bought enough time to get close to Souji and help him up. "Are you okay?" Minato asked.
"Yeah…" Souji winced as his arm ached and bleed. He swore he could feel blood dripping down his forehead.
"This ain't good... Gotta get ya out of here," Shinjiro said. Frantically looking for a way out, his gaze landed on the Shadows. "Talk about some tough bastards...any ideas on how to get rid of them?"
"They're strong against physical attacks, but they can't repel it…" Minato observed.
"They seem…to be weak against fire… A stronger fire attack…might work…" Souji panted, trying to find a strong fire-based Persona in his psyche. He held out a palm and a glowing blue card materialized, spinning softly. "Mada…"
"Agi-skilled, huh?" An idea popped into Minato's head. "Senpai, hit them hard. We'll handle the rest."
Shinjiro raised an eyebrow at that, noticing how Souji's face screwed up like Minato's when changing Personas. "Don't tell me this kid can also use more than one Persona like ya? Tch, whatever, let's get this over with."
Minato looked at Souji, who in turn nodded as well. As Shinjiro and Minato readied their Evokers, Souji couldn't help but find it strange that they were pointing what seemed to be guns to their heads.
"Here goes! Castor! Heat wave!"
"Mada! Maragidyne!"
"Surt! Maragidyne!"
The remaining Shadows had no chance against their onslaught, and were reduced to a cloud of black smoke that dissolved in the air.
"Well… That's that," Shinjiro concluded, rubbing his shoulder again. "Damn, I'm sore all over."
"You're telling me…" Minato sighed. "My muscles are all aching…Then again, we haven't used our bodies in like what? Two years…?"
Souji could only stare at them, just plain confused when his wounds started taking their toll on him. "Ngh…" He let out a groan as he rested his body against a nearby wall.
The other two turned their attention to the silver-haired teen. "Hey, you okay?" Shinjiro asked.
"Yeah… Luckily I didn't break my arm again…" Souji said, wincing as he rubbed it.
"Hold on." Minato readied his Evoker again. "Melchizedek, Mediaharan!"
As the mechanical-looking angel appeared, a soft violet light enveloped them for a few seconds. Souji's bleeding began to cease and his arm finally stopped hurting. "That's a lot better…" He smiled at Minato. "Thanks."
"No problem," Minato smiled back at him. Just as it happened, the sky was turning back to normal and the eerie moon is nowhere to be seen. "The Dark Hour is vanishing… We should get out of here. I seriously don't want to handle people's shocked expression at the damage caused by those Shadows."
"I'm with ya, but where do we go?" Shinjiro asked.
"Let's go to my place," Souji suggested. "I don't live too far from here."
Minato nodded. "Good idea. Lead the way."
As the Dark Hour ended, the trio quickly ran off, leaving several passersby confused at the damage caused by a battle that no one witnessed.
Soon enough, they reached the apartment where Souji's family lived. "And I thought I've seen everything after what went down in Inaba…" he mumbled loudly as he plopped down in the couch. He turned to his two odd companions. "Uhh… Please, make yourselves comfortable."
Minato and Shinjiro nodded and sat on the other couch. After a few minutes of awkward silence, Minato decided to take action. "Well, I suppose we owe each other some explanations so might as well start with the introductions," he said. "I'm Minato Arisato."
"Name's Shinjiro Aragaki," Shinjiro said flatly.
"Nice to meet you both." Souji gave a short bow with his head. "I'm Souji. Souji Seta."
Minato's eyes went wide. "Souji… Seta… So it IS you!" He radiated a mix of surprise and joy as a genuine smile formed on his face. "Wow, I barely recognized you, Banchou-kun!"
The familiar smile and pet name stirred up some memories, which made Souji smile as well. "I knew you were familiar…" His eyes turned misty. "It's been a long time… Aniki."
Minato got up from his seat to gently hug him, being mindful of his arm. "Too long if you ask me…" he said, breaking off the hug. "You were just a toddler the last time I saw you!"
"I know… I tried to get a hold of you over the years, but my parents kept moving all across the country over and over because of their work…"
Seeing that he was the odd one out, Shinjiro decided to butt in before they wasted any more time. "Hey!" he snapped, interrupting the two of their nostalgia. "Sorry to interject, but mind explaining to me what the hell are you two talking about?"
"Oh, sorry, Senpai." Minato rubbed the back of his head sheepishly. "You see, Banchou – I mean, Souji-kun and I have known each other ever since we were little kids. Our parents went to college together and used to be good friends. In fact… it was his family who found me after the car accident on the Moonlight Bridge."
"You mean the one that happened on the day Aigis sealed that thing inside you?" Shinjiro asked incredulously.
"Yup. That one."
Now Souji was confused. "Umm… I'm gonna take a wild guess. Is that somehow related with you guys knowing about Personas and Shadows?"
"More or less…" Minato sighed. "You too have the power of the Wild Card, I see. So I assume what happened to you in Inaba is also related to Shadows."
It was Souji's turn to sigh. "Yeah… It's a long story."
"So is ours," Shinjiro said. "We got all night. You go first…after I make us some coffee."
Seated in the Seta family's living room over mugs of strong, black coffee, Souji began narrating the story about his adventures in Inaba. The fog, the murders, the TV World, his friends' personal Shadows, how they summoned their Personas, the final battle with Izanami; he continued on until he felt he had covered everything possible.
"So that's how you can summon your Persona without an Evoker…" Shinjiro whistled.
"Evoker? Ya mean that gun like thing? That's just…" Souji trailed off.
"Crazy? Yeah, I know. Blame Aki and Kirijo for that."
Souji raised an eyebrow, still confused. Minato laughed at that. "Don't worry. I'll explain."
With Shinjiro's help, he told Souji about their own adventures with SEES, the Dark Hour, Tartarus, the twelve Full Moon Shadows, the battle with Strega, including the one where Shinjiro died, Death being sealed within Minato, The Fall, the battle against Nyx, and finally him becoming the Great Seal.
"...And that's how we got to here," Shinjiro finished off Minato's explanation, expecting Souji to be shocked. He was partly right as the silverette was a little surprised, yet thoughtful.
"You two are probably wondering why I don't seem as shocked to yours and Aniki's return," Souji started before Shinjiro could ask. "While I am curious to as why and how you guys returned from the dead apparently, my friends and I witnessed our own... miracle as well."
"Go on," Minato urged.
"The TV World contains places that are created from the victims' mind and well... My cousin was one of the victims we had to rescue. The only difference was that she was a six year-old kid..."
Shinjiro put the pieces together. "So with someone that young, the effect of that world is harsher on her?"
"Yes, that's right. Her name is Nanako, and she was forced to stay in the hospital for a long time. At first, we all thought she would get better, but then...she took a turn for the worst." Souji closed his eyes at the memory, reliving the pain, sadness, and the anger he had felt when he thought he'd lost her.
Sensing his friend's sadness, Minato placed a gentle hand on his shoulder. Souji snapped out it, giving him a grateful smile. "She survived, or rather, came back to life, thanks to one of my friends, which is why I wasn't that surprised to hear of your story. The Seal part worries me though. I mean, if you were released from the Seal, doesn't that mean this Nyx being might try to wipe out all life on earth again?"
"To be honest, I don't know…" Minato said thoughtfully. "The Great Seal was made from my soul. If it was broken, then I wouldn't be alive now. And there's the mystery regarding Shinjiro-senpai's return as well."
"Tch, I'm about as lost as you two," Shinjiro said.
"Hm… If only I could contact those two, maybe we could get some answers…" Souji wondered out loud.
"Two?" Minato asked. "One of them wouldn't be called Igor, would it?"
Souji smirked. "I should've known. Of course you'd be familiar with the Velvet Room."
"So, that guy was the one helping you out with those multiple Persona?" Shinjiro asked. "I've always wondered about that."
"That's him alright," Souji replied. "If there's anyone who can give us any info, it's Igor. Though, I don't know how we can reach the Velvet Room from Port Island."
"There used to be a door to it in the alley next to the police station in Pauwlonia Mall," Minato said, digging into his pockets. "Good. I still got my Velvet Key."
"I got mine too." Souji took out a glowing blue key from his own pocket. He looked at the clock. "Shoot, it's almost midnight."
The two SEES members quickly looked out the window. As the clock struck midnight… nothing happened.
"Huh? No Dark Hour? Man, things are more screwed up than ever," Shinjiro sighed.
"In a way, that's a good thing. No Shadows roaming around and no Tartarus either. For now, at least," Minato stated. "And we did experience the Dark Hour before midnight today so it might be related to that, strange as it is."
"It's possible…" Souji yawned widely. "Sorry, but I'm beat."
"You aren't the only one," Shinjiro said, covering his own yawn.
"Yeah… I'm tired myself." Minato agreed.
"You can stay here tonight if you want," Souji offered. "Tomorrow morning, we go to the Velvet Room to see if Igor knows anything about what's going on."
"Yeah, that's a good start," Minato said. "Thanks, Souji-kun."
"No problem. Be right back." Souji left the room to get some pillows and blankets.
Shinjiro leaned by the window, crossing his arms. "Hey Minato, think that kid know Aki and the others?"
"I'm not sure, Senpai. Except for Ken and Koromaru, everybody else probably graduated by now. Even Junpei." The blue-haired teen took off his school jacket and shoes. "But we can try looking for them tomorrow."
"Got a point there." Shinjiro took off his coat, boots and beanie. "No point thinking about that now. Let's call it a night and get some rest."
They silently agreed just as Souji returned with two sets of pillows and blankets. "Here. If you need anything else, let me know."
"Thanks." Minato and Shinjiro took one each and made themselves comfortable on the couches.
After wishing them good night, Souji headed for his room. So much has happened today, he could barely believe it. Despite the mystery of his parents' whereabouts, he was glad to meet an old friend again. However, that meeting brought several questions to mind and couldn't help but feel that he was about to embark on yet another Journey. As he drifted off to sleep, all he could hope was that this one would not be related to murders and death like his last one.
Was he dreaming? He felt like he hadn't done that in ages. The scenery was all too familiar; Naganaki Shrine. Shinjiro often came here in the evenings to walk Koro-chan by himself, or that one time with Minato.
However, instead of his blue-haired team leader, an auburn-headed girl sat next to him as they watched Koromaru playfully running around the Shrine. She smiled at him, her ruby red eyes sparkled with something he couldn't quite read, but for some odd reason he felt very comfortable around her. Her laughter was the sweetest music his ears have ever heard.
The girl suddenly frowned, looking sad and lonely. Not understanding why, that really bothered Shinjiro. Instinctively, he wrapped an arm around her shoulders, muttering something about the cold. The girl looked up at him, gasping softly, but then she smiled, her cheeks becoming a light shade of pink. Shinjiro couldn't help but smile himself, his face turning warmer.
As the girl rested her head on his shoulder, he felt at peace. He closed his eyes and they simply remained like that.
Shinjiro woke up with a jolt. His eyes wondered around, trying to get his bearings and found Minato sleeping soundly on the other couch. He took out a silver pocket watch from his pants pocket and looked at the time: 5.00 AM. 'What the hell was that dream all about…? Who was that girl?' Shaking his head in confusion, he took another glance at his watch. There was a huge dent on the back. 'Why do I feel like I'm missing something important? Shit… Am I going crazy now?'
Ruffling his hair in frustration, Shinjiro decided to try and get back to sleep. However, he couldn't get the mysterious girl of his dreams off his mind. Little did he know that this girl would be connected to him, as well as the two Wild Cards.
Not bad for a start, huh? Well, things will be getting interesting in the next chapters.
PS: A few terms that you guys may not be familiar with:
-Banchou means "gang leader" in japanese. It's a name some japanese artists give to Souji due Izanagi's appearance. Minato gave Souji this nickname due the games they used to play as kids and tends to call him that when they're alone.
-Aniki is a japanese term that means 'Big Brother' and it's also a slang for 'Boss.' Souji calls Minato that due him being an older brother figure to him
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Pink High Heels Chapter 2
I lay awake that night before I was to be driven up the country by my mother from Limerick to a small village in Leitrim.I thought of how Dad looked the last time I saw him.It was just after the divorce was finalised,and Dad was upset that Mum had gotten custody of me.Dad was quite handsome.In fact,the last time I saw him,he was only thirty-two.Which meant now he was thirty-seven.Quite young compared to other dads.Siobhan's dad was nearly forty-five.Dad had dark,dark hair,almost jet black.He has green emerald eyes that sparkled when he laughed,but didn't when he was sad.He was a tall man,at least six foot,and always dressed in designer business suits.He spent the majority of his time working in London.He was rich,and before the divorce,we lived in an upper-middle class lifestyles.
I remembered Dad hugged me before driving off,his stuff packed in his car,ready to be taken to his house up in Leitrim.His eyes didn't sparkle that day.
Since then,we hadn't actually met each other in the flesh.We spoke to each other on the phone,sent each other gifts and Christmas cards.My dad wasn't a bad father,he loved me very much.The reason why he didn't see me for ages was because of his job and busy lifestyle,and also because Mum didn't really want me to become involved with him.She never really said that,but you could tell that the love between Dad and Mum was gone by the way she spoke about him and Rebecca.
I had never met Rebecca,Dad's girlfriend.I imagined what she looked like.I say she's pretty,I thought to myself as I tried to settle down and get some sleep.
The drive to Leitrim was quite long,taking three hours.In the end we reached a huge entrance.I could see two people in the far distance,walking towards us to open the gates for us.
I took a deep breath and prepared to see my Dad for the first time in five years and his girlfriend for the very first time.

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Daily Craig: Labor Day edition
Craig Roberts returns to KPRC 2 with his 'Daily Craig' column.
I am a bit tired after staying up late to decorate the LABOR DAY TREE. I had trouble with my Samuel Gompers decoration. The Eugene Debs picture was hard to find but since he was a socialist I didn't think the kids would mind. You have to admire a guy who ran for president five times. The last time from a prison cell.
I have to admit the Labor Holiday has been on the calendar for over 100 years but not many know who is responsible for it. I tell people it was Yogi Berra and that seems to be a solid choice. Canada has a day similar but they spell it LABOUR. Those rascals. They have that spice ridden food called Saskatchewan. Little hockey pucks are next to the items on the restaurant menus.
So far this hasn't been a sports column or commentary, but it's a holiday. I am now looking forward to the afternoon game against the A'S as the ASTROS START A 10 GAME ROAD TRIP. Samuel Gompers used to call that UNHEALTHY AND DANGEROUS WORKING CONDITIONS. I gotta put the claw hammer on the top of the tree or find a picture of the TEXAS COACH who lost 38-3 in South Bend. (EUGENE DEBS was born in Indiana.)
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As thousands of pupils await the publication their GCSE results on Thursday morning, the chair of the Commons select committee on education is supporting a radical proposal to overhaul government school league tables, shifting the focus away from exam results and towards rewarding schools' progress.
The proposals by the CentreForum policy thinktank seek to avoid the threshold problem that blights current school league tables, in which teachers are incentivised to push pupils over the line from D to C grades in GCSE core subjects while giving no rewards for success or achievement elsewhere.
The existing tables measure the proportion of a school's pupils achieving grades between A* and C in five core subjects, with a national floor target that triggers inspection by Ofsted for those schools that fall beneath it.
The most recent plans by the department for education attempt to improve the tables by substituting a wider measure of eight subjects – but retain a narrow threshold measure for performance in English and maths, which CentrePoint says "will create the same perverse incentives and gaming behaviours" as the existing league tables.
Instead the report proposes that the English and maths threshold be scrapped and that the two key subjects be given double weighting within the wider measure. And it wants the government's proposed measure of progress to be given greater prominence.
Graham Stuart, the Conservative MP who chairs the education select committee, has given his backing to the report published on Thursday, entitled Measuring What Matters, saying that retaining the threshold measure would be "a serious mistake".
"If you create a system with incentives, you can't blame people and institutions for responding to them. League tables are a real driver of school behaviour and we must make sure we get them right."
The proposals echo concerns raised by Ofqual, the exam standards regulator, over use of an English and maths threshold measure.
The report comes as GCSE results are published throughout the UK, with allegations that schools are seeking to improve their A* to C percentage by encouraging pupils to take multiple exams with different exam boards for the same subject, in the hope that borderline students will get a better mark in one of the papers.
A spokeswoman for the department for education said: "We agree with CentreForum that the C/D threshold can create perverse incentives and lead to gaming. Our consultation proposals were designed to minimise this behaviour and encourage high achievement across the board.
"We are currently considering all consultation responses and will publish our final policy in the autumn."
The report also argues that the government's proposals for a new progress measure should be given a higher profile, since it seeks to highlight how a school's results compared with the national average achieved by pupils with the same characteristics.
Chris Paterson, author of the report, said: "A progress measure allows a fair comparison between schools with very different intakes. It also drives an equal focus on every pupil."
The report concludes that "significant work is required to make the new progress measure accessible to parents and to encourage a culture shift towards judging and choosing schools on this basis."


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Cross sectional survey of human-bat interaction in Australia: public health implications
Disease epidemiology - infectious
Flying foxes (megachiroptera) and insectivorous microbats (microchiroptera) are the known reservoirs for a range of recently emerged, highly pathogenic viruses. In Australia there is public health concern relating to bats' role as reservoirs of Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV), which has clinical features identical to classical rabies. Three deaths from ABLV have occurred in Australia. A survey was conducted to determine the frequency of bat exposures amongst adults in Australia's most populous state, New South Wales; explore reasons for handling bats; examine reported practices upon encountering injured or trapped bats or experiencing bat bites or scratches; and investigate knowledge of bat handling warnings.
A representative sample of 821 New South Wales adults aged 16 years and older were interviewed during May and June 2011, using a computer assisted telephone interview (CATI) method. Frequencies, proportions and statistical differences in proportion were performed. Using an α-value of 0.05 and power of 80%, it was calculated that a sample size of 800 was required to provide statistical significance of +/− 5% for dichotomous variables.
One-hundred-and-twenty-seven (15.5%) respondents indicated that they had previously handled a bat, being 22% (48/218) rural and 13% (78/597) urban respondents (
Previous human-bat interactions were relatively common. Bat exposures most frequently occurred with sick or injured bats, which have the highest risk of ABLV. On encountering an injured or sick bat, potentially high risk practices were commonly reported, particularly among rural males. It is important to understand why people still handle bats despite public health warnings to inform future communication strategies.
Bats (order Chiroptera) are the known host reservoirs for a range of viruses and their role in recent emergent infectious diseases has been firmly established
In Australia, public health concerns relate to bats' role as reservoirs of Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV) and Hendra virus (HeV). Human infection with ABLV may result in a fatal encephalitic disease following exposure to infectious insectivorous bats (Microchiroptera) or flying foxes (Megachiroptera), usually by bite or scratch. The resultant disease has clinical features identical to classical rabies. There have been three ABLV human deaths in Australia, two adults in 1996 and 1998
Serological testing and viral studies have confirmed a wide distribution of infected bats along the entire eastern seaboard, including NSW where the Australian population is most concentrated
The WHO Expert Consultation on Rabies (2013) states that any bat exposure/bite is considered a category III exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) should always be administered
Queensland surveys indicate that, despite various public awareness campaigns, the number of avoidable exposures in community members requiring post-exposure management with rabies vaccine and rabies immunoglobulin, has not decreased in 15 years
Earlier studies have reported notifications to public health units of potential contacts (scratches or bites) with bats
Study participants and study protocol
A representative sample of New South Wales (NSW) residents aged 16 years and older were interviewed during May and June 2011 using a computer assisted telephone interview (CATI) method. NSW is Australia's most populous state with a population of 7.2 million in 2010. The sample consisted of people who had been randomly selected in 2010 for a population health survey using an electronic telephone directory and geo-coded to ensure satisfactory NSW representation [Hunter New England Area Health Service:
Experienced health telephone interviewers were trained to ensure a consistent approach. Calls were placed between 09.00 and 20.00, with up to seven call attempts made for each individual. Eligibility criteria required that respondents be: 16 years or older, have provided verbal consent and be able to converse in English.
Second round interviews were conducted in June and July 2013 with respondents who stated that they had previously handled bats in the first survey. Calls were placed by authors BJP, MTB and KE between 09.00 and 20.00, with up to seven call attempts made for each individual.
Interview procedure
The initial interview explored the following issues: prior exposure to bats, including self-reported 'handling of bats'; risk behaviours; and demographic data to allow comparison with the NSW population as a whole. Participants were questioned to determine whether they regularly worked with animals, including bats. Questions regarding knowledge of bat warnings were posed after they had answered questions regarding their likely behaviour on encountering a trapped or injured bat. Participants were able to provide multiple responses to a number of questions. Participants were given the opportunity to ask questions at interview conclusion, and were sent additional ABLV information if requested. If participants indicated that they had previously been bitten or scratched by a bat or a flying fox, they were followed-up by health protection staff to ascertain exposure risk and initiate treatment if indicated.
Second round interview questions explored how long ago the bat exposure had occurred; whether there were single or multiple bat exposures; and the respondents' reasons for handling the bat.
Statistical methods
Analyses were conducted using SAS 9.2 (SAS Institute, Cary, NC, USA). Frequencies, proportions and statistical differences in proportion were performed. Tests of significance used data weighted (age and gender) to the NSW estimated resident population in June 2009
Ethics approval was obtained from the Hunter New England Human Research Ethics Committee (approval number 11/04/20/5.12).
Fourteen hundred telephone numbers were called and 821 interviews completed. There were 166 refusals; 111 respondents did not meet the eligibility criteria; and 302 were unable to be contacted; a participation rate of 83%. Follow-up interviews were completed with 39% (49/127) of respondents who stated that they had previously handled bats. The median age of respondents was 58 years. The study population was compared with the NSW general population (Table
Contact with bats
Bat exposures were relatively common, with 15.5% (127/821) of respondents across all age groups indicating that they had previously handled a bat. Overall, 22% (48/218) of rural respondents had handled bats compared with 13% (78/597) of urban respondents (
Follow-up interviews with 49 respondents that indicated prior bat exposure on the initial interview indicated that 31% (15/49) had handled bats in the five years prior to the second interview, and 69% (34/49) had handled bats more than five years before. While the majority of respondents (71%, 35/49) indicated that they only had a single bat exposure, almost one third of respondents (14/49) had multiple exposures. Respondents with bat colonies on their properties commented that they often had multiple exposures to bats in a single year.
Reported reasons for handling bats
Respondents reported a range of reasons for handling bats (Table
Respondents reported knowledge of bat warnings
Overall, 42% (345/821) of respondents reported previously having seen or heard a warning about bats; with 48% (166/345) reporting seeing the warning on television. Approximately half (51%, 176/345) reported that the reason given for the warning was the risk of infection from contact with bats. Thirty seven per cent (126/345) could not recall what advice was contained in the warning, while 35% (121/345) said that the message was not to handle bats (Table
Practices upon encountering an injured or trapped bat
If faced with an injured or trapped bat, the majority of respondents (73%; 600/821) reported that they would not handle the bat and that they would phone an animal welfare organization, ignore/avoid contact with the bat or euthanize it at a distance (Table
Practices on receiving a minor scratch or major scratch or bite
Respondents were asked what actions they would take if they received a minor scratch (one without blood) and a major scratch or bite (one with blood) (Table
Within the genus
In our study, bat handling was relatively commonly (15.5%) reported. Two people reported bites or scratches and did not seek post exposure treatment (PET) nor notify public health authorities, the source of PET. In Brisbane, Queensland, while notifications requiring PET were higher immediately after the discovery of ABLV, with 189 notifications in the period November 1996 to October 2000, only 98 potential exposures were documented during each of the following four year periods
Thirty one percent of exposures occurred in the five years prior to interview. Respondents with bat colonies located on their properties commonly reported multiple exposures. While 18% of exposures occurred during bat education events or visits to Australian wildlife zoos, these practices have been discontinued. However, there continues to be a risk of potential exposure to bat borne viruses in travellers to Bali, Indonesia, where bat handling is possible at bat temples and other tourist locations. The reported exposure of an unvaccinated and un-gloved respondent given an orphaned baby bat to hold by a professional bat carer is particularly disturbing as it occurred in 2013.
Domestic pets were involved in 12% of exposures, highlighting the potential for lyssavirus exposure in domestic pets. Infection from European Bat Lyssavirus 1 has previously been described in cats and sheep in Europe
A number of reported exposures (29%) were with obviously sick or injured bats. With ABLV being identified in up to 20% of sick, injured or orphaned bats, the most likely bats to be physically encountered by humans, it is perhaps surprising that more cases of ABLV have not occurred. With only three ABLV cases identified, the possibility remains that infections may go unrecognised by the attending clinician. ABLV is among a number of recently emerged pathogens in Australia which have presented with an encephalitis syndrome
The reported likely behaviours on encountering an injured or trapped bat would place survey participants at potential risk of ABLV exposure. A quarter of respondents reported that they would handle an injured or trapped bat and 17% would use their bare hands. Surprisingly, of those with knowledge of bat handling warnings (n = 121), a small number (n = 27) still stated that they would handle a trapped or injured bat.
Those ignoring a minor or major scratch could experience a fatal ABLV infection. Any contact with a bat is considered by the World Health Organization to be a category III exposure requiring PEP
"Post-exposure treatment should be considered whenever a bite, scratch or mucous membrane exposure to saliva from any Australian bat has occurred, regardless of the extent of the bite or scratch, the time lapsed since the exposure, the species of bat involved, and even if the bat was apparently normal in appearance and behaviour"
The Health Belief Model
As the study was conducted by telephone, those people without landlines or who were not connected to a telephone network were excluded. Although calls were attempted until 8 pm, the majority of calls were made during working hours, which may explain the overrepresentation of older persons and females. However, this bias would favour an under representation of bat exposures as our study indicates that males are more likely to handle bats than females. Responses to queries on likely behaviour on contact with sick or injured bats may not necessarily be indicative of actual behaviour. Recall bias may have affected self-reported 'handling of bats'. The findings may not be representative of the total Australian population; in particular Queensland residents where the three ABLV cases have occurred.
In our study, previous human-bat interactions were found to be relatively common. Potentially high risk practices were reported if respondents encountered an injured or sick bat, indicating a considerable potential risk for preventable ABLV exposures. The success of current messages advising against handling bats appears limited and new strategies must be considered particularly given the recent death in a Queensland child
Competing interests
The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
Authors' contributions
DD, MB, BP, KE, AJ and PM conceived the study. BP, MB and DD drafted the manuscript. BP, KE and MB interviewed participants. MB undertook the statistical analysis. All the authors read and approved the final manuscript.
We would like to thank the team of CATI interviewers for their dedication to this project and the respondents that gave up their time to answer our survey. We would also like to thank the reviewers who provided some excellent comments to improve the manuscript.
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New Payday Loan Companies
Payday lending has become a genuine alternative to traditional lending such as credit cards, overdrafts and loans. When Wonga introduced their short term loan product back in 2007, a revolution in short term finance began. Since then 100's of lenders have entered the industry. However, for a period of time many lenders were exploiting the fairly unregulated system and this has led to big changes in the industry. This came in the form of a new regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
The changes led to a large number of payday loan companies leaving the market. However, it also led a number of new payday loan companies entering the market. The new rules set out by the Financial Conduct Authority are very straightforward and it meant that new companies could enter the market with the right mindset of treating customers fairly. Some important rules for payday loan companies set out by the Financial Conduct Authority are:
- Initial cost cap of 0.8% per day - For all high-cost short-term credit loans, interest and fees must not exceed 0.8% per day of the amount borrowed.
- Fixed default fees capped at £15 - If borrowers do not repay their loans on time, default charges must not exceed £15. Interest on unpaid balances and default charges must not exceed the initial rate.
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Traditional payday lenders, would lend for a month or until you next got paid. With the changes to the rules, many of the new payday loan companies and some of the more established ones now lend to customers up to a period of 12 months or longer. This leads to a wide range of choices for customers and therefore you have the choice of choosing a lender that treats you fairly, adheres to all the FCA rules and guidelines and delivers positive outcomes for you.
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SeasideRon Bobb and I rode from Watsonville south through the Elkhorn Slough, then south to Seaside along the Fort Ord bike path. We turned around short of Monterey and took a more direct route back as we were running short on time.
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Menu Description: "Fresh spinach tossed with tomatoes, red peppers, onions, almonds and topped with grilled shrimp. Served with bacon vinaigrette."
Here's another great vinaigrette from Applebee's—a perfectly sweet and sour concoction packed with bits of real bacon. Medium shrimp are sprinkled with a secret seasoning blend, then grilled and arranged on top of the two large dinner-size salads this recipe yields. You can also split these up to serve four smaller side salads. There will be extra vinaigrette, so by adding a bit more spinach, you can even stretch this recipe to serve six when that couple who never calls ahead shows up unexpectedly on your stoop at chow time.
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Renovated in the year 2000, this eight-storey hotel comprises a total of 71 rooms. Facilities on offer in the elegant building include a foyer with 24-hour reception desk and lifts, a bar and an air-conditioned ŕ la carte restaurant catering to guests' culinary wishes. There is a garage for guests to park their cars (added fee).
Situated in the centre of Genoa, this comfortable hotel lies near a range of theatres, museums, and the exhibition halls. The nearest public transport stop is only about 300 m away.
The well-equipped rooms come with a bathroom with hairdryer. Further facilities include a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a minibar, and hire safe.
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The number of military homes left without heating has doubled, according to official figures.
Women and children have spent up to seven months waiting for broken central heating systems to be mended.
MPs criticised the Government for rewarding troops' bravery with "incompetence".
Boiler breakdowns in ageing Armed Forces accommodation - many dating back to the Second World War - soared from 327 in 2005 to 754 in 2006.
Families waited an average of two weeks until repairs were carried out, but for many it was longer.
Ministers also admitted that the number of official complaints about military housing more than doubled over the same period - from 369 in 2005 to 740 last year.
But the Ministry of Defence insisted the increase in boiler breakdowns was the result of "improved reporting procedures" after a private firm won the right to repair service families' homes in England and Wales.
The figures were released by Armed Forces Minister Derek Twigg and will heap fresh embarrassment on the MoD.
Ministers are already reeling from accusations that injured troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are suffering neglect
on NHS wards, including some going without pain relief for up to 14 hours.
Dr Liam Fox, the Conservative defence spokesman, said: "When service personnel lay life and limb on the line protecting our country, the Government has a duty to make sure they and their families are provided with a decent standard of living.
"It is another in a long list of examples where this Government is letting down our armed forces. The MoD's neglect for our armed forces and their families will not be forgotten."
Conservative MP Desmond Swayne, who served with the Territorial Army in Iraq, said: "Imagine the damage to morale when a soldier who has been on a tour of duty or out on exercise and they get a call from their wife and children to say there is no hot water and the house is freezing."
Nick Harvey, the Liberal Democrat defence spokesman, said: "The last thing servicemen and women need when they return from the field is to wait several months for a new boiler.
"Once again, the Government has rewarded bravery with incompetence."
Rosie Brown, of the Army Families Federation, said: "Women whose husbands are away at war have got enough to worry about without worrying about their house being cold or lacking hot water."
She urged the MoD to ensure there was not a repeat of last year when ageing boilers at camps on Salisbury Plain packed up during a cold snap, yet contractors did not turn up to carry out repairs. Many families spent 'eight or 12 weeks' without central heating and hot water.
Mr Twigg said: "The figure includes all reported faults to boilers and heating systems, both major and minor, and reflects the introduction of improved reporting procedures."
He added: "There should have been no occasion where occupants have been left without heating to their home."
Homes left without central heating were given portable heaters to provide warmth, said the MoD.
In 2002, then Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon announced a £1billion improvement programme of the homes for married servicemen and women.
But soldiers claim the upgrade has been slow. The MoD estimates it will cost at least £5billion over the next decade.
Under proposals considered by the Tories, barracks and married quarters will be upgraded and younger servicemen will move into smaller dormitories to help them adapt to life in the forces.
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WE'VE had The Beatles, The Monkees and Gorillaz – now meet The 2 Bears.
They're comprised of Hot Chip's Joe Goddard and his DJ pal Raf Rundell – and
their sole manifesto is to spread feelgood vibes across UK dance floors.
Nodding heavily to the nineties house tunes they "hovered up" as teenagers,
the duo formed side project The 2 Bears to accommodate their shared club
music passions.
The result is debut album Be Strong – a 12-song collection that's a perfect
mood-lifter in these dark economic times.
Speaking prior to their Biz Session, Joe said: "I think quite a lot about
whether there's any point in making pop music, whether I'm doing this or Hot
"I sometimes worry that it's totally meaningless.
"But I do think there's a place for giving people a little sense that things
can be good, particularly at a time when things aren't so good."
For their session, Joe and Raf assembled a makeshift band formed the day
before and played album tracks Time In Mind and Heart Of The Congos, and a
cover Fun Boy Three's Our Lips Are Sealed.
The set showed off their wide-ranging appreciation of dance music – something
they succeeded in demonstrating on Be Strong.
Raf said: "We wanted to represent the sounds we've loved as DJs and clubbers.
"We wanted to make sounds rather than points. Garage, reggae, house, hip-hop –
a bit of a magpie approach to making the record."
The London boys are unashamedly proud of the city they were born and raised
As a result, their album is a glowing endorsement of the riches the British
capital has served up to them over the years.
Joe said: "When we were teenagers, living in a big city like London meant that
one day you could have sushi and go to reggae club and the next night you
could go to see something at the Barbican and then on to a jungle rave.
"Those are the things that we really hovered up as teenagers. London's an
amazing place. We both have a real love of London and we wanted to show that
through our music."
The 2 Bears are so called because of their resemblance to the big furry
mammals – thanks largely to their stocky builds and bushy beards.
"Throughout my life I've had people compare me to a bear," Joe said.
"It's just followed me around wherever I've gone really."
Despite shearing off their facial hair for the video to their single Work, Joe
and Raf were quick to start the growing process again.
Joe said: "It was a bad move actually. I thought we looked like naughty
schoolboys afterwards – like Piggy out of Lord Of The Flies."
The 2 Bears have already earned the support of such music titans as Sirs Paul
McCartney and Elton John.
Raf quipped: "They haven't asked us to tour with them just yet. We're waiting
on the call but the door's always open."
He added: "The fact Paul McCartney from The Beatles has even heard a tune
we've made is kind of nuts. It's gratifying if anyone says they love what
you're doing."
Be Strong is out now.


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Why Not Talk About Colon Cancer At The Dinner Table?
The medical community recently announced that colon cancer is on the rise for people under 50 and tumours are often diagnosed at a more advanced stage. This news opened a much needed conversation about the disease but, for the colon cancer community, it is also incredibly frustrating. We know what most people do not, that colon cancer is highly treatable and, if detected in the early stages, has a 90-per-cent recovery rate.
This is huge, yet, people continue to focus on the scare factor of the disease showing up at an earlier age or processed meats being a main contributor. This information is important but what is more important is that screening can prevent deaths and this is the conversation that we need to be having.
Health and wellness are common topics at the dinner table.
The Canadian Cancer Society recognizes colon cancer as the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada (excluding non-melanoma skin cancers). It is the second leading cause of death from cancer in men and the third leading cause of death from cancer in women in Canada. The disease is highly treatable if caught in the early phases but half of the diagnosis are found out too late.
However, colon cancer does not get the same attention as other cancers because we've been raised to not talk about this part of the body. Its function is necessary but, as our mothers have told us, its output is not considered "table talk." In order to see a real change in fighting this disease, we need to start talking about it.
Health and wellness are common topics at the dinner table. For example, how many times have you been at a dinner party where a guest is sharing their most recent cleanse diet? I would like to point out that most cleanses are actually cleaning your colon but I'm assuming this part of the conversation has been left out.
The point is, we need to stop dancing around a topic that makes us feel slightly uncomfortable and start having meaningful conversations that could potentially save lives. Forget what your mother told you about appropriate table talk because conversations about colon cancer and colonoscopies should be held at your dinner parties, family gatherings and anywhere in your life.
Now that we're on the topic of dinner party etiquette, one that may come up this week is the recommendation to move away from annual medical check-ups. The Canadian Task Force on the Periodic Health Examination concluded that "routine annual physical exam should be discarded." Alternatively, doctors should be creating "selective plans of health protection packages" appropriate to the health and needs of the patient's life stages.
This announcement sparks the conversation that Canadians need to take a more proactive role in their health. Discuss with your doctor what routine screenings you should be considering at your age and according to your lifestyle. Or consider at home testing options for a less invasive and more time conscious option, for more information visit: http://coloncancercanada.ca/get-the-test/
In 2015, colon cancer took 9,300 Canadian lives but, given the available information around prevention and screening, there is no reason that this number cannot decrease in 2016. A simple conversation today, could save lives tomorrow and it's up to us to make this change.
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The news anchor lost her husband, Jay, to colorectal cancer in 1998, and she "became determined to share my newfound knowledge about this deadly disease with the public," she wrote online. She launched the National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance to help educate people, opened the Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and later co-founded Stand Up To Cancer.
When she was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2002, the TV personality (and Ozzy's wife) thought, "My work isn't finished here with my family," she told People. That drive to survive got her through surgery and chemo, helping her to remain cancer-free since May 2004. "You can go, 'Why me?' Or you fight the cancer and say, 'You are gone,'" she said.
The 40th president underwent surgery for colon cancer in July of 1985. Two feet of his colon were removed, according to Fitness magazine. He fully recovered, living until 2004, when he died at the age of 93, after 10 years battling Alzheimer's disease.
The first Pope to be photographed in a hospital bed, John Paul had surgery to remove colon cancer in 1992. He died in 2005 at age 84.
The baseball great, left, underwent surgery and chemotherapy for colon cancer in 1998, and announced in 2000 that the cancer had returned, according to the AP. Strawberry's agent said a CT scan suggested the cancer had spread to the lymph nodes. Today he is involved in raising autism awareness and engages in various public speaking endeavors.
As a colon cancer survivor, the fashion designer is involved in many efforts to raise awareness for colorectal cancer. He has joined forces with Katie Couric, the NCCRA and the Entertainment Industry Foundation, among others, according to his website. "Before I was diagnosed with colon cancer I was totally unaware of my own family history relating to the disease. With no family history on record, I was not eligible for prescreening by insurance and would have normally had to wait until the age of 50 for my first colon cancer screening. Had I waited my prognoses would have been much, much different," he has said.
The actress starred in this public service announcement in 2008 alongside Valvo urging people to talk to their doctors to get screened for colorectal cancer. "My good friend Carmen is living proof that colorectal cancer is treatable. As a first step, we want to encourage people to talk to their doctors about getting screened.," she told People.com.
The football coach died at age 57 from colon cancer, after surgery to remove a tumor and a section of his colon. The Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation, created in his honor, has since raised over $15 million to fund cancer research and care.
The basketball great told CNN, "My grandfather died from colorectal cancer, my uncle died from colorectal cancer and my father almost died from colorectal cancer," adding that he himself has the gene. He became involved in a public awareness campaign, according to CNN, before being diagnosed with leukemia in 2009, at the age of 62. He said his cancer was at "absolute minimum" in 2011.
The U.S. Supreme Court Justice was diagnosed with early-stage colon cancer in 1999 and never missed a day on the bench during treatment, ABC News reported. In 2009, it was revealed that she had also undergone surgery to move a small tumor on her pancreas.
The actress died in 1993 at the age of 63 from colon cancer. She had undergone surgery in November of 1992, the New York Times reported.
The singer died in 2008 at age 81 from colon cancer, the AP reported.
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Here are some of the relevant travel news headlines and stories from the previous week through today:
- Southwest trying to introduce flights to Belize – The budget US carrier is seeking the rights to fly from Houston to six Caribbean and Central American destinations, including Belize City. (USA Today)
- New 'flights' for autistic kids' stress – New 'practice flights' at BWI airport let children with autism experience the entire flight experience to enable them to ready themselves for real flights. (ET – link dead)
- (Possible) End of an era, Berlin-Paris night trains discontinued – In what appears as though it may be the harbinger of the end of the romantic night trains in Europe, Deutsche Bahn is ending the sleeper service between Paris and Berlin, which has been in operation since before World War II. (Skift)
- Delta rebrands cabin seating – Beginning March, 2015, Delta's cabins will offer seating with different names, such as 'Basic Economy,' which will not allow seat-choosing before the flight. (USA Today)


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Rosalita:Half sister?Mature
Ranette was sceptical about me meeting this girl who had called out of the blue, but I thought I might as well. I mean, what harm could it do as long as we were out in an open place? Anyway it would be a distraction from the phone call to Jake, and Annie's disappearance to Scotland. The sad thing was, i couldn't even find her. The doctors wouldn't tell me anything, an order from Jake apparently, and so I was in the dark. My only hope was that she would try to make contact with me. But enough of that. It upsets me too much. I turn to Ranette, who is sitting on the kitchen table with a disapproving look on her face.
"Sure you're coming?"
"Yeah, I want to make sure you're safe."
"Well then, let's go." I locked the door and headed out, my arm around Ranette's shoulder. When we reached the starbucks we had chosen to meet at, Ranette kissed my cheek then grabbed a chair by the window while I grabbed two coffee's.
We sat for a while and watched the people go by, chatting about the party Ranette was putting the finishing touched on for tomorrow.
"Ahem." We look round, and there is a girl standing there.
"Um hi, are you Chase?"
"Uh no, I just wanted to know whether I could take this chair."
"Oh no sorry, we're saving it."
"Ok." She walked away.
"Thank god, she looked like a druggie," whispered Ranette giggling. We were in fits of giggles when someone cleared their throat above us. I looked up to see a girl who looked slightly younger than me smiling nervously.
"Hi, are you Rosalita?" she asked Ranette. Ranette shook her head.
"I'm Ranette, and this is Rosalita." She indicated to me. Chase turned to me a smiled.
"Hey, sorry about this. I know it must be really weird. I almost didn't come, because I thought it was really...well...you know."
"Yeah." I stood and looked her over as I shook her hand. She was pretty, but in a really strange way. She had the androgynous look which she fed with a bob-like spiky red hairstyle that clashed in a fascinating way with her bright blue eyes. A white strapped top and skinny jeans covered with a green hoody adn leather jacket completed her look. At least she was cool. She seemed to like the way I looked too.
"I love the piercing." She offered and I grinned and nodded.
"You want to sit?" I gestured to the chair.
"Thanks." She sat, and then after a few minutes, she laughed awkwardly. "So...."
"Who did you say your dad was?"
"Peter Alexandria. I took my mum's name after he left."
"So, what exactly are we supposed to do?"
"Well, I guess we should just get to know each other. I mean we are related."
"I suppose. Ok, well the easiest way would be twenty questions. Do you want to go first?"
"No, you can."
"Okay. One, what do you do?"
"I'm a photographer and artist in London."
"Cool. Two, favourite film."
This carried on for several minutes until we had finished her round. Now it was her turn.


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printing faces onto scrapes
what does it say of me
if i fall and i bleed
and i don't get up?
i would prefer to not
be called a coward,
but some things are unavoidable.
so i cough out my lungs
and my heart and my soul,
and i hope with all that's left of my mind.
for my brain that i used to love
is now torn and shredded
and left to the ravens to pick at.
for i am more than i was.
ravens can be seen as
people, or ideas,
they are subjective
blank canvases.
and when she opens her mouth,
nothing is safe from the barrage of information
including my identity.
sacredness is debatable,
even in the best of times,
and yet even a church
is not safe from times of war.


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Shyam Guest House is a budget property in Bharatpur offering round-the-clock room service to its guests. This guest house is about 1 km away from Central Bus Stand and Lohagarh Fort. This guest house in Bharatpur offers 18 (AC/Non-AC) rooms spread across the single floor. In-room amenities include television, bottled drinking water, table, chair, makeup mirror and hot/cold water in the bathroom.
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