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Author: A. X. Zanier
Rating: PG-13 (Language, violence, adult situations)
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters or basic story ideas to "The Invisible Man." Any
additional characters or ideas are mine. The lodge/resort within is loosely based on the Mammoth
Lodge, but I have changed it to suit my purposes and no infringement is intended.
Timeline: Takes place after "Interlude" but before "A Hot Summer's Night"
Spoilers: vague references to season 1 eps.
Comments: I was in a mood and decided to revisit the early days of Alyx Silver at the Agency. At
this point she has full control, but is still not very comfortable with her abilities and her new
life. She and Bobby have reached an uneasy truce and are trying to accept each other and the new
situation. She and Darien are becoming friends, but she still is keeping her distance from
everyone. This should be fun. Oh, and yes I do have a plot.
Okay, I kinda got the idea for this one from and old issue of Sandman that involved a 'cereal'
convention that wasn't what it seemed.
Thanks to Rebecca(WorkerCaste) my Beta reader.
Out in the Cold
"To do anything in this world worth doing, we must not stand back shivering and thinking of the
cold and danger, but jump in, and scramble through as well as we can." --Sydney Smith (1771 - 1845)
It's kind of like being thrown into the lake to teach you how to swim, or one of those lovely
initiation rituals you find at your typical college -- or prison. Those can be dangerous, but there
is usually someone nearby to pull your ass out of the fire if you run into serious trouble. Usually.
Darien poked his head around the corner of the post he was hiding behind to watch the four men who
were talking quietly a good twenty feet away. One carried a briefcase, and it was obvious even to
Darien that they were all armed. "I don't like sending her in alone, Hobbes. She doesn't have
nearly enough experience."
"Fawkes, we've been over this. You have a time limit on sanity and she doesn't. She's already been
see-thru for an hour, following Menkin all over this damn park." Hobbes sighed. "Let her do her
"How do we know she's even there? Maybe she got caught." Darien didn't like this entire set-up.
Menkin worked for a government lab and had been under suspicion of selling secrets for months. The
Agency had gotten a tip that he was making another sale. They'd spent two days following Menkin,
listening in on his calls, waiting for him to schedule the meet, and when he finally did, Hobbes
had decided Alyx would tail them instead of Darien. He would follow her, sort of, act as her
back-up. Back-up it was looking like she didn't need.
*I'm still here, Dare. Now hush, before they hear you.* She sounded more than a little irritated.
"Sorry," he muttered aloud.
"The boss don't like eavesdroppers," a voice said quietly behind him. Darien spun around and found
himself face-to-face with a short guy built like a brick wall.
"Ah, crap." He jumped and twisted backwards as the guy swung with a wicked looking knife. The
quicksilver flowed even as the knife sliced flesh, leaving a burning trail of pain across his back
and down his left side.
"Fawkes!" Hobbes shouted in his ear. "Talk to me, Fawkes."
The guy with the knife was looking around, more than a bit confused by the sudden disappearance of
his target. His eyes narrowed in suspicion. Swinging seemingly at random, he nearly succeeded in
connecting with Darien again. Darien dodged and then swung, connecting with the guy's jaw and
knocking him to the ground. Darien stomped onto the hand holding the knife, making the guy scream
and release it. "I'm a little busy here, Hobbes. Some help might be nice."
"Damn it, Fawkes. I'm on my way."
The scream had attracted the attention of the other bodyguards that had been keeping in the
background, and they all moved towards Darien's location.
Inside, the exchange was hurriedly concluded so that everyone could make their escape. Alyx
appeared then, shaking her head. Guns were quickly drawn, only to be yanked from their owners and
held suspended in the air, out of reach. "Federal agent. You're under arrest."
"I don't think so," Menkin snarled before coming after her.
Not in the mood to deal with this, she simply grabbed all of them with her mind and knocked them to
the ground, holding them there. Turning on the microphone for her headset, she moved to secure the
disks and the briefcase. Opening the briefcase, she noted that there was a hell of a lot of money
in it. "Hobbes, I have the package and the perps are secure."
"Good, kid, now help Fawkes." Hobbes sounded out of breath, like he was running.
Alyx did a quick mental search and found Darien, as well as three other guys who were intent on
causing him some severe damage. He was hurt, which explained the subtle ache that ran across her
side. She pocketed the disks, dropped the briefcase and guns, gave those stuck to the ground an
admonishment to behave, and ran for where she knew Darien was. By the time she arrived,
quicksilvered blood was beginning to appear and she knew he was hurt pretty bad. She waded in,
throwing punches and karate kicks at the bodyguards who were rather shocked at the sheer violence
she was dishing out. Bobby arrived less than a minute later and, with a single shot in one
bodyguard's leg, convinced them to surrender.
"Fawkes!" Hobbes shouted. "Where are you, partner?"
There was a thud and an audible groan as Darien appeared sitting on the ground. His entire right
side was covered in blood. "Ow," was his stellar comment.
"Ah, hell Dare." Alyx moved over to him. "Hold still and let me see." She carefully peeled up the
shirt, ignoring the blood that still flowed from the nearly eight-inch-long gash.
"Ah, crap. That hurts." He tried to shove her away. "I'm fine. Claire'll patch me up."
"At least let me get the bleeding stopped," Alyx said to him.
"Fawkes, stop being a baby and let her do it. I don't need you bleeding all over the van." He
stood from securing the last of the bodyguards. "The Fat Man won't cover the cleaning bill."
Darien sighed as if he was being put-upon once again. "Hobbes..." He drew out his partner's name.
"Fawkes..." Hobbes mimicked. "Kid, can you keep an eye on these guys while I tie up the rest?"
"No prob. Let me know when you want them let up," Alyx said as she glared at the men lined up
against the wall and the pile of weaponry Hobbes set near her.
Hobbes chuckled. "I wondered why they weren't moving." He watched as Alyx picked up one of the
guns and, after checking the action, handed it to Darien. Hobbes tried not to grin at the look of
total dismay on Fawkes' face. Not quite ten minutes ago, he'd been complaining she wasn't nearly
experienced enough, and now she was handling his injury, weaponry, and the bad guys like she'd been
doing it as long as Hobbes.
Alyx wasn't nearly as calm as she appeared. Once Hobbes walked off she turned back to Darien. "I
have done this before. Let me help."
Darien ground his teeth and glanced at her, catching something he didn't quite expect -- fear.
"Sure, go ahead. I'll watch them."
Alyx shifted around behind him to get a better look at the wound. It wasn't all that deep, though
it might need stitches. It was just bleeding like crazy. The knife had been damn sharp and created
a smooth cut, not tearing the edges of the flesh at all. "This is gonna hurt a bit." She
quicksilvered the fingers on one hand and, after carefully holding the edges of the wound together,
drew her fingers along it. Sealing it shut with the cold. It would do as a temporary patch job, much
better than just holding a cloth over the slice.
Darien yelped and paled. She hadn't been kidding about it hurting. This was the first time he'd
really been on the receiving end of quicksilver chill, but he knew the method was effective. He'd
used it himself in the past on others.
"Okay, kid, turn 'em loose," Hobbes called out. Alyx released the four that included Menkin and his
buyer from her mental grip.
Menkin went crazy, even though he was secured hand and foot with those plastic ties that doubled as
emergency cuffs. He snapped the ones holding his feet, went after one of the guns that Alyx had
taken from them earlier, and attacked Hobbes, who shouted in surprise. With less than a thought,
the knife that had been used to cut Darien appeared in her hand and she tossed it at Menkin. With a
little mental help to increase the force, it buried itself into Menkin's shoulder, knocking him off
his feet and ending any more resistance he might have been considering.
Hobbes looked over at her with one eyebrow raised. He was careful not to show his surprise. "Nice
one, kid."
Alyx didn't respond, going a little pale as the reality of what she had just done -- hell, had been
doing that entire afternoon -- sunk in. She'd aimed that knife for the man's head, and only at the
last second had she decided to go for the disabling hit instead. She'd wanted the man dead, and
that scared her.
Darien had gotten carefully to his feet, once the threat of flying knives was over, and looked at
her. "You okay?"
She sat in place, shaking. "No."
Later Darien lay on his side, shirtless and sore, down in the Keep. Claire was carefully cleaning
the wound with warm antiseptic water and ignoring every little flinch and whimper Darien made. Not
that she wasn't sympathetic, but he was a big boy and didn't need to be babied. She was impressed
with Alyx's foresight; by sealing the wound with quicksilver, she'd not only reduced the amount of
blood lost, but had also probably killed any potential germs and lowered the chance for infection.
Once she had the wound open again and bleeding lightly, Claire carefully cleaned it -- with hisses
and moans from Darien -- and, after debating for a moment, chose not to stitch it shut. A nice
tight bandage, aided with a few butterfly bandages, should suffice and would reduce scarring to
near nothing.
"There, now that wasn't so bad, was it?" Claire peeled off her gloves, disposed of them, and then
helped him slowly sit up.
"Care to trade places and see how the experience feels for yourself, Keepy?" Darien gingerly felt
along the bandage, noting it was tender and burned almost like a paper cut.
Claire ignored his snide remark and returned to his side to check the monitor. There were four
segments red. "Think you can wait a day or two?"
"Yeah, unless the boss needs me for something else," Darien answered honestly. He really wanted no
part of building up a tolerance any sooner than necessary.
"Well, I wouldn't worry about that. You need to take it easy for a few days. Ripping that open
would not be a good thing. You are officially on light duty as soon as I inform the Official."
She patted him on the arm. "Take some Tylenol for the pain. Any redness or swelling, you call me.
An infection would not be amusing."
"Gotcha, Claire. Thanks." He slid off the table, then realized he didn't exactly have anything to
wear. His shirt was a torn and bloody mess that Claire had thrown away after one look. Glancing
down, he realized his khakis weren't much better off. Rather uncomfortable, too, since the blood
had dried.
The door to the Keep slid open then and Hobbes walked in carrying a duffle that Darien recognized.
Behind him trailed Alyx, who was pocketing her mag card. "Thought you might like to change before
going out in public. Don't want to frighten the neighbors." He tossed the duffle to Darien, who
caught it with a grunt of pain as he pulled at the bandages holding him together. "So Keepy, will
he live?"
"A couple of days to heal and he'll be fine," she answered, smiling at Bobby, then she turned to
look at Alyx who stood quietly over by the tank of piranha. "Alyx, can I help you with anything?"
There was a smear of blood along one cheek and her shirt had a few as well. None of it hers. "Nah,
just letting Hobbes in. You really need to get him a key." She glanced over at Darien, who pulled
the shirt out of the bag, put it on, and began to button it. "See you guys first thing tomorrow."
She didn't wait for any of them to speak and simply turned and left the room.
"Huh. Guess she's had enough of us today." Hobbes commented, not really surprised at that she
chose to just leave. Once the work was done, she usually took off, rarely spending time with them
off duty. Things were better, but she still stood a bit on the outside and Bobby knew it. "Fawkes,
hurry up and change. The boss wants to talk to us before we leave."
"What about Alyx?" Darien asked as he shifted out of view. Claire moved to the other half of the
lab, so as not to embarrass him more than necessary.
Hobbes shrugged. "Eberts said you and me, partner. She must have given her preliminary report and
turned over the package already. I was off getting you clothes."
Darien came around the screen holding his bloodied pants with a look of dismay. "There is no hope
for them."
"At least they went out in service to your country." Hobbes knew that comment would go over real
well, and the look Darien shot him confirmed this.
Claire came over and took the pants from Darien. "I'll dispose of these." She went through the
pockets efficiently to make sure they were empty. The pants were headed for the incinerator, and
she didn't want to be responsible for toasting his keys or something similar.
"I got everything, Claire, thanks." Darien picked up the duffle and headed towards the door.
"Remember what I said, Darien." Claire was feeling a bit awkward standing there with Darien's
pants in her hand.
Hobbes took advantage of the situation. "Don't worry Keepy I'm not jealous. I know you got them in
the line of duty."
Darien walked out the door, trying not to laugh, while Claire attempted to bluster a comeback and
failed miserably. Hobbes scooted out of the room a moment later, grinning. "Sorry Fawkes, I
couldn't resist."
"One of these days she's going to figure out you're not joking, and then what are you gonna do?"
Darien was careful about teasing his partner about his feelings for the Keeper.
"Do? Same thing I do now. Nothing. Company pier, my friend. That's one rule you need to learn."
Hobbes kept his reminder gentle, knowing how defensive Darien could get where it concerned the kid.
"Like there's anyone out there. What, should I try and date Sally in accounting?" Darien managed
to keep his voice neutral. His lack of a life, love or otherwise, was a sore spot.
"Nah, she's not your type. Now, Maria in data retrieval, she might be willing to put up with you
for an evening or two." Hobbes was enjoying this. "She'd take one look at you and decide she
needed to 'feed you up right'."
Darien rolled his eyes. He wanted no part of one of those 'motherly' types.
"I could give her your number." Hobbes offered keeping his tone serious.
"Don't you dare."
"And how would you stop me, o tall and gawky one?" Hobbes had paused to look up at the taller man.
"I could send Claire a dozen red roses and a book of poetry in your name," Darien countered.
Hobbes' face fell. "You wouldn't. Fawkes, don't joke about things like that."
"Don't worry, Hobbes, your secret is safe with me," Darien reassured him, and was pleased to see
the worry leave Hobbes' face. That had obviously been across that unseen line in the Claire teasing
and Darien would be more careful not to cross it in the future.
Opening the door, the two stepped into the Official's office. Eberts stood at his usual spot behind
and to the right. It was obviously a staged pose; they had probably heard the voices in the hall and
moved into position to be ready for their entrance.
"Have a seat." The Official gestured at the chairs before his desk and waited for the two of them
to sit. "I'll want your full reports in the morning; right now I just have a few questions."
"Shoot," Darien said, wanting nothing more than to go home and take a dozen Tylenol to ease the
ache in his side.
"How did Miss Silver do, in your opinions?" The Official as leaning forward on his desk, his face
"Perfect. She tailed them all over the park, waited for the exchange, and then took them down as
planned. Except for Fawkes here getting caught, everything went smoothly." Hobbes answered
swiftly. As far as he was concerned, it was true. The kid had done a great job.
"Did she use any of her other abilities?" Eberts asked, a pad of paper and pen having suddenly
appeared in his hands.
"Yeah, she trailed them while invisible -- held it for over an hour -- and then did that tele...
"Telekinesis," Darien supplied.
"Yeah, that. Held Menkin and friends in place till I could restrain them." Hobbes paused,
thinking. "That's it, as far as I know. She didn't really need it other than that. She waded in and
helped Fawkes here fight off the bodyguards who found him, but that was just her fighting skills."
Hobbes leaned back into the chair, satisfied he'd answered the question.
"Fawkes?" The Official's attention swung to Darien.
"She spoke to me mind-to-mind once, and I think she helped that knife she threw with her mind a
bit." He was a bit reluctant to answer, wondering why they wanted to know. "She seemed a bit upset
after everything was over."
Hobbes nodded in agreement. "Just adrenaline let-down, most likely. All new recruits go through
it," he assured his partner.
"Good enough." The Official leaned back in his chair, causing it to creak loudly. "Nine AM
meeting. Don't be late."
Darien and Hobbes got to their feet as one. "Another job?" Hobbes asked.
"Just be here. You will be filled in then," Eberts answered.
Darien shrugged and opened the door, allowing Hobbes to go through first. "Want to get some
dinner?" Hobbes asked him.
"No thanks. I'm going to go home and pretend I don't have an eight inch gash in my side," Darien
answered sounding tired.
"Fawkes, the stories I could tell. That's just a scratch compared to some of the wounds I've
seen." Hobbes got that swagger in his walk as he led the way to the lobby.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. Machete, jungle, gangrene. I've heard that one." Darien was smiling, though.
Hobbes was a fount of useful, if sometimes nauseating, information.
"Go home Fawkes. Want me to stop by your place in the morning, make sure you didn't bleed to death
overnight from your 'scratch'?" Hobbes was going to get a lot of miles out of this one.
"Yeah. I have the feeling I'm not going to sleep very well tonight." Darien stopped next to his car
and opened the door to toss in the duffle. "Thanks, Bobby."
"It's what partners are for, partner." Hobbes looked up at him for a moment before walking off to
his van.
Darien shook his head and dug out his keys, wanting nothing more than to go home and collapse.
Alyx had gone straight home after leaving the Keep and changed immediately into her workout
clothes. She needed to straighten out a few things in her mind. As she began hitting the heavy bag,
she let the events of the day run through her mind. Following Menkin from his house had been easy.
Even following him through the park while invisible had been simple. Listening in on the meeting
had been boring, but necessary. She had no need of the patently fake small talk they used to cover
the deal they were making. Even she could hear the code phrases and words they had mixed into the
conversation to verify who they were, but the exchange had to be made before she could legally
arrest them.
All that she had handled fine, even using her powers to hold them and the guns didn't bother her
too much. It was her reaction to Darien being hurt that bothered her. Not that she had wanted to
see him hurt or been unwilling to help. He had really needed the help; three on one just wasn't
fair, even when the one was invisible. Darien had been pretty much backed into a corner with
nowhere to go and had been bleeding like crazy. Yeah, he could have backed down towards her
location under the covered walkway, but he was leaving an obvious trail. Someone really needed to
teach him to defend himself, and it still bothered that that no one really had.
What really bothered Alyx, though, was her violent reaction. She'd waded into the fray, wanting to
blast every single one of them into oblivion, and had only just managed to restrain herself. She'd
only beaten on them a little before Hobbes had arrived to tie them up.
Alyx paused, panting. The bag was vibrating in place while she glared at it. Darien had so reminded
her of one of her kids after a good scrape -- wanting someone to make it all better, but not wanting
anyone to actually touch it, to help. She shook her head, not wanting to laugh. He had been badly
hurt. Any deeper and she would have rushed him back to the Keep right away, and to hell with Menkin
and his buddies.
She started in with the kicks, alternating high and low, right and left. Her reaction when Menkin
attacked Bobby bothered her most. She was starting to like Hobbes, to understand him and how she
needed to work with him, but her vicious reaction had surprised even her. Menkin had come within
inches, literally, of being quite dead. If she hadn't shifted the knife, it would have been
sticking out of the back of Menkin's head instead of his shoulder.
Bobby probably thought her case of the shakes and near-vomiting had been from adrenaline let-down
-- the natural crash that occurred after something so dramatic -- but it wasn't. It was her
near-successful urge to kill that sickened her. That wasn't her. She might have studied karate for
years, but she had never used it against anyone until the Agency had stolen her. Had never used it
to even defend herself when... when.... She pushed the thought away, along with the memories. That
was not her anymore, but she wasn't sure she liked this new self either. This newfound penchant for
destruction was not something she had ever thought herself capable of.
She slowed to a halt, her breath rasping in her lungs and her heart racing. Her legs ached with the
force she'd been using to kick the bag. She stood doubled over, allowing the sweat to run off of her
and drip onto the floor. She gave in then and let the tears fall. She might have found enough peace
to gain control, but she had yet to find herself. Alyx was still feeling a bit lost.
Darien was trying to not be a major wimp, but he would gladly admit he hurt like hell. Even after
downing the recommended dosage of painkillers, he'd still had trouble sleeping, and now he was
stiff as well. Showering had been an exercise in discomfort as he tried not to get the bandages wet
and yet still get clean. He thought he'd done pretty well, but Claire had still tsked at him when
he'd stopped in to let her check him over. She'd redone the whole thing and proclaimed it good
enough, but told him to be more careful in the future.
He'd just grunted something generic in reply and gotten out of there. Between lack of sleep and
Hobbes' running commentary, he was not in the best of moods. He needed coffee, some serious
painkillers, and six hours of sleep, undisturbed sleep.
Walking into the Official's office, early for the meeting, he was greeted by Alyx who smiled at
him. Okay, so maybe his day wasn't going to be all that bad. "What's up?" he asked, expecting
another week of stake-outs or something equally as interesting.
"A vacation," Eberts answered.
All three burst out in laughter. Hobbes got control back first. "What's really going on?
Terrorists? Gun runners? Maybe more chimp smugglers?"
"No. A vacation. The three of you will be spending the next five days at the Snow Valley Lodge and
Resort near Mammoth Mountain," the Official said, straight-faced.
The three partners looked at each other. "Care to handle this one, kid?"
Alyx shrugged. "Sure. So, what's the real reason? You sure as hell ain't doing this out of the
kindness of your non-existent heart." Yeah, she and the Official were still pretty much at odds.
"Look, you three have been going non-stop for well over a month and ended up working right through
the holidays. Do you really want to argue about a vacation that the Agency is paying for?" The
Official sounded a bit exasperated.
"Argue? No, but we're a bit cynical these days," Darien answered for all of them.
"Fine. Eberts, cancel the reservations. I'm sure there is something dull and boring we can find for
them. Maybe a stake-out at the docks. Near a fish-processing plant." The Official's tactic worked.
Hobbes jumped forward and yanked the file out of Eberts' hand. "Never mind, chief. We'll go play in
the snow for a few days." He thumbed through the file and found airline info. "Flight is at one.
We'll meet back here, share a ride." He looked over at Alyx and Darien who both nodded.
"The Keeper will be joining you tomorrow evening." When Eberts saw the looks of total suspicion on
their faces he added, "She has earned some time off as well."
"You had better get moving. You don't want to miss your flight." the Official said in obvious
Out in the hallway, the trio looked at one another. "Are we buying this 'vacation' spiel?" Alyx
"Not for a moment. He put us on a private jet. Pack for work and vacation, just in case," Bobby
answered, taking the lead as always.
Darien tried to peek over his shoulder and into the file. "What else, Hobbes?"
"Later, we need to get ready. We'll meet back here and share a cab to the airport." He glanced at
them and Darien nodded. "Kid?"
"I'll be here." She turned away.
"Kid, you okay?" Maybe he'd been wrong about yesterday. Maybe it was more than the usual newbie
"I'm fine, Bobby," she tried to reassure him. "Too bad it probably won't be a real vacation. I
could use one."
"Tell me about it," Hobbes agreed. "Come on, Fawkes let's see if the Keep will give you a booster."
"Later, Alyx," Darien said as they went their separate ways.


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If you're a victim of drunk or drugged driving or underage drinking consequences, you don't need a reminder to remember the loved one you lost. My husband and I remember our son Dustin on the day he was killed by a drunk and drugged driver, on his birthday, on holidays and at every family gathering. But we also remember him every other day of the year.
Thus the National Day of Remembrance, for victims, is not only about gathering to share our sense of loss and sadness; it's also about telling stories from before the crash that make us smile, even laugh. As we gather, we serve as a reminder to everyone else around the country that people are still being killed by drunk drivers – more than 10,000 every year. And another 290,000 are injured. It's an epidemic that is 100% preventable.
So, the National Day of Remembrance is about much more than the past. It's about making a difference in the present, and working towards a future when there are NO MORE VICTIMS. Please join us in the fight. It's one we can and WILL WIN!
2015 Walk Like MADD Summary
2015 was a good year for Walk Like MADD. We raised to date over $3.16 million dollars and welcomed more than 21,500 participants and 2000 teams to participate in events in 82 cities across the country. We are thankful to all the staff, volunteers, sponsors and participants who worked tirelessly on events focused on ending drunk driving.
In addition to raising revenue, which in turn helps us provide continued programs and victim services at no cost to families, we focused our attention on establishing a meaningful and impactful event experience. Walk Like MADD provides the venue to rally the support of every day citizens and help put an end to drunk driving. Our goal was to have walkers remember what or who brought them to the event, feel inspired to work alongside MADD to solve the problem and be empowered to make a commitment to do even more to end drunk driving once and for all.
Here are a few pictures that represent how Walk Like MADD was able to turn tragedy into triumph.
Why We Are Here: Sam Riney
Sam Riney, a police officer for the city of Alton in Illinois, was on duty December 19, 2005 (the week before Christmas) when his squad car was hit head on by a repeat impaired driver.
Sam sustained severe physical injures including a brain injury known as brain shearing. He was not expected to recover from the brain injury and doctors predicted he would not have a meaningful recovery and that he would be permanently disabled, requiring total care.
The crash occurred two days after Sam's birthday and a week before Christmas. His wife, Kate, was pregnant with their first child at the time and they were looking forward to celebrating Sam's birthday and Christmas. Celebrations that year would have to be put on hold. Instead of celebrating the holidays with family and friends, Sam was recovering from brain surgery. His prognosis was very poor and he wasn't expected to recover. This was extremely difficult for them to deal with. Kate shared this took an emotional toll on them at what was supposed to be a very happy time for them – Sam's birthday, the Christmas holiday and the arrival of their first child. Instead, that Christmas was spent in the ICU waiting area. There was no celebration.
Sam's offender was charged with aggravated DUI conviction, driving on a suspended license and driving while uninsured. He and his passengers suffered only minor injuries in the crash that forever changed Sam and Kate's life.
Sam did recover. After six months of rehabilitation and another six months of light duty, Sam was able to return to full duty as a patrol officer.
Once Sam was home and healthy, they had a "Christmas in July" sort of celebration at home to thank their family for all of their support throughout the injury and recovery.
Although the crash affects their life every day, Kate and Sam try not to think about. For them, continuing to relive the tragedy would only give the offender's actions more power. Instead, they do what they can to educate others. Kate speaks at Victim Impact Panels for MADD, sharing Sam's story and how that day changed their lives. Sam is a strong advocate in his professional work as a police officer fur DUI enforcement. He was honored by MADD and the State of Illinois for his efforts in DUI enforcement.
NHTSA Releases 2014 Traffic Fatality Data
Drunk driving deaths drop below 10,000 for first time since 2011
Today, MADD learned that the number of drunk driving fatalities on our nation's roadways dropped below 10,000 for the first time since 2011. According to data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 9,967 fatalities involving an alcohol impaired driver in 2014 (compared to 10,076 in 2013), accounting for 31 percent of all traffic fatalities. Yet NHTSA also noted that overall traffic deaths for the first half of 2015 are up as much as 8.1 percent. This is troubling, especially given that the holiday season is upon us, one of the most dangerous times of the year for drunk driving.
While the 2014 decline in drunk driving fatalities is welcome news, there is still much to be done to create a future of No More VictimsTM. As a nation, we must stop these senseless tragedies.
Today, MADD issues a national call to action and challenges every state to pass all-offender ignition interlock laws and improve existing laws to ensure all offenders use an ignition interlock as soon as possible after a drunk driving offense. Ignition interlock laws are a key feature of MADD's Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving®. Since the Campaign was launched in 2006, drunk driving deaths are down by 26 percent. The newly released NHTSA data shows a continued decline in states with ignition interlock laws; such as Arizona, which has experienced a 50 percent reduction in drunk driving fatalities since its law passed in 2007. Drunk driving fatalities in West Virginia have dropped 40 percent since 2008; and other states – such as Oregon, Washington and Hawaii – have had reductions of 25 to 33 percent.
MADD also encourages every law enforcement agency to participate in NHTSA's upcoming Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign to increase enforcement during the holidays. Law enforcement plays a pivotal role in preventing drunk driving, and MADD applauds their tireless work to protect the public during the holidays and year-round.
The public can also plan ahead for a safe ride home this holiday season and show their support for law enforcement by participating in MADD's Tie One On For Safety® campaign. For more information, visit madd.org/toofs.
Working to Prevent Underage Drinking
Recently, several high-profile news articles have brought new attention to underage drinking. In Washington, D.C., a local high school principle sent an email to parents imploring them to not provide alcohol to underage students. Also in Washington, a former high school quarterback was charged with vehicular manslaughter after leaving a house party where a seemingly knowing parent allowed underage drinking to occur. And finally, a ballot initiative was just filed in California to lower the drinking age from 21.
MADD is committed to the health and safety of our young people. We applaud Walt Whitman High School Principal Alan Goodwin for taking a stand and encouraging parents to stop underage drinking. Parents are the biggest influence on their children, and this program will help keep your child safe, and we have proven tools like the Power of Parents that can help.
MADD takes our mission to prevent underage drinking seriously, and we want to remind parents and teens that the consequences of underage drinking can be devastating. The 21 minimum drinking age is one of the most researched and reviewed public health laws in our country. Recent studies show that the adolescent brain is continuing to develop until young people reach their mid-twenties. It is important that we continue to support the 21 drinking age to keep our children safe and healthy.
Underage drinking is an adult problem. In order for those under 21 to obtain alcohol, an adult somewhere must break the law. For parents who provide or permit underage drinking in their home, the episode in Washington is stark reminder of the consequences. Not only was the father given a citation of $5,000, which could have been $60,000, but two young people lost their lives. All of this is 100 percent preventable.
Some parents still believe that "all kids drink underage" and that "it's safer under my watchful eye." After all, Europeans drink at age 18 and their society is flourishing, right? These three myths couldn't be further from the truth.
The truth is, the majority of teens don't drink. In fact, less than 30 percent of teens have had a drink in the past month. And only 20 percent of teens binge drink. So, not everyone is doing it! Research proves it's never safe to let children drink.
And when teens feel they have their parents' approval to drink alcohol, they tend to drink more — and more often — outside the home. What seemed harmless at first often results in tragic consequences that even parents don't anticipate.
Finally, in Europe, young people have higher intoxication rates than in the United States, and less than a quarter had lower or equivalent rates to the United States. Also, a greater percentage of young people in a majority of Europe report binge drinking at higher rates than their U.S counterparts. Most European youth have higher rates of alcohol-related problems because of their heavy drinking.
MADD continues to speak out about the dangers of underage drinking. We have made too much progress to see effective laws like the 21 drinking age discarded. We encourage you to support the 21 drinking age and talk to your kids about the dangers of underage drinking. Together, we can make a difference and end underage drinking.
Parental influence is the most important factor in helping keep kids safe, and MADD's Power of Parents® program focuses on educating parents and caregivers about the dangers of underage drinking, and provides them the tools they need to talk with their kids about alcohol. Visit madd.org/powerofparents to download our Parent Handbook and get tips and tools to help you have this lifesaving conversation about alcohol with your kids.


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Currently one of the largest mods for Overgrowth in development, Therium-2 is packed with all sorts of new innovations in Overgrowth custom mods.
Once Therium-2's release date is known, there'll be a blog post on here saying so. Any noteworthy news or relevant topics to Therium-2 will be posted on here.
As always, I've been making progress™.
It's a chilly night in the Cinderbreathe Empry - 671, 40th of Spurhelm. A heavy knock arrives on your door: it's the guards. Without stating their reasons, you're taken by force and brought to a strange land; the stone grows, high as towers and nearly as sturdy in unnatural, sculpted formations. The spring air is cold, but the sun shines - not like you're going to be seeing it soon.
Prison is strange: stranger when you don't understand the circumstances. Save for you, not a single prisoner is held within the half-built walls of the prison. What goes on in the private castle within the Empry is unknown to the public, let alone you, but you can't help but wonder: why were you brought here, to a prison so recently built it doesn't house a single person? You can't remember committing any recent crimes.
The only life here are insects and busy guards, working with mallets, nails and wood panels: construction, and lots of it. The interiors are visibly unfinished: the ceiling is raw stone, the walls are stuck together and there's a very noticeable (mostly concealed) hole within your cell, bringing a cold and bitter draft...
In the morning of the 42nd of Spurhelm, a spotted white and orange fur arm pops through the thinly layered wooden boards of your cell, only to drop a key. Whoever the mysterious rabbit is, you'll have to thank him later. Now's your chance.
You need to escape and get back home as soon as possible, and by any means necessary. Your sister is waiting for you to return, after all.
Your journey began with the simple intention of finding home. It ended with the face of Preuwyn being changed forever.
There is full backstory and lore on every single aspect of Therium-2, down to each level, every single building, every character and enemy. You can take multiple paths throughout the campaign, every single one unique in storyline, feeling, gameplay and visual style.
None of this is exaggeration, either: I've taken an absolute ton of care and effort making sure that every single niche and cranny of every level and gimmick is just the way I want it. I can tell for sure that those who are into Overgrowth will love this.
I've been working on this "total conversion" mod for quite some time (two or more years), so changes and revamps to the game are completely inevitable. For most games, this means a shift of style, tone, themes or concepts and often design concepts and ideas. Sometimes, games early in development will look absolutely nothing like the final product after a lengthy process of drafts, passes, rewrites and changes. Plot points will be removed, mechanics will be changed, and in some cases, the entire genre can change. It hasn't been that extreme for Therium-2, but I certainly have made some extreme changes over time.
My mod, Therium-2, has been in development for two or three years. But I don't exactly like to say that; it's technically true, sure, but that span of time counts my development in pre-alpha, along with a nearly year-long hiatus thrown in the mix.
As you might guess, Therium-2 wasn't always in this state. Oh, no, not in the slightest. Saying Therium-2 has changed a lot throughout development is an understatement.
There are six stages that I follow when developing Therium-2 that apply to not only the entire game's progress to completion, but individual levels and assets, and I was stuck on a very specific stage of development for quite a while; Pre-Alpha.
Whereas Therium-2's current release candidate is polished, playable, detailed and focused, Pre-Alpha was unpolished, unplayable, simple and lacking. The level design was messy, with a clear lack of thought put into it; the story was bent on an excuse plot with random plot twists thrown in here and there, and the general craftsmanship was just awful.
I am not exaggerating at all when I say I can count the similarities between Pre Alpha and Beta on one hand. It might as well have been made by a different person.
The only thing I would ever consider worth salvaging from Pre-Alpha Therium-2 is the very first level; unlike any of the other levels, it actually had a clear, consistent level design that, much like the Beta, encouraged stealth while allowing challenging combat.
Sure, it looked terrible; the only textures and assets used were basic concrete blocks, but the functionality was there and it played well. You had to choose between stealth or combat, though the design encouraged stealth and careful tactics.
If I went back in time to that first draft, I would definitely keep the design and begin a new art pass and draft--but pre-alpha me was the one developing back then. So what did pre-alpha me do?
I continued working on that rough draft, without making a proper backup, filling it with so many random details that barely fit the level, along with a complicated script-heavy mess of a secret that mattered very little to the rest of the game. By the end of its development, the framerate (an extremely important number when it comes to game/level development) plummeted thanks to these changes, and the level felt significantly worse to play in general. I still didn't realise what I had done to make the level play so badly.
The first level had something going for it; a couple things, at least. But the rest of pre-alpha was irredeemable. Not only were the levels ugly, but they lacked cohesive design, lacked proper narrative or storyline, and…
Oof… I haven't even said anything about the storyline.
I previously stated that I could count the similarities between Pre-Alpha and Beta on one hand. That is not an exaggeration: there are only four.
The first similarity obviously can't be revealed in this blog post. And though it's still in the game, it's changed significantly in many ways; in Pre-Alpha, that character's arc was the largest plot twist, but it never actually ended with anything significant. If anything, it was just the most hidden and extreme footnote ever.
In Beta, the plot twist has been integrated much more seamlessly into the game's plot and storyline, while adding to the character's complexity and depth. It's no longer a footnote; it's an active part of the story, influencing things without entirely giving itself away.
The second similarity is potentially both the most embarrassing, and the most indicative of Pre-Alpha's writing quality. The protagonist and player character dons a nickname for the entire game: Ghost. This name has a meaning behind it in both versions; Pre-Alpha's backstory behind the title is shallow, implying that Ghost gives himself the nickname on the spot because of how silent and deadly of an assassin he is… but there's another reason.
In Pre-Alpha, Ghost wore a white hoodie and had stark white fur. So of course, he looks as pale as a ghost. Therefore, as he attacks the enemy, they will get scared and think they're being attacked by a ghost… even though they have previously arrested him, have taken note of his appearance, don't have particularly superstitious beliefs when it comes to ghosts and spirits, and have no reason to be afraid of him.
Yeah, I said it was a stupid plot point.
However, in Beta, the protagonist is still named Ghost, but it's for reasons that actually appeal to his character, and not the ability to scare the guards and attract some mystery machine. The nickname has roots in his backstory, from when he was raised in the Cinderbreathe slums and had to survive with scraps of food and petty thievery in order to protect him and his sister. By adopting the nickname for the situation he's trapped in, it symbolizes him taking his old habits and behaviour once again in order to survive.
It's not Shakespeare, but it isn't the precursor to a rabbit themed Scooby Doo episode. And it certainly does a better job explaining his violent methods in gameplay.
On three: Both storylines have Ghost being imprisoned by the Cinderbreathe Empire to kick off the plot, and both are for somewhat similar reasons. On the surface, the plot gives no explicit reason for why Ghost is imprisoned, but it's actually for a deep conspiracy that spans hundreds of years for political and cultural reasons that only become obvious by the time the game ends.
At least, that's how Beta is. Pre-Alpha was, for lack of a better term, a clusterfuck.
I had several ideas for why Ghost was imprisoned, why the Cinderbreathe was colonizing the Therium, what the Cinderbreathe was planning to do and how they were doing it, but I eventually cut one plot after another after another, but left many of them in the game without developing them further.
So what resulted from this mad spree of remaking ideas one after another was multiple cut plots still remaining in the game, leaving a complete mess of dialogue, barely developed conspiracy, narmy and badly written characters and altogether bad ideas.
On four: Notes, like many other games, are scattered around the environment to give you tidbits of lore and information about the world. This usually includes reasons for why the Cinderbreathe are colonizing a certain area, details on how the ancient rabbits of hundreds of years ago fell to unknown forces, and occasionally disguised hints on gameplay.
This is still the same as Beta, though of course the writing is much better, more consistent and interesting in its subject matter. Not only that, but since the lore is so much more detailed and planned out, the quality of the notes is immediately improved. While Pre-Alpha had an excuse plot lengthened and exaggerated beyond repair, Therium-2's beta has around twenty seven pages of lore detailing the creation of the world, the progression of culture in the Urista people, the evolution of the Cinderbreathe conspiracy…
That document reads like a college student's notes on a history textbook, which probably means I'm doing something right; but it's not even close to being complete. There are so many things I can detail and write within Therium-2's history, like the in-depth history behind the Arliss Empire's rule, how they came to be more powerful than the Cinderbreathe and the entirety of Preuwyn, the various dog clans outside of Preuwyn…
I can do so many things with Therium-2's lore, so I don't think I'm going to stop writing inside of it any time soon.
Developing Therium-2 is overall a great experience that has taught me so many things: for one, don't develop an excuse plot without proper foresight. Don't make a level without any proper focus on what you'll want by the end.
But most importantly: Don't get scared by the idea of starting something over. Even in Beta, I have had to cut so many different parts and remake areas into entirely new things.
The best part? After remaking a level, it has always turned out to be significantly better than it was before. Every single time I cut, change or revise something, the final result is an improvement. If an idea doesn't work out, I can simply revert the changes to its previous state thanks to Git. I can always make compromises, and I can always figure out a way to fix the problem I'm facing whether it be creative or technical.
Which is why I'm looking forwards to releasing Therium-2's A and B paths; because not only can people play them, but because I can initiate development on even more levels, story and expansions for Therium-2 and its lore.
Especially compared to Pre-Alpha, modern (Beta), Therium-2 is mostly satisfactory to my standards of quality. The dialogue cutscenes are how I want them, the gameplay is fine as far as I can tell, and the storyline and lore is up to snuff. Visuals are good, audio is satisfactory, and the plot is as hole-less as I can make it.
What I'm really excited for is the improvement and expansion that will be done for Therium-2 post release. Levels will be changed, plot points improved and added on multiple patches: By the time Therium-2 is "completed", it will be almost completely different from what it was on day one (and in a good way).
Over time and even after initial release, Therium-2 will improve, change and shape itself for who knows how long. I'm even planning on releasing materials related to its "expanded universe" like short stories, mini-campaigns, videos or even comics. These can give a deeper look into the universe, characters and societies that take place within or outside Preuwyn.
For example, the desert region nicknamed Ouran east of the Cinderbreathe dominated half of Preuwyn is an untamed, wild land. Plagued by cold, lack of water and sandstorms, cicadas the size of entire houses burrow deep inside the ground in a forsaken land hospitable only to bandits trying to throw off whoever's looking for their tail. Any city located in the dunes have to be shielded from the harsh winds, and every seventeen years, everyone has to escape Ouran lest they get torn apart by the pure power of the cicadas' cries.
It'd be incredibly difficult to show in the Overgrowth engine, but in a book or comic, it's easily possible. Some things are harder to pull off in 3D, and for times like those, it's good to rely on the written word.
I still don't have a specific release date, but I know it's coming soon. All that needs to be completed is beta tester feedback for each level, which is ultimately up to the beta testers in T2-Dev to complete. In the meantime, I'll be improving Therium-2 with every passing day. Once feedback rolls in, things will be fixed and changed accordingly to carry Therium-2 closer to the release date.
I'll see you all then. The date is coming closer and closer, and I'm certainly feeling it.
Yes, the Therium-MP article was an April Fool's day joke. No, Therium-2 is not dead.
Yeah, I'm alive. But I've got a pretty big update to announce.
I've noticed something about Therium-2; a 'critical flaw'.
It's been a while... oh. Yeah. It's uh, definitely been a while. Sorry about that. How about a Christmas present -- not *the* present, of course -- but...
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Hi, looks amazing. im just wondering when can we be expecting the release date?
it doesnt have to be exact. It can just be an estimate. Thanks! keep working hard.
Thanks. The more beta testing feedback I get, the closer I am to release; I don't like giving estimates on release dates, but if I were to force one out of me I'd say four or five weeks if all my beta testers were to hand feedback in right now.
A couple of questions, if I may.
1. How big do you estimate the campaign will be? Both in terms of level size and campaign length? Compared to, say, the Lugaru campaign.
2. Is the plot going to be linear?
Therium-2 has about thirty to fourty levels planned for release, not including bonus levels. Each level takes about twice as long to complete as any Lugaru campaign level.
The plot is non-linear: Upon release, you'll be able to pick between two paths, A and B. After release, expansions to add new paths, levels and content will be released. Your lethality in each level affects dialogue in either minor or major ways.
There are four endings to pick from at the moment. This number is subject to change.
Sounds bloody amazing. Can't wait for it to be released.
where do i download it?
It's not done yet. When Therium-2 is ready for release, there'll be an article along with the download.
Will it be open world?
It won't be open world, but instead non-linear. You can choose between two paths as of now: the A path and the B path. In later updates and expansions, two more paths will be added.
You can switch between playing the A path and the B path on every single level in the S1 section of the game. Once you finish S1, you begin the S2 section of the game, where you must choose a path and commit to it.
I might experiment with open world-like designs in later updates and expansions, but nothing's set in stone. Definitely nothing like Skyrim or Mass Effect, though.
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The salary for this position is £15.00 ph along with Support with revalidation, Dedicated career progression, Clinical training opportunities incl. university level modules, NMC registration paid for, Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan, Pension Plan, Child care voucher scheme, Get Tech: Tax Free Technology, National Care Awards, Cycle to work scheme and a Nurse Referral Scheme.
We also pay £100 referral fee if you have any suitable friends/ colleagues who maybe also be interested in the vacancy through The Raisly Group.
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George Graham praised the sporting manner in which the 64th League meeting at White Hart Lane between Arsenal and Spurs was played.
Last season's encounter was a bad-tempered affair which saw Freddie Ljungberg and Martin Keown dismissed during Spurs' 2-1 triumph. On Monday, only three cards were brandished by referee Jeff Winter — none of them red — in the direction of Les Ferdinand, Tim Sherwood and Arsenal's Robert Pires.
"I thought the players handled it very well," said George. "It was competitive and played in a good sporting manner. It was nice to see after fouls players picking each other up and shaking hands. I thought it was good, played in a very good spirit."
Late in the game it appeared that George was taking Yuletide spirit to the extreme by issuing instructions to both Stephen Clemence and former charge Lee Dixon.
"That what I was trying to do — give two team talks for the price of one! A little bit of humour every now and then helps.
"I was giving Clemence a tactical talk and he wanted to know what I said. But he should know anyway, he's heard it for long enough."
I thought the players were very good tonight, it was a competitive match and the players joined in with that good team spirit. It was nice to see — being very competitive without going overboard about it.
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Liam Gallagher was clearly not a fan of Kanye West's performance at the BRIT Awards on Wednesday night.
The 42-year-old singer did not seem to hold back his negative comments about the performance in a short and simple tweet that spoke volumes.
"Kanye West. Utter Sh*t. LG x"
Kanye West. Utter Shit. LG x
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) February 26, 2015
Liam followed up his four-word tweet by implying that Kanye West's music has drastically declined in quality since his 2004 album, College Dropout.
@kanyewest…And you're a million miles away from College Dropout. That's artistry. LG x — Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) February 26, 2015
As previously reported by the Inquisitr, Kanye West performed his new song, "All Day," after being introduced on stage by his wife, Kim Kardashian.
With numerous collaborators and backup performers surrounding him, according to Us Weekly, Kanye West revealed his new song to the rest of the world from the London 02 Arena as a last-minute performer for the awards show.
Kanye apparently kept the censorship team busy with the abundance of bleeps that were needed for the televised broadcast of the show. The expletive-filled lyrics of the song included 40 "n-words" and an "F-bomb."
Within his relatively short tweets of criticism, Liam Gallagher was able to make headlines slamming Kanye West.
However, it did not take very long for the Oasis founder and lead vocalist to get slammed back on Twitter for his comments. Surprisingly, it was not Kanye West who retaliated against Liam — it was other fans and critics who found clever ways to fire back at him themselves.
Liam Gallagher is a full blown hater, let us pray
— petti labelle (@slicklikeagato) February 26, 2015
lmfao liam gallagher spokesperson for the folk who think africa is a country. — mi-mi. (@kcheersbye) February 26, 2015
your legacy is wonderwall, being a racist and arguing with your brother please don't type ever again @liamgallagher
— petty davis (@accessforbidden) February 26, 2015
Some even targeted Liam's music directly with their tweeted criticism – just like Liam did with Kanye West's College Dropout album.
Liam Gallagher. Get back to me when you've released even one track as good as "Black Skinhead". — Simon Price (@simon_price01) February 26, 2015
And Liam Gallagher is like a ZILLION miles away from 'Definitely Maybe' – so now what? #FOH http://t.co/AzEuwFFhhL
— Scott T. Sterling (@ststerling) February 26, 2015
Keep in mind that there were also people who defended Liam Gallagher by agreeing with his comments about Kanye.
"Liam Gallagher is right about Kanye, music is ran by people with no talent" pic.twitter.com/z0kYXIoHPk — lunar $pice (@LunaWebster) February 26, 2015
Liam Gallagher first came into the public eye of the music industry as the lead vocalist of Oasis in the early 1990s. After Oasis split up in 2009, Liam started Beady Eye and stayed with that band until it disbanded in October of last year.
What do you think about Liam Gallagher's criticism of Kanye West's performance?
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Cyclists own the world because they were more valiant in the war in heaven.
Cyclists don't think they can go wherever they want – we all know that freeways are off-limits.
I don't know any cyclists that think they can travel at whatever speed they want. Most commuter cyclists I know will readily admit that no matter how hard they try, they will probably top out at about 20 mph on a good day – and often closer to 10 mph.


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We've decided to round-up some of our favorite advice for families looking to keep things on track with the budget this year. So, here's some of the best tips, tricks, suggestions and tools for saving money on everything from the grocery to your family vacation.
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Is it terrible that we already long for a spring break trip just weeks out from Christmas break? Maybe it's because of the shorter daylight hours or cooler temps, but we start daydreaming about spring break trips in early February! Now that we've entered March, it's officially time to get something booked. So, here's our round up of spring break trips for every budget. Oh sure, we keep it frugal but that doesn't mean you have to.
Generally speaking, ski trips are at the top end of the spectrum in terms of cost. Unlike the beach, ski activities can add up quickly. There will be the cost of gear (if renting), lift tickets, food and lodging. While not inexpensive, ski trips for spring break are highly enjoyable. More often than not, there's additional sun during spring and the views are breathtaking. You can make these trips more affordable by choosing lesser known slopes, even finding some within driving distance. If you want savings on gear and accessories, use these coupon codes.
Cruises are a great way to vacation as a family since most of the cost is up front and most offer a variety of activities to keep everyone entertained. Food is pretty much taken care of and there is always something for every one to do. The down side? Well, cruises are those vacations that really run the spectrum in terms of cost. You can go big, all-out incredible luxury style or you can scale it back and seek a more modest experience. Let's pretend you want the latter. The best way to save a bundle is to book last minute. You can snag some pretty amazing deals the week before a cruise sets sail. Of course, this requires flexibility and more than a little "go with flow" kind of attitude. If that's not for you, try smaller (but still reputable) cruise lines and special offers.
Generally, most of us live close enough to drive to either a beach or a mountain. That alone saves hundreds of dollars otherwise spent on a flight. Beach vacations can cost very little if your family enjoys the sand and surf as the primary forms of entertainment and doesn't mind eating most meals at home. Mountains can also be affordable if hiking and nature-walks are the main excursions. Another way to cut costs? Share your trip with another family. We recently tried this and the results were fantastic – kids were happy, adults were happy and the budget was reduced by nearly half!
No way to get a trip together? That's okay! Try these tips to keep it interesting with a staycation instead!
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It's no secret we are big fans of Blain's Farm & Fleet, as mentioned in this post here. We remain impressed with their huge selection of products in a variety of categories. But, let's be honest –– what really makes us repeat customers are the prices, quality and customer service. After all, buying something that won't last is a waste of money and buying something from a company that doesn't stand behind what it sells is disappointing. For us, those are never issues with Blain's. So, let's look ahead at spring and which items we are definitely buying!
Every spring we tackle a few DIY home improvement projects. Inevitably, we need to purchase a new tool or two. Thankfully, Blain's has all our needs covered. They literally have everything from painting supplies to generators to electrical hardware and fittings. Prices are fanstiastic and brands like DEWALT and Milwaukee keep us confident about the quality.
We love that we can order power tools and treats for our beloved fur-babies all in one stop. We will be stockpiling the flea and tick medicine (almost all on sale right now too) as well as investing in some clippers and an invisible fence. Not on the list though we're hoping it goes on sale is the adorable and stylish doghouse above.
Every spring is the same for us: hours spent in the yard and on landscaping. Last year we lost our lawnmower. Thankfully it was just before the end of the season, but that means it's definitely time for a new one. Blain's has Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Honda in stock right now. This is also our year to invest in a few garden and lawn supplies that we will use for years to come. For example, that little red wagon above is a back saver for mulch, weeds, clippings, leaves and heavy objects. Plus, it's foldable so it takes up very little space in the garage when we store it for winter.
And our favorite part about shopping with them right now? The coupons we can use to save on shipping, plus the clearance center for deep discounts!
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Who knew February could be so interesting?
While February has a lot packed into such a small month, from the extremely significant Black History celebrations to the lesser known Library Lover events that take place. But, let's face it- everyone is pretty is pretty focused on Valentine's Day for the first two weeks. We've provided many opportunities for perfect Valentine's Day dates, gifts and one super easy treat fit for just about anyone. This year we wanted to focus on the most important aspect of this whole day: how to say "I Love You" to the ones who mean the most. Below are some clever and fun ways to do just that.
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Let's pretend that we didn't go over our Christmas budget (which we did) and that we didn't have any unexpected expenses this month (which we did) and that we are totally on track for 2017 so far with the family budget (which we are close enough to pretend so we are). Whew – okay now let's look at the past year and how we budgeted like crazy yet still had leaks. Leaks that caused money to trickle out more than we thought until we went back to see what happened. And guess, what? We think we aren't the only ones finding these top budget killers lurking around. Go ahead, take a peek and see if these apply for you too!
Wow – how things have changed over the past few years for us. Babies are expensive thanks to diapers and formula and child care costs, but our older kids are costing us a fortune all of a sudden. From increased eating to pricier outings, both kids just aren't as cheap as they were! Between sports, school and friends our kids are draining more and more of our money each month. Now that we are a full year in to these increased spending habits we can plan for them better. Still, we know parents of even preschoolers who are shocked when they go back to see the what was spent "on" their children.
Also – tips on saving on sports equipment , teacher gifts, and general advice for the whole school year.
Okay, so poor planning is a general term. What we mean is that we noticed on weeks when we did not meal plan, dinners involved another trip to the store or possibly even eating out. Huge money leak there. Another example, we underestimated costs on vacation because we tried to be frugal and wound up going over budget instead. Or we did not appropriate research deals and coupons prior to purchase so we spent more than necessary on a couple of items (ugh, cell phones). Poor planning. New technique now involves harnessing the power of technology for smarter accountability and planning.
In the history of every budget the impulse buys are the downfall aren't they? But it's true. Impulse buys came in the form of buying popcorn and soda at the theater, stopping by Target instead of the grocery for Tylenol and finding a pair of shoes on sale, etc. That's another reason that we are back to setting an intention of mindfulness for 2017. If we can't kill our impulse buys completely surely we can reduce them by having more awareness of our actions.
So, notice any of these in your own family budget leaks? Let us know on our Facebook page!
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This year we've noticed that there's been a shift toward letting go of New Year's resolutions and embracing intentions instead. What's the big deal – why set an intention rather than a resolution? Turns out most of us are pretty decent at setting resolutions but not so good at…sticking to them. There are lots of theories around this and the past we have written about ways to keep your New Year's resolutions, which you can read here and here.
The biggest difference with an intention however is that it acts like more a guide for a process rather than a goal-oriented mission. For example, a New Year's resolution might be to lose 20 pounds. An intention might be to practice better self-care with healthy eating. Rather than fixating on numbers and a goal, the intention is set around specific changes that are more focused on the process itself. Most likely, you're going to lose weight if you eat healthier. Or at maybe you even just start to feel better when you eat healthy and the number on the scale becomes irrelevant altogether. See the shift? It's a lot easier to practice small changes with that kind of thinking. So often what gets us off track from a goal is we don't enjoy the actual process. Intention setting can reframe things so the process itself becomes the focus and the end results are just icing on the cake.
Already thinking about ways to change those resolutions into intentions? Awesome. Now, what if we told you there was really only one intention you need for 2017? No, really. There's one intention that can help you get healthier, lesson anxiety and depression, save you money, help you earn more money, and enrich your life in almost every way. No, really. It's setting an intention to become more mindful. That's it. No other course of action needed. However, that means before taking any action whatsoever you have to take the time to become aware – aware of your thoughts, what's going on and why you are about to do whatever your about to do. You can do it periodically, sporadically even throughout the day. The best part is, the more you practice it the easier it is to do and the more likely you are to see change in your life.
Here are some examples of what it is and how it works:
So, that's certainly our intention for 2017. What do you think? Want to try being more mindful in this new year? Share your thoughts or experience with us on Facebook or Twitter.
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This is the guy that has utmost respect for the crafting of beer, for the variations of flavor and styles. The beer connoisseur loves to learn about new brews and can discuss at length the differences in beer styles. And that's why he will love any of the beer gift baskets. Each one is loaded with carefully selected brews artfully arranged in a galvanized beer bucket, with gourmet snacks included!
This is the man who loves firing up the backyard grill and serving up delicious steaks and burgers for friends and family. Perfect gift for dad, a father-in-law or anyone else who loves to try new seasonings, dry rubs and sauces. Not only will he enjoy exploring new flavors, but his dinner guests will appreciate the gift too!
This fella has a serious affinity for fine cuts of meat. No store-bought hotdogs here, please. This guy prefers to savor thick all-natural steaks and steak burgers. Gourmet Gift Baskets has a wide variety of options here too – offering some seriously tough decisions about just what to pick. If you really want to impress him, go for the Neighborhood Favorite Collection which includes an astounding assortment of steaks, burgers, and sausage!
See what we mean about how incredibly easy it is to nail the perfect gift for the guys in your life with these gift baskets? The best part? This Gourmet Gift Baskets coupon for 20% off and FREE shipping on select gifts is good through January 1st!
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We know that many people genuinely look forward to Black Friday sales and deals. Who are we kidding? WE look forward to Black Friday sales and deals. What we don't necessarily look forward to is the chaos that comes with it all. And we personally are thrilled that so many stores are planning on closing for Thanksgiving Day. Of course, we still want to get crazy discounts and door busters…but this year we don't want to get out. Lucky for us, we won't have to and after you read these 5 reasons to shop online for Black Friday you might not want to either.
Those are our favorite reasons to skip the stores and stay at home. Turns out though, you probably won't miss anything by shopping online. Retailers are already offering unbelievable coupons that guarantee you will save almost as much money. Some online retailers are even offering limited number products that are first come first serve, replicating the experience you would have in a store.
If you truly feel you MUST get out there, be sure to have a survival guide and avoid buying these things on Black Friday! Good Luck and Happy Thanksgiving!
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For a budget shopper discovering a new discount retailer is a little like scratching off a winning lottery ticket. While we love the most well-known ones we get a thrill over discovering one previously unknown. That's why we are excited about having a retailer spotlight on Blain's Farm And Fleet this week. If you are looking to find value without compromising quality, read on to learn more about what we love regarding Blain's Farm And Fleet.
Blain's retail stores carry a wide variety of products. In fact, they have just about everything from candy to tires and tire services. Whether you need kids toys, clothes or household products Blain's has it. Looking for sports fanfare or hunting gear? Don't worry, Blain's has that too.
Here are just some of the brands they carry: Levi's, Lee, Carhartt, Columbia, Dickies, Wrangler, Carters, New Balance, Keen, Asics, Reebok, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Husquvarna, DeWalt, Milwaukee, CharBroil, Weber, Winchester, Scent-lok, Schwinn, Coleman, Michelin, Cooper Tire, Benjamin Moore, Blue Buffalo, Purina, Science Diet, and many more!
Blain's was founded in 1955 by two brothers and continues to be run by family members today. They emphasize a family friendly environment for employees. The company prides itself on helping careers grow as the company grows. Employees are provided with skills and tools to flourish in long-term careers.
Local stores drive community involvement by supporting various local sponsorships and contributions. These include the Bert and Claude Blain Memorial Scholarships, the American Heart Association, FFA programs, and local 4-H Sponsorships. They also also match up to $200,000 in new, unwrapped toys for Christmas through Kids Helping Kids.
All products sold by Blain's are held to the highest quality standards with no exceptions. Their competitive prices and reliable service have been providing complete family shopping experiences for over 60 years.
Their website is clean and easy to use, loaded with sale items and current ad info for the best deals online or at one of their 38 stores. We adore their blog How-To section with project ideas, instructions and more, all broken out by category.
We highly recommend checking out this well-established company. No stores near you? No problem as their online store is just as well stocked. So, if you want to get a jump start on Christmas shopping or just want to enjoy a new one-stop shopping experience be sure to grab your coupons and head over to Blain's Farm And Fleet!
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Even those old enough to remember life without a smart phone wouldn't be willing to go back to doing things that way. So many aspects of our lives are more manageable and easier to navigate thanks to the incredible advances in technology. In particular, there are several apps available that make managing money much simpler and keep us more inclined to stay within our budget.
Here are some of our favorite apps for frugal families.
1. Mint
By now you've probably heard of Mint. That's because it's one of the most popular personal finance programs available. Once you've connected your accounts, Mint tracks your spending and then provides a colorful picture of your finances. Users can set goals by category and will send alerts once your near budget limits. It's a fantastically easy to use app that requires very little from the users but can make big changes in spending habits just by visually showing you where your money is going.
2. Favado
We all know that comparison shopping at grocery stores saves you money but who has time for all the research involved? No one. That's why frugal shoppers love Favado. This app will show you what's on sale at your favorite stores, pull up coupons and allow you to do price checks on items which saves both time and money.
3. Ibotta
Another favorite for frugal families is this popular rebate app, Ibotta. It's a rebate app that allows users to upload receipts for eligible purchases and then receive deposits for cash rebates directly into their paypal accounts within 24 hours. Here's a handy overview that walks you through the whole process too.
4. Shop Savvy
This app is like Favado, but for other purchases. With this app you can scan the barcode of an item and then check to see if there's a better price near you at another retailer. This is particularly handy for stores with a price-match guarantee policy.
There are a number of other apps that we love too – from Target's Cartwheel to Amazon's Price Check app, but these are the ones not directly tied to any one store. Of course, we've also found that shopping online with available coupons is a huge money saver because it eliminates our impulse buys and cuts costs. What about you? Any apps you love for keeping the budget in place?
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If you have followed either Ray Mears' or Bruce Parry's programmes on TV over the last decade or so you'll see a strong link between trying to understand the lifestyle of a people in a different part of the world and the hobby of bushcraft.
Beyond Bushcraft Books
Although there is a wealth of bushcraft and survival literature out there after you've read a few books you find a great deal of similarity and repetition in books and very little in the way of new ideas or inspirations. In search of more information I have turned to other disciplines as a way of gaining more knowledge.
Anthropological Answers
The science which provides useful and inspiring information about modern people living in the wilderness using their traditional skills is named Anthropology, a science studying people, societies and their way of life. With yesterday, August 9th, being the international day of the World's Indigenous People I finally felt compelled to tell you all about it.
The Other Side of Eden
The first book of this type I read was one I found on the Jack Mountain reading list in their student handbook. The book looks at the marginalisation of hunter gatherers and as such is named The Other Side of Eden. The book concentrates on the inuit people but also takes in other native American groups and their lifestyles. The discussions on the languages spoken, their vocabulary for describing fauna, flora and weather and the nature of speech in an oral, not written, culture are all fascinating for the linguist in me. The book also looks at their hunting strategies and how the idea of wilderness living skills and adventure are very far apart. For the people who live the skills, adventure is what happens when things are out of control. This is a book I recommend if you are interested in hunter gatherer lifestyles and especially those of North America.
"Savages" of South America
The next book I picked up was a battered second hand copy of a book discussing the lives of South American native people and their war with the oil industry, modernisation and Christianisation. The book was titled "Savages" and despite having a few interesting insights into food storage and jaguar shamans it was mostly anti-globalisation literature dressed up as anthropology. The writer was not a speaker of the Huaorani language and has received a fair bit of criticism for this, the style is also a little new-age
Reindeer People
The final book, and perhaps the most noteworthy is the most recent I have read. Called Reindeer People it is a mix if a study and story that combines the human elements of the latter with excellent referencing of the former. The book looks at the lifestyles of the Eveny (also here) reindeer herders (a people related to the Evenk group seen in a Ray Mears episode) and how their lifestyles were changing during the collapse of communism in the USSR. The book is well written and easy to read with the only quirk being a few extracts being translated into English and their written equivalents then being noted in brackets in Russian. Not too bad if you have a basic grasp of spoken Russian and not a major deal but I could see this being an irritant if you don't.
Polar Research
The writer, Piers Vitebsky, is a professor at the Scott Polar research institute in Cambridge. The research institute is the centre of British polar studies and has a very famous museum. Sadly, the museum is due to be closed for the best part of a year - until spring 2010 - for rennovation. As a result I've not yet been there.
Rigour over Rhetoric
In my opinion anthropological literature can provide a new avenue of information and ideas for bushcraft. From my, albeit limited, reading I would say that choosing those books with more academic rigour than political agenda will be rewarding. The 2 books on northern peoples were really fascinating and eye-opening and I'd definitely recommend them. One advantage of this type of research is that you can pick an area whose skills are relevant or interesting to you. For me that will always be the northern forests.
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