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What is the best, healthiest bottled water?
What is the best, healthiest bottled water? Is it Evian, Smart Water, Perrier, Propel Fitness, Poland? Or is it Essentia? Dassani? Voss?
In an analysis of virtually all bottled water brand products, almost every single bottled water brand tested with an acidic – even brands claiming to be alkaline in pH. So, why are we considering the acidity level of bottled water when testing the value of various bottled waters? Read on below to find out why the pH level of your water matters so much, and which water brand makes the cut.
First and foremost, the main method that bottled water companies use to purify water, with the exception of just a very few, is to use extreme filtration and ozonation to treat the water prior to bottling it, neither of which make the water healthier and is NOT better than what your local water company does at all. These extreme measures of filtration also tend to make the water acidic.
Why bottled water, including Reverse Osmosis Water, is not as healthy as you think:
- Extreme Filtration: The majority of the bottled water companies use extreme filtration [ion-exchange, demineralization, reverse osmosis, distillation, deionization or any combination of these]. Regardless of the source, wells, springs, rivers, lakes, and municipal water supplies, when you use extreme filtration it is proven over and over that you create dead-water (what water is living water?). Dead water is void of all healthy minerals, similar to acid rain. It's called dead water because of the death of tissues, cells and life caused by this type of water. It takes a while for acidic rain-water to soak into the ground, trickle through layers of calcium and other rock and in the process calcium, magnesium, potassium and other healthy minerals dissolve into it. Then with one foul swoop these bottling companies "treat" the water by removing everything from it, including all of the healthy minerals.
- The disinfection of bottled water usually includes ozonation. The process of ozonation is basically infusing the water with oxygen [which is another way of saying oxidizing it]. Oxidizing is the opposite to anti-oxidants (which water is naturally abundant in anti-oxidants?). Oxidization of bottled water is used to kill germs, but creates complications by adding too many free-radicals – more than what is healthy for the body.
- Safety of bottled water vs tap water: The result is that most brands of bottled water are void of healthy minerals, have no electrolytes, and are acidic. An extra problem is that water wants minerals in it and it will dissolve more minerals as soon as it can. It will absorb acidic minerals from the air and alkaline minerals from your bones, joints and muscles in order to fill the void created by stripping the water of its minerals. When you consume a lot of extremely purified water it will rob your body of its healthy, essential minerals as you drink. Not good. (Looking for water that will help re-mineralize your body instead of robbing it? Click here).
- A study done by the American Dental Hygienists' Association, was conducted for the purpose of educating patients on the dangers of dental erosion and tooth decay which is caused by over consumption of acidic foods and beverages. Most of the bottled water they tested had a more acidic pH when tested in the lab than the value listed in their water quality reports.
In testing over 20+ different brands of bottled water, it's found that almost all bottled water is actually inferior to filtered tap water, and in particular when testing the water's pH.
PH OF BOTTLED WATER BRANDS (including "high-quality" bottled water) – THE RESULTS:
The following brands of bottled water are shown here in this comparison chart with their pH-levels and water source/treatment notes in order from worst to best:
Vitaminwater 3.4 pH (ACIDIC)
Propel Zero 3.5 pH (ACIDIC)
Propel Fitness Water 3.36 pH (ACIDIC)
Penta 4.0 pH (ACIDIC)
Dasani 4.5 pH (ACIDIC)
Function 5.0 pH (ACIDIC)
Perrier 5.5 pH (ACIDIC)
Poland Spring 5.8 pH (ACIDIC)
Voss 6.0 pH (ACIDIC)
Ice Mountain 6.0 pH (ACIDIC)
Crystal Geyser 6.0 pH (ACIDIC)
Deer Park 6.3 pH (ACIDIC)
Smart Water 6.5 pH (ACIDIC)
Great Value Walmart 6.5 pH (ACIDIC)
Gerber Pure Water 6.5 pH (ACIDIC)
Arrowhead 6.83 pH (ACIDIC)
Evian 7.0 pH (NEUTRAL)
Eternal 7.0 pH (NEUTRAL)
Volvic 7.0 pH (NEUTRAL)
Zephyrhills 7.5 pH (NEUTRAL)
Absopure 7.5 pH (NEUTRAL)
Fiji 7.5 pH (NEUTRAL)
Super Chill 7.5 pH (NEUTRAL)
Evamor 8.0 pH (LOW ALKALINE)
Real Water 8.0 pH (LOW ALKALINE)
Essentia 9.0 pH (MEDIUM ALKALINE – REVERSE OSMOSIS)
Enagic Kangen Water (Living water) 9.5 pH with ORP ANTI-OXIDANT LEVEL OF -550 to -1200! (HIGH ALKALINE, NATURALLY IONIZED, NATURALLY ANTI-OIDANT RICH) – Kangen Water is produced from a filter that hooks up to your sink faucet and allows you to make an endless supply of naturally ionized, alkaline, anti-oxidant water.
The pH-levels of several locations where the tap water has been tested is shown below to compare.
The answer is, simply, NO. Municipal water companies do a pretty good job of filtering the water, and their quality of filtration is highly regulated. They do add chemicals, such as chlorine, to treat your water, but these can be filtered out if you have a high-quality water filter (like Enagic's LeveLuk SD501 Alkaline Kangen Water Ionizer which both removes harmful byproducts from your water and also naturally ionizes it to create alkaline, high-anti-oxidant water… it's no wonder that Obama and his cardiologist both drink Enagic's Kangen Water!). The water lines going from the water company all the way to your tap are also regulated, by municipal codes.
Considering this, the very best recommendation is to invest in a high-quality kitchen sink water filter (in particular a medical grade water filter and ionizer like this one) that will safely and effectively remove chlorine, chloramine, fluoride, etc., and ionize the water so that it is abundant in anti-oxidants and more readily absorbable by your body and cells (this is why athletes and top celebrity fitness trainers swear by using ionized water filters, in particular Japanese Enagic ionizers, to help improve athletic performance and overall and health as the structure of ionized water is so small that it is able to be absorbed on a cellular level, providing supreme hydration at an incredibly fast rate… this means no water sloshing around in your stomach!). Among all filtering devices, Enagic's Kangen Water LeveLuk SD501 Ionizer is the most reliable, effective, and trusted brand for producing high quality, pure alkaline water. Also incredibly simple to assemble, it just attaches to your sink faucet and produces water at the push of a button. See this report to learn more about the health benefits of Enagic's Alkaline Anti-oxidant Kangen Water and why even Obama's cardiologist endorses it.
Price wise, using an Enagic Kangen Water Filter in your kitchen will save you over $5,600 a year compared to buying bottled water:
Bottled water costs compared to using a high-quality Kangen Water Ionizer in your kitchen:
Enagic Kangen Water filters are built to last a lifetime and are even used as registered medical devices in Japan's top hospitals due to the medical-grade materials (all made in Japan, including the box!) that Enagic uses when creating their machines. This ensures the most pure, non-toxic, and reliable water supply straight from your tap. Most other filters and ionizers on the market are usually made with lower quality materials that could potentially leak chemicals into the water as it is being produced. So when it comes to health and budget, going for a high-quality Enagic Kangen Water that is sold by an official, reputable distributor (and not off eBay!) is worth the investment.
- All brands of bottled water are a lot more expensive than if you filtered the water properly yourself using a high-grade water ionizer.
- Bottled water is often acidic.
- Bottled water brands are not regulated for water quality safety as well as municipalities are for your tap water.
- Environmentally, consuming bottled water is hazardous as we are filling the landfills with empty bottles and we are not able to properly recycle all recycled plastics.
- The bottles of bottled water are made with petroleum which is a chemical that leaches into the water.
- Even with the best "high-quality" alkaline bottled water brands, by the time they get to you they won't be even close to what they've advertised as any more.
- It is far healthier, more environmentally responsbile, and budget-conscious to install a high-grade water ionizer in your kitchen, which assembles easily to your sink faucet and produces an unlimited supply of naturally alkaline, ionized, high anti-oxidant water at the push of a button! Enagic's LeveLuk Kangen Alkaline Water Ionizer Filter is the most reputable brand in its industry, is made of materials that are 100% made in Japan, is registered as a medical device in Japan's top hospitals, and has been the leading developer of alkaline water ionizers in Japan for 40+ years. Enagic is trusted and endorsed by hundreds of healthcare professionals even including Obama's cardiologist.. it is no wonder that Bill Gates just installed 10 Enagic Kangen Alkaline Water ionizers in his newly built home!
To buy an Enagic LeveLuk Alkaline, Anti-oxidant Kangen Water Filter from a reputable, official Enagic distriubtor, click here.
To learn more about Enagic's water ionizers, you can call them at (310) 447 – 8947 or visit their website.


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Welcome to La Borgatara , a comfortable house with all amenities and ideal to spend your holiday in total freedom . Cozy and warm , close to many places of interest , equipped to meet all your needs .
The Borgatara House is located in a historic building recently renovated and has an enviable location, as it is located in front of the Basilica of Santa Lucia, the patron saint of the city and just 10 minutes walk away from Ortigia and the Santuario della Madonna delle lacrime, and 15 minutes from the Archaeological Park of Neapolis.
Inside you'll find a kitchen equipped with tables and chairs and two sofas, Tv and air-conditioning and everything you need to prepare delicious dishes.
The two bedrooms have a double bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers and wardrobe with six doors and balcony with views of the sea and over the roofs of the Village, ancient artisan district of the city where you can still find old blacksmiths shops, carpenters and craftsmen.
The main bathroom is equipped with bath and shower, while the second bathroom has a toilet and a washing machine.
The services offered by the Borgatara House are:-air conditioning-dishwasher-stove/oven-fridge/freezer-pans, pots, pans-dishes, cutlery, glasses, latte cups and coffee-sheets and bedcover-towels-Ironing Board and iron, electric kettle, coffee maker, hot milk-wifi-personal care products-products for the hygiene of the House-floor luggage service
We were two adults from New York traveling around Sicily
Giuseppe was an incredible host -- was waiting for us when we arrived; parking spot was there and explained the area to us. His recommendations for restaurants were spot on!
Walking distance to everything -- the water, Greek amphitheater, Ortigia, etc.
The apartment was clean, refrigerator had water, juice, fruits, ham etc. The property is described accurately (the second bathroom only has a toilet). Would definitely stay there again if we are back in Siracusa
Disponibilità, cordialità, simpatia del proprietario hanno reso l'arrivo a Siracusa estremamente rassicurante a partire dal l'accoglienza alla stazione fino alle molteplici informazioni circa spiagge da visitare, ristoranti da provare, rosticcerie, bar per granite, locAli notturni. Per quanto concerne l'appartamento: pulizia eccellente, dotato di tutti gli elettrodomestici necessari, nonché attrezzato anche dei primi viveri utili. Posizione non del tutto ottimale se non si è in possesso di una vettura per spostarsi, che può essere facilmente parcheggiata sotto casa. Estremamente silenziosa come zona, poiché lontana dal fulcro della città, ortigia. Quindi, in definitiva, l'unico punto a sfavore è rappresentato dalla posizione, soprattutto se si tratta di un gruppo di ragazzi, la cui vacanza si incentra sul divertimento. Pertanto, consiglio vivamente questo appartamento, dotato di tutte le comodità, a turisti di qualsiasi fascia di età, escluso ragazzi.
In May 12, 2015 I travelled to Sicily with 3 friends and stayed at La Borgatara in Siracuse. We arrived late that night and Giuseppe had been waiting for us for one hour. He and his friend helped us with our luggage and showed us the apartment, gave advices and recommendations of different places to visit. Giuseppe had kindly bought things for our breakfast and also the apartment was supplied with other Italian delicacies. The apartment is well located, only a 10 minute walk from the beautiful old city of Ortigia.
We were connected by Whatsapp at all times.
Another important thing to mention is that we parked the car in front of the apartment. This is not usual in other cities.
Our stay at La Boegatara exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend it.
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When a couple are expecting a baby, the big question is: girl or boy? Adam Rutherford explores the many ways Nature decides that question. If you're a human, a kangaroo or a komodo dragon, it's in the sex chromosomes. If you're a crocodile, it's the temperature of your egg. And if you're a fish, it can be one sex first and, later in the life, the other. Adam's investigation includes conversation with Professor Jennifer Graves, a leading authority on sex determination, at La Trobe University in Australia. She explains what the weird nature of the platypus' sex chromosomes tells us about how human gender is decided. Adam also meets one of London Zoo's Komodo Dragons, the world's largest and fiercest lizard. Female dragons can produce young without mating with males, but all their babies are males. How so?
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Definition: Theocracy is a type of government in which a religious leader rules the country in the name of God.
Pros- They are able to solve problems a lot easier because they have to follow a set of rules. They are also able to get along better because they all have the same beliefs and values.
Cons - If a person in that country somehow does not follow the same religion, they could be discriminated and killed. The people there might not be as technologically advanced, because of their religious leader/God would tell them not to.
"The very concept of an Iranian university is an oxymoron. There are no free and open places of learning in that repressive theocracy. Dissenters are not given tenure; they are murdered, after first being tortured. Blasphemy, which is broadly defined, is punished. Gays are not only excluded from Iranian universities, but are imprisoned and killed." —Alan Dershowit
"Indeed, it's futile to try and use Holy Scripture to support any political position. I deeply distrust anyone who does. Just look at what an Islamic Republic is like." ― Christopher Hitchens
2 countries that use this form of government are Iran, Vatican City.


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Just to give an idea how long some ammunition lasts.
In October 1992 I bought 500 rds of this 7.62x39 ammo at a gun show for $2.99 a box and fired two boxes "20 rds to a box" today without any failures in the Saiga AK I just purchased. The ammo has been stored with a desiccant pak in an old ammo box ( looks like it's made of wood and particle board) for the last 20 years.
Nice to know ammo will last and function properly after years of storage.:D
In 1994 I fired a bunch of 30.06 ammo that was manufactured in 1939 and .45 ACP that was made in 1954 without a single FTF .I think if it is stored correctly ammo will last for a lot longer than you might believe.
Glad to hear of its longeveity. Comforting to know.
I bought an 8mm turkish mauser a few years ago. It came with a couple hundred rounds of old surplus ammo in bandoleers. I believe they had been stored in a dresser drawer in the guys garage. The ammo was worthless. Not one round went off on the first try. It would take 3 or 4 hits if it went off at all.
Proper storage is very important.
most of the 50cal ammo being used by our snipers in iraq is ww2 manufacture...
With the exception of REALLY old ammo with fulminate of mercury primers (around 1900) the key to the lifespan of ammo is STORAGE. Cool and dry, will last longer than you will.
The weak spot of ammo IS the primers. Have shot 60 yr old ammo that was flawless. Have ATTEMPTED to shoot other ammo that was apprently stored at the bottom of the goat pen- Fail to fire- or delayed firing by a full half second for half the ammo. Paki .303 Enfield- pulled the bullets, scrapped everything else.
What he said. Properly stored ammo will last almost forever.
I use surplus ammo for my Akm and my mosin. All of my mosin rounds were made in the 50's and most of my Akm rounds were made in the 70's and 80's and still go bang everytime. I have a few spam cans for my Akm that hasnt been opened and was produced in the 70's and wont be opened unless i need them. And im 99.9% sure they will still work when the time is needed.
I shot a buffalo with a cartridge that was 130 years old and loaded with black powder. The bullet traveled in excess of 3 feet into the buff and produced a rapid death for the noble beast. So if properly cared for the ammo should outlast you.
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"There are many who do not understand the Sai principle. Who is this Sai? Why are certain things happening in this manner? These questions are asked. I am not a Sanyasi. I am not a Yogi. I am not a Bhogi (pleasure seeker). I am not a Tyagi (renunciant). I am 'I'. This 'I' is the first name given to the Atma. A Sanyasi is bound by certain restrictions. The Bhogi is bound in many other ways. I have no restrictions. I am limitless. Mine is boundless bliss. My name is 'I'. It is not a name given after one's birth. To understand Me, everyone has to realise that the 'I' is present in everyone, the 'I' used by everyone in every context, whether he is a millionaire or a pauper; this 'I' is Brahman – Aham Brahmasmi. Everyone uses the 'I' from dawn to dusk without understanding its meaning."
- "Revere the Mother: Serve the Motherland", Sathya Sai Speaks, Volume 25,
November 23, 1992, Prasanthi Nilayam
"You are singing with Me, conversing with Me and filling your eyes, ears and hearts with My utterances and activities. This is not a mere physical body composed of the five elements, nor is this day My Birthday though you may call it thus this body might have a birthday, but I have no birth. You say I am 54 years old. But I have no age that can be counted.
The Eternal, with neither entrance nor exit;
The One who neither Was nor Is nor Will be;
The Immortal Person free from birth and death
That Ever-effulgent Atman is Sai for ever."
- "The Task Will Triumph", Sathya Sai Speaks, Volume 14,
November 23, 1979, Prasanthi Nilayam
"I am the witness of activity, not a participant. I am like the electric fan. Switch it on, it gives cool breeze; switch it off, it allows you to swelter in the heat. I have no likes or dislikes. Those who talk ill of Me are also remembering My name and deriving joy therefrom and perhaps earning a few paise thereby. They are happy when they write falsehood. You are happy, singing the Truth. I am unconcerned with either. I have come for a task, which I have imposed on Myself. The task will go on from victory to victory, irrespective of praise or blame. It can neither be halted nor hindered."
- "The Year Named Ananda", Sathya Sai Speaks, Volume 12, March 24, 1973, Brindavan
"I do not need any publicity, nor does any other manifestation of the Lord. What are you daring to publicise? Me? What do you know about Me, let Me ask. You speak one thing about Me today and another tomorrow. Your faith has not become unshakable! You praise, when things go well, and blame when things go wrong. You flit from one refuge to another. And even before you Bhakti ripens, you strive to lead others, you collect donations and subscriptions, and plan Mandirs and Sangams. All this is mere show, which brings spiritual loss, rather than spiritual gain. When you start publicity you descend to the level of those who compete in collecting clientele, decrying others and extolling themselves.
Where money is calculated and garnered, and exhibited to demonstrate one's achievements, I will not be present. I come only where sincerity, faith and surrender are valued. So spend the silent hours in meditation and Namasmarana (remembering the Lord's name) in your own homes and deepen faith. I do not need Bhajans which, like gramophone records, reproduce songs and Namavalis, without any feeling or yearning while singing. Hours of shouting do not count; a moment of concentrated prayer from the heart is enough, to melt and move God."
- "The Bond that Unbinds", Sathya Sai Speaks, Volume 04,
October 15, 1964, Prasanthi Nilayam
"You do not now realise your good boon in getting Me as the Guide. I shall not rest until I reform all of you. The basement for My work has been completed: now, the structure will rise upon it. I go round the whole world alone, with no paraphernalia and no publicity, because I am established in My own Glory, in My own Truth. I have Atmic relationship with all, and so I am always succeeding."
- "Purusha and Purushotthama", Sathya Sai Speaks, Volume 03, October 20, 1963, Prasanthi Nilayam


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Lodge FIR against Maneka Gandhi-run hospital: Court tells cops
The court also pulled up the investigating officer (IO) for taking up the matter "casually" and directed him to probe the case "expeditiously" against Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre (SGACC).
"The SGACC is a welfare organisation to take care of the animals but from the above incident, it appears that the SGACC did not perform its duties and resultantly 36 animals died.
"Accordingly, SHO is directed to register an FIR in the present case under the appropriate section of law and direct the IO to expeditiously investigate this case. Copy of the order be sent to the SHO for compliance," Metropolitan Magistrate Naresh Kumar Laka said.
The court also issued show cause notice for June 27 to the IO of the case asking as to why the matter should not be reported to the DCP for lapses on his part.
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can I find a howto from a dino here ?(littlefoot)
I like the dinosaur of the cartoon , land before time
I'd probably make a half ball, like this.
depends on how you want to do it, if you want him standing, and with his head raised, then you will need much more suppot going on. making him more sitting down, head on the ground would be easier.
standing, i would make legs, neck and head out of rice krispie treats. i think to support the head and kneck, you would be looking af screwing/ soldering things together - think ace of cakes style metal pipe supprt.
Whatever you decide to do can you please post a picture. I would love to see how it turns out, since littlefoot use to be my daughters favorite movie when she was little.


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The Hag is an antagonist in the book and movie of Prince Caspian. She is a loyal follower of the White Witch Jadis and the leader of her remaining, scattered forces.
Because the Hag looks like a normal old woman, it was easy for her to disguise herself as a possible ally of the Narnians. But they smelt a rat when she began talking admiringly of Jadis, and Caspian suddenly saw her for what she was when the torches were lit. The Hag fought Caspian, trying to strangle him, and was decapitated by him.
In the movie, her role is much bigger, as she is given the job of resurrecting Jadis, and succeeds in resurrecting her ghost. Jadis is not corpereal enough for full resurrection and needs human blood to finish the task. When Edmund stabs the ice portal and banishes the Witch's ghost, the Hag is also killed in the event.


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Good day! I find myself in an unique position. Fifteen years ago (15) my dear husband came home to announce that we had to move because of his job. So, the only person available to pack up our place was yours truly. It took me 2 years, to pack including my sewing machines and sewing things, but, I finally finished. I'm still waiting to unpack all of the sewing things. Since then, of course, sewing accessories have gone way up in price and book prices are out of this world. Back then I was a different person, but, I've used a lot of patience and as I pass the boxes, I dream of the day when I can start sewing again. So, along the way, I feel that I've been left behind.
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Re: I Feel Pretty, Oh, So Pretty!
Absolutely Fabulous!
Re: Vintage Table Linen is given a new life......
One word "Beautiful." Keep doing such lovely work.
Re: Wall of Threads
Great way to keep your thread cones dust free and organized. Where exactly did you find this wonderful organizer? I want to do the very same thing in my sewing room. If anyone else has any great ideas about how they organized anything in their sewing space, please let me knw.
Re: DVD GIVEAWAY: Industry Insider Techniques with Louise Cutting Volumes 1-4
When I think of Ms. Louise Cutting, I think of sewing poetic genius. This young lady makes even the most difficult reasoning of sewing anything and I mean anything from wool to silk and everything in between using techniques that I wouldn't put together. It's been ten years since I've sewn anything and I know Ms. Cutting's help would be greatly needed and appreciated by myself.
I've had the distinct pleasure of snooping (using one of her phrases) her first DVD. Slow down, I've watched her presentations here on the Threads website. I happen to truly love Threads Magazine and I've joined "Threads Insider." Now, that's where I found Louise and her wisdom and knowledge. I would feel very blessed to receive Ms. Cutting's wonderful DVDs. She has a great way of looking at garments from the inside first.
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I have sewn Vogue Patterns practically since I first started sewing. In my younger years, I always identified with the more sophisticated garments. Now, that I am much older, designers such as Claire Schaffer and Kay Unger and some others that are among the ones of yesteryear are still my favorites. There is a Spring 2012 design by Donna Karan that brings me back to 30 years ago when I made a dress very similar to that, except the older design had long sleeves. The new dress design is Vogue #1287. Even though they seem to be very much alike, I believe there are some differences and therefore, I have Vogue #1287 on my wish list. I know that designers change things to identify with younger clientele. All of that is well and good. The only thing that I can say is, please don't forget those of us that have been buying and sewing for decades, we are still alive and well.
Re: An Ice Blue French Jacket
The suit looks great and the lining is a beautiful surprise. Please try another in a fall color and submit that one. You look like a breath of spring air. Congratulations.
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Your daughter looks like she could have been the "best" dressed at the prom. I say "best" dressed, because mom put the time and effort into creating this beautiful dress for her. Mom, be thankful that Threads Magazine is the very best there is offered for other occasions, but especially for your little girl's prom dress. She looks absolutely stunning. Congratulations to both of you and I hope your daughter enjoyed herself. There isn't any dress off the rack that can look the same as what mom's hard work produced.
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FABULOUS!!! Some girls have all the fun.
Re: Book Giveaway: "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty"
Alexander McQueen (Lee to friends & family) was such a gifted man that turned beautiful fabric into gorgeous "wearable art." His presentations were jaw dropping each and every time.
In this life some people just can't get through the loss of a person very so near and dear to their hearts, Lee was this type of person. His mother was his muse from when he was a "different boy" who endured bullying, but, his mum was always his refuge, and when she left this world, he did not feel that life was worth living. So sad.
That is why this publication about such a gifted individual is worth more than the dollars or Euros posted on the cover. I would love to be awarded this tome that contains so many of Lee's wonderful designs and the words that match up with the creation of his beautiful "line" season after season.
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Absolutely stunning and seems easy to achieve. Thank you Mr. King,
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Re: Book Giveaway: "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty"
The New York Times says "this book has McQueen's greatest designs within it's pages". Wow!! Please allow me to become the "one" who gets to devour each photo and word written about this great and talented human being who had a creative life that he cut short because he missed his mum.
I would be delighted to become the owner of a great book about a great man.
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Absolutely Beautiful and breathtakingly Gorgeous!!!!! You sewed that one right out of the park. I know you turned heads with this.
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Although I'm a day late in giving my comment, and I do apologize for that, but, here goes. Ms. Neukam, you are a gem. The knowledge that you give the readers is nothing to be taken lightly. I'm glad I subscribe to the magazine. I just wish that I had you beside me in the middle of the night when I do my creative work to guide me along the humps and bumps that we all have from time to time. Thank you for making just one more thing that seems so hard and you make it so very easy. Keep guiding us along.
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This is a fantastic way to make loops that are the same size and look really beautiful. Thanks for this project. Things like this never get old. Thanks again.
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I recently paid for the new "Threads Insider" and feel it was well worth my money. Thank you to all of the people behind the scenes who work so hard to bring Threads Insider to the fore front. Now, the new "Threads Magazine.com" is the newest member of the Threads Family. Thanks again to every contributor. Congratulations to everyone involved.
Re: Remembering Lois Ericson
What can one say about the loss of a genius? I met Lois Ericson at one of her classes given many years ago. I had heard about Lois and was very enthusiastic about her class. As I sat quietly drinking in every word that left her lips, I was truly amazed. I was further amazed when she had the "show and tell" segment of her class. The way Lois created a garment was phenonmenable and when she asked me to model a couple of outfits, I told Lois that I was afraid that I might wrinkle something, but, she said "oh, go ahead and try it on."
I was stunned when she mentioned to the class that she thought what I was wearing was sensational. A word like that coming from someone of such great statue in the sewing community was something that I'll never forget.
We were the last ones left in the classroom that evening, so, I asked if I could help her pack up everything before leaving. She said sure. We got to talking about so many things. She told me about her daughter, Diane and how proud of her that she was. She even took the time to meet my husband that waiting for me in the parking lot.
We started to correspond and I quickly paid for each year that she published, "The Rag." We corresponded through snail mail and then e-mail. Lois had a wonderful handwriting. I also purchased most of her patterns and have each of her books and right now I'm glad that I do.
Lois is someone that will always be in my thoughts and each time I go back through her books, or copies of "The Rag" I'm sure I'll pick up another nugget of creative wisdom. She was humble and brilliant and she will be sorely missed.
Re: Magazine Giveaway: Threads Issue #159, March 2012
This issue is a must read. I don't believe there's a woman who hasn't had a problem with her bra fitting just right. So, couture and a wonderful bra that actually fits, BRAVO. Also, getting a look at all those wonderful new sewing/embroidery machines that cost almost as much as my first home. We can get a good look and dream about actually owning one. (Dream, dream) Thanks to the tireless staff who work many hours to bring us just what we need and the timing is always right!! Thanks again.
Re: Video: How to Embellish with Studs and Rhinestones 101
I agree with the previous comment. There have been several embellishment applicators sold in the last few years and I too have wondered, "does it really do what it's suppose to do?" Now, because Judith has taken the time to give us a wonderful demo of two ways to bring a little flash to our garments, well, thank you so very much, Judith. You are truly a wonderful "sewing angel."
Re: MAGAZINE GIVEAWAY: SewStylish Fall Fashion
The magazine looks great! I love bright colors and with Fall I think of gold with orange running through it. I believe that when the leaves start turning gold and orange with some brown and yellow, that is a time to mimic those colors. The heat indexes will be gone and the breezes will be cooler. Now is the time to finish those fall outfits and especially a coat of many golden and orange colors. I'm thinking of putting a brown bag with this outfit to represent the bark on those beautiful trees. Many people travel many miles just to see the foliage. Why, because that's nature's beauty. I can't wait for the "heat indexes" to be a part of the past.
Re: Pintuck a Ruffle
Congratulations to Mary. While the rest of us look on, please continue to give us more creative ideas. Mary, you plant your ideas and hopefully the rest of us will help our own to grow. This skirt is really beautiful. I have something in mind that I think I'm going to make. Ideas are like flowers, you plant them, nourish them and watch them grow into something really beautiful. Congratulations once again, Mary. You did a wonderful job.
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Your design is lovely and the choice of the batik fabric and the contrasting fabric for pleating and the flowers is just beautiful. May you design and make more of these bags. Thanks so very much for giving me some more inspiration.
Re: Book Giveaway: "Girl's World" by Jennifer Paganelli
Inspiration is something that we never know where it's going to come from. It's all around us every day. Nature, people, animals, etc. I have 2 granddaughters, one that I made some outfits for school and the other I'm still trying to figure out what she considers "cool." She just says when she sees me dressed up that I am "rocking it." I believe that's a good thing. My older granddaughter recently told me that she has always loved the fact that I embroidered a design with her name in her outfits. She said it made her feel so very special. I believe that this book that is geared for girls would be a wonderful gift and also give both of them inspiration too, as well as myself.
Let us all try to remember what gave us that first inspiration that made us think. Gee, I've got to learn how to sew and create too.


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Author | exchange4media News Service | Tuesday, Jan 13,2004 7:22 AM
Even before the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), which was recently appointed regulator for the broadcasting sector as well, asked for industry inputs, cable operators have sent their wish list. TRAI is expected to issue a consultation paper on the controversial conditional access system (CAS) on Tuesday, even as there are indications that the new cable TV distribution system may be deferred.
Representatives of independent cable networks and last-mile operators, through their letter to Trai, have pushed for a hike in the basic slab charges from Rs 72 to Rs 180 a month under CAS, uniform distribution margin between stakeholders, universal set-top boxes which can be installed anywhere, realistic a la carte pay channel pricing, and cross-media restrictions.
Independent operators, who constitute a majority chunk of the cable industry, have even sought an early meeting with TRAI chairman Pradip Baijal, to "offer him an insight into the industry". Mr Baijal said he was in the process of studying the issues related to CAS before making recommendations on the new cable TV distribution system. Consumers, growth of the broadcasting sector and industry are going to be the focus areas for TRAI while making recommendations.
The cable fraternity, which has been the main force behind implementing CAS in Delhi, has even demanded compensation from the government, in case it is deferred or rolled back. Also, it has protested against bringing cable operations under the unified licensing regime. Broadcasters, it is understood, are also preparing to interact with TRAI, for CAS and other broadcasting-related issues. The regulator would look at issues such as licensing, advertising cap for pay channels, pricing of channels.
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The problem is fixed now. Please give it another try. (Odd timing involving a domain registrar switch I made last week, finally kicking in with an result I didn't expect.) I'm so grateful for your note that let me know something was amiss so I could get it fixed asap.
In case anyone else ran into trouble seeing the Emergence site, please try again:
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Anna on the way
This is Anna Kendrick leaving Vancouver heading to Toronto for TIFF for one of the most highly anticipated films of the festival. Yes. The one I won't stop yapping about: Up In The Air. It will not make nearly as much money as New Moon, but then again, prestige or profit? Lucky for Anna, she gets to enjoy both. Full Story
Does she look familiar?
Several of you have emailed about George Clooney's tasty new piece and her resemblance to Cindy Crawford. Cindy happened to be on Good Morning America and The View yesterday to promote her new clothing line at JC Penney. Perfect timing for some side-by-side and recent comparisons. You're right. Full Story
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We jammed out early yesterday to come to Whistler – Jacek has a gift certificate for a round at the Chateau. Please. Free + Golf = Masturbation. Anyway, we cut it short yesterday before we had a chance to get a few sets of photos up on the site that many Twilight fans have been asking for with more information about what was shooting this week. Full Story
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Non vampire arrivals yesterday in Vancouver as Michael Welch, Justin Chon, Anna Kendrick, and Christian Serratos are now in town for Eclipse. Christian Serratos – crazy ass gorgessity. Damn. That skin is ridiculous. As for Anna Kendrick – while the Twilight franchise might seem like the end all and be all for Twi-Hards, for Anna Kendrick is doesn't even come close in prestige compared to what she has next: Up In The Air which will celebrate its highly anticipated debut at the Toronto International Film Festival. Full Story
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As I first reported earlier this week, they shot more theatre scenes last night for New Moon with Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, and Anna Kendrick. Indulge me for a moment while I gloat, will you? Because I was yelled at by some twi-hard called Angela earlier the other day when I initially reported the shoot schedule: STOP TALKING OUT OF YOUR ASS, YOU BITCH! THEY ALREADY FINISHED THE SCENES AT THE MOVIE THEATER AND THE BREAK UP, YOU SAID THAT YOURSELF!!!! YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT. Full Story
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Anna Kendrick's biggest splash to date has been the scene stealer in Twilight. Everyone I know who was forced to see it, and came away feeling dumber and ashamed, everyone noted that its few non-cringe moments were provided by Anna Kendrick. She's charming. There are brighter days ahead for Anna Kendrick. Full Story
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I don't think so, not more than anyone else at least. You have a defined chin vs. their practically non-existent chin, longer face vs. their shorter face, normal-sized nose vs. their large nose, and your forehead doesn't slope backwards the way theirs did.00|00|0
Neanderthals had longer faces. Cro-magnons had short ones. Also, my legs are short for my height. It is similar with Neanderthals again.
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I guess Samuel Dalembert's sprained left ankle in the second period of the 76ers' victory over the washington Wizards last night wasn't nearly as severe as it looked.
I say ''I guess'' because we won't really know until Dalembert steps on the court tonight against the New Jersey Nets. But the idea that Dal;embert is playing comes as something of a surprise, because when he went down with 1:54 remaining in the first half last night, he was unable to get up or walk to the locker-room without assistance.
He said he stepped on the foot of Wizards rookie big man JaVale McGee and felt the ankle twist.
"I thought it was a fracture,'' he said. "As soon as I tried to walk on it, my foot started shaking.''
Even worse, because he went down in the paint, he ended up being called for a three-second violation.
"I went down, I screamed,'' Dalembert said. ''He (the referee) saw me holding my leg and he still made the call. I must be the only one in history to get a three-second call getting hurt in the middle of the paint.''
X-rays last night were negative, and there was no request for a magnetic resonance imaging scan. Dalembert took treatment all day, including time in the hyperbaric chyamber he has had installed in his house. At 6 p.m., when the Sixers were required to announce a lineup and an active roster, Dalembert was pencilled in as the starting center.
\This is his 236th consecutive appearance, including having appeared in all 82 regular-season gameas the previous two seasons.
"i'm going to be honest,'' he said. ''I'm going to go out and give 100 percent, but I'll be honest with the coach.''
Sixers coach Tony DiLeo said ''I am surprised, yes, (that Dalembert is playing), because last night when he went down it looked pretty bad. K.J. (athletic trainer Kevin Johnson) said treatment was OK today, but it was bad. It's not so much swollen, but I guess (the problem is) tenderness in the ankle.''
After last night's game, DiLeo said he would use Elton Brand as the startring center tonight if Dalembert were unavailable. But before last night's game, DiLeo would only say ''We have alternative plans.''


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SANTA ANA – A man accused of being a contract killer wiped tears Thursday as an Orange County jury acquitted him of murder charges.
The jury of seven men and five women in Superior Court Judge William Froeberg's courtroom deliberated about two days before finding Thomas Joseph Garrick, 37, of Laguna Hills not guilty of murder for financial gain and conspiracy to commit murder.
"I am ecstatic," said Garrick's father, Tom Garrick Jr., after the verdicts were read. "I have a newfound belief in the justice system. It's a shame the real murderer is walking the streets."
Garrick was expected to be released from custody Thursday night.
Prosecutors accused him of stabbing Jack Jessee four times in the chest Aug. 13, 1998, at Jessee's Placentia home, when wife Sandra Jessee was out running errands.
If convicted, he faced a life term in prison without the possibility of parole, a sentence Sandra Jessee is currently serving for orchestrating the killing of her husband because she worried his cancer care was eating up their savings.
Her son from a previous marriage, Thomas Dayton Aehlert, 42, of Gold Canyon, Ariz., pleaded guilty in 2011 to second-degree murder in a deal negotiated with prosecutors in exchange for his testimony.
His friend Brett Schrauben testified he was offered $50,000 to kill the ailing Jessee but that he got scared as he walked up to the home with a semiautomatic handgun.
Schrauben, 40, formerly of Coto de Caza, said when he returned to his pickup, where his friend and getaway driver Garrick waited, Garrick volunteered to do the killing.
Schrauben pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in 2008, also in exchange for his testimony, and was released after two years of time served.
Garrick's defense attorney Dennis O'Connell contended the co-defendants lied about Garrick's involvement to get leniency through plea agreements.
"I am very thankful that the jury had the courage to follow the law and see through the testimony" of Aehlert and Schrauben, said O'Connell, who insisted during trial that Schrauben was the killer.
The jury foreman, who declined to give his name, said jurors acquitted Garrick because of a lack of sufficient corroborating evidence against him, the testimony of the two co-defendants, which in parts did not match, and the deals they got.
"I think we felt (Garrick) may have known about the murder afterwards, but we don't think he knew of the murder ahead of time or was involved," the foreman said.
Jack Jessee's brother Dave said he was disappointed but not surprised with the verdict.
"We got the main ones, my brother's wife who put the whole thing together and her son (who) will be sentenced to 15 years to life," he said.
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My heart has a mind of its own by Christian Bautista heard on Mano po 5: Gua ai di (I love you) movie
Artist: Christian Bautista
Music By: Christian Bautista
Music By: Christian Bautista
My heart has a mind of its own lyricsPeople try and tell me that its crazy
You and I were never meant to be
I don't believe they know, and even if its so
I'm fallen anyway, no matter what they say.
A part of
Reed full lyrics me is taking me by the hand
The world can't see, still they can't understand
Why can't they understand...
My heart has a mind of its own
Right or wrong it's gonna do
Only what it feel is true
I'll follow it where ever it goes
Anywhere it leads me to
My heart has a mind of its own.
Maybe we wont always be together
Maybe this'll last a thousand years
Ain't nobody knows, and even if they did
It wouldn't matter now
I'd love you anyhow.
Repeat Refrain and Chorus
My heart knows what I'm needing
My heart knows what I'm feeling
It knows me better than I know myself
My heart knows just what I'm missin'
All I have to do is listen
And listen well...
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Her name is Khadijah bint Khuwaylid. She was the wife of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him.) And she is one of the people that I think about when I face or debate issues surrounding women today.Read More
Why Do People Become Islamic Extremists
Islamic extremism is on the rise while the world tries to understand the basic reason behind the motivation of young men and women turning to extremist groups. Countries like Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria have been devastated during this past decade due to religious extremism. In Pakistan alone, about 450 suicide bombings have taken more than […]Read More
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Boyacá is a department of Colombia that features diverse natural landscapes and colonial style villages nestled within the Eastern Mountain Range.
Boyacá is a department of Colombia that features diverse natural landscapes and colonial style villages nestled within the Eastern Cordillera Mountain Range that help attract countless visitors to the region each year. Here you'll find snow capped peaks, the lush vegetation of scenic woodlands and the desert lands of el desierto de Candelaria. Boyacá, located in central Colombia, was the historic setting of several 1819 battles, the results of which gained Colombia's independence from Spain and earned the department the nickname The Land of Freedom. Much earlier, around the year 500 A.D., the Muisca people settled in the region, where they would develop rich cultural traditions and a complex economic system based on agriculture along with mining and artisan trades such as ceramics, textile weaving and gold work. Today, many Muisca people still live in the area.
Agriculture is still one of the main industries in this Colombian department of just over a million residents, as is cattle ranching, fishing, oil extraction and mining, particularly for emeralds. Tourism is also a growing industry here, where an exciting variety of destinations offers tourists the chance to experience vibrant rural customs and stunning natural wonders.
Places and Popular Cities in Boyacá
This is the capital of the Boyacá department, a city of about 178,000 residents which often serves as a base for visitors planning to explore Boyacá. The coldest city in Colombia, with an average temperature of 10 to 13 degrees, Tunja's important universities make this a well-known college town (1 in 5 people here are students).
Villa de Leyva
This Colombian town located just 40 km west of Tunja is an official National Monument in itself, with historic colonial architecture, stone streets and a vast town square that hosts lively festivals. The surrounding desert area includes an archeological site with the intimidating name of El Infiernito (Spanish for little hell), where the ancient ruins of a Muisca astronomical observatory and religious shrine in the form of large stone columns and burial mounds invite observers to imagine life in the region hundreds of years ago.
Tota Lake
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Iguaque Lake and Flora and Fauna Sanctuary
According to Muisca creation myths, the goddess Bachué mystically ascended from this lake holding a boy in her arms who would go on to populate the world. Popular belief holds that a pilgrimage to the lake purifies the pilgrim's soul. Fantastic wooded landscapes, fresh water brooks that babble and spring from mountains and a wonderful diversity of flora and fauna all reward those that take the over 3 hour hike required to reach the nature sanctuary.
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Challenges is the forth chapter in the fanon And Everything in Between.
Aang and Katara get off the monorail and have an encounter with a large lizard, all after a difficult patch in their relationship. Meanwhile, Sokka and Wei Bei encounter a familiar enemy in the desert, and defeat them with the help of another friend.
What did I just do, and why did I do it? He loves you more than anything, and you love him, too. And despite how much he cares about you, you couldn't tell him you feel the same way, could you? He is my love, and I put our entire relationship in jeopardy just because Sokka went missing. Get him back.
Katara glanced across the way. Aang sat just in front of her, gazing out the window. Forcing a smile, he licked his lips and looked down upon two wild Platypus-Bears, nuzzling each other. Even the Platypus-Bears have found love. And yet here I am, waiting for a girl with whom I may never fall in love.
Aang turned his head to the right. Katara sat no more than five feet away from him, but she felt miles away from her inside. Will she ever come around?
"Aang, I'm sorry about what I said earlier. I've been thinking, and...I shouldn't have turned you down, just because things got complicated. Things have been complicated before, and..."
"And what? We were never together before."
"Well, yeah, but...I want us to be together."
Katara extended a hand to place on Aang's shoulder. The Airbender was shaking, nervous and hurt. But she knew he loved her. A gentle smile crossed Aang's face, the sun reflecting off his bright blue arrow. But Katara found herself lost in his eyes. Slowly, she leaned into Aang's thick lips, gently pressing against them. Except when she pressed, there were n lips to kiss.
"You do? Then why did you keep me in the dark for nine months, knowing full well that I was...in love with you? Why did you reject me countless times, and make me feel like an idiot? And why am I sitting here right now, and almost getting together with you because you are ready? And why is it that any time things get rough, this is going to happen? It happened at the cave. It happened at the invasion. It happened at that stupid play, which the more and more I think about it, is pretty spot-on with our relationship. And now it's happening again. Katara, I'm not gonna do this every time things get tough. And before we get together, I think you need to think about whether this is going to happen again, and whether our relationship is going to happen. Because if it's not, I don't want to keep falling into this trap, only to be hurt. Talk to me after you figure out what you want. Until then, I think it's better...that we just stay...friends," Aang decided, determination filling every muscle, every bone in in his body.
"But Aang, I..." she pleaded, her voice fading into the background. I never pictured Aang rejecting me. She thought, despair filling her eyes to the brim with tears.
"Katara, I really like you...no, I love you. But I'm getting tired of playing this game," he decided, his voice feel of hurt and regret, but power at the same time.
"Aang, you have to understand. Through everything I've been through in my life, with my mother and our whole...journey, when things get tough, my natural instinct is to defend myself and protect myself, so I don't get worried more, and so I can end my problems without distractions." Aang turned his head. "Please, don't do this. You love me. You almost killed an entire fleet of soldiers for me. You risked your life to Zuko for me. You want to be with me, right?" Aang remained silent for a little while. </p>
"You revived me, and yet we keep playing this game. Get your priorities straight, then we'll talk." He began, interrupted only by an unannounced kiss from Katara. Slowly, he sunk into it. What am I giving up? This beautiful face, that long, flowing, voluptuous hair, the warm, tender lips. Why am I giving this up? Reality struck a chord only seconds later, and Aang backed out of the kiss. "I'm sorry."
The train skidded to a halt just as Aang said I'm sorry, and the doors opened. Aang gestured to Katara. His hand said no more than "after you," but Katara was paying no mind to his hand. Lost in his eyes, she read him like a book. This is too hard. I can't believe I just did that. It needed to be done. His conflicting expression said, without words. Reluctantly, Katara exited the train, and Aang followed. "So, uh...where do we look for Sokka?"
Katara had forgotten one important detail about her relationship with Aang in that ugly spat. Sokka.
"Suki! Suki?!" Sokka glanced left, where a tall figure with auburn hair stood, sulking. "SUKI!" Sokka darted toward her, preparing his lips for a kiss like never before. Grabbing her shoulder, he found not Suki, but Wei Bei.
"You left me!" she screamed, wailing.
"Wei Bei, you don't under..." he began, interrupted by an unusual transformation. Suddenly, Wei Bei's face grew longer, her hair growing just a tad, her face being consumed by white paint, which morphed into red by the eyes.
"Sokka, find me. I miss you!" she said, Wei Bei's voice changing into Suki's, slowly, the pitch climbing an octave.
"I miss you, too. I love you," he declared.
"I love you, too." Suddenly, Suki's face switched back to Wei Bei's. Sokka watched Wei Bei get shot by lightning, and melt into a puddle. And Sokka felt his head lift, and his eyes open. Sokka glanced to his left, gazing across the hot desert sand. There lay Wei Bei, jolts of electricity flowing through her body, and a shadowy figure standing on a distant sand dune.
Having walked through hours of security checks, Aang and Katara were finally cleared to leave the vast city. Never before exiting the city had he recalled the vastness of the desert which lay ahead. If only the ferry wasn't destroyed. Aang thought, despising the thought of walking through the narrow death trap known as the Serpent's Pass. "Hop on," he said to Katara, holding up a glider and speaking for the first time in hours. Katara grabbed the wooden contraption, and was lifted off the ground. Thank Spirits I have this. He continued in his own head.
Minutes went by. Aang gazed down at the gigantic pool of water beneath him, a large serpent swimming through, tormenting the waters. The huge Serpent looked like a tiny ant amid a vast sea of blue. Funny. He thought. But that thought quickly leapt out of his brain as he felt Katara's hand slipping off his.
"KATARA!" he screamed, as her hair loopies went fluttering through the skies, her body trailing them pulling them down to Earth.
"Aaaah! Aang, help me!" she yelped, her voice fading into the winds of the sky. Aang's glider took a steep dive. Only then had Aang realized how close Katara was to hitting the water. Forgetting his own safety, he closed his glider, and fired a large air slice at the humongous lizard, now seeming much bigger to him.
"Katara, bend the water up to catch you! It'll soften the blow!" he screamed, praying she heard him, as he still spiraled down into the brief strip of land. He Airbent himself right, watching Katara drop into a large tower of water. She heard me! Thank Spirits! He said, as if an alarm rang through his head. He then turned his focus to his own safety. Opening his glider, he yelped as he realized how close he was to falling into the water, falling to his death. He caught himself, his toes skimming the water. Slowly, his altitude grew, and he glanced to the place where Katara had splashed into the water. There she stood, propelling herself through the water, towards the narrow strip of land. She's alive! He noticed a painful expression on her face. She's hurt, but she's alive. Aang flew to help her. But he was paralyzed in shock when he saw the Serpent's neck make contact with Katara's body.
There she lay, flinching around on the sand, her body full of lightning. Wei Bei looked up at Sokka, her teeth clenched, nearly breaking under the pressure. Sokka's eyes widened, and screamed at the top of his lungs. "WEI BEI!" he shouted, his voice cracking. He ran to her, tears now filling his eyes. But he was stopped dead in his tracks, a river of blue descending into the sand in front of him. He glanced left. "Azula." The sinister laugh of her eroded brain sailed through the thick desert air like a Tiger Wolf's howl.
Azula was quick to unleash her wave of fire at Sokka. As he jumped left, his hair was singed by the blazing heat of Azula's blue flames. "Whoa!" he screamed, constantly on the run from Azula's blazing attacks. As he let out a scream, a wave of blue crashed into Sokka's face, knocking him off his feet. Sokka reached for his boomerang, but found nothing there. "Oh no." he wailed, as he was burnt once more, this time in his stomach. Hunched over on the ground in pain, he was rendered helpless. After finally finding the strength to roll over on his back, he found Azula, hovering over him, her fist closed, ready to attack. "What do you want?" he asked, fear filling his every bone.
"Where is the Avatar?" she asked, her voice wreaking of instability.
"Why do you care?"
"I'm going to kill him. And I have no interest in doing so to you," she declared, calming herself a little bit.
"Then let me up."
"Tell me where he is. NOW."
"No. You think I'd just give away my friend's location so you can hunt him down and kill him? 'Oh, he's over there! Take the next right! I hope it's bloody! I hope we can do this again!'"
"Okay, fine. Don't tell me. But can you help me with something?" Azula paused with a vicious smile on her face, while Sokka lay paralyzed with fear, his thoughts as still as his body. "I've been having trouble controlling the temperature of my fire lately. I've been wanting to make it hotter than ever, but I can't do it. I'd like to practice on the Avatar, but I have no problems practicing on you."
My life...is over. His head screamed, and he braced himself for what he was going to say next. He looked right. There lay Wei Bei, dying. She smiled at him, her sweet, sweet smile. Sokka prepared to reject Azula one last time, and turned his head toward her. But when he looked up, she was already falling to the ground, sand hitting her face. Sokka climbed to his arms, and looked behind him.
He flew for seconds, but those short seconds felt like years to him, as he watched a gigantic serpent throw Katara off her wave of water. What if she's not okay? His head pounded. What if I can't save her? But his face let on no more than his shear seriousness at the situation. As the sun beat down upon his head, he took a dive at the water, and he thrust his staff forward, hitting the gigantic lizard in its left eye. The lizard fell backward, and in unison, Aang penetrated the surface of the water. Where is she? He thought, his brain already losing oxygen, and fast. I have one chance to find her. I have to.
He lowered his head, and kicked his feet, propelling him down into the dark depths of the Serpent-infested sea. Above him, the green lizard skimmed his back, and jumped to the surface, lacking any amount of oxygen. As Aang's oxygen level depleted, his thoughts became more frantic. Where is she?! He screamed, opening his mouth for a moment, wanting to scream. In the brief moment, his mouth half-filled with water. The salty taste was unbearable. But he could not give up. He dove down farther, barely able to see anything. But in the faint light, he caught a glimpse of Katara's silky hair, her rebraided hair coming undone in the pressure of the salty water. He quickly swam downward, not sure if Katara was even still alive. But if there was a chance, he wouldn't give up. He couldn't.
But his determination could not save him from the lack of oxygen. Hundreds of feet beneath the surface, buried in an eternal sea of black, his lungs could no longer take it. In the pressure, he too, was unconscious beneath the deep sea of the serpent. Aang looked up, at what would be his final sight, to see the serpent. His last thought, I'm sorry, Katara.
Azula's regrown bangs blew in the warm desert breeze. Dusk was falling, and the sun sank beneath the tall dunes of the endless desert. In the dwindling daylight, Toph pumped her fists, shot her fingers into the air, and the sand beneath Azula's feet was pulling her underneath. Her blue rockets propelled her into the air, and Toph pushed pounds of sand in her launching point. But she was too late. The sand reached the spot, and Azula continued her jet propulsion. Azula collapsed the blaze onto the ground, and Toph created a sand shield. The sand held up somewhat, but Toph was knocked on her butt, nonetheless. Azula quickly fell to the ground, her maniacal laughter consuming her. Toph stood, and uprooted the sand around her. The sand to Sokka felt as if he was at the beach, the cool waves sucking the sand out with the tide. As the sun sank completely over the horizon, Azula was blinded in the darkness. Unsuspecting, she was struck by two waves of sand, and she was knocked on the ground. Toph's seismic sense saw everything, and quickly pulled a pile of sand over Azula. With the power of the sand, Azula was knocked out.
Aang's final breath drifted out of Aang's mouth like the sweet sound of a sparrowkeet's song. Smoothly. But Aang still refused to give up, even in his impending death. With that breath, is eyes filled with a white glow, and his spirits were lifted once more. Inside him, it was as if a million hearts were beating, a million beats per minute. His fury, his rage, his Avatar powers, all compounded into one force: the Avatar State.
Aang's fury reached out of his body, and he picked Katara up by her necklace. The water spiraled, beyond Aang's control, and he lifted himself out of the water. The young Airbender laid Katara on the tiny strip of land they knew as the Serpent's Pass. Not knowing if Katara was dead or alive, Aang turned his attention to the lizard: furious at the hideous monster, he sent a raging ball of inferno spiraling to the serpent. The dragon-shaped tyrant smashed his head against the hill of the pass, and like that, a portion of the pass crumbled. Fell into the sea. The tyrant, unconscious, would not be aware of his own death. As it sank into the water, Aang sent an Avatar-powered Air slice at the lizard, severing his head. As the lizard's neck split in two, Aang calmed himself out of the unwillingly-induced state. He turned his head, to find Katara, lying there on the rocky pass. "I'm glad she taught me this.
Aang pulled the water from her mouth, and Katara coughed. A smile stretched across Aang's goofy face, which now had a serious and emotional expression. He sobbed on her shoulder, and she spoke faintly. "Aang...you saved me, didn't you?"
"Never do that again! You nearly gave me a heart attack." He sobbed, crying tears of joy, tears of relief, tears of fear of what almost happened. Laughing at the same time, Katara embraced him. "Katara...I love you."
Katara remained silent, crying happily on Aang's rock solid shoulder. After finally calming herself, she spoke through her tears. "I love you, too."
Sokka managed to crawl onto his knees without too much pain. As he looked at the ground on his left, he found Wei Bei, crying in pain, dying. Toph looked down at her. "...Weir?...Is that you?" she asked, her voice full of dismay, intense curiosity. Toph leaned closer, and Wei Bei suddenly recognized her unmistakable face, her indisputable voice.
"Toph..." she said, her voice deteriorating. "I told you I'd see you again." She smiled.
"I never thought I'd see you again."
"Whoa! What is going on here?!" Sokka screamed.
"Sokka, Toph is my sister. I ran away six years ago, when I was nine. I left a note for Toph, and I told her we'd see each other again. I promised her. And it looks like I've kept that promise," she explained.
"Wha?!?!" Sokka was in shock. "So...you two are sisters, I'm dating Wei Bei, I'm close friends with Toph, and...everybody's okay with this?"
"Yeah," Wei Bei started.
"Pretty much," Toph added. "I used to kick her butt in Earthball, right Wei Bei?" Wei Bei never answered. Caught up in her reunion, she had forgotten her fragile and weak state. And with a smile on her face, Wei Bei's eyes shut, and her corpse lay in the sand dunes of the expansive Si Wong Desert, the new bitter coldness no longer affecting her.
"No..." Sokka said under his breath. Toph remained silent, except for a few whimpers. A tear fell from Toph's face onto Wei Bei's lifeless cheek. "Come here, Toph." Sokka demanded, softly. Toph threw her arms around Sokka, crying into his pecs. Sokka did the same, whimpering on Toph's puffy hair, held up by a single hairband. Sokka looked down upon Wei Bei's long body. "She was so tall," Sokka commented, ignoring the situation for a brief moment. Sokka and Toph looked at each other, and nodded. They needed to say nothing. I want her buried here. His eyes said. Me too. Hers replied.
Katara set her eyes forward, nowhere else. Despite the dynamics of what had just happened, she had one focus: find Sokka. I still love Aang, she told herself. But we have to find Sokka. The two, now walking, came across two figures in the distance, one leaning on the other, one short, one relatively tall. As they approached, Katara noted a top-knot on the tall figure's head, and a hairband on the short one. ...Sokka?!
"Sokka!" Aang's voice agreed with Katara's mind. Both of their legs carried them forward, running into the arms of one of the figures. Toph hugged Katara, while Aang did the same to Sokka, and they then traded. "Don't you EVER do that to us again!" Katara impaired.
"Okay, I won't. Hey, are you guys with Suki? I want to apologize to her." He demanded lightly.
"We haven't seen her since we left Ba Sing Se," Katara said. Aang nodded. All three turned their attention to Toph, whose mouth dropped in pity.
Beneath the cool desert sand, Azula finally awoke, crawling out of the sand which had buried her in the wind. She looked around the desert, but saw nothing but pitch-black. It all suddenly came back to her. I'll get them. She promised herself. And this time, the Avatar isn't alone. That devilish smile crept upon her face, and she began her evil laugh. Her unstable walk began, and the hunt for the Avatar had begun.
Trivia and Author's Notes
- This is the longest chapter so far
- This chapter goes against some of my original plans for the series, which have been scratched and reformed. One of these plans did, unfortunately, involve killing off Wei Bei (which will be explained later how all that ties in), which was very hard to do, as she was one of my favorite characters.
- This chapter may be the most dramatic in the entire first book (past, present, and future chapters).
- If you look closely at the photo of Azula, you can see some pixels that don't quite match the color of the rest of the photo. This is due to writing where those discolorations exist. A title was previously written there, for a fanon idea which was scrapped.
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Thai Soups
Thai soups can range from a coconut base to a more savory broth. They can also be an appetizer or the main dish. Recipes such as Thai Pumpkin Soup, Thai Peanut Soup, and Coconut Lime Chicken Soup give you an array of flavors from which to choose.
Thai Peanut SoupBetter Homes and Gardens
This creamy soup blends flavors popular in Thai cooking, including peanuts, coconut, lemon grass, and a little bit of red pepper for heat. Serve small portions as an appetizer course or with a salad for a full meal.
Sweet Potato ChowderBetter Homes and Gardens
Curry paste, coconut milk, and lemongrass give this soup an Asian twist.
Coconut Lime Chicken SoupBetter Homes and Gardens
Using a deli-roasted chicken eases the preparation time for this quick and easy Thai-inspired soup recipe.
Thai Chicken Noodle SoupFitness
Butternut Squash Soup with Thai GremolataBetter Homes and Gardens
Oriental Shrimp SoupBetter Homes and Gardens
Look for the herb lemon grass, frequently used to flavor Thai dishes, fresh or dried in specialty stores or large supermarkets. The fragrant glass also goes by the names Citronella and sereh.
Thai Fish SoupFamily Circle
In less than 15 minutes, you can have this warm curry soup on the table. With protein-packed tilapia and fiber-rich brown rice, it's a complete meal in a bowl.
Thai Coconut Shrimp SoupFitness
This one-pot meal uses light coconut milk for the soup base to keep the fat and calories low in this shrimp and vegetable dinner.
Lemongrass Chicken SoupBetter Homes and Gardens
Spice up this low-calorie chicken soup by bundling a hot chili pepper with the lemon grass.
Asian Shrimp and Coconut SoupParents
This 15 minute dinner features shrimp, vegetables, and pasta in a rich coconut-flavored broth.