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GUESS WHO"S BACK!! yes its me!! hehehe I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SORRY!! i failed to mention to anyone that i was going away.. just aftet my writers block! but I have a surprise for you! while sitting on the couch listening to my brothers annoying noises and my sisters complaing and my mums 'forcing me to do this and that.. i wrote you a REALLY long chapter!! I really hope this explains alot! and it has a quidditch match in it!! yay!! :P I will not leave you guys again without warning! I promise!! :P love you all! keep those reviews coming.. and leave your pitchforks behind! because I am updating!! :P
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Okay everyone, I think its getting late, you should all go back to your dorms and get some rest, there is a big day tomorrow! Harry called out over the DA, smirking at the last remark. It was going to be a big day for him, not really much for everyone else.
Well help Hermione said in a happy tone. Harry was trying to hastily pack everything away, and Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Neville and Luna were waiting for him.
They pilled all the pillows on the ground, but after the doing so, they all collapsed into them, exhausted from their day.
Harry... Harry looked up to see Luna sitting next to him.
Hmm? He asked, not bothering to sit up from his laying down position.
Is it true your parents were in the Order? And yours two Neville? And Ron? She asked in a strangely non-dreamy voice.
A yeah, they all were or are. Harry answered, having no idea where this was going.
You see... My mother was in the Order... before she got married... before... before she died. Luna said quietly. Harry and the others had never seen this side of Luna before, and it was quite intriguing, but sad.
Really? What was her name? Ron asked.
Denise... Denise Turner-Lovegood She said, her voice going all dreamy again.
I don't remember seeing her in the photo... Harry started to say...
She wasnt there in that photo... She was on holiday with my dad... My dad was on a quest to find a Leaf -Tailed Chameleon... Harry looked around to see Ginny and Hermione roll their eyes in unison.
Sounds fun. Neville said, as if it was the most boring thing in the world.
That means that everyone here had parents that were in or are on the Order! Hermione said, Except me. She added sulkily.
Hermione, I... I think they are... Ron said quietly.
I overheard Dumbledore talking to them about joining and helping in the Muggle world. He explained.
So we are all Descendants... Descendants of the Order. Ginny exclaimed, looking at them all. That's what we should call our selves, The Army of Descendants!
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Ron, write down everyones names on this piece if parchment. I am going to charm it. Hermione explained, suddenly in a happy, excited mood.
Whats it going to do to us? Neville asked, sounding a bit alarmed.
Nothing, don't worry. When ever any of us are in danger, the others will know. That's how this charm works. The more danger they are in, the more the others will know and be able to help. She touched the piece of parchment and it glowed suddenly, before going back to normal.
Oh Ron! You spelt Descendants wrong! Hermione said suddenly. It has an S in it, you wrote Decendants... She swished her wand again and tried to change it. Its not working, must be the spell I put on it.
Luna started to snort with laughter. We are now the Army of Decendants!
Everyone else laughed.
Come on everyone, we should go to bed now. Harry finally told them. They all got up and said their good byes to Harry, Ron and Hermione, who were going to stay for a while.
Oh, and Harry. Good luck in the match against Hufflepuff tomorrow! Luna said before exciting the door.
Thankyou he said quietly, but was not sure she heard him at all. I think I am going to need it.
Harry, you will do great tomorrow! You always do! Hermione encouraged him.
Thanks Hermione. He said as he ruffled his hair. It was becoming one of his many habits, which day after day, made him more like his father. Hey guys, there was something I wanted to tell you... He was yet to tell them about his conversation in Dumbledores office a few weeks beforehand.
Both of them looked up, Hermione had a strange, calculating look on her face, while Ron... Well Ron just looked like Ron.
When we came back to school... I mean, when I came back to school. Professor Dumbledore wanted to see me... he told me something... Harry didnt know how to tell them.
What did Dumbledore tell you Harry? Hermione asked, as she brushed her frizzy hair out of her face.
Well... he told me... he told me he was Gryffindors heir.
Both Ron and Hermione were speechless, thought what Harry had expected, a jealous Ron, or a know-it-all Hermione, didnt come. They just both smiled at Harry, knowingly.
AND WELCOME! TO THE FIRST MATCH OF THE SCHOOL YEAR! A familiar voice echoed over the stadium.
Whats Lee doing back here? Harry asked suddenly, leaning over to ask Ron.
Fred said something about him being offered a job. I only over heard at Christmas. He said, shrugging his shoulders.
I cant believe that cancelled the other matches. Lavender said suddenly from the back.
Ron scowled and turned his back to her.
I still cant believe you let her on the team. Shes... shes... He said.
Shes what Ron? Katie asked from the side, raising an eyebrow.
Shes... Lavender...
And your point would be? Katie asked.
Dont worry...
- SMITH AND SUMMERBY. Lees voice called over the stadium as he introduced the Hufflepuff players.
Come on everyone, lets go kick ass! Ginny screamed, causing Ron and Harry to burst out laughing. What!? She asked in an annoyingly whiny voice.
Nothing... nothing. Harry muttered. Come on, lets go
One by one they piled into the corridor, just outside the stadium.
Lee, you are getting paid for this you know -
Yes, sorry professor... ON THE MUCH BETTER TEAM - Professor McGonagall scowled, but didnt stop him. She was very much proud of her own houses team.
The whole school screamed in applause as the Gryffindor team flew onto the pitch and circled the towers that supported the different houses of spectators.
The whistle was blown and the game begun.
AND HE MISSES... HUFFLEPUFF SCORES. ITS 30 TO 70, EVERYONE, GRYFFINDOR IN THE LEAD! Lee screamed over the audience. Ron punched the air and looked furious.
Ron! Watch out- Ron ducked and swerved in a fast action. He narrowly missed a bludger aimed straight for his head.
Thanks Harry!
The game had been going for quite sometime now, and even though Harry had seen the snitch a few times, he had not dared to catch it. Their team needed to be up many points so that they were sure to win the tournament.
Katie swerved another Bludger attack and threw the quaffle to Ginny, who magnificently dived through the Hufflepuff chasers and scored.
AND GRYFFINDOR SCORE! THAT'S 80 TO 30, GRYFFINDOR IN THE LEAD Harry did a sault on his broom on glee and went to look for the snitch, they were now 50 points in front of the other team.
Harry quickly swerved out of the way of one of their own teams beaters, who was heading for the other side.
He watched as his own team mates played so nicely. He had taught many of them their flying tactics, which made the whole match atmosphere, feel more special to Harry.
A flash of lighting and a crash of thunder caused Harry to jump and swerve down lower to the pitch. The storm was just nearing the stadium and sprinkles of rain had already made their way down to the players.
Harry turned to see who had almost hit him. Summerby, the Hufflepuff seeker was on his tail, following his every move. Harry ducked down closer to the pitch and Summerby followed.
Stupid fool! You wont get anywhere following me right now! Harry screamed, but he knew that the boy would not hear him over the huge noises.
Harry chuckled as Summerby was almost hit by a bludger and took his eyes off the pitch for a few seconds. For a bit too long.
Suddenly Harry was hit in the arm. He felt excruciating pain as his arm snapped, and was thrown off his broom.
Harry! Harry could hear screams from behind him. But he couldn't see anything; everything was going dark, too dark.
Then he saw it. Out of the corner of his eye. A small glint of gold. He reached out his arm and felt the small wings brush against the inside of his palm as his fingers closed in on it.
Now that fact that he was falling hundreds of feet was another thing.
If I really have the power of Merlin, you have to work now! Harry whispered and as if he had used his wand, Harrys eyes suddenly glowed a brilliant yellow. And he stopped. Inches from the ground. A gold fluttery snitch, snug, in his hand.
But there was not cheer. In fact there was really no noise at all. Harry could almost make out the stunned faces of the audience.
He lowered himself to the ground, and as if he had been doing it all his life, he willed his arm to heal. His eyes glowed their white colour and the bone slowly healed from its disturbing position.
Then the applause happened. Harry lowered himself to the ground and summoned for his broom, which seemed to have a mind of its on in the ghastly weather. The whole school burst out, cheering, as if it was the most spectacular thing they had ever seen.
Harry smiled to himself and knew otherwise. He grabbed his broom and walked off the pitch, to get changed, leaving the rest of the team to have all the glory.
Harry, well done in the match against Ravenclaw, on Saturday! Harry smiled and thanked the person without glancing up from his work in the library. Three weeks had passed and Gryffindor had also one their match against Ravenclaw. Everyone turned to the match in hopes of another show like the one against Hufflepuff, but nothing out of the ordinary really happened.
The team had been in the lead ever since the beginning and Harry just caught the snitch out of the air. Some could say it was a disappointing match, because Ravenclaw didnt even try. But Harry still thought that going up against Cho was challenging.
Harry, its time for Charms. Harry finally glanced up from his Defence Essay and saw Hermione leaning onto the table in front of him. When are you going to finish working on that Essay? I know I like to make things perfect, but you started before I did, and I finished mine last night.
Hermione I want the mark, you know. Its important I learn. Harry told her as he packed away his loose pieces of paper and placed his satchel on his arm. And its not hard for you to write essays in less time than Me. he added.
Well, Harry, if this makes you feel any better; youre the smartest Defence student, in the school! You are learning seventh year things out of class. What ever are you going to do next year? Youre at least a year higher in Defence than I am, and I am not trying to brag, but that's saying something. Harry smiled at this comment.
Yes it is Hermione, yes it is. he chuckled and picked up a book off the table and started muttering spells to himself as they walked to their next class room.
As Filius Flitwick entered the class room, not matter how small he was, he looked around and observed everything the students were doing. Everyone, even Hermione Granger was talking or playing with some spell. The only person who didnt seem content with the outside world, sitting down, reading some library book, was Harry Potter.
The small professor had noticed a high amount of change in the sixteen year old boy. It was as if, suddenly, someone had pressed a button, labelled Mature, on his back. Harry was hardly seen out of the library these days. He was rarely seen at the dinner table as well, which made some of the teachers worry.
Later that evening, Flitwick entered the staff room and sat down at one of the tables, opposite McGonagall and Madam Pince. He slowly took out his sixth year essays and began to mark the first few, hoping for a rest that evening.
A smile touched his face as he read through Harrys essay. It not only covered what they had been doing the lessons before, but built onto those spells and talked about the origins and equivalents to them. He grinned as his eyes left the page and he passed it over to Minervra.
Read this, and guess who wrote it. With a swish of his wand the name up the top had disappeared and she was left with a no clues.
She slowly read through the essay.
Filius, what are you doing with an Auror trainees essay? She asked with a smirk on her face. She wondered if Hermione Granger had written it, that girl was full of surprises.
Whos essay? Tonks asked as she sat down at the table and grabbed the parchment out of Minervas hands and began to read.
This sounds like something I would have written in my leaving year at the auror academy. She commented as she passed it back a few minutes later.
Can you guess who wrote it?
Was is Miss Granger? Or one of the Ravenclaw seventh years? McGonagall asked.
Neither, it was Mr Potter.
I heard, today in the library, that he is studying seventh year work in his spare time. The boy hardly leaves the library nowadays. Madame Pince said vaguely as she tried to charm and old library book back into good nick.
What spare time? He is already the head of the DA and the quidditch team. And what about the Occlumency he is taking, not to mention he is doing duelling classes.- but Minervra was cut off.
Hes not doing Occlumency anymore. Tonks said harshly as she got up and left the room, starting for her office.
All the talk on Harry was too much for her. She needed to apologise. Now.
Both Minervra and Filius looked at each other and shrugged shoulders, before starting up their conversations again.
Tonks hurried down the corridor, into the Gryffindor tower. She stated the password and the portrait opened. But Harry was not inside.
Is Harry up stairs? She asked Neville, who jumped in surprise as she entered.
No, Professor, I dont know where he is. Neville said, quite embarrassed to be singled out by a professor.
Thankyou. She cursed silently, and hurried out of the room.
I wonder where what her hurry is. Ron asked Hermione as he sat down in front of the fire.
Arent hey having a fight or something? Hermione stated, yawning as a form of lack of sleep.
Ah- I think so. Ron pulled out his Transfiguration homework and scribbled down some answers.
Tonks ran down to the great hall, to see if Harry was having a late supper. But he wasn't there either.
Where can he be? She asked her self quietly.
She hurried off to the library, remembering that she had heard Filius talking about him being in the library before. The floors were quite slippery as they had just been cleaned by Filch and Tonks skidded along the hallway.
Get off my clean floor! Filch yelled after her, as she left dirty footprints on the wet floor.
She turned and smirked at him and continued onto the library.
He wasnt working on the first set of desks.
Or the second.
Nor the third.
In fact he wasnt in any of the seats, anywhere. Tonks sighed as she reached the end bookshelves. And then she was met by a surprise. Sitting alone was a 16 year old boy, trying to keep himself awake so he could work out of one of the library books.
Harry? She whispered. Harry jumped and turned a shocked look on his face. He looked at her and frowned.
What do you want? he asked, propping his head up on his arm, resting it on the desk.
Harry... I just... Well... I was listening to Professor and Flitwick and Professor McGonagall... Well... I just felt bad... She had never felt so awkward in here life. Harry, I just wanted to say sorry. I didnt mean what I said-
It was very low Tonks, especially for you. And it sounded like you meant it when you said it. He snapped. She cowed slightly, hoping he would forgive her.
Harry, I dont want us to fight. I love you like a mother would... Remus loves you two. You cant keep hiding from everyone. She sighed. Harry relaxed a small bit, taking in her every word.
I forgive you he said, finally, a slight note of reluctance within his voice. But, can I just ask you something? Why was Remus upset the other day?
Tonks seemed a small bit taken aback at this question, but answered anyway. He came in an awkward time. He thought I was... lets just say cheating on him. But I wasn't! I would never do that! And now, he just wont understand.
Harry nodded and sighed.
I will talk to him on the tomorrow, in Hogsmeade. He asked me to meet him there. Harry told her.
Oh - thankyou Harry. She said and pulled him into a hug.
I should be going to bed now, its late. Harry said as he yawned.
Goodnight then! Tonks said cheerfully, and watched his exit the library. She smiled to herself and sighed. She was very glad to get it over and done with. Harry was a very nice boy, when you werent having a fight with him. She turned to leave the library, but-
Silenco! Someone cried from behind her.
She turned at the sudden sound to see who had cast the silencing spell. No one was there. She sighed again, realising it must have been a fragment of her imagination.
Then she turned back around - to see a black cloaked figure.
A Death Eater.
She tried to scream, but the silencing spell had been aimed for her.
Stupefy! The Death Eater yelled. Its voice was strangely feminine; But Tonks didnt have time to realise who it was, because her whole world had gone black.
That night Harry had felt very fidgety. He had no idea why he felt this way, only that he was glad that he wasnt fighting with Tonks anymore. A strange buzzy feeling was situated in his head. His hands shook and his scar was faintly throbbing, but not enough to make his brows crease in pain.
Harry absentmindedly rubbed his forehead as he recalled the events of the previous evening, trying to work out why he had a very small amount of rest.
Ouch He cried as he could feel Voldemorts happiness.
Whats wrong Harry? Hermione asked, as she looked up from her books, which were scattered across the table.
In the past couple of weeks, the trio had spent hardly any time together, even Ron and Hermione. Their school work had finally caught up on them, and they were spending most of their free time doing extra curriculum activities, such as the DA and Quidditch. It wasnt as if they were growing apart, they all knew they needed their space to study, even if they were taking practically the same subjects.
Ah- My scar - It keeps hurting. I think hes happy, really happy... Harry trailed off. You coming to Hogsmeade? He asked suddenly.
Yes of course! I need some time to get out of studying... Ha - I know what youre thinking, is this Hermione Granger we are talking about... But I am spending too much time inside at the moment... Harry smiled; listening to Hermione babble was something he found funny at times.
Well, wed better go, theres no use spending time on homework we have already finished. Harry exclaimed. Hermione nodded and they went to look for Ron, who happened to be stuffing his face at the Gryffindor table.
Ron, were going now... Hermione started. What happened to your face? She asked.
Ah- Malfoy he said as he wiped his nose with the sleeve of his jumper. His face was covered in soot, and his eyebrows looked as if they had been burnt off. A bit of help please! He said in an aspirated voice.
Oh sorry Ron. Harry muttered and flicked his wand, causing all the soot to disappear and his eyebrows to regain their full red colour and length. Why did he do that to you? Harry asked him.
I bumped into him in the hallway... when I was talking to his girlfriend... Ron stumbled to find his words, as he watched someone over Harrys shoulder, blushing.
That ferret has a girlfriend? Harry asked suddenly interested.
Who in their right mind would go out with Malfoy? Well, other than Pansy Parkinson. Hermione muttered angrily as the pug nosed girl strolled past, sticking her chest and nose in the air, which caused Hermione to burst out laughing.
Guess who, Harry. Ron muttered, still staring over Harrys shoulder.
How would I know...? Who are you looking at- Harry turned around. Cho? Malfoys going out with Cho? Harry could feel his hate for the ferret growing inside him.
Its not as if she wants to be with him... Ron started, trying to explain. She was telling me before... He said something to her... threatening her... He blushed again; though his face turned serious as he told the others what she had told him.
Dont tell me, Ron, that you have a crush on Cho Chang? Harry asked suddenly.
Oh-no, no why would I have a crush on her-I mean I wouldnt betray you Harry, she was your girlfriend before... Harry could tell he was lying.
Ron, listen to me, I will be happy for you, what ever you chose. He said a truth in his voice. Ron smiled and stood up from the table.
Lets go to Hogsmeade then He said and the three exited the hall, for the gates.
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^^^ probably best, mother agrees to meeting plan but she wants to procrastinate on it.
^^^ probably best, mother agrees to meeting plan but she wants to procrastinate on it.
we're not trying to take you out on a date, we're just going to hang out and look at cars
I know. She is insanely overprotective.
wait wait wait... so we are going to have to each go and have an interview with kats mom? seriously?
I don't blame you if you don't want to do it, it is beyond unreasonable.
Like individually? Couldn't we just meet up like on the way to wherever we're going?
no because then you can murder her. Paranoia plz.
Zomgz. Wow.
i am def not going to meet this woman... i can guarantee i will not make a great impression. There is NO way i could keep the snide murdering remarks to myself
kat, are you trolling us?
I'm sorry, but there is no way that I'm going out of my way to meet some crazy woman (no offense to your mother) that won't let her 19-year-old daughter go to a car show because she might get murdered.
If I didn't know better, I'd say she's just trying to separate us so she can pick us off one by one...
On a separate note, I can't make tomorrow, but I decided that I'm probably going to the Larz Anderson German Car Day on June 21st. Anyone want to come? Kat?
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yeah apparently she wants you to put yourselves in unreasonable dangerous circumstances instead because you know, it's totally fair.
Who wants to donate to the "kat needs to move out damnit" fund?
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No can go on the 21st; friend's wedding.
Well, couldn't have gone anyway. I got horribly sick early this morning so I had no sleep until like now
Just got back; great lineup, including a Jensen Interceptor, Sunbeam Tigers, a Marcos GT (!), and a Bugatti Type 57 (the one with the straight-8[!!]). Posting pics now. Didn't see any other FGers, but there was a guy there wearing a UMass motorsports shirt.
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ok. There is a show on the 20th in topsfield. Who would like to go and I tell mother none of you are going. http://www.nsocc.com/
Nope. That entire weekend is off-limits for me.
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I think it's about time I introduced myself!
I'm Hana — budget travel junkie, shoestring backpacker and lifelong global nomad.
Over the years, I've lived, worked and travelled on the cheap through 68 countries across all 7 continents.
As far as I'm concerned . . . the party's just getting started!
There's been a neat list going around the travel blog community lately and I thought it might be fun to join in.
So, I've put together my very own ABC's of travel.
They tell you about some of the most awesome destinations I've visited, incredible adventures I've had and unforgettable events I've experienced backpacking around the world.
Sure, you'll get to know a little bit more about me. But more than anything else, I hope these travel ABC's inspire you to get out there and do the same!
I must have been about a year or two old. My family was living in Czechoslovakia then (when it was still actually called that) and from what I recall we went to Poland on holiday. Or was it Romania? Somewhere around there, anyway.
The first international trip where I actually travelled solo was during high school, at the age of 16. I was on a student exchange in Switzerland at the time and decided to go skiing in Norway for Christmas vacation.
Admittedly, I missed every single train (and a ferry) on the way there and arrived two days later than I was supposed to!
Timmerman's Kriek, a sweet-but-tangy Belgian beer made from sour cherries. Oddly, I discovered it in Moscow.
The beer's pretty darn good and Moscow's pretty darn impressive!
Anything spicy. And the spicier the better.
Indian, Mexican, Thai, Korean, Caribbean, Sichuanese, Ethiopian . . . all with extra chillies and hot sauce!
I'm also a sucker for smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels (toasted), German sausages with potato salad, Mom's world-famous pork schnitzels and freshly-baked croissants.
Oh, and did I mention fish and chips?
That first part's tough. Think I'm going to have to cheat and list more than one place:
The second part is easy. Abu Dhabi, UAE. I didn't find it particularly interesting and I also had a slew of very bad experiences there. Definitely won't be going back anytime soon.
The fall of the Berlin Wall.
Okay, I realise that dates me a bit. But this was an especially significant historical event for me because most of my relatives were still living in Czechoslovakia at the time, under Communist rule.
So, the minute I heard what was happening in Berlin I knew I had to go check things out for myself. The border guards were still on duty when I got there, but people were already chipping away at the Wall.
It was truly the most surreal sight I'd ever witnessed. I just kind of stood there thinking . . .
'I can't believe I'm seeing this!'
I'd have made a good postwoman. Come rain or shine, I walk absolutely everywhere. I think nothing of walking 10-15 km (about 6-10 miles) in an average day.
You discover so much more when you walk and it's usually easier (provided you have a decent map) than trying to figure out bus routes in foreign cities. Plus, of course, it's the cheapest way to get around!
That 'OMG-this-is-so-unreal!' feeling.
Like when you finally reach the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Or scuba dive with sharks and manta rays in Bora Bora. Or unexpectedly come across a Western-style toilet in China.
You know, that kind of cool stuff.
For some reason, I came up with the very clever idea one year of backpacking around Egypt in August.
Not surprisingly, it was about 500°C (932°F) in the shade when I arrived at the Siwa Oasis, in the middle of the Libyan Desert. The guy at the guesthouse couldn't even believe I'd survived the 9-hour bus trip out there.
Dubai and Death Valley in California run very close seconds — both registered a searing 47°C (117°C) when I last visited.
I love beach weather but that was a bit much.
Here's where I should probably tell you about all the fantastically kind, helpful and hospitable people I've met backpacking around the world.
But I'll tell you instead about the time I was treated to a first class air ticket from Hong Kong to London on British Airways.
As I'd never flown anything but economy before, I really had no idea just how posh the whole experience would be. For dessert I got an entire box of handmade chocolate truffles and a whole bottle of French bubbly to wash it down.
Now that's what I call incredible service!
That would surely have to be the 42-hour stretch from hell along the Trans-Siberian Railway from Khabarovsk to Chita, near Lake Baikal.
I'd managed to get the worst bed on the train — a top bunk with no view out the window and zero headroom. All I could do was lie on my back or lie on my stomach. I couldn't even lift my head enough to drink.
The people below me had obviously not read the same book on train etiquette that I had. They could clearly see that I was extremely uncomfortable but they took up both bottom bunks all day without letting me share.
Plus, this was during the most scorching Siberian heatwave on record. I was completely drenched in sweat and any small movement made me sweat even more.
Honestly, that trip was just one long, drawn-out nightmare.
Admittedly, I used to buy tons of stuff when I travelled. T-shirts, trinkets, fabrics (my biggest weakness), jewellery, paintings, carpets, carvings — you name it. There wasn't a souvenir shop owner out there who didn't know my name.
Then a few years ago I visited my parents in Canada and realised I had about 40 boxes of accumulated junk in their basement. And some if it had been there for longer than I care to admit (okay, 20 years).
What on Earth did I think I was going to do with all that stuff? I really don't know. We had a lot of garage sales that summer.
Hmmm . . . to be honest, there haven't been too many.
While I do remember not being overly enthused with Kuala Lumpur, I did enjoy the rest of Malaysia. Seoul didn't do much for me either. But I was only there on a 15-hour layover (cheap flight, what can I say) so it didn't really stand much of a chance in the first place.
When I was a kid, my parents kept a set of Time Life travel books in the living room. I used to spend hours flipping through the pages, dreaming of visiting great cities, ancient civilisations and the 7 Wonders of the World.
We did travel a lot in those days, but it was mostly road trips across the neighbouring US and short jaunts to Florida in winter.
Eventually, at 17 (during the same school year as the missed trains to Norway — see A), I backpacked from Switzerland down to Greece.
Well, I got so lost in Athens the first day that I couldn't even find my way back to the hostel. Then in Olympia I dropped my new camera and it never worked again. On Crete I rode over some loose gravel and crashed my rented moped into a roadside ditch.
That was when I knew . . . I'd fallen in love with travel!
Need a coffee? Me too!
When you're ready for a bit of a laugh, meet me over at my ABC's of travel from N-Z and I'll show you what my very first camera looked like!
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The Plymouth Board of Education will launch a special investigation into the actions of Supt. Eleanor Cruz, who is suspected of stealing $15,000 from the town of Hebron while serving as superintendent there and they have asked her not to report to work until further notice.
The Plymouth school board moved to terminate Cruz during a Wednesday night meeting at Terryville High School, which was met with a standing ovation from parents and community members.
During the executive session that followed, the board appointed chairman Raymond Engle to lead a special investigation into Cruz's conduct.
Engle released a statement on Thursday morning.
"The Plymouth Board of Education is fully committed to addressing the matter of the Superintendents employment as expeditiously as possible. However, in order to protect the school district, it is important that the Board comply with all legal requirements concerning this situation, including the provisions of the Superintendent's employment contract," Engle said in an e-mailed statement.
Michael Santogotta, the district's business manager, will be leading the district until further notice.
Cruz, 63, of Essex, was charged with larceny last week. She's accused of charging personal expenses to two district credit cards while working in Hebron.
Officials said some of the stolen funds were used to analyze Board of Education data in Plymouth before she took the job there, according to state police and an audit conducted by the Hebron Board of Education.
The allegations came to light when the Hebron school board discovered "insufficiently documented transactions" and learned some purchases couldn't be verified. The board then notified state police and a forensic auditor.
According to the audit, dated Feb. 20, 2013, Cruz used district credit cards at restaurants, jewelry shops, boutiques, pharmacies, food stores, farmer's markets, florists, online retailers, a toy store and a car wash, among others, during the 2012 calendar year.
She's accused of reimbursing herself nearly $4,000 in unauthorized travel and insurance expenses and using district cards to pay for FedEx home deliveries, according to the audit.
Officials from the Plymouth school system said Cruz was asked not to return to work after her arrest. Tonight the Plymouth Board of Education passed over a motion to terminate her immediately, and frustrated parents say it isn't enough.
"Make a decision; stop kicking the can down the road," said Plymouth parent George Franek, who has two children in the school system. "I don't want those accusations. Unfortunately, they've tarnished this town's name."
Kari Nizzardo, another parent, said it's too little, too late. She's already withdrawn her three kids form the school system.
"Shame on the Board of Ed for not taking care of it sooner," she said.
According to Engle, the Board of Education is doing everything in its power to conduct a fair investigation and handle the situation appropriately.
"We're going to do the best job we can to meet those obligations," Engle explained.
It's not clear how long the Board of Education's investigation is expected to take. In the meantime, Cruz is on paid leave, Engle said.
She's due in court Aug. 26.


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by Margarita Marinova
for Astrobiology Magazine
Moffett Field CA (SPX) Jun 07, 2011
Our wake-up call came at 8am (later than expected): the winds in Marambio were an incredibly strong 80-100 km/h (50-60 mph), and we were on hold, waiting for a break in the weather. Aside from the usual difficulties of landing in Antarctica - having little instrumental help and landing on an unpaved surface (ice in McMurdo and gravel at Marambio), our destination also has the distinction of having an incredibly short runway for a C-130 to land on.
The combination of a short runway and the gravel surface which is hard to break on, the C-130 can only carry half of its maximum capacity if it is to stop before falling off the cliff at the end of the runway. One of the main mottos of field work is "hurry up and wait".
After a quick jump out of bed, and a breakfast, we were on a constant 10 minute stand-up just in case the weather looked like it was clearing up and we had to rush over to the C-130 for the flight to Marambio. Around noon we got the go ahead, and within 30 minutes, we were in the C-130 and airborne. Marambio, here we come!
Marambio Island is a relatively small island, about 10 km (6 miles) across, off the eastern side of the tip of the Palmer Peninsula. The northern half of the island is a mesa - a very flat area 200 m (670 ft) above sea level. This type of geological feature forms when in the layering of the rock there is a hard layer that is resistant to the erosion by the wind and rain and snow; everything above gets eroded, leaving the flat surface of that hard layer.
The Marambio base and runway are on this layer. The geology and weather of the island further complicate landing at Marambio: instead of doing a normal approach from altitude, planes actually descend to about the height of the mesa and go straight in.
Combining the short runway and the bad weather - it was an exciting landing done absolutely perfectly by the amazing pilots! But little did we know what was awaiting us. Having heard the reports of temperatures around freezing, I had just worn my jeans and the big yellow jacket. My snow pants, goggles, scarf, and hat neatly packed away in my luggage. With the first step out of the plane, Antarctica reminded me never to underestimate the continent.
The incredibly strong wind made it hard even to stand, and the blowing snow and snow pellets hitting your face at up to 100 km/h (60 mph) was an added bonus. We were also quickly motioned to walk through the large snow banks - because the walkway had a thick layer of ice from the storm. And this was just the 100 m (300 ft) walk to the terminal. Yes, we were now in Antarctica.
As we entered the heated terminal building I started to relax a little. Little did I know that we had another over 500 m (0.3 miles) to walk! By the time we got to the main set of buildings (which are connected by walkways), we all looked like snowballs! But together with the harshness of Antarctica, comes the incredibly heartfelt welcoming of the people who work and live here.
We were quickly ushered to the dining room, where hot chocolate, coffee, and freshly baked cookies awaited us. Yes, we were now really in Antarctica!
After settling into our dorm rooms, and regrouping, we went to try and find the spacesuit cases. In the storm. Little did we know that another surprise awaited us - our guide, Enrique, decided it was also time to give us our Marambio initiation, which involves basically being stuck head first into a snow bank, studding snow under your hat.
March 12, 2011
When the storm rages on, all you can do is wait. And in the meantime explore your indoor surroundings and get to know all the incredible people who collect in a place like this.
The first order of business was to get our spacesuit boxes inside, but because of the bad weather no one was allowed outside, and that included the forklift which was needed to bring our boxes over. So we got to know the commander of the station and its other inhabitants, and had more of the cook's amazing cookies, and tries to make plans for when the storm would allow us to venture outside.
By late afternoon we managed to get the spacesuit cases from the warehouse to the main buildings. The next step was to open them up and let them warm up: bending the chilled plastic tubes and cables could mean breaking them. But with our boxes in, we did have some equipment we could go and test outside.
In a little break in the wind, with only 30-40 km/h (19-25 mph) winds, we ventured outside to test the drill we would be using, and looking at the geology around the base.
As we were milling around, it became clear that some major preparations were underway. Today is Saturday, and the last week of frequent flights between Argentina and Antarctica. In the next few weeks, the population of Marambio will go from about 130 people to the 50 people who will spend the whole winter there. Tonight there will be a feast and a celebration.
The chefs were super busy all day preparing the multitude of dishes, with such passion and love. The chefs are really such a vital part of any field campaign, and especially so in Antarctica, where the range of food supplies is usually small, and the storms can keep people holed up inside for days or even weeks at a time.
After a feast like no other, it was time for the station commander to acknowledge the amazing hard work everyone had done during the summer season, and for some friendly jabs between the airplane and helicopter pilots. And now, of course, it's time for dancing!
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Five Steps Toward Future Exploration
Moffett Field CA (SPX) Jun 06, 2011
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The two radiators I have. The one on the right is an actual RC radiator.
The one on the left is from a B and altered on the top tank to work on an RC.
The cap would end up below the hood in this case.
Osseo Radiator recored the one on the right and built the
one on the left from B radiator tanks and another new RC core
The radiator support is the same as on a B.
The one on the right has stand-offs welded on to make a B radiator work
the top would be OK, but the lower radiator hose wouldn't have fit properly.
The flywheel and clutch were quite rusty from the mouse nest in the housing
The Clutch Doctor put nice new material on the friction plate.
I forgot to take a picture of it before it was installed. Here is what it looked like before.
The surface grinder trues up the flywheel nicely
The timing marks CENTER and FIRE are a nice idea,
but they cannot be seen when the engine is installed


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Young Investigators Group Prof. Manuel Angst
Complex Ordering Phenomena in Multifunctional Oxides
(in cooperation with RWTH Aachen University)
The Young Investigators Group "Complex Ordering Phenomena in Multifunctional Oxides" was established in April 2009; its funding ended on 31.03.2015.
The interplay of different functionalities in oxide materials has a big potential for applications in information technology, for example non-volatile memory elements based on magnetoelectric multiferroics with improved performance.
Our group studies the electronic (charge, spin, orbital) ordering phenomena that often underlay the functionalities. We mainly use scattering methods, such as neutron and x-ray diffraction on single crystals, to investigate these orderings and correlations. We combine this with synthesis and in-house basic characterization of physical properties. Principal objective is the better understanding of the relationship between structure, ordering phenomena, and functionalities, and based on this the design of new materials with optimized functionality.
Research Topics
The Young Investigators Group "Complex Ordering Phenomena in Multifunctional Oxides" experimentally study ordering processes, such as charge, orbital, and spin order. Their relations to multiple functionalities in complex transitionmetal-oxides are of great interest for us. We synthesize and characterize known multiferroic compounds with ferroelectricity and search for additional families of such materials.
Our approach is, to combine synthesis, mainly in single crystalline form, characterization of electrical and magnetic bulk properties. For this, we have a quick access to structural and physical physical properties characterization techniques (e.g. MPMS PPMS for magnetic characterization and various X-Ray diffractometers) in our home institute. For further studies we have access to scattering experiments at large scale facilities (e.g. neutron and synchrotron scattering).


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Chicago Bears vs Arizona Cardinals Live Stream: Watch Online NFL Football for Free
The Chicago Bears and the Arizona Cardinals will clash in the NFL on Sunday with Chicago desperate to recapture their early season form having fallen away in the past few weeks.
The Cardinals, however, could provide the perfect fodder for the Bears to re-gain some much-needed confidence ahead of the playoffs, as the Arizona team has been struggling to find themselves throughout the season until now.
The game will start at 4.25 p.m. ET and can be watched online through free live stream (details below).
Chicago has fallen back in the NFC North and now come into this game with a record of 8-6, a far cry from where they once were. They have now given up the divisional title to the Green Bay Packers and are now also in danger of slipping behind the Minnesota Vikings who are now tied with them on 8-6.
However, the Bears do have to very winnable games to see out the season, and nothing less than a 10-6 end to the season will do for Chicago fans from here on out.
Three straight losses may have knocked a lot of the confidence out of the Bears team, but they will have to regroup and show their character now as the postseason is about to begin.
They must get their heads on straight and find that early season ferocity and intensity that set them apart as one of the early season favorites for the playoffs.
The Bears have two on the road games to finish out the season, today against the Cardinals and a final game away to Detroit. If they can win out they will be able to look to the playoffs with renewed hope.
The Chicago Bears against the Arizona Cardinals will start at 4.25 p.m. ET and can be watched online through free live stream by clicking here.


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Custody and Support Assistance Clinic (CASAC)
What We Do
The Custody and Support Assistance Clinic (CASAC) assists hundreds of low income Philadelphians with child custody, child support, and domestic violence legal issues every year. In close partnership with Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA), student advocates work one-on-one with clients to prepare legal documents, provide advice on court appearances, and educate clients about the family law legal process. The vast majority of CASAC clients will be representing themselves pro se in any family court proceedings, and CASAC's goal is to educate and prepare them. In select cases, experienced advocates represent clients in their child custody and child support conference and hearings in Philadelphia Family Court, under the supervision of experienced family law attorneys at Philadelphia Legal Assistance and Berner Klaw & Watson LLP.
Advocates manage their own caseload during the course of the school year, interacting with anywhere from 25 to 50 clients. Advocates support their clients throughout the course of their family law issue, from basic advice and an initial filing to a stipulated agreement and court hearings. In the 2014-2015 academic year, CASAC Advocates reached more than 600 clients!
Who We Are
CASAC is a student pro bono clinic run and staffed by Penn Law students. During the school year, current Penn Law students serve as advocates. Experienced CASAC advocates manage the program through our executive board. During the summer, law students from a variety of local law schools support the program. Attorneys at Philadelphia Legal Assistance provide legal supervision, overseeing the advice and documentation prepared by advocates.
CASAC is also an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. CASAC works closely with their non-profit board that includes current/past CASAC advocates and practicing attorneys.
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Get Involved: Learn more about getting involved in CASAC and what participation looks like.
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What Do Advocates Get From Their CASAC Experience?
Students gain unprecedented experience drafting legal documents, working with clients, and navigating the Philadelphia court system. CASAC provides an excellent opportunity to work with skilled attorneys and develop expertise in family law, child advocacy, and litigation. Experienced advocates also have the opportunity to represent clients in Family Court.
Read more about how these Advocates have benefited from their CASAC experiences:
- Arielle Herzberg: Learning Outside the Classroom
- Catherine Eagan: Summer Employment at North Australian Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service
Two Past Student Experiences in Public Interest
Through its direct access to practicing attorneys and firsthand service of low-income clients, the Custody and Support Assistance Clinic (CASAC) enriched the legal educations of Stephanie Brockman L'11 and Jesse Krohn L'11. Having served as advocates and leaders of the student-initiated project in 2011, Brockman and Krohn are now embarking on careers in very different sectors. Watch the videos below to find out more about their experiences at Penn Law.
If you have questions, please feel free to get in touch with one of our 2015-2016 board members:
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GateHouse Headed for Prepackaged Chapter 11 Restructuring
GateHouse Is Taking Over Management of Former Dow Jones Media Group
Fortress Investment Group LLC's GateHouse Media Inc., which will be taking over management of the former Dow Jones Local Media Group publications, plans to restructure its $1.2 billion debt load through a prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
GateHouse, which operates a struggling chain of local newspapers and publications in smaller markets, has been working toward a restructuring for months. Fortress affiliate Newcastle Investment Corp., which owns about 52% of GateHouse's debt, earlier this week acquired Dow Jones...


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Computer Science and Information Engineering, World Congress on (2009)
Los Angeles, California USA
Mar. 31, 2009 to Apr. 2, 2009
pp: 423-429
DOI Bookmark: http://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/CSIE.2009.669
Routing algorithm is a key component of wireless sensor networks. The researchers applied a lot of routing algorithm to satisfy the needs of various wireless sensor networks. In this paper we analyzed the topologies of multi-sink node wireless sensor networks and achieved a multi-direction routing algorithm based on Meet Ant Colony optimization for multi-sink node wireless sensor networks. The simulation proved that this routing algorithm can transfer the data to different sink in different directions. Its efficiency and convergence are extremely superior to GEM and GBR.
WSN, Routing algorithm, ACO, Multi-sink wireless networks
Dongdong Chen, Weibing Li, Weiya Wang, Yuhui Han, "Ant Colony Based Routing Algorithm for Multi-sink Networks", Computer Science and Information Engineering, World Congress on, vol. 01, no. , pp. 423-429, 2009, doi:10.1109/CSIE.2009.669


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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Indianapolis W- Airport Area
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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Indianapolis W- Airport Area
About the Hotel
Property Location
A stay at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Indianapolis W- Airport Area places you in the heart of Indianapolis, convenient to 8 Seconds Saloon and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This hotel is within close proximity of Dallara IndyCar Factory and Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum.
Make yourself at home in one of the 94 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center.
A complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast is included.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Indianapolis? This hotel has facilities measuring 888 square feet (80 square meters), including meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Hotel Facilities
- Spa tub
- Elevator/lift
- Number of floors - 4
- Laundry facilities
- 24-hour business center
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Conference space size (feet) - 888
- Free breakfast
- Free self parking
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text: Some people think I cry too much about the Rivers State situation. Someone rightly adviced me on this forum, to "move on from the ruling of the supreme court". And move on ... i have. But I ask, how are we going to move on ... What will be our fate under the leadership of Rotimi Amaechi in event that it is God's plan for him to lead Rivers State for the next 4-8 years as allowed by law. IBB came, and lead Nigeria as he pleased, with a toothy smile. And after IBB came Abacha ... We all know the history. Children doing verbal reasoning are given questions such as this IBB is to ABACHA as ODILI is to ______________ If we thought we had a raw deal with Odili, then just wait and see what the lamentations will be after Amaechi. I fear that the Rivers people may not even have voice to lament the way things are going. We have abandonned the state for Rotimi to do as he pleases. Rivers people are like people spell bound ... hoping on hope ... and taking no action. If Rotim i must rule, then he should rule well. And it behoves on the people to ensure that he does so. I am emotionally and psychologically drained from the prospect of living as an oppressed people for the next 8 years ... I wonder of I am the only on that feels this way. Wey all the Rivers people for this forum sef?


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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today designated Daniel Barrera Barrera and Pedro Oliveiro Guerrero Castillo, two of Colombia's most wanted drug traffickers, as Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers (SDNTs) due to their significant roles in international narcotics trafficking. OFAC also today designated 29 other individuals and 47 entities as SDNTs. Today's action, pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (Kingpin Act), prohibits U.S. persons from conducting financial or commercial transactions with these entities and individuals and freezes any assets the designees may have under U.S. jurisdiction.
Drug trafficking partners Daniel Barrera Barrera ("El Loco Barrera") and Pedro Oliveiro Guerrero Castillo ("Cuchillo") are among the most wanted drug traffickers in Colombia today. They operate primarily in the eastern plains of Colombia, between Bogota and the Venezuelan border, where they maintain a partnership with the FARC ( Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia), a narco-terrorist organization identified by the President as a kingpin pursuant to the Kingpin Act in 2003. The Colombian government has offered its highest reward – USD $2.5 million (5 billion Colombian pesos) – for their respective capture.
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text: dont really care for WAR, sorry. but how much do you get bothered by that fact the tigers have dontrelle and robertson signed for 10 million each this season. they trade for edwin whoever. and now i read brad penny signs with the bosox for a 1 year 5 million dollar deal. i dont know about his arm and shoulder problems, but ill take a 1 year flier on him over any of the previous 3 dudes i mentioned for half the price. he started the allstar game for gosh sakes, yeah he played in chavez ravine, but the copa should be quite pitcher friendly itself id like to believe. just a rant, continue on.


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As more areas of our lives move to the web, we are seeing an increasing need for sharing knowledge about how to do tasks on the web. For example, people want to show their parents how to upload photos, biologists want to show colleagues how to analyze data, employees need to know how to order business cards. Our CoScripter system employs techniques from programming by demonstration to make it easy for end users to capture, share, and automate scripts forcompleting web-based tasks. One differentiating feature is that scripts areautomatically saved to a shared wiki repository, where others in the community can find, tag, rate, and comment on scripts. CoScripter has been deployed within a large organization for over a year, and on the public Internet for several months. In this talk, I will explain the technology behind CoScripter, report on the results of user studies that show how CoScripter has improved people's lives, and highlight lessons we learned while deploying a research project on the web for public consumption.


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You may not think of a bail bonds office as a place associated with either environmental consciousness or artistic talent, but Barrish Bail Bonds on San Francisco's Bryant Street breaks that mold. The 50-year-old business serves as a day job for artist Jerry Ross Barrish; his passion, according to KGO-TV, is making sculpture from plastic trash he finds washed up on the beach.
As you can see from the video above, as well as his online gallery, Barrish clearly has a fondness for music and musicians: he's created numerous works portraying bands, as well as works inspired by music, like his "Strange Fruit." Animals and birds also figure prominently into his work.
Despite that, and his reuse of found waste materials, Barrish doesn't consider himself an "environmental artist": he believes a work has to stand on its own, regardless of any broader issues it might suggest. That approach has served him well: his work has been featured in numerous group and solo shows, and museums around California and a few other states have collections of his work. And the video above is just a taste of an upcoming documentary on the artist.
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Flowers by the Sea cultivates many fragrant, flavorful culinary sages -- also referred to as "kitchen sages" -- that are easy to grow and tolerate drought. These attractive sages are found in many parts of the world, including Africa, Central and South America, the Middle East, the Mediterranean and South Africa.
For robust flavor and fragrance, there's nothing quite like culinary sage fresh you're your own garden. The two species most familiar to Western cooks are the Mediterranean herbs Common or Culinary Sage (Salvia officinalis) and Greek Sage (S. fruticosa).
Although most often used as a rub on poultry, meats and fish, culinary sages are also tasty in breads, omelettes, sauces such as pesto, soups, stews and vegetarian main dishes. Some taste and smell fruity. In these days of fashionable fusion cuisine, you can even find these herbs in ice cream.
Edible Salvias have a long history of medicinal use, such as in teas. The genus name Salvia comes from the Latin verb salvare, which means to save. It is related to Salus, the Roman goddess of well-being who was an adaptation of the Greek goddess of health, Hygeia. Ancient healers in both Greece and Rome used edible Mediterranean Salvias as folk remedies. Over time, these sages also became favorite seasonings.
It isn't necessary to limit culinary sages to kitchen gardens. They perfume the landscape, add interest to sunny borders and offer many kinds of handsome foliage, including ones with pebbly textures. Due to this appeal to the eye and the senses of smell and touch, culinary sages are ideal additions to therapy gardens.
(Fruit Scented Sage) This plant has it all -- big, light-green leaves that are fuzzy soft and large magenta-pink flowers that smell intoxicating and bloom from winter into spring. Fruit Scented Sage is one of the strongest and most deliciously scented plants we have encountered.
(Pineapple Sage) An indispensable fall-blooming addition to the garden, this tender perennial is, perhaps, the best of all hummingbird plants. When in bloom, it is covered in 3-inch-long red flowers.
(Elk Sonoran Red Pineapple Sage) A new Pineapple Sage variety that has the traditional fruity fragrance but blooms much earlier in the season than the traditionally grown clone. Short and compact, it resembles the varieties 'Honey Melon' and 'Tangerine' size wise, but has the unmistakable aroma of ripe pineapples.
(Golden Pineapple Sage) The bright crimson flowers of this extremely fragrant sage are attractive to both humans and pollinators. However, it is the glowing golden foliage that most distinguishes this cultivar from other varieties of Pineapple Sage.
(Honey Melon Pineapple Sage) This is a short Pineapple Sage that is long blooming. It is the earliest and longest flowering of all the many varieties of Salvia elegans. We recommend it for indoor herb gardening as well as for outdoor borders and groundcovers.
(Tangerine Pineapple Sage) This citrus-scented cultivar is our smallest variety of Pineapple Sage. Worth growing just for the exotic scent of its leaves, this culinary sage is also one of the longest blooming plants in its species.
(Greek Sage) Most of the dried culinary sage sold in the United States is Greek Sage. Frescoes on the island of Crete dated to 1400 BC depict this plant, which was used by the Phoenicians and Greeks for cooking and medicine. It is an ancient and beloved friend of mankind.
(Jerusalem Sage) This lovely herbaceous perennial is native to Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank. Its clear pink flowers change at times to a pink highlighted with violet lines and dots. Prominent glandular hairs on the buds, bracts and floral stems exude a fragrance that is delightful on a warm day.
(Rusty Sage) Named for its leaves shaped like the tips of lances, this nearly care-free, evergreen sage from South Africa has enchanting rusty rose flowers that bloom from fall (spring in its native land) into winter.
(Clary or Clear Eye Sage or Eyebright) Pink-purple bracts and violet-purple flowers form a pastel cloud over the large, rumpled leaves of Clary Sage in summer. It is a towering beauty growing up to 5 feet tall. Sacred to some due to age-old use in herbal remedies, it is heavenly to look at.
(Italian Clary Sage) Clary Sages are well known for their use in folk remedies, aromatherapy and cosmetics. Glowing purple bracts frame the spectacular white blooms of this cultivar on 5-foot-tall spikes. It is a delight for honeybees, hummingbirds and butterflies.


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COLUMBIA, Mo. – It may be too early to think about replanting corn yet, but it's a good time to look at guides from University of Missouri Extension or seed dealers, said MU Extension agronomy specialist Bill Wiebold.
The MU Extension guide "Corn and Soybean Replant Decisions" (G4091) gives a step-by-step procedure for estimating dollar gain or loss from replanting. Producers face tough choices on whether planting date and weather conditions call for replanting. The guide "takes the emotion" out of the decision, Wiebold said.
"It's too early to worry about stands yet," Wiebold said, but the guide helps producers make fact-based decisions when and if the time comes this year.
Seeds that lie in the ground more than 28 days raise concerns about emergence, insects and disease.
Stand density reduces after emergence due to cool weather and disease. The guide gives procedures for measuring sparse stands, and explains that the cost of replanting might exceed the value of the additional yield. Accurate estimates of seed cost, fuel, machinery, labor, pesticide and additional costs should be considered.
The guide gives tables for anticipated yields based on planting dates for both corn and soybean.
Cold water immediately after planting causes low emergence, Wiebold said. Seeds contain 6-8 percent moisture when they go into the ground, then they rehydrate with moisture from the soil. At low temperatures, the hydration process can rupture seed cell membranes. Cell contents can then leak out and become a food source for invading pathogens, leading to death or injury of the seed.
Damage during seed imbibition can knock out 90 percent of the stand. Additionally, emerging seedlings encounter conditions such as crusting. No-till conditions typically have lower soil temperatures and greater soil moisture.
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We want to adopt a dog.....who's got a good success story about getting an unknown pooch from the pound?
I adopted my first dog 13 years ago. He is still the best dog ever. We had to get past an adjustment period, but it was well worth it. Rescues just seem more grateful and attached than other animals. Hope you find a great dog!
I haven't adopted a dog recently, but every dog we adopted growing up was from the local shelters. We had three dogs, from the time I was about 4, til I was 18 when I moved out of my parents house. Never had any problems.
Don't be afraid to ask questions. They might not have all the answers, but they should be able to tell you something of the dog in questions background, maybe speculate at a breed, and at the very least even if it's a mutt, tell you if it's going to be a 30lb dog at adulthood, or a 130lb one.
We've adopted all of our cats from the Humane Society and never had any problems. My dog is a Purebred and we got him from a Rescue Group for his breed. You couldn't ask for a nicer, easy going dog. That's normal for his breed, but I've heard of dogs that aren't as nice as him.
Not me personally. I usually take in dogs that people don't want before they go to the pound. I do know quite a few people with pound puppies, though. The only one I know of that wasn't successful was the dog that was so scared of the woman's bird that it wouldn't even eat. She rehomed him and got permission to introduce the next dog to her bird before adopting.
A ton of dogs end up in pounds because people couldn't or wouldn't take care of them, not because there is something wrong with the dog.
Our shelter dog was not a success. He had horrible aggression issues and ended up attacking my daughter. He was rehomed. He should have never been adopted to a family with young children in the first place though, he'd be worlds better off at a farm somewhere. Our current dog was rescued, but we snagged him up before he actually went to the shelter. He's the most amazing dog in the entire world, seriously my best friend and amazing with the children. It really is just hit or miss, just try to stick to breeds that are known family dogs. Our first was a border collie- not exactly meant to be housedogs. Our current dog is a black lab mix, labs are notoriously great house dogs.
We have adopted three dogs over the years, including the one in my profile pic. They have all been great!
I got my dog Speedy from the pound 7 years ago. He is the best 89 bucks I ever spent! He is loyal, loving, and smart. We just got another puppy from the pound so he could have a friend, and that puppy is hyper, but awesome too!