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Chapter 5 : August 1533 (Part II)
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Welcome back to Gaelen Castle, Your Highness.
I smiled for I was home again, back in the castle that had once belonged to my ancestors and to many clans of witches and wizards. As we materialized within the confines of the hand hewn slate room, the butterflies in my stomach began to flutter as I took my first steps as a permanent resident within Gaelen Castle. It all seemed so unfamiliar to me when I walked the familiar paths that lead me to the meeting hall and my bedroom. I began to step towards the more familiar path that lead directly to my chambers but Eric grasped my arm and held me back.
Milady, I bid you welcome to your new home. Let us walk the corridors that you know not exist and travel the castle round, he murmured into my ear and began leading me down the carpeted pathway that I never had used before.
My eyes grew in awe as I gazed upon the hall of my ancestors. Immense portraits lined the walls, each one smiling approvingly down upon me as I crossed their line of vision.
Do you know where we are? Eric asked me.
Were in the portrait room, right?
Eric nodded. Youll find this room quite helpful. Each of the past kings and queens in your lineage has their portrait on these walls. If you ever need advice about anything, come here. Theyll instruct you. They know the stories of their past and how the court was run when they were ruling. You need not heed all of their advice, for your portrait will be up there as well. You can learn from their stories as well as learning from your own experience.
The hall came to an abrupt close as we reached the far end. To my left, I looked and gasped in wonder. There, standing and smiling before me was the portrait of my parents. My mother was seated in the jeweled throne in a burgundy gown that appeared to be her gown of state. My father was standing just to the right of the throne and waving to me as well. His crimson doublet was trimmed with silver and his black hose matched the slashing in his sleeves.
Welcome home, Elizabeth, they said to me as I continued to watch their delicate movements on the canvas. If you ever need us, well be right here.
Eric turned to me and signaled for me to follow him out of the portrait room. Do you like what you see?
I-i-its wonderful, I stammered, my hand gracefully drifting over the stone walls. Eric, why did you not tell me before about the portrait room? I asked.
The lords asked me not to show it to you until you officially took the throne. They think that as a woman, you cant rule the wizarding population. They were sure that if you never got the advice of your ancestors that you would cede the throne to one of them.
And they actually believed that one of them would get the throne? Theyre a bunch of selfish ninnies more concerned about their land than the good of the population. I would never give them the throne. This throne was passed to me by blood. And thats how it will continue.
I completed my sentence and stepped into one of the largest rooms that I had seen. The walls were of limestone and the floor was lightly covered in scented rushes. The width was over twice the size of a traditional Jousting course and it appeared as though a battle could be fought within these walls. The ceiling overhead was intricately charmed with a mural of flowing clouds that distinctly reminded me of Hogwarts. Eric caught me observing the sky with memory and interjected, Your great-great-grandfather charmed the ceiling himself. It looks familiar, doesnt it? I believe that his schooling at Hogwarts had a great deal of influence on the design.
My great-great-grandfather went to Hogwarts? I asked, surprising myself at how little I knew of my familys history.
Your entire family has gone to Hogwarts. Each and every one of them in Salazar Slytherins house, even from the first year it was founded. Your family was close friends with Slytherin. Twas a great honor for them to study under his watchful eye.
This room here is the Main Hall. Any feasts, balls, or celebrations you hold will be in this room. There is a book in the library of how to charm it into the outdoor gardens that I know you enjoy so. The main outdoor area is the surrounding border between the castle and the blockade walls that line the moat. This room is typically used as the gardens during spring and summer, but the gardens will be in bloom whenever you say so.
We turned and exited the room we entered, just to come around the corner and find the grand staircase that welcomed us onto the upper floor. The golden gilded handrails and cream marble steps were regal in every sense of the word. At the middle landing of the grandiose staircase, Eric turned us towards the left wing, or housing wing of the castle. I knew that somewhere along these dark hallways, a gilded door opened into the Queens chambers and another opposite lead to the Kings. The many doors were propped open, revealing blank slates of chambers, ready to be decorated when the Courtiers and Ladies in Waiting came to join the court once more. Tapestries woven with tales of knights and trolls, giants and dragons insulated the cold stone walls and the castle was newly cleaned by the house-elves that had served the castle for generation after generation, never being freed by a master, for I was the only one left binding them to the house, and today was my first actual time coming back for an extended period.
Everything felt right.
I spotted the gleaming golden door a few meters away and found myself running toward the singular familiar location in the large castle. Flinging the doors open, I skipped into the central chamber and opened the doors to my privy chamber. All was as I had left my room the last time I had left a few months ago. All was perfect.
I flopped down on the goose-feather bed that had previously only been used for when I would nap during the long meetings that the council would hold. Deeply sighing, I rolled onto my back and whispered, Im home.
Miss Everard! Oh! Miss Everard! Its time for your meeting! a squeaky voice chided me as I opened my sleepy brown eyes, finding them to be staring into a pair of bright blue, owned by a small house-elf.
Thank you Maggie. Youre always the one to make sure that I get to my meetings on time. Youve been such a help to me these past years.
We are so glad to hear that youre coming to live with us Miss Everard! All of the Elves are looking forward to having the palace restored to its proper glory. We havent had a proper master or mistress in many years, she sighed sadly.
Well you shant have to worry about that now. Come, help me get dressed, I beckoned. Maggie was the Queens House-Elf, deemed to serve me alone. She had already unpacked my trunk while I napped and set out my emerald gown of state that I wore to each meeting that I had with the higher lords. The bodice was beaded heavily with shining jewels that sparkled in the firelight and my slashed sleeves were offset by a deep violet satin that shone through the pleats. She pinned the silver crown upon my head where my hood would normally sit when I was just a Lady-In-Waiting. The weight of the jewels felt comforting to know that I was where I belonged and I shook my head slightly to make sure that Maggie had pinned it in correctly.
I walked swiftly to the door and as I followed Maggie through the misleading hallways of my castle, I felt like a small child, dwarfed by the immense size of the castle. I was the newcomer, the unknown. I had the same feeling when I entered Hogwarts for the first time, and the same as when I first walked into the palace of King Henry VII. But each of those times, it was just a human. An experienced human showing me the often-treaded pathways of their life. I was never alone, even as only one of four girls in my year, I was never alone. Here, locked within a castle with hallways and passages that lead to nowhere in particular, I was truly alone. I was the lone woman, the lone heir to the throne. These thoughts pounded on the walls of my head until we reached the double doors that were the central meeting hall. Maggie disappeared inside and announced my entrance as I mentally prepared for another time with the bickering Lords.
Taking a deep breath that stretched my stomacher to full capacity, I strode forward into the large circular room. In the center lay a large rectangular table with six lords standing on either side of it. The willow throne sat at the far end and I made my way around the table, greeting each lord by name and finally taking my seat at the head, allowing the lords to sit as well.
Good Evening Gentlemen, I started, acknowledging their presence and beginning the conversation. Tonight is a meeting of the most grave importance. Eight years this war has been going on. Each one of us has seen death. Each one of us has fought on the front lines. Each one of us has served our time. But still, the task is not completed. The country is not purged of mudbloods and half bloods. I dont ask for much. I dont even ask for the muggles to be exterminated. But we must keep our bloodlines pure, just as they do. We must rebuild the wall that stands between our two societies. The wall that those people are breaking down, generation by generation. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a twitch of movement.
Yes, Lord Crouch, you may speak.
I could see Crouch inwardly cursing himself for the involuntary reaction to one of my previous statements. You said all of us have fought on the front lines. There is one person in this room who has not, Your Majesty. With all due respect, you yourself have not fought on the front lines.
As I do know, Lord Crouch I responded caustically. For if I had any say in the matter, I would be on the front lines, helping our men. But as a woman, it is forbidden for me to go into war. And may I ask if you remember the Lord who instigated that? It was indeed you, Lord Crouch. You came up with the bright idea that women cannot fight. And it was signed by each and every one of you. So if there are any objections to what I have to say, I suggest you keep them to yourself unless they are useful.
A blanket of silence covered the room and I continued speaking. Back to the matter at hand. The war has lasted too long. Were in the eighth year. I dont want this war to last much longer. I cant watch my men be killed while I sit here safe. We must end this now.
If I may be so bold as to interject my opinion, I would say that the easiest way to rid the world of bloodlines filled with impurities is to release the Dementors. Tell them to give all half bloods and mudbloods the kiss. They are unworthy of the title of Witch or Wizard, a man with long black hair tied back with a leather cord stated steadfastly.
Lord Gaunt, its quite obvious you feel so strongly about this. But have you forgotten that it is nigh impossible to control those foul creatures? Are you not sure that they would not take your own soul before hearing out your orders? No, I do not think that they would follow orders. I know that they would simply hinder our plans, rather than facilitate them.
It is in ourselves that we must place our trust. I ask for one more thing of you good gentlemen. One final charge. Where each of you will gather all able bodied men and bring them here. Any man above the age of fourteen and under the age of sixty will fight. Together, we shall train them. Together, we shall fight.
My Queen, who will lead the training of the men? Lord Rowan inquired.
Lord Aldridge will lead the training of the men. His experience in warring years is useful and I daresay that he has been on those front lines more than any of us. Lord Aldridge, do you accept?
As you wish, Your Majesty, was the response that echoed from the ancient in the corner.
You shall have an assistant as well. Lord Black, you shall assist in training the men.
Whatever your heart desires, the youth murmured, enamored with my presence.
And the charge? Who shall lead the charge? asked Lord Pickering, obviously angling for himself to lead the final fight.
I shall.
But Your Majesty, it is forbidden for women to go into war!
Its forbidden for a woman to sit on this throne alone as well. But here I am. I shall lead the charge.
Your Highness, its far too risky. You could get yourself killed! Im afraid we cannot let you risk your life like that. Who would be your next choice, as you cannot lead the charge?
I frowned at their impertinence. If I cannot, then Lord Donnan will lead the charge. And he shall return. There is no option of failure. Only success. For thats what this final charge is about. Its about winning the war. Its about returning the Wizarding world to the glory it has beheld in the past when the bloodlines were clean and pure. Its about the victory, I spoke passionately.
Where? A voice asked from my left.
Where, Lord Sutton?
Where will we train the men? Where will this battle take place? he asked.
We shall train the men in the Hall. It can be sized to our needs. Maggie, please get the book from the Library that includes all of the details about the Hall, I requested as the small house-elf ran off to find the book that I had asked for.
Returning to the matter at hand, Lord Lestrange, where is the largest Mudblood and Halfblood stronghold? Where are they concentrated?
The impure wizards and witches can be found here, he pointed with his wand to an area that was slightly south of London. This is where they gather. Most are close to the safety of the Royal Court. Not so unlike yourself, Your Majesty.
However, if we want to attack, well need to do so here, Lord Lestrange pointed again to a castle painted to the east of Greenwich Palace. This is their stronghold. Its their most defensible fort. If we wish to wipe out the rebel leaders, then we must exterminate them all.
When can we attack, I pushed. I wish to be out of this war within the year.
Your Highness, Im afraid that if we are to be confident in our win, that we must wait until December of 1534 or January of 1535. We will need to train the men to become experts at handling their wands. We will have to teach them how to curse, how to defend, how to use a proper shield charm depending on the jinx and curse, and when to reach for a dagger or lance. This kind of training takes time.
So youre saying that it will take over a year to complete this training?
Y-youre okay with this? spluttered Lord Lestrange.
Yes. But they had better be the best damned fighters that the wizarding world has ever seen. I want them to know every curse, every jinx, every spell that you know. Whether they have gone to Hogwarts, another school, or whatnot, they must be masters. I want a minimum of two battalions of the cream of the crop. You are to use whatever tools necessary to whip them into shape. Peasants, Lords, everyone. Women must know a minimum of five basic jinxes and spells for risk of an attack from the rear by any non-pureblood. Can you accommodate that? I demanded.
As you wish, the Lord bowed and retook his seat.
I-I-Im af-f-f-fraid that the book is not there, the house-elf nervously stammered, nearly cowering in fear as she ran back into the room. The librarian said that a man had come to retrieve the book just an hour ago, she whispered.
Leaning over I placed my arm around her shaking shoulders and whispered, Its okay Maggie. I wont hit you. I dont know what these men have been doing to you in the past, I glared, but you shall be free from their tyranny. You are my personal elf and I decree that you shall be treated kindly. Youve been a great help to me.
Which one of you did it? Eric demanded of the men, his eyes blazing with fury. This castle is hers. You know better than to steal something of the Queens. You no longer have free reign over this castle. It is hers. She lives here and she will rule here. If you wish to see her removed from this throne, please, leave now. For I know that the curse lies just outside these doors if you choose to leave. Go on! If any of you feel that Elizabeth should not be Queen, speak!
The men seated at the table gasped as Eric stated my first name, rather than calling me his Queen, and all eyes turned to me. And yet, my eyes were on them, scanning each one of them, looking through their shallow faces into their souls. One man stood out to me as he slightly averted his eyes when I came to him.
Maggie, we need some Veritaserum, for none of these conniving men would tell me willingly if they took the book, I spat, my eyes remaining on the singular man who refused to meet my stare. I discreetly signaled under the table to slip the potion into the drink of Lord Hurst, sitting three seats to my left and when his eyes were off his drink for a half a second, Maggie switched the goblets.
A few minutes later after Lord Hurst had guzzled half of his drink, I turned my attention to him. Lord Hurst, have you been in the library within the past two hours? I interrogated.
Yes? Or Yes, My Queen?
Yes, My Queen. I could already see the potion beginning to take effect as Lord Hurst attempted to quiet the truth but found it spilling between his own lips nonetheless.
And Lord Hurst, do you know who took my book from the Library?
Yes, My Queen.
Lord Hurst, did you take the book from my Library?
I repeat my question. Lord Hurst, did you or did you not take the book from my Library?
His eyes fell downward and he clenched his teeth together. Still, the potion worked its way through the motions and I heard a meek, Yes flow from the corner of his mouth.
You see? Wasnt that easy? I asked. Now for the real question. Why did you take the book? Answer, Man! I erupted after he took too long to think over his answer.
Because...Because...Because I feel that a woman is unworthy to rule over us men and that I should be put in your place on that throne. Women are weak. They are powerless and have no right to rule. It is in men that the power lies.
My eyes narrowed in anger at his response. You feel that I am unworthy? You feel that a woman can never rule over men? Ill teach you differently, I growled, standing from my throne and removing my wand from my sleeve as I paced over to his chair. One flick of the wrist and he was hovering above the table. Another flick and he was flying headfirst towards the stone walls. The crunch of bone on slate echoed and with a final movement, Lord Hurst was reseated in his chair, not a stain of blood anywhere on his dress but a clearly visible scar was imprinting its self on his forehead.
Remember that Lord Hurst. Remember that I am the one who commands you and you have no such right to refer to me as just a woman. I am not just a woman. I am the most powerful woman in England. Does anyone else wish to challenge my authority? Or have you seen enough of the show? the remainder of the room was quick to mumble yes as they eagerly began eyeing the wooden grain of the rich mahogany table.
Good. Gentlemen, we are beginning a revolution. We are the rulers of what has been lost. We will take what is rightfully ours. And we shall win this war. This meeting is adjourned and we shall meet again next month to further discuss tactics.
Slowly, the men filed out of the room, leaving me alone as I nearly collapsed into my throne, weary with the tension of the day and the frustration of the rebellious Lords. I set my head in my hands and closed my eyes while deft hands removed the heavily jeweled crown from my head.
Thank you, Maggie, I sighed, returning to my thoughts when the weight was lifted from my head. But even though the crown was removed, the fingers continued along my neck until they rested softly upon my shoulders. A warm breath caressed my ear and as I leaned my head against the large hand that delicately touched the soft folds of my gown sleeves, comforting me when nobody else could.
A pair of soft lips began working their way along my collarbone, each one leaving a burning imprint on my skin and as they slowly made their way over the hollow of my throat, the soft brushes of the lips transformed into tantalizing kisses. I worked to keep my breathing even as my heart raced with passion when his mouth reached mine.
Elizabeth, a rough, husky voice whispered over my ear. Elizabeth, this isnt right. You shouldnt have to deal with the feuding Lords. You shouldnt have to deal with this war. Im so sorry I brought you in at this time.
Eric, I whispered, feeling his hands twisting my wavy hair into delicate ringlets. You did the right thing. It is my duty to be here. It is my task. If you had never come to notify me that night six years ago, I wouldnt be sitting here now with the love of my life. I would be still waiting hand and foot upon Anne. My mind caught at the mention of Anne and I flashed back to where she was.
Elizabeth, you only just left her. Dont tell me that you need to return for her. She is lying there in the dark confinement chamber, just as she has been dreaming of her entire life. She is carrying Henrys son. As soon as the babe is born, there will need to be no more liaisons between the muggle world and wizarding worlds. They shall have their prince, and we shall have our mastermind Elizabeth.
Princess, I corrected.
Anne is carrying no son. Eric, I must go.
Elizabeth, you neednt tell her that she is having a daughter! It will simply upset her and the family will never let you near any of them again. Not Anne, not Mary, not George.
I have no intention of telling Anne that she is having a daughter. Id much rather have Anne be surprised when she sees the fruit of her loins is a daughter. If the family finds out that Anne is having a daughter before hand, they will lock me with her until she conceives a son. Oh, to be a fly on the wall during the birthing.
Elizabeth, please dont go.
Eric, I must do this. Not for the good of Anne. But to leave my mark on history.
If you must go, then Im coming with you. Were not getting separated again. I cannot risk you being detained there.
I found myself snuggling into the warmth of his embrace, which now included my shoulders and torso. Ive no problem with you joining me, I murmured. Its only making me happier that youre coming. I never want to be separated from you again.
Together we rose from the throne and when I turned to face him, he captured my lips in a resonating kiss and in the split second that we broke apart to breathe, Eric whispered almost silently in my ear.
Marry me
A/N: Sorry if the kissing scenes suck...its rather hard to write a good kissing/snogging scene without the experience of being kissed. Yes, Im already a legal adult and still havent been kissed. My apologies if these are as horrendous as I feel that they are.
The next chapter is much shorter than this one...Its more of an outtake that doesnt fit in, but is rather important to the storyline. As a result, this story will be around 9 chapters, rather than the original 8 expected. This means were over halfway done!
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Question: "I have a co-worker who is frequently tardy. 'Paula' lives about an hour away and has several children, so she is often delayed in the morning. The problem is that when Paula calls in to say she'll be late, she asks me to give the message to our boss. He then gives me the third degree about why she won't be there on time. I'm just a colleague, so I don't grill Paula about her reasons. It's not my responsibility to find out if she's sick or sleeping late or stuck in traffic. In fact, I don't think it's any of my business. My boss hates conflict, so he won't talk to Paula directly about her tardiness. But whenever I deliver one of her messages, he gives me hell. What can I do about this?" —Not My Problem
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The simplest solution is to avoid message-taking altogether. Tell your tardy co-worker that your boss wants information which you can't provide, so she should call him directly from now on. Then explain to your manager that since you can't answer his questions, you've asked Paula to contact him instead of you. Should he prefer to avoid those conversations, offer to transfer her calls into his voice mail.
If your boss insists that you continue to be the messenger, advise Paula that you will have to start asking for explanations. For example: "I don't want you to think I'm prying, but Mr. Smith always wants to know why you're late. So in the future I'll have to ask you for a reason." Then, when Paula calls, simply email her comments to your boss. By delivering the news electronically, you may be able to escape his tirades.


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Actor, wrestler, action star and guy who knew Osama Bin Laden was dead before the press did Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, has a new movie opening tomorrow, the gramatically intimidating JOURNEY 2 THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND, so he's out promoting it. In one interview he made an interesting announcement: his intention to someday run for public office, perhaps even for President of the United States. "Right now the best way that I can impact the world is through entertainment," he said. "One day, and that day will come, I can impact the world through politics." I'll vote for you, The Rock. As long as Stone Cold Steve Austin is your Vice President.[The Huffington Post]
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Will Ferrell seems to spend most of his time these days goofing off. He didn't take a lucrative contract for a national Super Bowl ad like Clint Eastwood; instead, he made a local ad for Old Milwaukee that only aired in Nebraska. He also just popped up in a very bizarre cameo in TIM AND ERIC'S BILLION DOLLAR MOVIE, and his next feature, CASA DE MI PADRE, is presented entirely in Spanish. To top it all off, last night Will Ferrell introduced the NBA game between the Chicago Bulls and the New Orleans Hornets as if he was back in his underrated basketball comedy SEMI-PRO, teeing up the players with bizarre and hilarious fictitious facts ("At guard, 6'5″ from Italy — ironically he hates Italian food — Marco Belinelli!"). Can you get nominated for an Oscar for announcing a sports game? I'm asking for a friend. [Entertainment Weekly/USA Today]


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Got a band here from Long Island, NY, that used to be called Soft White Underbelly before they became known as this; and also by the "hook and cross" logo, too. This is probably their best known song. If you see a grim kinda guy who's following you carrying a sickle behind his back and it's not Halloween… be afraid… or not. Listen below for the answer.
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Recent incidents in Balcombe (7th October)
Dear Balcombe Co-ordinators / Residents,
You may be aware that over recent weeks there have been some incidents of criminal damage and theft:
- The Scout Hut was entered and items were taken and damaged
- Balcombe Primary School suffered some damage and graffiti towards the end of the summer break
- The Bowls Club was also entered and items stolen
We have also had two separate reports of vehicles being damaged in Newlands. These vehicles have belonged to people who have been visiting family members living in Newlands and their cars have been keyed and had their tyres slashed. Other vehicles have had threatening notes placed on them - (generally commuter vehicles).
I am aware that there is a lot of frustration amongst some residents in Newlands regarding the commuters that park in this road and I sincerely hope that this frustration has not manifested itself in these acts of criminal damage. To avoid any doubt or confusion I would like to confirm that any road user whose car is taxed is entitled to park on any highway, subject to any local council restrictions in place. No one reserves the exclusive right to park outside their house, unless living on a private road.
Police will be conducting extra patrols in the area to deter any further such activity and if possible to catch those responsible for all crimes mentioned above. We also have the use of Bait Vehicles which are utilised to identify and convict offenders who cause damage to and steal from vehicles in identified 'Hot Spots'.
If you have any information that will assist us with our investigations please contact me with details.
Thank you for your support,
Jayne Milne
Police Community Support Officer
Neighbourhood Policing Team
Police Station | Bolnore Road | Haywards Heath | RH16 4BA
Telephone 101 Ext. 21901
Two doorstop 'salesmen' (2nd July)Details were circulated via Neighbourhood Watch just over a week ago and the two gents were stopped by me last Monday in Cuckfield. Unfortunately, we can't stop them from going door to door, all we can do is let our presence be felt and advise residents not to deal on the doorstep.
Police Community Support Officer
Neighbourhood Policing Team
Police Station | Bolnore Road | Haywards Heath | RH16 4BA
Telephone 101 Ext. 21901
Recent crime (26th June 2012
Please can I make you aware of some recent crimes and ask for your help with our investigations:
On Tuesday 26th June between approximately 12:00 and 13:15 a property in Cuckfield Road, Staplefield was burgled. Entry was gained via the kitchen window and items stolen included an i-pod touch, jewellery and medals. Serial Number 0838 of 26/06/12 refers.
Overnight on Sunday 24th June an off road Honda XR250 was stolen from the front garden of a property, also in Cuckfield Road, Staplefield. The bike is white with red and black markings on it. It also has "Blackbird" written on it. Serial Number 784 of 25/06/12 refers.
Between 13:00 and 20:00 on Friday 22nd June a quantity of lead piping was stolen from an outbuilding on Haywards Heath Road, Balcombe. As a result of this the owner has suffered flood damage as well. Serial Number 1474 of 23/06/12 refers.
At about 06:10 this morning thieves entered a building site in London Road, Balcombe. At about 06:30 they left with a digger valued at about £20,000. The digger is grey and red in colour and is fairly large. It is thought to still be in the local area and may well be parked up in a side road or a field. Offenders tend to do this as a means of checking whether a tracker has been fitted and activated following the theft. They will leave it unattended so there is no link to them as the offenders. If the stolen item is still there after a few days, the thieves will return to take it.
We would therefore be grateful if you could look out for this digger whilst on your travels around the local area. Please also continue to report any suspicious people or vehicles seen with as much detail as possible.
Special thanks go to the two residents in Cuckfield who reported being visited by the jewellery collectors on Tuesday. As a result of these calls, we were able to catch up with these males, identify them and take full details. Although we cannot stop them going door to door, we can make our presence felt.
If anyone has any questions or concerns about the above or if you have any information that will assist us with our enquiries, please contact us quoting the relevant serial number.
Thank you and kind regards,
Jayne Milne
Police Community Support Officer
Neighbourhood Policing Team
Police Station | Bolnore Road | Haywards Heath | RH16 4BA
Telephone 101 Ext. 21901
Tarmac Driveways (25th June 2012)
A silver Ford Mondeo Estate PX58YJN with a yellow stripe and Highway Maintenance on the side has been seen at 10am in Ardingly and at 1130 in West Hoathly today 26th June. Two males inside who spoke with an Irish accent were offering to tarmac peoples driveways. They claimed to be working on the local roads and have left overs so would do it for a nominal fee. This will not be the case and we are urging people to report to us if they see this vehicle of they are approached offering this service.
Doorstep Collectors (June 2012)
You may have received a leaflet through your door from a 'Mr Boyle' from Brighton who states he purchases various items from private homes. These items include jewellery, books, watches, furniture etc. I am aware that properties in Cuckfield have received the leaflet, and suspect that other villages may soon be visited.
Our advice is to treat this and any other such leaflets with extreme caution. This is a well known tactic used by distraction burglars to gain entry into your home and steal from you. Please do not deal on the doorstep and if you are visited by this man please let me know. In particular, if you see a vehicle I would be interested in the make / model / number plate.
The Mid Sussex area is currently experiencing a slight increase in home burglaries. This may or may not be related to visits of this nature and we want to ensure that all residents remain as vigilant as possible.
Please also be wary and report any offers of driveway works you receive. There is a firm currently doing the rounds offering to tarmac drives. They are known to police and Trading Standards and my advice is to not employ them. If you want work done on your property, do your research, get quotes and employ a local firm that comes with a recommendation from friends/family.
Don't fall victim to these unscrupulous characters and remember, when an offer appears to good to be true, it usually is!
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,
Jayne Milne
Police Community Support Officer
Neighbourhood Policing Team
Police Station | Bolnore Road | Haywards Heath | RH16 4BA
Telephone 101 Ext. 21901
Burglary in Ansty (20th June 2012)
Please can I make you aware of a burglary that has occurred at a property on Bolney Road, Ansty.
Sometime between 14:50 and 17:30 hours on Wednesday 20th June entry was gained via the front door and a search of the property was made. Items stolen include jewellery, cash, bank card and a car key.
There was a dog in the property at the time of the burglary.
Please can I ask you all to be vigilant as we are seeing a small increase in the number of burglaries in the Mid Sussex area. If you were in the Ansty area on Wednesday do you remember seeing anything out of the ordinary? It is possible that the offender was travelling on foot as no large items have been taken. A car may have been parked further away from the property so as to not arouse any suspicion.
If you have any information that will assist our enquiries, please contact us on 101 and quote serial number 1434 of 20/06/2012.
Jayne Milne
Police Community Support Officer
Neighbourhood Policing Team
Police Station | Bolnore Road | Haywards Heath | RH16 4BA
Telephone 101 Ext. 21901
Petrol theft (30th May 2012)
Please be warned that there has been a theft of petrol from a car parked next to the pavement in Stockcroft Road. This occured on Wednesday night when a petrol pipe under the vehicle was cut allowing the thieves to siphon the petrol off.
Please spread this message as best you can so that other people can be warned.
Please park off the roadway if possible and install movement sensitive lights on your property to deter thieves.
Burglary (21st May 2012)
Please be advised that there was a Burglary in Oldlands Avenue, Balcombe. Between 1030 and 1100 today the 21st May entry was made to a property from the rear by smashing the glass panel of a door. It is believed at this stage that nothing was stolen.
There was also an attempted Burglary in Oldlands Avenue and believed to have occured at the same time. The front door was forced but no entry made.
With one property, entry was gained via the kitchen door which had its window smashed - possibly with a sledgehammer that was taken from the rear garden. Nothing was stolen or disturbed within the property. This incident took place between approximately 10:40am and 11:00am on 21/05/2012
With the second property entry was attempted via the front door which was found to have been half jemmied open. No entry was gained. The damage was discovered at 3:30pm on 21/05/2012.
Please if you see anyone suspicious in the area report it to the Police so that we can attend and deal as necessary. Also if you have any knowledge of the above crimes please call 101 quoting serial 496 of the 21st May.
Haywards Heath Neighbourhood policing team
Car vandalism (11th May 2012)
There have been a number of car crimes in Balcombe. They occurred last night (Friday) around midnight when damage was done to vehicles in Deanland Road, Bramble Hill and Newlands. I heard directly from the owner of a vehicle in Deanlands whose car was jumped on by the culprits a few minutes after midnight. Other vehicles apparently had windows broken.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE (12th February)
A white Vauxhall Combi Van, index OV55UBG was seen on farms in the Cherry Lane area of Balcombe. It is believed the vehicle was using stolen or false plates. Also seen was an N reg Blue Mitsubishi Shogun. Any sightings, please contact Sussex Police by dialling 101 or 999 if you feel that crime is being committed and quote serial 0786 12/02/12.
Suspicious van
Your attention is drawn to a white Ford Transit short wheel base NC57FDO. 3 males with this vehicle viewed with suspicion when they approached a farm in Coolham at 11.54 AM today, 20/01/2012 as they were asking for batteries and scrap. Our ref SXP-20120120-0614.
2 Springer Spaniels stolen (1st January)
Between 16:40 and 19:35 on 30/12/2011 two English Springer Spaniels were
stolen from a locked kennel in Haywards Heath Road, Balcombe. Both are
liver and white bitches, chipped but without collars.
If you have any information that will assist us with our enquiries,
please contact us quoting serial number 1328 of 30/12/2011.
Be on the lookout for suspicious people / vehicles and report incidents
to police as soon as possible by calling 101.
Wheels stolen from Smart car (8th December)
Another report has been received of an incident in Balcombe overnight last night.
All four wheels were stolen from a Smart car that was parked in Mill Lane. This occurred some time between 21:15 last night and 09:00 this morning.
As before, if anyone has any information that will assist with our enquiries, please contact me with details.
Stolen vehicle (8th December)
Please can I make you aware of another 4x4 vehicle that has been stolen in Balcombe.
The Mitsubishi Shogun was stolen from Oldlands Avenue sometime between 17:45 yesterday and 01:00 this morning.If you saw or heard anything that might be related to this incident, please contact me with details.
Please can I also take this opportunity to make you aware that a number of reports are being received of phone calls from a London based company who are telling residents that they are entitled to Payment Protection Insurance refunds. They are asked to send £100 via Western Union and are told that they will then receive a cheque.
Similar calls are also being made to residents regarding the refund of bank charges. With these calls, residents are asked to provide their bank details in order to claim a refund.
Please be wary of any such calls and never give out your personal details. If you are entitled to a refund, a visit to your bank is the safest way to verify and facilitate this.
Suspicious vans and cars
The suspicious car with very suspicious people seen looking down drives in stockcroft road was a vauxhall nova reg. J270 SPE.
Also seen doing the same in Bolnore Village.
At least 3 vans have been seen travelling slowly up and down Tanyard Lane, Staplefield over the last week. Suspicious vehicles have also been reported in other locations in and around Haywards Heath. Occupants have been seen looking into properties and on one occasion even opened a gate in order to approach the main house.
On one occasion the occupants when challenged have stated that they were looking to sell garden furniture.
Vans sighted this week include:
DN11 YNW - a white VW Caddy van (seen Staplefield)
HG10 HCJ - a silver Ford Transit (seen Staplefield and outskirts of Haywards Heath)
LD03 NHT - a white Ford Transit (seen Ansty)
Please look out for these and other suspicious vehicles and call us immediately if seen on 101.
Two women steal wallet in Balcombe
On Tuesday at around midday an elderly gentleman was approached in his driveway by two females, thought to be European or Asian.
They asked for directions and whilst distracting him have stolen his wallet and its contents. His bank card was later used in Crawley.
It is thought that he may have been being watched whilst doing his shopping in Tesco, Three Bridges and that the offenders have followed him in order to steal his bank card. Please therefore be mindful when using debit/credit cards at cash machines or at shop checkouts. Be wary of anyone who might be watching you and always shield your PIN.
We have also received a couple of reports of doorstop sellers in Balcombe over the last few days. Some residents have stated that the male was heard trying the door handle before actually knocking on the door. An area search was conducted yesterday by police but the male could not be found. If he or indeed any others return please let us know immediately by calling 101.
Finally, Ipsos Mori have contacted us to let us know their operative Kevin Thomas will be conducting research in Balcombe over the next few days. He will only call on addresses during daylight hours and will be in possession of Identification. He will be driving a blue Chrysler.
Stolen Dogs in Balcombe
Between 19:30 an 22:00 on 10/11/11 two dogs were stolen from the rear of a property on the outskirts of Balcombe. One is a liver and white Springer Spaniel called Wilson. Wilson is 10 months old and has ginger ears. The second dog is a 4 year old Border Terrier called Hooch. Hooch is mousey brown with flecks of black. Neither dog had a collar.
A Ferrett was also stolen from a property a few doors down and the two incidents are believed to be linked.
Neighbours have reported seeing a white 'N' registered van, similar to a Ford Transit in the area.
If you have any information that will assist us with our enquiries please contact us on 101 and quote serial number 1746 of 09/11/11.
Stolen Car
Between 21:00 on 02/11/11 and 17:30 on 03/11/11 a blue Land Rover Defender was stolen from a resident's driveway in Stockcroft Road.
If you saw or heard anything suspicious please contact us with details and quote serial number 1355 of 03/11/11.
Many thanks for your assistance.
Kind regards,
PS. Thank you to all of you who were able to attend last night's meeting. Those of you that couldn't make it, don't worry as I will be sending out some information next week in response to some of the issues raised and suggestions received.
Jayne Milne
Police Community Support Officer
Neighbourhood Policing Team
Police Station | Bolnore Road | Haywards Heath | RH16 4BA
Telephone 101 Ext. 21901
Distraction Burglary
At around midday on 28th October 2011 an elderly female in East Grinstead was targeted by distraction burglars. Distraction Burglary is where criminals call at your house posing as officials or asking for your help with something. They make up a story to get into your home with the intention to steal.
In this incident two males and one female, all aged in their early 20's and believed to be of Spanish origin, claimed to be lost and said they were trying to get to London. The female asked for a glass of water and one of the males asked if he could use the toilet.
A short while after they left the victim noticed that her bank card was missing and a small quantity of cash had also been stolen. Anyone with information regarding this incident should call police on 101 and quote serial number 1360 of 28/10/2011. Alternatively, you can call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Some points to remember......
Distraction burglars work alone or in groups and can be very convincing with the story they use to gain entry into your home. Their aim is to keep you occupied whilst others sneak in to your home and steal cash and valuables. They can be men, women or children and will be either casually or smartly dressed. Many pose as gas, electricity or water company officials and some have even posed as Police Officers!
A few tips to keep you safe......
- If you don't know who is at your door, don't open it. Check the identity of the caller by phoning the company they are purporting to be from. Use the telephone numbers listed in your local directory or on your utility bills. Do not use any numbers provided by the caller as they could be bogus.
- Some areas have Neighbourhood Watch and/or Nominated Neighbour Schemes you can sign up to. Check with your local Neighbourhood Policing Team for more information.
- Many utility companies provide password schemes or hotline numbers for customers to call, to check the identity of callers before opening the door. Check your bills or speak to your utility provider for more information. A genuine caller will be happy to wait while you verify their identity.
- Don't keep large quantities of cash at home.
- Keep doors and windows secure at all times, even when you are at home. Remember to use your door chain when opening the door to unexpected visitors.
- If someone asks for your help, for example: needs to make a phone call, needs a drink to take a tablet or asks for a pen and paper, refer them to a younger neighbour or assist them without letting them into your home.
- If you suspect a bogus caller has visited you, even if you haven't let them in, please call the police straight away.
Don't forget our non-emergency number has changed to 101, but in an emergency situation always dial 999.


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Paul McCartney Detroit Concert Date And Two New Reissues
Paul McCartney's schedule is getting even busier. The music legend has added three more major dates to his "On The Run" trek. The first of these is at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on July 24th. He has also added concerts at Chicago's Wrigley Field on July 31st and at The Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 4th. Tickets for Detroit show go on sale Friday, June 17th. The Chicago tickets go on sale next Monday, June 20th.
Paul McCartney also has a new video. The Beatles legend just released a clip for "Blue Sway." The track was recorded over two decades ago, but it's just now seeing the light of day on a remastered version of McCartney's second solo album, 1980's "McCartney II." Most of the "Blue Sway" video is set under water. Through advanced technology, the clip takes fans into actual waves. The video is now on YouTube.
The "McCartney II" reissue and a separate reissue of its 1970 predecessor "McCartney" arrive in stores today. Extras on a deluxe version of "McCartney" include two previously-unreleased songs called "Suicide" and "Don't Cry Baby." A hardbound book with photos by the late Linda McCartney is part of the "McCartney II" deluxe set, as is the "Blue Sway" clip. For more information, visit www.paulmccartney.com.


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Arterosil Medical Advisor Comments on the Inconsistent Effects of Exercise Related to Prostate Cancer in Different Races
Arterosil Medical Advisor Dr. DeSilva weighs in on new study.
Edison, New Jersey (PRWEB) February 19, 2013
Doctors regularly tell patients a 30-minute daily exercise routine will improve a person's health significantly. The results of a new research study revealed exercise can even help Caucasian men who are fighting against the risk of prostate cancer. However, the effects aren't the same for African American men, according to Arterosil Medical Advisor Dr. Derrick DeSilva, M.D., explained the results of study.
"The study shows that exercise could reduce the risk of prostate cancer in Caucasian men," said Dr. DeSilva. "However, it showed little improvement in the risk in African American men."
Dr. DeSilva, M.D. is a practicing Internist and Senior Attending Staff at Raritan Bay Medical Center and is on the teaching faculty at JFK Medical Center in New Jersey.
"This is an important study," said Dr. DeSilva. "But I hope readers can understand the far-reaching benefits of exercise regardless of race. I want to be clear that although the benefits may vary in certain instances among various races, any healthy can benefit from regular exercise in many ways."
The study, which was conducted by the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center in North Carolina, followed the exercise routines of 164 Caucasian men and 143 African American men. The study showed that of the active Caucasian men, the group was 53% less at risk to develop prostate cancer than the active African American men. In fact, the study did not show any significant connection between exercise reducing the risks of prostate cancer in African American men.
Prostate cancer is one of the highest causes of cancer deaths in men. Exercising has many benefits on human health in general, according to Dr. DeSilva. Regular exercise helps the body's immune system, hormone levels, and helps prevent obesity.
"The healthier the person facing the risk of prostate cancer, the less likely the person is to get prostate cancer, " said Dr. DeSilva.
Cancer research also shows even if a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer already, regular exercise can still have significant benefits. The men with higher levels of physical activity are less likely to die with prostate cancer than the men who are not active.
"Keeping active, even if diagnosed with prostate cancer, is very important," said Dr. DeSilva. "Loss of mobility and function is less likely to occur if the patient stays active."
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Fugue (4)Crack the Skye is Mastodon's proggiest album to date, showing a vast maturity in the band ...crackerjack (5)A stone throw away from oblivion....Shredzilla (4.5)An amazing successor to the critically acclaimed "Blood Mountain". Mastodon continue their...sulkenigma (4.5)This is an album that can be described as epic with or without any irony......
potsos (4.5)Crack the Skye finds Mastodon continuing to tip the scales toward prog-metal vision, clean...shindip (4)Mastodon create another great album with few flaws that appeals to both old and new fans....quinny1989 (4.5)Simply Fantastic....Darkvoid67 (3.5)Mastodon venture further into the land of prog, and discover their softer side...
Professor (4)Unlike many progressive metal bands, Mastodon just can't stop progressing....IdiotequeCigar (5)An album to drown in...linkjerk (4.5)This is the shooting star and the bright halo for all that Mastodon stands for....IronGenesis (4.5)Crack the Skye is a musically polished output and arguably Mastodon's most technically foc...
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Nice review. Keep it up
Hey dawg we put a prog in your prog so you can prog while you prog
Digging: Chelsea Wolfe - Hiss Spun
One of today's most overrated bands.
EDIT: Good review though. Positive.
Yeah I must say this is probably your best review yet.
Whoa, look at that third paragraph.
judging by the shit-ton of 4 star reviews, it seems as though i should really be downloading this album.
Album Rating: 4.5Considering the abrupt transition between stoner metal and progressive metal ,this is a kickass album but not at same level of Leviathan.
Album Rating: 4.5Good review. This is the only album by them I've never heard
good review, but way too many reviews for this album
^This has nothing on some albums
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Tonawanda woman arrested for drunk driving in Wyoming County
WARSAW – A 42-year-old Town of Tonawanda woman was arrested for drunk driving and other charges after being stopped by State Police as she was driving off from a property-damage crash on Heritage Road in the Town of Orangeville last Friday afternoon.
Kathryn J. Fuller, though not injured after she reportedly lost control of her car and crashed into property on Heritage Road before attempting to drive off, was taken to Wyoming County Community Hospital for a blood-test. In addition to DWI she was also charged with moving lanes unsafely, having an uninspected motor vehicle and leaving the scene of a property-damage accident. She faces Orangeville Town Court proceedings in several weeks.


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Prof. Ralph Gray Recognized as Year's 'Best Teacher'
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March 17, 1967, Greencastle, Ind. - "DePauw University students have named Dr. Ralph Gray the best teacher for 1966-67 at the University," reports today's Indianapolis Star. "They presented him with a cash award of $50 last night to use in the purchase of books in his field of teaching for the DePauw library.
The item continues, "Dr. Gray, 36 years old, is associate professor of economics. He is a graduate of Ohio and Syracuse universities and taught at Ohio and the University of Arkansas before joining the DePauw faculty in 1965.
The award, presented by the Interfraternity Council (IFC), is one of the main events of Greek Week at DePauw. Rick Jordan was named outstanding fraternity athlete for the current academic year. Two administrators -- Dean of Students Lawrence Riggs and Associate Dean of Students William McK. Wright -- were honored for their distinguished service to the fraternity system. Senior Steven Jerrett, outgoing IFC president, received a similar award.
Phi Kappa Psi was recognized for having the top scholastic average among all fraternities. Sigma Nu was honored for showing the most scholastic improvement.Back


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Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc. Holds First Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc. (RMCEP) held its first annual golf tournament fundraiser on August 27.
Sponsors and participants for the event included: Arvig Communication Systems, All Pro Auto Repair, Bearence Management Group, Bremer Bank, Cole Papers, Duffney Architecture, Dynamic Homes, M-State, Mahowald Insurance Agency, Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation, Midwest Printing, Office Furniture Solutions, Otter Tail Power Company, Reardon Office Equipment, Speak Easy and The Detroit Lakes Wal-Mart Store 2957.
Thank you to everyone who helped to make this event a success. Over $2,000 was raised for the Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc. Development Fund.
Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc. is the leader in workforce development services in a nineteen county area in North central and West central Minnesota. The Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc. Development Fund provides supplemental support to the actions of Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc.


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The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) is poised to make history once again this season. In 2010, the PBR will reach $100 million in prize money paid out to riders since its inception in 1992.
"This may be the greatest milestone we've achieved thus far," said Randy Bernard, CEO of the Professional Bull Riders. "It's certainly the proudest moment of my tenure."
In 2009, the PBR awarded riders with almost $9 million throughout the season - $7 million won during the regular season and over $1 million awarded at the Built Ford Tough World Finals alone. The PBR anticipates giving out the same amount of prize money, or more, in 2010.
"From the beginning, this organization has been by, for, and about bull riders," continued Bernard. "I think $100 million makes that clear."
The PBR is projected to hit the $100 million milestone sometime this summer, after the BFTS Pueblo Invitational in May.
For more information and updates on this historic milestone, please visit www.pbrnow.com or contact Sara Broun at firstname.lastname@example.com
About the PBR:
More than 100 million viewers tune in each year to the PBR on FOX, NBC, VERSUS and on a host of foreign networks across the globe. With approximately 400 hours of prime time programming annually PBR ranks among the most prolific sports on air, in addition to attracting over one and one half million live event attendees each year with its multi-tiered event structure which includes the marquee Built Ford Tough Series and Touring Pro Division. The PBR is headquartered in Pueblo, Colo., and has over 1,200 PBR bull riders compete in more than 300 PBR sanctioned competitions in the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico.
For more on the PBR, please visit www.pbr.com, www.teampbr.com, www.pbr.tv, www.myspace.com/teampbr, twitter.com/teampbr, www.facebook.com/TeamPBR, or www.pbr.com/worldfinals/.
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The July 22 solar eclipse will rock your astrological world long after it's over. Find out how it's affecting Scorpio…
There's no going back now.
The longest solar eclipse of the century falls at the most potent position of Cancer, the 29th, or "anaretic" degree, which means it'll stir up everything – from the inside out.
Some signs may experience deep loss that must be faced to move on to the next level. Others may break out of a loveless groove or welcome introspection and renewal.


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Open communications for the smart grid
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Here, Tony Paine, CEO of Kepware Technologies, explains that open connectivity is a critical element for a reliable smart grid and automated meter applications for the natural gas, water, and electric utilities.
The privacy issue that has naturally emerged as a concern takes into account the serious challenges involved in building out not only a smart, but also secure, infrastructure. Smart meters lead to critical levels of data sharing and interoperability of systems within electricity grids. As increased two-way connectivity between energy producers and end-users emerges, so will concerns for cyber-attacks in regard to this potential exposure of smart grids. For instance, an individual home's smart meter could be targeted and hacked or it could be more serious with perhaps having a cyber-terrorist being able to black out an entire city. As smart infrastructures proliferate, there are steps being taken to safeguard systems by adding layers of security. Protecting smart infrastructures against criminal or malicious attacks are not only a major concern for utility companies but rather have emerged as a national priority.
The best technologies to support smart grid-related projects will be those that are scalable and easily adaptable to next-generation technologies. As in any fast growing industry, expect a clutter of technologies to emerge as more and more players enter the smart-infrastructure space.
Within the next five years, anticipate a converging of the industrial, commercial, and consumer adoption of smart-infrastructure technologies as they become more pervasive and ingrained. As this happens, the hope is that standards for smart-infrastructure technologies will emerge as there will also be sufficient vendor support to encourage a smart grid market of compatible products and secure applications.
About the author:
Tony Paine is president and co-owner of Kepware Technologies; joining Kepware in 1996 he is now responsible for all Kepware operations. Throughout his career, he has been pivotal in the architectural development of all Kepware products. His attention to detail and the engineering process has been key to delivering technology that functions broadly across the marketplace while also meeting the needs of each and every Kepware OEM.
Tony has represented Kepware in various open standards committees and is currently a member of the Technical Advisory Committee for the OPC Foundation, where he helps to drive the technical direction of our industry. In addition, Tony has been actively involved with the University of Maine System where he is helping to educate the next generation of automation engineers.
Tony has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maine at Orono.


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In this stunning visual presentation Tricia McCannon, historian, researcher, contactee and renowned clairvoyant takes you on a journey into the inspiring world of the Shinning Ones, how they are linked to the biblical visitors of ancient legend, the war between the gods, and the titans who once tried to rule the world.
This presentation will address the higher vibrating ethereal messengers who act as Spirit Guides for those of us who are currently living in the third dimensional realm, showing real photographs and video of both ethereal Angelic beings as well as ETs. Join us as we begin to untangle the historic link between these two groups and how it came to be made, as well as how this information has become embedded into our theology, and how it is affecting us today
Featuring Tricia McCannon
What Will Be Covered:
- Where do angels come from and how do they operate?
- Are they physical beings or inter-dimensional messengers who can appear or disappear at will?
- Are they from another planet, or from a higher dimensional realm?
- What is the difference between an angelic being, and an extraterrestrial visitor?
- Photographic evidence of giants and ferries
- Why the archaeological evidence of these beings has been repressed from humanity by the global elite
- How are these beings connected with the legends of giants in the Earth, and the stories of the ET visitors called the Anunnaki or the Anakim spoken of in the Old Testament?
About Tricia:
Tricia McCannon is a renowned American clairvoyant, historian, researcher and teacher who has traveled the world in search of answers to the greatest Mysteries of the Ages. She has been a Headliner at conferences around the world and appeared on over 200 radio shows including Coast to Coast, Dreamland, Gaiam TV and a number of international documentaries. She is the author of 13 on-line books, 30 DVD's, and the acclaimed books Dialogues with the Angels, Jesus: The 30 Lost Years and the Ancient Mystery Religions, and Return of the Divine Sophia: Healing the Earth through the Lost Teachings of Jesus, Isis and Mary Magdalene. She is an initiate of many ancient streams of knowledge, and the Founder of the Phoenix Fire Mystery School. As a clairvoyant and healer she has read for over 6000 people around the world, tracing their individual Soul journeys from their origin point into their present life.
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Posted by Smokey Stover on February 12, 2004
In Reply to: "Home of the Rebels" Posted by One from Seoul on February 12, 2004
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: : : : : : What does this phrase mean when it is affixed to the names of high schools or collages?
: : : : : : As in "COLUMBINE HIGH SCHOOL, Home of the Rebels"...
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: : : : : Schools in the U.S. have the custom of adopting a nickname. Sometimes it is an animal -- Shady Spring High School Tigers, etc. Or, in the case above, it is "the Rebels."
: : : : Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that most school nicknames are attached to a specific sports team, such as the varsity football team. Sometimes there's a mascot as well. Both the nickname and mascot are useful when the cheerleaders pump up enthusiasm for their team at pep rallies and at the games themselves. Sometimes the producers of teen flicks and TV shows use nicknames for humorous effect, as in the Smallville Crows, or the Sunnydale Razorbacks (a type of hog). "Varsity" means university in Brit-speak, but American high schools, which are not universities, and colleges, which are not colleges either, use "varsity" to mean their premium team, the one that plays in competition with other schools. I was once a member of the junior junior varsity in basketball, and we played against only the worst of the worst. SS
: : : Excuse me, in the last message read: "colleges, which are not universityies either . . ." SS
: : Sheesh, this is getting awful. Just pretend I spelled "universities" correctly. SS
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: I still wonder why so many high schools have adopted this same nickname. I hit a search at Google, and more than a thousand muddle or high schools turned out to have the same nickname.
: So does this 'rebels' simply mean 'rebellious kids'? Does it, by any chance, mean Confederate Army in the Civil War?
You mean there are over a thousand school teams called "The Rebels"? Who'd a thunk it? Well, you have your next research project ahead of you. Write to each school and ask them why "The Rebels." Colorado wasn't in Confederate territory was it? Anyway, it's easy to tell which school were in Confederate territory and which not. Nowadays it's not uncommon for a student to be proud of being a "rebel," but it's not always easy to imagine what they mean by it. SS


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Migrating & Authoring Applications to Microsoft SQL Azure
Are you looking to migrate your on-premise applications and database from MySql or other RDBMs to SQL Azure? Or are you simply focused on the easiest ways to get your SQL Server database up to SQL Azure? Then, this session is for you. We cover two fundamental areas in this session: application data access tier and the database schema+data. In Part 1, we dive into application data-access tier, covering common migration issues as well as best practices that will help make your data-access tier more resilient in the cloud and on SQL Azure. In Part 2, the focus is on database migration. We go through migrating schema and data, taking a look at tools and techniques for efficient transfer of schema through Management Studio and Data-Tier Application (DAC). Then, we discover efficient ways of moving small and large data into SQL Azure through tools like SSIS and BCP. We close the session with a glimpse into what is in store in future for easing migration of applications into SQL Azure.
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Experience the spirit and stamina of the Egyptian Arabian horse on an exhilarating tailormade tour. Gallop through the desert sands in the shadow of the Pyramids for an unforgettable desert experience
The awe-inspiring Great Pyramids of Giza provide the backdrop for this once in a lifetime experience. Let Karim guide you through the desert on one of our beautiful Egyptian horses, each one handpicked to suit you and your ability. Follow in the hoofprints of the Pan Arab Endurance race as you ride past the ancient sites of the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, Abu Sir and Darshur pyramids. Relax at the end of the day with a drink and dinner on our fabulous rooftop terrace with stunning views whilst recounting the stories of the day. FB is a family-run stables close to the Pyramids of Giza. With well-cared for horses, we are popular not only with those visiting Egypt on holiday but also with expats who keep their horses at livery with us.