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Crispy 'n' Sweet Chocolate-Hazelnut Dumplings
Yield: Makes 30 dumplings (about 10 servings)
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- 1/2 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup hazelnut spread
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 (16-oz.) package won ton wrappers
- Vegetable oil
- Powdered sugar
- 1. Whisk together cream cheese, hazelnut spread, and flour until blended and smooth.
- 2. Arrange 1 won ton wrapper on a clean, flat surface. (Cover remaining wrappers with plastic wrap or a damp towel to prevent drying out.) Lightly moisten edges of wrapper with water. Place about 2 tsp. chocolate mixture in center of wrapper; fold 2 opposite corners together over chocolate mixture, forming a triangle. Press edges together to seal, removing any air pockets. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth. Repeat procedure with remaining wrappers and chocolate mixture.
- 3. Pour oil to depth of 3 inches in a Dutch oven; heat to 375°. Fry dumplings, 3 at a time, about 20 seconds on each side or until golden brown and edges are crisp. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve immediately.
- Note: For testing purposes only, we used Nutella for hazelnut spread.
Fry time: 40 seconds per batch.
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- MAIN INGREDIENT: Cheese, Nuts
- COOKING METHOD: Fry
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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Because DKs weren't the only class without -any- form of raid utility.
Seriously, what do DKs currently bring to the raid besides damage? No real raid buffs (only passive ones). No ressurections (excepting only the current form of Raise Ally, which is rarely useful). No Crowd-Control.
Seriously, DKs needed some utility.
squig_masta said...
They have utility. They bring the Agility/Str buff, 4%more physical/8% more magical, the ability to pull wriley mobs back to the tank via deathgrip, the BEST aoe kiting via chillbains and absolute zero (although they would have to spec in and out of it) and one of the best raid savers, Anti-magic zone (again, situational, but almost mandatory for fights like Nefarian) and to my knowledge one of if the only real tanking spec with raid buffs (both 10% attack power and minor raid healing through leeches).
Heck, even the old raise ally was, in my mind, far more usefull then this. In 10 mans you only get one battle res, but a dk can ghoul rez as often as he wants. Sure it's gimmicky, but after the brez is used that ghoul can be the difference to a 1% wipe and a boss down.
Not that I agree with captain QQ up there, but don't try and say you have zero raid utility when, if you're willing to spec into it, you have some of the best situational abilities in the game.
"and to my knowledge one of if the only real tanking spec with raid buffs (both 10% attack power and minor raid healing through leeches)."
Pallies, and druids (or even warriors, if you count shouts) aren't real tanks? I wish someone had told me that before I started queueing for all those heroics =(
@squig_masta AGi/strength buff comes from both warriors AND shamans now. Deathgrip, atleast the way you described it, is rarely ever used for that in raids. The only time I've ever needed to do that is in 25 man BoT trash up to the twin dragons. Speccing into chillblains is a significant DPS loss. I have yet to find any talent called "Absolute zero" even with multiple wowhead searches. Again, speccing into Anti Magic zone is another signifcant dps loss and is not found in any of the viable PvE specs. As for your view of Raise ally as it is, terrible. You can't use it whenever you want. It's on a massive 10 minute cooldown. other than that, it's horrible to use anyways. You literally would have to run around, looking for a dead body, click on it then res it, all for a minimal amount of dps that the ghoul does. They are changing Raise ally because it's terrible, and always has been terrible. Really everything you said was wrong, and I have to wonder if everybody that thumbed you up has even played a DK before.


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The clouds up in the sky are slowly turning angrier all the time
It makes me wish I could scream
There goes the lightning in the sky
The heavens looks like it wants to cry
There goes the lightning in the sky
The heavens looks like it wants to cry
There goes the lightning in the sky
The heavens looks like it wants to cry
There's a reason that we want to cry
We're living in a world that's turning dark and gloomy all the time
Weddings and funerals report to the same home every night
There goes the lightning in the sky
The heavens looks like it wants to cry
There goes the lightning in the sky
The heavens looks like it wants to cry
There goes the lightning in the sky
The heavens looks like it wants to cry
We cry and cry when someone suddenly dies
We wish that the ones we love never ever die
Some scream out to the sky as the heavens opens up to cry
There goes the lightning in the sky
The heavens looks like it
Cracked Mirrors and Half-Hearted DatesYou walk down the red carpet
Taking in the fame and the glory all around you
Of being a world famous actor that has it all
Life has never been better for you right now
So what would you do if we simply took it all away?
Shatter the crystal ball and smash up some dreams
Laugh at the pain filled stare that's filled up with greed
You will never have another chance at the gold
It's your fault to begin with
For you could have avoided the seed
Cracked mirrors and half-hearted dates to the prom
Bet you wish you weren't that little girl crying in the shadows
Wishing that your parents would stop fighting
Hoping and begging that they would get along
How much longer before you wish this nightmare wasn't yours?
Corrupted your ambitions and twisted it into an lust
Gold, sex and fame just seems like the same
But to most of the people in the world it's just a fantasy away
For they just don't have the drive and determination to reach the end
Maybe we should just tel
Growing OlderWhen I was young I didn't have that good of a memory
But to be honest what were you expecting?
When you're a child you're still learning everything
Don't expect the problems around to be easy to solve
Because sooner or later they will somehow evolve
Dancing with you I was having trouble breathing
I couldn't help but be in awe in your beauty
It may have been a time where I didn't expect too much
But in all honesty I had to grow older sooner or later
Meeting you cause it to progress for better or worse
As I grow older I won't forget you
I will always keep you in my memories
The good and the bad it doesn't matter to me
I want to remember you because you're important to me
And as I'm growing older I'll make sure to remember you
With age one comes with wisdom people say these days
And I can't help but agree with the statement
Now that I'm older I know there are things I shouldn't do
I wonder if there was a w
There's No ForeverYou have been rejected so many times
But you keep getting back up
Because you think
There's someone out there for you
I honestly don't know why you try so hard
For it's just going to make it that much worse
So why do you say love's forever
Because as long as I am here
I will say that there's no forever
So there's no reason to get so excited
Because when you think that you
Have nothing to lose
You really have nothing to gain
I can only see the misery getting worse
But you refuse to let me help you
Because you think that my words are untrue
So all I can do is sit back and watch
While you continue to get more miserable
And I can see that you will regret it
So why do you say love's forever
Because as long as I am here
I will say that there's no forever
So there's no reason to get so excited
Because when you think that you
Have nothing to lose
You really have nothing to gain
Your social barriers are fading
With every rejection you suffer
Candle LightForced back to see the life that we once knew
I feel at home now I have a heart that isn't glued
Even after it was broken many times before
Underwater I breathe you in and I like the taste
So when I see a candle light I know that it's you
I'm singing this song again tonight
I want to follow your candle light
It's such a beautiful sight
Just being able to see another light
That's more like black and blue
I end up breathing your soul in
Now that you're once again in my sights
I really need you just to feel alive
Fighting us feels like I may not suffocate
But there's still a danger that I will
I'm singing this song again tonight
I want to follow your candle light
It's such a beautiful sight
Just being able to see another light
That's more like black and blue
Running into an electric fence
That is still killing things that are alive
I wonder how I ended up not losing my breath
Even though I know that I was close to death
But I sti
Don't Die On MePeople tell us that we are weak
They don't know what we've been through
So if they can finally see
What we've been through
They would surely change their minds
The words "don't die on me"
Bring back horrid memories
I don't want to wish
I don't want to scream
But I wish you were part of me
So tell me how you feel
Cause I want to know the truth
So don't die on me
She was on her back
Whimpering in pain
Nothing could ever prepare us for this
But we knew that she was losing to death
Will you ever be able to tell her friends
How she died
"Don't die on me" the healers uttered
"Don't die on me"
You whispered to your lover
As she took her last breath
I found it hard to watch
But it's never easy
To see someone who you love die
When will I ever get to see
Why I'm in this fight
With a man with monstrous strength
This will never end until one of us has dies
And I can hear someone say
"Don't die on me"
I blink as my world explodes in pain
I look at the sword sticking out of my chest
I wonder how it
Pointless PainI listen for a special moment to sing this song
Hoping that you would be able to hear
But in the end you probably wouldn't care
Still it won't stop me from making an effort
There's nothing else to do but to try
Can I ask you why you don't believe?
What do we need to prove?
Just to show that we're good enough for you
I don't know what it is but that is why
The question is being asked
Hopelessly I try to see the day to the end
Trying not to pretend that you actually like me
But in the end I could just admit the truth
And say that you hate the sight of me
How can I know just why that really is?
Super powered to the point of addiction
I don't see the point of being this way
But yet people dream of being full of power
Amazing to think that such people can exist
However in the end it's really not that surprising
When you think of the fools that live in this world
Stuck in a lonely way I hope to stop powering up the fans
That causes the fires to
Sky Becoming DirtyThe sky is filled with smoke
Merging together with the clouds
War is just an excuse to get what you want
Death is just consolation in your eyes
To free up all the jobs for the fat and the lazy
Who can't be asked to do them anyway
The sky is starting to lose its shine
And its beauty that it once used to have
Yet when people get asked these questions
They just wave them off saying "Never mind"
"Just enjoy your life while you can"
How can I enjoy my life and ignore what's around me?
Especially when the sky is becoming dirty
It looks like tar in the lungs after smoking
I wish that we could just stop polluting the beauty
That is the sky
Where is all of the beauty?
Dead in man-made smoke despite declaring we're not guilty
How about stopping the pollution and the corruption?
The trees are slowly starting to fade away
Do we have much time left to live?
"Never mind just enjoy your life while you can"
How can I enjoy my life and ignore what
BullyingI can't pretend
That I even have a friend
I don't have a place to belong
So I can't stay for long
Why do I quiver in fear?
What did I do to them?
Who made my friends disappear?
Why I am all alone?
When did this start again?
I can't remember the time
When I wanted to die
Because of all of the abuse
That I would take
Both physical and verbal today
Why do I quiver in fear?
What did I do to them?
Who made my friends disappear?
Why I am all alone?
What happened to my soul?
Why do they stare at me
Like I'm just filth to them?
What made me who I am?
I don't even have a plan
Why do I quiver in fear?
What did I do to them?
Who made my friends disappear?
Why I am all alone?
I can't pretend
That I even have a friend
I don't have a place to belong
So I can't stay for long
Why do I quiver in fear?
What did I do to them?
Who made my friends disappear?
Why I am all alone?
Have you ever been alone?
Have you ever been too scare to say
That I'm being bullied everyday
And I want to die today
Paper LimbsThe compliance of paper limbs
led her here.
Plunged into a sea in the sky;
painted in ink blots of possibility
but stained with the tears
of a paper crane.
A sliver of lilac moon
burned scars into hazy eyes.
Counting coloured lines
on a backdrop of failed love affairs;
Watching bleeding dawns
and the birth of stars
through a pane of tissue paper
Seeking nothing but the thrill
of cheating fate,
ignoring plans laid out by gods
who fly on silk wings;
Resisting the simplicity
of pauses
and full stops.
Her world is a road map
marked in crimson stars
and drawn in dotted lines
that lead to something
something undecided.
But she'll walk there
on paper limbs.
WistfullyI want to make love
To your thoughts
I want to caress your secrets
Like what they are
Under our covers
With unlimited tenderness
And a touch of shame
I want to reach down your throat
And pull out your desires,
String them along
One by one
Like pearls
Until I can hold them in my hands
And admire their shine
I want to crush your dreams
Under the certainty of the future
So intensely
And so deeply
They turn into diamonds
And when you speak your words
Of love
I can admire the facets we cut together
I want to know you intimately
In ways not spoken of
Outside of a poet's dream
And to sleep inside them
Until I sleep in your arms.
Trust me.Are you okay?
Ahah. Yes I am. I'm just tired.
Tired of? Come on, talk to me.
Sigh. You don't want to know.
Yes, yes I do. I care about you. What's the problem?
Trust me. You don't want to know.
Try me.
Fine. I drag it again and again everyday on my back.
It attacks me,
Sometimes once a month,
Sometimes once in a week,
Sometimes once a day.
It ushers me,
To be braver than I am,
To do more than I possibly ever could.
And I'm okay with that, sometimes, even glad.
I feed it, I tend to it, I nurture "it's" ways, and give in all the time.
It requires too much of me, for the only way to feed it is through my blood and tears, for that is what it requires to bloom. The worst part of it I hear you ask?
I don't even try to stop it.
You see, It leaves these marks, these straight lines, about five tones darker than my actual skin colour, and they happen to love my ankles.
What? What are you trying to tell me?
What the hell do you think?
I cut.
Jenga Is a Dangerous Game
Oh, please don't use words like "forever" and "always".
I get a little dizzy when you say them,
And my careful, precarious stack of hopes could fall down at any minute.
Though I don't and do wish you wouldn't,
You build it up, nourish it, make it grow
Each time you are kind to me.
Add a block for every smile.
Cause my heart to fly, my soul to sing;
Make me want to dance with you until the music ends...
But please, don't use words like "forever".
I'm falling.
My tower is too tall, and I can't afford
To let it collapse on me, too.
TogetherWe will be together.
I can hear your laughter,
like music chimes on the wind.
And your smile is radiance,
like the sun it warms me.
Your touch is soft and gentle,
fingers brush tears from my cheek.
And I taste your lips against mine,
sweeter than any chocolate.
But you become ash in my mouth,
and slip through my fingers like sand.
For you are a hope and a dream,
a lie my mind made and my heart believes.
Are you real or just a phantom,
a simple figment of my rumination?
Do you stare at the same stars in longing,
or are you like the void that separates them?
My heart says that you too are waiting,
for what cradles you in imagination.
We will be together.
Un-ClicheOnce upon a time
Is how the story begins
But what if time
Was left hanging in the distance?
There was a princess
A meager slave
A girl and a boy
The prince saves the day
Why does it have to be this way?
Let's stay
Love at first sight
Isn't just a right
When all you've ever
Had to do is fight
Kissing in the rain
And brushing off the pain
Because "I can't live without you"
Is all they ever say
But you and I, let's stay
It starts off with a hatred
Or some other form of plain indifference
When all you've ever wanted
Is love with someone, anyone but him
And soon you find yourself
Stuck in the middle
With nowhere left to run
And you both fall
It goes from nothing
To something in an instant
Nothing matters anymore
Cause now you have it all
But let's stay
Love at first sight
Isn't just a right
When all you've ever
Had to do is fight
Kissing in the rain
And brushing off the pain
Because "I can't live without you"
Is all they ever say
So you and I, we can s
The Invisible BoyI am the invisible boy,
with the powers of the unseen.
I can vanish from sight and not reappear;
I'm truly the world's greatest hero-teen.
No criminal eyes can spot me,
and no bully can hope to be mean.
They can't push around and take lunch money,
from someone who cannot be seen.
Yes, I am the invisible boy,
who everyone just sees right through.
The one who is treated like nothing but air,
is standing right in front of you.
No words that I speak can be heard,
for my powers I cannot undo.
My cries are all whispers that are lost on the wind,
and I am never part of your view.
For I am the invisible boy,
with powers that you'll never see.
I'm stuck in my world, so lost and alone;
is there a hero who can come rescue me?
[untitled 2]you always look to words for
some way to get out what you cannot but
you become too bottled up for words to fit
and too incoherent
too quiet
and lost
and you just
don't know
what to do
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Facing ForwardThey don't know who I am
They don't know what I've gone through
And even when it hurts
And even when there is pain
I wonder
They could
Survive the same
Their words may sting
Their laughter may
Make me
But there's no way
I'm going to let
Life pass me by
And people may talk
And they might judge
But it's who I am
Who I was meant to be
And nothing
Could ever take that away
From me
Your DestinySick and tired of pleasing the same man every night
But don't want to deal with having another fight
Lost your wings that would allow you to take flight
Dead in the world that ignores your every word
Befriended the ghosts that have suffered your fate
Still you realize that you're far too late
You cry in my arms as you accept your destiny
Lost in the charms filled with ecstasy
Crushed by the sorrow sugar-coated by love
Trapped in a box with no escape to the world
Your hunt for freedom is little more than a dream
That you already know is forever out of your grasp
Heartbroken and lonely you tried to take your life
Only to stop when you realized that you couldn't find a knife
The whispers of your friends are slowly disappearing
You wonder why you fall in love with a man with no soul
Now there is a reason for you not to love
Build up a wall and protect your own soul
You cry in my arms as you accept your destiny
Lost in the charms filled with ecstasy
Crushed by the sorrow s
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Seeking better cardiovascular health? Want to slow down the aging process? Fish oils rich in omega-3 fats are your go-to nutritional supplement. Just about everyone knows that eating lots of processed and fast food will increase your risk of getting sick, aging fast and dying young—and that the standard Western diet contains far too many of these foods. The evidence for this causal correlation continues to mount as more of the world starts to eat like Americans, and we see rising rates of cardiovascular disease, type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes, obesity and cancer in those populations that once thrived on their native, indigenous diets.
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In 1950, a well-respected pharmacologist, physicist and chemist named Dr. Johanna Budwig became the first researcher to discover that not all fats are the same. Dr. Budwig was also my aunt and the woman who raised me. As a physician myself, my respect for her as a luminary in science has only strengthened over the years as her groundbreaking research on fatty acids and the healing properties of omega-3s has been proven again and again in scientific research. Dr. Budwig was the Federal Republic of Germany's senior expert on fats and pharmaceutical drugs. Through extensive research, Dr. Budwig became the first person to identify the differences between fats found in wild, cold-water fish and flaxseed (omega-3s), from those found in olive oil and avocado (omega-9s), and those present in corn oil, poultry, eggs, and nuts (omega-6s.) Today, the world continues to benefit from her pioneering research.
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For regular readers of The Doctors' Prescription for Healthy Living , Dr. Julian Whitaker needs no introduction. Since 1979, The Whitaker Wellness Institute has been a worldwide leader in research and application of the latest in safe, effective alternative medicine and non-invasive treatments. If you want to get healthy, or if you're dealing with a health concern, The Whitaker Wellness Institute should be top on your list. Similarly, when it comes to getting an expert opinion on the latest in holistic health tools, Dr. Whitaker himself is an excellent resource. Recently in this magazine, we asked Dr. Whitaker for his general thoughts on infrared saunas. Now, in this issue, the doctor takes time out of his busy schedule to answer some follow-up questions about his own experiences with sauna detoxification and Sunlighten brand infrared saunas.
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If the possibilities of cardio-protective supplements excite you as much as they do us, it'll be hard for your pulse not to quicken when examining the accomplishments of accomplished cardiologist Dr. Matthew Budoff. Dr. Budoff is the first doctor in the world to mount a series of double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trials to test the effects of aged garlic extract (AGE) on atherosclerosis and endothelial function (i.e., vessel health). Data from Dr. Budoff's ground-breaking studies has confirmed aged garlic's ability to slow the progression of coronary artery plaque and arteriosclerotic vascular disease (ASVD), as well as helped quantify AGE's potent effect on the biomarkers for oxidative stress.
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When it comes to supporting heart health, there's a list of things you can do—exercise, lose weight, eat a healthy diet low in saturated fat, quit smoking, reduce alcohol consumption—the lifestyle changes can be stressful in themselves!
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Fish oil helps prevent heart disease.
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Olive just totally banged into my nose with her nose. Luckily no blood…just pain.
In other news, my counselor was so thrilled that I made some progress that he hardly knew what to do with the rest of the session. He eventually remembered we have other goals to work on, but the fact that he was baffled for a few minutes amuses me.
Jerome has the day off tomorrow, so our weekend started when he got home. I have three big goals to do while he's here to help me:
I realize these things don't fit into my 15 minutes a day rule, but I have to take help while I can get it and I have to get some of these things done in order to feel more sane. I will work in 15 minute intervals with 5 minute breaks in between (where I reward myself somehow) and try hard not to feel overwhelmed.
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...who were there for the big announcement by Maxwell (posts coming soon!).
A few familiar faces from the new AT Presents book were also in attendance - thanks to Melissa, Matt, Dave, Dana, Marilyn, Peter and Jessica!
We'd like to thank Jan Parr, our Chicago judge, for all the deliberations and for joining us last night.
Big thanks to everyone from Room and Board for being such super hosts.
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hey, congrats, wish I made the party. Have a question, hoping to visit Chicago for a weekend, fares are great right now. But where to stay that is accessible and not a budget breaker. My daughter and I plan to meet in Chicago from Pgh and Phila to explore Chicago on foot. Public transit is a need, and safety always a concern. Thanks for any info.
Dar, I don't know how you feel about hostels, but I've stayed in hostels across Chicago, and for my purposes--just a place to sleep and keep my stuff safe, they've been awesome (http://www.hihostels.com/affiliates/hiusa060034.php?house=060034). Otherwise, Priceline.com is often awesome for unbeatable hotel rates.
We're going to be there next week. Any tips on what to see and visit with kids?
Dar-- when I first moved to Chicago I stayed at the Lincoln Park hostel for two weeks in a private room. I'm pretty sure they offer two single bed rooms. It's a huge place, definitely not fancy, but cheap, in a safe neighborhood, and close to the el. Plus, hostels have kitchens so you can save money by cooking your own food.
KatieD-- I haven't been, but the butterfly haven at the nature museum has been highly recommended to me. It's also in Lincoln Park, not far from the zoo.


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Place flour in pan. Gradually add the milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Add pureed leeks and ground nutmeg; stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/4 teaspoon rosemary, butter, salt, and lemon rind.
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Ribbons to Gifts: More Holiday Table Setting Ideas
Some friends of mine used to decorate their table for festive dinners with a multitude of streamers and ribbons pouring down from the ceiling and gently pooling onto the table top. The ribbons would be all different colors and widths and the resulting look was fun and festive to the nth degree.
Despite the ribbons reaching from ceiling to table and even to the chairs and semi blocking views of your dining companions, there was still something so wonderful about it all. It felt spontaneous and creative, like a good party should be. I tried searching for similar settings online and these were the closest I could find but very different in feeling as they are waaay more formal. The first two images are from Ballantine House, a National Historic Landmark in Newark and part of the Newark Museum. The whole house, including the table setting, was decorated to show what a traditional Christmas would be like in 1891. I do like the idea of the ribbons being attached to favors at each setting.
The last image is from Canadian House and Home and is similar to the above, just without the presents.
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Lovely!! I think I'll borrow this idea for my "Dr. Zhivago" themed party.
There's something comforting about the historical table setting with all the cut glass, ornate china and sterling flatware...
...it just feels more like a "special occassion" when these types of things are laid out for a dinner.
The featured picture is YUCK. Yuck, Yuck, Yuck.
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TORONTO -- It goes down as a comfortable win. But it was far from an impressive performance.
"We set basketball back 15 years in the first half," Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey quipped after his team defeated the Orlando Magic 105-90 at the Air Canada Centre Sunday night.
"But like I told our guys, we're going to have a lot of games where we're going to have to grind it out," Casey said. "For whatever reason, we struggle in the first half and then come through, turn it on.
"But I also think that's a little bit of growth on our part."
After shooting a woeful 41.7 per cent from the field in the first half, the Raptors shot 12-for-14 in the third quarter to blow the game open on the way to win their second straight and fifth in six outings.
"Just coming out with a different kind of intensity," point guard Kyle Lowry said when asked about the key to turning things around in the second half. "We've got to figure out a way to start the game the way we start third quarters.
"That's how we've got to come out from now on."
Lowry had 17 points in the third as the Raptors (31-25) widened a three-point halftime lead to 15.
Lowry, who was just 1-for-7 from the field in the first half, hit all five of his attempts in the third quarter. He had four from beyond the three-point arc in the period, including a 25-footer at the buzzer which brought the crowd of 17,435 to their feet.
Lowry scored the final 14 points for the Raptors in the third quarter and the first two of the fourth quarter as Toronto stretched the lead to as much as 18 points.
Toronto is six games above .500 for the first time since Feb. 24, 2010, when they were also 31-25.
Facing the struggling Magic (17-41), the Raptors were uncharacteristically sloppy, turning the ball over 24 times, which led to 25 Orlando points and allowed the visitors to keep the game close.
"We're not that good of a team to just ease our way into the game," Lowry said. "We've got to come out and play with our hard-nosed and hard-headed intensity from the start."
Lowry scored 28 points, including four three-pointers to run his career-high mark to 134 this season.
DeMar DeRozan added 24 points for the Raptors, who had five players score in double-figures.
Amir Johnson left midway through the third quarter with what was described by Raptors personnel as a right ankle sprain. He had 12 points and eight rebounds in 23 minutes before leaving.
Casey said it didn't appear Johnson hurt it as badly as earlier in the season when he missed two games.
Tobias Harris matched Lowry's 28 points to lead Orlando, which fell to 3-26 on the road. It was the Magic's 15th straight loss away from home.
The Raptors led 19-14 after the first quarter; 44-41 at the half and 80-65 going into the fourth.
"You can't put your finger on the slow starts," DeRozan said. "Maybe we like a challenge sometimes by putting ourselves in a tough situation, so we can fight our way out.
"We have to stop that and understand that we have to come out of the gate, so we don't make the game that hard on us."
The Raptors visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday before returning home to host the Washington Wizards on Thursday and the Golden State Warriors next Sunday afternoon.
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Rosa Loves… A very chic Chihuahua.
The winter is here and this is the time of the year that my Chihuahua Lola gets to wear her warm coats when going out for walks. A couple of weeks ago, my friend Lani of Real Life Style asked me for some pictures of Lola for a post we were working on together for her blog. So I decided that Lola should wear her pink wool coat with black faux fur collar for the photos. My husband says Lola looks very 'Jackie O' every time she wears it and I have to agree.
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Tall grass attempts to drown Lee and Amanda Sloppy's Corvette, but the unique profile of the Sting Ray sports car floats above the grass tips. The Sloppys have not forgotten their numbers-matching 327-cid, 300-hp 1967 Corvette roadster as it slips into a sea of green. More
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The Changing of the Boards: The Impact on Firm Valuation of Mandated Female Board Representation
AbstractIn 2003, a new law required that 40% of Norwegian firms' directors be women--at the time only 9% of directors were women. We use the prequota cross-sectional variation in female board representation to instrument for exogenous changes to corporate boards following the quota. We find that the constraint imposed by the quota caused a significant drop in the stock price at the announcement of the law and a large decline in Tobin's Q over the following years, consistent with the idea that firms choose boards to maximize value. The quota led to younger and less experienced boards, increases in leverage and acquisitions, and deterioration in operating performance. Copyright 2012, Oxford University Press.
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"The main thing is the way people look at you and talk to you, because you don't feel any different. A light never went off, like 'Ok, I'm a new me.' So it's hard when people treat you differently, I mean you don't feel any differently. It's alienating. You feel like a zoo animal, or something. I don't know what it is. It's something in somebody's eyes. It's like not connecting, not making eye contact sometimes. And now I'm surrounded by people all the time, and I can be so lonely when everyone goes. But I have to remind myself it's just being alone, it's not lonely."
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Serve it Cool: Chilled Platters
We always see heated servers for hot dishes, from plug-in electrical devices to votive-heated warming trays. But what about serving up chilled dishes on something cold during a hot-weather party? Here's an idea:
Chill marble slabs in the refrigerator prior to serving. This can be done for veggies, cheeses, fruits, desserts, drinks. It'll keep cold things even colder, will look great, and will inject a little extra relief from the heat. Shown here is a discontinued marble serving slab from CB2, but you could do this with any marble or stone cutting board, serving platter, or even 12x12-inch tile.
Related: Roundup: Chilled Summer Soups (Other than Gazpacho)
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Great idea! But instead I think I might chill a marble slab and just lay down on it. Sounds pretty nice on these 98+ days ...
Some friends recently had us over for dinner right in the middle of a heatwave, and they served the cheese course on a chilled round slab of marble (cheese was directly on the marble itself, not on a plate). It kept the cheese from turning into a puddle while we ate on the deck, I thought it was a great idea!


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MADISON (WKOW) -- Halloween is right around the corner and many of you are already buying up pounds of candy for the trick or treaters. However, too much candy is not good for growing bodies and our nation as a whole is dealing with a rise in childhood obesity.
Celebrating the holiday is important to many people, especially children, and there are ways to make it more healthy and just as fun for everyone. On Monday, the Wake Up Wisconsin team is joined by dietician Marianne Merrick to talk about alternatives to handing out tons of candy.
Merrick says, one simple way to have a healthier Halloween is simply to limit the number of homes that you allow your child to visit on Halloween. You can also hand out fruit or toys at the door as an alternative to candy and sweets, this year.


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With the exception of the following acronyms in regular usage within this blog, if you have any difficulties deciphering acronyms from context, take the initiative to look them up,
or here;
or here;.
If you're too lazy to do so, you're probably too fucking lazy to function effectively as an UW fighter or even as a successful survivalist, WTSHTF, so piss off.
Common acronyms specific to MountainGuerrilla.
HH6= HouseHold-Six. Six is the military designator in radio-code, for a unit commander. So, Household-Six would be the household commander, or as the married men will understand, my wife.
ATL= Assistant Team Leader. My daughter.
AG= Assistant Gunner, specific to crew-served weapons such as the M240B or mortar systems. In this case, it refers to my as yet unborn, but already conceived second-borne. That nickname will be changed to something of an appropriate level of Viking Bad Assedness once it's confirmed that it'll be a boy.
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Kevin Smith Box Set (Clerks | Chasing Amy | Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back)
Movie Name: Kevin Smith Box Set (Clerks | Chasing Amy | Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back)
Actors: Ben Affleck, Casey Affleck, Ethan Suplee, Jason Lee, Matt Damon
Label: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Released: 2009-11-17
Editoral Review
CLERKS is one wild day in the life of a pair of overworked counter jockeys whose razor-sharp wit and on-the-job antics give a whole new meaning to customer service.
CHASING AMY: Filled with Smith's unique ear for dialogue and insight into relationships, CHASING AMY offers a thoughtful, funny look at how perceptions alter lives, and how obsession and self-doubt skew reality.
JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK: Wildly irreverent and packed with stars, including Ben Affleck, Chris Rock, Jason Lee and more, the hilarious conclusion of Jay and Silent Bob's story is big entertainment.


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The Tigers got another strong start from Doug Fister and Torii Hunter provided the offense driving in three runs they beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. It was a much needed road series win for the Tigers who had not won a road series since they won two out of two over Cleveland on May 21st and 22nd.
Doug Fister was fantastic once again as he picked up his sixth win of the season. He carried a no hitter into the sixth inning before it was broken up by a Ryan Doumit lead-off home run. On the day Fister allowed two runs on two hits and struck out seven while pitching two outs into the eighth inning. It was the fifth straight start where Fister went at least seven innings. To end the game and preserve the win Manager Jim Leyland went a different route as he called on Joaquin Benoit to get the final four outs, which he did to pick up his fourth save of the season.
The offense for the Tigers came by way of the long ball. Torii Hunter got Detroit on the board in the first inning with a two run home run. It was the 300th home run of his career for Hunter. Austin Jackson provided two more runs with a fourth inning two run home run. The Tigers final run came in the eighth inning when Hunter doubled home another run for his third RBI of the day.
The Tigers now will head home for a long nine game home stand against Baltimore, Boston and the Los Angeles Angels. Game one of the home stand against Baltimore is Monday night at 7:08 as Max Scherzer will make the start looking for his 10th win of the season.


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SCOTIA, N.Y. – Two Massachusetts Air National Guard F-15 fighters will make a low pass over the village at approximately 10 a.m. Wednesday.
As part of a regularly-scheduled training mission, the aircrafts of 104th Fighter Wing in Westfield, Mass., will be passing by Stratton Air National Guard Base so that 220 Civil Air Patrol Cadets from New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Massachusetts who are taking part in their annual encampment at the base can see the planes.
The Civil Air Patrol is the U.S. Air Force's
civilian volunteer auxiliary. The Cadet program is aimed at teaching leadership
and airmanship skills to youth ages 12 to 21.


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A rare journey through some of the most haunting of Carl Nielsens and Maurice Ravels output for the piano, including the latters Mother Goose Suite performed in a rarely-heard version for solo piano/two hands. Promises some of the very finest recorded piano sounds ever heard, due in part to a newly developed set of microphones and a very special acoustical environment. American Record Guide called Hamiltons latest Summit release of Mozart sonatas
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Yami Gautam WikiYami Gautam is a glorious Indian film and television actress. Her initial appearances were on Indian television commercials and TV serials like Chand Ke Paar Chalo and Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam. She made her cinematic debut in the year 2010, with Kannada film "Ullasa Utsaha" and Bollywood debut with the movie "Vicky Donor" in 2012. Her latest brand endorsements include Fair and Lovely, Cornetto, Samsung Mobile, Chevrolet and many other brands. Now, she will be seen in her upcoming movie Badlapur along with Varun Dhawan.
BiographyYami Gautam was born on November 28, 1988 to Mukesh Gautam and Anjali Gautam in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. She completed her schooling and then joined college for pursuing degree in law honours. Yami had aspired to join Indian Administrative Services (IAS) when she was young. She has done her part time graduation from Mumbai. Yami is also fond of reading, interior decoration and listening music. She also loves to go street shopping like any other common girl. She said, "I am a regular girl who loves shopping from showrooms and I also like picking up things from streets. I think that's what an average girl likes to do".
Badlapur MovieYami Gautam will soon be seen sharing screen space with Chocolate boy Varun Dhawan in the upcoming thriller with Sriram Raghavan titled Badlapur. Yami will be seen potraying the role of Varun's wife. This is the first time that the 2 have been casted together.
Personal ProfileName : Yami Gautam
Date of birth : November 28, 1988
Place Of birth : Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh
Age : 25 years
Height : 5'4" Approx
Sister : Surilie Gautam
Nationality : Indian
Zodiac Sign : Sagittarius
Education : Graduation
Religion: Hinduism
Occupation : Model and Actress
Debut movie : Vicky Donor (Hindi)
FamilyYami Gautam's father, Mukesh Gautam works for channel Zee News as coordinator and mother, Anjali Gautam is a home maker. She has one younger sister Surilie Gautam, who also started her acting career at the age of 17.
Career/Early LifeAt the age of 20, Yami decided to start her acting career and left studies. Then she moved to Mumbai and pursued her career in acting. She made her television debut with "Chand Ke Paar Chalo" and later participated in the reality shows Meethi Choori No.1 and Kitchen Champion Season 1. Recently, she was seen in the Bollywood flick Total Siyappa.
BoyfriendYami Gautam is currently not dating anyone. She said that, she has just started her career and has no time for any relationship in her life.
Total SiyappaTotal Siyapaa was a romantic comedy film directed by E. Nivas and written by Neeraj Pandey. Yami played the role of the female lead as Asha opposite Ali Zafar. Yami said, "I think in terms of situations and gravity of the problems, I am little closer to Asha. Asha is a bit over-confident."
Upcoming moviesBadlapur
2014 Action Jackson
Awards5th Boroplus Gold Awards
BIG Star Entertainment Awards
Zee Cine Awards
IIFA Awards
Filmography2010 Ullasa Utsaha (Kannada)
2011 Ek Noor (Punjabi)
2011 Nuvvila (Telugu)
2012 Vicky Donor (Hindi)
2012 Hero (Malayalam)
2013 Gouravam (Tamil)
2013 Yamini (Telugu)
2014 Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum (Tamil)
2014 Courier Boy Kalyan (Telugu)
2013 Yuddham (Telugu)
2014 Total Siyappa


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The top four teams in Region 6-AAAAA will go head-to-head this weekend as they begin to try to sort out the logjam at the top created by Miller Grove's upset of Stephenson last week.
M.L. King leads Stephenson, Tucker and Miller Grove by one game in the region standings and can capture the region title by winning out against those three teams, beginning on Friday against Stephenson at Hallford Stadium. Either M.L. King or Stephenson won the region title every year from 2005-2011 when they played in 2-AAAAA, the highest classification at the time.
Miller Grove also can win the region title with victories in its final three games, beginning on Friday against Tucker. Miller Grove, which has won five consecutive games since an early season loss to Mays, has never been to the playoffs and probably needs at least one more victory to get there this season.
But there are other Class AAAAA games this weekend with playoff implications, as well. Here are some of the best:
*Lee County at Harris County: Harris County is one of two teams undefeated in 1-AAAAA play (along with Thomas County Central), but the Tigers could still finish anywhere from first place to out of the playoffs in this six-team region. The likelihood, however, is that the winner of this game will finish in second place behind the Yellow Jackets and host a first-round state playoff game.
*Jones County at Lakeside-Evans: Northside and Warner Robins are well established as the top two teams in 2-AAAAA, so this game probably determines the third- and fourth-place teams in the region. Lakeside still has to play Warner Robins but already has beaten the only other real playoff challenger, Grovetown. Jones County's final two games are against teams with a combined 4-10 record.
*Mundy's Mill at Union Grove: Mundy's Mill and Union Grove are tied for first place in Region 4-AAAAA Division A, and the winner is likely to win the subregion title. However, Union Grove's remaining game before the region play-in games (at Drew next week) is more challenging than Mundy's Mill's (next week at Ola), so a three-way tie for first remains a possibility.
*Creekside at McIntosh: Creekside, playing its final game before the region play-in games, can clinch second place in 4-AAAAA Division B with a victory. A McIntosh victory would move the Chiefs into second place behind subregion winner Whitewater with a game remaining against Northgate. McIntosh also can tie the school record for victories in a season (six) with a win this week.
*Flowery Branch at Clarke Central: Flowery Branch's season finale against Gainesville will determine the 8-AAAAA champion, but a loss to Clarke Central this week would put the Falcons in jeopardy of falling to third place in the region. Clarke Central sits in fourth place in the region and probably needs one or two more victories to be safely in a playoff position.
October 25th, 2012
10:18 am
Stephenson Gets it Done by a touchdown…
October 25th, 2012
12:13 pm
After Fridays game region 6 should have somewhat of a champion if Stephenson wins they will be up by one only if Tucker beats Miller Grove. MLK can easily be in the drivers eat with a win and could win the region. I don't think any other region in any class is could get as screwed up as region 6 right now. I had and example to show how screwed it can really get but I will save it until Sunday. I have to see the outcome of the games on friday. Because you still have these four teams playing at a team that beat one another only if Stephenson beats MLK. if that happens oo boy.
October 25th, 2012
3:42 pm
Stephenson has the inside shot to the title and state championship; the lost against Mg was good for the team and coaches, we all know that they can stop the (run) ask Tucker. MG did evetrything that they could to try and run the ball on stephenson, but that "D" stopped them not until they threw the ball successfully and Stephenson didn't get the the QB, (by the way that MG QB is a heck of a scrambler), they begin to pick Stephenson denfensive secodary alive. the coaches is smart enough to get those guys prepared for Friday and the rest of the year for the pass. It could have happened this week against MLK, but I'm glad it did against MG because come on, MG will end up loosing the rest of their games, if they don't I'll eat crow all year long and be at everyone of their basketball game…Lol., (By the way I know that it is early but the Stephenson High girls basketball team will lead 6AAAAA….
October 25th, 2012
5:40 pm
News Flash:
Tigers are running with the Lions…at least for this week. (LOL)
REGION 6, the best in GA 2012 5A Football……
October 25th, 2012
7:07 pm
MLK 30-Stephenson 13
October 25th, 2012
7:17 pm
Do u guys really think Stephenson will beat MLK this year? Can't see it happening. They know King is gonna throw, but there is nothing they can do to stop. It's happened 2 years in a row.2010 it was Demarco Robinson, 2011 Blake Tibbs, and 2012 Demarquis Polite-Best will leave his mark on this game…
October 25th, 2012
7:19 pm
Demarquis polite-bray
October 25th, 2012
8:10 pm
Stephenson will be amped for this game and will win with ease…
October 25th, 2012
9:29 pm
Lets get it going Mundys Mill. Our neighbors are on their way. May no be now but soon Southern Clayton County will be a nightmare for opposing football teams. I'm hopping it can spread County wide. Drew is already there for a four year program. Jonesboro is ranked and Riverdale is decent. Were Coming !
October 25th, 2012
9:53 pm
October 25th, 2012
10:03 pm
@ 5AReg6Fan, No lie Tigers are running with the Lions! Right of the field just like you did 2 weeks ago Lol., YOU HEARD!!!
October 25th, 2012
11:59 pm
JAB…I guess you will be eating your crow tomorrow night!!! I have seen both teams and I MLK has the better team by far this year!!! The only thing I can see that will help Stephenson out, is if MLK takes Stephenson for granted, which I seriously doubt!!! I think it will be a good game, but MLK by 2 touchdowns. By the way, have you seen MLK's running game this year. That with their passing attack is going to be too much for the Jags tomorrow!!!
October 26th, 2012
12:45 am
@ Dekalb all the way!!!, Stephenson has a more balanced attack this year as well, and Stephenson have the better Defense…
October 26th, 2012
7:14 am
Well EAST PAULDING…OH YEAH! UNDEFEATED at 7 / 0… is rolling SOUTH tonight to face the Spartans who are 4 / 3 on the year. SOUTH PAULDING is currently the # 5 team in the region and has PAULDING COUNTY ( 1/ 7 ) & LITHIA SPRINGS ( 1 / 6 ) left after EAST, BUT they have already LOST to ROME, NORTH & ALLATOONA (along with EAST the current top 4 teams in REGION 5 AAAAA) so they are in a MUST win situation tonight if they have ANY hope of making the playoffs. I look for them to be ready and play a hard game and EAST can't be caught looking ahead to Nov.9th!
SPEAKING of NOV.9th…in the background the "advance" countdown clock is ticking for that game…ALLATOONA in "THE BONEYARD"…Regardless of the records at that point EVERYONE in this area is excited to see these two teams get together for the first time! Just for kicks…that would be two weeks out now…14 days…336 (+-) Hours…20,160 (+-) minutes!!! Well you get the point!!!
ALLATOONA has to get by HIRAM tonight and then a visit to a tough NORTH PAULDING team BEFORE they come to EAST so be careful…HIRAM was the 1st team in 4 weeks to score on EAST putting 30 points on the board and NORTH PAULDING scored 17 against EAST and put 56 points up against ROME 2 weeks ago! Don't be looking ahead!!!
October 27th, 2012
12:07 am
Like I said earlier today … EXCITING TIMES IN DEKALB COUNTY …. The Lions were not joke; they came to play and boy did they play! Congratulations MLK LIONS on you win over your 49-28 win over the Stephenson Jaguars!
Celebrate tonight but get back focused this Sunday so that you will be ready for the Tucker Tigers next Friday!
October 27th, 2012
12:09 am
"Like I said earlier today … EXCITING TIMES IN DEKALB COUNTY …. The Lions were not joke; they came to play and boy did they play! Congratulations MLK LIONS on your 49-28 win over the Stephenson Jaguars……!"
October 27th, 2012
1:43 am
@JAB…I know you have love for Stephenson, but one day you are gonna learn to listen and look at the obvious instead of hoping. I won't come down on you too hard, but just know that MLK has the most balanced attack, and it was not even close!!!
October 27th, 2012
9:44 am
To JAB: Quote——–Stephenson has the better defense! 46 points to MLK!!!!!!!!! ha,ha,ha
You should be happy bloggers are letting you eat your own crow as opposed to feeding you. .


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You may have heard of Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod because many people vacation there. Have you heard of the Wampanoags, People of the First Light? There are the Aquinnah on Martha's Vineyard, the Mashpee in Cape Cod, and several other communities in Massachusetts. The Wampanoag creation story tells how Moshup, a gigantic being with great powers, made their land and taught people to live by the ocean. Every August at Aquinnah, Moshup is honored in a pageant.
Cranberries are a favorite Wampanoag food. Like many foods eaten in the United States, cranberries were first harvested by Indian peoples. The Aquinnah Wampanoags have a Cranberry Holiday in October to give thanks for the harvest.
A clambake, or appanaug, is a time to honor a special person or to celebrate the changing seasons. The Wampanoag gather wood, rocks, and seaweed and dig a pit. Potatoes, corn, and onions are prepared, but most important are clams and quahogs, which are dug from the sea bottom. Hot rocks and seaweed go in the pit, the food is layered on top, and it's covered until it's cooked. Sample the appanaug at the Mashpee Powwow.
Aquinnah means "land under the hill," and the Aquinnah Wampanoags have lived there for a long time. Beauty is everywhere: the sky, the sea, and the rainbow cliffs, with 100 million years of history in them. The sacred cliffs can be seen in the unique pottery.
Wampanoag language specialist Jessie Little Doe Fermino gives language classes to Mashpee and Aquinnah tribe members. Wampanoags also try to teach their children and others how to conserve the land and not pollute. Children are taught to always leave enough fish and clams so they can reproduce. Wampanoags have had to go to court to protect their fishing rights.
You might hear of the Wampanoags when you study the first Thanksgiving in 1621. Many Wampanoags say the Pilgrims got the idea of a Thanksgiving festival from them. Indian people all over the country have harvest ceremonies to give thanks for food.
More facts about Wampanoags
Reservations/Communities: 480 acres tribal land in Aquinnah, Martha's Vineyard; a community in Mashpee, Cape Cod
Total population: 1,000
Some people to learn about:
Helen Manning [1919– ], Aquinnah educator, storyteller, writer
Russell Peters, [1929–2002], Mashpee tribal leader, author
Beverly Wright [contemporary], Aquinnah tribal leader
Neighbors: Narragansetts, Pequots


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Hinted Starrison but nothing graphic. George has a hard time after an accident. Based on the song Skinny Love by Birdy. PG-13 due to mentions of self harm.
Disclaimer: This is purely fictional and none profitable
Warnings: Mentions of self harm and depressive nature. Please do not read if it's likely to be a trigger.
It hadn't meant to be quite that deep, George mused watching the warm, thick liquid stain the gleaming white porcelain a sickly red. It was only supposed to be a distraction from Him. The one consuming his every thought like a fire consumes wood, getting through it in seconds and demanding more. The images of the past week engraved themselves in his mind. Taunting him. Making him regret every second wasted when he was with him. That funny little drummer of theirs. Never too serious. His harmless joking bringing out the best of everyone. That was why George couldn't help but love him. Despite the stinging running along his arm, George smiled in a bittersweet way at every memory running like a film in front of his eyes. They ran faster and faster until a solid image stood in the doorway he swore he locked. Even more unbelievable was the figure stood there. All 5'6" of him. George couldn't take his eyes off the crystal blue orbs, shining bright in the dimly lit bathroom. He watched them flick around the owners surroundings. George watched the frown appear on his face, could almost hear the cogs in his mind working as he put everything together.
"What happened here?"
Although George had a feeling Ringo already knew to an extent, he just shrugged. He might know what but he certainly didn't need to know why, which, would most likely be the next question.
"Oh, George"
Something seemed odd about this meeting. About Ringo himself. The back of Georges mind tried to put forward this fear but the young lad was too overwhelmed to listen to it.
"This was over me, wasn't it?"
The widening of Georges chocolate eyes confirmed it. He stood there like a frightened child being caught doing something wrong. After a few deep breaths George slowly stepped forward, hand outstretched. When Ringo moved away he dropped his hand looking as rejected as he felt.
Ringos voice rang clear and calm. No anger like George had expected. Not even disappointment. It sounded… sad. George looked up indicating he was ready to listen.
"I know it may be hard, but you have to let go. Let me go."
The realisation of what he was being asked hit George with the force of a wrecking ball. His head began to shake.
"Listen to me. You must!"
"I can't!"
George shocked himself as his cracked voice shouted back.
"Please Joj! Let me go! Cut the ropes! Keep yourself balanced and fine. Be patient and I will be with you."
George stared. Did this mean he… Knew? But how? Did Paul tell him? What if John caught wind of it all and blabbed? All of these questions built, burning to be asked to the oddly calm drummer before him. The desperation made George cling to him, to the memories that seemed to have summoned him harder.
He spoke softly again.
"If you don't, all this love, your love, is wasted. Let it go! Who will love you if you don't? Who will be there to fight for you?"
George bit his lip and closed his eyes as Ringo whispered please. Maybe it was Ringos begging tone, or maybe it was because George could never truly say no to him that pushed George into wiping his mind of the haunting thoughts involving Ringo. He began concentrating on anything that came to mind. Lyrics, chord progressions, hell, even when he would need to restring his guitar. What felt like hours later, George opened his eyes to find himself alone. Ringo gone. The blood dried. He quickly dried his eyes. Pauls voice drifted through the open bathroom window. He and John had returned, shouting all variations of Georges name they could think of. George quickly cleaned up the striking red from the sink, bandaged his arm and pulled his sleeve over his arm. He flushed the bloody tissue roll, making sure John or Paul wouldn't find any evidence of his actions today. He went to join the pair, still shouting downstairs. However it seemed Paul couldn't wait as came racing up to the landing, grabbing a confused George by the shoulders. Before George could question what was going on, Paul cut him off with one life changing sentence;
"Ritchie's woken up."
A/U: I know it's not very long. But I really hoped you enjoyed it! Fun fact: Ritchie was originally dead in this story but I was convinced to give it a happier (and kind of open available for a follow up) ending.


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" Inspiration is the great con of art. The odds of inspiration hitting at any particular time are about the same as being hit by a meteor while eating a Philly Cheese Steak with Sasquatch. You want inspiration? Work harder the day before so you know where to start today.
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" L.A.'s Sub Rosa mayor lounges on a purple silk love seat surrounded by bodyguards. Richard William "Big Bill" Wheaton the Third. He dropped "the Third" for the last election but you always knew it was there, like he's the king of merry old England and everyone needs to know how many of him there are.
I'd like to thank Tim Barnes of Cheese's Main Street Pizza in Lakeport, California, for creating the first Sandman Slim-themed pizza on the planet. It's called the "Aloha From Hell." I'll let time Tim describe it in his own words: "The Aloha From Hell starts with my Diablo Rojo sauce, which is our pizza sauce blended with a mix of chili peppers, including Hobanero and seranos. It is then topped with Ham, Pepperoni, Jalapeno, Pineapple (Now you can substitute For Angry Pineapple! Pepper infused pineapple). Topped with cheese, chili powder, hot sauce and some secret ingredients from the demonium codex which makes this pizza the perfect snack while reading the Sandman Slim series."
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My heart hurts. A 2-year-old has been beaten to death, and cops say it was her mother who killed the toddler for doing something every child has done at least once (if not more). Destinee Massey's supposed "crime"? The toddler peed on the floor.
For that cops say 23-year-old Brittney Massey beat her daughter within an inch of her life. The little girl died later at a hospital.
Yes, her parents took her to the hospital.
It may be better than the mom accused of killing her child in a similar potty training mishap a few years ago and then sat down to eat pizza. But I'm having a hard time seeing this as "remorse" or "caring" for the little girl.
It turns out it didn't help. According to police, Destinee's father first came home from work at 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday to find his daughter limp, groaning, and gasping for breath. Michael Miles, who is not under investigation, is said to have asked to take the girl to the hospital then and there, but cops say Brittney Massey said no. It wasn't until 8 a.m. that the hospital trip finally happened.
By that time, it was too late.
Now I'm a mom. I've potty trained. I know it's frustrating. But I'm really finding it hard to summon any kind of sympathy for actions this heinous.
Kids pee on the floor! That's what they do! Basically, it sounds like this child was killed for being a child!
What's more, I'm loathe to say that taking an abused child to the hospital mitigates the abuse itself in any circumstance -- even one where the child survives thanks to medical intervention. The fact is, if you don't hurt your child, you don't have to go to the hospital. Period.
If anything, the hospital trip here sounds less like it was about the girl than it was about an alleged abuser suddenly worrying she'd be in trouble.
And trouble she is in. Brittany Massey is facing charges of murder, battery resulting in death, and neglect of a dependent resulting in death.
If any of the allegations are true, I have to say I hope they throw the book at her -- trip to the hospital or no trip to the hospital. This little girl needed someone who would care for her from the beginning, not after a major beating.
What punishment fits the crime here?
Image via Indianapolis PD
well louise woodward can be happy with another baby..so can she...
Was coming to say the same thing the4mutts already did. He shouldn't have even ASKED to take her to the hospital. He should have ran right out the door with her or called 911 immediately. At the very least he needs to be charged as an accomplice.
Someone should beat her within an inch of her life and then wait 8 hours to take her to the hospital!!! That poor baby!!!
That woman's face. I just want to punch her in it. With a brick. Or maybe the front end of a truck.
I think Brittney has beat Destinee before, I can guarantee this is not the first time. While potty training is not easy sometimes the child is not ready. You have to take a step back and try at a later time.
When Brittney goes to prison they need to do a complete hysterectomy on her. I don't care what Destinee did she didn't deserve any beatings. Desinee's father should have been smart enough to say," I'm taking her and that is that." I hope he realizes he might have saved Destinee's life if only he had been a father and loved and protected his daughter.
I hope the judge throws the book at both of the parents. However they will probably get 5 to 10 years in jail, if that. (first offence, good behavior). Knowing this makes me wonder why God chose to ever give these parents a child at all. I pray they never get another one.
R.I.P. little Destinee


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