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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, Running in the Dark will be released into the wild a week from today. It's available for pre-order wherever e-books are sold, but for your reading pleasure, may I present the first chapter and a half…
Chapter One
I was driving a clinking, clanging, rusted-out POS that hadn't been new since I was in diapers. The driver's seat boasted a rogue spring with bad intentions and the exhaust system had all the dignity of a very old, very drunk man working his way through the world's most disgusting bucket list.
I didn't even care, because I was lost.
With half my night's deliveries still threatening the seams of my courier bag, I turned the Tercel onto yet another unmarked, unpaved road. And lurched to a stop in front of a locked metal gate.
"Camino privado," I muttered. The industrial area northwest of Santiago was a labyrinth of private roads. I flipped my map over and back, then rotated it sideways to align it to the actual direction the roads ran. The sign across the street was barely visible under the blinking yellow streetlight.
I could have marked the map before I left, could have taken a red felt pen and drawn my route like a—gag—wandering tourist. But that would have made me a pretty poor excuse for a vampire courier.
Vampires, for all their various talents, can't use technology. Their altered energy, that strange current that keeps their undead bodies ambulatory and brains ticking, is murder on electronics. So they rely on us, human couriers who can drive all night—and during the day, when necessary—between their plush homes, swank offices and blood lounges without allowing ourselves to be tailed or corrupted. Or to get lost. I looked at my watch and felt the line between my eyebrows deepen.
I fought the car into reverse, spun the nose toward the road and ground it into gear. I'd been in Santiago for a month, during which time I'd learned that Chilean water tastes like it was ladled out of a public pool and that I could live happily on empanadas for the rest of my life. I'd also discovered that a city ten times larger than my prior base of Anchorage, Alaska, was more than ten times harder to work in when everything was written in a language I didn't understand. My Spanish consisted of common words and a few key phrases. Essentials such as "Where is the bathroom?" Lies to protect my real identity, like "My name is Aerin Crane." And common business phrases: "Sign here, please" and "I'm not for biting."
I cruised between the darkened hulks of warehouses and faded shipping containers. The passing headlights ahead signaled a major cross street. If I reached that, I'd gone too far. My lips pressed tight together and I shook my head, willing my destination to appear.
And, voilá, a shiver ran down my spine, one that had nothing to do with cold and everything to do with the jittery offbeat current of vampire energy. I braked, turned onto a pair of overgrown ruts with aspirations of roadness, and crept toward a long, one-story building with corrugated metal siding. What should have been a parking lot was overgrown with weeds, and the angular shapes looming in those weeds indicated trash—big metal trash. I parked forty feet from the building. Even though the car sucked, I'd rather keep my ten bucks than pay my employer to replace it. I stepped out of the car, settled my bag diagonally over my body and made sure my laminate ID and clipboard were visible. Those were the official tools of a courier.
Unofficially, I carried a can of pepper spray the size and shape of a lighter, and a six-inch pocket knife, currently in my back pocket and the side pouch of my bag. Couriers are technically off-limits to poaching by vampires, but I'd learned my lesson on how well suckers follow rules.
"Suba las manos, con las palmas boca arriba." The voice, coming from the shadows stretching away from the high fence, was bored, male and dropping letters from the ends of words. I didn't have to see him or have an academic knowledge of the Chilean dialect to know that he was lower class. My brain ran a quick translation with my limited vocabulary. Hands out, palms up. I raised my arms outward and pinched the clipboard between thumb and forefinger to comply with the order as well as I could.
"Entrego un paquete. Es para Guillermo." I'd given the speech close to a thousand times during the six years I ran packages in Anchorage. Saying I was making a delivery and giving up the name of the recipient was my invitation, my protection and my get-out-of-jail-free card all in one. Then one night, two vampire regimes jumped from feud to war, and I found myself stuck in the middle as they started duking it out for the territory. Laminates aren't effective shields when suckers are on a rampage.
I'd made serious bank as the preferred courier for Master Bronson, the head vampire in the Last Frontier. Almost enough to retire on. In the process I'd gained a reputation as the one runner in Alaska who couldn't be corrupted. But when the bloody game of capture the flag took off, it turned out I was part of that flag. The insurgents went after the humans Bronson trusted to run his business, which included me since I delivered his messages and orders. I don't like being a target. Thankfully, things were calmer in Santiago.
It was, technically, another of Master Bronson's territories. He ruled the undead here just like he did in Alaska. But while he'd been fighting off the attempted coup back home, the suckers eight thousand miles to the south thought it was a fine time to try to gobble up pieces of Bronson's Patagonian empire.
"Guillermo no está," the sucker said, now right behind me. The hive leader wasn't there. I'd heard that a lot in the last two weeks.
Since there were no other vampires with a master's strength in Santiago, power had splintered rather than shifting. Unaffiliated vampires—those who had been disowned or were set adrift when their makers died—formed hives together. If Bronson were here, his power would draw the orphans who sought protection and cow anybody else. But in defiance of the normal seasonal vampire migration, he'd stayed in Alaska, and the ambitious were making moves. The stronger suckers and their gangs skirmished over a few blocks here or a stake in a blood lounge there. Vampires were changing allegiances nightly.
And Guillermo was no longer ruling this poor hive. I wouldn't care, except I needed a signature. The package wasn't designated His Hands Only, so Guillermo's usurper or successor would do just fine.
I asked for the new guy, or anyone with signature authority, then swiveled until I spotted the male I was talking to. He had two hands. Surely he was capable of signing. The vampire crept up, his energy buzzing against me like an electric razor.
"Who is it from?" he asked through a thick accent. I tilted the clipboard and squinted at the "sender" line.
"Goya Worldwide." I frowned. Vampires tended to go by first name only unless there were several of them with the same name—which was surprisingly infrequent—or if they weren't affiliated with a master. I rarely delivered anything corporate. He made a low sound, impatience or frustration, but didn't come any closer.
"What will you do if you cannot deliver it?"
"Anyone can sign for—"
"And if nobody does?"
"Then I come back tomorrow night," I said cheerfully, like I believed the customer was always right rather than exceedingly frustrating. "Can I put my arms down?"
His curse was barely audible, but enough to alert me that something was off, way off. Suckers might get irritated by their deliveries the same way I get irritated by junk mail, but that doesn't stop me from going to the post office. Power brushed against my right side and I turned on my heel as a new vampire joined us. Great, a welcoming committee instead of just one ill-mannered sucker.
Suckers emit an almost static-electric feeling, constant rather than a shock. It's uncomfortable, and cold, and most humans don't feel it so much as sense there's something not right about the person generating it.
Thanks to dear old mom ingesting vampire blood while she was pregnant—a scientific no-no—I'm acutely sensitive to vampire power. Luckily, I can also resist them when they try to charm-slash-brainwash me.
"You may lower them." The female spoke English with a British accent, and as she walked into view, I lowered my head along with my arms to hide my smile.
I dress up for a reason, baggy clothes to hide my true size, dyed hair—a phenomenal pine-green at the moment—to disguise the color, and theatrical makeup to alter my appearance. I changed it up nightly so that if I needed to bolt, I'd have a chance at getting away without being recognized. She, however, was distinctly dressed like the lovechild of Stevie Nicks and Little Red Riding Hood. There was a lot of floppy red velvet and feathered black hair going on and it didn't appear to be a disguise.
"Thank you, ma'am. Now, if I could just get a signature, I'll be on my way. The delivery was scheduled for tonight, and the sender is one Goya Worldwide."
She smiled, but as she moved toward me I had to force myself to hold still. The male circled around, moving like a vampire should, quick and quiet. She, on the other hand, lurched, all hunched forward, arms twitchy inside her cape as if she was having trouble with her balance. The male murmured, and her eyes narrowed. She snapped at him, straightening slightly so that, in the beams of my headlights, I saw her belly, grotesquely distended. Like she was about to give birth to triplet ponies. I didn't want to—couldn't—imagine what she'd done to get that way, so I concentrated on the male instead.
He was massive, barrel-chested in what looked like a threadbare gondolier's shirt. And he had muttonchops for days. The truly impressive kind, black and really puffy. They argued, paying no attention to me, until the vampiress raised a hand and screeched a command. Despite the tattered display of power that accompanied her words, he lowered his head in submission. I almost felt bad for him, being yelled at in front of a human. She turned to me.
"Give it to me," she demanded, opening and closing her hand like a compulsive puppet. I offered her the clipboard, keeping my gaze above her belly but below her eyes.
"Sign here, please."
She slapped the board with such force that something in my wrist popped from the effort of holding it. My right hand tripped around to my back pocket and I swallowed hard. Keep calm. Stay professional. She began panting, and heat emanated from her like she had a fever. Her eyes followed the kohl line down the center of my nose, the ribbons that arched over my brows and back down to my cheekbones.
"Brujita, tú no sabes con quién te estás metiendo. Aquí mando yo. Dame el paquete."
I didn't catch all of it, but the bravado spelled it out just fine. You don't know who you're messing with, you little witch. Give me the package. Blah, blah, blah.
"All I need is a signature and you can have your…"
She raised a hand, focused, and tried to will me to release the package. Blotches of cool power pressed against my forehead, and I stiffened in anticipation of it exploding behind my eyes. But…nothing. Her glamour—a vampire trick to temporarily alter a human's reasoning—didn't even make contact with my mind. She was talking the talk, all arrogant and snappy, but she clearly didn't know what the hell she was doing.
Not that I was going to tell her that. My top three rules of survival all used to involve not pissing off vampires, but the bastards didn't seem to care how careful I was. Now, rule number one was that nobody could find out I couldn't be influenced. Not vampires, not humans, not anybody.
So here I was, running late on the night I'd promised myself I'd finally make it back to the shop on time. And then she pulled this shit. I couldn't "obey" her glamour nor could I laugh off her feeble attempt to influence me.
I swayed a bit to make it appear I was affected and—drama queen that she was—she raised her other hand. The cold force of her will crawled across my forehead and dipped toward my ears, dampening sound and making my teeth tingle like I'd bitten aluminum foil. According to the laws of vampire conveyance in Chile, she'd already assaulted me—the clipboard being a designated extension of the messenger. Plus she'd called me a little witch. Now she intended to crush my puny human mind like a peanut shell. My lip curled.
I pulled the canister from my pocket, flicked the cap off and sprayed. I jogged backward, because that shit goes everywhere and my plans did not include spending the rest of the night a red-eyed mess with no control over my mucous membranes. The suckers skittered away into the dark, which would have been spooky except I could hear them coughing and gagging and scratching at their faces. I hadn't even aimed it directly at them.
"Last time," I said in a tone I'd never have used with a vampire who had real power. "Somebody signs for this, or I mark it undeliverable as addressed and incinerate it."
Stevie Hood stomped back into the glow of the Tercel's headlights, grabbed the board and scratched out a single name, Livia. The inside of my nose began to burn and I blinked hard as I extracted the padded envelope from my bag, double-checking the address. Livia took it, and I backed up a couple more steps as the pepper cloud wafted toward me.
She stared at the package, turning it slowly in her hands. The blood-flush drained from her face. Maybe I'd used too much. Maybe in high enough concentrations, pepper spray was toxic to suckers, with their heightened senses.
I'd be in so much trouble if I killed a vampire on the job.
She looked at me and her fangs dropped. I stopped breathing. Then she turned her head, as if to call over her shoulder, and vomited a stream of blood. I leaped back with a startled yell. The other vamp darted away from the slat fence he'd been leaning on, and held Livia upright while maneuvering to avoid her line of fire. She heaved out a couple more pints, then wiped her mouth on her cape. Her shirt rode up and I nearly gagged at the sight of her belly, the veiny skin stretched so tight it was nearly translucent. Her giant gondolier picked her up and carried her to the low warehouse.
The door slammed, then squealed as it swung back open a few inches. The blood on the ground steamed in the cool air. Creepy. I climbed into my car, set my bag on the passenger's seat and aimed for the next address on the list. I'd expected a silent, scary entourage engaging in icy intimidation and sly attempts to deceive or seduce. I'd gotten a powerless glutton with bad fashion sense and no manners.
They weren't making vampires like they used to.
I pulled into the garage of Carla's Mensajero y Correos at a quarter past five in the morning. Not only wasn't I late, mine wasn't even the last car in. I resisted the urge to squeal with joy and commando roll over the hood of the car. Yeah, my self-control is pretty stellar. Or maybe I just didn't want to be fired for idiocy.
Carla squinted through the window between the garage and office as she talked on the phone. Her eyes went from the car to my bag and back again, searching for a reason for me to have returned early. She was somewhere between a hard forty and mild fifty, and had converted the repair shop she'd inherited from an uncle into a low-security courier shop.
During my interview, she alluded to having been a runner herself, but she was fairly calm and very feminine and, every once in awhile, talked down to us in a way that indicated she had no idea what happened on the streets after dark.
She was a fair enough employer so far, though the rules in Chile were different from those in the States. Runners here worked the same number of hours—low—and earned an hourly wage, also low, with bonuses for completing express deliveries. Since I was the new girl, I got the milk run. For me, nothing was urgent, which meant nothing paid well.
The building boasted a small, bright office and three car bays. The traps in the floor had been covered over, though the last bay—mine—still had a working lift for quick repairs that didn't require a real garage. Which is where Mickey the wonder mechanic came in. Mickey, who was wandering toward me with worry in her big, brown eyes and a greasy rag in her small, strong hands.
"What is wrong with the car, Aerin?" Mickey's real name was Maricela, but only Carla called her that, and only when she was angry. She spoke excellent English, which I'd discovered when she'd handed me the keys to my car, then proceeded to describe the myriad defects. "It does not work?"
"Running just fine." I bit the inside of my lip to keep from grinning as I pulled the clipboard from my bag and headed for Carla. Behind me, the hood release popped.
"Fine?" Mickey asked. "She is never fine. Why does the inside of the car smell like lemons?"
"Olfactory camouflage," I said. I'd slathered my clothes in oregano, aquarium water and furniture polish before coming to work. Even though Carla wasn't big on her runners hiding their natural scents from the local vamps, I kept it up. She thought the odds of a vampire crossing a runner's path outside of work were too low for it to be an issue. Vamps track blood best of all, but their senses are good enough that they can identify humans by scent. Evasive driving and disguises might keep humans from following me home, but suckers require a bit more effort, effort I was absolutely willing to make. Someday I might even find something that didn't make me want to tear my clothes off and bathe in a public fountain by midnight.
My grin slid away as Jacinta, Carla's longest-tenured runner, glanced up at me from a battered love seat in front of bay one. "You forget something, novato?" Jace asked, swinging one long leg off the end of the couch. She had a good four inches on me, putting her somewhere around five foot ten, and was built solid. She wore her hair in a long, well-conditioned ponytail over shorn sides, and had a talent for skeletal black-and-white makeup. In a black leather bustier, she looked like a Halloween warrior princess with a pug nose.
She also had something I wanted, the premium route. She got the best—meaning most lucrative—of Carla's regular deliveries, as well as first choice on last-minute calls. I had a pile of scraps and no say. Of course, I was working under an assumed name and hadn't presented any references when I applied, so I didn't have a reputation. Yet. Tonight was step one in changing that.
"Thought I'd knock off early and come see how the other half live." I stepped over her leg when she wouldn't move it. The door to bay two opened and Tilde's white Peugeot rolled in behind me.
Carla surged through the office door, her silky turquoise skirt swishing, her plump caramel arms pumping. "Aerin, you cannot return until you have finished the entire run. If you have trouble, you call and we figure it out. How many are left?"
I slid the signature sheets off the clipboard and handed them over without taking my eyes off Jace, who sniffed dismissively. But not before I saw the concern in her eyes. Jace was top dog but this was a small shop, and while I hadn't seen her drive, she seemed sloppy.
Sloppy meant picking up a tail and leading fang-bangers or rival gangs to customers, or forgetting to switch your plates and getting jacked by punks seeking to intercept or ransom correspondence. Sloppy meant letting vampires know your weaknesses, which was the same as giving them a means to corrupt you. Sloppy meant dead, or good as.
Jacinta was bright enough to sense her position might be at risk, so maybe she'd step up her game. Mickey wandered up, wiping at a smudge on her cheek with a rag. She peeked over Carla's shoulder, then grinned at me.
"Well done! Drinks are so very much on you tonight!"
Chapter Two
"They call us witches, even though they know we're nothing like those sangijuelas de mierda," Jace slurred.
"Motherfucking leeches," Tilde translated pleasantly. Carla and the other runners defaulted to speaking English as a courtesy to me and Tilde, since she understood English far better than any of us spoke Swedish. But every once in awhile they dropped phrases that baffled my dictionary.
I smiled my thanks and glanced around the bar. The people who quickly shifted away from my gaze weren't a problem. Regular people didn't tend to stare at messengers. Jace raised a finger and pointed at me
"Are you listening?"
"Oh, totally. This is fascinating."
"You know, my brother really is a witch." She nodded to herself. "He could show them."
"He's no brujo," Carla said conspiratorially. "He was a computer hacker. Got caught by Interpol. Now he lives with his mother with a…" She set her foot on the seat of my chair and wrapped both hands around her lower leg.
"Ankle bracelet?"
"Sí, sí." She clinked glasses with Jace and Tilde. They each downed a shot. Carla let out a little squeak. Jace shook her head rapidly, then tossed her head back and howled. I shifted, glancing around from beneath my lashes. Low profile, that was us. Tilde merely licked her lips. She was waifish, with a white-blond pixie cut, but she was matching Jace shot for shot. The tiny Swede could drink.
"Why do they call us witches?" I asked around the mouth of my beer bottle. Carla rolled her eyes.
"Not us. I am a businesswoman." She waved her hand as though shooing off a bug. "It's a name for messengers."
I narrowed my eyes. There was no way she'd ever handled a run in her life. Veterans of the job didn't dismiss it, and those who'd tried and couldn't cut it were either bitter or awed, never scornful.
"The Spanish—the Catholics among them—back then believed that vampires were devils, and that any who consorted with them and lived must be enchanted. Really, it was because certain humans were in business with vampires and not giving the church a…a…"
"A cut? A percentage?"
"Sí. The name remained when humans began working as couriers. You were not called such things where you come from?" She asked the question lightly, but her entire body focused on me, shoulders arching forward, eyebrows rising in encouragement.
"No." I made a show of shaking my empty bottle, seeking a distraction. As if on cue, Mickey ejected out of the tight crowd. She landed at the table with another couple of beers and my change, which turned out to be the same bill I'd given her.
"What, did you steal them?"
"A man bought them for us." She squinted toward the bar, then waved to someone. "He asked if he could speak to you. He is very polite. A gentleman."
I turned and caught sight of a tall, slender man with light, reddish hair. He was handsome, almost pretty, with blue eyes so bright I could see the color across the room. He sipped from a short glass of amber liquor, seemingly oblivious to the slosh of the late-night crowd. A chill ran through me and I grabbed the edge of the table to anchor myself. The population was higher in Santiago than in Anchorage, so there were more of them, but it was still a surprise every time I noticed a vampire. A lone vampire, anyway. They tended to avoid human establishments, and when they did go out, they usually went in groups. That always brought to mind images of animals on the hunt, but in reality the groupings probably had more to do with self-preservation. They might be faster and stronger, but humans outnumbered suckers thousands to one, and they weren't exactly popular.
This guy just looked like he was stopping off for a nightcap on his way home. He turned back to the bar and I glanced at Mickey, wondering if she had unwittingly been glamoured by the vampire. She shook her head and pointed farther to my right. A stout man with a mullet glowered imperiously back at us from over an abundance of chest hair. He winked. I choked back a laugh and jabbed the neck of my bottle into Mickey's ribs. She whimpered dramatically and fell into Carla's lap.
"If he is a gentleman, then I am a fucking fairy princess."


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HYDERABAD: Andhra Pradesh has cancelled an agreement with Unitech Ltd for Integrated Vizag Knowledge City project in Visakhapatnam and forfeited Rs 255 crore, the firm paid for the land, for failing to meet targets.
The government has ratified the action of the APIIC (Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Ltd) to cancel the agreement with Unitech for development of Integrated Vizag Knowledge City and forfeiture of the amounts paid by the company for non-implementation of the project, a government order said.
APIIC, in 2008, had entered into an agreement with Unitech for developing knowledge city.
The project envisages creation of world-class facilities with environment-friendly buildings, star hotels, facilities for leisure tourism with international golf courses, shopping complexes and an integrated eco-friendly township on an area of 1,750 acre.
However, the company paid only Rs 255 crore towards land cost against the total amount of Rs 350 crore. The company was supposed to submit a bank guarantee amounting to Rs 2,938 crore, which was also not complied with, the order said.
"Unitech Limited has violated various terms and conditions like payment of the land cost and the bank guarantee, non-implementation of the project...," the order added.
The company has not made any physical progress to comply with the terms and conditions of the agreement and for the execution of the project. Thus, the project was not implemented within stipulated time.
The government had earlier declined to appoint an arbitrator, as requested by Unitech, to settle the issue.
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Ok, I know the Israelis won't go for this, but...Whadaya think?
1) Forgive all Mexican debts to US, in exchange for Baja California.
2) Move Israel to Baja California, or Nuevo Israel. Pay to move Wailing Wall to Nuevo Israel.
Eh? What do you think? Eases Mexico/US tensions. Pulls the Jihadists excuses for terror, and they have to figure out the Palestinian problem.
Win/win? I think so. The Israelis have long known how to turn a desert into a prosperous nation. Jihadists have to come up with a new and transparent excuse for their acts. And we wind up with a prosperous, industrious, safe and secure neighbor!


text: (Video link) Robot Chicken has done its fair share of childhood-ruining. Now ADHD -- Animation Domination High Def -- has lampooned the sacred holiday chestnut, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and imagined the Peanuts Gang as grownups. Boring, dissatisfied grownups with several health issues, which just so happens to be one driving force of the FX sitcom Louie! I can't say this mashup is as whimsical as Cthulhu Snoopy, but it does have Homeless Pigpen, who I'm sure has many whimsical thoughts in his head. (via Laughing Squid)


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Lots of mystery fans, myself included, went into mourning when North Carolina mystery writer Margaret Maron announced that she was retiring her Tar Heel sleuth Deborah Knott after her 2015 novel "Long Upon the Land."
Maron herself, however, is far from retiring, and she'll be back this summer with a new adventure starring her previous series heroine, Lt. Sigrid Harald of the NYPD.
"Take Out" (Grand Central Publishing, $27) hits the shelves June 27.
Except for a cameo appearance in 2011's "Three-Day Town," Harald has been in limbo since 1995's "Fugitive Colors."
"Take Out," however, puts her back on the case — specifically on the deaths of two homeless men found on park benches in New York. At first, officers suspect drug overdoses, but then containers of poisoned food are found near both bodies.
Harald is soon dealing with a whole neighborhood of colorful suspects from a Mafia widow and a retired opera star. Her probe leads to other wrinkles, including an unsolved hit-and-run and the possible discovery of a major missing artwork.
(Maron knows art — her husband is the painter Joseph Maron — and the art scene frequently pops up in Harald's investigations.)
For those who came in late, Maron is the recipient of Agatha, Edgar, Anthony and Macavity awards for mysteries, and in 2013, she was voted a "Grand Master" by the Mystery Writers of America. She lives outside Raleigh.


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A great answer to the "What is Agile?" question
My friend David Draper has just posted a great response that he gave to a potential client recently in answer to the dreaded question "what, in a nutshell, does agile mean?"
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Here's something almost anybody who's ever used a computer can relate to: a screen freeze. You're surfing the internet or working on a paper, and suddenly your mouse stops and the entire screen locks into place.
Your joints can lock up like that, too. Hammertoes are a condition where the middle joint of one or more of your toes (often the second, but also the third and fourth) get stuck in a bent position. At first, the joint stays flexible to some degree, allowing you the ability to reposition it (temporarily) with your fingers, taping, or splinting, but eventually toe becomes rigidly locked in place.
Hammertoe Woes
A toe out of alignment can cause significant distress and pain when wearing shoes or walking. You may find picking a pair of shoes that fit properly and allow you to walk without pain almost impossible.
These toe deformities can also be a primary contributing factor to secondary issues. This might include the development of corns, calluses, or blisters, or even open sores on the tops or tips of toes from constant friction.
What Causes Bent Toes?
There may be genetic or environmental factors (or often, both) contributing to their formation. Some people may simply be more prone to developing the condition due to inherited foot structure—for example, those with longer-than-usual second toes. Certain mechanical or neurological changes over time can create an imbalance in the muscles responsible for flexing or extending the toe, as well.
In terms of environment, toes that stay bent are frequently linked to wearing poorly fitting shoes, especially those that are too tight in front or have high heels. It's not clear whether such shoes are sufficient to cause the issue on their own, but they can definitely aggravate an existing problem and speed the progression.
First Treatment Option: Conservative Care
It's important to recognize that only surgery can permanently unbend a hammertoe. However, in the early stages when the joint remains flexible, conservative care may be effective in relieving pain, preventing complications, and slowing progression. This may allow you to delay or avoid surgery.
Conservative therapies may include stretching exercises to strengthen toe muscles and prevent further development of muscle imbalances, as well as "buddy taping" or splinting the bent toe back into a more natural position. We highly recommend a pair of comfortable, roomy shoes that accommodate your toe shape and minimize uncomfortable friction. Other smart options may include pressure-relieving toe pads, orthotics to help correct foot structure problems and help you walk more comfortably, or other solutions based on your specific condition.
Exploring Surgery for Hammertoes
If the joints are rigid and painful, complications are frequent, or you've tried conservative therapies without much success, it may be a sign that surgery is your best bet.
Hammertoe surgery is performed on an outpatient basis at our office; no hospital stay is necessary, and you can go home the same day. Flexible joints or less serious cases may only require releasing tight tendons that prevent your toe from lying flat; more commonly, a bone may need to be cut or have its end portion removed so that it can be properly realigned.
Some discomfort and swelling for a few weeks after surgery is normal, and you'll have a list of instructions you'll need to follow for your recuperation. It will take a little time, but surgery is highly successful on average and most people report it's well worth the return of getting a healthy step back.
Help for Your Bent Toes in New Jersey
Associates in Podiatry is proud to provide comprehensive, compassionate care for various toe deformities, and we commonly provide conservative and surgical management. The choice of approach is made in cooperation between doctor and patient—we'll offer our recommendations honestly, but we don't push people into surgery—and our ultimate goal is to do what's right for you.
If you have a troublesome hammertoe, don't wait until the problem gets out of hand. The sooner you seek help the more options you have on the table for successful treatment. You can request an appointment online, or call our offices in Princeton at 609-924-8333 or Roselle Park at 908-687-5757.


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Our entire family LOVED this hotel!! It was a perfect location to stay, not only because it is right on the beach, but it was so easy to get to every place we wanted to visit in San Diego. The breakfast was a perfect start to our day, the room was beautiful, and because every room has an ocean view, we often brought our breaksfast back up to the room and ate on the balcony, while watching the dolphins play in the ocean just out from the hotel. The pool was heated, which was great for the cooler days of January, and the kids swam everyday after getting back from whatever excursion we had been on that day. There is a wine/cheese/juice/cookie hour at the pool everyday, so we would relax, watch the kids swim and enjoy the view of the beach before getting ready for dinner. The hotel is within walking distance to several restaurants, and grocery stores which was great in the evenings when the kids didn't want to get back in the car and drive anywhere. The kids still ask when we are going back!
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If possible, throw in a few small sand toys...we didn't have any, so had to get creative with a couple frisbees we bought, and the buckets from the kid's lunches at the SD Zoo.
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The combination of animals and rides was perfect for everyone in our family, no matter what the age. We went in January, the weather was perfect (not too hot, not too cold), and the best part was NO crowds!! There was no waiting in lines, the kids got as close as they wanted to the animal exhibits, and were able to spend as much time as they wanted watching the animals. The lines were so non-existant for the rides, that a few times, they didn't even have to get off of them to ride again!
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1. If you sit in the splash/soak zone at the shows, you will get SOAKED!!!! 2. Check the show schedules...we were able to see most of the Shamu show, but left a couple minutes early for the dolphin feeding, and were the first ones there, and didn't have to fight the crowd that was running to get there after the show. 3. We bought the City Pass and the kids chose to come back to Seaworld for a second day they loved it so much! (City Pass was a great deal!!)
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"The sun was warm but the wind was chill. You know how it is with an April day When the sun is out and the wind is still, You're one month on in the middle of May. But if you so much as dare to speak, A cloud comes over the sunlit arch, A wind comes off a frozen peak, And you're two months back in the middle of March."
From Two Tramps in Mud Time, Robert Frost
April. You leave home wrapped in a tweed coat in brisk wind with showers forecast and half an hour later there is steam coming out of your collar. One minute you are beaming, the next piqued.
Take Sunday. We visited my friend whose new baby was curled up and lost in the stupor of learning how to feed just a week ago, and this week had lengthened perceptively, eyes trying to focus, placid, and just as quickly on the brink of a yowl. Amazing.
Still on a high, we rushed to Somerset House, only to find the Boro quilts we were hoping to see (again for me) dismantled. A cup of coffee gave us a boost, but a few minutes later we were cast down again to find Temple station closed just as we needed to get home quickly. Then, taking a different route, we discovered St Clement Danes ringing out the hour with a peal of Oranges and Lemons. All these years, and never heard those bells until yesterday. Very jolly, cheered us up.
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DAVID WATSON. farmer, P. 0. London, was born on the farm where he now resides, June 24, 1830. He is a son of
David Watson. whose sketch appears under the name of Stephen Watson, of London. Our subject, the ninth child of
his father's family, and the youngest of the four survivors, was educated in the country schools and engaged with
his father in working the farm. His father divided his property among his - children, and David, in addition to
the share that fell to him, purchased the shares of some of the other children, and now owns 500 acres of the old
home farm. He also owns 100 acres of prime land lying south of it. On March 16, 1871, he married Elizabeth Jones,
a native of this county, where she was born September 11, 1840. She is a daughter of John C. and Sarah (Taylor)
Jones, the former a native of Tennessee, and the latter of Ohio. They had a family of ten children, of whom Mrs.
Watson was the eldest. Mr. and Mrs. Watson have had three children, viz.: Robert J., born January 23, 1872; Mary,
born May 9, 1873, and Louise, born November 5, 1878. Mr. Watson occupied the office of School Director for many
years, and in 1879 was elected a member of the Board of County Commissioners. He is a Republican, and, with his
wife, is a member of the Methodist Church. He is prominently identified with the banks of London, and a heavy stockholder
of National Bank stock. He has given his attention principally to farming and dealing in stock, and is also concerned
in several business enterprises abroad.
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Today I'm sharing an article on studying history. I hope you will find it helpful; I thought it was interesting.
Until next time, God bless,
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History Is Stranger Than Fiction
By Amy Barr
In some educational circles, the word history is preceded by the word required and has all the appeal of bitter medicine that must be swallowed quickly and avoided thereafter. To graduate from high school in most states, a student is required to gulp down two little doses: American history and world history. Considering that history is an account of everything ever done, this explains why so many understand so little. Students finish these fly-by classes without much knowledge and even less enthusiasm.
History has a popularity problem not because it is a dull subject but because of how it is taught. The truly intimidated panic and teach history with uninspiring flashcards or worksheets. Others fly so high over the terrain of human events that they never land to let learners stop and smell the roses of time. Home educators are generally more motivated to teach history with a spark of life in every lesson, but they often lack the confidence to follow the road less traveled to do so.
"I love dry details and stacks of dates," said nobody ever. Quirks of happenstance, forces of personalities, and the peculiarities of human events will lead any curious person to discover that history is stranger than fiction. If "teaching" history sounds too challenging, remember this basic truth: absolutely everyone loves a good story. Help your learners realize that history is the remarkable story of everything that's happened and they'll take it from there with a bit of help from you. Think of it this way: once your child learns to love history, your job as educator will get a lot easier.
Pick any era and you can find some surprising details to make history more attention-grabbing for your learner at any age. Dig a bit and you'll find it isn't that hard to put a face on human events. The important thing is to follow paths that will be interesting to you and to your learner. Find a topic that makes those young eyes light up and start there. Teaching about Rome, for example, need not be a litany of emperors or a list of battle dates. When reluctant students start to hear about real-life details, their imagination should kick in. Soon they'll be hooked.
When battle elephants became the trendy fashion in warfare, the Romans (who had no elephants) discovered that pachyderms are petrified by pigs. At the siege of Megara, when the Roman army grew desperate to turn the enemy away, they tried to unleash a herd of pigs into the battlefield to chase off their elephant-mounted foes. Alas, the piggies would not budge from their doomed city. The desperate Romans slathered the whole herd of pigs with oil and set them on fire. The terrified elephants trampled their own army once they caught sight of all that flaming bacon speeding toward them.
Speaking of elephants, Gaius Julius, known for his military prowess and his bold moves, inherited the name Caesar from dear old dad. Gaius would have his peers think the name Caesar came from an ancestor who once killed an elephant. Others think the name meant "hairy" because his ancestors were apparently known for their lush locks. The family nickname spotlighted the one thing about which Julius Caesar was self-conscious: an impressive bald spot. It was a happy day for Caesar when he was voted the honor of wearing a laurel wreath full-time. Henceforth, he would use that formal foliage to cover up his naked noggin. Prior to this honor he sported history's first attested comb-over hair style.
Speaking of baldness, the emperor Caligula was so embarrassed about being covered in hair everywhere but on his head that he made mentioning goats in his presence a crime punishable by death. In his imperial court, the mere mention of goats (or looking at the emperor's head from above) could get a person in trouble, but uttering praise for his favorite horse was entirely a different matter. He built the beast its own house and filled it with the most fashionable furniture, along with jewels and an ivory food trough. Why not give the horse all the trappings of power? Caligula planned on granting the top political office in Rome to his horse. Maybe the horse would have made better decisions than the emperor.
And speaking of laughable world leaders, powerful Antony and regal Cleopatra come to mind. They were well known practical jokers. Antony, the ring leader of all sorts of antics, was constantly searching for new laughs. The two of them would dress up in costumes to fool friends around town, but their best jokes were on each other. One time when the inseparable couple went on a fishing trip, Antony discovered the fish weren't biting. On the sly he had a diver swim under his boat to attach a giant fish to his line so he could impress his darling Cleopatra. Realizing the ruse, the next day she secretly had another diver swim under the boat as Antony bobbed his lure. After attaching a very old, dried and salted fish, the diver gave a yank and Antony reeled it on board and realized he'd been discovered by the queen. Cleopatra quipped that Antony shouldn't quit his day job.
So how do you find the quirky and offbeat details to make history more interesting? When kids are younger you might need to spend just a little more time at the library or work with primary sources online but, once they are older, send them on historical treasure hunts of their own. Don't just rely on textbooks as your sole source of history. Museums, documentaries, and reenactments not only count as history lessons, but they also still have a spark of life left in them. Naturally, the best way to foster a love of history is through travel. Sure, you can read about Julius Caesar's funeral, but did you know that you can still visit his actual funeral pyre in the Roman forum, where people still place fresh flowers daily?
There are countless peculiar and remarkable events in history, plenty to spark interest for even the most reluctant learner. If you find the right hook, even an indifferent student can get reeled in by a lifelong love of history.
Amy Barr is a homeschool mother of three and a full-time instructor of other home educated students as co-founder of The Lukeion Project, www.lukeion.org. As an archaeologist, she spent more than a decade excavating sites throughout the Mediterranean and teaching Classics at the college level. Now she and her husband, Regan Barr, offer their expertise through live online workshops and college preparatory high school courses about the Classical world, Latin, and Greek. The two of them lead annual family tours to the Mediterranean and invite you to join them for a tour of the best sites in Greece.


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Home Health Care in Floral Park, NY – The Answer to Your Home Medical Needs
When your parent has an illness or injury it affects the entire family. Everyone is worried about their well-being. Some people think putting their elderly loved ones into a skilled nursing facility is the only option besides hospital care. Did you know home health care covers a wide range of medical services, and they can be performed in your parent's home? Think about how nice it would be to let them stay in the comfort of their own home while they recover.
Some examples of what a home health care service offers
To give you an idea of what can be provided in your senior's home for their health care, here are a few examples:
- Intravenous therapy
- Nutrition therapy
- Injections
- Wound care for a surgical wound or pressure sores
- Caregiver and patient education
- Administering medication
- Medical care such as a nurse would provide
Home health care provides benefits seniors love, such as the ability to regain their independence as much as possible, and help to becoming as self-sufficient as possible. A doctor's referral is necessary in order to begin care when covered by Medicare. Home health care staff will keep your loved one's doctor updated on their progress.
Whether your parent has just had surgery or is dealing with other medical health issues, home health care should be your first choice. Elderly people who stay in their own home and familiar surroundings tend to enjoy better health and quicker recovery rates.
What are some of the daily tasks a home health care worker would do?
- Make sure your parent is safe in their home. For example, not wandering outside.
- Check on your parent's diet and make sure they are getting full nutrition. Also making sure they stay well hydrated.
- Check their temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, breathing and how they are feeling in general.
- Making sure your parent is taking their prescription medications in the correct doses and according to the prescribed schedule.
- Teaching your parent and yourself what to do to take care of your parent when the home health care worker is not there.
- Making sure your loved one is not having undue amounts of pain depending on the procedure or illness.
- They help to coordinate your parent's care. In other words, they keep your doctor, you and anyone else who needs to know, updated with the health of your loved one.
Did you know home health care is more affordable than the other options? You can also arrange it on an as-needed basis. For example, you need some medical care for your mother for about 2 hours per day since she has just returned home following surgery. You can hire home health care to come in for a couple of hours to bathe and dress her and change her surgical dressings. You can hire home care to come in after, to give her some company and help her fix a meal and tidy up the kitchen.
If you or an aging loved one are in need of Home Healthcare services in Floral Park, NY or the surrounding areas, contact the caring professionals at Star Multi Care Services today at (631)956-8835. We are the Right Choice for Home Health Care Services!
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From 1978 to 1986, Sternbach was associated with Automated Data Processing, Inc. ("ADP")–a provider of information services, where he held several marketing positions before becoming the Director of Sales.
1999-2008 Sternbach was an active participant on the Board of Directors for Proginet–a computer software company based in Garden City, New York. He also served on the Board of Trustees of the Long Island Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society from 1996-2002.
In 1996, Stephen Sternbach was named "Entrepreneur of the Year" by Ernst & Young, Paine Webber and NASDAQ. Sternbach was also named in Crain's New York Business Article, "40 Under 40" Successful Business Executives/Future Business Leaders in 1995. While maintaining a diversity of business and personal interests, Sternbach concentrated most of his efforts over the past 28 years towards continuously improving the quality of services delivered by the Star Multi Care Services' family of companies.
Stephen Sternbach holds a Master of Public Administration from Syracuse University – Maxwell School of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Relations and Personnel Administration from Ithaca College.
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Who Died on September 28, 1915
Age 30
Service Number 74122
Regiment/Unit: 28th (North-west) Battalion
Citation: N/A
Additional Info: Son of Robert Smith of Portrush, County of Antrim, Ireland.
Honors and Awards: N/A
Burial Information: Locre Churchyard in the village of Locre (Loker) south west of Iepres (Ypres), Belgium.
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By Karen Cross, National Right to Life Political Director
Have you voted yet? Turnout in many locations is massive!
If not, be sure to visit the following link to find out which candidates will use their elected position to vote to protect unborn babies and vulnerable citizens: http://www.nationalrighttolifenews.org/
Once you have voted, be sure to join us online on election night as we provide real time updates to the www.nrlc.org website on who wins the key races target by National Right to Life.
There is still time to make a difference. This election may be extremely close so every vote helps! Once you have voted, be sure to help your pro-life friends and family do the same. Please make every minute count for the babies!


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The Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency (MCCD) has been working for over a year on a crucial report: Youth Behind Bars: Exploring the Impact of Prosecuting and Incarcerating Kids in Michigan's Criminal Justice System. The report states that from 2003 through 2013, more than 20,000 Michigan youth were placed on adult probation, detained in jail, or imprisoned for an offense committed when they were younger than 18 years old. Michigan is one of ten states that automatically prosecute 17-year-olds as adults, accounting for 95 percent of youth in the adult system. The majority of these charges were for non-violent offenses that did not include a weapon.
Take some time to read the report and find out what is happening to kids in our adult system. The report is posted below.. Click here to view all of the report materials prepared by MCCD.


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Next Step Guided Reading Assessment guides teachers to make data-driven instructional decisions that harness the power of guided reading to move students toward increasingly complex texts.
Next Step Guided Reading Assessment is an
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Online resources for Next Step Guided Reading Assessment can now be accessed through the Scholastic Digital Manager.GO
Welcome to the Next Step Guided Reading Assessment e-sampler, where you can explore the components of the first guided reading system designed from the ground up to meet today's rigorous standards. Master teachers Jan Richardson, Ph.D. and Maria Walther Ed.D. developed this simple, yet powerful assessment to help teachers:


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Far Cry 4 is a first-person action-adventure game. Players assume control of Ajay Ghale, a Kyrati-American who is on a quest to spread his deceased mother's ashes in thefictional country of Kyrat. Throughout the game, players can run, leap, and crouch, and have the ability to use weapons including shotguns, crossbows, sniper rifles, mines, throwing knives, bows, flamethrowers, and rocket launchers. The game allows players to take cover to avoid gunfights and to perform melee takedowns from above or up-close. Unlike previous installments in the series, Far Cry 4 gives players the ability to kick objects and the ability to hide the corpses of enemies
Players can use a variety of methods to approach missions. For instance, players can utilize stealth to evade enemies and complete objectives without being noticed, or they also have the option to assault enemies with firearms and vehicles. The player-character is equipped with a digital camera, which allows him to mark and highlight all visible enemies, animals, and loots. Players are also able to ride on elephants,[5] which serve as tank-like, offensive weapons for players.[6] Players can throw bait towards enemies, which attracts nearby wildlife that is hostile to both the player and enemies. Players can also hunt and skin animals.[7]
The game features an open world environment that is free for players to explore. It features several environments, including forests, rivers, and mountains.[8] To allow players to travel between places faster, the game features various vehicles, including buggies, trucks, and water vehicles like speedboats. Players can drive and shoot at the same time, and can enable auto-drive, in which the game'sartificial intelligence takes over the role of controlling the vehicle and guides players to their objectives.[9] Players can also hijack other vehicles while driving. The Buzzer, an aerial, helicopter-like vehicle, is introduced in the game, allowing players to gain a tactical advantage from the air.[10] Parachutes, wingsuits, and grappling hooks are also featured in the game; these items help players swing across cliffs and quickly navigate the environment.[11] Parts of the game take place in Shangri-La, a mystical dreamland where players battle demons as the Kyrati warrior Kalinag. While in Shangri-La, players are accompanied by an injured tiger which serves as their companion. Players can issue commands to the tiger, which assists them in battle.
Far Cry 4 features a co-operative multiplayer mode known as "Guns for Hire", which supports up to two players. The mode is separated from the game's campaign, and players are free to explore the game's world, defeat enemies, and infiltrate outposts with their companion.[20] In addition to the co-operative mode, players can gain access to several competitive multiplayer modes which have an asymmetrical structure. Players play as either a Rakshasa or a Golden Path member. The Rakshasa are equipped with bows and arrows, and have the ability to teleport and to summon wildlife to assist them, while Golden Path members are equipped with guns and explosives, and have access to armored vehicles.[21] Known as "Battles of Kyrat", players fight against each other in three modes, called Outpost, Propaganda, and Demon Mask.[22] Far Cry 4 also contains a Map Editor that allows users to create and share custom content. Similar to that of Far Cry 3, players can create their maps by customizing landscapes, and by placing buildings, trees, wildlife, and vehicles.[23] However, the Map Editor did not support competitive multiplayer levels at launch.[24] Multiplayer support was added to the game on February 3, 2015.


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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Enterprise IT Security Management
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) was charged by the U.S. Department of Commerce Inspector General (IG) with three material weaknesses and was on the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Watch List due to shortfalls in their IT system security. The USPTO Senior Agency Information Security Officer (SAISO) needed independent and objective advice and assistance on improving USPTO's security program.
Engility conducted a comprehensive assessment of all aspects of the USPTO security program and produced a program-level Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) in accordance with OMB guidance and directives. Our support included:
- Project Management. Engility provided program management support to help USPTO implement the policies, controls, and procedures needed to improve IT security.
- Certification and Accreditation (C&A). Engility examined technical documentation and interviewed management and subject matter experts (SMEs). We used a traceability matrix for compliance tracking and generated all C&A artifacts.
- Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E). We performed ST&E activities, which required complete independence and highly skilled personnel to conduct the necessary testing.
- Policy Development Assistance. Engility helped revise security policies that required updates to accommodate new regulations (e.g., National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST], U.S. Government Accountability Office [GAO], IG, and OMB guidance for Capital Planning and Investment Control [CPIC] activities).
- Product Evaluation. Engility evaluated various products to determine if they met the business requirements and conducted risk assessments of each product to ensure no threats or other risks would be introduced into the enterprise.
- Security Architecture Services. Engility conducted architecture updates associated with introducing a new product or service. We reassessed the architecture, implemented the change, and continuously monitored the security architecture in response to USPTO's dynamic environment, tying all architecture planning to the CPIC process and balancing user access needs with security requirements.
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Ces cônes sont fait main par Oddbjørg elle-même, garnis par ses soins et sont donc à gagner. Pour ce faire, il vous faut, tout comme moi, diffuser ce blog candy et deposer un petit commentaire sur le blog de Oddbjørg, avant le 29 novembre.
Here is the translate for my foreigns readers :
I discover Oddbjørg's blog, "a little bit odd" by my friend Lene S. , a talented norvegian scrapbooker, who create her own paper brand with her quite so talented friend Gundrun l. , 3ndypapir.no . Go to see their personnals blogs and their brand blog, their papers are gorgeous and soon on sale in France.
So, to return to Oddbjørg, her scrap is either sheerful and shabby at once. She makes left numerous DT, among whom that of Prima. Go on her blog, you won't be disappointed. Furthermore, she makes a blogcandy, with these charming small cones below; they are very good-looking and remind me goblin's hat... fill with scrapbooking's supplies. To see them, it makes me want to prepare the house for Christmas and to listen my numerous Christmas Carols's CD (I am a fanatic, to each his hobby;]). They are handmade and fill by Oddbjørg herself, and are to win. To do it, it's necessary to you, quite as me, to spread this blog candy and let a comment on Oddbjørg's blog, before November 29th.
Good visit, and tell me what you think about !


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Zoroaster (The Parsi 'prophet'), prophesized the coming of a "Soeshyyant", which means a "Mercy for the World". Remarkably, the prophet of Islam MUHAMMAD (p.b.u.h) is referred to in Al-Qur'an as a "Mercy for the World" (Surah 21:Verse 107). There are many instances in both the main books of the Parsi religion of the coming of an "Astvat-ereta", meaning the "Praised One". Again, it is remarkable that the name Muhammad means the "Praised One".
In the "Dasatir", the Parsi epistle of Sasan 1, the following prophecy occurs (translated from the old Pahlavi Language).
"When the Persians should sink so low in morality, a man will be born in Arabia, whose followers will upset their throne, religion and everything. The mighty stiff-necked ones of Persia will then be overpowered. The house which was built, and in which idols have been placed will be purged of idols, and people will start to say their prayers facing towards it. His followers will capture the towns of Madina, and Tus and Balkh and other sacred places. Their leader will be a man eloquent and his message will be well connected. The wise men of Persia and other places will join his followers"
The above is self-evident, from the beginning to the end,
the religion of Islam is predicted. No commentary is necessary as many
clear signs are mentioned in the quotation. The Kaaba (divine house) becoming
free of idols and being the Qibla, the Arabian prophet, his companions
and the Islamic conquest are precisely mentioned amongst other signs. It
is impossible for people to deny such a clear prophecy.
The Epistle of Sasan I in Dasatir contains the prophecy about Prophet Muhammad. Sasan I was a reformer of the Zoroastrian religion. It is believed that this Epistle is a part of the teachings of Prophet Zoroaster, to which Sasan I added his explanatory notes. Some scholars have suggested that the word Dasatir means ten (das) parts (tir) while others contend that this word is derived from Dasatur, meaning religious law. The Zoroastrians are also known as Magians and Fire Worshipers.
The original Text in Pahlavi
The Epistle of Sasan I describes future events at a time when Zoroastrians will have forsaken their religious practices. The English translation of the Epistle of Sasan I is presented below.
When the Persians will do such deeds, a man from among the Arabs will be born whose followers shall overthrow and dissolve the kingdom and religion of the Persians.The word for word translation of the Epistle of Sasan I is given below. The text of this Epistle is taken from Dasatir published by Mulla Pheroze during the reign of Shah Nasiruddeen Kachar of Persia. Mulla Pheroze lived in Bombay (India) and he was an eminent scholar of Pahlavi, Zend, Persian, and Arabic languages. He consulted with several famous Zoroastrians priests to authenticate his translation. The original text is in Pahlavi.
And the arrogant people (Persians) will be subjugated.
Instead of the temple of fire and the house of idols they will see the House of Abraham without any idols as their Qibla.
And they (Muslims) will be a mercy to the worlds.
And they will capture the places of temples of fire, Madain (Ctesiphon), nearby lands, Tus and Balkh, and other eminent and sacred places (of Zoroastrians).
And their leader (Prophet Muhammad) will be an eloquent man whose words and message will be clear and far-reaching.
There are many prophecies in Dasatir and in Zend Avesta, the other sacred book of the Zoroastrians. The word Astvat-ereta in the prophecies means the praised one which is Muhammad in Arabic. Some prophecies are found in Farvardin Yasht XIII:17 and XXVIII:129, Zamyad Yasht: 95, and Atash Nyayish: 9.
1. Abdul Haq Vidyarthi, "Muhammad in World Scriptures," Adam Publishers, 1990. (includes chapters on Zoroastrian and Hindu Scriptures)
2. A.H.Vidyarthi and U. Ali, "Muhammad in Parsi, Hindu & Buddhist Scriptures," IB.
Qur'an 35:24
Verily We have sent thee (Muhammad) in truth as a bearer of glad tidings and as a warner: And there never was a people without a warner having lived among them (in the past).
Qur'an 16:36
For We assuredly sent amongst every People an apostle (with the Command) "Serve Allah and eshew Evil": Of the people were some whom Allah guided and some on whom Error became inevitably (established). So travel through the earth and see what was the end of those who denied (the Truth).
Qur'an 2:256There is no compulsion in religion.
The right direction is henceforth distinct from error.
And he who rejecteth false deities and believeth in Allah hath grasped a firm handhold which will never break.
Allah is Hearer, Knower.


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As that all important PinkDot date draws even closer, we want you, the all important ones that are going to helping to fill Hong Lim Park, to have all the latest information. So here's what we have compiled so far:
Date: 30th June 2012, Saturday
Venue: Hong Lim Park (Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay NE5, Exit A)
430pm - YOH's booth will be officially open (So will our PinkDot 2012 Project)
530pm - Community Tent (with other LGBTQ organisations such as BearProject, Indignation, Sayoni, Pelangi Pride Center, Oogachaga, Action for AIDS, Queer Book Club, Sgrainbow, Singaypore, Women's Nite, Rainbower etc) will be in full bloom.
630pm - PinkDot 2012 Concert starts at the Telok Ayer CC Stage.
730pm (or when it's appropriately dark) - the 4th PinkDot will be formed in Hong Lim Park
Ambassadors this year include: Local entertainer Kumar, actor Lim Yu Beng, TV host and actress Sharon Au
What to WEAR and BRING: Pink! Pink! Pink! From tee shirts, to LED torch lights, to umbrellas, to drinks & food to your picnic baskets. LED torch lights, with pink cellophane, works best! Your trusty cellphone torchlight with a 'Pink filter' will work too.
Most of all, bring someone or a group of your closest friends and family members to this one unforgettable event.
Theme song: True Colours - Cyndi Lauper
We can't wait to see YOU at PinkDot. So make plans for it NOW. Get your wardrobe ready. Come down early to take part in our YOH/PinkDot 2012 project. AND share this date with your friends and loved ones by bringing them down to it, or sharing the various Youtube videos or Facebook pages.
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How about a little inspiration today? We're always on the lookout for incredible talent, and of course, we love to get to know our customers. Today, you'll get an intimate introduction into the mind of world-class pastry chef Marian Getz, author of the Simply the Best series of cookbooks, frequent guest on the Home Shopping Network, and Executive Pastry Chef for Wolfgang Puck.
VFT It's a long way from growing up the daughter of missionaries in the Congo to being the Executive Pastry Chef for Wolfgang Puck. What sparked your love of baking?
MG Darkness! We didn't have electricity in Africa. At dusk each day we had just the small halo of light provided by candles or kerosene lanterns, so reading became a cherished pastime. Once I outgrew the childrens' books, I moved on to my mom's cookbooks. My favorites were The Joy of Cooking and Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child. I was cooking whole meals from these books by age eight. Julia's recipes were so well written that it was like having the most excellent road map. If the map is good, you will most assuredly get from point A to point B. Recipes are like that. Once I started getting praise for my good food from my family, I was completely smitten!
VFT I understand that Julia Child was your assistant for a day. What kind of a person was she to work with?
MG Aaah. The best! Julia Child is my hero. That delicious day was arranged as a surprise by my beloved husband and Wolfgang Puck, and I was her assistant. I got to spend a whole day at her home in Santa Barbara. My most cherished memories of that day have nothing to do with cooking, but instead are of chatting with Julia about how wonderful it is to have a loving, supportive husband. Julia's Paul was that sort of man, and my Greg is simply the best human being I've ever met.
How is Tahitian vanilla different from other types of vanilla?
MG Tahitian vanilla is totally different from others in the most wonderful way. I was first introduced to it by Wolfgang Puck. It's his favorite and the one used in his many restaurants. To teach yourself the difference you must smell and use them side-by-side. Try a Tahitian and another one, say Mexican or Madagascar, and you will see and smell and taste the difference instantly. For me, the Madagascar beans and extract in particular have a medicinal taste and smell that is just awful. I guess for some people it's like coffee where you like what you like, and not everyone agrees on what is the best. For me, there is no contest! Tahitian rules!
VFT Do you have any favorite recipes that include Tahitian vanilla?
MG Try using these beautiful vanilla beans and extract in a simple custard-based dish such as vanilla ice cream, crème brûlée, or a vanilla cake and you will understand the difference.
VFT What are the most important qualities for professional chefs and makers to look for when sourcing ingredients for the kitchen?
MG Know your sources, get to know the hard working folks who produce the treasures we get to play with as chefs. Buy the best quality you can, and trust your palate to decide for yourself what the is best. Treat all the ingredients you buy with respect and thoughtfulness. Don't waste anything, and I think your food will always taste great and make the world a little bit better tasting.
VFT Please share your thoughts on when to use vanilla extract vs. powder vs. beans.
MG Be smart with your vanilla. More is not a good idea, especially if the dish you are making has other prominent flavors in it like chocolate or spices. In many cases, vanilla is singing back up to other flavors to help round out the complexity, so adding more vanilla than called for is wasteful. Extract is used for general taste, beans where the pure vanilla taste will shine through prominently. I am addicted to the new freeze-dried, ground vanilla powder, because it's wonderful and so darn easy to use. I find myself using the freeze-dried powder version everywhere though, even in my morning smoothies! Its amazing stuff!
Are there any myths about Tahitian vanilla that you would like to dispel?
MG Yes, that it's too expensive. That's just BS. Do your homework and add it up. You can pay even more for crappy vanilla and your dishes will suffer for it. Also, the crazy Internet myth that you shouldn't use Tahitian for hot preparations because some of the perfume will be lost. That's just ignorance. Of course flavors are lost or muted when we manipulate them with heat, but the wonderful nuances are still there. In some cases, a bit more vanilla is added at the end of cooking to add another layer of flavor. But that should never make you think that you shouldn't use Tahitian vanilla! The change in flavors is true of most of the foods we cook. Think of onions, for example. They change dramatically during cooking, which is a wonderful thing, and many times extra onion is added off heat to add that fresh punch of flavor.
VFT Thank you so much for the tips on Tahitian vanilla.
MG You're welcome. It has been a pleasure.
Marian's experience in the kitchen, working next to Julia Child and Wolfgang Puck, are the stuff dreams are made of! When it comes to quality, it's obvious she's been trained by the best, and we're proud to supply her with Tahitian vanilla. If you'd like to cook with the very same ingredients that she does, every product that she mentioned; Tahitian vanilla beans, Tahitian vanilla extract, and ground vanilla bean powder, are available on our website.
Happy baking!


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As corporate raider Carl Icahn fights to wrestle control of filmmaker Lions Gate Entertainment, it's easy to overlook his other big bet on the betting business.
The billionaire investor has taken control of 10 casino properties in the past three months and is currently vying for three more. He grabbed control of nine Tropicana Entertainment casinos, including the Tropicana in Atlantic City, acquired the partly built Fontainebleau megacasino in Las Vegas and is currently in a contentious bidding war with Donald Trump for control of three Trump-branded casinos in Atlantic City.
It all comes down to price, valuation and long-term potential returns, says Icahn. But he quickly emphasizes that he isn't expecting a speedy bounce back in the battered sector.
"I like to wait and buy things when nobody wants them that's when you get the best values," says Icahn, who made his investments through bankruptcy-court proceedings. But he cautions that the sector still holds considerable risk and that a rebound could be many months or even years away. "Only a fool will tell you they can pick the bottom," he says.
So how far off is the bottom? "There's certainly going to be rough sledding ahead in the casino industry Vegas is overbuilt and Atlantic City has its problems with a lot of [regional] competition. That's precisely why they're selling at the values they're selling at," says Icahn.
Still, many investors and analysts are eyeing Icahn's move closely. Some wonder if his move into the sector is a sign to start putting investment chips back on the table and roll the dice on companies with big exposure to the U.S. gaming market. "[Carl Icahn] has always been a very astute investor," concurs Clyde Barrow, a casino expert and professor at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. "There's a lot of upside potential, and if you're investing for the long term, now is the time to buy."
"It definitely could be a sign that valuations are at or near record low levels," says Janet Brashear, a senior analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. However, she cautions it will likely be 2011 before the market stabilizes and 2012 before it rebounds.
Icahn has earned accolades on Wall Street for his savvy stock-picking choices, knack for launching feisty board battles at poorly performing companies and, most importantly, his ability to snap up unwanted, undervalued or mismanaged companies at bargain-basement prices and turn them around for big profits.
As an example, one of Icahn's biggest windfalls came from an investment in cancer-drug maker ImClone Systems. The corporate raider jumped into the stock in 2006, launched a nasty proxy fight, strong-armed the board into rejecting a $36-a-share takeover offer and assumed the post of chairman. Two years later, the company accepted a $70-a-share bid from Eli Lilly & Co. "I felt vindicated," boasted Icahn at the time. Then there was National Energy Group, where he turned a $300 million investment in the company in 2003 into a $1.5 billion payoff when it was sold in 2006, according to Icahn.
But not every investment has been a home run. Icahn jumped into video-rental company Blockbuster in 2005 when its shares were trading at between $9 and $10 apiece. They recently changed hands at 30 cents a share Icahn remains a major stockholder and the company indicated in a recent filing it will likely file for bankruptcy protection.
Still, Icahn's recent foray into the gaming sector is grabbing investors' attention.
The sector has taken a huge hit over the past two years, as the crippling recession, the pullback in business travel, frozen credit markets, the decline in consumer spending and even President Obama's "anti-Las Vegas" comments took a hefty toll on casino companies. Gaming revenue plummeted and a flurry of companies, such as Herbst Gaming, Trump Entertainment and Station Casinos, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Stocks nose-dived, with major names losing more than 85% of their value from their October 2007 peak.


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I drew a short story for IDW's upcoming Ghostbusters Annual. If you ever wanted to see the Ghostbusters eat ice cream, your time is now.Read More
Secret History Of The Foot Clan
Available this morning from IDW Limited, TMNT: The Secret History Of The Foot Clan Workprint - Black Label Edition is a slipcased hardcover book with a mouthful of a title and some original art drawn by me.Read More
Baby Number Three!
Announced during one comic book convention and set to be born during another… yup, Deligiannis Baby The Third is on the way.Read More
Meet Filo.
This is Filo. He's got a story, and we're going to tell it.Read More
Master Of One
The Master Of One Podcast goes green with an episode dedicated to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and a "very special guest" straight from the Nickelodeon Animation Studios. Hint: it's Alex.Read More
Li'l Ghostbusters
Say hi to four little dudes who are ready to believe you.Read More
The Deligiannis TMNT Action Figure
I own a lot of Ninja Turtles toys, but this is something different. This is something special. This is the Alex Deligiannis TMNT Action Figure.Read More
TMNT Sketch Covers
IDW Limited will be offering up 25 sketch cover editions of TMNT: Secret History Of The Foot Clan drawn by this handsome guy right here (me). Take a peek!Read More
This Is For My Bronies
IDW Limited has released a new My Little Pony book, and I drew a bunch of sketch cards that are included with it. Have a look.Read More
One year ago on my birthday, I started keeping a daily sketchbook. This week, we're both one year older, which means I made it: 365 sketches in 365 days.Read More
I'm using tonight's daily sketch to let my Instagram and Twitter peeps in on some news.Read More
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Classic - IPod/AUX/Video-IN
The iMIV Classic is the premium multimedia integration unit for your Volvo. It has the capability to not only seamlessly integrate your iPod or iPhone but also opens up the possibility for an auxiliary device such as a portable DVD player, or Satellite receiver to be integrated into the factory Volvo entertainment system.
To complement its leading class audio quality on both the iPod/iPhone and auxiliary channels the iMIV Classic boasts the ability to provide video support as well - with built in authentication for Apple® devices. Video files stored on an iPod or iPhone can be played over the factory navigation screen; the same goes for the auxiliary video input.
In an effort to provide a complete solution the iMIV Classic also has great features such as:
- Song titles, Artist and Playlist information on the radio screen1
- Control of an iPod or iPhone from the radio or steering wheel controls
- Automatic pausing and resuming of the iPod or iPhone when the vehicle is turned off
- Compatibility with vehicles with/without the factory RTI system.
As well, the iMIV Classic also has two modes of operation which we have dubbed Simple Mode and Advanced Mode. Operating the iMIV Classic in simple mode allows basic control of functions such as next track and previous track from the radio or steering wheel controls, while all other functions can be accessed from the iPod or iPhone itself. Advanced mode locks the screen of the iPod/iPhone but has the benefit of being able to scroll through and select playlists from the radio and steering wheel controls. Song and Playlist names will also be displayed on the radio screen for easy navigation.
How does the iMIV Classic Work?
The iMIV Classic is able to emulate OEM peripherals that were optional in Volvo vehicles. By doing this the iMIV Classic can effectively communicate with the OEM radio, and utilize every feature available to the emulated device. To provide the most complete solution available the iMIV Classic emulates two peripherals, one for the iPod or iPhone and one for the auxiliary input. These can be changed by uploading different firmware – available under the downloads section after logging in – however by default from the factory the iMIV Classic emulates a CD Changer and TV Receiver. Depending on the radio that is installed in the vehicle the iMIV Classic can emulate the following peripherals:
- 10 Disk Trunk Mounted CD Changer
- MiniDisk Changer (Prior to MY 2005)
- Satellite Radio Receiver (MY 2005 and newer)
- Television Receiver
Note: Which channels are available is dependent on the radio that is installed in the vehicle. Only Satellite and MiniDisk channels can display song and playlist information. The Satellite and Minidisk channels are not present at the same time on any Volvo radio.
Front Mount Package and Video Support
Due to the lack of presence of a factory RTI system with a Front Mount Package, it is only possible to get video output to an aftermarket video screen. To do this you will need our Generic Video Output Cable.
iMIV Classic Front Mount Package
The iMIV Classic Front Mount Package is intended for vehicles that do not have a factory RTI system and are not Melbus prepped.
No RTI
Not Melbus Prepped
The Front Mount Package is completely plug and play and includes all the cables needed to install the iMIV Classic in the front of the vehicle. Common places are under the passenger seat and behind the glove box. It is recommended that the iPod/iPhone cable be routed to the center console for easy access.
The iMIV Classic Front Mount Package includes the following:
- iMIV Classic Multimedia Adaptor PN: A1.812.0000
- 200cm Long iPod Dock Cable (Audio and Video Support) PN: P0.161.0005
- Front Mount Power Splitter (Y) Harness PN: A0.143.0000
- Front Mount Power Cable PN: A0.143.0003
- 80cm Long Melbus Cable PN: P0.151.0003
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As you may have noticed, we have been working on a new menu set-up for the site. We are still adding to categories and loading areas (to be complete by Cyber Monday), but in the end we are hoping that it will be much easier to find what you are looking for! One new area that you will notice is our Flea Market. This is now where you will find everything vintage and beyond! I will cover a little more about what's to come (like our new One Of A Kind Finds!) later this week. For now, here's a little preview of what you will find in the Flea Market, tomorrow at 10:00a.m. central under This Month's Finds (and it's only a preview - we will have more than 25 new items tomorrow)!
These are SWEET vintage apothecary bottles with their original labels. Each one is just a bit different . . .
Cute homemade bridge folders (still with the cards inside). . .
Cool metal drawers with index holders. Love these for storage and we have a bunch so you can order a stack!
The last of my vintage ice cream boxes. I thought they would make great gift boxes for the holidays. . .
You do notice the red/green theme by now, right!!
Sweet, sweet, sweet antique red books with gilded writing. I love to use these to create levels when I decorate. And they work perfectly with the green ones we are offering as well . . .
We have several new labels, perfect for holiday crafting (and Xmas German foil too)!!. . .
I finally stockpiled enough of these great vintage toasters to share! I use them as photo easels (but if you have a gas stove, I guess you could still use them to toast some bread)!!. . .
Another great gift packaging idea.. .
Super cute wooden pencil lead holders, new old stock. I have mine sitting in a small vintage celluloid sleigh. .
So if you are the least bit curious about the 20+ additional products going up tomorrow, be sure to check in at 10:00 central time here!
And just an FYI, we have less than 5 of all four Kits from November. Get them while you can.
And stay tuned to hear about all of the exciting things to come on Cyber Monday!! Great sales, one-of-a-kind vintage items, a blog hop, giveaways and and the introduction of my first on-line class - "Home for the Holidays"!!
Happy Monday!