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-- toll on farmers but here's a new one the oil and natural gas industry is also getting burned by the dry weather.
It takes about twelve million gallons or eat teen Olympic size swimming pools full of water to operate a single fracking well.
And the dry weather is hurting the drilling industry here with me now is Chris Faulkner the CEO of Franklin oil and gas Chris thanks for coming on the show we appreciate it thank you listen.
I think this one of those things that people haven't thought about don't realize having to do with the drought that you need a lot of water in -- for that matter to -- right.
You're absolutely correct if you look at -- gas industry were dependent upon sand wanted to come from -- -- and their economy's booming because of that and also water.
Thank you mention the -- segment twelve million gallons of water for a single well.
In his country -- today were -- about 2000 wells every single month.
But I think that you're going to be pretty low on the list or who gets the water in the scheme of things I mean ranchers are going to be ahead of you people are going to be -- had -- -- how big deal is that.
Well if you look at if you look at the stream of permits a rancher who's had a ranch for generations he's had a water permit for fifty years he's first in line the -- of he would have to sell lost the rights.
To his water permits we could use -- temporarily by the water from him and that's traditionally how it's worked in has been -- issue.
But the drought now what's concerning the farmers to a level where they say hey.
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Yeah is lower quality -- something that you could use our.
Runoff water recycled water I don't outlook clearly there's an industry do bill collection pond we use rain water and things of that nature and try to get the water where we can but the drought has caused issues.
A multiple fronts but right now fresh water also use drinking water were competing with you know different municipalities.
In in local regions for water that now become a very scarce resource.
This really serious issue because we have witnessed the natural gas revolution in this country where you've seen fracking come into play.
The price of natural gas has plummeted consumers are really benefiting from that.
We've talked about the fact that we're shutting down coal plants as a result of relying on this natural gas.
So we do need this natural gas to continue to flow how big of an impact is that having -- production right now how much is being shot and.
You know it's it's going is starting to be an issue it's not a huge issue now but if the drought continues it will be in like you mentioned we're on the road to energy independence and we haven't been there since 1953.
This is the wrong time to start slowing down production of slowing down join in this country and that's a concern that where we're headed.
If we can't get the water at local levels the former stance relatives and there -- no rain we have a bit of a challenge -- of.
It's a natural gas prices have been spiking yesterday we saw that in the futures market closed at a high for all of 2012.
It's something we have been seeing natural gas way way below you know below two dollar absolutely it's up 69%.
Since his tenure load just -- sixty -- -- -- -- quite a turnaround for natural gas.
Oil has remained robust so natural gas is back starting to get near that we -- the breakeven level.
We can start -- natural gas again but our supply in this country is huge we need to start doing things like cold displacement like you mentioned yet and and one of the things that.
Has been driving it of course has been the warmer weather you know people have been using more electricity is that's pushed up the price of natural gas and and but the drought -- started becoming a compounding factor.
And this is -- really serious issue.
It could raise any V the increases we've seen in in our and our supply numbers are -- price it could try to -- -- that we construct taken two steps back and again.
We're still producing six million barrels of oil a day -- -- nineteenth were short all round up around the bend.
And it's not the right time to have these kind of issues -- mother nature dictates a lot of this and we don't.
We don't rain dance I think we ended the day that's -- we're gonna work on that here on money we'll get rain dance together for -- solve all the problems Chris thanks for coming on today we appreciate it thank you.
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Abstract: Pn arrivals from mining-induced earthquakes on the edge of the Witwatersrand basin show that the P wavespeeds in the uppermost mantle are almost constant throughout most of the Kaapvaal craton. The presence of only small wavespeed variations allows the use of a simple method of estimating crustal thicknesses below the stations of the Kaapvaal broad-band network using Pn times that has been compared with results from receiver functions. One thousand three hundred thirty-seven Pn arrivals were used to derive crustal thicknesses at 46 stations on the Kaapvaal craton. The average crustal thicknesses for 19 centrally located stations on each of the northern and southern regions of the craton that yielded well-constrained thicknesses were 50.52 ± 0.88 km and 38.07 ± 0.85 km, respectively. In contrast, the corresponding average thicknesses determined from receiver functions were 43.58 ± 0.57 km and 37.58 ± 0.70 km, respectively. The systematically lower values for receiver functions in the northern part of the Kaapvaal craton that was affected by the Bushveld magmatism at 2.05 Ga, suggest that the receiver functions do not enable the petrological crust mantle boundary to be reliably resolved due to variations in composition and metamorphic grade in a mafic lower crust. The Pn times also suggest pervasive azimuthal anisotropy with maximum wavespeeds of about 8.40 km/s at azimuths of about 15° and 217° in the northern and southern regions of the craton, respectively, and minimum wavespeeds of about 8.25 km/s. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/281 Files in this item: 1
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May 31, 2012 - SNA is taking an active role in addressing meal pattern questions and has appointed an ad hoc working group to develop a practical "How-To Guide" for SNA members. The goal of this guide is to assist in the challenges of implementing the new meal pattern requirements scheduled to go into effect this fall.
The ad hoc group is composed of representatives from USDA, state agencies, foodservice operators and industry. The working group meets regularly via a series of conference calls to develop the "New Meal Pattern Guidelines: A Companion Guide." The Guide will address the meal pattern requirements for lunch. This training resource will be unveiled at SNA's Annual National Conference (ANC) in Denver in July, as part of four "hot topic" education sessions.
SNA members are strongly encouraged to share their comments and concerns with the ad hoc group regarding the challenges they are facing in understanding and implementing the final meal pattern requirements. SNA urges you to submit your comments below this web posting and provide your input on areas of greatest concern and challenge as it relates to the final meal pattern. Further, please feel free to directly contact SNA staff liaisons on this project: Cathy Schuchart, SNA VP, Child Nutrition and Policy and Danny Seymour, SNA Dean of Education at the following email addresses: email@example.com and email@example.com.
The Ad Hoc group consists of the following state agency directors: Colleen Fillmore (ID), Catherine Digilio Grimes (VA), Lynn Harvey (NC), Katie Millett (MA) and Robin Safley (FL). Individuals representing the food service operator segment include: Wanda Grant (CA), Penny McConnell (VA), Jean Ronnei (MN), and Ken Yant (GA). Pat McCoy of Schwan's Food Service, Inc., will participate on behalf of the SNA industry segment. George Sneller, former Child Nutrition Director, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in Washington will serve as the project consultant. A representative from USDA is also participating in project development.
May 24, 2012 – Each spring, as we approach the end of the school year, I get very excited about the upcoming Annual National Conference (ANC). In fact, I look forward to it for months beforehand, because I know it's where I will find all the latest and greatest information geared specifically for school nutrition professionals. And with ANC right around the corner—taking place in Denver, July 15-18, 2012—my excitement level is really starting to build!
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In this brief note, I've touched on just some of what is happening at ANC… but there is much, much more! Now I invite you to explore everything that ANC 2012 has to offer (and make some time to check out Denver, too). I guarantee you'll enjoy learning and sharing new ideas, getting together with old friends, making new ones and most importantly having a great time at "The School Nutrition Event of the Year."
I look forward to seeing you ALL in Denver!
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P.S. To be part of this awesome four-day learning and networking event, visit www.schoolnutrition.org/anc. SNA will accept Regular Rate registrations until June 1st, a savings to you of $50. But hurry—after that date, all registrations received will be charged at the Onsite Rate. SNA members also receive special savings when more than one person in the same membership category registers from their school district.
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May 22, 2012—In a recent paper published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association), the Academy acknowledges that while consuming high levels of sugar can increase a person's risk of obesity, consumers can safely enjoy the range of sweeteners, both calorie-containing and no-calorie, as part of an eating plan that is guided by current federal nutrition recommendations. It identifies these recommendations as the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Dietary Reference Intakes and also cites individual health goals and personal preference.
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May 18, 2012 – Are you a new school nutrition director (3 years or less) attending SNA's 2012 Annual National Conference (ANC), July 15-18, 2012, in Denver? Or do you know a new director who is planning to attend? If so, be sure to sign up to attend a special education session designed especially for you! The "What Have I Gotten Myself Into?" session, to be held Sunday, July 15, will connect you to the many resources at your disposal to help you find your footing and gain insights on using them to achieve success for your program. There are even more education sessions happening at ANC that are directly relevant to you and your needs, as well as a special New Directors' Reception that will connect you with other new (and seasoned) directors in attendance.
Not a new director but looking to get the most out of your ANC educational experience? You'll be please to know that there are currently more than 85 education sessions lined up for you to choose from, including several "Hot Topic" sessions designed to provide you with information on the critical issues impacting the school nutrition profession. Two of these sessions, "Earning and Keeping Your 6 Cents" and "Professional Standards for School Nutrition" are designed to help you meet the new nutrition standards this fall and other critical challenges facing the school nutrition profession in years to come.
Plus, in addition to "New Director" and "Hot Topic" sessions, there are several sessions that will provide you with plenty of best-practice solutions to keep your program—and your career—thriving for years to come. These best-practice sessions include "Great Expectations Create Great Achievements," "Effective Marketing to the Next Generation" and "Managing the Mystery: Correcting Myths and Sharing Best Practices of Food Allergy Management." You simply can't go wrong choosing any of these best-practice sessions!
To be part of this four-day learning and networking event, visit www.schoolnutrition.org/anc. SNA will accept Regular Rate registrations until June 1st, a savings to you of $50. But hurry—after that date, all registrations received will be charged at the Onsite Rate. SNA members also receive special savings when more than one person in the same membership category registers from their school district.
New Directors Welcome at ANC
ANC Education Sessions
May 14, 2012 – SNA's Annual National Conference (ANC) in Denver, July 15-18, 2012, is the biggest and best event in school nutrition and attending will provide you with all the information you need to benefit your career, your program and your students. Learn from leaders in the field about everything from "Menuing to Meet the New Meal Patterns" to "Professional Standards for School Nutrition." Visit hundreds of booths, taste new food products and gather information about equipment and services. Meet thousands of colleagues who hail from across the country and pick up best-practice tips from districts large and small.
Here are just a few of the other learning opportunities you will discover at ANC 2012:
Child Nutrition Showcase: One of the most valuable experiences at ANC is checking out the Child Nutrition Showcase, featuring more than 30 posters presentations created by SNA members highlighting best practices and recent research in the field of school nutrition.
Learning Lab: The School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) will be presenting a number of exciting programs through this year's Learning Lab. This is where you can gather information about breakfast in the classroom, scholarship opportunities and upcoming Webinar Wednesdays and Peer2Peer Connect programs.
Culinary Demonstrations: Looking for new ideas for preparing and serving school meals? Make sure to check out all six of the Culinary Demonstrations in the Exhibit Hall, where professional chefs will provide you with healthy menu solutions that are sure to capture the attention of your students.
Cutting-Edge Complex: The Exhibit Hall is also where you'll find the Cutting-Edge Complex. These presentations will clue you in to the most innovative and efficient kitchen equipment and technology that can help you create efficiencies and boost productivity.
New Product Showcase: Where can you get a first glimpse of what's new and hot in school nutrition? The New Product Showcase, of course! Stop by this display to view the latest food, beverage, supply, equipment and service solutions introduced to the school nutrition market within the last year.
Still need a reason to make your way with your school nutrition team to Denver this summer? When you register additional staff from the same school district in the same member category, you can save $30. Saving you more, while adding big value to your district!
To register for ANC, or to learn more about the learning opportunities that make ANC the school nutrition event of the year, visit www.schoolnutrition.org/anc.
ANC Events
As part of the National School Breakfast Week 2012 "School Breakfast – Go for Gold" campaign, SNA gave students the opportunity to create their own school breakfast t-shirt design highlighting the benefits of eating a healthy school breakfast.
Congratulations go to the following winners:
These three winners were selected from a pool of more than 500 national entries and SNA would like to thank all students who participated in the contest. There were so many creative drawings submitted which highlighted the benefits if eating a healthy breakfast at school.
May 7, 2012—As school nutrition professionals prepare to implement changes relating to the new meal pattern regulations to their operations, the May issue of School Nutrition, SNA's award-winning flagship publication, examines some of the key issues facing the profession. Among the content in this issue are an article offering suggestions for School Nutrition readers on how they can advocate for financial assistance from Congress for the School Breakfast Program, an exploration of the viewpoints of school nutrition operators on the subject of school salad bars and a highlights summary of SNA's 40th Legislative Action Conference.
In "Giving Breakfast a Boost," Frank DiPasquale, SNA's chief executive officer, details the benefits tied to Congress' financial support of the School Breakfast Program via providing 10 cents per breakfast in USDA Foods and presents suggestions on what readers can do to help in advocating for this support.
There's one thing school nutrition professionals can all agree on: Children need to eat more fruits and vegetables every day, and schools are an ideal environment for making produce choices available to students. But debate arises when it comes to determining the best way to serve fruits and vegetables in the school cafeteria. For many, a salad bar is the answer, while others find the concept to be a source of angst and anxiety. "Salad Bars: Rad, Bad or Just a Fad?" takes a look at the viewpoints and experiences of operators across the country to help you make the decisions that are appropriate for your own operation. Bonus Web Content: Don't miss additional reflections from your peers on using salad bars in schools.
SNA's 40th Annual Legislative Action Conference, held not long after the release of the new meal pattern regulations, attracted a record-setting number of attendees. Whether you made the trip to Washington, D.C., or were unable to attend, "A Penny Here, A Penny There" presents highlights from this informative and important meeting.
Traditional foods such as burgers, casseroles and sandwiches that have been stamped as "American" fare are favorites among children and adults alike. But in our increasingly global society, growing numbers of Americans embrace ethnic cuisines, as well. "'Hen-Picked' Specialties" uncovers some of the ways in which operators are incorporating ethnic chicken into their menus. Bonus Web Content: As part of exclusive web-only content, read operators' observations about the appeal of ethnic chicken among K-12 students, as well as some of the ways that food companies work to appeal to children's desire for ethnic foods. You'll also find an additional ethnic chicken recipe and two full modifications to one of the recipes appearing in the print edition developed by Kitchen Wisdom Panel members.
School Nutrition –May 2012
The School Nutrition Foundation (SNF), in partnership with the Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), will be offering a FREE Peer2Peer call on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, from 2:00-3:00 pm EST entitled: "Sharing Success with the School Meal Guidelines and Flavored Milk."During this 60-minute Q & A discussion, SNA members and non-members can connect, ask questions and share ideas with Jon Dickl, MBA, SNS, Director of School Nutrition, Knox County (Tenn.) Schools, and Jessica Shelly, Director of Food Services, Cincinnati (Ohio) Public Schools. Benefit from their experiences revamping their menus based on the new USDA guidelines, and learn how to highlight menu changes that can make an impact on key stakeholders. Plus, gain insights from the results of a new consumer survey that shows moms want their children to have healthy and nutritious choices on the school menu, including fat-free flavored milk. Program Details: Date: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Time: 2:00-3:00 pm ESTTo register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/492374642
May 3, 2012 - A recent Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP) release announced the results of a survey of mothers on the availability of flavored milk choices at school. Conducted by KRC Research, the survey of 1,000 moms found that 80% do not support the removal of chocolate milk from school cafeterias. Seventy-one percent of participants agreed that chocolate milk is a great way to give kids nutrients they need.
MilkPEP reports that milk processors have been working to lower the calories and sugar in flavored milk served in schools. This school year, school flavored milk has 38 percent less added sugar than just five years ago, and on average just 31 calories more than white milk, with the majority of servings containing fewer than 150 calories. This progress is expected to continue as schools comply with the new meal pattern requirement for fat free flavored milk.
Click Here to read the complete press release and visit SNA's School Milk Resources Page (member login required) for a variety of tools.


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Few species invoke so much emotion when discussing their source. Partly because there are so many negative connotations perpetuated by myths of both sources and partly because there really is a difference in the appearance and taste.
Some salmon connoisseurs will insist that wild salmon is superior because of its rich flavor, pristine habitat and higher content of Omega 3 fatty acids. Farmed salmon experts will argue that 'aquaculture' has come a long way since the days that many of today's beliefs were originally born and that the industry is highly regulated now. Both parties can point to specific studies that support their notion, but it's always been interesting to me to see how closely aligned the end result of the study is to the agenda of the party that funded it.
As for the flavor profiles between wild and farmed salmon, it varies slightly by species. Generally speaking, wild salmon has a richer, more complex taste because of its higher fat content- this is preferable for some, but not for others. It really depends on your individual taste preference. Wild salmon also tends to be more expensive because it cannot be processed all year round or with the same scale (no pun intended) that farmed salmon can.
Whichever side of the fence you sit on (or if you're like me and you're just a fan of salmon in general), you can rest assured that Safeway offers only the safest, most sustainable and highest quality wild and farmed salmon in our stores. You can find salmon caught from both sources everyday in our service cases and in our exclusive waterfrontBISTRO™ brand frozen products. Do you have a preference? I'd love to hear your comments!
Consumers beware of this website.
I registered today on the Safeway Coupon program in order to take advantage of the Safeway coupon savings. I added 3 coupons on the card. I added a $3.00 discount on a purchase of fruits and vegies over $10.00, a $1.00 savings on I Can't Believe its not Butter and Green Giant Steamers with a $.50 reduction. Later in the day I went to Safeway, purchased the items and did not receive the card price reduction. I returned to the Safeway coupon website and now cannot enter the site. Either my email or password is not recognized. I no longer exist in their system.
I hope there is no game playing involved. Consumers beware of this website. I will stay with the local Farmer's market for seasonal fruit and vegies. I bet this posting disappears as fast as my registration.
Thank you Demetri, and thank you Safeway, for choosing to offer both. We farm salmon, and believe that both farmed and wild can co-exist, and complement each other. Personally, I like the taste of both farmed and wild, and choose one or the other depending on my tastes or what kind of dish I want to prepare. And it's all about giving that same choice for the customer. We are proud to offer a safe, sustainable choice, and we are proud to have our fish in the Safeway seafood cooler next to wild salmon.
Thanks Demetri;
I too am a salmon lover and I do trust that Safeway does its due diligence and sources from sustainable sources. I prefer to buy farm-raised as I would prefer to leave wild salmon for the bears. Lately, I've heard a few negative things about farmed salmon, so I thought I'd just phone up a salmon farming company in BC and ask them to respond to questions I had. I'm really glad I did, because what I had heard from the media certainly wasn't the truth. I've since gone on a farm tour and had a great time learning about how salmon are raised.
I would suggest that every Safeway staff member behind the counter get to go on a fact finding trip to the various suppliers you source from - whether salmon, shrimp, halibut... It's good to have 1st hand knowledge of where you're food comes from.
You are bang-on when you say there are 'negative connotations perpetuated by myths' associated with farmed seafood. So, it's particularly nice to read your balanced perspective on the farmed vs. wild salmon debate, and I agree both are healthy and delicious choices. Farmed salmon, I might add, has the added benefit of being available fresh, year-round.
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You are right Grant, it is all about giving choices to the customer. Thank you so much for your comment.
I fished for salmon out of Cordova, Alaska for nine seasons. When I first started we were contributing a penny a pound toward hatcheries thinking it was a good investment. Wrong! Hatchery fish don't have to swim up-stream when they come back to spawn and are less firm and flavorful than the ones who did their "survival of the fittest" routine and made it all the way up to the spawning grounds. The fry hatching at the mouths of the rivers from the hatcheries eat up all the food so the strong fry swimming down have nothing to eat. It ruined quite a few runs in the Prince William Sound but then again, so did Exxon...
Thank you for bringing this to our attention Pat. Please call our Customer Service Center toll free at (877)723-3929. One of our associates will be happy to research your account. We appreciate your feedback.
Peggy, thanks for sharing. We appreciate your feedback!
Patronized the anchor Safeway @ Kapahulu/Hawaii, this AM. Was coveting purchase of Sockeye Salmon on sale. Now comes the tricky part. In small print, 2 for $7.99/lb; $8.99/lb for SENIORS, age 80, that are able to use the Mauna Kea astronomy telescope in order to read the fine print. Remainder of Safeway experience involved the young fish salesperson drawing on his previous night of escapade struggling to set up the display case realizing the sulky salmon did not yet streamed out of the reefer to the display at about 10:15AM. Weighs one salmon package over 2# and apply the sales tag and hand it over and asked whether it suited us. Of course not, for two person at age 80? Grabs another at a little over a pound and mutters with his disgusted eyes, "Gee, I hope this is it." Walking away from this unusual "why me, so early; I"m just coming around," type of face-to-face meeting, we noted that the price label reflected $8.99/lb. Not wanting to jeorpadize our immediate attachment to the fish monger, we directed our confusion to a neaby female saleperson busy changing prices along the shelves. We got our second "Aloha" greetings that went, "the sales advertisements says you must purchase 2# or more," looks that meant much more like shoot, this old buggahs can't read the fine print? If it weren't for the spouse's affinity to salmon consumption, would have drop the salmon in the aisleway to see if the slimy fish can fin the way back to the reefer. One plus factor was that the cashier, Glen, erased that hurricane experience. We will now careflully weigh the human courtesy versus the sale prices prior to embarking on a Safeway tour. Aloha, I think.
Please accept our apologies as it is never our intention to offend or upset our valued customers. We will be sure to notify the Store Manager of your comments right away.


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Eric Northman
Played by: Alexander Skarsgard
Occupation: Sheriff of Area 5, Owner of Fangtasia
Species: Vampire
Who is Eric Northman?
As a human, Eric Northman was a Swedish Viking Warrior and is well over 1,000 years old, making him one of the strongest vampires in Louisiana. He is also the Sheriff of vampire District Area 5 and runs the Shreveport vampire bar Fangtasia with his friend and progeny Pamela Swynford de Beaufort (Kristin Bauer).
The long-standing tension between Eric and Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer) due to vampire politics and Eric's romantic interest in Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Pacquin) resulted in Eric reporting Bill to the Magistrate, and Bill turning teenager Jessica Hamby as punishment. Eric also tricked Sookie into drinking his blood to create a sexual bond.
Eric turned to Bill and Sookie for help rescuing Godric from The Fellowship of the Sun, only to find out he was there voluntarily. As his maker embraced the True Death, Sookie saw emotions rise in Eric which softened her feelings towards the handsome Nordic vampire.
To return the favor, Eric helped Sookie search for a missing Bill and later saved her life by luring a fairy-blood drunk Russell Edgington away from her and into the sunlight. Sookie reciprocated by dragging Eric back inside before he burned to death, despite Bill's protests.
Eric eventually won Sookie's affections while he was under a spell by the witch Marnie Stonebrook that caused him to lose his memory and transformed his personality. But when Eric regained his memories, Sookie struggled with her feelings and ended her relationships with both vampires.
As the threat of the Vampire Authority grew, Eric stayed (mostly) level-headed while Bill embraced the Sanguinista religion. Now that Eric and Sookie are on the run from powerful and evil vampire God "Billith", will they rekindle their romance?
What's in store for Eric Northman in True Blood Season 6? Join us all season long right here at Wetpaint for all the latest True Blood spoilers, news, gossip and more!
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This fic was requested by slytherindoctorsat221b. <3 :)))
His ice-blue eyes smiled at the girl in front of him as his lips curved into an arc. She sighed, making small clouds against her mouth. It was devilishly cold. She didn't even know why she consented being here when it was such a terrible winter outside (one of the rarest in London) but she knew one thing for sure – she had to meet Sherlock Holmes and to start meeting him more regularly in order to get more and more information for her father. Otherwise, he would be extremely disappointed.
His ice-blue eyes followed the girl's short hair and frowned. He licked his upper lip, thoughtfully leaving the tip of his tongue there, then clicked it. Sighed – a sigh of a desperate and anxious man rather than of a frustrated one. Tapped the dimmed window with his long fingers several times.
'Could you please stop doing that, Sherlock? It's annoying. And I am trying to read!'
Sitting on his big chair, John was holding a newspaper and was scanning through rather than reading it, paying much more attention to the crimes of the week as he probably should have. He closed the newspaper and directed his eyes at his husband. Stood like this for several seconds.
John supposed Sherlock was looking at Hamish down there. Their boy left the house an hour ago and it was freakishly cold out there, so the logic proved Sherlock was getting a bit uneasy about his son's health. Or at least this is what a normal father would do. Like John. Sherlock was thinking about an entirely different thing, most probably.
'Hamish is outside.'
John smiled and put his head back, continuing to smirk. He placed his hands under his chin and entwined his perfectly shaped fingers.
'He is ok, Sherlock. He is wearing the warm coat you bought for him last Christmas. He is fine.'
Sherlock sighed once again. He knew Hamish was fine and he could not argue over that with a doctor. But there was something else troubling him.
'Talking to a girl.'
John let out a confused look which closed down Sherlock's spine. Right. That was it. That was the 'other thing' Sherlock has been thinking about. He is desperately jealous that his son – his one and only – may leave him and may go mad for a girl. The anxiety on Sherlock's face was slowly fading away now, just to be replaced with an odd look of curiosity. John knew Sherlock wanted to know more about the girl but was afraid – no, Sherlock Holmes was never afraid – but was unsure that his methods won't do a lot on a 10-or-something-year-old girl. He can deduce her, of course, but what good that would do? Only getting Hamish angry, which Sherlock knew perfectly well would be the result.
'When can I meet your dads?'
Her voice trembled and shrieked a bit out of her whisper. Hamish sighed and shrugged. It was ok for her to meet John – he was friendly and would have welcomed her at 221B any time she was around. He would have boiled some tea and would have given her Mrs Hudson's biscuits. He is alright – children tend to adore him.
But Hamish knew perfectly well that all those children are more desperate to meet his Dad called Sherlock Holmes. They've heard plenty of stories about him – some real, some not so – and for them he was just like the hero from the fairytales. Except they knew they could meet and touch him, talk to him. Hamish has suddenly become the most adored kid at school. And not because he was a nice friend – no, all of the children were talking behind his back that he was strange and a freak. It was all because he was Hamish Watson-Holmes: his father was the infamous sleuth who might deduce anyone just by a look at their face. Probably Alexandra was one of those kids.
'Soon, just not yet…'
Hamish did not know how to respond. He liked Alexandra; liked her a lot. But he knew that if his father were to meet her, it would be a terrible experience for all three of them. When meeting a new 'friend' of Hamish's, Sherlock tended to be ridiculous and extremely crude which resulted in crying children and angry parents.
'But why? Are you ashamed of me? Am I not good enough?'
No, of course not. She was the perfect friend and the perfect girl. It was not that. How can she not see he was not ashamed of her but of his father's future reactions?
'No, no, no. Just it's… My father is not good with… uhm… people.'
Alexandra frowned. Her father has warned her that this might happen. Sherlock Holmes was not easy to get and one should be really calm and very patient. Meeting Dr Watson would be a success too – after all, he was the key to Sherlock Holmes's frozen heart. Hamish and Dr Watson. If she has a control over them, she can easily control Holmes as well. Father would be proud of her.
'Can I meet your other Dad, then?'
Hamish swallowed and looked up. He noticed his father's contours behind the transparent curtains. Sherlock stepped back, realising the boy was staring at him.
John sighed once again and clapped with his hands.
'Fine. Shall I go and say 'hi'?'
John knew Sherlock so well that he was able to decipher at any second what this great mastermind of his was thinking and calculating. And despite all Sherlock's refusals that John cannot understand and cannot help even a bit, John knew that without him Holmes was no one. For instance, in a humble situation like this one. John handled all of this type. The 'ordinary life situations', as Sherlock used to call them.
Sherlock smirked in response. There was no one better than John. He knew how to handle those stupid things and how to take the best out of them. He heard him jumping out of his comfy chair, putting on his favourite green jacket and popping out.
Sherlock stuck his nose against the cold window once again and his eyes followed John who was now approaching the children with both his hands in the pockets of his jacket.
'So… You must be Alexandra, am I right?'
The girl nodded, making her hair go up and down, up and down. John smiled and hugged Hamish with one hand. The boy chuckled as he felt the warm body of his father pressed to his. He had to admit it was getting colder.
'Alexandra, it's getting late and it's very cold.'
'Yeah, you are right Dr Watson. I should probably get home.'
'If you want to, Hamish and I can come with you. We can get a cab but we won't leave you alone at this hour. Where do you live?'
'South Kensington. But there's really no need at all.'
Alexandra's look got anxious. John knew children's minds and thinking pretty well – he immediately understood she was afraid of something. He made a barely visible frown.
'It's not… far away from here… We can do that. Or…' he paused, looking at her face getting paler, 'Or we can go upstairs, have a cup of hot tea, and call your parents to come pick you up.'
Alexandra swallowed hard. This one was unexpected. She didn't know what and how to do it. Father has not warned her about this. She thought Dr Watson was the easy one. If she was to go upstairs, she was to meet Sherlock Holmes too. And what would happen if they call her father? What would happen if they realise her father is their greatest enemy?
'Fine. I'll come with you and we'll call him,' Alexandra nodded and swallowed again. He was probably going to send a cab for her. Thereafter, he would shout at her and then cry and hug her, apologising for the quarrel. At least, she could gather some information. Finally, she was at 221B and she was about to meet the great Sherlock Holmes. The greatest enemy and the greatest thrive of her father. Alexandra Moriarty followed Hamish and Dr Watson as they quickly opened the door of the flat.


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15 comments:
- lynnguys said...
Goz---he's so beautiful that I want to cry! Thanks for posting the HQ's.
- October 31, 2008 at 5:41 PM
- b e t z a b e said...
Oh great. As if the smaller sized one hadn't done enough damage to my heart. Now i gotta try and survive the HQ ones. This isn't right.
- October 31, 2008 at 5:44 PM
- lynnguys said...
Betz---I feel your pain....good and bad.
- October 31, 2008 at 5:45 PM
- Brooke said...
Really Really Fabulous!!!
- October 31, 2008 at 5:45 PM
- b e t z a b e said...
*passes the cyber tissue to my dearest Lynn*
- October 31, 2008 at 5:47 PM
- lynnguys said...
(((BETZ))) Feelin' it and flicking on my lighter. Wait, I think I hear Journey in the background...sniff....
- October 31, 2008 at 5:54 PM
- estrellas <3 said...
He'll look fabulous with whatever hair he has :)
- October 31, 2008 at 5:58 PM
- Gozde said...
So so beautiful....Sigh...
- October 31, 2008 at 5:58 PM
- b e t z a b e said...
"So now I come to you, with open arms
Nothing to hide, believe what I say
So here I am with open arms
Hoping youll see what your love means to me
Open arms" - October 31, 2008 at 6:02 PM
- Emily said...
In case you were wondering, the seven wonders of the world have been updated to include an eighth and ninth.
1. Great Pyramid at Gaza
2. Stonehenge
3. The Colosseum
4. Great Wall of China
5. Leaning Tower of Pisa
6. Taj Mahal
7. Grand Canyon
8. Robert Pattinson's hair
9. Robert Pattinson's jawline - October 31, 2008 at 6:02 PM
- lynnguys said...
Betz---I actually have that song on my playlist---how pathetic is that!
- October 31, 2008 at 7:13 PM
- Tess said...
Looking at these make me feel like a deer in headlights.
Journey!! NOOOO (now I'll be singing that song all damn day) It's going to be a repeat of Frankie Valli
"Your just too good to be true, can't keep my eyes off of you...(skips to the crescendo) I LOVE YOU BABY!!! - October 31, 2008 at 8:37 PM
- Gozde said...
Rob's jawline... Yeah...
And everytime I hear that song I think about Heath Ledger in 10 Things I hate about you.
I LOVE YOU BABY! - October 31, 2008 at 8:39 PM
- Jewels64 said...
Song of the day for these pix! Damn, it has to be "Hey Pretty" by Poe. What a rocking song. Very sexy and very appropos.
- November 1, 2008 at 1:38 AM
- Jewels64 said...
For those of you who don't know it, some of the lyrics are:
Well, I got a mind full of wicked design....
"Hey Pretty, don't you want to take a ride with me through my world? Hey pretty, don't you want to kick and slide with me? Hey Pretty, my pretty baby.
"Can't you feel me longing...FEEL ME!"
"GET IN THE CAR ROB!" (Okay, that last one's mine!) - November 1, 2008 at 1:44 AM


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The world's oldest effort to regrow a rainforest suggests what the future may hold for other deforested regions
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That's really good news. The only downside is if certain factions use this information to take the attitude of "See? We can grow it all back if we want to so it's no big deal."
Since this process takes hundreds of years, governments need to start more large-scale reforestation projects as soon as possible.
Really nice, but this is not the world's oldest rainforest reforestation project. Rio's tropical rainforest (the Amazon being not tropical, but equatorial) Floresta da Tijuca, also the world's largest urban forest, was reforested in 1854 over coffee farmland. And Payitfwd is right, it takes ages.
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisHope for Haiti. I saw the incredible potential of rainforest regeneration (and the catastophic consequences of nearby deforestation) first hand there in Cange. But so much more needs to be done
It's great to see what they've done thus far. It would certainly be nice to see their commitment increasing versus decreasing as the years go by. We've been blessed at www.edenprojects.org to plant over 44,000,000 trees over the past 7 years and each year we've been able to increase our commitment. We have the capacity to plant 50,000,000 trees per year, we just need to financial resources to do so. At $0.10 per tree we're raising an army of average people to help combat this problem!
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisI am relieved to read that there is hope for the rainforest, as I usually see bad news only.
Any ideas on haow to speed the process and prtotect more efficiently endangered species?


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I stay here with my daughters (8 & 4) every couple of months. The staff are so friendly & go above and beyond to be accommodating, they entertained my young children while I checked in, delivered lost toys, & found a DVD player for us. In addition, I've never seen a continental breakfast with so many options & the breakfast... More
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First time at Ruth's Chris Steak House and we were not disappointed. Great service, wonderful wine, and the food was exceptional! I will be back!
Impressed, the service was top notch, very nice ambience and really a top notch steak and sides. Pricey.....but they actually deliver on what is expected from high end dining establishment. Kudos, we will be back.
This was my first time dining at Ruth's Chris and I had a great time. We had a table in a small room on the lower level so it was very quiet. The server was extremely helpful and friendly (despite working a long night). The food was amazing, I really liked the 500 degree plate that kept my food warm the whole time I was eating my meal. We tried the Edmonton Downtown Dining Week menu and we all enjoyed it.
Our waiters. Hendi was very pleasant . She even tried to spread French for us. The wine was over priced.
I went here for my husband's birthday and my mother-in-laws husband's birthday dinner. The staff were very professional and helpful. The service was prompt with each meal coming out after the other one was finished. Drinks were continually refilled and we never felt rushed. Our dining experience lasted just over 2.5 hours and we came other with no complaints. The drinks and food are somewhat pricey but the portions were large. I loved how the steak was not overly seasoned and instead focused on the exceptional meat taste by itself. I highly recommend the mushroom caps filled what crab and the bbq'd shrimp...Amazing! Overall, we had a great experience and will be back again. :)
We eat out alot and found the service here to be impeccable. Our server James left nothing to chance. The Occulus was a nice find.
This was the first time I have been here. I had heard great reviews about this place. Was amazing food and such an enjoyable atmosphere.
This is a very good steak house; among the best I've been to. My baked potato was very large and excellent (all portions are large here) Salad was well designed; tenderloin exquisite; the surroundings sumptuous and suitable for a first-class (and expensive) restaurant. But the noisy waiter! My business partner and I were dining with a client and the client's wife. We had lots to talk about. But it seemed as if every sentence of our conversation was interrupted by another remark or inquiry from the waiter. This guy never thought about waiting his turn, or what the diners were doing. He just talked whenever he wanted, more loudly, and we were all supposed to shut up and listen. Otherwise a great experience.
Has excellent candian and us cuts of beef. Even though I am a born and raised albertian and am proud of our beef products, my USDA prime bone in ribeye was excellent. The side dishes and apps were excellent. The server provided both attentive service with the privacy we wanted for our special occasion. Prices are in line with upscale dining.
Reading through Ruth's reviews on urban spoon made it an attractive option for a nice romantic evening dinner at a fine dining for my fiance and myself. My fiance having worked in the industry as a hostess, she was incredibly particular when it came to the overall experience from the service to the ambience even at the lounge area. Entering the restaurant, you will right away notice the swagger of the people who dine here, especially in a posh environment. The food was incredible, perfect even, especially when it came to the filet and ribeye which my fiance and I had respectively. The beef was so tender when you cut into it and since we both got medium rare, the juices were quite bold. Highly recommended for the beef connoisseur in you.
Very pricey steak. $55 for a 10-12oz ribeye, it did taste good but not that good. I don't mind the money but would expect more. Very7good desserts and wine list
We had an enjoyble dinner with friends, and the food and service was good. I had a gift certificate, and to be honest, we likely wouldn't go without one. The prices are high for the quality of food - it's great, but not excellent.
We had no problem with the quality or quantity of food being served. The fish was a very generous portion of halibut and the steaks and lamb were cooked to perfection. Our biggest complaint would be paying 16.00 for a glass of wine when the whole bottle of wine cost that in the liquor store...
Ruth's is always a safe bet for great food but the service made my visit extraordinary. Our server was a gem. We had been working all day and the team was leaving the next day to our respective countries. We were chatty and tired and of course had to play with the bill to fit our expense account requirements. The Server was so accommodating and helpful. I was visiting from America and had not had time to change my cash. Our server was more than happy to take my American dollars no worries. Great experience.
We have dined at your restaurant in Edmonton on a couple of occasions. The food was excellent, great atmosphere. Appreciate the linens. Overall a great dining experience.
Came here on Sunday with my family to celebrate two birthdays and we were well looked after. The service was great as always - as was the food. Started with crab cakes, coconut shrimp and stuffed mushrooms - all were delectable and thoroughly enjoyed by all of us. And then the steaks and lobsters made their way and were all cooked to perfection. And of course deserts - yummy. Have been here many times and have no hesitation in coming back for our next celebration. BP
We have had the pleasure to dine on two occasions both recently in which James our server was a 15 out of 10....wonderful! It is a special treat to have him serve us and will request him time and time again! The food was also outstanding! Thanks James!!!!!!!!!!!
We celebrated our birthdays at RC's and it was a great night out. We had the thai chicken appy which is always delicious and they bring out fresh garlic cheese bread to every table. I had the seafood trio - the salmon was perfection. My husband had the filet and salmon combo and both were cooked just right. We had the mushrooms as the side which was just enough. We were given two complimentary desserts as we have the same birthday! This was a nice ending to a great meal. We will be back! (It is a little more expensive here but in my opinion it is worth it for the ambiance and consistently attentive service.)
Best steak I have had in Edmonton My wife loves the pototoes au gratin We split a cheese cake desert (its more than big enough for two) and we order a second one to take home
My husband and I love this spot. Always really great service and food quality is always great. The steak is always perfect never overdone. And the banana cream pie is amazing!! Thanks for the wonderful experience.
Simply outstanding. Best service and lunch in town.
We were out celebrating Friday night. Our youngest daughter had her last day of work and is now on maternity leave. Waiting for our first grandchild.
Not sure why people think RC is expensive... its great value and so much to eat... we could not finish our meals... try it, enjoy it


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If you see my other reviews on Yelp, you know I don't give 5-stars that easily or often, but Tower Cottage is truly in a category by itself. This was the first time ever staying in a bed & breakfast with my wife and I wanted it to be perfect. I started looking online for places in NY, NJ, CT... More
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Will you be ready for International Games Day on November 16? We will be running open video games and board games between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Huntley Meeting Room at the St. Charles Public Library.
On tap will be Mario Kart Wii time trials. Players will get the chance to be stacked up against racers from all seven continents! For those of you with an artistic bent, we will be playing our brand-new Just Dance Disney Party for Kinect and LEGO Rock Band on PS3.
If you prefer good, old-fashioned board games, come by and try out two new ones, Crossways and Tapple (check out instructions for playing Tapple, below), both donated by USAopoly. And we have many others: Come by and see!
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The Art Department of Central Library hosts a fall film series with three motion pictures whose directors took risks with their visual stories. While the subjects, the use of photography, and the film scores differ, all three directors created filmic experiences with provocative endings tha
In the light of the Songs in the Key of Los Angeles project, here is some information about the vast collection of scores and sheet music in the
An extremely popular service that the Art, Music and Recreation Department provide that not everyone may know about is orchestral service. Our orchestral music collection contains scores and parts that are loaned to orchestras and performing groups in Southern California. The service
In 2001 Stanley Kubrick's 1968 film adventure was still the ultimate trip. Now BluRay technology brings this epic odyssey in space to the present. Join us for a film screening of Kubrick's space odyssey film on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Central Library from 1-4 p.m.
If you feel like trying your hand at drawing or painting for the first time, or would like to sharpen your talents, the Art, Music & Recreation Department has plenty of resources to get you started. Check out the catalog, or come along and browse the shelves in person to find dozens of
The Getty Research Institute exhibit currently at the Central Library, a Nation Emerges – The Mexican Revolution Revealed, tells the story of an uprising that spread like wildfire across Mexico - marking the beginning of the Mexican Revolution in November 1910.