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Lenny Kravitz has shot down as false Internet reports that he is set to become the new singer of VELVET REVOLVER. The singer told RollingStone.com, "I know and love the VELVET REVOLVER guys but there is no truth to the story about me joining their band."The UK's The Sun claimed that Kravitz was "spotted" in the studio with the now-singer-less VELVET REVOLVER and a quoted a "source" as saying, "VELVET REVOLVER's new album will draw heavily on their messy split with [former singer] Scott [Weiland]. The band wanted a big name who could easily hold his own and reckon Lenny is just the man for the job." VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan told Billboard.com last week that the band has not decided on a new lead singer yet, and reports that former SPACEHOG vocalist Royston Langdon had all but nailed the job are premature. McKagan confirmed that the group did audition Langdon, saying he's "fucking awesome," but adding that "at this point I'd have to say no" to Langdon getting the gig. McKagan explained, "We just have to make sure it's the right guy. Karmically, we deserve the right guy. It's a tough thing, man. We make a pretty big noise."
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re: "Vettel is the only villain - even trying to lie his way out of it. He does need a come uppance and if it is not from the team we could see a Webber torpedo at some point during the season."
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Does anybody know how many NLIs are usually signed by students at some of the top athletic schools in Iowa? I am talking about all sports, Division I and II. I would figure that Dowling or Valley would have the most.
I heard on the radio today that Eden Prairie HS up here in the Twin Cities is expecting 27 students to sign NLIs today. Wondered how that compared to some of the better schools in Iowa. I believe that EP is the largest high school in Minnesota so that helps them from a number stand point.
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At WDM Valley my senior year, we had over 20 sign for a bunch of sports.
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03/04/2012, Oceanside Marina
After a smooth sand and a coat of teak oil it's ready to install. Total cost to replace platform $2,700. My cost: 16 hours labor, $215 for the wood, sand paper and misc. hardware under $250 bucks. It's good to be handy.
The last big and final project concerning the vessel is a bottom job. Next week we are pulling her out of the water and going into the boat yard. "Getting pulled." "Going on the hard." "Going to the yard."
There Tradewinds will get a pressure wash, I'll do some minor fiberglass work to the keel, insatll the rebuilt swim platform and she'll get new bottom paint. Bottom paint is routine maintenance. She was pulled and repainted July 2010 which is usually good for 3 years.
03/04/2012, Oceanside Marina
After I cut out the damaged spacers with the sawsall and sanded the remaining wood, I'm ready to custom cut each spacer, drill holes for the all-thread, epoxy the pieces in place and tighten it together. Once it sets up I sand it flat and even with the belt sander.
03/04/2012, Oceanside Marina
We made progress today, crossed off few more things from our list. We need to rebuild the swim platform. After 38 years it has much rotten teak. So we pulled it off and will take it to Nancy's house where I have access to a a table saw and belt sander. Purchased a piece of teak 4/4X8X36 from Bucks Woodworks in Marathon which I will use to rip the spacer and rotten pieces that need replacing.
02/28/2012, Home port Key West
The sea is calling us.
Watching the Today Show one morning I was intrigued by a story about people living their dream. How does one live a dream? Is it just as rewarding to live a little dream as a big dream? Is there anybody who upon gazing on a sailboat drifting on shimmering water didn't, if even for an instant, wish they were sailing to nowhere in carefree bliss? Ha yes, living the dream!! The difference between dreaming about living and living the dream is having a plan. It doesn't need to be a detailed plan with consideration to every possibility of every moment. But it needs to have one important element. To live the dream you must have a start date set in stone. No matter what comes up, or who tries to derail your broad range plan you must stick to that date.
Because of two things I have gotten all I have asked for most of my life. Those two things are the power of attraction and my attitude toward all that is. With attitude is acceptance of everything in the world for what it is. This doesn't mean you have to like everything. It means there are great things and there are dreadful things in our world. How your react is the difference between having life happen to you and living life filled with joy, beauty, happiness, and contentment.
Both Nancy and I are able to hold on to our bliss, no matter what happens. Because usually what happens is just, life.
This voyage to we-don't-really-know-where is a voyage of living the dream.
Come along with us through this blog and live the dream vicarously.
Our date is: April 2,2012
02/28/2012, Home Port Key West
Since our Bahamas voyage we made notes about what improvements and creature comforts we would like to have. The top-side bright work and painting is complete, improvements to refrigeration, fuel capacity is now 280 usable bio-fuel diesel, and probable the biggest improvement is a 1,000 pound wild-cat gypsy-capstan windlass coupled with a 66 bound Bruce-style claw anchor.
02/24/2012, Oceanside Marina, Key West
We are in the process of preparing for our next trip. We are hoping to leave arounf the 1st of April. Of course everything depemds on the weather & being prepared. WOW! This is really cool. We can't wait to get out there.
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution has been resubmitted to the Australian Classification board in a new version described as "modified."
The "modified" version has a listed classification date as March 1, 2013. Which aspects of the original 2011 release that may have been modified is as of yet unknown. CVG notes the modified version could be an updated version with the DLC, or a Wii U port.
Last year it was reported that Straight Right, the Australian developer that ported Mass Effect 3 to Wii U, is currently working on a Square Enix port for Nintendo's Wii U.
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Tsunamo said: Human Defiance is for the movie.
Tsunamo said:Sure is, a movie adaption was confirmed last year.
Guyver said:There's a movie coming out?
Sure is, a movie adaption was confirmed last year.
Guyver said:There's a movie coming out?
I have trouble keeping up myself aswell and I'm on the internet quite a bit xD
Tyrus said: Thanks for that Tsunamo. I'm a bit slow on the news this week because of the start of uni.
maxiboy said: What are they uncensoring?
it already had the gorey takedowns


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Thursday 10 July 2014 FIRSTGROUP PLC FIRST QUARTER 2014/15 INTERIM MANAGEMENT STATEMENT FirstGroup plc ("the Group"), the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, reports the following update on trading since the start of our 2014/15 financial year ("the full year") on 1 April 2014. Summary Trading in line with management's expectations and our transformation programmes, as set out at our investor day in January 2014, are progressing well: * First Student: encouraged by progress of contract portfolio pricing programme * First Transit: continued strong financial performance with modest capital requirement * Greyhound: improved revenue trends helped by more stable economy * UK Bus: revenue growth underpinned by increased passenger volumes * UK Rail: robust passenger revenue growth maintained Commenting, Tim O'Toole, Chief Executive, said: "Trading during the first quarter was in line with our expectations and our transformation programmes are on track. In First Student we are encouraged by the progress we have made to address pricing in our contract portfolio and by our overall retention rate which, to date, is at the upper end of our planning assumptions. In UK Bus and Greyhound the actions we are taking are achieving good growth. Across the Group we are confident that we have the right programmes underway to build on our market-leading positions and improve performance to create sustainable value over the medium term and beyond." First Student Delivering the turnaround at First Student is a key priority. We have accelerated our programme to address contract portfolio pricing, ensuring an appropriate level of return on contracts won or retained. Our results to date in this year's bidding season, which we are currently two thirds of the way through, are at the upper end of our planning range. We have achieved average price increases of 4%, with many instances of significantly greater rises. We expect the proportion of low margin contracts in our portfolio to be below 30% in 2014/15 (from 36% in 2013/14), and as additional multi-year contracts come up for renewal we will continue to reduce this further. We are encouraged by our contract retention rate during our re-pricing programme which, to date, stands at 88% and is at the upper end of our planning assumptions. During this bid season we also secured additional business through newly outsourced contracts as well as contracts won from competitors. The underlying market has been largely supportive with school districts bolstered by economic recovery and we have continued to see modest organic growth within existing contracts. Further cost savings continue to be achieved through the rigorous application of uniform practices in areas such as driver labour, maintenance, fuel use and procurement procedures, together with further optimisation of overhead structures. We are targeting a further $50m of annual cost savings over the medium term, of which $11m have been delivered since the start of the 2014/15 financial year. As previously indicated, the full benefit of these cost savings is currently supressed by cost inflation which is running slightly ahead of price indexation in our multi-year contracts which have yet to come up for renewal. We remain on track to deliver our targets in respect of the full year. Due to the timing of the school summer holidays, First Student's results are significantly weighted to the second half of our financial year, typically with less than 10% of annual operating profit generated during the first half of the year, and is therefore prone to greater volatility. In the first half of 2014/ 15 there will be fewer operating days than in the same period of the prior year reflecting the fact that all of the Easter vacation days occur in the period, and these are not fully offset by the operating days reinstated after the weather-related school closures in the prior year. As a consequence of the reduced number of days compared with the prior year, we expect First Student's operating profit for the first half of 2014/15 to be lower than in the same period last year. Although there remains a significant number of contracts still to be finalised in the current bid season, we are encouraged by the pricing and retention rates achieved to date. We are confident that full year revenues will be towards the upper end of our planning assumptions, with operating margin in excess of 7.5% for the full year. First Transit First Transit delivered another solid performance in the first quarter with new business wins in our paratransit, fixed route and vehicle maintenance segments. For the year we expect to deliver good margins with relatively modest capital investment. Going forward we will continue to leverage our unrivalled management expertise and reputation to develop opportunities in existing and new markets. Greyhound During the first quarter like-for-like revenue increased by 3.4% compared to the same period last year, continuing the improving trends seen over the course of the prior year (excluding the impact of severe weather in Q4). There was strong demand for our long distance operations and Greyhound Express, which benefits from passenger feed from our unique national network, achieved like-for-like revenue growth of 6.9% in the period, while maintaining its profitable expansion with new services in the south west. Our programme to enhance Greyhound's commercial proposition is on schedule, and includes the necessary IT development, recruitment and training work to bring airline-style yield management to the traditional network. During the period we continued to expand our sales channels, driving increased online transactions through dedicated mobile apps and the recent launch of a mobile version of our website. We expect to see Greyhound's performance continue to improve throughout the year as we work towards our medium term target of a 12% margin. UK Bus During the period like-for-like passenger revenue increased by 2.7%. We are seeing the results from our transformation programme to improve our commercial proposition, drive volume growth and regain pricing competitiveness in line with the market. As we rebase our local fares and networks we are stimulating passenger growth with like-for-like volumes increasing by 2.7% in the first quarter. To date, we have completed 12 major redesigns together with numerous other upgrades and initiatives. The programme of significant network changes is now nearing completion, though our management structure is now locally focused to ensure that commercial opportunities continue to be developed. Operating discipline, cost optimisation and focused investment in our fleets and our people are improving our service delivery and increasing customer satisfaction. Mobile ticketing has been introduced on our networks in Aberdeen, Worcester and Manchester and we are on track to complete the roll out of mobile ticketing systems nationwide by December 2014. While there is still some way to go, we are delivering our plan as forecasted to restore double digit margins to UK Bus by 2017. We expect improvements in underlying revenue and margin in both the first and second half of 2014/15 compared with the prior year, with progress particularly weighted to the second half of the year as we reach the anniversaries of a number of fares changes. UK Rail Our UK Rail division delivered a robust performance with like-for-like passenger revenue increasing by 6.6% in the period. In the recent National Passenger Survey all of our train operating companies saw steady or increased customer satisfaction ratings, with First ScotRail and First Hull Trains recording their highest ever scores. Although we did not secure one of the first three franchise competitions that came to market, we remain confident of delivering on our medium term targets through disciplined bidding to generate an economic return for shareholders. Going forward, we will participate in a range of competitions with the objective of achieving earnings on a par with the last round of franchising, at an acceptable level of risk. We are shortlisted for two further competitions during 2014/15 as part of the pipeline of 14 major UK rail franchise opportunities. We are also progressing negotiations with the Department for Transport (`DfT') to operate our First TransPennine Express franchise until February 2016, and remain in discussion with DfT in respect of a potential longer direct award for First Great Western, during the period when a substantial programme of works will take place on the network. Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games In the period, First UK Bus and First ScotRail have stepped up preparation for their key role as official supporters of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, providing passenger rail and bus services. First ScotRail is planning the most extensive train timetable that Scotland has ever seen in support of the Games, while our UK Bus division was awarded the contracts to transport athletes, technical officials, media and sponsors during the Games, and provide additional shuttle services to transport the large numbers of spectators expected. Financial position We remain focused on strengthening the financial position of the Group including reducing leverage by improving the performance of our businesses, and generating strong sustainable cash flows in the medium term. We have previously outlined our programme to invest approximately £400m per annum across the Group over the next three years, to support growth and deliver our target ROCE levels. As previously indicated there will be a c.£70m cash outflow associated with the end of the First Capital Connect contract. Although there is a clear medium term benefit to the progress made in the First Student bidding season, contract retention at the upper end of our planning assumptions will lower the short term cash flow benefits of cascading buses in the current year. Taking this and the other cash flow movements into account we currently expect the total cash outflow for the full year to be approximately £100m. Our recent bank facility refinancing combined with slightly lower rates on floating rate debt, have contributed to lower than previously expected interest costs. The current US dollar exchange rate movements may have an impact on the divisional operating profit mix but the net impact on EPS will be minimal due to our natural hedge, whereby our exposure on US dollar earnings in North America is largely offset by US dollar denominated interest costs and fuel purchases for our UK businesses. 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Chris Waters' research of bacteria biofilm may help the medical field battle infections. Waters, an assistant professor in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, has made gains in understanding how bacteria defend themselves.
When bacteria find a surface, it begins to secrete a substance that produces a protective barrier from predators. Under this barrier, bacteria gather to form biofilm. Waters' research focuses on how biofilm forms in bacterial pathogens and how they are involved in diseases.
"The National Institutes of Health has estimated that 80 percent of all bacterial infections rely on biofilms to one extent or another," Waters said. "So it's a really big medical problem."
There are two problems when solving the biofilm problem – one, the immune system can't clear bacteria out because of the protective layer and, two, antibiotics aren't as effective as they once were against biofilm. But, Waters' research has discovered a way to block the enzyme in bacteria that signals the production of biofilm.
"We think that these could be really interesting therapeutics because the vast majority of bacteria have this signaling system, and the enzymes all work the same way," Waters said.
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Its pretty fun so far.
Currently playing Unturned on Steam. I am also looking for gaming buddies for Archage and Everquest Next.
I would, but it isn't optimized well and kills my laptop and my desktop is out of commission at the moment. It looks really fun and I have heard very good things about it.


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Congress today accused senior BJP leader Sushama Swaraj of "misleading" the people and "misquoting" the November 4 speech of Sonia Gandhi during the debate on FDI in Lok Sabha yesterday.
Party spokesperson Rashid Alvi also dismissed the allegation of BJP leader Arun Jaitley that the government did not want to run the Rajya Sabha because of its number game.
"She (Swaraj) nether read nor understood the November 4 speech delivered by the Congress President at Ramlila Ground and acted in line with BJP's tendency to mislead the people and the nation.
"Without understanding it, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha said a number of things quoting Gandhi, which has no connection with truth," party spokesperson Rashid Alvi told reporters here.
Yesterday Swaraj had in Lok Sabha targetted Gandhi on her statement that the fastest pace of development has been witnessed by UPA-II government.
"Except for seven years, there had been Congress governments between 1952 and 2012...were you challenging the government headed by your mother-in-law (Indira Gandhi) or the one headed by your husband (Rajiv Gandhi)," Swaraj had posed.
"Who were you referring to"? Swaraj had asked. Gandhi shot back saying she was referring to "you" (BJP).
Alvi today sought to rebut the BJP leader's contentions noting that Gandhi in her speech was asking from BJP on whether they ever ran a government which took so many "revolutionary" steps in such a short time for the development of both rural and urban areas like the UPA did.
"She has not read Gandhi's speech and absolutely wrong meanings were derived from what the Congress President had said. BJP and its leaders should comment only after reading something properly and stop misquoting," he said.
The Congress spokesperson also rejected the contention of Jaitley who today strongly objected to disruptions in Rajya Sabha by UPA allies SP and BSP saying the government did not want to run the Upper House.
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I will probably just go for either Ulegra or DA as the rest of the bike is Shimano unless there is a big performance improvement from say SRAM, Campg or something else. Another option could be the new beefier Zero-G brakes, but they're a bit expensive IMO.


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As capital marks 38 years of reunification, government will try to keep young people, families from leaving; Arabs hang black flags
By Shani Mizrahi
Latest Update: 06.05.05, 17:52 / Israel News
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JERUSALEM - Thousands of Israelis are expected to visit the capital during Jerusalem Day for the calmest holiday the city has enjoyed in years.
The holiday celebrates the return of the Old City and the Western Wall to Israeli sovereignty during the Six Day War.
In preparation, the city has been decked out in flags, and memorial sites and city thoroughfares have been cleaned. The ever-present roadwork that regularly snarls city traffic was halted for Sunday and Monday in honor of Jerusalem Day.
Events marking 38 years since the city was reunified began at 2 p.m. Sunday, with a formal ceremony recognizing outstanding police and IDF officers.
In honor of Jerusalem Day the municipality published encouraging statistics such as:
The real estate market in Jerusalem is thriving. During the first quarter of 2005 there was a 96 percent rise in the number of apartments sold in comparison with the same period in 2004.
The development program includes scholarships and other benefits for students who choose to stay in Jerusalem after completing their studies, education and child-rearing grants to families, and tax breaks for business owners who agree to move their businesses to the capital.
Major projects such as a light rail, new water and sewer systems in downtown, and a new entrance road to the city are designed to improve traffic and accessibility, as well as spur economic development. A high-speed rail link between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv is set for 2008 or 2009.
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Look! Babe is back.
Hey look! Everybody here hates you. Except maybe your fellow Brady bashing troll rusty and his fakes.
You speak for the whole group now? Can your delusions get any bigger? I especially like this whole 'I'm leaving' BS. Obviously you weren't getting the attention you require in order to feed your ego so you started this thread. You really need to grow up.
Hi Rusty. I don't speak for the whole group, but my opinion is the only one that matters, clearly. I don't have any delusions, unlike yourself who signs in and out of multiple accounts a day agreeing with your posts so you feel more secure. The "voices" aren't other people agreeing with you. Seek help, junior.
As always, LMAO@U
Also, I have grown up. I've been growing up for 115 years now. You? You're in your mid thirties but have the intelligence of an 8 year old. Learn the game.


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I've installed one Zimbra mail server with ALL services running on that one server. I now want to install a second Zimbra server as to have a backup of the first one. I wanted to know if I should install the second server similar to the first one with ALL the zimbra services installed as well.
My goal is to have an identical install to back up the primary server. Would appreciate any comments/suggestions on the best practice to running backup server. Any info on load-balancing and load-sharing capability with zimbra would be helpful!


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Gary Frost, a crew member from Richard Childress Racing's No. 31 team in the Sprint Cup Series, has been indefinitely suspended from NASCAR according to a press release from NASCAR.
NASCAR determined Gary Frost violated their substance abuse policy. Jeff Burton drives No. 31 for Richard Childress Racing and is currently ranked No. 23 with 258 points.
"Richard Childress has zero tolerance when an employee fails a NASCAR drug test due to an illegal substance," Richard Childress said in a statement according to the Los Angeles Times. "As a result, that person's employment is terminated. It is important for our fans and our partners to know illegal drug use at RCR is simply not tolerated."
Something tells me Jeff Burton should feel a lot safer. Drugs and fast cars don't mix.


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Shopping in Washington, DC
Get to know a few of our favorite Washington, DC shopping malls. From delightful shopping districts in Georgetown to lively Dupont Circle bookstores and galleries, Washington, DC offers an exciting array of shopping experiences.
Dupont Circle Shopping- Sporting an eclectic, cosmopolitan vibe, the Dupont Circle neighborhood is filled with charming shops, cool art galleries, stylish restaurants, and sophisticated bars. One of the liveliest neighborhoods in DC, Dupont's turn-of-the-century mansions and brownstone houses a diversity of cool shops, clothing boutiques, souvenir stores, bookstores, museums, art galleries, restaurants, cafes, and coffee houses.
On Sunday's Dupont's FreshFarm Market features over 30 local farmers selling produce, cheeses and flowers, plus guest chefs from Washington's finest restaurants.
Farragut Square - The center of a bustling shopping and business district, Farragut Square is a lively neighborhood park in downtown Washington, DC. The neighborhood has a variety of shops, including Burberry and J. Press, as well as restaurants, coffee houses, underground food courts, and nightclubs.


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Only 13 percent of workers across the world are "engaged" in their work, according to Gallup. That's actually a 2 percent improvement for stats from the previous year. Still, it's sad to think of 87 percent of workers toiling away at a job that doesn't make them happy. What can we do, short of winning the lottery and buying the company, to make work a more engaging experience?
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A lot. Forty percent of our happiness is within our control, according to positive psychologists. In order to be amp up your happiness and engagement at work, try the following:
1. Put a positive spin on things.
Obviously, there are some situations that can't be redeemed by looking at the glass as half full. But if you can get into the habit of thinking of mistakes as opportunities for improvement, you'll feel a lot better about the inevitable snags that any project hits.
The same goes for your job. You might not love what you're doing now, but you're probably developing skills you can apply to something else down the line. Plus, learning what you like and don't like about your current gig is a good way to narrow your job search in the future.
2. Give the boss a break.
"Truly exceptional bosses are relatively rare," writes Geoffrey James at Inc. "Mediocre bosses are simply doing the best they can with what they've got to offer. Most mediocre bosses wish they were better, and may even be trying to hone their management skills. Just like everyone else, your boss is a work in progress."
By cutting the boss some slack, you'll also feel less like your happiness at work is solely determined by what he or she does, which can be empowering.
3. Tie your efforts to the company's goals.
Whenever possible, try to see your work in its context within the company's mission. That's easier, of course, if you feel a real connection to your employer's purpose, but not impossible otherwise. The point is to stop thinking of your efforts in a vacuum and start feeling a real sense of purpose about what you do.
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Simple but elegant
As a necklace from a lover.
Rarely of people is like you.
Amiability you've shown inspired this
Heart of mine.
Jolly is you why there is no reason to be in solitude, being
Admirable that comforts and being
Nimble is nice to see in you.
Extraordinary joy I feel when I'm with you and no words can
Express how much I treasure you since the day I knew you.
Beauty is all I can see in you and its hard to
Explain why you are so special. but I know that I'm still in
Reality not in dream.
Money, gold or any wealth can't replace you in my life because
All I know is you are a
Supercalifragilisticespialidocious creation of GOD.. :)
Watashi wa Sarah desu. Marikina Kara Kimashita. Dozou yoroushiku Onegaishimasu! :)
I'm a child of GOD :)
YOU?? Haha!
I'm a music lover though music doesn't love me. CHAROT! XD
Isa lamang po akong hamak na estudyante (pero 3rd year college na :p) na hindi masipag magsulat, pero mahilig mag-imagine ng kwento. Haha!
I used to write a story when I am,... bored? not really. I always find time to write a story. :) Hmm.. maybe when I'm alone, sad or inspired. :) Kaya lang nakaka-ngawit talaga mag-type! hahaXD
I usually write a story about LOVE, MUSIC, FRIENDSHIP, and LIFE :) syempre.. To INSPIRE other people. Yun naman talaga kalimitang reason why writers wrote a very nice story Eh.. Di ba? :p
I'm not a writer.. I just LOVED writing :)
At ayun! Natagpuan ko ang isang mahiwagang WATTPAD kung saan nabibilang ang hilig ko. Mwuahahahahaha! XD Hindi na ako mapapagod masulat. Mapapagod nga lang sa pagta-type. Haha! :p Atleast save na ang tinta ng ball pen at pages ng papel ko. Aksayado naman sa kuryente? >____< WAAAAAAAH!! Pero okay lang masaya naman eh! *wink* :D
Sana makagawa pa ako ng more story. Syempre, MOre story MOre fun daba? <3
Sana kayo din para madami pa ako mabasa :) *kindat*
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Hoffman v Scozzafava – A Wake-Up-Call for Newt, et al
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says it's a "mistake" for Conservatives to back Doug Hoffman (C) over Dede Scozzafava (R) in the current special election in New York's 23rd Congressional District. This, in spite of Scozzafava's anti-Conservative positions on abortion, same-sex-marriage, labor unions, etc. It seems that having an (R) after her name is the overriding factor for Newt in deciding to endorse Scozzafava. My | Read More »


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"At each step, this model creates jobs and opportunity while simultaneously addressing the need for hygienic sanitation solutions amongst slum-dwellers. "
In Kenya's slums, 8 million people lack access to adequate sanitation. Sanergy's long term objective is to build and scale commercially and sustainably viable sanitation infrastructure in the slums of Nairobi.
Sanergy is taking an innovative systems-based approach to make hygienic sanitation accessible, affordable and sustainable by building out the entire sanitation chain. The business is a vertically integrated waste management system based on four parts.
•Build a network of low-cost sanitation centres in slums
•Distribute them through franchising to local entrepreneurs
•Collect the waste produced
•Process it into electricity and fertilizer
At each step, this model creates jobs and opportunity while simultaneously addressing the need for hygienic sanitation solutions amongst slum-dwellers.
This is Sanergy's second IAP-project. Like the first IAP-project, this project is focusing primarily on user-interface development. A clean, private, and comfortable toilet experience drastically increases adoption of hygienic practices.
The first IAP grant demonstrated that thoughtful product design driven by insight derived from interaction with end-users is the most effective way to develop products that go beyond just meeting basic needs.
With this second grant, Sanergy will expand accessibility to other key customer segments that their current product does not address well, such as landlord or plot household toilets, peri-urban slums, elderly and disabled populations.
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Thanks Kar and SS! I guess it depends on the dr- I asked today and my dr said no restrictions and not to worry about lifting DS. I know my friend was told to try to avoid lifting anything after her transfer. I'm going to try to go easy at least for the next day or two but I can't completely avoid lifting him as DS is only 9 months. Maybe the dr realized that and didn't want to worry me more. Only 1 embryo survived so this will be a longshot anyway but so was DS : )
Best of luck with your beta SS! I'll be a few days behind, my test is 11/4.
Kar, your friend is very lucky to have your help with her triplets and other child. I can't imagine how much help one would need with multiples!


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Hi wisezombieking23,
It seems like a False Positive detection however it depends on the source of the game. I recommend following the How To Handle Suspicious False Positive Detection? article.
Thanks, Jan.
Whenever i download any game from the internet (unless i get it from steam) it pops up saying its an unknown detection by the identity protection agent. (this goes for every game expect for the ones put out by game making companies) so I have another backup antivirus program that I run (advanced system care) its not as good as avg I just have it for cleaning and stuff. Is this a false detection or should i be alarmed?


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Pineapple Cheese Pie
Like cheesecake only better for you! Suitable for DiabeticsYield: Serves 6-8
- 1 (24 oz.) carton cottage cheese
- 1 pkg. Knox gelatin
- 1 egg
- 1 sm. can crushed pineapple
- 3 pkgs. sugar substitute (like Splenda)
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. rum flavor extract
- 1/4 tsp of cinnamon
For Topping:
- 1 (15 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 pkg. sugar substitute (like Splenda)
- 1 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. rum flavoring extract
- Process cottage cheese until smooth and set aside
- Drain pineapple juice in bowl, add Knox gelatin and set aside for five minutes
- To cottage cheese add egg, sugar substitute, lemon juice and flavorings
- Blend well
- Add pineapple juice mixture and blend again
- Stir pineapple into cheese mixture
- Pour into an 8 inch or 9 inch pie plate and sprinkle with cinnamon
- Bake 30 minutes in 350 degree oven
- Cool and set in refrigerator overnight
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Very easy and very good. Take to church meals and add Cool Whip as frosting. Can use Cherry Pie Filling sweetened with Splenda. Shared with diabetic friends.
thank you for giving us your recipies, ellie. may i ask how much is the "pkg" you refer to for the gelatine and the sugar substitutes? thanks - pauline
One package of the gelatine is .2oz. One package of the sugar substitute is a single-serving packet. Thank you.


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July 22, 2013 (hour 1) President Obama made thoughtful remarks about being non-white in America last Friday, to which some responded with a stunning lack of understanding. And speaking of stunning, some of the Tweets following Marc Anthony singing "God Bless America" at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game were downright idiotic. Also in this segment is our daily visit with Talk Radio News Service.
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Elite runners to feature in the Masai Mara Marathon
The event's technical director, former world 800 metres champion Billy Konchellah came short of revealing the names but expressed optimism that participation of the event will put the local athletes in the right frame of mind for the foreign meetings. "There are about ten top athletes who are eager to run in the wild and I think this will be a good tune-up for them ahead of their respective foreign meetings. The course has been assessed and it can only be an ideal tune-up for the athletes," said Konchellah. The marathon which is sponsored by local carrier Kenya Airways will be held in Lemek conservancy in the Mara area of Narok County.
The event is set to attract 3,000 local and international athletes, the largest turn-out so far since inception.
Speaking at the function while unveiling the sponsorship, Kenya Airways Commercial Director Mohan Chandra said the proceeds of the 21-kilometre event will go towards various community projects.
"We have engaged professionals to manage this year's marathon.. We want to assure those who will participate that this year's event will be memorable," he said. The Marathon was created with the main objective of raising funds that would then be focused on a few significant activities for the benefit of the community and the environment. The marathon is held annually to raise money for conservation within the Mara ecosystem while raising awareness of the plight of its shareholders. Communities living in the Mara are in need of clean water, sanitation, health care and education.


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On Thursday evening I slogged through the humid, 100 degree soup
of downtown Cincinnati to hear a World Choir Games concert at the
Masonic Center on Fourth Street (next door to the Taft Theatre). I've
lived in Cincinnati for 32 years and covered lots of arts events, but
I've never set foot inside this honeycomb of stages, halls and meeting
rooms. The sold-out event I attended, "Global Harmony," was in a steeply
sloped, floridly decorated auditorium that seats approximately 1,000
people. A four-step set of risers was set up in front of a proscenium
with a curtain; the scenery was provided by three choirs, two
international groups — the Diocesan Schools Choral Society from Hong
Kong and the Stellenbosch University Choir from South Africa — both
highly recognized ensembles at the 2010 World Choir Games in Shaoxing,
China. The third choir had a shorter trek to Cincinnati; the Capital
University Chapel Choir, about 80 singers strong, came from Columbus and
held its own with the two groups from other continents.
The Hong Kong group, roughly 120 high school boys and girls, offered a beautiful, restrained program of earnestly conceived works performed with polish, some religious and some literary (the latter included a piece based on Robert Burns' poem, "My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose").
The Stellenbosch choir, constituted of approximately 120 white and black college students and which earned three gold medals in the 2010 World Choir Games in China, presented a half-dozen songs plus an encore. "Kiasa-isa Niyan," described by conductor André van der Merwe as a counting song from the Philippines, used catchy choreography and motion, including chest thumping, vocal clicking, head snapping and a sharply executed bow at the end. The most moving number of the program, a traditional Zulu song, "African Prayer." It pulled six strong-voiced soloists (again, not named in the program) to the front of the stage and placed two more among the audience for an emotional call-and-response counterpoint that evoked a standing ovation.
In fact, each group was greeted with sustained applause as its singers filed on stage and cheered with a standing ovation after their performance. The audience was appreciative and wildly enthusiastic; some were parents of the Capital University performers, but many others were clearly people who simply love choral performances that are delivered with finesse, creativity and enthusiasm. Fifth Street was choked with buses bringing people from various hotels beyond downtown, here as tourists to listen to these performances.
Oh, yes: The auditorium was comfortably air-conditioned, a fact appreciated by those in attendance as well as the singers. It was a fine way to be introduced to the possibilities of the World Choir Games, here in the United States — not to mention in Cincinnati — for the first time ever. I was proud to be in attendance.


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The launch follows the unprecedented success of their printed magazine, 'Our World' which has been responsible for an amazing uplift in bookings and has received a record response from readers since it launched in March 2012.
The microsite will feature inspiring travel and lifestyle content as well as the latest news from P&O Cruises. It will be promoted within the magazine and also emailed to P&O's many subscribers. Relevant calls to action on each page will push people from the microsite to the P&O Cruises website where people will be able to book their holiday.
Mark Lonergan said: "It is a natural next step that will allow the Our World content to reach an even larger audience of potential travellers and increase the opportunity for customer interaction."


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Kia ora !
This web-site was initially set up in October 2007 in Christchurch, New Zealand to post the responses to a questionnaire designed to raise awareness of and elicit opinions from candidates in Local Government Elections on the issue of urban utility cycling .
I have since created some more pages with lots of links which I hope will provide a useful resource for councils,organizations,companies or individuals wanting to promote or take up utility cycling in the New Zealand context. If you're aware of any utility cycling related initiatives happening in New Zealand,-or Australia , please let us know.
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Southside will practice on Thanksgiving for the fifth consecutive year. It's a tradition that's become so popular with coach Jeff Williams that he invites former players to have breakfast and share stories with current players.
"It's a real special day," Williams said. "We'll feed them breakfast and then go out and have a light practice, and then former players will talk to the team. It's a great time to get a lot of the old guys back together."
Since taking over as the team's head coach in 2005, Southside has reached the semifinals six of eight seasons.
"It's the best feeling in the world," Southside offensive line coach Tadd Stewart said. "We try and instill that to our team — we want to practice on Thanksgiving."
Hunton's Big Night
Senior John Hunton caught three passes for 44 yards and a touchdown in last week's 24-22 playoff win against Har-Ber. Hunton set up the go-ahead Rebels' touchdown by hauling in a 26-yard reception to the Wildcats' 9, then fought off two defenders to catch Isaac Jackson's 5-yard touchdown pass late in the third quarter.
"They had two guys on me and it was basically a one-on-one matchup and I had to get open," Hunton said. "Isaac put it right on my chest."
Hunton now has 45 career receptions for 496 yards and nine touchdowns. He was especially good in his career against Har-Ber, catching 12 passes and scoring three TDs against the Wildcats.
"John had a great game, and going into I thought we were going to have to use him, especially in short-yardage situations," Williams said. "He had three big catches for us."
Young Rebels Fall
Southside (0-2) suffered a 56-38 loss at Bryant Tuesday.
"We've got kids who have not seen any varsity at all," Southside coach Charlie Cooper said. "We've got two players in this group — Andrew Hindman and Mitchell Spradlin — who had seen varsity playing time. Everybody else is young, they're not experienced and they're having to learn on the go."
Southside committed 22 turnovers in Tuesday's loss to Bryant.
"They played a lot better at Bryant then they did against Subiaco, but we still made a lot of mistakes, which you're going to have with younger teams," Cooper said. "We had over 20 turnovers (22). We're trying to eliminate the turnovers and get them ready for the future."
The Rebels play Charleston Tuesday in the Citizens Bank Classic in Van Buren.
Northside Girls Undefeated
Northside girls basketball coach Rickey Smith hopes Tuesday's game at Fayetteville was a preview of things to come.
The Lady Bears beat Fayetteville to christen the new Bulldog Arena with the first hoops game played there. It also happens to be where the state tournament will be played in March.
"It's an amazing arena," Smith said. "On top of the fact they have a really nice main arena, they have two regulation practice floors. Those are just as critical. It was impressive."
Northside's girls team is off to a hot 3-0 start, beating three teams – Fayetteville, El Dorado, and Mountainburg – coming off state tournament appearances. It's the sort of early season competition Smith wants to have to get his team prepared as it heads away from the confines of the home gym and on the road for three tournaments through December.
In fact, the Lady Bears will have just one home game, hosting Springdale Dec. 11, before conference play starts in January. In the meantime, they'll test their mettle at the Fat City Classic in Jonesboro starting Nov. 29, at the Tournament of Champions at Southside the first weekend of December and finally at the Ardmore (Okla.) Classic in late December.
"We have a hard time with our schedule. If you think I don't want to play at home, I wish we did," Smith said. "I wouldn't care who we play at home. We need to play, though. I look forward to playing some quality competition and making sure my team's weaknesses are exposed before we start conference play."
Grizzlies Prepare to Hit Road
Coach Eric Burnett's team is coming off a 1-1 week, whipping West Memphis over the weekend and dropping a heartbreaker to Fayetteville on Tuesday. The Grizzlies had an opportunity to knock off the defending 7A state runner-up, even leading the game with less than a minute to play before losing by 5 points.
Like the girls, the Grizzlies play in three tournaments before the turn of the year. Northside boys will head to the Arlington (Texas) Classic on Nov. 29, a tournament at Oklahoma City Millwood the following weekend and finish with the Coca-Cola Classic at the end of year. They, too, host Springdale in between.
"They're used to (the travel) and I think it's a good thing because we get to get away and come together as a family," Burnett said. "Eat breakfast together, hang out off the court together. Those type of things help you come closer as a team."
The tournament in Arlington could allow Northside to see one of the nation's best players. The Grizzlies would play DeSoto (Texas) and guard Matt Jones if they win their opening game. Jones committed to Duke in 2011 is the 36th-ranked player in the country, according to the ESPN 100.
Both Burnett and Smith are giving their teams the rest of the week off for Thanksgiving break. The squads will return to practice Sunday in preparation for the tournaments in Arlington and Jonesboro.
Eric Bolin contributed to this report.


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In a bit of news that is sure going to spark some speculation, Sarita has announced that she will be leaving CMLL, her home promotion in Mexico. Her last show for them will be on September 18, which is an anniversary show. Since the woman legally known as Sarah Stock has been helping to train performers in WWE, rumors are saying that she could finally be receiving a full time job with them.
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The estate agency presented reference reports from the tenants with false information. It has been since concluded that the tenants entered the correct information but the agency did not and thus the tenants looked like excellent candidates when in fact they were borderline fail.
The advice I received was that this is more criminal than civil.
Thus not sure which way to go. Should I continue to pursue civilly?
I should add; that I was told to be careful. As I should never use the threat of criminal action in a civil suit.
That makes perfect sense and agree.
I was just worried that my civil claim would taken out of my hands and become a criminal matter. I tend to agree with you. If it was large scale banking fraud then it would be a different matter. But this is really a dispute between two parties over a small sum of money. The police have better things to do with their time. And right you are they could choose not to investigate.
One last question; Should I still be careful of making any mention of the "falsification of business records" in the civil compliant?
I am dealing with a large agent who is UK wide and has global offices around world. This is not some small agency in provincial england who messed up. Point being large companies should have compliance and procedures to ensure these types of issues don't occur - ie one employee changing the document for their own gain.
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What does this statement mean from a legal standpoint on the reference report: "good for your figure and purpose" ?
Coming back to this < you have to read from the top again for memory > ; but if it was discovered that the agent modified the reference forms from the refining company prior to presenting to myself the landlord - does this now enter the world of falsification?
The agent conducted reference checking via a 3rd party for myself the landlord.
As the rent was lowered on the reference forms to allow the tenants to pass the financial checks it has always been explained as a minor "administrative error" - ie someone accidently typed the incorrect figure.
It's since been discovered that the documents have been altered by the agent. As they have left their digital "signature" inside the file of the chanages they made.
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Another city involved with The Climate Group's international LED outdoor lighting trial LightSavers, New York City, will scale up its trial to a city-wide installation.
Ray of sunshine as Obama indicates climate change to come back on the agenda
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It may not have been via traditional media but US President Barack Obama has indicated that climate change and clean energy might just get back on the political agenda as we head towards the Presidential Election this November.
NYC installs solar on city-owned buildings
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Mayor Bloomberg shows a continued commitment to solar in New York City with his announcement that the city has tripled its generation of the low carbon energy.
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Today the White House announced that nine new utilities are adopting the industry-led Green Button Initiative, a move which is welcomed by the 27 companies and organizations who first called for greater consumer access to energy data two years ago.
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US President Obama has launched a new program which will lower the cost of electric vehicles (EVs) within the next ten years, accelerating EVs' competitiveness in the automotive industry.
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Mayor Bloomberg highlighted the impressive progress of New York City's sustainability agenda, PlaNYC, at a KPMG Sustainable Growth Summit held in the city today.
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President Obama proposed the 2013 budget yesterday, which includes the extension of a program that provides grants for clean energy projects.
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President Obama called on Congress to ramp up the country's use of clean energy to help spur growth in the US economy, in his State of the Union Address last night.
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This unique bottle of thick glass is adorned with a deeply cut frieze in which triangles with ornamental patterns alternate with birds in medallions. Fatimid Egypt was famous for its glass and especially rock-crystal vessels, which were highly esteemed in Europe where many survived in treasuries.
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Taking Woodstock Synopsis
Taking Woodstock is the new film from Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee – and it's a trip! Based on the memoirs of Elliot Tiber, the comedy stars Demetri Martin as Elliot, who inadvertently played a role in making 1969's Woodstock Music and Arts Festival into the famed happening it was. Featuring a standout ensemble cast, and songs from a score of '60s musical icons including The Grateful Dead, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, and Country Joe and the Fish – plus a new recording of Freedom from Richie Havens – Taking Woodstock is a joyous voyage to a moment in time when everything seemed possible. Working as an interior designer in Greenwich Village, Elliot feels empowered by the gay rights movement. But he is also still staked to the family business – a dumpy Catskills motel called the El Monaco that is being run into the ground by his overbearing parents, Jake and Sonia Teichberg (Henry Goodman and Imelda Staunton). In the summer of 1969, Elliot has to move back upstate to the El Monaco in order to help save the motel from being taken over by the bank. Upon hearing that a planned music and arts festival has lost its permit from the neighboring town of Wallkill, NY, Elliot calls producer Michael Lang (Jonathan Groff) at Woodstock Ventures to offer his family's motel to the promoters and generate some much-needed business. Elliot also introduces Lang to his neighbor Max Yasgur (Eugene Levy), who operates a 600-acre dairy farm down the road. Soon the Woodstock staff is moving into the El Monaco – and half a million people are on their way to Yasgur's farm for "3 days of Peace & Music in White Lake." With a little help from his friends, including theater troupe leader Devon (Dan Fogler), recently returned Vietnam veteran Billy (Emile Hirsch), and cross-dressing ex-Marine Vilma (Liev Schreiber) – and with a little opposition from townspeople, including Billy's brother Dan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) – Elliot finds himself swept up in a generation-defining experience that would change his life – and popular culture – forever.
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Starring: Demetri Martin, Dan Fogler, Henry Goodman, Jonathan Groff, Eugene Levy, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Imelda Staunton, Emile Hirsch, Liev Schreiber
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Spider Baby
Release Date: April 01, 1994
Running Time: 80 mins.
MPAA Rating: None
Genre: Comedy, Horror
A rare disease causes the members of the dwindling Merryre clan to regress psychologically as they age. When long-lost relatives begin to invade their inner sanctum, the remaining Merryre's begin to take murderous revenge on their intruders.


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Back Cover Blurb (taken from J.R. Ward's Website):
Prepare to enter the dark passionate world of The Black Dagger Brotherhood and get up close and personal with each one of the Brothers…
You'll find insider information on the Brotherhood, their dossiers, stats and special gifts. You'll read interviews with your favorite characters, including a heartbreaking one with Tohrment and Wellsie, conducted three weeks before she was killed by lessers. You'll encounter deleted scenes—accompanied by the whys behind the cuts—in addition to exciting material from the J.R. Ward message boards and the answers to questions posed by readers about the series. You'll learn what it's like for J.R. Ward to write each installment of the series, and in a fascinating twist, you'll read an interview with the author—conducted by the Brothers. For the first time ever, you'll get an original short story about Zsadist and Bella and see the miracle of their daughter Nalla's birth and the depth of their love for each other. Also, you'll get a sneak peek at the much anticipated next book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, Revenge's story.
This is a compendium no Black Dagger Brotherhood fan should miss…and an insider's guide that will seduce you as powerfully as the sexy band of Brothers and the "ferociously popular" world they live in…
While this guide gives fans and new comers a fabulous look inside the world of The Black Dagger Brotherhood, I'll mainly be reviewing the short story,'Father Mine' featuring the Brother Zsadist and his shellan, Bella. At the end, I'll provide a brief overview and my thoughts of the remaining contents.
First of all, THANK YOU J.R. Ward for returning to ROMANCE!!!
I, along with many others, felt that you may have broken away from what was and is so important to fans and that's the sensual and hot romance you provide with the BDB. If anything, you've re-inspired my love for the Brothers and their fascinating world.
I'd also like to mention that 'Father Mine' can be read and understood by those few who are unfamiliar with Ward's unique world and characters. Some aspects may be confusing, yes, but I think all readers can fully appreciate the premise of 'Father Mine' and the emotions it evokes.
Zsadist and Bella received their HEA in 'Lover Awakened'. Yet like all characters in the BDB world, life doesn't necessarily stop spinning after the honeymoon. Z, the most tortured soul of all the Brothers, is still coping with the tragedy of his past and learning how to function as a true contributing member of the Brotherhood. While Bella provides some serious light to his darkness, things are certainly far from being blissful. 'Father Mine' reveals Z and Bella's realistic struggle after the birth of their daughter, Nalla, and the effect she's had on their relationship.
Nalla represents all things pure and innocent, as all children do. But unlike most who are drawn to that innocence, Z has yet to even acknowledge Nalla as his own, let alone touch her. Z has thought nothing of Nalla in terms of possession. She's Bella's young. He does not think in terms of his or ours but only as hers. And while Bella has given Z space to come to terms with his new role as a father, Nalla is beginning to exhibit signs of neglect. She reaches for Z and when Z can't even bring himself to look at her directly, Nalla feels rejected. Bella has now, four months after the birth, come to the heart-breaking decision that she must leave Z so that Nalla is protected from any feelings of failure.
Although, Nalla is not the only reason for Bella's decision to leave her hellran. Since the birth of their child, Z and Bella have ceased to have a sexual relationship. When Bella needs to feed from Zsadist's vein, it offered to her only out of compassion rather than in passion. In addition, Z hasn't feed in return from Bella and is now resembling the skeletal giant that was him at the beginning of 'Lover Awakened'. For these reasons, Bella no longer feels wanted and although her body has returned to it's pre-baby form, Z never looks at her in lust but merely as a beloved sister. While on the other hand, within Z's POV we learn that he feels that she doesn't want him for she is always covering herself in his presence. She no longer touches him in passion. Plus, Z wants Bella to be fully capable of handling her new responsibilities so by staying away he is allowing her to focus on her young.
I think these reactions and circumstances are common for first time parents. While I have no children with my husband, I'm aware of the problems that plague marriages after the stress of children. Z and Bella's thoughts and concerns in regards for one another is something that everyday couples learn cope with. If anything, 'Father Mine' tells the story of two people trying to make the relationship work with the hope of returning to life as it was before children, but the fact remains that babies change everything.
It's only after Zsadist faces a near death experience that he realizes all he stands to loose and finally fights for Bella and Nalla. First he reassures Bella that he still desires her and wow, the love scenes were trademark Ward, with plenty of hot moments involving a very naked, vocal, and hungry Zsadist. After which he makes a valiant effort with Nalla but runs into problems and emotions involving his slave bands. He can't bare for Nalla to touch them in fear that his sordid past will taint her precious innocence. The rest of the story deals with his eventual acceptance that though one day Nalla will force him to explain the bands existence, he knows now that she won't be tainted. That like Bella, she loves and accepts him for who he is. The scenes where Zsadist tentatively reaches out for that first touch of Nalla's tiny infant hand were heart melting and beautiful.
This story, while dealing with very human issues, was poignant and achingly romantic. I hope this is a sign that Ward with do Rehvenge justice in 'Lover Avenged' and give him the romance he deserves.
Now for the remaining contents of the Insider's Guide. I really enjoyed J.R. Ward's author comments for each of the BDB novels. It was interesting to read about her writing process and how each book, though part of series, is unique. These comments provided closure in a lot of ways with regards to certain plot lines and endings. Her reaction to reader comments is enlightening and I truly felt that after reading her thoughts, that Ward takes reader feelings very seriously and very much to heart. I was especially content with Ward's explanation for Jane and her fate with the Brotherhood.
I've always had mixed reactions to the interviews with the brothers, both on her website, message boards, and now with the Guide. It's not that I don't enjoy them, I just find the interview concept a little strange. I never get the details that I want, especially with my favorite Brothers because they are the least talkative and the ones that I want to read about most. But besides my strange preferences they were still fun to read and helped me to maintain my addiction with reading new Brotherhood material. The corresponding Brother specs were pretty cool. I liked having a visual reference for birth years, height, weight, etc.
My next favorite portion of the guide, after 'Father Mine', was the deleted scenes. Yet I wonder if any other fans were disappointed at the conspicuously missing and much talked about pool scene with Rhage and Mary. I'm defiantly wondering why Ward left this out.
The portion of the Guide that I didn't read was the Brothers on the BDB Message Boards because I'm already a frequent lurker and have read all these postings before. But for anyone who doesn't participate on the Message Boards will find much humor in these postings. Plus, for those who are unfamiliar with Lassiter and his history with the Brotherhood will be fully informed as to why he gets a rise out of the Cellies.
I also didn't read Tohr and Wellsie's last interview because I couldn't subject myself to the heartache and I don't think that I ever will. That's it on that note.
I was a bit disappointed that we didn't get a longer excerpt from 'Lover Avenged' but what was provided was enough to give me withdrawal shakes 'til I can once again get my Brotherhood fix.


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Glyph of Recovery will make Combat a much worse spec, because there is no room for the rotation. It's between SnD and KS.
Mutilate on the other hand will have trouble keeping recuperate up as well, but not nearly as much as Combat.
These are good changes, but could have been a lot better. I really don't want another Cataclysm. Being pigeon holed into one spec really pisses me off.
But then again, this is all speculation and what do I know?
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Bobby McFerrin: You probably recognize Bobby McFerrin and his irrepressible grin from "Don't Worry Be Happy" (and you're probably cringing at the memory of the two baggy neon-hued t-shirts you were wearing at the time). But he's not just an '80s hit - Bobby McFerrin joined the noble ranks of Those Who Alter Music History when his nimble vocal chords blasted through what used to be considered the boundaries of the human voice. Sounding in turn like a saxophone, an operatic soprano, or an avian chorus, Mr. McFerrin often performs alone onstage, singing multiple parts in a capella and providing rhythm with his voice or his body.