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Longtime Springfield and Nixa business owner Garnett H. Carnahan passed away Saturday, February 22 at Mercy Hospital as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was 84 and was surrounded by family at his passing.
Born in Windsor, Mo. to the late Hugh and Modena Bowman Carnahan, Garnett is survived by his wife of 26 years, Caroline Lee Carnahan, and 12 children: Kathy (Jeff) Munzinger, Kenny, Gerry (Alecia), Cindy (John) Byrd, Bryan, Robin (Denzil) Hood, Chris, Kelly (Dwight) Batiste, David (Kathy), Ben (Andrea), Louann and Hugh.
He also is survived by sisters Laurita Saville and Idella Koch (Mark); 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and 13 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers Frank and Marvin.
Garnett had been a Master Mason in Solomon Lodge271 of Springfield, and belonged to a Lions Club.
In addition to his family, Garnett took pride in his work as a manufacturer, inventor and real estate developer. He worked every day, including the day before he died, and was an entrepreneur in the truest sense of the word.
Coming from a poor childhood in Leeton, Windsor and Macks Creek, Mo., Garnett left home as a teenager to work in a Kansas City foundry. He also worked in a meatpacking plant in Kansas City, and later operated a service station there. Moving to Springfield in 1952, he parlayed hard work and a paid-for truck into several prominent businesses, starting with Carnahan Fence in 1952.
Garnett then started a foundry, Springfield Aluminum Company, to make fence parts, and built the company to become a supplier of aluminum castings to industries throughout the Midwest, including the boating industry.
The connection with the marine industry led Garnett to create a subsidiary, Nixa-based Springfield Marine, which makes components for boat manufacturers. Products that Garnett invented are used in boats throughout the world.
In 1969, Garnett helped start Diversified Plastics Corp. in Nixa, where he served first as president and later as chairman, positions he also held with a subsidiary, Accurate Plastics Corp.
In 1985, Garnett started importing components from Taiwan. In 1990, he started Jiangsu Carnahan Company and subsidiary Scheco Mechanical & Electrical Technology Co in China. The business expanded to manufacture marine seating and boat interiors, now with a worldwide distribution.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday February 27, 2014, at Greenlawn Funeral Home East in Springfield, Rev. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial will follow at 2:15 p.m. at Macks Creek Cemetery, Macks Creek, Mo. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2014 in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in his name be made to the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, www.umdf.org.


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ESA's Venus Express spacecraft is to be launched on a Soyuz-Fregat launcher from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Wednesday 26 October at 06:43 CEST (04:43 GMT, 10:43 local time).
Venus Express is Europe's first mission to Venus, a place of many mysteries that scientists are still eager to solve. Principal among those mysteries is why a planet so similar to Earth in size, mass, and composition has evolved so differently over the course of the last 4600 million years.
ESA's ESOC establishment, the European Space Operations Centre in Darmstadt, Germany, will control the mission and organise a launch event from 06:00 to 12:00.
A live televised transmission of the launch will bring images from Baikonur to broadcasters and the general public. ESA senior management and specialists will be on hand at ESOC and at other ESA establishments for explanations and interviews.
All live transmissions are carried free-to-air. For broadcasters, complete details of the various satellite feeds (on Eutelsat W2) are listed at http://television.esa.int.
For the general public, a launch transmission via Astra 1G has again been organised, with all schedule and transmission details online at http:///television.esa.int/photos/Astra.p df
On the occasion of the launch of Venus Express, the Planetary Society has teamed up with ESA to invite youths and adults worldwide to enter a Venus Express Art Contest. The theme of the contest is 'Postcards from Venus'. Entrants are invited to imagine the surface of Venus from an above-ground perspective. The winner will be invited to follow the Venus Orbit Insertion event at ESA's control centre in Darmstadt, Germany, on 6 April 2006. More on the constest at http:///planetary.org/postcards_from_venu s/
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All sent and received e-mails in Gmail will be analyzed,
All sent and received e-mails in Gmail will be analyzed, says Google
Google added a paragraph to its terms of service as of Monday to tell customers that, yes, it does scan e-mail content for advertising and customized search results, among other reasons. The change comes as Google undergoes a lawsuit over its e-mail scanning, with the plaintiffs complaining that Google violated their privacy.
E-mail users brought the lawsuit against Google in 2013, alleging that the company was violating wiretapping laws by scanning the content of e-mails. The plaintiffs' complaints vary, but some of the cases include people who sent their e-mails to Gmail users from non-Gmail accounts and nonetheless had their content scanned. They argue that since they didn't use Gmail, they didn't consent to the scanning.
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That does it. Over the summer I am deleting the acccount and sending a letter (not email) to their HQ that I want all my data erased on Youtube and on Gmail. Already been planning this but this goes to far and speeds up my plans. I will perhaps open a new account in the future only to use with all my associates who absolutely *adore* GoogleDocs and enjoy sharing Google Calendars back and forth.
But as an email service: Never, ever, again.
I've read up on a bunch of things that they've been sued on and forced by the EU but if you know anything I should quote specifically for the Youtube data (which seems to be the most difficult part) then please specify here.
I suspected this as well but was assured by their EULA and articles written on subjects that they do not.
If needs be I'm getting a lawyer to sign it...!
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That does it. Over the summer I am deleting the acccount and sending a letter (not email) to their HQ that I want all my data erased on Youtube and on Gmail.
If you don't want Google to be able to track your browsing history, so they can show you targeted adverts,
you need blocking software in your browser , like Ghostery / AdBlockPlus / No Script.
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How does this assist me with blocking their what I understand passive scanning of emails?
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Oi No wrote:
How does this assist me with blocking their what I understand passive scanning of emails?
It's not an email thing.
You mentioned you wanted your YouTube viewing history deleted.
Even if you don't log in to YouTube , (or any other website), your browsing history , ( what you've seen), can be recorded via tracking ...
The browser addons I mentioned in my previous post block tracking.
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It doesn't help that my comments, my activity and so forth remain out there to possibly create a profile of me. It's not the main issue though. I was aware of this. It's just something I want done with the deletions of the emails and the data based on them which is by me considered private information and a gross violation of my personal integrity.
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violating privacy is a google policy ... we dumped gmail and you tube after they shared my password between them based on a cookie...fortunately this was not a shared computer but if it had been......
When closing the accounts I found several years of search history in there.
Blocking the google ad domains in the router works nicely for me...if yours has that option....stops them even getting to the machine then.
gmx.com work ok and have pop and imap..all free.... and there are other mail alternatives ... or get yerself a cheap domain/website and email might come with that... then you are totally away from anyone sniffing yer post.
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Wait really?
So when you logged on Gmail a cookie was created on your computer which in plain text (unencrypted?) has the password? If that's the case then it's criminal how stupid that is.
Thanks for the router tip! Might share that to a buddy of mine too. Click and forget!
It's just a pitty their algorithm is still the best one out there that I know off and they just keep getting fewer. It's not even just a search engine anymore. It's a cloud of services. Of course SEO is making it harder and harder to find relevant information but that's life.
I'm glad I experienced the web when it was the wild west. Now it's either mainstreet or the dirty underground of TOR and such.
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dirty underground eh......
well to be more precise ... had a gmail account. Its login details (name/password) was then used for a you tube account accessed through the same machine (my partners) ..ie one day out of the blue she had to use MY gmail login details to get into you tube.....we did nothing or concented to anything when this happened.. fortunately it was between us but imagine that scenario on a public computer.
Not sure if the password was in a cookie but it WAS assumed that the same person was the user of both accounts just because they used the same machine ...this happened when google bought out you tube.
It would be like ubuntu forum using your puppy forum login when your mate was the real user.
I have ask.com as default search now...seem to get the same useful results with much less irrelevant clutter. Other alternatives seem to be front ends for or filtered google.
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I know google once smashed together Youtube and Gmail into what they call google account now. What might have happened is that that Youtube account was connected or registered to that Gmail-account.
It's pretty horrible either way.
And yeah... Once upon the time the internets felt like the unexplored virgin country of the wild west. Self-regulating communities, tons of unique independent websites (many maintained by knowledgeable professors or academics others by fun but sometimes interesting loonies), many different and specialized search engines, maintained and often interesting webrings. In this regard perhaps what I am missing the most today despite all the ad-sense and social media is finding things I didn't know existed or places related but unique to those that I knew about. More so than before you have to know what you're searching for and media in general is ever more geared to providing you what you want instead of what you need.
Not much of this is left or is much harder to find.
Even the old underground felt a bit cleaner.
It's still there, I'm sure. Just too deep to even sense it (for me).
...And parts of it are now more or less on mainstreet. Just as anonymous as they can be. Such as the scene.
There were shootings now and then and they could be brutal and some viruses spread like wildfire. But now we dwell in a sense of false security with the worst threats impossible or hard to guard against and the minor ones so common and annoying that they cost everyone either time or money.
Meh, maybe this is an other thread
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"To me, Home means primarily safety, security, peace and relaxation. A beautiful and comfortable home offers a perfect retreat from all the bustle for me and my family. "- Caroline Isenhöfer.
We visited the interior designer at HOME and were able to get an insight into her work on this occasion. Caroline Isenhöfer has decorated her home with loving attention to detail and impresses with the balanced proportions, the individual colours and the tension-filled furniture. The creative processes don't stop in your own HOME, on the contrary, they start there:
The interior designer is focused on the setting up of apartments and private homes. Clients like to include her in both new construction projects, as well as inventory tags preferably very early in the planning process and she is thus able to participate in shaping a thoughtful, functional home, but above all, a very very cozy and liveable space. Particularly appreciated is her ability to combine classical architectural elements with unusual fabrics and furnishings, harmonious wall colours, accentuated lighting and decorative accessories so that interiors are given an individual character.
The Frankfurt native gained her first professional experience among others in London and in Frankfurt until she became self-employed with her own company INSIGHT Interior Design in Dusseldorf in 2007.A network of experienced and reliable craftsmen gives Caroline Isenhöfer the possibility to offer many services from one source.
Something that is essential for the residential expert is a central meeting place in the house, a space where you can sit together with friends and family, spend cozy evenings, laugh and simply relax. Caroline Isenhöfer also pays special attention to beautiful light sources and brightness: three large dormer windows with stunning light make her office into her personal "feel-good room" – here she can give free rein to her creative senses and design new living concepts with devotion.
The source of your inspiration is design shops of all kinds, which Caroline Isenhöfer discovers on numerous city trips. A few years ago, she spotted the two blue Utrecht chairs by Gerrit Rietveld, which now are some of her favourite pieces of furniture. "I was immediately in love and didn't want to miss them at home."
First impressions of her work can be viewed on Carloline Isenhöfers website.


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OK, I don't see this anywhere on here, and this is fairly new (only launched in December).
For $10 a month (or less if you sign up for a block of time in advance) you can have unlimited access to this fantastic MMOG ("Massive Multi-player Online Game"). It's by Disney, so it's OK for most kids, but it is consistant with the film series, so there is violence, voodoo, undead, and eventually sea monsters (allegedly).
There is a good social aspect to this game, too -- you can join crews, create a lengthy buddy list, and create and/or join a guild. If I can find enough of us who are playing POTCO I will start a Pastafarian Guild just for worshipers of the FSM.
Check out the game here (you can sign up and play for free before you commit to any financial outlay):
http://apps.pirates.go.com/pirates/v3/# ... about.html
How can you use POTCO to worship His Noodly Carb-ness?
> Dress as a pirate. There are practically limitless wardrobe possibilities for both men and women.
> Drink beer. There are taverns everywhere. There is even a rather impressive volcanoe, although I have not yet been able to determine if it, too, provides beer.
> Talk like a pirate. This is actually build-in to the game! If you can't manage it on your own, there are tons of ready-made phrases to click on.
> Slay unbelievers. There are Royal Navy redcoats and East India Trading Company Agents all over the place. They make a lovely thumping sound when they keel over, dead.
> Sail the High Seas in your very own pirate ship. Cannons work, too!
> "Pick up a buccaneer crew in Tortuga, raid, pillage, plunder, and otherwise pilfer your weasly black guts out." Yes, you can do all of that.
> Exhibit flimsy moral standards. Well, duh.
See you there? If so, post your avatar name here and when you'll be on, and we can try to hook up in-game.
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A Taste of Italy: 15 Recipes for Summer
The theme of the month, here at The Kitchn, is Escapes! We are dreaming about getting away to Italy, eating gelato in the city or fresh mozzarella in the country. We are thinking about all the great foods of the world that we have yet to try, and new things we'd like to experience. Today we're kicking off this month of Escapes with two recipe roundups: one from Asia, and one from Italy!
We love the fresh, improvisational nature of much Italian cooking. It always seems so right for summer, so fresh and vibrant. Here is a look back at 15 Italian-inspired recipes from our archives.
• 1 Pork Loin Spiedino with Pine Nut, Garlic, and Currant Soffritto
• 2 Homemade Thin Crust Pizza
• 3 Spinach, White Bean, and Taleggio Pizza
• 4 Easy Ricotta Gnocchi
• 5 Basic Tomato Sauce (with Optional Zing!)
• 6 Eggplant Caponata Sandwiches with Mozzarella
• 7 Paul's Uova In Purgatorio
• 8 Spaghetti with Mascarpone, Meyer Lemon, Spinach, and Hazelnuts
• 9 Velvety Broccoli and Feta Pasta
• 10 Caprese Salad
• 11 Orange, Olive, and Fennel Salad
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Japan and Germany have much in common in their energy situations, as participants from a recent WEC member event heard. The WEC's Japanese member committee heard an analysis of the German energy transition in a talk by Dr Hans-Wilhelm Schiffer, WEC Chair of World Energy Resources and a German energy expert, in Tokyo on 24 […]
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North Korea remains the biggest issue of uncertainty in shaping a vision for a "super-grid" to integrate power generation and distribution in Northeast Asia, industry leaders said on 15 October. The innovative proposal, still very much in the drawing board stages, would connect the electricity grids of China, Mongolia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, and potentially […]
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Nuclear energy remains very much a part of Japan's energy mix even after the Fukushima accident, said executive vice president and chief nuclear officer of Tokyo Electric (TEPCO) at a session on Monday of the World Energy Congress in Daegu, South Korea. "Japan has limited sources of renewable energy such as wind, solar or hydro," […]
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February 5, 2013 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on Mich. Supplier to Move Operations into Indiana
Lake Area Designs LLC (LAD), a wood furniture and custom molding manufacturer for the recreational vehicle and commercial industries, announced plans today (Feb. 5) to relocate its operations from Sturgis, Mich., to LaGrange, Ind., creating up to 34 new jobs by 2016.
According to a news release, the company will invest $1.5 million to lease and renovate a 24,000-square-foot facility located in LaGrange. LAD plans to move its operations to the new facility when construction is completed in April. The company will retain 10 employees from Sturgis and begin hiring additional manufacturing and production associates in June.
Founded in Sturgis in 2004, LAD designs and manufactures wooden furniture, including coffee tables, chairs and end tables. The company, which also specializes in custom wood moldings such as door trims and base rails, supplies to multiple RV companies across northeast Indiana.
"We are very excited to make the move to Indiana to be closer to our customer base in northern Indiana," said Rob West, president of LAD. "Being able to do business in a right-to-work state that provides companies with the necessary tools to be successful made the decision to relocate here an easy one and we look forward to growing in LaGrange County and the state of Indiana."
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) offered Lake Area Designs up to $325,000 in conditional tax credits based on the company's job creation plans. These tax credits are performance-based, meaning until Hoosiers are hired, the company is not eligible to claim incentives. The town of LaGrange approved additional tax abatement at the request of the LaGrange County Economic Development Corporation.
"We are happy to support a new business in the town of LaGrange," said Mark Eagleson, president of the LaGrange Town Council. "The woodworking industry has great roots in LaGrange County and this new venture will not only create new jobs but support the industry that we already have established."


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Hey do you guys think that girl next to Nakuru in the bathroom in the opening clip is her older sister?
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The amount of detail flere puts into these summaries is just insane thank you so much mate
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So when next novel volume is suposed to come out?
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I haven't been able to find spoilers for the new volume, and I probably won't have time for it until the weekend, at that I point I suspect that everyone will know about everything but me.... So just take this as a reminder that news should be close.
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Vol10 translations have been started by the Chinese fandom, though nothing's been done thus far except a notice there's people on the project and a translated blurb. ETA of Volume completion is probably 2-3 weeks at least.
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Chinese translations of Vol10 is now complete. See spoilers for my comments.
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Having just finished reading the Volume, I have the following announcement to make:
OMG. I'm almost willing to translate the final chapter or two of this volume, despite not having the time for translations these days. The emotional high I'm at right now after reading... Wow. When I get to summarizing the Volume, depending on how much time I have I might throw in the translated chapters.
Things might be nearing the end, with the Author's Afterword even commenting on that. However, the author also said this could still just be a major milestone in the plot and the plot isn't quite finished just yet.
Next Volume, Winter holidays for the Mayo Chiki cast. Christmas, New Years, and a Opening Ceremony is coming up next. The Author said now the story might be a bit more fast paced after the events of this volume.
Just a tidbit of info, Usami had declared to Kanade and Subaru that she might have once loved Subaru but now there's no doubt she loves Jirou now. I really don't want to spoil anymore at this point, since I want others to try and get this emotional high as well if possible. It's just that good.
Summaries for the chapters in this Volume will be coming within the week. I need some time to get off the emotional roller coaster this volume had put me in. I'm still kinda on a high after reading...
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So it's that dangerous huh .. Now you make us wonder even more .. lol
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Volume 10 Summary, Chapter 1-4.
Okay, here's Volume 10 Chapter summaries of 1-4. This is all I have right now, with 5-7 (the final three chapter) coming later. (Besides, trying to post summary of the entire volume at once will be too much for the post character limit)
Chapter 1 – Winter
November 21, Usami's birthday, after she confessed to Jiro. Usami collapsed after she confessed, she hasn't been feeling well lately but hid it since it will interfere with their date. Jiro had thought it was a romance manga-like scenario where Usami had collapsed out of embarrassment, but that wasn't it.
Usami's lying in her bed apologising for bring trouble to Jiro, and with her burning face plus timid attitude in stark contrast to usual she's as meek as those rabbits in the café they went to earlier that day. She's currently at 38.3 degree Celsius.
Jiro got her porridge, the instant kind since he can't cook that well. Usami commented this might be better than what Kureha makes too, she always make some sort of red stuff even though Jiro had commented what Kureha makes is still edible. Jiro thought he needs to convince Usami to cut back on the snark, she's coughing before she can finish those sentences.
It's the first time Jiro went into Usami's room despite having lived there for over a month. The entire lace is filled with rabbits, eg pictures, plushies, wallpaper, blankets… Jiro's scared by this many. One by itself is cute, but with this much he feels like he's surrounded by zombies. Most of this stuff is given to her by Shure (parents own a toy company), others Usami bought them whenever they're on special.
Usami told Jiro he should leave, otherwise he'll catch her cold. Jiro says that's not a problem, his body doesn't get colds often due to all his physical training. Jiro says he'll take care of Usami, and asked her if she wants him to feed her. Usami's agitated by that offer (See illustration),
http://img2081.poco.cn/mypoco/myphot...522146_006.jpg (illustration link)
but as Jiro left the porridge on the table Usami changed her mind and says she'll let Jiro feed her. It's only fair since she fed him on their date earlier (granted, that was more like force-feeding since Usami wanted to go see the rabbits ASAP). Jiro snarked in his head that was more like torture than something a couple would do.
Feeding commences. It's sickeningly sweet of Jiro, even blowing on the spoon to cool it off before giving it to Usami. She says how can he do such embarrassing things so calmly, and he replies he does this all the time with Kureha. She breaks her hand occasionally when she was younger and playing around, so whenever that happens Jiro feeds her. Kureha shrugs those injuries off though, coming back to him and says "Onii-chan, I got a complicated bond fracture in my hand after playing in the park." Good thing members of their family heal fast. Jiro says before high school Kureha called him 'Onii-chan' all the time.
Usami envies Jiro having a younger sister. Jiro says maybe they should take Usami to a hospital after all, and probably do a CT scan as well to check her head. Jiro can't comprehend why anyone wants a younger sister, since to him "Onii-chan, it's time to play~" = death sentence. Usami says she's a single child, of course she longed for a younger sibling.
Jiro says they should go check Usami into a hospital just in case anyway because of her health, but Usami's hesitant. It's not just because of the hospital fees, but because she's afraid of needles. Jiro remembered when Kureha said something similar once before, and that time he said without thinking 'you're much scarier than needles' – he got hit by a Pile Driver (supposedly a harsh wrestling move according to TN).
Usami shivered as if she can see what happened to Jiro. Jiro wanted to get his blankets for Usami, but she declined. He said he don't mind sleeping without a blanket (since after a month sleeping outside just being in a proper bed is heaven). Usami muttered if she sleeps with blanket that was used by Jiro there's no way she'll be able to sleep (out of embarrassment – Jiro didn't hear this last part).
Usami then whispered that since Jiro can't get colds… she beckoned him over, and hugged him from behind. She's using him like a hot water bottle. Jiro don't mind, but then there's his gynophobia… Usami said this is another part of training to cure his gynophobia, but if he doesn't like it she won't push him. Jiro ended up allowing it anyway since Usami looked like she was going to cry if he refused, which Usami loudly denied. She buried her face into Jiro's back after that exchange. Cold sweat ran down Jiro's face – despite the last half of the year training to get rid of his gynophobia, it's still taking all of his willpower to not nosebleed. Usami asked if he's alright, and he responded he's fine and Usami can hold on for as long as she wants; he's been living with her for a month already, he wants to act like family to her in this case.
After a long while filled with silence, Usami held on tighter and said again she loves him. Jiro's heart raced, to the point he almost forgotten about his gynophobia. He can feel Usami's heart beat faster as well, and then he flashed back to her confession earlier. Jiro's feeling faint, and he's sure this isn't entirely his gynophobia's fault.
Usami then says don't worry about it, she doesn't expect him to reply immediately. It took her a long time to decide to confess her feelings to Jiro, and she doesn't like decisions made without much consideration.
She let go, and Jiro subconsciously touched his nose. He didn't get a nosebleed, something he wouldn't had thought possible half a year ago. Usami asked Jiro to check up on Kanade. Flashback to what happened earlier today that led to Kanade running away.
Usami says she regrets what she said to Kanade – she was too abrupt. But Usami can't help but blurt out everything after seeing her. Usami can tell Kanade's worried about something these days even with her façade of acting like everything's fine, and getting more unstable. Usami's worried about Kanade but she couldn't help and it led to the current situation. Jiro decided he'll take a trip next door and see if Kanade's alright. He then wondered what happened to Subaru, he didn't see her after Usami's confession. Usami says she wanted to go but she's sick, and Jiro thought maybe it's better Usami doesn't go herself.
Jiro's about to press the doorbell, but he hesitates. He remembered his words to Subaru about how they stop being Best Friends for the time being. He thought to how Usami is worried, and Kanade is unstable right now, so he pressed the doorbell.
He didn't expect Ichigo to be the one that answered him. Kanade had called her in from the mansion. Jiro's relieved Kanade is still here and didn't do something like running away like what Kureha did. Then again, he thought escaping to Nakuru's place probably isn't a option for Kanade.
Ichigo asked why is Jiro here, and Jiro found the chainsaw at his throat. She's still obsessed with Kanade as usual, and she suspects Jiro is here to have a private tryst with Kanade. She noted Jiro was supposed to be living with Usami, and asks why is he here. Jiro said Usami is living next door to them right now, and Ichigo didn't know that. Jiro explained Usami's place is (well, was) haunted, that's why she can live here despite her financial problems. Ichigo stiffened up at the word 'ghost'. Jiro thought the yandere maid here has surprisingly a lot of weaknesses, first rabbits now ghosts.
Ichigo asks Jiro again why is he here, then smelled Kanade's scent on him. She reached the conclusion Jiro went on a date with Kanade today, and Jiro thought is everyone working for Kanade have senses this sharp? They can replace the hounds working for customs at the airports easily. Ichigo is on the verge of swiping her chainsaw at Jiro's neck before Kanade found them.
Kanade apologises for leaving early, she wasn't feeling well – even Jiro can tell she was lying about this. Kanade told Jiro to pass the message on to Usami, that she's not affected by what Usami said because she's Fuyutsuki Kanade.
She gave a mask-like, perfect smile (see illustration http://img2081.poco.cn/mypoco/myphot...522146_005.jpg ) and told him she'll see him tomorrow at school.
Chapter 2 – The return of Sakamachi Kureha
Jiro went back to Usami's house after meeting with Kanade. Jiro's getting a headache from how Kanade just seemed off. She might be called a devil by him and have other sides like Derechuki, but the way Kanade is now didn't seem like any of her previous sides.
Jiro then noticed there's another pair of shoes here. Kureha's back. As he goes to Usami's room he hears the following from outside:
"W-wait Sakamachi! What do you think you're doing?!"
"Please don't stop me Usami-sempai! I've made up my mind!"
"Y-y-y-y-you've made up your mind or whatever, I'll be troubled if you do this…"
"… Does it mean Usami-sempai doesn't like this?"
"I-it's not… about liking it or not…"
"Then everything's alright! Please accept it! Accept my feelings~~~!!"
Jiro wonders what's going on. He's having a heart attack from hearing that, almost certain there's something going on between Usami and Kureha. He gulped, and decides as the older brother he needs to check if Kureha had awakened to new interests and be prepared to stop her. Even if he might break a few ribs in the process, considering it's Kureha.
He opened the door… to find Kureha prostrating down on the floor. Kureha's stunned that Jiro's here.
It turns out Kureha's here to ask for Usami's help to go on a date with Subaru. Usami says it's better if Kureha explains this to Jiro, since this involves him as well.
Jiro asks why does Kureha wants to go on a date with Subaru, and Kureha mutters it's because she likes him while she's blushing. Full-blown shoujo manga reaction. Jiro thinks this is understandable, since from the first time they met Kureha's fallen for Subaru. But the problem is, Subaru's a girl too. Jiro thought this is probably a plot worthy of Shakespeare, since if this relationship succeeds it'll end up being a forbidden love. (Flere821 note: The hell, Jiro, do you have something against yuri relationships? >.>)
Usami asks why should they help. Jiro says Usami should rest, she's still sick. Usami says she's fine after that nap earlier, and she wants to listen to the rest of Kureha's request.
Usami says she has a condition to help Kureha – she wants to be called something else other than 'Usami-sempai', like how Kanade is called something else other than 'sempai' too. Jiro reached the conclusion Usami wants be called 'Nee-san' by Kureha, and wonders if Usami's brain has problems… then remembered she has a cold after all. Usami says she'll definitely help if Kureha does this.
Kureha agrees, and says while this is embarrassing she'll do it. After a few deep breaths:
"Kaa-san!" (TN: Mother!)
"'Kaa-san'?! Why!? How did it end up like this?!!"
"Eh? Didn't Usami-sempai ask me to change what I call her…?"
"I didn't tell you to call me that way!"
"Ah, I get it. You think being called 'mummy' is better right?"
Usami then went on to yell about why does it have to be 'mother'. Jiro thought it's not strange for Usami to be called this by Kureha after living together for a month. Usami's cheap, promotes restraint, and have the ability to fight off opponents to get the bargain items at supermarket sales (TN: Supermarket sales are supposed to be fierce battles between middle-aged women in manga/anime/LNs as they fight to get the best deals, dunno if this is the case in RL Japan). Jiro notes Usami is practically a model housewife.
Usami dropped this topic after getting a worse headache. She asked why doesn't Kureha get Nakuru to help, she's close with Kureha and not to mention Kureha already ran away from home (Usami's place) earlier. It turns out Nakuru's in the middle of a craze and working on a masterpiece (BL and glasses, obviously), so no help there. Kureha also says since Usami's going out with Jiro, so they have experience on this topic (Kureha's talking about how publicly Usami and Jiro's a couple during the 'Fuyutsuki Revolution', not the confession last volume).
Kureha asks who confessed first, and Usami blushed after she remembered the scene they had earlier at sunset:
"I-I said it… to Baka-chikin…"
"… From you to onii-san?"
"… Un! I told him "I love you!", and then…"
"Then? Did you say anything else?"
"And… and I said "I want to become a part of your family!"…"
"Become a family?! You actually said something that embarrassing?!"
"~~~! S-shut up! There was no other way to get through him, that's why!"
Even as Usami blushed Jiro felt his face burning up. Kureha then asked then what did they do, it seemed like something else happened. Kureha guessed correctly that they've kissed, and Usami's flailing like a fish out of water. Jiro's the same, wishing he can just faint from lack of oxygen right now.
Kureha said she had no idea Jiro and Usami had gone this far. Jiro interrupted saying he'll help, mostly to stop Kureha prying about this any further. Usami's looking on the verge of dying from embarrassment, and with the cold Kureha shouldn't pour oil on the fire.
(See illustration: http://img2081.poco.cn/mypoco/myphot...2914202102.png )
Kureha says she'll help Usami get better – she doesn't get colds either. Usami looks to be happy at that but is actually sweating, as both she and Jiro knows the common sense of the wrestling fanatic can't be depended upon.
Jiro pondered why now of all times Kureha want to go on a date with Subaru. After the Fuyutsuki Revolution she should be stuck moping about how the guy she likes has a girlfriend. Is Kureha trying to change that by going on a date?
Usami then asked Jiro quietly what happened with Kanade. Jiro told Usami Kanade says there's nothing wrong with her.
Kureha decided she'll find Subaru tomorrow and decide on a day for the date. As Kureha left back to Nakuru's place (Kureha doesn't yet know Subaru currently lives next door), Jiro, thought their reality is indeed changing.
The next day, Kanade and Subaru didn't come to school. Nor the day after that.
Chapter 3 – First Love Overdrive (TN: Overdrive is in English, the rest was in Chinese/Japanese)
December 5th, two weeks after Usami's birthday. First Sunday of December. It's getting cold these days.
2:35pm, Kureha's waiting for Subaru on a date. The time to meet up is 3pm, so Jiro wonders why are they here so early. Usami says Subaru already got a text from Kureha, so it's good. As a aside she's missing the care she got from Kureha while she's sick, but Jiro thought it's best if Usami's back at full health. Usami's also the one who wrote the text to Subaru, since Kureha had said it's too embarrassing to text Subaru herself.
In the past 2 weeks Subaru and Kanade haven't been coming to school. According to the teacher they're both sick. While that's plausible as even Usami had fallen sick, Jiro doesn't buy it. Kanade had told him 'see him tomorrow' but didn't show up, and she didn't look sick then. He tried to visit but got blocked at the door by Ichigo, stating Kanade doesn't want to give Jiro her cold.
However, it's been two weeks and if they stay away from school any longer people might get suspicious about reasons to stay away from school other than sickness. Usami is still guilty over what she said that time and wanted to apologise, but didn't get a chance to. So guilt-ridden that Usami haven't even asked Jiro what's his reply to her confession yet, Jiro's thinking maybe she's putting it off until Kanade gets better.
The excuse here is Kureha asking Subaru to come with her on a shopping trip. Jiro notes Kureha didn't meet his eyes as they talked and is a bit embarrassed. In the last two weeks he was in on their planning, but half way through Usami said the girls will handle this and chased him out of the plans. Jiro had wanted to say they need a guy's viewpoint in this, but gave up since Subaru's a girl too so this is just a girl's shopping trip.
Usami had a cellphone placed in Kureha's pockets, so they can hear the conversations even if the quality might not be that good. The phone company they're with has a deal that no charge of calling between family members, so Jiro's phone connected with Kureha here won't cost anything.
Jiro thought Kureha should have believed Subaru's going out with Kanade, from her reactions that time and how Kanade kissed Subaru in public. He believes for some reason Kureha is still asking Subaru out on a date regardless of that.
It's almost time, so Jiro and Usami went into hiding. Jiro thought it's still the first time Kureha went on a date with a guy, no wonder she's worried and asked for their support.
Subaru showed up. She almost spotted Usami and Jiro, having sensed their presence. Subaru's still feeling down from her conversation with Jiro 2 weeks before though.
Kureha headed off with Subaru following, and Usami and Jiro then started following.
Jiro found en route the shopping trip planned this time is Kureha buying a present for him, as thanks for his usual help. That excuse will come true anyway since Kureha does plan on giving Jiro the present they buy today. Then Jiro found the 'help' is being the sandbag for all those wrestling moves, and snarked inwardly he would have preferred monetary compensation rather than a present. Jiro also shivered at the idea of receiving a present from Kureha, as knowing her style it probably won't be anything he'd like.
Then, he found their destination: a 'Silent Lamb' novelty toy shop. The horror/cute toy (TN: Japanese had it as a compound word of scary (コワイ) and (カワイイ), with (コワカワイイ) to describe it) is a big hit with people these days, but Jiro doesn't like that franchise at all. (Recap: 'Silent Lamb' is a toy based off the movie 'Silence of the Lambs')
Jiro hissed at Usami, asking if she's trying to make him suffer. Usami didn't care Jiro doesn't seem to like those toys, saying that shop's atmosphere is good and both Kureha and Subaru like those toys. Jiro still said this concerned him, as the toy will be given to him as a present. Jiro wondered if this is karma for the lamb hotpot they had last month, he's now doomed to have one of those things in his room. Jiro can't comprehend how is these things getting steadily more popular, but that must be the case as even specialty shops of this is popping up.
Jiro was shocked as soon as he stepped inside the shop, there's a life-sized lamb-person suit handing out balloons for the new opening. That lamb-person stiffened as Jiro walked in and stared at him intently, making Jiro wonder if he had rice stuck on his face or something. Usami then told him to hurry up, and he put that behind him.
Jiro felt self-conscious, like being at a girl's manga section of a bookshop – all the customers here are female. Usami and him found Kureha and Subaru, then Jiro snarked at all the comments Kureha and Subaru is making, plus all the crazy merchandise that's around them. He thought there has to be something wrong with both the series' creator and the people that buy this stuff, they need to either see a optometrist or a psychologist. There must be something wrong with Japan if these things are selling well.
Subaru says there's nothing wrong with these sheep plushies, even if Jiro disagreed. Kureha's chatting nicely with her, like they're a good pair of sempai-kouhai. A far cry from when they first met, Kureha would get tense every time they're close to one another.
Subaru muttered "A present for Jiro, huh." (See illustration http://img2081.poco.cn/mypoco/myphot...710202_008.jpg ) looking melancholic. She wonders if she should get Jiro a present as well. Kureha asks if something happened between them, and Subaru said it's nothing and gave a weak smile.
Jiro felt his heart ache at this scene – he realised Subaru wants to make up with him just as much as he wanted to. To go back to how they were, eating lunch together and do those ridiculous cures for his gynophobia.
Usami interrupted his thoughts. Jiro asked what's wrong, Kureha's date seems to be going fine. She pointed behind them, and from the shadows the person in the Silent Lamb suit is staring at them. Usami ran, and Jiro quickly followed. The Silent Lamb suit looked like it's possessed. Jiro told Usami don't leave him behind, and she said no way, if they're caught they might get eaten (Jiro thought the same thing).
Usami tripped, and Jiro's forced to fight unless he's willing to leave Usami behind. He threw a jab, but the person dodged below it and caught him in a hold. Then the suit talked, and it turned out to be Shure. (See illustration: http://img2081.poco.cn/mypoco/myphot...710202_009.jpg )
They went to talk outside, since their commotion might end up drawing Subaru's attention. Shure came here for a part time job, and since her father's company owns this chain she decided here's a good place. Shure basically chased after Jiro and Usami for fun, and apologised for their date. Usami denied this is for the date, and then they got found out they're here to keep a eye on Kureha.
Usami then dragged both Jiro and Shure away, as Kureha and Subaru had finished shopping. Shure's shift is over, so she went along with Jiro and Usami to keep a eye on Kureha. She doesn't plan to interrupt the date, but she has something she wants to check up on as well.
The next part of the date was supposed to be going to a café, but Kureha took a side trip to a park. They decides to follow them. The conversation from the phone said Kureha had gone here since no one will hear them here. Kureha asked Subaru what happened with Subaru and Jiro. Subaru gulped, and Kureha said she knew something's up back when they were at the shop. Kureha asked if they fought, and Subaru said that wasn't it. After a while, Subaru said it might have been his/her fault. Subaru can't bring herself to talk with Jiro about this either, even knowing it might be better that way but now she doesn't have to courage to do so. She hates herself for not being able to do so, and when she tried to do something about their problem she brought trouble for Kanade and Jiro. Subaru is on the verge of tears, and Jiro almost jumped out to comfort her. He said those things back then to have time to think, but now it appears it didn't accomplish anything.
Kureha said Subaru don't have to be down anymore – Subaru can solve this eventually, as everyone is like this when they try to solve their problems by themselves. They need help at times like these. And even if they try their best and things doesn't turn out well, the best thing to do is stand back up and keep walking.
Kureha says she's just repeating their family rule and it's what her mother had said, so she might have been over her head when she said all that. Subaru thanked Kureha for saing those things anyway. Jiro thought back to those words that his mother told him, and wondered how did he not remember all this before.
It's nearing sunset, 4:30pm. It's winter and the sun is setting early now. Kureha and Subaru thanked each other, and as they're about to leave Kureha confessed. (See colour illustration: http://img2081.poco.cn/mypoco/myphot...522146_002.jpg )
Jiro realised that's why Kureha wanted to go on a date today. She's had a crush on Subaru since April, and nothing in life stays the same – Kureha would have eventually confessed. The Fuyutsuki Revolution in Jiro's eyes was just a bad joke, but Kureha had her own considerations and decided on her path of action.
Subaru said he can't return Kureha's feelings. She's happy that Kureha confessed to her, but she can't accept it nonetheless. Kureha laughed like she usually do, with a innocent smile, saying she had already thought things might turn out this way. Kureha says she already knew there's someone Subaru likes, and having spoke her feelings she's satisfied. Kureha said she won't ever forget this day, then ran off after saying goodbye. Subaru had wanted to chase after Kureha after that overly direct farewell, but then thought it might not be for the best to see her right now.
Jiro ran off to chase after Kureha, not caring he might be found out by Subaru. He feels he has to catch up to Kureha right now.
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After leaving the park it's the road to the station.
I immediately found Kureha's silhouette.
It was like she was waiting for me, standing there.
Then, with her innocent smile that's no different to usual she talked to me.
"As I thought, Nii-san."
"Did you hear my confession?"
"… Ah."
"Ehehe. I… was rejected."
"… Is that so. Though... you tried hard too."
"… Hm. That was tense. I tried do my best with all my courage. I had to do it eventually. It's not right for me to not tell Konoe-sempai I love him. Because-"
I have always loved Konoe-sempai.
With a clear voice, my younger sister told me.
Her expression was still that unchanged smile.
But, I felt her voice seem to be trembling slightly.
"Ne, Nii-san."
"… What?"
"Did you hear what I just said to Konoe-sempai as well?"
"Yeah. What mum said to us in the past, right?"
"That's it. I thought mum's words were right. No matter who it is, as long as you're alive there will be things not going your way, and you might fall down due to them."
"But… what's important is you have to get back up and keep walking. Even if this is obvious, but you have to conquer those obstacles and keep moving forward. No matter who… they will definitely have times like those. Because…"
Instantly, my body came in contact with a warm body temperature.
Kureha embraced me.
I can't quite see her expression that's buried in my chest right now.
"I,I… I have to cheer up as well. So just for today… can I rest a little?"
"… Mm."
"It… it's really is just for a short while. With a short rest I can… can cheer up and move forward. Because… because…"
"… Don't worry about it. I'm here right now, at least."
As I said that, I held her tightly.
To comfort her – tightly.
- And then,
Kureha cried.
It's like the feelings in her chest had overflowed, she cried with her face in my chest, and large droplets of tears continuously dropped down.
This is probably the instant where my younger sister's first love ended.
Chapter 4 – Her expression
After Kureha cried enough, they went to a café. Jiro told Kureha she can eat as much as she liked, he'll pay for her. She devoured plenty of cakes, and then eventually she fell asleep on the table. Jiro doesn't know whether it's because she's asleep because of her crying or because she ate too much.
Now, night has fallen and Jiro is carrying Kureha on his back. Usami asked if Jiro's alright, and he replies Kureha's not that heavy. He's taking Kureha back to Shure's place, since Kureha ran away from home and all her stuff is there. Jiro can't just have Shure try and carry Kureha home like that, so he took the job.
Usami said Subaru just sat on the bench in the park and didn't move after that. It's possible she noticed them already. Shure said she's surprised. Jiro says he feel the same way, Kureha confessing like that. Shure says that's not it, she's surprised at how strong Kureha is. Jiro frowned, but then notes Kureha is quite competent at wrestling. Shure says that's not what she meant, it's Kureha's emotional strength. Shure thought Kureha might be depressed after that, but if she can eat that much at the café and cry that loud, there's no problem. Eventually Kureha will get better. Jiro notes this is like what Kureha was talking about earlier – stand back up, move forward. It's because Kureha can do that she cried in his arms, knowing she won't break down after that.
Usami asks if it's alright, she can carry Kureha instead. Jiro says it's no problem, even after eating that much cake Kureha's still light. Sure, Kureha had gotten heavier, but that's nothing compared to how much lighter his wallet is now. Usami says that's not what she meant – Jiro's been carrying Kureha all this time, right?
Kureha's a girl, you know? Usami asked Jiro. He had completely forgotten about that. He's not feeling any symptoms at all right now. Jiro thought it might be the program to cure his gynophobia has begun to work, but that's not the only reason. He had gotten used to girls after all this time, but there's another reason for this.
Said reason is currently on his back and sleeptalking.
Jiro's condition stems from his fear of girls. And the main cause of that? The female members of the Sakamachi family who used him as a sandbag for over ten years. Subconsciously he became terrified of Kureha and his mother, and that led to his gynophobia.
Jiro remembers again what happened earlier, Kureha crying like a child. Ultimately, he found as a older brother he didn't understand his younger sister at all. The Kureha that cried in his arms is nothing to be frightened of.
Jiro then thought about who does Subaru possibly like after Kureha pointed it out, but his line of thought is cut off as they reached Shure's home. It's a Japanese mansion, on the same scale as Kanade's Western mansion she called home. Usami's stunned at the sight, it's her first time here as well. Nakuru came out to meet Shure, and found Jiro and others is with her. Jiro found Nakuru doesn't use Keigo (polite speech) with Shure anymore. The gap between the two sisters is filled now.
Nakuru accused Shure of went out to play with Jiro and others without inviting her. Shure said she met them after her job, it was a coincidence, so stop daydreaming. Nakuru replied daydreaming like that is her speciality. Shure said she doesn't hate that part of Nakuru. Nakuru says she don't mind Shure's tsundere tendencies too. Shure denied having tsundere tendencies, then proved she does have it with 'urusai' and saying all this is embarrassing. Nakuru looked like she's holding a stray cat that doesn't like being held, with the way Shure's squirming at behind handled like that.
Usami looked longingly at how Shure and Nakuru is huddled with one another. Jiro snarked inside that if she wants a younger sister that badly, she can go and hug Shure as well – Shure's now fully in 'imouto mode'.
Nakuru then noticed Kureha's on Jiro's back, and asked what's going on. Kureha then woke up, not quite remembering why she's on Jiro's back at first. Nakuru asked what happened as she saw Kureha's eyes are a bit red, then a awkward silence ensued. Shure changed the topic, telling Kureha to come in and eat dinner as she's still staying with them for the time being. It seemed too cruel for Kureha to talk about being rejected so soon. Shure invited Jiro and Usami to stay and eat as well.
Before Jiro can go in he got grabbed by Shure and told he's going with her to buy something first at the local corner store. Before Nakuru and others can ask further, Shure told them they can start eating first and then dragged Jiro off with her.
It turns out that was just a excuse so Shure can talk to Jiro in private. They end up in a nearby shrine. She knows something is wrong, Jiro have been acting weird lately and after seeing Subaru today Shure can tell something is off there as well. Shure says she owe him one for helping in September's Sports Festival, and as a 3rd year student and his sempai it's only natural she helps her kouhai (Jiro). Jiro thought he kept trying to think of ways to solve things but he just digs himself deeper to the point he can't move anymore – and he told Shure about how they kind of argued. Jiro told Shure he asked Subaru that they stop being Best Friends for the time being, Subaru seems to be worrying about something, something about him – but he doesn't know what, and Subaru won't tell him. He thought as long as he's by her side she'll be hurt, so they need some distance between them for now.
Shure came to the conclusion Jiro can't accept that they're best friends but they hide things from one another, and don't go to one another when they're in trouble – that they hurt each other this way. Jiro tried to deny that, thinking he just don't want to see Subaru hurt. But then he thought is that really all it is to it? He's afraid of being hurt too. He had confessed to Subaru, could this be about how he can't handle this awkward relationship between them now?
Shure asked him if he told Subaru to stop being best friends… then she slapped him. Hard, and coming from someone that's physically superior to Kureha in fighting it was powerful. Jiro was knocked off his feet and went rolling into the stone covered ground. Only reflex saved Jiro from serious injury, but his face still stung and went numb. He doesn't get why he got slapped.
Shure then came up to him, grabbed him by the collar and told him all he is doing right now is running away.
Jiro didn't understand what Shure is talking about. Shure explained it's like what Kureha said earlier today – everyone must stand up after falling down in life. However Jiro didn't choose to stand up, but instead ran away. Jiro ran away, not wanting to face his problems head on. After seeing Jiro still not quite willing to admit that, Shure asked him:
"Is it really wrong for friends to have secrets?" Everyone has a thing or two they don't want anyone else to know about. Jiro thought even so, he and Subaru were best friends.
Shure changed tack, and asked a different question: is the bond between best friends so fragile that a little bit of secrets can break it easily? Shure yelled, saying if Jiro really is Subaru's best friend they he should stay by Subaru's side no matter how many secrets Subaru has! Think about how Subaru feels! Accept everything about Subaru, and protect him! If Jiro can't even do this, then he doesn't have the right to keep talking about stuff like Best Friends.
Jiro's just running away, whereas his sister chose to move forward.
Jiro thought about it, and finally agreed. And he noted he isn't just running away from Subaru, he's running away from Kanade's issues as well. He used the excuse that Ichigo's blocking the way to her and that Kanade has a 'cold' to not go and see her.
After yelling that much, Shure asked hoarsely just what is wrong with Jiro. The Jiro she knew was cooler, and wouldn't give up over something like these. Giving up and running away is no different to being dead – continuing forward despite being hurt, no matter how long it took – that's what it means to be alive.
After hearing all that, Jiro finally understood why Shure slapped him. Hell, he felt like he wanted to beat his old self up as well.
Jiro stood up. Shure asked in a soft voice is he alright now, and he answered Yes. Before he goes to fix his mistakes, Shure told him to wait, and asked him to hit her. She slapped him earlier and as a surprise attack, it's only fair he gets to return the favour. Jiro's awed that Shure is such a good person. She told him (shyly) to hurry up, she doesn't like pain either.
After thinking about it a bit, he asked her to close her eyes. Shure protested, saying she hit him with his eyes open. Jiro replied he was surprised, and does it really matter if her eyes are open or not? He won't go for the face. Shure finally closed her eyes, though she still trembled a bit like a kid waiting to be chastised.
Jiro stared at Shure, and then hugged her. Tightly, and passionately.
Shure immediately blushed to cover her whole face, as she didn't expect this to happen. She stammered and asked what does he think he's doing, and Jiro replied he did say he wouldn't go for the face. She then asked "Even so then why the hell did you hug me?!", and Jiro asked back "It's better than being hit right?"
Jiro then decisively told Shure in no uncertain terms, "Thank you", from the bottom of his heart. Shure immediately called him a Baka out of embarrassment, and told him to stop thanking her. She told him to get going, she'll handle Usami and others.
After that, Jiro ran out of the shrine and headed directly towards where his best friend butler and her mistress is at.
If the pics are too big, I'm sorry - they were a tad smaller on the other forum I go to... I'll edit it out and just post links instead of the whole thing if asked to.
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Cant wait for the next lot ^^
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Thank you very much Flere821 !!!
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Great job as usual, Flere.
Now sponsoring : video game analogies (ES)
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I can't see the illustration either.
Anyway, thanks Flere
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Eh, the illustrations work fine on my browser... You guys might have to copy the url and paste it on a separate tab then.
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Sooo I have had great days! I am resting during the week and having close to normal life on weekends, I am running around and trying to participate more on family activities.
This vitamin powder is really doing the trick. Unfortunately now that I am seeing progress I have to stop the imunovir for one month. I am trying to decide what to do to maintain my current state.
I had a lumbar puncture yesterday to rule out MS. Was not so bad after all the horror stories I read about. I am in bed resting making sure I do not get the headache, So I decided to sacrifice two days and rest completely so I recover fast and without incident from it.
The procedure: I got to hospital and they drew A LOT of blood. Then they took me to a RX machine and the Doctor put anesthesia on spine. As he started inserting the needle, I cried like a baby because I wasn't numb enough. So he stopped, put more anesthesia, then I didn't feel a thing. Layed flat for one hour in Hospital then they sent me home, and I have been in bed since. I have a minor discomfort in back but nothing major. So far so good!!!
Lumbar Puncture..Not so bad
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Zac Efron: 'Are We Officially Dating?' Starts Filming
Zac Efron keeps it cool as he starts to film Are We Officially Dating? in New York City on Saturday afternoon (December 15).
The 25-year-old actor stars opposite Miles Teller (pictured in the background) as two of three friends in Manhattan who make a pact to remain single just as they each start to fall in love.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Zac Efron
Imogen Poots will also star in the indie movie.
In case you missed it, check out pics from Zac's trip to the Philippines!
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Peterson was Founder of Escapees RV Club
December 23, 2010 by RVBusiness Comments Off on Peterson was Founder of Escapees RV Club
Escapees RV Club founder Joe Peterson died Wednesday (Dec. 22) in Houston.
Peterson and his wife, Kay, founded the club in 1978. They were 2001 inductees into the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Ind.
The Petersons were owners/developers of 18 RV parks in 11 states and were widely recognized consumer educational seminar speakers at RV events. They authored numerous self-help books on the RV lifestyle.
For over 20 years they developed the Escapees RV club, mail and message forwarding service and coordinating medical insurance. They operated an adult day care and residency program near their office in Livingston, Texas.
RVBUSINESS.com will provide more details when they become available.
The Petersons were interviewed by RVBusiness in September in Goshen, Ind., at the club's 50th Escapade. Excerpts from that interview follow:
When Joe and Kay Peterson started the Escapees Club July 4, 1978, they had no idea how it would evolve or how big it would become. Now with 50 chapters across North America, the club shares the RV lifestyle with both full- and part-time RVers, and takes freedom a step further by working to defend, protect and secure legislation that promotes Advocacy Coalition RVers' civil liberties.
The Petersons started the organization simply out of a need to feel connected with other RVers.
"The need for information was great," Kay said.
"We had been on the road eight years and met very few full-timers on the road," Joe said. "Escapees was the first full-time RVer club. We basically got the party started."
Rainbow's End near Livingston, Texas, became the Escapees headquarters in April 1984. It rests six miles from Livingston and about 70 miles north of Houston. Rainbow's End was the first Rainbow Park created. Then seven more sprang up in seven different states, followed by 11 SKP Co-Op parks that are owned and operated by members who reside in those parks. There are also two new Escapees Rainbow Parks Unlimited. Escapees is affiliated with another 1,000 parks that offer discounts to its members.
The organization employs approximately 100 full-time people across the club and parks. Joe and Kay remain on the club's board of directors as vice president and director, respectively. Their daughter, Cathie Carr, is president of the board and her husband, Bud Carr, is vice president. Greg and Travis Carr serve as directors. Angie Carr oversees all daily operations of the club and also serves as secretary/treasurer of the board. The club remains fully owned by the Carr and Peterson families.
While it may not be an easy endeavor, defending civil liberties is among the most important roles the Escapees RV Club plays.
"Back in early 2000, we did fight and win a voting rights challenge in Texas," Carr explained. "Our members and their right to vote were vindicated when the courts upheld the legality of our mail forwarding address."
Along with defending RVers rights is Escapees' belief that RVers should be free to "boondock."


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My schedule has been a bit hectic for the past few weeks. OK, I'll be honest - life has been way too hectic!
I have to admit to having to work extra hard to maintain my "sweet disposition." It seems like I'm always dashing off to handle this and trying to take care of that. No time for slowing down - too much work to be done. Go as fast as you can as long as you can. Then crash and sleep as little as you can and get up and do it all again the next day.
I can see many of you shaking your heads in understanding. It's like being caught up in a whirlwind with nothing to grab hold of to get out of it. But - God is so gracious and he has a way of suddenly pulling us out of the spin and setting our feet back on the ground and redirecting us to the things that really matter.
He did that for me on Friday, May 17, at 9:24 a.m.
I was working away at my desk having already promised two people I would be right with them when I received a text message from my son, Larry: "You now have a granddaughter."
My daughter-in-law had just given birth to their fourth child and first girl, Katie Lynn Summerlin. Katie wasn't due for another week and all the other births have happened after their due dates - so I wasn't expecting that message any time soon! As soon as I read that message my feet touched ground and, quite frankly, I didn't care one iota what else had to be done. His call came just a few minutes after the text, and by the time I got off the phone with him there were four people standing in a line to talk to me and one or two had already walked away!
I tried to reign in my excitement and get on with the business of the day. Then, in midsentence, I received another text - this one with a picture of Katie only moments after she entered the world. Those lucky four people who had been waiting patiently for me to answer their questions were delayed again while I passed around my phone showing everyone near us my beautiful granddaughter.
Later that same day I was leaving the museum headed to an appointment that I was already going to be late for when I caught sight of four tiny baby Canada Geese wobbling behind their mother. I stopped, put the car in park and watched them for a few minutes. Those clumsy little balls of fur made me laugh out loud and I wondered if their grandma knew about their birth. I was just a tiny bit late - but my disposition was so much sweeter.
As I lay my head down, early that evening (without setting my alarm clock), I fell asleep not thinking about deadlines and all the things that didn't get done - but thanking God for life, new and old. The pictures of my oldest child holding his youngest child with so much love in his eyes replaced the fears of things left undone. I slept peacefully until the sweet song of birds and the glow of sunlight through my blinds beckoned me to another day.
So what's for dinner tonight: work or family? When you lay your head down on the pillow will visions of laughter and love lull you to sleep or will the gremlins of deadlines pounce up and down on your bed keeping you awake? If you are fortunate enough to sit down at the table with a family, then why would you choose anything else? So what if it is a ham sandwich or frozen lasagna? Just enjoy it together.
OK. I know some of you can't have a ham sandwich for dinner (my husband included) so here's a little something quick and easy that will make everyone happy - including the cook!
Teri Bell is co-owner of Miss Sophie's Marketplace at the Mighty Eighth in Pooler. Go to sophiesmarketplace.com.
3 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped
3 cups uncooked bowtie pasta, cooked according to package
1 cup milk
¼ cup pesto (purchased or homemade)
1 (16-ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
1 (8-ounce) jar sundried tomatoes in oil, well drained and chopped
¼ cup Panko
2 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour into a greased 3 quart casserole dish. Cover and bake for 20-25 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Spread on top of casserole and bake uncovered for 15 minutes.


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Wanting to spend more time with my young family, I wanted to change my executive lifestyle as a company director, relocate and start a business with my wife Michelle.
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With Carver Heights residents joining Savannah-Chatham police who were saturating the area, two armed robbery suspects were apprehended moments after the event Wednesday afternoon, police reported.
Calls from residents started coming in within minutes after two armed men robbed clerks at Sheppards convenience store at West Gwinnett Street and Stiles Avenue about 11:35 a.m. Callers directed officers along the path the suspects ran west into the Carver Village area.
The constant tips directed a combination of Savannah-Chatham police officers. Saturating the area were Patrol and Crime Suppression Unit officers from West Chatham and Downtown Precincts, Robbery Unit and precinct detectives, canine officers from SCMPD and the Chatham County Sheriff's deputies.
Crime Suppression Unit officers located Nicholas Alexander Floyd, 19, and Juan Chaunecey Stephens, 20, behind a house a block away. Canine units helped locate two weapons believed used in the robbery between the two locations. Both were charged with armed robbery.
Stephens also was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He is on active parole since his release from Telfair State Prison on Sept. 12, 2012. He had served 21 months of a five-year sentence for crimes including two counts of theft by receiving, possession of a firearm and carrying a concealed weapon.
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The Portuguese is said to be unhappy at the Santiago Bernabeu, with the Ligue 1 leaderreported to be ready to swoop and add him to their all-star cast of acquisitions.
"Ronaldo plays for Real Madrid, and I have a lot of respect for their president," Al Khelaifi is quouted as saying by AS. "So, if I want Cristiano to join PSG, first and foremost, I will call Florentino [Perez]."
Los Blancos coach Jose Mourinho has also been linked with a move to the French capital, but Al Khelaifi has insisted that Carlo Ancelotti has his complete confidence.
"I think Mourinho has made his situation at Real Madrid clear, and has said that he will only leave after winning the Champions League.
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It's finally happening. AT&T has finally unveiled their launch date and price for the HTC Inspire 4G. It's not the most powerful Android phone that we know of; but when it launches, the HTC Inspire 4G will be the most feature rich handset available in the U.S. market. AT&T's official plans call for the HTC Inspire 4G to make its debut on February 13th for only $99 on a new two year contract.
The HTC Inspire 4G features a massive 4.3 inch Super LCD display, a 1 GHz second generation Qualcomm QSD8255 Snapdragon processor, 8MP camera with auto-focus and LED flash, 768MB/RAM 4GB/ROM, Android 2.2 with HTC Sense 2.0 (which includes integration with htcsense.com), and support for AT&T's 4G HSPA+ network.
We know many of you may have your sights set of the Motorola Atrix 4G, but HTC has certainly proven that their handsets are among the best in the Android arena. If anything, many will buy the HTC Inspire 4G simply because it's made by HTC. And since the handset is priced at only $99, we certainly won't blame them.Show Press Release
AT&T 4G Smartphone is the First of Many Planned for the Nation's Fastest Mobile Broadband Network
DALLAS, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ –
Key Facts
AT&T* will begin selling the HTC Inspireâ"¢ 4G on Feb. 13.
The first 4G mobile phone offered by AT&T, the HTC Inspire 4G is the first to run the Android 2.2 platform and AT&T Mobile Hotspot application.
The 4.3-inch super LCD display on the HTC Inspire 4G will be the largest in the AT&T portfolio, and the first to offer the next-generation HTC Sense experience.
HTC Inspire 4G will cost $99.99 after a two-year agreement beginning Feb. 13 in company owned retail stores and online at www.wireless.att.com.
4G Portfolio
AT&T is the leader in smartphones and expects to widen that lead in 2011. In January, AT&T committed to an industry-leading Android portfolio in the U.S. in 2011 and said it plans to offer two 4G smartphones in the first quarter. The HTC Inspire 4G is the first of more than 20 4G devices AT&T plans to deliver in 2011. AT&T has completed the deployment of HSPA+ to virtually 100 percent of its mobile broadband network, which enables 4G speeds when combined with Ethernet or fiber backhaul.
HTC Inspireâ"¢ 4G
The HTC Inspireâ"¢ 4G will be the first 4G smartphone in AT&T stores and will have the largest screen of any AT&T smartphone, with a 4.3-inch super LCD display, and will offer an 8-megapixel camera with HD video recording. Running on the Android 2.2 platform, the HTC Inspire 4G will be the first smartphone in the U.S. to feature the next-generation HTC Senseâ"¢ experience with cloud services. The HTC Inspire 4G will also be the first to introduce AT&T Mobile Hotspot service built into the smartphone, allowing users to connect additional Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
Exclusively available to AT&T customers for $99.99 after a two-year agreement, the HTC Inspire 4G will include a 1 GHz processor, Dolby® Mobile and SRS WOW HD sound, and a premium, aluminum unibody design. HTC Inspire 4G comes preloaded with a Blockbuster and eReader application to keep users entertained on the go. For more information, visit www.att.com/inspire4G.
With the next-generation of HTC Sense, the HTC Inspire 4G offers even more ways to stay connected, including FriendStreamâ"¢, which delivers Facebook, Twitter and Flickr updates in a consolidated view. The HTC Inspire 4G also offers customers the ability to pinpoint the location of a lost phone on a map and send a command to make the phone sound an alert — even while on "silent" mode — through the htcsense.com website. If needed, owners can also remotely wipe all of the phone's data with a single command in addition to forwarding calls and text messages to a different number.
"We are kicking off an exciting year for AT&T's smartphone portfolio, and leading off with our first 4G phone," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Devices, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "With its iconic design, 4G speeds and awesome features, Inspire 4G is going to attract new customers and please existing AT&T subscribers."
"With a 4.3 inch screen, latest version of the HTC Sense experience and a sleek unibody aluminum design, the HTC Inspire 4G is the first true superphone to launch at under $100, bringing unparalleled power to more people than ever before," said Jason Mackenzie, president of HTC Americas.
1 Mobile broadband coverage is not available in all areas. 4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. Will be available in limited areas. Availability increasing with ongoing backhaul deployment. Learn more at att.com/network.
2 Limited time offer. Two-year contract required. Qualified customers only. Early Termination Fee up to $325. HTC Inspire 4G requires a minimum data service starting at $15/mo.
3 Mobile Hotspots requires a DataPro Tethering Plan. Devices connected to your Mobile Hotspot use data from your DataPro Tethering Plan. DataPro Tethering Plans are not unlimited and significant charges may be incurred if the included data allowance is exceeded. Performance may vary depending on the number of devices connected and other factors.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry and continues to pioneer industry-leading mobile experiences through design, usability and innovation that are sparked by how the mobile phone can improve how people live and communicate. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates — AT&T operating companies — are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.
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