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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Hey guys... quick post... trying to sneak this in while Carver is still napping!
I wanted to play with my SU stamp set/punch and thought these colors would be a place to start! I love these colors!
My Certainly Celery didn't show up very well but it is cloudy and cold here!! :(
Thank you guys for all the great advice/tips on life in general and photography classes! :) You guys are the best!
I have one more request... I am having a female issue looked into tomorrow and it requires a little procedure! So... if you guys would just say a prayer for me... I would appreciate it! I am not nervous yet but I know I will be... about the pain involved! :) Love you guys!
Stamps - Delightful Decorations (SU), Polka Dot Basics II (PTI)
Paper - Bashful Blue (SU), White (PTI)
Ink - Bashful Blue and Certainly Celery (SU)
Other - SU Ornament Punch and Corner Rounder, Pure Poppy Ribbon (PTI), Darice Bells, SU Silver Cord, SU Dimensionals, Kaiser Red Rhinestones
21 comments:
- Carly said...
I hope everything is okay Kelley. I will be thinking of you tomorrow. Take care of yourself.
- November 18, 2009 at 3:30 PM
- Winter said...
Praying that everything goes great!
Cute card too! :)
- November 18, 2009 at 4:41 PM
- Christina Smith said...
I'm praying! I LOVE the little bells on this card! SO cute!
- November 18, 2009 at 5:22 PM
- ~amy~ said...
Kelley, adorable card...love the polka dots! I'll be thinking of you tomorrow my dear!
- November 18, 2009 at 5:49 PM
- Deanne @ Three Trees said...
oooooooh - I love it!!! I just love the simplicity of it - it's perfect!
I will be thinking of you tomorrow too!
Deanne - SPCC {Diva}
- November 18, 2009 at 6:34 PM
- Elise said...
Well, if making a spectacular card is brings a form of healthy prayer and good vibes ~ you're golden! This is FABULOUS! {Ugh! I'm trying to RESIST that set/punch, etc! You made it look WAY too tempting!}
I adore you ~ and am thinking the best thoughts of white light and prayer. Love you, doll!
- November 18, 2009 at 8:19 PM
- Dana Gustafson said...
WOnderful card! I too am trying to resist that su set like Elise....but she's my SU demo so she probably doesn't really want me to resist! ;) I love the little bells you hung on your ornament too!
ugh, female stuff! Prayers, hugs, and wishes for you, friend! xoxo
- November 18, 2009 at 8:23 PM
- RobbynW said...
Great, great, great card! Love it, and love that set! **prayers for you tomorrow**
- November 18, 2009 at 8:45 PM
- Krista said...
I LOVE the simple beauty of your card!
- November 18, 2009 at 11:18 PM
- Maile Belles said...
Simply perfect, love the bells and the rhinestones. Will be praying for you!
- November 18, 2009 at 11:44 PM
- Vanessa said...
This is so elegant! Love it!!! I am thinking of you all day long!!! Smooches,
- November 19, 2009 at 2:31 AM
- Jessica said...
Lovely card!!! Love of course the simplicity of it but I also like the color combo :)
- November 19, 2009 at 8:59 AM
- Emily said...
This card is gorgeous! I love it.
Emily-SP Diva
- November 19, 2009 at 11:01 AM
- Savitri said...
What a sweet color combo and card!!! Gorgeous gorgeous card!
- November 19, 2009 at 12:25 PM
- ~kelly marie~ said...
This is a gorgeous card. I love the jingle bells.
Big hugs, good thoughts and prayers to you, my friend. If you need anything, let me know.
- November 19, 2009 at 1:20 PM
- Danielle said...
I totally love this!! You used the color combo beautifully!!
So glad you joined us this week at SPCC!
- November 20, 2009 at 3:54 PM
- Susan said...
Your card is simple and elegant. Thank you for using SPCC colors. I hope that your procedure went smoothly and that you are recovering without any complications.
- November 21, 2009 at 2:01 AM
- Stephanie *SP Diva* said...
Love this elegant card! Great job!
- November 21, 2009 at 10:57 PM
- Stephanie said...
Kelley - I hope all has turned out okay (I'm sure I'll find out in more recent posts...I'm playing a bit of catch up)
Love the card - I debated about getting this set & punch....I knew I regret not getting it!! I have so many Christmas sets right now & vowed to use them more before buying any other Christmas stamps.....darn limited budget :)
- November 22, 2009 at 4:21 PM
- Heidi said...
What a great card! Thanks for playing along with us!
- Heidi, SP Diva
- November 23, 2009 at 10:26 PM
- Elise said...
Congratulations, my LOVE! Looks like you and your gorgeous creation made the SBCC winner's circle! Yipeeee! Juicy, wonderful card makin', sister! Can't wait until you are back up and crafting! {No pressure! tee hee}
- December 1, 2009 at 10:33 PM


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On a rather calm ten-hour flight to Orlando I once again did some pygobject, udisks, and Apport hacking (It's scary how productive one can be when not constantly being interrupted by IRC, email, etc). One more visible change amongst these was finally fixing a five year old five-digit bug to integrate apport-retrace into the GUI, now that it does not potentially wreck your installation any more.
If the
apport-retrace package is installed, the crash detail dialog will show a new "Examine locally" button:
After clicking this, you can choose what do do exactly:
I know this dialog is not a beauty, as it's implemented using the
ui_question_choice() API which is used by package hooks. That makes it work for all available UIs (GTK, KDE, CLI), though, and can easily be extended to have more actions. And if you get this far and want to stack traces, you are used to looking at eye-bleeding gibberish anyway..
Presumably the most useful (and default) action is to download all the debug symbols, open a Terminal, and put you into a GDB session with all these, and the core dump loaded, so that you can poke around the crashed program state with all symbols available.
But you can also run gdb without downloading debug symbols, or just update the .crash report file with a fully symbolic stack trace.
This works just as well in
apport-cli, but not yet in the KDE version: Someone needs to implement the equivalent of the apport-gtk implementation to
apport-kde and
kde/bugreport.ui, i. e. show an "Examine locally" button if
self.can_examine_locally() is true, and add an appropriate
ui_run_terminal() method (which should be fairly similar to the GTK one, just with Qt/KDEish terminal emulators). But as Kubuntu does not currently use Apport (and also because I didn't have all the dependencies installed on my laptop) I did not yet do this. Please catch me on IRC/mail/merge proposal if you want to work on this. If you look at above commit, the changes to the GtkBuilder file look huge, but that's only because I haven't touched it for ages and the current Glade shuffled the elements quite a bit; it just adds the button to the dialog.
For now this is all sitting in trunk, I'll do a new upstream release and Ubuntu precise upload soon.
Happy debugging!

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The third-ranked Bluffton High softball team's season ended with a 6-4 loss at Georgetown in the SCHSL Class AAA playoffs.
Bluffton finishes with an 18-4 record, with two of the losses coming against sixth-ranked Georgetown last week.
The Bobcats lost to Georgetown 3-2 last Saturday and battled out of the loser's bracket to earn a rematch in the District VII finals. They needed to beat the Bulldogs twice Wednesday to advance to the Lower State tournament for the first time.
Georgetown will host Chapin in the Lower State first round Saturday.
Bluffton took a 2-0 lead in the first inning. Alexia Cortez walked and scored on a Kim Kerby sacrifice fly to center field. Morganne Parker scored on Mikyla Houghlan's sacrifice fly past second base.
Bluffton added a run in the third when Morganne Parker singled and scored on a Courtney Smith base hit.
Georgetown was aided by five Bluffton errors.
Parker went 2 for 4 with three runs and a double. Whitney Morrell went 3 for 4 with an RBI and double. Brittany Windish went 1 for 3 with a double.
Smith pitched a complete game with nine strikeouts. She allowed two earned runs on six hits.
The loss ended one of the most successful seasons yet for the Bobcats. They won their first 18 games - and were ranked as high as second in the Class AAA coaches poll - en route to the Region 7-AAA championship.
Bluffton graduates only two seniors: Cortez and left fielder Chelsea Funk.


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SACRAMENTO, Calif.—After a long twilight, business is booming again at Matt Construction as high-end orders come in for hotels and office complexes.
The Los Angeles-area company increased hiring by about 20 percent this year, adding 30 employees as more construction jobs—and bigger ones—piled up.
Such stories are a major reason California's jobless rate dipped below 10 percent last month for the first time since the recession began. The 9.8 percent unemployment rate reported Friday by the Employment Development Department is down from 10.1 percent in October.
The last time the unemployment rate was in single digits was in January 2009, when the number was 9.7 percent.
The improvement, led by a surge in technology jobs that have spurred a wave of new construction, comes as something of a surprise. Leading economists had predicted that California's unemployment rate would remain in double digits through 2013.
Al Matt, executive vice president of Matt Construction, said his Santa Fe Springs-based company has seen a strong recovery from the height of the recession in 2009, when revenues dropped by half.
"Overall, our revenues are up in 2012 by a substantial amount, as much as 30 percent," he said. "It looks like next year will be a similar sort of increase."
There are other positive signs. The number of unemployed Californians dropped to 1.8 million, also the lowest number in nearly four years. The state has added more than 564,000 nonfarm payroll jobs since the economic recovery began in 2010.
"The job gains have been fairly widespread," said economist Jerry Nickelsburg, a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. "We're finally seeing an increase in construction, particularly single-family housing."
He added that such signs are "continued evidence that California's economy is growing and is recovering."
Experts say growth in single-family housing and construction are good indicators of recovery because they signal increased wealth, relatively high-paying blue-collar jobs, and general optimism.
The danger of a downturn still lurks, however, most immediately in the form of the impending "fiscal cliff." Business and government officials have warned that fallout from ongoing budget negotiations at the nation's capital could halt California's recovery.
Without a deal, automatic spending cuts will slash local government budgets and raise tax rates for workers as the nation struggles to get over the effects of the Great Recession. Also, unemployment benefits for 400,000 Californians would expire next month without an agreement from Congress and the president.
Also, despite the gains indicating one of the nation's fastest growing economies, California still lagged behind the national unemployment rate of 7.7 percent.
About 14.4 million Californians were working last month, and the recovery varied significantly across the state. Imperial County had a whopping 26.6 percent unemployment rate, while rates in many inland counties remained in the double digits.
Expansion in high-paying technology jobs helped the San Francisco Bay Area remain the state's growth leader, said Stephen Levy, a senior economist at the Center for Continuing Study of the California Economy.
The unemployment rate was 5.8 percent in Marin County, while San Francisco and San Mateo counties hovered above 6 percent.
The information sector, meanwhile, showed the biggest percentage gain in jobs over the last year, up nearly 6 percent.
Growth in San Diego County also has been strong, Levy said. Los Angeles County and others nearby also have joined the recovery, while the Central Valley is slowly regrouping.
The capitol region, where government is a large employer, still is lagging, Levy said in an email.
Government employment showed the biggest losses in Friday's report, down 34,500 jobs in the last year, indicating an overall decline in spending.
The contraction has meant less money for public projects like road construction, said Skip Brown, owner of road contractor Delta Construction Co. in Sacramento.
Brown said he hasn't taken a paycheck from his own company in five years, and his salaried employees have eaten pay cuts up to 40 percent.
Meanwhile, stricter air pollution standards mean most of his heavy diesel equipment will be illegal to use in California in coming years. Brown said if he can't sell the 69-year-old firm started by his father, he'll close the doors once he can no longer operate his paving and grading equipment.
For Brown, "There's no rebound at all."


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InteriorPrints brauchte ein neues Logo Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 210 Designs von 56 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
Looking for a great logo that will help build our brand.
We're launching an eCommerce Art Gallery site called InteriorPrints.com. We're looking for a great logo that will help build our brand and will be used in all forms of marketing & media, especially on the website and packaging.
InteriorPrints is an online gallery that shows true appreciation, not just for the art, but also the artists who created it. Itplaces a focus on the artists vision. Art becomes something more thanjust something beautiful to look at, it tells an important story aboutthe creator. Ultimately the purchase of art is an actual investment inthe artist.We will be selling limited edition artwork by photographers, illustrators, and painters to name a few.
Color(s), spacing and Capitalization is up to you. With or without the .com is up to you.
Target market will be Interior Designers and young collectors just getting into art collecting. Please keep this in mind when designing, as Interior Designers are very creative and visual themselves.
Creative word marks are ok.
Thank you in advance for your creative vision on this project.
A logo I found, that I liked - can use for inspiration or not.
- Clean, Simple, and Strong
- Final output in vector formats
- A logo to be proud of and to build a brand around
- No clip art
- Complex design
Finden Sie heraus, wie ein Designwettbewerb funktioniert, oder lernen Sie mehr über unsere Logo-Design-Angebote.


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Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 2:12 am
Post subject: Dreams
The depth of our imagination is mirrored by our dreams.
As we improve the quality and increase the constance of our effort within the realm of imagination, so do our dreams mainifest themselves beyond not only previous experience, but anything ever before realized among our most keen of expectations
. Not common results, but a brief transcendence into wonderful mystery, that which never graces the perception of waking awareness.
Just as our dreams are improved by the consistent use of, and the furthering of our imagination, so too are they dictated by the nature of our thoughts and feelings. While negative thoughts and feelings may beget negative dreams, the positive aspect of that spectrum will provide a window into vast, incredible and optimistic dream sequences, incomparably uplifting and beyond normal conveyance. Clerity, joy and fantasy emurge as never before known, and every so often,.. a glimpse into a divine dream state.
Superior dreams are few, but exceptional dreams are experienced with greater frequency, enjoy them all. Your works will reflect these truly unparalleled inspirations. We search for methods to produce stimulation to feed our creativity, a chance at profound apprehension, cognizance within imagination. These exists almost exclusively and await us ............ in our dream state, as they always have
We awaken with awe and speechless insight, mingled with peace, illustrated in the unimaginable reality of pure dream.
P.S. pay attention to the feelings you experience in your dreams
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I dreamt up a really interesting ride once, although I was distracted by the fact that I spent the whole time falling out of the restraints. Not such a good thing on a roller coaster over water...
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Hehhhh, as in the waking state of consciousness, we are only made stronger by our experiences. And so the next time we fair these conditions in dream, we are only acclimated further to the resulting feelings. We will therefore require greater the next time, to create an equally affective evening
Dream hard, the rewards are fiercely enlightening
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A few (sea) Dreams:
1) A cove. Night time. An immense full moon casts it's light on a calm sea. The water reflects the moonlight into millions of diamonds on the surface. A naval vessel is anchored among the reflections. Off it's port side, a person relaxes in a small boat. 50 feet ahead a rope attaches to some float. A killer whale engages and gently tows the craft as if expected by the occupant.
I only observe above, overlooking this unimaginable scene. Here, only I am odd
. The feeling is utter peace, matched with profound experience.
2) In this dream, the description is simple. I move at medium speed under the ocean, and all the while passing numerous forms of sea life, whales and sharks punctuate the vision.
The feeling is a vague sense of control, mixed with understandable awe and mild disbelief mingled with tenuous acceptance
3) Another moonlit sea scape. This time I am afloat in a similar sparkling cove. A killer whale gently glides to the surface amidst brilliant moonlit gentle waves. It tows me by it's dorsal fin for some time.
The feeling is peace, respect, within the control of what may be a friend. Awe.
4) I am in a river. I am thirty feet below the surface of the water, facing the sky. The lighting is mild. The river is between two underwater cliffs, I am towed by some glowing orb object thru the water and I can breath.
The feeling is total peace, calmness.
These accounts are not contrived. Here in my 28th year, the frequency of my dreams has intensified as a result of steadily increasing efforts to evolve my imagination. They always take place in a night time environment. Anyone can experience these results by consistently exercising their imagination in any creative application, just as our dreams can easily contribute to our works. The real trick is remembering them (
) (if we can wake up soon after the dream
Within dreams are our greatest perceptions realized. All those that do not seem possible in the waking state, (if only for now
). Depend on them, and everything each of us imagines will bear their effects, and the accompanying profound feelings that make any piece of entertainment... complete.
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Speaking of dreams, last night was a great one. I worked most of the night at Universal Creative, but the project is their new coaster. I won't reveal details because I can't... but y'all should check out the links on the web because it's going to be great!! Never give up on your dreams. You just never know what may happen if you pursue them...
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well just rub it in why dont ya!
congratulations on that opportunity it sounds awesome.
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I saw the concept art on the Orlando Sentinel website...is that your work? Looks fun, that is if youre into thrill rides.
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Hi everyone!
As part of my photography course, I have to track my development on a blog. The posts from September 2011 until January 2012 are part of a module called Project Management, for which I was required to work in a group of eight students to create an exhibition. The blog followed every step we took in order to create a successful gallery. The blog posts starting from September 2012 follow my final year on the course. I'll be documenting my research and analysis of my final year projects, as well as include notes of my Professional Practice unit - which prepares us for a range of post graduate options. Finally it also looks at a project called New Creatives, where I'll be working alongside an artists to help college students get more involved with art.
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The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
Edward Cullen: It's my job to protect you. From everyone, except my sister.
Emmett Cullen: Dating an older woman? Hot.
Edward Cullen: [scoffs]
Emmett Cullen: What?
Edward Cullen: Just give me five years and I'll change you.
Bella Swan: That's too long.
Edward Cullen: Three?
[Bella glares at him]
Edward Cullen: You're so stubborn.
Bella Swan: What are you waiting for?
Edward Cullen: I have one condition... if you want me to do it myself.
Bella Swan: What's the condition?
Edward Cullen: And then forever.
Bella Swan: That's what I'm asking.
[last lines]
Edward Cullen: Marry me, Bella.
Edward Cullen: [Discussion on whether Bella should become a vampire] All right forget time limits. If you want me to be the one, then you'll just have to meet one condition.
Bella Swan: What condition?
Edward Cullen: Marry me.
Bella Swan: Okay, what's the punch line?
Edward Cullen: You're wounding my ego, Bella. I just proposed to you and you think it's a joke.
Bella Swan: O'Cmon. I'm only eighteen!
Edward Cullen: Well I'm nearly one hundred and ten. It's time I settled down.
Bella Swan: [Reading the e-mail that she's written but cannot send] Alice. You've disappeared. Like everything else. Now who else can I talk to? I'm lost. When you left, and he left, you took everything with you. But the absence of him is everywhere I look. It's like a huge hole has been punched through my chest. But In a way, I'm glad. The pain is the only reminder that he was real. That you all were.
Edward Cullen: Heaven.
Bella Swan: [Bella runs into Edward in attempt to get in back in the shadows] You have to move! Open your eyes, look at me. I'm alive. You have to move!
[Edward grabs Bella and goes into the shadows]
Edward Cullen: You're here!
Bella Swan: I'm here.
Edward Cullen: [Smiles] You're alive!
Bella Swan: Yes... I needed you to see me once. You had to know that I was alive. You didn't need to feel guilty about it. I can let you go now.
Edward Cullen: I could never let go of you. I just couldn't live in a world where you didn't exist.
Bella Swan: [puzzled] But you said...
Edward Cullen: I lied. I had to lie, and you believed me so easily.
Bella Swan: [Starts crying] Because it doesn't make sense for you to love me. I'm nothing... Human. Nothing.
Edward Cullen: Bella, you're everything to me. Everything.
Quil Ateara: So this is your girlfriend, huh?
Jacob Black: [looks around awkwardly] I said she was a girl who was a friend
Quil Ateara: [looks at Embry] Do you remember him making that distinction?
Embry Call: No I don't.
Edward Cullen: I'm not technically breaking any of his rules. He did say never to take a step through his door, but I came in through the window. He's not going to forgive me easily.
Bella Swan: I know.
Edward Cullen: Can you? I hope you can, because, I honestly don't know how to live without you.
Bella Swan: Come here.
[Bella Kisses him]
Bella Swan: Once Alice changes me, you can't get rid of me.
Edward Cullen: She won't need to change you. There are always ways to keep the Volturi in the dark.
Bella Swan: No.
Bella Swan: You all know what I want. And I know it's a lot to ask for. The only fair way I can think of is if we put this to a vote.
Edward Cullen: Bella, you don't know what you're doing.
Bella Swan: [to Edward] Just... shut up.
Bella Swan: Alice?
Alice Cullen: I already consider you my sister... Yes!
Bella Swan: Thank you.
Jasper Whitlock: I vote yes. It would be nice not to want to kill you all the time.
Rosalie Hale: I'm sorry. I'm really sorry to both of you for how I've acted. And I'm really grateful that you were brave enough to go save my brother. But this isn't a life I would have chosen for myself. And I wish that there had been someone to vote no for me. So no.
Emmett Cullen: I vote hell yeah! We can pick a fight with the Volturi some other way.
Esme Cullen: I already think of you as part of the family. Yes!
Edward Cullen: Why are you doing this to me? You know what this means.
Dr. Carlisle Cullen: You've chosen not to live without her, which leaves me no choice. I won't lose my son.
Bella Swan: Jake, I love you. So please, don't make me choose. Cause it'll be him. It's always been him.
Jacob Black: [whispers] Bella?
Edward Cullen: [walks over to Bella] G'bye Jacob.
Jacob Black: [Grabs Bella's arm] No you don't speak for her!
Edward Cullen: [shoves Jacob and he phases into wolf midair. Lands and growls madly at Edward]
Edward Cullen: Bella get out of here
Jacob Black: [rushes towards Edward, teeth showing]
Bella Swan: STOP! Stop. You can't hurt each other without hurting me.
Jacob Black: [stops growling abruptly, rushes off into woods]
Bella Swan: [softly towards him] Jake!
Bella Swan: [Runs at Sam] What did you do?
Paul: Hey!
Bella Swan: What did you do to him?
Sam Uley: Hey, easy.
Embry Call: Watch it!
Bella Swan: He didn't want this!
[Hitting Paul on the chest]
Paul: Ow! But we do? What did he do, hmm? What? Did he tell you?
Sam Uley: [Holding Paul back] Both of you! Calm down.
Bella Swan: [She pushes past Sam and gets into Paul's face] Nothing! He tells me nothing because he's scared of you!
[Paul begins to laugh, along with Jared and Embry]
Bella Swan: [She becomes angry and suddenly slaps Paul across the face]
Sam Uley: [Trying to hold Paul back] Paul don't.
Jared: Too late now.
Sam Uley: Bella get back.
[Bella begins to back up slowly as she watches Paul breathe]
Sam Uley: [Paul begins to breathe deeply causing growls to escape his throat] Bella get back now. Get back.
[Paul suddenly begins to snarl like mad as he shape-shifts into his wolf form. Bella gasps as she sees this and begins to walk backwards]
Bella Swan: [slams into him, attempting to push him inside] Don't!
Edward Cullen: [stroking her hair, eyes closed] Heaven.
Bella Swan: [out of breath, panting] You have to move! Open your eyes, look at me. I'm alive! You have to move!
Edward Cullen: Bella.
[pulls her inside, holding her close]
Edward Cullen: You're here.
Bella Swan: [quietly, out of breath] I'm here.
Edward Cullen: [smiling] You're alive!
Bella Swan: Yes.
Bella Swan: I needed to make you see me once. You had to know I was alive, but you didn't need to feel guilty about anything. I can... let you go now.
Edward Cullen: I never acted out of guilt. I just couldn't live in a world where you don't exist.
Bella Swan: But you said...
Edward Cullen: I lied. I had to lie. And you believed me so easily.
Bella Swan: Because it doesn't make sense for you to love me. I'm... nothing, human... nothing.
Edward Cullen: [holding her face in his hand] Bella, you're everything to me. You're everything.
[kisses her passionately]
Edward Cullen: I love you. You're my only reason to stay alive... if that's what I am.
Felix: The girl comes with us.
Edward Cullen: You can go to hell.
Edward Cullen: [bends to kiss her] Happy birthday.
Bella Swan: Hmm, don't remind me.
Edward Cullen: [laughs] Bella your birthday is definitely something to celebrate.
Bella Swan: But my aging is not.
Bella Swan: [as Aro is about to kill Edward] Please! No, no! Please! Kill me! Kill me! Not him!
Aro: How extraordinary! You would give up your life for someone like us. A vampire. A soulless monster.
Edward Cullen: Bella get away from him!
Bella Swan: [to Aro] You don't know a thing about his soul.
Embry Call: [Outside Sam and Emily's house] Come on in Bella. We won't bite.
Jared: Speak for yourself.
Jacob Black: 108 degrees over here.
Bella Swan: My hands are freezing. Must be nice never getting cold.
Jacob Black: It's a wolf thing.
Bella Swan: No, it's a Jacob thing, you could be like your own sun.
Bella Swan: [feeling the blood on her forehead] I'm sorry...
Jacob Black: Bella, you're apologizing for bleeding?
Edward Cullen: You can't trust vampires... Trust me.
Embry Call: Guess, the wolf's out of the bag.
Edward Cullen: [Bella and Edward are discussing when Bella will be changed, Edward is speaking to Bella] I just have one condition if you want me to do it myself.
Bella Swan: What's the condition?
Edward Cullen: And then forever.
Bella Swan: That's what I'm asking.
Edward Cullen: [dramatic pause] Marry me, Bella.
Edward Cullen: So how come Jacob Black gets to give you a present and I don't?
Bella Swan: Cause I have nothing to give back to you.
Edward Cullen: Bella, you give me everything by just breathing.
Bella Swan: I thought you couldn't protect me here.
Jacob Black: Guess I don't care.
Alice Cullen: [incredulous] Well, *I'm* not gonna hurt her.
Jacob Black: No, you're just a harmless Cullen. I'm talking about the other bloodsucker who tried to kill Bella because of you.
Alice Cullen: [turning to Bella] Victoria?
Bella Swan: Yeah, Victoria's been around.
Alice Cullen: I didn't see her. I didn't see you get pulled out of the water, either.
[Alice turns and looks distastefully at Jacob]
Alice Cullen: I can't see past you and your pack of mutts.
Jacob Black: [moves toward Alice] Don't get me upset.
Bella Swan: [runs between Jacob and Alice] Hey, stop. Stop, stop, stop.
Jacob Black: ...or things are gonna get very ugly.
Jacob Black: I know what he did to you but Bella, I want you to know I will never hurt you.
Alice Cullen: Bella!
[Alice hops over the stairway banister]
Alice Cullen: [hugging Bella] Happy Birthday!
Bella Swan: Shh, shh.
[Alice hands Bella a wrapped birthday present]
Bella Swan: I thought we agreed, no presents.
Alice Cullen: I've already seen you open it, and guess what: you love it! You're gonna wear it tonight. Our place.
[Bella balks, looking reluctant]
Alice Cullen: [begs] Come on, please? It'll be fun.
[Standing behind Alice, Jasper lowers his head and looks intently at Bella]
Bella Swan: Okay. All right.
Alice Cullen: [giddily] Great! Okay, I'll see you at seven.
[Alice skips back to Jasper, and Bella gets a look as if snapping out of something]
Bella Swan: Jasper...! No fair with the mood control thing.
Jasper Whitlock: [smiles] Sorry, Bella. Happy...
[Bella gives him a look]
Jasper Whitlock: Never mind.
Aro: What a happy surprise... Bella is alive after all. Isn't that wonderful? I love a happy ending... they are so rare.
Aro: [as he grabs Edward's hand to read his thoughts] La tua cantante. Her blood appeals to you so much... it makes me thirsty. How can you stand to be so close to her?
Edward Cullen: It's not without difficulty.
Aro: Yes I can see that.
Edward Cullen: Aro can read every thought I ever had, with one touch. And now you know everything. So get on with it.
Aro: You are quite a soul reader yourself Edward. Though, you can't read Bella's thoughts... Fascinating!
Aro: [to Bella] I would love to see... if you are an exception to my gifts as well. Would you do me the honor?
Aro: [after holding Bella's hand] Interesting. I see nothing. I wonder if... Let us see if she's immune to all our powers. Shall we, Jane?
Edward Cullen: No!
Jane: Pain.
Bella Swan: [as Edward starts to writhe in pain] Stop! Stop, please! Stop! Stop! Just stop hurting him, please! Please!
Aro: Jane?
Jane: [as she stops torturing Edward] Master?
Aro: Go ahead my dear.
Jane: [to Bella] This may hurt just a little.
Aro: [after nothing happens to Bella] Hahahahahaha. Remarkable. She confounds us all. So, what do we do with you now?
Marcus: You already know what you're going to do Aro.
Caius: She knows to much. She's a liability.
Aro: That's true. Felix?
Bella Swan: [after Edward saves her from being killed by attacking Felix, but is about to be killed himself] Please! No, no! Please! Kill me... kill me. Not him
Aro: How extraordinary. You would give up your life... for someone like us. A vampire. A soulless monster.
Edward Cullen: Bella get away from him.
Bella Swan: You don't know a thing... about his soul.
Aro: Forse è uno o l'altro. Ah this is a sadness. If only it where your intention to give her immortality.
Alice Cullen: [Stopping Aro from killing Bella] Wait! Bella will be one us. I've seen it. I'll change her myself.
Jacob Black: [to Edward] You stay the hell out of my head!
Edward Cullen: Jacob, I know you have something to say to me. but I'd like to say something to you if that's alright. Thank you. Thank you for... keeping Bella alive when I didn't.
Jacob Black: No, you didn't. And it wasn't for your benefit trust me.
Edward Cullen: I'm still grateful. But I'm here now. I'm not leaving her side until she orders me away.
Jacob Black: We'll see. Hey, my turn to talk. I'm here to remind you of a key point in the treaty.
Edward Cullen: I haven't forgotten.
Bella Swan: What key point?
Jacob Black: If any of them bites a human, the truce is over.
Bella Swan: But if I choose it it has nothing to do with you.
Jacob Black: No I won't let you. you're not going to be one of them Bella!
Bella Swan: It's not up to you.
Jacob Black: You know what we'll do to you, I won't have a choice.
Jacob Black: Bella come please.
Bella Swan: No, is he going to hurt me? Read his mind.
Edward Cullen: [assures her]
Bella Swan: Alice. I saw him. Maybe I'm crazy now, but I guess that's okay. If a rush of danger is what it takes to see him, than that's what I'll find.
Edward Cullen: You promised you wouldn't do anything stupid or reckless.
Bella Swan: You promised it would be as if you never existed. You lied.
Bella Swan: Dear Alice, I wish I had your real address. I wish I could tell you about Jake. He makes me feel better. I mean, he makes me feel alive. The hole in my chest... well, when I'm with Jake it's like it's almost healed for a while. But even Jake can't keep the dreams away.
Jacob Black: Bella, you're crossing a line.
Bella Swan: Then don't draw one.
Mike: So listen... Now that you're talking again... And eating... You know
[pokes Bella's stomach]
Mike: You gotta get that protein in there. You know I was just wondering if you wanted to go see a movie with me.
Bella Swan: Yeah... Sure. Yeah I do.
Mike: Okay... We could check out "Love spelled backwards is love" You know, it's a dumb title, but, um, it's a romantic comedy, it's suppose to be...
Bella Swan: No. No romance. Uh, well, how about "Face Punch" You heard of that?
Mike: Well, it's an action movie.
Bella Swan: Yeah, it's perfect. With guns... adrenaline... it's my thing.
Mike: Okay...
Bella Swan: We should get a bunch of people... You guys wanna go see "Face Punch" ?
Eric: Yeah! Hey, Mike, remember we were suppose to watch that? The trailer's all like "* Pew, pew!* Punch his face in"
Jessica: Movie night with Bellllllaaaaaaa
[Rolls eyes]
Jacob Black: Tell me something... You like me, right?
[Bella Nods]
Jacob Black: And you think I'm sorta beautiful?
Bella Swan: Jake, please don't do this.
Jacob Black: Why?
Bella Swan: Because you're about to ruin everything. And I need you.
Jacob Black: Well, I've got loads of time. I'm not going to give up.
Bella Swan: I don't want you to. But that's just because I don't want you to go anywhere. It's really selfish. You know, I'm not like a car that you can fix up. I'm never going to run right.
Jacob Black: It's because of him, isn't it? Look, I know what he did to you. But Bella, I would never, ever do that. I won't ever hurt you. I promise. I won't let you down. You can count on me.
Mike: Well, I need to go home. I was feeling sick before the movie, okay?... What? What's your problem?
Jacob Black: You're my problem. Feeling sick? Maybe you need to go to the hospital. Do you want me to put you in the hospital?
Bella Swan: Jake, the movie's over. What are you doing? Jake... You're really hot... You feel like you have a fever. Are you okay?
Jacob Black: I don't know what's happening. I gotta go.
Mike: That dude is weird.
Bella Swan: Laurent!
Laurent: I didn't expect to find you here. I went to visit the Cullens, but, the house is empty. I'm surprised they left you behind. Weren't you sort of a pet of theirs?
Bella Swan: Yeah. You could say that.
Laurent: Do the Cullens visit often?
Edward Cullen: [appearing as a vision] Lie.
Bella Swan: Yeah, absolutely. All the time.
Edward Cullen: Lie better.
Bella Swan: I'll tell them that you stopped by. I probably shouldn't tell... Edward. He's pretty protective.
Laurent: But he's far away isn't he?
Bella Swan: Why are you here?
Laurent: I came as a favor to Victoria.
Bella Swan: Victoria?
Laurent: She asked me to see if you were still under the protection of the Cullens. Victoria feels it's only fair if she kills Edwards mate, giving he killed hers. An eye for an eye.
Edward Cullen: Threaten him.
Bella Swan: Edward would know who did it! And he'd come after you.
Laurent: Oh, I don't think he will. After all, how much could you mean to him if he left you here unprotected? Victoria won't be happy about me killing you. But I can't help myself. You're so mouth-watering.
Bella Swan: Please don't. I mean, you helped us.
Laurent: Shhhh. Don't be afraid. I'm doing this out of kindness. Victoria plans on killing you slowly and briefly, where as I'll make it quick. I promise. You will feel nothing.
Bella Swan: Edward, I love you.
Edward Cullen: Bella, don't do this.
Bella Swan: You won't stay with me any other way.
Edward Cullen: Please? For me?
Bella Swan: You wanted me to be human. Well, watch me.
Bella Swan: You're here.
Edward Cullen: You can sleep. I'll still be here when you wake up.
Edward Cullen: Bella, the only reason why I left is because I thought I was protecting you. So that you could have a chance at a normal, happy life.
Bella Swan: It was so easy for you to leave.
Edward Cullen: Leaving you was the hardest thing I've done in 100 years. I swear, I will never fail you again. I'm so sorry. Charlie's coming.
Jacob Black: [right before almost kissing Bella] Que Quowle
[stay with me forever]
Embry Call: Oh and get this, we can hear each others thoughts.
Jared: Would you shut up? These are trade secrets! Damnit! This chick runs with vampires!
Bella Swan: You can't really run with vampires... 'cause they're fast...
Jared: Yeah? Well we're faster. Scared yet?
Bella Swan: You're not he first monsters I've met.
Charlie Swan: Senior year! How'd you get so old so fast?
Bella Swan: I didn't! It's not that old.
Charlie Swan: Well I don't know. Is that a grey hair?
Bella Swan: No, No way?
[runs to mirror]
Charlie Swan: Hm Happy Birthday
Bella Swan: Mm Funny
Bella Swan: Jacob! You cut your hair off? And got a tattoo? I throught you were to sick to come outside or pick up the phone when I call.
Jacob Black: Go Away!
Bella Swan: What
Jacob Black: Go Away!
Bella Swan: What happened to you? Did Sam do this to you?
Jacob Black: No Sam's trying to help me! Don't blame him! But if you want to blame someone blame your little bloodsucking friends of yours, The Cullens
Quil Ateara: So the bike building story's true?
Bella Swan: Oh yeah, I taught him everything he knows.
Quil Ateara: What about the part where you're his girlfriend?
Bella Swan: Uh, we're friends...
Embry Call: Ooh, burn!
Alice Cullen: It's time, it's time.
Esme Cullen: Happy Birthday, Bella.
Alice Cullen: Let's open your presents, there's a cake too.
Bella Swan: Alice, that cake could feed fifty. You guys don't even eat.
[Alice hands her a present]
Bella Swan: Thanks
[Bella drops it quickly]
Bella Swan: Ow, paper cut.
Edward Cullen: Bella, why don't you go enjoy the rest of the festival?
Felix: The girl comes with us.
Edward Cullen: No, you can go to hell.
Bella Swan: What happened with Jasper was nothing.
Edward Cullen: Nothing compared to what could've happened. I promise never to put you through anything like this ever again. This is the last time you'll ever see me.
[He kisses her and walks away]
Bella Swan: [after she flips over her motorcycle] I'm gonna go again.
Jacob Black: No. Forget it. No more bike.
Edward Cullen: The Volturi are the closest thing my world has to royalty... they enforce the law.
Bella Swan: Vampires have laws?
Bella Swan: I've brought you something. It's a little crazy.
Jacob Black: Wowwwwww. Scrap metal.
Bella Swan: Woah, you're buff. What are you, like 16?
Jacob Black: Age is just a number baby. What are you now, 40?
Jacob Black: Quil keeps asking to come over. I think he likes you a little too much.
Bella Swan: Oh... Well... I'm not really into the whole cougar thing.
Jacob Black: What's up with you and age? I mean, how old was the Cullen guy anyway?
Jacob Black: They think they run the place. Embry use to call them "Hall monitors on steroids" Now look at him.
Bella Swan: That's Embry?
Jacob Black: Yeah.
Bella Swan: What happened to him?
Jacob Black: He started missing school, then all of a sudden he started following Sam around like a little puppy. Same thing happened with Paul and Jared. And Sam keeps giving me this look like he's waiting for me or something. It's kinda staring to freak me out.
Bella Swan: Well, you should just avoid him.
Jacob Black: I try.
Harry Clearwater: Don't worry about the bears Bella. My Kung Fu is strong.
Bella Swan: I'm coming with you!
Edward Cullen: Bella, I don't want you to come with me.
Bella Swan: You... You don't want me?
Edward Cullen: No.
Bella Swan: Well, that changes things. A lot.
Angela: I'm telling you, I saw something in the woods!
Eric: It's okay, baby. I believe you.
Jessica: No he doesn't. He's just trying to get lucky.
Angela: It was jet black and huge. On all fours it was still taller than a human.
Jessica: A bear, maybe?
Mike: Or an alien. You're lucky you didn't get probed.
Jessica: Yeah, like that would happen.
Angela: Well, I saw it.
Bella Swan: You know, you're not the only one. My dad's been getting reports down at the station. Something like 5 hikers been killed by a bear, but they can't find the bear.
Angela: Hm.
Eric: Hahahaha. Last time you clowns doubt my girlfriend!
Jacob Black: So, "Face Punch", huh? You like action movies?
Mike: No, not really.
Jacob Black: I heard it sucks. Bad.
Mike: Hey... Are you even old enough to see this movie? I mean, without adult supervision?
Jacob Black: Right... Yeah. Well, she's buying my ticket for me.
Mike: Right... Okay.
Bella Swan: Well, Jessica bailed and Angela's got the stomach flu so Eric's taking care of her... It's just us three.
Jacob Black: Great...
Mike: Great...
Bella Swan: So, you're a werewolf?
Jacob Black: Yeah, last time I checked.
Alice Cullen: Bella, what is that God awful wet dog smell?
Bella Swan: Um... That's probably me. I've... It's Jacob.
Alice Cullen: Jacob who?
Bella Swan: Jacob's kind of a werewolf.
Alice Cullen: Ugh! Bella! Werewolves are not good company to keep!
Jacob Black: Speak for yourself...
Jacob Black: Please stay here. For Charlie. For me.
Bella Swan: I have to go.
Jacob Black: I'm begging you. Please.
Bella Swan: Goodbye, Jacob.
Alice Cullen: Come on guys! It's a festival! We wouldn't want to cause a scene, now would we?
Felix: You wouldn't.
Aro: What a happy surprise! So Bella is alive after all. Isn't that wonderful? I love a happy ending... they are so rare.
Charlie Swan: Hey. You okay?
Bella Swan: I'm fine. Dad, you don't have to worry.
Charlie Swan: Yeah, last time you said that you took off and I didn't see you for three days.
Bella Swan: I'm really sorry, dad. I...
Charlie Swan: Bella, do not ever do that to me again. Ever. And you're grounded for the rest of your life.
Bella Swan: Okay.
Jacob Black: Age is just a number, baby.
Bella Swan: Wait, you're not leaving, you're coming back, right?
Alice Cullen: As soon as you put the dog out.
Alice Cullen: I didn't think you would be opposed to grand theft auto.
Bella Swan: No, not today.
Jacob Black: What a marshmallow!
Emily: So... You're the vampire girl...
Bella Swan: ...So you're the wolf girl.
Emily: Guess so. Well- I'm engaged to one.
Bella Swan: [to Jacob] Please don't make me choose. Because it will be him, everytime. It's always been him.
Bella Swan: IF we're going to do this every day, and hopefully we are. We've got to fit some homework in I don't want Billy thinking i'm a bad influence.
Jacob Black: You influence me? Please.
Bella Swan: Umm I'm older then you making you the influencee and me the influencer.
Jacob Black: But my size and knowledge base makes me older then you, due to your general paleness and lack of know how.
Bella Swan: I convinced you to build two wheeled death machines don't you think that makes you kind of young and naive?
Jacob Black: Ok so where do we stand?
Bella Swan: I'm 35. You might be like 32.
Jacob Black: Oh come on.
Charlie Swan: OK, that's it.
Bella Swan: What?
Charlie Swan: Bells, you're going to Jacksonville. This behaviour, it's just not normal and frankly it's scaring the hell out of me, and your mother. Just go to Jacksonville make some new friends.
Bella Swan: I like my old friends.
Charlie Swan: Well you never see them any more.
Bella Swan: I'm going shopping with Jessica.
Charlie Swan: You hate shopping.
Bella Swan: I need a girls night out.
Charlie Swan: OK, Shopping. Good, go buy some stuff.
Jacob Black: Oh man, your head.
Bella Swan: Oh my God I'm sorry!
Jacob Black: You're apologizing for bleeding?
Bella Swan: Yeah, I guess I am.
Jacob Black: Well it's just blood Bella, no big deal
[Jacob takes off his shirt]
Jacob Black: What're you staring at?
Bella Swan: ...You're sort of beautiful.
Jacob Black: [smiles] How hard did you hit your head?
Bella Swan: [Voiceover] These violent delights have violent ends, and in their triumph die. Like fire and powder, which as they kiss, consume.
Bella Swan: If this is about my soul, take it I don't want it with out you!
Edward Cullen: It's not about soul Bella. You're just not good for me!
Bella Swan: Not good enough for you.
Charlie Swan: I'm gonna try the Cullens place again.
Billy Black: Cullens left town Charlie.
Harry Clearwater: Good riddance.
Charlie Swan: Where'd they go?
Billy Black: We're gonna find her Charlie.
Jacob Black: Charlie!
Sam Uley: She's alright.
Charlie Swan: I got her, thank you Sam
Bella Swan: I never wanted to have a party.
Dr. Carlisle Cullen: It's not your fault. Jasper hasn't been away from human blood as long as the rest of us.
Bella Swan: How do you do it?
Dr. Carlisle Cullen: Years and years of practice.
Bella Swan: Did you ever think of just doing it the easy way?
Dr. Carlisle Cullen: No. I knew who I wanted to be. I wanted to help people. It brings me happiness, even if I am damned regardless.
Bella Swan: Damned? Like, hell?
[Carlisle glances at Bella and says nothing]
Bella Swan: Carlisle, you couldn't be damned. You couldn't. It's impossible.
Dr. Carlisle Cullen: Thank you, Bella. You've always been very... gracious about us.
Bella Swan: [thinking] So that's it? That's why he won't change me?
Dr. Carlisle Cullen: Imagine the situation in reverse, hmm. If you believed as Edward does, could you take away his soul?
Bella Swan: Dad, I saw them!
Charlie Swan: What's the matter?
Bella Swan: In the woods!
Charlie Swan: Bells, what the hell were you doing in the woods?
Bella Swan: They're not bears! They're wolves! I mean like they're huge wolves
Harry Clearwater: Are you sure about that?
Bella Swan: I just saw them!
Charlie Swan: Ok, Harry feel like going hunting? Get some of your guys together?
Harry Clearwater: Yeah... ummm... sure... ok... I'll just...
[leaves room]
Jacob Black: Have you ever has a secret? One that wasn't yours to tell? well that's what it's like for me, only worse, you have no idea how tight I'm bound.
Bella Swan: I hate this. I hate what they've done to you.
Jacob Black: I mean the killer part is you already know. Bella do remember when we walked the beach at La Push, the story?
Bella Swan: The story, about the cold ones?
Jacob Black: Guess I understand why that's the only part you remember.
Edward Cullen: Your aging? I think eighteen is a little to young to start worrying about that.
Bella Swan: It's one year old then you.
Edward Cullen: No it's not. I'm one hundred and nine.
Bella Swan: Then maybe I shouldn't be dating such an old man. It's gross, is should be throughlly repulsed.
Jacob Black: I was just buying a part for the Rabbit. You should really come take a ride when it's done.
Bella Swan: Is it fast?
Jacob Black: It's... decent
Jacob Black: Yes. I promised I was never going to hurt you, and this is me keeping that promise. Go home, and don't come back, or else you're going to get hurt.
Aro: Your gift is too much to throw away. Please consider joining us.
Edward Cullen: You know what will happen anyway.
Marcus: Not without cause.
Jacob Black: [after reviving her from the Cliff Dive] What the hell were you thinking?
Bella Swan: I just thought I saw something.
Aro: [after seeing Alice's vision of Bella as a vampire] Mesmerizing. To see what you have seen, before it is happened.
Aro: [to Bella] Your gifts... will make for an intriguing immortal... Isabella. Go now, and make your preparations.
Marcus: Let us be done with this. Heidi will arrive, any moment. Thank you... for your visit.
Caius: We'll return the favor: I would advise that you followthrough on your promise soon... We do not offer second chances.
Aro: Goodbye... my young friends.
Bella Swan: [Noticing Jacob's physique up close] You're sort of beautiful.
Jacob Black: How hard did you hit your head?
Bella Swan: It's my birthday, can I ask for something? Kiss me.
[from official site]
Edward Cullen: Every second that I'm with you is about restraint... and you're too fragile.
Jacob Black: Have you ever had a secret you couldn't tell anyone?
Jacob Black: He left you Bella! He didn't want you anymore.
Bella Swan: I have to go.
Alice Cullen: Bella! It's Edward. He thinks you're dead!
Bella Swan: What?
Edward Cullen: You just don't belong in my world Bella.
Bella Swan: I belong with you.
Bella Swan: There is only one way I know to see him.
Jacob Black: I gotta go. I've got a vampire to kill.
Bella Swan: You've killed people Jake.
Jacob Black: We only kill what we are trying to protect you from, vampires.
Paul: I'm sure the leech-lover is just dying to help us out!
Dr. Carlisle Cullen: Imagine the situation in reverse. If you believed you'd be destroying Edward's soul... Would you do it?
Bella Swan: It's one year older than you.
Edward Cullen: No it isn't. I'm 109.
Bella Swan: I thought we agreed, no presents?
Charlie Swan: The one from me isn't wrapped, so it doesn't count.
Jacob Black: Bella, they're not really fighting! They're cliff diving. Scary as hell, but a total rush.
Bella Swan: Rush?
Alice Cullen: Would you mind telling me how it is you're still alive?
Jacob Black: Do not get me upset. Things are gonna get very ugly!
Bella Swan: I want to go again.
Jacob Black: Are you trying to get yourself killed?
Bella Swan: I want to go again.
Jacob Black: No. Forget it. No more bikes.
Charlie Swan: Look, Bella, I don't have to go fishing today.
Harry Clearwater: Yes, you do!
Bella Swan: Alice... Things are bad again. Without Jake... I can't stand it. I don't see Edward anymore. Now it really feels like he never existed. I will find a place where I can see him again.
Charlie Swan: Got something, Harry?
Harry Clearwater: Nope. Nothing!
[Covers wolf print when Charlie turns around]
Alice Cullen: Bella it's Edward, he thinks you're dead!
Bella Swan: What?
Alice Cullen: He's going to the Volturi. He wants to die too.
Jacob Black: Age is just a number babe. What are you now, 40?
Bella Swan: Hey, you're not going anywhere? You're going to come back, right?
Alice Cullen: As soon as you put the dog out.
Bella Swan: You can't really run with vampires... cause they're fast.
Edward Cullen: You can't trust vampires. Trust me
Bella Swan: These violet delights have violent ends. And in their triumph die, like fire and powder. Which, as they kiss, consume
Emmett Cullen: Already stalled it in your truck. Finally a decent sound system in that...
Bella Swan: Hey, don't hate the truck.
Bella Swan: [to Jacob] Hello biceps. You know, anabolic steroids are really bad for you.
Aro: What a happy surprise! Bella is alive after all! I love happy endings, they are so rare.
Alec: Ah sister, they send you out for one and you get two... and a half. Such a clever girl.
Jacob Black: [Picks up phone] Swan residence... He's not here right now... He's arranging a funeral.
[Phone hangs up]
Edward Cullen: So you've made up your minds.
Aro: It was an intriguing debate... we've rarely encountered a vampire who would willingly end his own existence.
Caius: Pathetic, disgraceful.
Aro: I'm afraid your particular gifts are too valuable to destroy, but... if you're unhappy with your lot, join us, we would be delighted to utilize your skills. Won't you consider staying with us?
Edward Cullen: You know what would happen anyway.
Marcus: Not without cause.
Aro: Such a waste...
Alice Cullen: I have never met anyone
Alice Cullen: so prone to life-threatening idiocy.
[like an aside to the audience, a plot commentary]
Jared: These are trade secrets! She runs with vampires!
Bella Swan: You can't really run with vampires. They're very fast.
Jared: Well, we're faster. Freaked out yet?
Bella Swan: You're not the first monsters I've met.
Sam Uley: Jake's right, you're good with weird
Bella Swan: I'm scared.
Jane: This may hurt just a little.
Jessica: So, you're an adrenaline junkie now?
Bella Swan: The absence of him is everywhere I look.
Alice Cullen: He's going to the Volturi! He wants to die too!
Alice Cullen: You are a human who knows entirely too much about us. They could kill us all.
Bella Swan: No Edward, don't.
Aro: What will we do with you now?
Marcus: You already know what you're going to do, Aro.
Caius: She knows too much. She's a liablity.
Aro: That's true...
Jasper Whitlock: It would be nice to not want to kill you all the time.
Mike: Okay... I think I'm going to throw up!
Bella Swan: I know those wolvess will be dead. And he'll go tell her I'm unprotected... Victoria.
Bella Swan: Alice, is it possible that everything's true? The fairy tales and horror stories? Is it possible that there isn't anything sane and normal at all?
Aro: Your gift is too much to throw away. Please consider joining us.
Edward Cullen: You know what will happen anyway.
Bella Swan: Alice, you've disappeared, like everything else. Now who else can I talk to? I'm lost. When you left, when he left, you took everything with you. But the absence of him is everywhere I look. It's like a huge hole has been punched through my chest. But in a way I'm glad, the pain was the only reminder that he was real. That you all were.
Edward Cullen: It's my job to protect you. From everyone but my sister...
Edward Cullen: [Last Lines] Marry me, Bella.
Edward Cullen: Bella you give me everything just by breathing.
Alice Cullen: [to Bella] Would you like to explain to me how you're alive?
Alice Cullen: Bella, what is that god awful wet dog smell?
Bella Swan: [after Jacob gets off of the phone with Edward] Who was that?
Jacob Black: He's always in the way.
Bella Swan: You promised me.
Edward Cullen: You can't trust vampires. Trust me.
Bella Swan: [voice-over] These violent delights have violent ends. and in their triumph die like fire and powder. Which, as they kiss, consume.
Bella Swan: If we're going to keep doing this, and I hope we are... we've got to fit some homework in there. I don't want Billy thinking I'm a bad influence.
Jacob Black: You influence me? Please.
Bella Swan: Are you... I'm older than you so that makes me the influencer and you the influencee.
Jacob Black: Hah! No. No. No. My size and knowledge actually makes me older than you because of your general paleness and lack of know-how.
Bella Swan: I convinced you to build two wheel death machines with me. Don't you think that makes you kinda young and naive.
Jacob Black: Okay. So where do we stand?
Bella Swan: I'm 35 and you might be like 32.
Jacob Black: What? Come on.
Alice Cullen: Would you like to explain to me how your still alive?


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Food Companies Target Lucrative 'Just Enough' Market
What do people want for dinner? To feel like they cooked "just enough," food companies say, and they are trying to come up with products that hit that sweet spot. Sarah Nassauer joins Lunch Break with a look at new products that walk the fine line between too much and not enough cooking.
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The Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) today surpassed US$2 billion in funds disbursed to aid agencies in natural and conflict-related emergencies, a milestone in efforts to speed up the international response to humanitarian crises.
Launched in 2006, CERF is now the sixth largest UN source of revenue for humanitarian appeals, allocating an average of $400 million a year to 82 countries. Since 2005, 122 governments and the private sector have committed more than $2.3bn to the Fund, while 35 Member States have both benefited from and contributed to the CERF.
CERF ensures that life-saving aid is made available within hours of a major emergency and to support humanitarian agencies in countries where there has been inadequate funding.
"From Haiti to the Democratic Republic of Congo to Pakistan, CERF has enabled us to react faster and more comprehensively than ever before," said Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos. "The generous contributions from Member States make this possible. In 2010 alone, CERF money helped more than 22 million people in 45 countries. There can be no doubt: CERF saves lives."
In January 2010, for example, CERF allocated $10 million five hours after a massive earthquake struck Haiti - jumpstarting life-saving operations before other funding came online. It added $15 million three days later, and a further $10.5 million in March - making it the largest CERF allocation to one emergency response. This year, more than $10 million in CERF funding was allocated to the crisis in Côte d'Ivoire.
Illustrating its impact on underfunded emergencies, CERF disbursed nearly $5 million to respond to multiple crises in Zimbabwe earlier this year. The allocation was used to start life-saving programmes to tackle acute malnutrition, drought, and cholera, and to ensure continued assistance until additional funding is secured.
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Scuba Diving – At Marfa Point
is suitable for scuba diving movies, films, commercials etc. Do you remember Jacques-Yves Cousteau the famous ocean explorer ? This track is perfect, nice and warm and wide open. The piano plays together with a set of synthesizers, a small nice melody and rhythm pattern.
Marfa Point is a nice scuba diving area in front of Cyprus where you can see lots of beatiful baracudas and rays. Come with me underwater and hear what I saw.


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Orioles center fielder Adam Jones said this afternoon that he had no news to tell reporters about a potential long-term extension.
The deal is expected to be six years in length and worth in the mid-$80 million range.
"I wish I could tell you more, but there's nothing to tell because there is nothing being done right now," Jones said. "I wish I had bells and whistles to tell you. Trust me, I do. But I don't."
Asked whether negotiations between Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette and Jones' agent, Nez Balelo of CAA, were ongoing, Jones said, "My agent's in town. He's got a flight out of here in a couple hours. Hopefully he can stay for [an...


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Texas DH Urges PAM Precautions
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reminding swimmers and skiers to take precautions to avoid infection from Naegleria fowleri, an ameba assumed to be present in all rivers, lakes, ponds, tanks and streams.
The ameba can cause primary amebic meningoencephalitis, or PAM, an infection of the brain. Though PAM is rare, it is almost always fatal.
The ameba thrives in warm, stagnant water but may be present in any body of fresh water. A combination of lower water levels, high temperatures and stagnant or slow-moving water may produce higher concentrations of the ameba.
Infection typically occurs when water containing the ameba is forced up the nose when diving or jumping into the water or when skiing. Initial symptoms of the infection include severe headache, high fever, stiff neck, nausea and vomiting.
The ameba does not live in salt water or in swimming pools and hot tubs that are properly cleaned, maintained and treated with chlorine.
DSHS offers these precautions to reduce the already low risk of infection:
* Never swim in stagnant water.
* Hold your nose or use nose clips when skiing, jet skiing or jumping into any water.
Other dangers associated with lakes and rivers include diving into waters that are too shallow or that may hide rocks and debris. Never leave children unattended around water.
Nine cases of PAM have been reported in Texas since 2000, including one in 2008.


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Thanks for all the support. I'll be back shortly. School is demanding as hell. Politics are crazy.
Here's the best song ever written.
Synthetic World (Swamp Dogg Does Moon Dogg)
It sums up my position about, well, everything. It's a shame that these two sets of musicians (Swamp Dogg and Moon Dogg) only recorded one song together for an obscure compilation. That's just my luck… my favorite band only has one song.


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Grifter wrote:@Poofah
Which breed of the Fiendish Imp would you recomend for PvP? I have not had any dropluck jet, but they go for about 1000g on my server, so I could save the time and just buy the thing with the breed I need.
Thanks in advance.
Teacake wrote:I would not use any other breed of imp besides s/s.
Poofah wrote:In this situation I liked the P/S, because the Imp's job was to stay in and do damage while Minefield ticked down, and encourage the opponent to waste time by swapping voluntarily.
your weakest matchup is actually an opponent who has no particular plan, but instead just has 3 independently strong pets
Teacake wrote:As always with breed questions, so much comes down to how you play and what you want to do with the pet.
Ril wrote:your weakest matchup is actually an opponent who has no particular plan, but instead just has 3 independently strong pets
would you mind giving examples?
Ril wrote:also, what is a good addition to a kun-lai runt and snowman team? which kun-lai runt breed is best, i suppose P/P?
Gromagrim wrote:Not to mention I never went for the 'no time to bandage' achieve, and now it looks very difficult to achieve.
Gromagrim wrote:If anyone's got this achieve since 5.3, feel free to give me some tips
Meh, I'd rather do it the way it was intended, no offense.Kring wrote:I got it last weekend... it involved two person, both in Teamspeak, queuing at the exact same time late at night. You just have to wait 1 minute before forfeiting for it to count.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Aaron Korn and George Brammeier, a pair of high school signees, are set to join the Lipscomb basketball program in 2014-15 as part of head coach Casey Alexander's first signing class with the Bisons.
"We're thrilled to have these two guys officially on board as part of the Lipscomb family," said Alexander. "They were significant targets for us and we're excited about what they'll bring to our program."
A shooting guard from Frankton High School in Frankton, Ind., Korn is already the leading scorer in school history for the Eagles having eclipsed the 1,000 point mark as a junior under coach Brent Boston. Korn also plays for Fieldhouse Elite Scott Burton
"Aaron is an athletic scorer," said Alexander. "He simply has a knack for putting the ball in the basket and we expect him to have a real impact for us on the perimeter."
A native of Valrico, Fla., Brammeier is a big presence in the middle for Bloomingdale High School, where the 6-9 power forward plays for coach Joe Willis. Along with his play with the Eagles, Brammeier has starred with the Florida Select AAU team under coach Derek Holmes where he helped lead the squad to a runner-up finish in the 15u AAU national championship and propelled Select to the Boo Williams AAU Tourney crown.
"George is a versatile big man that fits our style very well," said Alexander. "His physical nature will allow us to jam the ball inside like we prefer to do, but he's also a very capable scorer facing the basket."
The Bisons hit the road on Friday night for the short trek to Vanderbilt for a 7 p.m. contest. The game is set to air on 94.9 Game 2 in the Nashville area.


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Worcester, MA --- Westfield State sophomore Colby Bostek (W. Boylston, MA) and senior Brian Beauchemin (Athol, MA) combined to amass 195 rushing yards and three touchdowns to help lead the Owls to a 38-20 victory over Worcester State in MASCAC football action this afternoon at Coughlin Field.
With the win the Owls improve to 5-4 (4-3 MASCAC) while the Lancers slip to 3-6 and 1-6 in league play. Westfield State is now 15-13 in the all-time series that started in 1986 and they snap a three-game skid against the Blue and Gold.
Bostek rushed for 101 yards and one touchdown as Beauchemin added 94 yards and two scores. Senior Tim Rich (Chelmsford, MA) was 11-for-17 for 208 yards through the air to go along with one touchdown.
In the receiving game, senior Kevin Nichol (Wolcott, CT) had a team-high five catches for 87 yards while classmate Kane Terilli (Cranston, RI) added 76 yards on a trio of receptions.
The Lancers were paced by junior Pat Viencek (Bernardston, MA) who was 23-for-45 with 267 yards and a trifecta of touchdowns, but he threw three costly interceptions.
Junior Jack Sprague (Maynard, MA) was his favorite target as he finished with nine catches for 100 yards – just 12 shy of 1,000 for his career. Senior AJ Scerra (Marlboro, MA) hauled in seven passes for 64 yards and two TDs to become the all-time Worcester State leader in receiving touchdowns.
On the ground for the hosts, junior Dana Valentine (Roxbury, MA) had 23 rushes for 93 yards and he tacked on 75 yards on three kickoffs returns.
After neither team scored on their first possession of the contest, Westfield State found success on a 19-yard scamper by Beauchemin with 8:23 left in the first stanza. The Owls tacked on the two-point conversion pass for the 8-0 lead from senior Joey Shisler (Hanover, MA) to teammate Jake Storey (Uxbridge, MA).
The visitors jumped out to the 14-0 advantage in the same fashion when Bostek hit pay-dirt four minutes later on an 11-yard scoring burst (PAT blocked).
Worcester State responded with a 13 play, 71 yard drive that was capped off on the first play of the second quarter with a nine-yard flick from Viencek to Scerra in the right corner of the end-zone.
The Lancers had a golden opportunity to threaten as senior Nick Doria (Watertown, MA) forced a fumble in Worcester State territory.
In a balanced approach offensively, Viencek and Valentine helped the hosts march into the Westfield State red zone, but were denied when junior Jonathan Lytle (Wallingford, CT) snatched Viencek offering and rumbled 78 yard for the 21-8 margin with 9:13 remaining in the first half.
Worcester State, however, shrugged off the miscue and came right back on their next series 2½ minutes later on a 15-yard scoring strike from Viencek to junior Casey Hippert (Douglas, MA).
The visitors found good fortune on the ensuing kickoff when freshman Alex Valente (Reading, MA) sprinted 42 yards deep in into Lancer territory. Rich fooled the secondary on the very next play with a fake end around and hit an open Nicol for a 34-yard toss to make the score 28-14 with 6:21 left in the second quarter.
Westfield State scored one more time just before the intermission as first-year Michael Orellana (Springfield, MA) booted a 35-yard field goal for the 31-14 margin at the break.
To start off the third, the ball traded hands four times before Viencek helped the Lancers drive into enemy territory with 49 yards through the air on its third possession of the quarter.
With a fourth and three decision on the Owls 16, Viencek tried to find Sprague on a slant route near the goal line, but junior Troy Cutter (Lunenburg, MA) diagnosed the play beautifully and carried the interception 74 yards to the Lancers 16 yard-line.
Beauchemin then helped the visitors balloon their lead on a two-yard plunge for the 38-14 score with 1:18 left in the stanza.
The Lancers tried to get back into the game with a fourth-quarter rally. Viencek started things off with a quick drive as he hooked up with Scerra for a 22-yard connection early in the fourth quarter.
After the Owls went three and out on their next series, Worcester State worked quickly to charge its way down the field. But Cutter came up with the clutch pick – his second of the contest – to help keep the hosts off the board on the Westfield State 25 yard line.
The visitors then utilized a methodical 16 play, 74-yard drive to run out the clock and the contest. Westfield State rushed 14 times in the trek and converted twice on third down as Rich added a 13 yard sneak on fourth down to seal up the win.
Cutter propelled Westfield State with a game-best 10 tackles (nine solo) and he had two interceptions for 77 yards. Lytle tacked on eight tackles (five solo) with 1.5 for a loss. Junior Julon McCoy (Gardner, MA) also added six solo stops including two TFL.
Doria paced the Lancers with eight tackles (five solo) and a forced fumble. Junior Bryan Narcisse (Medway, MA) distinguished himself with seven tackles which included 3.5 TFL and 2.5 sacks for 19 yards.
Senior Adam Straughn (Rockland, MA) was also solid with five tackles and his third blocked kick of the season.
Westfield State led a balanced attack to edge the Lancers in total offense (411-405) while they were just under their season average in possession time (33:28-26:32). Worcester State had more first downs (28-23), but were four of 15 on third downs.
Hippert became the fourth receiver to go over the millennial mark as he now has 1,042 yards which is just 183 away from the single-season mark. Scerra went over the 200 catch plateau and he is six receptions off the top five in Division III New England football history.
The Westfield State defense held the Lancers potent passing attack in check yielding the hosts to just 267 yards which was well below their season average which was fourth in the NCAA Division III (350.9 YPG).
The Owls have now gone an eye-popping 235 consecutive pass attempts without throwing a interception on the campaign.
Both squads close out their MASCAC slates next week in noontime affairs. Worcester State hosts Framingham State in their season finale while the Owls travel to Western Connecticut.


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"The opportunities for JPMorgan Chase over the next 20 years will equal — or maybe even surpass — those of the last 20 years."
- Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase CEO in his annual letter to shareholders. Below, the future may be looking bright for JPM, but the present isn't looking too bad for Dimon either.
Market Headlines (via Robert Hum)
Dow, S&P have 2nd worst day of 2012
Nasdaq has worst day of year
Highest number of new 52-week lows at NYSE and Nasdaq this year
Gold touches lowest level since January 10
CBOE Gold Index (.GOX) hits 2-year low
Crude oil hits 1.5-month low
What People Are Talking About Tonight
JPMORGAN'S DIMON: MORTGAGE WOES STILL HIT EARNINGS/CNBC.com — Margo Beller: "Last year was a good one for JPMorgan Chase earnings but it would've been even better had the bank not been hit with mortgage-related losses, CEO Jamie Dimon told investors in his annual letter, released Wednesday. "Your company earned a record $19 billion in 2011, up 9 percent from the record earnings of $17.4 billion in 2010," the JPMorgan executive wrote."


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FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Reflecting on your language experiences Goto page Previous 1, 2, 3, 4 Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> General Discussion View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message fluffyhamsterJoined: 13 Mar 2005Posts: 3292Location: UK > China > Japan > UK again Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:39 am Post subject: Augustus wrote: fluffyhamster wrote: I'd assume they're asking you to relate how awful your French or Spanish or whatever language classes were when you were a schoolkid, and how much better Communicative Language Teaching or whatever your potential employer is pushing (the former of which you'll learn something about during the CELTA course) is compared to that. Of course, if you('ve) actually manage(d) to learn a foreign language to a non-trivial level, whether by yourself or in classes somewhere, you could possibly tell them about that too, and what worked or seems to work for you, but try not to sound too much like e.g. a grammar freak (what with all the book recommendations in your other thread! ). I'm concerned that I am criticising the method that I was taught by, I had a very bad experience with learning a language - rough school, bad teaching and a serious lack of interest in learning fancy languages.... Well, what's wrong with the slightly less varnished truth, especially when it's going to motivate you to search for better methods? It's not like you're applying for an actual job teaching and are bad-mouthing a previous employer before you've even got a foot in the next one's business - you are applying and paying good money for the privilege of establishing "best practice". That being said, and as you obviously appreciate, one has to temper one's criticisms and not sound too negative or hostile. Keywords that will signal you don't have too much of an axe to grind are 'Unfortunately', 'a bit lacking', 'didn't learn that much' (versus enough, or *anything*), soft fluffy non-spiky stuff like that. Back to top AugustusJoined: 16 Oct 2012Posts: 105 Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 12:02 pm Post subject: lol "a bit lacking" we used to joke that our French teacher was really dead and just wouldn't lie down.... She used to wear tights over the longest leg hairs I ever saw! This is what I have drafted so far ....... I began learning French aged 11 when I started secondary school. I was enormously excited to have the opportunity to be able communicate and was keen to absorb the differing understanding of the world, culture and environment. Lessons took place three times a week for around 1 hour and 30 minutes and we learned by focusing on individual topics such as introducing oneself and moved steadily through school, family and home. This method would seem to lead it to difficultly in applying the differing topics across the board through being compartmentalised especially as we often learnt words in isolation for example by spelling tests. The teacher relied heavily on a textbook on which to base her teaching incorporating reading, writing and listening aspects which often felt very uninspired and I often wondered whether she could really speak French in any other context than the classroom. I often found classes to be unsatisfying in that I spent much of the time repeating simple conversations altering basic details such as numbers in relation to booking a hotel room or ordering coffee. Reading and writing involved completing worksheets where we replaced a word from a selection offered and as I was relatively successful in this I gained the impression that I was really using the language and getting quite good in fact. Unfortunately, our teacher was nearing retirement as she often mentioned and she struggled to maintain a degree of discipline in the classroom so few activities were completed. At the end of year 7 we visited a seaside town in France for a four day period travelling via Calais on a coach. I was exciting to be going on holiday with all my school friends and was beside myself when I had the opportunity to use some of my very limited language skills with a native speaker. After graduating university, I found employment as a Support Worker enabling people who have mental health difficulties and are D/deaf to live as normally as possible. Through this role and attending a level 1 course I have learned British Sign Language. The methodology has been one of need to know format in that I learnt the most commonly used phrases first and over time have gained greater depth and breadth of understanding. As I have developed language skills I have developed bonds with clients and come to have a greater understand of D/deaf culture, differing perceptions and even politics. Overall, my experience of learning a language in the first instance was not particularly rewarding, the differences between these experiences would seem to be immersion. In learning British Sign Language I was consistently called upon to utilise my skills on a daily basis and every day I learned some new word or term. Currently as I am involved with the D/deaf community, I am learning new things all the time. I often found it difficult to switch between different topics from mathematics or PE to French for a relatively short period, even conducting the class was done in English. I think the biggest improvement overall would have been to have begun far earlier in life, much learning of skills such as language is done before one is even in junior school. Greater encouragement and focus to learn the basics of the French language would have also stood me in good stead to build upon through the years and more room for cultural aspects of learning about French. French music, culture and food and a French childs lifestyle would have been beneficial. Am I being too negative? I have included that she was old - she wasn't and I havent said that really she just couldn't be arsed as for whatever reason she ended up teaching in one of the first schools to enter "special measures." Back to top fluffyhamsterJoined: 13 Mar 2005Posts: 3292Location: UK > China > Japan > UK again Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:18 pm Post subject: Your French classes sound a lot better than mine were (only my first year teacher actually bothered to teach - in years 2 to 5, I don't recall the teachers doing ANYTHING. I'm amazed they passed inspections...but maybe there weren't any!). Yours may have been a little rote, but that's better than nothing. I'm not sure it's even possible to be that communicative at this level, as the students won't really be up to the necessary speed for several years if not the entire duration of the schooling, no matter how much the teacher uses lashings of "Direct" classroomese and contextualizes the (still to-be-drilled) items. Anyway, at least your skills, however limited, came in on that coach trip to Calais. (NB: *I was exciting to be going on holiday > excited. This can be a perplexing [*perplexed] area for students). Are you being explicit enough about 'suggest ways in which it (or they) could have been improved' bit, though? Sure, you go on to imply that considerations of vocab frequency help, and that actual immersion (preferably from a younger age) in real-world use is a great tutor, but what can the classroom-bound teacher, who may be working in a foreign country (and often teaching adults rather than children) and thus the only available immediate link to live English, do about all that and more? I can see your point about incorporating more cultural aspects though (not all agree that culture needs much explicit incorporating however, especially for already "imperialistic"-enough languages such as English. But I doubt if your trainers are opposed to English being taught in any shape or form at all LOL). Your trainers may want to see a bit more tying together, and evidence of preparatory reading (i.e. the quoting of salient points and buzzwords from Harmer or whatever), but what you've written should be enough to get a small tick (as in "At least you've written something - which is fine as far as it goes. But that's why you're here, to learn from us, so don't worry too much, you pathetic trainee you!!" ). You might want to shorten is slightly though, and I've spotted a few more potential errors (underlined and in bold, and numbered) in especially your last paragraph (there may be more in earlier paragraphs?): Quote: Overall, my experience of learning a language in the first instance was not particularly rewarding, [1] the differences between these experiences would seem to be immersion. In learning British Sign Language I was consistently called upon to utilise my skills on a daily basis and every day I learned some new word or term. Currently as I am involved with the D/deaf community, I am learning new things all the time. I often found it difficult to switch between different topics from mathematics or PE to French for a relatively short period [2], even conducting the class was done in English [3]. I think the biggest improvement [4] overall would have been to have begun far earlier in life, [5] much learning of skills such as language is done before one is even in junior school. Greater encouragement and focus to learn the basics of the French language would have also stood me in good stead to build upon through the years and [6] more room for cultural aspects of learning about French. French music, culture and food and [7] a French childs lifestyle would have been beneficial. [1] seems a run-on sentence ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Run-on_sentence ). Using a semicolon rather than a comma would solve this. [2] switches back to school, though it may not be immediately clear to the reader that the topics are those of classes, not of conversation with deaf clients. [3] Should that be 'even when'? Specifically, 'even when the class was conducted in English' ('conducting' makes it sound a bit like you were the one doing that). [4] Is 'improvement' the right word? [5] seems another run-on. Either improve the punctuation, or use a word such as 'as' to logically link the things up. [6] A verb or verb phrase seems to be missing here. Or you could rewrite the whole sentence and incorporate this last part (i.e. the part after the missing verb) earlier in the sentence. See also [7]. [7] > i) French music, culture, and food, and/along with/as well as a French child's lifestyle, would have been beneficial (to learn/incorporate). At a minimum, lose the first of the highlighted 'and's and replace it with a comma: ii) French music, culture, food(,) and a French child's lifestyle would have been beneficial. (The reason I've bracketed the additional comma there in the second/minimum "simple uninterrupted list" suggestion is that the Serial/Oxford/Harvard comma would ultimately be a matter of personal choice: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_comma ). Back to top AugustusJoined: 16 Oct 2012Posts: 105 Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:00 am Post subject: Thank you for all the help, again! I went to an open evening and I so want to be on the course!! Back to top spiral78Joined: 05 Apr 2004Posts: 11512Location: On a Short Leash Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:25 am Post subject: Good luck, Augustus. You've apparently really put in some work on this and I hope it will pay off for you! 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Newbie Maristar 230 VRS owner
Hello Team Talk,
After 30 plus years of daydreaming, I'm excited to announce that our family has our first Mastercraft. We bought a 2007 Maristar 230 VRS three days ago. Only 198 hours, great shape. Skied Saturday, family ride to the campus docks Sunday, really appreciative to have this as our family boat. I do have some questions though, actually a bunch.
1. There are two or three gallons of water in the boat/bilge when we take it out of the water. You can hear the bilge kick in intermittently. Both drain plugs secure. Coming from??????
2. It pulls pretty hard to the left. Not sure if this is a Maristar characteristic, or if something is bent up.
3. The speedometer won't read above 5-10 mph. the little paddle wheel spins freely, just won't read correctly.
I'll save my docking stories for another post (25 years of driving I/O's), but it was a blast Thanks in advance for any experienced assistance!
Last edited by cobalt650; 10-13-2013 at 12:16 AM.
Congrats on the new purchase. That is a great boat which you and your family will really enjoy. The water could possibly be coming from the shaft packing. It may just need to be tightened up a little bit to slow the flow. A couple gallons is a little more than you would prefer but not terrible, but you really don't want enough to keep the bilge coming on and off. As far as pulling to the left, there should be an adjustment on your rudder to help with this. Play with the adjustment until you get it right. The speedo is a little trickier, although the fact that it is even reading at all is a little unusual. Can't help you there, unless you can get another speedo to try to see if it does the same thing. I guess there could be a loose wire, but I would think that it would either read or not read.
With the parking, practice and don't come in too fast. I always come in on the starboard side at an angle to the dock bc of the left rotation of my prop. When I reverse, the stern swings in towards the dock and I always have my bumpers in place just in case. The more you practice, the easier it gets. Just remember there is no steering in reverse. When I park my neighbors Nautique, I come in a little straighter to the dock, bc his prop is RH rotation and the stern does not swing in like mine. Oh and post pics of the new ride. Everyone here likes pictures, no matter the subject matter.
Like mentioned by CC2MC check the shaft packing and also make sure the rudder is greased. If there isn't enough grease in the rudder box it may be leaking there and causing it to steer hard also. Speedo's are cheap. Just get a new one.
Congrats on the new boat. It's a beauty! Like yourself, I spent 22 years on an I/O before I was finally able to get into my dream MC. Maneuvering it was definitely a learning experience, but you'll get used to it. As mentioned above, check the shaft packing for leakage. I'd also check all the water hose connections on the engine. My bilge pump has never switched on because of shaft packing, so there is definitely something amiss.
1998 MariStar 225VRS, 350ci LT1
Authorized Dealer for
Speedo fixed:)
Thanks for the tips gang, 1 item fixed. The speedo just needed to be toggled up a few clicks. Set it to a GPS app on a smart phone (that idea courtesy of Team Talk), reset the speed with the rocker switch, it now works great.
On the same lake run to play with the speedometer, I noticed that water was puddling around the shaft for the rudder. Wondering if some fresh grease in the zerks would stop that? It may also be coming in through the shaft packing, because there seems to be a lot of water in the forward center ski locker. Is that a do-it-yourself project? Thanks again
CC2MC-Starboard approach to the dock worked great, appreciate the guidance.
Any water that collects in the bilge is going to collect more towards the center of the boat as compared to an I/O which collects at the stern, which is why the drain plug and bilge pump are in the middle of the boat. Now I never have personally adjusted the packing, but from what I've read on other threads, all you should need is the correct size wrenches to tighten the shaft log a bit. I'm sure someone else can chime in on that. I know several people here have done it themselves.
1998 MariStar 225VRS, 350ci LT1
Authorized Dealer for
Beautiful Boat
beautiful boat and congrats on the purchase.
in re: to the hull leak a 07 has a dripless shaft seal. i would first grease the rudder a lot and see if that helps.
Newbie Maristar 230 VRS owner
Congrats on the new boat. I have a 225VRS and had the exact same problem you are having. I paid the dealer to look at it and had it repacked and the shaft aligned but to no avail. Digging into it myself while on the lake, I found three areas i was taking on water. The first and biggest area was a warm water shower the previous owner installed. Each time the boat was above 2000 rpm's, it would trickle out of the connection located behind the rear deck, by the air vents. The second area was when we would let off of the throttle, we were allowing the water to pour up over the rear deck and flood onto the vents for the motor. The third area which is not as bad but does leak is the boat rub around he boat.
Another place I would check is your water pump and cooling lines.
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