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Thunder's Roar~60 moons~Pack of the Clashing Storm
Thunder's Roar is a pure golden male with strangely silver eyes and a white muzzle. He has a tail with fur that sticks out in every direction, which many wolves think looks "like a hedgehog struck by lightning". His form is powerful, broad, and muscular. Thunder's Roar is noble and firm. he always thinks of his pack before himself and would die defending it. He has a strong hold on his pack, and would do anything to defend his current position, truly believing that he is the best possible leader for his pack. His pride gets in the way of many things, he is very stubborn and always believes he is correct, a huge flaw in his leadership. He does have a bit of a soft spot for omegas, and get angry at his packmates for abusing them they way they do.
Thunder's Roar was born in his pack to two regular deltas during a violent storm, and taught like all pups to honor life in all shapes and take only when necessary. His mother and father died getting rid of a treacherous outcast. He grieved for long moons and swore to bring discipline to the pack, to stop violence and murder among his pack forever. As initiates, he excelled, and his siblings were a bit jealous but supported him fully. One of his siblings suffered from getting crushed by a tree branch. At the end of initiation, his youngest sister was named an omega. He promised her when he became leader, he'd make her a packer, or even a gamma, but she had little faith in him.
Thunder's Roar woke up one morning to find his sister gone. He and his remaining siblings, a sister and a brother, went out to look for her. The only evidence they found of her was a tuft of amber fur caught on a river stone. His grief made him vicious, but his loyalty to the pack kept him there, trying his hardest to claw his way up from delta. Eventually, he made it to beta. The old alpha stepped down and he rose to his new position.
Hunting - 6/10
Fighting - 7/10
Speed - 3/10
Swimming - 2/10
Leaping - 4/10
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The Big Walnut High School football team opens the Division III playoffs against an opponent that it faced last year in the postseason.
The Golden Eagles, who are seeded seventh in Region 10, play at 7 p.m. Saturday at second-seeded Clyde. They defeated the Fliers 21-14 in a regional final last season en route to winning the state championship.
Big Walnut is making its third consecutive playoff appearance. It closed the regular season with a 48-7 win over Franklin Heights last Friday to improve to 8-2 overall and earn the OCC-Capital Division title at 6-0. It has won seven in a row.
Clyde, which is a member of the Sandusky Bay Conference, improved to 9-1 with a 67-0 win over Oak Harbor last Friday and also has won seven in a row. Its only loss was to Bellevue 36-20 on Sept. 5. Bellevue is the fourth seed in Region 10.
"It should be an interesting game," Golden Eagles coach Scott Wetzel said. "There's a lot of tradition at both schools as far as football goes, so it ought to be a good game. We're not the same teams. We lost 20 seniors from last year and I know they lost a lot, too. They lost a lot of skill players."
Clyde lost eight starters on defense from a year ago to graduation as well as its top six receivers, which included its tight end and some running backs. But the Fliers returned quarterback Alex Gillett, who threw for more than 2,700 yards last season and was named Division III Offensive co-Player of the Year.
This season, Gillett has thrown for more than 1,400 yards and 14 touchdowns and has rushed for nearly 1,500 yards and 27 touchdowns. In last season's playoff matchup, Gillett, who has received a scholarship offer from
Toledo, completed 13 of 36 passes for 210 yards and a touchdown and rushed for only 14 yards on 10 carries.
"He's a nice athlete," Wetzel said. "He's put up some impressive numbers. He runs a lot more than he did last year. We thought last year he was far and away the best quarterback we saw all year long, and now he's brought another dimension to his game with his running attack. He's pretty fast.
"They're a fundamentally sound football team and their quarterback is obviously their centerpiece. He's the real deal. If we don't stop him, we're in for a long night."
Clyde coach Marc Gibson switched from the pro-style offense he employed last year to a spread offense this season to utilize Gillett's athleticism.
"He's as real a deal as you're going to get," Gibson said. "Last year he became the school's single-season passing leader and this year he became the single-season rushing leader. He's always been a very good athlete, but he's gotten faster over the last year. And being the best athlete, we changed our offense because we wanted the ball in his hands as much as possible. I believe you should base your offense on the personnel you have."
Other key players on the Fliers' offense, which is averaging 44.4 points per game, are running back Kade Kramer, wide receivers Kyle Smetzler and Jeremy Hohenstein and lineman Jarad Branski, who made first-team all-state last year. Kramer has rushed for more than 800 yards and Smetzler and Hohenstein have more than 20 receptions.
"Our best defense is to have their offense off the field," Wetzel said. "If we can do that, we should be OK."
Clyde is the highest-scoring team Big Walnut has faced. The Golden Eagles' defense, which is led by linebacker Will Studlien, strong safety Nick Heiden and linemen Kalven Baer and Colton Griffis, is allowing an average of 11.2 points per game.
Opponents are averaging 14.7 points against Clyde's defense, which includes Branski at end, Gillett at cornerback, linebacker Drew Beebe and safety Tyler Ludrowsky. Branski leads the team in tackles and sacks and Gillett has a team-high four interceptions.
"They are the defending state champions, but they aren't the same team," Gibson said of Big Walnut. "But I'm sure they have something to prove and want to defend their title the best they can. I told our kids that we have to be cautious of that."
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A passive realtor responds to me finding a home I want to purchase. If I find a house, do I really need a realtor? I can hire a real estate attorney to review the contract. What service is a passive realtor providing me that justifies their high commission?
An active realtor scours neighborhoods and sites to create a portfolio of houses to match to their buyers. That is a realtor that can provide me value. An active realtor connects buyers and sellers without relying on the MLS. As a buyer, I want to work with an active realtor that can find me a home before it has hit the MLS.
As a seller, I can list my house on Zillow and CraigsList. I will gladly pay the buyer realtor 2.8% commission if they bring me a buyer. It is also an opportunity for buyers and sellers to not use a realtor. In this scenario I do recommend using a real estate attorney.
The role of a realtor needs to be disrupted where realtors become match makers with buyers and sellers. Realtors can no longer be just a tool that sends and responds to MLS listings.


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Jovany learned about the NACTEL program at Pace University through his company, Verizon. "Verizon really made it easy and helped me through the process," he said.
"I pursued this degree so I could have more options down the road for promotion and further education," said Jovany. "I was single, so it was a good time to do this."
Jovany was going to a brick-and-mortar school, but he said he found it very difficult and tiring to get to classes in the wintertime when he had to take the train. "The NACTEL program was a much more comfortable way of getting access to the education," he said. "I was better able to get my work done without the concern of rushing out of work to get to classes." He also said it was easy to transfer the credits from his previously earned Associate's degree toward the B.S. at Pace.
In addition to working full time, Jovanay is also pursuing a singing career, which has him traveling once a month in the U.S., as well as places like Panama and Costa Rica. This was another reason the online program was such a benefit.
"I could print out my assignments on the Thursday before I'd travel, and then complete them in the hotel over the weekend. I'd have a Saturday gig, and then Sunday I was right back online. I never lost access to the courses."
One of the best parts of the NACTEL program for Jovany was the professors. "They were so helpful," he said. "You could just e-mail them, and they were always there to help."
"The classes really helped me understand my job better-in theory and also some things in the field, application-wise," said Jovany. "It really helped me out. I've been recommending it to a couple friends at work now."
His advice to anyone wanting to go into the NACTEL program is to really manage your time well and be disciplined.
"There's a lot of reading and writing. You have to stay focused," said Jovany. "Sometimes you might feel like it's overwhelming, but you can ask the professor for help."
Jovany plans to go on to pursue his Master's through the NACTEL program at Pace in September. At the same time, he plans to release his second album entitled "Eres Todo para Mi" (You Are Everything for Me).
"I believe if you're challenged, you'll rise up to a whole new level," said Jovany. "This program is challenging. If you accomplish this degree, you will be very satisfied."


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Associate members may upgrade to Full membership at anytime by paying the difference in subscription.
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Basic cover for three (3) colonies at a cost of £2.00 is included in the full subscription fee of £30.00, even if you do not keep bees. Junior members keeping bees pay for BDI cover, which is included in their reduced full membership fee of £15.
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Members requiring cover for more than 25 colonies should contact the Treasurer for an individual quotation.
Under the terms of this insurance all colonies should be insured and account taken of any increase in numbers during the season. For insurance purposes a colony is regarded as any hive (excluding "apidea" or similar hives) containing bees, regardless of size of the colony.


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Katy commissioned me to do a commercial shoot for her because she has two magazines who currently want to run features on her and her work.
Her cards and collages are really lovely, so creative, the detail that goes into them is amazing, and I have a little stash of postcards that I send out to friends for birthdays and other occasions.
She describes herself as freelance paper artist from Somerset, using a combination of paper cutting, illustration and collage. She likes to use old books, vintage paper and old magazines and newspapers to create her designs.
Charlie is a professional Photographer in Somerset who shoots both commercial and private commissions, Charlotte Photography is based in Evercreech but caters for all the surrounding areas eg: Wells, Bath, Glastonbury, Street, Bruton, Frome, Shepton Mallet, Castle Cary, Batcombe and Bristol.
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RP, China Strengthen Economic Relations further.(Business)
Byline: BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT
The Philippines and China have forged stronger bilateral economic relations, a move seen to reduce Philippines long and heavy dependence on the United States as a major exports market.
The strengthening of bilateral relations was reached at the conclusion of the 22nd Philippines-China Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting where both parties resolved a number of outstanding issues mostly on the issue of market access to the huge Chinese market.
"Leaders of both delegations agreed to strengthen bilateral relations by improving the current bilateral trade and investment structure through complementary product diversification and intensified two-way investment," said Trade and Industry Secretary Manuel A. Roxas II reported.
Trade and Industry Undersecretary Thomas G. Aquino and Vice Minister An Min of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation led the respective delegations from the Philippines and the People's Republic of China (PROC).
The 22nd JTC meeting was the first since China was admitted to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
The Philippines was optimistic that China will further improve market access for Philippine products including copper cathodes, fertilizer and sulfuric acid.
Increase in the proportion of electronics products and an enhanced cooperation in the field of information and communications technology were also considered.
Further tariff reduction on the Philippines' carageenan from the current 12. …


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Camphill Families and Friends (CFF) is a registered charity, membership of which is open to all relatives and friends of Camphill residents. It is run by trustees whose family members have benefitted from life in a Camphill Community.
In the early 90's there was a gathering of Local Management Committees from all over the world, which came to be known as the Camphill Dialogue, and out of that arose a wish to have a Parents and Friends group in the UK to give a VOICE to families. This is how Camphill Families and Friends in England and Wales came about. Two projects on Advocacy and Person Centred Planning, received Lottery funding and were run at Camphill's request. This led to the first residents' conference at Hartington Hall in Derbyshire – the "Our Lives" conference – where residents talked about their lives in community and what they valued. Other residents' conferences have followed.
What CFF does
CFF supports the Camphill movement.
CFF holds regular meetings across the UK , addressing issues of current relevance, providing opportunities for members to meet, share experiences and discuss any concerns.
CFF keeps members informed of pertinent issues through its newsletter, website and guest articles in Camphill Pages.
CFF responds to government consultations.


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In addition to speaking and consulting, Pam teaches at West Virginia University and the University of Oregon. She shares marketing thoughts at pamdidner.com and contributes articles to The Guardian, The Huffington Post, Content Marketing Institute, and other publications. Also, she has been often featured as an expert in numerous professional magazines, podcasts and webinars.
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Also see: Alternate Cover Editions for this ISBN [ACE] ACE #1 Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to normal. But what's normal when you're a demon-slaying Shadowhunter, your mother is in a magically induced coma, and you can suddenly see Downworlders like werewolves, vampires, and faeries? If Clary left the world of the Shadowhunters behind, it would mean...
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City of Ashes Reviews
I guess 9th times the charms because I loved this book way more than I ever had. I think in my adolescence, I spent a lot of my time comparing
to other books in the series. This reread, I viewed this story as an individual entity, which allowed me to better appreciate the complexities and conflicts that arise in this sequel. I had such a fabulous time rereading book two and cannot wait to continue rereading the rest of the series!
I didn't go online, hardly talked, didn't eat (ok so I did eat), didn't watch TV just so I could finish this book. So basically I spent the whole day reading and I'm just bursting at the seams to read the next one.
The tension in the book is so great that you feel like the characters are literally going to break from the strain. Clary's mother is still in a coma and her relationships with Simon and Jace are fragile. At one point you just feel so down for everyone. Clary seemed to be getting in th
I didn't go online, hardly talked, didn't eat (ok so I did eat), didn't watch TV just so I could finish this book. So basically I spent the whole day reading and I'm just bursting at the seams to read the next one.
The tension in the book is so great that you feel like the characters are literally going to break from the strain. Clary's mother is still in a coma and her relationships with Simon and Jace are fragile. At one point you just feel so down for everyone. Clary seemed to be getting in the way sometimes. Like she is more a liability rather than an asset. No worries in the end we get to see some real gumption from her. It's ever changing who is my favorite. I'll be thinking
, so I still don't have a clear favorite. I think it's because each and everyone of the characters have their own great scenes, so it's close to impossible to choose.
We see the same quick action sequences, same hilarious sarcastic remarks, and the same heart. Granted it can get over dramatic but that's why we are all reading it! I just think it's precious how with all their shadowhunter abilities they still have to rely on mundane technology, like cell phones. I must say they find themselves in some pretty sticky situations; the people and the cell phones. Jace is growing on me and Valentine is definitely getting more evil. One thing that kind of bothered me was that Valentine doesn't seem too clever. He hasn't done anything like WOW I didn't see that coming. He is suppose to be overthrowing the whole Clave, so he's got to be ultra smart right? Another little irk I had was when Simon was gone for the whole night or a good chunk of the day from his house, we never see the explanation he gives his mom. In the real world he would have to deal with that, but as the reader I get the impression that his mom doesn't care. I doubt that's the case though. Oh and does
have to taste, smell, and look like metal? Just saying...
We are getting some serious hints that Jace's lineage is not what we think it is and I'm glad to see Simon trying to be the bigger person, however hard that may be. I definitely thought the second one was better than the first. New characters, more knowledge, and closer to seeing how this is all going to turn out. Bring it on because I'm ready for more!
Picking up where 'City of Bones' left off, 'City of Ashes' doesn't waste any time before plunging you right back into this supernatural world. This book was packed with action and adventure. With ever-changing information and plenty of teenage angst, this cast of characters tries to stay one step ahead of Valentine, making for a highly entertaining read.
Still reeling from the news that they're siblings, Jace and Clary struggle with their feelings toward one another. Awkward doesn't begin to desc
Picking up where 'City of Bones' left off, 'City of Ashes' doesn't waste any time before plunging you right back into this supernatural world. This book was packed with action and adventure. With ever-changing information and plenty of teenage angst, this cast of characters tries to stay one step ahead of Valentine, making for a highly entertaining read.
Still reeling from the news that they're siblings, Jace and Clary struggle with their feelings toward one another. Awkward doesn't begin to describe the dynamic between these two after that cat was let out of the bag. Maybe it's just my wishful thinking, but I'm betting that somewhere down the road we'll find out that they aren't really siblings after all. I just refuse to believe that they won't end up together.
While the blooming romance between Jace and Clary came to an abrupt and uncomfortable halt, Simon steps out of the shadows. With Jace out of his way, Simon decides to pursue his feelings for Clary. He's always wanted to be more than just her friend and now is his chance.
Soon, Simon finds himself experiencing a major, and unexpected, life change. Nothing will ever be the same for him. He is forever changed, as is his relationship with Clary and everyone he's ever held dear.
Like Simon, Clary and Jace begin to discover changes within themselves. Valentine made it clear that they were "different", but didn't give any details. Little by little, they begin to figure out some of their unique abilities. Although it is early-on in this series, it is evident that they are powerful and their full strength is as of yet unknown.
Overall, I thought this was a great continuation of this series. I am enjoying these characters more and more as the story evolves. I don't know what is in store for them, but am certain that we've not seen the last of Valentine yet. I'm on to the next audiobook now.
I keep sitting down to write a full (read-long) review of this book because I enjoyed it so much, but I struggle so hard on writing my thoughts for sequels in a long running series. I know I'm not supposed to include spoilers in them (even though this book is older than both of my children's ages combined), so it's tough to talk about a book to readers involved in
. Either you've already read the book and likely are not looking for any additional insights into th
I keep sitting down to write a full (read-long) review of this book because I enjoyed it so much, but I struggle so hard on writing my thoughts for sequels in a long running series. I know I'm not supposed to include spoilers in them (even though this book is older than both of my children's ages combined), so it's tough to talk about a book to readers involved in
. Either you've already read the book and likely are not looking for any additional insights into the story, or you haven't read it yet and don't want to know any specifics for a book that is farther down the line than where you're at. Whatever the case, I'll just leave it at this: I loved
and am grateful for it's slump-snatching abilities to pull me out of the dark reading hole I was in. I know I'm older than the target audience here, but I applaud Cassie Clare for her inclusion of diversity at a time that it really wasn't politically correct to do so in YA lit.
Well that was awkward.
But before we head down the path of outrageous incest, I will say that City of Ashes was better than City of Bones. The pace was an improvement on that of the latter. Simon was still awesome as ever. I also felt that Ms Clare branched out a wee bit with her creativity with the Vampire transformation stuff, (except that I knew it was coming thanks to a certain Filipino minx who spilt the beans in a comment. You know who you are).
As for the abomination that
Well that was awkward.
But before we head down the path of outrageous incest, I will say that City of Ashes was better than City of Bones. The pace was an improvement on that of the latter. Simon was still awesome as ever. I also felt that Ms Clare branched out a wee bit with her creativity with the Vampire transformation stuff, (except that I knew it was coming thanks to a certain Filipino minx who spilt the beans in a comment. You know who you are).
As for the abomination that is the Clary/Jace lustfest: Well, it's a good thing I have a good gag reflex.
Listen. Goodreaders. I'm no prude. In fact I am NOTHING if not open minded.
But I'm sorry. No one fancies their own brother. No one.
I understand that they didn't realise they were related until after the forbidden lust developed. But there is no goddamn way in Vegas that the two of them wouldn't recoil from each other in utter repulsion upon making this discovery.
I'm no more inclined to accept this nonsense than I am to suddenly believe that I am Kate Moss.
Now before you get all Captain Obvious on me: I too can spot the hints that they may not actually be related in the afterall. This is not the effing point! The point is: THEY DON'T KNOW THAT!
All right, so when we last left our creepy incestuous couple, Draco had just found out his dad was Voldemort, not Lucius Malfoy. Clarmione also found out that Draco was her brother, so that hot makeout session they'd had partway through the first book was now kind of icky, and further physical involvement strictly verboten.
So Voldemort is still alive! Oh noes. Enter the Clave and the Inquisitor, Dolores Umbridge. Umbridge has been sent to see if Draco is telling the truth that he had no idea Vol
All right, so when we last left our creepy incestuous couple, Draco had just found out his dad was Voldemort, not Lucius Malfoy. Clarmione also found out that Draco was her brother, so that hot makeout session they'd had partway through the first book was now kind of icky, and further physical involvement strictly verboten.
So Voldemort is still alive! Oh noes. Enter the Clave and the Inquisitor, Dolores Umbridge. Umbridge has been sent to see if Draco is telling the truth that he had no idea Voldemort was his dad this whole time (we were led to think Voldemort was dead because he blew up his house and left body parts that actually belonged to the real Malfoys, in a move reminiscent of Peter Pettigrew blowing up a ton of Muggles and his pinkie finger in order to frame Sirius Black).
Ronrry is still in love with Clarmione, and they start dating, especially now that Clarmione is trying to squash down her incestuous feelings for her brother. Her mom is still in a coma.
Voldemort meanwhile has the Mortal Cup, which, like, makes Inferi.
So there's this sword, see, that knows when you're telling the truth. Kind of like Veritaserum-blade. It's held in the Silent City. Umbridge takes Draco down there and locks him up in the Silent City's Azkaban. But while he's there overnight, Voldemort shows up, kills the blind, mute monks, and steals the sword.
Meanwhile, Clarmione and the Scoobies hurry down to the City of Bones to rescue Draco, and she uses some crazy Alohamora charm to open the doors and manacles, but it, like, totally blows the motherfucking place apart. This may be important later.
It turns out the sword Voldemort has stolen is also a Mortal Instrument. It is the same sword the angel had in the Garden of Eden, when, you know, stuff happened after Adam and Eve sinned or something. So it's a tool of heaven, but there's this
, see, where if you dip the sword in the blood of child versions of each of the four cool kinds of Downworlders (faerie, vampire, werewolf, warlock), you can, like, convert the blade into a Crazy Tool of Sin that makes all demons bend to your will and also calls them into your dimension. Or something. Obviously, Voldemort wants this very much.
Voldemort already has the warlock blood from this stupid little shit from the prologue who summons a Boggart for him and then dies of fear. Turns out the stupid little shit warlock's biggest fear was that his pentagram would not hold back the power of a Boggart. Winning! Then he kills a faerie child in Central Park or some shit, and now the Seelie Court is Displeased. You don't fuck with faeries, man. You just don't.
Draco is still in big trouble with Umbridge.
Hoping for help, Draco, Clarmione, Ronrry, and, I don't know, Xander and Willow? Anyway, they all go to the Seelie Court to talk to the Faerie Queen. She's convinced it's the vampires, I mean, OBVIOUSLY, since vampires drain things of blood and stuff. She says that Draco and Clarmione have certain gifts that Voldemort gave them in creepy science experiments or such.
Also, it is important to note that faeries are tricksy! They are tricksy and not to be trusted! The faeries lay out a faerie picnic for Draco, Clarmione, Ronrry, and the Scoobies. Draco tells them not to eat anything, but Clarmione has dipped her finger into the goblet and crushed a flower petal, then a pixie thing bites her finger, and she sucks on her finger, also drinking a bit of the juice. And once you've eaten faerie food, you have to stay in the faerie kingdom.
Draco's like, "This is effing ridiculous!" so the Faerie Queen agrees to let Clarmione go if she kisses the person she desires most in the world. And, hint, it's not Ronrry Pottsley. So there's a full-on V.C. Andrews disturbing brother-sister make-out session that ... wow, it goes on for quite some time. And everyone's watching. The Faerie Queen is obviously a V.C. Andrews fan, because she lets Clarmione go, but Ronrry won't look at her, and he runs off as soon as they're back in Manhattan.
Um, so then Ronrry gets turned into a vampire. I'm serious.
Snapin and one of the wolves from his pack, Leah, get attacked by the slug things from Doublemeat Palace. He shows up in Bella's truck. Leah's badly injured. She also freaks out when she runs into Ronrry the Vampire, even though they were sort of friendly earlier. Snapin says he's going to the truck to repark it, but he disappears, and Clarmione and Draco go in search of him, fighting off more slug things. Snapin is also crazy injured, so Gay Xander calls his fab Grand Warlock secret boyfriend to come heal everyone up.
Draco sneaks off, having found out from Doublemeat Palace Slug where Voldemort is hiding. He rides Sirius Black's vampire-owned flying motorcycle to the Black Pearl ship in the middle of the East River. He is faced with a Boggart, and he sees Clary dead. Voldemort calls off the Boggart, and then he's all, "If you join me, Skywalker, I will make sure none of your friends get hurt." Draco holds the sword for a moment and sees all the demons about to break through into our dimension.
The Scoobies are trying to figure out what Clarmionie's gift is, and she can, like, write Runes that no one even KNOWS, kind of the way Lyra can read the Althiometer. They challenge her to create a Rune to take away fear, and she TOTALLY DOES. They put it on Gay Xander's body, and then when Gay Xander's parents show up, he has SO LITTLE FEAR that he just about outs himself from the Big Gay Shadowhunter Closet until Draco stops him.
Umm, what else? Umbridge catches up to them again because she'd put a tracer on the shard of the two-way mirror thing that Sirius gave Harry and he'd see Dumbledore's eye in--remember that? Anyway, so she knows exactly where Draco's been and locks him up until further notice in a room at Hogwarts-Manhattan campus, putting him in this magical cage made of angel blades and electric fencing. She says her plan is to trade Draco to Voldemort for the Mortal Instruments. Of course Voldemort would choose his own son over a cup and a sword, right? Umbridge seems upset about SOMETHING LIKE MAYBE HER SON WAS KILLED SOMEHOW BY VOLDEMORT, but no one can figure it out even though it's pretty obvious if you have more than one working brain cell.
The cage, however, doesn't have a lid, because Umbridge isn't that smart, so Draco, with Gay Xander's help, leaps out of the top like a cat, or perhaps Superman.
Meanwhile, Leah has leapt out the window to go apologize to Ronrry. But then she runs into the ghost of her dead, sociopathic, abusive twin brother, and really it's the Boggart, and Voldemort catches her!
Ronrry is on the phone with Clarmione when he says that someone is breaking into his house. It's Voldemort.
Somehow Draco puts together that Voldemort needs child vampire and child werewolf blood still, and that that's why he wanted Ronrry the Vampire and Leah. The Vampire fell in love with the Werewolf. I mean, the vampire and the werewolf wake up on the Black Pearl in the East River.
Gay Xander and Willow eavesdrop outside the room where Voldemort has hologram-conference-called in with Umbridge, where he rejects her offer, and she's all, "What the what?" Gay Xander and Willow bust in and tell them everything that's going on, and Umbridge goes slightly catatonic, but calls the rest of the Clave and the adult Order of the Phoenix people who are around at the moment.
Ronrry and Leah are chained up on the Black Pearl. Voldemort comes in and slashes Ronrry the Vampire's throat.
Draco and Clarmione and Snapin climb into Bella's truck, and they race off to the Black Pearl.
Big Gay Warlock has put a charm onto Bella's truck and changed it to the Weasley's Ford Anglia, which now is like a duck boat and can drive right over the water. Draco asks Clarmione to put the "fearless" rune on his skin, which she does.
Big battle, demons, whatever, it goes on forever and I really don't care. Umbridge dies saving Draco. Clarmione finds Leah, who tells her that Ronrry is dead. She frees Leah and runs to find Voldemort.
Draco finds Ronrry's body ... but he's not dead ... yet. Draco lets him feed off of him like that one time in Season 3 of Buffy when Angel gets hit with that arrow dipped in poison that is deadly to vampires unless they drink the blood of a Slayer, and Buffy punches Angel in the face until he drinks from her. It's kind of like that. So Ronrry is just fine. Draco then kills the Boggart because he is FEARLESS, see? He's fearless.
Clarmione tries to face off with Voldemort, and everyone ends up in a room together: Clarmione, Voldemort, Draco, Ronrry, Leah. Wait, is Leah there? I don't remember, and I just finished the book like half an hour ago. Anyway, it looks like they're all going to die horribly and Voldemort is going to win, but then Clarmione draws this Rune on the floor that makes the entire Black Pearl disintegrate and explode simultaneously.
They do that Harry Potter thing where everyone is unconscious after the big battle thing, and when they wake up, they get the explanations and the denouement. Everyone thought Clarmione was dead, and Draco saved Ronrry by putting him on a floating metal hunk in the river, much like Leo di Caprio put Kate Winslet on the door so she doesn't freeze in the Atlantic after the Titanic sinks. The sun is rising, and Ronrry will die and explode because sunlight-non-sparkly-vampires-it-burns syndrome. But it turns out he's just fine because he was mostly filled with Draco blood. He's still a vampire, but he won't be killed by the sun.
Ronrry breaks up with Clarmione because he thinks he'd be better off with another Downworlder, like, hanging out with Leah. Because they are a crazy vampire/werewolf couple who can totally MAKE IT WORK.
Clarmione is going to tell Draco that fuck it, she doesn't care if it's incest, but then Draco's all, "I'll just love you as a brother, because that's what you want, right?" And she agrees.
Then there's a lady waiting outside the hospital where her mom's still in a coma. It turns out that her mom put the coma on herself so Voldemort wouldn't get the answers he wanted out of her. The lady was apparently the Secret-Keeper in this scenario, so she tells Clarmione that she can wake her mom from the coma THE END THE END THE END!
And that's what happens in this wholly original book.
I will tell the complete and honest truth. An
I will tell the complete and honest truth. And I will tell it right now.
I don't...
*takes deep breath*
It's true, okay, it's true!
Let me explain!
I've never liked Cassandra Clare. In fact, I hate her writing. So it surprised me in this story that I could even deal with her prose. Deal with it, mind you. It surprised me even more that I could read through it somewhat smoothly. So my problem isn't with her prose.
It's Alec and Magnus.
Yes, you read right.
Read it again.
Okay, before you dub me as a homophobe and move on, allow me to explain.
Alec and Magnus, apart, I like them. Magnus has a certain charm which, to a point, you have to respect. Alec isn't a bad guy, and when he isn't bitching at Magnus or Clary, you can't really have a problem with him either. (Although he does angst quite a bit, so does everyone in this series, so you can get over that.)
So, you may ask, what is my problem? I claim to like the characters enough, so why can't I like them together?
Ah, let me give you one word, my dears, execution. Clare doesn't know how to execute much of anything correctly, especially her ideas that seem to be original. She'd rather write her less original ideas (
Clary and
Jace) to "perfection" than the actual ideas that might be worth something if she tried.
My first problem?
Magnus's body language creeped me out.
Now, one of my friends pointed out that a 100 year old warlock is BOUND to be creepy. This is my point. In this story, I keep getting creepy perv vibes off of him. Now, I know the typical response "Magnus is really seventeen! He hasn't mentally or physically aged a day!" This is nice, but it's just impossible. After you've lived for that long, it's just...preposterous that you would be able to just ignore everything you had to go through. He's the high Warlock of Brooklyn, if I'm not mistaken, and he had to learn SOMETHING to get in that position.
It's just the little things that he does that steer me away from him. Probably, it was the thing of wearing the jeans so low on his hips Alec had to look away. That sort of kept me looking like this,
Yeah, like that.
I'm not that much of a prude, but
. That just weirded me out.
Moving on,
Then we have Alec. Oh, Alec. Insecure, emo, closeted gay. Okay, this is cute, but what else? What makes Magnus attracted to him? What makes him attracted to Magnus? In this story, we're shown their relationship. Basically,
Alec is gay.
Alec likes Magnus.
Magnus likes Alec.
Alec doesn't want anyone to know he is gay.
Thus, he doesn't want anyone to know he likes Magnus.
Magnus is exasperated at this.
That is the basis of their relationship. Thankfully, we fix this later and get rid of the last three. So, we have.
Alec is gay.
Alec likes Magnus.
Magnus likes Alec.
And that is it. Not that I find anything wrong with this, but...come on. And later we have to create fake conflict for them, because we're running out of actual conflict and apparently even Clare is getting bored of writing the same thing over and over again.
Okay. This is cute.
So, besides Magnus's slightly creepyness and Alec's...generallyness...there isn't much there. I don't see why I should like them. I mean, they aren't annoying together or anything, but there just isn't...
There just isn't...
There, I said it! Okay, I said it!
Basically, after a while, I was just looking at the screen like,
Basically, what I'm saying?
Alec = Okay.
Magnus = Okay (kind of a creeper, but okay).
Alec + Magnus = x
x =
Okay. Now what?
Merged review:
Fans of The Immortal Instruments --
I've decided to rate this 2 stars. That's all I can give it.
Here we go --
The meme that most describes him?
Yes. Jace is a jackass.
much of a jackass.
In fact, this meme doesn't even do Jace justice. Jace is the reason I hate this book. Jace is not just a jackass -- he is a gigantic asshole.
He bosses Clary around constantly, to the point where logic is twisted just so they can end up at the same place together. He thinks himself higher than everyone else, picks fights for no reason (to the point where he goes in a pub full of werewolves who just lost a cub(no older than fifteen) and berates them for feeling sad about this -- WTF?), and is a general awful person.
The worst part?
Because of his "BWWWAAADDDD PWWWAAASSSTTT" we're supposed to be sympathizing with this self absorbed
! Let me tell you this, I don't give a flying
(yes, running out of euphemisms here) how tortured or depressed or loony this guy is, if he is an asshole he is an ASSHOLE, no questions asked! I am not going to excuse him for it because he has a little wangst material!
Don't get me wrong, Jace's life sucks, sure -- but I don't CARE. It can suck and suck and suck -- that doesn't give him an excuse to be such an asshole all of the time.
Everytime Jace comes up in the book, I want to curse at him. I want to kick him and scream at him.
Jace ruined this novel for me than anything else. The self absorbed
Actually, Clary isn't as annoying as I thought she was going to be. If she wasn't such a Mary Sue and a moron, maybe I could like her.
Let me give you the meme that describes Clary,
Firstly, Clary is such a flaming Mary Sue.
She can create her own runes. Runes in this world are like spells in the Harry Potter world. Let's take Harry. Imagine he can create his won spells -- on the spot, mind you. Lets imagine they always work. Now, make his dad Voldemort. He's not a chosen one anymore, but his dad being Voldemort should make up for that, amirite?
Her own BROTHER wants her. As in, wants to mate with her. Wants to run away with her. Gross.
Secondly, she is an idiot.
And by idiot, I mean utter and complete moron.
Can I roll my eyes? Just because they look prrrtttyyyy, THEY CAN'T HARM ANYONE??
She is a block of wood. A prop. I was surprised that the story was even told from her point of view. She is rarely active. The entire novel, everything is happening
her, which can get vastly annoying. She isn't as whiny as Jace, thankfully, and not nearly as much of a jackass. But she is just...a block of wood.
She is also a doormat. She lets everybody walk all over her -- and only protests when it has to do with Jace!
She had to be told FIVE TIMES not to touch the magical fairy drink that would keep her dancing forever. FIVE TIMES. You'd think that after that long living in such an unpredictable magical world, she would have gotten a
bit of common sense and thought "Oh God, maybe...just MAYBE...this isn't a good idea! Maybe I should
when people who have lived in this world their entire lives talk to me!"
She never has any ideas. She never contributes anything. The only saving grace is her stupid rune making skills, which aren't used in the slightest to actually do important things.
Honestly, if Clary was cut out of this book and replaced with a plant, I doubt it would have made much of a difference.
A delicate mix between,
The first thing that set me off about him was that he seemingly popped out of nowhere, only to be a healing plot device.
Nobody had met him before, besides Alec.
EDIT! : Actually, as lovely Jillian corrected me below, they HAD known Magnus. This is odd to me, because from their reactions upon encountering them, it seemed like they had no idea who he was. Well, another reason as how I don't think very highly of Clare's writing skills. I don't care if I come into a book seventy volumes late -- there are some things I should be able to pick up! This happens to be one of them.
The second thing that set me off was when Alec sat on an end of a couch, only because (as Clare narrates) "it was as far away from him as possible". I get that this might have been because he didn't want anyone to think he was Magnus's boyfriend. I can deal with that.
But then we have number three.
Can someone tell me that making your boyfriend forget what he was saying when he was just about to admit to his parents that he was seeing you is NOT creeper behavior???
There is a problem when I type your villain's name into Google and get a bunch of hearts and people kissing.
However, I can move past this if your villain is actually menacing in the book. Valentine is not. I struggle to care about whatever he does. When Jace being an asshole outshines this guy murdering CHILDREN for some freaky power ritual, there is a problem.
Those were the biggest problems, characterwise, I had with this book.
*sigh* It'd be nice if we could have actual RULES for these things. Like, levels of runes one can preform. What happens if you draw a wrong rune, what makes a rune -- you know, actual creative thought. Could we have explored this, when, I dunno, Clary was CREATING runes???
Too much to ask, I suppose.
In pictures
Then some Jace angst.
Then some werewolves.
Then Jace being a jackass.
Then some kissing. (Well, eventually anyway)
Then some...vampires? Well, somewhere in the story there are vampires.
Then, more boredom.
Give or take more werewolves, more Jace being a jackass, Clary idiocy, and LOTS and LOTS of boredom...
And then we get a bad guy showdown...
It's a hell of a lot less interesting that that, though. More like this,
And that's pretty much it.
Oh, more kissing though.
So, I will end this review. I've pretty much hit the nail on the hammer with everything that annoyed me anyway.
I will state what I like.
Maia was one girl who I liked. She was interesting, she didn't stand around and do nothing -- she acknowledged Jace as an asshole and didn't try and throw him pity parties because he had a hard time -- she fought (most) of her own battles, and wasn't an annoying and whiny brat.
Simon himself wasn't enough to get me to like him. He was a quipster, mostly, and his quipsterness with Maia's general awesomeness is a win. Her personality can suffice for his.
I liked them together. They had chemistry. They had something. I liked how the "Children of Night" and "Children of Moon" finally got along -- to show that, HEY, we DON'T have to hate each other just because our ancestors did.
That, was a win!
Over all, this book wasn't my cup of tea. And I would not recommend it to anyone. BUT that doesn't mean there aren't some things that I DO like about it. Like Maia. And Simon.
Woo. That was long.
This if my personal opinion and IF you feel like making a rebuttal to my points, please feel free to do so. However, I'd appreciate it if you refrained from ad-homenim attacks (aka Namecalling), saying I "don't get it" or "don't liek don't read". I'd really appreciate that.
Jace sank to his knees, still holding Simon's shoulder. He thought hopelessly of Clary, of her pain when she found out, of the way she'd crushed his hands in hers, so much strength in those small fingers. 'Find Simon. I know you will.'
And he had. But it was too late.
When Jace was ten, his father had explained to him all the ways to kill vampires. Stake them. Cut their heads off and set them to burning like eerie jack-o'-lanterns. Let the sun scorch them to ashes. Or drain their blood. They needed blood to live, they ran on it, like cars ran on gasoline.
Looking at the ragged wound in Simon's throat, it wasn't hard to see what Valentine had done. Jace reached out to close Simon's staring eyes. If Clary had to see him dead, better she not see him like this. He moved his hand down to the collar of Simon's shirt, meaning to tug it up, to cover the gash.
Simon moved. His eyelids twitched and opened, his eyes rolled back to the whites. He gurgled then, a faint sound, lips curling back, showing the points of vampire fangs. The breath rattled in his slashed throat. Nausea rose in the back of Jace's throat, his hand tightening on Simon's collar. He wasn't dead. But God, the pain, it must be incredible. He couldn't heal, couldn't regenerate, not
Not without blood. Jace let go of Simon's shirt and dragged his right sleeve up with his teeth. Using the jagged tip of the broken strut, he slashed a deep cut lengthwise down his wrist. Blood gushed to the surface of the skin. He dropped the strut; it hit the metal floor with a clang. He could smell his own blood in the air, sharp and coppery.
He looked down at Simon, who hadn't moved.
The blood was running down Jace's hand now, his wrist stinging. He held it out over Simon's face, letting the blood drip down his fingers, spill onto Simon's mouth. There was no reaction. Simon wasn't moving. Jace moved closer; he was kneeling over Simon now, his breath making white puffs in the icy air.
He leaned down, pressed his bleeding wrist against Simon's mouth. "Drink my blood, idiot," he whispered. "Drink it."
For a moment nothing happened. Then Simon's eyes fluttered shut. Jace felt a sharp sting in his wrist, a sort of pull, a hard pressure—and Simon's right hand flew up and clamped onto Jace's arm, just above the elbow. Simon's back arched off the floor, the pressure on Jace's wrist
I can't do it. I just can't.
Screw this series.
My problem with this series isn't the writing. I'm not one to judge books by the writing since I am pretty terrible at it myself. My problem also isn't exactly the story, which I probably
like. Sort of. I think. I don't know. But anyways, my
problem isn't any of that.
It's the characters.
How can you continue with a series when you feel nothing but pure hatred towards the characters? They all just infuriated me to no end. Jace Wayland especi
I can't do it. I just can't.
Screw this series.
My problem with this series isn't the writing. I'm not one to judge books by the writing since I am pretty terrible at it myself. My problem also isn't exactly the story, which I probably
like. Sort of. I think. I don't know. But anyways, my
problem isn't any of that.
It's the characters.
How can you continue with a series when you feel nothing but pure hatred towards the characters? They all just infuriated me to no end. Jace Wayland especially. He was nothing but a painfully arrogant jackass.
I tried to give this series a chance, but that was pretty much the last straw. I simply will not continue on with it, and guess what?
This book cost me around 600 dollars.
When I'm traveling to and from conventions, I use the airplane time to catch up on my reading. A lot of times this means I'm taking the opportunity to read books that have been popular for a while, but that I haven't gotten around to. I feel like I should be aware of the landscape.
Anyway, on my way home from Seattle, I had a layover in Minneapolis. I grabbed this book so I'd have something to read while I was eating dinner in the airport.
So I ate dinner, a
This book cost me around 600 dollars.
When I'm traveling to and from conventions, I use the airplane time to catch up on my reading. A lot of times this means I'm taking the opportunity to read books that have been popular for a while, but that I haven't gotten around to. I feel like I should be aware of the landscape.
Anyway, on my way home from Seattle, I had a layover in Minneapolis. I grabbed this book so I'd have something to read while I was eating dinner in the airport.
So I ate dinner, and I read the book, and I lost track of time, and I missed my plane.
I ended up having to rent a car and drive the three and a half hours back to Stevens Point.
You win this round, Cassandra Clare....


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Monday, December 1, 2008
Boys Will Be Boys (Even If They're Lambs)
Such activities are not unusual, but this pair were definitely mismatched. One of the lambs was Clare's Little One. (We've never got around to naming him; we just call him that in reference to his mother, Clare). He's a big, strapping youth, outgoing and with a friendly personality. The other "combatant" was Ficus. He's a bit of a runt, sweet but small.
So, there was Clare's Little One and Ficus going through the pre-contact motions: backing up, lowering their heads, and then rushing towards each other. The only problem was that Clare's Little One is about 6" taller than Ficus. Not surprisingly, they sort of missed each other and came to a rather confused stop.
At that point, I distracted them with the feed, so I don't know, if they were planning on trying again. However, I think Clare's Little One needs to move to a higher (and taller) class, while Ficus stays in the Junior League.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
However, last winter the neighbors (who had about two dozen cats) moved but didn't take all their felines with them. I occasionally saw a big gray one and frequently noticed a smaller black one prowling around the barn. We started feeding them, since someone had to care for them. Well, guess what, last spring I went into the barn one day and found kittens. Big surprise, huh? The black cat turned out to be female and was now a mother. She hid when I entered the barn and carried off and hid her kittens as soon as I left. We've continued feeding the cats, but I've never been able to get close to any of them.
We knew we had to get everyone spayed or neutered (we didn't even know what gender the kittens were) before more kittens were born, especially since these kittens were now almost old enough to have babies themselves. The surgery can be kind of pricey, though, especially since we had three cats (mother and kittens) to be fixed; I don't think we'll ever be able to catch the big gray cat, Ghost, but at least he's male. We contacted various people and groups involved with animal rescue and found someone who connected us with United Animal Friends and a vet willing to work with feral cats and to spay/neuter them at a discount.
Now came the really difficult part: catching one semi-feral and two feral cats! I still can't believe how it all worked out.
I didn't give the cats much food that morning, so they would be hungry and waiting to be fed in the late afternoon. My cat-catching tools included a small dog carrier I borrowed from a neighbor, a can of tuna fish, some dry cat food, and a push broom. I poured some cat food in a dish and then drained the water off the tuna fish onto it. I placed the dish in the back of the dog carrier. Next, I positioned the front of the carrier about 6" from a wall, leaving the gate wide open. Then I hid around the side of the barn, holding the push broom.
One by one, the cats approached the carrier, sniffing it out of curiousity and scenting the tuna fish. The mother went in first, while one of the kittens made a large, cautious circuit of the area. Then the other kitten slowly investigated the carrier and went in. Finally, the first kitten returned, circled the carrier, and entered. As quietly as possible, I crept forward and, when near enough, used the push broom to shove the carrier against the wall, thus covering the door. All three cats were inside -- amazing!
Now came the more dangerous part (to me). I slid a board between the wall and the door of the carrier. I turned the carrier on end and carefully moved the board to one side while simultaneously closing the gate. At this point a paw (or maybe two) flashed out through the gate and got my hand. By the time I finished removing the board and closing and latching the gate, there was blood flowing pretty freely. Those claws had pierced my hand in four places and made two scratches. All in all, though, I got off pretty easy. Three cats mean 12 paws and many, many claws (and teeth, of course), so I actually managed the whole event with a fairly minimal injury.
Can you believe it, though? I caught all three cats at the same time and on the first try!
The story has a happy ending. The mother cat was spayed and the two kittens (who turned out to be male) were neutered, and they all received rabies vaccinations. I picked them up from the vet this morning. They were very happy to be released from that pet carrier, and now they're romping around, checking out their territory, and making sure everything is in order.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Cleaning Cotswold Fleece
I wash it pretty much as wool from any other breed of sheep -- using hot water and mild soap. I start by soaking the fleece in plain cold water two or three times. A lot of excess dirt and sweat come out that way. Then I put the wool in the soap and hot water, letting it soak for about 10 minutes. (Don't let the wash water get cold; the dirt and grease will reattach to the wool.) Next, I remove the fleece from the wash water and put it in clean water to rinse it. I usually perform the rinse process at least twice, sometimes three times, until the rinse water is clear.
In general, I think you have to worry less about felting with Cotswold wool than with some finer wools. It can felt but not nearly as easily as Merino, for example.
Lay the wool in a sunny, clean place to dry. Placing it on a screen or a chain-link gate on the ground allows air to circulate and dries the fleece faster.
After it dries, you may have to remove more VM (those curls, again). Opening up the locks a bit and shaking again can help with that.
Remember: when washing any wool, do not agitate or wring the fiber. Don't temperature-shock it (i.e., don't put it in hot water and then immediately in cold water or vice versa). Don't let water run directly on the wool; fill the wash basin with water (and soap) before you put the fiber in.
Good luck!
Thursday, April 3, 2008
A Glimpse into the Life of a Shepherd
Just before midnight on Saturday, I woke up hearing a sheep baa outside the bedroom window. The barn and sheep pasture are NOT near the bedroom. I got up and dressed and went out to find about half the sheep roaming around the property. (The property is fenced, but there are lots of things, including plants, that I don't want the sheep to get in to.) I also discovered the reason the rest of the sheep weren't out was because a rather large ewe was stuck in the hole in the fence they had made, baa-ing her head off in annoyance.
I tried to get her out, but she was really stuck. I finally managed to get all the other sheep corralled (involving much bribery with hay) and then returned to my stuck-sheep problem. Apparently she had gone through the larger hole made by her predecessors but then got her head and the front of her body in a smaller hole. It was dark, and the sheep and I were wedged between the fence and a scrub oak. With a lot of pulling (of wire) and pushing (of sheep) I finally got her out.
After I returned her to the pasture, I had to figure out how to cover the hole in the fence, so the whole "great escape" didn't happen again a half hour later. I took a chain-link gate that I use for drying wool and lugged it back to the sheep pasture. I then barricaded the hole with the gate and bungy-corded it in place.
By now it was almost 1:00 am, and I had to take a shower after my close encounter with the stuck sheep. I stayed up another hour or so, letting my hair dry and reading a mystery novel, and then finally went to bed. Needless to say, I got a late start on Sunday, but at least all of the sheep were still in the pasture!
Monday, January 28, 2008
Book Review - "Knitting Under the Influence" by Claire LaZebnik
Knitting Under the Influence by Claire LaZebnik
5 Spot, 2006, 416 pages.
Kathleen, Sari, and Lucy meet every Sunday morning to knit, eat, and talk. They're in their mid-20's; they live in L.A., and they've got problems.
Kathleen, used to living off her wealthy TV-star sisters, has moved out on her own in a fit of anger -- with no apartment, no job, and no money. Sari, a clinician who works with autistic children, has unexpectedly found herself helping the son of a former high school heartthrob for whom she harbors a deep-seated animosity because of the way he and his friends used to treat her autistic brother. Lucy, once chubby, now svelte, but with a poor self image, works in a lab that conducts animal research and dates her attractive, callous, and arrogant boss.
The book focuses on the women's relationships with the men in their lives. Kathleen tries out the "marry for money" angle. Sari struggles with preconceptions and assumptions, old and new. Lucy is forced to see what has been in front of her all along.
The book was an odd read. The bond among the three women was ambiguous. They seemed to have nothing in common other than their interest in knitting and, occasionally, drinking, yet they appeared to be close and to rely upon one another for emotional support. The reader is allowed only a narrow view of their lives, seeing little more than their love lives (with the exception of Sari, who we get to know a bit better). It was obvious where the story was going, and the predictability was disappointing. However, the book draws the reader in, and by the second half, I was enjoying the ride and committed to finishing it.
The title reference to knitting led to disappointment, though. Although knitting was mentioned on a regular basis, it played a minor role in the story. The author used it merely as a foil; the women could have met weekly for ceramics or stamp collecting without changing the story much.
All in all, the writing was solid, the story flowed (even if only shallowly), and the plot moved at a good speed; too bad the knitting theme only floated instead of being knitted in.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Lambs! and more lambs!
Aurora, the first sheep born on our ranch four years ago, had twins on Jan. 13: a girl and a boy, both black. We've named them Cyprus and Cedar.
Each year we choose a theme for naming the lambs; this year it is trees. The first lamb born this year (on Jan. 3) was a black ewe lamb who we named Juniper. She is pictured at right.
On Sat., Jan. 19, Minerva had a black ewe lamb. She is bigger than the twins who are six days older than she is. (That's an advantage of being a single (rather than a twin or triplet) -- the lamb gets all the nutrition for itself, no sharing.) We haven't decided on a name for her yet.
Yikes, more lambs! Frejya had twins today, a boy and a girl, both black. I'm going to be wading through lambs soon. It can be challenging to negotiate among short, fast-moving lambs when your arms are full of hay.


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If you tore any of the layers on your card, you are eliminated.
If you tore any of the layers on your card, you are eliminated.
Uh oh...today isn't such a good day for the following players:
Michigan Stamper
Unfortunately, we have to bid you farewell.
Only 15 members remain. Will someone be leaving us tomorrow???
Yay. safe for another day
(my blog)Here we go Loobylou
Whew - I squeeked by one more day
I'm in good company! Bummer, it was fun playing. MY card goes to the winner!
So far I'm ok! Hope it will continue this way!
Summer bingo 2011 words numbers
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Bummer. Well, hey, I survived 5 days in my first Shack Survivor contest, which is further than I thought I'd get!
Best of luck to the remaining contestants!
(my blog)Here we go Loobylou
Well that was fun - but I'd hoped to last a little longer than that!
Good luck to those of you who are still "surviving" , hang in there girls.
A day without stamping is like a day without sunshine.
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Hello ladies, nice to see you on this side of the Survivor challenge. It's not sooooo bad over here. Good Luck to those of you remaining.


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Last week, Google announced to developers that paid Android app support will soon be available in more countries "over the next few weeks." App store analytics company Distimo has identified 12 of these new countries they are as follows:
Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Finland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Singapore, Sweden and South Africa
Malaysia is NOT in the list !!! So we still have to root and use MarketAccess or Market Enabler to access paid apps in the MARKET
Presently Google's paid apps is available already in 14 countries , another 15 more would doubled the potential for marketshare.
The other countries listed earlier are : Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States America
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Description from owner
Description from owner
2 Full baths
Welcome to 'Casa del Sol', translation - 'House of the Sun', a beautiful vacation rental or winter retreat for snowbirds. This lovely house was completely remodeled in 2008, with an upgraded kitchen. Guests will enjoy a king bed in the master bedroom, a queen bed in the guest room and an additional room with two twin beds. New furniture throughout, the house is stocked with everything you will need to enjoy your stay, and more! Enjoy the breathtaking views and sunsets over the San Tan Mountains. A private pool is there for your enjoyment, or watch the golfers on the 8th hole as you enjoy the warm weather under the covered patio. Check out our website homeofthesun for additional pictures and contact information.
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Book this 3 bedroom house in Queen Creek today! A total of 6 people can sleep here comfortably.
Travelers are sharing their opinions on this property. It has an overall rating of 4.5/5 thanks to an average of 7 reviews.
Costs vary, with the average weekly rate as low as $850, depending on travel dates.
The owner responds to 60% of inquiries, which is lower than average, and last updated the property's calendar Dec 08, 2018.
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About the owner
Scott H.
Scott H.
- Response rate:
- 60%
- Calendar last updated:
- 08 Dec 2018
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
- Check in time:15:00, Check out time:11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $500.00
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
- Cancellation policy
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Proximity to TripAdvisor's Top Queen-creek Attractions
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Central heating
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Washing machine
Phone / Internet
- Internet access
- Telephone
Property Features
- Mountain Views
- Parking
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Fridge
- Kettle
- Microwave
- Stove
- Toaster
- DVD player
- Satellite TV
- Bicycles available
- Grill
- Patio
- Children
- Pets
- Smoking not allowed
- 2 Full baths
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"Relaxing Vacation"
My family had the opportunity to stay in this beautiful Johnson Ranch Home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay as the home was beautifully decorated and very inviting. Everything that we needed was at our fingertips and Scott was very helpful in answering any questions. The Pool was amazing as we spent most of our time lounging in the backyard. Great place for families with small children. Access to Golf was right around the corner and the community is very quiet and friendly. We will definitely consider renting this location again on our next trip to arizona.
"Comfortable and quiet, home away from home!"
Morning coffee beside the pool overlooking the golf course and evening wine under the stars! This is a beautiful home in a quiet area close to shopping and restaurants. It's a perfect place to stay while visiting family in the area. So much better than staying in a hotel! Comfy beds and the ability to be on your own schedule - doesn't get any better than this!
"The best decision we made was to rent this house for our trip!"
We loved our stay in this beautiful home! There were three couples in our group attending a family wedding. The home was comfortable with all we needed, including kitchen and BBQ set up so we could enjoy a few evenings at the house. The heated pool was a must! We enjoyed a couple afternoons floating around watching the golfers approach the green on #8. The location is peaceful and private, the golfers don't even realize you are there as they look for their balls. Fry's grocery had great steaks, produce and sea food for our home meals. One night we walked to an Italian Restaurant called Rosatis, it was really good food and reasonably priced. We also made the trip for Mexican to Rancho de Tia Rosa in Mesa which was worth the trip. Hiking at San Tan Mountain was enjoyable, just go before it gets too hot out. San Tan Flat was great also, dinner, dancing and bonfires under the stars! We would definitely recommend this property to others.
The house was awesome! Thanks so much for letting use it. Everything was perfect. Next time we are in aZ, we would love to stay again.
"One of the best vacations ever!"
We just returned home after two glorious months at this beautiful house! Everything was just as pictured on the website, or maybe even a little better. House was immaculate,(which was a very important aspect to us) bed was super comfortable, and the location was great. The house was very tastefully decorated, and everything we needed was there. Lots of little extras in the beautiful kitchen, like spices, coffee and condiments. The pool was beautiful, and so relaxing after a full day of seeing the area sights. One of the best things about this rental was dealing with the owners. Scott made sure that everything was as it should be during our stay. Every question we had was answered almost immediately, and anything that was needed was taken care of. The house is in a beautiful area, with a beautiful view of Johnson Ranch golf course from the house and patio. Lots of great restaurants in the area -- be sure to visit San Tan Flat for an evening of fun and great food -- the ribs are excellent! There are also a lot of other good restaurants close by. Grocery shopping is very convenient, with a Super Walmart and Fry's Grocery just a couple of minutes away. There are also lots of great places to go in the area if shopping is your thing. There are lots of fun and picturesque places to go for daytrips in the area. Be sure to take the drive up apache Trail near apache Junction. Sedona and Tucson have lots of things to see. There are plenty of places to hike and explore nearby, too. If you go to Tucson, be sure to take the drive up Mt. Lemmon -- and don't forget to take your camera-- the views are fantastic. Even if you just want to relax, this place is wonderful. Just sitting outside around the pool, cooking a steak on the grill, and watching the absolutely gorgeous sunsets with friends was fun. So don't hesitate -- everything you need for fun is here!. There was only one really big thing we didn't like -- having to leave!
"Comfortable & appealing."
The home was very comfortable, modern & arranged nicely. Everything that we needed around the house was supplied with the home. The golf course had some spectacular views high up in the hills. Needed supplies were able to be purchased very conveniently closeby. Enjoyed the hiking trails in the area. We enjoyed our stay.
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Eleven people, including a state prison guard, have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of faking accidents to cheat insurance companies of more than $600,000.
The U.S. attorney's office announced the indictments Wednesday as part of a continuing investigation into auto insurance fraud.
It is the second major investigation into such fraud this year by authorities in Maryland. The state attorney general's office conducted a sting operation that resulted in charges in March against Baltimore lawyer Nelson R. Kandel.
U.S. Attorney Richard D. Bennett noted that the federal investigation was separate from the Maryland attorney general's probe, but said his office "intends to give this kind of activity close vigilance."


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Frank Lloyd Wright at 150 - an Architectural Legacy
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2017 marks the 150th anniversary of Wright's birth. Art historian Jeff Mishur will present a lecture on the man and his architecture in the Midwest and elsewhere.


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First announced before Baselworld 2010 trade show and officially launched yesterday on November 25th, 2010 in the legendary Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, the new Borgeaud Septagraph automatic watch offers you a complication, which is best understood only by those who understand the ancient culture of India. Or so Borgeaud implies in its press release. Since the complication requires an impressive share of dial real estate, the watch was released in an impressively oversized case of whole 46 millimeters in diameter that somehow limits versatility of the piece, but still makes it a nice collectible item.
Have you ever heard about Panchang? I surely didn't, but, according to interested parties, this Hindu Vedic Calendar is as popular (and, probably, as accurate) as the Chinese lunar calendar, or the Calendar of Maya.
You can search for this stuff on Wikipedia or some real encyclopedia of your liking, but, basically, Panchang divides the day into Daytime and Nighttime halves, each of which contains eight phases roughly ninety minutes long. Seven of them are good for certain types of activities and the eighth is neutral or maybe even bad.
The new Borgeaud Septagraph watch deals with that eighth phase, calculating the time when you should just relax, take your time and let it go for 90 minutes.
On any given Sunday it is 8:30 PM, on a typical Monday it is 7:30 AM, on every Tuesday it is 3:00 PM and so on. When the time of the eighth phase comes, a small arrow-shaped cut-out that looks more like a traditional power reserve indicator will be instantly filled with color and then will gradually empty in a course of the next hour and a half.
Something tells me that the actual Panchang calendar is a lot more complicated than the Swiss watchmaker tries to put it, but at least you will have your own 90 minutes to have a nap or just to sip a cup of coffee while gossiping with a co-worker.
And you can always tell your boss that you can't work just now because nothing will be good of it. No, sir!
The model is available in a number of different versions with its huge 46 mm body made in 18-carat rose gold or 18-carat white gold.
The watch features a so-called "California" dial with the upper half of its applied numerals in Roman and the lower in Arabic digits also made either in rose or in white gold depending on the version of the case.
The Borgeaud Septagraph is powered by the Caliber BRG 11501 automatic movement with 42 hours of power reserve. It is not clear, whether it is an in-house job or an adaptation of some mass-produced base module from ETA or, say, Dubois Depraz
Not sure about pricing, but this one must be a pretty expensive timepiece.
See also: Zenith El Primero Tourbillon Chronograph
Photos: Borgeaud
Borgeaud Septagraph automatic watch specification
Price: Around $45,000
Movement: Caliber BRG 11501, Automatic, 25 jewels, 28,800 vph, Swiss Made
Functions: Hour, minutes, seconds, Hindu calendar
Power reserve: 42 hours
Case material: Rose gold or White gold
Bezel material: Rose gold or White gold
Case shape: Round
Bezel shape: Round
Case size: 46.0 mm
Case height: No data
Dial: Black, White or Chocolate
Numerals: Arabic and Roman
Hands: Gold
Water resistance: 50 meters
Strap: Leather, hand-made, authentic; rose gold or white gold pin buckle
Crystal: Sapphire
Case back: Sapphire
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Ravi Shanghavi Says: December 6, 2010 at 3:38 am
Stunning, I wish they'd added a day/date into the movement also. The panchang is very well known to those of Indian origin btw. I'm very taken by this watch. Here's to hoping they do more work along this line. Cheers, Ravi Shanghavi, Ottawa, Canada
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Panthers sign returner Ginn to 1-year deal
The Panthers have signed unrestricted free agent wide receiver
Ted Ginn from the San Francisco 49ers,.
Carolina announced Friday that Ginn signed a one-year deal.
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Carolina coach Ron Rivera says Ginn is "an explosive player who
could help us both on offense and in the return game."
The 5-foot-11, 180-pound Ginn played six seasons in the NFL as a
receiver and return specialist, the last three with the 49ers. In
2012, Ginn played in 13 games and averaged 10.2 yards per return
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Ginn entered the NFL in 2007 as the ninth overall pick in the
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quote:Originally posted by Snaggy: Woz is actually fitter than he first looks at a casual glance. He's kinda of a jock, in a Segway polo way, as that takes a lot of strength and agility. At his surprise party in August we were talking to a high school pal of his who said, yeah, he was very athletic in school.Who'd a thunk?
quote:Originally posted by Rhonwyyn: mr. Geek 2u: in case you weren't aware, being fat does not mean that you will die a horrible death. No, it just means that you will live an awful life, thanks to ignorant people who believe - like yourself - that fat is 'teh evil.' you may be 'concerned' about woz's health, but is it really your place to voicethose concerns?if i weren't posting from my phone, i'd post a direct link, but instead i'll just recommend that you check out kate harding's site and read the 'junk food science' blog for some facts to clear up the myths about fat. Ok?
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News about the PlayStation 4.5 or PlayStation Neo have been surfacing on a regular basis, and while Xbox One has been on the sidelines in-terms of mid-generation upgrades, it seems there could be a possible Xbox 1.5.
Microsoft in fact was among the first to float the idea of the Xbox One possibly being upgraded earlier this year, but it all died down. Now, according to a supposed leak, it sounds as if Microsoft has started mass production of an Xbox 1.5, or the literal translation (according to NeoGAF) being 'Xbox One II.'
The reported "expected production capacity" of this Xbox 1.5 is, according to the leak, 400,000 per week, or 1.2 million a month. The leak suggests production of this new console started in February this year, and estimating from the numbers, it seems 3.6 million of these consoles have already been manufactured at the time of writing.
The alleged date of reveal is the E3 conference this summer, and Microsoft should have around 5 million Xbox 1.5 or Xbox One II 'Second Generation' units ready.
If the supposed releases of the Xbox 1.5 and the PlayStation 4.5/4K this year are true, it puts Nintendo in a tight spot, especially considering the Nintendo NX has been reportedly delayed till next year alongside the next The Legend of Zelda title.
Now with Microsoft and Sony possibly offering more powerful mid-generation console upgrades, it could once again mean Nintendo would fall behind with the NX possibly releasing well after its competitors introduce their newer consoles into the market.
Rumors have suggested the NX will be slightly more powerful than the PS4, but with Xbox 1.5 and PlayStation 4K coming, it might still end up only competing with the current generations, which could eventually become outdated by the time Nintendo releases its platform.


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At The Bokaei Rug Gallery We Provide
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Rug Cleaning & Repair
Proper care and maintenance of your rug will
greatly enhance the beauty and the life of your
rug. Dirt and mud accumulated in your rug over a
period of time will have a negative effect on your
rug by reducing its beauty and ultimately
destroying it. At Bokaei Rug Gallery, we
professionally clean and repair your rug at the
most competitive prices. We will also offer
Scotchgarding at your request to protect the rug
from any staining from spills, pet accidents, mud,
and almost all liquid. Pick up and delivery services
are also provided. Please see some examples of
the work we have done for our customers.
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We at the Bokaei Rug Gallery would like our
customers to know that we can offer delivery
services for rugs purchased from us in all sizes.
If you would like your rug delivered, please let us
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Here at the Bokaei Rug Gallery, we understand
that purchasing a rug can be a challenging and
hard decision to make. In order to make the
process easier for our customers, we offer an on
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likes and is not sure if the size, color, or both will
work, then he or she can take it home and try it
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until approval is given to us by the customer. If
the color, size, or both do not work, then the
customer can bring the rug back within 24 hrs. and
no charges will be applied to their account. If the
customer is still unsure if the rug will work, then
he or she may keep it longer after approving it
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World Health Organization, 2017
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The essential medicines and health products programme is a critical WHO area with a number of flagship and successful initiatives. Its core focus – to increase access to essential, high-quality, safe, effective and affordable medical products – is highlighted in the Sustainable Development Goals and is represented agency-wide through programmes at regional and country levels. The new 2030 development agenda and increasing globalization of health products development and supply have generated a need – and an opportunity – for WHO to adjust and strengthen its work in this area at all three levels (headquarters, regional and country offices) of the Organization.


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Having tried the 2005 Chateauneuf-du-Pape from Raymond Usseglio with the Canterbury Wine Tasting Society recently, I wanted to have a proper taste so opened a bottle on Sunday night. It seemed much less evolved than the Canterbury bottle - the only explanation I could think of was that, whereas the Canterbury bottle came from stock, this was one Stef gave me when I visited him at the domaine a few years ago. A different batch, perhaps?
As a comparison, I nervously opened the 2006 last night - if the 2005 was a little too youthful, how would the 2006 come across? Nothing to worry about: this was Usseglio at its most glorious best. Looking back at my notes for the 2006 on the website, they still ring true:
"One of the most impressive young wines I have ever tasted, Stéphane showed this to me alongside his superb 2005. It is even better! The depth and purity of fruit is incredible. The wine is very concentrated with a nose that draws you in for more. Tasted alongside the very good 2005, the 2006 shone out. Probably the best standard wine produced at this estate – and one of the very best wines of the vintage."
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Kobe – The sweets capital of Japan. The Rokko area of Kobe has recently seen an increase in new sweets shops, and is therefore attracting even more attention than ever from sweets lovers. With its lovely exterior and rich flavors, the name of one shop in particular is on everyone's lips!
Opened in 2013 in a residential area down a side road off Kobe's main street, the shop is called BonBonROCKett.
For this article, I decided to head all the way to Kobe from my place in Okayama to check it out.
Tasty Flavors & Design
The outer wall by the entrance is adorned with ivy.
The first thing that awaits you inside the shop is a display of numerous round and delicate-looking butter sandwiches. They almost look like luxurious bars of French soap.
A New Wave Of Sweets
The sables are made and baked in the traditional, original French way in the kitchen out back. A wonderfully delicious aroma fills the rooms. In fact it's so pleasant that I could easily have drunk several cups of tea accompanied by just that scent alone.
The small-sized oven gives the sables an even browning, and the cookies are all branded with a "B" – the shop's initial.
The moment you put it in your mouth, the sandwich tastes incredible. The soft butter cream and the crisp cookies go perfectly together. And even though the butter cream is rich, it doesn't feel heavy or too much, and the sweetness is also well balanced. The cookies do not seem to absorb moisture from the well-prepared cream, so you can really take your time and enjoy the sandwich.
The butter sandwiches at BonBonROCKett are called "creamy sandies", a testament to the owner's dedication in developing new kinds of sweets.
Another secret to their success is the sheer number of flavors they've created. They offer more than 100 different kinds, including rum-raisin, matcha-azuki, chocolate-cassis, pistachio, cheesecake and more. They always have about 20 flavors on display in the shop.
The carefully baked sandwiches are individually hand-wrapped in aluminium foil. The great design makes them perfect as presents, and anyone would be ecstatic to receive such a lovely gift. When White Day approaches, men on their way home from work line up in large numbers outside to get their hands on a couple of creamy sandies for their loved ones. Kobe gentlemen at their finest!
Cookies Filled With Love
I asked the owner, Mr. Endo, why he decided to start making butter sandwiches. He explained that from the first time he tasted French-style butter sandwiches at college, he was moved by their amazing taste, so he wanted to make them himself. The more he makes, the more he grows fond of them, and he thinks he is able to convey his devotion to his customers.
The "ROCK" in the name BonBonROCKett symbolizes the fact that his butter sandwiches will "rock your heart".
Come to BonBonROCKett and try their delicious creamy sandies, and surely you will also get to know the many-layered sweets scene of Kobe.
Address: 3-1-16 Miyayamacho, Nada, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture (Stera Rokko, 1st floor)
Open: 11:00 – 19:00
Closed: Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays
Tel: 078-200-6576
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Eri Hatano
Eri Hatano I was born in Miyazaki Prefecture in 1978 and now live in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. I used to be a newspaper journalist, but work as a freelance writer now. Though I left Ehime 2 years ago, I did not forget the place itself nor the unfailing hospitality and warmth of its people. I finally returned in the spring of 2017. I am absolutely positive that anyone who visits Ehime, even just once, will fall in love with it. That is why I write articles to support those who plan to visit.
> Gourmet Cheese and Wine in Kobe: The Ultimate Guide (Kobe, Hyogo) 【PR】
> Irori Sanzoku - Yamaguchi's Perpetual Food Festival
> Karato Market - Shimonoseki's Finest Fish on the Waterfront
> Nakabuan - Getting to Know Summer's Perfect Noodle
> Hot springs, an all-you-can-eat buffet, and an amusement park all in one place! 2 days and 1 night is not enough to enjoy this attractive resort. / Reoma Resort (Marugame, Kagawa Prefecture)【PR】
> Auberge de Oishi - A Mediterranean Hideaway in Setouchi
> Ryokan Kurashiki - Modern Comfort, Vintage Style
> Awaji Hamarikyu - Sun, Sea, Sand and Sakura Trout
> 3 Perfect Spots in Kobe, Japan for History Buffs, Architecture Enthusiasts, and Almost Anyone (Kobe, Hyogo)【PR】
> Traveling Beautiful Setouchi in a Convertible / Heisei Car Rentals (Okayama Prefecture - Hiroshima Prefecture - Kagawa Prefecture - Ehime Prefecture) 【PR】
> Locals Know Best: Great Instagrammable Spots to See City Views and Flowers in Kobe (Kobe, Hyogo) 【PR】
> Knock, and the Rich World of Japanese Jazz Kissa Shall Be Opened unto You(Kobe, Hyogo)【PR】
> Seasonal Blooms Welcome Visitors at Shikoku's Greatest Flower Garden – Sanuki Mannou Park (Mannou Town, Nakatado District, Kagawa Prefecture)【PR】
> SETOUCHI SEAPLANES - A One-of-a-Kind View of Japan's Inland Sea
> guntû - Setouchi's Own Luxury Floating Ryokan
> Happy Raft - Riding Japan's World Class Rapids
> Skirting the epic ocean whirlpools of the Naruto Strait
> Shimanami Kaido - Cyclist's Paradise
> Onomichi U2 and the Giant Store – the perfect partners for enjoying the Shimanami Kaidō
> Eating, Cycling & Getting Warm : Akiyoshidai Karst Road (Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
> Kasaoka Island Hopping by Bike : A perfect 2-day trip! (Okayama)
> A Rare Lighthouse & Spelunking!? Traversing Ogijima by Bicycle! (Ogi, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture)
> Hitch a ride on Naruto's blue ocean at the "marine crafts" fancy goods store, where time goes by slowly. /ISLAND(Naruto-shi, Tokushima)
> The Kobe Sake Masters - Kiku-Masamune and Hakutsuru
> The Amazing Homemade Dressing Made With Setouchi Ingredients / Bimi-foods (Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture)
> BonBonROCKett : Kobe Butter Sandwiches That Will Rock Your World (Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture)
> A Heavenly Collaboration - Matured Soy Sauce & Plump Shiitake Mushrooms / Okamoto Soy Sauce - Fumita Shiitake (Osakikamijima, Hiroshima Prefecture) 【PR
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