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What is the lifeblood of a restaurant? Is it the food? The ambience? The location? Nope. I'd have to say it's having a reliable group of dishwashers. Dishwashers? More important than the food? Nothing is more stressful than having a dishwasher call out. If a cook calls out, you can manage. Just move a few people around, maybe you might have to work a station instead of expoing. But not being able to find a dishwasher to come in means a shitty rest of the day. You take it for granted that your dishwasher is going to show up and work. When they don't, it just shoves a huge monkey wrench into everything. You pretty much try anything to get it covered, such as calling someone in on their day off. If that doesn't work, ask if they know someone who is looking for work. Occasionally you might get lucky that way. Hell, I used to steal dishwashers from our sister restaurant across the street. I even made backwaits wash dishes and rewarded them with a free dinner. No one wants to wash dishes all night. It sucks. I don't even like washing dishes at home. It's gross, hot, and a never ending process. The worst is when you are the extra person in the kitchen the night you are down a dishwasher. You're pretty much obligated to start scrubbing pots and pans and take one for the team. Dishwasher is a thankless and underappreciated job in the kitchen that often gets overlooked. Often they have jobs during the day and then come and work in the restaurant all night. And I thought my hours were bad. Once you get a good group of dishwashers though, your job as a chef is golden. It will definitely pay off in the long run. I've even had dishwashers who became prep cooks, and even work the line sometimes. But seriously take the time and thank them for doing a great job, especially when it's a job no one wants to do. Now all you have to worry about the idiot line cooks.
If you're a restaurant south of the Mason-Dixon Line, you should probably have ranch. Now I'm not talking fine dining obviously. I'm not going to go into a Michelin star restaurant and ask for some ranch for my Wagyu steak. But in sports bar or casual dining setting, you should probably keep ranch on hand. I used to work in an Italian restaurant and one of the servers would actually make ranch to order for guests if they asked. I would just look at him and shake my head. The things they do for tips. Anyway, we were in a bar downtown last week after my Applebee's debacle ordering fried things, and of course we asked for ranch. His response in a smug manner was "No, we don't have ranch here." Well we asked if there was any other sort of dipping sauce. "Well, we have an herbed sour cream." It's fucking fancy ranch! Hipster ranch if you will. You're in the South. We love ranch on everything. Especially if it's deep fried. And we also love sweet tea. Enough about ranch, my three day weekend has started and it's beautiful outside. Day drinking perhaps? Cheers foodies!


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Friday, September 14, 2007
Great Scot!
Ireland have three games left in the tournament and, rather than taking the opportunity to 'experiment' and thereby risk a further catastrophic fourth-place finish, we should approach all of them with the intention of winning. There is a useful precedent for this; two years ago, a post-Bertie Vogts Scotland team suddenly started performing in qualifying matches that were increasingly academic. In their final three matches they got a 1-1 draw at home to Italy and impressively defeated both Norway and Slovenia away, after having failed so badly at home to each team. The new-found spirit carried itself through to the current qualifying campaign, which the Scots started ominously with professional wins at home to the Faroe Islands and away to Lithuania. Nothing hugely impressive but, given the calamitous nature of the national team under Vogts, remarkable enough. When they defeated France at home last October people began to take notice and even subsequent defeats away to Ukraine and Italy had not completely dulled the Scottish challenge.
The level of professionalism in the Scottish set-up is an example to every single team in the entire world - armed with a group of players that make Ireland's pick look like Argentina, the team has ensured victory in all the easy games that no longer exist in international football. Shipping defeats away from home against the world champions and Ukraine is to be expected but the Scots still know how to brilliantly frustrate a team of the calibre of France as they did last night. Even if James McFadden's amazingly speculative long-range shot hadn't gone in last night, a scoreless draw would have been an exploit to match the French deadlocking of Italy in Milan on Saturday. Scotland were superb in every department and, just as the French played better than in their defeat at Hampden last year, so did the Scots. Their defensive holding was brilliant (and when it wasn't, Craig Gordon was) and they played themselves out of trouble elegantly. Walter Smith's rejuvenation of the national set-up survived his own shameful betrayal of both the team and his country, and Alex McLeish (a man already venerated by his former Celtic Park opposites Martin O'Neill and Gordon Strachan) has tightened the ship with remarkable poise. The Scots are ten years out of a major tournament now, and major tournaments need fans as fantastic as (most of) the Scots are. By the looks of it, the team wouldn't be out of place either. Here's hoping they make it.
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- redking said...
Yeah I was Parc des Princes for the game - it was enjoyable, if disappointing for those of us supporting France (the man in a blue beret who had actually taken a live cock into the stadium looked particularly dispirited)
- Friday, September 14, 2007
- Luke Mc said...
I couldn't agree more - there are enough players on the Ireland team to make them a hard to beat outfit. Doyle did enough to get us three points against the Slovaks and the Hunt sending off in Prague was a joke. Give us a manager with half a clue and we should do OK.
- Monday, September 17, 2007
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Friday, December 25, 2009
Happy Holidays from the Charm City Craft Mafia!
Yes, I'm blogging on Christmas.
I just wanted to take a moment to wish all of our friends, families and fans a splendid holiday season. Peace and joy to you and yours.
The Mafia
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Friday, December 18, 2009
Holiday Booty Mart DC THIS SATURDAY!!!!
Here it is, folks! Your last weekend to buy something from your favorite crafters in person in 2009. Everything from our president fighting zombies on a tshirt to these sweet felt flower brooches.
Come visit 20 of our favorite crafty pals and our friends The Craft Mutiny at the Design Within Reach store in DC on Saturday from 10-5. As if Design Within Reach wasn't a cool enough store to shop in for holiday gifts - now it's also going to be chock full of hand-makers of soap, jewelry, apparel, scarves, toys and papergoods. Oh...and did we mention baked goods? There will be free holiday treats too. Name one good reason NOT to come! We dare you!!
Holiday Booty Market
Saturday, December 19 from 10am-5pm
Design Within Reach store
1838 Columbia Rd. NW
Washington, DC
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
Phampersand Press Giveaway!
Looking for a new day planner for 2010? Enter to win one from Phampersand Press! Details, over at Phu's blog.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Craft Month Galore!
to all who came out to shop, sell, gawk & support at Holiday Heap this weekend. We are truly a lucky little bunch to have such a supportive city around us, full of such talented folks. We had an absolute blast - from a punchy & hilarious 5am setup - through seven hours of glorious shopping indoors while it snowed outside - right up to our celebratory hot toddy's after 6pm cleanup. We had the best crowds to date, and the most fun to date. We're so glad you're all here to share this fine city with us!
Miss Holiday Heap on Saturday?
NO SWEAT! Here's a list of some upcoming fairs our members are taking part in:
Squidfire's Holiday Art Mart
Saturday, December 12 - 11-6pm
Dubruns Arena
1301 S Ellwood Ave
Saturday, December 12 - 12-8pm
Gilah Press
3506 Ash Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
Handmade Arcade
Saturday, December 12 - 11-8pm
Hunt Armory
324 Emerson Street
holiday gift bazaar in Hampden
Sunday, December 13, 2009 - 9 - 3pm
623 W. 34th St.
MICA Art Market
December 9th thru 12th - 11-6pm
MD Institute College of Art
Brown Center
Mt Royal Ave
last minute maul
December 13th - 10am-5pm
School 33 Art Center
1427 Light St.
Holiday Booty Mart
Saturday, December 19 - 10-5pm
Design Within Reach
1838 Columbia Rd NW
Washington, DC
Craftland Holiday Shop
December (all month) - open 10am-6pm
7 days a week
Porvidence, RI
One of a Kind Show & Sale
Friday, Dec. 11th
Saturday, Dec. 12th
Sunday, Dec. 13th
Pier 19
12th Avenue & 55th
New York, NY
(have a local DIY fair we didn't list? email us! firstname.lastname@example.com)
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Friday, December 4, 2009
Holiday Heap Vendor - JennyJen42
"Jennyjen42 is a unique line of handmade gifts that are fresh, practical and have a fun sense of spirit and nostalgia to them. Featuring narrative pillows and tote bags inspired by the bird parties that are frequently held around JennyJen's bird feeder in her back yard in Baltimore. Jennyjen products accessorize wardrobe and home in a fun range of campy to classic at affordable prices.
When she isn't teaching high school kiddies, on her bike, working on the yard, or hanging out being lazy, jennyjen can be found in her sweat shop!"
It is no secret I love Jenny's work. My living room is full of her pillows, and my etsy favorites keep even more of them in good company. I love the lightheartedness of her illustrations and the whimsy in her colors & subject matter, and the fact that she's also the full time head of a high school art department is truly inspiring to me. I don't know where her energy comes from, but I'm glad she's managed to sustain it. Can't wait to see what she'll be showing this weekend!
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Holiday Heap Vendor- Pick of the Litter
Traditional-style walnut banjos 2009 Constructed from a damaged piece of antique furniture.
First time Holiday Heap vendor Lee Connah's hand made instruments are meant to be played. They are as functional as they are beautiful, and their eco-minded construction means that they are each unique.
Scotch Tape Travel Banjo 2007 The neck of this instrument is made from discarded Jotoba flooring. The resonator is an old Scotch Tape can.
How often do you get to play your art?
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Holiday Heap Vendor: Betz White
Betz White can only be described as a super crafty super star. You may recognize her name from one of her books. There's Warm Fuzzies: 30 Sweet Felted Projects and Sewing Green: 25 Projects Made with Repurposed & Organic Materials. Or maybe you saw her on Martha Stewart.
This author, designer and maker of the most delicious felted knit cupcakes you ever wanted to eat (but please don't eat them!) is new to Maryland and a first time Holiday Heap vendor. I can't wait to see her eco-friendly confections in person... I have just a little bit of a sweet tooth.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Holiday Heap Vendor - Yummy & Company
I'm enjoying the simplicity of color & form in the work of Baltimore based Yummy & Company.
She makes teensie little planters, all sizes of necklace, rings, cufflinks & more out of clay. I feel like they could be dressy or casual, and even somewhere in between. Black clay is the new pearl necklace? Maybe not quite... but these are still awesome. Yummy & company also makes Apparel & papergoods!
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text: I am able to make and receive calls and texts inside my house, but no mobile internet inside my house. As soon as I go outside I am able to access mobile internet (3g). Is there anyway I can connect my Droid to my computer (USB) that is connected to Comcast high speed internet so I can download apps from the Market and use the functions of apps? Thanks. :motdroidhoriz:


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The building's Body Corporate has finally decided to resolve the issue by replacing our balcony's entire water membrane. However, sitting on top of the membrane is tonnes of terracotta tiles and supporting scree. The scree a solid mix of sand and cement. It keeps our tiles stable and provides an optimal incline for drainage. At it's highest point it almost 15cm thick. Removing it requires a jackhammer.
As a result, our balcony became a building site last Monday. Furniture, plants and accessories were transfered to the smaller balcony at the back of our apartment. For four days, three workers jackhammered away. The rubble they created was then scooped into sacks and precariously winched down the side of our building.
As a result, rain has fallen continually and is forecast to fall for another two days. As of 8:30pm this evening almost 83mm had fallen. That's more than two thirds of June's average rainfall in 36 hours. By the time the sun appears again on Tuesday, more than 80% of the monthly average is predicted to have fallen.
Without doubt, its the sort of weather you don't want when your roof's protective water membrane is missing. We think our neighbours are dripping wet.
UPDATE: 8.00am June 24
Overnight rainfall reported over the last 24 hours rose above 50mm. This means that more than 106mm has fallen in 24 hours with more to come. Since records began June's rainfall has averaged just over 120mm per month.
UPDATE: 9.30pm June 24
It's official. Since Saturday morning we've had June's entire average rainfall dumped on Sydney. So far 123mm of rain has fallen in less than three days. The forecast predicts more rain ovenight.


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The 8th International Conference on Chaotic Modeling and Simulation
Paris, France
The forthcoming 8th International Conference (CHAOS2015) on Chaotic Modeling, Simulation and Applications (www.cmsim.org) was decided by the previous Committee meeting in June 2014 following the successful organization of the 7th CHAOS2014 International Conference in Lisbon Portugal.
The study of nonlinear systems and dynamics has emerged as a major area of interdisciplinary research and found very interesting applications. This conference is intended to provide a widely selected forum among Scientists and Engineers to exchange ideas, methods, and techniques in the field of Nonlinear Dynamics, Chaos, Fractals and their applications in General Science and in Engineering Sciences.
The principal aim of Chaos2015 International Conference is to expand the development of the theories of the applied nonlinear field, the methods, empirical data and computer techniques as well as the best theoretical achievements of chaotic theory. Chaos2015 Conference provides a forum for bringing together the various groups working in the area of Nonlinear Systems and Dynamics, Chaotic theory and Application to exchange views and report research findings.
Read more: www.cmsim.org/
Event Type: Conference
Location: Paris France
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NOTICE: In light of the new rules applicable to EU Member States (Regulation (EU) 2016/679, GDPR) as well as the recent adoption of the new rules applicable to Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies (Regulation (EU) 2018/1725), the EUI is currently revising its internal rules on data protection (currently President's Decision 40/2013). This revision focuses in particular on further improving the following aspects of data protection at the EUI:
The updated policy will shortly be adopted.
The internal regulation of the European University Institute (EUI) regarding Data Protection (see President's Decision No. 40 of 27 August 2013 regarding Data Protection at the EUI - Data Protection Policy) is drafted in accordance with the principles contained in the Convention establishing the EUI, signed on 19 April 1972, and with the Protocol on Privileges and Immunities annexed to it.
The EUI takes also inspiration for its action in the field of data protection from the general principles contained in the European Convention on Human Rights, the Charter of the Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the relevant European Union legislation (particularly Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data).
Article 8: Protection of personal data
1. Everyone has the right to the protection of personal data concerning him or her.
2. Such data must be processed fairly for specified purposes and on the basis of the consent of the person concerned or some other legitimate basis laid down by law. Everyone has the right of access to data which has been collected concerning him or her, and the right to have it rectified.
What follows is a summary of the main aspects of the data protection policy at the EUI.
Definitions & actors Involved
Purposes of processing
What are personal data?
Who is an identifiable natural person?
What is processing of personal data?
Certainly, a broad concept!
What do we mean by the "data subject's consent"?
Who are the main actors in data processing and which are their roles?
The Secretary General has overall responsibility for the implementation of the Data Protection Policy, including the appointment of controllers.
Who can in practice be a Controller within the EUI? The Secretary General, the Director of Service/Head of Unit or Department of the EUI
Responsibilities of controllers:
What are the other actors involved (apart from the data subject)?
The Institute can process personal data for institutional purposes only (e.g. educational activities, administrative and accounting activities, security purposes, activities of academic and scientific research) and shall not store or process data for commercial purposes; mailing commercial advertising material or performing market research is therefore excluded.
Personal data must be:
Personal data may be processed only if:
Special rules apply to special categories of "sensitive" personal data
Processing of those data is prohibited.
NB: the consent is considered implicit when the data subject provides data for administrative procedures established by the Institute. Processing by the Institute of special categories of data, as described above, when they are not necessary for complying with the specific rights and obligations of the Controller in the field of employment law would require the explicit consent of the data subject.
What are the principles for carrying out a processing operation by a processor?
When the processing operation is carried out by way of an external processor, the above principles shall be stipulated also in the binding contract or legal act.
What are the principles for processing for research purposes?
No distribution or only limited when required by overriding interests or fundamental rights of the data subject.
The data subject has the right to:
If the data subject believes that there has been a breach of the data protection principles of the President's Decision No 40 of 27 August 2013, he/she can address a complaint to the Controller with simultaneous notification to the DPO at the following e-mail address: [email protected]
If the reply is not satisfactory, or it is not given within 30 Institute working days, the data subject can appeal to the Data Protection Committee under the terms and conditions outlined in the President's Decision 40/2013.
The Institute assures the confidentiality & security of the processing of personal data, for both paper or electronic files.
In that respect, all staff involved (employed within the EUI or contracted by the EUI) and acting as processors on behalf of the EUI are bound by the duty of confidentiality and shall not process them except on instructions from the controller.
They are also made aware of the security procedures they must follow when handling personal data.
How is the security of personal data safeguarded?
What is the purpose?
In particular:
The Decision contains specific provisions in relation to the measures and risks specifically of the processing of personal data by automated means.
Personal data can be transferred, for institutional purposes, between the EUI and third parties such as Member States, public authorities, institutions, companies ONLY when all parties of the transfer have in place adequate safeguards for the protection of privacy compatible with Directive 95/46/EC.
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Fourteen people have been charged in connection with the trouble surrounding the England v Turkey match at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday night.
They are due to appear before magistrates in Sunderland on charges including assault, possession of a prohibited weapon, affray, public order offences and racial chanting.
There was one Sunderland man among those charged, one from from Hartlepool, one from Houghton-le-Spring and one from Darlington.
The rest came from outside the region, including London, Leeds, Nottingham and Oxfordshire.
Of the 107 arrests made on Wednesday night the vast majority were for breach of the peace leading to common law release.
A large number of those were preventative arrests made at the Albion pub and Borough Road and Fawcett Street in Sunderland.
One alleged offence of racial chanting took place inside the stadium and the rest took place on streets in Sunderland.
Two of the five people arrested for running on to the pitch following England's goals - from Houghton-le-Spring and Darlington - have been charged and are due to appear at Sunderland Magistrates Court on April 24.
The other three have been issued with a formal caution.
The remaining people charged will appear at the court over the next few weeks, starting on Monday.
England won the European Championship qualifier 2-0 with goals from David Beckham and Darius Vassell. However there are fears that disturbances at the game could lead to Uefa punishing England.


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Trevor Slocum, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Washington State
Master's in Clinical Psychology
Seattle University
Approved Counselor Superviser
WA Department of Health
Individual, Couples, & Groups
$150 hour, $200 couples, $70 group
Check, Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Paypal
Will provide invoice for out-of-network billing
Monday - Thursday
Trevor's psychotherapy practice helps people open to their experience so they can effectively create joy and meaning in their lives and let go of the life-patterns that limit them. Having spent four years within a Buddhist order, he uses his training in mindfulness to help others explore their embodied mind and develop calm confidence. After traveling widely, Trevor trained as a therapist, receiving his MA in Existential Phenomenological Therapeutic Psychology from Seattle University. He is a nationally certified counselor and is licensed in Washington as a mental health counselor. From 2007 to 2011, he worked as a psychotherapist in community mental health, treating the chronically mentally ill. He joined Ahimsa Counseling Services in 2008.
Trevor's psychotherapy practice is dedicated to helping people relieve suffering, improve their relationships, and reach their fullest potential. He practices Relational Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy from an Existential as well as Buddhist perspective. He enjoys working with individuals and couples on relationships issues. As an experienced mediator, with training in Non-Violent Communication, he uses Emotionally Focused Therapy in his work with couples to help deepen intimacy and navigate through conflict. Currently, Trevor provides psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and groups, in private practice at Ahimsa Counseling Services on Mondays through Fridays.
There is a lesson in Buddhism about the sixth patriarch of the Zen tradition, Hui Neng. While traveling, he came across two monks arguing as they observed a flag fluttering in the breeze. One monk said, "The flag is moving." The other disagreed and said, "The wind is moving."
Hui Neng corrected them both by saying, "Neither the wind nor the flag are moving. It is your mind that moves."


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I recently made a baby mobile for my friend Karina.
She is due in one month! Her baby shower was this last Saturday, and it had a "woodland" theme.
A good gender neutral theme, as she doesn't know what she's having.
I had seen her pin of a similar baby mobile on her baby board a while back and thought I would attempt that. My sister, the painter, of course painted a woodland scene. And my mom crocheted a blanket and a little bear hood. Good thing people like homemade gifts!
All of the little critters I made were ones that were on the shower invite.
I gave my husband the mission of finding the hallowed out log piece...and he seriously found the most perfect one! It even had moss growing on the sides... and he sanded and sealed it up for me. :)
Mom had to teach me how to sew for this project... She is the champion crafter.
After I made the mobile I decided to check out her registry, and this crib sheet was the very first thing. The fox matched quite well!
And here is the overly adorable painting my sister did.
I am so in love with their little faces!
Karina, baby, and me!
Thanks for stopping by :)
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Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Adding the A to Z Challenge badge to your Wordpress Blog #atozchallenge
The theme I'm using in the video is Twenty Fourteen, which has two sidebars, one on either side. Depending on which theme you choose, there might be only one sidebar (the current default theme, Twenty Sixteen, is like this). The important thing is to position the badge so that visitors can see it when they come to your blog, preferably at the top of the sidebar. Be careful: there are one or two themes that don't have sidebars. You might want to stay away from those.
Let me know if you have any questions or problems doing this.
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Hi John - I managed to do this .. the thing I need to do .. is how to put the signature linking at the bottom ...ReplyDelete
... 2ndly - how to put the 'subscribe by email' in my side bar ... a blogspot blog ...
Thanks - I'll keep an eye open for these hints and helps ...
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Thank you so much! This is very clear. The only difference for me (and possibly for other wordpress users) is that I didn't have a Content Sidebar. Instead, mine was labeled Upper Right Sidebar, so I just opened that, and everything else in the video was the same. Thanks again.ReplyDelete
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Even though heavyweight icon Fedor Emelianenko recently teased the possibility of fighting for the UFC, acknowledging MMA's best were housed under the organization's banner, it appears the interest is not mutual as recently made clear by UFC President Dana White.
White, who has been an outspoken critic of Emelianenko and his management team at M-1 Global based on past negotiations with the group, was asked if his stance had softened in recent months. Simply put, it hasn't.
"Not even a little bit," responded White in a conversation with MMAWeekly. "That was a guy who was made an incredible offer, and they laughed at it. He ain't laughing now."
Emelianenko has won both of his bouts since a three-fight slide in Strikeforce, notching wins over Satoshi Ishii and Jeff Monson. The 35-year old Russian holds an overall record of 33-4 with wins over some of the sport's premier names such as Mirko Filipovic and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
MMATraining Take: If M-1 is still asking for ridiculous money and co-promotion I can understand White's indifference to signing Emelianenko. However, if he can get him at a reasonable rate he's a fool to let personal problems get in the way of bringing "The Last Emperor" on board. Emelianenko is still a draw and if nothing else White could at least bury his legacy by throwing him against 2-3 top tier opponents and watching him crumble.


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Jill Abramson, the just-fired New York Times Executive Editor, made her first post-being axed appearance on her daughter's Instagram account. In the photo, the newly-unemployed Abramson is seen wearing boxing gloves and stretch pants while standing in front of a heavy bag.
The photo's caption reads, "Mom's badass new hobby — #girls #pushy"
…And this increasingly creepy cult of personality surrounding women admits yet-another millionaire "victim" to the club.


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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize recent achievements made by two outstanding young farmers.
Mark and Sally Bernard who operate Barnyard Organics in Freetown, P.E.I., were named the top young farmers of Atlantic Canada. This was not their first award. They were awarded Farmer of the Year by the P.E.I. Certified Organic Producers Co-op in 2009 and the NSAC's Young Alumni Achievement Award in 2011.
Producing primarily organic grain and oil seeds, the Bernards also raise broiler chickens, layer hens and sheep. In addition, they have a grain cleaning and soybean roasting operation. The 550 acres of land and all of the livestock are certified organic.
Mark and Sally are a great example of young farmers utilizing their talents to create a successful business in a difficult market. On behalf of the House of Commons, congratulations to Mark and Sally, and I thank all farmers across this country.


text: ITRC to host inaugural World Bowling Coach Conference Lucas Wiseman October 21, 2013 ARLINGTON, Texas - The best bowling coaches in the world are invited to the International Training and Research Center (ITRC) next March to take part in the inaugural World Bowling Coach Conference. In conjunction with World Bowling (the World Tenpin Bowling Association), the world governing body for the sport, the ITRC staff will host the educational conference on March 28-30, 2014. One key topic for discussion will be the establishment of a Global Coaching System. A task force of coaches has been working with World Bowling to review international coaching programs and curriculum."We have seen encouraging growth for our sport in many parts of the world and identifying credible coaching programs is an important part of continuing that growth," WTBA President and CEO Kevin Dornberger said. "There are several excellent coaching certification and rating programs in different regions of the world, but no common system to compare credentials. This conference will be a great opportunity for the best coaches in the world to exchange ideas and discuss the concept of worldwide coaching standards."World Bowling has three zones for bowling - American, Asian and European - and more than 110 member federations. The conference will have presentations from nationally-recognized coaches from each zone as well as ITRC coaches.The Pan American Bowling Confederation (PABCON), Asian Bowling Federation (ABF) and the European Bowling Federation (ETBF), along with the United States Bowling Congress and Kegel, a leading company in the industry, are supporting the start of a World Bowling Coach Conference."A key mission of the ITRC is to be a resource for all bowling coaches and federations so we are eager to be a partner in the World Bowling Coach Conference concept," said Rod Ross, director of the ITRC and head coach of Team USA. "The sport will benefit from a regular gathering of coaches to discuss best practices and consider international principals for certifying coaches."In addition to the top coaches who will present at the conference, any international or domestic coach is invited to attend the inaugural World Bowling Coach Conference.Registration for the conference as well as fee and schedule details will be available on the ITRC website (BowlingITRC.com) by Dec. 1.


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I'm currently doing some serious multitasking on my new HTCP.
The kids are watching children's tv while I'm reading my RSS feeds (and blogging). All on the same screen (thanks to NRK not sending in widescreen), thanks to our LCD flatscreen. And the kids aren't complaining about my thin Firefox window taking up approx. 1/3 of the screen.


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Of all the Teen Mom stars, Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra always seemed the most mature and level-headed. No DUIs, wild brawls, or revolving door of lovers for those two. So as they began to plan a July 2013 wedding, we all hoped it would actually happen. Sadly it appears as though it won't. However, fans shouldn't fret too much. The couple is still planning one big collaboration.
Catelynn and Tyler reportedly have a book in the works. I know what you are thinking -- don't we already know everything about them? After all, they are reality TV stars. However, via a tweet, Tyler promised:
...I think you all will be SHOCKED! So many things you guys don't know about us. Excited to share it though.
I'm certainly intrigued. Catelynn added that we didn't get the full story about their relationship problems because of MTV's editing. But I have to wonder, if their romance is on a downward spiral, should they write a memoir together? Can they? If so, that would exhibit a level of maturity and patience that very few other human beings have. That just goes to show they are more evolved than the rest of us.
Though diehard fans probably aren't surprised. While most people their age would have given up on that relationship years ago, they continue to hang in there. They even tried to work through things on VH1's Couples Therapy, but show teasers reveal that Tyler is not sure their love is salvageable. I suppose we will get to read all about that drama and everything else that went on when the cameras were off soon enough.
Will you read Catelynn and Tyler's new memoir?
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Thursday, October 17, 2013
NFL Picks Week Seven: Because I'm too damn tired to write something long
Why do you ask?
Well, for one, the Giants lost at Chicago on Thursday night to run their season record to a tidy 0-6, in yet another game where they actually played kind of decently for two and a half quarters before it all fell apart like a jenga tower after 25 minutes. With such a remarkable and unexpected run of failure to start the season, it's anybody's guess as to why I'm actually making my way to MetLife Stadium on Monday night to see the Giants play the equally hapless Vikings when I could watch from the comfort of my couch. (Answer: The tickets, food and booze are all free.)
That was then compounded by the fact that Saturday afternoon, Northwestern got the tar kicked out of it by Wisconsin in the first game the Wildcats were completely uncompetitive in in about two years. Given that my sister is a Badger, this is something I'm likely to hear about for several months.
So, I might be quitting football. Also, I'm tired and rushing to get to work today, so there will be very little of me complaining about how awful football has been for me the past two weekends (and we haven't even gotten onto the topic of the winless New Jersey Devils). Instead I'm just going to put my picks down and pretend none of this is happening.
Sound good? Great.
Last week: 8-7-0
Season: 40-50-2
Seattle (-6.5) over ARIZONA
ATLANTA (-7) over Tampa Bay
Cincinnati (+2.5) over DETROIT
Buffalo (+8) over MIAMI
New England (-4) over NY JETS
PHILADELPHIA (-2.5) over Dallas
Chicago (even) over WASHINGTON
CAROLINA (-6) over St. Louis
San Diego (-7.5) over JACKSONVILLE
San Francisco (-4) over TENNESSEE
Cleveland (+10) over GREEN BAY
Houston (+6.5) over KANSAS CITY
PITTSBURGH (-1.5) over Baltimore
Denver (-6.5) over INDIANAPOLIS
NY GIANTS (-3.5) over Minnesota
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Crews battle house fire in Baldwin
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Firefighters battled a house fire Wednesday in northern Baltimore County.
The fire was reported before noon in the 4800 block of Carroll Manor Road in Baldwin. Firefighters got the fire under control shortly before 1 p.m.
Baltimore County fire officials said all the occupants got out of the home, but the road was closed as firefighters battled the blaze.
There is no word on any injuries or what caused the fire.
The was placed under control by 12:45 p.m.
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CARS is one of my favorite Pixar movies. There, I wrote it. The oft-maligned race car movie, featuring the voice talent of Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, and Larry the Cable Guy, is a film that I havenât always liked, but grew to love it after enough viewings. As with most opinions about movies, my love of CARS is due to my own circumstances and transcends the quality of the film itself. Itâs the memory that makes this movie great.
CARS was the first movie that my now two years old son really enjoyed. It was his love of cars, trucks, and other vehicles that lead to me buying this Blu-ray and putting it in my player. Despite seeing and disliking CARS once before, I gave the movie a second chance on the hunch that he might like it. Not only was this hunch correct, it lead to me watching CARS multiple times for the next year (probably 30-40 times total). My opinion, having initially been shaped by boundless amounts of cynicism and elitism, was revised; now, not only did I enjoy this movie, but I began to reinterpret how I watch movies.
I clearly remember the first time I saw CARS, the list of problems I had with the movie: Owen Wilson lacks any charisma as Lightning McQueen, the middle act is slow as molasses, and Larry the Cable Guy is a redneck pathetic waste of space. These problems blinded me to what was just beneath the surface that was really good.
My initial perspective of Owen Wilson lacking charisma would change as I put his character under scrutiny. What I missed at the beginning was the idea that Lightning McQueen was not intended to be likable. He wasnât supposed to be nice or funny. He wasnât supposed to be charming or smart. Lightning McQueen is an arrogant son-of-a-bitch that got everything in life and never faced adversity. (While John Lasseter reveals that Michael Jordan was the model for McQueen, I think that Kobe Bryant is a much better comparison.) Once I realized this, I didnât look to Lightning for laughs. Instead, I focused on the jokes that were just beyond his antics.
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Chin Chin! Cheers to Holiday Cocktails
By Tori and Sasha Sickles
When it comes to the holidays, there is no tradition we leave unturned. Santa will get his cookies (home-made), the tree will be trimmed, and all the holiday foods? Fugetaboutit! The flavors and aromas of the season are more exciting to us than waking up on Christmas morning. This December we've decided to say cheers to all the delicious holiday cocktails in our Two River area. We were delighted to discover over the past few weeks that there were more than a few. With that, let's begin and end with the raise of a glass.
On an unforgivably windy Sunday afternoon we decided on a warm family brunch in the Dark City aka Asbury Park. Talula's has been a favorite of ours since last summer, but we've had yet to eat there between the golden hours of breakfast and lunch. The local eggs, the wood-fired pizza, and the Ginger Hot Toddy ($8) caught our eyes. It turns out that the perfect antidote to a cold winter's day is a blend of Four Roses Bourbon, ginger syrup, honey, and lemon. A little wooden pick, set like a tightrope across the smooth white mug, holds a piece of candied ginger in the center. We loved the lightness of this drink, the sweetness of the honey, and the spice of the ginger syrup. To cool down from our hot libation we chose a Pickled Beet Bloody Mary ($8). Pickled vodka, Talula's spicy bloody mix, pickles, fresh horseradish. DE-lish. It was so refreshing and it totally hit the spot. We decided it would be perfect for a winter garden party, should we ever have one.
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With a promise of an Uber, we sampled cocktails at Trama's Trattoria in Long Branch. As big fans of Chef Pat Trama, we knew their specialty cocktails would be equally incredible. The first standout was the Sparkling Bartlett Pear Martini ($13). A beautiful golden colored drink that became more delicious with every sip. A long but very special list of ingredients include Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum, Bartlett pear puree, lemon, St. Elizabeth allspice dram, local honey, Pear Williams, Blackstrap Bitters, Prosecco and a sprinkling of freshly grated nutmeg. It had a sweet flavor that was complex and dessert-like. You'll want to sip slowly and savor this drink, like you would a rich slice of cake. The strong pear flavor might have convinced us that this martini is the new mimosa…orange juice can just take a hike.
Smokin' Angels ($14), was the second standout. This drink is no joke: liquid cherry fire, cooled down with a big square ice cube, with Cherrywood Smoked Angels Envy Bourbon, maurin (a cherry based aperitif), nut bitters, brandied cherries, this drink balances spice, sweet and the gentle touch of heat in just the right way. The brandied cherry is the cherry on top of this cocktail sundae. We tip our hats to Beau the talented bartender, who refers to these cocktail creations as his "babies." We'll drink to that.
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The Fizz Newton ($11), had already won us over with its clever name and clever taste. The perfectly blended ingredients might as well be a list of our favorite things: Hochstadter's Rye, balsamic, fig, lemon and egg white. This cocktail is rich in taste, creamy in texture, and amber in color. We drank this slowly, taking in the smooth layers of flavor. The only thing better than this concoction is knowing that a second round is on its way.
Born on the Bayou ($11) was the second and last spirited drink we tasted on this holiday cocktail tour. If there's anything to be said about the 2016 holiday cocktail season it's that the partridge is in the pear tree for a reason. This mixed drink was served straight up in a martini glass with pear, Bayou rum, falernum (sweet almond syrup), lemon, and nutmeg. Tart and sweet, it goes down easy, not unlike a summer drink with a hearty winter twist. We only wish that the cocktail came with a special performance by John Fogerty.
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All pupils in Years 3-8 have their Science lessons in the purpose built Science laboratories. Science is taught as the three separate subjects – Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Practical work takes centre stage and we aim to stimulate and inspire young minds. Note-taking is kept to a minimum to allow more time for hands-on experiments and animated discussion of results. Full use is made of the school grounds to enhance topics in all three subjects; lessons are individually tailored to pupils and use a variety of teaching methods. We organise a wide range of trips ie; to Observatories, Science Museum and Nature Reserves, as well as inviting enthusiastic and informative speakers to the School.
Moving On
As well as preparing pupils for Common Entrance exams and scholarships we feel that, by the time they leave the School, pupils should be equipped with the strong foundation of knowledge and skills they need to make sense of the natural and technological world. This should enable them to make informed choices about aspects of health, safe behaviour and protecting the environment – choices which may influence their entire lives. We wish to inspire a lifelong interest in Science and ensure that, as they move on from Prep School, they will take with them a real interest in the subject together with a proper awareness of the world around them.


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The Vilnius University is the oldest university in the Baltic States and today has 12 faculties and counts 21,000 students. The university is split between 16 buildings and 13 courtyards all boasting architectural styles very present in Lithuania; Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classicism. Courses are taught in English for international students.
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City Population: 538,737
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Sail Date: July 26, 2014
Ship: Oasis of the Seas
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Though the Ship was spectacular, entertainment great, waiter's great, service maid to my room great, excursions great, see below for the letter I wrote to Royal Caribbean. I have had no response thus far.
Re: Royal Caribbean 7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise sailing on July 26, 2014-Aug 2, 2014
Oasis of the Seas
The whole reason for going on a vacation is to have no worries, unfortunately, that was not the case here due to your financial department. Two days before I went on my cruise my credit card was compromised. I immediately went to my bank, Bank of America, & got a temporary card. I then called Royal Caribbean & the agent said she only needed the last four digits of my temporary card to make the change on-line. I asked 'don't you need the entire number', she replied 'no', and so she made the change. When I got to the 'check in' before entering the ship the 'agent' told me due to the fact that my name was not embossed on the card, I had to go to 'guest services' to make sure they had my correct number for my credit card. I immediately went there & they said they already had it. In my room, your 'financial page' continually came up on my screen stating that my credit card could not be charged. Since I have to cut this e-mail short, here is the short version: Four messages within four days were shown on my screen. I made four trips to Guest Services & had to wait, of course, each time: once told it was a mistake, then again told this happens all the time the computer is simply updating, then told the problem has been fixed, then again twice told and two phone calls to Bank of America who said there was NO problem at their end. The agent told me to 'go have fun' that the problem will get fixed. I was upset at his answer, how could I have fun knowing that my card may not go through. But I understood he has to make the passengers feel at peace, which did not work in my case. Finally I put my card in front of the agents face & told him to please type in all the numbers off my credit card, one last time, into the system to see if it will go through. And guess what?...it did go through at that time. Could it have really been that NO ONE typed the complete card number into your system? It finally went through the second to last day I was there. This was very, very stressful for me, not what I wanted to deal with on a vacation. When I returned home I went to my B of A to make sure all was ok. And nothing at their end was holding my temporary card from being charged.
I now have a permanent card with a permanent number and my business name, once again, embossed on the card.
Your ship was fantastic, my 17 year old son had a blast, all food & drink service fantastic & I met some wonderful people. However, I think the stress I had to deal with could have been avoided.
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Tiwa Savage & Wizkid are Pepsi ambassadors
We recently reported that Tiwa Savage signed a deal to become Pepsi's ambassador. We can now reveal that Wizkid will also be representing the brand for its Blue, Bold & Beautiful campaign. They were both unveiled yesterday as Pepsi brand ambassadors at Likwid in Lagos. Wizkid & Tiwa are currently filming the TV commercials and shooting the print adverts for the campaign in an exotic location.
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Our Estes Park resort offers a variety of things to do at the adjacent marina — rent a one-person canoe or kayak, multiple-passenger paddleboats, fishing boats or pontoons, or rent a rod and reel to fish from the dock. For those that prefer to keep their feet on solid ground, there is also a sandy beach area for lounging, volleyball, and horseshoes, plus a 3-mile walking/biking trail circling the lake.
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The Abu Ghraib scandal—when the 320th Military Police Battalion abused prisoners—was both horrendous and inexcusable in its own right. In addition, treating detainees inhumanely for sport certainly led to vengeance attacks and the deaths of American soldiers and made the U.S. mission more difficult. Those perpetrating the abuse should have suffered far greater penalty. The military, however, dealt admirably when the abuses were bought to their attention. After all, it was not press exposure that forced the military to take action, but rather the military's own investigation into the issue, which someone leaked to CBS.
The recent shooting at a village near Kandahar is as tragic. It has already sparked retaliatory strikes, and it severely under undermines the U.S. mission. President Obama and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, however, have handled the crisis with aplomb. Obama was correct to apologize—and quickly too. None of the excuses the suspect's lawyers put forward can ever mitigate the alleged perpetrator's actions.
American journalists and commentators should reflect on the aftermath of both within the United States. The reaction to Abu Ghraib was too often cheap, as pundits and partisans sought to ascribe guilt up to and including President Bush and Vice President Cheney. In the aftermath of the Afghanistan shooting, some Republicans criticized Obama for apologizing—but were roundly and rightly castigated by other Republicans.
That so many sought to transform the evil occurrences at Abu Ghraib into a partisan whip with which to flog Bush was wrong. It is a relief that the same pundits do not seek to capitalize on tragedy to bash President Obama. Perhaps these critics learned their lesson after Abu Ghraib, but I'd be willing to bet that the self-restraint has more to do with partisanship. The discrepancy certainly gives pause for reflection about the bias of the media and its willingness to use national security as a political football.


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Check out Jesse James Feat. Cyrus DeShield "We Run The Night" Video, the latest visual from Jesse James, released on Monday, January 16th, 2012. Jesse James continues to impress with each new leak, and Jesse James Feat. Cyrus DeShield "We Run The Night" Video is no exception. It's strengthens Jesse James's already impressive body of work, which has seen positive change over the years. We're most definitely anticipating Jesse James's next offering.
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Sorry I've been away for the last few weeks. Just got busy with holiday madness, plus I have taken on a second job. I just have not had much spare time this month for much of anything connected with the Civil War. Hopefully things will settle down again after the first of the year.
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As one gets older, it can be difficult to care for oneself. This is a reality that all of us face across the world. In the U.K., it leads us to consider the possibility of home care services. For many people, this is far preferable to uprooting one's life to live in a senior care facility, or similar establishment. There are numerous benefits to care-at-home services. There are also some potential disadvantages, which are dependent upon your situation.
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It had been two years since the abbot died. Two years for the church in this village to lie empty. The heavy iron key to the door had difficulty turning, and if it wasn't for my careful and slow application of strength, I might have snapped it in the tumblers. It opened, reluctantly in the end, and I got my first look inside the small building.
It was stout; a stone base, wood walls, and a thatch roof made it rather more luxurious than many of the near homes. However, it was not a building of luxury. Decay filled my nostrils when I looked inside, and what sunlight existed on the gray Derbyshire day failed to penetrate the two filth-covered windows. I stepped inside, and immediately my first thoughts turned to how long it was going to take to make this house of God Godly again. A little laugh passed my lips; why should I care?
There was room inside for maybe fifty people, comfortably; no doubt double that. The donkey and cart I'd brought with me waited both outside as I stepped into the little church. A scurry answered the sound of nails on stone; I'd disturbed some number of rats or other rodents, without doubt. Yet another problem to worry about.
After a few moments of looking about, my eyes began to adjust to the lack of light inside. The back wall of the church had once had two tapestries hang down. I could still see the Cross inside of them each, but the bright colours were faded and holes gaped where moths had eaten away the cloth. The Cross nailed to the back wall of the church wasn't in bad shape, however; the floor was brown with rat shit.
My tongue touched the top of my mouth and clicked against it; a displeased noise I picked up from Brother Francois some years ago. He made that noise often; he was very usually displeased with the world, and especially the men he had to share his life with. But that is what made him an excellent teacher and Master of the Order – he demanded the best, and very often got it.
I am not so young as I was when I came to Derbyshire, and at the time I was not young either, and perhaps my hearing was vanishing even then, for when I turned around, I was surprised by the form shadowing the doorway. Lean, tall, with a faint hunch about the neck, someone was waiting to great the Friar come from London to see to the flock of Derbyshire. This fellow looked probably as unpleasant as I did about the smell attributable to two years of rats; his nose was wrinkled up and the corner of his lips twisted wryly. Unlike many of the men I'd met in the English countryside of late, this fellow was clean-shaven. Most wore facial hair of some form, but not this man.
"Might we talk outside, Friar?" he asked in English. At the time, my grip on the tongue wasn't strong enough to reply fluently, but I understood well enough. My head dipped into an acquiescent nod, and I stepped out of the building after his lead. Again, the day wasn't so bright, though the threatened rain had not fallen of yet, but it was well enough to let me see the man in better detail.
I'd thought he was lean at first, almost hungry looking, but the light brought things into better detail. He wore a brown tunic, almost black, and that had disguised some of his form. Yes, his torso was slim, or slim enough for his height, but both of his arm were densely muscled. His legs, too, looked strong. Not thick or fat, but more than serviceable to run for a goodly length of time. There was a wicked scar over his chin, from just below the left ear to two inches before his chin, and perhaps this went a long way towards explaining why he shaved.
Over his shoulders he wore a cloak, waxed against the rain ponderous in the air, but the sides were tucked back over his shoulders, and I could see that he went armed. Most did, and still do, I imagine (though I rarely see outsiders these days), but the usual means of arms were a long knife or a stout club. This fellow wore a sword and dagger on his left hip, and a thick quarterstaff rested on the wall outside of the church. He also had on a cuirass of hardened leather that had obviously seen hard use; a series of pits and gouges were evident to even the casual glimpse of the untrained eye, and my eyes are not untrained nor casual in such things.
He began to speak in English. Forgive me, as I am paraphrasing what he said, but it was something to the lines of, "It's good to see a man of God come back to His house, Friar. The Church's presence was missed. These are sad times, and the folk of Derby could use a prayer from one such as yourself, from time to time."
"English," I started, and then I held up a hand, taking a second to close my eyes and gather my thoughts, to put together the words I needed. "My English is new. Please to forgive," I began, but then he smiled and switched over to French.
"Is this better, mon frère?" he asked. I nodded, and then he continued, as if I hadn't interrupted him at all, "I'm sorry if I startled you earlier, but I had heard you were coming and wanted to see you for myself. The last cleric here was someone who was poorly received by the locals."
"I was not aware my arrival was announced," I said in return. Years and years of training to keep my face impassive may have worked, for the stranger quirked an eyebrow and laughed to me.
"It wasn't, but I hear things many people do not. I'm a funny fellow that way." His eyes were bright blue, like a Saxon's might have been when Hengist came to the island, but they were juxtaposed by hair that was half red, half blond. They twinkled with restrained glee – the fellow had me at a disadvantage, and I knew, all of a sudden, that he knew rather more than he was letting on. "But you can hear a lot from this person or that person about a man, and not know a thing about him, if you understand my meaning."
Yes, he was a little infuriating, but he was also completely right. I'd found that out more than once in my life. My head tilted forward in a single nod before lifting. "You are, of course, correct, monsieur. I hope that the words you've heard about me were ones describing a kind and humble man, and that I have so far lived up to them."
"Mon frère, I can assure you, I heard that you are a humble and kind man. But that is not all I heard, and I will admit, I had to wonder why a simple monk come to serve God in peaceful England brought with him two heavy chests locked with Arabian locks. So I think, my dear Friar, that the words I heard on you were mostly true. That you have some skeletons locked in that trunk. Or perhaps bits of steel that you can't forget and don't necessarily want to remember."
The man with reddish-blond hair and bright blue eyes had caught me unawares. Yes, I had more luggage, but knowing the locks were Arabian? Guessing that my mail was secreted inside? And knowing enough to know that I have come here for reasons other than the usual reasons a monk is sent to a small church – that piety isn't why I've come across the known world? This fellow obviously had friends in high places, or ones who know how to listen amongst them.
It must be that my incredulity showed, because the fellow laughed and clapped a hand on my shoulder. He wore a half-glove that covered his palm, and it was of thick leather, like the armour he wore. His fingertips were massively calloused, and I could all but feel their coarseness through my travelling cloak. Again, his hand was strong, his arm powerful. He was still smiling, as he said, "Don't worry, Friar. Your secret is safe with me, and I promise what I've heard was complimentary. As for your reasons for being here, they are truly your own, and I judge no man on what he's done in his past, but for the future he tries to make. It has been good to see you."
"I," I began, but the fellow shook his head.
"No time, Friar! When next we meet, I promise you shall join me in my home, and we shall break bread and share honey and ale, but for now I have things to which I must attend. Keep those trunks safe, but don't bury them too deep. Even in peaceful England, it seems, there are times when men must make ready for war. Even men of God," he said, as he turned, gathering his quarterstaff and sliding his cloak back over his form. The hood raised and the twinkling eyes were shadowed from my sight.
"But, you have me at a disadvantage, sir. How will I know where to go? You didn't even tell me your name!" The rain finally began to fall, in a soft, fine mist that filled the sky. His lips twisted into what I knew was a smile, and he laughed as he turned to head back along the path through the trees. As I had suspected, he walked quick, faster than I could, even in my youth, a score of years ago.
When he spoke he was almost gone into the mist, though I hadn't tried to pursue him, it still took an uncommonly short time for the lean fellow to be gone. His voice carried over the rainy mist that was starting to thicken. "Don't worry about such things. And as for my name? You'll hear what they call me soon enough. Au revoir, mon ami!" he cried, and then he stepped off the path suddenly, into the forest, and was gone.
I didn't do as I had originally intended and bury my chests deep, to be forgotten. Instead I hid them in the small room behind the church I was given, digging them into the earthen floor beneath my cot, and covering them with rushes, so that I could haul them out if needed quick enough, but that it would take a dedicated eye to locate the two inches of protruding wood. I began to clean the Church, and over the next days, people came to visit me. Some stayed and helped, others introduced themselves and then left. It wasn't until I met the blacksmith that I mentioned the mysterious stranger. The fellow guffawed and then looked at me.
"A strange man you must be, dear Friar, if Robin Hood chanced a meeting with you in Derbyshire by daylight," he said, before going back to driving nails into broken boards as his contribution to the Church.
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