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Character/Pairing: Cruz, Tomás, Cruz/Tomás
Summary: It was all in a days work.
Trigger Warning(s): Murder
Translation notes: mi amado – my beloved; mis hijos – my children; tráemelo – basically "go get him"
Waving a hand out before herself, Cruz took a deep breath of the crisp morning air and exhaled slowly. A smile slowly spread across her lips as she adjusted the purse strap on her shoulder and tugged the scarf up a little more under her chin.
"Mornings are starting to get a bit colder. I'm not sure I'll be able to get away with wearing my dresses soon. Pity, really." She sighs softly.
Tomás walked beside her in his usual silence. He tugged at his own scarf under his tan trenchcoat and gave a quiet grunt in response. Cruz chuckled and halted her footing before she gestured to him.
"Come, let me fix that. It looks awful." Her gloved fingers were extended to him and Tomás approached her without question.
He tilted his head up slightly to give her proper room as she removed the scarf entirely and started to tie it off properly once again. "Maybe we should stop into a cafe and have a nice cup of coffee? What do you think? It feels like the start to a beautiful day. Something good is going to happen today; I just know it."
Tomás stared absently at the building behind Cruz for a moment. It wasn't a matter of whether or not he actually wanted coffee – Cruz had made the suggestion and it was more habit than anything else to simply agree to whatever she said. It was never a struggle. Tomás didn't ever have any issues with going along with Cruz anywhere she wanted.
He was eternally neutral – down the the deepest parts of his core.
"That sounds like a good way to greet the day. The sun is barely up yet."
Cruz's smile somehow brightened and she tucked the ends of his scarf back into the collar of his coat, making sure to bunch it securely under his chin. She pat his chest in approval. "Then let's go to that little shop on 38th. One of mis hijos told me they make the most delicious lattes she has ever tasted."
She slipped her arm into Tomás' and he placed a gloved hand over hers softly. Cruz looked up at him with an adoring smile and went to take a step forward… but she was suddenly hit from behind and she had to slam her heel down on the cement in order to keep her balance. She gasped in surprise and looked up quickly, wild eyed and she watched as some teenager made off with her purse.
But she didn't react immediately. Instead, she stood slowly and smiled.
That smile was different though. It was business. There was a cruel sort of quirk to the corner of her lips as she watched the kid make his way further and further down the street. There was a familiar twinkle to her eye as she glanced back up at Tomás. "See? I told you something good was going to happen today." She nodded toward the retreating teen and slipped her arm from his. "Tomás, tráemelo."
He nodded firmly at that and without hesitation, he took off down the street in pursuit of him. Cruz watched him go with a smile and glanced around herself. Not another living soul was hanging about. The early morning hush was still lingering in the air. She smiled to herself and took a deep breath, letting it out with a pleasant sigh.
"Smart kid. Now let's see how easily he'll break…" She mumbled to herself, her smirk hidden as she started to walk forward. There was no hurried pace or urgency in her manner. Each click of her heels was made in a relaxed manner as she wandered up the sidewalk to catch up. When she got to a cross walk, she even stopped and waited for the appropriate time before crossing. She made sure to give the driver who stopped a thankful wave (which was returned) and went happily on her way.
Eventually, she caught up to the back alley she'd seen Tomás drag the boy into. She hadn't been worried about whether or not Tomás would have been able to catch him. She had absolute faith in him, just as Tomás did with her. She never had to worry about Tomás falling through.
Sure enough, when she turned into the alley, there they were. The boy was on his knees, his hands in the air and shaking. This was due to the the pistol Tomás had between his teeth and was gesturing with a finger to his lips for him to be silent. The purse was forgotten, disgarded at Tomás' feet when the higher urgency of life or death became apparent.
Cruz's smile turned gentle then as she approached them. She tsk'd softly under her breath as her heels seemed to echo in this thin, empty space.
"Come now, Tomás. That's a little cruel, don't you think?" She placed a hand on the man's upper arm and let her fingers slide down to his elbow. "He's hardly a threat."
He didn't back off immediately.. but his arm relaxed slightly. "People can be unpredictable."
Cruz bent down then and picked up her purse. She brushed some of the dirt off the side and offered it to Tomás for him to hold. Her serene smile never faltered. "I'll be just fine." She assured him before turning to face the boy. "He'll behave himself – won't you, boy?"
Cruz can see the tears leaking steadily down the kid's face and he nodded quickly, his eyes wide in terror. Well, that didn't take long.
"See?" She gestured the purse at Tomás again. "There is no threat here besides you."
Tomás held his gun steady for a few moments longer… before he pulled it out of the kid's mouth and wiped the barrel on his coat to be rid of the saliva. He then tucked it back into his jacket. He wordlessly took the purse from Cruz' fingers and took a quiet step back. The kid collapsed, slumping back against the wall with his hand over his mouth in temporary relief. The shaking never ceased though and only seemed to get worse when Cruz finally bent down. She was sure to fix the edge of her dress as she did so, balancing on her heels and resting her forearms on her knees as she gave the kid a tender smile.
"Now, what is your name?"
The kid looked quickly between her and Tomás, his hand slowly slipping away from his trembling lips. "M-My n-name?" He stuttered.
"Just relax." Cruz soothed. "Yes, your name. I'd like to know what to call you."
The kid looked confused but clearly suspected he had no real place to question why the hell this stranger with a crazy ass boyfriend wanted his name. "It's u-um.. T-Travis." He swallowed thickly and tried again, his tone a little more steady. "My name is Travis."
"Travis?" Cruz smiled. "Beautiful. I have a soft spot for anyone with a T-name. Now tell me, Travis. You seem like a smart and capable young man." She reached out and brushed absently at his shoulder, like she was removing some dirt from his clothes. "Why would you be stealing women's purses so early in the morning?"
"That's none of your business!" He retorted but seemed to regret his rash bravery when Tomás lifted the hem of his jacket in silent threat. The kid looked down a little and pressed more against the wall.
Cruz, however, continued to smile. "It's alright to be afraid, Travis. It's probably better that you are." She tilted her head. "But he won't harm you. Not unless you give him reason to. Now in retort, it is my business. It was mypurse, after all."
Travis looked up and gave her a weird look. "The hell is wrong with you, lady? What do you care?"
"You seem like a smart kid, Travis." She gestured absently to the street. "Do you know when a burglar is most likely to break into your home?"
"What?" The boy looked confused by the seemingly random question, glancing between her and the opening to the road. "Why the hell would I know that?"
"8 am." She answered immediately. "8am. See, people think that burglars usually come in at the dead of night when everyone is sleeping. It's a common thing to assume. Nobody would be awake, the house would be completely open and because it's dark, it would be harder to see you." She raised a fingers as she continued. "But what people don't seem to realise is that at night is when you're most on guard. Even if you feel completely safe, somewhere in the back of your mind, you're expecting something to go wrong."
"So?" The kid scoffed. "Lady, I don't know what the hell you're getting at." He glanced nervously over to Tomás and then back at her. "I just needed some money. That's all."
"Now we're getting somewhere!" Cruz clapped her hands together and smiled widely. "That sounds like a viable reason to try taking my purse. I look successful enough – you probably assumed an upper class lady such as myself wouldn't bother to fight you for it. Of course, there was no way you could have known about mi amadoconcealing a weapon." She reached over and tapped the boy's nose lightly. "If you sold my purse alone, you could get yourself a couple hundred dollars." She winked at him and chuckled softly under her breath. "But what does someone your age need that much money for?"
"I owe somebody, alright?" Travis finally snapped. "A lot of money. You looked pretty classy. I don't know nothing about fashion but everything about you screamed rich."
"Hmm… well, you're right about that." Cruz ran a couple fingers through her hair then, looking smug. "How much do you owe?"
"Was I not clear? The reason you were trying to steal my purse. How much money do you owe?"
"A lot – what the hell does it matter?!"
Tomás finally shifts, taking a single step forward again and his deep tone settled uncomfortably into the kid's bones. "Answer the question."
The kid seemed to try and press further into the wall before nervously looking back over to Cruz. "…..T-Ten."
"….10,000 dollars, alright?"
Cruz looked surprised then and even glanced up at Tomás. "I heard that correctly, yes?"
The man gives a single nod and Cruz looks back over to him. "How did you rack up that much debt?"
"It wasn't my fault, alright?" He retorted immediately and instantly became more animated. He gestured his hands randomly into his lap and into the air as he spoke. "I got jumped! I was supposed to be making the drop and suddenly these thugs come out of nowhere and jack the goods. There was 10 grand worth of merchandise in that bag! Now Teddy says if I don't pay up, he's gonna make sure I'm never heard from again. I don't have that kind of money! I still go to high school!"
"Teddy?" Cruz questions, humming softly. "Teddy Jones?" She suddenly looked sort of bored.
The kid blinked. "…You know Teddy?"
"I've dealt with him a few times. He's a bit of a thorn in my side, really. He's always trying to dig his claws into my service."
Cruz sighed and slowly stood up, adjusting the edges of her dress once again to ensure every fold was perfectly in place. She brushed her hair over her shoulder and looked down at the boy with a look of pure disappointment. "And I had such high hopes for you." She sighed loudly and placed a hand to her hip.
"What are you talking about? What service?" The kid asks, starting to look a little paniced.
Cruz glanced over at Tomás, the joyous facade her face once held gone completely. "Should we be off then? That coffee is starting to feel more like a necessity now than a pleasure."
He nodded firmly and lifted the side of his jacket, pulling out his pistol once again.
"W-Woah what are–" The kid questioned, holding a hand out before himself and before the sentence even had time to properly form, Tomás buried two bullets in his chest and lets off a third between his eyes. The silencer at the tip gave a few quick squeaks as the bullets passed it but the sound wasn't even loud enough to echo through the alleyway.
The morning hush was still evident. There wasn't even the distant roar of an engine as the body slumped and hunched awkwardly forward.
Tomás tucked the weapon away once again and Cruz claimed her purse from him. She took a couple steps back from the body as the blood started to pool before her heels and gave Tomás a gentle smile. "Shall we? If we hurry, we might be able to beat the morning rush."
He gave a wordless nod and turned, offering her his arm. She slid forward and tucked her arm neatly into his, hugging it slightly to her chest.
With that, the alleyway began to echo once again with the sharp click of her heels as they continued down to the opposite side.
Their talk picked back up once again, the mood light and soft. Cruz spoke about all the shopping she wanted to do that day, telling Tomás about a particularly fetching dress she had seen in a window upon passing the other day. He told her she looked plenty lovely in the one she was wearing now. She slapped his arm playfully and laughed, the sound resonating through the alley they soon were walking away from.
The space between the buildings grew still once more. The pool of blood spread out before the lifeless corpse.
Neither of them so much as glanced back.
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*A Little Acetone Will Take Those Tags Right Off
*Kaptain Knievel White-Knuckles the Kanyon
*House Members Try to Stop the Lobbying
*YZF-R1 is Must-Have For Upper-Crust
*Motorcyclists Do It With Poetry
*Minnesota gets The Art of the Motorcycle
By Troy Johnson
Thundering Through D.C.
They came from all over this great land to mourn and to celebrate the veterans of the Vietnam War. On Memorial Day over 250,000 people, most aboard bikes, rolled into Washington D.C. for the Rolling Thunder Rally. This past year has seen many books and films focus on W.W.II, for those in attendance this is their way to make sure that the 58,000 soldiers killed and the 2,200 still missing in action in Vietnam are not forgotten.
Now in it's 12th year the Rolling Thunder Rally, named for President Johnson's bombing campaign during the war, has become one of the premiere events for Harley riders. "We want the politicians to know we haven't forgotten and we don't want them to forget," said Bob Fernando, who rode from Indiana to be a part of the rally. On the morning of the rally riders assembled at the pentagon for an escort by police to the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. Prayers were offered, songs were sung, and everyone had a story about their time in the war or the friends they had lost. "This is the parade we never got," said Dave Flores, one of seven firemen (all Vietnam veterans) who rode 3,200 miles to take part in the rally. "It's the home coming I never got."
A Little Acetone Will Take Those Tags Right Off.
Does your dad have everything? Is he really tough to shop for? I bet he would love a gift that will make him the envy of every adolescent boy in the neighborhood. From Yamaha and Tommy Hilfiger we get the Tommy Bike. During June and in time for Father's Day, four limited edition YZF-R6s emblazoned with Hilfiger's autograph and his all to visible logo are being given away. Customers of Bloomingdale's and select Yamaha events are being given the chance to enter drawings for the four look-at-me machines.
"Racing is something we have been interested in and involved with for several years," said Hilfiger. "Designing a motorcycle for Yamaha was the perfect chance for us to explore new sponsorship opportunities in the racing world and partner with the world's leading motorcycle manufacturer. This venture also allows us to offer our customers a product that is truly unique, special, and exciting."
Those of you wanting to enter so badly that you're ready to drop this paper and run to Bloomingdale's will find entry forms in the men's department. Those of you with more control can enter on-line at Yamaha's web site www.yamaha-motor.com. No word if this means the greasy tee-shirts and overalls of Yamaha pit mechanic's will be replaced by jazzy Hilfiger nylon running suits and oversized bell-bottom jeans.
Kaptain Knievel White-Knuckles the Kanyon.
Keeping up the family tradition of being more courageous than prudent, Kaptain Robbie Knievel broke his own world record in May by jumping the Grand Canyon. He easily cleared the gorge and broke his old record by more than five feet, for a total jump length of 228 feet. Fireworks erupted and a crowd of several hundred cheered as Knievel touched down on the landing ramp. If he would have miscalculated or had mechanical trouble he risked a 2500 foot drop to the canyon floor. Riding an unspecified 500cc dirt bike he hit the jump at 90 mph. After landing he did wipe out but was unharmed for the most part. The jump was televised live by Fox during prime time hours. "I'm a little wiped out in the head," said Knievel after the jump. He was going to attempt the same jump in April but canceled it at the last moment due to wind conditions in the area.
Knievel gained notoriety in 1989 by jumping the fountains at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas the same jump the nearly killed his father, Evel Knievel, 21 years earlier. Evel had said that he had always wanted to jump the Grand Canyon, but retired before he got the chance. "You're talking about one of the seven wonders of the world, and I want to do it," said Robbie before the jump, "Everyone has a calling and has to make a living. I'm not trying to kill myself."
House Members Try to Stop the Lobbying.
The AMA reported last month that nineteen congressmen have written a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater complaining that his agency is ignoring federal regulations by lobbying for mandatory helmet laws. In the sharply worded letter the congressmen criticized the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for continued lobbying of states despite the passage of the Transportation Equity Act (TEA-21) that forbids the NHTSA from lobbying state legislatures for helmet laws.
Among the items they asked for in the letter was a stop to the production and distribution of a NHTSA video entitled "Without Motorcycle Helmets We All Pay the Price" and the introduction of opinionated testimony into legislative debates on helmet laws. The congressmen stated that the video is a clear attempt to persuade state lawmakers to adopt mandatory helmet laws. "We are very concerned that NHTSA's irresponsible use of taxpayer money and rhetoric continues unchecked in direct opposition to congressional intent," said Rep. John Shimkus of Illinois.
YZF-R1 is Must-Have For Upper-Crust.
This past month the Robb Report issued it's annual Best of the Best awards. It seems according to the magazine that motorcycles do have a place in the ultra-luxury lifestyle that this publication gives us all a glimpse of every month. In the Sport Bike category the top on their list is the Yamaha YZF-R1 and here's what they think about it, "The ultimate expression of street-legal performance, Yamaha's R1 raises the bar by which all other supersports machines will be measured." Rounding out the list of top sport rides were the Yamaha YZF-R6, the Ducati 996, Honda VFR800F and Honda CBR600F4.
In the touring class their favorite was the BMW K1200LT which in their eyes, "Combines luxury and high performance in a beautifully integrated package." And in the "Sitting Pretty" cruiser category they didn't go for a high-buck status bike for the best cruiser instead choosing the Honda Valkyrie. Three Harleys, the Night Train, Road King, and Springer Softail, and one other Honda round out the cruiser picks.
Motorcyclists Do It With Poetry.
It seems people's perception of bikers as burly chested, greasy louts is further from the truth than we way want to know. According to a survey done by Progressive Insurance of male motorcyclists and non-riders they found that riders are much sappier and romantic than non-riders. The survey revealed that motorcycle riders were five times as likely to cry during a romantic movie as non-riders. The top movie that riders reported making them cry was The Lion King.
"Male motorcyclists are not who you may think," explained Ben Sheridan of Progressive, "On average they are older and usually mid to upper income levels. But what is fascinating is that they are as romantic as any other group."
Among the more frightening facts from the survey is that 63% of riders asked said they are moved by poetry while only 23% of non-riders admitted to it. The average number of times during the year that male riders give flowers is five, for non-riders it's only two times. Accountants who ride are seven times more likely to be moved by poetry than non-riders. 55% of riders said money was not essential for happiness in life as opposed to non-riders of which only 13% responded the same. Riders were four times as likely to admit having cried during an episode of the Andy Griffith Show than non-riders and accountants who ride were number one in this group.
The follow is a list of the top five movies for male non-riders: Terminator II, Star Wars, Saving Private Ryan, The Godfather, and Airplane. The top movies for male riders are: Shakespeare In Love, It's a Wonderful Life, Jerry McGuire, Prince of Tides, and Titanic. With the news of our sensitivity now out in the open I fear that it is only time before riders are bounced out of their favorite watering holes by roving bands of floral designers and hair stylists.
Minnesota gets The Art of the Motorcycle
It is with great excitement that we at Minnesota Motorcycle Monthly are able to announce that The Art of the Motorcycle exhibit that drew record crowds to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum of New York is tentatively scheduled to come to Minnesota in January of 2000. All aspects of the show are not finalized, but this is what we know so far. The exhibit will consist of approximately 65 bikes with an emphasis being put on machines of significance to Minnesota. It is slated to run from January through April of 2000 at the Weisman Art Museum on the University of Minnesota campus. The most important aspect of the planning left is the need for sponsors of all sizes. Without them the show will not be able to run. So I would ask anyone interested in sponsoring the show to call Judy Neiswander at 651-644-2992. Your help will make this possible.


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I recently went to KFC for their fried chicken. Most often, I order mashed potatoes and biscuits with coleslaw. This time I ordered baked beans and mac and cheese. KFC baked beans are the Best baked beans I've ever eaten. I was on a quest to replicate their recipe. Yesterday I did it!
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I remember being in my electricity lab in college years ago struggling to understand the concepts of electricity and circuitry. Well, I can tell you that today I am enjoying my time "hanging out" with sewing, electricity, and microprocessors. The phenomenon is called e-Textiles.
Yes, I am loving the "crafty" and "technology" aspects of e-textiles (i.e. embedding electronic components in cloth) working on this project: Making a Control Board with an automatic fish feeder, a temperature and water level sensors for an aquaponics project over at the Project School. A few months ago, a couple of teachers approached the Creativity Labs wanting some training on somehow embedding Arduino microcontroller boards in their aquaponics project. Days later, we actually found in their classroom a small bag of forgotten LilyPad Arduino boards for e-textiles and wearables projects, so we decided to go ahead and use them instead of buying more microcontroller boards (sincerely, creating this e-textile control board project was not motivated by breaking any gender gap, but solely on saving some money and readily available Arduino boards).
I found this project to be a relevant and appropriate example of the affordances of materials, specifically of cloth, the conductive thread, the Arduino board, and the sensors, and their interesting interaction to make a sewable circuit with the particular properties of cloth, microcontrollers, and electricity. Who would've thought about this materials working together? And yes, I am weaving in the feeling of new material feminism into this blog post. New material feminism is based on works from Dr. Karen Barad (2007), an American theoretical physicist and Professor of Feminist Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Taylor and Ivinson (2013) give a good introductory statement of this new theory explored by Barad by saying that
"[i]n 'new' materialism, matter is not inert, neither does it form an empty stage for, or background space to, human activity. Instead, matter is conceptualized as agentic and all sorts of bodies, not just human bodies, are recognized as having agency" (666).
Though I do not currently believe materials have the ability to choose to act or to have agency, I have found helpful to "listen to what materials are saying". That is, paying attention to their affordances and recognizing who they are if we decide to co-create with them. For example, conductive thread has a BIG role in allowing the communication and interface of fabric and electronics for my e Textile project. The conductive thread is the nexus of these two "worlds", a "dual citizen" that allows the communication among electricity, boards, cloth and myself.
Anyway, it is time to show what is going on with this project. After identifying the positive and negative terminals of each sensor and LED (i.e. small lights), I started sewing with conductive thread to connect each element to the positive or negative side of the LilyPad Arduino board. In Figure 1 I connected a RGB LED (Red Green Blue) to the board. This LED is coded in the microprocessor to respond to the temperature sensor. The LED will turn red if the water temperature of the fish tank goes above a set temperature value or blue if the temperature is colder than another specific value. Also it will be green when the temperature is between the desire temperature range, between the upper and lower threshold values. In addition, for both cases when the water temperature goes hotter or colder than the desired values, an alarm will go off from the small speaker to alert us (see Figure 2).
One "tricky" aspect of sewing circuits is making sure the lines do not touch because that would interrupt the electric current and affect the performance of our system. One helpful material to insulate the area was hot glue. Figure 3 shows the back of the circuit with some examples of how I used hot glue.
The project is evolving now exploring the integration of a distance sensor that will alert us when the water level is low or high (Figure 4). Also I have added what is called a Real Time Clock (RTC) chip that will keep the time even when the Arduino temporary loses power for some reason (Figure 5). The Arduino internal clock will reset after an intermittent power loss, so the RTC is very important to make sure that our automatic fish feeder delivers the food at the specified times.
In closing, I quote a statement from the work of Buccholz, Shively, Peppler, and Wohlwend (2014) on e-textiles, "materials, like needles, fabric, and conductive thread, rupture traditional gender scripts around electronics" (1). Working on this sewable control board is rupturing my traditional techy/engineer script around electronics and technology and showing me a diversity of possibilities.
Barad, K. 2007. Meeting the Universe Halfway: Quantum Physics and the Entanglement of Matter and Meaning. London: Duke University Press.
Buccholz, B., Shively, K., Peppler, K., & Wohlwend, K. (2014). Hands on, hands off: Gendered access in sewing and electronics practices. In Mind, Culture, and Activity. July 2014, 21(4) pp. 1-20.
Taylor, C. A. & Ivinson,G, (2013) Material feminisms: new directions for education, Gender and Education, 25:6, 665-670.


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Plantation Tour
Did you know there was a tea plantation in South Carolina? It is the only tea plantation in the United States. It is located on Wadmalaw Island about thirty miles south of Charleston on Maybank Highway. It is a scenic drive and you'd think you were never going to get there but you will.
In 1960 the Thomas J. Lipton Company purchased the Pinehurst Tea Plantation in Summerville, South Carolina. It had been abandoned since 1915. He rescued the remaining tea plants and moved them to Wadmalaw Island. Lipton along with the federal government decided that the area was not right for tea.
In 1987 Mack Fleming and William Hall bought the plantation from Lipton. They have 127 acres for tea crop, but only 63 acres are currently planted.
In 2003 due to opinion and financial differences the plantation was auctioned off and purchased by R.C. Bigelow for $1.28 million.
Because of the invention of the Big Green Machine the plantation can be run by four men. All tea, green, oolong, and black come from the same plant. The processing is what decides what kind of tea it is. Green tea is dried not processed. Black tea is processed the longest.
A tour of the processing plant is free and takes about twenty minutes. A trolley tour of the grounds which gives you more history of the plantation and the tea growing process is $10/person and well worth it. While on the tour you will see the new greenhouse where they are taking cuttings to start more plants. You will see the plants that have been there since 1960 when the plantation was started and you will see the new crop of plants.
Tea is harvested starting in mid-April and running through mid-October. The seventy-three days of rain in the area are supplemented with irrigation pipes and ditches so the roots do not get over watered. Newer plants require more water than older ones. Tea is taken from new growth so tea plants are about waste high. As they get to be about four inches high the Big Green Machine cuts the new growth.
You will also see a gazebo area, the wedding tree, and the fresh water pond where Wally the resident gator lives. Your tour guide will answer any of the many questions you might have.
You can finish off your trip with a sample of the American Classic tea and a tour of the gift shop where one can find everything tea. Tour groups, classrooms, families, and individuals will all find something of interest at the tea plantation.


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Hurricane Matthew has been dumping a bunch of water on Eastern NC all day today. My rain gauge hit 12″ several hours ago, and has been overflowing since then. I've got a pile of shingles on my front step, and the lights have been flickering for hours. I can't leave because when I leave the neighborhood the road is flooded in one direction, and there are power lines down in the other direction. In spite …Read More »
Random Power Outage Thoughts:
When my phone woke me up at 4:55am this morning my alarm clock was blinking 12:03, telling me that the power had went been out, and only come back on a few minutes before I woke up. After I left work work my wife sent me a text message and said that the power went out completely, and it stayed out until just about 4:00pm. When I was driving in to work I hit the …Read More »
600 Lumens Isn't Too Bright
You've probably heard the argument that some flashlights are too bright to use indoors at night. That some lights are so bright that if you wake up from a dead sleep and turn them on they'll blind you and cause you to not be able to see anything for a period of time. I've made the argument in the past that some flashlights can be too bright for certain situations, especially after shooting the Day-Night-Day …Read More »
Icemageddeon 2015 is Looming
Alright folks, it's that time again. One of the couple times a year that we actually see winter weather in here in the south. Parts of Eastern NC are looking at a 1/4″ of ice overnight tonight, which is certain to bring some power outages, and cause chaos on the roads. So, are you ready? Do you have a safe heat source should your home lose power? It's uncommon for homes here in the south …Read More »
Are You Ready for Arthur?
In about the last 24hrs tropical storm Arthur has went from a small tropical depression off the coast of Florida to the first named tropical storm of the season. Weather headlines earlier today were saying that the storm was strengthening faster than expected, and by Thursday night it's possible we could have a Category 2 hurricane right here in NC. Chances are this storm will move some sand on the outer banks, and head out …Read More »
Man Honored for Heroism During Navy Yard Shooting
On September 16, 2013 a madman was on a murderous rampage through the Washington Navy Yard. During the shooting Navy Capt. Edward Zawislak (also an Eagle Scout and Scoutmaster) came across a woman who had been shot and he sprang into action. From the Bryan on Scouting Blog: As this Washington Post story explains, Zawislak and two co-workers carried Bennett up some stairs to the only open door they could find. It led to the building's roof. Still unsure whether the …Read More »
Tampons Aren't for Gun Shot Wounds
Caleb Causey from Lone Star Medics just published a nice writeup over on the Personal Defense Network site about the myth that tampons are great for packing gunshot wounds. We've all heard people mention it whenever the topic of medical kits or gunshot wounds comes up on shooting sites or at the range. I guess I never really gave it much thought, my medical kit doesn't contain any tampons, but being rather inexperienced when it …Read More »
My EDC Graveyard
I'm an EDC nerd, and I think I've been one since a was a little kid with a pocket knife. I'm not one of the EDC guys that carries a ton of stuff, but I like the stuff that I do carry to actually work. Unfortunately over the years I've collected a bunch of EDC gear that just doesn't do it for me. Everybody who carries a gun needs to have a J-Frame S&W, right? …Read More »
Select Cities Gaining Ability to Text 911
I saw this on LifeHacker yesterday, and felt obligated to share. It looks like Durham, NC (along with a host of other cities) is gaining the ability to text message 911 in an emergency. The LifeHacker article talks about this being beneficial for people who are deaf and cannot make a phone call, and I agree that is a big benefit, but I think they overlooked another benefit that it allows normal citizens to silently …Read More »
Lessons From Snowpocalypse Raleigh:
1. Put a reflective vest in your car. If you have a family, put a couple reflective vests in your car. I ended up leaving work at about 6:30pm on Wednesday after the snow had arrived, and most of the roadways had cleared out in the Triangle. I found hoards of people walking down sidewalks, the shoulder of the road, or in the case of one guy, right down the middle of Glenwood Ave. in …Read More »


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A higher amount of current Obamacare enrollees will only have one insurance carrier to choose from, according to CNN Money.
That number is 29 percent — up from 20 percent his year, according to Department of Health and Human Services data, CNN reported.
Residents in Alaska, Delaware, Iowa, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Wyoming will only have one insurer, an increase from five states that only had one in 2017, the report said.
Carriers had to sign contracts in September that would require them to participate in 2018. September was before they knew whether congressional Republicans would repeal Obamacare or if President Donald Trump would take some action against it.
Around 132 insurers will offer policies on the federal exchange — healthcare.gov, which handles enrollment in 39 states — for 2018, a downturn from 167 in 2017 and 237 in 2016.
In 2018, enrollees will have 25 plans to choose from, down from 30 in 2017, CNN reported.
"When there's less competition, it's harder to get a health plan that meets your needs," said Chris Sloan, Avalere Health senior manager.
Rates for the benchmark silver plan are increasing by 37 percent, but most enrollees will be protected from the increase by premium subsidies, an October CNN Money report said.
Obamacare enrollment appears to be on track to have its best year, according to Bloomberg's Megan McArdle.
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Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) is one of the most misunderstood supplements on the market today. Not many people realise that CLA offers far more benefit to the body than just supporting fat loss! If you speak to any bodybuilder or fitness enthusiast worth their salt they will have heard of CLA and most will likely tell you about its fat loss capabilities. Many have tried CLA, and many have seen the benefit it can bring to your fat loss regimen, but few have fully appreciated the health and wellbeing benefits it can bring too.
How CLA may help to protect you
The potential protective nature of CLA has been the subject of several investigations, with the main focus being on its antioxidant properties. CLA was originally thought to protect the body against certain cancers and atherosclerosis, the thickening of the arteries that if left untreated, may lead to heart disease. CLA has antioxidant and pro-oxidant properties meaning it may both protect against cell damage and contribute to it…this may sound concerning to some people, but the risk of damage is slim and isn't generally a problem in otherwise healthy individuals.
The balance between CLA's antioxidant and pro-oxidant capacity is a complex function that appears to depend on a number of complex factors including LDL levels (bad cholesterol levels) and oxygen partial pressure. Basically, CLA is believed to have some antioxidant properties in otherwise fit and healthy individuals but the mechanisms are not fully understood and the health promoting role may be more heavily attributed to the part it has to play in burning fat. However it is believed that the antioxidant enzymes catalase and glutathione peroxidise are the main mediators in CLA's protective function in the body.
CLA's potential in battling the 'Big C'
Cancer effects 1 in 3 of us, but mercifully science is developing at a rate that means one day we may defeat this life changing disease. CLA isn't the final answer in cancer prevention, but it may have some protective properties in certain types of cancer. Akoh, (2008) explains how the consumption of CLA may help to reduce the amount of PhIP- or IQ induced tumors in the mammary glands (breast) and colon. The in's and out's of CLA and cancer prevention is extremely complex and beyond the scope of this article, but what is clear is that studies have been promising and continue to demonstrate anti-carcinogenic potential. More recent focus has been on the up-regulation of a tumor- suppressing gene known as protein tyrosinephosphatase, receptor type, G) PTPRG, but the exact mode of action is still not clear (Akoh, 2008).
CLA's ability to burn fat
CLA is a prime example of a metabolism booster meaning it increases the amount of energy your body expends, as well as increasing insulin sensitivity meaning more fat can go from your blood stream and into your muscles, reducing the amount stored as adiposity (fat). An increased metabolic rate associated with CLA has been seen to improve lean mass to fat ratios resulting in reduced fat deposition, especially around your mid-section (Llewellyn, W, 2009).
How much CLA should I take?
The average diet in the UK delivers between 15-174mg of CLA a day, a good CLA supplement will provide around 1000mg (1g) per single serving with a recommendation of 3 servings a day (approx 3g). Llewellyn, (2009) suggests that an effective dosage is around 5- 6g per day, ideally with a variety of isomers for best results.
What's with these isomers?
Researchers have realised that the effects of CLA is isomer dependant. Isomers are molecules that have the same molecular formula but varied chemical structures, meaning their function in the body is different. Consequently certain isomers can be beneficial to fat loss, as well as inhibitory (reduce their benefit), this is because certain isomers (t10 and c12- CLA) are responsible for increasing fat oxidation (fat burning) and increasing lean mass deposition, but at the same time increases insulin resistance which may hinder fat metabolism to energy. The two most abundant isomers in CLA are c9, t11-CLA and t10, c12-CLA, and interestingly the c9, t11-CLA isomer is actually thought to reduce insulin sensitivity, making it more favourable when trying to burn fat. Therefore theoretically a combination of these two isomers seem to illicit the best fat burning results.
Akoh, C, C., Min, D, B. (2008). Food Lipids: Chemistry, Nutrition, and Biotechnology. 3rd Ed. Biochemical and Physiological Actions. NW: CRC Press.
Llewellyn, W. (2009). Sport supplement reference guide. Conjugated Linoleic Acid. FL: Molecular Nutrition.


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Ian Bailey reporting NYK and Jeff Teague have mutual interest.
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Mo Williams is looking for a team. If the Knicks are just looking for a vet to teach Frank for the next few years, maybe they should get someone like him.
Sorry, forgot this thread was here.
Mo Williams is an option, but only in the he might be all that's left sense.
...I still think we have an outside shot at George Hill though
Lots of deals overnight.
Curry 200M to stay with Warriors.
Livingston 24M/3yr stays with the Warriors.
Tony Snell 44M to stay with the Bucks
Patty Mills 50M stays with SA
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When active, Hill averaged 16.9 points, 4.2 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 1.0 steal, and 1.9 3-point field goals made in 31.5 minutes per game. He did so on an efficient slash line of .477/.403/.801, and committed just 1.7 turnovers per contest.
Hill, 31, finished the 2016-17 NBA regular season at No. 6 amongst point guards and No. 23 overall in Real Plus-Minus. He ranked No. 6 amongst point guards in Defensive RPM and No. 11 in Offensive RPM—an accurate display of his two-way value.
Why does it seem like we are so interested in Alan Williams from Phoenix? Just trying to fill out a front court rotation? Young guy who seems like rebounding is his biggest strength.
JJ Redick 23M/1yr deal with the Sixers. Odd 1 year deal for someone in his 30's. Market looks like it was cold for JJ.


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The first thing you think when hearing the all-too-common news of a U.S. soldier's death is the escalating war in Afghanistan or, as is less often the case, the war in Iraq. Unfortunately, a completely different war is occurring on our nation's doorstep, and one of our nation's heroes on call has become its latest casualty. Diggers Realm has the news.
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Every once in a while I draw things for other people! Sometimes they're characters I don't recognize, or even understand. Sometimes I understand all too well.
I have a dare going with the universe: Surprise me! Confuse and shock me! Astonish me with something nobody's even imagined! Thus far the universe has declined to participate.


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After the proper thickness is determined, the bridge tops are planed, and sanded smooth. The bridge pin hole locations are placed on the new top using the patterns made earlier. Then the holes are drilled, the top dyed black, and the bridge is notched. Finally the new pins are installed.
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Sometimes, I think it's easy to lose sight of the fact that the image that greets us to a new day in the morning mirror and likely is the last one we see before we tuck ourselves into bed each night is a LIVING, BREATHING, HUMAN BEING – a person with feelings that can be hurt; a heart that can be broken; an ego, however small, that, from time to time, could use a little self-stroking; a mind as capable of self-affirmation as it is of self-distortion and self-defamation; needs (for dignity, self-respect and self-fulfillment) that deserve to be attended to; longings (for love, affection, acceptance and a sense of belonging); insecurities; and a soul that, often despite its paradoxical inability to fully receive them, thirsts for warm embraces. It's also "someone" who is entitled to and, likely, desperately in need of a little slack now and then – for pimples, wrinkles and/or puffy eyes that, through no "fault" of "its" own, inexplicably surface overnight, often at the most inopportune times; for mis-steps and mistakes that are almost inevitable, despite the best of efforts and intentions; for shortcomings, "blemishes" (of all types and tones), impurities (of thought and action) and imperfections that are, well, simply part of what it is to be a human being.
I came to these realizations last night, as I struggled, for the 30th consecutive time, to come to grips with the fact that someone, in this instance Adam Levine, had beaten me out for People's "Sexiest Man Alive!" Initially, I was able to rationalize the editors' misguided decision by blaming it on my age, the fact that Levine's simply able to afford a better tattoo artist than I am, has a better personal trainer and considerably more free time to work out, is "lucky" to score gigs on national T.V. like "The Voice," while yours truly is relegated to the role of lawyer in a rather nondescript, 10' x 10' office at Seipp, Flick & Hosley – and then, of course, there's the SMALL fact that he gets the chance to show off his voice in front of thousands of adoring fans as the lead singer of Maroon 5, while "this guy" (thankfully!!) sings mostly in the shower! But then it occurred to me: Not only had I not been selected for the "gold medal," I hadn't even made "The List" of the top 50! What's up with that? What's up is that the editors never even took the time to contact me, let alone get to know me. If they had, it would've been a no-brainer. I'd be on that damn list, if not at the top of it!
At least that's my story and I'm sticking to it. For now, however, I'll just have to take comfort in knowing I can write circles around Levine just about any day of the week and from where I'm standing, squarely in front of that mirror I talked about earlier, that makes me just sexy enough!


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At Brandywine Apartments in West Bloomfield, your home is your retreat. Luxury and convenience combine to provide residents with a variety of superb amenities and floor plans. Located in one of the most prestigious cities in metro Detroit, Brandywine's beautifully designed apartment homes feature amenities and comforts that enhance the character of your unique lifestyle. Our various styles of 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments with attached 2- or 3-car garages range from 1,738 square feet to nearly 2,300 square feet, providing you with just the right amount of space to suit your needs.
Brandywine is in a serene and peaceful setting while being close to the businesses, stores, restaurants, and freeways you need. Our West Bloomfield apartment community is in close proximity to M-5, I-275, and I-696, as well as some of the best restaurants and shops in metropolitan Detroit, such as those that can be found along Orchard Lake Road. Full of tree-lined roads, West Bloomfield is near some of the most beautiful lakes and beaches in metro Detroit, like Sylvan Lake and Walnut Lake. Brandywine residents can feel confident in one of the area's most reputable school districts, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools.
Whether you want to relax on your patio, soak in our sparkling pool, work out in our 24-hour fitness center, cuddle up by your fireplace, or enjoy a night out in downtown Birmingham or Royal Oak, Brandywine is the place where you can have it all.
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Our residents can take advantage of dozens of shops, restaurants, and entertainment destinations in the area of 14 Mile, Maple, and Haggerty roads, such as Target, Lowe's, Home Depot, Costco, Library Sports Pub & Grill, Uptown Grille, Samurai Steakhouse, and the United Artists theater.
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With so many resources nearby, Brandywine provides residents with the ability to live life as they want to live it.
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I've been eyeing the often charmingly eccentric woolly wall art popping up everywhere recently with a "I rather like it!" continually on my lips. Thus, I decided to try my hand at it using an old paint-chipped metal loom unearthed from a this-&-that drawer in my mother's house - designed to create pot holders, originally {the loom, not the drawer =)}. I did not know what I was doing at the start, really, {or throughout the whole back breaking/neck aching process, truthfully} but I kept it up anyway... over & under & over & under... & ended up with something I rather like!
*It's easy to create your own weaving loom out of cardboard. Try the tutorial here!
A Bit of Inspiration...
My "stitches" started out well, but got rather wonky in the middle working around the triangle design, but that just adds to the charm, don't ya think?
I didn't have a dowel, so I used what I had: a chopstick!
I want to try one with more fringe next time! I'll keep you posted! Have you ever tried your hand at weaving? What do you think of the woven wall art craze?
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Sarku Japan, the largest Japanese quick-service restaurant chain (QSR) in the U.S., will host two Discovery Seminars in New York City and Washington, D.C. this spring for aspiring entrepreneurs. With continuous growth over the past 25 years, Sarku offers an attractive business opportunity for those interested in operating a franchised restaurant. Seminar attendees will learn how to tap into the growing market of Asian Quick-Service Restaurants by investing in a Sarku Japan franchise. Bruce Kim, assistant VP of franchising, will provide expert guidance on franchising and explain the benefits of business ownership in today's ever-changing economy.
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MainStreet Productions and Faith Flix Films are excited to announce a contest to find indie music for the new redemptive romance film Providence. The winning musicians will have their work showcased in the movie as well as receive a music video with a performance session interspersed with scenes from the movie. All music genres will be considered.
Providence is the story of a girl and boy who grow up together and their lives keep intersecting, but it's not until they're in their forties that they finally get together. The film spans forty years and will include scenes from the 70's and 80's as well as present day. It stars Emily Knapp (The Good Book) and Chase Anderson (Where Hope Grows) as Young Rachel and Mitchell, Stacey Bradshaw (Touched By Grace) and Josh Allen (Home Sweet Bus) as Teen Rachel and Mitchell, and Juli Tapken (The Colors of Emily) and Rich Swingle (Beyond the Mask) as Adult Rachel and Mitchell.
Providence is the sixth feature film for MainStreet Productions. Previous films include Class of 91, Flowers for Fannie, and The Good Book. Class of 91 released in 2010 and aired on Parables TV and NRB Network. Flowers for Fannie released in 2013. It's available on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Instant, and other online retailers. The Good Book has spent the past year on the film festival circuit, playing in 18 regional and international festivals and accumulating 21 nominations and 5 wins so far with numerous festivals still to come. It released to DVD February 2015 and is available in Christian stores and online retail outlets.
Like The Good Book, Providence will be told without dialogue, using only dramatic action and a dynamic soundtrack. The soundtrack will showcase an eclectic blend of indie music.
Providence releases to theaters February 2016. For more information, visit the website at www.providencemovie.com
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I am always interested in what go-to products people use everyday. They are the foundation to any makeup kit and are those we use consistently and regularly replace. For me, I have the most faith in these products, they are not a selling ploy or something used once for one night only. They are what I call my i-can't-live-without products which I use everyday. Because I have so many products I want to share with you, I have decided to break it into three separate posts.
Estee Lauder DayWear Moisturiser (Advanced Multi Protection Anti Oxidant Creme) £42
First up, after I wash and cleanse my face I apply Estee Lauder DayWear Moisturiser (Advanced Multi Protection Anti Oxidant Creme). This moisturiser is designed for dry/combination skin and contains SPF 15. The reason I love this moisturiser is it's light weight texture, yet, my skin still feels healthy and hydrated. Another reason I continue to buy this product is it's anti-ageing shielding technology, yes I may seem young but as my sister continually reminds me - you're never too young to start moisturising properly. If you're not looking for something too rich, this is perfect. I always look out for the Estee Lauder gift sets (you can save a lot)! The NightWear Plus cream (here) and also the Advanced Night Repair Eye Balm(here)are brilliant and if you can splash out I would highly recommend both.
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A couple who got married 50 years ago retraced the steps of their wedding day on Saturday.
Ray and Linda Berry got married at St Nicolas' Church in Taplow and had their wedding reception at Skindles Hotel on February 1, 1969.
They celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary 50 years to the day later when they were taken out by their sons, David and Matthew.
It included a trip to revisit the church followed by a meal at Roux at Skindles, which stands on the site of the former hotel.
Ray said: "It was marvellous, a complete surprise. My sons had said 'we will take you out for a meal' but nothing else had been disclosed."
The couple, who live in Ascot, met in 1964 when they worked at St Charles hospital in Paddington, London and married five years later.
Ray's parents lived in Taplow and as he was a member of the St Nicolas choir, the church was an obvious choice for the wedding ceremony.
Skindles Hotel was suggested as a reception venue by Linda's father for its proximity to the church and because it was a 'well known place'.
Ray said: "My wife and her family stayed at the hotel overnight and in the morning Linda was in the hall and all the staff were making a fuss of her as a bride.
"Bette Davis was staying there and as she came downstairs she looked a bit miffed because everyone was making a fuss of Linda."
Ray said it was very nice seeing the church again 'after all these years' and their meal at Roux at Skindles was 'excellent'.
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Girls Talk London held their final event of 2016 entitled "How to raise our game in 2017"
There were five very inspiring panelists who have all reached the top of their game in their respective industries who shared their stories and gave advice for progressing within your career.
I would like to share the seven most useful tips I heard that I am certain will help you raise your game to make 2017 a truly successful year:
1. Surround yourself with people on the same mission. This is key for sharing best practice and also for motivating you to keep on going in the face of adversity
2. If you want to get noticed in your industry, you need to proactively put yourself and your craft out there as well as make the most out of opportunities. If there are no opportunities, we live in an era where we have the power to create them
3. Spend time creating solutions rather than worrying. Irene Sanyauke said a statement that helps her during difficult times :
"It's better to be calm and collected not calm and demented"
4. Presenter, Ria Hebden reminded us to always be nice to people. You will probably end up working with them at some point in the future. Everyone from the cleaner to the CEO deserves kindness and respect.
5. Own up to your mistakes. This shows that you can take responsibility and you are also accountable when things don't go your way. Own up to move forward so you can raise your game!
6. The art of saying no is important if you want to get to the next level in certain areas of your life. Maria Sururr let the audience know that contrary to popular belief saying No is not a selfish act. Remember, your time is previous too.
7. Have a clear plan of what you want to achieve in 2017. Make sure you tap into the right networks and get the correct level of support in order to make your dreams become a reality.
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Businesses Won't Welcome Nazis
"I think you treat it like the annoying kid in the 4th grade class, you just ignore it, don't give the cry-baby his candy," Jason Robertson, owner of Campus Bar and Grill, said.
Over at city hall, the mood was very similar
"Don't even give them a glass of water," City Council member Almeta Crayton said. "Let them go where they need to go and we're going to stay here and do what we need to do with our community."
Community groups have organized alternative activities to keep citizens, especially younger citizens, away from Saturday's Nazi march.
The events include a gathering at Douglass Park called "Spark in the Park."
Local movie theaters and skating rinks are offering half price youth admission, but some local businesses will have trouble avoiding the protesters.
The intersection of 9th Street and Elm will be closed to traffic on Saturday to make way for the National Socialist Movement march which goes up Elm then loops back around and down 9th Street.
This gives the deck on top of Campus Bar and Grill a birds eye view of a lot of the march. Managers said the deck will remain open but security will be increased.
Despite these worries, Hindman is calling for business as usual.
"If you have business downtown go about your business downtown," Hindman said. "What we don't want is people idly going downtown to confront the parade."
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The village of Sugar Grove is a sweet spot for pet owners to visit or live!
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Williams' sister, Rose, permeates all of his work, but her presence can be most keenly felt within The Glass Menagerie.
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After the relative quiet and calm(ish) contemplation of the first fortnight, we've had a mad, busy week. We've been pulling scenes apart, playing with dozens of ideas, getting to know these characters inside-out and throwing things around - both literally and metaphorically (I can neither confirm nor deny that we have tragically lost a number of glass animals in the past few days).
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Yes this weekend has been Labor Day here. The 'official end of summer'. And after a brilliant day out today we rode home. The roads were quiet, the shops shut up, motels and B&B's deserted, and there was a twinge of sadness that this was the end. Not for us - we aren't going back to school after the summer vacation tomorrow, neither are we back to work tomorrow after the long weekend but the atmosphere was there and I was affected. It just seemed so SAD. After having driven out round the peninsula the last few days it's been buzzing with people, everywhere was busy and the sun has been shining. But purely down to a date on the calender it's the 'end of summer' The people have gone but the sun's still shining. I feel like we're the last ones to leave the party. In England we don't seem to have this same 'defined' summer season - no, we just grab every last ray of sunshine we can get ahold of and milk it (Even if it is November!). It's more noticeable here in the Northern States. A lot of business are advertising their reduced hours starting this week - many only open for the weekend now. Several hotels were already closed for tonight (taking a break after their hectic weekend?) and restaurants were quiet as we cruised on by. And the campground - as we turned the corner on our 'road' we were the ONLY ones left (it was full when we left this morning!). Ah, and so to summer - we shall raise our glasses and salute a fine season!! Goodbye summer 2007.
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Christian Kern, CEO of the Federal Raiways (ÖBB), backed up his call for a capital increase.
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The simple statement of Kern: "We do no want any subsidies, we do not want grants. What we want is investments." Thus, the head of the Federal Railways confirmed his claim. Kern spoke with the journal "Profil".
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