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Western Romance, Chick Lit, Feminist…all Descriptions of Mike Angley's Guest Author, Lotus Landry and her Novel, "Skookum Man"
MA: I'm joined today by Lotus Landry, author of the Western Romance, Skookum Man. Lotus had a prior career as a software applications developer for aerospace projects – among these were line-of-sight helicopter sight stabilization code. She resides in the Los Angeles vicinity and has two adult sons. (One of her sons is able to combine software and storytelling as a video games developer). She is a native of Seattle and grew up not far from the setting of the book.
Lotus told me she chose to write a novel because she loves to work on very large and intricate projects – especially those which fall outside the boundaries of traditional genres. I can understand that with her background in the aerospace industry, something that warms my heart!
Please tell us about Skookum Man.
LL: In Skookum Man a chick lit feminist confronts a greenhorn ladies man in 1830s rainforest. It's been tagged as: Western Romance; Feminist; Chick Lit; Pacific Northwest; Kindle Romance. The book is set in a Hudson's Bay Company outpost, the Pacific Northwest, circa 1810. Men and women from divergent worlds meet in an Arden-like forest. In those strange woods the reader is introduced to: wood-wise ingénues, confused men, matronly women, clever animals, and assorted asses and fools. The introductions are lovingly conducted by a benign narrative presence.
That's a happy beginning- but as the story progresses….the benign presence becomes somewhat sinister. The wood-wise ingénues lose their wisdom; the confused men become calculating; and the outpost seems to contract into itself. As in many fairy tales, the story's conclusion is uncertain and … disturbing(?). It is a fairy tale with a modern edge – a romantic speculation – a speculative history. The book's airy structure and modern references contribute to its bouncy, tale-like mood.
It features Jane, who is sometimes called 'Matooskie', and her accidental boyfriend, Robert. Jane, who knows how to take care of herself in the remote rain forest of the Pacific Northwest, has been brought up as a free range child. She is multicultural and disciplined enough to master Latin.
Robert is a newly arrived officer at the fort, a remote place with several peculiar luxuries but very few romantic options. He has a history of being a slick player of sophisticated women of the London social scene. He is honored as 'skookum' by the local Indian clan even though he demonstrates that he has no wilderness skill sets.
MA: Tell us more about Jane, or Matooskie.
LL: The main character, Matooskie, has trouble integrating her two natures. She has a Chinook Indian heritage from which she derives her expertise for surviving in the forests, but she is also eager to please her father by adopting the trappings of a proper British lady.
Matooskie is extremely tenacious and goal directed and loves keeping secrets. She is sharp enough to master Latin with the assistance of the private tutors who pass through the fortress as guests.
MA: Yours is such a unique story…how did you come up with the idea?
LL: I was influenced by contemporaries from the Pacific Northwest. When I wrote the heroine as a person with a passion for botany and a compulsion to classify plants, I gave her the habits of my best friend's mother, a horticultural writer, who deposited her children on trailheads in remote mountain forests where the children were instructed to seek rare plant species.
When I invented another woman, the woefully displaced British matron of the story, I gave her the confusion of a 20th century transplant to Oregon from Maryland, who mistakenly thought that she could not leave the house – for months—until the rain stopped. I included native people as some of the first people I myself saw when I moved into Oregon were Indians spearing and smoking fish along the old Columbia River highway.
MA: Any person, childhood experiences that you drew from?
LL: When I consider the inspiration for writing Skookum Man, it becomes apparent that whatever happened to me in the fourth grade did not stay in the fourth grade. Of course, this is the year that kids become immersed in the history of their respective states and the folklore sticks to them like pieces of campfire marsh mellows on a stick – even when they settle elsewhere. In my case, we studied sea explorers and the forts and covered wagons and it wasn't unusual for one chum to blurt out that she was a descendant of the famous trapper, Joe Meek. Regrettably, when one moves away and settles in another state, one ends up clueless (for decades) about the arcane of the new state because fourth grade can only happen in one place. The brain accumulates only one set of lore that is reinforced by the field trips of childhood.
MA: Okay, so what's in your writing future?
LL: I'm currently working on my next novel, a cozy mystery set in contemporary Orange County, California. It features two career women with unusual occupations who belong to a Homeowners Association.
MA: Lotus – thanks for stopping by and telling us all about Skookum Man. If my readers want to learn more, please visit: www.matooskie.com.
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Rush Limbaugh Is Not the Problem
Brink Lindsey's post, triggered by Jerry Taylor's controversial critique of conservative talk radio at National Review online, is part of a much‐needed debate about the changes needed to create more fertile soil for limited‐government — a task that is especially difficult given the GOP's decade‐long embrace of statist economic policy.
But in the spirit of friendly disagreement, the problem is not Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity. Talk radio, after all, existed when Republicans were riding high and promoting small government in the 1990s.
The real problem is that today's GOP politicians are unwilling to even pretend that they believe in limited government. In such an environment, it is hardly a surprise that anti‐tax and anti‐spending voters decide that talk show hosts are de facto national leaders.
This does not mean that Rush Limbaugh is always right or that Sean Hannity never engages in demagoguery. But I suspect if any of us had to be live on the air three hours every day and support our families by attracting an audience, our efforts to be entertaining might result in an occasional mistake — either factually or rhetorically. Heck, when I had to be on the air for just one hour each day in the mid‐1990s for the fledgling conservative television network created by the late Paul Weyrich, I'm sure I had more than my share of errors.
This being said, I agree with Brink's main points about conservatism being adrift. How come there were no tea parties when Bush was expanding the burden of government? Why didn't conservative think tanks rebel when Bush increased the power of the federal government? Where were the supposedly conservative members of the House and Senate when Bush was pushing through pork‐filled transportation bills, corrupt farm bills, a no‐bureaucrat‐left‐behind education bill, and a massive entitlement expansion?
I sometimes wonder if the re‐emergence of another Reagan would make a difference, but Brink (and Posner, et al) offer compelling reasons to believe that the problems are much deeper.


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Ulcerative colitis can be a complicated, distressing, and confusing illness. Your doctor can help make sense of it. But the first step is knowing what questions to ask. Here's a checklist of questions suggested by experts in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), along with notes on what your doctor may discuss with you.
Should I change my diet because of ulcerative colitis?
"Diet doesn't cause ulcerative colitis, and special diets can't cure the disease," says Walter J. Coyle, MD, director of the Gastrointestinal Program at Scripps Clinic Medical Center. "But it can help to avoid foods that your body has trouble tolerating or foods that irritate your bowels."
Your doctor may give you a checklist of some foods that frequently cause problems, including "gassy" foods like broccoli, cauliflower, beans, and whole grains. Some dietitians recommend eating five or six small meals rather than two or three large ones. Drinking plenty of fluids, especially water, can also help.
But remember: No two ulcerative colitis sufferers are alike. A food that bothers one person may cause no problems at all in someone else. Although a variety of popular IBD diets have received a lot of hype, doctors say no one diet has been proven to effectively treat the disease.
Should I keep a diary of food and ulcerative colitis symptoms?
Doctors and dietitians encourage patients to keep a food-and-symptoms diary for several weeks. "By keeping track of what you eat and how you feel afterwards, you can identify specific foods that exacerbate your symptoms," says dietitian Tracie Dalessandro, RD, author of What to Eat With IBD.
A dietitian may also want to review your diary to make sure that you're eating a well-balanced diet that includes all the nutrition you need.
Many experts recommend keeping a diary for at least three weeks. Keep in mind that your goal should be to eat as wide a variety of foods as you can to assure well-balanced nutrition. "Diets that eliminate many foods are hard to follow and may result in nutrient deficiencies," says Dalessandro.
What should I eat during a flare-up of ulcerative colitis symptoms?
During a flare-up, the large intestines become inflamed, causing diarrhea and discomfort. Many experts recommend going on a non-residue diet -- one that eliminates foods that are hard to digest or that contain indigestible fiber. That means avoiding fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, and whole grains.
Some doctors recommend a liquid diet during severe flare-ups. With no food passing through the large intestines, the bowels have time to heal. A low-residue diet is also recommended for people who have developed a narrowing of the lower small intestine, called the ileum.
Again, keep in mind that no two people respond the same way. "Some patients do well on a low-fiber, low-residue diet, but every patient is different," says David T. Rubin, MD, co-director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at the University of Chicago.
Do I need to be concerned about nutritional deficiencies in my diet because of ulcerative colitis?
Severe nutritional deficiencies are typically associated with Crohn's disease, which affects the small intestine, where most nutrients are absorbed. Because ulcerative colitis affects the large intestine, it can cause severe and sometimes bloody diarrhea, putting patients at risk for iron deficiency and anemia.
You can measure your iron level with a simple blood test.
Ulcerative colitis can also deplete stores of folate. That's especially dangerous for women of child-bearing age, since folate deficiency is linked to birth defects. Fluid loss from diarrhea can also cause electrolyte imbalances.
Are there other risks to ulcerative colitis?
Severe infections can occur in the large intestine, but they are uncommon. Ulcerative colitis is also associated with a higher risk of colon cancer. For that reason, doctors recommend frequent colonoscopy exams. Your doctor may discuss other risks with you.
What else can I do to improve my health with ulcerative colitis?
If you smoke, set a goal to stop. Studies show that smoking exacerbates the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease, especially Crohn's. Smoking also adds to cancer risk.
Finding ways to alleviate stress may also help you control your symptoms. Stress doesn't cause inflammatory bowel disease, but it can make your symptoms feel worse and may trigger flare-ups. Many patients find that moderate exercise, relaxation techniques, or soaking in a warmth bath are helpful.
Can medications help ulcerative colitis?
Doctors have a growing list of drugs to treat ulcerative colitis. Patients are most often prescribed drugs known as aminosalicylates (5-ASA preparations), which work to reduce inflammation in the bowel wall and work to prevent flare-ups. They work well for mild to moderate disease of the colon. Brand names include Pentasa, Asacol, Colasal, and Azulfidine.
Corticosteroids are prescribed to bring the disease into remission. For moderate to severe inflammatory bowel disease these medications are given intravenously in the hospital.
Drugs called biologics block chemicals involved in inflammation and are also available. Biologics include Humira, Cimzia, Entyvio, Remicade, and Simponi. It is often recommended as an alternative to corticosteroids, which can have serious long-term adverse effects. This drug helps bring the disease under control and maintains the disease in remission.
Your doctor will discuss the best medication given your symptoms and overall health.
What is the treatment for an ulcerative colitis flare-up once it begins?
Anti-inflammatory drugs such as 5-ASAs are used to stop mild flares. To treat more severe flares, doctors usually turn to more potent medications, such as corticosteroids.
What tests are used to monitor ulcerative colitis?
Doctors have a wide variety of tests that are useful in diagnosing and monitoring inflammatory bowel diseases. A variety of imaging tests, including colonoscopies, are performed to assess the bowels. Biopsies are sometimes taken to look at cells in the lining of the intestines. Blood tests are used to detect nutritional deficiencies and anemia, a common side effect of ulcerative colitis. Stool specimens can detect infections in the intestines.
Is surgery an option?
The only true cure for ulcerative colitis is the removal of the colon, a procedure called a colectomy. However this means that a permanent external bag to drain the stool is needed. Surgery is considered a last resort, performed when the disease does not respond to medication. Surgery is also indicated when there are precancerous or cancerous lesions of the colon.
What's the prognosis for someone with ulcerative colitis?
The answer depends on many things, including the severity of your disease, your overall health, and how well you respond to treatment. Many people effectively manage their symptoms with proper diet and medication and maintain a high quality of life. Your doctor can help give you an idea of what to expect.


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Okay, so some University student with the unfortunate last name of Wiener (Jesus, there are some names that, even if they have some storied history, I would definitely change...for instance, if my last name was Sukcoc, I think I would change the freakin' thing regardless of my ancestors' great accomplishments. Anyways, I digress). So, Kevin Wiener is pissed at an Auto Reform law that he says discriminates against young people. Whatever. He ignores the fact that most young males between 17-25 are moronic drivers, even when sober. But again...whatever.
The real story, in my opinion, is this Queens University graduate who has gone over to the Unversity of Western Ontario's prestigious Ivey School of Business actually said "irregardless" in an interview. You would think after years of high school and post-secondary education, he would have learned that "irregardless" isn't a freakin' word.
So, Kevin Wiener...on the off chance that you ever read this - might I suggest a few courses in the English language.
Thursday, August 05, 2010
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CBS Thursday Night Football
The stakes are huge, the recent publicity has been critical. Thursday Night Football on CBS with the NFL Network is a one-year deal, but CBS President and CEO Les Moonves has big plans for the future: "This is a sure thing," he said. "We know it's going to work, it's going to be on network television for many years. This is the single best product on network television. We're confident they'll see how good a job CBS will do and extend the deal."
Don't look for NFL football to move to cable or a streaming service any time soon. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell asserted, "We are huge believers in broadcast television, that's a distinguishing factor between the NFL and other sports." The league is committed for next nine years.
Robert Kraft, Chairman and CEO of the New England Patriots, said by Thursday night, people want football. The team would like to have more than one Thurs. night in a season.
Sean McManus, Chairman CBS Sports, said the partnership with NFL Network will bring some innovations, namely a new super high-def camera suspended on a wire on sidelines and goal lines, new graphics, new theme music.
Moonves said CBS has made a profit "just about every year that we've had the NFL. The NFL gets great advertising rates and helps us across the board with retransmission consent negotiations.
Goodell discounted the idea that football is a dangerous sport. "There have been views about football for over a century in the media…we've made our game safer. The awareness we're bringing to concussions has been good not only for football but for the military…There's a lot of misinformation out there. We're investing in youth football…we believe in it." He said there has been no increase in injury rates, in fact a slight decrease, since playing Thursdays.
About the "Redskins" team name controversy: "We haven't made any specific plans with regard to the name," CBS' McManus said. The network has "no plan to tell our announcers what to say."
Meanwhile, look for Peyton Manning and a slew of CBS sitcom/drama stars to be part of the Thursday Night Football promotional push.


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Billionaire Hollywood producer and Israeli citizen, Arnon Milchan, who has long tinkered with the American mind and apparently tailored Oliver Stone's "JFK" to divert from Israel's and the jewish role in the assassination has finally admitted that he worked as a terrorist arms dealer and spy for his 'country.'
Arnon Milchan gave a lengthy interview to the Israeli documentary programme Uvda, broadcast on Monday on Channel 2, confirming claims made earlier in an unauthorised biography that he worked for an Israeli agency which neegotiated arms deals and supported Israel's secret nuclear weapons project.
He claimed to have used connections to promote the apartheid regime in South Africa in exchange for it helping Israel acquire uranium.
Milchan, who is part-owner of Israel's Channel 10 television company, also admitted trying to use an unnamed big star to entice a US nuclear scientist to a private meeting in the actor's house, although the report didn't clarify if the rendezvous ever took place.
Notice that in the US, western and Israeli main steam media reports, that while listing a number of films Milchan has produced, "JFK" is conspicuous by its absence.
Shouldn't there be an immediate indictment issued for Milchan's arrest? If he ever sets foot again in this country shouldn't he be taken into custody for high crimes? He should share a cell with Jonathan Pollard.
Of course it won't happen and we all know the reasons why. It does add to the list of why we should boycott all Hollywood films as they so often provide cover for the crimes and myths of Israel. Being a traitor to the country these propagandists work in is just business as usual.


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$7.2M Truckee aquatic center plans moving forward
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Plans are progressing on the new $7.2-million Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District aquatic center.
The site plan layout and building footprint have been finalized, allowing property surveying, civil engineering and site design to begin this week, project architect Mark Wilson said in a statement.
Additionally, pool, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and structural engineers will soon begin project drawings in their respective fields.
"Plans are moving along just fine," reported Steve Randall, district general manager, to the TDRPD board of directors last Thursday.
A TDRPD design committee and the board of directors will review the project's design plans at various stages of completion, with potential approvals by Aug. 15 and Sept. 15.
Final drawings would be submitted to the town of Truckee Planning Commission and other government entities in September for approval.
If approved, the project should be ready for bid by Nov. 1, with April 15, 2014, being the earliest construction can begin, Randall said in a follow-up interview. Construction is estimated to take roughly a year to complete.
When finished, the center will feature a 25-yard, 8-lane competition pool; 2,500-square-foot leisure pool, with a 70-foot current channel and 20-yard warm water lap lanes; locker rooms; and a party room, among other amenities.
It will be located adjacent to the Truckee Community Recreation Center at 8924 Donner Pass Road.


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1. Re-entry into the real world is easier than I thought it would be. Normally, I leave our suitcases on the floor and wait at least 2 weeks before emptying them. Somehow I think that if I refuse to unpack that I'll magically stay on vacation. This time, I took the bull by the horns and washed three suitcases full of dirty clothes yesterday. This means that today I refuse to do anything but catch up on reality tv on the dvr and read a weeks worth of all my favorite blogs. I should probably also go to the grocery since the only thing we have to eat in our house is rice and string cheese. While I could probably live off that for weeks to come, the natives are getting restless about our food situation.
2. This thing happened and I'm a wee bit excited about it.
The award is for my post about my cellulite and other such body issues. So far, this is the best thing to come out of getting called fat on facebook! Yee Haw!
3. Our tax returns finally came in after 6 months of waiting. For those of you waiting on the adoption tax credit: there is HOPE! After two audits and a ridiculous amount of documentation, the money was finally deposited in our account. Which means that tonight we bought a new bed. No more sleeping on my parents half broken marital bed. Thank you Jesus! A bedroom remodel will now be in order since our current bedding fits a queen and we ordered a king (cause I don't like anyone touching me while I am sleeping!)
4. We are having a little mini reunion of the local-ish Mom's Retreat Gals this weekend for a pool party. After much chatter back and forth about who refuses to wear a swimsuit in public, I somehow chimed in that I would do nekkid toe touches off of the diving board to help take the pressure off of the girls who don't want to wear a suit in public. My body is saggy and baggy like an elephant- surely, that must make you feel good about yourself, right? I may or may not have also said that I would get vajazzled (or is vajeweling now the in thing?) for said toe touches. We are all now in agreement that if gluing glitter and rhinestones to one's hoo-ha is part of all the MRG events that our husbands would probably let us get together a whole lot more often.
5. The first batch of CARDS FOR CONGO cards is getting mailed out this week. We only have about 50 sets left, so if you want some, you better get your order on! Seriously- order them. My kids will love you forever and so will the children in Congo who will be receiving your donations!
6. I had two dreams this week that I gave birth to monster spawn. I'm not sure what this means, but I don't think it's good.
7. I discovered that when one is on vacation, a mudslide by the pool is a sufficient breakfast. I justified it by saying that it is just like iced coffee but with more chocolate and more kahlua. Yumma lumma ding dong.
8. I also learned that the movie Home Alone is even funnier in Spanish. Instead of saying ouch, the burglars say things like Aye! and to me that is hi-larious.
9. The transmission has been out on hubby's car for several months now. The poor car has taken up permanent residence at the bottom of our driveway. We are very KY redneck that way with our broken down cars. He has been borrowing my Granny's truck for several months to get back and forth to work. But now that the tax returns are in, it means that we have to go car shopping. Shoot. Me. Now. I think car shopping is almost as torturous as bathing suit shopping.
10. Miles gulped copious amounts of water in Mexico. I'm not sure what part of "DON'T DRINK THE WATER" he didn't understand, but his poor intestines are reeking havoc. He has been telling everyone that he encounters that he has to poop. Over and over again. His record has totally gotten stuck on the "I have to poop" groove. This is followed by the phrase, "I'm Miles. I'm six. High five." that was his standard answer to everything while we were on vacation. And since the OCD in me is coming out and screaming at me that lists should stop at 10- I'm off to help hubby get the grass cut. Oh the joy!
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|Maud (Matilda) De St. Hilary ABT 1173 2ND Husband
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William de Albini, 3rd earl, who, in 1218, embarked in the Crusade and was at the celebrated siege of Damietta, but died in returning, anno 1221. He m. Maud, dau. and heiress of James de St. Hillary, and widow of Roger de Clare, Earl of Hertford, by whom he left issue, William and Hugh, successors to the earldom; Mabel, m. to Sir Robert de Tateshall; Isabel, m. to John FitzAlan, Baron of Clun and Oswestry; Nicola, m. to Rogerde Somerie, Lord of Dudley; Cecilia, m. to Roger de Montalt; and Colet. [Sir Bernard Burke, Dormant, Abeyant, Forfeited, and Extinct Peerages, Burke's Peerage, Ltd., London, 1883, p. 3, Albini, Earls of Arundel]NOTE: "His lordship left by Adeliza, his wife, widow of King Henry I, four sons and three daughters, theeldest of whom, Alice, m. John, Earl of Ewe. The eldest son, William de Albini, 2nd earl, had a grant from the crown, 23rd Henry II [1177-78], of the Earldomof Sussex, and in the 1st of Richard I [1189-90], had a confirmation from thatprince of the castle and honour of Arundel, as also of the Tertium Denarium ofthe county of Sussex. He d. in 1196 and was s. by his son, William de Albini, 3rd earl...[who] m. Maud, dau. and heiress of James de St. Hillary." [Sir Bernard Burke, Dormant, Abeyant, Forfeited, and Extinct Peerages, Burke's Peerage, Ltd., London, 1883, p. 3, Albini, Earls of Arundel]All other sources that I've found say that the William who m. Maud de St. Hillary was the son of William, the 1st Earl, and Adeliza. I have, thus, compressed this pedigree by omitting theintervening William who Burke styles 2nd earl.
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After the pictures, we headed to Stanford Court Renaissance Hotel for the reception. We had some fabulous food and wine and danced the whole night away. Leo and I never realized how much both of our families enjoyed dancing, or how good they were! The dance floor was occupied the entire night. At one point, my mother and father-in-law took over the dance floor. We all formed a circle around them and cheered them on as they showed off hip dance moves we never knew they had! Then my cousin and Leo's cousin faced off, displaying amazing break-dancing moves. It seemed like both had met their match as they took turns wowing the crowd with their spins and back flips.
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Update, May 2016:
2016-05-09 08:56
Silly Season
(Update to 'last complete season')
We are happy to welcome home Leon Green who will fit perfectly here (see below). Not only is he local, a junior from our own school, and as such danish, but he stands for youth and talent as well - and will undoubtedly be the long term replacement for Kormany in CD. Leon is 24, but his birthday is coming up soon.
We have not seen a player from our own school join the first team in ages, so this is indeed a happy day. Leon was sold for peanuts as a youngster - we only have ourselves to blame - and developed much better than we would have ever thought abroad. When he returned to Denmark, he chose current champions Rishøj IF. We cannot blame him for that, but we are very happy that he has now chosen to let CC be CC and return home.
We have to admit that this took a very large chunk out of our budget, much more than expected. But, apparently, some Finnish club wanted him almost just as bad. We have no regrets: Welcome home, Leon Green!
Leon wants shirt #4 (Kormany) but accepted to wait for it. He will play in shirt #13 until #4 becomes available. He said something about being 'the lost son who damned well deserved #4' - but refused to repeat it.
Last Complete Season:
Cup: Round 5, quarter final loss.
Seasonal Honours
Player of the season: John Louis Sencial
Top Scorer: Elio Vocale, League: 30, Cup: 36
Best Outfield Player, League: Rajko Arsenijević, Avg. Rating: 78.9
Best Team Performance, League: 75.5 away vs. Hjerting IF
First Team Players in:
Rafael Ovidiu, 28
World Class Offensive Mid/Wing, occasional Striker, given shirt #9
First Team Players Out:
George Lungulescu, 28
Decent Winger, wanted to play at a lower level after 3 seasons here, shirt #19
Apolo Delfino, 28
Central Defender, was not happy being played out of position, shirt #5
Current squad (May 2016)
#1: John Louis "Sensual" Sencial, 32
Classy Keeper, some say past his prime. We say: best season ever. 73 NT Matches.
#2: Max Heide, 26
DM, Utility, played as LB/RB. Is ok with that - for now. 10 NT Matches.
#3: Albert Uhrin, 27
CD, Stopper. 17 NT Matches
#4: Henrik Kormány, 32
Ball-playing CD. Has hero status among fans, Club Captain when Calle is not playing. Losing speed lately. May be moved to DM.
#5: Spot available since Delfino left. We are scouting the market for a left back.
#6: Eustachy Borko, 25
DM/Anchor Man. Is not allowed to shoot from distance. Ever.
#7: Rajko Arsenijević, 27
CM - Playmaker. Has been used as winger since Lungu left. Is enjoying massive success, but prefers the #7 spot. 12 NT Matches.
#8: Bastián García de los Salmones, 28
CM/DM - Box-to-box Midfielder. Possibly our most important player - hope we can keep him. Fans call him "Laksen" ("The Salmon")
#9: Rafael Ovidiu, 28
AM - Trequartista/False 9. Similar to Rajko, but with a lot better finishing. Would prefer to be #10, but is played as a 7.
#10: Calle Berglund, 54
Club Legend, striker, captain. Retired after 500 matches and 790 goals for the club, but returned to play in the game that won us the championship. His experience is an invaluable asset and we are happy that he has recently signed a lifetime contract. 82 NT Matches.
#11: Elio Vocale, 30
Striker - Poacher. Danish top tier league top scorer and cup top scorer on several occasions. In our tactic 'one man army' this is the guy we're talking about. We wish he could be forever young.
#14: Firmino Zogno, 27
CD, 3rd choice. Should be on the bench, but is currently covering the left back. Happy to play, not happy to play left back. Is looking to capture Kormány's spot in central defense.
#16 Jessada Intharapradit, 24
CM, utility, benchwarmer, spends most of his time hoping someone gets injured. 37 NT Matches
#21: Dušan Blanda, 23
Decent young striker, covering for Vocale. Not the long term replacement, and he knows that. May leave.
#23: Platon Gkagkas, 25
Decent fast winger. Needs to work harder on his technique or leave. 14 NT Matches.
The rest of the squad will most likely never see first team football.
We are actively searching for a left back, a long term replacement for Vocale, Kormany and Sensual - and in general: depth, youth and talent. Also, fans are complaining about the lack of danish players who actually make it to the first team.
Goal for next season: semifinal/medals in cup, title challenge/medals in league - and the above mentioned transfers in.
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VIDEO: Walt Weiss praises Michael Cuddyer's offense; Nolan Arenado's glove
SAN FRANCISCO — There's something about this park, this place that has never suited the Rockies. It might as well be Halloween with the Giants wearing pumpkin-colored jerseys.
But for the first time since 2010, the Rockies won at AT&T Park. They snapped a nine game losing streak, and won for only the fifth time here in 22 games.
Michael Cuddyer provided a big lift, returning from the disabled list with a home run and two-run double. And rookie Nolan Arenado put on a show defensively with three Gold-Glove worthy plays.
Weiss, in the video above, talked about how Cuddyer picked up where he left off. Arenado just keeps starring with the glove. Weiss predicted recently that the 22-year-old would win multiple Gold Gloves. He's done nothing to dissuade that thinking.
"He's special over there. You talk about not giving a team more than 27 outs. I think the Giants got 25 tonight with the way Nolan played over there," Weiss said.
–Carlos Gonzalez was struck by a pen below his left eye while signing an autograph. It was an accident. A fan tossed him a pen to sign with, not realizing that CarGo was looking down at the ball. "I ended up signing with the bloody pen," he said.
–Rafael Betancourt (groin) threw fine in a side session and was available to close if it had been a save situation.
–This marked the first time the Giants had been shut out at home since Aug. 2012.
–Marco Scutaro's 15-game hitting streak against the Rockies was snapped.
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Thanks to tweets from 24 Hour Fitness CEO Carl Liebert and 24 Hour CMO Tony Wells, we now know that one of the company's clubs and trainers has a direct link to NBA sensation Jeremy Lin.
In case you haven't heard Lin's story, he was a standout high school basketball player in California, but the Palo Alto native did not receive a single Division I college scholarship offer, opting instead to play at Harvard, which does not offer basketball scholarships. Lin became an undrafted free agent in the NBA, seeing limited time for his hometown Golden State Warriors, who cut him earlier this season. The Houston Rockets then signed Lin and shortly thereafter, they cut him, too.
Finally, the New York Knicks took a flyer on Lin, and after numerous injuries to the Knicks' guards, Lin got his chance. To say the point guard has made the most of it is a complete understatement. In his last six games, Lin has averaged 26.8 points and 8.5 assists, and no player since the 1976 NBA-ABA merger has scored more points in his first five starts than Lin (136). He topped off his remarkable run Tuesday night by hitting the game-winning three-pointer against the Toronto Raptors, leading the Knicks to their sixth straight win.
Hours before the game, Liebert and Wells tweeted this story on CBSSports.com, written by Ken Berger, who interviewed 24 Hour trainer E.J. Costello, Lin's personal trainer this off-season. Let's let Berger and Costello tell the rest:
"If Lin hadn't stayed ready during the lockout, working for hours each day from May through September with trainer E.J. Costello at a 24 Hour Fitness in Pleasanton, Calif., about 30 minutes from Palo Alto, he might not have been ready," Berger wrote. "Lin was doing rehab for knee tendinitis and developing upper body strength and core balance while hoisting hundreds of jump shots a day as some NBA players were sitting around thinking the lockout might never end."
"We couldn't control that he wasn't getting a fair look or opportunity," Costello, who also trained Warriors players David Lee and Ekpe Udoh during the lockout, told Berger. "But we could control that when he does or if he does, he would be ready for it."
In his tweet on Tuesday, Liebert wrote: "So Proud - 24Hour Fitness Trainer-EJ Costello! Glad he could help a member (Jeremy Lin) achieve his dreams." Then Liebert added the hashtag "#Linsanity."
Wells added this tweet: "Great a 24HF trainer & brand could play a role in Jeremy Lin's story. Stories like this play out everyday in our clubs."
The Linsanity moniker has dominated New York newspaper headlines, the Knicks' website and social media. Perhaps 24 Hour can find a way to get in on the marketing fun, too, especially since its San Ramon, CA, headquarters are close to Lin's hometown.
Better act fast, Carl and Tony. He's already on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Linsanity is raging out of control.


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When I created my first Hebrew Obama poster, I never imagined it would become one of the most popular posts on my blog, lead to a couple of interviews in the media, and that I will get asked to create additional graphics in Hebrew for the campaign. And so, as the Illinois Senator arrives in Israel this evening, I thought it would be appropriate to publish my latest creation.
Following are my new Hebrew posters, one in blue and one in white:
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– Use the graphics in any way you see fit, as long as it is not for financial gain, and as long as it gets Obama elected.
– You can use CafePress, Zazzle, or similar online printing services to print merchandize for you and your friends, as long as you do not set up a public shop.
– If you have used the graphics online or printed it and held it in an Obama rally, it would be nice if you could send some photos and share the joy.
– Feel free to link directly to the original post on my blog, but do not link directly to the files.
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I will elaborate a bit on my artistic decisions:
While the literal translation of 'yes we can' to Hebrew ('KEN ANU YECHOLIM', כן אנו יכולים) was what I aimed for when I started this project, it quickly proved to be unacceptable from a graphic point of view: unlike the English words, each one spelled using three letters or less, the third Hebrew word (YECHOLIM) is spelled using six letters, thus breaking the balance of the original design.
Since the original slogan became so prominent in the official campaign, I had to exercise some ingenuity if I wanted to incorporate Hebrew into it, and so YES WE CAN soon became YES OUI KEN, affirming the candidate in English, French and Hebrew, correspondingly. Yes, it's a trick, but I was forced to use it.
Now let's talk fontology:
Just like with the previous poster, I used WhatTheFont?!, which helped me discover Arial MT Black is a pretty close match to the original.
For the Hebrew word KEN, I first tried Hebrew fonts but none did the job, and so I decided to use the English letters O and I, the former was changed to look like a the Hebrew letter KAF and the latter was extended to look like a NUN SOFIT and not like a VAV.
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SDCC 2010: Alleged HALL H Stabbing Delays Hollywood Panels
A reported fight over a seat that ended in a stabbing temporarily stopped the massive Hollywood presentations in Comic-Con International: San Diego's Hall H dead in their tracks Saturday afternoon, as police were called in to respond to the incident, shutting down the Hall in the process.
According to varied reports, including nbcsandiego.com, a fight between two con-goers led to one being stabbed either in the eye or the side of the eye socket with a pen or pencil. The victim was reportedly led out of the hall on a stretcher and taken for medical attention.
According to a San Diego police sergeant interviewed by Neontommy.com, the injuries were unknown but described as "non-life threatening and somewhat minor."
The same police sergeant confirmed one arrest had been made, with a male suspect taken into police custody and led out of the San Diego Convention Center in handcuffs.
Followed by a staff photographer for nbcsandiego.com and asked why he did it, the suspect replied that he had been provoked.
"Because the guy attacked me first," he told nbcsandiego.com. "He told me he wanted to take me outside and I told him I did not want to fight. He stomped on my leg and then I attacked him back. I am very sorry."
Accounts vary, but the incident apparently occurred during the Screen Gems "Resident Evil: Afterlife" panel between 4pm and 4:45pm PST, or right before the 4:45 to 5:45pm PST Universal Studios' "Paul" and "Cowboys & Aliens" panel. The incident delayed the start of the Universal panel as con attendees in the Hall during the incident were not allowed to leave as police investigated, and attendees waiting in line for the Universal panel were not allowed in.
Fans sequestered in the Hall were reportedly shown movie trailers while investigation took place.The incident also delayed the start of Marvel Studios' "Captain America and Thor" panel by approximately 45 minutes.


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The Cameron University Nepalese Association will host a Nepali New Year Celebration, a spectacular evening of Nepalese cuisine and entertainment, on Sunday, April 14 at 5 p.m. The event will feature Cameron students from the South Asian country of Nepal performing folk songs and dances from their home nation. The fun-filled celebration will take place in the McCasland Ballroom of the McMahon Centennial Complex. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance by calling 581-5598.
The new year in Nepal starts with Baishakh, the first month of the Bikram Sambat Calendar, which is the official calendar of Nepal.
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A federal jury convicted former Giants' slugger Barry Bonds of a single charge of obstruction of justice Wednesday but failed to reach a verdict on the three counts at the heart of allegations that he knowingly used steroids and human growth hormone and lied to a grand jury about it.
He potentially faces a 10 year prison sentence but he would most likely be forced to some form of home confinement.
Following a 12-day trial and almost four full days of deliberation, the jury of eight women and four men could reach a unanimous verdict only on one of the four counts against Bonds. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston declared a mistrial on the others, a messy end to a case that put the slugger — and baseball itself — under a cloud of suspicion for more than three years.
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Bonds sat stone-faced through the verdict, displaying no emotion. His legal team immediately asked that the guilty verdict be thrown out and Illston did not rule on the request. She set May 20 for a hearing in the case.
[Click here for analysis of this verdict in The Cove, our San Francisco Giants coverage.]
The Giants issued a statement saying it would not comment on the case because it was "ongoing."
The counts that the jury could not resolve accused of Bonds of lying to the grand jury investigating BALCO in 2003 when he said he never knowingly took steroids or HGH, and when he said he was never injected by anyone except his doctors.
Each count Bonds was tried on carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. However, federal guidelines suggest a total sentence of 15 to 21 months. For similar offenses in the BALCO case, Illston sentenced cyclist Tammy Thomas to six months of home confinement and track coach Trevor Graham to one year of home confinement.
Bonds walked out of the courthouse with his lawyers, who instructed him not to comment because they said the case isn't over.
Impeccably dressed in suit and tie, Bonds flashed a victory sign to a few fans.
"Are you celebrating tonight?" one asked.
"There's nothing to celebrate," he replied.
Lead defense attorney Allen Ruby said the prosecution failed to prove the heart of its case.
The obstruction of justice count was a complicated charge that asked jurors to decide if Bonds was being evasive when making any one of seven statements to the grand jury. He was convicted on a single statement about his childhood as the son of major leaguer Bobby Bonds and his relationship with personal trainer Greg Anderson — it did not address performance-enhancing drugs.
The government "has determined it's unlawful for Barry Bonds to tell the grand jury he's a celebrity child and to talk about his friendship with Greg Anderson," Ruby said.
The foreman of the jury, who would only give his first name, Fred, said if prosecutors want to "pursue this case, they're going to have to do more homework than they did."
A juror who also gave just her first name, Amber, said that the final votes were 8-4 to acquit Bonds of lying about steroids and 9-3 to acquit him on lying about HGH use. The panel voted 11-1 to convict him of getting an injection from someone other than his doctor, with one woman holding out, she said.
The so-called needle count accused Bonds of lying when he said that no one other than his doctors injected him with anything. His personal shopper, Kathy Hoskins, testified that she saw Anderson inject Bonds in the navel before a roadtrip in 2002. Hoskins was not sure what substance was being injected.
Amber noted that Bonds' former mistress, Kimberly Bell, testified he complained of soreness from injections. "That's what kind of stuck out for me," the juror said.
The jury foreman said the woman who held out on the needle count did so because Hoskins was the only eyewitness.
Another juror, named Steve, said that "Barry carries himself with an air of arrogance" but his legal team overcame it.
"They didn't put up a big defense," he said. "They tried to discredit the witnesses. They tried to make the prosecutors look like bad guys. Were they successful in doing that? Yes."
U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag said prosecutors were gratified by the guilty count and had not decided whether to seek a retrial on the remaining charges.
"This case is about upholding one of the most fundamental principles in our system of justice — the obligation of every witness to provide truthful and direct testimony in judicial proceedings," Haag said in a statement. "In the United States, taking an oath and promising to testify truthfully is a serious matter. We cannot ignore those who choose instead to obstruct justice."
Now 46, Bonds set baseball's career home run record with 762 while playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants from 1986-2007. The jury met less than two miles from the ballpark where the seven-time NL MVP played for his last 15 years.
Bonds was indicted on Nov. 15, 2007, exactly 50 days after taking his final big league swing and 100 after topping Hank Aaron's career home run mark of 755. He also set the season record with 73 home runs in 2001 with the Giants.
Illston would not let prosecutors present evidence of three alleged positive drug tests by Bonds because Anderson refused to testify and there was no one to confirm the samples came from Bonds.
Bonds acknowledged that he did take steroids but said Anderson misled him into believing they were flaxseed oil and arthritis cream.
Anderson was sentenced by Illston in 2005 to three months in prison and three months in home confinement after pleading guilty to one count of money laundering and one count of steroid distribution. The trainer was jailed on March 22 for the duration of the trial after again refusing to testify against Bonds. He was released last Friday.


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"Ice Cream": Third Place, Family Circle Fiction Contest 2011
"Ice Cream," by Kathy Paulsen, is the third place winner in the Family Circle Fiction Contest 2011.
Squeaks of shoes and folding chairs compete with the murmured voices of attendees getting settled as the seats around me rapidly fill. We have arrived early, not daring to miss a good view. I turn to my husband and squeeze his hand. Like the other parents here, I am proud of the efforts of my child, those efforts that brought her to this point. She will not win an award today. She will not be recognized in any special way during this ceremony, no notations next to her name in the program, no distinctive colored cords around her neck. But she has earned a high school diploma. This is huge.
It occurs to me that many families here, not just mine, have underlying stories. I remember hearing about the students with drug problems, the attempted suicide that shook the whole community, students who lost their homes during these high school years and struggled for enough stability to finish. There are often stories behind the surface.
And as many here must be thinking, I wonder at the passing of time. Of course there were days and weeks that tested the endurance of everyone in the family. But looking back, the years have passed by quickly, with many memories accumulated in this building.
She did not attend her senior prom. But she did go to the Homecoming Dance this year. She had never been to a school dance before. None of them had. Her close friend, one of three, suggested they all go in a group. With reluctance, they agreed. In so many ways, their process echoed that of revelers in houses all over the town: selecting just the right outfit, applying makeup and doing hair, gathering early for photographs. These four also had a group pep-talk. For two, they faced the question of dancing in wheelchairs. For the other two, including my daughter, they faced other challenges from the party environment. All four had underlying fears of being bullied or shunned. They spoke candidly about most issues, and they agreed that as a group, together, they could face it.
Unfortunately, the night of the dance, rain was pouring down. After the pre-party and photograph session, we caravanned to the wheelchair-accessible entrance of the high school. Holding umbrellas over our lovely teens, we protected them the best we could. They still got wet. Hearing our banging, a staff member opened the door and declared that we needed to go to the student parking lot entrance, where the security check point was. I stared incredulously, as the door swung shut. We piled back into the cars and drove around. We piled out again. The kids got wet again. We passed the check point. We took the circuitous route around to the accessible ramp, toward the ticket table.
Purchasing the tickets, we were the only parents in line. In defensive answer to the silent question on the seller's face, I explained that we would stay long enough to get our students downstairs, where the dance was, then would exit until their calls for pick-up. The woman presumably in charge replied nonchalantly, "I don't even know if the elevator is working tonight." The elevator was working, and our kids attended the dance, determined to be part of the student body. Afterward they gathered for dessert. Dancers and parents alike celebrated, with bittersweet taste, their bravery at reaching yet another milestone.
That was a minor milestone compared to today. The chairs and stands of the gymnasium are nearly full now, and the line of students is visible at the door. At any moment, the band will begin to play the processional. All in white graduation gowns, the students wait uncharacteristically quietly. Some students must be thinking of how this is their last time in this high school gym as seniors, of the all-night party that lies ahead, of the upcoming summer, of work and college, and of the decisions of adulthood. Parents may be thinking of the passage of the high school years, the assemblies and concerts, conferences and celebrations, and of the end of another stage. I remember when my daughter was a freshman. The year was full of growth and adjustments. One particular day flashes into my mind: I had pulled ahead of the other cars in the pickup line. I parked in the fire lane and got out, uncomfortably next to the "No Parking" sign. The familiar twinge of conscience and the looks of the other parents reminded me that I could get ticketed or towed for this. With the budget cuts, though, there was no one to walk my vision-impaired daughter to the curb. Unless I was there to greet her, she would have difficulty locating me or the car.
Walking inside, against the flow of chattering teenagers, I sought mine. I noticed the gangly boys, leaning with cool affect against the wall, idly talking, jostling, watching groups as they approached and passed. Those boys who had not yet matured seemed to feel the gauntlet. I was struck by the difference in appearance, the 14-year-olds who still carried the boyish softness, compared to the manly 18-year-olds who exuded their mastery of the world around them.
I scanned the lingering groups of friends, the pairs and trios who carpooled, the individuals walking with brisk purpose. Finally, I saw my own. She walked alone, as usual. Her awkward gait was impeded by the large backpack she wore. She seemed blissfully oblivious to the glances and faces directed at her from some students as she passed. I was not. I heard the flap of her feet in spite of the noise in the hallway and tried to quell the social anxiety I felt, not sure it if it was from empathy or my own insecurities.
She smiled with recognition, and I hugged her, appreciating that she will never feel embarrassed by public affection. After a day of loneliness, she craved touch and conversation. I unburdened her from her backpack and we made our way to the car. Again that day, I was relieved to find it where I left it, with no ticket on the windshield.
As we proceeded home, I asked the usual questions about her classes and her day. She chattered joyfully about a joke one teacher told, about a prank she witnessed, giggling as she remembered. For the most part, she was the observer in her tales, relating what she had noticed but rarely what she had done. This day was slightly different, though. Her characteristically sunny face clouded as she told me that she got a bad grade on her biology test, returned today. I reminded her that she only needed to pass. I reminded myself of the miracle that she takes biology at all.
Those days, she talked incessantly from the time she joined me until she went to bed. My theory was that she had a certain amount to say each day and needed to squeeze it all in during those hours. Ever since she realized in kindergarten that her speech impairment—not the listener's lack of attention—limited others' understanding of her, she resisted talking in public. We had set a goal for her to be able to order for herself in a restaurant, and for her to be conversational with people she deemed safe, but it did not come easily for her.
She continued talking about biology class, and about how they had to do work in groups. Her group did not include her, so she just watched. Her facial expression told me how she felt about that. I struggled with what to say; she moved on. This afternoon, she continued, her special education teacher was celebrating. The entire class did the assignments this week, so she had brought in ice cream! There was a choice of wrapped bars for each student. Bless this teacher, I thought for the thousandth time.
We pulled into the garage. As I put the car in park and cut the ignition, she turned to me, her face again glowing with the carefree joy I see so often. She concluded her day's description with a decision: "I'll just remember the ice cream."
That is the attitude that has brought her to this place. The music swells. The flag bearers begin, followed by the principal and staff. Students then enter, the middle aisle filling with bodies, some walking solemnly with eyes straight ahead, some scanning for family. As the faculty members take their seats on stage, I glance across their faces, smiling toward the various teachers who have assisted my daughter on her journey. Her special education teacher is one, but there are many more. My throat tightens as I remember those teachers who spent extra hours helping my daughter know what was expected, find her best self, feel relevant and succeed. I remember a blur of experiences: her joyful firsts and hard-won triumphs; the kind gestures and painful snubs of others; commiseration and isolation; and hours upon hours spent with doctors, therapists, and tutors. I remember her delight in every birthday, every gift and gesture of love; I remember my ambiguous pangs of pride in her achievements and sorrow in recognized delays, marked by each anniversary of birth.
I remember where our story began. It could be said to have started with her birth, but for me, it was a few years later. My hands were full, pushing her in the umbrella stroller, carrying her infant brother in a sling around my shoulders. I had learned from past appointments that the double stroller was too wide and cumbersome in these rooms and halls. Looking back, I am not sure if I was hazy with sleep deprivation or with denial. My robotic state cracked slightly with the doctor's words: "People don't come alone to appointments like this." These were her first words to me as she entered the exam room.
"I am not alone," I replied stupidly, gesturing to my two children. She shook her head in annoyance as my son began to fuss. My daughter, as usual, slumped contentedly in the stroller. Perhaps realizing that my competency was low, or wanting to be sure she could move things along efficiently, she called out for a nurse to take the baby. I compliantly passed him over. Then she told me the test news. The world tilted on its axis with her words. She handed me papers with research cases to support her findings, suggested additional medical specialists to see, and told me to contact the local school district for intervention. My mind was reeling with the acronyms and medical terms she had been tossing at me. I caught the word "intervention," though. Dumb, numb, I had only heard it in the context of substance abuse. "Intervention for what?" I asked. "For mental retardation," she replied with an air of the obvious. Even the cut of those words did not fully break through. She proceeded with the prognostication that my daughter would never learn to read, that she would at best attain the cognitive abilities of a kindergartener. "It's all supported in those studies," she added, gesturing to the pile of papers now in my lap. "Call my office if you have further questions," she concluded as she rose to proceed to her next appointment.
With mechanical movements, I wheeled my daughter out of the room, toward the check-out desk, while scanning for my son. Collecting him, I could tell he needed to be fed before our drive home. Oblivious to my surroundings, I sat back in the waiting room to nurse him and to hold a bottle for my daughter, although she was a toddler. She rarely cried, but I had learned to feed her whenever I had the opportunity. After only a few moments, she tired from the effort of drinking and stopped.
I don't remember driving home. All I remember is unsuccessfully trying to reach my husband, then calling my mom. With the news, she started to cry. I did not. Not until a year later, when I cried and cried and cried.
I am crying now, with happiness. I see my daughter pass by. Her face lights up with its characteristic smile as she spots us. She takes her seat just a few rows in front of us. Like the other graduates, she dreams of her future, of finding an occupation, and of finding love. Her grin is full of optimism and pride. I have some fears about what lies ahead for her, but the look on her face reminds me of the power contained in her sweet body. I do not see disability; I see possibility.
Her smiling face, her serenity, her satisfaction, this is what I will remember. This is my ice cream.
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Background: years after the 5th holy grail war which ended in a way similar to fate ending. The grail was not properly destroyed but shirou does not know. He left japan to hone his skills. Now the 6th holy grail war has started, and almost ended. and Shirou is back, but not as a master.
In other words, this is the story of Archer.
He stepped forward into the street completely devoid of life. The buildings around showed no hint of any activity at all. There was no hesitation. He had to end this catastrophe now, even if it meant that he had to pay with his own life. If it meant that nobody would cry.
Trace on.
The yin yang twin blades appeared in his hands. They became his favorites after many years of tinkering. Their history intrigued him; their devotion to each other touched him, reminding him of the days that seemed so distant. But, no, he had no regrets. He could look back at the path he chose and smile fondly; it had shaped him into what he was now, and he was grateful for every moment. But now was the time to reminisce. Now was the time to fight.
A slash to the throat. A stab to the heart. Both attacks were meant to kill instantly. But they were brushed aside like flies by the dark tendrils coming from her. No, she is a person no longer. She is a thing now, he corrected himself. He could not afford to think of her a person anymore if he wanted a chance to win. He quickly drew his swords back and leapt to the left to dodge the on coming assaults from the shadows. He barely made it. His next attack was parried with such force that his twin blades shattered. Almost immediately a new pair took their place. But with every passing second, his disadvantaged position became more evident. With every passing second, he knew with more certainty that he could not win. With every passing second, he cursed himself for not properly destroying the blasted Holy Grail years ago. He cursed himself for not noticing Sakura?s plight and Zouken?s plot. He cursed himself for not coming back in time to prevent this war from escalating out of control.
Clank. Another pair was destroyed. His head now hurt so much he could hardly concentrate on the next projection. Fatigue began to take its toll on his legs as they began to lose their speed. As a result, there was a hole in his defense, and he was unable to block or dodge the next attack. ?Kknnn?? There was now a small hole in his kidney, and he collapsed on one knee from the pain.
?Hehe. What?s wrong, Senpai? You do not seem so well.? The face in the shadow showed a half smile, taunting the person she had once held dear to her heart.
I swore to be a hero of justice. If I am to reach my ideal, losing is not an option. Emiya Shirou silently stared at the shadow, planning his next move based on his years of experience in combat. But nothing came to mind. Unlike years ago, he had no Saber.
?Oh? You are ignoring me, Senpai? After you left me on my own for so long, you would not even talk to me now? Haha, well, maybe I should let you live long enough to witness me swallowing up the whole city. Oh, that idea sounds so appetizing.? The smile widened sadistically.
?Stop it, Sakura! Stop this madness. This is not like you!? Shirou hissed through his labored breathing.
Sakura?s eyes flared in rage. ?And you know what I am really like?! And you know the pain and suffering I went though?! And you know the despair I felt after you left to chase your own dreams?! You know nothing about me! Nothing! It is your fault that I became what I am now! Yours and nee-san?s. She has already paid. Now it?s your turn!?
Shirou?s eyes widened in shock. Words could no longer form properly in his mouth. Veins began to expand to the verge of exploding.
?You? did? WHAT!?
With that he threw both Kansho and Bakuya at his enemy. Sakura dodged the attack with ease.
?Your attempts are reall? Aaah!?
The twin blades had returned in an arch, responding to the new pair that had been projected by Shirou and stabbed the unprepared Sakura in her flanks. She threw her head up in agony as she stumbled forward. This was the opening Shirou had been waiting for. He charged forward for the final attack.
Too slow. Shadows rushed forth at lightning speed to skewer him. His arms were torn off instantly. His abdomen was cut in half. He had no way to dodge them. He would die here. He had no chance in first place. The difference in power was too great. A last thought lingered on his mind.
If only?I could reach my ideal? ? He desperately called out to something. Anything.
Time stopped. Or it seemed to. Emiya no longer had a body. He felt like he was floating in an ocean of nothingness. He could not see. He could not feel. He could not hear.
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