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As you might imagine, I'm a big fan of E-learning. I also have a soft spot for the social media craze. But there are still a few things that you just can't learn staring at a computer screen. OK, there are a LOT of things you can't learn staring at a computer screen. Here are ten:
1.) You can't learn pattern recognition.
If you've ever wondered about how experienced EMTs and medics can figure out exactly what's wrong with the patient two steps inside the front door, it's not magic. It's pattern recognition. When you've seen what CHF looks like a hundred times, you can pick out the pattern almost instantaneously. Watch a hundred people have cardiac chest pain and you'll be able to see it from across the room. But it doesn't matter how many times you read those chapters in your books. You need to see it.
2.) You can't learn how to put people a ease.
Until you've become comfortable with your own skills and knowledge, your not going to be able to put others at easy. That only comes from experience. You're going to need to run a lot of calls before you feel comfortable enough in your own skin to be able to calm an anxious patient with your words and demeanor.
3.) You can learn to delegate and run a scene.
Bringing the scene together and using resources efficiently without bruising anyone's delicate ego is an art form that you'll develop your whole career. We can write about it and give you pointers but when it comes down to it, you're going to have to learn it on your own.
4.) You can't learn from your patient.
After you've poured over all the books, the videos, the teachers, the blogs and the partners, you learn that the best teacher you could ever have is your patient. Your patients and their bodies are a wealth of medical knowledge and information. And you can't meet them sitting in front of your computer screen.
5.) You can't learn your strengths.
Sure you can learn about the skills and the fancy medical stuff. But until you go out and apply it, you're never going to know what you're really good at … until you actually do it. Then you'll know. But not while your sitting here.
6.) You can't learn your weaknesses.
You'll learn an awful lot about yourself after your first couple of years in EMS. One of the most valuable things you'll learn about is your weaknesses. The prehosital field requires such a diverse skill set that you can't hide your weaknesses.
If you don't like talking in front of crowds, you're going to find out. If you're a horrible speller, it's going to haunt you. If you get frustrated reasoning with drunk people, brace yourself. You can't hide your weaknesses in EMS. Just embrace them and work to improve. Until you go do it, you'll never know.
7.) You can't learn what things smell like, or feel like.
And you can only simulate what they sound like. Patient assessment really does involve all of the senses. Many details can be learned from the smell of a patients home and the sound of their breathing when you're walking to the back bedroom. You can't palpate a mass or hear ronchi online. You need to do it.
8.) You can't learn patience.
One of the hardest things to learn in EMS is to be patient with people. Especially when they make bad decisions that involve you. When people wake you at 2:00 AM for something they could have taken care of at noon you need to be extremely patient. When folks are really sick but refuse your care, you need patience. When people are violent or aggressive or rude or drunk, you need to be patient. And you can't learn that by reading about it in a blog.
9.) You can't learn to trust your instincts.
The more experience we gain in the prehospital environment the more we learn to trust our gut and listen to our instincts about what's going on. It guides our treatments, our scene management, our rapport and our safety.
We all develop this critical tool. Some develop it better than others. But you'll never develop it sitting at Starbucks in front of a laptop. You need to be out there making mistakes. Having good calls and bad calls. Watching things go well and things go poorly. There's just no other way to do it.
10.) You can't learn to be authentic.
And no other single thing may have greater bearing on your success in EMS. People who excel in our field tend to be very authentic. You develop authenticity as you become more comfortable in your shoes.
You find that your willing to take charge when the scene needs your leadership and fall back when it does not. You learn to adapt your style to build rapport with your patient and your coworkers. You become more willing to admit when you don't know what's going on, to draw upon your resources and know that they are necessary.
You learn to drop the false bravado and act with genuine confidence. You make peace with the fact that you own your bad calls as much as you own your good ones. This is all crucial to the process of becoming comfortable in your EMT shoes. And it will only happen as you do the job.
Now you can turn off the computer and go begin learning.
Of course, if you're not ready yet … here are some Related Articles:
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We know you recycle but we still try to cut down on paper. So, your Dragonfest Ticket Packet is entirely online.
Here is the information you will need to attend Dragonfest.
- Your Ticket – There is no printed ticket. Simply arrive at the gate with a government issued ID for each adult (just like in previous years) and all registered members of your party will be admitted.
- Directions – Having a GPS makes finding Dragonfest easy but if you don't have one of these nifty devices, we have some pretty detailed directions. You'll want to be sure to print them out.
- Preregister for workshops – Some workshops require preregistration. Take a look at the workshop schedule and be sure for follow the registration instructions if you would like to attend. Some workshops also require a materials fee.
- Plan your rituals – One of the best parts of Dragonfest is the rituals. The ritual schedule will help you plan your time.
- Review the Retreat Policies – All Dragonfest attendees are expected to follow the retreat policies. You should be familiar with them.
- Take a look at the Program Guide for more info on this year's retreat [Coming Soon].
- Download our Dragonfest Camping Checklist of what to bring (it is just a suggested checklist, use your best judgement).
- Have a great time! – We are so glad that you are joining us and hope your Dragonfest experience is a magical one!

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After recently announcing a wider training squad for the age group's first international fixtures of the season - Wales face England the following weekend in Ebbw Vale - head coach Geraint Lewis says he wants to give opportunities to all his players to make their mark.
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As shown at the Australian Mara time Museum, Escape from Vietnam is a collection of photographs and media that tell the forgotten stories of much of the local Vietnamese population.
With debate around refugees still raging, many of us have forgotten that the mass migration of Vietnamese people in the 70s is considered one of the biggest scale migrations in history.
Running for poverty, destitution and persecution many Vietnamese people came to Australia where they found freedom and become an essential part of the the Australian Community.
The exhibit was collected by the Archive of Vietnamese Boat People that wanted to bring these stories to life and give people a chance to look back on how far they have come.
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No, it is NOT "good parenting" to put your children's crayon pictures on Amazon for sale.
There's a stray bit of black text (looks like "PARENTS" again) just brushing the edge of that blue rocket fin.
Glad Gino's got his space helmet on even while inside the ship (I won't bring up the question of a space helmet you can fit your hand inside to wave), because that front window appears to be open to the elements.
And as Gregg's little sister, who never felt loved, read the poorly punctuated "Parents Favorite" badge on her brother's book, she wiped a tear from her eye.
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Yeah, I bet some 12-year-old Tweens are really gonna want to read this. Heck, even the 9-year-olds will probably turn their noses up at this first-grade drivel.
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"Gino is a little boy who is full of ideas and adventure. He is a real little boy whose life has been transformed into real and imaginary life through events of creativity and knowledge. Each child who reads Gino's adventures will be transformed with actual events, places and facts that a child can learn from whether it's about history, science or physics."
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On January 9, 2014, China's military carried out a test flight of a new hypersonic glide WU-14 missile vehicle. The exposure of China's clandestine nuclear and military programs represents a significant advancement of Chinese technology. The missile has the ability to reach ultra-high speeds and is designed to reach 10 times the speed of sound.
Washington Free Beacon — China's military last week conducted the first flight test of a new ultra-high speed missile vehicle aimed at delivering warheads through U.S. missile defenses, Pentagon officials said.
The test of the new hypersonic glide vehicle was carried out Jan. 9 and the experimental weapon is being dubbed the WU-14 by the Pentagon, said officials who spoke on condition of anonymity.
The hypersonic vehicle represents a major step forward in China's secretive strategic nuclear and conventional military and missile programs.
The new hypersonic vehicle was detected traveling at extremely high speeds during the flight test over China, said officials who discussed some details of the test.
The hypersonic craft appears designed to be launched atop one of China's intercontinental ballistic missiles, and then glides and maneuvers at speeds of up to 10 times the speed of sound from near space en route to its target, the officials said.
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So been seeing this guy for a month, we've slept together & spent every weekend together but this week I've been super hormonal & started to really like him. He's been a bit more off than normal but I thought that was due to my hormones, but we still snapchat everyday. Anyway, we were supposed to go out tonight, but he never mentioned it. So I text him asking if we were still on & he said he forgot & he's having friends over to watch football. So I haven't said anything back, but tomorrow I want to tell him I'm upset he forgot our plans. I just need help wording it without sounding needy or aggressive. So can somebody help me write a text to him. So far I have "Hey, I wanted to talk to you, about last night. It kinda upset me"... I don't know what else to say or how to end the message.
So please can you help me write it?
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Well IMHO you have a few options:
1) you can go the "hey I don't want to be needy route" which ultimately is a good way to get run over time and again
2) you can go the "respectful but firm route" which might mean he walks away, but is probably the better route to make sure you don't get disrespected. If you can't respect yourself, how do you expect anyone else to respect you.
So if i was going with route 2 (which I would) i would not text him, I would call him. And I was say that you really enjoy his company (or whatever words you want to use) and you are glad he got to hang out with friends last night, BUT you take your time seriously and do not like it wasted, just as you wouldn't waste his either. So in the future if the two of you make plans you expect him to either follow through or pay you the courtesy of letting you know (AHEAD OF TIME) if they need to change. You will promise to do the same for him.
Now he might get bent out of shape over that, but if he can't pay you respect as something as basic as your time, how can you expect him to pay you respect over even deeper things.
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Thank you for this! I changed my mind & I'm calling him tomorrow & explaining everything you said. It's not okay & I do get walked all over by men, I just get afraid of loosing them, so try not to act needy. But there's nothing needy in demanding respect & not accepting when somebody doesn't do what they say they will. Thank you so much!
That is exactly right. LISTEN TO ME CAREFULLY. I am going to repeat this again... IF YOU CANNOT LOVE AND RESPECT YOURSELF, how can you expect someone else to do the same? And yes that means that there are going to be many people that perhaps walk away. SO WHAT? It is better to be alone and happy, then with someone and miserable.
Well done. Forgive me for saying this, but I am proud of you. Hopefully he just was a little clueless says sorry and doesn't do it again, but if not, then pat yourself on the back for standing up. You figured him out and now you can move on.
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Emergency! Emergency! Finally Our dear Prime Minister Mr. Modi has taken a big step against corruption and Black Money! India is on the brim of change and the 1st major step has been taken! Today he announced that Starting midnight, these notes will only be "worth the paper they are printed on". He further added "In the past two-and-half-years, with the help of 125 crore people, this nation has registered itself as a bright spot in the global economy. This government is for the poor, and will remain a government of the poor". Now that's what we called a revolution!
Modi Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 Notes are Illegal From 11 November 2016.
To stop the spread of counterfeit notes, which is aiding terror activities from across the border, the government has decided to scrap the notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000. The move aims at curbing corruption and tackling black money issues. "Corruption and black money had come to be considered a truth of life. They have been eating away like termites at our national interest. This can no longer be permitted," PM Modi added. # Modi Rs 1000
The Prime Minister addressed the nation at 8 PM today and announced the discontinuation of 500 and 1000 rupee notes went on as further to declaring them illegal! He stated that the move was essential to fight "the disease of black money". A proposal for new Rs. 500 and Rs. 2,000 notes has been cleared by the Reserve Bank of India. # modi rs 1000
Immediate News and Steps to be taken!
1. Banks and ATMs closed to public on Wednesday i.e. 9th November 2016. The ATMs may not work at some places on next day also i.e. Thursday too!
2. A proposal for new Rs. 500 and Rs. 2,000 notes has been cleared by the Reserve Bank of India.
3. Citizens must present Aadhar card and PAN card to exchange old notes
4. After Dec 30, old notes can be exchanged at RBI with a declaration
5. There will be no change in any other form of monetary exchange — cheque, DD, payment via credit or debit cards
6. ATM withdrawals will be restricted to Rs. 2,000 per day till November 11, when this limit may be increased slowly.
7. Withdrawals from bank accounts will be limited to Rs. 10,000 for the first few days.
8. Banks will remain shut on Wednesday
9. For medical patients, the old notes will be accepted.
10. Retail petrol pumps will accept such notes till November 11, after which the stations will have to keep a register of such notes for some time.
11. The new notes are braille-compliant. There are many new security features on the new notes, It won't be easy to make counterfeits.
What you Need to do?
1. Change them at the bank or post office from November 10 to December 30. Take Aadhaar card and Pan Card when you go to exchange these notes. After December 30, these can be changed at the Reserve Bank with a declaration. Tourists can change the notes at airports.
2. The Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 denomination notes can be deposited in banks and post offices, and also exchanged across the bank counter by showing government-issued ID proof.
3. All over the country, banks, post offices will operate for extended hours and additional desks will be opened.
Aftermath! #IndiaFightsCorruption
New notes will be issued which will look like this! # modi rs 1000
The new notes are braille-compliant. There are many new security features on the new notes, It won't be easy to make counterfeits. : RBI
History of demonetized Indian Currency
This is not the first run through this has happened in India, in any event in fact. Prior, Rs 1,000 and Rs 10,000 banknotes, which were available for use, were demonetized in January 1946, essentially to check unaccounted cash.
The higher section banknotes in Rs 1,000, Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000 were reintroduced in the year 1954, and these banknotes (Rs 1,000, Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000) were again demonetized in January 1978. So that makes it the last time demonetization was done in India. Just about 36 years prior. # modi rs 1000
In a move that has shaken the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday void Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes compelling midnight. The move, went for handling fake notes and the black money economy, is relied upon to huge affect on the economy and is proportional to a generous withdrawal of cash or a huge climb in the loan costs. He communicated certainty that the staff of banks and post workplaces will meet the challenge at hand to present the new request inside the accessible time. The Indian government had accomplished something comparable in 1978 when it demonetized Rs 1,000, Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000 notes.
Demonetization, as clarified by Investopedia, is the demonstration of stripping a cash unit of its status as legitimate delicate. Demonetization is fundamental at whatever point there is a change of national cash. The old unit of cash must be resigned and replace with another coin unit.
Investopedia included: "with a specific end goal to change to the euro, powers initially settled trade rates for the differed national monetary standards into euros. At the point when the euro was presented, the old national coinage were demonetized. In any case, the old monetary forms stayed convertible into euros for some time so that a smooth move through demonetization would be guaranteed."
Modi Rs. 1000 Notes Illegal
What RBI said?
The Reserve Bank has additionally clarified that the notes issued before 2005 will keep on being legitimate delicate. This would imply that banks are required to trade the notes for their clients and in addition for non-clients. From July 1, 2014, in any case, to trade more than 10 segments of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, non-clients will need to outfit I.D. and living arrangement to the bank office in which he/she needs to trade the notes.
Is demonetizing Rs 500 & Rs 1000 a costly Idea? # modi rs 1000
In 2014-15, the cost of printing the incremental notes of Rs.500 and Rs.1,000 division was Rs.2,770 crore.
That year, the aggregate supply of Rs.500 notes available for use expanded by Rs.3.59 trillion, while that of Rs.1,000 notes expanded by Rs.3.076 trillion.
In the event that this extra cash must be printed utilizing Rs.100 notes, it would cost RBI about Rs.11,900 crore, which is more than a four-overlap increment. This is without thinking about the expanded expenses of working ATMs, and of taking care of cash all in all


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The Republican leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives needs to step up and address immigration reform. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who is from our state, has the ability to move this legislation. She and Congressman Dave Reichert should press to bring this issue to a vote in the House.
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String Quartet No. 4 is a compact piece in three continuous movements. The first movement is nervous and constantly shifting, with wisps of ideas swirling around each other. The middle movement begins with shimmering tremolos followed by a strange melody played in the cello's high natural harmonics. The last movement is a ferocious fugue that builds in intensity until it reaches a kind of crisis and falls apart. In the brief coda, musical ideas from each movement come together and are folded in on themselves until the piece comes to a conclusion.


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Three sisters approaching middle age find themselves caught in the roles they were assigned as children, and now the family tension is threatening to explode.
I loved the caustic, witty tone of Lucinda Rosenfeld's I'm So Happy For You, and The Pretty One didn't disappoint.
Olympia is the titular pretty one, but she won't tell anyone in her family that she used a sperm donor to conceive her 3 year old daughter Lola. Imperia (Perri) seemingly has the perfect life, but her obsession with order and appearance are imploding her marriage. And Augusta (Gus) has always been a free spirit, but a recent breakup has her wondering if she could possibly be attracted to men after a lifetime of lesbianism.
The sisters can't forget old insults and injuries, and none of them can set their pride aside for the good of the family. It was really fun watching these women work out their issues and grow out of their childhood ways. Rosenfeld crafts great characters, and while the plot had some contrivances, I was willing to forgive.


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Why Should Rashida Jones Apologize For Her John Travolta Gay Comment When She's Only Saying What We're All Thinking?
While promoting her new film Celeste and Jesse Forever in an interview with Spinning Platters, co-writer/star Rashida Jones spoke out of line—some might argue. The conversation between her, co-writer/star Will McCormack, and the interviewer at one point turned to LGBT stars coming out of the closet, since lately we've seen Frank Ocean and Anderson Cooper admit their sexual orientation. Rashida is in strong support of a big star coming out, so she blurted out,
"A movie star. Like John Travolta? Come out! Come on. How many masseurs have to come forward? Let's do this."
That comment got her a lot of flack on Twitter from users who said that Rashida, not being part of the LGBT community, had no right to try and force someone out of the closet. So, she hastened to tweet out an apology:
Made a thoughtless comment about John Travolta. I sincerely apologize. Nobody's personal life is my business.
But I don't think she should have had to make such a public mea culpa! It's not like she targeted a star like Zachary Quinto or Sean Maher, who both faked at being straight for over a decade while trying to make it in Hollywood and who tried to not bring attention to their true lifestyles. Travolta's sexuality has been a punchline for as long as we can remember, and it's not as if he's done much to dispel the rumors. Plus — and maybe this is bad to say, but — I think that him being such an ardent Scientologist makes us more antagonistic toward him. To that end, she could've made the same comment about Tom Cruise, and it wouldn't have been some sort of revelation.
Plus, Rashida was actually coming from a constructive place in making that comment. If those angry Twitter users had read the entire review, they would have happened upon Rashida's immediate follow-up to her Travolta quote, where she makes the difference between groundbreaking announcements and expected ones:
"Sure, but let's be honest: Anderson Cooper is a TV personality. Like Neil Patrick Harris — okay, yes, it's great that he came out, but (A) these are both men who have lived in the gay community for a long time and I think everyone suspected, and (B) there's something about these iconic stars, people who are almost godlike. Because with someone like Frank Ocean, yes, it's fantastic that he did what he did and his letter was so beautiful, and he's in such close proximity to all these rappers so he's battling homophobia just by being honest. But big stars need to come out. Ricky Martin was huge. That was big; I was really happy about that."
Even if Travolta goes to his grave saying he's straight, we'll never believe him; the doubt is already planted. So Rashida's comment was, in my mind, a "no harm, no foul" kind of situation.
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Normally, catching a tiger by the tail is not a good idea, but in the case of the 1987 Rankin/Bass series TigerSharks, it's very much encouraged! No one really knows why this group of scuba-diving salvage operators named themselves TigerSharks, but you can get to know each and every one of them with our handy-dandy character guide below (via Wikipedia).
While Warner Bros. Animation currently has the rights to the Rankin/Bass productions from the Comic Strip block of cartoons, they have yet to release the series on DVD. If you're so inclined, you can check out this petition to bring the shows to home video!
Protectors of Water-O, the team members are:
- Mako (voiced by Peter Newman): A gifted scuba diver, he is considered the field leader of the TigerSharks. Mako is not only a good mediator, but also an excellent fighter. He transforms into a human/mako shark hybrid after jumping into the Fish Tank, which grants him incredible speed underwater. Mako also uses his forearm fins and head fin to slice through metal, which leads us to believe that his shark skin is impenetrable.
- Walro (voiced by Earl Hammond): The scientific and mechanical genius who created the Fish Tank. He acts as the advisor of the team and is very respected by his comrades; when he talks the others listen. Walro turns into a human/walrus hybrid when he uses the Fish Tank.
- Dolph (voiced by Larry Kenney): Second in command and also an experienced scuba diver. Dolph has a knack for jokes and fooling around, but he knows when to joke and when to work. Dolph turns into a human/dolphin hybrid after jumping into the Fish Tank, which makes him very maneuverable underwater.
- Octavia (voiced by Camille Bonora): Captain of the SARK, communications technician and main strategist; without her tactical skills, the TigerSharks would be much less formidable. Octavia turns into a human/octopus hybrid (with tentacles instead of hair) after she uses the Fish Tank.
- Lorca: He's the team's mechanic and he often helps Walro to repair or build new machines. He's also the team's strongest member. Lorca turns into a human/orca hybrid when he uses the Fish Tank.
- Bronc: A teenager who works as an assistant in the SARK, he is very adventurous and sometimes reckless. He turns into a human/seahorse hybrid when he uses the Fish Tank.
- Angel: Bronc's sister. She, along with her brother Bronc, is the younger member of the team; this teenage girl also works as an assistant in the SARK and is much more serious and responsible than her brother Bronc. She turns into a human/angelfish hybrid after using the Fish Tank.
- Gupp: TigerSharks' pet Basset Hound. While his name might imply that he turns into a guppy, his features, including flipper-shaped legs and pin teeth, are more closely related to a seal or sea lion.
The show featured two major antagonists. They are:
- T-Ray: T-Ray is a human/manta ray hybrid-type creature. He and his assistants/henchmen known as the Mantannas arrived on Water-O because their home planet had dried up. In seeking to conquer Water-O, he freed Captain Bizzarly and his crew from their iced prison on Seaberia. He is bent on conquering Waterians and destroying the TigerSharks. He and his assistants cannot survive outside the water without using water breathing apparatus.
- Mantannas – A group of fish-like creatures that work for T-Ray.
- Wall-Eye (voiced by Peter Newman) – Member of the Mantannas.
- Shad – Member of the Mantannas.
- Dredge – Member of the Mantannas.
- Carper – Member of the Mantannas.
- Weakfish – Member of the Mantannas.
- Captain Bizzarly: A pirate with aquaphobia who controlled all crime-related activities on the vast oceans of Water-O until the Waterians froze him and his crew many years ago. T-Ray freed him and his men expecting them to help him. However, Bizzarly promptly betrayed T-Ray. Bizzarly now constantly tries to get rid of the TigerSharks and regain control of the oceans of Water-O.
- Dragonstein – Captain Bizzarly's pet dragon.
- Long John Silverfish – Member of Captain Bizzarly's pirate crew.
- Mankiller – Member of Captain Bizzarly's pirate crew.
- Spike Marlin – Member of Captain Bizzarly's pirate crew.
- Soulmate – Member of Captain Bizzarly's pirate crew.
- Lump – Member of Captain Bizzarly's pirate crew.
- Grunt – Member of Captain Bizzarly's pirate crew.


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Here are the best Vancouver airport hotel recommended on VancityAsks.com
We've stayed at most YVR hotels and would like to share our honest input on which are the BEST Vancouver airport hotel.
VancityAsks.com Tip: First off, here's a quick tip to get you a better deal on your Vancouver airport hotel. Go to Priceline.com or Expedia.com and look for the "Express Deals" on Priceline or the "Secret hotels" on Expedia.
You will be surprise at the deals you can find on Vancouver airport hotels on these sites.
I've booked a 2.5 star Accent Inn hotel for $70 CAD rather than the listed $150+ per night. I've booked the 3 star Holiday Inn Vancouver Airport hotel for $63 rather than the $122 listed price. I've also gotten the three star four points by Sheraton for $79 rather than $150. Sandman Vancouver airport hotel occasionally appears for $63 rather than $120.
Now, here's the list of the best Vancouver airport hotel: Use this as a reference of which hotel to meet your needs.
#1 is for luxury without budget
#2 is for convenience, luxury, and budget
#3 is for value and budget – my personal favourite too.
#4 is for value and budget
#5 is for location, quality, and comfort
1) Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel: You can't get any nearer to the airport than the Fairmont Vancouver airport hotel. This luxurious four star hotel is located right inside YVR.
If you're looking for convenience and luxury without concern to your wallet then the four star Fairmont YVR hotel is your best Vancouver airport hotel option. It's been voted as the #1 airport hotel in North America; how's that for accomplishments and validation?
It's elegantly designed with plenty of glass floor to ceiling windows should you choose to have a room viewing the YVR runway for some plane spotting.
The hotel access by the trans-border check-in counters at YVR. As you would expect with any Fairmont hotel, you'll be pampered with incredible service – the perfect way to refresh after a long flight or start your travels right.
The Vancouver airport hotel is sound proofed with amenities that include a spa, pool, health club, and an award winning restaurant (Globe @ YVR). The Fairmont Vancouver airport hotel also features the Jetside Bar serving tapas, cocktails, and music.
Don't be looking at this hotel if you're looking for the best value; prices for the Fairmont Vancouver airport hotel typically range around $300-$400 CAD depending on the season.
Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g181716-d182521-Reviews-Fairmont_Vancouver_Airport-Richmond_British_Columbia.html
2) RiverRock Casino Resort: Score yourself a good deal on Priceline for "The Hotel" at RiverRock Casino Resort. We've listed this #2 as the best Vancouver airport hotel because of it's convenience, location and amenities.
"The Hotel" is nicely located by the Bridgeport Station which makes it easily accessible to the airport or downtown. Absolutely the BEST location second to Fairmont Vancouver airport hotel.
Imagine arriving on a tiring long-haul flight and having to wait 30 minutes for an airport shuttle? "the hotel" is only 5 minutes from the airport by the Canada Line sky train which departs every 7 to 14 minutes depending on the hour. You can also catch a Sky Train downtown in under 20 minutes from the RiverRock hotel just steps from the hotel.
In terms of hotel amenities, the River Rock Casino hotel is joined to the River Rock casino. Just walk over the indoor connector to the next building. The casino is opened 24 hours and features a bar along with some fast-food style eateries within the casino. There's a cafe outside the casino that opens till about 7 Pm. There's also an excellent international buffet at casino (about $27 for dinner). Other amenities includes a resort-like pool and spa.
All in all, the River Rock Casino hotel is an excellent Vancouver airport hotel for it's convenience in location and amenities that you won't find with other YVR hotels. The only draw back being in the flight path, you will hear the occasional roar of planes. Prices at the River Rock hotel near Vancouver airport are around $150-$250 depending on the season. You can typically score a Priceline Express deals (look for 4 stars) for an extra 25% discount. Quite good value relative to your options.
Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g181716-d575705-Reviews-River_Rock_Casino_Resort-Richmond_British_Columbia.html
3) Accent Inn Vancouver Airport Hotel: Accent Inn is the BEST Vancouver airport hotel if you're looking for value. This Vancouver airport hotel is a no-frills hotel with clean rooms and good pricing.
The hotel is quite a distance from YVR although they operate bi-hourly shuttle services to and from the airport. The shuttle is frequently off schedule however so you'll end up waiting still. These shuttles run 24 hours (some hotels only run shuttles to 1 AM so ask about the shuttle service before booking elsewhere).
The service has never disappointed so far. The rooms are clean and they have a nice coffee machine in the lobby that's free for guests. (Unfortunately it's instant coffee machine and not the fresh brew type) The rooms are in the works of renovation.
The location isn't too great however as it isn't near any major transport or shopping hubs. It's convenient to the highway and you'll find quite a few truckers stopping by on their drive. There's also an iHops right by the hotel (which isn't anything to write home about). Thankfully right across, about a 5 minutes walk, is Fogg n Sudds from Vancouver airport Holiday Inn which has a good bar, breakfast buffet, and lunch menu.
What you'd really like about Accent Inn Vancouver Airport hotel however is the clean (recently renovated) rooms, good service, and even better pricing. Definitely one of the best Vancouver airport hotel for value. Parking is free as well.
Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g181716-d182566-Reviews-Accent_Inn_Vancouver_Airport-Richmond_British_Columbia.html
4) Holiday Inn Vancouver Airport: The Holiday Inn Vancouver airport hotel (not Express) is located right across the Accent Inn. It's gotten a 4 star review on Trip Advisor and known for the service.
We've listed it much like Accent Inn. It's a good value Vancouver airport hotel. Score yourself a nice deal on Priceline and this hotel comes to about $63/night ($79 after taxes and fees). Once again, it's not in the best location but the rooms are clean, the service is good, and the price is right.
Hotel amenities includes a laundry room, fitness room, as well as a restaurant – Fogg n Sudds. The restaurant serves a breakfast buffet each morning which is $6 for continental with free flow coffee or $12 for eggs, sausage, hash buffet with continental and coffee (quite a good spread).
One thing I didn't quite like about the Holiday Inn Vancouver airport hotel (and why it's #4 instead of #3) is the house keeping took some of my duty free for a stay over. The hotel also has an interesting vibe.
Overall Holiday Inn Vancouver airport is a good option for business trips, family rests, or a park and fly option. If you give them your cab receipt, it'll be pro-rated to your hotel receipt. Holiday Inn Vancouver airport is a 3 star hotel priced around $124-$150 depending on the season. Look for a Priceline Express deal for about 50% off 🙂
Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g181716-d184250-Reviews-Holiday_Inn_Vancouver_Airport-Richmond_British_Columbia.html
5) Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel: The Hilton Vancouver airport hotel was the first Vancouver airport hotel I stayed almost 7 years back when FIRST arriving in Vancouver. It offers airport shuttle service, a pool, restaurant, and centrally located in Richmond.
You can expect consistent Hilton service and clean rooms. We like Hilton Vancouver airport hotel for it's location. It's a good place to stay and walk about Richmond. You're only 5 minutes to Richmond center shopping mall (a big shopping mall in Richmond/Vancouver with H&M, Food court, American Eagle, GAP, and so forth). There's also no shortage of food options around the area.
A bit of nostalgia and location is why Hilton Vancouver airport hotel lands #5 on our list of best Vancouver airport hotel. Rates are around $200-$300 depending on the season which is standard price for a 4 star hotel; you won't find it on Priceline unfortunately.
Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g181716-d185275-Reviews-Hilton_Vancouver_Airport-Richmond_British_Columbia.html
You won't go wrong with any of these choices either:
– Sandman Vancouver Airport hotel: Sandman Vancouver Airport hotel is a bit worn but it's good for a rest up before or after a flight. It runs 24 hour shuttles and it has good service. Find it on Priceline Express for 40% cheaper.
– La Qunita Inn YVR: La Quinta Inn is the perfect hotel for a family. It has clean rooms, free breakfast buffet, and VERY reasonably priced. Typically you'll be looking at $80-$120/night and on Priceline Express deals you get an extra 20-25% off. You're also located RIGHT in Richmond near the Lansdowne Mall and on the Alexander street lined with restaurants.
Thanks for reading our list of the best Vancouver Airport hotel on VancityAsks.com
If you're looking for a clean and comfortable hotel near YVR I'd personally choose Accent Inn YVR. The Accent Inn brand is a local BC hotel chain with locations in Victoria, Burnaby, Richmond, and Kelowna. It's locally owned and very well managed. They strive to provide local expertise and great services. Park and fly is offered at most of these hotels as well; a great option for out of town guests looking to save on parking.
We hope you find it valuable regardless of what type of YVR hotel you were looking for. Please leave your comments, feedback, or suggestions bellow.


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Going into the game versus the Vancouver Canucks, the Edmonton Oilers were still chasing a win against them. In what was a very odd game at first, the Oilers finally grabbed the elusive victory in large thanks to David Perron and Ilya Bryzgalov. Perron scored a hat-trick and the Oilers goaltender Bryzgalov came up huge when he had to in order to seal the victory.
It is no secret that coming in the Canucks had been struggling offensively but then the Oilers hadn't been too wonderful either. Considering their positions in the standings, the Oilers certainly could still be called the clear underdog in this game however. They played like they wanted the win however.
Key to the victory was not the number of saves that Bryzgalov made, as he only had to face 27 shots and stopped 25 of them, but rather what he did when the Canucks finally pushed offensively. In the final five minutes of the third period, he was absolutely huge in net. At one point he made a save on a play where he was sprawling and the entire Canucks line wound up in the crease with him.
Perron completed a hat-trick which counts just as much even though one was an empty-netter. Obviously, in a 4 – 2 victory, the guy with a hat-trick matters a great deal. Interestingly enough however, the humongous play of Bryzgalov when it counted the most is what won this game for the Oilers. As with all of their wins, it could be something to build on, especially for Bryzgalov.
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He refused to tell me why he wasn't having a "good day out there," but I thought it was cute the way he said it.
Another funny today was that when the boys came in from playing, they were covered with red clay and looked like little Oompah Loompahs from the original Willy Wonka. Too funny.
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Pain Management
Disclaimer: They aren't mine.
Beta'd: By Muffy Morrigan, Carocali, and yes, even poor Phx, for whom this story is intended. There really is no such thing as a free lunch (or story) apparently. LOL.
Thank you really is inadequate to express my gratitude. You guys rock!
I played after they beta'd, so as usual, all remaining errors are mine and mine alone.
Time Line: Set some time after Heaven and Hell, as such, spoilers abound.
Dedicated: To Phx. I'm sorry the last chapter took a century. I hope you understand.
………………………………………And Wisdom to Know the Difference………………………………...
The doctor had explained everything in horrifying detail, but the one thing Dean had latched onto was that Sam would be fine. He'd lost a lot of blood and done a number on his arm. Dean had been right about internal injuries, which as much as it sucked, could have been a lot worse. The surgeon was confident they'd repaired all the damage, so all that remained for Sam to get better was rest. That also left the part Dean hated most – waiting.
Dean walked into the room, noticing immediately how pale Sam looked against the white sheets and harsh florescent lighting. He also looked incredibly young. Gone were the lines of stress and worry on his face, his closed eyes didn't hint at deeper hurts or a lifetime of loss contained within the twenty-five-year-old body.
He took a seat beside Sam's bed, listening to the rhythmic beep of the heart monitor chirp in reassurance. The view outside the window was the dull beige exterior of the adjacent wing and the gravel topped roof of a lower level portion of the building they were in. The gray sky and nondescript view only added to Dean's mood.
He twisted the ring on his finger, mesmerized by the glint of light off the silver band. Blood from the aufhocker or his brother, Dean wasn't sure which, lined the creases of his palms. He rubbed at the red with the pad of his thumb until his hands burned from the heat of friction. Eyes blinking, he yawned wide, leaning back in his chair. Sleep wasn't on the agenda, only waiting. Long moments of waiting with no one to keep him company, but his own thoughts.
Sam's fingers twitched. He felt the rough texture of inexpensive sheets against his skin. They must have made it back to the motel. He wasn't feeling any real pain and he wondered how long he'd been out of it.
"Sam?" Dean's voice, hopeful, expectant, calling him back to awareness. Warm fingers brushed sweaty bangs off his forehead.
I'm fine, Sam thought. What came out sounded more like a hiss of air escaping through dry lips. His eyebrows twitched in frustration. A rhythmic beeping danced on nerves. Turn off the damn alarm clock, Dean. I'm tired.
"It's okay, Sammy," Dean said, looping his fingers in Sam's. "Go back to sleep. You're safe."
The low rumble of his brother's voice woke him the second time. He couldn't remember the last time he'd felt so tired. Sam blinked wearily, staring blankly forward. It took several beats before his mind engaged and he correctly identified where he was. Hospital.
"Sam?" Dean leaned down into his field of vision. "Are you awake?"
He slowly turned his head, eyes mostly unfocused. Dean. "Dean?" the younger Winchester managed, parroting his thoughts.
"How do you feel?" Dean asked, pressing closer to the bed.
Sam blinked, his sluggish brain refusing to cooperate. "Tired?"
"Was that a question?" Dean asked, a note of laughter in his voice. He sat back, scrubbing a hand down his face. "They're still giving you the really good stuff. You should go back to sleep."
Sam nodded, he probably should, but it felt like he was forgetting something important. He furrowed his brow in concentration. "You okay?" He swallowed hard trying to rid the cottony feeling from his throat.
"I'm fine," Dean said, pouring water into a small glass. He bent the straw and held it for Sam to take a sip. Sam made a move for the cup, knocking it sideways, the water sloshing over the edge onto the blankets. He frowned and Dean relinquished the cup.
"You got the aufhocker," Sam said. He took a sip of water, placing the cup back on the tray table.
It was a statement, but Dean must have heard the question behind it. "Yeah, beheaded, salted and burned."
"Good." The flames were the last thing Sam had a clear memory of. The walk back to the Impala was disjointed and fragmented at best. He weakly tugged the nasal canula. He never liked the feeling of forced air up his nose; the dry air burned the sensitive membranes. "So, when can we leave?"
"Not until you're cleared by the doctors," Dean said. "You just had surgery." The older man tilted his head in the direction of the heavy cast on Sam's arm. "Not to mention they're talking bruised kidneys, the broken rib, and they want to observe you for awhile, make sure they got all the internal bleeding stopped. You got smashed flat, Sam. There's no rush. We're staying."
"I feel fine." Sam met his brother's intense gaze. He couldn't get side-lined now. Dean needed him.
"You feel okay right now because you're on painkillers," the older man said, his green eyes sparkling. "What's with the rush to leave and why do you keep insisting you're fine all the time?"
Sam bit the inside of his lip. How could he explain to his brother that after everything that Dean had been through, complaining about much of anything felt like whining about a stubbed toe? He could see Dean's frustration building at his silence. His brother's leg bounced, hands clenched, then relaxed, one moving to tap out a beat on his thigh. "I think you're right," Sam said finally. He was too spent to face another battle with his brother. "I'm just tired. You should go back to the motel and get some sleep."
To emphasize his point, and to spare himself and Dean the pain of having that conversation, Sam closed his eyes. There was a good chance Dean wouldn't leave, but then again, Sam really was tired and maybe he would fall asleep. Either way, he could delay the argument, the lecture he was sure was brewing until he could, at the very least, form a coherent response to Dean's questions. His entire body vibrated with anxiety.
Dean wasn't leaving.
He heard a choked sound, the rustle of denim, Dean's ring tapping lighting on the bed rail. "Sam." Sam tensed; he didn't want to do this right now.
"Dean, please," he said, mentally cringing at how desperate his tone sounded. Sam cleared his throat. "Just go. I'm tired. We can talk later, okay?"
"Sammy?" Dean began again. A warm hand rested gently on his shoulder. Sam felt his resolve falter. Months of building new walls falling at the familiar, yet now seldom used name. Demons had used it to mock him. Their taunts tainting the endearment that had meant he was loved and cared for by his family and driving home how truly alone he was.
He felt the muscles in his shoulder quiver under Dean's hand. If his brother didn't leave soon, he was afraid he wouldn't be able to hold it together. Whether it was the anesthesia still floating around in his system, the drugs, or his injuries, it wouldn't matter. Sam's defenses were on the verge of crumbling.
"I haven't completely forgotten how to be your brother, Sam," Dean said softly. "I may not have been paying enough attention at first, or maybe you were better at hiding it for awhile, I dunno. But I do know you're hiding something from me."
So that was it. Dean was afraid he was keeping things from him again. His heart sank into his stomach. He was so tired of explaining himself, of trying to do the right thing and failing at every turn. Sam opened his eyes, his entire body sagging under the weight of guilt. "Dean, I told you everything."
"Look, I get it okay?" Dean said. "I understand why you didn't tell me about the demon blood. I even get why you didn't tell me about using your abilities." He stopped and stared pointedly at Sam. "You should have told me, but I get it."
Sam swallowed hard. Pinpricks of electrical sensation ghosted up and down his arm under the cast. Whatever painkillers they had given him, they were wearing off. He tried to formulate a good response to Dean's statements, but his brain was still under the influence of a medicated fog. Dean spared him the trouble by continuing.
"But this is different. This goes beyond putting up a good front." Dean leaned forward in his chair, resting his arms on his knees. His was only inches from Sam's, Dean's penetrating green gaze raking over him. The younger man squirmed under the scrutiny. "Painkillers are wearing off, aren't they? Use the morphine, Sam."
"I…" Sam started. He raised a shaky hand for the water glass, his mouth suddenly dry. Dean helped him get a drink. "Thanks." Sam met his brother's gaze. "I didn't know I had any."
Dean chuckled lightly. "I suppose with all the wires and tubing it's hard to tell what's hooked up to you." Sam returned the smile. Dean reached over the bedrail and pushed the button for the pain medication. "Go to sleep. We can talk later when you're more up for it."
If Dean meant for his words to be reassuring, they weren't. Although, maybe it wasn't about him after all, maybe Dean just needed to talk. "Is it about what you told me the other day?" Sam asked. A warm relief flooded his body as the morphine quickly took effect. It sapped what little energy he had left and he fought to keep his eyes open.
"No," Dean said firmly, his expression darkening. "We're going to pretend that conversation never happened."
Sam yawned, his body fighting his efforts to stay awake. He should just let it go, it's what he'd wanted only moments before. However, now that Dean had broached the subject Sam's mind couldn't stop mulling it over. "What then?" He knew his brother and if Dean wanted to talk it was more than just Sam's insistence that everything was fine. It meant something much bigger was brewing in his brother's mind. There was no point in delaying the inevitable.
Dean shook his head. "Later. Sleep now."
The drugs stole his anxiety and his resolve, calming his emotions and conversely forming chaos out of his normally organized thoughts. "You too," Sam insisted, reaching out to pat the air in Dean's general direction. "You look like crap."
"Ah, the wonders of Morphine-Sammy," Dean said. He sniffed his armpit and grimaced. "You're not wrong though. I need a shower."
"You need a bed," Sam said. "It's not like I'm going anywhere. I'm just going to sleep."
"I've seen you on narcotics," Dean replied. "You ramble senselessly, then you crash." He stretched through the bedrail, patting Sam softly on the leg. "Can't leave until you go to sleep, there's no telling what you'll do otherwise."
Sam chuckled, suddenly overwhelmingly amused by his brother. "You can go, Dean. I'll be fine on my own for five minutes."
The smile dropped from Dean's face, the wrinkles around his eyes smoothing. "I'm sorry you've had to go it alone for so long already," he said.
Sam frowned, his forehead crinkling. "You're back now. It's over." He didn't want to think about his life while Dean was in hell, not when he was at his best and certainly not while he suffered from a drug-induced emotional vulnerability. It was never going to happen again. Sam would do whatever it took to make sure that no one else died in his place, least of all his brother.
"I'm not talking about while I was in hell, Sammy," Dean said.
Sam tried to respond, to offer a response to Dean's revelation, but his eyes closed of their own volition. He really hated what strong drugs did to him. Before the morphine whisked his mind away, Sam managed a whispered, "M'sorry, too."
In spite of his intentions and what he'd told his brother, Dean didn't talk to Sam in the hospital. Another soul-bearing conversation on the heels of the last one would mean he'd need some space, and he couldn't leave Sam alone, he just couldn't, no matter how self-reliant his already independent brother had become. Dean was working hard on not taking it as rejection, but it was still difficult overcoming the feeling that more often than not, Sam didn't seem to need him anymore.
So, he'd kept the conversation light. They'd talked about the deplorable choices on daytime television, rehashed childhood memories including the prank war that had left Sam bald, and the unbelievably terrible state of hospital food. Two days later they were headed for Bobby's.
The nurse pulled the wheelchair to a stop beside the Impala's passenger door and Sam was settled inside in no time. "Wave good-bye to the nice lady, Sammy," Dean said, leaning down to pat him on the shoulder.
An eye roll and glare shot his way before a dimpled grin was aimed at the nurse. "Thanks, Kathleen," Sam said.
The brunette smiled back, the skin wrinkling around her eyes. "Take it easy, okay?" she lectured. "No more bear hunting for awhile."
"I'll see that he doesn't," Dean said, edging further between the nurse and his brother. Another glare from Sam and he swallowed back a chuckle. Sometimes Sam was just so easy. He accepted the white paper bag of his brother's prescriptions from Kathleen. "Thanks," he said, nodding in her direction and shutting the passenger door.
"You're welcome," Kathleen said. She smiled, waving over her shoulder on her way into the hospital.
Dean slid into the car, glancing over at his brother. Sam cradled his ribs with his uninjured arm, his head resting against the window. He'd been given a strong dose of painkillers before they left the room and Dean figured Sam would sleep most of the trip. "You okay?"
The younger man turned his head towards Dean and blinked lazily. His head wobbled a little before resettling against the window. "Just tired."
"Do you want coffee or sleep?" Dean flipped the ignition and pulled out of the parking spot. He couldn't wait to get the Impala on the open road for a few hours. When there was no response, Dean looked over at his brother. Sam's face was screwed up in consternation. "I didn't think it was that hard of a decision." The younger man just blinked. "It's okay, Sam, go to sleep. I'll make coffee at Bobby's."
It seemed to be what Sam needed to hear because he nodded his head falling back soundly against the glass. Dean winced. "Ow," Sam said, belatedly.
The older man thumped his brother lightly on his chest. "We'll be there in a few hours."
"Good," Sam said, his eyes slipping closed.
The sleek black car pulled out on the highway, quickly gaining speed. The music wasn't on. Not because Dean worried about disturbing his brother. Sam was dead to the world from the last round of medication. It was more that he couldn't handle the grinding guitar and the pulsating beat. Music had always soothed him when he needed something to take the edge off life, but lately, it only served to remind him how really not okay he was.
Sam shifted in the seat beside him, a low mumble that Dean couldn't begin to decipher and then he settled back against the window. Light from a passing vehicle briefly illuminated the car's interior and Dean took the opportunity to glance at his brother. Sam's forehead scrunched in lines of worry or dismay, Dean couldn't tell which. His once open brother had become a bit of an enigma, seemingly aging years in six months. He wondered if Sam had the same trouble understanding him these days.
True to his word, Dean pulled into Bobby's three hours later. The older hunter appeared backlit in the doorway to greet the Winchesters. Dean waved as he pulled the Impala to a stop and Bobby stood at his window before he'd had a chance to switch off the engine. He exited the car, tossing the other man the keys. "Can you grab our bags?"
"What's this look like to you?" Bobby asked. "The Ritz Carlton?"
Dean smirked, slapping Bobby on the shoulder on his way past. "Fine, I'll grab the bags, you're on sasquatch duty."
"I ain't lugging his ass up those stairs," Bobby said, walking with Dean around the car and pausing at the trunk. "That kid weighs a ton now."
"Yeah, I know," Dean said. If the sparring in the gym hadn't driven that point home, the assisted carry through the woods had. He paused, hand resting on the door handle. The air was cool and smelled of rain. He was glad they'd be inside tonight, not working a job. "Bobby?"
The older man closed the trunk lid halfway to look at Dean. "Yeah?"
He didn't know what he'd been thinking. He regretted telling Sam what he'd been through. There was no way he was asking Bobby a question on how to deal with what had happened with the aufhocker. It would lead to more questions he wasn't prepared to answer. "Never mind," Dean said.
He ignored Bobby's questioning look, ducking his head to open the passenger door.
As the door swung, Sam immediately started to fall out of the car. Dean pressed closer, keeping his brother in the seat. "Easy there, Sam," he said. "Come on, wake up for me."
"I'm awake," Sam mumbled. "Don't want to go inside. Leave me here. S'comfortable."
"Uh-huh," Dean said, looping an arm around his brother's long legs, twisting until they hung outside the car door. "You say that now. Tomorrow it'd be…'Dean, why'd you leave me in the car all night'." He smirked; pleased he'd gotten the pitch of Sam's little brother edge perfect.
Sam snorted. "I do not sound like that."
He wrapped an arm around the younger man's shoulders, helping him to standing. "'Fraid so," Dean said, shutting the door with his hip.
Sam scowled. "You're a riot."
Dean smiled, prodding his brother forward. "Come on, kiddo," he urged. "Bed."
It didn't take long to get Sam settled in the spare bedroom. It took even less time for Dean's restless legs to drive him from his bed and back downstairs into Bobby's kitchen. The older man sat at the table nursing a whisky.
"Pull up a seat," Bobby said, gesturing to the spot across the table. "There're glasses in the cupboard."
Dean nodded. He searched the cabinet for the hot cocoa he knew the older hunter used to keep for cold winter nights when they were kids. He found it tucked behind cans of beans. The cinnamon was harder to find, but there were two jugs of milk in the refrigerator. He started the milk heating and took a seat at the table.
He made eye contact with the older man. Bobby had pushed his hat back on his head or maybe his eyebrows had pushed it up his forehead as they seemed to be trying to escape the confines of Bobby's face. "Something you want to tell me, Dean?"
"What?" Dean asked, screwing up his face. "No, just couldn't sleep."
Bobby jerked his head in the direction of the stove. "I meant with the 'Sammy Special' over there. I haven't seen you make that since, well, since that hunt in Louisiana when you boys were kids."
The corner of the younger man's mouth quirked in remembrance. "Hey, it got him back to sleep," Dean defended.
"No, it didn't," Bobby said, his tone suggesting Dean was idiot. "You did. You didn't brush off his fears, but you didn't dwell on them either. You let him work through it on his own and he did because he knew you were there for him."
Dean scowled, standing to check the milk. "Are we still talking about Sam?"
"Who else?" Bobby asked innocently, pouring another shot.
Dean poured the warm milk into a mug, stirring in the cocoa and sprinkling cinnamon on top. He took a sip and smiled. It was as good as he remembered. "I'm taking my hot chocolate on the road, Dr. Phil," Dean said.
"Good night, Dean," the older man said.
"Night, Bobby."
Sam woke, slowly stretching muscles stiff from days in bed. He pretty much ached all over, the rib and his arm giving him the most trouble. It only took a few seconds to realize he was in Bobby's spare room. The bed was definitely softer than the sofa. He made a mental note to try remembering that for the next time. Sam eased to sitting, snagging his jeans. It was time to find Dean.
Sounds of dishes rattling drew him to the kitchen. "Hey, Bobby," Sam said, his voice morning rough. He smothered a chuckle when the older man turned from the sink wearing an apron. He could feel his lips twitching. "Have you seen Dean?"
"Lots of times," Bobby said, his voice light. He turned back to the sink.
Sam smirked, tilting his head slightly. "Do you know where he is?"
Bobby turned to him and smiled, placing a sudsy hand on Sam's shoulder. "Yep, but you should eat something before you go out after him. He'll be fine for a few minutes." The gruff hunter carefully man-handled Sam into a chair by the table, then handed him a glass of juice.
The younger man rolled his eyes. "I'm not a kid, Bobby. I can take care of myself."
"Yeah, I know," Bobby said, "but I got a plateful of leftovers and somebody's gotta eat it." Sam's eyes opened wide at the sight of the heaping plate of food the older man set on the table. "Plate's hot, I just took it out of the oven."
"Thanks, Bobby," Sam said, pouring on a thick layer of maple syrup. He took a bite of pancake. "It's good."
"Don't sound so surprised," Bobby said. "You always did like my pancakes."
Sam grimaced. "You always used them to butter me up. So, spill."
The older man took a seat across the table. "I was that obvious, huh?"
"Not when I was younger, no." He waggled a fork at the seasoned hunter. "But I'm on to you."
Bobby smiled. "Truth is," he said, his eyes glinting with concern. "I wanted to make sure you were okay."
"I'm fine," Sam said. "Just a little sore." He inclined his head towards the other man when Bobby shot him a look of disbelief. "Okay, I've had better days."
"Been thinking, you boys should stay here for a couple of weeks," Bobby said. He held up his hand when Sam tried to interrupt. "I could use some help." The older man snapped his fingers, standing up, taking something out of the cupboard. "Dean asked me to give you these when you got up."
Sam frowned, fingering the pills Bobby had deposited in front of him before he'd sat back down. Antibiotics and painkillers, nothing unexpected, so he swallowed them with a swig of orange juice. "What do you need help with?" Sam asked, turning his attention back to their previous conversation. If Bobby needed their help, he couldn't turn the older man down.
"I don't know what it is, that's kind of what I need help with," Bobby said, scratching his head. "Maybe some time this afternoon we could go over it?"
"Sure," the younger man agreed. Sam narrowed his eyes. "This isn't just some ploy you and Dean cooked up to keep us here for awhile, is it?"
"So, what if it is?" Bobby asked. "That change your answer?"
"No," Sam said. "Just curious."
"Good." Bobby stood, refilled his cup and poured one for Sam. He set the steaming mug down in front of the youngest Winchester. "Now, after you finish that and your breakfast, I'll tell you where Dean is."
Sam raised an eyebrow, but accepted the mother-hen routine from the older hunter. Bobby went back to washing the dishes, yet Sam caught him surreptitiously glancing in his direction several times. He sighed. It was going to be a long couple of weeks.
As it was Bobby kept him busy with this, that or the other for over an hour and Sam began to suspect that he was being intentionally delayed. When he finally managed to pry it out of the older man, he mentally flinched. Ordinarily, he wouldn't have given the half acre trek out to the grassy field behind the garage another thought. Today, it seemed a nearly insurmountable challenge. He realized then that Bobby had been stalling to keep him at the house hoping that Dean would return.
A part of him just wanted to crawl his way up the stairs and into bed. The bigger part of him was worried about Dean. It took nearly twenty minutes to walk the short distance across the old pasture. The uneven ground caused him to stumble twice, jostling his ribs and aggravating the incision on his stomach. Sam spotted his brother by the fence shortly before the first shot rang out.
He wrapped his good arm around his chest, stopping within feet of the older man. Dean lined up the sight on his Colt, gently squeezing the trigger. There was another satisfying pop and then an explosion of glass and whisky. "What are you doing?" Sam asked, his breath hitching.
"What am I doing?" Dean asked, his brow knotted in a meld of confusion and frustration. "What are you doing? You should be resting."
"I will," Sam said, knowing it was the truth. He was beat and there was still the return trip to ahead of him. "I wanted to find you first."
"Well, you found me," Dean said, his voice tight, but his tone wasn't angry. "Now sit down before you fall down."
Sam shook his head, although Dean had a good point, he could feel his knees wobbling. "Tell me why you're out here."
The older man stared at Sam, then focused his attention on the bottles lined up approximately twenty feet away. "I'm not taking any more chances," Dean said, his tone was a decent attempt at casual, but there were cracks in it. "No more drinking."
Now Sam understood. He took a step closer to his brother. "Dean, what happened out there, it – it wasn't your fault. I mean I…" He trailed off at the look Dean threw him. The icy glare, the clenched jaw, it said, 'Shut up, Sam' as clearly as if the words had been said aloud.
"Don't," Dean said, shaking his head, "just, don't." The silence grew until the older man raised his weapon, shooting off another round.
"You know, you don't have to give up drinking entirely, Dean," Sam said, sidling up to his brother. He carefully eased down to rest on the edge of the fence. "Everything in moderation."
"Including moderation?" Dean quipped, a smirk appearing then disappearing nearly as quickly.
Sam smiled though, pulling his injured arm in closer to his torso, cradling it lightly. "Yeah, especially moderation."
Dean looked sideways at his brother. "I'm sorry, Sam," he said, abruptly, his voice choked.
Sam turned to him, the confusion on his face melting into a softer expression. "Dean, you and me? We're going to be okay."
Dean snorted, a wet sound. "Everything's screwed to hell, Sam. I'm your brother, I'm supposed to watch out for you and instead, I wasn't fast enough all because of the choice that I made that you warned me about," Dean said, his voice growing in volume with his agitation.
Sam stood silently, deep in thought. The double meaning and the applicable reversal of Dean's statement wasn't lost on him, but the truth was he hadn't heard this line of reasoning from Dean in a long time. "And I'm your brother," he said, softly countering Dean's argument.
"My little brother," Dean shot back.
Sam nodded, a grin lighting his face momentarily. "Okay, sure, trust you to get caught up in the semantics but, Dean, we have the same job we just go about it in different ways." Dean's brow furrowed as he listened to Sam. "We look out for each other."
Sam kept his expression carefully neutral, no blame, no accusations, but no pity either, just an openness that used to be his signature look, now in rusty disuse. "And I've never doubted my brother had my back."
"Me neither," Dean said with a small grin.
They stood in companionable silence, staring out at the expanse of snow covered prairie grass until Sam started shivering. The first time Sam winced at the movement, Dean ignored it. The second time it was accompanied by a low groan and he couldn't pretend he didn't notice. "Time's up," Dean said. "I'm cold." The younger man gave him a half-grin and a side-long glance. Sam was on to him.
"Yeah, okay," Sam said. He wrapped the end of his scarf around the fingers trapped in the cast, driving the other deep into his pocket.
The brothers trudged towards Bobby's both lost in contemplation. Sam's brow wrinkled deeply and, by the time they were halfway back across the pasture, Dean had worried long enough. The younger man looked exhausted, the slump of his shoulders more hunched than usual. His mouth was a tight line of pain, but the brow wrinkling, that was something else entirely. "Sam, we're good, right?"
If anything, the lines deepened. "Yeah, we're good," Sam agreed. "Why?"
"Because I could lose a quarter in those." Dean swirled a finger near Sam's forehead. "So what gives?"
The younger man stopped walking and turned to face Dean. "It's just, where do we go from here?"
"What do you mean?" Dean asked, a frown tugging his lips at the fear he heard in his own voice.
"No, not like that," Sam said, his expression mirroring his brother's. "I'm not sure what we're supposed to do. Look for Lilith? Wait for a sign?"
"We do what we've always done," the older man insisted. "We keep on hunting and we'll figure it out. Our way."
"How can you possibly know that, Dean? We've got angels some of whom are on our side, some of whom…" Sam stopped, lowering his gaze.
"Are dicks," Dean supplied, his lips curling into a smile.
"Yeah," Sam said, "and demons, ancient seals and end of the world shit. This is so much bigger than the two of us."
Dean nodded, a full beat passing before he bumped Sam's shoulder with his own. "Not to me." He waited, watching his brother's expression and yet he still nearly missed the glimpse of Sammy hiding in the worried hazel depths.
"Me neither," Sam said softly, a slight grin appearing. "So, back to the hunt?"
Dean started walking again, Sam falling into step beside him. "No way, not yet." He waited for the answering huff, pleased when he heard his brother's unmistakable annoyance. Some things hadn't changed so much after all. "Bobby needs our help."
"Mm-hmm," Sam hummed. "For a couple of weeks, got the spiel already."
Dean rolled his eyes. "You know, for being such a cracker-jack hunter, Bobby really sucks at lying sometimes."
Sam nodded, the grin reappearing, deepening. "Kind of amazing considering he can lie to strangers without batting an eye."
Dean chuckled as they crossed through to the back of Bobby's house, neatly bypassing three trip alarms. He opened the door and a warm waft of inside air breezed past them. "You know, when we head out you're on research and back up only."
Sam's eyes sparkled mischievously. "We'll see."
Dean stepped to the side allowing his brother to enter the house first, pressing a hand to Sam's back as he passed by. Maybe he could throw himself back into the hunt, try to make amends for his time in hell, and do his job. And maybe, just maybe, he and Sam really were, finally, okay.
AN: I'm so sorry for the long wait. No excuses, just humble apologies. Thanks for reading!


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Style and Technique
(Comprehensive Guide to Short Stories, Critical Edition)
"The Man with the Lapdog" is essentially a retelling of Anton Chekhov's famous short story "The Woman with the Lapdog." In Chekhov's story, a Russian man meets a woman while on vacation and begins an affair with her. When the man returns to Moscow and the woman returns to St. Petersburg, the man cannot get her out of his mind and resumes the affair, arranging to meet her whenever he can. The man feels that he is living two lives: a public life at his work and with his family, which he feels is empty and unreal, and a private life with the woman that he loves, which he feels is the only true reality, the only time when he is truly himself. Lordan's story similarly presents a man who meets a woman on vacation for whom he develops romantic feelings. However, as opposed to Chekhov's story, in "The Man with the Lapdog," the man ultimately discovers that his real life lies with his wife.
Like Chekhov's famous realistic style, Lordan's style is deceptively simple. Although the story seems a classic example of domestic realism, in which the focus is on everyday experiences of ordinary people, the language, which focuses on the thoughts of Lyle, emphasizes how powerfully the imaginative life supersedes the ordinary world of everyday reality. A central image in the story is Lyle sitting alone in his home with his dog on his lap, entertaining romantic fantasies about Laura. In this sense, Lordan's story actually parallels Chekhov's. The important difference is the final realization or acceptance by Lyle that there is much to treasure with his wife. He accepts that even though he is not young he still has the feel of her hand on his arm and he still has a life to value, in spite of its difficulties and complications—maybe even because of those difficulties and complications.
The brilliance of Lordan's story is her ability to get inside the mind of Lyle so thoroughly and to express his sense of alienation and loneliness. Lordan's treatment of Lyle makes it clear that he has no desire to transform his fantasies into action. She knows quite well that the fantasy life of men is more often like that of Lyle—a vague longing rather than a call to action—than that of Chekhov's adulterous protagonist.


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Accession Number : ADA308487
Title : Tensile Behavior of Boron-Filament-Reinforced Epoxy Rings and Belts.
Descriptive Note : Technical note,
Corporate Author : NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION HAMPTON VA LANGLEY RESEARCH CEN TER
Personal Author(s) : Baucom, Robert M.
PDF Url : ADA308487
Report Date : MAR 1969
Pagination or Media Count : 32
Abstract : The room-temperature tensile characteristics of boron-filament--epoxy-resin composites have been determined by utilizing ring and belt specimens. The effect of low to elevated temperatures on rings and cyclic loading on belts was also investigated. An analysis of the tensile strength of the monofilaments used for the fabrication of the composite specimens is included. In addition, a theoretical analysis of the bending stresses inherent in ring tensile testing is presented. The filament strength in the composite NOL ring was 85 percent of the average monofilament strength.
Descriptors : *TENSILE STRENGTH, *FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITES, *EPOXY RESINS, AEROSPACE CRAFT, FILAMENTS, RINGS, BORON, BELTS, TENSILE TESTERS, FATIGUE TESTS(MECHANICS), CYCLIC LOADS, BENDING STRESS, SHEAR STRENGTH, GLASS REINFORCED PLASTICS.
Subject Categories : Laminates and Composite Materials
Distribution Statement : APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE


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Reviewed by Amber
TITLE: Collateral Damage
AUTHOR: J.T. Cheyanne
PUBLISHER: Self Pub
LENGTH: 269 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 31st, 2016
Fleeing the questions and horrific memories in Miami-Dade, Trevor Garrett accepts a deputy position in the small town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi. Plagued by anxiety attacks and an abhorrence to being touched, Trevor rebuffs his best friend's attempts to set him up. He has no desire for any type of relationship; until the local golden boy strolls into his line of sight at the neighborhood dive…
Logan Andrews just wants to take care of his mama. After years of serving his country in the Army Special Forces, Logan resigns when he learns his mother is suffering from advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease. A night out with old friends turns heated when the newest deputy in town catches his attention…
When a sexually deviant killer sets his sights on the gay men in the area, Trevor is assigned the case. In a wicked twist, all evidence points to Logan. Can Trevor's past be repeating itself? In a race against a killer, Trevor struggles to overcome his own insecurities and clear the man whose touch sets him on fire. Will he succeed or will their budding relationship become Collateral Damage?
I probably let out a "WTF?!?!?" during several significant parts of this book. There were so many unbelievable, over the top dramatic moments that you couldn't help but be sucked right in. I found myself on the edge of my seat thinking, what kind of craziness is going to happen next. While reading this story you will say to yourself, "well that's never going to happen." But keep reading, because it does…it all DOES happen in this book. I know that's incredibly allusive but there are so many mysteries and surprises that I really don't want to give anything away.
Trevor Garrett came to the small Mississippi town after a horrific betrayal. The last thing he wants or needs is to be caught up in someone again. So, when the local "golden boy" takes a shine to him, he lets him know that a relationship is the last thing he wants or needs.
The attraction between the two ignites and with it a murder-mystery develops.
As everything unfolds you're again left with, huh? What? How, types of feelings.
Another thing that baffled me was Trevor's emotional scars. At the end of the story I was left with….well, was he or wasn't he? If you read the book you'll understand. For me that whole scene wasn't clear.
There were a lot of scenes that weren't clear.
This isn't a great story, in my opinion, but it wasn't awful. The writing was bearable but the editing was atrocious absolutely terrible. There were even parts where characters names got switched.
I enjoyed the Kosovo 1999 parts that were in this story. I didn't think I was going to enjoy the jumping back and forth but it worked well here.
Overall…this was just ok for me.


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Happy 4th of July
Can you guess my least favorite holiday?
The 4th is just fun and friends. It combines the best of life for a mid-western American male: Explosives, beer, and cow flesh grilling. How can you beat that?
Friends are coming over for the 4th. Other friends - good friends - are flying in from South Carolina on Friday. Originally from Virginia they used to live here before an untimely job change. Now they're back in Cincinnati to catch up with various friends. They're coming by our place on Saturday.
The 4th and visits will be good. I need a little change. Once again I seem to be stuck in a mood rut. Things are going well career wise. I'm starting to fear that I'm just a stuck in a mood rut kind of guy. If this keeps up I'm calling in the miracle workers of Big Pharma.
When I was younger (20 or so) I made a list of things to avoid to have a pretty successful life. This included:
Not spending any time in jail.
Not getting a DUI.
Not getting myself fired from a job.
Not becoming an alcoholic.
Not screwing around on my wife.
Not getting divorced.
Not having to borrow money from relatives.
Not beating my kids.
Not having to live with my parents.
I figured if I could avoid any of the above I'd be a success. Well, I've never done any of the above and I don't always feel like a success. I think it's that "Not" in front of everything. Pretty negative. "If I avoid things, that will be good." The list should have been more positive, but at the time, surveying the wrecks of lives around me, avoiding those things seemed pretty good. It's not that I want to cheat on my wife or become a booze-hound, it's just that it needs to be more positive.
I also need to change my mindset. I read somewhere that life "is the road, not the inn." (Chaucer maybe) It's the trip that counts. Maybe it's a Protestant work ethic thing but I have the end in mind too much. It's like those family trips where my dad was intent on "getting there" even if no one really wanted to be "there." We delayed bathroom breaks, we passed up those brown tourist signs on the highway that looked interesting. We didn't stop at the kitch shops along the way (the south always had wonderfully tacky shops I wanted to see.) I still have a kid's curiousity about what Ruby Falls is.
Why couldn't we stop? So what if it took 5 hours to get to Detroit instead of the 3 hours and 10 minutes it usually took (yes, I still remember the time door to door to grandpa's house). So I have to remind myself to stop and (oh, God, am I going to really write this) smell the roses.
Have a happy 4th and consider taking up one of my traditions for this best of holidays. Go rent 1776.
Update: Come back soon, because I had another idea for a project and I need to test my microphone and a audio program I have. Soon Howard Speaks. You'll get to hear first hand my nasally drone.
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Last Updated 2015-02-20