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A sparkling unbeaten 114 by the in-form Jason Roy coupled with half-centuries from Tillakaratne Dilshan and Gary Wilson helped Surrey dominate a rain-interrupted second day against Hampshire at The Oval.
Five rain delays failed to hamper Surrey's flow or curtail an eye-catching unbroken sixth-wicket stand between Roy and Wilson which added 159 in 33.1 overs through to stumps.
Resuming on their overnight score of 68 for one following a rain-ruined opening day of only 26 overs, Surrey lost two wickets on a brighter, breezier second morning in SE11.
Rory Burns added 12 to his overnight score, including a dabbed boundary to third man off Danny Briggs, only to depart leg before when working across the line to the left-arm spinner's next delivery.
Surrey raised three figures through Vikram Solanki, who stroked a brace of fours off James Tomlinson to post an 81-ball half-century. In Briggs' next over, though, he was bowled as he played back in defence and shook his head in disappointment before trudging off with 57 to his name.
Dilshan marched in to make an aggressive start to his championship career. The Test veteran spanked three boundaries in four balls only to be pegged back by some accurate bowling from Tomlinson and Brad Taylor, a 17-year-old off-spinner making only his second championship appearance for Hampshire.
The teenager enjoyed success with his first delivery after lunch to break a fourth-wicket stand worth 73 in 20.4 overs between Steven Davies and Dilshan. Aiming to punish a slightly short one from Taylor, Davies (30) skied to mid-wicket where Matt Coles took an over-the-shoulder catch on the run.
The tussle between Dilshan and Tomlinson proved fascinating, with the left-armer opting to cut his pace back and bowl off-cutters largely from around the wicket.
Having seen Surrey make a racing start, Tomlinson's theory helped restrict Dilshan to singles for the best part of half an hour, but the Sri Lankan broke the shackles once Tomlinson rested.
His imperious on-drive on the up against Kyle Abbott heralded a ninth boundary and his maiden championship half-century from 80 balls but in looking to move through the gears, 37-year-old Dilshan became Briggs' third victim of the day. With his score on 69, Dilshan rocked back to cut only to be caught via the toe-end of his bat by keeper Adam Wheater.
Roy, fresh from scoring 63 from 25 balls in Friday's corresponding NatWest T20 Blast encounter between these two sides, took up Dilshan's cause to accelerate the run-rate.
He drove Taylor for a brace of straight sixes to move past the 2,000-run milestone in first-class cricket and, after two mid-afternoon breaks for rain, the flow of boundaries continued against the second new ball as Roy and Gary Wilson added 112 in 20 overs through to tea.
Surrey skipper Wilson reached an 80-ball 50 with 10 fours soon after the interval then, after two further breaks for showers, Roy posted his second ton of the championship campaign.
He took 102 balls, and hit 13 fours and three sixes, closing on 114 from 113 balls with Wilson unbeaten on 63 at the other end.
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As a little girl, Holland McDowell was extremely shy. She hid behind her mother's skirt and was reluctant to jump in with other children, no matter the activity. Her mom eventually put her in a dance class and Holland, now 16, says it changed her life.
As spring break approaches for area high schools next week, Holland has decided to spend her time teaching ballet to children with Down syndrome. That probably isn't how most teenagers will choose to spend spring break.
For this 10th-grader at Academic Magnet, it's a clear indicator that dipping her toes into dance truly did change something in her.
One in 1,000 children in the U.S. have Down syndrome. Many parents say they learn to focus on what these children "can" do, not what they "can't." One of the biggest balancing acts, they say, is attempting to mainstream a Down syndrome child. But it's also healthy for that child to be with others who share the same challenges, even if it's just to observe their similarities and differences.
This is where dance comes in. The music, the rhythm, the movement. It all serves to connect.
The children's feet might not move as fast and the actions could often be just a bit out of sync, but this activity is not about perfection, it's about belonging.
Holland is calling her project The Purple Tutu. Why? Because ballet tutus are typically pink and her hope is to give some children joy and hope in a dance setting that they might not typically receive.
After approaching the Rev. John Haig, the coordinator for missions at Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, Holland received permission to stage these dance classes in the Fellowship Hall. The goal is to have four students in a 30-minute class. There's no way to know how many will show up. Her hope is that this initial spring workshop will lead to another one in the summer. Parents can be present, but may prefer to watch from a distance.
The Boston Ballet tried this 10 years ago. Down syndrome children were invited and it was quickly revealed that children who were often unsure of themselves and their movements could find new friends, common ground and a sense of belonging.
Holland wasn't even aware of Boston's on-going effort. Her motivation has been driven by a heartfelt desire to spread the joy and excitement of dancing.
She's even handmade the tutus each child will wear.
If you have a Down syndrome child who would like to join Holland for four days next week, reach her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
In ballet, staying on the tips of the toes can be a challenge. All parents are reasonably familiar with this predicament. Parents of children with additional concerns are even more aware. There's likely to be a little joyful chaos in the fellowship hall next week.
Dance, in and of itself, reveals joy and freedom and self-expression. There's a chance that somewhere in these classes next week every child will experience all of these emotions.
Once hesitant to leave her mom's shadow, Holland McDowell will likely leave her own image on some impressionable young girls next week. No doubt, she'll probably be especially drawn to the little one clutching and touching a nearby skirt. But all those fears could vanish in a tutu.
Reach Warren Peper at firstname.lastname@example.com.

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Classical Greats Pack
This pack is ideal for those looking for some period pieces for Film/TV projects, online work or any event requiring classical music to a high standard without paying extortionate performance fees.
This pack features 3 works:
The Swan
Link on Audiojungle: http://audiojungle.net/item/the-swan/6314414 – Full track length: 2:50 – Start time on preview: 0:00
Gymnopedie Number One
Link on Audiojungle: http://audiojungle.net/item/gymnopedie-number-one/7140802 – Full track length: 3:14 – Start time on preview: 2:39
Ave Maria
Link on Audiojungle: http://audiojungle.net/item/ave-maria/8037632- Full track length: 3:12 – Start time on preview: 5:51
The Swan
3 versions included for excellent flexibility and different use cases. Part of the DelGibbons signature "Classic Greats" Series, featuring the works of the great composers performed to a premium quality standard. Cello solo performed by professional cellist Matt Constantine (Trinity College of Music, London) Bosendorfer Grand Piano (2 pianos) performed by Derek Gibbons
This piece is perfect as a romantic, relaxing, or mournful accompaniment to Film/TV work, presentations, ballets, weddings, radio plays or any setting requiring a royalty free recording of this piece. The work is intending to imitate a serene gliding swan (the cello part) with the swan's legs moving under the water doing the work (the piano). Le cygne, or The Swan, is the 13th and penultimate movement of The Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns.
A melody for solo cello is accompanied by two pianos. It is best known/played on the cello, as recorded here.
Gymnopedie Number One
Gymnopedie Number One composed by Erik Satie, performed by Derek Gibbons on the Bosendorfer 290 Imperial VSL piano, "the most realistic sampled piano ever created". http://www.viennaimperial.com/
This piece is a calm, relaxing classic great written by French composer Erik Satie as part of his series of Gymnopedies, published in 1888. The themes which Satie based his piece around were those of dance, antiquity, melancholy and atmosphere, and this version would work perfectly for film soundtracks, TV commercials, podcasts, presentations and relaxing atmospheres.
Ave Maria
A classical representation of "Ave Maria" originally adapted by Gounod from Bach, Ave Maria is a popular and much-recorded setting of the Latin text Ave Maria, originally published in 1853 as Méditation sur le Premier Prélude de Piano de S. Bach. The melody is performed on the flute, french horn and clarinet, with added celeste and double bass pizzicato alongside the VSL Vienna Imperial Bosendorfer Piano.
The piece consists of a melody by the French Romantic composer Charles Gounod especially designed to be superimposed over the Prelude No. 1 in C major, BWV 846, from Book I of J.S. Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier, written some 137 years earlier.
This piece is ideal for commercials, films, reflective sequences, TV work, advertising, podcasts, internet work and theatre.


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Hispanic Studies & International Business -Universidad de Barcelona
This program is for Spanish students who would like to take a grammar and conversation course as well as a variety of Hispanic Studies culture classes. Students will take the required Spanish Grammar and an additional 90-135 hours of instruction of culture courses. All classes are taken at the Universidad de Barcelona with American and other international students.
Please note that a student visa is required for programs over 90 days. Please reference the Student Visa & Embassy page for more information. Applying for a visa could require out of state travel.
Minimum GPA
Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.
Minimum Admissions Prerequisites
Students at any language level will be eligible to take courses at the University of Barcelona. All students must take a Spanish language placement exam upon arrival in Barcelona. The exam will indicate each student's language proficiency level, and will determine the courses in which the student is eligible to enroll. Students who arrive in Spain having completed one full year of college-level Spanish (or the equivalent) will likely place into the intermediate level courses. Students who arrive in Spain having completed two years of college-level Spanish (or the equivalent) will likely place into the advanced level courses.
Course Information
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Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
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Current Law Students / Is it anal to prep for job search for 1L summer before starting law school?« on: May 10, 2005, 12:59:05 PM »
I've read in quite a few places (including this board somewhere) that many law students felt that they didn't have as much time as they would have liked to research and prepare letters, resume, etc. for submission for summer work after 1L. I have seen some suggestions of doing the leg work now, resume updated, researching firms, getting a database together and mail merge, and having this ready, so there is one less thing to do when the time comes. It sounds like a good idea to me, just wanted some thoughts from people who have gone through it. Would you suggest doing some prep work from the summer before starting school to secure a job for the summer after 1st year? Do you really send out "hundreds" of resumes and letters to get a summer job?
Sorry if this topic has been covered before, but it warrants revisiting.
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Photos: Shirtless (TV) men of 2012
In the waning hours of 2012, I've been thinking about what's been on TV the past year. Or should I say, what's been taken off on TV--and by whom. I give you the shirtless men of the year, which isn't necessarily the best of the year, but those I missed or thought we should revisit. Happy New Year! (Some of the screen caps found at squarehippies.com and superherofan.net.) Curt Wagner, RedEye's Show Patrol Want more? Discuss this article and others on Show Patrol's Facebook page.
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Required Knowledgephp, css, html, seo
Additional InfoPHP, CSS, HTML, and SEO skills wanted to take my website to the next level. It has a great domain name in Spanish and business oriented categories that I created in Spanish. Every country is represented in Latin America with their main cities. The site is up and running but needs many tweaks with php, css, html. If you have these skills put them to use to have ownership in a start-up!!
I can explain what is needed for the site and am open to listening to your input since you will have 25% ownership in the site if you are the right candidate. I feel this will motivate the right person to make it a success. The potential is huge as Latin America is an emerging market. This site can be also used by major newspapers as their classified engine in every country, so much potential such as ads and revenue from ads representing a market of over 400 million people...
So if you are interested in a side project with potential, and have the skills then let me know. Please only reply if you have php/css/html/seo skills as this site is a start-up and I strongly feel it will be a successful start-up with the right person. Again you will have 25% ownership, I will even include an option to up it to 40% if the site reaches x amount of revenue.
The site is called Aviso Listo and here is the link to the site, did tons of work on it but it still needs lots of work... if you like what you see so far and think you can take it to the next level please reply. Thanks!
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FDA Accepts Supplemental New Drug Application For Tarceva® (erlotinib) Tablets For Genetically Distinct Form Of Advanced Lung Cancer
- The Tarceva application has been granted priority review -
Jan 16, 2013, 08:00 ET
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma US, Inc. ("Astellas"), a U.S. subsidiary of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma Inc. (Tokyo: 4503), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for filing a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Tarceva® (erlotinib) for first-line use in people with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) activating mutations. The application has been granted Priority Review status, and an FDA decision is expected in the second quarter of 2013. A pre-market approval (PMA) application for a companion diagnostic, the cobas® EGFR Mutation Test developed by Roche Molecular Diagnostics, has also been submitted to the FDA.
"We are pleased the FDA granted an expedited six-month review of our application because lung cancer is one of the most common and deadly cancers," said Stephen Eck, M.D., Ph.D., vice president, head of Medical Oncology, Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. "We are proud of Tarceva's already approved indications for the maintenance and relapsed advanced NSCLC settings. If approved, people with a genetically distinct form of lung cancer could have a potential new personalized medicine for use as a first-line treatment."
It is estimated that as many as one in 10 (10 percent) people in Western populations with lung cancer and three in 10 (30 percent) Asian people with lung cancer have EGFR activating mutations.
The sNDA submission is based on results of the international EURTAC trial, a prospective, randomized, controlled Phase 3 trial evaluating the first-line use of Tarceva versus platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with EGFR activating mutation-positive advanced NSCLC.
About the EURTAC Study
- EURTAC (European Randomised Trial of Tarceva vs. Chemotherapy) was designed and sponsored by the Spanish Lung Cancer Group (SLCG) and conducted in Spain, France and Italy in cooperation with Roche.
- From February 2007 to January 2011, 174 predominantly Caucasian patients were randomly assigned to receive Tarceva or platinum-based chemotherapy. The primary endpoint was investigator-assessed progression-free survival (PFS).
About Lung Cancer
In 2012, it was estimated that more than 226,000 Americans would be diagnosed with lung cancer, and NSCLC accounts for 85 percent of all lung cancers. It is estimated that approximately 60 percent of lung cancer diagnoses are made when the disease is in the advanced stages.
About EGFR in Lung Cancer
EGFR is a protein that extends across the cell membrane. The epidermal growth factor (EGF) binds to the part of the EGFR protein that sits on the outside of the cell. Binding leads to activation of the EGFR protein, which triggers a complex signaling cascade inside the cell that leads to events including accelerated cell growth and division and development of metastases (tumor growth and spread to other parts of the body). Some NSCLC tumors have activating mutations in the EGFR gene, changing the structure of the EGFR proteins such that they have increased activity.
About Tarceva
Tarceva is approved for patients with advanced NSCLC whose cancer has not spread or grown after initial treatment with certain types of chemotherapy (maintenance treatment). Tarceva is also approved for patients with advanced NSCLC whose cancer has spread or grown after receiving at least one chemotherapy regimen (second-/third-line treatment). Tarceva is not meant to be used at the same time as certain types of chemotherapy for NSCLC.
Important Safety Information
There have been reports of serious Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)-like events including deaths in patients taking Tarceva. Serious side effects (including deaths) in patients taking Tarceva include liver and/or kidney problems; gastrointestinal (GI) perforations (the development of a hole in the stomach, small intestine, or large intestine); severe blistering skin reactions including cases similar to Stevens-Johnson syndrome; and bleeding events including GI and non-GI bleeding when taking warfarin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Eye irritation and damage to the cornea have been reported in patients taking Tarceva. Women should avoid becoming pregnant and avoid breastfeeding while taking Tarceva. Patients should call their doctor right away if they have these signs or symptoms: new or worsening skin rash; serious or ongoing diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, or stomach pain; new or worsening shortness of breath or cough; fever; or eye irritation. Rash and diarrhea were the most common side effects associated with Tarceva in the advanced NSCLC clinical studies.
Report side effects to the FDA at (800) FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Patients and caregivers may also report side effects to Genentech at (888) 835-2555.
For full prescribing information, please call 1-877-TARCEVA or visit http://www.tarceva.com.
Tarceva is a trademark of OSI Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Farmingdale, NY, USA, an affiliate of Astellas Pharma US, Inc. In the United States, Tarceva is jointly marketed by Astellas and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group.
About Astellas
Astellas Pharma US, Inc., located in Northbrook, Illinois, is a U.S. affiliate of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma Inc. Astellas is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the health of people around the world through the provision of innovative and reliable pharmaceutical products. The organization is committed to becoming a global category leader in oncology, and has several oncology products on the market and compounds in development. Astellas is proud to be an award recipient of the CEO Gold Standard Accreditation from the CEO Roundtable on Cancer. For more information on Astellas Pharma Inc., please visit our website at www.astellas.us.
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As Mike Vukovich embarked on his junior season, the expectations for him were varied. There were hopes that he would contribute as a reserve in the frontcourt. He was expected to play a backup role to the starter in the post, Adama Ndiaye. How times change. Vukovich enters his senior season as a returning starter and one of the Gauchos' most important players. He also returns as one of the finest offensive post players in the Big West and with continued improvement on defense and on the boards, he could again be a candidate for all-league honors.
Speaking Of Honors
Following his breakthrough season in 2000-01, Vukovich was named Second Team All-Big West, a far cry from the modest expectations he had entering the year. He averaged 11.1 points and a team-high 5.7 rebounds per game. In addition, Vukovich paced UCSB in both field goal percentage at 57.4%, and blocked shots with 36. In fact, his 57.4% mark from the field ranks as the seventh best mark in school history.
Flipping The Switch
Through five games last season, Vukovich was struggling. He was averaging just 5.4 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. Not only were his averages modest, but he had made just 11-of-30 shots from the field, 37.9%, and 5-of-10 free throws, 50.0%. As if that wasn't enough, he had fouled out of four games, two of them in a total of 35 minutes. Then, somthing happened. The Vukovich that showed up for UCSB's December 6, triple-overtime victory over San Diego State seemed to be a different player. He took only five shots in that game, but he made four, including key ones late in regulation and in the overtimes, finishing with ten points. Vukovich added 13 rebounds and four blocked shots against the Aztecs. He followed that performance with 18 points and seven rebounds in a heartbreaking two-point loss to eventual Elite Eight team USC. The rest was history. In his final 23 games in 2000-01, Vukovich averaged 12.3 points and 6.1 rebounds per, while shooting 60.3% from the field and 69.4% from the free throw line. In addition, he fouled out only three more times.
Mr. Perfect
On February 3, 2001, Vukovich had one of those games that basketball players dream of. Every shot he put up went in. Jumpers, layups, fallaways, dunks, everything went in as UCSB defeated Pacific on the road. Vukovich finished the game with a career-high 27 points, and, amazingly, he was a perfect 12-for-12 from the field. In fact, he barely hit a rim in the game. The 12-for-12 game was not only a UCSB record, but it was also the best NCAA Division I performance in 2001-02. Vukovich's perfecto, coupled with a solid effort in a win at Long Beach State two days earlier, earned him Big West Player of the Week honors.
Doubling His Pleasure
Vukovich was one of three Gauchos to record double-doubles in 2000-01. As a team, UCSB had just five double-doubles and Vukovich was responsible for three of them. His first came in the Gauchos' triple-overtime win over San Diego State when he had ten points and 13 rebounds. His second was in UCSB's harrowing one-point home loss to Long Beach State, when he had 20 points and 11 boards. Finally, Vukovich finished the season with 12 points and a career-high 14 rebounds in an overtime loss to Pacific in the Big West Tournament.
Mike Vukovich Notes
2001-02: After his emergence last season, Mike Vukovich returns as one of UCSB's most important players...One of the finest offensive post players in the Big West, he has a very soft touch around the basket and has developed an outstanding jump hook...If Vukovich should benefit from the return of Adama Ndiaye, particularly on the defensive end of the court...2000-01: After a slow start, Vukovich came on over the final 23 games of the season to earn Second Team All-Big West honors...Was one of three Gauchos to eclipse the 300 point barrier and finished with the second highest total on the team, 311...His 11.1 points per game ranked third on the squad...Vukovich led the Gauchos in rebounding (5.7 per game), field goal percentage (57.4%) and blocked shots (36)...His field goal percentage ranks seventh on UCSB's single-season list...Scored in double-figures 16 times, all in the final 23 games...Had 15 or more points six times and 20 or more three times...Scored a career-high 27 points in a win at Pacific, making all 12 of his field goal attempts in the process...Vukovich had 20 points apiece in home games against Long Beach State and Boise State...Scored 18 points in a narrow home loss to USC...In three games against Pacific, he averaged 18.0 points and 10.0 rebounds, while making 75.9% of his shots...Had three double-doubles on the year...Pulled down a career-high 14 rebounds in the Big West Tournament against Pacific...Also had 13 boards against San Diego State and 11 against Long Beach State...Vukovich had five or more rebounds 15 times...His 36 blocked shots were 57.1% of the team's total...Swatted a career-high four shots against San Diego State...Had two or more blocks ten times...Vukovich played 642 minutes in his 28 games after playing a total of 453 in 49 games during his first two seasons...He played 25 or more minutes 14 times, including career-high of 33 against San Diego State and Pacific...Fouled out of seven games, including the first for games on the season...Vukovich was named Big West Player of the Week for the first weekend in February, after leading the Gauchos to road wins at Long Beach State and Pacific...1999-2000: Vukovich played in 26 of UCSB's 28 games as a sophomore...Averaged 3.6 points and 3.0 rebounds per game while shooting 53.6% from the field...Picked-up the pace at the end of the year and over the final seven games he averaged 5.2 points and 4.0 rebounds per game while shooting 62.5% (15-f-24) over that span...Posted season-high of 13 points twice, once each at San Jose State and vs. Cal Poly...His 13 point, eight rebound and one blocked shot performance in 15 minutes against Cal Poly may have been his best outing of the year...Vukovich made 5-of-7 shots in the Cal Poly game...Also had a career-high nine rebounds in his 13-point performance at San Jose State...The two 13-point performances were his only two double-digit efforts of the year...Had five or more rebounds six times...Finished second on the team with nine blocked shots...Averaged 9.6 minutes per game and played ten or more 12 times...1998-99: Vukovich redshirted the 1998-99 season...1997-98: Averaged 2.8 points and 2.5 rebounds per game as a freshman...Played in 23 of 26 games on the season, averaging 8.8 minutes... Scored a season-high eight points against Long Beach State...Added six points three times...Yanked down a season-high six rebounds in games at Long Beach State and against San Francisco State...Had five or more rebounds four times...Started one game on the season (at Long Beach State)...Averaged 16 minutes per game during one four game stretch with two games apiece against Long Beach State and Pacific...High School: Vukovich attended Mater Dei High School, one of the nation's premier high school basketball programs...Averaged 13.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.8 blocked shots, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game...Shot 61.1% from the field and 69.4% from the free throw line...Named All-State by Cal-Hi Sports Magazine, a team consisting of 30 players...Selected All-CIF Southern Section, All-South Coast League, All-Southern California and All-Orange County...Named high honorable mention All-American by Street & Smith's Yearbook...Also named prep All-American by Blue Ribbon Yearbook and Bob Gibbons Sports...Named Best in the West by The Long Beach Press-Telegram...Helped lead Mater Dei to four straight CIF Championships, four straight Southern California Regional Championship games and one California State Championship (1995)...Vukovich averaged 19.7 points, 13.2 rebounds, 5.2 blocked shots and 3.0 assists per game in the CIF playoffs...In a playoff game against Mission Viejo HS, he posted a triple-double, going for 15 points, 14 rebounds and a school record ten blocked shots... Scored a career high 28 points against Cajon HS...Set a Mater Dei record with 132 blocked shots on the season...Vukovich was a three-time All-South Coast League selection...Averaged 14.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game as a junior...Coached by Gary McKnight...Personal: Michael Brandon Vukovich was born March 27, 1979 in Torrance, CA...Nicknamed Vuke... A member of the Honor Roll at Mater Dei...His most memorable moment in sports was being part of a Mater Dei team that won the California State title in 1995 and was ranked number one in the nation by USA Today...Enjoys going to the beach, working out and video games...Roots for the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers and the Anaheim Angels...Majoring in Law & Society...The son of Scott and Ellen Vukovich.


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12 People Who Should Have Been On Vanity Fair's International Best Dressed List
Yesterday brought the Vanity Fair International Best Dressed list… it was full of predictable choices (Kate Middleton nabbed the top spot, three years in a row) and a few surprises (who are half of you people?). Most surprising of all, however, were a few glaring omissions: no Cate Blanchett? No Tilda Swinton? Check out our gallery of stylish people who should have been included and then let us know your own list in the comments.
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of thanks must be directed towards my two awesome betas, Daily Prophet
Reporting and Pirate Queen! *round of applause*
I hope everyone likes this. Its been a lot of fun to write! Im expecting to
have five chapters and a short prologue. Enjoy!
Yes, vanity is a weakness indeed. But pride where there is a
real superiority of mind, pride will be always under good regulation.
Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy in Jane Austens
Pride and Prejudice
A Real Superiority of
Chapter One: Mother Knows
Molly Weasley looked up
from her task of directing cutlery, dishes, and various articles of food around
her kitchen to stare out the window above the sink.
She had always liked that
window; it was cluttered and somehow never completely clean, but it always gave
her a sense of peace to peer out into the garden. Although the reflection in
the window had changed a bit over the past thirty-odd years oh, be honest,
Molly, a lot the feeling never had. She felt right standing in
front of the window, preparing dinner for the people she loved best.
Molly flicked her wand
and a stack of plates rushed out of the cabinet and onto the worn wooden table.
She directed five loaves of bread into the cooker and set out three sticks of
butter to soften.
She allowed a small smile
to crease her face as she thought of the enormous volume of food she had to
prepare these days, and it was becoming greater seemingly by the minute.
Sixteen plates she had to put out for a normal family meal now. She remembered
back when all she had to worry about was herself and her husband; and then came
her first son, and then her second son, and then her third son, and on and on
it went. It was such a habit, thinking about nine, that sometimes she
unconsciously put out places for the sons she had lost for Percy and Charlie.
It was always difficult to put those plates away.
She would never get over
those who had gone, of course, but it was also foolish not to celebrate those
who had joined the fold. Molly was the proud mother-in-law to three lovely
witches: Fleur, Bills wife; Angelina, Freds wife; and Susanna, Georges wife.
Fleur and Bill had two young children Alais, four years old and the apple of
her grandparents eye and Charlie, one and a half and just as precocious and
daring as his namesake and another one on the way. Angelina had given birth a
year ago to twin sons, Percy and Arthur (called Artie), and Susanna was
pregnant with her and Georges first child. Molly loved and adored her
grandchildren. She knew sometimes she fussed and bothered to the point of
annoyance, but she was entitled to it, wasnt she? They were her grandchildren,
and each a blessing.
She began humming
slightly as she thought of the occasion she was preparing for now. A Weasley
dinner to celebrate yet another entry into the family: the engagement of Ron
and Hermione.
Molly was over the moon
about all of her childrens nuptials, of course, but this one ickle
Ronnikins! was the most special to her privately. To be sure, she had thrown
herself with equal gusto into her other sons marriages, but this was the one
shed had her eye on for ten long years. Oh, yes. She had been interested in
Miss Hermione Granger ever since Ron had first written home about how frightful
she was back when they were eleven. She prided herself to this day as being the
first to recognize Rons attachment to Hermione.
Ron was her last single son
her last cub to enter the world of married adulthood. It was to be the
biggest and the best wedding everyone had seen in a long time. In the back of
the Burrow, of course, with lovely white tents and fairy lights and
Mum, is dinner ready
yet? Im hallucinating Im so hungry.
Ah, yes. Her little girl.
Her precious little Ginny.
If you ask me that one
more time, Ginevra Molly Weasley, Ill see to it that youre here de-gnoming
the garden for the next year! Molly snapped, waving her wand irritably
at the serviettes, which flew to the table.
Ginny leaned against the
doorframe, one bright red eyebrow raised in disbelief. Mum, Im twenty years
old. You cant make me de-gnome the garden anymore.
Well just see about
that, young lady, Molly said sharply in her best Im-Mum-Dont-Question-Me
She was secretly pleased
when Ginny entered the kitchen and commenced folding the serviettes
methodically. She knew her daughter was upset about something; she had been
ever since Hermione and Ron had announced their engagement two weeks before.
Molly felt, with her motherly intuition, that Ginny was distracted by the
arrival of one Harry Potter. Molly knew better than to press, however,
especially with her daughter. Best to go about these things with great
So hows oh, goodness
is it Jonathan, dear? she asked as casually as she could.
Ginny looked up at her
with narrowed eyes. She could tell her casual tone had failed. Oh well. I
ended it with Jon, Mum, ages ago. You know Im with Bryan.
Oh yes, Bryan! Molly
said loudly with a rather forced laugh. She made no secret of disapproving of
all of Ginnys boyfriends; in the last four years, she had gone through them
with alarming ease and an equally disturbing lack of emotion.
You told me I could have
him to dinner, Ginny reminded her pointedly.
Oh yes, I did, didnt
I? Molly said, feigning unconcern. She turned to her stew, her back to Ginny,
inwardly wondering when and why she had done such a thing. Perhaps
she had told her she could bring her boyfriend so Harry would get jealous? Yes,
that sounded like a good plan.
Harry was home for good
now praise Merlin and would be back as a regular member of the family,
where he belonged. He had been off chasing heaven only knew what for the past
four years and had finally decided to settle down. Mollys goal of adding him
officially to her list of wonderful sons was again in sight.
She glanced at Ginny as
furtively as she could. She was intently focused on her task at hand folding
serviettes but there was something jerky in her movements, something abrupt,
something not right, that Molly knew deep within her heart had to do
with Harry.
So howre things with
erm Ryan, dear?
Bryan, Mum, and
you have to be nice to him tonight.
Molly whirled on Ginny,
instantly affronted, her hands going to her ample hips. Whatever are you
talking about, Ginny? Im always nice.
Ginny rolled her eyes
skyward. Oh right, Mum, so calling my boyfriends by the wrong names and
talking about how wonderful Harry Potter is in front of them all the time fits
your description of nice?
Molly raised her chin.
She ignored the first part of Ginnys question. Is it wrong to be proud of
Harry and what hes done?
Ginny snorted. Listing
his accomplishments in great detail in front of my boyfriends is hardly proud,
Mum its boasting.
Well, so? He is a
member of the family, dear, Molly said.
But you dont need to
remind all of my boyfriends of that, Mum, Ginny said, exasperated. Theyre
intimidated enough knowing about how I helped in the final battle. Its hard to
get them to come back after bringing them round to you.
You need someone who
understands you better, Ginny, Molly said, sending a pointed look at her
daughter. Someone who has been there.
Ginny crossed her arms
and glared. No, I dont. I just need you to stop talking about Harry for five
Molly adopted a wounded
air. Fine, I will. Ill pretend we dont know him then, shall I?
Ginny sighed. Mum, you
know thats not what I meant. I would just appreciate it if you didnt remind
Bryan that we you know-
Were quite the item?
Molly supplied.
Ginny nodded vigorously
and returned to folding the serviettes with particular savagery.
Molly waited a few
minutes, in which she chatted idly about Ginnys training as a reserve Chaser
for the Holyhead Harpies and the fact that Ginny had the day off tomorrow,
before she decided it was time for the next step. So have you seen Harry yet,
Mum! Will you shut it
about Harry? Ginny cried, clearly at the end of her rope.
There came a strange
choking noise at the door. Molly beamed when she saw who it was. Harry, dear!
We were just talking about you. Come in, come in Im sure Ginny would love
some help folding.
Harry hovered awkwardly
in the doorway, glancing apprehensively at Ginny, as though frightened she
would yell again. The self-confidence that he had been projecting since he
returned two days ago seemed to waver.
Ginnys face was the
color of the scarlet serviettes and her eyes were closed in mortification. Im
nearly done, Mum, she said, her eyes snapping open when she heard her mothers
suggestion. Her rigid back was to Harry.
Molly calculated quickly.
Well then, I would love
it if you two would set the table. How does that sound?
I can handle it myself,
Mum, Ginny said through gritted teeth, glaring daggers at her mother.
Harry cleared his throat,
visibly regaining his bearings. I just wanted to see if I could help out, he
said. He smiled wryly. I felt useless sitting in my empty house.
Oh, is it still empty,
dear? Molly said, her heart seizing. You must stay at the Burrow until
you get your furnishings. I insist.
Oh, no, thank you
Rons asked me to stay with him for a bit, until everythings finished, Harry
said. When Mollys face fell, he said hastily, Ive been looking around for
more furniture. I wondered if you could recommend anything?
Molly brightened
immediately. She adored helping those she loved. I know just the place, Harry
dear. In fact, she said, glancing at Ginny, who was stacking the serviettes in
a wicker basket, Im sure I could go along and help you pick some things out.
Harry grinned. Such a
lovely smile he had. And so nice to see it he still didnt smile often, but
it was certainly an improvement on before. No matter. He would soon be smiling
all the time. Thank you very much, Molly, he said, his tongue stumbling
slightly on her first name. She wished, deep in her heart of hearts, that he
would call her Mum but she wouldnt want to try and take the place of his
real mum. Or at least, that was what Arthur had warned her about when she had
expressed this secret desire to him several years ago.
Well go tomorrow,
then, Molly said brightly. How does twelve oclock sound? Right when she
would be having lunch with Mrs. Granger. We could have lunch and catch up.
Harry nodded, still
smiling. He kept stealing glances at Ginny, who still had her back turned to
him. That would be great.
Excellent, Molly
beamed. She turned to Ginny, as if noticing her for the first time. You should
come too, dear. Since youve just
told me you havent got any plans for tomorrow.
She was immune to the metaphoric
daggers shooting out of her daughters eyes. She smiled jovially and even
hummed a bit of Celestina Warbeck as she returned to her cooking.
Molly Weasley, you can be
quite the Slytherin when you put your mind to it.
Hermione Granger soon
to be Weasley sighed as she surveyed herself in the mirror.
Hermione prided herself
on many things. She was dedicated, hard-working, loyal, and intent upon solving
any mystery she came across. She had yet to meet a problem she couldnt solve
but that, she feared, was soon to end.
Getting married wasnt
supposed to be horrific. It was supposed to make one feel happy and light and
excited, not full of dread. Thats not to say she wasnt ecstatic to be
marrying the only man she had ever loved and would ever love. It was just the
whole planning thing that she was sure would kill her before she even got to be
Mrs. Hermione Weasley.
It had all seemed rather
simple at first. She would have a nice, quiet ceremony attended by close
friends and family, probably at the Burrow, with an understated reception
Those had been her plans
before her mother, Jane Granger, had turned into the mother-of-the-bride from
It had taken Hermione
completely by surprise. Her calm, self-assured mother always so practical
had become another woman. One obsessed with making her only childs wedding the
biggest and best thing that had ever hit the town of Cabell, Oxfordshire, where
Hermione had grown up. When a very shocked Hermione had told her mother that
she wanted it to be a quiet affair at the Burrow, her mothers face had fallen
so tragically that Hermione had instantly been seized by guilt.
Over the seven years that
Hermione had been in school (or, in the case of her seventh year, out of it)
she had, more often than not, seen Molly Weasley more than her own mother. And
it had always been nice to be able to talk to Molly, to have her there to
understand things that her mother, as Muggle as the day was long, could never
begin to comprehend.
Hermione was now certain
her mother knew of these secret and shameful thoughts and, right there at the
familiar polished dining room table in the home she had grown up in, with her
announcement of her upcoming nuptials still hanging in the air and her mothers
crestfallen face across from her, Hermiones heart had broken. Her will had
shattered. She was now completely at the mercy of her mother and her wedding
She had yet to tell the
Weasleys including her fiancé about her decision to have a completely
non-magical wedding. It was a daunting task and one to which she was certainly
not looking forward. She needed to discuss it with Ginny, her best friend,
before anyone else. Ginny would understand. Or so she desperately hoped. But
she had to tell everyone tonight. Her mother was having lunch with Mrs. Weasley
tomorrow and would be expecting Molly to know all about the Muggle plans.
Ready to go, love?
Hermione jerked suddenly,
realizing she had been staring blankly at her reflection for at least five
minutes, and nodded. Nearly, she called over her shoulder. She took a deep
breath and looked around at her room, scanning the tidy settings, wondering
absently if she had forgotten anything. She smoothed down her knee-length
skirt, steeled herself for the evening ahead, and walked out into the front of
her small flat.
Her home was ridiculously
clean. Her mother always commented on it with approval whenever she visited,
and Hermione always tried to hide the guilt she knew was apparent somehow in
her face. It was ridiculously clean because no one actually lived in it.
Oh sure, Hermiones clothes and things were there, and her furniture and her
kitchen appliances, but she considered her actual home to be Rons flat. She
certainly slept there, anyway, and cooked meals for them there, and oh,
gracious, certainly did things there that she hadnt done in her own flat.
Lately, however, things
had changed. She and Ron had begun spending the nights here out of courtesy to
Harry, who was staying in Rons spare bedroom while Grimmauld Place was being
redecorated; she knew he wouldnt appreciate knowing his best friends were at
it like rabbits in the next room.
Sorry I took so long,
Hermione said. Ron, who had been intently staring at the football game on
Hermiones television, had to wrench his gaze away from it with difficulty. He
always seemed to want to watch the telly when they were at her flat; yet
another reason why she preferred to be at his.
Barmy, the lot of them,
Ron said; he still maintained Muggle sports were boring and crazy, but Hermione
knew differently. His gaze focused on her, he smiled, and she melted. You look
beautiful, he said, coming forward to wrap his arms around her and kiss her.
And then she realized
something: this was why she was going through hell for Ron. All for
him. What did it really matter where she walked down the aisle, so long as he
was standing at the end?
Thank you, she said
quietly once they had broken apart. Ready to go?
He smiled at her. When
you are.
They Apparated into the
back garden of the Burrow. It was a glorious day that had turned into a
glorious evening, not too hot, with a nice summer breeze blowing through the
green trees. One long table had been set up and was being set by
Ginny spun around and
smiled rather forcedly at her brother and Hermione.
Fancy seeing you two
here, she said as they approached. I cant imagine why youve come.
Hermione smiled and hugged
Ginny. Oh, very funny.
I am, arent I? she
asked as she kissed Rons cheek. I was just making sure everythings in order
here, she said, gesturing to the table.
It looks perfect,
Hermione observed.
Is Harry here already?
Ron asked, peering at the Burrow as if he expected Harry to pop out at any
moment. I told him to come round to my place before but he said hed just come
straight over here.
Ginnys jaw clenched and
she turned back to the table. She began reflexively straightening the place
settings in a most un-Ginnylike fashion. Yes, hes here, she said tightly.
Ron noticed her tone and
focused on his sister. When are you two going to stop pussyfooting around?
Everyone knows youre completely mad about each other, he said with an
Hermione winced.
Ginny whirled on him. Oh
thats rich, she said derisively. Love advice from the man who pussyfooted around
his fiancée for seven years?
She does have a point,
Ron, Hermione said, pretending to scratch her nose to hide her smile.
Ron scowled at his
sister. Its bloody annoying, Ginny, he said, choosing to ignore their
comments. I wish youd just get on and marry him and make him a real part of
the family.
There was a pause in
which Ginnys face turned murderous. Hermione winced again. Ron, why dont you
go and find Harry? she said, pushing him towards the house, anticipating the
blow up.
Oh, is that what Im
here for, then? Ginny yelled as Ron headed towards the house. To marry Harry
and make him part of the family? One big happy Weasley family? Thank God I
know my purpose on the earth now!
Now Ginny, you know
thats not what he meant, Hermione said soothingly, stepping in front of Ginny
and blocking the shorter womans view of Ron. She eyed Ginnys wand, which had
somehow sprung up into her hand, warily.
Ginny stared at her
brothers retreating back for a few moments before shoving her wand in the back
pocket of her jeans and putting her hands angrily on her hips. Stupid arse,
she murmured viciously in the Burrows direction.
Who, Harry or Ron?
Hermione asked with a slight smile.
Ginny focused on Hermione
and her anger deflated somewhat. She blew out a gust of air and twisted her
lips wryly. Both, actually. So how are you? Still sure you want to join this
Absolutely certain.
Ginny pursed her lips and
returned to her place settings. Youre mad, she said, even though Hermione
knew she didnt mean it. She watched Ginny correct the cutlery on several
places before gathering her courage.
Ginny, we need to talk.
Ginny glanced at her.
That sentence is never good.
Its about the wedding.
Ginny turned and gave her
full attention. I was joking about you being sure about joining the family,
you know.
Oh, I know, Hermione
said hastily; Ginny looked rather concerned. Its not joining the family
thats the problem, but rather how I do the joining.
What dyou mean?
Hermione swallowed hard.
My mum wants an all-Muggle wedding at home.
Ginnys eyes grew to the
size of saucers. For the love of Merlins wand, she breathed. Mums going to
do her nut.
Thanks, Ginny, youre a
real comfort, Hermione said. She buried a hand in her thick bush of hair and
sat down hard on a chair. Ginny sat down next to her and faced her, her face
still frozen in shock. I need your advice on how to tell her.
Ginny shook her head
slowly. This is big news, she said, thinking for a moment before leaning
forward and putting her Quidditch face on. Now, with Mum, its not going to be
pretty any way you say it, so you might as well just cut to the chase. But
definitely do it with Dad around. And not with anyone else. Dadll be
able to calm her down better without Fred and George and the grandkids there.
Youll also need to make sure Ron argues for the wedding, too. Shell try to
win him over if she can, but if he holds up the defensive, you have a better
chance at getting her to come to a Muggle wedding, much less help plan
Hermione swallowed hard,
her palms suddenly sweaty. I havent told Ron yet, she said, her voice very
What? Ginny
cried, and then clapped a hand over her mouth. She lowered her voice. Are you
mad, Hermione? You cant do this without Rons support!
Hermione covered her face
with her hands. This whole wedding was making her stupid. Of course, youre
right. I dont know why I didnt think-
Look, theres no rush,
Ginny said, pulling Hermiones hands away from her face gently. Go home
tonight, tell Ron, then come back in a few days. Itll be better when Mum
doesnt have to worry about the party anyway.
Hermione squeezed her
eyes shut and groaned. I cant. Mollys having lunch with my mother tomorrow
at noon to discuss wedding plans.
Ginny went oddly still.
Hermione opened her eyes, sensing something was wrong, and furrowed her brow at
Ginnys thunderstruck expression. Ginny?
Im going to kill her,
she said. She stood up from her chair so quickly that she knocked it to the
ground. She didnt even look back at it as she stormed towards the Burrow,
removing her wand at the same time.
Hermione righted the
chair and hurried off after her friend. Ginny, whats the-
She broke off when there
was a sudden commotion from inside the house and then a large group of people,
mostly red-haired, poured outside.
Ginny had died and gone
to hell. That was the only explanation for this. There was no way the scene
before her was real-life. A horde of her family had just arrived, including her
mother, and they were all talking and mingling with abandon. Mrs. Weasley was
beaming, little Charlie on her hip as she motioned Harry and oh dear Lord Bryan
.and this is
Bryan, Ginnys friend, she was saying when Ginny, who was striding
quickly towards them, got into earshot. And of course you know who this is,
Bryan, this is Harry Potter. Harrys just another member of the family
though, dear, you mustnt let his fame intimidate you. Right, Harry? she asked
with a wink at Harry, who was blushing, his hands stuffed awkwardly into his
Mum. Ginnys tone was
as cold as a garden gnome in January. I need to talk to you.
Not now, Ginny, Ive got
an absolute ton of things to do. She put little Charlie down on his unsteady
feet, watching as he stumbled towards his laughing mother. She straightened,
brushed stray graying wisps of red hair away from her face, and beamed at the
three around her. Ill just be in the kitchen, then.
No, Mum. Now. Its about
Mrs. Weasley focused on
her and then, after a split second, said, Oh, youre right, dear! I completely
forgot Ive a luncheon with Hermiones mother. Were going to talk about
wedding plans, you know, she said with a jovial smile. So youll just have to
go shop for furnishings with Harry without me.
Ginny thought a blood
vessel was going to pop in her head. Mum-
I believe I just heard
the timer ping on the cooker! Mrs. Weasley exclaimed, even though hearing that
would take superhuman effort through the noise her family was making. Show
Ryan where the drinks are, love.
And she disappeared into
the kitchen, leaving Ginny feeling possibly more awkward and angrier than she
ever had in her entire life.
Hey, Bryan said,
leaning over and kissing Ginny on the forehead. Ginnys eyes connected with
Harrys before they both looked away. Is your family always so
Ginny forced a smile. She
darted another glance at Harry before looking up into Bryans kind face. Erm,
yes, they are, she said. And Im sorry about Mum shes-
Really busy? Bryan supplied,
looking around at the chaotic mass of redheads surrounding him.
Yeah, Ginny said. She
decided to leave it at that. Well, do you want a drink? she asked briskly,
trying to pretend that Harry wasnt still standing there.
Sure just point me in
the right direction, Bryan said cheerfully.
Oh no, thats okay. Ill
take you. She had to get away from Harry. See you later, Harry, she called
as they walked away.
Yes, it was nice meeting
you, Bryan said.
You too, Harry said,
his voice distinctly chilly.
Bryan protested at
Ginnys grip on his arm. Whats wrong with you? he asked.
Ginny pretended not to
hear him. She towed him over to a small table filled with Butterbeer and
pumpkin juice for the children and the pregnant, and mulled mead and wine for
the others. Wine? she asked, grabbing a glass and pouring him some with half
her attention. The other half was zeroed in on Harry, who was kneeling down
beside Charlie with a grin on his face. A grin. Damn him to hell and back. Did
he not understand that they had to go SHOPPING together tomorrow? Maybe he
hadnt heard her mother. Maybe she could get out of it.
Ginny. Whats wrong?
Bryan asked, more firmly this time, putting his hand on the glass to steady it
when it wobbled.
What? Oh, sorry, she
said, focusing on her task again. She put the wine away and glanced over her
shoulder again now the great git was laughing before looking back at
Bryan. He had a concerned expression on his face. Im fine, she said
breezily. He narrowed his eyes. Im just theres a bit of a problem with the
wedding plans, thats all, she said. It was the truth, after all.
You seem rather
Jumpy? What? she asked,
glancing at Harry again. Why ever would you think that?
I dont know, maybe
because you cant stand still and you keep looking over your shoulder.
Ginny realized she had
been tapping her foot against the ground. She consciously stopped, blew out a
breath, and looked up at her boyfriend. Sorry. I really am. I dont know whats
got into me.
Its fine, he said with
an amused smile. They stood together at the table, looking out over her family,
watching as more people arrived. This is a lot different from my family
gatherings, he said finally.
Ginny smiled. I know. I
was with you for your birthday, remember?
Bryan tipped his
brown-haired head back. Oh, yeah. Lots of excitement. Me, you, and my mother.
Ginny laughed at the
memory of the quiet and awkward dinner. Yes, it is quite different.
Its nice. It helps me
understand why youre the way you are.
Ginny turned to him.
What dyou mean? she asked curiously.
He shrugged and sipped
his wine. Energetic. Laughing. Fun.
Basically, Im perfect.
Well, I dont know if I
would go that far.
Ginny shoved him in the
ribs. Oh shut it. Denial is bad for you.
Youre a bit mad, too,
if that helps any.
Ginny crossed her arms
and pretended to glare. He grinned and kissed her nose. She smiled and glanced,
almost as if her eyes were being pulled in that direction, towards Harry. He
was standing with newlyweds Remus and Tonks
-and looking right at
Ginny felt the breath
leave her lungs. He was looking at her like like she was his. Like he
would dearly love to come up, break Bryan in half, and carry her off and ravish
She looked away as
quickly as she could, her face flaming. She turned towards the table and, with
trembling hands, poured herself a healthy dollop of wine, which she swallowed
Whats wrong? Bryan
asked for the hundredth time.
Im going to go see if
Mum needs any help, Ginny said. She pulled Bryan over to where Fred and Bill
were talking. Fred, Bill, this is Bryan. Be nice. Have fun. She turned and
hurried towards the Burrow without a backward glance, feeling his eyes
on her the whole way.
Once inside she nearly
collided with Ron and Hermione on their way upstairs. Ron looked bemused and
Hermione distinctly pale.
Sorry, she said to
them, not bothering to stay and chat as she headed towards the kitchen.
Her mother was humming as
she bustled around the room. She looked up when Ginny entered. Oh, Ginny,
youre just in time to bring out the first dishes. Take the beans and the
potatoes, if you please, and then one of the bread baskets if you can handle
Her mother looked at her
with innocent blue eyes. Yes, dear?
You knew you wouldnt be
able to make it tomorrow.
I dont know what youre
talking about, Ginny, she said breezily, not meeting her daughters gaze as
she returned to preparing the food. It was an honest mistake. I completely
forgot I promised Hermione I would have lunch with her and Jane.
Ginny let out a
frustrated growl. Mum! You knew perfectly well what you had to do tomorrow!
And I swear, I am not going to spend the day with him. I dont care what you
say or what I said or what I promised, I am not going to spend the day
with him.
Spend the day with who,
Her dads cheerful voice
sounded behind her. Ginny turned and opened her mouth to tell her side of the story,
but her mother beat her to it.
Oh, Arthur, Ginnys
being so childish. She wont go shopping with poor Harry for furniture
tomorrow! Isnt that just the most insensitive thing youve ever heard?
Mr. Weasley frowned down
his long, thin nose at Ginny. Whats this, Ginny?
Ginny gritted her teeth.
Mum told me she would be with us, Dad. She planned for this to happen.
I most certainly did
not, Ginevra Molly, Mrs. Weasley said, her hands on her hips. Ginny knew if
she pushed her again she might fly off the handle. Now stop acting so
selfishly and take the dishes out.
Whats wrong with
shopping with Harry? Mr. Weasley asked. You two are friends, arent you?
Ginny grabbed as many
dishes as she could. It was no use arguing now. Yes, we are. Best friends,
she said, shooting a hateful look at her mother as she pushed out of the
Mr. Weasleys confused
voice reached her ears as she stormed away. Did I miss something?
Is this the part where
we have mad sex in my parents house? Ron asked as Hermione pulled him into
his old bedroom at the top of the house and closed the door firmly behind them.
He came up close to her and lowered his mouth to hers, only to be rather rudely
pushed away.
No, Ron, it isnt,
Hermione said shortly, feeling the urge to bite her fingernails, something she
had made a conscious effort to stop doing after leaving Hogwarts.
He stepped back, looking
hurt. Well, then, whats this about?
Hermione took a deep
breath. She went to his bed violent orange and dizzying to watch, even after
all these years and sat down. Its about the wedding, Ron.
The color drained from
his face, making his freckles stand out alarmingly. What? he choked.
Hermione realized her
blunder and jumped up, eager to sooth him. No, no, Ron, were still getting
married, of course, she said, leading him to the bed.
He sat down heavily and
put his head in his hands. Bloody hell, Hermione, dont ever do that to me
Im sorry, she said,
rubbing his back in circular motions. Okay, Ron, pay attention.
He looked up at her, his
features torn between hostile and apprehensive. What is it?
Hermione took another
deep breath. Just spit it out. Were having a Muggle wedding, Ron.
There was a long pause in
which he stared at her blankly. What? he said finally.
Were having a Muggle
wedding, Hermione repeated, slower this time. My mum wants one and, well,
Ive decided to give it to her.
Without talking to me
first? Ron asked, thunderstruck.
Yes, but wait a moment,
Hermione said, foreseeing the blowup. She explained to him how sad her mother
had been when she found out it was to be a wizard wedding and how much she
wanted this. So you see, I didnt really have a choice, Ron. I want my mum at
my wedding, and happy.
Well, so bloody do I!
Ron exclaimed, pressing the heels of his hands into his eyes. Shes going to
have kittens.
I know, Hermione
whispered. Im sorry, Ron, I really am, but I just I cant not do this. I
have to do this for my mum.
A Muggle wedding, Ron
echoed after a few moments of contemplation, in which Hermione had to make her
hands into fists to avoid biting her nails. Does this mean I have to wear one
of those barmy penguin suits?
Hermiones eyes filled
with tears. She loved him so much. Thank you, Ron, she choked.
He pulled her to his
chest. Well, I reckon it doesnt really matter how we get married, right? Just
that we do, yeah?
Hermiones eyes were
bloodshot and Rons blue collared shirt had a large wet spot on the front of it
when they emerged from his room. He kissed her soundly. Ill go tell Mum we
want to talk to her after dinner.
Okay, she said, and
after another hearty sniffle, they walked downstairs hand in hand.
He paused at the door leading
outside and turned to her. So, can we have mad sex next time?
Hermiones laughter rang
out over the garden when she and Ron stepped outside. Ginny looked up; they
were both beaming and looked indecently happy. Someone should tell them to put
a lid on it before they made people sick.
Well, thats it, then,
Ginny said shortly. They must have discussed the new Muggle version of their
What is it? Bryan asked
from his seat next to her. The family was settling down, putting children into
chairs and preparing to partake of the mountains of food before them.
Ginny was about to answer
him before she lost her train of thought when Harry slid into the seat on her
other side.
Hows that, Harry dear?
Mrs. Weasley said from behind them. Ginny craned her neck around and looked at
her mother in disbelief.
Fine, thanks, Mrs.
Weasley, Harry said. He sounded normal. As if it really was fine. Which it
definitely wasnt.
This way you two can
talk about your plans for tomorrow! That place I was talking about is the one
in Diagon Alley, you remember, Ginny, where we went when we were shopping for
your flat? Wizarding Living?
Ginnys lips were pressed
together so tightly she thought they would go numb. Yes, I remember, she said
finally. Of course, I would love to take Harry, she said viciously.
Mrs. Weasley shot a frown
at her but seconds later it was replaced with a smile. Excellent! Why dont
you two meet for lunch around twelve at the Leaky Cauldron? How does that
Harry cleared his throat
and looked at Ginny. Thats good for me.
I live to serve you,
Mother, Ginny said with an unpleasant smile.
Ginevra Molly Weasley, I
dont want to hear that tone again.
Ginny glared at her
mother but backed down after a few moments when she realized she was
dangerously close to revisiting her inner petulant child. Yes, Mum, she
mumbled, looking back at her plate. Harrys elbow brushed hers. Her whole arm
His elbow continued to
brush hers throughout the meal, as did his left knee under the table. And for
some reason she couldnt quite concentrate on anything else not the
conversation she was having with Bryan, not her brothers, not her parents, not
her sisters-in-law as everything seemed to melt away when Harry was touching
her. Her entire body hummed with nerves and tingles.
There was one awkward
moment when Susanna, who was across the table from Ginny, told the group around
her about her and Georges latest argument.
tattoo, is what he
wants! And I told him, I said, George, you cant get rid of a tattoo when you
get one, not a magical one, at least, which is of course what he wants. What is
our child going to think if he gets a huge monster across his chest?
She was laughing as she
told the story and everyone else was, too. George had his arm around his wife
and was grinning unapologetically. Im going to get it, too. My mate got the
same kind, breathes fire and everything.
What is it? Bryan
asked, looking puzzled.
George grinned across the
table at Harry. Bit of a salute to Potter over there. A Hungarian Horntail.
Ginnys fork slipped and
crashed onto her plate. It went unnoticed as everyone around them burst into
laughter unnoticed except by Harry. Ill be damned, he muttered so only she
could hear. She looked at him and saw he was grinning. To her complete
amazement, she felt a smile tug at her own lips and a bubble of laughter rise
in her throat.
Hysterical laughter, that
She gained control with
difficulty, all the while imagining a Hungarian Horntail tattooed on Harrys
chest, which she had been able to picture easily when they had been together,
but today she wondered. What did his chest look like now that they were older?
More defined, unless she missed her guess. Broader, probably.
Her heart rate was
accelerating. She concentrated instead on thoughts of matricide.


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State Rep. Regina Barrow has filed legislation aimed at preserving the retirement benefits of thousands LSU hospital employees in south Louisiana losing state jobs because of privatization.
"I don't want employees to have to suffer because of decisions of the state," said state Rep. Regina Barrow, D-Baton Rouge. "They did not choose to retire."
One bill would allow the LSU hospital employees to take a lump sum retirement benefit and move it to another qualified pension plan or investment account.
Another bill would allow employees with 25 years-plus of service to retire at any age at full retirement.
Barrow said more senior LSU Earl K. Long Medical Center employees were blindsided when LSU changed course and moved to put the out-patient clinics in Baton Rouge under private operation. Originally, the outpatient clinics were to stay under LSU control and the employees stay on the state payroll.
"Many had the idea they could bump other employees" who had fewer years of service and keep state jobs, Barrow said. "Some were right at the line of retirement ... Many of them stayed there when some could have transferred to other places, but in the last 60 days, the plan changed.
"I don't think the workers should be penalized for the actions of the state."
Barrow said she will continue to work on the legislation "to make it stronger and better."
The financial impact of the changes on the Louisiana State Employees Retirement System and the Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana have yet to be calculated. However, a LASERS executive said each are expected to increase "actuarial costs."
LSU has still not filed employee layoff plans with the Department of State Civil Service. How many employees will be impacted isn't known. Employees of at least five LSU hospitals could lose their state jobs as the facilities are converted to management by private hospitals in those communities. Work is ongoing to find a private partner for a sixth hospital under LSU's Health Care Services Division.
The hospitals affected by public-private partnership deals under negotiation are those in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, New Orleans, Houma and Lake Charles. Bogalusa is also anticipated to go the private management route.
The only HSCD hospital that would remain under state operation is Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Independence.
"It is our understanding that about 8,400 LASERS members will be impacted by these layoffs," said Cindy Rougeou, LASERS executive director.
Rougeou said a decrease in active LASERS members will result in an increase in the state contribution to LASERS.
In addition, if members retire earlier than was assumed when calculating how much money would be necessary to fund pension requirements, then that loss could require future contributions by state government, Rougeou said.
TRSL executive director Maureen Westgard said there are 1,598 members at LSU public hospitals.
"You have some teaching doctors who have been there a long time with a lot of service bringing in research dollars" who could be impacted, she said.
Neither the LASERS nor TRSL boards have taken a position on Barrow's legislation, yet.
"Based upon our preliminary review of House Bill 34, it would seem that the intent is to allow the member to have the present cash value of their annuity transferred to another qualified plan or IRA," Rougeou said, adding that the move could very well change the dynamics that goes into calculating how much money needs to be collected now to pay for benefits in the future, which generally is what is called actuarial costs.
HB35 increases an eligibility for full retirement which does not currently exist, Rougeau said, "and we would also expect that to have an actuarial cost."
TRSL general counsel Roy Mongrue said one of Barrow's bills apparently would allow an employee to take the actuarial equivalent of the employee and employer contributions out of the system. The other would provide an early retirement option, he said.
Members today can retire with 25 years of service at age 55. One of Barrow's bills would allow retirement at 25 years at any age without an actuarial reduction, Mongrue said. He said his expertise is not in system finances, but "any early retirement would have an actuarial cost."
Mongrue said the board will review proposed retirement system legislation at its March meeting but probably not take a position until April so financial analysis can be completed.


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A Kick for a Change
- 30 Articles
- Age 24
I found a very interesting article in the newspaper. It is about Busway Kicks. What are Busway Kicks?
In Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, there is a transportation called Transjakarta. It is not a new vehicle or a modified-car, it's just a new system where a bus (Transjakarta) has a special track on the road. The track is called Busway. It's just like a train system, but without any rail, and the vehicle is bus. Other vehicles on the road (actually) are forbidden to go on the Busway. Transjakarta is built in order to reduce traffic-jams which is already a serious problem in Jakarta. The government hopes that this kind of public transportation will decrease the tendency of people using private. Transjakarta offers a free-from-traffic way.
However, there are a lot of drivers that are not disciplined, not paying attention or appreciating the rules. They just go into the Busway, causing a traffic jam. It means Transjakarta has lost its privilege and function. The Government of Jakarta has already made an effort to overcome this problem and to have Transjakarta gets its track back. They gave people a sticker that indicated they can't use the Busway, but it failed.
A 62 year old man, Muhammad Daivi, started a movement called Busway Kicks. This movement started November 9th. Daivi saw a Mercy that went through the Busway. He felt so fed up and finally he gave his thumb-down, just like a dislike button. The Mercy driver shouted with anger at Daivi, and Daivi said that this is a Busway and he is supposed to be out on the way. That Mercy driver finally shut and drove her car out of the Busway. From that day, Daivi and some people that also support his movement, do the same thing to those who try or already take the Busway as their track. The movement is not only giving a thumb-down, they sometimes give them a 'shoo', do the boo-ing, and even take pictures of them and post it on social media.
Daivi said that it takes courage to tell people that they are in the wrong because he himself still finds some obstacles for doing Busway Kicks. It is important to remind them that it is not right, so that they will not cause any loss to a lot of people. Daivi has made a patent for this movement. Busway Kicks is appreciated and supported by a lot of people, including the governor of DKI Jakarta, Joko Widodo. Although it is a very simple and little act, it has hugely impacted others. Busway Kicks also represents a protest to people the middle-high economy class. The assumption is the people in middle-high economy class are those who get enough education, but they are also the ones who offend the rules.
In my eyes, I salute Mr. Daivi for being so brave. I also want to highlight that he created this movement at his age which is not in young anymore, but he still has that spark to make a change. The bravery to tell what is right is also a point that should be noted.
So, how about you, friends? Do you want to be as brave as Mr. Daivi?References:


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McClatchy Newspapers
By Ben H. Winters, Quirk Books, Philadelphia ($14.96)
In Ben H. Winters' new mystery, "The Last Policeman," a massive asteroid named Maia will hit Earth in six months. The human race is reacting badly to the lack of a future.
So who cares about a suicide in the restroom of the local McDonald's in Concord, N.H.?
Detective Hank Palace cares. Palace has a tidy streak in him that keeps him working despite the inevitability of extinction, and something in this death doesn't add up here.
"What I'm really dealing with here is the fact that all of us will die," Winters says. "How would we behave under those circumstances – behave ethically, behave morally. What is the way to behave knowing that our days are limited?"
In the mystery, some have already killed themselves in mass immolations or walk off their jobs to fulfill their "before-I-die" bucket list or dreamed of escaping to non-existent moon colonies.
Unfortunately, our modern world doesn't run by all by itself. Technology is breaking down. The cell phone grid is failing. Only the authorities have gasoline for their cars. Even the McDonald's isn't the familiar Golden Arches we know now.
"Many of these, like the one we're now standing in, on Concord's Main Street, have subsequently been transformed into pirate restaurants: owned and operated by enterprising locals like my new best friend over there, doing a bustling business in comfort food and no need to sweat the franchise fees," thinks Palace.
He's been assigned to clean up the case of Peter Zell, an insurance man found hanging by an expensive belt that doesn't belong to him. Delving into Zell's life, Palace tracks down family and friends to find the reason for the death all the while knowing – it really doesn't matter.
Winters made his mark writing literary mash-up such as "Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters" — Jane Austen meets Jules Verne and others — and a Tolstoy parody, "Android Karenina." He started writing "The Last Policeman" in February 2011. It is planned to be a trilogy, the second book being three months before Maia hits, and the last on the day of reckoning.
So how does much of humanity cope in Concord knowing they are doomed? "People in the main are simply muddling along. Got to work, sit at your desk, hope the company is still around come Monday. Got to the store, push the cart, hope there's some food on the shelves today. Meet your sweetheart for lunch for ice cream."
"What I'm dealing with here is the fact all of us will die," says Winters. "That is the human condition — period. (That is) the one thing that links every human being to the other. What I've simply done in the novel is to accelerate the timetable."
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March 28, 2012 // Franchising.com // Milwaukee, Wis. - Paul Davis National, the specialized commercial and large loss franchise of Paul Davis Restoration, Inc., has launched its updated website with a new look and expanded capabilities. The website has been overhauled with new content, photography, and a fresh design, that provides a more user-friendly site.
One of the many features of the site includes a one-stop location to access company information, interactive project status portals, an RFP submission tab, new Priority Preferred Customer program registration and access, and training, to name a few. The website will also allow users to maneuver several website portals without leaving the website address at www.pdnational.com.
According to Howdy Russell, Paul Davis National co-owner and spokesperson, the website includes several new items covering fire and water damage mitigation, smoke and odor removal, consulting services in estimating, dispute resolution and cost management along with detailed explanations about catastrophe services and mitigation response for Paul Davis offices and customers. Case studies and photos have been added depicting residential and commercial projects and helpful information for the insurance industry and agents, plus links to Paul Davis suppliers and vendors. A press release room permits viewers to monitor company news.
"The new design not only gives our company a new and expanded presence, it provides a framework for continued development and improvement. We will continue to update and upgrade the website to better serve our customers with the latest web technologies," said Russell.
"The website is dynamic and designed with more useful information for our key target markets and will serve as an umbrella for multiple audiences and for multiple purposes. From insurance industry professionals to commercial project managers and property owners in need of emergency services, this is an important resource for our customers," said Russell.
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Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita Comments on Budget Bill Passage
Contact: Jim Gavin
(Indianapolis) – Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita issued the following statement today after the Indiana General Assembly passed a biennial budget, thereby averting a state government shutdown. Secretary Rokita and his staff had made plans to keep his office open despite a possible state government shutdown:
"I want to thank my staff for volunteering to keep our office open, especially for the 300,000 businesses and other taxpayers who depend on us most. This shows that despite what some people think of government, the staff members of the Indiana Secretary of State's office are true public servants in every sense of the word. And with the innovative 21st Century technology we've implemented, we've shown we were ready for this 'crisis' and willing to carry on the business of the state – no matter the circumstances."
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SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club has transferred midfielder Anthony Ampaipitakwong to Buriram United of the Thai Premier League and terminated midfielder Tressor Moreno's contract. Per league and team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.
Ampaipitakwong made 12 appearances for the Earthquakes in 2011, his rookie campaign. The second-year central midfielder did not suit up for the first team in 2012, but scored one goal and recorded one assist in four games of Reserve League play.
Moreno had three assists in 12 appearances for the Earthquakes in 2012. The Colombian was in his first year with the club.
"Tressor was unhappy with his lack of playing time here and he wanted to leave. We respected his request and decided a mutual parting of ways would be best for both parties," said Earthquakes general manager John Doyle.
Transactions: San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) – Earthquakes transfer M Anthony Ampaipitakwong to Buriram United (Thai Premier League) and terminates M Tressor Moreno's contract.