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I don't own Merlin. (Sadly)
This story is dedicated to Helen as it was her idea. Happy birthday for tomorrow :)
This story is malexmale. Let me know what you think.
Merlin was at the water pump. It was just another day in Camelot. He just finished filling his bucket full of water when he heard arguing, the females voice sounded so familiar. He turned around and saw a bloke on his knees, picking stuff up off the floor whilst looking at a girl who was a couple of years younger than Merlin with long brown wavy hair with her hands on her hips, glaring down at the man.
"You should watch were you're going. Couldn't you see I was walking here?" the man said.
"I should watch where I'm going? You were the one walking around with your eyes shut." she argued back. The man stood up. "Why I oughta-"
"Let me handle it." Merlin said. He grabbed hold of the girls upper arms and moved her away. "Sorry Thean. I'll handle this."
"Merlin. You know this girl?"
"She's my sister."
"Oh. Well in that case. I'll let it go. Just tell her to watch where she is going in future."
"I will do." Merlin pushed the girl in front of him and headed towards Gaius's quarters, bucket of water forgotten.
Once in Gaius's quarters, Merlin let go of his sister who turned around and hugged him. Merlin hugged her back before holding her at arms length. "Helen what are you doing here?"
"Mum sent me."
"Why? She isn't sick is she?"
"No. She sent me so I could learn from you with my magic."
"Shh. Keep your voice down. Rule number one: Never talk about or use magic unless you are absolutly 100% sure that you are on your own. Magic is forbidden in Camelot on penelty of death."
"Then I'm as good as dead if I stay here."
"Helen. You know how I am. If I have managed to live in Camelot for this length of time and still live then anyone could do it. You'll be alright. Me and Gaius will look after you. He'll be happy to see you."
"I'll be happy to see who?" came a voice from the doorway.
Merlin looked over his shoulder and saw Gaius walk in. Merlin moved to the side to reveal Helen. "Uncle Gaius." Helen said as she moved forward and hugged Gaius who hugged her back whilst chuckling. "It's been so long since I've seen you." Helen pulled away and smiled. "How have you been keeping? Still causing trouble wherever you go."
"Yes." Merlin answered before Helen had chance to. "I found her in the market arguing with Thean. Mum has sent her here to learn from me."
"My magic isn't as strong as yours Merlin, but it has gotten stronger since I last saw you."
"Oh no. I went to the water pump to get some water for Arthur's bath, saw Helen and forgot."
Arthur walked through the open door and saw Merlin stood there with a grin on his face. "Arthur. I was just on my way."
"It looks like it. You leave my chambers with a bucket saying you were going to fill it up and you planned on coming back with no bucket. That makes sense."
"I was at the water pump filling the bucket up when I heard Helen. She was arguing with Thean so I pulled her away and brought her here, then Gaius came in and I forgot all about doing your bath until you shouted me."
Arthur looked from the girl at the side of Merlin, to Gaius then back to Merlin. "And Helen is?"
"She's my sister." Gaius picked up some medicines before leaving again. "How can that be?"
"What do you mean?"
"Well look at her, then look at yourself. How can you be related?" Helen started to laugh but didn't miss the look that Arthur gave Merlin, causing him to blush.
"Where is Helen to be sleeping?"
"She can have my bed. I'll sleep on the floor."
"I don't think so. You sleep on the floor, I'm the one who has to put up with you the next day complaining that your back is hurting. I'm sure Helen will be fine here with Gaius. You can sleep in the servant quarters next to my chambers." Arthur looked at Helen and smiled. "Nice to meet you Helen."
"You too sire."
"No sire. Just Arthur will do." he said before leaving.
"Are you going to be staying long Helen?"
"I don't know. Why?"
"There is a reason why I can't sleep in the quarters next to Arthur. He isn't a heavy sleeper like Gaius." Merlin sighed and looked at his sister carefully. "I saw that look on your face when Arthur made me blush. And answer to your first question. Yes I like Arthur and he likes me but we won't take it further. And answer to your second question. No. You are to not get involved."
Helen grinned. "I mean it Helen." he said before following Arthur out of the door.
"If you say so Merlin."
Helen was curious as to why Merlin couldn't risk sleeping in the next room to Arthur, so earlier that day she asked Gaius how to get to Arthur's chambers. Remebering the way, Helen sneaked there after sunrise. She couldn't see why Merlin didn't want to sleep there, because that's all he did. Sleep.
Helen was about to give up and leave when she heard Merlin mumbling. She turned and looked at Merlin and saw him arch his back and moan Arthur's name. Knowing what kind of dream Merlin was having, she blushed, looking at the door that led to Arthur's chambers, Helen smiled. "Perfect." she whispered. She crept towards the door and walked into Arthur's chambers and found him asleep in bed. She had to wake him up so he could hear Merlin. Hiding behind a the drapes, she held her hand out and said an incantation that caused the pillow that Arthur was resting his head on, to move, making his head bang on the materess.
Helen stiffled a laugh and watched as Arthur got his other pillow. He was about to turn on his side when he sat up and looked at the door to where the servants quarters were. He must have heard Merlin, Helen thought.
Arthur got out of bed and walked over to the door and pushed it open just as Merlin cried out. "Arthur please."
Behind the drapes, Helen said another incantation at Arthur's back and smiled, knowing it worked because Arthur took his shirt off before walking into the servants quarters and closing the door behind him.
Feeling pleased with herself, Helen left the room and sneaked back to her own room.
Arthur shut the door behind him and felt himself going hard as he watched Merlin arch off the bed whilst moaning his name. He walked over to the bed and stopped at the side to watch Merlin who started moaning again. "Arthur, touch me, please."
Both him and Merlin agreed that even though they had feelings for each other, they were to not pursue a relationship because of the dangers of getting caught, but Arthur couldn't take it anymore. He wanted Merlin. He pulled the covers down, sat on the edge of the bed and carefully undone Merlin's laces. Once undone, Arthur slipped his hand inside and wrapped his hand around Merlin's cock, when he started to stroke Merlin, Merlin woke up with a gasp.
Merlin turned and looked at Arthur who looked straight back at him, he stopped stroking Merlin's cock, but kept his hand wrapped around it.
"Arthur? What?"
"I heard you Merlin. I heard you moaning and calling out my name, I came to see you. I was watching you for a bit then you asked me touch you. I can't help it Merlin. I know we agreed to not pursue a relationship but I want you Merlin."
Merlin sat up and cupped Arthur's face before kissing him. Arthur kissed him back and started to stroke Merlin again. Merlin moaned and wrapped his arms aroun Arthur, bringing him down so he lay on top of Merlin. Arthur broke th kiss and looked at Merlin. "Raise your hips." Merlin did, and Arthur slid his trousers off and chucked them on the floor behind him. Arthur leaned down and started to kiss, lick and suck Merlin's neck whilst Merlin was undoing Arthur trousers. Once undone, Merlin slid them down so far and Arthur kicked them off.
Merlin roamed his hands down Arthur's back before bringing them to rest firmly on Arthur's arse.
Arthur pulled back and looked at the red mark that he had left on Merlin's neck. "Mine."
"Yours." Merlin confirmed before kissing Arthur again.
Arthur's hands started to roam down Merlin. "Spread your legs."
Merlin did and gasped when he felt Arthur push a finger into him. "More Arthur." Arthur slid another finger in and started fuck Merlin with his fingers. "Ah. Arthur. Stop."
Arthur stilled his fingers and looked at Merlin with a concerned look on his face. "Am I hurting you?"
"No Arthur. I wanted you to stop because I want you in me. Now."
Arthur nodded and took his fingers out. He took hold of his cock and lined it up with Merlin's entrance and entered Merlin. "Oh Arthur." Merlin moaned as he wrapped his arms around Arthur's neck and his legs around his waist. "Arthur move."
Arthur started to move and got faster as he felt Merlin's blunt fingernails dig into his back. Merlin had his head thrown back." Arthur. Touch me. Please."
Arthur grabbed hold of Melin's cock and started pumping it in time with his thrusts. He leaned down and started sucking gently on Merlin's lobe. "Gah. Arthur." Merlin cried out as he came with Arthur following after a couple of more thrusts shouting Merlin's name.
Arthur dropped down on top of Merlin who unwrapped his legs from Arthur's waist but kept his arms around his neck.
Arthur pulled out of Merlin and laid down beside him. Merlincuddled up to Arthur and fell asleep.
The next Morning Merlin woke up with his head on Arthur chest. He lifted his head and looked up to see Arthur looking at him. "Morning." he said, kissing Merlin. "Morning." Merlin said, kissing Arthur back. "Imust have been loud last night to have woken you."
"I was already awake." Merlin propped himself up on his elbow and looked at Arthur. "What woke you?"
"My pillow."
Merlin frowned. "Your pillow?"
"Yeah. It felt as though someone pulled the pillow from under me because when my head banged back onto the matress, it woke me up. There was no-one in my room though. I got the other pillow and was about to go back to sleep when I heard you." Arthur frowned. "When I opened the door and saw you laying here, something came over me. I just had an urge to join you. So I took my top off, drop it to the floor and came in here shutting the door behind me." When Arthur was explaining, Merlin couldn't help but think that Helen was behind this. He had to have words with her. "Do you regret last night?"
Arthur turned and faced Merlin. "No Merlin. Now I have you, I'm not letting you go. I'm afraid your mine now Merlin."
Merlin smiled. "I've always been yours Arthur." Arthur smiled and kissed Merlin.
When dressed, Merlin told Arthur that he will fetch his breakfast after checking that his sister was alright. He walked in to Gaius's quarters and saw Helen sat at the table eating her breakfast. She looked up when Merlin walked in. "Morning Merlin."
"Morning. Where's Gaius?"
"Doing his rounds." Merlin shut the door behind him and sat at the table facing Helen. "I know what you did last night. That you crept into Arthur's room, woke him up and made sure he heard me in my sleep, and you also put a spell him that made him want to joining in bed. There is only to words I have to say to you."
Helen looked a bit worried and gulped before asking. "Which is?"
Merlin smiled. "Thank you."
"I did good."
"You did brilliant." Helen pushed her breakfast away and stood up from the table and walked over to Merlin who stood up. Helen hugged her brother and smiled. "I'm happy for you."
Merlin hugged his sister back and pulled away. "As long as you are here. I will be having to live in the servants quarters next to Arthur's rooms. I know Arthur will agree with me when I say you are to stay for as long as you like."
Helen smiled. "I can become Gaius's asisstant."
Merlin laughed. "That you can. I'm sure he's be happy for the extra help." he said as he hugged his sister again. Merlin was grateful to his sister. If it wasn't for her, he'd still be admiring Arthur from afar and not being able to do anything about it. With her helping Merlin with Arthur, Merlin vowed to help his sister Helen to know all that he knew about magic.
The end.
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Dog Won't Leave His Master.This absolutely broke my heart. Talk about opening up the water works.
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can't watch that this morning but i will...feeling kinda down and out so i'd better save this for later♥
Sometimes something just reaches out and grabs your heart. This is one of those times. Thanks for sharing it.
The fallen hero is generally enough to bring tears to my eyes, but seeing that dog laying there is heartbreaking. I feel so bad for all the families, including his pup, who has lost someone in service to our country. We should never forget that they die so that we can continue to live in freedom.
I saw that. It's incredible how loyal dogs are. "Man's Best Friend".. even to the very end.
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Former Time reporter Matthew Cooper writes in his new magazine about his own personal travails as a witness in the Scooter Libby case.
He evidently sees himself as quite the martyr. (At one point, describing his thinking about the possibility of going to jail to protect sources Libby and Rove, he writes: "I could do the full Mandela.")
Cooper describes all sorts of tensions involved in being a celebrity reporter for a corporate behemoth, caught between a special prosecutor and promises of confidentiality to top presidential aides.
But he doesn't seem to have been the least bit troubled by his failure to do his job — if you consider the job of a journalist to inform the public, or at the very least not willfully misinform the public.
There is no sense in this piece that Cooper ever felt the urge to report his way out of his bind — and find some way to tell the public what really happened. By contrast, in this October 2003 story, for instance, his magazine reported: "White House spokesman Scott McClellan said accusations of Rove's peddling information are 'ridiculous.' Says McClellan: 'There is simply no truth to that suggestion.'"
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With Halloween approaching and of course, the imminent zombie apocalypse at the end of the year, it's no wonder Sleeping with Sirens decided to release an early "Halloween treat" in the form of their latest single, Dead Walker Texas Ranger. (Fun Fact: Walker, Texas Ranger was a show starring Chuck Norris. Dead Chuck Norris? More like Zombie Chuck Norris.)
When it comes down to post-harcore-bands-with-lead-singers-who-tend-to-have-vocals-higher-than-the-average-male, it really boils down to the listener and whether they're able to overlook the fact that Kellin Quinn might sound like he's on helium. After that, it's just a whirlwind of heavily catchy music.
The lyric video which accompanies Dead Walker Texas Ranger is aptly adorned with zombies, blood and ripped out intestines because as the title and lyrics suggest, the song is about the living dead. Doubtless, the video would not have looked out of place in a retro horror flick, with its suitably freaky fonts and use of a vintage filter.
The video also complements particular lyrics where the listener is supposed to be turning into the undead, "Do you feel your blood starting to boil beneath your skin? / Why is your stomach turning?" where the camera rotates nicely, causing one's stomach to churn nervously.
Dead Walker Texas Ranger itself is a great Sleeping with Sirens effort, for a Halloween anthem. Yes, the strong lyrics provoke some gorily vivid imagery and a catchy chorus is welcomed too. But however good Quinn's voice might be, the instrumentals in this particular SWS song seems rather muted; dull even, leaving the majority of the song to Quinn's shrill howls. Perhaps the band was afraid that loud drums might wake more zombies?
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14 Oct
when you yearn to be touched :: deeper waters
I feel so very blessed to be a part of this new ministry, Deeper Waters. Denise is an inspiring woman of God and the group of women she's put together is nothing short of amazing! You can read the story of Deeper Waters for the heart behind the ministry. I know you'll be blessed each time you visit.
Today I have the opportunity to share something that's been on my heart. Although I speak from a place of not having my spouse near me, I know there are many who have their spouses right next to them each day, yet still yearn to be touched. This message is also for you.
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3 Oct
that time i called the police …
If you've read Tuesday's post and you're back to read about a paranoid momma calling the police to check in on her daughter, then you'll either need to be patient, or skim to the end of this post.
First, I wanted to share a bit how Taylor's doing. I'm not gonna lie, these first couple of weeks, she's had a pretty tough go of it! To keep things in perspective, we understand these are first world problems – Taylor's very blessed – but still, when your baby's alone, away from you, and dealing with responsibilities she hasn't had before, it's bound to break your heart a little.
SCAD had a late start, which I'm so very thankful for! We needed that extra month to get things in order and spend some time together while her sisters were in school. SCAD's student and family orientation started on Friday, the 13th {thinking about it now, maybe that should've been our first clue?}, so Taylor and I brought her horse down on Thursday.
We'd been doing some practice with the trailer – without her horse in it – it was like driver's ed all over again! When the time came, she was fairly comfortable and ready to load the horse and drive it down to Savannah herself. She followed me most of the way. I really didn't know it was possible to be all "white-knuckled" when I wasn't pulling the trailer! Goodness, I was a wreck! But half way down, we both started to relax a little and she did an amazing job.
We got Taylor and "Joe" all settled at their new home {barn} and – given that the SCAD equestrian team tryouts were early Sunday morning – Taylor was asked to set up a lesson for the following day, and the only time available was the start time of orientation.
We said yes, she'd be there. And I started feeling a tad guilty that she'd miss most of Friday's orientation.
There's always been a bit of a stigma that riding should come second. Other things should take priority. I remember when she was younger and on a soccer team, she couldn't make some of the games because of Pony Club events. The soccer coach knew going in that Taylor's passion and priority was riding, but he made it very clear she was letting the team down each time she didn't show up to a game and let us know it's not like she'd be riding forever.
Anyway, when we showed up to check-in for orientation and got instructions on where to go, etc. we apologetically explained that she was going to miss most of the session. He looked at her – in full riding gear – and assured us that riding definitely takes a priority and it was no problem. I was stunned!
Taylor had definitely found her home.
Sunday morning she had her tryout, but Sunday afternoon she'd found out she made the team, Sunday night she had a team meeting she needed to attend, Monday morning she started school, and she's been running at 100 mph ever since!
Monday, we received a call that Joe {her horse, for those of you skimming} was very, very sick. A belly thing. Belly things with horses can be life threatening for them. One never messes around when your horse has a belly thing. The vet sedated Joe, flushed him full of fluids and started an IV. Joe wasn't getting any better and they couldn't control his pain any further, so by that afternoon Joe was taken to the hospital. It was touch and go for a few days, but Joe recovered on his own – no surgery was needed – and we were praising God! The following Sunday Joe was happily back in his stall at the barn.
After that first call with Joe, it's been one thing after another. I won't go into all the details, but let's just say the final straw came when she burned her hands two weeks later by spilling hot soup all over them! I realized then, the enemy is doing everything possible to get my girl!
She was doing her best to not get discouraged, but that night was a low. I've had to remind her that in a very short period of time, her life is completely different!
She has more responsibilities now than she's ever had, and with that comes extra stress and pressures. I truly believe she loves being at school and is enjoying the experience of it.
But the stress of it all is getting to her a bit more than either of us are comfortable with. I know it'll take time for her, and I'm confident she'll continue to find her way. Most of all, I'm so very proud of her and I just wish she'd be a little easier on herself.
SCAD Equestrian Team Places Second at FSU
Annnnnnndddd … if you made it this far and are still interested about a certain mommy-called-the-police story … here goes!
So. Taylor's phone – like most of us – is her right hand … basically an extension of herself. We were talking one night, maybe her third night away, and she says she has to go because the furniture delivery guys are there. We hang up and I text her a half hour later … with no reply. I was at the Apple store and needed the password to her computer, so I called her … with no reply. I text, I call, I call, I text. For like the next 10 minutes … with no reply.
My heart starts beating faster.
I remember we have an app that shows me her location, and I quickly see she's at her apartment. I contact her boyfriend, "Have you talked to Taylor?" Turns out the last time he heard from her was the same time I'd last heard from her. Since I arranged the delivery to Taylor's apartment, I had the delivery guy's phone number. I called him … with no reply.
My heart was pretty much pounding out of my chest now. It'd been a full hour since I'd last heard from her. I decided to call the police.
They assured me they'd send an officer over right away. After we hung up, it occurred to me I had the delivery guy's phone number and I was pretty sure the police would need it to trace his phone. So I called back again and explained that to them. They weren't as patient with me that time. Hmmmm … wonder why?
FINALLY!! Taylor calls. "The police?!?! Really mom!?!"
I burst into tears and I think everything I'd been holding for the last few days was released … well that, and the fact I was a tad relieved to know she hadn't been hauled off somewhere by the delivery guy!
Turns out she was doing homework in her kitchen, while her phone was silently being charged in her bedroom.
I don't think either of us will make that mistake again! Her – charging her phone on silent. Me – trying to give the police the delivery guy's number {cuz a situation just may arise where I think my girl's in danger and you'd better believe I be calling the po-po for that!}.
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30 Sep
she's gone …
She's gone. Not gone, gone. But definitely, sorta, kinda gone. For two weeks now. And you know what? We're doing okay.
Taylor & I on her first day of 2nd grade {I couldn't find a kindergarten photo}.
And us a few minutes before I drove away, leaving her in Savannah.
Leading up to her departure, I kept thinking I must be in some kind of denial, because I felt like I wasn't as sad as I should be. Over the last couple of years, I'd often wonder how I would react when it was time for her to leave. I wasn't really sure if I'd be grief-stricken, or if I could gently let her go.
I've heard of, and personally seen mothers who are emotionally distraught for days – weeks even – when their children leave for college. I could get all philosophical and offer some deep thinking theory about helicopter parents who find their identity in their children. And others could argue those parents might just love their children more than those who can easily let them go.
But when I would think about Taylor leaving for college, I really never pictured myself emotionally distraught when the time came.
I was never a parent who cried when kindergarten started, or ended. Or they graduated one milestone or another. I would see other moms all weepy and … well … emotional … and I would secretly wonder if there was something wrong with me. Why didn't I love my girls as much as those mothers loved their children? Surely if I was a good mom and loved them enough, I would be feeling more emotion over these milestones?
And then a deep discussion a couple of years back, with my good {and wiser than the wisest of wise-owls} friend Terrie, put it all into perspective for me.
She wasn't a mom who got all weepy and emotional either. And she put into words for me, what I never could.
The reason she doesn't respond to milestones in an emotionally distraught way, is because her excitement – for them – over the next milestone, far outweighs any sad emotion for the milestone they're currently leaving.
Yes!! That's it exactly!
Not in a way that I'm wishing their childhood away. But as they leave one milestone and prepare to enter another, I can't help but feel excited for the new opportunity and growth I know they'll be experiencing.
And so it was with Taylor leaving for college.
Here's what I posted on Instagram the night I got home from Savannah:
i put the final touches to her apartment and made the long drive home. we both did better than i thought … just a few tears, and we pretty much chatted my whole drive home. we can be in the same house and use our phones to communicate. so I'm going with that. it'll be like she's in her bedroom texting or calling, and I'm in the kitchen getting dinner ready. there's nothing wrong with pretending, right?
the thing is, right or wrong, for better or worse … taylor and I have been everything to each other these last few years. we didn't have anyone else, and leaned on each other. without a spouse, companion, or best friend … she's kinda been my everything. that person I count on at the end if the day to spill everything about my day. single moms of older teens, you must know what I'm talking about?
with taylor leaving, my daughter left, but I've also lost my companion and best friend. I'm going to miss her … so much … but outweighing any sadness for myself is the absolute, deep-down joy I feel for her! I am thrilled she is starting this next chapter of her life. a chapter full of wonder and possibility. the world is hers for the taking and I can't wait to watch her soar!
taylor tried out for the scad equestrian team this morning. she found out this afternoon she made the team and she's already had a team meeting tonight. to think back just a year ago and how uncertain her future was … to today and seeing her dreams start to come true. what a true testament to God's promises in our lives.
tay … I'm a broken record … but I love you dearly and simply couldn't be any prouder of you. congratulations on where you are right now, at this very moment in your life. take it in and celebrate how far you've come my girl.
It's true. We had a few tears, we are going to miss each other. We have a deep, deep connection and bond {that I'm forever grateful for}, and it is going to be hard to not have her near me each day. But my excitement for her FAR, FAR outweighs any sadness I feel for myself.
Taylor deserves to have this beautiful next chapter in her life. She's worked hard for it, and it's finally here. How can I be anything but full-of-joy for her?!
And seriously, we've talked non-stop since she's been gone. Endless texts each day – sprinkled with a few urgent phone calls – and it's like she's never left. Except I can't hug her. That part we don't like very much at all. Taylor's a girl who definitely needs her hugs.
So there you have it. A few people have asked how I'm doing, how I'm holding up, and that they're praying for me. I'm so thankful to have you all in my life, and I'm eternally grateful for your love and prayers!
The short answer to how I'm doing? I'm really okay! My heart swells with joy each time I think of Taylor following her life path and dream. Sadness = 2 vs. Joy = 98 … those are odds I can live with!
All that to say … I've only called the police once to check in on her! True story. I wish it weren't. But it is.
Stop back on Thursday and I'll share my story of being that mom!
8 Jul
a new venture for me
HELLO!!!! Yes, that's me shouting hello at y'all … it's been way too long and I've been far too busy. I have lots to share and words building up inside of me … but no time to sit and sort them out.
Besides my girls being out of school, and a plethora of horse shows, I've decided to join my friend Wendy in running her paper and gift store, Papaya Papers! Eeeeekkkk … am I crazy?! Some might say yes. In fact, I'd pretty much be nodding my head in agreement!
I mentioned back in January that I was helping Wendy do some buying, merchandising, and marketing? That seemed to be going so well, she asked me to invest in the store and become partners. I absolutely didn't need one more thing to add to my plate, so this one required a lot of soul searching and prayer.
After some time, I decided to go for it!
In hindsight, the timing's been difficult because the girls are home for the summer, and we also have quite a bit of travel and kids going here and there … I somehow forgot I was their driver for these activities, and literally scheduled one to be on one side of town, while another needed to be on the other side of town at the exact same time.
But anyway.
The girls have been really supportive and they know how much it means to me. One day I was leaving for the store, and maybe apologized to Wynter for something {I can't remember the exact details}, and she said, "It's okay mom, I know how important this is to you." Heart swell.
Right after our partnership was official, we decided to move into a new location. And I think that's probably what's been the most time consuming. We completely remodeled the inside of the new location … we're slated to open August 5th … and it's been busy, busy, busy!
All that said, I do love it. I see a huge opportunity for growth and I'm excited to be a part of it!
Pluuusssssss … I got to go to the National Stationery Show {it's been about 5 years since I've been} and see all of this paper goodness!
Wendy and I announcing our new partnership via social media!
Truth from Ink Meets Paper!
Paper Bandit Press had me at "free phone charging …"
Ahhh … we met the lovely Grace from Writefully His. Not only does she have lovely paper goodness, but 20% of her proceeds are used to purchase pencils and paper for children in East Africa! Seriously!? More companies should do this! Love!
1 canoe 2 … really, I can't say anything more. Everything they make causes my heart to flutter!
Snow & Graham. Just classic paper awesomeness. Trust me.
Belle & Union Co. is new-to-me. And I'm smitten. My favorite, favorite, favorite booth I ever-did-see!
This card is from Southern Fried Design. It's a line with southern sayings and it's perfect! A small factoid about me … I'm what you'd call a closet Garth Brooks fan. I love me some Garth! The closet part came when he went all Chris Gaines on us!
Sugar*Paper LA. Perfection. Plain and simple.
Eons ago, I found them online and had them design some personalized stationery for me. They were just a small little letterpress company at that time. And well … look at them now!
These are two companies we found and fell in love with! Both have sheet wrap {which we'll now be carrying at Papaya}, and the designs are both simple and lovely! Can't wait to get this into the store soon!
This morning Wendy and I are headed back to Atlanta for the Atlanta Gift Market to find more awesomeness to bring into Papaya!
I'm not gonna lie … overall, this new venture has taken a toll on me … but it also feeds my creative soul in a way that nothing else can.
Some may wonder, "Is it worth it?"
Yeah. Absolutely!
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6 Jun
nothing is wasted :: guest post
I can't remember how I first started following Endless Pursuit … I think it might've been on Instagram? Guess it doesn't really matter, the point is, they're my people! "How so," you might wonder? Read this from their About page and you'll get the picture!
God has not abandoned or forgotten about you. Nor is it in His will for you to be sick. That is why we challenge you to rise up with Endless Pursuit as we declare the promises of God over our situations. We exist to speak hope into the sick: make them catalysts, dream weavers, humbleness makers, and joy fillers. Circumstances will not enslave us, rather in defiance we will speak out healing and faith. God is our provider.
Anyway. When Ryan asked if I'd consider being a guest contributor, I was honored. When I was 5 months late in getting him my first post, I was impressed with his patience! :)
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you might remember that I'd recently had a couple of my girls at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester? And if you don't follow me on social media … well … I recently had a couple of my girls at Mayo. :)
It was Taylor primarily who'd had a seemingly sudden onset of serious health issues and I wanted her seen by experts. And because we were going, I decided to bring Hunter along and have her seen for a couple of things she's been dealing with as well.
Hunter's issues ended up minor, but Taylor's not so much. We found out she's got an autoimmune, chronic disease she'll deal with the rest of her life. And while I'm thankful we were able to get an answer to what's going on, I hate that she'll now face this suckiness.
And so … in the midst of my writer's block – while trying to keep good on my promise to Ryan and get my post in – God whispered some hope in my direction and I shared those thoughts over at Endless Pursuit a couple of weeks ago.
If you're facing something today, or just in need of a little hope or encouragement, I'd love for you to join me over there.
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text: I Love Eating A Cummed Filled Pussy Just Got A Text From My Wife..part 2 Sorry it has been so long since I wrote last!! Well this is what happened After I left the golf course. well When I got to my car I had got another Text but this time it was a picture text. And as soon as i saw the **** in the text I new she had hooked back up with her first boy friend from back in her high school days!! It was Neils **** for sure. his **** is just about as long as mine ( 9" 1/2) just not quite as thick as my ****!! However he Pounds the hell out of her ***** & he **** in buckets!! ( Yea for Me) always **** at least twice sometime 3 times!!. any way,after I got the pic I sent back a text to tell Neil I said hello!! LOL.. She replied back with her own LMAO!! and said she new I would know just whose **** it was that she was about to get ****** buy!! but she said she had a surprise for me today.. HUMMMM what more could she give me than a huge ******** or two!! then she told me to go home and lay on the bed and for no reason was I to even touch my **** until she said other wise!! So i tossed the clubs in the trunk and drove like a mad man to get home!! When I got home I ripped of my close jumped in bed and waited for about an hour or so and got another text!! This time it was a pic of her sitting reverse cowgirl on Neils **** and him holding her by her wrist pulling her hard back on his **** and I could just see a glimpses of his load of *** he was pumping into her soaking wet *****!!!! My **** was just about to bust!! when I got a Phone call that said It was a request to have some Face-time on my I-Phone so i said yes and just as I hit yes her face popped on my screen with her sucking his **** clean on both of there ***!! she licked it so slow taking him down to his balls then sucking his balls into her mouth to clean them as well tell me she had a big surprise for me.. about that time I seen his **** start to come back to life so she looked at me with his **** right next to her face growing all thick again and said do not jack off and hung up the phone!! I was in such pain my **** was so ******* hard!! so fast forward about another hour I got a simple text and just said on my way home I LOVE YOU!! and Thank You! I heard the car door shut and she walked into the house and the straight to our bedroom and she started to get undressed and i could smell there sent and it smelled of ***** and a lot of ***!! so she took everything off but her panties and asked If I was still hungry?? and of coarse I said hell yes and get over and feed me my prize!! So she very slowly moved over my chest and i could fell her panties were soaked and it was still a bit warm so i knew the *** was still fresh!! Then she squatted over my face and told me to lick her panties and get all the *** i could get!! and i did just that!! and she laughed a bit and said you just love this **** don't you?? so i replied yes I sure do!! then after i had cleaned her panties enough for she pulled her panties to one side just a bit and she pushed hard and a huge glob of *** came running out of her ***** straight into my mouth!!! so I sucked and sucked as hard as I could then pushing my tongue as far as i could in her ***** to get the rest of his two loads so i thought after i had got it all Out and she had a big " O " she told i was not quite done just yet she got up and turned around and went to squat back over my face again . then i saw it!! A butt plug She had let Neil **** her in her ***!! so she asked if i was still hungry and slowly pulled the butt plug out of her *** and OH MY GOD it just started pouring out!! so I about knocked her over to get to it so I would not miss any!! and just as to tongue touched her *** she started sucking my **** wile i cleaned her good and we came just like that!!! she swallowed my load and I just about passed out from the release it gave!!! this was the First time she had let some one other than me ****** her in the ***!! & I hardly ever get to do that to her. she did video it for me so we watched after when i got my head back on straight!! LOL!! well i hope you enjoy!! deleted 26-30 3 May 7, 2012 Cancel


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With six games in the NHL tonight, the best game on the playoff slate would be the Rangers heading to Toronto. There very well could be barn burners as well with Tampa Bay hosting Calgary, Nashville hosting Colorado and Arizona visiting the boiling hot Blackhawks. There are some nice possible DFS picks tonight, so let's get to business.
Nikita Kucherov ($7000, Tampa Bay Lightning): After going pointless in four straight road games, Kucherov returned home and showed the Oilers what they're all about with a goal and three assists. Now Calgary comes to town after surviving a 6-5 score fest in Nashville, and this has all the fixings of a score fest as well. Tampa is 5-2-3 in their last 10 and has won two straight and are beginning to right the ship after a very subpar first half of the year.
Torey Krug ($5200, Boston Bruins): On a five-game point streak heading into Wednesday night, Krug is on fire, and so is Boston for that matter. The Bruins are 4-0 under new bench boss Jack Cassidy and 7-3 in their last ten games. Facing Los Angeles Thursday night in the second game of a back-to-back, this former Michigan State Spartan gets the most minutes on the Bruins, plays on the top pair and anchors the B's 12th ranked power play, which is hitting at an even 20%.
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DPVFD ready for 26th Annual Santa Around Town
Major route changes in store this year
It's that time of year again. Santa Around Town, one of Deer Park's most cherished and anticipated Christmas traditions is Dec. 15-18 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. each night.
This year marks the 26th year the Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department has escorted Santa Claus through the city's neighborhoods. DPVFD Chief Greg Bridges said this year also marks major changes to Santa's ride and route through the city. Earlier this year, DPVFD purchased new fire trucks and placed its older apparatus out of service. Among these vehicles was the truck where Santa's sleigh was mounted.
"When we put the sleigh on the truck, we would damage the truck," DPVFD Chief Greg Bridges said, explaining the event at a recent Rotary Club meeting. "These trucks cost more than $700,000, so we have to be a lot more careful with them because budgets are tighter."
This year, Santa's sleigh will be mounted on a trailer and pulled through the streets of Deer Park. Like years past, the sleigh will be lit and Santa will throw candy while holiday favorites announce his presence.
Unfortunately, because Santa will travel on a trailer-mounted sleigh, he will not be able to visit every street like he has in the past. "It will be impossible to go down dead-end streets," Bridges said. Also, streets that have a large number of vehicles parked in the street may be impassable for Santa's sleigh.
DPVFD recommend residents and their guests to limit their street parking and try not to park vehicles directly across from each other on the streets. Doing so will make Santa's tour much easier.
Streets that have already been deemed impassable for the tour include mostly dead-end streets without cul-de-sacs. However, DPVFD said Santa still wants to see those children. Residents who live on streets are urged to find the nearest street that Santa will visit. The streets most affected are: Amanda Lane, Bayou Bend, Fairfax, Frances (east side), Grace (east side), Haley's Comet, Helen Drive (1100 to 1200 block), Janell Rene', Mark, Mesa Verde, Pearl, Walnut Court, Whatley and Z-Z Lane.
Residents can find what night Santa will visit their street or the nearest passable street by clicking here.
For more information, contact the DPVFD at 281-478-7285.


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A special Thursday treat for you – the Delaware Valley Hi Railers video in high definition. It's a big file, but well worth the download. The high resolution 1280×720 format gives you a better opportunity to appreciate all the attention to detail in the 'Railers enormous three-rail O-gauge setup at the Great Train Expo in Reading, PA last month. I've watched this video a dozen times, and every time I discover something new. (We originally published this clip in 400×225 a few weeks ago.)
It's especially appropriate that we post this high definition version, as we met some Hi Railers who shoot in high def as well. (We had a nice chat about that.) Here's sending a big shout out to all the Hi Railers, and best wishes as they prepare for their next big setup.
NOTE TO READERS: If you're into the high def thing, check out this interview with Janelle Wolfe shot on the Comcast Tonight set.


text: The corrective move in the USD/JPY strengthened further in Europe, with the pair making a failed attempt to break above hourly 50-MA located at 109.10 levels. Yen rally stalls, supports majors Japanese Yen was at the center stage this week, driving action in the FX markets. The fall has been so intense that it rattled sentiment in the equity markets as well. However, corrective move in Yen (JPY crosses) ahead of the weekend is supporting majors like EUR/USD and GBP/USD plus. Given the US data calendar is light, profit taking may continue heading into the weekend. At the time of writing, USD/JPY was trading around 109.00; up 0.70% on the day. USD/JPY Technical Levels Acceptance above 109.10 (hourly 50-MA) – 109.11 (23.6% of 113.80-107.66) would expose hurdle at 110.00 (hourly 100-MA + 38.2% of 113.80-107.66). Conversely, a failure to sustain above 109 would open doors for a re-test of 108.06 – 107.66 (previous day's low). For more information, read our latest forex news.


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Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs
FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs provide funding opportunities for pre- and post-disaster mitigation. Together, these programs provide significant opportunities to reduce or eliminate potential losses to state, tribal and local assets through hazard mitigation planning and project grant funding. Each HMA program was authorized by separate legislative action, and as such, each program differs slightly in scope and intent.
Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grants are provided to eligible applicant states, tribes, and territories that, in turn, provide subgrants to local governments. The applicant selects and prioritizes applications developed and submitted to them by local jurisdictions to submit to FEMA for consideration of funding. Currently, there are three sub-programs:
- Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
- Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Program
- Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program
HMGP funding becomes available only when a Presidential Disaster Declaration is made. PDM and FMA funding are available annually.
FEMA-approved local hazard mitigation plans are required in order to receive mitigation funding for state or local mitigation projects through the Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant program.
Applying for funding
First steps: Submit your NOI
Excel versions of the Notice of Interest (NOI) form will no longer be accepted for mitigation funding applications. NOIs must be submitted through the EMGrantsPro web-based grant management system. If you are not already registered in EMGrantsPro, please follow the instructions below to do so. After you have registered, you may submit your NOI via EMGrantsPro (instructions on how to do this are also posted below).
Submit an Application
After you have submitted your NOI, you may be asked to make an application.
Requesting Additional Access in EMGrantsPro (MB3)
If you currently have a username and password for the EMGrantsPro (MB3) system, you will need to request access for new grants. To do this, you will need to open a support ticket.
Click on the tabs to learn more.
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) provides grants to states, local governments, and Native American tribes for long-term hazard mitigation projects after a major disaster declaration. The purpose of the program is to reduce the loss of life and property in future disasters by funding mitigation measures during the recovery phase of a natural disaster. States receive HMGP funding when a Presidential Disaster Declaration has been made.
HSEMD has received HMGP funding as a result of Presidential Disaster Declaration 4334.
Due to limited funding, applications will be considered from projects currently under development. However, HSEMD will continue to accept NOI (notice of interest) forms on a continuous basis until further notice. If you have any questions about a potential project or the application process, please contact one of our hazard mitigation staff contacts listed at the bottom of this page.
- Local Mitigation Planning Handbook (link to FEMA website)
- Local Mitigation Plan Review Guide (link to FEMA website)
- Hazard Mitigation Plan Review Tool (MS Word)
- Local Plan Status - UPDATED MAY 2017
Safe Rooms
The Pre-Disaster Mitigation program provides funds on an annual basis for hazard mitigation planning and the implementation of mitigation projects prior to a disaster. The goal of the PDM program is to reduce overall risk to the population and structures, while at the same time, also reducing reliance on federal funding from actual disaster declarations.
Current grant availability
The application period for 2017 PDM grants is now closed.
The Flood Mitigation Assistance program was created to assist States and communities in implementing measures that reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to buildings insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). There are three types of FMA grants available to states and communities:
- Planning Grants to prepare flood mitigation plans;
- Project Grants to implement measures to reduce flood losses, such as elevation, acquisition, or relocation of NFIP-insured structures; and
- Management Cost Grants for the State to help administer the FMA program and activities
Current grant availability
The application period for 2017 FMA grants is now closed.
Historic Preservation
In the course of executing your disaster recovery grant, you may encounter previously unknown cultural/historic artifacts. The Office of the State Archaeologist should be contacted if any archaeological deposits (artifacts) are exposed so that they can be investigated and the extent of the site determined.
Additionally, HSEMD and the State Historic Preservation Office must be informed to take proper action. In accordance with the Code of Iowa 263B, if human remains are unintentionally exposed, you must cease work immediately, secure the area, and contact local law enforcement and/or the county medical examiner. If the remains are determined to be ancient (greater than 150 years old), the Office of the State Archaeologist�s Bioarchaeology Program must also be notified.
Office of the State Archaeologist
(319) 384-0732
Bioarchaeology Program
(319) 384-0740
BJ Covington
Iowa Homeland Security
(515) 725-3231
Daniel Higginbottom
(515) 281-8744
Hazard Mitigation Program Contacts:
Deputy State Hazard Mitigation Officer
(515) 725-9369
(515) 725-9404
Safe Rooms & Electric Utilities
(515) 725-9378
Acquisitions ("Buyouts") & Relocations
(515) 725-9384
(515) 725-9305
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In actual practice, both of the primary and secondary windings have got some ohmic resistance causing voltage drops and copper losses in the windings.
In actual practice, the total flux created does not link both of the primary and secondary windings but is divided into three components namely the main or mutual flux Ø linking both of the primary and secondary windings, primary leakage flux ØL1 linking with primary winding only and secondary leakage flux ØL2 linking with secondary winding only. The primary leakage flux ØL1 is produced by primary ampere-turns and is proportional to primary current, number of primary turns being fixed. The primary leakage flux ØL1 is in phase with I1 and produces self induced emf ØL1 is in phase with I1 and produces self induced emf EL1 given as 2f L1 I1 in the primary winding. The self induced emf divided by the primary current gives the reactance of primary and is denoted by X1.
i.e. X1 = EL1/I1 = 2πfL1I1/I1 = 2FL1,
Equivalent Resistance and Reactance. The equivalentresistances and reactances of transformer windings referred to primary and secondary sides are given as below
Referred to primary side
Equivalent resistance,
Equivalent resistance, = X'1 = Referred to secondary side
Equivalent resistance, = X2 + K2X1
Where K is the transformation ratio.
Equivalent Circuit. The equivalent circuit of a transformer having transformation ratio K = E2/E1 is shown
Regulation. The change in secondary terminal voltage from no-load to full load is known as regulation of the transformer is expressed as a percentage of the secondary no-load terminal voltage.
Regulation will be maximum when pf angle Ø = tan-1 X'2/R2
Transformer Losses. Since the transformer is a static mechine, so there are no friction and windage losses. Hence the losses occurring in a transformer are (i) iron loss and (ii) copper loss. Iron loss is caused by the alternating flux in the core and consists of hysteresis and eddy currents. The copper loss occurs due to ohmic resistance of the transformer windings. The iron or core loss remains almost constant, as already explained where as copper loss varies as the square of the load current. For example if copper loss at full load is Pc' then at one-half of the full load the copper loss will be (1/2)2
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"…what makes a work of fiction safe from larvae and rust is not its social importance but its art, only its art". — Vladimir Nabokov, 1964
Many people still love certain children's books. They cause cherished childhood memories to flood back. Magic Tree House and Captain Underpants can restore faith in humanity for some brief moments before tossing you back upon the shores of cruel adolescenthood.
The Little Prince (1943) by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, however, endures. Its message of truth and innocence transcends age. I was thirteen when I first read it. I cried for two reasons: it moved me immensely, and I didn't get to read it when I was a child.
The narrator is a plane-wrecked pilot who is stranded alone in the middle of the Sahara Desert. While he is trying to fixing his engine, a bright, charming child dressed in splendid costume appears. He is the prince and lone inhabitant of the asteroid B-612, which is no bigger than a house.
Through their acquaintance, the narrator learns about the little prince's life story. He tells the narrator about his planet's tiny, extinct volcanoes and how he could watch the sunset over and over again just by moving his chair. He tells of the only rose on the planet, whom he loved and cared for with utter devotion. He recounts his visits to other tiny planets, each with their own queer, sole inhabitants. Arriving at last on Earth, he made friends with a fox and learned about Earth's own absurdities.
Had I read the book as a child, I would've been enraptured by its fairy tale, where logic makes sense only in children's imaginations. I might not have truly understood its truths about human nature, but would have developed a much greater sense for humanity. I could've turned out better.
When I read it for the first time as a teenager, the story's fairy tale still enchanted me, but the messages about "matters of consequence", life's beauties, and the importance of sentimental relationships touched me the most. I still can't say that I've truly grasped them, but I am certain it will become even more significant to me as an adult, overcome with life experiences. And that's the power of The Little Prince. It transcends age and grows with the reader while being essentially a children's book. Since only with a child's heart, one can see what is essential. Did I also mention that it's beautiful?
Before you read it, make sure you get the original Katherine Woods translation. Avoid the "new", 2000 translation by Richard Howard at all costs. Even though I don't read a word of French and can't speak for literalness or accuracy, it's still obvious that Howard drained the story lifeless. Here's the central quote of the book:
Original French: "…on ne voit bien qu'avec le coeur. L'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux."
Katherine Woods translation: "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."
Richard Howard translation: "One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes."
What's "anything essential"? The emphasis on "heart" is also lost. Howard even turned "walk at my leisure toward a spring of fresh water" (Woods) into "walk very slowly toward a water fountain" (Howard). Woods's great attention to details and sense of poetry makes for a beautiful rendering of the novel's spirit. Despite being out of print, it'll be the version that endures.


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Friday night saw some heartfelt speeches in deference to the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation at the IAC building.
The Millennial Society, which held its 5th Annual Spring for a Cure Gala set out to raise funds for multi year grants to research young adult cancer research. In fact one survivor – Sarah Leming recanted for all of us her tribulations and despair with having to deal with cancer and her ardent desire to live a full life- appreciating each year as a milestone that she once took for granted.
"Cancer only happens to other people I thought. But suddenly it was happening to me and I was only 30 and my world went from auto pilot to crumbling. But I had to fight."
Indeed she did and she will be graduating this May in Public Affairs policy.
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Event co chairs included: Alissa Jacob, Camilla Ruth, Marcus Siegel.
Celebrity Guests Include:
Tor Hamer, Zuzanna Szadkowski, Lauren Rae Levy, as well as other noted guests:
Brandl Frey, Freddie Fackelmeyer, Karen Koeningsberg, Ben Levine, Jared Seligman, John Termini, Brittain Youngblood, Newmark Knight Frank.


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After months of deliberations. a City Council vote and Massachusetts Superior Court ruling on Wednesday moved Boston University's National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories closer toward full operation.
The Council voted 8-5 in favor of permitting Biosafety Level 4 research in Boston – which involves the testing and development of vaccines and treatments to combat infectious diseases – at NEIDL at the BU medical campus site in the South End. Superior Court Judge Janet Sanders also rejected a challenge by residents to a risk assessment by the National Institutes of Health that had found that NEIDL poses minimal risk to the community.
"This building has been completed for many years and the subsequent time has been involved with dealing with legal issues, risk assessments, and going through a process involving the regulatory authorities in the city and federal levels," said BU spokesman Colin Riley. "The building is designed for BSL-4 research, the highest level of research standards, and this is very good news."
Before operating regularly, Michelle Consalvo, assistant vice president for Government & Community Affairs at BU, said NEIDL must gain permission from the Boston Public Health Commission to begin research on life-threatening infectious diseases classified as BSL-4, such as Ebola.
City Councilor Charles Yancey, author of the ordinance to prohibit potentially dangerous BSL-4 research in Boston, voted against permitting BSL-4 research in Boston. He said he was disappointed by the vote and that NEIDL posed potential risks to residents.
"The benefits will be minimal to the city of Boston and the risks will be severe," he said. "Hundreds of thousands of dollars went into that building, but if there is one mechanical failure people could be exposed without ever knowing it… Many residents would be placed in quarantine that would have to be enforced by the U.S. military. It's serious stuff."
Yancey said the City Council vote on BSL-4 research was not aptly advertised to the public, and discussions about NEIDL have failed to address ways the city would respond to malfunctions at the lab.
"During budget hearings, I asked the police commissioner what he would do if one of the pathogens were released, and he told us he would order officers to stay out of the facility," he said. "Of course the instinct of first responders is to rush into danger to rescue others… but they don't have cures for these diseases."
Several university officials, including BU's Associate Provost for Research, Gloria Waters, have repeatedly insisted that NEIDL is safe and secure, and champion NEIDL as a scientific and economic boon to Boston.
At a City Council hearing on April 16, Waters defended NEIDL as crucial to sending a message to the scientific community that Boston is committed to scientific advancements and innovative research. She also said NEIDL was expected to bring $45 million in federal funding to the city.
In a 19-page ruling released Wednesday regarding residents' concern over the risk assessment by the NIH, Sanders wrote that the NEIDL has complied with various environmental regulations and denied the plaintiff's challenge to the Supplementary Final Environmental Impact Report.
"[The] Plaintiff's primary concern is that the SFEIR does not adequately describe the risks of the NEIDL and instead relies on questionable assumptions and incomplete data," the ruling stated. "In support of this position, they make several arguments, none of them persuasive."
Despite the potential risks, Riley said the decisions concerning NEIDL reflect BU and Boston's commitment to leading in scientific research and medical innovation.
"Boston is recognized as a medical mecca where science breaking, innovation, research and medical service is the highest," he said. "The research conducted will be able to ideally find vaccines and treatments so that future generations are not faced with these threats."


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Surprise or perhaps shock your friends and family by sending them one of these slightly morbid greeting cards. Is your Christmas list full of folks that delight at slavering wolves, potential house fires, or other calamities of the season? Do your birthday card recipients like to see something with tentacles? Reminiscent of Edward Gorey with a dash of H.P. Lovecraft, these cards are sure to make people wonder about you.
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Look!: Staghorn Fern Mantlepiece
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If you're like us, you probably fell in love with the deer/antlers/natural curiosities trend. If you couldn't stomach staring at a real deer everyday and the prices for the faux options were too high -- you're in luck. Named for their "antler-like" fronds these ferns can easily be mounted on your wall and require minimal care(depending on the variety).
Staghorn Ferns (Platycerium bifurcatum) are a type of epiphyte or air plant. They survive on nutrients from the air and need little to no soil. Some varieties thrive outdoors in the Bay Area climate while some will prefer a mildly sunny spot on your wall or mantle. You can find your stag locally at Paxton Gate in the Mission.
Tip: If you haven't been to Paxton Gate before, leave yourself plenty of time to peruse all of the other fantastic natural science goods and then mosey to the back of the store where all of the larger plants are kept.
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SLC Tournament
Appeared as a pinch hitter going 0-for-1 against Texas State (5/21).
2008 (Junior)
Batted .247 with two home runs and four RBI and played in 34 games making 17 starts in the outfield... tied for the team lead with 17 appearances as a reserve (Justin McPherson)... scored 10 runs and recorded two doubles, four walks and was 3-for-3 in stolen bases... posted four multi-hit games, including two in Southland Conference play... had two three-game hit streaks... made NCAA Division I debut going 1-for-3 against Arkansas-Little Rock (2/22)... tallied two multi-hit games in a three game period, going 2-for-5 against McNeese State (3/7) and 2-for-4 verses Dallas Baptist (3/8)... went 2-for-4 in the opening game of a conference series against Southeastern Louisiana (4/18)... added a 2-for-3 performance against TCU (4/30)... named to the UT Arlington Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 Athletic Director's Academic Honor Roll.
Temple College
Transferred to UT Arlington after batting .274 with a .364 on-base percentage at Temple College, which finished seventh-place at the 2007 NJCAA JUCO World Series in Grand Junction, Colo... selected in the 49th round of the 2006 MLB Draft by the Atlanta Braves... a member of the President's list at Temple College.
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Son of Wesley and Jeanette Holt... born June 2, 1987... a real estate major at UT Arlington.
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Interview with John Rathbone, president
How did you get involved in this business?
I had a career in medical sales and decided that I could sell anything. I wanted to sell something fun. I have been passionate about skiing and biking since I started skiing and riding in junior high in Idaho, and I was inspired by an area ski and bike shop that had the coolest gear I had ever seen. I attended CU-Boulder and earned a degree in commercial recreation. After moving around the country for years in sales, I finally had the opportunity to move my family to Colorado in 1994, and, in 1997, took the opportunity to buy the local ski shop in Genesee.
What distinguishes you from other businesses in your category?
Foothills Ski & Bike is a specialty shop featuring equipment and services that are not found in most shops in the region. By attention to detail, our shop has developed a very discriminating clientele who trust us for expert ski and boot selection, ski tuning, state-of-the-art custom footbeds and highly effective custom boot fitting. Our shop is frequented by coaches, athletes, ski patrol and ski instructors who rely on our services. This expertise translates to our other customers regardless of their level.
What do you like best about your line of work?
We are serious when it comes to dialing in your ski gear, and it's satisfying to get great feedback. We have outstanding customers, which is the ultimate compliment, and it's fun to be part of their experience. We have fun while we're working, joke with our customers, and listen to whatever music we want.
What is your business' biggest challenge?
Our ski shop is busy well into the spring and runs all summer so we can only offer a limited selection of bikes. We offer expert bike service, parts and accessories.
Something people might be surprised to learn about you or your business:
People are surprised just to learn we are here. We are just off Interstate 70 in Genesee, but most people don't know about the Genesee Town Center. We stock a lot of hard-to-find gear so we have customers from all over the region.
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Address: 25948 Genesee Trail Road, Genesee
Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday
Founded: 1997
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POTTSTOWN PA – Volunteers are needed by the Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area, headquartered on College Drive, to assist with its Sept. 20 and 21 program called the "Pedaling Through Our National Parks Ride." The event takes guests on a bicycle ride through some of the area's scenic wonders.
Volunteers will help with road crossings, rest stops, check-in, food, parking and other logistical details on both days of the ride. Most also will be able to participate in the ride, if desired.
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- An interesting debate on the precautionary principle. Yes, it may be a good foil for dangerous innovation, but it's also a blunt -- and bluntly used -- instrument. I liked the last opinion -- that we may need to think less about precaution against what we fear (especially when individuals abuse our commons) and more about what we want, as a community
- An advertorial on the benefits of online energy auctions; these benefits apply to water auctions, should we use them more actively (hear that MWD?)
- Simple science fitness. Highly recommended information on diet and exercise
- Zenhabits is a nice website. Here are a few ways to focus on happiness
- "There is No Beepocalypse" shows how the market is maintaining honey and bee services, but it underplays, IMO, the environmental problem of losing bees
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Protect yourself against E. coli
Published 8:00 pm, Wednesday, September 1, 2010
People are getting sick in Huron County, and the Huron Daily Tribune would like to provide readers with as much information as possible so they can protect themselves. Unfortunately, in the interest of patient privacy, the Huron County Heath Department is releasing very little information that could be of use to others who might have contracted the illness.
Health Department officials say the illnesses were likely caused by E. coli 0157:H7 infections, which are usually caused by eating tainted food. Often, E. coli infections stem from a single source, such as a meat or produce vendor or a restaurant. It would be helpful to people who have eaten at area restaurants or purchased meat or produce locally to know where the outbreak occurred. Because Huron County is a small area, officials are refusing to divulge the location where people have gotten sick. We feel this decision puts others in the area at risk. There may be people out there who have an E. coli infection, but because they lack information, they believe their illness is a typical stomachache. Because E. coli can cause serious problems, such as kidney failure or even death, it's vital people who are infected seek the aid of a physician.
Only five cases are suspected so far — hardly a pandemic. However, E. coli can spread person-to-person, and with school starting next week, it's possible more people could contract the illness.
Since we have no way of knowing how people contracted the infection, everyone in the county should be on guard. Remind your children to wash their hands frequently, and follow the other guidelines to arm yourself and your family against this, and other, infections.
In addition to hand washing after using the toilet or touching animals, health officials advise people to:
• Not eat undercooked meat products (cooked at below 155 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Make sure the cooked meat is brown throughout, not pink, and the juices run clear.
• Drink only pasteurized milk, juice and cider.
• Avoid eating alfalfa sprouts if you're under 5 years of age, immune-compromised or elderly.
• Avoid putting unwashed hands in the mouth.
Furthermore, if you suspect you or your children have an E. coli infection, especially if you experience bloody diarrhea, see your doctor and ask to be tested.


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Pianist Christina Kobb plays Schubert, Robert and Clara Schumann, Grieg, and Liszt in her Carnegie Hall Debut
I recently heard three piano programs, almost back-to-back, in Weill Hall. Each pianist produced a strikingly different sound from the same instrument, Weill's beautiful house Steinway. The pianists and their programs were so very different that it is not so very difficult to resist the temptation to discuss them in a single review, although there are some common threads, for example Romanticism and Schubert. In fact, you'll find I'm writing rather a lot about those subjects at the moment.


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If you're a pizza lover or a Jack's Pizza fan here's a great deal you can grab this week at Kroger! Depending on your store's doubling policy print whatever one works best for you!
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Use $0.50/1 Jack's Pizza printable (will double to $1.00)
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Located on the banks of the Atchafalaya River, unique shopping opportunities await you on Morgan City's Front Street. In historic buildings with restored storefronts, you'll find gift shops and art galleries, home décor and a 139-year-old hardware store.
You can spend hours in Plantation Treasures shopping for unique home décor and gift items.Wildflower Boutique offers trendy clothes, shoes, and accessories as well as a large selection of Vera Bradley.Enjoy a cup of fresh-brewed coffee at The Frame Shop and browse their gallery of local, original Southern art and pottery.Beautiful home furnishings await you at Interiors.At Shannon's Hardware you'll find one-of-a-kind items – we love the marine, kitchen and gardening sections!Many other stores line the street where you can enjoy shopping the day away!
Cross over and climb to the top of the 21-foot tall Great Wall to get a bird's-eye view of boat traffic along the mighty Atchafalaya River.You'll see shrimp boats docked and might catch sight of a passenger train passing over the bridge on the river.
What Cajun Daughters love about Morgan City's Front Street: A quaint, local, hassle-free shopping get-away.
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6th Annual Fish Fry to benefit North Florida Land Trust
North Florida Land Trust is hosting their 6th Annual Fish Fry at Big Talbot Island on Saturday, May 20. The family-friendly event will take place from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Talbot House on Big Talbot Island, 12134 Houston Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32226. Guests can enjoy live music, marsh views, fabulous food, local beers, lawn games and more. You are encouraged to bring your own chair and a reusable water bottle. Junco Royals will be playing traditional old time jazz and LPT will perform their Afro-Cuban beats. Bold City Brewery will bring the beer and Beer 30: San Marco is providing cider. Safe Harbor and Indulge Food Truck will be serving up the food for the fish fry. Vegan and gluten-free options will also be available.
Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door and include entry and your meal. Kids under 12 are $10 in advance or $20 at the door and students with ID are $15 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at www.northfloridalandtrust.org/events/fishfry/. Tickets are rain or shine. No refunds.
An anonymous donor is the title sponsor of the event. Additional sponsors include JAXPORT, Sumo Design Studio, Onsite Environmental Consulting, National Parks Conservation Association, Beer:30, Bold City Brewery and Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP.


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She has become quite "active" the last several months. About 2 years ago she found out she has genital wart....No big deal, so what....At least it wouldn't be a big deal if she wasn't sleeping around and NOT telling them! Soooo today I took it upon myself to find the cell phone number of the guy she's curently "dating." I told him to meet me at my grandma's and I told him that mom has warts and that she had no intentions of telling him. My little sister(19) saw him there and told my mom. Now my mom is saying she's going to tell my fiance secrets about me (I have no secrets from him, so I don't know what she thinks she's going to say), my 19yo sister is pissed at me, and my 23 yo sister told me she didn't ever want to hear from me again. They say I'm trying to ruin mom's life. Honestly, I just thought the guy deserved to know. Was I completely wrong? Mom DOES have warts and ISN'T telling her partners.
I am totally with you on that. I think if a your mom is going to have sex with men then she needs to take the responsibility of telling people that she has it. If she doesnt then I would have been like you and taken it upon myself. Its disgusting that she does that. Same with a person who has hiv.. there is no cure for these diseases and if you want to cause more infection keep it up. someday someone is going to come back at her and want to sue her for punitive damages. You did the right thing!
I think he did have the right to know but it is your mother's business. Your sisters don't really have any reason to be upset with you.
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I was in the same situation with an ex friend. An old partner she had tested positive for HIV and she refused to get tested. Even stood me up when I offered to go with her to the doctor for moral support. I gave her an ultimatum. She is a whore and slept around a LOT. I told her she needed to call those guys or I'd do it myself. She didn't do it do I did.
Personally, I would have given her a chance to fess up before stepping in like that.
Good... She's a little pissed that she didn't get to infect someone with a lifelong disease... Boo hoo, She'll recover.
I think you were out of line. Adults need to be responsible for their own safety. If he's choosing to have sex with her unprotected, that's on him. If she's choosing to keep this a secret, even if it's wrong, that's on her. She's still your mom, whore or not.
If it was me, I would have told hiim BEFORE sleeping with him. In fact, my df knows I have hpv
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I dont think its your job to tell him this, this is sort of disrespectful ob your part, if it was you , you wouldnt like someone else telling your business,


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The question:
What is wrong with the following "proof"? Let x=y. Then
Solution: I know that 2 does not equal 1 and my answer was an incorrect substitution in step 5 however that makes no sense as x=y. The book says that in step 3 'they' incorrectly divided by (x-y)=0. I do not understand, if (x-y) is a whole number then would it not be valid to perform the division?
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Now, perhaps this post would be better suited in the set theory/logic section but as the concept under discussion is of elementary character I felt that would be an unnecessary aggrandizement. Also I am unsure as to the formal system of 'proof' being employed, is it deduction?


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Ruth Ellis:
Age knew no bounds
by Susan Horowitz
She was the matriarch of Detroit's LGBT community. And more than a decade after her death, her memory lives on.
Ruth Charlotte Ellis lived to be 101 and was an active and much-beloved member of the community right up until the end. She danced her way – literally – into the hearts of many, impressed with her warmth and quiet dignity and inspired with her drive and frequent random acts of kindness.
Ellis was born July 23, 1899, in Springfield, Illinois. She recalled hiding in her home during the Springfield race riots of 1908. Later, she fell in love with her white gym teacher, who held her hand to complete a class circle when other students wouldn't.
Encouraged by the promise of better wages, Ellis moved to Detroit in 1937, where she watched over a young boy in Highland Park for $7 a week. Soon, however, she put the printing-press knowledge she had picked up in Springfield to work and secured a position with Waterfield and Heath, where she worked until she opened her own press some years later.
Ellis ran her business out of the West Side home she shared with her partner, Ceciline "Babe" Franklin. The couple became known for their weekend house parties, a haven for young LGBTs who had nowhere else to go. She took several of them in, and even helped a few through college before she retired and moved to a downtown senior complex. Franklin moved to Southfield, but the two shared keys to one another's residences, and the relationship continued until 1975, when Franklin suffered a heart attack on her way to work.
"I don't think it was love," Ellis once said about her 30-year relationship with Franklin. "[But] she was good for me. She taught me how to take care of myself."
Ellis remained active after the loss, and took up photography and bowling. She traveled often and began helping out elderly neighbors, running errands for them and picking up their groceries.
In the late 1980s, Ellis was at a self-defense class when she met Jay Spiro, who she correctly identified as a fellow lesbian. The two had dinner and Spiro began introducing Ellis around. Soon, crowds were lining up to dance with Ellis at parties and social functions, where she developed a reputation for wearing out dance partners on the floor.
"I love good dance music and classical music," she told Between the Lines in 1999. "When I am dancing, people say, 'Miss Ruth, I have got to quit, I am too tired.' But I'm still dancing."
The awards and accolades began at about this time, as the public took notice of Ellis's remarkable life, her entrepreneurial skills, and the assistance she provided to younger LGBTs for several decades. She was honored with lifetime-achievement awards, resolutions from the mayor and other officials and even an honorary doctorate.
But the greatest recognition came as her 100th birthday drew near. Living With Pride: Ruth Ellis at 100, the documentary-style telling of her life by Yvonne Welbon, won top honors at several major film festivals. Ellis was written up in virtually every major LGBT publication across the country and profiled by mainstream African American publications like Essence and feminist works like Ms. magazine.
Ellis eventually tired of the attention. Her failing health caused her to cut down her travel schedule, and she even turned down the chance to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
"I'm getting to be too important," Ellis said at the time. "I never imagined all of this. I guess no one has ever seen a lesbian this old before."
Ellis was hospitalized in the summer of 2000 – at age 101 – dehydrated and exhausted. But she struggled to hold on until she made it back home, where she wanted to make her transition. She died in her sleep in the early morning hours of October 5.
Often amazed at her own celebrity, Ellis frequently asked why everyone made such a "fuss" over her. Those who had the pleasure of knowing her, however, would never ask such a question.
"Ruth positively touched lives across North America," said Johnny Jenkins of Detroit Black Gay Pride. "Her spirit touched the essence of our humanity."
And her spirit continues to touch us today through the effort of the Ruth Ellis Center, the groundbreaking youth shelter, transitional living and outreach program founded in 1999. Ellis was on hand for the ribbon-cutting of the agency's first drop-in center in 2000.
Ruth's House, the center's transitional-living quarters, opened in 2004, and the agency continues to thrive as it provides short-term and long-term residential safe space and support services for runaway, homeless and at-risk LGBT youth in Detroit and southeastern Michigan.
Out comedian and Emmy Award-winning actress Wanda Sykes visited the center in 2010 and again this year. She was so impressed by what she saw that she tweeted to her more than 100,000 followers about the center and went on to star in a public-service announcement for the agency. She also hosted a fundraising dinner for the agency and donated $15,000.
If Ellis was surprised by how much attention she garnered in her lifetime, she would have been awestruck to know how her work has continued and her memory lives on.
Susan Horowitz is the co-publisher and editor of Between the Lines, an LGBT newspaper based in Michigan.


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Tipp model Roz Purcell helps Syrian children
Tipperary model Roz Purcell travelled to Jordan visiting the Azraq refugee camp, now home to thousands of Syrians, as ambassador for World Vision Ireland's Survive to Five campaign.
In an area where annual rainfall amounts to a small coffee cup, WVI is providing clean water and sanitation to over 30,000 refugees.
World Vision is the biggest nongovernmental provider of clean water in the developing world reaching a new person every 30 seconds.
"I am really excited to be part of this campaign which is fundamentally about ensuring that children, no matter where they are born, make it to their fifth birthday." said Roz.
"Thousands of children are dying, not from serious illnesses, but because they don't have access to clean water and World Vision's campaign is about tackling those issues."
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Out of curiosity what is your tractor S/N - there were only 460 or thereabouts made.
Also does it have the original JE engine or the RE engine replacement. Really hard to find parts for the JE engine.
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