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After struggling through all of that confusing stuff about spin in my last post, here's something that's a bit easier to understand. Essentially, there are two types of elementary particles: fermions and bosons. Fermions, which make up the majority of the particles, are defined by their half spin. (Don't know what that is? Read my last post for an explanation.) That's what makes them fermions. Fermions have to obey a law called the Pauli exclusion principle, which states that two identical fermions cannot be in the same place at the same time. That seems like intuitive logic, but bosons don't have to follow these rules. Subatomic particles like protons are also fermions, but we'll be focusing on the fermions that are elementary particles. These are composed of particles like neutrinos, electrons, and quarks. The chart above shows all of the elementary particles, but the purple and green groups are quarks and leptons. Those are the two main groups of fermions.
What's a Lepton?
Aside from quarks, leptons are one of the major groups of fermions. They come in six types, also called flavors. (No one has ever said that physicists were uncreative in their naming of terms.)
Electron, Muon, and Tau Leptons
Three of the flavors, the electron, the muon, and the tau, have a negative charge. An electron is more commonly known as part of the atom. However, the electron has some interesting qualities of its own. It's tiny in terms of mass; it's only got about 1/1837 of the mass of a proton. The muon is a lot like an electron, but is much more massive. And the tau? It's also like the electron, but it's more massive than either the electron or the muon.
Electron, Muon, and Tau Neutrinos
Is it just me, or do physicists come up with the cutest names for particles? Naming a particle "neutrino" is pretty cute. Neutrinos are still leptons, but they have a neutral charge, and they're what are known as second generation leptons. This means that they're created when electrons, muons, and taus decay. Neutrinos are so light they were once thought to have no mass. However, it has since been discovered that neutrinos have three distinct masses, but they don't have to line up with the three flavors of neutrino. Because of its lightness, few forces can act on the neutrino, so it can move through most matter without a problem.
Quirky Quarks
I've always wanted to write a heading like that. And I'm being completely accurate because quarks do have some pretty bizarre qualities. For instance, quarks will never be found on their own; they're always in groups called hadrons. Quarks are the only particles that experience all of the fundamental forces: electromagnetic force, gravity, weak nuclear force, and strong nuclear force. Up, down, strange, charm, top, and bottom are all flavors of quarks. As for magnetic charge, the up-type quarks, (that is, up, top, and charm quarks) all have a charge of +⅔. On the other hand, the down-type quarks, (down, bottom, and strange) have a charge of -⅓. This makes a little bit more sense once we look at a particle that is made of quarks: a proton. It has a charge of +1 and is made up of two up quarks and one down quark. ⅔ + ⅔ – ⅓ = 3/3 = 1. When you do the math, it adds up.
Color Charge
Quarks also have a property called color charge. This refers to the exchange of gluons (read about them in my next blog post about bosons) when the quarks get close enough to each other and the creation of a color force field. (Kind of like spin, it's only called color to distinguish between the different types, but it has nothing to do with color at all.) Three color charges and three anticolor charges exist. When quarks combine, they form neutral color particles, just like when red, green, and blue combine to form white light. However, they produce different combinations, which produce different types of hadrons. That's about all I can write about color charge without getting hopelessly lost, but maybe that was enough for you to grasp the basic concept. The animation above shows a neutron, made up of two down quarks and one up quark and the way the color force interacts through the quarks.
There you have it: a little bit about quarks and leptons, the two types of fermions. I hope you've learned something about them and come back next week for a post about bosons, the other kind of elementary particle. If you want, check out some links to further information below. Until next time!
If you want to get an overview of elementary particles in general, you can click to go to my previous blog post here: Elementary Particles – What Are They?
Here's a great post about leptons from Universe Today: What Are Leptons?
This website goes more in-depth on quarks and their different flavors: Quarks
And here's something more that really helped me understand color charge better: The Particle Adventure – Color Charge


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Oh hai, SYTYCW readers! I'm Sarah_Elizabeth and this will be my first foray into interviewing/blogging. The Mistress Sue recruited me. I am her lowly minion now. It's a very happy arrangement.
Okay, so, I'm a total geek at heart. I can't help it, my brain is simply wired to find geek speak uber sexy. Not too mention, a man that spends several hours a day at a computer....well, I can only imagine that his fingers would be very fast and talented. Ooops, TMI? Oh, well, you need to get used to that. ::giggles::
So, last week I was craving some Geekward. Let's be honest, well all love some Geekward. Awkward and fumbling, socially retarded, and so sweet he'll give you a cavity. Can you say: Yes, and please? Well, I most definitely can; thus I found the gem known as : Geek Love by SassenachWench on ffn.
Her summary: Humor, romance, healing and rampant geekitude collide in this Edward & Bella love story. "A funny, quirky love story about two computer geeks whose playful friendship turns into something more." Chokin' the Rubber Chicken blog.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 19 - Words: 70,527 - Reviews: 1352 - Updated: 11-13-09 - Published: 8-23-09 - Bella & Edward
Oh, dearsweetbabyjesus. I was hooked from the start. You have all the loveliness of Geekward but you also get a zombie loving, heartbreakingly broken Bella, a porn addicted Jasper, and the rest of the usual suspects are just as quirky. I tell you, Geek Love is pure win. I read straight through, which means I turned on the Disney Channel, threw some sugar packed nomnoms at the lil' one, and entered the "fanfic zone."
I am so happy I did. What can I say to make you understand the level of devotion I have for SassenachWench's Geekward? Oooh...the 'Trifecta!' Say whaa?? Yeah, this Geekward makes his Bella a deliciously sinful treat, almost daily. What is it you ask?
"Two cups of steaming coffee – straight from the Fauxbucks insta-serve machine, a bowl of microwaved (now liquid) Hershey's chocolate, and a plate of peanutbutter-filled cookie sandwiches."
I iz ded. Geekward has wiggled into my heart and claimed my lady bits with that insane yumminess. A man that understands the need for coffee, chocolate and sugar. WIN of EPIC proportions. Add in Jasper making fried foods fornicate on a ferry, and Bella happily watching porn with both Edward and Jasper, um yeah, need I say more?
During my interview with SassenachWench, it was brought to my attention that she did not have a twilighted thread. Well, that is blasphemy...and I made to correct that error immediately.
The thread can be found here: http://www.twilighted.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=7471
The story can be found here: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5327102/1/Geek_Love
I could go on and on about how much I adore Geek Love, but I have a feeling that will be monotonous so how about we just skip on to the interview with SW, now?
Sarah_E: So, SW, how are you this afternoon?
SW: Good. Just settling in with coffee and some toaster waffles I stole from my child's stash.
Sarah_E: Lulz. Us mother's are good for that.
Sarah_E: So..wow, this is different for me. You're my first interview. It may be unorthodox, but I'm sure Sue won't mind. ::winks::
Can you tell me how you came up with the idea for Geek Love?
SW: Yeah, thought it's embarrassingly uninteresting. :) The opening scene of chapter one, "In Which There is a Battle" paints a fairly accurate picture of my cubicle at work. In Geek Love, Edward is a hotter, smarter, cooler, richer, and version of me. But with a penis. And did I mention hot?
Quite honestly I showed a shocking lack of imagination for this story. I'm beginning to think that's my thing. People will whisper as I walk down the street, "Pssst…that's the woman…did you hear about her? The doctors say she was born with no imagination! Can you imagine? Yeah, well, she can't."
Sarah_E: ::belly laughs:: I'm pretty sure all of us feel that way at some point, and I have to argue that I think it's very creative, especially Bella's love for the zombies.
SW: Thanks. It's a geek thing.
Sarah_E: Gotta love the geeks. Geeks rule the world. I'm surprised more people don't understand that knowledge.
SW: They do, they just won't admit it.
Sarah_E: So very true. Now let's see...Sue says to tell you "Hi." And we all know that we must do as Sue says...so, hi.
SW: Hi Sue!
::Sarah_E nods in Sue's direction::
Sarah_E: Oh, le crap. I accidentally closed my browser with the questions. I'm so awesome. Lulz.
SW: Techfail.
Sarah_E: Epic techfail.
::curses at stupid computer for making her look technotarded, even though she is.::
There we go. So, now that we know where the hawtness that is Geekward came from, do you do anything special when writing a chapter? Like special music, or ya know, get drunk and look up geek references online?
SW: By the way, what's the language rating on this interview? I'm a big potty mouth. Should I edit? :)
Sarah_E: Nah..I don't think so. Well, lemme check..
::goes off to ask Sue yet another question::
::Returns with Sue's answer::
Sue Stefanich: HELL TO THE FUCK NO!! LOL
::giggles because she loves the potty mouth::
SW: GOOD! So, to answer your question...
Yes, I have an unchanging ritual. I can't write unless I'm in total silence in a perfectly clean house, after no less than a solid eight hours of sleep…
But seriously…I have a full-time job, a six-year old, a husband, and three cats. Basically I write in the minutes between working, cooking, cleaning, doing homework, and servicing the man.
Wow…Letter T, meet M and I, you're gonna be buddies now.
And for my next song I'm going to cover the old classic "Sassenach, Shut the F*%# Up".
Sarah_E: ::snickers::I don't think we need to worry about TMI. Speaking for myself, I'm pretty positive I read enough smut to never feel the need to blush again.
Well, at least around other fangirls.
SW: LOL. I thought that was true until I had my best friend read the (upcoming) Geek Love lemon sitting at my kitchen table. We both turned a little red. ;)
Sarah_E: I'm writing my first lemon now, it was for the Support Stacie Auction, yeah...well, it's kinda different when you're the one writing it. It's almost like starring in a porno, as someone who walks in on the couple humping like monkeys. Awkward!
SW: Yeah, I remember the pain of my first lemon. But after 9 chapters of Just One Day I'm waaaaay over that. :) You know when you out-squick the Perv Pack ladies, you've out-smutted just about anyone.
Sarah_E: bwahahaha...wow, that is truly impressive.
Now, for a must know question. Who do you picture as Edward?
And, you know, Bella too?
SW: The problem is that I saw the movie first, so I picture RPattz and KStew. Physically, that is. After reading the books, I would have directed them far differently. But from a "picture in your head" perspective I think they're great.
Sarah_E: Trufax.
I can't picture anyone other than The Pretty as Edward. I guess my brain is hardwired to Rob. Not a bad way to be, in my humble opinion.
Have you planned out Geek Love? Or is this more of a you go where the wind takes you sort of story?
SW: Sorta halfa-mixta-bita both? Initially the story was going to be just a few chapters of light and fluffy love story. I had a vague plan in my head. After a few chapters I knew it would be much longer (and more serious) than planned, and made a high-level outline that I actually wrote down. That was a first for me.
Sarah_E: Nice. Don't you love it when the characters seem to take over your mind...and you can do nothing but refuse to write what they want you too?
SW: Absolutely. That's exactly what happened with my Bella. Her storyline in this wrote itself. I didn't plan it.
Sarah_E: ::SPOILER ALERT::
SW: Um... yeah. :)
Sarah_E: ::whipsers:: For precaution, ya know?
SW: Always use precaution.
Sarah_E: Trufax. Use a love glove. You don't know where that thing has been before you.
This is the end of Sarah_E and SW's PSA. Thank you for listening.
After spending a good chunk of yesterday reading through Geek Love, I have to say, I'm drawn to your Bella, for reasons I explained to you last night.
SW: Mmmhmmm...
Sarah_E: She went through some horrendous shit...before meeting Edward, and yet still goes about her daily life. Is it hard for you to write something so awful?
I know they're fictional characters, but at the same time, it's like you put yourself in their shoes, at least for me, so how do you handle that?
SW: Yes and no. Oddly enough, when I write, I don't feel as deeply as when I think something through. I think it's because I'm distracted by the mechanics of what I'm doing.
But the story in general...yes. I didn't plan for that to be Bella's history, but for some reason I couldn't write it any other way. Nothing else made sense to me. Unfortunately I've had friends in similar situations as Geek Love Bella's, and had their truths to draw on.
The chapter "In Which All is Revealed" somewhat mirrors a conversation I had with a friend during our first week of college. We passed a bottle of cheap champagne back and forth while she told me her awful, awful story.
So, to answer your question: It hurts to remember that this really happens to people, but writing it is less painful than just thinking about it.
Sarah_E: ::nods understandingly:: And reading about it isn't everyone's cup of tea, either. Do you have anything to say to Sue's readers as to why, even though GL's Bella has a traumatic past, they should still read it?
I have my own, but this is your baby.
SW: LOL. That's a hard one. At its core, Geek Love is just that -- a story about two geeks in love, and learning how to be together. It's cute, sweet, and sexy (at least, that's what I'm aiming for).
If readers have issues with past abuse, or are particularly responsive to that topic, I'd recommend they read the reviews from past survivors in deciding if it's something they should read. I have to say I've been stunned and beyond flattered from the reviews & PMs I've received from rape survivors thanking me for the way in which I've written Bella. I really did worry about offending people, but so far I've had nothing but positive reactions.
For the readers who don't have trigger issues with abuse storylines, they should read it because where else will they see fried food masquerading as Edward and Bella, having sex while an adorably porn-addicted Jasper narrates? :)
Another thing that seems to have worked out, is I recommend that people skip the chapter "In Which All is Revealed". According to a reader today you can skip that one, and still enjoy the story, without reading the awful bits.
Sarah_E: ::turns off tape recorder even though this is GChat interview::
I have to add my own two cents in at this point. As a rape survivor myself, I don't like romanticizing the idea of rape, in any way shape or form.
However, SW has written the past trauma to her Bella in a sensitive light, and as of yet, there are no graphic details of said abuse. It is a very serious and sensitive topic, and SW has written it as such.
::clears throat and turns the useless tape recorder back on::
SW: There will never be details. ::shudders::
Sarah_E: Thank Jebus. ::shivers::
SW: The core problem with discussing this aspect of Geek Love is that at its heart it's a funny love story. Although what happened to Bella is awful, it's not really the point of the story. I know I'm walking a very fine line, trying to balance the seriousness of her past with the humor and joy they're finding in the present, but I do encourage you to remember that what happened to her was six years before the start of the story, so it's not top of her mind all the time, you know?
Sarah_E: Yes, that makes total sense. Okay, let us move away from srs speak.
SW: Yes please -- moving away from srs speak!
Sarah_E: Okay...so soundtrack? U haz one?
SW: Oh, I love it when people LOLCats me.
::Sarah_E does a fist pump for the LOLCats::
SW: Just to clarify, are you referring to a play-list?
Sarah_E: Yes'sm.
SW: OK then...
[Cue the sound of hordes of fanfic readers hurling tomatoes]
Um…no. I have to say, I think play-lists in fics are self-indulgent and pointless. I'm sure some readers like them, but for the most part, I don't see them actually serving a purpose. To me it's no different than suggesting which foods they eat, or what mood they be in before they read your story. Music, like almost any art, is too subjective to expect it to lend the influence you hope it will to your story.
Sarah_E: ::grimaces because she uses music in her own writing::
I totally get what you're saying, though.
SW: LOL! Now wait...there's a difference if you're using the music IN the story. Take, for example, Facebook Friends by Green Puma. The music there is central to the story, and therefore not pointless at all.
Sarah_E: ::fist pump at the rec::
SW: The characters discuss it, and communicate through it. However, Stephenie Meyer telling me she listened to Korn while writing Twilight isn't going to make me go listen to it while I read it. If I did, I'd hate Twilight, because I can't stand Korn. See what I'm saying?
Sarah_E: ::eyes widen:: Oh, yeah...Korn, didn't know that. I knew she listened to Muse. Huh, Korn, who woulda thunk?
Sarah_E:Now, the geek speak...it's pure win.
SW: LOL. Which part? The actual geek speek (my SQL queries spoken out loud) or the made-up words Edward and Bella throw out there?
Sarah_E: All of it. It's just all pure win. I'm a total Geekward fangirl!
SW: ::sighs:: Me too. Though, I have to say, Jasper has my heart too.
Sarah_E: Ah, the porn loving, counselor Jasper.
tee hee...fisting...you gotta read it, to know why that's so fucking funny.
SW: Yes. I have a special place in my heart for Jasper, and I think it shows.
Sarah_E: I especially love how he shows them their communication fail. Social retards, FTW!
SW: He's the voice of pornographic reason.
Sarah_E: ::laughs too loudly, obnoxiously really::
Now, do you believe in HEA?
Please, please say yes.
SW: LOL. Didn't I already promise HEA in the Geek Love Prologue? ;)
In fics, hell yeah. I know a lot of people love the angst and heart-fail, and rub their "artistic-integrity" all over their fics, but frankly, I read to experience something better than my life.
In real life? Meh. Maybe. I'm a little bitter and jaded. Can you tell? Frankly, I'll settle for the "Ever After", and let the "Happily" come by way of medical prescription or a bottle of Patron Gold.
Sarah_E: Dude...I'm divorced..call me bittah.
SW: That's Ms. Bittah!
Sarah_E: ::nods solemnly::
And I totally forgot that Edward was basically saying hey..HEA is ahead.
::head desk::
SW: Yes, he is. I am not shy about promising HEA. I can almost go so far as to promise I won't ever NOT have an HEA in my fics. I'm an angst-wuss.
Sarah_E: I'm such a wussperv.
SW: I need a term for a wussperv who likes non-canon couplings. That's me.
But the definition of wussperv is "tragically canon"...which is so NOT me.
Sarah_E: I'm a total canon girl.
SW: LOL. Then quite possibly you shouldn't ask for my fic recs.
Sarah_E: Eh, there are several people that like that stuff.
I'm also not hardwired for slash.
Just can't do it.
::ducks away from the rotten tomatoes::
SW: I was like that too, but one single fic changed me forever. Now I read slash quite happily. In fact, after reading that one fic, I wrote some slash!
Sarah_E: ::squeaks::
I no like the buttsecks. Let's just say, over eager young boyfriend and the ending landed me in the ER with stitches in my head. I think slash may send me into a catatonic state. ::shivers::
SW: Oh, yeah, but not all slash is buttsecks.
Mine was just omnomnom secks.
Sarah_E: bwa ha ha ha...
So that would be kittah secks?
SW: No, omnom peen secks.
Sarah_E: Ohhhh...
Well, that shows just how much I read it doesn't it? ::face palm::
SW: Don't worry, there will be no non-canon in Geek Love.
Just stay well away from my other WiP.
Sarah_E: Duly noted.
heh heh heh
::looks for questions::
Oh, yeah. What brought you to fanfic? Twilight?
SW: The first part is easy. Twilight brought me to fanfic. I had no clue it even existed before Twilight. Half way through Breaking Dawn I knew I was stuck in fade-to-black purgatory with these two wacky immortards, and out of anger I Googled "Breaking Dawn honeymoon scene." Somewhere down the middle of the first page was a link to Twilighted. And the rest, as they say, is history.
As for what brought me to Twilight in general…
[Cue soundtrack of Twihards grabbing pitchforks and torches, shouting "burn her!"]
The day after the Twilight movie came out on DVD, I asked my Blockbuster-bound husband to rent that "that stupid vampire thing all the kids are into". We watched it and honestly haven't laughed so hard at a movie in a very long time. With no context from the books it was truly a confusing and ridiculous piece of filmmaking.
Having known a few people (adults, even) who swore by the books, I had to see whether there was some redeeming quality to the story, or if the entire population under thirty had gone stark raving retarded. I bought Twilight, parked my ever-expanding ass on the couch, and read it cover-to-cover that night.
My husband has never laughed so hard at me.
The next day I bought the other three books, and read them cover to cover over the next four days.
My husband stopped laughing about halfway through Eclipse, and just stared at me with a "who are you and what did you do with my wife" look on his face.
Sarah_E: I did the same thing..no worries. I saw the trailer and tthought.. hmm that sounds cool.
Then my babysitter was like: Have you read the books?
And I was like: No.
And she was like: OMGYOUHAVETOREADITNOW!!
And I was like:: Eeep!
...then I did.
Now..look at me. Rather pathetic...
But it changed my life, in a way, because it made me start writing. That's something that will always be with me.
Sarah_E: I read all 4 books in 4 days..then saw the movie. Several months later..I truly wanted to know what actually happened on the honeymoon...and now..I'm a wussperv that spends far too much time reading fanfic. My friends are seriously considering an intervention.
SW: Oh, you TOLD people? Well...that's your first mistake.
Sarah_E: I didn't mean to..I was reading a fic one day...and Bella did something supremely fucked up and I screamed at the laptop screen...well, the neighbors were out.
Thus, I was exposed.
::shakes head sadly::
Sarah_E: Yes, I'm a big twinerd. I admit it with pride. I should wear a badge
SW: I was exposed to my friends and family as a fic-writer, and it was mortifying. But they don't know my pen-name, so nothing has actually been shared. Thank Jeebus, given the utterly pornographic nature of most of my writing.
Sarah_E: Yeah, I don't think I could handle any family reading anything from my pervy mind.
Oooh..any Rpattz/Edward dreams? I'll share one of mine if you share one of yours.
SW: You first ... but in fairness I should say that's because I've never had any. LOL.
Sarah_E: Well, then why should I share?
SW: What, you want me to make one up? I'm not a RPF girl...
::Sarah_E double-takes at the blasphemy of not being a RPattz fangirl. Then simply dismisses it as a moment of insanity::
Sarah_E: Let's just say: Tattward. Tattoo chair. Extremely loud moaning. 'Nuff said.
SW: Isn't that CWaIA in a nutshell?
Sarah_E: Uh, yeah.
Well, I have a thing for several wards
Geek, Tatt, Sweet, Chub... it's like pokemon. You gotta catch 'em all.
Sarah_E: Oooh, Domward.
Okay. Enough, Sarah.
Uh..anything else you want the readers to know?
SW: In general? Yes, please read Geek Love, and please review any fics you read. Even if it's to leave constructive criticism, any feedback is better than no feedback.
Sarah_E: Yes! But please remember the writers have RL stuff too.
So reviewing to say: OMGYOUHAVETOUPDATERIGHTNOWORIWILLDIE!!!
Is not win.
SW: LOL. You mean like the review I just got right now that says:
we've been waiting for eternity for your extremely talented fingers to whip out another chapter....
pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese? with cherries on top??
When in reality it's been barely a week since I updated, and you got TWO chapters that week? LOL.
Sarah_E: Bwa ha ha! So good. I hate those reviews.
So, who popped your fanfic cherry?
SW: I don't remember the first fic I read, but I do remember filtering through a lot of dreck until I found some good ones. I remember a few that I consider "cherry poppers" in their own right though. The List popped my "learn to do the smexin'" cherry. When Darkness Turns to Light popped my non-canon cherry in a big way. I'm basically Team Jasper now thanks to that fic. And Mr. Horrible popped my AH cherry.
Oh, and The Tie That Binds popped my slash/threesome cherry.
Sarah_E: Frenemies was my cherry poppin' FIC. Then WA was my angsty cherry poppin' fic. And both contained the sexy times.
I've been addicted ever since.
Are you planning anymore fics?
SW: Absolutely!
I'm in the process of finishing up a few things—one shots, and my other WiP "Just One Day", but have two concepts for novels. One is shelved because I'm not skilled enough to write it (yet). One is very exciting for me, and will be my next big project. Unlike the shelved concept, this one started as a fanfic idea but may not become fanfic—I may write it as original.
Otherwise I'm writing a Friday Free For All for Ninapolitan (co-writing with Green Puma) that will be out 12/18.
Sarah_E: Oooh la la!
Anything you'd like to tell me exclusively?
Make me feel like a real reporter? Er...blogger?
SW: LOL...lemme think...
Sarah_E: ::rubs hands together::
SW: This may not be what you're looking for, but: I'm putting together an FAQ for all the geek/toy/whatever references for Geek Love, as well as chapter notes. It's going up on a blog I'm starting called The Wenching Post. http://wenchingpost.blogspot.com.
Also, two people were generous enough to buy Geek Love out-takes for the Fandom Gives Back auction. I'm going to be writing those in the next month or so. One will be a Drunklisle out-take -- an alt-POV chapter featuring a drunk Carlisle at Rose & Emmett's wedding. This was purchased by TrixieTraci, who talked me into joining the FGB effort.
Sarah_E: Woot! That's awesome!! The FGB rocked, 'nuff said.
Would you like to turn on our Geek sides?
SW: Huh?
Sarah_E: You know? A little geek speak, for the readers?
SW: LOL. Sure.
Sarah_E: So teh LOLcatz? I iz loving it.
And teh zombies? Nom Nom nom...so adorkable.
SW: LOL. LOLCats FTW. But zombiez > LOLCats.
Oh hai...want spoilerz?
I has new chapterz? Why yes! Klue > 0... ready? Jasper + Alice = Vegas, FTW (hint hint) got it?
Sarah_E: Oooh...
SW: There. You got your big exclusive.
Sarah_E: ::squeals in victory::
Wonder what those crazy pRon addicts will be doing there.
SW: Hmmm..wonder.
Sarah_E: ::bounces in seat:: So win.
So..the lemonade is calling. Do you have any idea when that will make an appearance?
SW: Well... yes. Actually. It's written, and was ready to be Chapter The Next like a week ago. But then I decided (again) that Bella needed just a leeeetle more time (you know, back to that whole 'reality' thing for her) so probably chapter Twenty-the-first. Chapter Twenty will be making an appearance in the next day or two, as soon as I finish curing it from its lemon-ectomy.
Sarah_E: ::winces:: A lemon-ectomy sounds painful. It is, however, completely understandable.
SW: Well, there's some lemon, just not... you know... lemonade. They are two horny, crazy kids, after all.
Sarah_E: So, I gotta ask, do you see yourself as a Bella, Alice, or Rose? And who would you be getting to know in the biblical sense, if you could?
SW: I don't think I'm going to like my own answer to this. I think I'm probably Alice, but without the energy. I see Alice as someone who sort of stampedes in and gets her own way even when she doesn't always mean to. Her manipulation of Bella struck me as something I might do, and as much as I don't like that, I think it's probably closest to me.
Maybe that's why I don't like Alice much.
Though, possibly I'm Jasper, since I lack self-control entirely, and would definitely have attacked Bella on her birthday. Bitch bled in a room full of vampires…just sayin'.
As for who I'd be with? If we're talking canon, I'd be with (in order): Carlisle, Edward, Jacob. If we're talking fanfic, it would be Jasper, Carlisle, Edward.
But shhh...don't tell hubs. :)
According to hubs (on the way to New Moon) I'm only allowed to get "all sparkly in the girly bits" for him.
Sarah_E: Now see, I a total Edward grrl. Though, I do have a bit of thing for Emmett.
::shakes head sadly:: The hubs just don't understand.
It's not cheating if it's a fictional character.
SW: LOL. Given the look on his face I'd say he understands entirely too much. ;)
Yeah, well, he has a thing for Dr. Cuddy on House -- so I just tell him to go watch that while I read my fanfic.
Sarah_E: I have two words for him: Body. Glitter.
Then he'll be the sparkle peen...hee hee.
SW: LOL! I have two words for you. "Never. Happen."
Sarah_E: ::snaps fingers:: Damn.
SW: Ooooh....glitter in the love tunnel? No thanks!
Sarah_E: I obviously didn't think that one through.
That could be seriously painful.
And messy.
Do not try that at home.
SW: And hard to explain to the ObGyn.
Sarah_E: Trufax, bb. "Glitter down there? Well, you see Dr. Hooch, um...you know what, let's just pretend this never happened, K?"
SW: I'd just tell them it was a crafting accident.
Sarah_E: I would love to see the answering face to that comment. Wow, could I be any more OT? ::shakes head to clear it::
I need to ask. What RL authors inspire you? FF authors?
SW: Given my pen name it's going to be no surprise when I name Diana Gabaldon as my main RL-author-inspiration. However, I'm really a classic literature girl at heart, so I'm just as pwned by Voltaire, the Bronte sisters, some Austen, and Shakespeare. But on my "less dead" authors list would be Elizabeth George and Audrey Niffenegger also.
As for FF authors…Just the fact that they exist is inspiration. Some of the fanfic I've read is hands-down better than the original work. Yet I know from author notes that these people—these amazing authors—are just like me. They have jobs, and children, and spouses. Frankly, they showed me I had no excuse not to try.
Sarah_E: Brilliant answer, SW. I couldn't agree more.
Before we end this...interview/random conversation, is there anything else you'd like to add, or want the readers to know?
SW: This is my own fault, because of the stupid story title, but I know a lot of people steer clear of Geek Love because of the geek setting, feeling that they need to somehow understand geekspeak to understand the story. I'd like to say, that's just not true. I promise. I have two friends who are utterly un-geeky that pre-read each chapter and let me know if I've crossed the geek-line. :)
Also, I want to say one last time that even though we talked an awful lot about the "squicky" part of Bella's past in this interview, that is not intended to be the focus of the story. I am, at heart, an angst-wuss, and promise that this is a love story complete with HEA.
Sarah_E: Yes, and for those of you who haven't read any of Geek Love as of yet, well, it is simply golden.
SW: LOL. Thanks.
Sarah_E: Most welcome.
So, now I ask, or rather tell you to run, not walk to Geek Love. You won't regret it. If you do, I'll do a nekkid chicken dance just for you.
::smiles widely and winks::
I'm so not doing a nekkid chicken dance.


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Sunday night, Notsuoh plays host to Your 33 Black Angels, a manic garage-psych group from Brooklyn, N. Y. The band sometimes boasts eight members, and reminds us of a less-pretentious Brian Jonestown Massacre or trance-driven Black Lips.
And there's the "96 Tears" organ that chimes in here and there. But then the mouth harp and horns come out of nowhere and it evokes Exile On Main St., so Y33BA obviously has something for everyone.
(I guess this means Anton Newcombe is shooting me when the BJM hits Houston in April. Welp, it's been a fun run.)
The band has recorded four albums, with a new one, Moon and Morning Star, just getting released this past week.
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Neil Young, Tonight's the Night:
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text: sh0ryu_repp4 732 Report post Posted December 28, 2016 Let's be honest. The huge push for VR is nothing more than a desperate attempt to bring lone-lies closer to their waifus. All seriousness aside Nintendo has a lot of work and catching up to do. Instead of innovating they need to establish their console better. They need to develop and create a Multiplayer Infrastructure that is convenient and reliable as their current one is almost non-existent. They need to actually establish 3rd Party Support and relations which they promise every generation and fail to do, so I don't expect the Switch to be any different in that area. They need to push decent to serious hardware coupled with an OS that is actually intuitive and convenient while pushing the envelope on 1st Party titles. Zelda could truly be the greatest Open World experience based entirely on the lore but will fall short because the Hardware isn't there to support something massive with a thousand things going on at once. I know it sounds horrible, but I've been saying to my friends for years that I can't wait for Nintendo to go out the way of Sega so there 1st Party Titles can be picked up and developed by people who will have access to hardware that will truly make them shine. Could you imagine the Metroid Prime serious if it had had the full power of a gaming PC. I couldn't agree with you more. I said before the switch's announcement that Nintendo needed to shut up, nut up, and just make A CONSOLE THAT PLAYS VIDEO GAMES. THAT'S IT. No gimmicky bullshit. And then the switch happened. So imagine my dismay. Nintendo cant survive another WiiU. If even ZELDA cant save this thing then it's game over man. I am hoping for the best but preparing for the future i sense coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


text: OK... 1. on double xp day an Angry XP totem raises a one star bird by 16 levels. This costs 30 gold. 2. To raise the same bird 16 levels it takes 4 2-star birds or 5 1-star birds, which costs 120-150 gold, and 3. We can sell the XP totem for 250 gold. SO... these totems are now essentially useless, and we should just sell the XP totems for a net profit of 100-130 gold. (250 - (120-150) plus 30) Way to go design team! Do you guys just not care or what? I mean really, who are the people in these rooms saying this is a fun idea. Clearly the same people who think it's fun and appropriate to give us 30 gold in our Level Up Chests. I really hope this game doesn't become unsupported because it's the most fun gacha game out there. The battles aren't mindless button pushers like Galaxy of Heroes or the Marvel/DC games. I truly hope Rovio just gives it a little more TLC.


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Slovakia - News and events See all
The restaurant with scenic views located on top of Mt. Chopok reopened
The top of Mount. Chopok, Low Tatras - Rotunda with a Rum Bar, a panorama restaurant, 3 suites of the highest standard, 2 suites of a lower standard, a southern terrace on the roof of cable car stations and a self- service bar on the ground floor is a unique architectonic masterpiece connecting slopes of the southern and northern side of Mt. Chopok.
The first guests will stay in suites and enjoy a magic winter morning in the second half of January 2014, when the accommodation section of Rotunda shall be opened.
A restaurant that offers scenic views and is located on top of Mt. Chopok at the altitude of 2,004 m opened the highest located "Rum Bar" in Slovakia at the end of the year. A rich variety of top-quality world rum brands, beautiful views and a place where the past and present get united – this is a reality under a starry sky in Rotunda. More: www.jasna.sk
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From the review: "When Steel Battalion Heavy Armor was announced some time ago, I was looking forward to seeing how the game would translate over to this generation. However, as I have found with the few Kinect games I have played, I left disappointed and incredibly frustrated."
So the games' reviewer says it's broken("even basic kinect controls") and gives it a score of 7?
Makes sense.
*shakes head*
Wait, so his opinion of the game doesn't count but yours does....lol....
reviewers seriously need to take more time with kinect games because there obviously rushing through it and over all don't understand how to make the kinect work for them. The demo works great for me but not for reviewers who are getting paid to take there time and play a motion game ? its just crazy, take a look at angry joe has say a good 60-100,000 subscribers of people who are basically listen to every word he says but when you look at his gameplay video hes not even trying to play the game at the optical conditions there's a flipping table in between him and the kinect hes sitting on a couch when hes supposed to be in a chair and hes also slouching forward when hes supposed to be sitting up straight and blames the game and not his stupidity. So now we actully have a real hardcore kinect title that people wanted being bashed by reviewers who cant figure out how to use a simple control scheme or setup.


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Did you know that this is Child Passenger Safety Week? We heard a rumor last week that the Brookline Police Department was suspending their car seat inspection program, but I have spoken with them this morning, and this rumor is false. They are still doing inspections regularly, by appointment. They have been swamped lately, so appointments are just getting harder ... Read More »
Category Archives: Baby
Primo Viaggio SIP is AOK
Until 2006, the best-selling Peg Perego Primo Viaggio car seat had a major drawback. It could not be installed in a car without the accompanying base. This may not seem like a big deal, but ask any parent who had to trek through an airport lugging not only an infant car seat, but also the bulky base, and he or ... Read More »
2006 Mountain Buggy line is here
We've received our first shipment of 2006 Mountain Buggy strollers. We have Urban singles and doubles, and I believe all colors are in stock, at least for the moment. They look beautiful, and the improvements are really nice. Read More »
Bib-bity Bobbity Boo – it's an instant bib
My mom discovered Kipiis (www.kipiis.com) long before we owned our store. She saw them in a magazine and thought they were the ultimate grandparent accessory. She was right, though parents love them, too. Compact, durable and effective, Kipiis can turn practically anything into a bib, anytime, anywhere. It's one of my favorite diaper bag essentials. Reminiscent of the metal clips ... Read More »
New Phil and Ted's colors are in
Although the Phil and Ted's e3 doesn't have any real design changes for 2006, they are offering four new colors, available immediately. There's orange, black, sand and lime green. If our website is showing these are out of stock, it's just that we haven't finished receiving them – I have seen them and I know they are physically here. If ... Read More »
2006 Mountain Buggy Colors
We're holding our breath waiting for our first shipment of 2006 Mountain Buggy strollers, due this week (we hope). Today, we received images of the whole 2006 lineup, which are already in place on our website. Follow this link to check them out. I'm particularly excited about the new Cabana color. I don't think the photos do it justice. Those ... Read More »
The Powertwin is Coming
The Jane Powertwin enjoys somewhat legendary status here in the US. Widely thought to be the best double stroller that isn't yet available on this side of the ocean, stroller afficionados speak in reverant whispers of the Powertwin's narrow footprint, smooth handling and two full-size reclining seats. We'd heard much about the Powertwin, so we were eager to sell it ... Read More »
Rest, Relaxation and Field Testing
After a grueling holiday season, we were ready for some quality time with the kids. We had plenty of frequent flier miles and a wide window of time in January. I started researching (or as my husband calls it, obsessing). I found Tripadvisor.com, which was both completely invaluable and endlessly frustrating. There are literally millions of traveler reviews that cover ... Read More »
Geuther 'round
In this brave new world of design-conscious parents, European wooden high chairs have become a ubiquitous presence. Whether it's the clean zigzag of the Stokke Kinderzeat or the elegant curves of the Svan chair, these attractive seats offer the added appeal of longevity. Both will adjust to accommodate children or adults, using a simple allen wrench to move the seat ... Read More »
7am Enfant
It was about a year ago that I trailed a woman two blocks down Broadway in Manhattan so I could read the label on her stroller bunting. That was my first encounter with 7am Enfant, and it was worth the effort. These yummy buntings are more like miniature sleeping bags. They are beautiful, chic and very warm. The company had ... Read More »


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Head chefs oversee restaurants' staff, food and budgets.
Salary: £16,000 to £50,000 average per year
Hours: 40 or more per week
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- a passion for food
- experience of running your own section in a professional kitchen
- a qualification in food safety
You could prepare for this role by taking a course in professional cookery that combines classroom-based study with practical experience and placements.
You could also take an advanced level apprenticeship.
The Hospitality Guild has more information about becoming a head chef.
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You'll need:
- excellent cooking skills
- leadership and management skills
- organisational skills
- the ability to control a budget and work with figures
- the ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions
- the ability to stay calm and overcome any food production problems
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You'll organise and manage the work of the kitchen staff, decide which tasks need to be done and share these among the team. You'll also be involved in the some of the preparation and cooking of food.
Your day-to-day duties might include:
- planning menus
- making sure food is of the right quality and price
- managing stock
- ordering food from suppliers
- controlling a budget and keeping accurate records
- managing health and hygiene procedures
- organising the staff duty rota
- recruiting, training and developing staff
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Starter: £16,000 to £18,000
Experienced: £20,000 to £30,000
Highly Experienced: £50,000 or more
These figures are a guide.
5. Working hours, patterns and environmentYou'll usually work shifts, involving early mornings and late nights, weekends and public holidays.
Working in a kitchen is hot and humid. You'll be on your feet most of the time and working under pressure. You'll also work at a desk when planning menus.
You'll wear a uniform and hat for hygiene reasons and protection.
6. Career path and progressionWith experience, you could go on to manage larger kitchens and more staff.
You could also set up your own business, running your own restaurant or franchise.
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
Ode to...Basil
I have been waiting so long for this post!! I wanted to include everything to do with this luscious herb.
I cultivated my love for basil while studying abroad in Italy. I learned to put it in the obvious things...bruschetta, spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, etc. In Italy, we didn't have cookbooks. We learned by trying and tasting...and tasting...and tasting. Did I mention I gained 20 lbs in Italy? Oh well, it was worth it. This was a great experience and has translated into my love of cooking as well as my cooking style these days.
Basil has a unique, minty flavor. The picture shown above is basil that I grow on my front stoop. I love having it handy for flavoring many dishes. I have started putting basil in almost everything and am discovering that it, indeed, CAN be put in almost everything. The following pictures and recipes are examples of how I have used basil in the last few months and how it can be used regularly in your home.
This first one might seem strange but go with me. Basil in eggs. My friend, Lila Scott, who owns Colorado Backyard Farms and specializes in planting organic gardens for businesses and homes recommended that I put basil in eggs when I was looking for new ways to use my favorite herb. I'm glad I took her advice because it is a delicious way to put a new spin on a breakfast classic.
I love putting fresh basil on pizza. Right under the cheese with the rest of your toppings...it's so good!!
I don't think I've mentioned my second love...cheese. I love any and all cheese but fresh mozzarella and parmesan rank right up there as a favorite. The mozzarella tomato panini with basil mayo is a new favorite. It's so easy and tastes so fresh! Here's the recipe for basil mayo:
Basil Mayo
1/2 cup good mayonnaise
5-10 basil leaves, finely chopped
1/2 tbsp good olive oil
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp minced garlic
salt to taste
pepper to taste
Whisk together the ingredients.
Put on french bread and toast the fresh mozzarella and tomato in a panini maker.
Bruschetta is one of those easy things that I always forget about. It's a great thing to have for dinner parties or to throw together when you have a friend coming over. Chop roma tomatoes, sweet onion, basil, garlic and mix. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve on french or italian bread and top with grated parmesan. So easy!!!
And now, here it is, the ultimate recipe that shows how versatile basil can really be...MANGO CHEESECAKE WITH LEMON BASIL DRIZZLE. Yes, you read right. Mango cheesecake with lemon basil drizzle. I had never made cheesecake before but this is a recipe I will DEFINITELY make again. It was a hit with friends and co-workers. From Giada DeLaurentis.
Mango Cheesecake with Lemon Basil Drizzle
Mango Puree Ingredients:
3 mangoes, seeded, peeled and sliced
1/4 lemon, juiced
1 tbsp sugar
Combine ingredients in a blender. Puree until smooth. Add water, 1 tbsp at a time, just until mixture will puree smoothly. Puree should be thick.
Mango Cheesecake Ingredients:
8 oz biscotti (I couldn't find this at any regular grocery and eventually went to an Italian bakery...I recommend skipping the regular grocery and going right to the good stuff)
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, room temp
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, room temperature
2 cups mango puree
4 large eggs
3/4 cups sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wrap the outside of a 9 inch springform pan with two layers of heavy duty foil. Finely grind the biscotti in a food processor. Add the melted butter and process until the crumbs are moistened. Press the crumb mixture over the bottom (not the sides) of the prepared pan. Bake until the crust is golden, about 15 minutes. Cool the crust completely on a cooling rack.
Blend the cream cheese and ricotta in a food processor (I used my mixer). Add the mango puree, eggs and sugar and pulse until the mixture is smooth.
Pour the mango mixture over the crust in the pan. Place the springform pan in a large roasting pan (Thanks Grandma Ruth!!). Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the sprinform pan. Bake until the cheesecake is firm and moves slightly when the pan is gently shaken, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Transfer hte cake to a cooling rack to cool for 30 minutes. Place in the refrigerator and cool completely, at least 8 hours and up to 2 days.
Lemon Basil Drizzle Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 packed cup fresh basil leaves
Place the sugar, water and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the sugar is dissolved. Cool the syrup completely. In a food processor, combine the basil and cooled syrup. Pulse until the herbs are finely chopped. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve.
Slice the cheesecake and drizzle sauce. Serve.
I hope I've made it clear that basil can be used in so many wonderful and creative ways!! Have a new basil recipe for me to try? Post it please!
In the meantime, stop and smell the basil.
Good eatin',
Posted by DeedlesDish at 3:41 PM
Labels: basil, bruschetta, cheesecake, panini
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Thanks for the great ideas! I'm just pretty upset that you have a panini press and i don't
- August 12, 2011 at 10:53 AM
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Loving Nature...the right way.
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A family guide to viewing and photographing scenic areas and wildlife.We are having a hard time protecting our remaining and ever-shrinking wild ecosystems, because of the pressures from our growing population. Even the places we set aside, like national parks and national wildlife refuges, are damaged by well-meaning visitors. Photographer and naturalist, Bill Hartley explains a biologically correct approach in everyday language, to savoring wild places and viewing wildlife. The book contains more than 100 photos of landscapes, wildflowers, birds, rare animals, aquatic creatures and guest essays by naturalists, biologists, park administrators, educators and nature photographers.


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Commercial property for sale in Sosua.
This property is located on the highway 0.3 mile east of Sosua towards Cabarete. The building and the location is ideal for retail, business services, restaurant or workplace. The current showroom, warehouse and offices have a total area of ca. 4306 ft2. The total area of the land is 22712 ft2 with a frontage on the highway of 130 ft. Given the size of the land any extensions are possible. The holding company is not included in the price but can be taken over such as the current business.
This property, on this location is an exceptional opportunity to purchase a commercial building on the highway so close to Sosua center.
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Ok, a bit late I know, but I was at work last night and I have been studiously designing all day. We had a Hallowe'en theme night last night and I was the only barmaid who bothered to get dressed up (well, made-up). Most disappointing. Took me about an hour to do this, and about the same again to take it all off again at the end of the night, and I am TX from Terminator 3, NOT Seven of Nine - that got so annoying by the end of the night.
All that trouble to run around behind a bar all night. Mind you, I have so much coursework to do that if I hadn't been working I probably wouldn't have gone out last night at all, so it can't be all bad.
I am still not knitting, honest, this is just something I forgot to blog when I finished it at the start of the summer holidays.
This was started aaages ago, last summer when I was getting bored and annoyed with my gloves and I had time to kill in New York and decided to go hunting for yarn shops. The yarn is alpaca and the ball band is...around here somewhere I'm sure..., the needles were just a last second grab because I only had DPNs with me and I'm so pissed off that I chucked the packaging away ecause they are the most beautiful needles I've ever usedand if I knew the brand I'd go and buy the entire set right now. Hey ho, probably best I can't find them again, gone slightly over budget this month anyway.
Less than a week til the deadline, then I can start knitting again! And reading, and watching TV, and going out, and generally enjoying life. Sounds like a distant dream really...


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I realize that 'Deck from Collection' is already an option but would it be possible to also be able to select a column for QTY in 'Deck from Pool' too.
Maybe the column could be blank unless you own a copy, then it would say the QTY of that card. That way you might be scrolling through the 20 different versions of Birds of Paradise and you'd see the quantity listed next to the versions where you actually have copies.


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Why do I look like this when we get a package??
Because you never know what might be in them!!
A new toy from Gran Gran & Grandma
all of our aunts & uncles keep us well stocked with goodies...
(this one specifically is thanks to aunt carmen & uncle tommy)
yummy snacks & elmo stuff from Rock & Lhi Lhi
and even Nala gets to join in on the action sometimes!
Mom & Dad says there's even some more stuff that I can't see till Christmas! We can't wait!!
Thank you for thinking about us and sending us things from home...it means a lot!!


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New York and other states with Democratic attorneys general have two options with a new, solidly conservative judge on the U.S. Supreme Court: play defense or offense.
Over the past decade, the New York state Attorney General's Office has increasingly leaned toward the latter. Use of that strategy has escalated since President Donald Trump took office.
But now New York finds itself in a unique position. All three branches of the federal government will now be solidly controlled by Republican or conservative-minded officials if the U.S. Senate confirms Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the nation's highest court.
Outgoing Justice Anthony Kennedy has often been a vote on the court that divided his more liberal and conservative colleagues. He was, in the very definition of the term, a swing vote in some cases, though he did not like that label.
New York's approach to litigation going forward could very well depend on whether Kavanaugh takes a similar approach on the court, which few on the left think he will.
"Then it becomes what kind of conservative court does this become?" said Jim Malatras, president of the Rockefeller Institute of Government, a public policy research institute in Albany. "If it becomes the kind of court that lets states do what they want to do, I don't think you'll see much of a quibble."
Malatras has a unique perspective on the state's litigation efforts. He was the executive director for state policy and legislative affairs in the Attorney General's Office when Gov. Andrew Cuomo held the post. He moved with Cuomo to the governor's office, where he served as a top policy official and eventually the director of state operations.
The tables have turned for New York under the Trump presidency, Malatras said. That partly has to do with values and party control.
"Trump is very much like the Obama administration when it comes to aggressively imposing federal order on the states," Malatras said. But the state Attorney General's Office was not nearly as active during Obama's presidency.
That was different for other states. Scott Pruitt, the former administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under Trump, garnered national attention for legal actions he brought against the Obama administration as state attorney general in Oklahoma. Governing magazine even called him "America's sue-happy state AG" in 2015.
Three years later, among the country's "sue-happy" state attorneys general is New York's own Barbara Underwood. The office has opened more than 100 legal actions against the Trump administration since the beginning of 2017.
How does Kavanaugh fit into all of this? That really depends on what kind of 'conservative' he plans to be on the court, Malatras said. In one scenario that fairs better for New York, Kavanaugh could hold the conservative ideology that many rights should be left up to the states.
In that case, a state attorney general in a blue state like New York could advocate for certain laws to be changed by their state Legislature rather than through litigation.
Take abortion for example. If a case appeared before the Supreme Court that, in some way, overturned Roe v. Wade, but allowed states to pass their own abortion laws, a progressive attorney general may be active in state legislative efforts. Former Attorney General Eric Schneiderman was a frequent speaker at rallies for the Reproductive Health Act, a bill that would essentially codify Roe into state law.
A second scenario would be less ideal for New York's attorney general. In that case, Kavanaugh would express a politically conservative ideology on the court. Sticking with the abortion example, if a case was before the court that not only reversed Roe but also upheld the life of a fetus, then a state attorney general would have fewer options.
"If this court becomes an activist court that says you have a fundamental right to life before the point of viability, the states can't do anything because the Supreme Court is the law of the land," Malatras said.
The possibility of an "activist court" is unlikely to stop New York's attorney general from bringing litigation to federal courts, said Scott Wilson, a former senior adviser and special counsel to Schneiderman between 2011 and 2013. Wilson is now a partner at Boies Schiller Flexner in Manhattan.
"I think they have been and could be sensitive to the composition to the court," Wilson said. "The New York Attorney General's Office has a very sophisticated appeals bureau that until recently was headed by Barbara Underwood and I think like any good appellate office they are mindful of their audience, and their audience will have changed."
There are also other avenues the state attorney general could take to influence litigation. Even if the venue of a case is outside New York, a state attorney general could become involved in litigation that would have a direct impact on residents of their home state.
"In all the different hypotheticals, nothing would stop the attorney general of New York from participating in a lawsuit that would either be in support of New York law or participating in the lawsuit against the more conservative possible ruling," said Vin Bonventre, a professor at Albany Law School and expert on the Supreme Court.
A conservative Supreme Court is nothing new, Bonventre said. At most points in the court's history, including the last decade, conservatives have been in control.
"There's only been very, very few periods in the history of the court where it's been liberal," Bonventre said. "Every now and then the court issues a liberal decision, but that's the exception to the rule."
Underwood, for her part, said in a statement on Kavanaugh's appointment that her office is not planning any changes to its litigation strategy in the immediate future.
"Either way, we must—and my office will—continue fighting for justice in the courts, while taking action here in New York to protect our values and rights that are under assault," Underwood said.


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The Woodbridge Surfers extreme division, core athletes sub group's Morzine 7 "Wet and Dirty".
After collecting the late addition to this year's lineup for the Alps trip, it soon became apparent that he was not coming along, not up early, but simply just still up. Clark was not coming with us; he just wanted to be in the write up. He was not there to wave us off; he had not finished enjoying himself and could not find his house. After ensuring his safe return home, DP set off with his other sleep deprived passengers towards the tunnel and what could be a very lonely and quiet journey.
Luckily within 16 hours of the last beer at Hooma we were enjoying another, 660 miles South and then straight into another, in our alarmingly clean (luckily wipe clean) alpine chalet.
A break in the forecasted rain saw us flying down the collection of short, tight bermed, top quality runs at Lets Gets. After 3 hours of enjoying the semi dry conditions of these fondly the remembered, with some new and one shockingly altered existing run, some French cuisine was required. With burger and chips ordered, we discussed how forgiving and incredibly capable the bikes were, or was it our returning skills, whichever as we rushed to get out there, to tear it up some more, the rain started and with it came the lightning, which caused the lifts to close. More coffees as we watched the show and then eagerly awaited the sky power to run out so the fun could continue. After sticking mud all over DP's face as he napped, a puncture (causing us to spend 49 Euros on 4 tubes - we still have 3) a few more excellent runs on the slightly trickier surface, enjoying Steve's bridge, which is still there, but like the man himself, missing, as is his jump. Feeling we had done (got away with) enough on day 1 we decided to head home. The trail home from LG is a complete mix of all that is good in MTB, with 2 miles of up to 40mph road, open fields with "if you stand there I will go over you", Ian's catch fence and the fastest fire roads you will ever ride, over Duncan's barbed wire bridge and finally, coast across town to home. Feeling a little smug or rather, stoked that we had shredded the mountain and smashed it with some sick moves, sweet, with only a couple of minor get-offs ( one, I noticed, precariously hanging above me 2 berms back) from the (1st downhill for over 1000 days) Dr, we headed to the nearest and newest establishment in town, which happened to be a micro-brewery, perfect.
After raining for about 18 hours, turning out into continued precipitation in damp clothing and putting more on did not seem that appealing, so everything was worn for the 5 minute walk to the bike shop, two lifts later we were into some higher altitude rain (colder), quick 10 minute pedal up to Maysty's-seat-post-out descent (having been through his one wheel in each gulley and then in to the bushes and out again without even putting a foot down descent, yesterday), we were into the long rocky dh to Lindarets. The rocks and shale dealt well with the water, so it was great to let go and let the trail flow and soon we were above Chatel. The classic and fantastic Panoramic with its up to 45mph sections and huge air was reduced to 30 ish due to the muddy surface, terrible visibility and knowing what was 2 foot beside you. Ian found the biggest puddle he could, to see what it would to his speed and the last few inches of dry clothing he had left. The huge berms in the fairground ride like trails were not spoilt in Chatel and they were amazing even in the wet, riding at 45 degrees+ with your head 8ft a above ground was a bigger buzz as anything we do, over enthusiasm led to a few higher than expected jumps and a little muddy spill for DH. However every coffee shop being closed, forced an early departure back to Lindaret and then a wrong turning caused body temperature to drop further as the now completely drenched clothing and the 5 degrees temperature started to attack the smaller parts of our bodies (and fingers and toes). We weren't lost but the sight of an oasis like restaurant was very, very welcome. We dropped mud and water where ever we went, incredibly they were pleased to see us but not as pleased as we were to eat their soup and cook out gloves on their burner. Position and route sorted we embarked on a little climb followed by an 800 meter full-on descent on fire roads made of boulders, brake too much and the boulders would roll in front of your wheel until it over took you, brake too little and it delays the invertible. A little lay down by DP caused the Dr to do same (or run him over and then who would get us home?) in a rock lined gulley, which was impossible to get out of. Then last bit was on road and slip streaming on a water logged road, following a 2.5 inch tyre would remove the chance of finding any air in your helmet. (All I can think of is 20p coins) Testing the hairpin cornering capabilities of these tires got us swiftly into Morzine for an early and welcome shower on a day when we only saw a dozen or so other bikes and whilst tough in places, the reward s were sweet.
Day 3. Raining, forecast is heavy rain. Decided to head back to Lets Gets as the trails are mainly robust, but as we slipped into the first berm, the rider ahead ground to a halt in 8 inch mud, this was going to be tricky. After a morning of trails, avoiding the exposed roots and rocks, and keeping upright on the berms, we found they could be conquered with some speed. But once again soaked right through we looked for re-charge and some warmth at coffee. We completed a few more trails, avoiding puddles where possible, but we just could not produce enough heat to keep the extremities warm, so once we decided to tackle the long retour a Morzine trail for a late lunch, at the chalet before we were too cold to hold on properly. Dixie's bar saw us a bit earlier this year. Dave Grohl did not notice us but I am sure he appreciated our extended business, even though Amstel appeared to not be served when we arrived either. Managed to catch up with all the world sport, Tartiflette for dinner and a late night watching the goal fest in Brazil. No falls today!
Once again we choose Lets Gets for our last day and with a change of strategy we split the day in two.
AM, in hope that it was holding up despite the continued rain we hurried off the first lift only to find the second chair lift was under repair, so a change of direction took us up and down the valley to Mont Chery and onto the gentle green through the woods, once again trapped in a gulley, DP slid to a graceful off, but this time not feeling constrained by our personal conditions we pushed on through the conditions, enjoying rather than avoiding in the knowledge of our planned lunchtime pitstop. The slightly relaxed feeling caused DH to get stuck in the wrong gulley but his time with not such a graceful side exit. Heading back to Morzine once again we sped to the chalet, ate, showered and changed into all our last remaining dry clothes.
PM. Feeling fully charged and warm, we headed out to the favorite from 2013, Super Morzine, with its super-fast berms and huge table tops, all of which whilst intact were almost un-ride able due to deep mud, desperate to finish on a high we tackled the road switch backs to Morzine through the town and up the Plenney lift, to a group of runs which were new and hugely enjoyed a few years ago. The black was out of the question in these conditions so we decided to finish this year on a green, the Family trail is gentle and slightly odd, in and out of the woods, with no berms on the corners making it a challenge on its own and was still quite a handful in places but provided an exciting but relatively relaxing trail to finish MZ7 on a real high.
The cycle shop were so please to see their 16,000 Euros of bikes in one piece, we were greeted with a cold Heineken.Nice…
Morzine 2014 made it through as another great success, we the made the very best of difficult conditions, where most did not even venture out and we were rewarded with some great and exhilaratingly runs, but this year with a real sense of endeavor and achievement. Still the best thing you can do on two wheels. Quick 12 hour Payne free journey, home in time for Ovaltine.
Mor8ine - 2015 – "Drier than last year".