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All it took was an impromptu drag race at Ford's Dearborn, MI, Development Center to convince me of the merits of the company's new EcoBoost engine technology. Journalists spent a day there learning about the new 2009 vehicles, and two of us ended up last in line on a straight test strip where we could compare pairs of F-150 pickups and Lincoln MKS sedans with both standard engines and the new EcoBoost V6s.
All Ford officials had left the area, and only two engineers remained to ride along with us on our acceleration tests. My last run was in the MKS EcoBoost, so I waved the other journalist to pull alongside in his F-150 with the 5.4 V8 and suggested we try a drag race on the wide, straight, mile-long strip. The engineers said they weren't sure we were allowed to do that, but I assured them — with no authority whatsoever — that it would be okay. Quickly, I told the other journalist to count down, "3-2-1-GO!" He did, we both hit the gas, and I was astounded both at how swiftly my EcoBoost-powered vehicle took off and how rapidly his V8 F-150 grew smaller in my outside mirror.
Ford first introduced EcoBoost in cars like the Taurus and Lincoln MKS and crossover SUVs like the Flex. Ford's standard 3.5 V6 engine turns out a solid 263 hp and 249 ft.-lbs. of torque. The EcoBoost V6 in car form jumps to 355 or 365 hp, and to 350 ft.-lbs. of torque, computer-controlled to maintain that peak from 1,500 to 5,250 rpm. In its auto and crossover applications, the EcoBoost required all-wheel drive rather than front-wheel drive to handle the increased torque.
"The F-150 will be the first application of the EcoBoost to a rear-wheel-drive vehicle," says Alan Hall, EcoBoost marketing manager. "Because of that, we'll be able to get even more torque out of it. We'll have a similarly flat torque curve, and we're going to have a special transmission to handle what I would guess will be somewhere over 400 ft.-lbs. of torque."
Technically, Ford created its first EcoBoost by taking the high-tech, two-year-old, 3.5-liter V6 and reinforcing it throughout. A stronger but lighter die-cast aluminum engine block was fitted with a crankshaft and connecting rods, both made of a higher-grade alloy for greater durability. Oil-cooled pistons, to withstand greater heat, have cylinder heads machined for direct injection. The dual-overhead camshafts are set for variable timing of the valve train to assure optimal performance, lower emissions and better fuel economy.
Turbocharging compensates for the fewer cylinders and smaller displacement, and Ford worked with Honeywell-Garrett to develop dual water-cooled turbochargers. Typically, turbochargers operate by directing a stream of exhaust flow to spin a turbine wheel, which powers a compressor that force-feeds an increased volume and velocity of airflow, sucking gasoline along with it to the engine. In the EcoBoost system, smaller turbines provide quicker spooling time, and, combined with the direct-injection system and computer control, the usual lag in power application is eliminated.
Instead of squirting the same air-fuel mixture into all cylinders at once, the Bosch-designed direct injection is calibrated to meter cool and more combustible air at extremely high pressure to insert a precise dosage of fuel individually into each cylinder's combustion chamber. Other direct-injection systems increase power, but Ford succeeded in coordinating the more efficient fuel-burning to aid power and fuel economy and to lower emissions.
"We promised a 20% increase in fuel economy, and we delivered a 25% improvement," says Brett Hinds, advanced engineering design and development manager of the EcoBoost. "And we also achieved a 15% reduction in emissions."
"Fuel economy is one of [farmers'] top needs," says F-150 marketing manager Mark Grueber. "In our tests, farmers have praised the EcoBoost's low-end torque but also have been pleased to get 17 or 18 mpg and over 20 on the highway."
By 2012, Ford expects to produce 750,000 EcoBoost engines in the U.S. and 1.3 million of them globally. The F-150 EcoBoost will reach showrooms late in 2010. Ford thinks farmers will appreciate the EcoBoost's durability and reliability. And once the crops are in, that EcoBoost engine might come in handy for drag racing.


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When two teams are so evenly matched in just about every aspect of the game, winning and losing often comes down to the most minute of details.
On Wednesday in Sochi, one simple mistake -- covering up a loose puck in the crease -- may have cost Team USA a win against their hated rivals from the Great White North.
With the game tied at 1 in the third period, American netminder Jessie Vetter stopped a shot to her left and ended up sprawled face-down on the ice. The puck was still loose beside her as Canadians started to swarm, so teammate Alex Carpenter pushed it toward her goalie. Vetter, however, couldn't corral it with her glove, and it somehow slipped under her body, between her pads and into the net.
Initially, the goal was waived off, as it looked as if one of the referees blew her whistle before the puck crossed the goal line. But officials reviewed the play and changed the call, giving Canada the go-ahead goal.
"I had the rebound -- I thought I had it," Vetter said after the game. "I heard the whistle, and then all of a sudden I turned around and they were cheering."
The fluke goal was exactly what the Canadians wanted. Now that they had the lead, they could focus on shutting down the Americans' high-speed attack. Coach Kevin Dineen switched to a 1-4 defense so Team USA wouldn't have a chance to create odd-man rushes. Whenever an American carried the puck through center and looked up, there usually were three or four Canadians waiting for her at the blue line.
Canada made it 3-1 with five minutes to go on a breakaway by Meghan Agosta, who got the clear path on goal thanks to another small miscue by Team USA defenseman Gigi Marvin. Agosta pounced on a loose puck near her own blue line and Marvin, who was the last defenseman back, simply turned the wrong way as she retreated out of the zone, giving Agosta the time and space she needed to go one-on-one with Vetter.
The U.S. pulled Vetter in the final minutes for an extra skater, and it worked. Anne Schleper blasted a shot from the point past Canadian goalie Charline Labonte's glove with a minute left to get the United States to within one, but one final flurry before the horn sounded didn't result in the equalizer.
The loss on Wednesday won't be a back breaker for the U.S. squad. They know they can beat the Canadians on any given day. And they know the Canadians can do the same to them. Making small mistakes like they did in the 3-2 loss definitely makes these games a lot more difficult, however.
"That's just the way it goes," Vetter said of the controversial go-ahead goal by Canada. "I thought we responded well to it. We came back and gave ourselves a chance at the end of the game."
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"The gringos may have invented baseball," a Dominican teenage trainee tells the camera in Ballplayer: Pelotero, "but we're just better at playing it." There's a fair case to be made for his claim—20 percent of the combined major and minor league players in the U.S. are from the Dominican Republic—though as this only half-satisfying documentary illuminates, the situation is a lot more complicated than that statistic.
Ballplayer: Pelotero starts as an examination of the rich, multifarious topic of major-league baseball's use of the DR as a source of affordable talent. There, players who've trained hard for the entirety of their young lives are cheaper to sign than homegrown prospects (though the price tags have gone up), and pro ball has become a dream through which families aim to raise themselves out of poverty. Like other major industries, baseball is taking advantage of outsourcing, and in the process has created a cutthroat environment where the potential for significant dollar figures has led to deception, corruption, and ruthless competition.
Narrated by John Leguizamo, Ballplayer: Pelotero gets too caught up in the specifics of the stories of its two main subjects: Jean Carlos Batista, a decent player who treats his trainer as a surrogate father, and Miguel Angel Sano, one of the country's top picks. Both claim to be 16, the prime and earliest age at which they can sign a contract, and both are investigated under suspicion of having moved up their dates of birth to make themselves look like better prospects, a common bit of fraud. It's symptomatic of a setup in which there are huge advantages to signing as young as possible, at an age when the players' American equivalents are probably more concerned with getting their driver's licenses.
In narrowing down to the similar specifics of these two experiences—particularly Sano's, which become of national interest as his chances of getting signed are stalled—Ballplayer: Pelotero passes up a realm of pressing big-picture questions about how kids end up with trainers, what happens to those who don't make it, and what happens to those who do, since not all of them get to the majors. With its slim runtime, the film feels like it should have gone broader or closed in and been just a portrait of the talented, goofy Sano. As is, it's a wealth of semi-examined ideas about globalization and a twist on the commoditization of our national pastime, all of which are tumbled out, then largely set aside.


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- Direct (直接) - This is the simplest method adding all ingredients, except butter, in one time, knead till smooth, add in butter and continue to knead till smooth and elastic dough is formed See sample recipe here.
- Water Roux (汤种) - Prepare water roux using 5 part of water and 1 part of flour, mix well and cook till smooth paste is formed, cooled then chilled. The amount of water roux use in a recipe is 20%-25% of the total weight of the recipe. See sample recipe here.
- 100% Starter (100%中种) - Prepare dough with all ingredients EXCEPT sugar, salt and fat. After 90 minutes of first proofing, add in sugar, salt and fat and knead to form elastic dough. Divide dough, rest 10 minutes, shape, second proofing before baking. Noticed that some recipes called for small amount of yeast and sugar in the starter dough.
- Overnight Starter Dough (隔夜面) - Prepare starter dough with small amount of yeast, 30-45 minutes proofing in room temperature (Malaysia/summer) then keep in the fridge overnight up to 48 hours. Check out recipe appended below.
- Chilled Batter (冷藏液种) - Similar to Overnight Starter dough method, instead of dough, the starter is prepared with the same amount of flour and water, and small amount of yeast. 30-45 minutes proofing in room temperature (Malaysia/summer) then keep in the fridge overnight and up to 48 hours. See sample recipe here.
Overnight Starter Dough
100g bread flour
60g water, room temp
¼ tsp instant yeast
- Mix the instant yeast with 20g of water until well blended. Add in the remaining ingredients and knead to form dough.
- Let it proof for 30min. Wrap with cling film and keep in the refrigerator overnight or up to 48hours.
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550g bread flour
80g sugar (I used 70g)
6g salt
20g milk powder (I used my boys formula)
10g instant yeast
150g overnight starter (all the above)
1 cold egg
270g cold water (-15g, readers feedback dough too sticky, updated 19 Aug 2011)
75g butter (soften)
- Mix A until well blended. Add B, then C, knead to form a dough.
- Add in D, knead to form a smooth and elastic dough. Cover it with cling film. Allow it to proof for 45 min.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions, shape it round. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes.
- Roll the dough flat with a floured rolling pin, then roll it up like swiss roll. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes. Repeat this step one more time.
- Place 3 rolls of the dough into a greased loaf tin (20x 11.5x 11.5cm). Let it proof for 50 minutes or until 80% full of the loaf tin. Cover it with the lid. My experience, let it proof till 90% full.
- Bake at 200C for 35 minutes (without lid bake at 175C-180C for 35 minutes at lower rack). Remove it immediately from the tin when baked. Cool on rack.


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Taken in by Lionel Richie, who was a friend of her parents, when she was 3 and adopted officially six years later, Nicole Richie grew up extremely privileged, well connected (Her godfather is Michael Jackson.) and wild. She used fake IDs to sneak into clubs by 14, experimented with drugs and eventually dropped out of University of Arizona. After being busted with a balloon of heroin in 2003, she checked into Sierra Tucson rehab. Later that year, she started filming The Simple Life, a fish-out-of-water reality show with her friend since kindergarten Paris Hilton, on an Arkansas farm. The show was a huge hit and the scary skinny socialite was on board for four more seasons although a two-year feud with Hilton meant filming season 4 separately. She parlayed becoming a household name into a book deal (2005's The Truth About Diamonds), modeling gigs like being the face of Jimmy Choo in 2006, a jewelry line (House of Harlow) and a mentor gig on NBC's Fashion Star design competition. After a 10-month engagement to the late DJ AM in 2005 and a relationship with childhood friend Brody Jenner in 2006, she took up with Good Charlotte singer Joel Madden in 2007. While pregnant with their first child, daughter Harlow, Richie was sentenced to four days in jail for her second DUI arrest in 2006. She gave birth to their second child, son Sparrow James, in 2009, and they tied the knot officially in December 2010.


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Meeting Place
The Meeting Place is the central area in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure. The Meeting Place leads off to several other zones, such as Meadow Zone or Granite Zone.
The Tree House[edit | edit source]
In the center part of the Meeting Place, a giant tree is placed in which during Pikachu's adventure, Chikorita will gladly build a tree house of three stories. Inside each story houses a Pokémon: Burmy, Mime Jr., and Abra, respectively. Burmy will describe PokéPark's history and current events. Mime Jr. will tell you what you have accomplished in PokéPark, such as winnings and favorites. Abra will tell you about each zone.
Powering-Up Pikachu[edit | edit source]
Four Pokémon will help Pikachu train for new attacks and strengthen up.
- Electabuzz is available at the start. He will help Pikachu power-up his Thunderbolt.
- Ponyta is available after beating Gyarados' Aqua Dash. Ponyta will help Pikachu's Quick Attack to make him run faster and longer.
- Bibarel is available after beating Empoleon's Snow Slide. Bibarel will strengthen up Pikachu's hit points.
- Primeape is available after beating Empoleon's Snow Slide. He will teach Pikachu Iron Tail in which he can use it during a battle.
Photography[edit | edit source]
Photography is a feature in which Pikachu can take a photo of himself and the gameplay using the minus (-) button on the Wii remote. The camera can be given from Misdreavus whom runs the photography business. The player can speak to Misdreavus to view the gallery, delete any images, or save them to an SD card.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
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A very long list of items to accomplish. I'm too busy to make it to dinner tonight—I have a list as long as my arm to finish.
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COMMON If you have a list as long as your arm, you have a very long list. I've got a list of players as long as your arm but it's just a matter of whether they're available. Note: The word list can be replaced by other words that refer to things that can be written as a list. By his late 30s, he already had a rap sheet as long as your arm — 52 convictions and a total of 16 years behind bars.


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The rain fell. And she waited.
Figures passed by below, soft shadows in the misty rainfall. None of them was his. A kick, a reminder of the life within. An ache, a reminder of the empty place in her heart. A tear.
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Throughout my tenure as GM, I've had to address a variety of challenging situations. One of the questions that GMs will undoubtedly face in their reign is the topic of switching mains.
Allow me to provide a scenario.
BarryManaLow is an Arcane Mage. He's one of the main staples in the DPS lineup. Barry routinely comes in consistently as top 5. For his efforts, the council of Elrandom rewards him with the items necessary to contribute.
And then it happens.
Tragedy strikes.
Barry needs to take a 3 week leave of absence. Let's say he's got some real life issues and it's the time of year where school exams are going to strike and he needs to focus and get it out of the way. He's also getting slightly bored with the game and wants to recharge a little.
The boss signs off on it and brings a call up from the lower ranks to substitute in for good ol' Barry. MissilesMcGee does an admirable job. He's not quite top 5, but he's coming in at a respectable top 10 placement.
Fast forward 3 weeks and Barry returns from leave. He discloses that he wants to switch mains. He's not satisfied or happy playing on his mage. Barry has an alt Death Knight that he'd like to raid with instead.
Now it's perfectly normal for any GM to be annoyed at this point. After all, you've spent time gearing the player up only to find that gear is going to go to waste and isn't going to be contributing anymore.
So before you flip out and completely lose your cool, stop for a moment and breathe.
Step 1: Determine if there is a need
Is there a current need in the guild that needs to be fulfilled? Are you missing a tank or a melee DPS? Maybe you're low on a healers. At this time, Conquest was lacking a solid third tank. We knew we would need one heading into the recent patch and we were doing what we could to find potential players to come in. Not many players responded because they didn't meet our tanking requirements or just couldn't fit our raiding schedule.
Barry provided an alternative as a Death Knight tank. He already knew the fights and our procedures. That solved that question. Chemistry wouldn't be an issue since he knew how the guild operated. We wouldn't have to worry about his in game smarts. This would bring up two more concerns.
Step 2: Can she hold her own?
Does the player demonstrate that they know what the heck they're doing? If I were to switch from healing to tanking, I'd fail pretty hard at it because I wouldn't know what the heck to do. When dealing with main switches, find out if the player has done the job before. An agreement was made where Barry had to work his way through a few lower level raids to prove his ability to tank.
You can think of it as a modified trial run. After all, Barry was re-applying to the guild with a new character after all.
Step 3: Is their gear on par with the content we're doing?
Bite back the urge to say gear doesn't matter.
Because when you're a tank, it does. A Naxx level tank is going to have a tough time working on Trial of the Grand Crusader. I stipulated to Barry that if he wanted to get into our raids, he'd have to work on gear himself which meant pugging what raids he could and crafting any other pieces necessary. Emblems of Conquest allowed him to purchase items he didn't win from pickup groups. The condition was that Barry had to bring his own character up to an acceptable raiding standard before we'd insert him into our primary lineup.
And he did. He got into as many heroics as he could to farm badges. He transferred money to purchase mats to craft tanking items and augments.
After about 3 weeks of solid gear acquisition, Barry was ready to rock. We gradually threw him in our 10 mans and kept a close eye on him before bumping him up to the 25s. He's just about ready to tackle Trial of the Grand Crusader.
Final thoughts
There's nothing inherently wrong with main switching. Players do get bored from time to time or maybe they undergo the grass-is-greener complex. View this as an opportunity for them contribute in a different capacity. To raiders, there's nothing wrong with switching mains as long as long as you keep these 3 things in mind:
- See if the guild has a need: If they don't, you're going to have to leave and go elsewhere. If the guild has 9 healers to select from, it's not likely you're going to see any action as a healer. There's simply too many. You're better off playing a role that a guild is lacking. The leadership will be much more receptive.
- Prove your skills: Show that you know how to play the class and role. Prove that you've done your research. Take the time to be familiar with how your role might be different in certain fights. DPSing Freya is certainly different than tanking Freya.
- Get your own gear: Different guilds handle this differently. But under my watch, if you're going to switch mains, you better be willing to get your own gear. The guild might contribute a few BoEs or enchants for a discounted price or something, but it's up to the individual to put in the effort. Show your willingness and passion for the class. It also proves you know what you're doing. What kind of message does it send if Barry the Death Knight did nothing but pick up gear with shield block on it?


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A Certain Person Got Jealous
Xuan Tian Ming always knew that once Feng Yu Heng made any decision, there was no chance of it being walked back. It was impossible for it to be changed, even if the person advising her was him.
Just like when he brought up going with her, this girl also had 100 excuses of her own: "Xuan Tian Ming, that can't be done. Your appearance is too unique. Even if you removed your mask, that purple lotus flower on your forehead is the best proof of identity. It's not possible for you to scrape that off, right? How painful would that be!"
He wanted to say that the key problem here was not "pain" alright? Her excuses did not end here: "Me entering the North would be a covert mission. I absolutely must not be discovered by anyone, thus you must remain here with the army to lead the way. You must make it seem as though I am leading the army." Speaking to this point, she paused and thought for a while before adding: "Is there anyone that can be a substitute for me?"
"Hm?" Xuan Tian Ming was startled then immediately understood what she meant. After thinking for a while, he said: "Leave behind one of Wang Chuan or Huang Quan. I will arrange for more hidden guards to accompany you."
"No good." Feng Yu Heng shook her head, "Those two are a few years older than me, and they are quite a bit taller. It's very easy to have this get exposed."
"Then just don't go." Xuan Tian Ming replied very frankly, "Without anyone to act as your substitute, what are you going for, and it's likely that things will be exposed."
Because of this topic, the two did not sleep for the entire night. From the middle of the night until dawn, when Wang Chuan and Huang Quan entered the room, the two were still talking.
Wang Chuan listened for a while before finally understanding what they were talking about, but she did not stop Feng Yu Heng from going to the North. Instead, she just pondered for a while then said: "The Feng family's third young miss has a figure that is very similar. She shares quite a few similarities with young miss in her figure. Perhaps… she could."
Feng Yu Heng was stunned, "Xiang Rong?" She then shook her head immediately, "No good, it's too dangerous."
Xuan Tian Ming did not think much of it, "This trip will be entirely within Da Shun's borders, and it will be with the entire army. Aside from being a bit tiring, there is no real danger."
Huang Quan also said: "This idea is quite good. When it comes to set up camp in the North, we will secretly send third young miss back. Nobody will know about it. Young miss, it's fine."
Feng Yu Heng thought for a while but was still a little uncertain, asking: "Is it really fine? If something was to happen to Xiang Rong, I would not be able to provide concubine mother An with an explanation!"
Xuan Tian Ming felt helpless, "If something happened to you, I would not be able to provide any explanation to old man Yao. We will be leaving the day after tomorrow. If you really want to go, this matter needs to be decided on as soon as possible."
Having been forced back to this point, there was no time for Feng Yu Heng to consider things too much. She gritted her teeth, "Forget it, Xiang Rong it is." She then ordered Wang Chuan: "You head back and bring Xiang Rong over. Also, you need to think of a way to help keep concubine mother An calm."
Wang Chuan nodded, "Young miss, don't worry. In the worst case, I will just say that you've gone out to fight, and imperial concubine Yun was feeling extremely bored on her own, thus she wanted to borrow third young miss for a while."
Feng Yu Heng felt that this was a very good idea. Of course, none of them could have imagined that their imperial concubine Yun was currently sitting in Xuan Tian Hua's carriage and heading East. With one leg crossed over the other, she was eating sunflower seeds. From time to time, she would evaluate the clothes that Xuan Tian Hua wore.
Of course, nobody expected that the person that Wang Chuan would bring back after being away for two days was not Feng Xiang Rong. Instead, it was Bai Fu Rong.
Upon seeing Bai Fu Rong, Feng Yu Heng was dumbfounded and looked at Wang Chuan in confusion. Wang Chuan said slightly helplessly: "When this servant went back, third young miss was strolling around in the streets with young miss Bai. This servant said that young miss missed third young miss a great deal and invited her to visit the military camp. Who knew that third young miss would, in her joy… twist her ankle."
Bai Fu Rong also said: "A-Heng, it's my fault for not keeping an eye on younger sister Xiang Rong. She fell straight off of such a high step. We sent her straight to Hundred Herb Hall, but the doctor at Hundred Herb Hall said that the injury was a bit severe, and she is not able to walk for 100 days."
Wang Chuan nodded, "It's like that."
Bai Fu Rong then scratched her head and asked in a puzzled tone: "But… A-Heng, why did your servant bring me here?"
Feng Yu Heng also looked at Wang Chuan with a similar questioning look.
Wang Chuan pointed at Bai Fu Rong then gestured her height. Feng Yu Heng immediately understood, but Xiang Rong was Xiang Rong, and Fu Rong was Fu Rong. Using her own family would be easier to accept, but was she able to do something like use Bai Fu Rong?
Everyone stood around foolishly; however, Bai Fu Rong seemed to have understood something, asking Feng Yu Heng: "Do you need me to provide some help? A-Heng!" She suddenly slapped Feng Yu Heng's shoulder, "What sort of relationship do we have? Is there any need to hesitate? Speak! No matter what it is, as long as you say it, I, Bai Fu Rong, will endure any difficulties without shying away from sacrifice!"
"Really?" She looked seriously at Bai Fu Rong, "This matter is really a little bit dangerous. Are you certain that you will not shy away from sacrifice?"
Bai Fu Rong's lips twitched, "A-Heng, you won't really tell me to die, right?"
"That is not the case, but…" Feng Yu Heng grabbed Bai Fu Rong's shoulder, "It's just that we will be leaving the capital for a while, and you will suffer some hardship."
"Is that it?" Bai Fu Rong looked at Feng Yu Heng with a bit of disbelief, "You were struggling over such a trivial thing for such a long time? I say, A-Heng, this isn't like you! It's not like you don't know my personality. I am not some noble young miss. My father is nothing more than a craftsman. I have endured plenty of hardships from a young age. Also, leaving the capital is good! Without you in the capital, Tian Ge has been locked up every day in the palace to study up on the responsibilities of a female. I have nearly been bored to death. Just say it, where do you want me to go?"
Feng Yu Heng looked at her and said: "The North."
"Pft" Bai Fu Rong nearly choked on her own saliva, "The North?" Her voice trembled, "A-Heng, you aren't really going to send me to die, right?"
"How could that be!" Feng Yu Heng hooked her arm around Bai Fu Rong's neck. While leading her toward her own tent, she explained the plan.
Wang Chuan finally let out a sigh of relief and said to Huang Quan: "You don't know this, but I was scared to death when third young miss twisted her ankle. A perfectly good plan was about to run aground, but fortunately, we had the Bai family's young miss to save the day."
Huang Quan also said: "That's right. The Bai family's young miss' figure is not too different from our young miss. Although the discrepancy is something that can be noticed with enough time, with the temperatures falling, as long as a few extra layers are put on, it's not easy to notice."
"Hah." Wang Chuan helplessly said: "The Bai family's young miss is lively and has lots of strength. By just squeezing third young miss a little, third young miss fell down the stairs. It really was quite a coincidence."
While saying this, she followed after Feng Yu Heng and heard Huang Quan mutter from the back: "This is a little too much of a coincidence."
Wang Chuan seemed to have suddenly thought of something; however, she was unable to grasp anything concrete.
The matter of Bai Fu Rong substituting in for Feng Yu Heng in accompanying Xuan Tian Ming in leading the troops was set. It was just that this truth was a secret. Aside from deputy generals Xi Fang and Gan Liang and the two people involved, none of the other soldiers knew about this. This included Zi Rui and that girl. Not even they were told.
Bai Fu Rong advised Feng Yu Heng: "This matter must not be told to my father. He is getting old. If he knew that Qian Zhou was rebelling, and I was going North, he would not allow me to go no matter what. But fortunately, he is currently focusing on crafting accessories that will be given to the imperial concubines of each palace during the new year. He will not notice me. You just need to think of an excuse for me."
Xuan Tian Ming had already thought up this excuse. It was still the same excuse of going to Winter Moon Palace to accompany imperial concubine Yun to relieve her boredom. Even if craftsman Bai found out, he would not dare go to Winter Moon Palace to find her.
Bai Fu Rong felt that this was very good.
The day of departure that Xuan Tian Ming had set would be the next morning. Feng Yu Heng chose to leave the night before, bringing along Wang Chuan and Huang Quan along with two hidden guards that Xuan Tian Ming had assigned her. He personally sent them out of the mountains until they reached the official road. Only then did he verify with Feng Yu Heng: "You really don't want to bring along some more hidden guards?"
Feng Yu Heng shook her head, "This trip is not suited to bringing more people. Even if it is a hidden guard, it would be best to have fewer numbers. Bringing two along is perfect for alternating driving duties. Any more people will make it easier for us to be eye-catching."
Xuan Tian Ming also understood this logic. With things as they were, there was no use in saying anything else, thus he just provided her with some news: "The day before the new year is Duan Mu An Guo's birthday. He will organize a grand banquet every year, and all of the officials in the three northernmost provinces will prepare presents to attend. Qian Zhou would also express its attitude. If you can get there before the end of the year, this is an opportunity."
Feng Yu Heng's eyes lit up, and she immediately nodded, "It's a good opportunity."
Xuan Tian Ming smiled bitterly, "I am not int he mood for any good or bad opportunities. I am just looking forward to the day that you can calm down for me. Aside from at my side, I will always feel worried no matter where you are."
She was moved and knew that he did not want for her to leave, but the troubles of the country came first. Since she had come here, and since she had decided that she would advance alongside this man, there were some things that required the two of them to work together to complete. There was no reason for her to hide behind a man.
"I know." She reached out and grabbed Xuan Tian Ming's sleeve and shook it, "When Qian Zhou's matters have been resolved, I will not go anywhere. I will stay at your side every day. Just don't get irritated with me."
How could he ever get annoyed with her… Reaching out, he pulled the girl in front of him into his embrace, his arms wrapped tightly around her. "You must be careful on this trip. No matter what, staying alive is most important. If things are truly too dangerous, just hide in your space and don't come out. Do you understand?"
She nodded and began to feel choked up; however, he loosened his hold and pushed her from behind, "Go on!" His face then became colder, as he waved to the two hidden guards along with Wang Chuan and Huang Quan, saying in a low voice: "Protect the princess well. If something happens to her, there is no need for you to come back to see this prince."
The four immediately kneeled and said in unison: "This subordinate obeys."
Feng Yu Heng turned around and very quickly walked toward the carriage that had been prepared. Upon arriving at the carriage, she recalled something and ran back. She stood on her tiptoes and whispered something into Xuan Tian Ming's ear. She then ran back and lifted her skirt to climb into the carriage.
Huang Quan and Wang Chuan then followed her into the carriage. The hidden guards sat outside the carriage and swung the horsewhip, setting the carriage flying forward.
Bai Ze noted his master's expressionless face and could not hold back, asking: "What did the princess just say?"
Xuan Tian Ming pushed his mask and curled his lips into a sly smile…


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A billboard promotes the Cirque Du Soleil show ''KA'' along the side of the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on August 12, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A Cirque du Soleil performer died Saturday after an accident during a performance of the show "Ka" at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, authorities announced Sunday.
Sarah Guyard-Guillot, 31, was pronounced dead shortly before midnight Saturday, according to the Clark County Coroner's Office. A cause of death has yet to be determined.
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Mrs. Veep: Lynne Cheney's Montpelier history lessons
Orange County welcomed an interesting visitor Thursday, March 11, when Lynn Cheney toured Montpelier. After a private tour, the wife of the Vice President spent time with about 50 area third, fourth, and fifth graders.
Mrs. Cheney's children's books, America, A Patriotic Primer and A is for Abigail, An Almanac of Amazing American Women, were the focus of her time with the children. She spoke about the importance of the Founding Fathers, significant American history events, and the women whose contributions history books often leave out.
The excited children were quick to answer questions about historical figures– even offering some names a high school student might not have known.
At Montpelier's Education Center the children mingled with representatives of the media, secret service agents, Montpelier staff, and a video crew.
As might be expected of the former head of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Mrs. Cheney is a history buff, and her goal was to convey the importance of history in education.
The kids liked it, and everyone had a great time.
Lynne Cheney gets patriotic with her children's book, America.
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Showing off important American women from the book, A is for Abigail.
Tour Guide Christopher Cotz keeps an eye on the kiddies.
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Macabre case involving abortionist receives zero national attention
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April 9, 2013
One of the employees who worked for infamous abortionist Kermit Gosnell described to a jury how she heard a baby "screaming" during a live-birth abortion, but the shocking story continues to receive virtually no national attention.
Asked to describe the screaming, Sherry West responded, "It wasn't fully developed, It didn't have eyes or a mouth but it was like screeching, making this noise. It was weird. It sounded like a little alien," adding that the incident happened during the abortion of a baby that was 18-24 inches in length.
The baby was then left on a glass tray after which West told her co-worker to contact Gosnell and fled the room.
West explained that she preferred to think of the aborted babies, many of which were terminated after having already been born, as "specimens" because "it was easier to deal with mentally."
Despite admitting that the incident, "really freaked me out." West remains loyal to Gosnell despite the fact that the Philadelphia doctor faces a possible death sentence for his macabre role in running the Philadelphia Women's Medical Society clinic.
As we previously reported, Gosnell's clinic was a literal house of horrors in which he liked to keep mementos of dead babies such as severed feet.
The Grand Jury report details how Gosnell and his staff probably carried hundreds of illegal abortions of babies over 24 weeks old, yet the facility was not inspected by government officials for a period of 17 years.
"In their raid on Gosnell's clinic, federal agents discovered, among other horrors, the remains of 45 infants dumped in milk jugs, juice cartons, and pet food containers — all stored in a refrigerator and freezer on the premises," reported The New American. "Agents also found jars containing the severed limbs of babies, and conditions they called 'by far, the worst' they had ever seen, with blood on the clinic floors, 'filthy and unsanitary' surgeries, broken and dirty medical instruments and equipment, along with a 'stench of urine' and even cat excrement."
Critics have pointed out that while the story has attracted local attention, it has barely achieved any coverage from mainstream media at the national level.
"The Gosnell story is one the press hates. They've barely reported on it, at all; within days of its breaking, an online search would produce blogs talking about the horror, but not mainstream media outlets; they do not find this sort of blood lead-worthy," writes Elizabeth Scalia.
Despite Gosnell's actions being described as a "horrific crime," some of the very same hideous procedures that were practiced under his direction are celebrated by liberals as a sacred "reproductive right" when they take place inside the womb.
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The UN Security Council has opened emergency talks on North Korea's nuclear test, as world powers made calls for swift action against Pyongyang.
The 15-nation council passed a resolution last month threatening "significant action" against North Korea in the event of a new nuclear test or missile launch.
The meeting comes after North Korea confirmed on Tuesday that it carried out a third nuclear test. Monitoring agencies had earlier reported an "unusual seismic event".
"A third nuclear test has been successfully staged," the North's state-run Korean Central News agency said.
"The nuclear test was conducted as part of measures to protect our national security and sovereignty against the reckless hostility of the United States that violated our republic's right for a peaceful satellite launch."
At just before midday local time, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 was detected just north of a site where Pyongyang conducted earlier nuclear tests.
The two previous tests, in 2006 and 2009, prompted quakes of 3.6 and 4.5 respectively.
The South Korean defence ministry, which raised its military alert level after the quake, said the blast had an explosive yield of between six and seven kilotons (kt) and was of "enormous destructive power".
In comparison, the nuclear weapons detonated above Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 carried estimated yields of 15kt and 22kt respectively.
Prior to the Security Council meeting a spokesperson for the UN boss Ban Ki-moon said: "The Secretary-General condemns the underground nuclear weapon test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea today.
"It is a clear and grave violation of the relevant Security Council resolutions."
Tibor Toth, the executive secretary of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO), said the event's location was "roughly congruent with" nuclear tests carried out by North Korea in 2006 and 2009.
"This act would constitute a clear threat to international peace and security, and challenge efforts made to strengthen global nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, in particular by ending nuclear testing," he added.
China expressed its "firm opposition" to North Korea's nuclear test, saying its wayward ally had gone ahead with the blast "despite widespread opposition from the international community".
"We strongly urge the DPRK to honour its commitment to denuclearisation, and not to take any actions which might worsen the situation," the foreign ministry said in a statement posted on its website.
US President Barack Obama said the test posed a threat to international peace and security.
On Tuesday morning the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said: "The UK will begin urgent consultations with Security Council partners calling for a robust response to this latest development."
Mr Obama said the US will "continue to take steps necessary to defend ourselves and our allies" and it will work with other nations "to pursue firm action".
He added that North Korea's action "warrants further swift and credible action by the international community".
Foreign Secretary William Hague said: "North Korea's development of its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities poses a threat to international and regional security.
"Its repeated provocations only serve to increase regional tension, and hinder the prospects for lasting peace on the Korean peninsula."
The Russian foreign ministry said: "By implementing a new nuclear test, Pyongyang once again ignored the rules of international law and has shown disregard UN Security Council resolutions.
"There is an urgent need to create an effective system of regional peace, which would be based on the principle of undiminished security for all participants in accordance with multilateral commitments on denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula."
Japan said the test was a "grave threat" that "cannot be tolerated".
After the blast took place a North Korean newsreader urged the Korean People's Army (KPA) to prepare for combat against its foes.
She stressed that if an order was given "the KPA should blow up the stronghold of aggression at a strike".
"And wipe out the brigandish US imperialists and South Korea puppet army to the last man and thus accomplish the historic cause of national reunification."


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A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year lovely friends!
I hope you have a wonderful day spent with lots of food, family and friends. We've come home to Australia for Christmas this year, and we're loving every minute of it :)
For anyone who's been reading along for a while now, you may have noticed I've been a little more absent than usual here on Fellow Fellow, and I just wanted to take the time to tell you why that is. I got a full time job! It all happened very suddenly and it's been quite an adjustment after working for myself for over 2 years, but I felt it was time for me to get out and try something new. And it's been great! I had the best intentions of continuing Fellow Fellow at full-pace, but it just hasn't quite worked out that way.
I'm not sure yet what the new year will bring, but I'll still be posting here every now and then, with great DIYs and roundups – but just not as frequently as I was before. I hope you understand :)
And with that I leave you to enjoy your holidays wherever you are around the world. Merry Christmas! xoxo


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Boats with dual steering positions feature a choice of two wheels to steer the boat with – one on the raised sun-deck and one inside the main cabin below. This means they are ideal for cruising in all weather conditions.
Aft steering cockpit boats are steered from a position at the rear, with a view through the screen forward over the whole length of the craft. This means they are generally easier to manoeuvre than other configurations. Most boats have a canopy with windows (similar to a convertible car's soft-top roof) which can be pulled forward to enclose the steering position for all-weather cruising, whilst some have a hard top design instead. Aft cockpit boats tend to be smaller than other types- this and their ease of handling makes them a good choice for first-time boaters.
Centre steering position the wheel in these boats is in the main cabin in the middle of the cockpit area. Most styles of this design will have a large sliding canopy over this cabin – making it ideal for cruising in all weathers.
Forward steering position. As the name suggests, these boats feature the steering position right at the front, inside the main cabin area. This means that forward vision is very good. These boats usually feature a spacious and light interior and a single level deck which many parties find more convenient and easy.
Tiller steering position. All canal boats are steered by a tiller, a handle connected directly to the rudder at the back ('stern') of the boat. The steering position is in the open, and there are three types of stern.
This boat has a Flying Bridge with the steering wheel position located on the deck above the saloon, providing a boat with total outside seating for the whole crew.
Situated at the northern end of Lough Derg, where visiting boats can drop anchor and moor in safety at the marina in Portumna Bay. It is also a cruiser base and the town itself is just a few minutes walk away. There are many points of interest in the town that are well worth making a visit into town to see.
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Portumna - Killaloe
One week
This relaxing cruise starts from the major boating centre of Portumna, famous for its magnificent 17th century castle and scenic Forest Park, as well as its fishing. Moor up at Terryglass, a gem of a village that has a history stretching back almost 1500 years. From here you'll enter Lough Derg, the largest lake on the Shannon River, which boasts a number of charming villages and a good choice of pubs and restaurants. Then it's on to the historic town of Killaloe, with its handsome Georgian buildings. The 13th century St. Flannan's Cathedral here is well worth a visit.
Portumna - Roosky
Your cruise starts from Portumna, which is famous for its 17th century castle and beautiful Forest Park, as well as its fishing. Continue on through quiet countryside to the charming village of Shannonbridge and the ancient monastic town of Clonmacnoise to the town of Athlone, which offers a good choice of shopping and other facilities. From here you enter Lough Ree, a beautiful stretch of water that's studded with small islands. Don't miss the island of Inchcleraun, a famous monastic site. Then it's on via Lanesborough to the small town of Roosky and a chance to sample the hospitality in its pubs and restaurants.
Portumna and Carrick-on-Shannon
One way
This relaxing one way cruise starts from Portumna, which is famous for its 17th century castle and beautiful Forest Park, as well as its fishing. Continue on through quiet countryside to the charming village of Shannonbridge and the ancient monastic town of Clonmacnoise to the town of Athlone, which offers a good choice of shopping and other facilities. From here you enter Lough Ree, a beautiful lake studded with small islands. Don't miss the island of Inchcleraun, a famous monastic site. Then it's on via Lanesborough and Roosky to Carrick-on-Shannon, the cruising capital of the Shannon and angler's paradise, famous for its traditional music scene.
Portumna and Belturbet
Two weeks
This one way cruise starts from Portumna, which is famous for its 17th century castle and beautiful Forest Park, Continue on via the charming village of Shannonbridge and the ancient town of Clonmacnoise to Athlone, From here you enter Lough Ree, a beautiful lake studded with small islands. Don't miss the island of Inchcleraun, a famous monastic site. Then it's on via Lanesborough to Carrick-on-Shannon, an angler's paradise, which is also famous for its traditional music scene. From here, cruise westwards through quiet countryside on the Shannon-Erne Waterway via the lively town of Balyconnel to Belturbet, where you'll find a good choice of pubs and restaurants.
You don't need a licence to drive a boat. However, like the Highway Code (but much simpler) there are a few basic rules you need to follow. These are all explained in the comprehensive manual which we provide in every boat. Your boatyard will also advise you when you are given your handover tuition.
Absolutely not. When you arrive to pick up your boat, you'll receive plenty of expert tuition from your boatyard staff. They'll provide all the training, help and advice you need until you're happy to take the helm. Your on-board manual gives you lots of tips and reminders, too.
Depending on the waterway, you'll be travelling at a maximum of 4mph to 7mph. Cruising about 4 hours a day means 80-100 miles in a week, and you can travel anywhere in the waters covered by your boat's licence. When you've searched our site for your ideal boat or start point, you can click to see details of suggested cruising routes for 3/4 night breaks and week-long holidays. View our cruising route maps, too.
The manual on board your boat has plenty of information about mooring places, and your boatyard will show you how to moor up. The most popular moorings are those closest to waterside pubs, restaurants, villages and towns (where a small charge is usually made) but there are many quieter places to moor free of charge. Mooring is free at any Hoseasons boatyard, Environment Agency mooring and on any canal towpath.
These are part of the fun. You simply steer your boat gently in, and use the big wooden beams to close the gates behind you. Then you open small paddle doors in the other gates with the L-shaped winding handle provided with your boat to let the water in or out and change the water level. Then you open the gates and drive out, stopping to close the gates and paddle doors before leaving. In Europe, and in Britain on the Thames, Caledonian Canal and parts of the Cambridgeshire Waterway, there are larger locks with lock-keepers to do the work for you. There are no locks on the Norfolk Broads.
Some boatyards (and nearly all on the canals) include your fuel in your holiday price, and the full tank you start with is usually much more than you need for your holiday. If you're charged, you will only be charged for the fuel used, and this amount will be deducted from your fuel deposit when you return the boat. Typical fuel costs for a week's cruising (depending on boat and waterway) are between £40-£100, but in Scotland, costs can be up to £130.
On your boat, of course. Your boat will have a full tank of water and all boats have hot and cold running water for kitchens and shower rooms. You can easily top up your water tank at all boatyards, yacht stations, and public moorings, usually at a small cost. When topping up remember to use "drinking water" only. We strongly recommend that water is boiled before drinking.
All you need to bring with you are sensible non-slip shoes, and you'll receive all the training about safety you need from your boatyard staff when you arrive. We recommend buoyancy aids for children and non-swimmers - these are provided free of charge when you pick up your boat. The boat manual on board your boat contains all the safety information you'll need, too. Remember, though, that boating is an active holiday. At least two members of your party will need to be able to jump on and off the boat to moor up and work the locks.
You must check when you make your booking before bringing any 240v electrical appliances. Some boats have 240v systems, but this does not mean that you can bring any appliances with you. In most cases, it's only possible to use the appliances supplied on the boat. All boats have shaver points for electric shavers, and most have a 12v accessory socket similar to a car. Any electrical items with a car adapter will operate from this socket, including mobile phones, camcorders, digital cameras and chargers for their batteries. You'll need to bring your own connecting plugs and leads, though.
Most boats welcome one or two well-behaved dogs and pets are free of charge at many canal boatyards. There are many excellent walks along the towpaths and in the countryside close to many moorings. For boating in Europe, the Pet Passport scheme is now well established, so you needn't leave one of the family behind! Visit https://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets for more details about what you need to do. You'll find other useful information at www.dogsaway.co.uk
Get shown the ropes and everything you need to know about a boating holiday with Hoseasons. It really is simple - you'll take to a boating holiday like, well, a duck to water!
Cruisers are the boats you will find available in the UK on the Norfolk Broads, the Cambridgeshire waterways, the Caledonian Canal and the River Thames. These waterways are not narrow like canals, so cruisers are of a normal width and overall shape. Cruisers are also available on the waterways of Ireland and Germany, and many of the boats on the rivers and canals of France and Holland are cruisers.
Available on the Norfolk Broads, River Thames and Caledonian Canal. Sizes range from boats sleeping from 2 to 8 people. These boats feature a choice of steering positions – one on the raised sun-deck and one below, so are ideal for all weather conditions.
Available on the Norfolk Broads, these boats are available in a wide range of sizes sleeping from 2 to 8 people. Forward vision is very good from these craft, which usually feature a single level deck which many parties find more convenient and easy.
Available on the Norfolk Broads and Cambridgeshire waterways, these boats are available in a range of sizes sleeping from 2 to 10 people. The feature of this design is a large sliding canopy over the saloon of the cockpit area.
These boats are available on the Norfolk Broads, River Thames, Cambridgeshire waterways and the Caledonian Canal. They are available in a range of sizes sleeping from 2 to 6 people. A folding roof (similar to the roof of a soft-top car) provides all-weather protection for the cockpit area.
AFT cockpit boats tend to be smaller than other styles, and are a popular choice for first-timers to boating. They are generally easier to manoeuvre, since all of the boat is visible forward from the steering position.
Built to fit the narrow canals which formed the backbone of Britain's transport network in the country's industrial past, narrowboats (or canal boats, as they are often called) owe much of their traditional design and construction to the horse-drawn barges of the period. Narrowboats are available on the canals of England, Wales and Scotland and the rivers Thames and Wey with which they are linked. On the waterways of Europe, narrowboats are available on the Canal du Midi in France and from one base in Holland. Elsewhere in France and Holland, wide beam variants of the narrowboat are available, as are traditional style French barges. French barges and some wide-beam boats feature wheel steering from an outside position on the upper deck rather than the stern tiller which is a feature of all narrowboats (see below).
Narrowboats are available in a wide range of layouts, sleeping up to 12 people, and combine their picturesque style with comfortably appointed interiors with modern facilities. Detailed plans are show for each layout so that you can see exactly how your party will fit in on your chosen boat. Narrowboat sterns have three main "shapes" (see descriptions and illustrations below) and all steer by means of a tiller at the back, or stern. There are also wide beam narrowboats on some waterways, and in France some of these have wheel steering, as do French barges.
Features a small, open rear deck providing space for the operation of the tiller.
The rear deck has more standing area than the traditional stern and sometimes fixed seats in the enclosed stern area, which is an ideal safety feature for young children who can be supervised by their helmsman.
This style of narrowboat has a spacious rear deck area, enclosed by a guard rail.
These boats are styled in a similar traditional way to other narrowboats, but are about 50% wider and so offer more convenient and spacious accommodation.
Houseboats are unique, offering you your own floating holiday home! They offer a completely different type of holiday afloat, since they are permanently moored in a choice of picturesque locations, and most offer day launch hire so you can explore nearby waterside attractions and places of interest.
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