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Act 3: Depths of the Earth
Also Known As
"How am I supposed to make you look substandard if you keep on making astonishing feats?"
Is this it?
Tiwazs voice rebounded against stone walls, echoing down the dirt and stone path where he and his companions would soon go down to rescue the three trapped children before another earthquake would hit. The path was poorly lit, lightened only by the oil lamps that dotted the walls every few meters. Debris of stone and wood littered the floor, but fortunately, none were too large that it obstructed their path.
Beside him, Pavamana nodded, glancing at the two paths that lay before them. Jay had apparently broken down a wall that belonged to one of the mines main pathways.
Where do you think they went? Tiwaz wondered as he went in. The kid forgot to tell us which way to go, he muttered, looking down one path that seemed endless.
Behind him, Cogwej looked down at the ground before them. It seems that we cant follow any footsteps, the Wisemon observed. Too many Digimon had passed through, creating too many trails that cross other trails. It was nearly impossible to follow one trail without getting lost in the others.
We need to hurry, Pavamana told them, a strong sense of urgency in his voice.
This way.
The three looked to their last companion. Fenrir was facing down one path, his eyes closed and his nose in the air. He may not have been a Garurumon, but he had senses that rivaled one. Its faint, but fresh, he told them, opening his eyes and turning to them.
Tiwaz grinned at him. Looks like youre more of a mutt than I thought, he said as he jogged past the Beowolfmon, causing the white knight to scowl at the dragon man. Lets go!
Fenrir sighed and kept his temper in check as Pavamana and Cogwej followed the EmperorGreymon. He raised an eyebrow when he spotted the Wisemon taking out one of his Space-Time Stones, and then a familiar runic bag from it. He quickly caught up with them, turning to the cloaked Digimon with a questioning look.
Would it not be serendipitous were we to find the Spirit of Earth during out search? Cogwej asked with his carefree expression.
We prioritize the children, Pavamana said before Fenrir could reply. His gaze was ever forward, searching for the children of his friends. Glancing at him, the Beowolfmon nodded in agreement.
Of course, Cogwej said, suddenly sounding indignant. It was strange; Fenrir thought he would care more about the ancient relics. What uses will my discoveries and breakthroughs be if I just let my future clientele expire? he asked. Fenrir had to roll his eyes, but he decided that, at the very least, the Wisemon wouldnt let innocent lives go to waste.
Dammit! Tiwazs suddenly said, his curse rebounding off the walls in an echo.
Fenrir furrowed his eyes; the EmperorGreymon had turned to a corner to part of the pathway where they couldnt see. He was about to ask what was wrong, but the moment they turned, he didnt need an answer from the dragon man; it was right in front of him.
Fenrir gritted his teeth, looking at the wall of fallen boulders right in front of them. It was difficult to tell how thick it was from one side to the other, but it would take them hours to get through it by manual labor.
Hm should we take the alternate route? Cogwej suggested, turning back behind them.
We dont know if it leads back to this path, Fenrir told him, looking around.
And it may take too long, Pavamana added, walking to the point where the boulders met the wall, looking for a crevice that he could use to look through.
I could probably blast through it, Tiwaz suggested, putting a hand against one of the boulders that blocked their path.
Too dangerous, Fenrir told him.
Cogwej nodded. Your haphazard attacks may very well cause the ceiling to fall upon us and the children; why, youd be doing the aftershocks job for it! he said, looking at Tiwaz as if he were the most ignorant Digimon in the world. Said Digimon glared at him.
Just because I dont hold back my blows doesnt mean I cant control my attacks, Tiwaz said, growling.
Then it denotes a lack of discipline! Cog told him, folding his arms.
No, it does not. Not holding back means Im respecting my opponents ability! the dragon defended himself, folding his own arms.
Not holding back means youre aiming to annihilate your opponent, leaving nothing but ashes behind.
Im teaching them a lesson!
Fenrir growled, annoyed that their argument seems to be getting magnified by the echoes in the cavern. Between them and the tapping sound, he could barely think.
tapping sound? Fenrir thought, blinking. He looked around, trying to detect it.
Pavamana seemed to notice his sudden movement. What is it?
I can hear something, he replied with a focused expression. After a few seconds, he frowned and turned to the arguing Wisemon and EmperorGreymon. Shut up already! he ordered, snarling.
At his sudden outburst, the duo stopped their argument. Cogwej blinked, while Tiwaz frowned at him. Whats the big deal? Tiwaz grumbled at him.
Hes hearing something, Pavamana answered for the Beowolfmon.
Cogwej tilted his head curiously. Hearing something? he repeated before a captivated look encompassed his face. You mean youre hearing spirits of the dead!? he asked in sudden glee. You have to tell me what theyre saying! Are they here to help us? Or maybe theyre here to shower me with praises for my pie! he rambled on, walking quickly towards the Beowolfmon.
Tiwaz raised an eyebrow. So what they say about dogs seeing spirits is true? he asked, his hands on his hips.
Cogwej turned to him. Not seeing, hearing! There is an obvious difference, my ignorant friend.
I am not ignorant!
Fenrir ignored them and walked closer to the boulders, placing a hand on them.
Well? Pavamana asked him, walking beside him. It seemed that little could stop the two behind from arguing until the world ended.
Someones behind this, Fenrir told him, pressing his forehead against the cold stone. The vibrations were giving him a better idea of what was happening behind the boulders, but it was still generally vague.
Is it them? the PileVolcamon asked with a concerned tone.
Im not sure but theres definitely someone there, Fenrir replied, stepping back.
The PileVolcamon seemed to regard his words with a troubled silence, causing the Beowolfmon to turn to him with a curious gaze.
Stand back, Pav then ordered calmly as he stepped backwards. Fenrir raised an eyebrow but did so.
Eh? Tiwaz suddenly said as he noticed the PileVolcamon suddenly crouching on one knee. What are you doing, Pav? he asked, distracted from his argument with the Wisemon.
Hes crouching on the ground, of course, Cogwej answered. Tweezers, I thought you were sharper than that, he said with a disappointed shake of his head.
What is it with you and getting on my case!?
Shush, Fenrir told them as smoke started to pour out of the PileVolcamons shoulder-mounted mini-volcanoes. Reluctantly, Tiwaz did so, but not before grabbing the old man beside him and covering his mouth with a metal hand to force him to stay quiet. At least he knew one way to shut the Wisemon up.
As the drills on his shoulder-pads suddenly began to spin rapidly, the blacksmith then shouted, Cammie! If you can hear me, get away from the wall!
He then pressed his arms against his chest and ducked his head, yelling, Volcanic Driver!
In one quick and fluid motion, he jumped forward and curled into a ball. Like a giant, spinning wrecking ball, he crashed into the boulder wall, digging right into it, causing stones and dust to get blasted behind him where the trio of Digimon waited. Both Tiwaz and Fenrir had been quick enough to raise their defenses just in time to stop from getting hit too badly by the pieces of stones that were being thrown at them. Cogwej, meanwhile, had hidden behind Tiwaz, who was closest to him at the time.
Despite the cloud of dirt, sand and stone that floated in the air, Fenrirs eyes were glued on Pavamanas rolling form. He was particularly amazed. The PileVolcamon was spinning at just the right rate and exerting the right amount of pressure to drill a perfectly straight and smooth path forward, enough power to get through while keeping the ceiling from falling on him due to the force of his act. He wondered was there more than meets the eye to Pavaman Suchi?
In had only taken a minute or so for Pav to bore a hole right through the boulders. The loud sound of the PileVolcamons spinning form and drills ceased followed by sudden cheerful squealing of the PileVolcamons name.
Is that them? Tiwaz asked as he walked towards the path Pav created.
One way to find out, Fenrir told him as she entered the hole and exited the other way, followed by Tiwaz and Cog.
The trio found themselves looking at a rather heartwarming scene of a relieved Pavamana hugging a Tapirmon, who looked she was so relieved that she could cry.
Pav! Its you! Its you! Im so glad its you! the Tapirmon cried as the PileVolcamon spun her around.
And Im glad youre safe, Yaya, Pav replied, pulling her away from him with a smile.
Ah! Its the dream eater! Cogwej suddenly announced happily! Quickly, give her to me! he said as he approached the Pav and Yaya. The Tapirmon froze at the sound of his voice before slowly turning her head at the Wisemon. Then she screamed.
Get away! she yelled, rushing behind the large blacksmith, turning him into a wall that kept the crazy old geezer from capturing her.
Tiwaz slapped his forehead, and Fenrir rolled his eyes. From a uplifting familial moment, the situation had turned into an ironically strange and comedic one that involved one freaked-out Tapirmon being chased by a science-driven maniac of a scientist around a confused blacksmith who was wondering if he missed something.
Okay, lets stop this comedy skit, Tiwaz said, going over and stepping on the Wisemons cloak, causing the brown-clothed Digimon to trip and fall on his face with a large thump. Werent there supposed to be three kids in here? he asked the Tapirmon hiding behind Pavamana.
Yaya glanced at Pav real quick. The blacksmith gave her a tiny smile and nodded for her to answer. Camilles down that way, the dream-eater Digimon said, pointing down a lit path. Shes kind of, um stuck, she said with a sheepish smile.
Stuck? Pavamana replied with a raised eyebrow.
Yeah well, she kind of- um youll see. The Tapirmon then floated away with a worried expression. I dont know where Jay went, though, she said, rubbing her hooves together nervously.
What about this path? Fenrirs voice interrupted. They turned to him to see that he was standing in front of an entrance that seemed to lead to a rather darkened path. There were no lights or posts. That meant one thing: it was a natural cave that had went undiscovered in the mines. Pavamana frowned; it mustve been formed in the recent quakes.
Well, its very probable that the child went entered that path. If he hadnt been crushed by falling debris, Cogwej noted, folding his arms and causing Tiwaz to glare at his tactlessness.
Hes not dead, Pavamana said with certainty. He just knew it. Jay was alive.
Well then, we have only one option, Tiwaz said, turning to the rest. We split up. Two of us go with the Tapimon and get Cammie unstuck, while the me and the someone else go find the other kid, he said. The place is dark as hell, and I can light the way with my fire, he said, conjuring a fireball in his hand and causing Yaya to cringe in surprise.
Yaya was staring at the dragon man wide eyed. Pavamana himself was looking at him curiously, though he kept silent. And then he stepped forward. Im going with you, he stated.
What? But Pav-
The PileVolcamon interrupted her with a look. Jay doesnt know them. He knows me. He trusts me. I have to find him, he told her softly, patting her head gently.
But Cammie
Oh, Im certain shell recognize us, Cogwej said with a carefree expression. She had seen us the day before, I believe.
The Tapirmon looked at him in mild despair. She did not want to be in the Wisemons presence. She looked to her side when a hand was placed on her head Fenrirs.
He gave her a reassuring look and a nod. Ill keep them safe, he said, turning to Pavamana. The blacksmith gave him a tiny grateful smile.
Its decided then? Tiwaz said, looking at each them. Then lets go! Were wasting time standing around here.
Cmon, hurry! Yaya called out to the Cogwej and Fenrir behind her, feeling not at all comfortable that the Wisemone was one of the two. She could have lived her life quite happily if she were never to see him again, but if he could help her get her friends out of the mines safely, then she could endure his presence for a little longer as long as he didnt bring out the giant glass jar again.
Are we close? Fenrir asked, running and jumping over pieces of debris with the ease of an experienced warrior.
Shouldnt be that much farther. I think I can hear Cammie singing, the Tapirmonmon told him, tilting her head as she floated over that which Fenrir and Cogwej had to dodge.
I simply cannot fathom why your Armazillamon friend would sing in such a portentous situation, Cogwej said out loud as he kept up with the two.
Shes an Armadillomon! Yaya told him with a frown. She had already noticed that the Wisemon had an unusual knack or butchering names. Well, it was a good thing to her; that meant hed never find her using her name. She shuddered at the possibility.
And shes singing because shes bored, she answered him, turning back to where it was coming from. She she does it to calm herself down. You know, like when someone counts from one to ten while taking deep breaths, she added a bit hesitantly.
Fenrir had already found that out a few minutes ago the moment he detected the young Digimons singing voice.
There would have been no need to calm herself down had she been a good little girl and stayed home in the benign domicile of her home, Cogwej noted with a nod of his head. Why, if I were in her place, I would never leave home! Fenrir kept his thoughts to himself when those words were said. He could honestly believe that if the Wisemon were, it would have only been because of the food that seemed endless.
Ugh, I wouldnt expect a perverted old man to understand, Yaya said, pouting.
Perverted old man!? the perverted old man said, not making any effort to disguise his indignation.
Fenrir rolled his eyes as the Wisemon started to rant, using words far too long and too complex for both he and the child beside him to understand. If Cogwej took offense to everyone that insulted or upset him, then they would spend too much time in too many towns and would probably gain unwanted attention that would delay them even longer. The Beowolfmon sighed and shook his head.
He slowed his pace down as soon as the singing voice grew louder. He turned at one last corner before finding himself face to face with a tired looking front half of an Armadillomon. She was definitely stuck between the stones and boulders; the same one that Jay and Ratchet must have gone through, though it seemed to have gotten smaller if it couldnt fit the Armadillomon anymore.
Ah someones here, the quadruped Digimon noted as she flailed her front legs at them with a sheepish expression.
Camille! Are you doing okay? Yaya asked in concern as she floated over to press a hoof against one of Cammies front feet.
Nah you know me Im peachy keen no matter what situation Im in, she replied in a not-so-convincing voice. In fact, by the suppressed strained tone, Fenrir suspected that she was slowly getting crushed by the boulder on top of her which meant her life was in bigger danger than they previously thought.
Camille, he called out to her in a calm voice as he approached her.
Ah youre Uncle Pavs friend, she noted, turning to him. The closer that Fenrir got, the more he could hear her slightly labored breathing. Despite that, he kept himself cool and placed a hand against the boulder on top of her.
He was there too, Yaya told her, rubbing her hooves together. But he went with another guy to go find Jay. He didnt make it out with Ratchet, she said with a worried grimace.
Thats bad. The armadillo Digimon frowned, concerned for her friend and feeling guilty for having put him in the situation in the first place.
Fret not, young lady! Cogs voice called out from the side where he was meticulously picking at small rocks and loose stones that caused some of the larger boulders to fall away to the side, away from where she was.
Our dear friend Waraz and your uncle Lavamagma will indubitably find your companion safe and sound! he told her in a confident voice. Now if you please, Fallwear, I require you to detach this rather heavy piece of fallen earth so as to liberate the young Cameron, he told the Beowolfmon, patting a large rock.
The trio looked at him strangely. Yaya because she didnt expect something like that to come from his mouth. Cammie because she was surprised to hear that from a complete stranger. And Fenrir for the reason that Cogwej was somehow able to lessen the pressure that was on Camille through analysis of the placing of the boulders; he could hear it in her less strained voice.
Seeing as Cog seemed to have the right idea, he did so, walking over and giving Cogwej a quick glance, who pointed to more boulders that needed to be pulled out in a specific order.
I hope youve learned a valuable lesson today, young lady, the old man then said, turning to the two children. Playing around in a dark and dreary grotto such as this is very dangerous. You have caused your parents quite a sizable amount of anxiety, he said, folding his arms and nodding. Fenrir kept himself from rolling his eyes; he suspected that it would have been quite like Cogwej to play in such a place were it something he needed or wanted to do.
Camille couldnt help but wince and look down at the ground. Sorry
Its not her fault! Yaya said, coming between them. Cammie- no, all of us just wanted to help!
Cogwej blinked. Help?
Camille looked at her friend in surprise. Yaya
We only wanted the earthquakes to stop! We didnt want anyone else to get hurt anymore! Or- or- or worse! the Tapirmon told him with a serious expression.
Cogwej tilted his head. Fenrir, however, spoke up. You heard what we were talking about yesterday, he said, glancing at Camille, who nodded a bit contritely.
Its not like you were talking about anything secret. I mean, you all were just talking right in front of me, she said slowly. I just didnt want my dad to feel so bad anymore
Your father? Cogwej asked.
Momma died in an earthquake. Every time one happens, daddy gets so so agitated and so sad, Cammie revealed, rubbing her paws together. Uncle Pav, too he was really close with her and daddy
Oooooh, I see, Cogwej said, nodding. As he did so, the boulders beside Cammie suddenly started rumbling before harmlessly falling over to one side, none hitting her or crushing her at all.
I-Im free! the Armadillomon exclaimed in relief, although not standing.
You would have caused them much more pain if you got hurt here, Fenrirs voice called out, having taken out the last boulder. Would you have wanted that? he asked, turning to her with a serious expression.
Cammie bit her lips nervously. No, but
Whether you have a reason or otherwise, you still put yourself in danger, the Beowolfmon said, taking her under his arm.
Im sorry, the Armadillomon muttered.
Me too, Yaya voiced out, floating close to them. I should have tried to stop them harder.
Its not me you should be apologizing, Fenrir told them as he started to walk back.
I know, Cammie said, thinking about her father. But at least let me say thank you, she said, turning up at him. I dont know how long I would have been stuck down there if you and him didnt come around.
Personally, I could have dealt without the crazy person, Yaya whispered, making sure to look behind her to where Cogwej was so as to confirm that he wasnt trying to capture her now that her friend was safe and sound.
Perhaps, but this would not gone so smoothly had he not been here, Fenrir told them.
Im sorry, but I cant take you seriously when the person youre talking about is walking so strangely while carrying a glowing sack, the Tapirmon said, sighing.
Hes what? Fenrir asked, turning over his shoulder to confirm what she said. And just as she stated, the Wisemon was wagging in a zigzag pattern, carrying the runic bag that carried the spirits in front of him with the opening slightly gaping. Cogwej
The Wisemon turned to him, his eyes gleaming in excitement. Its close! The Spirit of Earth is close! he said eagerly. Perhaps within a mile!
A mile? Fenrir repeated, wondering what Cogwej considered far.
This is /the/ closest I have ever been to the Spirit of Earth in three months! It is simply exhilarating!
The Beowolfmon blinked. At the very least, a thousand meters wasnt that long. They could probably find it within a few hours, but they needed to bring the children to safety first. The children come first, Cogwej.
I am aware. Just give me a few seconds to take note of out-
Cogwej! Fenrir suddenly cut him off, turning his head around. There was a slight shaking.
W-whats up? Cammie asked, turning to him and pouting when he shushed her. She didnt notice the pebbles underneath begin to tremble.
Do you feel that ? Fenrir asked, glancing at Cogwej. The Wisemon tilted his head and closed his eyes, making an audible humming sound. His humming was soon getting drowned out by the sound of shaking earth.
O-oh no! Yaya commented, fluttering about nervously. This is bad! she exclaimed just as the shaking reached great intensity. Another earthquake!
Fenrirs eyes darted for a place to cover. Grimacing when he could find none, he quickly crouched, protecting Camille with his armored body from the pieces of stone that began to fall on their heads. He gritted his teeth and raised his head, calling out the Tapirmons name.
O-over here! her voice called out.
The wolf warrior looked behind him, and to his surprise, she saw her hovering beside Cogwej, who had taken out his book and expanded it to the size of an umbrella. He suspended the book over them, effectively protecting them from falling debris, although it didnt seem like it could defend them from anything bigger than the grimoire.
Rerfen! Cogwej called out. This is not usual seismic activity! he called out as pieces of rock disappeared inside his book.
Fenrir frowned. Then what is it!?
Something may be-
His voice was cut off by the sudden breaking of the stone wall behind him, followed by a large, black foot that thundered and caused the ground to shake. The four turned behind them to see what it was before Cogwej turned back, seemingly unperturbed.
As I was saying, something gargantuan and formidable may have been digging a hole through the granite rock, such as the creature behind me, he finished, nodding to himself.
No kidding! Yaya interrupted him as she stared at the large, black body and arms that followed the leg. She proceeded to scream when the three-clawed, two-horned, iron-helmeted, red-winged and one-eyed Ghoulmon turned to her.
I found you ! the beastly Digimon bellowed monstrously, pointing an open palm at Cogwej and Yaya, letting them see the yellow eye embedded in its palm.
Gross! the Tapirmon exclaimed, cringing back and unaware of the malevolent red light that began to gather in front of the eye.
Death Arrow! On command, the bright red light was absorbed into the eye before it was shot towards them, turning into a red arrow that sparked and pulsed with raw power.
Cogwej! Fenrir called out, unable to get in front of it in time with Cammie still in his arms.
To his surprise, however, Cogwej summoned his Time-Space Stones in front of him, the red sphere intercepting the arrow. Instead of an explosion was bright, white light that lit up the whole cavern for one second. Pandora Dialogue, Cogwejs voice said through the light as it died down.
Then the orange Time-Space Stone flashed, albeit not as bright as the first one, and the red arrow shot out of it right between the heads of Cogwej and Yaya, embedding itself in the ground behind them before creating a small explosion that caused dust to fly in all directions.
The Tapirmon trembled before turning to the Wisemon. You almost killed us, you crazily old man!
Cogwej, however, simply took out his notebook. It seems that the entry and exit points of the Time-Space Stones have shifted in the last three months. Between a hundred fifty and two hundred degrees in direction, distance has lengthened by-
Cog! Get out of there!
The Wisemon blinked and turned to the Beowolfmon, noticing that the Tapirmon that had been beside him was now beside the wolf man.
Behind you!
Death Arrow!
The cloaked Digimon needed no more coaxing; he immediately started to run in their direction just as the red arrow stabbed the ground a few feet away, subsequently exploding. The Wisemon was close enough for the resulting shockwave to blow him forward before getting skidding to a stop in front of Fenrirs feet. We should flee, yes? he then said, glancing up at him.
Yes. Fenrir grabbed him the back of his hood and pulled him to his feet before proceeding to do just that, grabbing Yaya with his other arm to have both children with him.
Get back here Wisemon! the Ghoulmon commanded as he stomped over them, impeded by the small cavern. He pointed his palm at them again, shooting a rain of his death arrows at their trail. Whether it was pure luck or by skill, the four continued to evade getting seriously struck by the arrows or their explosions.
As they got closer and closer to the point where he and Cog split up with Tiwaz and Pav, it was getting much clearer to Fenrir that the Ghoulmon was aiming only at Wisemon, which meant it was a Digimon that either wanted to capture him for the Spirits or wanted him dead. Neither options were good, but he couldnt protect Cogwej and the children at the same time, especially in such a cramped space.
Were getting close to the town! Yaya noted, happiness and relief in her voice.
No! Cammie then said, her own voice filled with worry and fear. We cant let it into the town! Itll destroy everything! The Tapirmon turned to her with realization, her facial expression turning into one of great fear. She didnt want her home to be destroyed. Wh-what can we do?
Elementary. I lead this monstrous brute away whilst our dear Viowolfmon friend brings both of you back to safety. After all, it does not take someone of high intellect such as I to comprehend what this Ghastmon is after, Cogwej told them in a voice that spoke as if he were telling them he was going out to go buy milk in a nearby convenience store.
What!? Fenrir turned to him in shock.
The children come first, correct? the Wisemon told him with an innocent expression. Then I shall locate Tipaz and Wavamana. I should hope that you return momentarily. Til we meet again! Cogwej exclaimed before taking a sharp turn at the corner and scuttling to where their EmperorGreymon and PileVolcamon companions went.
Then the Ghoulmon behind them roared in anger. Where are you going!? it bellowed, turning to follow the Wisemon.
Fenrir turned back to them, gritting his teeth. Damn, he cursed once more before retreating to the town.
After a moment of silence, Tiwaz gave an audible sound of annoyance, a sphere of fire in his hand flaring slightly in sync with his irritation. Im starting to think the kid didnt go down this way, he said as he led them deeper into the newly uncovered path, lighting up the way with his fire.
Hes here, Pavaman told him resolutely. He has to be.
Just how deep does this trail go? Tiwaz muttered, glancing at the walls every now and then to see if there were any more new paths to inspect.
The blacksmith sighed and shook his head. Tiwaz wasnt the only one who was getting affected by the seemingly endless path before them. He turned the dragon man, glancing at the fireball over his palm. Youre not an ordinary Digimon, are you? he asked.
Huh? Me? Tiwaz repeated, blinking. I guess you could say that, he replied, looking back at his front.
I couldnt smith your sword, Pavamana revealed, following him.
What? The EmperorGreymon stopped in his tracks to look at the PileVolcamon. What do you mean you couldnt smith my sword? And what does me being not being ordinary have to do with it.
My my furnace isnt enough. Your weapon was engulfed in incredible heat, he explained. Too hot for normal beings. That too, he added, glancing at the flame in his hand.
Oh, Tiwaz replied, scratching the back of his head with his free hand. Well, its not like Im keeping it a secret. Do you know about gods, Pav? he asked.
Pavamana regarded him with short silence. A little bit. Digimon with inconceivable power.
Would you believe Im one of them? Tiwaz asked, looking at him closely.
For a moment, Pavamana stayed silent. Of fire, Pavamana clarified.
I guess that was obvious, eh? the dragon man said, flaring up the sphere for a few seconds, causing the shadows of stones and crags to dance around them. Hope this doesnt mean youll start looking at me like Im some freak.
The PileVolcamon shook his head and gave him a slight smile. No. Its reassuring to know I have a god on my side, he told his current companion. And I will need your help to fix your sword.
Thats great! Well then, now that thats settled, lets get going, Tiwaz said, turning back to their path and walking forward, a lighter spring in his step and a grin. Pavamana gave him a slightly wider smile and followed him.
So, this Jay kid, Tiwaz then said. What is he to you? he asked.
My apprentices, Pav answered.
Oh, right. You said you had a couple of them. Who are the rest?
The blacksmith nodded. Jays older brother. Kayle.
Im guessing hes the capable one. Does he know that his brothers in here?
A shake of the head. Not in town.
Where is he?
Another town. I needed new materials. And a new hammer.
Whats wrong with that one? Tiwaz asked, looking at at the blacksmiths hammer suspended by a wire around his waist. It didnt look like it was any worse for wear. In fact, to him, it looked many times better than the usual that hes seen.
Tiwaz furrowed his eyebrows in confusion. Then why do you need a new hammer?
Pavamana smiled. Its not for me.
Oh, I see. Making your apprentice choose the hammer that he thinks for you, and then tell him its actually his, Tiwaz said, grinning. Clever.
Pavamana returned the grin with a soft smile. And just in time, as well.
Just in time for wha-
Tiwaz stopped what he was about to say the moment he turned at the corner where the path was suddenly filled with light. What in the-
Jameson! Pavamana called out, rushing past the EmperorGreymon towards a short, humanoid figure many meters in front of them.
The figure turned and looked back at them. Chief ? he asked, recognizing the familiar voice. He had barely said the word before he was suddenly swept into the arms of his mentor.
Youre all right thank goodness, Pavamana muttered, holding the Gotsumon close.
Chief youre here, Jay noted after being put back down.
We were worried, Pav told him, putting a warm hand on top of the rock Digimons head.
Tiwaz walked over to them. And now that we found you, that means all the children have been found, he said, a large grin painted on his face.
Cammie and Yaya? Jay asked with a small tilt of the head. Pavamana nodded with a small smile, prompting the Gotsumon to give his own tiny smile. Tiwaz looked between them.
He really is your apprentice. Both of you are so quiet, Tiwaz noted, folding his arms. So how about we go back and bring the kid home?
Pavamana nodded, but then both he and Tiwaz heard a rather loud, No! They turned to the Gotsumon.
Jay? Pavamana asked with a small frown.
Something is here, he told them with a rather reluctant expression. Its calling me I need to find it, he said, looking to where the light was coming from, prompting the other two to look as well. Now that Tiwaz had a better and closer look, the light was coming from another part of the cavern at the end of the path. It looked like it had a lot more space than a pathway.
That light, Pav muttered, his eyebrows furrowing.
What about it? Tiwaz asked, turning to him.
Its not sunlight were too deep, the blacksmith said, folding his arms and feeling a bit unnerved. Tiwaz, however, had his curiosity piqued.
Then lets go check it out! the dragon man said a bit excitedly, walking over to the entrance and quickly followed by Jay. Pavamana frowned; he wondered if it was only him feeling the strange pit in his stomach. He sighed and hoped that it was only him, and then he followed the two into the bigger chamber.
Tiwaz stopped the moment he stepped out of the path and into the new room. His eyes went wide as feeling shock enter his system. Jay, meanwhile, let out an unrestrained woah sound.
The EmperorGreymon didnt have to be an expert in caves to know that the room he was in was abnormal. The chamber was definitely spacious, about the size of the plaza in Bakhu Town. The stone floor was even and level without any sign of a mound of stone, fallen debris or stalagmites. They stretched out towards the sides of the chamber, curving to form eerily smooth, concave walls, the only forms of disproportion being the large orifices that provided entrance and exit to the chamber, just like the one that he and the other two came from. The ceiling itself formed a dome over their heads. The clincher was the cylinder platform that curved upwards at the center of the room, evening out to a parallel surface to the floor. On it was a figurine that Tiwaz was certain he was looking for.
Well, by Buri, what are the chances? he muttered, a grin slowly forming on his face. He was feeling pretty lucky that moment.
The dragon man turned to look behind him, his grin reaching its full-blown state. Got good news for ya, Pav. It looks like me, the dog and the old man wont have to freeload any longer. We just found your problem.
The PileVolcamon blinked and turned to what had previously held his attention. Its here
Tiwaz nodded, folding his arms. The Spirit of Earth, he said, turning back to it just in time to see that Jay had walked over and was reaching for it. The EmperorGreymons eyes widened, and he shouted, Kid! Dont touch it!
Jay turned his head just as his fingers wrapped themselves around the artifact. He gave a blink just as Tiwaz ran for him and shouted a resounding, No!
The EmperorGreymon slowed down as he got closer, his expression turning from one of desperation turning into one of confusion. You youre not
Not what? Jay asked, tilting his head in confusion.
Not bursting into flames? Or getting attacked by floating rocks? Or something? Tiwaz tried, frowning and folding his arms, a bit put off. Maybe he wasnt so lucky after all.
Pavamana grimaced. What? he asked, beside Tiwaz.
These things are supposed to have a defense mechanism or something. The last time I tried holding one of those, I was almost burnt to a crisp, which is saying something considering what I am, he said, causing Pavamana to turn to Jay. Couldnt even let it go.
Jay! Put that down now! he ordered, his eyebrows furrowed in worry. Jay, however, frowned.
Im fine, he told them. He even let go of the relic and showed them his hands in emphasis. See? Despite that, his blacksmith mentor still pulled him close
Hm. Guess this one doesnt have one, Tiwaz noted as he turned back to the relic, getting a better look at it.
It had eight sided platform looked like rough concrete, complete with the occasional embedded multi-colored gem on the visible surface. The gems could be seen glowing faintly, one occasionally flashing a bit brighter than the rest. Situated on the platforms center and taking up most of the space was a brick-red spherical comet-like object that had craters all around it. On the top of it was a cone shaped protrusion with a crater on its highest point. Each crater had a glowing rim, accompanied by glowing, erratic lines that connected each crater to each other, giving the impression of an active volcano that was about to erupt any minute. On each side of the comet were bulky arms bend forwards as if to fold them. Each arm had a number of ash-colored bands around them, and they ended with large, stony fists. Finally, at the front of a comet was a spherical projection with two gold gems for eyes and a pair of amber horns akin to those of a bull.
In any case, it definitely looks like one, the dragon man noted, debating whether to reach out and grab it so that he didnt have to bring Cogwej all the way back in. Or
Hey, Jay, right? he asked, turning to the young child that seemed to be immune to the relics dangerous defense mechanism. Think you can hold onto that thing until we find a fr- er, acquaintance of mine? he asked, rubbing the back of his neck.
The Gotsumon answered with a grin and a nod of his head. Pavamana, however, frowned. If it was as dangerous as he thought, he didnt want his apprentice holding it. Before he could voice out his worries, however, there was a sudden tremble that struck the room.
What the? Tiwaz wondered, looking around.
That does not sound good, Pavamana muttered, the pit in his stomach growing deeper. Stay close, Jay.
The Gotsumon didnt hesitate to follow orders, holding onto a handful of the PileVolcamons pants as another tremble shook the room.
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After having this console for 2 weeks I guess it's time for my review.
Flipkart sells this console in "NTSC-U" format; which is an American region code. That means this model won't
play ANY European (PAL format) or Australian or any 3DS games from other countries (unless it's in "NTSC").
So be very careful when buying 3DS games - make sure they're
from the the same region as the 3DS. A good thing is that it will still play all DS games, it doesn't matter
where they're from. I'm extremely glad about it though since I'm getting my games from the US; I was worried it mi... (Expand)
It is a great product by Nintendo. I recommend to buy this product.
Flip-kart doesn't provide Indian charger (or adapter) in the box. Charger inside the box takes only 120v and can only be used in US. If we use that adapter console will get burnt.
We need to separately buy either (a) 220v to 120v AC converter or (b) Indian adapter to make the product work in India.
Best features of Nintendo 3DS are
(i) Glassless 3D screen
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Definitely a great buy if you were a big fan of the Game Boy Advance like me in your early days! The console does everything
like playing music, videos, browsing the web and has something for everyone. Scores of titles like the Super Mario series, Mario Kart, Pokemon , Resident Evil, Dragon Ball Z are available and are sure to hook you up!
The 3ds great and it can also play ds games , camera takes 3d photos and many types of photos , A R cards are great . it is very good than psp ,but the 3ds games are very costly . A very good console in 13k and the 3d games are awesome .
The 3d effect is really good with games like resident evil revelations and super mario 3d land. I am very satisfied with the purchase. Looking forward to games like kingdom hearts dream drop distance, kid icarus uprising, professor layton and the mask of miracles and many more on the 3ds.
please make the product come in stock!!!!!! please!!!!!! it is out of stock for so long please !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! please bring nintendo 3ds back to stock !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (View complete review)
I was actuall y buying for pokemon x and y,and was a little worried but the device is very good,so are the games.go ahead and buy it,you won't be disappointed (View complete review)
I have a3ds it is good to play and now if you are buying a 3ds you have to buy a game I would prefer Lego marvel super heroes or batman. Despite games it has many other feachures like 3d cameras ar games and face raiders they come built in but you have to buy a charge converter because it is from... (View complete review)
This is a awesome console, and with pokemon X and Y round the corner..Its a must buy...
The games are awesome, ofcourse not like psvita, but nintendo focuses on casual gaming. (View complete review)
Yeah, I bought it and I loved it. The bottom line's on the top. The 3D is as good as the 3D in real life. The touch screen is extremely receptive, and I have used it with the stylus, my fingers, the opposite side of the stylus and a pen as well. But it isn't a hindrance: the top screen cannot aff... (View complete review)

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With every action there is a reaction, just like with every Cosmopolitan article there are three 20-something men telling us how they "really see it." Who cares if these men dole out high-fives and wear polo shirts like "Axe deodorant representative" is their official job title? Who cares if they've got "pump and dump" engraved on the watches their grandfathers have passed down to them? When Carl, 27, a professional Hollister model and steak fanatic tells us that "for me, girls who wear stilettos are sexy because they're in so much pain they can't speak" we better listen. Whether or not Cosmo finds these college-aged experts on the street, passed out in the bar bathroom, or simply having a penis somewhere in the zone we're standing in, they are experts on women and we cannot argue with them. Because they are men. And men are always right. Our buddy Scott K. investigates:
Sure, you already read Cosmo, ladies, which makes you a Sexpert Sextician with a PhD in Sexy. But aren't you sometimes still, like, super confused by men? I mean, what is the deal with men? SO CONFUSING. Who wouldn't want to find out if Katherine Heigel and that guy from Transformers can overcome their hatred for one another and learn to love that baby that they're caring for? That movie could end dozens of ways! Which brings us to Cosmopolitan's "Ask a Guy!" section, where real men answer your real sex questions using real English. Finally, here are all your topical relationship worries addressed by certified hunks! Hunks.
How does your sexual partner's concern for the cholera epidemic in Haiti adversely affect your intimate moments?
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If a girl you're dating farts near you, what is your preferred method of leaving her apartment/the restaurant/the church?
"I've trained my face muscles over the years to remain motionless no matter what disgusting noise comes out of my lady companion. I am able to perfectly mask the contempt that overwhelms me until I have a moment to excuse myself and flee the scene. Ideally, we are in the middle of a date and I have just left her with the bill. It is what she deserves." Alphonse, 30, seal trainer
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It's Game Day, but your girlfriend wants to go shopping somewhere emasculating. What do you do?
"Every Sunday, I wake up at 5:30 a.m. To preemptively slash the tires of my Road Ranger. 'Oh no, honey!' I say when I wake up and pretend to notice. 'The tires have been slashed, and AAA won't be able to come til tomorrow! Looks like we'll have to settle for the Seahawks game!' I think she may becatching on at this point, though." A Different Brad, 27, tennis pro
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Concept art
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Concept art is a form of illustration used to convey an idea for use in (but not limited to) films, video games, animation, or comic books before it is put into the final product.[1] Concept art is also referred to as visual development and/or concept design.[2] This term can also be applied to retail, set, fashion, architectural and industrial design.[3]
Who popularized or even invented the term "concept art" in reference to pre-production design is perhaps ambiguous, although references to the term can be found being used by Disney as early as the 1930s.[citation needed]. It may have also come about as part of automotive design for concept cars.
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A concept artist is an individual who generates a visual design for an item, character, or area that does not yet exist.[citation needed] This includes, but is not limited to, film, animation, and more recently video game production. A concept artist may be required for nothing more than preliminary artwork, or may be part of a creative team until a project reaches fruition.[citation needed] While it is necessary to have the skills of a fine artist, a concept artist must also be able to work to strict deadlines in the capacity of a graphic designer. Some concept artists may start as fine artists, industrial designers, animators, or even special effects artists. Interpretation of ideas and how they are realized is where the concept artist's individual creativity is most evident, as subject matter is often beyond their control.[citation needed]
In recent years concept art has embraced the use of digital technology. Raster graphics editors for digital painting have become more easily available, as well as hardware such as graphics tablets, enabling more efficient working methods. Prior to this (and still to this day) any number of traditional mediums such as oil paints, acrylic paints, markers and pencils were used. Owing to this, many modern paint packages are programmed to simulate the blending of color in the same way paint would blend on a canvas; proficiency with traditional media is often paramount to a concept artist's ability to use painting software.
Concept art has always had to cover many subjects, being the primary medium in film poster design since the early days of Hollywood, But the two most widely-covered themes are science fiction and fantasy.[citation needed]. However, since the recent rise of its use in video game production, concept art has expanded to cover genres from football to the mafia and beyond.[citation needed]
Concept art ranges from the stylized to the photorealistic. This is facilitated by the use of special software by which an artist is able to fill in even small details pixel by pixel, or utilise the natural paint settings to imitate real paint. When commissioning work, a company will often require a large amount of preliminary work to be produced. Artists working on a project often produce a large turnover in the early stages to provide a broad range of interpretations, most of this being in the form of sketches, speed paints, and 3D overpaints. Later pieces of concept art, like matte paintings, are produced as realistically as required.
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The Tigers came into their weekend series against the White Sox three games back in the American League Central. Now, Detroit is tied for the division lead and has some momentum going into the final month of the regular season.
With the win, the Tigers are 10-4 against Chicago this season, securing a winning record in the regular season against the White Sox for the third year in a row.
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Why are we still comparing Kwame Brown to Ben Wallace? Wallace is NOT worth 15 million/year, period.
According to ESPN, Wallace is owed 16 million over the next 4 years. No thanks.
The Bulls and even the Suns present the best trading partners for the Lakers but I'm guessing Buss wouldn't want to trade within the division and basically hand Kobe another ring. We'll see though.
FWIW here's some stuff from Chris Sheridan.
ESPN colleague Ric Bucher moved the story further forward by reporting Saturday that the third team is the Phoenix Suns, and I'm hearing rumblings that Dallas could make the list, too. I'm also getting strong signals that the "list" will be a fluid thing from Kobe's end.
I've been saying since this story first broke that Kobe could very well wind up with the Bulls or the Knicks. The latest information I'm getting is that Bryant feels the Bulls are a more desirable destination because he feels they're better equipped than New York to compete for a championship.
I expect the Lakers to take one last hard run at placating Bryant by trying to make a deal to bring a top-caliber talent to L.A. to join Kobe. I was hearing at Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Cleveland that Los Angeles was making a push to acquire Shawn Marion from the Suns in a sign-and-trade deal that would send Luke Walton, another player and the Lakers' first-round draft pick to Phoenix, if the Lakers could draft Spain's Rudy Fernandez at No. 19.
In any case, I expect the Lakers to bring a proposed acquisition of some kind to Kobe a few days prior to the draft and ask if that'll be enough for him to withdraw his trade request.
And if Kobe says no, I expect the wheels to go in motion quickly.
Any trade to Chicago would be a sign-and-trade deal (involving either Andres Nocioni or P.J. Brown) and thus could not be announced until after the free-agent signing moratorium ends July 12. But if the parameters of a deal were agreed to before draft night, the Bulls would be picking for the Lakers at No. 9 if that pick were to be included in the package Chicago would be sending to Los Angeles in a Kobe deal.
As far as the trade goes, I KNOW Kupchak will screw this one up too. If Chicago offers anything less than Gordon, Deng/Hinrich, the #9 and another player to make the money work, I tell them to stick it. I tell Kobe to shut his mouth and play. Then I work to get him out of here later. I WOULD NOT give him away just because he's bitching and moaning.
did they trade him yet?
The Lakers offense is predicated on precise passing and movement, especially passing from the post. Say goodbye to precise passing from your big men if Ben Wallace is involved.
You must spread some karma around before giving it to ASUcruz again.
Seems to me if Kobe is under contract for two more years the Lakers do have some leverage here. They are not held hostage to have to trade him, even if he is demanding it.
I just hope the Knicks don't get him, especially giving up young talent to get him. I've been in Isiah's corner to this point (it's a lonely place, by the way), but if he brings Kobe here I'm bolting to the "Fire Isiah" corner.
It's not going to equal Kobe's talent whatever package they came up with, but it rarely does when you trade a player like that. Since Eddy Curry is not a part of any trade discussion, it's Lee, Channing Frye, Jamal Crawford, Nate Robinson and Renaldo Balkman as our good young players. I'm not sure who you would want or need from that group, Frye might be better in the west, I don't know.
If Kobe wants to be traded so bad, I don't know if can pick and choose the team he goes to. His contract says he can, but I don't know how he can demand a trade and then refuse the trade that is made. Like I said, I hope we don't get him. I don't want him, it would be like getting the ARod of basketball.


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In August 2007, Olelo Television Community, the nonprofit public access television station for Oahu, received a letter from HRPT, its landlord in Mapunapuna. Although Olelo secured a ground lease up until 2044, its lease calls for renegotiations every 10 years, with the next renegotiation occurring in October 2008.
With land values skyrocketing across Hawaii and the nation, Olelo expected an increase, but not this much. HRPT asked for $9.25 per square foot annually; the current ground lease rent is set at $4.20 per square foot. That amounts to a 120 percent increase. In addition, the rent proposal asks for a 3.5 percent annual step rate.
Olelo and a number of other area businesses found the rent "exorbitant, in our estimation," says Kealii Lopez, president and CEO of Olelo. "Different folks started talking to each other about, 'What are you going to do? What's that mean for your business?' Everyone was clear that it was really untenable for a local business to be able to stay in business based on what was being proposed."
HRPT (NYSE:HRP), the real estate investment trust based in Newton, Mass., assumed the lease in its $480 million purchase of Damon Estate land in 2003. HRPT is the 11th wealthiest landowner in Hawaii with an assessed land and building value of $924 million. The largest private industrial landowner in the state, HRPT holds industrial lots in Kapolei, Mapunapuna, Moanalua and Sand Island.
Increased land values have been a boon for HRPT and other landowners but a bane for leasehold tenants. Rental increases are inevitable, but the way rents are dealt with now may set the tone for future lessees on Hawaii's limited industrial leasehold land. The higher prices can force businesses to relocate or, worse, close up shop forever.
In response to HRPT's letter, a hui of HRPT lessees including Olelo, Servco and Plywood Hawaii formed the Citizens for Fair Valuation (CFV) in December 2007. Its goal is to obtain fair and reasonable rents by sharing information, educating its members and breaking down the nuances of lease requirements. Michael Steiner, CFV's executive director, says, "As a team, as a group to come together, you get some great ideas, much better than on an individual basis." The group hopes the information shared will empower members and equip them with the knowledge to negotiate with HRPT.
Leases negotiated years ago with Damon Estate vary from tenant to tenant, but a few stipulations run through all of them. The lease rate is based on fair market value from comparable land sales. If the two parties cannot agree on a lease rate, the rent is settled through arbitration. The lease language indicates fair and reasonable rates for both parties. Lease renegotiations occur every five to 10 years.
The problem is, now just might be the worst time for a lessee to renegotiate a lease.
Rents in Mapunapuna average $4 per square foot anually. But the rise in real estate values, low industrial vacancy rates and proximity to Honolulu's airport and harbors have allowed landowner HRPT to ask for $8 to $10 per square foot.
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According to a market report by Colliers Monroe Friedlander, Hawaii's industrial real estate vacancy rate was below 2 percent from 2004 to 2006. An added 500,000 square feet of industrial condominium space pushed the vacancy rate to its current level of 4 percent, which is still well below the 8 percent national average.
Industrial land values have also increased. The same Colliers report estimates industrial land values in the Waipahu, Sand Island and Pearl City areas increased about 30 percent from 2006 to 2008. In addition, industrial land in Hawaii is roughly 50 percent leasehold and 50 percent fee ownership. All these factors contributed to a perfect storm in favor of the landowners, says Scott Mitchell, executive vice president and industrial services manager at Colliers Monroe Friedlander.
"When you have all three things like that converging all at once, it makes it really hard for the lessee because they're not negotiating from a position of strength," Mitchell says. "The landlord is negotiating from a position of strength in this market."
Mitchell himself is a sandwich lessee in the area, leasing land from HRPT and in turn leasing the land to other businesses. (He is not a member of CFV and is not renegotiating his rent until 2018.) He says the lease renegotiations have been untimely, with the last round coming just after the steep run up from Japanese investment. "If you've got a run up like you did in the Japanese bubble period that was very steep in a very short period of time and then boom, those renegotiations hit, you're paying top dollar for ground rent," Mitchell says. "Guess what? We're there again."
This time around land values may drop but the national credit crunch will affect that. "If you can't sell land, there's not going to be any sold properties or any comparable sales," he says.
Furthermore, since most of the land in Mapunapuna is leasehold, fee parcels of land are few and high priced. The supply of fee lands decreases yearly while the demand, especially in the urban core, increases every year. According to Colliers, recent transactions in Mapunapuna and Kalihi have sold for $123 per square foot.
Tim Bonang, director of investor relations for HRPT, says the language of the leases use market sales as the benchmark for renegotiations. "If the market prices for industrial properties had gone up between Point A and Point B in terms of the reset points, obviously the rate is going to go up," Bonang says. "If the market prices go down during the same A to B period, the lease rate will go down. It resets to whatever the market is, up or down."
Across the board, rent has gone up across all industrial properties. According to Colliers, the average monthly asking base rent for warehouse leases was $0.66 per square foot in 1998, $0.91 per square foot in 2003 and $1.26 this year.
The lease also states that if rent cannot be negotiated between the two parties, arbitration with a panel of three appraisers determines the rent, and the arbitrators will use recent market sales as the basis. "The process, from our view, is pretty cut and dried," Bonang says.
Because of the added cost, arbitration is an outcome the tenants would like to avoid.
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There are many attributes of olive oil that indicate poor quality like being rancid, fusty, musty or winey; but having a bitter sensation on the tongue or a back of the throat sting, is not one of them. In fact, it is one of the best indications of an extra virgin olive oil's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory value. It is the flavenoid polyphenols in olive oil that contribute to a bitter taste and resistance to oxidation. These polyphenols are strong antioxidants and have been shown to provide a host of beneficial effects from healing sunburn to lowering cholesterol, blood pressure, and risk of coronary disease.
A recent study 1 conducted by scientists at the Monell Center also found that oleocanthal, a natural polyphenolic anti-inflammatory agent uniquely found in extra virgin olive oil, functions much the same way that ibuprofen, an over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) does. According to the study, researchers also demonstrated that this receptor is spatially located at the back of the throat, which is exactly where the distinctive, irritating sting from olive oil is felt. This unique sensation and the accompanying "cough" are regarded among connoisseurs as indicators of high quality olive oil.
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You can't do much about the weather except be ready for it. That's why the American Red Cross designates September as National Preparedness Month.
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How prepared are you? If you lost power and/or water for three days, would you be able to stay warm, fed, hydrated and reasonably clean?
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"People are in the habit of just accepting whatever nature sends our way," says Paul Slovic, a psychologist at the University of Oregon.
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Don't have much food on hand? From now on, buy at least one extra item (preferably on sale and with a coupon) every time you shop. If you're flush, ask the store manager for a discount if you buy nonperishables by the case. Make sure you have a manual can opener, too.
You also need to store water: one gallon per person per day. Either buy gallon jugs on sale or fill existing containers (lidded pitchers, two-litter soda bottles) with tap water, rinsing and refilling them every few months. Factor in water (and food!) for any pets you have.
Inventory the household's supply of warm gear: hats, long underwear, wool socks. Don't have enough? Buy it gradually, either secondhand (I scored a fleece-lined Carhartt coat that way for about $4) or retail-but-on-sale. Or get creative: I bought wool socks and long-handles by cashing in rewards points. (See "Get paid to do online searches.")
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Stash some alcohol-based hand sanitizer; you might luck out at the dollar store. Discount shops are also a good place to look for baby wipes (just don't flush them) and disposable dishes and utensils (if you lose your water you can't wash dishes).
You'll need at least one bucket and preferably more than one, in case the city's sewer system is compromised or a power failure nixes your well pump. Should you live near a creek or pond you can carry water to flush your toilet.
If not? Use the buckets as your toilets. You'll want sturdy pails for this; look for free ones from delis, housepainters or anyone who buys laundry soap from warehouse club stores. They pop up on The Freecycle Network and the "free" section of Craigslist, too.
Another thing you'll want is money. Keep small bills and some coins on hand, because a widespread outage could affect credit/debit sales at places that do manage to open up.
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Posted 05/07/2013 11:35 PM
Should we draft him? He is a legit big man, no idea about his defensive game, but he is not athletic and that is always good in my book. Polished offensively, good rebounder. Takes away the option of trading the pick, but we get a decent big man out of it. What do you think?
Posted 05/08/2013 12:45 AM
Check this video out, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UYG1Ksrnm4. Looks like another Meyers Leonard.
Posted 05/08/2013 10:03 AM
Olynyk would just be another soft poor defending big who does not make this team better.
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Posted 05/08/2013 12:28 PM
Yeah I saw 20 something minutes and 7 something rebound and I thought he was good. My bad. Eye test, never fails. Things you can count on in the NBA, Tim Duncan, bad officiating with marquee teams, and Gonzaga busts.
Posted 05/08/2013 6:01 PM
Agree with Cmeese
He also shoots a lot of jumpers
Posted 05/08/2013 6:40 PM
If we draft a big, I think I'd prefer Alex Len (assuming he doesn't go before we pick) or Rudy Gobert. Rudy and Nic would obviously get along well and might enhance each others' games. Both of the guys I mentioned are natural shot-blockers and have defensive timing/instincts. At the same time, I don't know that drafting a big is the way to go. I think the #10(ish) might be a great way to get a cheap, effective back up for Dame.
Posted 05/08/2013 6:49 PM
I really like Len
Posted 05/08/2013 11:25 PM
Haha, just because they are from france? I would like Diaw. He is a decent defender, and can hit the three. Did you see how he came over and double teamed Curry when he drove to the basket in the final play of regulation in game 1? That was really smart. He took out his driving lane, but still managed to be close out on his own man, and pressured Curry enough to take a bad fadeaway.
Posted 05/09/2013 9:57 AM
Len is not that great he has great size and length but how does someone 7'1 with a 7'6 wing span only get 7 rebounds per game in college. He is also more of a long term project we cannot wait while two centers slowly develop.
Posted 05/10/2013 4:14 PM
That's a good point, cmeese. That's kind of where I was going with drafting a backup PG. Meyers might start one day, but there's no reason that a number 10 pick from this year would be ready to start if our number 11 pick from last year isn't. That said, I wouldn't hate another true center on this squad, even if we get a starter in FA.
Posted 05/11/2013 8:41 AM
Rather have a Len prjoect then a Leonard lol
I like Dieng a lot too. Were gonna draft a Bigman or SG or trade the pick
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Dieng has a lot of defensive upside so I expect him to rise quickly with a good combine
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RT @pashamalla: @fivethirtyeight Thanks for signing my notes! The Signal & the Noise, with Nate Silver #sxsw #noisedata #visualnotes
RT @pashamalla: The Signal & the Noise, with Nate Silver (@fivthirtyeight) #sxsw #noisedata #visualnotes
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