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|Lynne C. Schulthess
Executive Director
Lynne brings a wealth of riding and management experience to NCMT. After showing successfully with legendary trainers Ronnie Mutch, Walter "Tim" Kees and Leslie Burr Howard in the junior hunter division at shows including Madison Square Garden, Lynne went on to corporate life as a retail analyst for Tommy Hilfiger. She brings expertise in business management as well as a vast network of "A" show circuit riding professionals. As Executive Director, Lynne is responsible for the administrative and managerial tasks of all of NCMT's programs, and works hands on with the children and adult riders as well as the fellow staff members. Lynne is a graduate of Fairfield University.
Sacha Chen-Schaab
Development Director
A former Trooper who began at NCMT with his brother and mother in the early 1970s, Sacha was a passionate show jumper who graduated with the rank of Captain in 1982. After a career in business management, he earned a Master of Education in Applied Linguistics from the University of Southern Queensland in Australia. Sacha was a teacher and administrator for many years at international schools in Southeast Asia before returning to his home state of Connecticut. In 2014, Sacha was appointed Development Director with responsibility for fundraising and public relations. He is married and lives in the Silvermine area of Norwalk.
|Hannah Wirfel
Head Riding Instructor
Prior to turning professional, Hannah had an illustrious junior riding career, having trained with Walter "Tim" Kees in the equitation divisions and Leslie Burr Howard in the amateur owner jumper divisions. She competed in the Maclay Finals at Madison Square Garden, and has numerous ribbons and accomplishments at Devon, WEF, Lake Placid, Southampton, and Harrisburg. Hannah has taught riders of all ages, including beginners, summer camp, adults, and junior equitation riders seeking to get qualified for the Medal and Maclay Finals. She has also served as a "walker" for the Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Program, as well as trained the Trinity College Equestrian Team for the IHSA show circuit. She was also the assistant coach and the Equestrian Director for the Miss Porter's Equestrian Team. Hannah is a graduate of Trinity College in Hartford with a Bachelor of Arts in History.
|Jessica D'Urso
Riding Instructor
In December 2009, Jessica joined the NCMT family after years of experience managing and teaching at several barns in Fairfield County. A Norwalk native, she rode as a junior with Vince Jones and as a professional at Rhiannon Farm in North Salem. In addition to teaching many of the cadet program riding lessons, Jessica works with Hannah to organize, update and implement the Equine Care and Horsemanship curriculum. She has run summer camp for NCMT, and is an integral part in the oversight of the barn days, Trooper events, and Review Ceremonies. Troop's mission statement resonates strongly with Jessica, and she is pleased and excited to be part of the staff at NCMT.
|Anne Dylewski
Barn Manager
Since joining NCMT in 2005, Anne brings over twenty years of riding and equine management experience. She works to ensure that the horses and ponies of Troop are happy, healthy and ready to teach the Troopers on a daily basis. Anne takes pride in developing individualized feeding and care programs for our diverse herd of horses. In addition, she works with the cadets to teach them barn management and equine care skills, involving the cadets at all levels for an enriched experience. Anne holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Connecticut.
|Fredi Martinez
Horse Care Professional
Fredi came to NCMT in 2010, bringing a wealth of experience in horse care maintenance and grooming. He has extensive experience working for some of the top competitive show barns in Fairfield and Westchester Counties, where he was in charge of the health, appearance and performance of "A" circuit horses and ponies. Fredi works with Anne, Francisco and the rest of the staff to ensure that all of the horses and ponies at NCMT are well fed and groomed, receive appropriate turnout time, and maintain a clean and orderly stable. Fredi's experience with training horses on the ground to have excellent ground manners helps ensure the safest possible environment for our Troopers. NCMT is very fortunate to have Fredi in charge of our horses and ponies, who adore him!
|Francisco Tinajero
Horse Care Professional
Francisco joined NCMT in 2010 and is responsible for handling and training the horses on the ground so that they can be handled easily by the children. His gentle demeanor with our horses and ponies translates into well- behaved animals and the safest possible environment. Francisco is also in charge of NCMT's property and maintenance needs. He also works with Freddie to manage the horses and ponies with turnout, feeding, and stable management, and the horses love him! Francisco is a jack-of-all-trades, lending his painting, carpentry and landscaping experience to ensure that our facility remains in top shape. NCMT is fortunate to have Francisco as part of our team of professionals.
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Elizabeth Tobin
Elizabeth holds an undergraduate degree in comparative literature from the University of Paris (France) and an MBA in International Finance from Fordham University. In 1986, she began her career in the global money management industry as an analyst and, from 1998 until 2001, was Associate Portfolio Manager of the First Eagle Funds – formerly known as the SoGen Funds. From 2002 to 2008, she managed assets for private European clients and returned to the First Eagle Funds in 2009 where she is currently employed. Elizabeth is also a Director of Finel SA, a private industrial company. She became a member of New Canaan Mounted Troop in 1996 when her daughter was first introduced to riding at NCMT and quickly developed a lasting passion for the equestrian sport. Elizabeth served as Treasurer of NCMT from 2000 to 2012. She lives in New Canaan with her husband.
Jennifer Goodman
Vice President
Jennifer graduated from Roanoke College in Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. She worked in the fashion industry in New York City before settling in New Canaan. Jennifer's daughter Alexi has been a Trooper since 2010, and she is enjoying her experience and has grown as a young rider. Jennifer is also an NCMT adult rider and is thrilled to be a part of the growing Super Trooper program.
Jeanne Hunt Smith
Vice President
Jeanne received her Bachelor of Arts in English (Journalism) from Miami University in Ohio in 1981. She was Vice President, Associate Buying Director of Media Partnership Corporation, based in Norwalk, Connecticut, from 1995 to 2008. Most recently, she has moved on to ICON International, a corporate barter company headquartered in Stamford. Jeanne has been a member of the NCMT family since 1989, serving on several committees over the years including the Capital Campaign to purchase the NCMT property at 22 Carter Street, and most recently the campaign to fund the new barn completed in 2009. Jeanne was the proud owner of former NCMT school horse "Chester" from 1999 to 2010. She lives in Darien with her husband Chris and her son Christopher. Her daughter Olivia is a student at Sweet Briar College, an accomplished equestrian who went through the ranks at NCMT, riding Troop school horses to ribbons in the CHJA Children's Medal Finals in 2005 and 2007.
Meghan Flattery Allen
Meghan received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame and a Masters of Business Administration in Finance from Columbia University. She worked at Ernst & Young for eight years as a CPA, specializing in commodities trading and broadcasting. After leaving Ernst & Young, Meghan was the controller for the U.S. operations of Euromin Trading Corporation, a metals trading company. Subsequently, she worked for Bank of America as director of accounting/controller for the commercial finance subsidiary, until leaving after five years to spend more time with her family. Meghan volunteers her time in the New Canaan schools and is a member of National Charity League. She passed along her longtime love of horses to her daughter, who began riding at Troop in 2006. Meghan joined the Board in 2008 and began serving as Secretary in 2009. She lives with her husband Jim and daughter in New Canaan.
Kelly Foley Sapio
Kelly graduated in 1988 from Mount Saint Mary University in Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Business and Finance and a minor in Fine Art. She continued her studies at NYU's Gallatin School, focusing on Global Business. From 1988 to 1998, Kelly worked for Avatar Associates Investment Counsel, where she served as the Director of Managed Accounts. Kelly was also very active with marketing the non-profit New York Cares, working with the board there to develop mailing and marketing materials for the programs. From 1998 to 2001, she served on the executive board and various committees for the Junior League of Summit, New Jersey. From 2007 to 2008, Kelly served on the executive board for the Ox Ridge Elementary School PTO. She is currently a board member of the Darien YWCA Parent Awareness Committee and the Darien Firefighters Foundation, and is a volunteer with both the Darien Lacrosse Foundation and Darien Soccer Association. Kelly enrolled her daughters Emma and Bella in the NCMT program in 2004, and Emma is still in the program. Kelly has served on the Board since 2007. She lives in Darien with her husband Tom and three daughters Emma, Bella and Anna.
Board Members
Melinda Andrade
Board Member (Non-Voting)
Melinda has been active in the NCMT family for two years. She grew up riding and is thrilled that her children share her love of horses. Her twin daughters joined one day after their seventh birthdays, and her son will do the same when he turns seven. Melinda received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Georgia and her MBA from the University of Chicago's GSB. She worked as a public relations consultant in Washington, D.C. for PM Equities, an international commercial real estate agency, which took her to Hungary, Poland and the former Czechoslovakia, until she founded her own public relations and events planning agency, EPR, based in Prague, Czech Republic. In 1999, after ten years in Central Europe (with a client list of about fifty Fortune 500 firms), Melinda sold her agency to her employees and moved back to the United States. Since then, she has been a part-time commercial and residential broker and actively volunteers for several educational and child-focused non-profits, including Whitby School, where her children have attended for the past seven years. Melinda and her husband live in New Canaan with three children and four large dogs.
Ann E. Brown
Board Member
Ann has been a member of the NCMT family for over ten years, starting when her daughter Hailey began riding. She brings a vast marketing and media background to Troop, which has resulted in the development of the Adopt A Horse website and other branding and marketing strategies for the organization. Ann is currently a Senior Vice President at The Weather Channel, leading a team of marketing, creative and content professionals to build consumer engagement across all media platforms. From 2003 to 2010, she was a Senior Vice President in Creative Strategy for Time Warner Global Marketing, where again she developed programs and platforms that leverage media assets across Time Warner. Ann has worked for US Concepts, The College Television Network, and Saatchi & Saatchi, as account managers in marketing and media. In 2008, she co-founded Equestrian Neightion, LLC, a web-based virtual world and community for horse enthusiasts. Ann is an avid rider and horse show mom, and continues to bring creative marketing ideas to promote NCMT.
Heather Fava Budnick
Board Member
Heather received her Bachelor of Science in Business Communication from Bentley University in 1993 and a Master of Science from Tufts University Medical School in Health Communications in 1997. She began her career at the New England Journal of Medicine, where she worked for five years in Product Management, Marketing and Sales roles. After relocating to New York City, Heather worked in pharmaceutical advertising for Medicus Life Brands. She has served on the grant distribution panel for the New Canaan Community Foundation, for Community Nursery School Board as Chair, and volunteers her time in the New Canaan public school system. Heather began riding as a child and enjoys sharing her love of horses with her daughter, who has been riding at NCMT since 2008. She lives in New Canaan with her husband and two children.
Joan Burnett
Board Member
Joan is a 1986 graduate of Connecticut College, with a major in Early Childhood Development and a minor in Psychology. Since graduating, she has spent her professional life as a litigation paralegal working for local companies including Robinson & Cole, GE Capital, and, since 2005, for St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens in Stamford. Joan joined NCMT in 1997 as an adult rider and immediately was drawn to NCMT's mission. She was invited to join the Board of Directors a few years later, and has served on the Board in several capacities since that time, including as President in 2009. Joan continues her riding education at NCMT and is proud to be a part of the team working to continue to build on Troop's rich history.
Sacha Chen-Schaab
Ex Officio Board Member
A former Trooper who began at NCMT with his brother and mother in the early 1970s, Sacha was a passionate show jumper who graduated with the rank of Captain in 1982. After a career in business management, he earned a Master of Education in Applied Linguistics from the University of Southern Queensland inAustralia. Sacha was a teacher and administrator for many years at international schools in Southeast Asia before returning to his home state of Connecticut. In 2014, Sacha was appointed Development Director with responsibility for fundraising and public relations. He is married and lives in the Silvermine area of Norwalk.
Carol Dubrowski
Board Member
Carol became active at NCMT eighteen years ago, when her eldest daughter, Liz, started riding at Troop. She established the Parent Committee at Troop, which organizes many of the events for the children and assists with Troop fundraising activities. Within her committee work, Carol helped to expand Troop's social events. She served as Secretary of the Board for about twelve years. Both of Carol's daughters went through the complete Troop program and each served as Cadet Major. Liz went on to ride in college and was an IHSA National Champion and Reserve Champion, and worked at Troop for three years. Carol has a background in nursing, but went back to college for a degree in Early Childhood Education and has been teaching preschool in Wilton for fifteen years. Although her daughters are no longer at NCMT, Carol loves Troop and remains an active board member.
Nicole Karaman
Board Member (Non-Voting)
Nicole grew up in New York City and received her Bachelor of Arts at Skidmore College in 1988. Since 2000, she has been the Chief of Staff for the Chairman at J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC, a private equity firm focused on the financial services industry. Nicole has been an adult rider and a member of the NCMT family since 1997. A volunteer for Pegasus for many years, she is now devoted to NCMT's Super Troopers Therapeutic and Horsemanship Program. Nicole recently moved to Darien with her husband and son.
Aimee McLaughlin Mueller
Board Member
Aimee received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in English from Fairfield University in 1993. She worked for SmithKline Beecham and Pfizer, Inc. writing and coordinating toxicity, health and safety reports on final products and raw materials for the animal health division. Aimee then returned to school to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Fairfield University. She worked in the cardiothoracic step down unit at St. Raphael's Hospital in New Haven before leaving to raise her four children in New Canaan with her husband Doug. Aimee's son Conal and daughter Fiona ride at NCMT.
Beth Reilly
Board Member (Non-Voting)
Beth is a native of Northern Virginia. She earned a Bachelor's degree from the George Mason University School of Management in 1988. Beth began her career in sales and marketing with high tech company Sprint International in Reston, Virginia, where she worked as global account manager. In 1995, Beth worked at Denver-based First Data Corporation as a sales executive and ultimately vice president of business development in the healthcare space, helping large health insurers streamline their claims payment processes and employers provide more efficient benefits. Beth got her residential real estate license in 2006 and left the corporate world to spend more time with her husband and three children in New Canaan. She is currently an agent with a Christie's International Real Estate affiliate in New Canaan. Beth has always had a great love of horses and had quarter horses as a teen in Virginia. She trained and showed in the local AQHA circuit, mostly in western pleasure and reigning. She was introduced to western riding while spending summers as a girl with her favorite aunt in Texas, though her very first horse show event as a four-year-old was lead-line equitation. Beth has a daughter currently riding at NCMT.
Lynne C. Schulthess
Ex Officio Board Member
As our Executive Director, Lynne brings a wealth of riding and management experience to NCMT. After showing successfully with legendary trainers Ronnie Mutch, Tim Kees and Leslie Burr Howard in the junior hunter division at shows including Madison Square Garden, Lynne went on to corporate life as a retail analyst for Tommy Hilfiger. She brings expertise in business management as well as a vast network of "A" show circuit riding professionals. As Executive Director, Lynne is responsible for the administrative and managerial tasks of all of NCMT's programs, and works hands on with the children and adult riders, as well as the fellow staff members. Lynne is a graduate of Fairfield University.
Cynthia McKane Stewart
Board Member
Cindy graduated from Princeton University in 1987 with a degree in Political Economy. She began her thirteen year banking career in the Chemical Bank Credit Training Program. Cindy specialized in Private Banking, where she was a Relationship Manager at Chemical Bank and subsequently J.P. Morgan Chase. She managed bank relationships with high net worth entrepreneurs in both New York (1987 to 1997) and London (1997 to 2000). Cindy completed an Executive MBA at Columbia University in 1997. She left the financial world in 2000 to raise her children Luke and Georgia. During this period, she has been a Vice President of the Executive Board of Saxe Middle School in New Canaan (2010 to 2013) and a frequent volunteer at East School, as well as a member of the Board of Directors of Saint Mark's Nursery School. Cindy's family has been involved with NCMT since Georgia joined in 2009, when she found her great passion in life!
Caroline Brokaw Tucker
Board Member
Caroline grew up in New Canaan, attending the same local schools her children now attend and riding horseback in Bedford, New York. She majored in Comparative Literature at Princeton University (AB, 1985) and Marketing and Management at Columbia Business School (MBA, 1989). Caroline's first career was in marketing and advertising, followed by a hiatus from the workforce as she focused on raising her young children. A long-standing interest in working with children and their families, combined with work as a private tutor and essay coach, brought her to Dunbar Educational Consultants in the spring of 2005, where she assists families with students applying to college. She has been a partner since 2010. Caroline and her three children are active members at Saint Mark's Episcopal Church in New Canaan. Her eldest son, Johnston, is a freshman at Ithaca College; Margot is a senior at New Canaan High School; and Jasper is in eighth grade at Saxe Middle School.


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Botanical Name: Clematis 'Cardinal Wyszynski'
Height: 8'- 10'.
Spacing: 24".
Depth: Plant at same depth as in shipping pot.
Spread: 24".
Sun/Shade: Full sun.
Color: Deep raspberry-red.
Foliage: Bold lime green shades.
Blooms: June - July and September.
Form: Vine.
Flower Form: Large blooms up to 8" inches in diameter. Very free flowering.
Soil Requirements: Well drained, enriched soil.
Pruning: Flowers on new season growth, so prune lightly above the new leaf buds in early Spring and remove dead stems.
Comments: Lime-yellow green foliage makes the intense raspberry blooms sing. Very easy clematis for even the beginner to grow! Huge glowing blooms up to 8". Repeat bloomer. Received Gold Medal at Plantarium in Boskoop 1990. Vines covered in blooms make an impressive sight in the garden.
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PISCATAWAY, NJ – Thanks to a pair of victories in last weekend's Rutgers Classic, the Scarlet Knight women's soccer team (4-2) returned to the national top 25 polls this week for the first time in two years.
Rutgers is rated 24th by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) and 21st by Soccer America this week (Sept. 14), and received votes in the Soccerbuzz and SoccerTimes.com polls. The last time RU was nationally ranked was the beginning of the 2002 season when the Scarlet Knights were rated 19th by the NSCAA, 15th by Soccerbuzz, 20th by SoccerTimes.com and 24th by Soccer America in the preseason polls. In the first weekly poll (Sept. 6) of that year, Rutgers was ranked 21st by Soccerbuzz and 25th by SoccerTimes.com.
The rankings come after a very successful weekend for the Scarlet Knights, one that saw them upset No. 12 Santa Clara (1-2-1) Sept. 10 and hand Michigan State (6-1) its first loss of the year, 2-1 in double overtime Sept. 12, at the Rutgers Classic. On the heels of those victories, junior Kim Brandao (Rahway, NJ) was named the BIG EAST Co-Defensive Player of the Week, sophomore Robyn Jones (Titusville, NJ) was named the BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week and Ashley Lunemann (Hillsborough, NJ) was named the BIG EAST Rookie of the Week.
Rutgers will play its second ranked opponent in a three-match span, traveling to Gainesville, FL, to face the No. 11 Florida Gators (4-1-1) Friday, Sept. 17. Kickoff at Percy Beard Stadium (4,500) is scheduled for 8:00 p.m.


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text: Duluth, MN (KDAL) - One of the two people charged following a fatal stabbing in Duluth has agreed to a plea deal. The Saint Louis County Attorney's Office says Joella Lee Tucker of Duluth admitted to her role in the murder of Kevin Tyman in his Central Hillside apartment. The 32 year-old pleaded guilty today at noon to an amended charge of aiding and abetting second-degree murder. Tucker's co-defendant Raymond Charles Weeks is accused of stabbing Tyman the night of December 21st 2012, lacerating his liver in the process. The 42 year-old Two Harbors man is charged with intentional second degree murder. His case is pending. In return for her plea, Tucker's level of involvement in the crime won't be considered by a grand jury, should one be convened. She faces more than ten years in prison when sentenced. No date has been set.


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Election Day is right around the corner — Nov. 6 — but there are still several opportunities on the South Fork to ask questions and listen to the political opponents spar.
The League of Women Voters of the Hamptons will host a New York State Senate debate between Democratic candidate Bridget Fleming, of Noyac, who is also a Southampton Town councilwoman, and Republican incumbent Sen. Kenneth LaValle, of Port Jefferson, on Monday at the East Hampton Fire Department at 7 p.m.
East Hampton Town's LTV will tape and air the debate.
A congressional debate, hosted by two business groups, will be held at the Bridgehampton Community House on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.
The East Hampton Business Alliance and Southampton Business Alliance are hosting the question-and-answer session with Rep. Tim Bishop, D-Southampton, and Republican challenger Randy Altschuler, of St. James. Questions will be submitted by the business community.
"While other events of this type ask good general questions, this is a unique format geared specifically to topics of importance to East End businesses," said Southampton Business Alliance President Aram Terchunian, adding that the next congressman for the First Congressional District will make decisions that directly affect the local economy.
Cook Maran & Associates and King Kullen are sponsoring the event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Also on the South Fork, the Concerned Citizens of Montauk will hold a "Meet the Candidates Forum" at the Montauk Fire Department on Oct. 28. The forum will cover federal and state races, and will be televised. There will also be opportunities for the public to ask questions of the candidates.


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By Tilly.Greene On May 1 2013, 8:57 am
A conference or convention, I call them con's and I always have a ball. Maybe I'm lucky, but then again, I probably go in with the right frame of mind and am therefore never disappointed. They run the gambit of subjects from fantasy/science fiction/horror to science fiction/fantasy/BDSM to books in general, romance in specific. The latter is both Authors After Dark and RT, but only AAD do I make the time to go to every year from the beginning … without fail.
So, how do I enjoy myself?
My one and only rule I follow is that I go with the intention of talking to people I don't know as well as reconnecting with those I already do. That's it! None of it is all that difficult to and it works. Some folks may need to step out of the insecurity/shy bubble they normally have surrounding them, but it is worth the effort to do. Read more…
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Flight Paris-Orly/Sint Maarten Princess Juliana.Take off from ORY.
Flight Paris/Orly- Sint Maarten/Princess Juliana Int'l.
Touch down runway 10. Simpson Bay Lagoon in the background.
Flight Paris-Orly/ Sint Maarten Princess Juliana.
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For the second straight week, LBS is fortunate enough to be sponsored by Chevy. Dropping by LBS and seeing the Chevy logo makes Del even prouder to step into his prized Silverado SS, so this week has been another week of even more enjoyment while cruising around. Another week of a Chevy sponsorship means another week of picking out the unsung heroes from this week's NFL action. There were plenty of performances with the potential to be overlooked, so we picked out the ones that we thought were the best. Allow us to present Denarius Moore, Larry Fitzgerald, and Marshawn Lynch as our unsung heroes of Week 10.
Being that it was Week 10, the first Thursday night football game was played with the Raiders visiting the Chargers. In a game where nobody gave Oakland a shot to upset the explosive San Diego offense, Carson Palmer and company came up with some fireworks of their own. Palmer, who had thrown six interceptions in two games prior to Thursday, was able to establish fantastic chemistry with his receiving group early and often. He can thank Denarius Moore for most of that.
The rookie from Tennessee hauled in five catches for a whopping 123 yards and two of the Raiders' three touchdowns. Moore looked impossible to cover at times, including when he burned the secondary for scores of 26 and 33 yards. Michael Bush was a more than admirable fill-in (242 total yards and a touchdown) for the injured Darren McFadden, but it was Moore who gave an already efficient running team the boost they needed in the passing game.


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Paleo-ized Indian: Butter Chicken and Onion Bhaji
I realized that I've never really cooked Indian food yesterday, so I decided to give it a shot. As a starter, I made Onion Bhaji with this recipe, substituting almond flour for buckwheat flour. The flavoring from the spices came out great, but the texture wasn't really what I expected - I think I need more/different flour and oil next time. I also made mint chutney with this recipe, adding ~8 shakes of stevia for sweetness. For the main, I made butter chicken following Everyday Paleo's recipe and complemented that with some basic cauliflower rice. That was yummy - I might try making it with butter instead of ghee next time to see how that changes the flavor, though.
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General Description: White-throated Swifts (Aeronautes saxatalis) are small, cigar-shaped birds with long, narrow, pointed wings. They are dark gray on the wings and black-and-white on the body. Swifts are always seen flying; they never land on wires like Swallows.
Taxonomy: Apodiformes, Apodidae, Apodinae.
Favored Habitat: The open air in the mountains; seen in all habitats during migration.
Where to Find: White-throated Swifts are common in the mountains around Las Vegas during summer, and some might say in the area during winter. Look for them up on Mt. Charleston.
Comments: White-throated Swifts nest in cracks and cavities in rocky cliffs.
White-throated Swifts have white on the flanks and can be mistaken for Violet-green Swallows.
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Horizon Flight on the prowl for opportunities
Al Ain-based Horizon International Flight Academy, which has assembled a fleet of nearly 30 aircraft since it was established in 2002, is looking for growth opportunities. General manager Mohammed Al Zaabi told AIN that Horizon established a second training center to north of Dubai with the signing of a contract with the Umm Al Quwain emirate in September 2008 and that it is "open to ideas for new locations in the United Arab Emirates or further afield in the Middle East and Africa."
Horizon was created by Mubadala Development Co. of Abu Dhabi to supply pilots for UAE civil and military organizations, including its own Etihad Airways subsidiary, and now trains pilots from all over the world, said Al Zaabi. At present, 200 students are enrolled and it has trained around 320 pilots for Etihad since it started.
The firm employs 36 instructors and its fleet consists of 13 Cessna 172s, three Diamond DA42 Twin Stars for twin-engine training, three Robinson R44 and 10 Bell 206 helicopters. It is now able to offer 27,000 hours of flying training per year, said Al Zaabi. It also has three simulators, one based on the Bombardier CRJ for multi-crew training.
In addition, Horizon has received approval to offer a higher diploma curriculum, which if taken in conjunction with studies for an air transport pilot certificate takes two years to complete (compared with the 18 months required for the JAA ATPL). The company also recently has begun training female airline pilots.
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What kind of muggle would interrupt Doctor Who… Or maybe it was all planned..What he said was nonsense… Moffat was born 1961… 26 when this happened.. Damn you Moffat! You have been planning, haven't you?
College and Beyond…
How do 'grown ups' expect me to know what I want to do with my life? How am I suppose to know what I like to do? I haven't gone out in the world and seen what there is, what seems interesting, what I am good at. All I know is what I've watched on TV and what I have lived. If we are going based off what I have lived…Well it would make sense the only thing I can think of is something related to school. Now Television is a big influence, What are my favorite shows..? NCIS, Doctor Who, White Collar, Sherlock, House…. According to what I watch, I would should be a Forensic Space Traveling Con Artist turned Government agent/Still Con Artist, who also dabbles in Consulting Detective-ing (Medical Detective-ing too) and being an Ass. Now I'm not sure how people would feel about that.
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Okay so I was walking through the store when suddenly! Pasta salad!
No like that's what this product is called. Suddenly pasta salad. SUDDENLY PASTA SALAD. And like I understand that it's a box of stuff that you add to pasta and suddenly it's pasta salad. Okay cool, sounds pretty useful to me. But god that suddenly in the name. It just makes it sound so… sudden. You know? like you pull back the shower curtain and pasta salad!!!! You look in the mirror and what's that behind you? It's pasta salad. you hear a strange noise and pasta salad. you turn the corner and pasta salad. SUDDENLY PASTA SALAD. JUST OUT OF NOWHERE. ALL OF A SUDDEN. OH MY GOD WHAT IS THAT. IT'S PASTA SALAD. Whatever happened here it happened suddenly, nobody had time to get out of the way, they say as they survey the pasta salad covered scene.
Like okay here's a play along at home game, put on your best movie trailer voice and say "it was a quiet town… a peaceful town… when suddenly, pasta salad!" Or even just use your regular voice, unless your movie trailer voice is your regular voice, I don't know your life, to say pretty much any sentence that would have suddenly in it but then after suddenly you say pasta salad. Then say another one. There you go, I just gave you enough jokes to sustain yourself maybe for the rest of your life.
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tyler dean. twenty three. michigan, usa. pop culture enthusiast. i am obsessed and in love with britney jean spears and buffy the vampire slayer. always have been, always will be. i also love veronica mars, lana del rey, lindsay lohan, josh hutcherson, nicki minaj and one direction. this blog is occasionally inappropriate. you've been warned. 18+
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Twelve months ago I was in the region of Kosovo leading a group of 25 young people doing camps for about 1800 children. This was a very intense time. These camps are part of the social and philanthropic work of the Orthodox Church of Albania reaching out to children traumatized by the effects of war in their region. The program was made more challenging by the fact that my wife Gabriela was about three months pregnant and suffering severe morning sickness. Despite throwing up several times each morning and coping with severe nausea throughout the day, she worked side-by-side with me in the grueling schedule to lead our team of volunteers.
We were looking forward to the birth of our baby in January and also to returning to the United States for a year of home assignment beginning in August of 2009. Often home assignment is called furlough and is thought of somewhat like an extended vacation. In reality, though, we hoped that there would be some time for reading, reflection and prayer to recharge our spiritual and physical batteries in preparation for returning to Albania, we knew it would be a busy and challenging time. In addition to preparing for the birth of our baby in January, Gabriela was planning to begin a Masters degree in Children's and Family Ministry.
Our ministry to the church in the United States
Though these things were important, the real thing that brought us back to the US for such a long period of time was the fact that we had a mission to the church in North America. We are profoundly aware of the reality of our Lord's words that "the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few." We are overwhelmed by the tremendous opportunities in Albania and the limited resources that we have to meet them. Truly, we have the opportunity to impact the future of the Church in Albania for the next century.
Our mission was to call the Orthodox Church in North America to greater faithfulness to our Lord Jesus Christ by obeying His command to make disciples of all nations. It was our desire that, by sharing the miracle of the resurrection of the Church of Albania in which we have had the privilege of participating, more people would be inspired to enter long-term missionary service. We also needed to rebuild our own support team so that we can continue service in Albania. It is very important that we have a team of people who pray for us regularly. We also need pledges of regular financial support to meet the total cost of our salary and expenses for our next two-year term of service. As long-term missionaries, we are required to raise 100% of our support through donations designated for the "Hoppe Family."
On the road in North America
Over the past 12 months, I have traveled coast-to-coast by airplane and have logged many thousands of miles in our minivan, speaking at several dozen churches. On some occasions I traveled by myself, but I have often been accompanied by Gabriela and the children. This experience has been exciting and deeply rewarding. It has been wonderful to visit so many churches and see the deep faith and love of God's people. I have been repeatedly humbled by the sacrificial support which has been offered for the work in Albania.
On one of my trips, driving from Chicago to Indianapolis, I stopped at a nursing home to visit an elderly woman. She is someone that I barely know, but I was not visiting her as an act of philanthropy, I went there to say thank you. This woman is not wealthy, but she has supported our work in Albania monthly for many years. She is now in her 90s with failing eyesight and hearing, but she is still zealous in her support of missions. She began supporting my grandparents when they went to Africa as missionaries in the 1930s, she has supported my parents for over 40 years in their missionary work in South America, and now she continues to support us. She has faithfully supported missionaries each month for almost 70 years.
One Sunday in Lent, I visited perhaps the smallest Orthodox Church in a major metropolitan area. This church met in a small rented space, a storefront which had been converted into a church inside. They were perhaps 30 families. The priest works mostly as a volunteer, earning his living in a secular job because the church cannot afford to pay him. I gave the homily during liturgy and presented my PowerPoint about Albania in coffee hour. The people listened with great attention. After my presentation members of the parish council met together and within a few minutes they came and announced to me that they would make a pledge of $50 per month to support the proclamation of the Gospel in Albania. The people were very apologetic that they could do so little but said that this is all they can afford right now. I was flooded with gratitude. In reality, this small donation will add up to $1200 over the next two years plus significant gifts that were given at the time of my visit. We are grateful for one time gifts, but in order to sustain missionary work it is necessary to have partners who pledge ongoing support.
I must admit to feeling discouraged at times. While I am very excited about the privilege of participating in God's harvest, it is hard for me to understand why so few are willing to respond to his call to become long-term missionaries. There are still 1.8 billion people, 28% of the world's population, that have never heard the Gospel. Each time I present the work in Albania I appeal for more missionaries to come and help us respond to this historic opportunity and to go to the many other fields where similar opportunities await.
The Unfinished Mission
On August 2 we returned to Albania. Our ministry in the church in North America continues through all who are part of our support team. We are still not fully funded for the next two years of ministry in Albania. We ask you to prayerfully consider joining our support team by praying for us regularly and pledging a monthly gift over the next two years. Without your support we will not be able to sustain the ministry which God has called us to in Albania. We also ask you to consider joining the team of missionaries taking the Gospel to the world. As the missionary spirit is rekindled in the Orthodox Church of North America, it will be more fully and deeply Orthodox and more able to transform North America for the glory of God.


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A First Look at Season 6: Sally Pressman at the Hump Bar!
The "Army Wives" actors have been back on set filming for Season 6, and we have our FIRST LOOK as Sally Pressman gives fans a shout out from the set of the Hump Bar. Watch our exclusive video below:
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Feed the Rich and Starve the Middle Class: There's Only So Much to Go Around
Last week the Dow fell 200 points when Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen dared to suggest a timetable for raising interest rates.
But then it recovered and ended down only 114 points on the day.
And wait until you see who the real beneficiaries are...
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Washington Lets Shrinking Middle Class Twist in the Wind
Letting sequestration happen is just the latest burden Washington's politicians have dumped on a struggling and shrinking middle class.
Unless our bickering lawmakers come up with a solution, the Congressional Budget Office estimates that sequestration could knock 0.6% from the nation's gross domestic product and cost up to 750,000 jobs.
And this comes while most middle-class families are still struggling to adjust to the 2% reduction in their paychecks that occurred when Congress allowed the payroll tax break to expire on Jan. 1.
If it seems that Congress doesn't care about the plight of the shrinking middle class, it's probably because they're so far removed from a middle-class lifestyle. They earn $174,500 a year, far above the U.S. median salary of $50,000, and nearly half are millionaires.
Meanwhile, life keeps getting worse for the shrinking middle class - yes, shrinking.
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- The Secret to Leaving the Middle Class Behind Shah Gilani explains how to make your money work FOR you. Before we talk about your house, or your stocks or investments, everyone (us included) has to start with these two absolute rules... Read More...
- Is America's Middle Class Caught in a Vise? With the housing bust and the market collapse, middle class Americans lost 47% of their wealth of between 2007 and 2010. And now they seem to be doing it again.... Read More...
- Middle Class Decline Under Obama Shown in 5 Charts In his second inauguration speech Monday, President Obama reiterated Monday how important the middle class is to our economic growth. Yet the financial reality that now faces this group is uglier than ever. Read More...
Downward Mobility is Crushing the American Dream
Forget about getting ahead. For many in the middle class these days it's more about not sliding backwards.
It's called downward mobility and it's crushing the American Dream.
According to a study conducted by the Pew Charitable Trusts, nearly one out of three U.S. citizens born into middle class households in the 1960s have lost their economic status.
And because the study used data from 2004 to 2006 - before the Great Recession - the numbers today could be even worse.
"Being raised in the middle class is not a guarantee that you'll have that same status as an adult," Erin Currier, project manager at Pew's Economic Mobility Project, told CNNMoney. "With all the economic turmoil in the past four years, there's good reason to think that downward mobility is more severe."
Pew used three different criteria to assess the economic status of the study subjects. According to two criteria, 28% dropped out of the middle class; a third measure showed downward mobility for 19%.
Pew defines the middle class as those falling between the 30th and 70th percentiles of income.
It compared the households of the target group in 1979, when middle class meant incomes between $32,900 and $64,000, to their income in 2004-2006, when middle class meant making between $53,900 and $110,000.
Any middle class workers hit by the current recession will have a long road back.
In another Pew study, half of people who lost 25% or more of their income during better times in 1994 were still making less money four years later. One third of the group had not recovered even after 10 years.
With the unemployment rate still at 8.5% and so many people working at jobs making less than they once did, it will take years for the middle class to recover - if it ever does.
No Longer the Land of OpportunityOnce envied as the land of opportunity, the United States is no longer the best place to climb the economic ladder - far from it.
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Question of the Week: U.S. Consumers Squeezed by Inflation, Worry About Middle Class Pinch
The U.S. Federal Reserve has made one thing very clear: It views deflation as public enemy No. 1, and it will do everything in its power to keep that ruinous downward spiral in prices from taking hold.
But is the U.S. central bank focused on the wrong threat? And if that's the case, are U.S. policymakers setting the stage for a consumer-crippling inflation spike?
While the Fed has announced more quantitative easing to pump more money into the U.S. economy - hoping that would encourage lending and spending - a cadre of cash-strapped consumers is worried the stimulus measures will actually ignite long-term inflation.
There is a precedent: The current policy is similar to one taken in 2003 - 2004, when the Fed kept rates near a record low and inflation rose faster than initially predicted.
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Peter's world is rocked when a mysterious warrior named Slayer shows up who is intent on training him to be a real fighter. But along with this man comes demonic figure who wants him to make him an...
Chapter 2: Straight Answers
Peter Parker was officially confused. On one hand, he was relieved that the epic fight between a warrior and demon/man wasn't his mind playing tricks on him. On the other, the warrior was now sitting in his basement using his first aid kit. Needless to say, he had plenty of questions. But the mysterious warrior just sat there, casually tending wounds.
"Who...who are you?!" Peter demanded.
Getting up off the trunk, the young warrior bowed respectfully and smiled.
"Name's Jack Robinson," he said, "Most people call me Slayer."
"Slayer?" said Peter, not knowing what to think of that, "What are you? A new member of the Ultimates?"
"Hell no. I'm a solo act, just like you," he said, tearing the bandage and securing it to his wound, "And I must say, I was pretty impressed with what I saw back there. Not a lot of people have the guts to lay out Hotshot, especially someone who's only recently dawned a costume."
The contents in Peter's stomach churned mercilessly. That leftover meatloaf he ate for lunch was trying to make a comeback and it probably would have if he wasn't so shocked. He just met this guy, so how could he know his secret?
"You...you know?!" he exclaimed.
"That you're Spider-Man?" said Jack, not making a big deal of it, "Yep."
That was it for Peter.
"I don't believe it!" he said, throwing his arms in the air in a fit of frustration, "Why do I even bother with a secret identity anymore?! It's like everybody I come across just happens to find out! Is it because I'm careless?! Is it because I'm unlucky?! Why can't I just be anonymous like every other good hero?!"
A brief silence fell over the room as Jack stood there with his arms folded and a humored look on his face. Now Peter just felt foolish for going off like that in front of a total stranger. Maybe he was going crazy after all.
"Feel better?" said Jack, trying hard not to laugh.
"Yeah," said Peter, awkwardly scratching the back of his neck, "Sorry about that."
"Don't be. We all need to vent. Hell, if I could count how many times I've gone off on a rant, the boys in white would be here in a heartbeat."
"That's...comforting," said Peter, not knowing what to make of that.
Slayer sighed, mentally kicking himself for his lack of social skills. He could fight the forces of darkness, but couldn't carry a decent conversation. And this was just a kid. He didn't expect their paths to cross like this. But after seeing him stand up to Hotshot, he at least owed him an explanation.
"Look, sorry about the intrusion and the mess at the school," said Slayer in a more serious tone, "Things just got a little out of hand."
"That's one way of putting it," muttered Peter, "Who was that psycho anyways?"
"It's a long story," sighed Slayer, "Simply put, he's a deranged psychic masochistic killer who was shot to death only to be reborn from a rogue demon who was banished from Hell. Pain and suffering just happen to get him off, so he tries to inflict as much of it as possible. He feeds off the torment of the innocent to make himself stronger. And on top of that, he can't be killed."
Peter Parker didn't know what to make of a creature like that. He just stared at Slayer blankly, not knowing whether or not to believe him. Then again he had seen his share of the impossible. And near as he could tell, Slayer was dead serious. And with the monster's demonic laugh still echoing in his mind, he gave the stranger the benefit of the doubt.
"Oh uh...wow," he said in a bewildered daze.
"Yeah, he has that effect on people, which is why I had to wipe everybody's memory with a quick reverse spell. They'll all sleep easier not knowing that a monster like him exists."
"That's another thing..." said Peter, getting more curious, "What happened back there? One minute everybody is deadpanned and the next it's like it never happened. What did you do? Are you some sort of entity or god like Thor?"
"Hardly," scoffed Slayer, "I'm from San Francisco believe it or not. And that little ploy was just a magic trick meant to undo the damage done by dark forces. However, spells like that have a way of taking it out of you. That's sorta why I'm using your first aid kit. Don't have enough energy to heal myself."
Further proving his point, the young warrior showed him the back of his hands. On them were a couple of elaborate symbols that looked like a vast blend of Oriental and Latin origin. And as Peter took in their mysterious aura, they began to glow in a soft yellow light.
"See, in addition to being a warrior, I also have the power to tap mystical energy. It helps me in my fight against the forces of darkness. And as you saw with Hotshot, it can be pretty challenging. It's why I operate in the shadows. The less people know about the battles I fight, the better they'll sleep at night."
"So then why do I remember what happened?" said Peter, getting defensive once more, "Everybody else had the luxury of forgetting."
A smile spread across Slayer's face as he approached the young teen. Peter was still suspicious, but he didn't sense any threats. Despite his imposing demeanor, he seemed genuinely sincere as he eyed him with great intrigue.
"Because you're special, Peter Parker," he said in a mysterious tone, "You actually took a stand against Hotshot and survived. Most people who do that die terrible deaths of agony."
"Well else could I have done? That monster threatened my girlfriend!"
"And you defended her...which is more than I could ever boast."
"What do you mean?" asked Peter, noticing a sad shift in his tone.
"Uh...nothing. Forget that last part," said Slayer, shaking his head clean of such unpleasant thoughts, "But the point is you courageously defended your loved ones. And that shows the true heart of a warrior."
Drawn further by this strange man's words, Peter grew more curious. This guy may have been a bit off, but he didn't strike him as someone who took his work lightly. The fact he was actually talking to him in his own house was proof enough that he was no joke. And there was no getting around that magic show he put on earlier. Tricks like that couldn't be normal.
"I'll be frank," he went on, "You're new to this game aren't you?"
"What gave me away? The fact I'm still in high school?" quipped Peter.
"That was the first sign," said Slayer with a smirk, "But honestly, you don't have a lot of fighting experience, do you?"
"Well I do, but mostly on the receiving end. I think they named a toilet after me in middle school for all the swirlies I endured."
"And that's cost you as Spider-Man, hasn't it?" said Slayer, further pushing his point, "You've only been going on instinct, letting your own whim guide you through battles. But that doesn't always work out, does it?"
Diverting his gaze, memories of how Doc Ock beat him up and flew him on a plane to Brazil or when Kingpin knocked him out and threw him out the window came to mind. He was well aware of his lack of skill and bore plenty of scars from it, some more than others. It wasn't like he didn't try to learn some moves, but it was hard when he had to live life both in and out of costume.
"I guess my batting average has some room for improvement," conceded Peter.
"More like a major overhaul," commented Jack, "But I see a lot of potential in that charming wit of yours."
"Sure you're not just seeing a nerd turned super-powered nerd?"
"You'd be surprised what I can see, kid."
The strange mark over his eye suddenly flashed a golden yellow, further showing off the mystical prowess of this mysterious warrior. And while Peter wasn't sure, it hardly looked like a fashion statement.
"You see, this mark symbolizes the power of the all seeing eye," explained the mutant warrior, "I can see through any deception, break through the bounds of distance and time, and look beyond the surface where mortal perception can't tread."
"You know there are a lot of guys who would have a ball with an ability like that," commented Peter with a grin.
"This power is no joke, I assure you," said Jack, the mark glowing brighter, "It's what guides me through the most trying battles. It allows me to attain knowledge no other beings could have. I am limited to what I can see. Learn too much about divine forces and your head will explode...literally. But it has served me well."
"Sounds like a hassle. At least you never have to ask boxers or briefs."
"It helped me see who you really are, didn't it?" said Slayer with a smirk, "Hell, I could use it to find out what kind of underwear your girlfriend had. And it's how I know about your untapped potential."
Peter blushed at his comment, but the mysterious warrior maintained a serious poise. Jack grabbed his armor and slipped it back on. Standing in full warrior attire, he addressed young Peter Parker in a more formal manner. Even if he was just a kid, he was a fellow warrior at heart. And warriors always treated one another with respect.
"So you say I have potential," said Peter, still finding this hard to believe, "I'm flattered, but so what?"
"That, Mr. Parker, leads to the other reason I came here," said Slayer, "Yes, you have potential. But potential alone will get you precisely dick. You've got the skills, courage, and heart. But you don't have an ounce of training. So I propose this...let me show you a few things."
"You mean train me?"
"Exactly," said Slayer in an affirmative tone, "I was taught by the best source of warrior knowledge in the universe. And believe me, I don't impart such knowledge on just anybody. In fact, you'd be my first. But I think you have the right stuff, Parker. You do a lot of good with the amazing abilities you've got. But you could do so much more with training. You have the power. It's just a matter of how you use it."
Peter fell silent, not sure of how to respond. He did have a point though. His skills were antiquated at best. Sure, he could beat down casual thugs without a sweat. But when it came to major baddies like the Kingpin, Norman Osborn, and Doc Ock, he always survived by the skin of his teeth.
The memory of the night he nearly lost MJ to the Green Goblin still haunted him. It was the night when one of his greatest fears had been realized. The people he loved were at risk when he put on his mask. And because of his lack of skill, Uncle Ben might not be the only victim of his failure to act.
He barely knew this guy, but he clearly knew a thing or two about fighting. He held his own against Hotshot in a crowded gymnasium. He was a mystery, but there was something in the way he carried himself that stuck out. He clearly had the know-how. But would learning from him make him a better hero?
"I...I don't know," said Peter, full of uncertainty.
"It's okay," assured Jack, "This is a big decision. It doesn't matter what you choose. It's not my place to interfere with your life. I know you just met me, but if what I saw back at the school was any indication, you have all the necessary components to become a true warrior. That, and maybe there's something else about you, Peter...something that goes beyond just a kid with spider powers."
Slayer's eye flashed bright yellow. It was difficult to comprehend with his mortal mind, but he detected a trace of divinity in his soul. He knew the signs all too well. He had something, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. There were many spirits out there, warrior and non-warrior alike. Slayer was familiar with reincarnated warriors and myths about the legendary Anansi spirit of the spider. He wasn't sure which it was, but he was curious to find out.
For Peter, the thought of being a hero was one thing, but a warrior was something else. Looking at what he had accomplished, it all felt so superficial. He ran around in tights and beat up petty criminals and the occasional super-villain. It would be hard to think of himself as a real hero like the Ultimates or the X-men. And if all this running around didn't make him a hero, then was he really doing Uncle Ben justice? Did that show he was a better person or had learned from his loss?
As a hero, maybe it wouldn't. But as a warrior...it just might.
"So you say you can help me..." said Peter, thinking hard about his choice, "Look, I won't deny I'm new at this. I've already gotten into a world of trouble and it's nearly done me in more times than I care to recall."
"And I can help change that," said Slayer confidently, "You just have to give me a chance."
"I don't know," said Peter with uncertainty, "I've never really taken lessons from somebody. And my life is pretty full as it is."
"Doesn't that make learning all the more vital?" argued Slayer, "If you're going to do good with your powers, shouldn't you use every opportunity you can get instead of relying on instincts and luck? Because I gotta tell you, luck is a rarity in this business."
Slayer made a good point. Peter knew all too well luck was rarely on his side. Even though he had gotten out of many jams by the skin of his teeth, he had paid a high price for his inexperience. He lost Gwen because of it and he almost lost MJ. And if there was any chance at stopping such tragedies he had to take it.
Letting out a deep sigh, Peter finally came to his decision.
"I guess I shouldn't pass this chance up," he said, "Fine, you got yourself a pupil."
"Glad to hear it, Peter," smiled Jack, "Now I don't have to erase you're mind too."
Peter flashed him a strange look.
"Kidding," laughed the mutant warrior, "Is my sense of humor that bad?"
"Could you ask me when you don't have your sword?" quipped Peter.
"Maybe some other time."
Giving him an encouraging punch in the arm, Slayer saw all the workings of a great warrior. He also had a hell of a wit, which promised to make things interesting. It went against his usual way of doing things. He was always strict about keeping everybody he came across at arms length. But there was just something about this kid he couldn't get around. He saw the makings of a true warrior in him, but he had a long way to go before he could earn that title.
"We'll start tomorrow," said Slayer, heading towards the cellar exit.
"Tomorrow?" said Peter warily.
"Yeah, on the roof of the Bugle just before you punch in. We'll go over a few basics and take it from there. Just be ready to give it your all. Nobody ever becomes a great warrior by going at it half assed."
"Oh boy," muttered Peter, "I can't wait."
"You'll be fine," assured Jack as he opened the doors, "You do your part and I'll do mine...warrior's promise."
Being a warrior, Jack took honor very seriously. He never made a vow he didn't intend to keep. And looking back at Peter, he looked forward to seeing where it led him. He was a peculiar kid, but he had a lot of spirit. And that was enough in Jack's mind.
"Um...thanks," said Peter, "Does this mean I should start calling you sensei or something?"
"If you want to feel like the Karate Kid, go ahead," shrugged Jack, "Just stay sharp, Parker. I'll see you around."
Jack was about to make his leave, but before he did there was one last burning matter on Peter's mind.
"Wait!" he said, stopping him just before he stepped out, "Just...one last thing. You know, about that all seeing eye of yours?"
"Oh, you mean your girlfriend's underwear?" smirked the mutant warrior.
"Well uh..." he stammered, blushing profusely.
"Hell, if you really want to know...G-string thong."
Peter's eyes widened with astonishment. Of all the things Slayer was capable of seeing, few could equate to this. As much potential as he had, he was still a teenage boy. They would have to work around that if he was to become a great warrior, but for now it was best to take things one step at a time.
"Damn you're gullible, Parker," he grinned.
And before he could do anything else to embarrass himself, Slayer walked out into the yard, disappearing in a haze of purple mist. It was an amazing tight to a teenage boy from Queens, but he didn't dare deny it any further.
Standing in his cellar, Peter sighed in a fit of exhaustion. It had been a long day, but it had taken a very interesting turn, no less. And whatever this mysterious stranger had to teach him, he had a feeling his life would never be the same.
"Wow. A real samurai wants to teach me to fight," he said to himself with a grin, "Jackie Chan, eat your heart out."
Feeling as though he had enough excitement for the day, Peter rubbed his head and retreated to his computer. But just before he sat down, he heard another knock on the small window next to the cellar door.
"Peter? Peter, are you there? It's me," came a familiar voice.
His ears perking up to the familiar tone, he turned to see MJ staring down into the cellar with a concerned look. Seeing her brought a smile to his face after thinking he was going crazy. And as he opened the doors to let her in, the smile never faded as the beautiful redhead approached him with great concern.
"Hey Mary," he said, trying to sound as though he hadn't just talked to some mystical samurai.
"Hey yourself," she scolded him, "You scared me back there. What the hell happened? Is something wrong?"
Peter was silent for a moment, debating on whether or not he should tell her about what happened. Who would believe that a warrior and a demon fought in the middle of their gym and wiped everybody's minds of the whole thing anyways? Then again, this was MJ. She was the one dating Spiderman, so maybe she deserved the benefit of the doubt.
On the other hand, he was still sorting this out himself. He could barely rationalize it and he was a science nerd. Going over the whole mess in his head, he quickly concluded it would be easier not to try and explain it this time.
"No, everything's fine," he told her, "I just freaked back there."
"Freaked?" questioned MJ.
"Yeah uh...I thought my spider sense was going off again. Turns out pep rallies are just as dangerous as the Kingpin."
"Now you're just being paranoid," said Mary Jane with a laugh.
Her fears seemed to ease as she reached out and touched his forehead, trying to see if he was sick in any way.
"Are you sure you're okay?"
"I promise you, I'm fine."
"You sure?" she said playfully, "You're not having some mental breakdown that's going to have me calling 911?"
"Not for now," said Peter, returning with similar banter, "Give me till the end of the week. Maybe I'll be crazy then."
"At the rate we're going, I will too. So at least we won't be alone."
"Works for me," said Peter with a warm smile.
The young couple shared another round of laughs. It was times like this Peter was grateful that she had her in his life. Even when he thought he was going crazy, she was there to keep him grounded. And if he wasn't afraid to save her from a real demon, then that was all the assurance he needed.
"So you wanna raid the fridge before my Aunt gets home?" he asked casually.
"Totally!" she said, lacing her arm with his, "You know how to treat a girl to fine cuisine."
"I have to if I'm the amazing Spiderman," smirked Peter.
"Oh just shut up and kiss me."
"Yes ma'am."
As Peter and Mary Jane sifted through the kitchen for whatever treats they could find, the stress over what happened in the gym soon faded. But while they were enjoying themselves, a dark figure emerged from the shadows of a house across the streets. Like living mist the ominous presence formed slowly, making nearby plants whither and die. And when the shroud solidified, a pair of dark fiery eyes locked onto the Parker house.
"You..." gasped a low, sinister voice, "I know you're in there."
The distinct demonic tone of Hotshot made all life around him shutter. His presence seemed to make all forms of life tremble, as if he embodied death itself. His figure was not as imposing as it was when he faced Slayer. His body was still reeling from defeat. Yet as always, death did not take him from this world.
Heaven hated him. Hell couldn't handle him. The mortal world was the only untamed place he could tread. As a man and a demon, he had the potential to inflict so much suffering. But as always, that meddlesome warrior, Slayer, just had to put a damper on his fun. To him, Slayer would always be a mortal enemy. But he was not the target in his vengeful sights this time.
"Parker...Peter Parker," he growled with seething hatred, "I could have had it. I could have won this time. But you just had to be the hero!"
He desperately wanted to just ambush him while he was in his own home and peel away his flesh until he begged for mercy, but as he stepped into the sunlight, he howled in pain.
"Augh! Damn! Still too weak!" he cursed, grasping his arm, "I swear when I get my hand on that warrior I'll..."
But he stopped himself there, focusing back on the Parker house. As much as he hated Slayer, he wasn't the reason he had lost this time. It was all because of that punk kid. There was something about him, he could feel it. He was no ordinary human. Normal humans don't punch that hard.
This kid was going to be a challenge. He wasn't some run of the mill nobody who he could just torture and feed off of. He was a fighter. He had a real heart. It sickened the demonic madman, but would make his suffering all the more delicious in the end.
"No...Slayer can wait," he grinned to himself, "This kid can't. He's a strong one, I'll give him that. But NOBODY crosses Hotshot and lives to tell about it! NOBODY!"
His black, rock-like skin simmered with heat. Fueled by his rage, he followed the shadows to get a closer look. The kid was in there. He could feel it. But if he was going to make him and Slayer suffer for their pestilence, he was going to have to do a little planning.
"You better watch your back kid," he said, his fiery eyes fixated on the house, "From now on, you're tops on my list for suffering! I'll make you, your girlfriend, and everybody else you care about feel my wrath! I just need to bide my time and build up my strength again. Until then, I'll be watching you Peter Parker. Oh I'll be watching you!"
And in a blackened shroud of mist, the demonic figure faded into the shadows. Yet even as everything became quiet once more, the menacing eyes of Hotshot never diverted from the house of Peter Parker.
He needed time to put himself back together. But being a demon and a man, he had all the time in the universe. He just needed to find the opportunity. Only then would this little punk know the consequences of crossing Hotshot.


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It's Pretty Much Impossible To Doubt The Saints At This Point [NFL Power Rankings]
12/1/09 in NFL | Pat | 5232 respect
1. Saints, 11-0, Last week: 2
The Colts beat the Patriots. Barely. The Saints absolutely wrecked them. The game was almost never in doubt. I've watched the Patriots for a long time, and I don't remember them being dominated like that in a long time.
2. Colts, 11-0, Last week: 1
They're still undefeated, but they continue to just barely squeak by. It took 21 points in the 4th quarter to beat the Texans. They're not going to get away with this forever.
3. Vikings, 10-1, Last week: 3
The Vikings are one win away from sweeping their division, and based on the way they wrecked the Bears this week, I don't think they'll have much trouble with that.
4. Chargers, 8-3, Last week: 5
The Chargers just keep on winning. 6 in a row now, and they're in great shape to win the AFC West. Considering the hole they were in after 5 games, that's just ridiculous.
5. Bengals, 8-3, Last week: 6
They could have looked better against the Browns, but they keep winning, and that's the bottom line. They've helped themselves a lot by winning all 6 of their division games.
6. Cowboys, 8-3, Last week: 8
I'm a little hesitant, because they've been awful in December throughout the Tony Romo era. But for now, they're playing as well as anyone.
7. Patriots, 7-4, Last week: 4
They were absolutely embarrassed by the Saints. Does that mean the Patriots aren't as good as we may have thought? Yeah, pretty much. The Saints are good, but that loss was inexcusable.
8. Cardinals, 7-4, Last week: 7
They lost to the Titans, but that seems to be what all the cool kids are doing lately in the NFL. But to be fair, the Cardinals probably would have won that game with Kurt Warner.
9. Eagles, 7-4, Last week: 11
They squeaked out a less than impressive win against the Redskins, but with another game remaining against the Cowboys, they control their own playoff destiny.
10. Ravens, 6-5, Last week: 12
Joe Flacco looks like he has regressed a bit after a great showing early in the year, but it was enough to beat the Steelers. Then again, it doesn't take much to beat the Steelers nowadays.
11. Packers, 7-4, Last week: 17
They've taken some abuse, especially the offensive line, but this team is 7-2 against teams not named the Vikings. Unfortunately for them, those Vikings are in their division, so they're fighting for a Wild Card.
12. Broncos, 7-4, Last week: 13
They might have righted the ship with a win over the Giants, and while the division might have slipped away from them, they still are in great shape to snag a playoff spot.
13. Titans, 5-6, Last week: 15
How long can the magic continue with this team? My guess is that it ends this week against the Colts. Vince Young will get exposed at some point.
14. Atlanta, 6-5, Last week: 16
Losing Matt Ryan will hurt short-term, but they're doing the right thing by giving him time to rest and get healthy. Especially since Chris Redman was able to help them win this week.
15. Steelers, 6-5, Last week: 9
Lately, the Steelers have looked as bad as I've seen them since the Tommy Maddox era. Can they rebound and make the playoffs? I'm starting to have my doubts.
16. 49ers, 5-6, Last week: 20
They looked good against the Jaguars, but it might be too little, too late. They'll probably have to win out if they want to make the playoffs. Unfortunately they have at least 2 tough games remaining.
17. Jaguars, 6-5, Last week: 10
They got shut down against the 49ers, but that's not going to happen too often with Maurice Jones-Drew. He's one of the most versatile and productive backs in the NFL.
18. Giants, 6-5, Last week: 14
The Giants' playoff hopes are all but gone, and Eli Manning's season might be over due to his foot injury. With the money they invested in him, they might be wise to let him wait it out. This year is over for them.
19. Texans, 5-6, Last week: 18
They were competitive against the Colts, but they need to start finding a way to close out games, especially against division rivals.
20. Dolphins, 5-6, Last week: 19
Ricky Williams has been pretty amazing, but it's just not enough when the rest of your team is terrible. The Dolphins are in good shape to rebuild with Chad Henne, though.
21. Jets, 5-6, Last week: 23
Mark Sanchez is not looking like the franchise QB that the Jets thought they had in the first few weeks, but give him time. He's still a rookie. That being said, wow... he's looking awful.
22. Panthers, 4-7, Last week: 21
Speaking of Mark Sanchez, Jake Delhomme is an interception machine, the likes of which we haven't seen in a while. Fortunately for the Panthers, he'll be out this week with a broken finger.
23. Bears, 4-7, Last week: 22
And to complete the trifecta of interception-happy QB's, we bring you Jay Cutler and the Bears. Man, it would be nice to have all those draft picks back, wouldn't it?
24. Seahawks, 4-7, Last week: 25
The Seahawks should be in full rebuilding mode. Anything short of that would just be letting down their fans. They need to get younger, healthier, and just flat out better.
25. Bills, 4-7, Last week: 26
Wait, the Bills won this week? What happened? Oh yeah... they played a very beat up Dolphins team, and Terrell Owens showed up again. That makes sense.
26. Chiefs, 3-8, Last week: 24
The Chiefs were showing glimpses of potential, but then showed they were who we thought they were, by getting wrecked in San Diego. Give Todd Haley some time, and maybe he'll turn it around.
27. Raiders, 3-8, Last week: 27
Blah blah blah, the Raiders are awful, blah blah blah. Seems like the same story we've been hearing for the past decade, almost.
28. Redskins, 3-8, Last week: 28
The Redskins have been playing tough lately, but they're still not getting wins. With Chris Cooley landing on IR, that's not likely to change anytime soon.
29. Lions, 2-9, Last week: 29
Matt Stafford once again showed amazing toughness even to play in their Thanksgiving game at all. That being said, he didn't play well. Maybe Daunte Culpepper should have gotten the start.
30. Rams, 1-10, Last week: 30
The Rams gave the Seahawks a run for their money, but let's be serious. That's not really even that impressive. And they still lost by 10 points at home. This team is terrible.
31. Buccaneers, 1-10, Last week: 31
I still can't believe this team beat the Packers. Can someone please tell me how the hell that happened? And it wasn't even close... that's the biggest surprise. This team shouldn't beat ANYONE if they can't beat Chris Redman.
32. Browns, 1-10, Last week: 33
The Browns leapfrogged the Florida Tuskers, but they're still awful. Hey, I have an idea... Fire Eric Mangini! Expect me to repeat that mantra until he's gone.
Feel free to comment on the rankings, and let me know where you think I've gone wrong. Although I haven't, but you're more than welcome to try.


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2. It started off gloomy today, but it's sunny and about 70 degrees right now. We played tennis for the first time this season. Honey even got to run free off her leash in the court since it's fenced in. She chased the ball after ever serve.
3. On the way to the dog park earlier we stopped for Dunkin Donuts. Nick got a strawberry frosted donut with rainbow sprinkles (If I was doing P90X with him I might have gotten one too). I got an iced coffee. Soon it will be only iced coffees. I can't drink it warm in the summer.
4. Honey hurt her leg last weekend and had to stay off of it. You have no idea how hard it is for a puppy to not play. We took her to the dog park for the first time in two weeks today. She ran around like a maniac and loved it. (And she played tennis as I mentioned above!) To top it off she got a Frosty Paw when we got back. (doggie ice cream) Tired and happy Honey.
5. Nick got me this "Spring bouquet" this week since I wasn't feeling well, I put it out on the porch today in the sun and it looks lovely. I am about to make some cupcakes that I will post soon, AND buy some Spring dresses online (thanks Mom!) It really doesn't get much better than this.


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The Little Match GirlThe Little Match Girl (1937) - A Color Rhapsody Theatrical Cartoon Series
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- A Color Rhapsody Theatrical Cartoon Series
- Columbia Pictures Corporation
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- Cartoon Characters: Orphan Girl.
- Originally Released in 1937.
- Technicolor (Three-Strip)
- Running Time: 8:42 minutes.
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Rarely Seen Gem!
Posted: January 20, 2006
Rarely Seen Gem!
By Del_Walker
Possibly the finest color cartoon Columbia ever produced! Beautiful design, an incredible music score, and a story that melts the heart. Leonard Maltin praises it in his tome "Of Mice and Magic", but it has to be seen to be fully appreciated. I'm still wondering how this missed getting the Academy award. A much stronger message film than "The Old Mill", and nearly as dazzling visually! (Wish I could post a frame grab here!)
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By artgarfer
The most beautiful background music .. Please can somebody telll me is it Brahams? Melody name please..
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