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It's a Simple Game0 Reviews
Welcome to the world of ice hockey...vampire style!
Hockey season was finally here, and, in all the sports, this was Jean-Claude's strongest suit. He came from a state right on the Canadian border, so avoiding hockey was almost impossible. He dove in headfirst! Jean-Claude was in the locker room, getting changed, and attempting to regain some composure before hitting the ice. He wanted to be aggressive, but at this stage, he just might kill someone. Someone then asked him, "What position do you play?"
He looked up at him and said, with a growl, "Enforcer!"
Someone then asked, "What did he say?"
The boy gulped and said, "Defenseman!"
He put on his Bruins Jersey, helmet with half-face visor, military Ray-ban sunglasses, grabbed his stick, and headed to the ice. As the others sat on the bench, they felt like Death himself was walking in. They turned to see the intimidating sight as Jean-Claude walked in and said, "Let's play hockey!" low and serious.
One could almost hear the strains of Bad to the Bone begin to play as he took to the ice. As they went through some normal warm-ups, skill drills, and speed trials, he scanned the seats wondering if Chiyuki was coming. He had a good idea of what it was she was trying to accomplish. However, he did not like the fact that it almost came at the hands of an expulsion, or a suspension at the very least. Getting the girls jealous was one thing, and he could see her using that as a great cover to get what she wanted. However, trying to instigate a fight was something else entirely, and it was something that he was going to have to teach her, lest she herself gets into trouble. Chiyuki made it just in time and was looking for the rest of the posse she had joined; she searched the seats until she found Karin, Kenta, Maki, and Wiener. She plopped her happy behind near them, with a big grin on her face as she waved at Jean Claude. For the sake of the lights, and the white paint underneath the layer of ice, he wore the Ray-bans, considering what he was. However, he lifted them up just enough to see Chiyuki taking a seat, and waving as if she was some bubbly 16-year-old ditz. He set the glasses back down and raised a stick in her direction. At that, the coach said, "Okay, now it's time for open scrimmage," and he began dividing the players into teams, seeing what they had in open play. Jean-Claude took up his position in defense, and prepared his game face. His countenance went from jovial to beast in .2 seconds! On the other side, some of the boys were boys that had been angry with him in class earlier, and had been badmouthing him. One of them, a smug looking forward was thinking he was going to make the big oaf look like a fool. However, Jean-Claude's vampiric hearing detected this, and it caught his attention. When the boy went to the center stripe, he set to be ready for the face-off. Yet, when he looked up, he saw a statue in a Bruins Jersey and Ray-bans staring dead at him. He did not look particularly friendly either! Karin and Maki looked oddly at that, and Karin said, "Why is he just crouched over, not moving like that?"
However, the boys knew exactly what was going on, especially Wiener, who was raised in Germany, which is a nation that loves the sport. He just swallowed hard and said, "I think someone is going to die."
The boy being stared at said, "Do you think you scare me? Do you think I'd be in this sport if I were scared of taking a hit?"
Jean-Claude stood up and skated over, and whispered something to him, and went back to his position. The other boy did not look so brave anymore. Maki and Wiener said, "I wonder what that was all about?"
Kenta said, "I am not sure, but if any of my g'hul abilities are working correctly, it had something to do with ripping something off, and defecating in something."
Chiyuki's eyes widened and she said, staring warily at them, "Talk about violent."
Karin heard it clearly, and said, "He said, 'I'm going to rip off your head and defecate down your neck!'"
Chiyuki stuck her tongue out one corner of her mouth, lifting an eyebrow, trying to figure out how to react to the statement. She figured that it must have something to do with the game, so she cheered, "GO GET THEM ONII-SAN!" sticking with her earlier story of being Jean's sister.
The puck dropped and the play commenced. On the very first series, that boy who mouthed off came down ice, and found a shoulder in his back as he was pasted hard on the boards. The boards shook hard! Because the place was empty, it, and the boy's groan, echoed off the walls. Despite that, all that had come all released a hard, "Oof!" as he made the hit, as if they had been the one so pasted. Jean-Claude let him drop, and immediately went for the loose puck, paying it no mind—not even a backwards glance at his crumpled foe, who was now trying to regain his feet, trying to get the number of the truck that just hit him! Jean-Claude immediately scooped up the loose puck and went down ice. Because of the commitment of the forwards, and the sudden change in fortunes on the ice, Jean-Claude's crew found themselves in a 3 on 2 situation. The defenseman for the other team could only brace himself against Jean-Claude's massive form and harass him. He managed to dump the puck off to the center, which set up the one-time shot from the wing, which went top shelf in the goal—score! The opposing defenseman got cute and pushed a hand in the back of his head. Jean-Claude wheeled around, said, "You want to go at it!", and dropped his stick and gloves. The coach was over like a shot, and said, "Boys, calm it down! This is only a tryout! Save that for the game!"
Jean-Claude picked up his gloves and stick, glared at the boy, and went back to center ice for the next face-off. That set the pace for the scrimmage. The new kid had one good hit to his credit, and a point for his assist. The other team knew they were in trouble. Chiyuki stared at the rest of her posse, looking for a clue for what to cheer. Wiener knew that was a good hit, even though it was sort of a payback. He winced with the rest, but he said, "Like it or not, that was a good shot, and a good goal. Did you see that one-timer? I mean it was 'pass, pop, goal!'" The others, however, were concerned about how quickly Jean-Claude was ready to drop the gloves. Wiener said, "I think he is what would be called an enforcer. He looks for bullies and cheats on the other side, and neutralizes them. That means he plays with a hard, mean, but clean playing attitude. He uses good hits to set up offense, and well-timed passes. He's headhunting right now, trying to get them aware of him."
"What will that do?" asked Maki, feeling that she may not like what she was seeing.
"It will make the offense a little more leery about coming to that side, thus, limiting what they can do," said Wiener, "And I wouldn't cross him: getting hit by him would be the same as getting hit by a freight train, except there is one difference."
Karin, trying to figure out what Chiyuki was getting at asked Wiener, "What is the difference?"
"A freight train doesn't back up and finish the job!" said Wiener.
Chiyuki cheered, "RIP THEM APART ONII-SAN!" not caring if she was being stared at. Indeed, throughout the first part of the scrimmage, he was fast and hard. It was not so much that he was being particularly vicious; it was just that, when you got in his path, he would hurt you. In addition to that, he also knew when to use his stick and elbows cleverly, because, normally, elbows and stick work would earn you two minutes in the sin bin. The coach blew his whistle for a five-minute water break, and then he was going to mix up the players a bit to see different combinations of lines. At this, Karin said, "Let's go down, and talk to him, I wonder what's going on in his head?"
Chiyuki was getting read to simply just jump down and land gracefully. She got into a preparatory position and was about to jump, but Karin said, in pig Latin, "Exnay on the umpjay!"
She then whispered, "There are too many people watching. We don't need too many questions!"
Chiyuki froze and then stood up and walked like everyone else, though she did not seem too happy about it. Karin put an arm around her shoulder and said, "I know you are used to this, but if you wish to hang out with us, there are certain faces and appearances you have to keep. When it is just us, okay, but around here well...," She thought for a moment, and said, "If they ever found out, we would have to uproot every vampire in Tokyo and move somewhere else. That would not be good."
Chiyuki nodded and went to glomp Jean-Claude, yelling, "ONII-SAN! You'd better not lose!"
However, as clear as it was, she forgot all about the Plexiglas, and, in her jump, plastered herself right into it! Jean-Claude heard the loud thud and the shaking of the Plexiglas panel behind him, got up, and turned to see Chiyuki rubbing her nose. "Um, if you want to get in here, just jump down into the player's tunnel next to the bench here and walk around!"
He just put his forehead in his hand and shook it. He then said in a whisper that he knew only she could hear, "You're a vampire, not a ghost!"
She smacked her teeth at him and took the appropriate route to get to him to successfully glomp him. He laughed at the affection, and said, "Well, I hope you're enjoying things!"
Karin was now confused. He suddenly was not the vicious looking character she had been watching on the ice for the past ten minutes. Chiyuki smiled, and then backed away as a violent look came over her face, saying, "YOU HAD BETTER WIN OR ELSE ONII-SAN!"
"First of all, this is just a tryout," he said, "And don't worry, I'll make the team. Second, with some of that vicious, we should put skates on you, and put you out there," joking by this. The coach caught this and joined in, saying, "Well, the ladies do have a team, and they're on next. Put her out there when they come out—let's see what she's got!"
"I don't know how to play!" she said.
"Can you skate?" he asked.
"Well, yeah," she said.
He then whispered, "Where you're from originally, you have Native American in you, right?" hoping to make a connection between one sport and another. She nodded, saying, "Yeah, I do, but I don't study it much."
"Well, you had to have seen the game of Lacrosse at some point," he said, "I mean, that was a purely native American sport, and this game is much like it, except that its more on the ground, and fast."
He thought for a moment, and then went to the glass where everyone was, signaled Karin and Wiener to the tunnel, and handed over a big wad of cash. He then looked at Chiyuki, and said, "Tell you what, give Karin your sizes, or you can just go with her, and come back. Having some kind of activity could help your image, and whatever you don't know, I'll teach you. It is not that hard a game to play."
"Wait, is it like soccer, just more violent?" she asked.
"Now you're getting it," he said, "except you use the stick, not the feet. You can kick the puck along, and you can grab it out of the air, just don't pass it in either way."
"Oh...well then, that's easier than I originally thought. SIGN ME UP!" she yelled excitedly.
"Then you can either give her your sizes, or just go with her," he said, "And Wiener, you know what she needs for gear."
He thought for a second, and then he said, "Oh, wait, do you want to be on the ice, or do you want to play goalie?"
She raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Which one is more violent?"
"That depends on how you want to define it," he said, "If you like to skate and hit a lot, then on the ice is for you, (and do remember that there is an actual object to the game more than just hitting.) However, if you have no problem being pelted with hard rubber biscuits for 60 minutes, everyone on the team protect you, (because you are that important, that is, no one will take a cheap shot at you without feeling the wrath of the other five girls,) if you have good reflexes and are agile, then goalie is for you."
Chiyuki thought about it, and said, giggling, "For the sake of the poor kids who would have been injured otherwise, I'll tryout for goalie."
"Then get ready to look like a knight going into battle," pointing to the fellow in goal wearing the full face helmet, blocker, what looked liked a first baseman's glove, the large shin pads, and the large stick. He then said, "That's the most important position on the ice, because, without a goalie, they would be scoring all day long. You have to have sharp reflexes to stop, catch the puck, or just get your stick or yourself in front of the puck. You can use any part of your body to stop it, and it won't be bad, because you will be wearing so much protection that you will not feel it. Now, that arced area in front is called the crease, or goalie's box. No one can go in there unless the puck is there. However, you are not married to that spot, and you can leave it to play the puck. However, remember, when you do, you no longer have the protection of the crease, and you can be hit, or hit someone else, just like any other player. Note this also, if you stop the puck, and there are too many opposing players around you, just cover or fall on the puck, and freeze it—that is—freeze play, and they will just face it off. Now, while they get your things, sit here, and watch the keeper work as we do this last ten-minute set. Watch him closely, and see what he does. The guy over here likes the butterfly style, meaning his limbs are all over the place, he can flop down and stop the puck with his body, and then be back on his feet. It is hard to get it by him without lifting the puck, and even then, that is not a guarantee. The other guy likes to stay on his feet, but he can play at the top of his crease and use his shin pads well to stop the shots. He can get from one side of the crease to the other fast. The best goalies can do some of both styles. The most important thing to remember is that you must keep yourself between the puck and the goal mouth as much as possible."
With that, he jumped back on the ice to get ready for the second set. He then came back over and said, "Don't worry about my attitude on the ice. That's just my game face, nothing more," and went out to play. Then Chiyuki stared at the decked out goalie, and said, rolling her eyes, "I wouldn't even need all that."
"I know that and you know that," he said, sighing and rolling his eyes, "Just humor me, okay? What would people think if you took a puck going 95 mph hit you square in the jaw and you just sat there and took it? Besides, the rules wouldn't let you do that without protection. However, we can tone it down under your uniform a bit for better mobility. Just watch the keeper and learn some things, okay?"
With that, he went back to his position. Chiyuki walked back up to the stands and watched the game with a new eye, picking out helpful things that would better help her understand the game.
Karin and Wiener hit a sporting goods store, and hit the hockey shelves. They got the uni-top undershirt that gave all the protection a goalie needed. They got her one of the basic faceplate goalie masks that are all the rage now with, not just goalies, but with catchers in baseball. He made sure to get a sturdy stick, skates, and a good blocker and glove. Karin was amazed at all the gear, and she said, "It's amazing how they can move in this!"
"Yes, it looks like a lot, but note how light it is," said Wiener, "They design this stuff with that in mind. Man, she's a brave one!"
"What do you mean?" said Karin.
"Would you want to stand in front of the puck?" asked Wiener.
She picked up a hockey puck, and noticed how hard the thing was. She then imagined trying to stand in front of the thing, and then she looked at her teeth, wondering what it would be like to catch one there. She then thought, "No wonder these guys look like they never brush. All their front teeth have been knocked out!"
Then, she wondered why Jean-Claude did not wear a full plate on his helmet. They picked up a set of Ray-bans for her, (so recommended because of the florescent lights reflecting off the white surface.) With all the gear they got, Karin was sure glad that there was someone there to help carry it all.
However, when they returned to the rink, Chiyuki looked askance at all that a goalie had to wear. "That surely is too much gear," she said with a sweat drop bigger then life on her head.
Jean-Claude thought for a moment, and then he said, "Okay, some of that has a practical purpose, other than protection. The mitt is for catching the puck easier in your free hand. The blocker on your stick hand is just to make it easier to stop a puck, that is, it covers more area than just your forearm. You'll stop more that way. The same thing goes for the shin guards. It's more for area coverage than it is for protection. Even if you could work without that, think about how much more you could stop with it? If you reeeeely want to go without the chest, arm and shoulder protectors, fine by me. Just don't tell the ref. It's your body!"
Chiyuki nodded, and went back to change. In about ten minutes, she emerged with the rest of the girls. "Am I ready for my close up?" she asked, after she had been decked out in hockey gear. After telling her about the basic rules, that is, enough to go out and play with, he sent her out. "Okay," said Jean-Claude, "You've seen what the goalie does. So, what's going to happen is that they are going to do some drills at first, to see your skill, and how to place you. Then they will have open play. I should be showered up by then, and I will be behind you. Listen carefully, because I'll be feeding you instructions from there, okay?"
She nodded, "Yup!" and yawned. He hoped her nonchalant attitude towards things would not cost her as he headed to the locker room to change. Kenta, Karin, and Wiener went to sit down as they watched Chiyuki go through her drills. Because of her abilities, Chiyuki found no difficulties in the basics of shot stopping, and playing the crease. Karin saw that everything was okay; however, she worried what would happen during open play. This was about to start when Jean-Claude took a position in the booth that sat right behind the goal. Chiyuki sat in front of the goal, her face wearing the expression of a monster pulled out of a horror movie, scaring the living daylights out of the other girls against her. As open play progressed, Jean-Claude found it odd that the opposition would only shoot from the top of the circles or the slot. They weren't charging in. Because of that, Chiyuki found it easy to catch the puck, block, and leave the crease to play a dump in pass. Karin and Wiener were scratching their heads. Karin said, "They don't seem to want to move in."
"It almost looks like they're afraid to move in," said Wiener.
Jean-Claude couldn't understand what was going on, until she came behind the net to clear the puck, and he saw her face. At that point, he was thankful for the grill on the mask, or else both teams would be killing themselves to get off the ice. "Just be careful of that one or two goons that have absolutely no fear," he said in a normal voice, but one that she could hear, "They may just test how fearsome you really are."
As if an answer to this, (and just as she was taking position in the net,) two forwards were charging in, still keeping their distance, but using their speed to try to make it happen. They tried a quick pass and one-time touch to try to get it past her. However, she was quick enough to get in front of it, and it ricocheted off her chest. Because she forewent the protector, it left a nice welt on her chest, although she herself may not have felt it. The one girl said, (from a safe distance,) "I sure hope that stung!"
Chiyuki chuckled and made a "bring-it-on" gesture. Jean-Claude chuckled, and could only wonder what was going to happen next. Meanwhile, a couple of the girls went over to the coach, and they seemed to be discussing something. Then Karin watched as the coach gestured, and one of the girls on Chiyuki's side sat down. Wiener smiled and said, "It looks like the coach has seen something in Chiyuki."
"How do you know that?" asked Karin.
"She's setting up a power play situation," said Wiener, "She is going to see just how good she is under pressure. Feelings of anticipation, running through my mind: on the edge of my seat, excitement flowing!"
Karin wished, at this point, that Maki were here, just to calm him down! However, when Jean-Claude saw what was shaping up, he began to smile. He knew that he was about to see a show and he said, "Come on Chiyuki-san: kick some tail!"
Chiyuki watched curiously, ready for anything to happen, but not sure what would happen. They faced off the puck from the other blue line on center ice, and the girls on Chiyuki's team fell back into a defensive square, the others began to take positions in the attacking zone, and one in the center, just atop the slot. They then started to move the puck around, hoping to avoid a steal, or set up the one-timer that they could rip past her. Jean-Claude then said, "Stay in the crease—do not come out of it! Follow the puck with both your eyes and body. Always keep yourself between the goal and the puck!"
Chiyuki did as he said, her eyes following its every move, waiting like a snake ready to strike, ready for the puck to come. Finally, a pass rocketed in to the middle, and it was one-timed, intended to get through the five-hole, but Chiyuki sidestepped and caught it in her mitt, killing the play, and setting off a face-off at the left circle. The girls on her side screamed, and said, "Great snag, girl!" and the four skated past for the face-off, tapping her shin pads with their sticks as they went, one patting her on the head. She was staring at them, as if nothing had happened, then realized she did something good and turned to the opposite team, pulled off her mask, pulled down one bottom eyelid, and stuck out her tongue. "Blek!" she said, before she and her entire team broke out in laughter. The other girls were getting frustrated, and one started to approach, but she found, quick as a wink, four girls lined up in front, saying, "You want her, you have to get through us first!"
The coach was ready to stop any foolishness, but was not going to stop it altogether, because she knew that she was possibly looking at the core of her varsity team—and the starters at that. The face-off went, and the puck was cleared. One of the defense girls said, "Don't worry about them: we've got your back! Just keep it up!"
She put her mask on and her chainsaw massacre face came back. She was thinking of what she could do and if they would try something that stupid again. As was expected, the puck came back in ahead of the offense, and Chiyuki went back to play it. However, she saw them closing in, and thought better of it. However, because she was out of her crease, she was fair game, and they took advantage of it by blindsiding her to the ice. "Sorry: clean hit,' said Jean-Claude, while Karin yelped, "Oh no!"
They swept the puck to the other side, and were preparing to sweep it into the goal. Chiyuki's vampire side kicked in and she watched the puck and saw where it was going and blocked it before it had even got there, her chainsaw massacre face, turned into a face of pure hate and anger that would make the demons quiver in their boots. Everyone looked in amazement at how fast she was able to scoot on her belly to the puck, and then how quickly she was on her feet, ready for a rebound shot. A sideward glance back to the girl made her face turn white. However, the puck came her way, but before Chiyuki could pounce, her defense woman came over and pasted her in an open ice hit, (normally the worst you can take.) saying, "Not so much fun on the other end, is it..." and called her a female dog. She cleared the puck out, looked a Chiyuki, pointed at her, and winked with a smile as she headed down ice. The other girl was staggering to her feet, and was enraged. She looked at Chiyuki and said, "I'll see you after tryouts, whore!" and went down ice. Chiyuki looked like she was about to kill the girl who had talked to her in such a manner...she gritted her teeth and was about to go medieval on her buttocks! Jean-Claude saw what was brewing, and he said, "Just channel that into your keeping—your doing fine. You have that other girl watching out for you, so don't worry. She's like me—an enforcer. She takes care of the well-being of her teammates on the ice. Besides, if dummy wants to meet up with you, you can always take her out for a bite!"
Chiyuki seemingly calmed down and then smiled too sweetly at the girl who had insulted her and her teammate, and then said directly to the girl, "Its alright, people with real talent don't resort to that."
"'At a girl!" said Jean-Claude.
Not wanting to lose her position on the team, she just grunted, squeezed her stick, and went to go play the puck. Then, everyone was in for a surprise. The puck was dumped in again, and Chiyuki came out of her crease. She met the puck at the top of the slot, came up to the blue line with it, and rocketed a shot at the other goal! The other keeper, not expecting this, got her blocker up one split-second too late, and it deflected into the goal. Everyone cheered this shot, that, though not impossible, it was rare, and great sight to see. Jean-Claude yelled in approval, as Wiener and Karin were on their feet cheering. The coach blew the whistle, and said, "Great shot, Chiyuki: keep that in store, because we can use that this season! Okay, ten minutes, and then we'll get the other two keepers in there."
The one girl just avoided Chiyuki, while the other came up and said, "Wow, you did great! You're one tough cookie!"
She then extended a hand and said, "My name's Rei. And you?"
"Chiyuki Makka," she said, taking her hand and shaking.
At that, the other keeper came up, and had a familiar voice. "Wow! I didn't know you played! It's going to be great to have another girl to rotate with in goal! That was a sick shot! I wasn't expecting that!"
"Don't I know you?" she said, pointing at Yukiko.
"Sure!" she said happily, "We met at Julian's, remember?"
Rei then said, "Jean-Claude never mentioned he had a sister. Poor Mr. Makka--he must have a houseful now!"
However, Yukiko cocked her head at this, and then looked as if a light came on, and smiled at Chiyuki knowingly. However, Yukiko cocked her head at this, and then looked as if a light came on, and smiled at Chiyuki knowingly. "Well, at least we can talk while the other two girls take their turn in goal, let's go sit," she said, tapping Chiyuki on the shin guard with her stick, and going to the bench, and Rei went out to play some more. Karin spotted Yukiko, and made her way down, as Wiener followed suit. Jean-Claude then went over to congratulate Chiyuki. Chiyuki pointed at the girl form earlier, "I am going to hurt her," she whispered. She then lowered her hand and sighed. Karin heard this, and came around the tunnel side, as Jean-Claude climbed over the Plexiglas. He kneaded her shoulder, as Karin gave her a hug, and said, "You know how to take care of the hatred in her, right?"
Jean-Claude added, "You can also leave her with a bad nightmare! There are ways outside of violence and risking exposure to do what you seek."
"She might just have one if I have anything to say about it," she said smiling evilly.
"Do what you want," he said, "Just don't blow the lid off the thing. I can't tell you what to do."
She chuckled, and said, "Alright," before shooting a deadly glare at the girl who torqued her off.
All she could do was throw a sideways glance as she passed, trying to concentrate on her play.
Soon, all the girls were called over, and they were told, as the boys were, that the teams would be posted on the board in school the next morning. With that, they hit the showers. Chiyuki went in, and that one girl tried to follow, but Yukiko intercepted her, (to allow Chiyuki a head start if nothing else,) and pulled her into a side room. She slammed her hard against the wall, and said, "I'm telling you for your own good—leave her alone, because you are not going to like what happens to you if you don't!"
"Oh really!" she said in response, "And just what are you going to do about it?"
Yukiko backed off, smiled, and said, "It's not me you have to worry about!" and she walked away.
By the time the girl was done with her shower, Chiyuki was already gone. She thought, "So, she wants to get away, huh? She's not so tough!" and left the building to do homework and go home. However, Chiyuki followed the girl in whatever shadows she could find. She would soon rue the day that she did not heed the warning Yukiko had given. The girl felt the hairs on the back of her neck telling her someone was watching her. She picked up her pace and started walking and Chiyuki followed, finally she had her in the park. Chiyuki used her speed to be beside her in a second, "I'm a whore...right?" she asked in a whisper, next to the girl's ear. She spun around to see nothing, Chiyuki moved out of her line of sight. She turned and continued walking when Chiyuki came and tapped her on the shoulder. The girl spun around to face a bleak nothingness again. Chiyuki toyed with her like this until she was completely terrified. Then Chiyuki walked away, leaving that girl with nightmares as she dashed screaming towards her home, and didn't sleep very much that night. Unfortunately, her actions were not unobserved. Using a bat, Boris was watching for vampire activity, the large boy, and the crew with which he hung out that intrigued him. Boris' power and time as a vampire allowed him to avoid detection. He wondered about the short, bubbly, well-endowed Marker that was with them, and wondering why it was that she was out in the daylight. She certainly was of age at this point. He wondered if this was the one they had been looking for all this time. However, the new one that also walked in daylight also intrigued him. She also bore the Marker name, but he was unaware of another daughter in the mix. She also could walk in the sunlight, but she was far more gifted in her powers, so that may disqualify her as the blood cow. Yet, she was different. This would warrant some more observation. He had to be sure that she was the one, and then try to figure out who this new one was. Things just had to be in place before he tried for checkmate in his ultimate plot.


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Preity Zinta might very well play the lead role in Shaji Karun's Suryamukhi based on the life of the controversial painter Raja Ravi Varma after much speculation, Madhuri
Dixit being first choice followed by Vidya Balan.
Producer Bobby Bedi is meeting Preity tomorrow, for her to sign on the dotted line.
The film is about the love affair between Raja Ravi Varma and a Maharastrian woman who posed for him.
Karun came down from Chennai and he and Bedi met Preity in Mumbai. Preity heard the role in detail and loved it.
Shooting starts September. Preity bagged the role as the filmmakers were eyeing for an intense performer, someone who could really act. The male lead for Raja Ravi Varma's character is Madhavan. Ajay Devgan was the first choice for this role.
There was a certain nude scene in the script originally, about which Madhuri had some apprehensions, as the painter has painted his muse nude. Now those secenes have been cut out from the script.
The scenes in question will now be shown subtly and symbolically. The film will be shot in Mumbai and Hyderabad. Most of the film does not need outdoor locales. The few scenes which require outdoor shoots will be shot in Girgaum and Walkeshwar in Mumbai.
Karun, has won the National award six times, and the film is expected to be completed by February. Karun is the only Indian director who has as many as three films to his credit — Piravi, Swaham, Vanaprastham — in Cannes. This just might be his fourth!!!!!!!!.

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Heerenveen striker Bas Dost will not be moving to Aston Villa after his agent revealed the player wants to go to a "top club".
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UNDATED (WTVB) - In high school sports, several area teams last night advanced in the state volleyball tournament by winning MHSAA regional titles and will play in next Tuesday's quarterfinals. In Class-C, top-ranked Mendon beat host Adrian Madison 3-0 and will match up next week against 7th-ranked Schoolcraft, which won its own regional last night. In Class-D, seventh-time defending champion Battle Creek St. Philip moved on with a 4-set victory over 8th-ranked Athens at the Kalamazoo Loy Norrix Regional. St. Philip's quarterfinal opponent will be fifth-ranked Hillsdale Academy. And in Class-B, the season ended last night for the SMAC East Harper Creek Beavers, who fell in 4 games to Berrien Springs in the finals of the Plainwell Regional. Battle Creek Lakevie lost to Haslett 3-0 in their Class A regional final. The volleyball Final Four at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek tips off next Thursday.
Round 3 of the MHSAA football playoffs are set for tonight and tomorrow when Regional titles will be decided. Stevensville-Lakeshore, which eliminated Coldwater two weeks ago with a Division 3 pre district win over the Cardinals, hosts Byron Center Saturday afternoon. Also tomorrow, Big 8 Champion Homer plays a Division 7 game at home against Decatur while in Division 8, Mendon hosts Muskegon Catholic Central. Other area schools still alive on the Road to the Finals in two weeks at Ford Field include Pennfield, Constantine, Schoolcraft, Olivet, and Portage Central.
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Asda extends price guarantee to 10%
Asda is expanding its Price Guarantee scheme in a bid to help shoppers with rising bills in 2011 following the VAT increase.
The supermarket is pledging to offer prices 10% below its rivals. By extending its price gap from eight to 10% Asda claims it will have "the lowest supermarket prices in the country".
The 10% cheaper pledge will be incorporated into the Asda Price Guarantee, which launched in April 2010. It allows customers to check the price of their shopping online and receive a voucher, plus a penny for the difference if Asda is not the cheapest supermarket.
Asda says that more than 7,000 items eligible for the higher VAT rate will fall under the price match guarantee. Shoppers will now receive the difference back if Asda is not 10% cheaper than its rivals.
Asda has also pledged to roll back the price on 3,000 products in January.
Asda is launching a television and print advertising campaign on Friday (7 January) to communicate the new price commitment.
Andy Clarke, CEO of Asda, says: "At Asda, our customers place their trust in us to always have the lowest prices.
"The Asda Price Guarantee cuts through all the phoney claims and headline numbers, and shows when it comes to saving people money, we mean business this year."
The Asda Price Guarantee is powered by independent online price-checking website Mysupermarket.co.uk and compares the price of more than 15,000 branded and own label products between Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons, Waitrose and Asda, includes promotional items.
Asda has been criticised for having a single minded focus on price and has recently relaunched its own brand ranges in an effort to improve the quality perception of its food.
Rival supermarket Morrisons launched a price crunch campaign in a bid to cancel out the effects of the VAT rise.
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Interesting that they are "rolling back" prices after some had been on permanent promotion for years. Colgate Plax had be 2 for £3 for ages and then it even just went to a simple £1.40 before skyrocketing to £2.75. Today they have an offer of 2 for £4. Uncle Toby oat bars had been £1.20 or on offer at £1 and now the blueberry variety has jumped to £1.56. Batchelor soups, the plain varieties have crept up from last year from 67p a can to 91p a can. I've stopped buying newspapers and magazines to cope with all the price rises. Why pay when I can get those free on the net? I'm sure it's the same at other supermarkets, but relentless price rises mean spending will stop on non-essential items.


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If you're familiar with chaos theory, which in its basic form is the attempt to find patterns in the random acts of shit on Earth, then you may understand the difficulty that comes with describing a full day at SXSW. To break down the bright, scintillating chaos, Village Voice Media's roving musi ... More >>
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Nightlife in 2012: Did I leave my bra in the booth?
SUPER EGO Look, if I was doing my job properly, there's no way in Hello Kitty I'd remember what happened on the club scene the past year. It's all fuzzy shapes and drunk colors, like Barbara Bush in a bathhouse. Last February, it took me two whole pages of tiny type just to list my favorite weekly clubs, so I'm not gonna go into all that here. (I will say that parties like Housepitality, Honey Soundsystem, Lights Down Low, Icee Hot, Dub Mission, Non-Stop Bhangra, No Way Back, As You Like It, Forward, Deep, Base, and Sunset continued to introduce us to incredible DJs. And wasn't there someone from Detroit here, like, every week?) Here are some things, however, I do recall
Loudest: Body and Soul at Mighty — my ears rang for a week, my feet for three.
Wowest: Amon Tobin's giant tetris of digital video projections for his ISAM Live 2.0 tour at the Greek Theater.
Scary-Hottest: International leather techno entity Luther at Folsom Street Fair.
Coolest: Marco De La Vega, cross-genre promoter of the year, watching from the DJ booth as a kick-ass $3000 light falls on a table's-worth of Balam Acab and Andy Stott's live electronic equipment at Public Works. Then finishing his cocktail before handling the ensuing panic.
Wowest, part 2: The SF Symphony's American Mavericks concert series (including a Kate Bush-referencing piece by DJ Masonic), SF Opera's "Nixon in China," the amazing Soundwave Festival, the hella robust Electronic Music festival.
Trippiest: Those immersive projections at Public Works, which turned Laurent Garnier's live show into a cartoon-heart-filled rave aquarium and Jeff Mills' into a star-map vortex.
Cutest: The tiny flashing lights on the ceiling of the remodeled, excellent 222 Hyde.
Latest: We got a trap club (Trap City), a new wave of cyber-horror drag performance artists (at Some Thing, Dark Room, High Fantasy), a packed gay sports bar (Hi Tops), a great-sounding new club (Monarch), a lunchtime dance party (Beats for Lunch, also at Monarch), an outbreak of vogueing (everywhere), a queer nu-hip-hop club (Swagger Like Us), a queer funk classics party (Love Will Fix It), and a weird "sparkling alcohol water" (Air). But we lost Club Six, which I loved. Also I think dubstep died.
Loveliest: Dancing in a church with 30 other people to hip-house legend Tyree Cooper, singing along to "Turn Up the Bass." Watching real house parties like The People blow up in the East Bay. Sipping homemade sljivovica behind the decks with DJ Zeljko of Kafana Balkan. Doing the jerk 'til I melted at Hard French. DJing (eek!) Club Isis classics on vinyl at Go Bang. I think I almost made out with Kenny Dope at Red Bull Music Academy? Oh, and running into you.
>>Check the rest of our YEAR IN MUSIC 2012 issue.
1. Todd Terje, "Inspector Norse" This was a dance music year that sometimes seemed to vacillate among three primary moods — prim sophistication, moneyed "indulgence," and too-broad jokes. But Norwegian Terje dared proffer the sweetest humor in this instant earworm's worth of re-engineered nostalgia, embracing the cheery electronic toodles of early '80s British and Scandinavian TV show themes (cf. especially "Grange Hill" and "Swap Shop," though not "Inspector Morse") and bringing smiles back to the dance floor.
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One of the most interesting aspects of the NFL Draft is to watch for who will fall out of their originally projected position and into the laps of someone who never dreamed of being able to select them. Geno Smith is the popular name being associated with the term "draft slide", but it appears that Florida defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd may be the guy who ends up taking a tumble, albeit a minor one.
According to NFL Draft insider Tony Pauline, Floyd is expected to slip all the way from the No. 3 overall spot and Oakland to the No. 10 position and the Tennessee Titans.
I'm told the Raiders are unlikely to draft Shariff Floyd, even if they can't move down from the third slot. As one source close to the situation told me earlier today, "the mock draft community is overrating Shariff Floyd". Word is the Tennessee Titans at ten look like a good fit.
For weeks now, Floyd has been a virtual lock at No. 3 overall to the Oakland Raiders. But the Raider have been getting weird in the hours leading up to the draft and now either want to trade down to take cornerback D.J. Hayden or plan to simply Dion Waiter him and make him a top 3 selection. But the Raiders loss is a major gain for the Titans. Floyd is considered to be the best defensive tackle in the draft, and if he falls to the Titans he'll fill an immediate need.
However, Star Lotulelei is now a possible pick for the New York Jets at 9th overall, meaning if they're thinking about taking a defensive tackle, Floyd might be a guy they snipe from Tennessee. There hasn't been any confirmed talk about Floyd being in New York's plans, but if defensive tackle is their plan, it's realistic to believe Floyd is under consideration.
All of this could change if the Raiders are punking us all and take Floyd, or he gets taken before the Jets or Titans go on the clock. But the bottom line is it appears that Floyd will take a late tumble, and where he ends up is a real mystery.
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On a never ending journey for self discovery and my Killa tape.
Although it's all but dead, I once had a blog. One of the things I did there was make lists. If you go to www.keepitcritical.wordpress.com and search the "Top 5" tag you will find a ton. I also had other people submit their top 5s. I think the closest thing I ever did to a top 5 MCs was a top 5 favorite hip hop albums of all time (that was rough. Took me like a week to compile that jawn).
The top 5 dead or alive debate, to me, is mission impossible. What's one persons' trash is another persons' treasure, you know? You might say BIG. Someone else will say Pac. You might say Black Thought. Someone else might say Ghost. Is anyone wrong? It's in the eye (ear?) of the beholder.
This actually has little to do with my point so I'm just gonna get on with it.
I saw someone say that they were arguing with a friend about who is better: Em or Andre 3000. His friend said Em. He said Dre. I say Em is better. I also say Dre is better.
Because how the fuck can you compare the two?
Just because 2 people rap, does not mean they are comparable. We know this in terms of skill, of course. You're not gonna compare someone like Soldier Boy to Hov. That would be futile. Soldier Boy couldn't hold Bey's purse that Hov was originally holding while Bey was trying on shoes (no shade). I mean, I don't think this is debatable. If you can, feel free to hit that reply button because I would love to hear your argument.
Hip hop, outside of the sort of *insert dramatic hand motions here* social-it's-bigger-than-hip-hop-because-hip-hop-is-a-lifestyle-and-culture-and-not-just-music-thing, is a genre of music. But that doesn't mean that everyone in that genre falls in the same category.
Even the age old who's better BIG or Pac debate. I never really engage, because I don't think the debate can really be won. Both were clearly skilled, both had story telling skills, both had huge personalities and were clearly complicated inviduals (as most artists are), but I don't think they were necessarily comparable. I think we compare them because their deaths were so close together and they will forever be linked through the East Coast/West Coast beef of the 90s (which was a huge aspect of 90s hip hop, and you know how us old fogies love our 90s hip hop nostalgia). Now the who's better BIG or Hov debate? That is a debate I can understand. Both BK. Both had that sort of swagger and charisma, both super flossy . Both had female (BK) MCs on their side. It's kinda like comparing literary writers. I wouldn't compare Toni Morrison to Terry McMillan. They're both Black women, both writers, both write mostly fiction, both have had their books turned into films. But that's where the comparisons stop for me.
I'm just saying, sometimes it's apples and oranges. And that's ok.
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The Computers: C.R.U.E.L. Video Premiere on VEVO
The Computers unveiled the video to their newest single 'CRUEL' as an exclusive premiere on VEVO today. Take a look below:
C.R.U.E.L. is the fourth single taken from The Computers highly acclaimed second album 'Love Triangles Hate Squares', out 18 November 2013 and available to pre-order from the OLI store now.
Produced by Mark Neill (Black Keys), Love Triangles Hate Squares was recorded in Georgia in the US and showcases a progression from the band's first album. Whilst retaining the energy and urgency of their punk roots, the new record embraces their love of melody and soul with nods to Elvis Costello, The Jam and the Small Faces as well as contemporary blues and pop.
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K. MirallasEverton Position: Attacker
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M. FellainiEverton Position: Midfielder
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J. Mucha
Making a rare appearance in goal for the Toffees, the Slovakian did not have many tests and made one particuarly notable block from Hunt.
S. Coleman
Every bit as keen and effective going forward from full-back as Baines on the opposite flank. The Irishman's excellent drive and subsequent cross picked out Fellaini perfectly for his goal late in the first half.
L. Baines
The textbook Baines game; frequent with his forward thrusts and unerring in his delivery. Combined well with both interchanging wingers and solid in defence.
S. Distin
There were appeals against him for a handball penalty though it would have been harsh; otherwise a mostly quiet day's work for the centre-back.
M. Fellaini
Dropped deep often in the first period to facilitate moves down the flanks but pushed ahead into the box for a trademark header to open the scoring. Involved in so much of the Toffees' play with calm authority.
D. Gibson
Intelligent use of the ball, staying deep while his full-backs pushed up to attack wide. Went close with a powerful long-range effort in the second half.
L. Osman
Powered forward brilliantly to nearly force a Jelavic goal in the 55th minute and calm in the pass throughout. Substituted for Anichebe with the game wrapped up.
S. Pienaar
Energetic and industrious, the South African flitted from flank to flank, cutting inside or seeking space out wide. Seized his reward in style just before the hour with a purposeful run from deep on the right, cutting inside and belting a left-footed shot home. His through-ball assist for Mirallas was quite excellent and he deserved his applause on substitution for Hitzlsperger.
N. Jelavić
Might have scored within 30 seconds if not for a very poor header, the Croatian was involved without having many opportunities to demonstrate his one-touch finishing ability. Combined well with his midfielders but could have been more ruthless when breaking past Mariappa in the first half and seeing Taylor save. Unluckier at the goalkeeper's fine close-range stop early in the second.
K. Mirallas
It is a pleasure to watch the Belgian find his feet at full fitness; his runs were quick and purposeful and the ball appeared somehow thinner when it fizzed off his boot. Forced a good save from Taylor with a long-ranger in the first half and got his deserved goal after a fine combination with Pienaar.
S. Taylor
Making his first Premier League appearance in nearly five years, the Reading debutant did himself no disservice with some fine stops, in particular from Mirallas and Jelavic. Largely blameless for the goals.
A. Mariappa
Caught out by a long ball in the first half, when he had Taylor to thank for stopping Jelavic, and increasingly tormented by Everton's attacking movement.
A. Pearce
A resilient defensive performance in the first half, leading the back line and making his presence felt when going forward for set-pieces, but faded with his team in the second.
S. Kelly
Tied in knots oat times by the directness and pace of Mirallas as Everton found purchase on the Reading right.
I. Harte
Wasted a good free kick early in the game and at times struggled to deal with Everton's interchanging wingers. Bested on the Everton right for the cross that led to Fellaini's opener and left for dead by Pienaar for the second goal. Cleared one off the line from Anichebe late on.
J. Kébé
Looked bright in the early stages but picked up an injury midway through the first half and had to be withdrawn.
J. McAnuff
A willing runner but low on penetration, with chances on the ball becoming rarer and rarer as the game went on.
M. Leigertwood
As the more defensive of the two central midfielders, failed to impose himself on Gibson or Osman as the Royals were slowly overrun.
H. Akpan
The game mostly passed the youngster by as Everton pushed their attacks wide and he failed to impose himself when the play came more central.
A. Le Fondre
Finally given an overdue start and nearly opened the scoring when his shot rattled the crossbar at the end of a corner move. Should arguably have done better with it, though.
N. Hunt
Nearly turned Robson-Kanu's second-half shot in but mostly quiet as Reading struggled for regular attacking moves. Taken off for Blackman in the 75th minute.
J. Heitinga
Came on earlier than expected to replace the injured Jagielka and gave a comitted, reliable performance.
V. Anichebe
Brought on for Osman and had an effort cleared off the line late on just as he was starting to show his energy. All over the pitch as he looked to make an impact in a creditable show of commitment even with the result more or less assured.
H. Robson-Kanu
On in the first half for the injured Kebe but made his impression in the second as if a regular substitute. Nearly saw his fizzing low shot turned in by Hunt before thumping home a consolation header with 10 minutes to go.
N. Blackman
Brought on for Hunt but offered no more presence than his predecessor.


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Speaking of people who are not to be trusted, McNulty arrives at the scene of what most definitely is not the latest incident involving the Red Ribbon serial killer. Christeson reports that the victim was beaten pretty savagely, but there was some neck bruising, so Christeson figured that maybe McNulty's serial killer was involved. He's not -- that's McNulty's verdict after a cursory investigation turns up no ribbon or bite marks, and hey, if anyone should know about the serial killer's comings and goings, it's McNulty. So I guess that means this homeless guy was beaten to death by somebody else. So...um...yippee?
Gus is back in the newsroom, while the object of his obsession is on the phone with the governor's office, trying to further the Sun's chances for a Pulitzer. ("Sun Exclusive: Governor Reacts To Sun's Coverage!") Gus interrupts Templeton's penetrating interview -- "Does the governor think that's a problem, that it's something that needs to be addressed?" is the probing question we get to hear him ask -- to inquire as to whether Templeton's had any luck obtaining military records from the Marine Corps that will confirm or deny Terry Hanning's accounts and descriptions of that situation outside Fallujah. Templeton says that the Marines told him it would be three weeks at least. Gus assumes that Templeton is lying, because no sooner does he arrive at his desk, then he starts asking Luxenberg about his chances of getting into Walter Reed Army Medical Center down in Washington. Slim and none, after the Washington Post's series on what a shitty job our country does of caring for its veterans. But Gus is most insistent. Luxenberg has a neighbor who works with the Army's Wounded Warrior program who might be able to get Gus in -- provided he's not writing an article. Gus insists that he's not. So what is he doing, then? "Scratching an itch," Gus says cryptically.
Ain't no party like a Western District shift-change party, where Carver and company are joined by police force alumnus Herc J. Hercelstein, who compliments Carv on the fine work the force did busting Marlo. "My number, right?" says Herc, a little too inquisitively for my tastes. "I mean, it definitely smells like a Lester Freamon wiretap." Carver doesn't know nothing about any wiretaps and couldn't tell Herc even if he did -- you know, on account of Herc doing investigative work on behalf of Marlo's lawyer. Seriously, isn't a "fuck off, Herc -- this is one case you're not going to bungle" in order here?


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Hospitality Design (HD) magazine hosted its 25th Annual Platinum Circle Gala at the Conrad hotel in New York on November 12th with more than 300 people in attendance. The gala was sponsored in part by Gold Sponsors Preciosa, Samuelson, Valley Forge Fabrics Inc.; Silver Sponsors Durkan and Hansgrohe; and Benefactor Sponsor Fabric Innovations; and Bronze Sponsors America Trading Company, Couristan, Hubbardton Forge, Kraus, Robert Allen Contract, Royal Botania, Simmons, and Waterworks.
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The event honored Pamela Anderson and Laurie Miller of Anderson/Miller Ltd.; Daniel Boulud of the Dinex Group; Margaret McMahon of Wimberly Interiors; and Ian Schrager of Ian Schrager Company, who were all in attendance to accept honors for their lifetimes of achievement in hospitality. The evening brought together many industry icons including Tony Chi of tony chi and associates; George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg of Yabu Pushelberg; Trisha Wilson of Wilson Associates; Michael Bedner of HBA; and Wing Chao, former executive vice president of Walt Disney Imagineering.
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The evening, in short, "was inspirational and just the right mood. It was glamorous, chic, and low key, all meshed together," says Alexandra Champalimaud, founder of Champalimaud. Adds McMahon: "To be inducted into Platinum Circle, which includes the who's who of the hospitality industry, is truly a great honor. The 25th anniversary event was so special and to be inducted with Anderson Miller, Daniel Boulud, and Ian Schrager was the icing on the cake."
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In recognition of the anniversary, the gala moved from Las Vegas to New York City this year. "It was a brilliant idea to bring Platinum Circle to New York, and what perfect timing for our industry. It was a joyous celebration and a tribute to new beginnings (and goodbye to the last few years of angst). It was the best event of the year," says Joyce Romanoff, president of Maya Romanoff.
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First-time attendee Larry Traxler, senior vice president, global design of Hilton Worldwide, says, "I thought that the Platinum Circle Awards gala was incredible. The Conrad team did a fantastic job of hosting incredibly educated VIPs at this iconic event. The evening provided a great platform for catching up with old friends and business colleagues who I haven't seen in a long time. It was great to see the inductees speak about the formative stages of their esteemed careers and reflect on those relationships that helped to make them great."
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An additional highlight of this year's Platinum Circle Awards was the awarding of the inaugural $10,000 Fabric Innovations Legacy Scholarship to Karen (Karahm) Paik, a student at Cornell School of Hotel Administration, on behalf of NEWH, Inc. and Fabric Innovations. "NEWH is thrilled that Deborah Herman and Fabric Innovations have committed to this generous multi-year scholarship," says Shelia Lohmiller, executive director, NEWH, Inc. "Presenting this scholarship in the prestigious company of Hospitality Design's Platinum Circle Gala makes the occasion even more special."
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Met according to adjournment at eleven oÆclock A.M. (Mr. Moore in the Chair).
The Chair (Mr. Moore), members, guests and employees then recited the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Reports of Committees.
By Mr. Tolman, for the committee on Public Service, on petition, a Bill relative to defining employees classified in Group 4 (Senate, No. 2240, changed in section 1 by inserting after the words ōcourt officer IIö, in line 7, the words ōassociate court officerö);
By Ms. Wilkerson, for the committee on State Administration, on petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2313), a Bill relative to the disposition of easements or other interests in land in Uxbridge under the care and control of the Department of Conservation and Recreation (Senate, No. 2321); and
By Mr. Baddour, for the committee on Transportation, on Senate,
No. 1894 and on House, No. 3473, a Bill relative to the size of signs on the Massachusetts
Turnpike (Senate, No. 1894);
Severally read and, under Senate Rule 27, referred to the committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. McGee, for the committee on Criminal Justice, on Senate, No. 159 and on House, No. 2740, a Bill to protect charities and other organizations from identity theft (Senate, No. 159);
By the same Senator, for the same committee, on Senate, Nos. 157, 197 and 208 and on House, Nos. 114, 316 and 3304, a Bill relative to motor vehicle homicide (Senate, No. 2322);
By Ms. Resor, for the committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture, on petition, a Bill requiring local approval for low level radioactive waste sites (Senate, No. 1264);
By Mr. Barrios, for the committee on Public Safety, on petition, a Bill authorizing the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement to issue motor vehicle citations (Senate, No. 1287); and
By Ms. Wilkerson, for the committee on
State Administration, on petition, a Bill designating a portion of the Lowell
Heritage State Park as the Mary Bacigalupo Victorian Garden (Senate, No. 2318);
Severally read and, under Senate Rule 26, referred to the committee on Steering and Policy.
Committees Discharged.
Mr. Brewer, for the
committees on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, reported, asking
to be discharged from further consideration of the Senate Order relative to authorizing
the joint committee on Local Affairs and Regional Government to make an investigation
and study of a certain Senate document relative to economic and community development
(Senate, No. 2309),Ś and recommending that the same be referred to the Senate
committee on Ethics and Rules.
Under Senate Rule 36, the report was considered forthwith and accepted.
A petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4650) of Daniel K. Webster (by vote of the town) relative to the appointment of a treasurer/collector in the town of Pembroke,Ś was referred, in concurrence, to the committee on Local Affairs and Regional Government.
A Bill authorizing MarthaÆs Vineyard affordable housing covenants (House, No. 1510,Ś on petition),Ś was read and, under Senate Rule 26, referred to the committee on Steering and Policy.
The following resolutions (having been filed with the Clerk) were severally considered forthwith and adopted, as follows:Ś
Resolutions (filed by Messrs. Berry and Hart, Ms. Melconian, Messrs. Moore and Nuciforo, Ms. Tucker and Ms. Wilkerson) ōon the Week of the Young Childö; and
Resolutions (filed by Ms. Creem) ōhonoring Matthew King.ö
Matter Taken Out of the Orders of the Day.
There being no objection, the following matter was taken out of the Orders of the Day and considered, as follows:
The Senate Bill providing for the appointment of the development and industrial commission (Senate, No. 2188),Ś was read a second time, ordered to a third reading, read a third time and passed to be engrossed, its title having been changed by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading to read as follows: ōAn Act relative to the Development and Industrial Commission of the town of Oxfordö.
Sent to the House for concurrence.
A Bill relative to parking fines in the city of Haverhill (House, No. 4210,Ś on petition) [Local approval received],Ś was read.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, on motion of Mr. Knapik, and the bill was read a second time, ordered to a third reading, read a third time and passed to be engrossed, in concurrence.
Order Adopted.
On motion of Mr. Knapik,Ś
Ordered, That when the Senate adjourns today, it adjourn to meet again on Thursday next at eleven oÆclock A.M., and that the Clerk be directed to dispense with the printing of a calendar.
On motion of the same Senator, at seven minutes past eleven oÆclock A.M., the Senate adjourned to meet on the following Thursday at eleven oÆclock A.M.


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I came across Ayana's story today during my daily scroll of my celebrity blogs (Guilty Pleasure) Although her story involved a professional athlete that she met thru Twitter her story rung true about men who pull a "about face" a total switch in character after sex is involved. However my favorite parts of the article is how she describes their initial contact (Twitter) and their comminication style (Text & Skype). If we can realize as women that men who base their contact with us thru the internet and texting are not truly serious about us we can avoid so much hearthbreak. Ayana states:
"It started like I assume most friendships start between athletes and women these days via Twitter. This wasn't unusual I have a lot of athletes DMing me and most of the time I just ignore them, but he persisted and eventually DMs turned into texts, texts turned into Skype sessions."
Her first mistake was assuming a REAL relationship can be found online. Twitter of ALL places! Second mistake was allowing their contact to be based around Text and Skype. The writer of the article Robert Littal who gives his input throughout the story had this to say about her above comment, we should all memorize this ! Remember this when a guy that you are into ONLY communicates with you thru text.
"You ever wonder why a lot of men prefer to text over talking on the phone? You can text several women at the same time, while playing Madden and eating McDouble. You can't do that while you are on the phone. Also, we just don't want to talk to you, we are just texting waiting on the naked pic. You have been warned ladies (and fellas)."
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What Jack Sparrow means to Rayce has nothing to do with Pirates Of the Carribean or Johnny Depp. For Rayce Jack Sparrow would be another word with which to refer to a bedroom gangster and title of his latest single, which has become an anthem. Rayce who is currently on tour shares a little about himself, Jack Sparrow and the making of the hit single.
THE BOMB: We know pretty little about you tell us about yourselfRAYCE: My name is Kingsely Irase Amoni and I am from Edo state.Grew up in lagos state Nigeria…wat else?lol
THE BOMB: When did music start for you?RAYCE: I started music professionally about 10 yrs ago
THE BOMB: What philosophy drives your passionRAYCE: Do unto others what you will love to be done back to you
THE BOMB: You are something of a genius, I gather RAYCE: I really can't say that about myself,I just find myself doing what I love doing and that's creating music
THE BOMB: Can you describe the process of making your hit single Jack SparrowRAYCE: Actually,the song just came as a joke,was listening to the beat wen my friend (Morell) and my manager walked in and persuaded me to work on it and the rest is history
THE BOMB: What was your day job before Music?RAYCE: Music
THE BOMB: Describe your influences/ What are your influencesRAYCE: my influences are God,my mood and my mentor 2face Idibia
THE BOMB: Any romantic relationship?RAYCE: Yes
THE BOMB: What is your daily routine?RAYCE: If I don't have to travel, you will always find me at home working
THE BOMB: Can you tell us what it is like to be a Jack SparrowRAYCE: Being a jack sparrow to me is being myself.lol
THE BOMB: Can we have tips on being jack sparrowRAYCE: If u want to be one, you have to be sleek with your women.basically that's its
Olamide took a bow facing a thrilled crowd of UNILAG students after an Energetic performance of "Eni Duro" at Moremi Hall. Back then, Before he was badoo, Before he became the baddest guy ever liveth, Olamide was just another rapper waiting for the big break. He was different though. While a bunch of rappers talk of the life they wanna live (which they never live), Olamide chose to speak of the life of an Average Lagos boy trying to make it out the Hood in Bariga. It turns out his story was our story too, What we call "REALNESS" in Hip Hop. Is Olamide the realest rapper out there? Of course he is. His latest singles are his realest yet. "Durosoke" and "Stupid Love" are street anthems ! I bet my left kidney they are on your playlist. His new works are laced with comic, satiric, real lyrics. This line cracks me up: "Oju to ti ri Olosho to n se Usher" (Eyes that have seen rachet hoes ushering at a church). How real can a nigga get? He is adored by people of every class something only few artist can pull off. In the mechanics of Hip-Hop rapping in a local dialect streamlines your audience and could hamper a rappers chance of going mainstream. In Olamide's case he beat the odds. As you can see Olamide don Blow! He dropped his Album Art and release date (7/11/2013) to his sophomore album (Baddest Guy Ever Liveth) a few days back and I'm looking to pre-order. We can't wait. There will be surprises but overall we know what to expect;realness and more realness. Our predictions on how the album would fare on the chats and in copies sold are quite positive. This Ablum should raise standards in the industry. It would cement Olamide's frontliner position in the Rap Game. We expect it to top charts and break a record in copies sold. This nigga has made his mark on the Game. I'm guessing at Moremi Hall about three years back when he had the crowd wondering who he was he knew they'd find out this soon. The thirst of his ambition and the hunger in his eyes that evening told a story. A story we now know as the Life, time and reign of the Baddest Guy ever liveth. And the story continues.
You would appreciate the creative and marketing prowess of Belucci. Not every streetwear brands combine class and casual as Belucci does. The brand would always be remembered for how it made a name for itself in a short period of time. People who have been spotted in Belucci include Wizkid and Adams(soundcity). You can connect with Belucci and see all they have in stock . @belucci_ibf
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Fashion is ever evolving and dynamic. When it comes to fashion we have had the biggest names in this city, the centre of excellence. These big names have shaped fashion as we know it until now. New fashion is fashion in the hands of this generation, fashion in the hands of Funmi Allison and Swanky Jerry.
Funmi Allison, model and fashion designer, just launched her majesty collection under her label Ilektra. She wowed us. With a diverse modeling portfolio and her unique fashion designs (You should see what she does to fabric), Funmi has contributed a great deal to new fashion.
Celebrity stylist and designer, Swanky Jerry of swanky signature, in 13 months has created a fascinating clientele that boasts of big names in nollywood. As Tonto dikeh's personal stylist he is responsible for her style and has made Tonto the red carpet queen we've been seeing lately.
In this piece THE BOMB interviews Funmi (@Lionessallison) and Swanky (swankyjerry1) , the "New" in new fashion.
FUNMI ALLISON (@lionessallison)
THE BOMB: How long have you been in the fashion industry as a model and fashion designer?
FUNMI: As a model I've been in the industry 9years, as a fashion designer, 2yrs and half
THE BOMB: With those years behind you, How are you feeling now?
FUNMI: I feel great especially with the future looking even better
THE BOMB: With this whole globalized, democratic fashion world where everything is now about newness and the instant- How have you tried to remain relevant and fresh?
FUNMI: I remain myself to remain relevant and I do my research to remain fresh.
THE BOMB: Ilektra Fashion has moved from being a fledgling brand to an experienced one how has the journey been?
FUNMI: Very gutting! Its gone from being nerve wrecking to me feeling absolutely ecstatic about a finished garment to nerve wrecking again and the whole circle.
THE BOMB: You have recently launched Ilektra Fashion's summer/springtime collection "Majesty", Tell us of the process of making these collection and what has driven the designs in the collection.
FUNMI: The process isn't really different from the usual , I get inspired, I sketch , make patterns or drape , then sew.The collection Majesty was inspired by psalm 93 " the Lord reigneth , He's clothed with Majesty" it made me want to create something for royals and every woman should feel like royalty.
THE BOMB: How do you manage being a model and fashion designer?
FUNMI: There's nothing to manage really, I live a minute at a time, God gives me strength and I embrace it, so when I myself wonder how I do it? I just thank God.
THE BOMB: You have such an excellent figure, how do you stay in shape? Any routines?
FUNMI: I eat good food, try to drink a lot of water and I never deprive myself of sleep unless there's a really steaming party somewhere I have to be :)
THE BOMB: How can you describe the philosophy that drives your designs?
FUNMI: You know its funny you mentioned "philosophy" everyone claims to have a philosophy they live by. I don't, I know what I think is good and what I think is bad, which is very important because whatever decisions we make in life is based on knowing these things, so if good works you? Good for you, if bad works , good for you! But the truth is, no one really knows what to expect from life, so I , even as a child had always lived in the moment and the philosophy (ies) that best suits me at that time, this is the same thing that guards my work and its rarely a philosophy driving my designs.
THE BOMB: I feel there is something up your sleeves, can you tell us what to expect next from Funmi Allison
FUNMI: I don't even know what to expect from me. Don't get me wrong I have plans and projects I'm working on and they're huge, so just keep an open mind and crossed fingers.
THE BOMB: You inspire and lead a new generation of fashionistas they'd love it if you gave them a some advice.
FUNMI: First, I really pray and hope I inspire young hardworking youths not fashionistas. My advice is, before you make any decisions, breathe, you're the best advisor of yourself, read and pray always.
THE BOMB: How do you relax?
FUNMI: My work is relaxing, there's a serene feeling at the end of a perfectly finished garment, and sometimes I just run away to an island, the ocean speaks to me :)
THE BOMB: Give us an overview of your portfolio in the fashion industry (modelling and Fashion)
FUNMI: I can't remember all the jobs I've done as a model but I know at the top of my head I've done over 30 TVC/Billboard/Calender in the 9yr period , I was face of coca cola in four african countries for 2yrs , I recently did the Konga.com billboard, I've done TVC for skye Bank , Zain (now airtel) , I was Miss Edo MBGN 2010 and so on. As a fashion designer I've worked with Exquisite magazine making dresses for their ELOY awards ushers and styling some of their staffs, I style Vina Longpet of BBA and Beverly Osu as well. I recently also got an invite from RGP , to view some collections at the NYFW.
THE BOMB: How old are you and how does it feel to be young and in-charge?
FUNMI: I'll be 24 in November and I don't feel young at all! Okay that was a joke, and it feels absolutely fantastic, especially when I see the look on peoples face when they hear my age and know all that I do.
THE BOMB: Are there any fashion designers and models that you really respect and admire?
FUNMI: I respect everyone who works hard, not sure if I can name a model I look up to or admire but for a fashion designer I'd say Late Sir Charles Frederick Worth of House Of Worth as he is the Father of Couture. Google him :)
THE BOMB: Tell us of the ups and downs in your career so far
FUNMI: So many, I don't know where to start! The most important thing is I rise above all and I'm smiling at the end
THE BOMB: Do you ever see yourself going from modeling and Fashion into,say, acting
FUNMI : I don't


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Sweden's Princess Estelle has appeared in her first public engagement.
Her grandfather King Carl Gustaf was celebrating his 66th birthday when she made a surprise appearance on the balcony of Stockholm's royal palace.
Estelle's parents, Crown Princess Victoria and her husband Daniel, weren't originally intending to take part in the public ceremony.
However, they just couldn't resist showing off their little girl – adorable in a frilly pink hat – to the delighted public below.
The heartwarming scenes are the perfect warm up for Estelle's May 22 christening.
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The Monroe College national champion SIFE team will present this year's version of "Children Making Cents", a program that teaches youngsters how to manage their money, this Saturday, December 3 at 11am. It will be held in room 413 in the college's King Hall on Jerome Avenue, Bronx NY.
In "Children Making Cents" younger children learn why saving money is important, how to fill a piggy bank, and the concept of investing for the future. Teens are taught how to manage their money, the meaning of fiscal responsibility, and the value of investing for the future. They also can get personal financial advice.
In addition to the Monroe College SIFE team students, who won their national title because of their community service, Washington Mutual Bank will be on hand to explain how the banking system works. The bank also will be opening accounts for any youngsters who choose to do so. "Our concept is to plant the seeds for tomorrow's trees," said SIFE President Tishma Donastorg. "With 'Children Making Cents' we're teaching young people how to plant a good fiscal foundation so that they can be productive and successful as they grow older."
Last year "Children Making Cents" taught 135 children about saving and 53 different savings accounts were opened. The program is open to children aged 6-17. Founded in 1933, Monroe College has grown to become one of New York's leading colleges offering programs in business, technology, and professional studies. With campuses in the Fordham section of the Bronx and downtown New Rochelle, Monroe offers a master's degree program in business management, bachelor's degree programs in accounting, business management, computer information systems, criminal justice, general business, health services administration, and hospitality management as well as associate degree programs in accounting and finance, business administration, business technologies, computer information systems, criminal justice, culinary arts, hospitality management, medical administration, and medical assisting.
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