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Ari stared with his huge, green eyes up at the small girl, sensing a certain amount of indignation in the air. She was indeed carrying weapons with her, and he noticed a very faint movement to grab at them; but the girl stopped before her skin made contact with the hilt. She claimed that she was trying to help him, and there was something about a building…
The boy suddenly winced hard, crying out slightly as a stabbing pain rand through his hand once again. This wound definitely wasn't getting better. He needed to get to medical attention soon- Unless, maybe that's where this girl was taking him? There was a screech in the fog; more of those creatures were coming, and if he stayed here, he was just a piece of free meat.
"I-I guess I have no choice… I can't stay here with these things. O-okay, miss… uh… I-I'll t-trust you, three heads are better than o-one, I suppose."
Ari nervously let go of his sword's hilt, and gripped at the girl's hand. He had to trust her. He could barely trust his own shadow, and here, everything was much more dangerous. Weakly, he pulled himself up to a standing.
"A-alright, let's go."
[There was no time to waste. As soon as she felt him accept her hand Youmu bolted towards the building. In order to ensure a speedy arrival the girl ignored any and all indications of monsters lurking in the shadows, trying not to let the horrific noises get to her. She could hear them all around, making their hideous cacophony of grunts and squelches. Just ignore them, just ignore them, just ignore them…]
[Finally the faded image of an ambiguous building became crisp and easier to decipher as they neared its presence. Youmu all-but-dragged the boy up the steps and to the door, hastily letting go of his hands to grab onto the handle. Her breath was heavy and short and her heart beat competed with the loud noises of demons that sill littered the air.
Then she stopped and turned towards the boy, the first time she looked at him since they had joined hands deep in the fog. Her usual serious countenance had begun to crack, her eyes widened to the point they might as well have fallen from her sockets. Swiftly and without warning Youmu thrust the door open and pushed the boy inside just in time for the ugliest monster she had ever seen miss its target and land sprawled out on the steps.]
Stand back—! [As the beast began to rise Youmu grabbed the edge of her sword and swiftly pulled it out to slash at the foreign monstrosity.]
It wasn't often that the prince was left vulnerable. It's common sense, right? Protecting something valuable? And what could be more valuable and important than Belphegor, himself? Exactly. Despite his efforts, however, certainly someone must have landed a blow to his head … or something.
He awoke, entirely unsure of the time, in a pile of rubble. Unfamiliar rubble, of course … a prince doesn't familiarize himself with such trash unless he's creating it. What was most concerning, though, was the lack of a suitable memory to place how he got "here", and who did it. As far as he could remember, he'd been finishing up an … assignment. None of the blood staining his clothes was his own, obviously, and just thinking about such peasantly juices permeating his outfit made him want to vomit.
Best not to think about that. First order of business: get out of the garbage. Easy enough; standing up proved to be a simple task … no broken bones or open wounds as far as he could tell. Second order of business: find out where the fuck this place is, and leave a.s.a.p. A little more difficult. Oh well, no harm in making himself known, right?
"Helloooo~ Is anyone around~? The prince might be a little bit looooost~~~" Surely that would get someone's attention … if there were anyone around to alert.
[Dirty. Everywhere you looked, didn't matter where, it was covered in dust and other disgusting bits of whatsits. Youmu cringed as she wiped the grit from her skirt for the thousandth time. A scornful expression squelched her features as she scanned the area, not even her broom would be enough to clean this mess… And there wasn't anyone to help her, either.]
Not like she wasn't used to doing all the cleaning herself, but still, this was a big job.
Helloooo~Is anyone around~? The prince might be a little bit looooost~~~
[The sudden noise of a human voice caused Youmu's hands to instinctively clutch onto the sword's handle as she swiveled her head to search for the source. Out of the corner of her eye she spotted a cloud of dust barely making its way through the air and she turned her attention on that area.
A human, one with bright blonde hair and splotches of scarlet strewn about them was just a few feet away. Youmu was quick to move and in a flash she stood by him, sword extended just a few inches from his neck.]
State your name and business or I'll slash you so quickly you won't even have the time to scream.
After a good amount of dragging as Ari was pulled along; the young boy slowly stirred. The pain from the feeling of his back scraping against rugged, monster torn ground pulled him to his senses and caused him to jolt awake and tug at the small girl's arms.
"G-gah! R-rosalyn, stop draggi-…"
Slowly the redhead realized the woman pulling him was not an old ally of his; a older lady who tended to be a bit more rough than necessary, but still helped him in many bad situations. His arm still bled and ached, which caused him to rear up slightly and try squirming away from the girl holding him out of panic. He didn't know where he was, but he knew he wasn't home still. And he definitely didn't know this kid.
"W-who are you!? W-where are y-you taking me? Please, I don't know where I am, a-and I really don't need any more trouble than I'm already in…"
Trying his hardest to get free, the boy jerked his hands away; which caused him to wrench his injured arm even worse, spurting blood a bit from the already soggy and torn gauntlet. Weakly, he set a hand on his sword's hilt, just in case she would attack him; ignoring the drips of crimson creeping down it's length. Ari also noted that Stan seemed to be in hiding; glancing down at the small darkened patch that followed him confirmed it. As usual, he wasn't willing to listen or help in a serious situation. What could he expect? He could only hope this girl wasn't planning on cutting him with those swords she had with her.
[The corner of the building began to sharpen in Youmu's view and her brows dipped in determination. They were almost there, just a little more—]
"G-gah! R-rosalyn, stop draggi-…"
[Who the hell is Rosalyn… Youmu didn't even have time to reflect on that question as she realized by some miracle the boy had woken up. He was understandably delirious but when she felt him squirm underneath her fingers she did not let go. Instead, her grip tightened and she tried to catch his eye.]
Calm down, please, and listen for there isn't much time. My name is You—
[Before she could finish the boy suddenly jerked away from her and she felt a few drops of warmth land on her hands. He was more discombobulated than she had previously thought. This was a slight problem as Youmu was never used to helping someone out like this. Whenever a lost spirit would come her way her first instinct would be to slash them with her sword.
That same sword now attracted her ready fingers as she noticed the boy reaching somewhere— a weapon, most likely, and this caused agitation within her. Couldn't he see she was trying to save him!? The impatient young girl had to stop herself from unleashing her sword's might right here and now.]
I'm trying to help you! Now if you will follow me to that building quickl—-
[Again she was interrupted, this time by a most horrific shriek of something unknown hiding out in their gloomy surroundings. The yuurei wisp that curled around her began to shiver and spazz about as Youmu's eyes scanned the area.]
[Swiftly a hand pushed forward in front of the boy's face, swaying in invitation for him to grab it. She could hear the sounds of approaching creatures.] You have to trust me, and we have to go— Now.
Stan was entirely oblivious to the glaring the girl was giving him and kept a smug face at her actions. Even still, he was worried about his servant still, eyeing him warily upon occasion, though his flat expression showed no signs of concern.
"There we go, what a good little girl, complying to her superiors."
As the small child hoisted up Ari, the much taller and spindly redhead groaned slightly from the pain. His feet dragged behind her, where his form connected to the huge looming shadow's; Stan was being dragged along too, though he didn't add any weight. The shadowy creature eyed the wisp that floated around the pale girl, not sure what it was or if it was possibly dangerous. It looked like the spirits back in his homeworld that would spring myriads of colourful monsters upon unsuspecting travellers and set curses. It didn't concern him much, though; there was worse creatures around this place.
"… What was that? Are you asking for my assistance? Seems that you… Miss Youmu Konpaku, have finally seen my superiority and place as my inferior. Hmm… I'm only agreeing because of my slave's safety. I do not care if you become injured so long as Ari will survive. Now, get a move on!"
The shadow swung his flat arm forwards, gesturing in the direction she was walking with a wide, cartoony grin. After a bit of walking, he quietly collapsed backwards, falling back into the shape of Ari's shadow as it stretched slightly in the dull light through the fog.
[It hadn't been long before Youmu's feet ceased in their tracks. Too many times she had to stop and shuffle around to position the boy on her back lest he slide off completely. With a careful heave she placed him on the ground and stood back with hands clutching her hips and her head tilted in pensive thought. Suddenly it occurred to her that she could no longer see the demon floating around. Ignorantly she came to the conclusion that he had faded away.]
What… where did he go… Oh, well. That's one less annoying voice I have to hear.
[Now, back to the point at hand. She could see the shape of a building not too far off in the distance now, hopefully luck would be on their side and they would be at the infirmary without any interference. Youmu bent over and picked up each of the boy's arms in both of her hands. With a small 'ok!' to herself she began to fervently pull and drag him along. It may have been a harsher method but it was quicker!
And the quicker they moved the better it would be, for all around them Youmu could hear the faint cries of unknown creatures that sent shivers down her spine. For despite her half-ghost physique, Youmu had a deep pathological fear of spooky spirits and phantoms of the like.]
Forgive me for this. We're almost there, please hang on just a little longer…
[The noises grew louder as they neared the building and Youmu gulped, somewhat wishing the boy would wake up so she would at least have someone to talk or help her fight if need be. Even the foul demon with his sassy personality would be better than these heinous foreign screeches.]
"What am I?"
"Consulting detective Sherlock Holmes. And you, an orphan, an albino, I suppose, though you don't show any symptoms besides the physical—do you dye your hair, by any chance?—an expert swordsman, swordswoman, I apologize, originally Japanese, I'd guess, accustomed to somewhere far more aesthetically pleasing than this—a garden, or temple, of some sort—and certainly not from around here. Begs the question, of course, why 'what' instead of 'who'? Are you not accustomed to human company? No, I suppose not. You've got a psychological split of some sort—you belong not to one group nor the other, but both. I'd guess mixed heritage, but an absence of parents while you were growing up would prevent that from having a palpable effect on you. No, whatever it is, it effects you constantly; dissociative identities, perhaps? Which one are you, then, Jekyll or Hyde?"
[Youmu had to take a few moments to let that sink in. She didn't quite expect getting a full-on speech and analysis for an answer to what she thought would be a one-worded question. Realizing her lips were slightly parted in astonishment she snapped back to composure, fingers curling around one of the swords' handles.]
…I.. d-don't know who told you that or where you gathered all of that information from but you have already proved as someone suspicious, Consulting Detective Sherlock Holmes.
[Confusion translated into anger and the girl pulled the sword out swiftly. She extended her elbows and pointed the now-exposed blade towards him.]
I am not a Jekyll nor any kind of Hyde, my name is Youmu Konpaku and if you do not explain yourself my blade will cut through your feeble body like fresh pudding!
Stan peeled up his form slightly, causing him to stretch taller, but move closer to Ari's unconscious body. He could see he was bleeding a lot, and his breathing was starting to get shallower. If one looked closely, they might be able to see his cartoony eyes shift slightly to a sadder shape before snapping back to a glare.
"I don't understand why you would care so deeply for one you call a 'slave'. This feels like a trick…"
"I may be evil, but this is no illusion or sleight of hand! Ari needs medical attention soon, or I fear that he will not survive!"
He noticed, though, how defencive he was sounding. Why was that?, he mused to himself. Was it because he was fearing the loss of his slave and only foothold in this world? Or was he genuinely fearing for Ari's life?
"… I do not care for my slave, he is my only way of existing in this world at the moment, and I can't have him dying on me at this time! I carry no affections for him whatsoever!"
"An escort? You, foul insect, would have to carry my servant, since I can not do so."
As she pointed her small finger in his face, he shoved it away with his free, two-dimensional hand. After a pause of thought, and a few wary glances at Ari's bloodied form, the shadow set her down roughly. Crossing his arms with a contemplating expression, he eventually nodded and narrowed his eyes at her.
"I shall pull no humorous stunts so long as you do your duty as I request. Now, let us be on our way."
[Again with the calling her an insect. Youmu inwardly groaned as she rose from the ground and brushed the dust from her outfit. As much as she tried to resist she could not help but steal a few nasty glances towards the shadow. Still, this was no time for personal grudges. She had to stay professional, there was a life at stake.
She turned towards the boy on the ground and bent down, eyes wandering over his body to scope out where the wounds were most severe. Once deciding the best course of action she reached out to gently bring the boy over her shoulders, but just as her fingertips brushed the edge of a sleeve she hesitated.]
[Barely even five feet tall and yet she's supposed to carry this boy and escort them to the hospital, of which it's location she isn't even 100% certain..? Worried eyes flickered over to the shadow and noted its lack of any kind of legs. A sigh pushed through her lips and Youmu started her struggle of maneuvering the male onto her back while trying not to further worsen his wounds.
The large whispy yuurei swiveled around her body as she shakily stood up forward.]
Alright… it shouldn't be too far away, but there might be more of those— o-of those—ugh [Youmu had to take a second to reposition the boy on her back.] Things out there, and I can't reach my swords like this..
…So as much as I hate to admit it, I'm relying on you to help me, foul demon.
[And with that Youmu began to walk in the infirmary's direction. Or, at least… where she hoped it would be… After a few steps she cleared her throat and spoke again.]
And by the way, if you dare choose to address me any more I would prefer it if you would not refer to me as a peasant or a flea, but by my proper name: Youmu Konpaku. Are we clear?
Now this was starting to infuriate Stan. She kept coming even though he already proved he was far more agile than her. A persistent little insect. And she wanted to free his slave from his power? He scoffed at that through his agitation.
"Free my slave? Unlikely, you minicule flea. Bow before my true power before you hurt yourself!"
Once again the shadow collapsed into the ground, merging his shape into his servant's shadow's form. He let the girl step on him, which frustrated him, but quickly peeled up an arm and grabbed her ankle from under her and hoisted her up into the air. He chuckled deeply as he held her upside down a few feet into the air, and stared at her through his yellow eyes.
"Hahaha! Now what will you do, useless peasant girl? You shall never stand a chance against my might!"
But as Stan stared at her, he noticed Ari laying before them and the amount of blood pooling around him. His face contorted down into a scowl as he spat bitterly. As much as he hated to care for his young servant, he had to. If anything happened to him, the shadow himself would cease to exist. That wouldn't be any good for his plan of conquest.
"… I think that I know what to have you do. Take my slave to an infirmary, or tend to him yourself. Unless you wish to face my divine wrath."
[Miniscule flea?! Rude. Rude, rude! Youmu knew she was young and perhaps she was smaller than the rest of those residing in the temple but she is not a flea! Her face crunched in embarrassment from the taunt and she braced herself all the more to split this jerk in two.]
[But when she threw her arms forward the blade of her sword met nothing but empty air. Again the shadow had deceived her and she felt her feet collide with the ground below. Youmu's brows knotted together and she looked down.]
You—Ah! Put me down! PUT. ME. DOWN! I'll slice you into a trillion pieces and scatter them across the Gensokyo!!!
[Youmu swung her blade fiercely through the air but could not reach the shadow's body, if one could even call it that. Helplessly she dangled upside down, ankle twisting in the demon's grasp. Her breath was becoming short the harder she fought and wiggled, but it was all in vain. Eventually the girl paused for a brief moment to consider the monster's words.
Her eyes slipped from his flat and cartoony expression to the blood-soaked boy directly underneath. Youmu scowled, the last thing she wanted to do right now was listen to this thing's orders. But she couldn't just let the young man bleed to death… She took a few deep breaths in to calm herself down and looked back up to the shadow's face.]
I don't understand why you would care so deeply for one you call a 'slave'. This feels like a trick… [But hey, whatever would get her rightside-up again.]
…I've heard there is an abandoned infirmary that lies somewhere around this area. If you put me down I may try and escort you and your partner as we navigate to it. [A small but accusatory finger pointed towards the shadow's face.] But be warned, foul creature, if you try anything funny I will not hesitate to split you in half.
Stan was definitely not expecting another attack so soon. But this time, it appeared to be a very agitated human with a sword. His two-dimensional face warped to an expression of panic as she swung towards him.
"Gh! What in the world do you think you are doing, infantile human!?"
As she approached, the shadow folded himself flat to the ground to avoid her incoming sword. He didn't really know what would happen if she did cut him with it, since he is a shadow. He couldn't be harmed that way, could he? Either way, once he was flat on the ground and out of harm's way, his yellow jack-o-lantern like face reappeared to stare critically at the girl.
"Mind your own business, child! I cannot part from my slave, so even if I had the slightest desire to follow your will, I am entirely incapable of doing so."
[ In an unexpected turn of events Youmu found herself flying right over the creature and stumbling to plant her feet on the ground. She wasted no time in preparing herself for another attack, determined eyes fixated on the looming shadow. ]
Then I will free this boy from your enslavement! If you cannot leave him it will be all the more easier…
My sword will obliterate you from existence!
[ As she said this the girl raced forward, sword reaching behind her to prepare for its deadly arc. Being of half-ghost and half-human, Youmu's weapons had the best of both worlds in being able to affect both ghostly manifestations and regular people.
Pale but strong elbows stretched forward as she closed the gap between her and the demon, sword swiftly circling towards the beast. She had made her goal to get rid of this hideous thing and god damn her if she didn't try her hardest to do it. ]
"More of you."
"Well? What have you to say for yourselves? Just standing there and staring with that vacant look in your eyes. One of you must have something interesting to say."
[ Sorry, it's just extraordinarily rare to find any kind of grown man in Gensokyo. Being rather young and naive, Youmu can't help but stare at such a strange-looking…
…human? youkai? demon? ]
"What are you?"
Usually when the redhead got into too much to handle, Ari was quick to run away as his looming and angry shadow was dragged along behind him. But this time, it was much more serious. The lanky teen was wheezing as he dashed through the foggy streets, clutching his arm tight as crimson blood leaked through his blue fabric gauntlets.
Nothing had gone this wrong so fast before. Ari was lost and dumbfounded as to where in the world he was. If he was in his world, that is. His home was a vibrant place, everything was colourful; The people, the houses, the plants and wildlife. He's never seen fog this thick and grey, not even in the little bustling machine town of Madril. And the creatures were different here too. Sure, there was monsters everywhere in his home realm, but none were ever so vicious to outright sink it's teeth into his arm without letting him get a grasp on the situation. These… things were terrifying, hulking grotesque beasts; much unlike the cutesy toads and rabid bunnies back home. He definitely wasn't home anymore.
But Ari didn't have much time to think about these things right now; he had several huge beasts chasing him with the intent to kill him, and was bleeding enough to possibly be deadly if he didn't get medical care soon. He had to keep running. There was no way he could cut them with his already worn sword, and they were too fast to cast a spell. He couldn't even try using the weak healing spells he knew. He had to keep moving, or be killed. The boy was already starting to lose faith that he could make it.
It was then when he noticed the thick aand blinding fog slowly clear out. Could he still have a chance? Ari could see a large building ahead, seeming to be some kind of place of education judging by it's structure. Could someone there help him? The redhead's chest fluttered as he was starting to get close to losing consciousness from blood loss, and he could still hear the scraping of the creatures behind him. He wouldn't make it. Soon, Ari felt himself hit the pavement just at the edge of the seemingly safe area, scraping himself up and injuring his already wounded arm further. No this couldn't be happening…
"Rrrrgh! Useless slave, you can't do anything on your own!"
Right after the boy collapsed, Ari's huge shadow peeled up off the ground. It warped it's paper thin form around to face the creatures. Stan, the shadow, hissed under his breath as he formed a huge demonic fireball, releasing it upon the monsters approaching him and his fainted servant. As the orb hit the ground, it burst into a huge hellfire that could nearly cut through the smog and incinerated the beasts hidden in it. Now that they were gone, Stan had nothing more he could do. Ari was passed out, and the shadow couldn't move independently. Hopefully someone would come across him. And soon.
[ We're certainly not in Gensyoko anymore. The gardener huffed quietly in the darkness of her corner. She had tumbled into this strange world in one of the worst places she could have possibly entered: right smack in the middle of a monster mixer. It took a while and a few scrapes and bruises but Youmu had made it out alright, fleeing to a nearby building for shelter and huddling herself in the most claustrophobic corner she could find to keep safe.
Her head rested against the wall as she continued to steady her own breathing, focusing on figuring out just where she was. A sudden cacophony pierced through her struggling thoughts and kick-started rapid pulsations in her heart. ]
More of them. Damn it—
[ Youmu's fingers curled around the hilt of her sword as she steadily got up and walked toward the entrance, peeking just outside the door to see a blazing fire spread across the ground. Her grip tightened anxiously and she squinted to try and make clear of the situation.
A large overbearing shadow stretched upwards to the sky, hovering over what appeared to be a young boy sprawled out on the grass. Youmu's protective instincts that had been hammered into her over years of training kicked in. That shadow— it was one of them, wasn't it? And it was about to hurt that poor boy! ]
Get away from that boy, nefarious fiend!
[ Not on Youmu's watch. Swiftly she unsheathed her swords as her feet pounded into the ground. With the bulbous white yuurei tailing her she raced forward in determination to slay the demon, sword stretched out and poised to deliver a fierce strike to its core. ]


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Laura, Michaela and Fabricio (our naturalist/guide),
I wanted to follow up on our recent trip to the Galapagos. As expected upon my return to Alaska, many people have asked me about our vacation. My consistent response has been that "it exceeded our expectations, and we had high expectations at the time we planned the trip." The Nemo II was a very comfortable boat, with an attentive crew and comical (though thoroughly knowledgeable) guide. Our guide, Fabricio Carbo, indicated this is the first time he has worked with Latin Discovery and asked to be included in my email to you.
To start, the overview of the tour was accurate. Laura, I also want to thank you for your add-ons as a result of the changes in the tour dates. Our day in Puerto Ayora gave us an opportunity to see other aspects of Santa Cruz island later in the trip. As it turned out, my wife and I met a friend from Canada while walking on a path as part of the "Bay Tour" before our boat cruise. It was a total and pleasant surprise. The hotel in Puerto Ayora was also very nice and accommodating. We truly appreciate all that you did for us.
Pluses: Number 1 is the fact that we had a small group on board and all (loosely) connected. This gave us the private, personal touch that really distinguished our trip from other boats in the vicinity. Fabricio also did a wonderful job of timing our landings to not coincide with other tours. Although this meant some early morning departures (which was as difficult for our guide as it was for the guests….), the privacy on the islands was much appreciated. Part of the success of the trip was that it was a learning experience as much as a fun adventure. I even made the guests learn some Spanish (in presenting facts about Alaska to the crew). The food and drink were plentiful, and there was always fresh fruit.
Overall, it was an incredible trip. I have already told several people who are interested in (and have the ability to visit) the Galapagos that I strongly recommend the same team we used for our trip. I would be very surprised if you do not get a couple more bookings as a result of this trip.
In closing – Laura, you came through and not only corrected the problems that occurred, but you went the extra mile (or marathon) to more than make up for it. In the end, your work and help truly enhanced our vacation (we would not have met our friend on the beach if not for the early arrival).
Fabricio did an exemplary job of leading our group and ensuring that all details were taking care of (except for finding the flamingos). He truly became part of our group, and we became part of his family. The US Holiday, Thanksgiving, occurred during our trip and Fabricio worked with other boats to procure a Turkey for our traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Often, it is the small things that mean the most.
Thanks to all. Each of you helped make our trip positively one of our highlights. I hope to have the pleasure of working with each of you again.
Tom Newins
Hi Laura,
I can''''t begin to tell you how absolutely perfect the trip was.
Nemo II and the Galapagos. Wow, what a trip and what a place the Galapagos is. The crew we had on the Nemo II became like extended family members and our Guide Mariana Vera was a joy. As my daughter-in-law said - this was the trip of a lifetime!
If you ever need me for a reference for people considering using LatinDiscover and you as a travel agent, please feel free to give them my email address. I can`t say enough good things about the job you did helping plan this trip.
Dori Suchman

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Ratings based on 51 Verified Reviews
They paid and stayed. We double-checked.
3.7 Room cleanliness
4.0 Service & staff
3.5 Room comfort
3.3 Hotel condition
They paid and stayed.
We double-checked.
We double-checked.
by A verified traveler from Texas
Too many rules -Posted Aug 19, 2014
Pros: Nothing
Cons: Let people check in early if you have a room available without a charge. Since it is located far from casino provide a shuttle service.
Arrived an hour early and could not check in until 3 pm unless you paid a $10.00 charge. Facility was too far from the casino and no shuttle service was provided. Breakfast was cold.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Great hotel. Staff is amazing!Posted Aug 11, 2014
The staff went above and beyond. There was no request that they did not find a way to take care of.
by A verified traveler from Texas
Not the standard of a Quality Hotel.Posted Jul 13, 2014
Pros: Not really anything stood out to be great.
Cons: I think I have made that clear in my statement.
Location: The hotel was by the Casino on Hwy 165.
The room had a very poor air conditioner, the temp would not adjust. When we went into the the lobby-breakfast room the next morning, we saw that the whole hotel seemed to be warm. The air condition unit was on in the room, but if you were in the room for more than a few minutes, you would break out in a sweat. My husband and I thought that it was so hot outside that afternoon and the room opens to the parking lot, so we thought as the night grew cooler, so would the temperature in the room. WRONG!! The breakfast area had signs all around saying no food goes out of that area. So if my husband wanted to take a cup of coffee and muffin to me in the room, he couldn't ?? I didn't think this was exactly a place to relax in. There were dead bugs on the bathroom floor and we noticed everything looked old and well used. I will be shopping for a different hotel in that area next time.
for Business Travelersby Houston Traveler from Houston, TX
EhhPosted Jun 22, 2014 on Hotels.com
Lights in vanity area and bathroom did not work and neither did the safe, but for one night it was ok.
by A verified traveler
BewarePosted Jun 16, 2014
Maid quit in middle of making up our room .. Beds so hard sleeping was impossible . Complained to staff and was told yeah we hear that a lot . Smell of dirt and room deodorant in room . Power kept going off thru the night. Water was so bitter I brushed my teeth using mouth wash . Never ever again
for Getaway With Friendsby Mark
Posted May 29, 2014 on Hotels.com
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
close to casinoPosted May 11, 2014
functional, clean. Owner/staff very friendly and helpful
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Close to Choushatta CasinoPosted Apr 14, 2014
Pros: Easy access to 'downtown' Kinder. Clean rooms.
Cons: The pillows needed to be fuller and more of them.
Location: Choushatta Casino.
The staff was SO nice and accomodating. They went out of their way to make us feel special. The rooms were clean and smoke free!
for Everyoneby n from lake charles, la
Nice innPosted Mar 17, 2014
Pros: Room was large with comfortable beds and plenty of pillows. Check in easy. Staff friendly
Needed a room last minute for birthday party at casino
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
I had no problems.Posted Mar 17, 2014
Pros: convenient
room was clean, as well as the bathroom. Service was very good. continental breakfast can be improved some, it was okay. If I am back in the area, I will stay here again.


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Since the reform and opening, the traditional labor-intensive industries driven by Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) have been developed rapidly in the Pearl River Delta Region. The process of internationalization has been accelerated. After the twenty-first century, globalization has become an irreversible trend of world economic development. In recent years, the export-oriented economy which solely relying on Original Equipment Manufacturer processing and the export of low value-added products has suffered the issues of rising raw material costs, labor shortage and international trade barriers. The sustainable development of cluster has been restricted seriously. In a new round of opportunities and competition pattern, how the traditional industry cluster in the Pearl River Delta Region to maintain the existing advantages and to further improve the international competitiveness has become the focus of many economists and government.Based on previous researches of the internationalization stage theories, process model theories, motivation theories and some empirical research at home and aboard in this paper, and take the denim industrial cluster in Xintang, Guangzhou, as an example to analyze the current status of international development. Using enterprise questionnaire, depth interviews and investigation methods for obtaining first-hand data, from the perspective of internationalization theory to tease the development process and characteristics and analyze the internationalization driving factors and mechanisms of Xintang denim industrial cluster in different phases. At the same time, quantitative measurement is given to describe the contact intensity and density within the main actors in the industrial cluster. All that can provide some theoretical basis and case reference for the optimizing the internal network structure of Xintang denim industrial cluster, promoting the upgrading and restructuring of traditional industries under the financial crisis, and improving the international competitiveness of cluster.Firstly, based on analyzing the development status and the future position of research region, questionnaire survey and in-depth interviews are given to the finished vendors, raw material suppliers and manufacturing enterprises. The international characteristics of the main actors within the cluster and the issues are analyzed in depth from each link of the industrial chain.Secondly, the diagnosis about the international characteristic of Xintang denim industrial cluster is given. The links which production, distribution and brand construction in the industrial chain are involved internationalization. The combination of "bringing in" and "going out" is the main internationalization development mode. The disorder internationalization mode of advancing gradually is driven by orders. Nowadays, Xintang denim industrial cluster is in the internationalization phases of indirect exports, small-scale test marketing. In the process of internationalization, Xintang denim industrial cluster is faced with low added value, excess capacity, few internal contact, lack of well-known international brands and the inability to overcome the barriers to international trade.Thirdly, through systematic analysis of general influential factors and changes of influential factors at different stages of internationalization, reveal the mechanism of internationalization of Xintang denim industrial cluster. The internationalization of Xintang denim industrial cluster mainly affected by policy factors, location and resource factors, economic and industrial factors and cluster organizational structure factors. In the Household Workshop Initial Stage, the policy of reform and opening up, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and regional resources are the important force to promote Xintang denim industrial cluster to the world. Complete industrial chain matching, the rapid development of private enterprises and intermediate agencies are the main motivation to further enhance the internationalization degree of cluster. Under the interaction of policy factors, location and resource factors, economic and industrial factors and cluster organizational structure factors, five kinds of dynamic are generated. They are suction of good regional resource conditions, inertia force of social network, joint force of the industrial economy, driving force of government decision support and resistance of the financial crisis and trade barrier. The development of Xintang denim industrial cluster is the interactive results of five kinds of dynamic.Fourth, through to the leading enterprise in-depth interviews and case analysis, summarized Xintang denim industrial cluster enterprise internationalization development in three modes:the introduction of technical equipment and personnel to build domestic own-brand mode; Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for foreign brands drive endogenous brand mode; purchase the foreign brand and share sales channel network mode. Social network analysis method is used to measure the contact intensity and density within the main actors in the industrial cluster, points out the problems that existing in the network structure of industrial cluster. Finally, pose the future network structure and the internationalization development mode of the cluster. This network structure is "dual-core" mode. Xintang Chamber of Commerce (or industry associations) and leading enterprises should be taken as core network; the raw material suppliers and small and medium-sized enterprises, government, and research institutions should be taken as perimeter network; the financial institutions and intermediaries to form the edge of the network. The pattern of network radiation embedded in chain can be used in Xintang denim industrial cluster in the future. In this pattern, we should take the leading enterprises as the cores, to focus on R&D design, denim fabric production and washing, bleaching, dyeing, which are the key processes of cluster, and integrate the cluster advantages. At the same time, washing, bleaching and dyeing which is the core advantage of Xintang denim industrial cluster should be taken as the couple point to embed in global value chain. With the association of the industrial network of the public technology platform, product design information platform and electronic commerce platform, the small and medium-sized enterprises indirectly integrate into the global production network, to achieve the goal of cluster internationalization.
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The Salvation Army has disclosed plans to build a community and transitional housing center on five acres in West Humboldt Park, saying the project would expand its mission to serve needy people.
The organization wants to tear down old warehouses that extend north from the 3300 block of West Chicago Avenue. In their place would go a five-story complex that would include 494 beds and social services for people battling addictions or ex-convicts seeking a new start.
"It's really the Salvation Army's investment in the people that we serve," said Major Greg Thompson, general secretary of the group's metropolitan division. The project should cost about $50 million, including the land acquisition and demolition, he said.
Details were included in a zoning application filed with City Hall. The group wants to change the five-acre site's zoning from manufacturing to a classification that allows short-term housing.
The organization would relocate from property at Monroe and Ashland that it has used since the 1970s. Thompson said the army has outgrown the space, which includes about 420 beds. "It's worn out after all these years," he said.
Plans for social service centers can stir opposition from neighbors, but Thompson said he's gotten positive feedback so far.
"That spot where they want to build is an eyesore. It has been for a long time," said Bill Howard, executive director of the West Humboldt Park Development Council. Howard said the group still has to bring its project to community meetings, the usual step before City Council approval.
Thompson said the army has a contract to buy the site and hopes it will close in December. Work could begin next summer, with construction taking at least 18 months, he said.
He wouldn't discuss the seller or what the army is paying for the five acres. Records show some parcels are owned by Muhammad Ghieth.
In another zoning request, the army said it wants to expand and redesign a thrift store at 2258 N. Clybourn. Major Robert Buttrey, general secretary of adult rehabilitation programs, said the $10 million proposal does not affect housing at that location for men who are addicted to drugs or alcohol.
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This morning marked a momentous occasion for South County Commuter Rail expansion when ground was broken at the Wickford Junction Train Station. Governor Donald Carcieri, Senator Jack Reed, Congressman James Langevin, and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Administrator Peter Rogoff joined Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Michael P. Lewis and other officials at the site of the $22 million project in North Kingstown.
Designed as an alternative to the heavily traveled corridor of I-95 and Route 4 in the southern part of the state, the Station will extend existing Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) trains from Boston, Massachusetts to Providence and starting this Fall, to the InterLink at T.F. Green Airport in Warwick.
As a steadfast supporter of transportation improvements throughout his administration, Governor Carcieri has made infrastructure investments a priority.
The impact of this project on commuters, the economy, and our transportation infrastructure will be significant, said Governor Donald L. Carcieri. Commuter rail will be a relaxing and cost-effective alternative for South County commuters who travel increasingly congested roads into the Providence metropolitan area on a daily basis. At the same time, it will benefit the entire state by connecting South County to the Boston metropolitan area and creating economic opportunities for Rhode Island. The reduction in the number of cars on the road also will enable us to extend the life of our highway system.
Taking advantage of its location at Wickford Junction, the project will complement the transit-oriented development already in existence. It will also provide a catalyst for future partnerships between Federal, state and local entities.
The expansion of commuter rail here in South County is a key component to providing a well-balanced intermodal transportation system in our state, said RIDOT Director Michael P. Lewis. We are pleased to have partnered on this project with the FTA, MBTA, Amtrak, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), and the Town of North Kingstown, to name only a few.
The project would not be at its current stage without the support of the Rhode Island Congressional delegation. Both Senator Jack Reed and Congressman James Langevin were instrumental in working with their colleagues to secure Federal funds to advance this project.
Expanding rail service to Wickford is a smart investment that will have long-term economic benefits for the state and the region. This project means more jobs and increased options for South County residents and visitors and less pollution and gridlock on our roads. For $2.75 riders will be able to hop on at Wickford and take the fast track to Providence. Or they can continue on to Boston. This project has tremendous public benefits for local businesses, commuters, families, and the environment, said U.S. Senator Jack Reed, a member of the Appropriations Committee who secured $32.6 million for the project in Congressionally directed appropriations.
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Pat McFadden is a former special adviser to the Labour Party[1] and, since 2005, the Labour MP for Wolverhampton South East. He was the Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills between 2009 and 2010.[2]
McFadden gained an MA in Politics from the University of Edinburgh in 1988 and was chair of Scottish Labour Students from 1986 to 1987.[3] In 1998, he became a researcher to Donald Dewar, then Labour's spokesperson on Scottish affairs. In 1993 he began working as speechwriter and policy adviser to then Labour leader John Smith. Following Smith's death in 1994, McFadden became political secretary and policy adviser to new Labour leader Tony Blair.[4]
From 2006 to 2007, McFadden was a Parliamentary Secretary in the Cabinet Office. He was a Minister of State in the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform/Business, Innovation and Skills from 2007 to 2010, before becoming Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills in 2010.[5]
In 2009 it emerged that McFadden claimed £5,581 in legal fees, stamp duty and solicitors fees for the purchase of a second home in his constituency of Wolverhampton South East, with a further £4,807.41 being spent on furniture for the property.[6]
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- ↑ Info-Dynamics Research, "Where are they now? The 1997/1998 Special Advisers to the Labour Government", GMB: April 2006 Briefing, p10, accessed 12.09.10
- ↑ Parliament.uk, "Rt Hon Pat McFadden", accessed 15.09.10
- ↑ Westminster Parliamentary Record, "Patrick McFadden MP", accessed 15.09.10
- ↑ Greg Pitcher, "Personnel Today interviews: Pat McFadden, minister for employment relations and postal affairs", 15.10.07, accessed 15.09.10
- ↑ Parliament.uk, "Rt Hon Pat McFadden", accessed 15.09.10
- ↑ Nick Allen and Chris Hope, "MPs' expenses: Pat McFadden claimed thousands on stamp duty and furniture", The Telegraph, 20.06.09, accessed 15.09.10


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"This is a serious safety issue. Lasers can distract and harm pilots who are working to get passengers safely to their destinations."
Via: FCC | News Archive | Tags: Safety, FCC, Laser
WOW, idiots these day, i would love to a see a plane crash in to THEM... but no that would harm the others on the plane as well... :(
/agree. Anyone caught doing this should not only be fined, have mandatory jail time, but should be put in a pillory in the town square where people from the flight and their loved ones can come 'visit'.
I have had it done to me in PHX. It really sucks.
i would hate to see any plane crash at all... especially for a reaonlike revenge.
But this is pathetic... what is the motive behind it... innocent people could die just because someone thought i'd be cool to see if their home made laser can reach 10,000ft in the air.
This could be fixed by a $1 pair of sun glasses or any lens that is tinted. Heck they could even coat the cockpit windshield with that stuff. They do it in sky scrapers, why not in planes. Alternatively have the surface mirrored so that the beam is shot back into itself so that it blinds the dumbarse that did this in the first place.
I wear my sunglasses at night
So I can, so I can
Fly my plane
Into the ground.
Drago, will that work? the mirror/tint idea, I think they need a nice clear view of the sky. But wearing sunglasses will not work because the laser blurs/blocks the cockpit window not the pilots eye only.
Attempted murder, number charges is the number of people on the plane.
the laser only happens at night, so sunglasses, ans tinted windows will make it hard to see at night. Its not really a fix. Now give the AC a missile or two and that will fix it. :D
They need to set up a series of Phalanx systems around airports and let them track any laser breaches into airfields.
If those Dipships knew that when U point a Laser towards planes that, they would get 4500rounds of 20mm in return! It would put an end to this stupidity reall quick!
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The 45-year-old tech entrepreneur is on New York City's ballot this November—but does he have his eyes on the 2017 mayoral race?
At 6 p.m. on a recent Wednesday, the sidewalk outside the Simon Wiesenthal Center on East 42nd Street in Manhattan was alive with volunteers canvassing for candidates in New York City's mayoral race, who were gathered inside for a forum on cultural sensitivity. The campaigners shouted at passersby, hoping for their votes but getting their disdain in return. They held signs for Bill de Blasio and Anthony Weiner. They scattered flyers for Bill Thompson and George McDonald. They wore T-shirts for John Liu. But they did nothing for Jack Hidary, the self-made multimillionaire who declared his candidacy in late June.
So far, Hidary—who is running on his own Jobs and Education Party line—doesn't even rate a mention in the Quinnipiac poll, the standard bellwether of Big Apple politics. But while voters may not yet be acquainted with him, it seems like everyone else is. Inside the Wiesenthal center, Hidary made the rounds, shaking hands and exchanging niceties with Jewish leaders like Jason Koppel, AIPAC's regional director for New York's outer boroughs, and Chanina Sperlin, the executive vice chairman of the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council. When Hidary took a seat on the stage, he smiled at the crowd with confidence. When de Blasio arrived—a fashionable 15 minutes late—he and Hidary exchanged a friendly handshake and back slap. And when Hidary answered the moderators' questions, his remarks won applause from the crowd and head-nods from his fellow candidates, including McDonald, who told the room that if he were elected mayor, he'd hire Hidary.
But Hidary, who is only 45, is not a man looking for a job in someone else's administration. Like Michael Bloomberg before him, he is running because he believes having run thriving businesses qualifies him, and maybe overqualifies him, to run one of the largest cities on the planet. But unlike Bloomberg, Hidary—while wealthy—can't afford to spend $85 million underwriting his own campaign against opponents who have all, with the exception of his fellow businessman John Catsimatidis, spent years building formidable political machines. And he doesn't have a high-profile backer willing to lend him credibility, as Rudy Giuliani did for Bloomberg. Hidary's base, to the extent he has one, lies in Brooklyn's tight-knit Syrian Jewish community—which may not vote as a unified bloc, even for one of their own.
To the casual observer, Hidary's campaign looks like something of a vanity run—something to tell the grandkids about one day. After all, why invest time and money in a candidacy that's unlikely to succeed? The answer, ironically, might lie in the career of a candidate running for office further down the ballot: Eliot Spitzer. When he first ran for office, in 1994, Spitzer was a successful attorney with high ambitions and no political background. He was criticized for using his family money in his campaign, for state attorney general, and he ultimately placed last. Just four years later, he was the favorite in the same race, winning two terms before becoming governor in 2007. Until the revelation, in 2008, that he had been patronizing prostitutes, Spitzer was even cited as a possible presidential candidate.
In this view, Hidary's run now is simply a wise investment in his future. "If there is a method to the madness," says David Luchins, a former aide to New York Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan and a keen observer of city politics, "it could be that if you're young enough, you can stake out some ground, and you may very well run in the Democratic Party in four years."
Hidary's campaign office is at 85 Delancey Street, on the second floor of The Yard, a co-working community near the Tenement Museum. As I waited for my interview with Hidary the day after the Wiesenthal Center event, I eavesdropped on his young staffers discussing social media strategy in a gray common room: What's our plan? How will we use Facebook? How many Twitter followers do we have? Weiner has over 21,000. De Blasio has around 9,000. We have about 5,000. It wasn't anything exotic, just the dialogue of a fledgling campaign trying to gain a foothold.
"Right now it's about getting the word out," Hidary told me, when we met. He's hired Joe Trippi—who previously managed presidential runs for Howard Dean, in 2004, and John Edwards, in 2008—to run his campaign, and along with using social media, he's attending a full calendar of community events, from the Bronx to Brooklyn.
The candidate seems unconcerned about the fact that he doesn't know yet who, exactly, might be voting for him. As an independent candidate, Hidary can skip the September primaries and won't appear on the ballot until November—so he is in no rush to close the deal with voters. "I think that will come closer to October," he said. Endorsements, too. "That's when people usually do those kinds of things," Hidary told me confidently. Anyway, he's sure about one thing: The electorate is not that thrilled with the rest of the field. "Look at the career politicians," he said. "I was on stage with them last night. You saw them. Same old, same old. They've had their chance."
For almost an hour, he talked to me like a businessman making a practiced pitch. Our reception is warm, he said, our message is clear. His platform is simple, if not especially original: He wants to modernize the city's ossified education bureaucracy, and drive economic growth by increasing access to opportunities.
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Temple has won the Pennsylvania Waste Watchers Award in Philadelphia County for a project improving recycling at Tuttleman Learning Center as well as programs educating the Temple community about recycling.
Every year, a consortium of recycling management associations grants this award to local communities in Pennsylvania that have made a significant contribution in recycling, composting, and waste reduction and reuse efforts in the previous calendar year. This year, Temple is on the map.
Before spring 2005, the recycling program at Tuttleman Learning Center suffered from two major problems: 1) food waste was overflowing from the recycling receptacles, and 2) aluminum and glass were being cross-contaminated with plastic food containers, Styrofoam and other trash. To fix it, Temple's Recycling Office developed an action plan to restructure recycling in Tuttleman.
At the same time the project was getting under way, senior Jeff Taroski, a Johnson-Hardwick RA who is passionate about recycling, was hired as a Recycling Program technician to coordinate the development of new graphic designs for the recycling containers throughout Tuttleman. He collaborated with the Student Graphics Media Center to design three illustrations designating ALUMINUM, PLASTIC and GLASS. In addition, the Recycling Office placed waste receptacles clearly marked "FOOD WASTE ONLY" in the same area as recycling containers to make disposal easy and reduce cross-contamination of recyclables.
By improving the signs, separating waste disposal from recycling, and simplifying terminology and procedures, within only a few months an estimated 1,000 pounds of used beverage containers — including plastic, glass and aluminum — was being recycled.
The Recycling Office often partners with other campus offices and departments to improve recycling awareness and strategies. Students too are invited to actively participate in program operations, educational outreach and program development.
For example, last spring, students enrolled in the "Environmental Studies Program Senior Seminar" reviewed and assessed waste management and recycling operations. Their findings are published in Temple University, 2005 Sustainability Assessment: Consumption and Waste, available at www.temple.edu/env-stud.
The Recycling Office also has established a formal internship with the Environmental Studies Program that allows students to test and analyze various environmental sustainability techniques. The Recycling Office's first intern, environmental studies major Tomoe Denda, coordinated a project to restructure recycling in the lobbies of Anderson and Gladfelter halls. While the end product — new graphic signs — is similar to the award-winning Tuttleman project, in this project Denda began by sampling and characterizing contents of recycling and waste containers. She also administered a survey to measure student perceptions and actions about recycling. The investigation helped Denda create an effective strategy for clear, useful signs.
"My goal at Temple is to take recycling beyond a service and to institutionalize it through educational endeavors — transforming it from an informal process to formal relationships," said Senior Facilities Specialist Marshall Budin. "Temple acts as a social laboratory where students and other environmentalists can test recycling strategies to see if they really work."
Overall, Temple has an impressive scorecard for waste reduction in 2005:
— More than 800 tons of basic materials were collected from Main Campus and the Health Sciences Center, avoiding more than $80,000 in waste collection and disposal costs.
— An estimated 200 tons of post-consumer food waste from the Johnson- Hardwick cafeteria were picked up by a local farmer and converted into animal feed.
— Leaf collection on Main Campus was outsourced to a contract vendor, and 15 tons of leaves were removed and composted at their facility.
— Recycled 754 tons of paper and cardboard; 55 tons of plastic, glass and aluminum beverage containers; and diverted 97 tons of used computers from the waste stream.
This year, Budin hopes to further cultivate recycling services into an institutionalized program at Temple, calling upon the fresh ideas of environmentally aware students and forging partnerships with recycling vendors throughout the region. A Recycling Center intern, Jessica Wyckoff, will work this semester with the Office of Housing and residential life to improve recycling container signage and outreach materials in the dorms.
— Erin Cusack
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For now, if you would would you "Wanna Be A Member" then pop over either our Google Group, FaceBook Group, and/or Meetup Group and join those for event notices.
the rest of this page is what we used to use as our fee structure.
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Established members (yearly and monthly members who are well known) get a key to the space so they can use it 24/7.
All members will get a free basic intro to space with a review of equipment available, etc. Most of the equipment at the space is freely available to use at the space. You must provide your own materials – although some may be available for purchase. You may NOT take equipment away from the space. Some equipment requires extra training before use, in particular the MIG Welder and Epilog Laser Cutter. The MIG Welder training is TBD. We are still missing some parts for it.
Basic Laser Cutter training is freely available to all members, and after training members get 1/2 hour of laser cutting time per month (non-accurruing – use it or lose it). The laser is not at the Pu'unene space, so training and use need to be scheduled directly with Jerry Isdale. Additional laser time can be arranged with Jerry directly at discounted rates for paid members.
All right! So how do I sign up?
At present we are only set up to take memberships via PayPal.
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Rescue RaceTwo days have passed since Team Go-Getters, Pikachu, and Pichu went to the Makuhita Dojo to brush up on their skills. As they said, Pikachu and Pichu went to go meet with their cousin Raichu while Team Go-Getters continued with their rescue work. The trio was still making great progress with their work, and was close to being promoted to a Silver Rank Rescue Team. This morning, Squirtle woke up after an uneventful night, ready to get to work. He put his Pecha Scarf on and put the toolbox over his shoulder, and went to the front to wait for Charmander and Chikorita, who promptly arrived shortly after he stepped out the front door.
Good morning, Squirtle! Charmander chimed. Ready to keep doing good work today? Squirtle pumped his arms and then did a slight pose to let them know that he was. Chikorita couldnt help but grin at Squirtles cute behavior. Suddenly, they heard a familiar voice call out to them.
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Ninetales SpeaksMt. Freeze: Base
Following Squirtle's conversation with Gardevoir, Team Go-Getters continued to head north, aiming for Mt. Freeze. They had to stop in another cave for the night to make sure they were at full strength as well as to get out of the cold, but they were back on the road early next morning, and now they were standing on the cold rocks, looking up at Mt. Freeze.
"So this is Mt. Freeze..." Squirtle mused to himself. "Right. I've been here a few times myself, but I've never had any reason to climb up all the way to the peak, so I don't know what's up there," Absol explained. Charmander walked over and said, "Well, I'm done getting the supplies I need for my bag out of storage, so I think we're ready to get going." Chikorita replied, "OK! Let's go then! Let's do our best to reach the peak!" With that, the four members of Team Go-Getters walked into the nearby opening in the mountainside, signaling the entrance to Mt. Freeze.
As the team wandered through the mou
Shockwave at Thunderwave CaveAfter a hard day of rescuing, Team Go-Getters got ready to break off for the night, taking great pride in all the hard work they accomplished in one day. When they met back in front of the team base, Charmander and Chikorita told Squirtle he could stay there, since he didnt have a place to stay and they both had their own respective places. Squirtle was very grateful for this, and they parted for the night promising each other to make the second day even better than the first.
After removing his scarf and putting it and the toolbox in a nice dry corner of the base, he crawled onto the rocks in the small pond and quickly fell asleep. During the night, an ethereal feeling washed over him as he slept.
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Squirtles eyes opened to see flashes of many colors swirling around him. As he stood up and glanced around, shapes began to appear below him, as if emerging from a fogbank. As he watched, the objects steadily began to become clearer. Soon,
The Friday PokemonRuins of Alph
Following the conclusion of the basketball tournament, Gold, Hareta, Bugsy, and their Pokémon decided to pay the ruins a visit. As they walked towards one of the chambers, they could see tourists and Ruin Maniacs, all of them looking into the rich history of the ruins. When they reached one of the chambers, Gold decided to let Elekid out so that everyone could get acquainted with it.
"Elek. Eley ele!" Elekid called as it flexed a bit and shot off a few sparks, basically just giving off a shout. "Ha ha! What a lively Elekid!" Bugsy commented. As Elekid calmed down a bit, the other Pokémon began to introduce themselves to Elekid and it was happy to meet them, especially Pikachu and Minun since they were fellow Electric-types.
As the Pokemon were talking, Bugsy was examining the Pokémon-type patterns on the walls of the chamber. Noticing that Bugsy was writing in a notebook, Gold asked, "Hey, Bugsy, you really like to do research, don't you?"
Beating the HeatThe sound of heavy footsteps could be heard all over the slopes of Mt. Blaze as the mob of Pokemon and Rescue Teams continued to search the paths to locate Team Go-Getters, who seemingly disappeared shortly after starting their climb. The fact that there was no trace of the team anywhere was really frustrating to the mob.
Darn it! Whered those fugitives go? a deep voice asked as a group of Pokemon stopped right in front of the crack where Squirtle, Charmander, and Chikorita were hiding. They had to have gone up the mountain! Where else could they go without being seen or getting hurt? another voice said. But we searched as far as the cave entrance thats near the top of the mountain! Even if they had been able to get through the Rock Path up ahead quickly, they couldnt have gotten to the peak and off the mountain before we found them! I still say theyre trying to give us the slip! a lower voice, possibly from a young Pokemon, s
Return of Team MeaniesIt has been several days since Team Shiftry reluctantly set out to help Jumpluffs friend thanks to Alakazam of Team ACT, and Team Go-Getters has continued to do its best with the rescue work, their name being recognized as among the fastest growing Rescue Teams by the Pokemon Rescue Organization, who had recognized them as being qualified as a Bronze Rank Rescue Team. Word was slowly but surely spreading about the young Rescue Team, even that they were likely to have the potential to become a Silver Ranked Rescue Team.
Now, it was approaching dusk, and the members of Team Go-Getters were all inside their Rescue Team Base enjoying dinner together as they normally did before meeting up in front and breaking off for the night. They were making light conversation while eating, specifically about what happened during the day.
Did anyone get a look at that Electabuzz that attacked us at Thunderwave Cave? Charmander asked as he finished eating a berry. His eyes reminde
Hareta's PromiseThe Hill of the Ancients
Only a short amount of time has passed following Hareta's departure, as the setting sun hasn't changed its position much. All the Pokemon are still gathered, all of them still trying to understand why it was necessary for Hareta to leave so suddenly as he did.
"Snivel... Hareta... Why... I don't understand..." Pichu sobbed into his older brother's fur, who was holding him to give him some comfort. Pikachu said nothing, his sadness drowning out any chance of speaking at the moment. "Why? Why was it necessary to leave us...?" Charizard murmured. "Hareta... He risked his life to save mine... And I never did anything to show my thanks... I never even said 'thank you' to him... Left before I could even say that to him..." Shiftry sobbed. "You're right... Just up and left like that... Why now? Why now, when the world's been saved? Just when things were starting to get better... Sob..." Lombre said, wiping some tears off of his face. Xatu spoke, "This
In the Wake of IdolsThree days have passed since Team Go-Getters successful Magnemite mission at Thunderwave Cave, and in that time, Pikachu has held true to his promise and came to help Squirtle, Chikorita, and Charmander with their rescue missions over the past two days. With the help they received from Pikachu, Team Go-Getters was promoted to the Bronze Rank, and they couldnt have been happier. However, the night before they were promoted, Squirtle experienced the vision he had had two nights ago, though he appeared in the forest this time, and could still only faintly hear the voice of whoever was in his dreams; he still could not see who it was either, though he could tell it was a Pokemon. Tonight, as he was sleeping, the dream once again came to him.
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The median sales price of a home in metro Atlanta dipped by $14,600 to just under $100,000 in March, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors, AJC reporter Rachel Tobin writes.
"We're back to almost 1997 levels," Steve Palm, of housing data firm SmartNumbers, told Tobin. "It's pretty bad and it's not going to get better either."
The volume of home sales in the area also dipped — by 6.5 percent compared to the same month a year ago — according to the data released Wednesday.
Palm said getting the housing market in better shape hinges on the economy, which he believes has not turned the corner, Tobin writes.
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April 21st, 2011
6:46 am
Just the middle class losing their nestegg.
April 21st, 2011
7:12 am
It's not lost until you sell it. Hold on to it and ride the wave back up.
April 21st, 2011
7:50 am
@Rancid Meat – you must be a real estate agent..lol
April 21st, 2011
8:02 am
All my life liberals have been complaining about the lack of affordable housing. Now they have it and the rest of us will be paying for the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) for years to come. The CRA forced banks to lend to poor people who could not pay it back. Eventually people figured out that the mortgage bonds were full of these CRA mortgages and would never be repaid. That is when this house of cards came down. And we have not seen the end of it. Federal Government created monsters Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now sitting on more than two trillion dollars in bad mortgage loans that the Federal taxpayer is ultimately going to be on the hook for. The press doesn't like to talk about it because these monsters were the darlings of liberalism and did the bidding of Barney Frank and Chris Dodd.
It's about time people learned all about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the CRA and the way they destroyed the American economy. It is about time people realized what liberalism has done to them.
April 21st, 2011
8:14 am
Buzz G, the CRA didn't do what you claim. All the CRA really does is prohibit redlining. Don't believe everything Sean Hannity tells you.
April 21st, 2011
8:16 am
Wow…a comment that is actually true. Thanks Buzz G!
April 21st, 2011
8:21 am
@dmb – Nope, and I hate to say it on a public forum but I think real estate agents are almost worthless. I'm just an average person who didn't freak out when my 401k tanked a few years back (and now it's back higher than ever) and don't price my home in a down market.
April 21st, 2011
8:28 am
No matter whether you blame CRA, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, or Frank and Dodd it's still LIBERALISM FOR NUMB-SKULLS that brought down the nation's economy. Precisely what the communists intended! We are now a nation down on its knees as a result.
April 21st, 2011
10:09 am
Engaging and well written article! This tops anything I have read lately on the subject at hand. I wonder if this'll be posted on Twenty-First Tycoon. Although the site has awesome political, business, technology and real estate news, they could use more stuff like this. http://www.21Tycoon.com
April 21st, 2011
3:17 pm
Housing isnt coming back for a few more yrs, and then it will bounce along bottom for a few yrs.
April 21st, 2011
10:39 pm
get rid of all government pensions—switch these lazy "workers" to a 401k plan—-they should take the same risks as everyone else. Cities,counties and states are broke—the pension gravy train is over.


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