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"The thing about growing up with Fred and George, is that you sort of start thinking anything's possible if you've got enough nerve."
Hello! I'm Padfoot, or PnP if you're in a rush. I like Harry Potter. I write fanfiction. I read fanfiction. You read fanfiction. Read my fanfiction.
The website above is my friend Orii's. I've got a few poems up on there-- feel free to check them out :D
Random info for stalkerish stalkers:
Hogwarts House- Gryffindor
Fav. HP Book- Sorcerer's Stone
Fav. HP Characters- Sirius, the Marauders (which includes Sirius, of course, but he's my favorite so he gets special recognition), the Weasleys, Luna, Neville, Tonks, Hagrid, the Trio, and Lily. Funny how a bunch of my favorites end up dead, isn't it?
Fav. Ships- Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, James/Lily, Remus/Tonks, Neville/Luna
Fav. HP Movie- Sorcerer's Stone (gotta love consistency), Goblet of Fire
Fav. Fan Fic Authors- Schmerg_The_Impaler, Pussycat123, MagEd
Fav. Authors- J.K. Rowling, Harper Lee, Cornelia Funke, David Lubar, Ellen Raskin, Sarah Dessen, and many more
A Weasley Christmas- first fic ever. Based off 'Twas the night before Christmas', only with a bunch of the lines changed so it pertains to Harry Potter.
A Letter For Fred- another poem. Rather sweet, from George to the recently-deceased Fred. I'm quite happy with how this one turned out.
The Trouble With Being Trusted- My very first Gauntlet, where a I wrote as Tonks. Includes younger versions of older characters, and the protaganist escaping death many times.
Who Killed the King?- My murder mystery WIP. I'm finally working on some more chapters, so hopefully they'll be up soon!
The Marauding Roses of Gryffindor- joint fic between me in a couple Gryffs. It was set up and put together by Michelle. And although I didn't win the date with Sirius, I got Remus instead, which is pretty awesome.
When Love Prevails- my second Gauntlet, co-written by the fabulous Brittany. Probably the weirdest James/Lily story you'll ever find. I wrote the wacky Lily ^_^
I hope to have more up soon, but feel free to drop a review for any of those!
My favorite HP quote of all time is as follows:
"--but you get these massive pus-filled boils too," said George, "and we haven't worked out how to get rid of them yet."
"I can't see any boils," said Ron, staring at the twins.
"No, well, you wouldn't," said Fred, "they're not in a place we generally display to the public --"
"-- but they make sitting on a broom a right pain in the --"
Yes, I have barely any emotional depth. Why do you ask?
Other favorite Quotes:
"You know, Minister, I disagree with Dumbledore on many counts...but you cannot deny he's got style..." (I liked it better when Kingsley said it in the movie. That was hilarious!)
"I'll join you when hell freezes over."
"Hello, Minister!" bellowed Percy, sending a neat jinx straight at Thicknesse, who dropped his wand and clawed at the front of his robes, apparently in awful discomfort. "Did I mention I'm resigning?"
Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living, and, above all, those who live without love. By returning, you may ensure that fewer souls are maimed, fewer families are torn apart. If that seems to you a worthy goal, then we say good-bye for the present.
"If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals."
"Keep muttering and I will be a murderer!"
Oh, and don't forget Elvendork! It's unisex!
"And, quite honestly, I've had enough trouble for a lifetime"
Oh, I forgot my favorite part! The Ron/Hermione was adorable... I squeed inside.
Author's Response: You mean the passing notes? I think that\'s my favorite part as well. More note-passing, I say! Isn\'t Ron cute when he\'s clueless?
Hey, they didn't tell me you updated this one! *pouts* Another goody... your characters are so canon, it's scary! I wonder what this Shady Crimson stuff does!
Author's Response: I think sometimes the e-mails don\'t get through! I hope you like this chapter, and I hope Shady Crimson left it\'s mark!
Ooh, they got it good! You're very good at making up pranks... I wonder what Draco'll do for revenge! Excellent chapter, my dear!
Author's Response: Thanks for the kind note!
STUBBY! Great poem, love. It was sad and mysterious. I don't think it was a waste of time submitting!
Who is the poem about, by the way?
~Padfoot :)
Author's Response: :D PADFOOT! Thanks, mate. I tried to go with a more vague feel here that seemed to have a nice effect. Apparently, it wasn\'t a waste of time!
-Stubby (who says you\'ll have to figure it out for youself or she\'ll tell a later reviewer)
Wow. First off, it started as a strong beginning, making a statement to set the mood.
Sirius's characterization was amazing. It was chilling, really, since he's still upset and a bit wild. I like how he notices the details about the woman and Azkaban. It gives the story a better feel.
I actually shivered when Sirius was thinking about his death and capturing Peter. I was shocked when the woman said she killed her son- I wasn't really expecting that!
The woman and Sirius were a good paito have a conversation with- she despises Muggle-borns yet he's okay with them, yet they talk to each other anyways. It was very in-character of him to hate the woman for killing her son; I could definetly see him doing that.
Overall, it was a very powerful story. I like how it started and ended with the same sentence. (I think there's a word for that, but I don't know it) It really puts the 'colors of loss' into perspective!
Author's Response: Thanks for the review, Padfoot! It was a rather last-minute entry (only for points, I\'m ashamed to admit *embarrassed*) but I did try to put some emotional effort into it and this is what came out! Muchos gracias, amiga!
Each member of the Black family had their own fate, whether it followed or went against the family's beliefs.
That was awesome! It rhymed, it made sense... great poem, dear. It was lightr even though it was sad. :)
Author's Response: Thank you! Writing about the Black family is fun.
Hullo, Stacy, dahling!
Interesting plot idea you have hear. Not many stories are about Merope and Tom, but you did it justice.
Merope's appearance was visible and stuck to the books- you didn't try and make her beautiful or anything. I thought her characterization was great, even if we never really saw much of her in the books.
Tom's disgust was nicely written, too- I felt so bad when he left Merope sobbing!
Yes I did, you treacherous guttersnipe!
I suppose that wasn't supposed to be funny, but I giggled anyways. It reminds me of a word Roald Dahl would use to describe someone he didn't like. But I suppose that's how people talked back then, but even if they didn't, you made it believable.
And you included Burke! I thought it was cool how you didn't mention his name.
Very nice story, dear, even if it was sad ^_^
Author's Response: Ah, yes Burke. I can\'t really take credit for the idea of not mentioning his name. It borrowed the synopsis of that scene from Sammy/MissyQuill\'s Fear, and she\'s done a much better job of it than I. You should definitely check it out. >.<
You. Are. Brilliant.
You have a real thing with these spoofs! *no sarcasm there* I haven't heard all the songs, but I'd probably like yours better. And sorry, I'd never sing one of your spoofs, because a) I can't sing, and b) I'd be laughing too hard to sing.
You should defienetly do a Hairspray spoof next. That'd be awesome.
PS- How long did it take to write this?
Author's Response: Ohhh, thank you so much, Padfoot! (And Peeves...) You\'re making me blush. It doesn\'t take me very long to write these... I seem to remember I wrote this on a car trip, but I also wrote \"Long-Distance Extendable Ears\" and the sixth chapter of \"Love A Duck\" on the same car trip. Unfortunately, I lost the notebook that contained this spoof until I mysteriously found it this week! It probably took me about two hours total because I know the songs from Wicked pretty well... my Les Miserables spoof took way longer, because the songs are a little more intricate and I didn\'t know the show as well when I wrote it. And Phantom... that was my first spoof and it took a REALLY long time.
Very nice poem, dear. You made a good point- there's a lot of characters who often ignored. 'Though we really doubt you'd care
If we were run over by the Knight Bus.' *giggles*
Author's Response: Thankyou! I really like that line too! :D Thanks again!
Aw, Fenn! That was really touching. I love how Dumbledore's attitude changes from the beginning to end, and how he was wearing the socks. That was a really good story, and my favorite part was 'itching his feet but warming his heart'
It even has a new little spot in my favorites... :)
That was an extremely captivating and well-written story. Tom was in-character, and I actually felt bad when Lydia introduced him to her fiancee. Hadrian getting murdered was typical of Voldemort- it's amazing how you could keep Tom evil but love someone at the same time.
Wonderful job! You seem to be a great author.
Hooray for quick updates!
You spelled 'poachers' wrong. You have an extra 'a'. I'm not sure if that's the British spelling, or what, but it's there (to state the obvious)
Is Anatoly the Slytherin prefect, and we learn his name in the third book? Or am I simply hallucinating?
What do B.C.'s initals stand for?
I know I've asked a buncha questions, so I'll give some feedback.
EMMA AND TYRONE TALKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh, the awesomeness! I don't remember the line from the Lion King, though... And Emma and Wolfgang have a date! Ish! He's nice, but I personally prefer Emma/Tyrone, of course.I love 'as romantic as a car crash'- that line's brilliant!
The Haley-eyebrow thing is back! I remembered, just like I remembered Emma's pigtails from the Truth!
*gasp* Dean got remarried! The apocalypse! Tyrone's got a sister (I like the name Tabitha, by the way. How old's she in the story?)
Haha, now I know what's in P&P. Is it from the heart, or the fictional one of dear Emma?
Wonderful chapter... I'm not sure where it's going, but I don't care! 'Cuz it'll probably be good ^_^
PS- Who the heck is Hadrian Bellowes?
Author's Response: Hahaha, it\'d be awesome if the British spelled Poachers with two a\'s... that would be incredibly wacky. And yes, Anatoly (who I like to call Ani for no apparent reason) is the Slytherin prefect, and we meet him in the third book. VERY SHREWD! B.C. is... just B.C. I got the name from a dream where this guy who looked exactly like Michael Ball was handing out leaflets for some musical around my school with the name B.C. Quinn printed on them. I made up Wolfgang later.
\r\nThe Lion King line was at the very beginning, and old Scar said it to Mufasa--- \"Well, if it isn\'t my big brother, descending from on high to mingle with the commoners!\" I love Scar. Tabitha is a seventh year in this story, and you\'ll meet her in the third Potter\'s Pentagon books. It\'s really weird how she and Tyrone have such a similar dynamic to Darcy from Pride and Prejudice and his sister Georgiana... the character similarities is one reason why I picked this story.
\r\nI adore Pride and Prejudice and it\'s one of my favourite books, but I love to make fun of it. I, however, like Bingley a lot more than Emma does. He reminds me of Ted!
I was grinning like an idiot while reading this. The chapter title is absolutely marvelous, and I was so eager for any Potter's Pentagon updates I would have been happy if you wrote them scuba diving for Atlantis. But nevermind that.
Patrick reminds me of a totally obnoxious, on-crack version of Percy. And Clio... well, I know I'm not supposed to like her, and I live up to that. I didn't get the whale joke till you explained it later- very clever. I may have to use that sooner or later ^_^
I do NOT like Wolfgang. Partially because I don't like Wickham (I got to him in the actual book), and partially because of the backstory you told me about. But B.C. sounds cute. Aww, him and Haley doing a duet... *ship*! (Personally think her and Vladislav look better, but he's not in this story, so I'll have to deal.)
And while Emma's not very nice to Ivy (subtlety isn't her strong point), she does make a very good point. But ceramic kittens to the eyebrows? Ouch. Hopefully Ted will come back soon, before Emma drags his butt back to his wife.
Jordan dying... I hope that's not foreshadowing anything... >.< Does he get a line or two in here, or is he only mentioned? (I think I ask this in every review, haha. But Jorjums is slowly become my favorite, perhaps number two on my list.)
Anatoly is awesome. I love the part of about the dentures. It reminds me of a Garfield strip where Garfield uses his neighbor's dentures for his sock puppet...
And I sooo knew that Emma would have to dance with Tyrone! Knew it! I thoguht it was so cute how they stayed too long dancing- they make such an awesome ship! And the par tabout not calling her Em... for some reason, I really like that part.
Emma's P&P summary was odd to read, seeing as I've already gotten past that part in the book. I do admit that I like your version better (Jane Austen, if she were alive, would probably beat me of the head with Haley's ceramic kitten for saying this)- it's much more entertaining and easier to read and comprehend.
Excellent job- I was so excited when i got the email that you had updated! Hopefully you'll do the same very soon *nudge nudge*
PS- I know the song from the beginning! *is proud of herself* We watched it in choir, and even though I was signing yearbooks most of the time, I seem to remember this particular song. Cheers!
Author's Response: Haha, thanks! And do you scuba dive for Atlantis often? Because... I KNOW I DO! (Okay, sorry, I\'m so random.) Your description of Patrick is SPOT-ON, yo. He\'s a mix between Mr. Collins from \"Pride and Prejudice\" and Mr. Elton from another Jane Austen book called \"Emma.\" (Yes, it\'s a coincidence that my protaginist has the same title.)
\r\nAs for Wickham, Wolfgang isn\'t just based on Wickham... he\'s based on a couple of other Jane Austen heroes-- there is A LOT of John Willoughby in him (from \"Sense & Sensibility\"), and maybe a touch of Frank Churchhill and Henry Crawford. Now, I really, really like the character of Willoughby (call me crazy), but Wolfgang\'s character goes in some... interesting directions.
\r\nActually, Vladislav IS in this story. You\'ll see him a few times later on-- he\'s just not in the third Potter\'s Pentagon book (Which I just submitted). Jordan is in the story, too, but closer to the end. He has a small but very important part in the story.
\r\nI like Anatoly. I don\'t care if Emma doesn\'t like him; Emma\'s a dork. Oh my gosh, I think I read that Garfield comic, but in German! For some reason, I have all of the Garfields in German... no clue why. I like my version of Pride and Prejudice better, too! ^_^
\r\nThat scene from the Phantom movie IS quite memorable. I watched the movie with two guy friends, and they spent the whole scene commenting on her cleavage. Blegh.
Hurrah, an update!
Haha, me likes the banana song. Tech me the tune, and I'll sing right along with Haley ^_^
Ah, I'm wayyyy too much like Emma. The whole sympathetic thing-- totally me. It's scary.
Vaultz looked as though a cupcake had just begged him not to eat a plate
HAHAHA! I just snorted some chocolate chip 'n' cookie dough ice cream... 'tis a hilarious line! I love Emma's sarcastic comments.
Argh, I hate Vault! And Patrick! *stabs them with fork* Who cares if she was hanging out with Wolfgang... ooh, wait till Tyrone hears about this...
Hehe, I love the idea of Emma being an assasin wearing black leather. I can only guess who she'd assinate (is that a word?) But she was rather rude about Haley not coming sounding appealing... not the best thing to say to your best friend. AND EMMA NEEDS TO STOP THINKNIG THAT HALEY LIKES WOLFGANG. 'Cause I'm certain she doesn't... I hope!
Andy Yang's Tyrone's buddy, correcto? Don't ask me how I remember that. Does the Ravenclaw kid have a name? Ooh, Love a Duck! I like the Twilight reference... althoguh I doubt he'd be sparkly if he was in an alleyway, no? Those things tend to be darker... Anyway, Haley has quite the list of admirerees. My personal favorite is the dude who choked on strawberry ice cream at Florean Fortescue's.
I adore the Harry-Ginny banter. It made me laugh. I love your descriptions of Holly and Jonathan- especially since I tend to think Holly as more of a name for a gentle person; it's good to see on with the opposite personality. Jonathan reminds me of a calmer, more Luna-ish type of Jordan.
She looked at me like I was wearing a dead gorilla on my head Honestly, how do you think these things up? They're so funny!
Okay, I'm glad Terrence isn't in this story. He sounds sooo annoying. I mean, Emma can go out with him, but she can't stand Anatoly? How does that work out?
Teh toads return, myessss! I love Rover's blankie, and am extremely glad Fido's still alive and kicking (well, hopping). How long do toads live, anyways?
Ooh, so Tyrone did hear about it. That wans't the reaction I'd imagined- I thought he'd blow up at Emma for hanging around with Wolfiekins. Hopefully he'll be in the next chapter more- me hearts Tyrone!
Haha, the P&P summary was funnyyy. I've finished the book (heck yes hallelujah!), and yours seems to be much more entertaining, and easier to understand *le gasp* When I was reading the book, I was waiting for Tyrone or Wolfgang to come in, and then I remember that they aren't real. Shame.
Very fun read (I don't want to know how many times I've said 'fun' or'funny' in this review), and the awkwardness was a good laugh. Hopefully it won't be long before the next chapter comes up- the wait is always hard for your stories!
PS- You're going to faint... but who's Michael Ball? Apparently he's a slightly chubby singer, but I've never heard of him. Guess I'll have to Wikipedia him...
Author's Response: I LOVE the banana song. If you go on youtube and type in "Put a banana in your ear," and you will hear the song. Or, alternatively, watch "Charlie The Unicorn 2". The scary lipstick santa walrus who sings the song has the freakiest voice ever. I recommend the Lion King version. I sing it with a bunch of my friends in public.
Wolfgang is an attractive young man. Haley is a flirtatious young girl. I think it would only make sense for her to have a crush on him. You have an amazing memory-- yes, Andy Yang is Tyrone's fwiend. ^_^ It's cool that you'd call Jonathan a Luna-ish Jordan... that sounds like a pretty great description. I should remember this one.
Actually... Terrence DOES show up in this story. Sorry to disappoint you. But, to be totally honest, Emma doesn't like Anatoly because (a. Anatoly's a Slytherin (b. Anatoly was particularly unattractive and even more particularly weird back in school, and (c. Anatoly's not at all impressed with Emma.
I'm not sure how long toads live, but Tyrone takes such freakishly good care of his toads that they'll probably live to be a million years old. Tyrone is in the next chapter a LOT, so you're in luck.
MICHAEL BALL IS MY FAVOURITE PERSON IN THE WORLD. THAT'S WHO. No, sorry, okay. Here we go. Michael Ball is a musical theatre performer and solo artist who played Marius in Les Mis, Raoul in Phantom, Alex in "Aspects of Love," Caractacus Potts in Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang, Fosco in "The Woman In White," Joe in "Sunset Boulevard" and a million other roles. Right now, he's playing EDNA TURNBLAD in HAIRSPRAY on West End. You have no idea how much this thrills me, because Edna is one of my favourite musical theatre characters. Anywho, if you want to see Michael Ball, go on youtube and search "Michael Ball Empty Chairs." I doubt you'll be disappointed!
Oh. My. God.
That was brilliant! It had an amazing amount of funniness, yet was kept *mildly* sane.
You got the Princess decals form your sister, didn't you? >.< Not to be a stalker, but I think you mentioned in a review once that your sister liked princess decals. *shrug* Curiousity never killed my cat! (Nevermind that I don't have a cat to kill...)
Wolfgang's pretty cool. Will we see his struggling-musician-brother in later chapters? (It seems like we introduce an OC each chapter- that's cool though- it keeps it interesting.)
he looks a lot like a mop with a smiley face painted on
I want one! ^_^
Ivy's pregnant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I havta admit, I could kinda guess from the 'no, you tell' banters. I thought Emma would say something smart when Ivy said 'We're pregnant', cuz she's the only one whose pregnant, if you know what I mean. I'm with Emma on the whole babies and how disgusting it is to think about your friends having them... but they'll be a good Mummy and Daddy. I think they should have a girl... wanna confirm that? *wink wink*
The 'I'll just eat a baby' line was hilarious, mind. I might have to borrow that one ;)
The werewolf part was sad at the end. I hope Ted'll be okay! But will the baby be a werewolf? WIll Ted be all angsty like his dad when his wife's pregnant? WIll I stop asking questions, because I know you're not going to answer them?
I hope the next chapter comes at lightning speed! WIll Jordan be in it soon? Does he have a girlfriend *Giorgi*? (Urgh, here I go, asking questions you probably won't answer)
~Padfoot (and Peeves)
Author's Response: Wow, it\'s so comforting to know that I\'m at least mildly sane! I was getting worried there for a bit. Yes, my sister and I share a room, and she\'s covered ours with Disney princess decals! Now, I\'m probably the biggest Disney fan in the whole world, but I\'m not such a fan of princesses, especially the old fashioned ones like CInderella and Snow White who populate our room.
\r\nWe will see his struggling musician brother quite soon indeed. The next chapter is the last one that introduces new characters, and after that it settles down more. I just didn\'t want to attempt to introduce everyone at once!
\r\nI seem to remember awhile ago, someone wrote a review saying they wanted a Ted action figure, and I said, \"Just draw a smiley face on a lollipop and you\'ll have one...\" That would be pretty cute, too.
\r\nI think Ted and Ivy would be adorable parents. ^_^ As for the baby being a werewolf, well, it said in Fantastic Creatures And Where To Find Them that you can only become a werewolf through a bite, so I figured it wasn\'t like AIDS and could be passed on to offspring. I never even considered that a baby could be born a werewolf. So, no, the baby won\'t be a werewolf-- but even if the possibility was there, I don\'t think Ted would be that upset, although that werewolf conflict may have been a problem.
\r\nAs for Jordan, well, he\'ll be in the story later, but he doesn\'t have much of a part-- he has a small but important part. Because including him much at all would mean huge spoilers for the third book.
So, I haven't reviewed the last chapter of PP yet... whoops! I'll do that sometime soon, I promise!
Heehee, I missed this story- I had to reread the last chapter, because I'd forgotten what happened.
Tyrone's letter was long... but much easier than explaining it in dialogue. Ivy's sweet, and I love the crazy twins. What commercial is the 'lint licker/cootie queen' from? Orbit?
CASSIUS BALTHAZAR! The werewolf, not the elephant! I take it his role is changed in this story...
My sister's going to see South Pacific tonight, so I squee'd a little when I saw the lyrics.
Great chapter- I've really missed you and your awesomeful writing *hugs*
PS- You mentioned that there's a character in this story who's alive, but dead in PP. Who is it? Is it supposed to be Balthazar or something? I ish confused.
Author's Response: Why thank you so much, Em! Yeah, the reason why Tyrone had a letter was because Mr. Darcy wrote a letter in the book, and I tried to make it match. And yes, Balthazar is indeed different in this universe. And congrats on identifying the Orbit commercial. AWWW, lucky duck, I love South Pacific! And yes, the person who's alive but dead is Balthazar. Ding ding ding!
Ah, who doesn't love their best friend singing show tunes to them at five in the morning?
Very interesting, having this story in Emma's POV. I'm not sure I'll like it as much as Potter's Pentagon (because, of course, you can't beat that), but I'll definetely give it the chance.
Love the cliffie-ish cliffie at the end, by the way. Nice way to set the story off.
Author's Response: Thanks! Great to see you around here again! It\'s a very different... kind of story from Potter\'s Pentagon, because it\'s pretty Emma-centric and it focuses on romance, so you probably won\'t like it as much, but you might get some giggles and some light entertainment out of it.
Character Y marries Character Z? *gasp* Thanks for spoiling the rest of the series, Schmerg!
But... back to the chapter, whiuch you actually wanna hear about, and not my crazy rantings. I liked it better than the first chapter; it's starting to move along at a very nice pace.
Patrick drives me up the wall. I think he and Jordan should have lunch together- any chance of that? ;) Ol' Patrick would probably be squished into a sandwich if he says 'hanky-panky' one more time.
How do you pronounce Clio? I'm pronouncing it Cleo, but I'm not sure if that's right. Reminds me of clipboard, if you ask me.
And there are way more fish in the sea than some self-absorbed, pretty-boy Quidditch superstar.
Yes, but that self-absorbed, pretty-boy Quidditch superstar is going to marry Emma and live happily ever after. Says me.
I hope chapter three's up soon!
PS- Ivy and Ted are married! I hope tha tisn't AU from the trilogy, though- them as a hubby& wife is too cute! *stops fangirling*
Author's Response: Oh, that saucy Character Y... didn\'t you know he was having an affair with character X? I think Patrick is worse than Jordan, and I would not wish such atrocity as lunching with him on Jordy-poo. 0_0 Patrick reminds me of someone I actually know, and he should NOT be squished into a sandwich because no one would dare eat him. BLECH. And... my mum says \'hanky-panky.\' She says we shouldn\'t have school on Valentine\'s Day because of hanky-panky.
\r\nClio is pronounced \"Cleo,\" though I could be wrong.I believe Clio was the muse of history in Greek mythology and it means \'to make famous.\' I wanted to name her Cleo, but that name always makes me think of the jelly-roll nose sister from the Amelia\'s Notebook series. If you\'ve read Pride and Prejudice, Clio is the Caroline Bingley character, so beware! (I picked the name Clio because all of the letters in it can also be found in the name Caroline, and also because I loved the name.)
\r\nYou\'ll see Ted & Ivy in the next chapter. They\'re so cute...
What is a story without a scandal?
Underneath every burn hole on the tapestry of the Black family tree, there is a story, and underneath every story, there is a scandal.
In 1924, the Blacks were the most powerful family of the Wizarding World. They were greedy, back-stabbing, malicious, and power-hungry. And Cedrella was no exception. She was her father's favourite daughter; the pride of the Blacks, and it has earned her a conceited nature like no other.
But during her seventh year at Hogwarts, her life begins to become a little more clear, her family a little more conniving. She is arranged to wed the infamous Abraxus Malfoy and has people watching her every move to make sure she follows through. It makes it even more difficult when Septimus Weasley, a blood traitor and fellow classmate, starts to convince her, that for once in her life, she could have what she wanted.
A scandal forms between the two; a forbidden love between Black and Weasley behind the walls of Hogwarts. If they are found out, their lives will be ruined. But even under the opposition, what a Black wants...
a Black gets.
Oh, my! Cedrella seems so much worse than she was on the character thread! ^_^ I'm really interested to see how this fic turns out. I felt bad for the ones Cedrella doesn't like; I wonder if her attitude will change.
Anyways, wonderful start- I'll defientely favorite this one. Please kepp this one- it's really worth the update wait.
~ PnP
Author's Response: Thank you so much! And yes, Cedrella can tend to be quite awful and biased. She\'s not the typical person you would root for, but she grows with the story! And I will update soon. Trust me. I love this story.
More scandalizing than ogre porn
That line sent me to giggles.
You're brilliant, dear- I would copy'n'paste my favorite parts, but that would simply be the whole story into this cute little box.
Harry=spray sounds scrumptious, as do Lion King and Beauty and the Beast.
Keep these coming!
PS- Is there anything that does rhyme with Lovegood?
Author's Response: Hehehehe, your name is PnP... that\'s the abbreviation I always use for Pride and Prejudice. I\'m glad you liked the ogre porn line, because I stuck that in at the last minute, unable to think of any more rhymes. STEPHEN SONDHEIM IS HARD TO SPOOF.


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Twins, Deduno Blank Mariners 10-0
The Twins blanked the Seattle Mariners 10-0 at Target Field Wednesday night. Sam Deduno threw 7 shutout innings with just 2 hits allowed to get the win and improve to 5-2. Deduno struckout a career high 9 and allowed no walks. Trevor Plouffe was 2-4 with a 2-run homerun and 4 RBIs, Josh Willingham was 2-3 with a solo homerun and 2 RBIs and Joe Mauer was 3-5 with a triple and 2 RBIs. Plouffe's homerun was his 20th this year while Willingham hit his 32nd.


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11/06/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
1 of 8
Categories Comments Campus Safety Everyone knows who belongs and who doesn't.
Clubs and Activities Many students are also athletes.
Great for these types of students Not for those wanting to get lost in the crowd.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Circles Ceremony
Bang for the buck Good value.
What to do for fun On campus activities. Sports events.
Food and Dining It is typical college cafeteria food. Some days are better than others
Dorm Life Dorms are old but they suffice.
Academic Rigor No slouches here.
Tips for prospective students Apply early. Seek out scholarships. Don't come here if your seeking active nightlife.
In three sentences Great school if you need personalized attention. Many resources to help you succeed. Small town college- great atmosphere.
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02/10/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
2 of 8
Categories Comments Campus Safety Excellent
Clubs and Activities Too numerous to list.
Great for these types of students Students from small town America.
Bang for the buck Union has turned out to be better than I could have ever hoped for. It has many academic majors and is well worth the cost of attending.
What to do for fun Union is a small school in a small town setting. Many parks in the area. Hang out with friends, go to the National Parks for hiking, go to the water park.
Food and Dining Great.
Dorm Life Very friendly.
Academic Rigor Union is a very good school, and the Professors want everyone to succeed.
Tips for prospective students Visit Union and I believe you will like it as much as I do.
In three sentences I give Union an A+. They have been very helpful and very kind to me. Anything I have had questions about or needed help with they have been right there with the answers.
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Anna from Fort Wayne, IN
10/25/2012Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
3 of 8
Categories Comments Tips for prospective students If you want to go to Union I suggest going to visit on a campus visit day, I found it very helpful and fun at the same time.
In three sentences Union is a beautiful campus and the people are very helpful and friendly. Its a small school with a small classroom size.
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Brittany from Pineville, KY
07/22/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
4 of 8
Categories Comments Campus Safety Even if you need someone to walk you to your car or dorm, they are always on call!
Greek Life Great!
Clubs and Activities There are many religious groups, honors groups, and sports clubs. They host pool parties, movie nights, concerts, and much more!
Great for these types of students Students who love the outdoors and beautiful scenery.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Not that it is unusual, but it is a Methodist College and church meetings are a tradition.
Bang for the buck I love the college but it is very expensive.
What to do for fun Sports, gym, and a water park a few blocks away.
Food and Dining The grill is awesome and there is even a Starbucks in the college!
Dorm Life I heard it was great.
Academic Rigor Challenging, but if you are determined it s very possible.
Tips for prospective students Save up because it is quite expensive!
In three sentences Best college ever!
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Neysa from Barbourville, KY
07/09/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 5 of 8
Categories Comments What to do for fun They have activities on campus every other day to keep the students involved such as movie night, pizza/breakfast/etc. with the campus reverend.
Food and Dining 5 star food. Sub station, Pizza station, and much much more! Plenty of room to eat.
Dorm Life Dorms are clean and in a great location!
Academic Rigor The academics are the main concern. Love the teachers!
Tips for prospective students When choosing a school union would be a great pick because the teachers really care about their students. The students are the main concern and they make everyone feel as if they're home.
In three sentences Union is a home away from home. The teachers are truly one to one. The campus is very united.
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01/25/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
3 out of 3 people found this review useful. 6 of 8
Categories Comments Campus Safety they have a help box set up and everyone should have their number. if there is trouble they send out an email as soon as possible to ensure the students' safety. they also can be seen walking around campus when it gets dark.
Greek Life if this means sororities, there are none, so to speak. there are only the clubs created by the students.
Clubs and Activities different variety of clubs, most of them made by students. there is spiritual life, gamer's guild, psychology club, wilderness club and many more. there are also athletics, such as football, basketball, softball, cycling, bowling, tennis, soccer, and volleyball.
Great for these types of students athletes
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus the campus is open to the community, they can come in and eat in the cafeteria or use the library or the wellness center at their leisure.
What to do for fun cab puts together activities each week for students. there can be anywhere from a trip to gatlinburg to a movie in corbin. there is also other activities such as bingo, open mic karaoke, and even life entertainment from performers. this is all for free. there is also a student center with large screen tvs and the ability to borrow a system, such as an xbox 360, and games if you turn in your id for a short period, as well as computers, ping pong tables and pool table.
Food and Dining the food is quite good. it is made fresh each day. it is set up a lot like a buffet, you may get as much as you can eat. they have a sub area for sandwhiches made the way you want them to be, a pizza area where they make fresh pizzas or have times where you can make your own mini pizza or even pasta bake. there is also a demo area where the staff cooks for you, or you cook yourself. plus there is a main area for being served and a salad bar. there are always some kind of dessert out, such as cookies and ice cream.
Dorm Life depending on which place you live. there is pffeifer hall, for the guys, lakeside for the freshmen girls, stevenson for upper class girls on top floor and guys on bottom, as well as college courts, which are the apartments near the campus. i reside in stevenson. it is decent. the room is large enough to accomodate all of my needed things, as well as my roommate's without getting in the way. the beds are actually rather comfortable and clean. there is one bathroom in our hallway while the washing room is downstairs with the guys.
Academic Rigor the staff is set to make sure that students get the education needed. each teacher has their own style and it takes getting used to. some give busy work while others only give lectures and tests.
Tips for prospective students if you live on campus, bring lots of posters to hide the white walls, they look hideous otherwise. keep on the good side of teachers as they don't appreciate when students are lazy or act up in class.
In three sentences it is a beautiful campus with friendly staff and body of students. there is usually always something to do, whether fun or for class. the food is great as well.
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Categories Comments Great for these types of students Athletes
Tips for prospective students If you like small classes and 1 on 1 help come here.
Bang for the buck This college is quite expensive with a $19,000 tuition (without room or board) Scholarships are needed!
Am enjoying being here There aren't many other clubs or organizations besides sports or student government. However you can make your own!
Am learning a lot The Classes here are quite challenging but there is tons of ways to get help in them. The school provides SI (Supplemental Instructors) for classes many people have trouble with, and the teachers have bunches of office hours and enjoys helping you study!
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Serious electrical issues
Ok, I've had my summit for 2 months now and unfortunately I've had electrical issues the whole time. With 200 miles my passive entry sensor went bad and was replaced. The remote start doesn't work right, which supposedly there's a fix on the way. With 1400 miles I had to be towed to dealership bc jeep wouldn't start and low voltage and battery lights came on. Replaced alternator. With 1900 miles all hell broke loose, and every light came on, the speedometer and odometer quit working, and as I was driving the air system made it seem like I was on a roller coaster, constantly going up and down. When I got home after I shut it off and restarted 15 minutes later only the check engine light was on. That went away after a couple more restarts. That was 2 days ago. Yesterday, I tried to start it, got the clicking noise and didnt start first 2 tries, but went in the 3rd try. Got down to the end of the street and it died. Got it restarted but the low voltage and battery light were on fir a bit but went away. The check engine light stayed on as well as acc/fcw unavailable service required. Also the tranny was stuck in 4 th gear, couldn't move up or down. Limped it to the dealer and its in the shop. We'll see, but I'm really having doubts about thus jeep. We were seriously looking at getting a new Durango for my wife, but she's really worried about chryslers electrical.
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Sorry to hear about this BertBall, The issues may be related to each other....
Can I ask a few questions. Has your radio been replaced? What version of software is your radio running (known battery run down issue) Has your dealer looked into the CAN BUS Connector to the right side of the radio/console? Just curious and you are welcome to PM me if you like. Thanks! |
Willix, the radio has not been replaced, I think the version is 13.19, and I don't know if they've looked at the can bus. Waiting to hear back to see what they've found. Only good thing is they did give me a loaner car.
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I'll let u know, congrats on your diesel order
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Got the jeep back today and after a few days of looking and testing they found a ground that was loose and the bolt was stripped. Tech thought it'd probably have happened at the factory. The ground was below the TIPM on the rail. Whatever that is. Hopefully this fixes it. I'll update this either way in a few weeks
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Seems like most of the electrical issues have been resolved with finding bad, lose, poor grounds. You would think that would have gotten back to production for some additional quality control. I hope they have fixed your issues but the bad grounding has caused some other modules to need replacing.
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The sultry south actor Anushka Shetty is ditching her commitments in Tollywood to honour the ones in Kollywood. The actor has now backed out of Seethamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Producer Dil Raju was looking for a heroine to play the female lead opposite Victory Venkatesh in one of the biggest multi-starrers of recent Tollywood history, Seethamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu. The film, which also stars Mahesh Babu and Samantha, was stuck at the pre-production stage as no heroine was ready to pick up the role of Mahesh's sister in law.After being turned down by leading actors including Trisha, Nayanthara, Sneha, Bhoomika and even Madhuri Dixit it was Anushka who stepped up for the role. According to the reports the actor made a verbal agreement with Dil Raju about playing opposite Venkatesh. However, Anushka had not signed the dotted line as she is extremely busy in Tamil cinema. Now, the latest reports suggest that Anushka is unable to give dates to Raju due to her busy schedules and this has further delayed the shoot of Seethamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu . The producer is now back to square one, having to search for a new heroine, yet again. All the best with that Raju!


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I have been working on the mold and casting these skeletal mats for my home haunt and i thought i'd see if anyone else would be interested in buying them. Its a latex and flexible foam filled mat molded to look like a full sized skeleton corpse is embedded in dirt or rock. Just throw it on the ground, add a tombstone and you have an instant grave! I decided to make these to save time setting up for my haunt. No need to arrange loose pieces and worry about them getting moved around. These are hand painted with great detail with floral moss added. Could also be mounted on walls if you were making a catacombs type hall and guests could feel them. They are soft and durable. Send me a message if interested. I'll have to find out specifically how much it will cost to ship to your zip code. Asking $125 each. Measures 24"x43". I will only be making a small batch of 6-8 that will be ready in the next couple weeks. If I have enough interest I can make more for next year.
Id be intersted in one. Will these be thick latex pulls?
My zip is 44030 (Ohio)
If it weren't so dimensional, that would make a fun 'front-door' mat
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hey Randy, i am brushing in 4 coats of latex to get a good build up and backfilling with flex foam. They are coming out pretty durable. I'll send you a message about shipping.
Banshee, yeah I thought it being a doormat after my 1 year old discovered walking and climbing on one!
It looks like a great prop! Cant wait! Hopefully shipping wont kill me
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MIAMI — The Associated Press and other media outlets urged a judge Tuesday to grant access to police videos made shortly after pop singer Justin Bieber's arrest last month on driving under the influence and other charges.
The news organizations said in a motion filed in Miami-Dade County court that the 19-year-old has no legal basis to prevent release of the videos, taken at the Miami Beach police station after he was booked Jan. 23. Bieber's attorneys have asked a judge to allow them to review the videos before their potential release.
Attorney Deanna Shullman, who represents the AP and the other news organizations, said in the filing that Bieber cannot legally compel a state agency to withhold a public record and that his attorneys have not identified any exemption that would apply. In addition, she said the law would permit only certain portions of the videos to be withheld or redacted if they were exempt or deemed confidential.
"Quite simply, the defendant's private will does not trump Public Records Act mandates," Shullman said in the motion.
A hearing is scheduled Thursday on the matter before Miami-Dade County Judge William Altfield. The office of State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle has denied the AP's request for the videos pending the outcome of the hearing, Shullman said.
Bieber's attorneys, including well-known defense lawyer Roy Black, said in their motion that Bieber would suffer "irreparable harm" if the videos are not reviewed by them before their release. One video was previously released by police, showing Bieber being patted down by an officer after his arrest. There are eight other unreleased videos.
If the recordings are released, the AP would review the content and determine what, if any, of it would meet the news cooperative's standards for publication.
Defendants in criminal cases often ask judges to limit release of evidence to the public, but typically they claim their right to a fair trial would be jeopardized. Bieber's claim is unusual because it involves privacy rights. Bieber's lawyers have said the videos may depict him "in various states of undress" that should not be made public.
Bieber has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of DUI, resisting arrest and driving with an expired license. Police say he and R&B singer Khalil Amir Sharieff were involved in an illegal street drag race in a residential section of Miami Beach.
Comment on this storyBreath tests showed that Bieber's blood-alcohol content was below the .02 legal limit for underage drivers, but toxicology tests revealed the presence of the active ingredient in marijuana and the antidepressant Xanax. A March trial date has been scheduled.
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Maharashtrian Thali
A typical Maharashtrian Thali is a platter of various Marathi foods, arranged in a predetermined sequence. The sequence of arranging the food carries immense significance in Marathi cuisine. Maharashtrian Thalis combine the spices an dtang from the coastal belt of India along with the mesmerizing, rustic and earthy flavor of the Deccan. Marathi dishes contain lots of simple ingredients plus coconuts, cashew nuts and peanuts along with a wide variety of vegetables.
Cooked in peanut oil, the dishes of Marathi Thali are simple, tasty and at the same time, nutritious and healthy. In short, a Maharashtrian Thali resonate the down to earth, yet royal culture of the land.
Special care must be taken while arranging a Maharashtrian Thali. When arranging a plate, consider Maharashtrian Thali as a clock. Start with the salt as at position number 12. Arrange leftwards starting with lemon wedges, chutneys, Pickles/Lonache and koshimbirs/Salads. To the right side of the salt, you can place different vegetables like paatal bhaji/vegetable curry and paale bhaji/leafy greens followed by suki bhaaji/dry stir fry, usal/sprouts and finally Amti/daals. Arrange cooked white rice, bhatachi mood, along with Varan/Yellow plain tuvar dal topped with a little toop/clarified butter on to the right hand side of the plate.
Read on know how to prepare an authentic Marathi Thali.
An Elegant, Yet Simple Maharastrian Thali
The chopped, diced or shredded raw salads with vegetables and lentils, spiced with lemon or yogurt, are simply delectable for the palates.
Also known as patra in other parts of India, this quintessential finger food is made from colocasia leaves, which are smeared with a sweet and spicy filling, rolled, steamed and then fried. They are usually served with a generous garnish of grated fresh coconut.
Kothimbir Vade
A very popular Maharashtrian snack, this is often served as a starter in a Marathi Thali. Opt for a oven-baked version instead of a deep fried version for a healthier option.
These are Indian flatbreads made using whole wheat flour and roasted on flame.
Sprouts, called as usal, are part of daily meal and are paired with bhaajis or rotis.
Batatya Chi Bhaji
This simple dish made using potatoes and spiced with crushed peanuts, it is the preferred choice during fasting days of festive seasons.
Tambda Rassa
This mutton dish from Kolhapur of Maharashtra is a preferred choice among the non-vegetarian lovers. Bhaat and poli pair perfectly with this dish.
A typical Maharashtrian soft cooked lentil dish, this is a must include while preparing a typical Maharashtrian meal.
Bhaat is nothing but plain cooked white rice which is enjoyed with the other dishes. During festivities, flavored rice varieties like Masale Bhaat or Vaangi Bhaat are served as part of the Maharashtrian Thali.
No Maharashtrian meal is complete without yogurt or curd.
This sweet Indian flatbread can be enjoyed with clarified butter and milk.
An authentic Maharashtrian dessert prepared by condensing milk with sugar and dry fruits, your guests will be dazzled by its rich taste and aroma.
Don't forget to add salt and pickle to the Thali. They are vital ingredients.
So next time you want to try preparing a Maharashtrian Thali, make use of these ideas. You will be definitely be appreciated for your efforts!
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The first-ever live event inside the NASA clean room where space hardware is being prepared for the Hubble Space Telescope. We'll get dressed in "bunny suits" to explore the room and show you the activities of engineers and scientists getting ready for the next Hubble servicing mission in November.
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Profile of the Fall 2013 Entering Class
The 151 matriculants of the School of Law's fall 2013 entering first-year class began their formal study of law during this year's orientation program, held on August 9 and 10.
The 2013 entering class has a median LSAT of 161 and a median undergraduate GPA of 3.55. Fifty-six percent of the entering students are male, while 44 percent are female. Virginia residents make up 54 percent of the class, with the remaining 46 percent coming to Mason Law from outside the Commonwealth. Within the entering class, 115 first-year students attend classes as day students and 36 attend as evening students.
Matriculants represent four countries, including the United States, and hail from 31 states and the District of Columbia. In addition, individuals in the entering first-year class hold a total of 22 advanced degrees, including 9 MAs, 7 MSs, 1 MBA, 1 MFA, 1 MPP, and 3 PhDs.
The law school also welcomed 12 transfer students in fall 2013. Thirty-three percent of those students are female, and sixty-seven percent of them are male.
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If you're expecting, you want to do what's best for your baby. That means following some basic pregnancy rules — and there's no shortage of people and places recommending them. There are umpteen books, magazines, websites and blogs (including mine) full of pregnancy advice. Family, friends and complete strangers also are more than happy to tell you what you should or should not do during your pregnancy.
Why are there so many pregnancy rules? As knowledge about the human body and pregnancy has grown, so have the cautions health care providers recommend during pregnancy. We warn pregnant women about deli meat, hot tubs, caffeine, and alcohol. We encourage exercise, good nutrition and use of folic acid.
Do health care providers know for a fact that caffeine during pregnancy will significantly increase your risk of miscarriage? Do we have absolute proof that any amount of alcohol during pregnancy will harm your child? No, we don't. The ethics of performing research on pregnant women is tricky territory. Our knowledge largely comes from observations about what has happened in the past or animal studies. We look at previous pregnancies and deliveries. We examine children and what happened during their prenatal periods to draw conclusions. As a result, most of our recommendations are based on potential risks to moms and babies.
If a woman asks me if drinking a glass of wine will harm her baby, I have to answer that we don't know for sure. I can explain that the U.S. Surgeon General recommends complete abstinence because a safe level of prenatal alcohol consumption hasn't been determined. Likewise, if a woman asks about caffeine during pregnancy, I can tell her that studies show there is a relationship between high caffeine use and miscarriage — and that it's probably dose related. However, there aren't 'yes' or 'no' answers for most of these types of questions.
I believe we need more pregnancy research. Your body works differently when you're pregnant. Without research, we won't know if a medication or treatment will be as successful during pregnancy as it is otherwise. I also wish there were absolute rules in pregnancy so you could know that if you did everything just the way you were told, your baby would be born healthy. But I don't think we'll ever get to that point.
In the meantime, I believe it's our responsibility as health care providers to inform pregnant women and their partners about the risks, the likelihood of those risks and the leading experts' recommendations. Then, it's your responsibility to ask questions and decide what's best for you and your pregnancy.
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As long as there has been a Smith College, there has been an art department. Combining historical study and studio practice, we are committed to cultivating visual literacy and to understanding artistic production in different cultures throughout time and in our own media-saturated present.
The major has three paths—art history, studio art, and architecture—and each develops critical skills of thinking, speaking, reading and writing. Students who take our classes deploy multiple methodological lenses to study the meanings engendered by the built environment, objects, images and performances; they may likewise learn digital media, installation, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and typography.
Majors from the art department have gone on to careers as artists, scholars, architects, landscape architects, art librarians, educators, visual resource specialists, conservators, preservationists, curators and gallerists. They have also become editors, entrepreneurs, lawyers and doctors. Whether they major in the field or take a course or two, students have found that informed visual thinking, no less than the pleasure of aesthetic experience, continues to enrich their lives and their work.


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Denver Broncos reserve quarterback Tim Tebow has racked up a whopping two touchdowns on goal-line runs and rushed for a grand total of 26 yards so far as a professional football player. And although he has yet to throw an NFL pass, the 23-year-old is ready to throw us an autobiography, to be titled Through My Eyes (via USA Today).
Granted, the book will likely focus less on his professional exploits and more on his faith, profound success as a high school and college quarterback, and myriad charity efforts. "I am extremely excited about the opportunity to share my story of faith, family, and football," Tebow says in a HarperCollins press release.


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My name is Boshia Rae-jean Owner and Creative Director of the non-profit organization Weinfinity, and I'm currently enrolled at Montclair State University. Here I am, a Fashion Design major and Women Studies minor. I currently am not making money doing this, but if I were, I would first focus in on building my non-profit weinfinity. Weinfinity is a non-profit for empowering females all around the world, creating a sisterhood of females through multi media and creative expression.
Once I receive grants, I will be attacking the plans I have to mentor and find other mentees such as myself to support the cause. I would be able to encourage females all over the world to be communicative through multi-media, and up close in person through translator apps and learning foreign languages. Being able to connect all females who speak different languages and have similar issues, females will then see we aren't different from USA to Africa. This will socially change the outlook on woman's rights, and the structure of society by bringing women to together.
This will alter the current state of our planet, by women being able to create
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A nice average Madeira 500 lb. Blue boatside. Jonboy managed to get the teaser away from the blue as she disappeared in the white wash. Next thing we know she's trying to eat the teaser on the other side. This fish was all over us like a rash. After chasing that teaser all the way to the transom she made a U turn and climbed on the Long corner Polu Kai Instigator, finally getting herself stuck. Jess got the rod to the chair and Jonboy got us going in hot pursuit.
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Manitoba-born pianist and composer Michelle Grégoire embarked on her musical journey at a very young age, and at 14 was already walking away with winning titles in local and national jazz competitions. Raised in a francophone community bordering Winnipeg, she started her professional piano career at 17, performing at Les 100 nons, a non-profit centre in Winnipeg aimed at promoting Francophone artists. Now a household name in Winnipeg's jazz circuit, Grégoire has performed regularly with the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra since its inception in 1997, and has been an active part of the city's Francophone music scene. With her quintet, featuring Kirk Macdonald, Jim Vivian, Kevin Turcotte and Ted Warren, she released her acclaimed debut as a leader in 2004, with Reaching.
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A bill to help develop wind energy in Nebraska advanced in the Legislature Tuesday.
LB 104 was introduced by Sen. Steve Lathrop of Omaha.
Nebraska currently ranks fourth in the nation in wind resources, according to the American Wind Energy Association, but lags behind neighboring states such as Iowa in wind energy development.
Lathrops bill would create a new tier under the Nebraska Advantage Act -- which provides tax incentives for economic development -- for electricity generation from wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and biomass.
It was drafted to secure the construction of a 100-200 megawatt wind farm in Dixon County by Kansas-based wind energy developer TradeWind.
Lathrop said he has been given assurances by TradeWind officials that they will move forward with the project, if LB 104 becomes law.
We will throw the welcome mat out, he said.
Most of the energy from the TradeWind project would be sent to other states.
Lathrop said the project would generate significant economic benefits for Dixon County and the state as a whole, including $10,000-$15,000 a year to the property owners of each turbine, and a personal property tax on turbines to be paid to Dixon County.
He said the project would create about 25 long-term jobs and bring additional revenue into the local community during construction.
Critics: Not enough
Critics of the bill argue that it doesnt do enough to ensure the economic benefits of these wind projects remain in Nebraska.
Several senators favor an alternative bill, LB 402, which would provide incentives to renewable energy developers under the Community-Based Energy Development Act, or C-BED.
C-BED requires companies to invest a percentage of their earnings in the community where the project is located through lease payments to property owners, or by contracting with Nebraska companies for construction materials and services.
Sen. Jim Smith of Papillion called Lathrops bill a piecemeal approach to the issue of wind development in Nebraska.
We can be on the leading edge. We dont have to be on the bleeding edge, he said, referring to potential revenue leaving the state.
Sen. Heath Mello of Omaha, who introduced the alternative bill, said he nevertheless supports Lathrops bill.
He said both bills could change the landscape of energy policy in Nebraska.
Sen. Galen Hadley of Kearney introduced an amendment that lowers the Tier 5 investment threshold from $30 million to $20 million. That would allow smaller projects to qualify, he said.
The amendment was adopted, 25-0.
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Senators also adopted a modified version of local sales tax changes proposed by Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha.
Chambers' amendment prevents cities of the metropolitan class, which is only Omaha, from levying a local sales tax above 1.5 percent.
Last year, senators increased a community's ability to levy up to 2 percent, with voter approval.
Chambers has never liked the potential sales tax hike. On Monday, he tried to repeal it and said he would continue to press for changes, with an amendment that would rise again and again "like Dracula, referring to the eternal life of the prince of darkness.
Perhaps seeing the seriousness of Chambers' intent, the Legislature adopted his Omaha-specific amendment Tuesday, 30-5.
George Lauby of the Bulletin contributed to this report.
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To all you lovely ladies who are expecting a baby, (congratulations), are you wearing denim leggings as well as your maternity jeans? I mean the denim leggings without any pockets which really are just like normal leggings. Since they are super stretchy, soft, so comfortable and breathable I think they would make a great item of clothing to wear throughout your pregnancy. Not only are you keeping on trend but you wont be suffering from any jeans that are too tight. They have also brought out maternity denim leggings now, specifically designed to fit slightly over your tummy instead of just under it. Red Herring at Debenhams have a pair for only ┬ú16! Or YummyMummy have a pair for ┬ú45 if you want more of a jegging style. You don't just have to opt for the maternity style ones though, you can get away with the super stretchy legging styles too, which you can buy almost anywhere, Topshop, Paige Premium, Shopbop, Revolve…
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Love the fit overall. Since this is first pregnancy I wasn't sure about sizing. I would definitely order the size you were pre-pregnancy or even one bigger. The denim itself is pretty nice for the price, the rear area flattering enough. I really like these. These are my first pair of skinny jeans. I am more willing to try tight things when I'm not worried about how my stomach looks! They are so comfy and look great with boots.


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Love at first sight and a good kiss goodnight is the "happily ever after" that the entertainment industry has put into not only in our heads but the heads of our children.
Growing up I watched the Disney princess movies and that is how I grew up thinking that love should be, that one day my prince would come and sweep me off my feet, we would fall in love and live happily ever after, the end.
So when it came time for dating I was let down.
As a little girl you watch these movies and get false expectations of how love should be. You dream of being the princess of your own fairy tale wedding with the big dress.
In reality over 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, hearts get broken and homes are torn in two. How many Barbie, Disney, or other movies do we see portraying real life and real problems?
I am not saying that we smash our children's hopes and dreams of having a love that is fulfilling. We need to be honest with ourselves and our children about what real love looks and feels like.
Real love is respect, honesty, compassion and always having your partner's back. Real love has its ups and downs and its moments of incredible passion and anger.
Real love takes work and does not happen overnight. It is a hard process, but it is always worth it. Real love is helping your partner be all that they can be.
My happily ever after is the old man and woman holding hands looking into each other's eyes with more love today than they had when they first met. That is true love.


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The Good: Zelda style puzzles are fun to solve, looks great, decent story, fluid combat
The Bad: Zelda puzzles are too frequent, story is hard to follow, could have looked better, gets redundant after about three hours
Norse mythology. That's what drew me to Darksiders, but don't just jump into this thinking it's a God of War clone. In fact its a mix of Zelda exploration and puzzle solving, and combat similar to God of War, but not as good or as epic. The story goes a little something along the lines of you playing as one of the four horsemen, War, who is chosen by the Council to find these broken seals and kill whoever did it to bring back Balance because the bad guys want all the realms aligned and made into one. The story is stretched thing between the long winded levels, and it never picks up until the last hour, but by then you have forgotten what has happened because there is little story between levels. It almost feels as if the story was an afterthought and Vigil just concentrated on the puzzles and combat.
That being said there is a lot of puzzle solving in this game; almost more so than any other I have played. The game takes a lot of ideas from other games such as God of War, Zelda, and even Portal and puts it to good use. While the game isn't 100% original it does have is originality in certain areas. While starting with the combat its pretty simple. You start out with your Chaoseater sword which is mapped to the X button. Later on when you get the scythe you can map that and any other secondary weapon to Y, and your tools to RT. Combat moves can be purchased by using blue souls gained from killing enemies. There are power moves, and multiple combos you can pull off and its all fluid and fun to use so there's no problem there.
You have a yellow Wrath meter which is War's "special powers", then you have have health shields which are bars of health. Some times when you weaken an enemy you can execute a kill move by pressing B (God of War anyone?), but no QTE (quick time events) are displayed. Instead you just watch War butcher the enemy. I love QTE's and would rather participate in the killing than just watching, but some people may prefer this. You can also ride your horse, Ruin, through the last 3/4 of the game and swinging your blade while on him kill demolish enemies.
Now combat is neat and fluid I just wish there were QTE events and a more fixed cinematic camera, but after explaining the puzzle solving you'll see why it's a user controller camera. The puzzles are so frequent and so complicated that is drove me nuts. It was just puzzle, after puzzle, after puzzle and never ending. While this doesn't ruin the game it just feels more and more like Zelda with every hour that passes. You have free roaming world that are broken down into sections that you can warp to. You have to find tools such as a grappling hook, Mask of Shadows (to see hidden objects), and a portal gun (yeah ripped straight from Portal, but its a gauntlet instead of a gun), as well as a glaive (Dark Sector maybe?). As you discover each tool you use them to solve puzzles accordingly. The portal gauntlet is probably the most unique. There are orange circles plates that you can attack portals to, and if any Portal fans are reading this you know what happens. However, there are a few unique touches such as in the Black Throne area (mostly puzzles and hardly any combat) where you guide a beam from across a level though different room and solving those puzzles to allow the beam through more rooms. Yeah its a bit in depth and complicated, and don't fret because most puzzles are pretty easy to solve, but there were the few brain scratchers and resulted to a video walkthrough.
A lot of the puzzles are pretty unique, but there are a few things thrown into the game that will surprise you such as the ride on the dragon, and using heavy guns that enemies drop. There is even a pistol that you can use in the game, but it kind of useless except for the boss in The Ashlands level, but other than that the pistol was pretty useless. There are just a lot of unique puzzles in the game, and they are pretty fun, but the fact that there are so many make the game redundant, and that's why it didn't score as high as I wanted it to be. The combat is pretty repetitive and there's nothing outrageous about the gore level, it's actually pretty mild; its nothing close to the gore in God of War III. The kill animations are pretty repetitive since there is only once per enemy, and even the enemies are recycled. While there may be about 6 or so different enemy types; they are just recycled with different "costumes" and are more powerful as you progress through the game.
The boss are pretty epic, but they aren't too hard to beat. They repeat the same pattern over and over, and even the last boss is a pushover after you learn the strategy. The graphics are actually pretty nice. The character details are excellent, but the environments tend to be lacking. There is a lot of aliasing (jaggies) and I know the game could just look a whole lot better. This is also a game for people who like collecting since there is hidden crap all over the game, but I tend to not go searching for this stuff, since I'm not good at it, but its there for Zelda fanatics to find.
Overall the game is worth a purchase, but people who want just the action should steer away since this game is very puzzle heavy, as in like Zelda type puzzles. The game gets very redundant after awhile, and only the hardcore will continue playing, but Zelda fans, and puzzle fans should check this out. You anywhere from 10-20 hours of gameplay depending on if you're a completionist or not. There's lots to love in this package, but a bit more flare would have been nice.


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"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Heroes in a half-shell Turtle power!"
Ok, now that that is out of my sytem
TMNT the new shiny movie! They're Back...And they're ready to kick some shell!
1 disc no pullouts (or...i lost them...not sure)
DVD design and accessibility:
(i'm interested in this industry so this is important to me-skip if it's not high on your priority list)
I like simple simple is my friend. The packaging was kept simple so i'm happy. I still don't understand the necessity of putting the dvd into a cardboard cover that is the EXACT SAME as the dvd cover but it is the industry's fault for that one. OOOOOOO cardboard thing has the characters and titles popped out! So cool and totally worth it! Also has English and French description on back...might just be a Canadian thing. The dvd does not have a design on it as it is double sided with the Widescreen and Full Screen. I really like this idea btw as it makes it easier to grab it when purchasing (and you can't exactly run out of the type you want). There was nothing about the functionallty that pissed me off. It has an "intro" before pulling up the menu but it was skip-able. Yay!
Special Features:
There were few special features but they were good! "Commentary, alternate opening, Alternate Ending, Deleted Scenes, Interviews, CGI Story board comparasions etc etc)". Pretty good stuff. Really enjoyed deleted scenes alternate opening and ending wern't very different so...didn't care a whole lot but they had this deleted scene of Ninja tag! So wish they had the Ninja tag sequence.
Dah movie itself (some spoilers!):
Movie takes place after last TMNT movie, after Shredder. So mad, i love Shredder, i wanted to see Shredder but it makes sense so i'll let it slide. Grr. Was not to impressed with April. Very...stick figure and don't really like how they got Gellar to be April. She is to recongizable. Sure Picard is also a voice actor but i didn't picture Picard when he was talking. But then they put her into a yellow jump suit so all was forgiven. The whole movie seemed to focus on Raph's rebellion to follow Leo (for his reasons). This was kinda neat. Usually, if i remember correctly in the series, Mikey and Raph shared a plot while Leo and Don shared a plot. This time it was switched. But i think the Don and Mikey thing really through me for a loop but i was quite impressed. I loved their little "jobs" bit. The story and movie itself was interesting but not grabbing like say Batman or X2! This can be good or bad. Bad as you may not think it is a good movie and therefore not bad. Good because you probably don't watch movies like Batman or X2 much once you own them (because as i like to call it, they are "emotionally straining") but this one is not so you'll probably find yourself taking it off the shelf more then you realize. This movie also seemed to be designed more to setup the next movie (oh i hope they make a second, with the shredder! with the shredder!). It had a story yes but it was a very cartoony story. "When the planets align bad things will happen and you must fix it" not much original thought put in it. I'm also glad that they chose to do this in CGI. There were a lot of things that the Turtles did in the comics that could not be duplicated by live action actors and with it being CGI they were able to keep the abilites of the cartoon but add a more grown up feel at the same time. Good job. However, i really wish they showed off more. I wanted to see more choreography. Mikey had a good sewer boarding scene and they had a little bit of coolness when they traveled but i wanted to see an all out choreographed scene with all the turtles (hense, ninja tag would have worked great!). Really hope they do another movie and really show off.
Overall a good enjoyable watch.
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Indeed. TMNT was a great movie. I hope the proposed follow up movie (which is supposed to go back to live action) will be as good. Of course, if it doesn't involve Jim Henson's Creature Shop, I don't know if it can ever match up to the first three movies. But it's all good- I love the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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