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Title: Even Angels Have to Earn Their Wings
Author: JadeMax
Timeframe: AotC AU
Characters: Padmé Naberrie
Summary: The "Padmé chose another profession" challenge at This challenge was just too good to pass up! My challenge: Medicine
Even Angels Have to Earn Their Wings
"Doctor Naberrie, we need you stat!"
Her book hit the table and she was on her feet in the next moment, walking quickly towards the source of the commotion and the harried call. She was already pulling the spare pair of rubber gloves over her fingers as she stepped into the corridor.
"Doctor, thank goodness." One of her regular nurses rushed over. "Follow me, we have a case that runs in your specialty and time is of the essence."
Doctor Padmé Naberrie didn't waste time with questions. She simply followed and listened to the information presented her. Her profession had started her where this nurse was now. She'd learned quickly that if you asked stupid questions, sometimes people paid for it with their lives. It was one reason she'd chosen her specialty; lightsaber wounds.
She was one of only a handful of doctors and surgeons capable of handling the wounds, for they were too difficult for droids to handle effectively. It had made her talents much sought after once the war began.
The Nurse was speaking quickly and succinctly. "He just came in from the front and we managed to retrieve both parts of his arm. He's stabilized but in a great deal of shock. We couldn't get him to regain consciousness."
She tucked her hair back under the surgical cap as they walked and Padmé made mental notes as she listened. Arm injuries were fairly common when lightsabers were involved; they were the easiest targets. They were also some of the trickiest to repair as the nerves were often severed beyond recognition. If they were handled carefully, an arm could be reattached; within the first three hours.
They arrived in surgery where Padmé slipped covers over her shoes, pulled on her apron and mask, before quickly scrubbing her arms in disinfectant up to her elbows. She was gloved by the nurse before stepping into the surgery room.
Several other aids and droids were in the room hooking up more fluids and pain killers as they worked. The severed arm lay on a bed of gel nearby, the severed portion already being worked on by her counterpart; a Rodian that was particularly adept at saving limbs.
Padmé looked to the other nurses who were strapping down the patient's limps to various parts of his bed. An IV was hooked to the other arm along with a fluid drip to balance out the patient's levels. She could see several other chemicals being forcefully fed into the patient's system; chemicals that would be circulated with artificial help to identify and isolate the various nerve endings she would need to reattach.
She didn't hesitate. She stepped right up to the severed portion of the arm that was still attached and got to work.
A sponge dabbed at the sweat dotting her brow as she made the final micro stitches and carefully connected the last of the severed nerves in her patient's arm. Carefully, with slow movements, she pulled the pieces of the arm back together and, with micro scissors, cut the last of the filaments used to suture the nerves together.
The wound was then closed completely with a bacta wrap and Padmé stepped away. Finally, her work completed, her shoulders aching with exhaustion, she allowed herself to look at the face of her patient.
He was handsome, with his brownish-blonde hair falling into his eyes and his skin pale. His dark lashes were unfairly long, teasing the tops of his cheeks where they rested, as he hadn't yet awakened. And he was young. No more than twenty. The length at the nape of his neck indicated a Jedi Padawan, where his clothing, had he been wearing any, would probably have indicated the same.
It saddened her that one so young would be forced to fight in such bloody battles. She couldn't help but wonder whose blade had severed his arm for Padawans as young as he normally fought in close tandem with their masters. She would know; she dealt with enough Jedi on a daily basis after accepting a position at their private medical facility.
She managed to smile through the exhaustion and nodded to her nurse. "Take him to the bacta tank. A couple of days will adequately heal the outside; time and luck will tell how much mobility he regains."
"Don't you mean the Force?"
"If that helps him, I'll subscribe to it." Padmé waved the joker away and headed for the prep room, this time going through her procedure in reverse. She stripped her gloves off and threw them in the disposal unit before removing the blood stained apron and gown. She scrubbed her arms thoroughly until they stung.
Her patient had looked vaguely familiar, but she couldn't place him.
She looked up as she was scrubbing her arms or the second time, managing a weary smile for her friend. "Sorry, Cordé," she apologized to her nurse. "Were you saying something?"
Cordé smiled sympathetically. "You look exhausted."
"Arm injuries are the worst." Padmé finished scrubbing down her arms and toweled dry before removing her surgical cap and shaking her hair free. She couldn't supress the sigh as her hair tumbled down about her shoulders, relieving some of the strain. She shook her head. "I swear I know that boy."
Cordé laughed softly, her eyes sparkling. "He's a man, from the look of him. Oh, Doctor Mishibu wanted me to tell you there's a Jedi here to see you about the patient."
"Did we ever get his name?"
Cordé shook her head. "The clones just rushed him in and said we needed to do the surgery immediately since we were right on the edge of successfully saving the arm. I think that's why the Jedi is here to see you."
"Now?" She took a look at herself in the mirror above the sink. She'd been in surgery for the better part of - she checked her chrono - seven hours. She wanted a hot cup of caf, a hot shower and some time to herself. Was that too much to ask? Padmé sighed, holding up her hands before Cordé could insist. "I know, I'll see him in a minute. I just need to relax for a moment."
Cordé disappeared to speak with the Jedi and inform him that the Doctor would see him shortly. Padmé ran her hands through her hair, giving it a touch more life, but it still looked flat. She pulled on one of the white lab coats hung in the room for that purpose, affixed her name tag and took one last, despairing look in the mirror.
Well, what did he expect when she'd just spent seven hours sewing one of his fellows back together? She strode from the room, intent on getting the meeting over with so she could get out as soon as possible.
Cordé accosted her in the hallway. "He's in your office, Padmé."
"Thank you, Cordé. I'll catch a taxi home; why don't you head off before they rope you into overtime?"
"I'm good as gone." promised the nurse before making good on her word and disappearing.
Padmé headed for her office, pausing outside to take a deep, bracing breath. She always seemed to need more patience when dealing with Jedi. Especially healthy ones. She pushed inside and stopped.
The Jedi in her office was a face she would have known anywhere. "General Kenobi!"
He turned, for he'd been in profile, and smiled a weary smile, his eyebrows raising in surprise. "Doctor Naberrie, I presume?"
"I am." She extended her hand. "I regret we have to be reunited under such unfortunate circumstances."
"You weren't able to save his arm then?"
She blinked before shaking her head at his misconception, her smile disarmingly reassuring. "On the contrary, I believe he has as good a chance as any of my patients for making a full recovery. Is he your apprentice?"
"Anakin Skywalker." Obi-Wan smiled faintly at the look of surprise that crossed her face. "Yes, the same. It's been a long time, Padmé."
"Almost ten years general. I thought he looked familiar." She motioned for him to be seated. "Please, you look as tired as I feel."
"Thank you." Obi-Wan sank into one of the chairs in her office as Padmé sat across from him, on the edge of her desk. "You've certainly made a name for yourself since you gave up politics."
"The whims of a child." She smiled easily. After her tenure as the Queen of Naboo she'd come to realize her path wasn't in politics. She simply wasn't able to deal with the corruption and the lies. Instead she'd turned to medicine, a calling no one had expected, and become an excellent surgeon in the years since. "I'm pleased to report the surgery went without hazard, Obi-Wan. Anakin should regain the use of his arm so long as he takes the time to heal."
"He will be happy to hear that."
"You should rest, Obi-Wan. Anakin will be fine; you can speak with him once he's out of the bacta in a couple of days. We'll have to examine him afterwards of course."
"Of course." His answering smile held little vigor. "Thank you, Doctor. I know lightsaber wounds aren't the easiest to fix." He rubbed at a raw spot on his leg.
Padmé's gaze followed his hand. "Were you injured as well, General?"
"A scratch compared to Anakin's."
"Scratches have a bad habit of becoming worse." She approached him. "Let me see."
"I thought you only did surgery."
Padmé laughed. "There's a reason I can either be called a surgeon or a doctor, Obi-Wan. Now, do I have to get help to strip you?"
"I'll behave." He hastily rolled up one sleeve, revealing a long slash; his souvenir from the fight with Count Dooku. "They really aren't that deep."
Padmé took his bicep in her hands a gently prodded the edges of the partially closed wound. "You should be in a bacta tank."
"I don't think-"
"Doctor's orders, General." Her tone was stern. "I'll drag you there myself if I have to."
Obi-Wan paused before capitulating with a sigh. He couldn't deny those sad, soulful eyes that were so concerned for his welfare. "So long as I am out before Anakin."
"You should be out before the end of the night."
Padmé was on hand when Anakin was pulled from the bacta tank three days later, a day extra because she hadn't liked the way his arm was healing. The extra 24 hours appeared to have been what was required as there was no scar - simply pink flesh.
He was still unconscious, something that worried her greatly, for if he was to recover, he'd need to regain his strength.
Cordé gently toweled him down, removing the leftovers and leaving behind a faintly orange tint to his skin that would fade in a couple of days. She was extra thorough with his hair, tousling it almost playfully as she dried it, ensuring she got it all out before focusing on the crevices of his face
Padmé waited until they'd moved her patient to a bed before taking over. She checked his pulse, carefully counting it before moving on to check on his arm. She checked his coloration, pleased when she didn't find anything out of the ordinary. She tested his fingers, one hand on his bicep, her eyes closed in concentration as she gently pulled them open and folded them, feeling the muscle contracting and pulling as she did.
"Are you an Angel?"
Her eyes flew open at the hoarse words, going straight to his face.
He was still pale, his hair wild from Cordé's teasing, his expression almost pained. But those startlingly clear blue eyes were bright and clear, drinking in her appearance as a man dying of thirst drinks water.
She smiled faintly. "Still haven't thought of any better pick up lines?"
"It's still as true as the first day I said it. And I was right, you must be an Angel." His gaze dropped to his reattached arm. "If you aren't, you've certainly earned your wings."
Padmé curled her fingers around his, her gaze on his face. "Can you feel this?"
He nodded.
"How about this?" She moved them upwards, applying gentle pressure on his wrist.
He nodded again.
She lowered her gaze to his hand, determined not to be distracted by that muscular chest. "Can you make a fist for me?"
His fingers twitched for a moment before slowly closing. She snuck a look at his face and found he was sweating, his eyes closed tightly as he commanded the muscles to react to his commands.
"Good. Now let it go."
The fingers slowly opened and relaxed. Anakin was visibly shaking. Padmé gently prodded the arm and then smiled. "I think you'll be just fine so long as you don't get it chopped off again."
"Thanks, Padmé."
"Don't thank me yet." She pulled a small ball from her lab coat. "I want you to work with this. form a fist and then relax it at least five times an hour. Your arm isn't up to regular use yet so you'll be in a sling until it's stronger."
"Are you going to be my Doctor?"
She shook her head. "No, Anakin. My work is done. I'll see you in two weeks to judge your progress and then you're off to rehab to get that arm back into shape. Don't push it though, you don't want to sever and of the nerves or tendons I spent the better part of seven hours putting back together."
"Now I know you're an Angel." His hand slowly closed around hers. "Thanks, Padmé."
Padmé gently extracted hers and lifted his so that it was resting across his chest. "Cordé will help you dress. I believe Obi-Wan is in the next room waiting to take you back to yours. Good bye, Anakin."
His eyes sparkled. "I'll see you again, Padmé."
And so she wasn't surprised when, a week after she'd seen him for the last time, an invitation to dinner arrived - though she was surprised she accepted.


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Dawn Primarolo's reply to constituents on the subject of beer duty:
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I do appreciate concerns regarding the very serious challenges that are currently facing the pub and beer industry and I recognise that community pubs often play a vital part in neighbourhoods across the country. I understand the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) estimates around 30 pubs close every week in the UK and this loss is not only felt by local communities but by our economy as a whole in terms of jobs, trade and taxation.
As you will probably know, yesterday's Budget included a cut to beer duty of 1p per pint. Any support for people struggling with the cost of living crisis is welcome, but my view is that the Government must do much more to support local pubs and households at this difficult time than to simply offer a penny off a pint of beer - a 'buy 300 pints, get 1 free' policy. It should also not be forgotten that the Government's decision to increase VAT to 20% has added more to the price of a pint since 2011 than the beer duty escalator.
We require a more comprehensive approach to support consumers and struggling community pubs. One of the areas this should address - along with providing a fairer relationship between pubcos and their tenants - is the current lack of protection that community pubs have in the planning system, which has contributed to pubs being converted into supermarkets, takeaways and payday lending shops without having to gain planning permission. Unfortunately the Government's approach to this has been wholly inadequate. In January Labour MPs supported an amendment to the Infrastructure Bill that would have required developers to seek planning permission before a pub could be demolished or converted to another use. Disappointingly the Government rejected this and I know concerns remain that the Government has still not given planning protection for all pubs.
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For last week's episode, they featured a countdown on the top ten most searched " how to" in the internet (of course, by filipinos) according to Google. Undisputably, the internet is a vast resource of knowledge on almost everything and if there is one thing that you want to learn about, you just type it in the search box and in a snap, the information that you need is right in front you.
Going back to the show, I was a bit surprised to learn that the lesson that most filipinos search is (you might be surprised too!) "How to Kiss". That sounded insanely funny to me because personally, with all honesty, I can say that I have never researched about kissing nor do I know somebody who does. I just don't want to spoil the thrill maybe. But, not until now when I got sort of curious about having an instruction manual on something as personal as kissing. Hehehe...
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4. How to Overclock - I am not a techie person so this word is so new to me. I learned that this term means making your PC work faster. According to Abe Olandres, a resource person for the show and yes, a pro-blogger (his blog is one of my favorites), Overclocking is basically about tinkering your computer to make it work faster than its normal speed. Oh so that's what it means.
3. How to Sing - It's no secret that we filipinos love to sing our hearts out, whether it be in our shower or during family gatherings. The videoke is always present in every special occassion so this explains why most of us would want to know the proper way of singing.
2. How to Draw - If there's one talent that I would want to acquire, that would be learning how to draw. Sadly, I don't have any talent for this so there's nothing more I could add to that. hehehe..
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Calling Glory and Tanner Clark join Bright Hope's #ProjectEmpower to combat poverty in Bolivia on Giving Tuesday
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These Comics About Relationships Will Make You Treat Your Partner BetterBy Aimee Lutkin
So much relationship humor is about the difficulties of making things work. While sticking with one person long term has its challenges, the comics of Catana Chetwynd are a refreshing change from the complaining. She loves her boyfriend and he loves her and she'll tell you all about it:
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CHICAGO — Property from the Collection of Carol H. and Richard M. Levin of Kansas City, Missouri
brought an important collection of 33 American paintings to Leslie Hindman Auctioneers for an evening sale held May 20 in Chicago. Five works by Thomas Hart Benton were sold, including his 1967 Discussion, which brought $1,052,500 against a pre-sale estimate of $200,000-$400,000.
With significant interest, phone bidders battled it out for the work, attempting to secure the quintessentially American scene of a laborer and union recruiter of the mid-20th century. Also available was Study for "Discussion," which was reproduced in a 1937 issue of Life. It sold for $11,250 against a presale estimate of $6,000 – $8,000.
Two additional Benton studies sold well above high estimates: the 1951 Study for "Flood Disaster (Homecoming – Kaw Valley)" drew $362,500 against a presale estimate of $120,000 – $180,000 and the 1956 Study for "Portrait of Carl Sandburg" brought $68,500 against a presale estimate of $30,000 – $50,000.
Highlights from other American artists included John Steuart Curry's 1946 Self Portrait, which drew $62,500 and Charles Burchfield¹s 1948 Basswood Tree in Winter, which sold at $98,500.
Important American paintings also sold well in the May 20 day sale at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. The hallmark of the sale was Ralston Crawford's 1937 Pennsylvania Barn, which sold well above its high estimate, realizing $572,500. The modern painting has been in the Collection of Brown Shoe Company, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri, since 1971 and drew aggressive telephone bidding. Another lot from the day sale that experienced enthusiastic bidding was Charles Courtney Curran's 1891 Peach Blossoms. The painting quickly surpassed its high estimate and sold for $104,500.
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When it comes to green building, the Augusta Simon Homestead in New Canaan, Connecticut, goes to show that it is possible to teach an old home new tricks, as the renovation of this pre-Civil War home, circa 1860, recently earned LEED Gold status.
This historic building was actually slated for demolition when Lorraine Jorden stepped in and purchased it. An environmental advocate with a local organization called Green Life, Jorden decided not only to save the colonial farmhouse, known as "The Augusta Simon Homestead c. 1860" (named after the noted artist, who painted whimsical town scenes in the style of Grandma Moses) but to do so in the greenest possible way, preserving existing materials and using non-toxic new materials to update and modernize the home.
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Shri Jahnava devi Appearance Day
Shri Nityananda's two wives, Shri Vasudha and Shri Jahnava Devi, are expansions of Lord Balarama's eternal consorts Varuni and Revati.
After the disappearance of the Panca-tattva and many of Lord Chaitanya's eternal associates, a huge sankirtana festival was held in Kheturi on Gaura-Purnima. Thousands of Lord Gauranga's followers such as Narottama, Syamananda, Shrinivasa, Vrndavana Dasa, Murari Chaitanya, Paramesvara, and Miniketana Rama attended the first Kheturi Sankirtana Mahotsava.
They celebrated Gauranga's appearance day with thunderous chanting, exuberant dancing, tasty prasadam. Six sets of beautiful Deities were installed. Shri Jahnava Mata cooked a matchless feast and personally served all the Vaishnavas. During Narottama Dasa Thakura's prema nama kirtana, Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Shri Nityananda Prabhu, and all Their associates suddenly appeared to the delight of all.
Ma Jahnava, an affectionate name given by the devotees, traveled throughout Gaura and Vraja mandalas. Wherever she went the Gaura bhaktas happily greeted and served her. Known as Nityananda-svarupini, Jahnava Devi overflowed with prema bhakti. She delivered many atheists and sinners by her compassionate preaching.
Shrila Thakura Bhaktivinoda offers this prayer to Jahnava Mata in Kalyana-kalpa-taru: ''O Jahnava Devi! By the power of your divine qualities, be merciful to this servant of yours. Dispel this illusion which torments me. And relieve me of material existence. Let me take shelter at your lotus feet. You are Nityananda-sakti, the divine energy of Lord Nityananda Himself. You are the guru of Krishna bhakti. Be merciful to me and grant me the shade of your lotus feet, which are like a desire tree. You have delivered countless abominable sinners. Please deliver me in the same way. Today, praying for your mercy, this lowly sinner falls at your holy feet.'' It is said that Shri Jahnava Devi left this world by entering the Deity of Gopinatha in Vrndavana.Thorughout the village of Khardaha, news spread that Shrinivasa from Cakhandi had arrived. People throughout the village came forward eagerly to meet him. Parameswari Dasa took Shrinivasa to the house of Nityananda Prabhu. Drenched with the tears from his own eyes, Shrinivasa offered his obeisances at the lotus feet of the Eternal Consort of Nityananda, Shri Jahnava devi.
Favor of Shri Vasuda, Jahnava and Virabhadra towards Shrinivasa
When Shri Vasuda devi, Jahnava devi and VIrabhadra met Shrinivasa they became very happy. Although they had suffered unbearable pain since the separation of Nityananda Prabhu, still they experienced joy upon seeing Shrinivasa. Shrinivasa remained there for four or five days as no one would allow him to leave. Devotees like Surya Dasa, Pandita Gauri Dasa, Mahesh Pandita and others best owed their mercy upon him.
At last Jahnava devi, Virabhadra Prabhu and the other devotees advised Shrinivasa to go to Vrndavana. Shri Vasuda and Jahnava told him affectionately that he should first visit the house of Abhirama Gopala. His eyes overflowing with tears, Shrinivasa offered his obeisances to them both and took his leave.
The arrival of Jahnava devi from Khardaha
Shri Jahnava devi, who lived in Khardaha, decided to attend the festival in Kheturi. She simultaneously received a divine message from Mahaprabhu in which he ordered her to go to Kheturi as soon as possible for Shrinivasa, Narottama and others were waiting for her. He also told her that because of the desire of his disciples Shrinivasa and Narottama, he himself and his intimate associates would appear in that festival to sing and dance in the sankirtana. Shri Jahnava Isvari was overjoyed by the appearance and the instructions of her Lord. She left at once for Kheturi.
The people of Khardaha heard about her journey and came out to meet her. She entrusted responsibilities to the correct persons and then gave some important information to Shri Vasudha devi. She had to console Ganga and Vira Bhadra affectionately when she left Khardaha with her disciples who were all great Bhagavatas. Her disciples included Krishnadasa Sarakhel, Madhava Acarya, Raghupati Vaidya Upaddhaya, Shri Minaketana Ramadasa, Manohara, Murari Chaitanya, Guyanadasa, Mahidhara, Shri Sankara, Shri Kamala Karappalai, Nrsimha, Chaitanya, Jiva, Pandita Kanai, Gauranga, Nakari, Krishnadasa, Damodara, Shri Parameswari, Balarama, Shri Mukunda, Dasa Vrndavana and others. She also took many maidservants with her.
Shri Jahnava walked for some distance but later accepted a man carried palanquin. As she passed through different villages, people came forward to meet her. Nayana Vaskara of Halisahara joined her party as did Raghunatha Acarya, the lame brother of Bhagavan. Many devotional people joined their party including Vanika, a servant of Nityananda. When she reached Ambina, a great crowd of people came out to meet her. Shri Chaitanya dasa, the son of Vamsidasa, also joined their group along with Shri Hrdaya Chaitanya and Shri Hrdaya Nanda.
Shri Jahnava visits the house of Shrivasa during her journey
As they approached Navadvipa, each member of the travelling party hoped to visit the holy place although the memory of Mahaprabhu saddened them. As they entered the holy dhama, some cried loudly and others fainted on the ground. Shripati and Shrinidhi, the two brothers of Shrivasa, welcomed them to Navadvipa where they first bathed in the river Ganga and later went to the house of Shrivasa. As Shri Jahnava was wondering why no one had come from Santipura to meet her, Shri Acyuta nanda and Shri Gopala, the two sons of Advaita Acarya came with a large party of vaishnavas to meet Shri Isvari. In that party were Shri Kanu Pandita, Dasa Narayana, Vishnudasa Acarya, Kamadeva, Janardana, Banamali, Purusottama and others. All of them were happy with the meeting with Shri Jahnava Isvari and she was so satisfied by their hospitality that she decided to stay another two or three days in Navadvipa. Shripati, Shrinidhi and others decided to accompany her to Kheturi.
Shri Jahnava devi visits Kantaka nagara
In the morning the travelling party started for Kantaka Nagara and on their way Krishnadasa of Akaihata joined them. Yadunandana and others warmly welcomed them to the house of Gauranga. Meanwhile Shri Raghunandana and his companions from Shri Khanda arrived there on their way to Kheturi. The numerous mahantas in their party which was travelling to Kheturi included Sivananda, Baninath Varja, Vallabha, Chaitanyadasa, Shri Hari Acarya, Bhagavata Acarya, Nartaka Gopala, Jita Misra, Kasinath Misra, Nayana Misra, Kastakata Jagannatha, Uddhava, Shri Puspha Gopala, Raghunatha, Laksminath Pandita and others. People of the village took great pleasure in the meeting of the Vaishnavas. When the mahantas visited the place from where Mahaprabhu had started his ascetic life they shed tears in grief. By the wish of Mahaprabhu they controlled their emotions after sometime. They were glad to hear that Dasa Gadadhara had seen Shri Gauranga in his dream.
Shri Jahnava cooked various types of delicious food which she first offered to Gaura Candra and then fed affectionately to the different mahantas. Shri Yadunandana and his followers did not take their meal until after Shri Isvari had eaten. After the meal, they all engaged in nama san kirtana in the courtyard of Gauranga. Thereafter Shri Yadunandana and his followers prepared for the trip to Kheturi. Within each village, people were satisfied to see the mahantas on their way to the great festival. Because of the presence of the great Vaishnavas, each village they entered became a holy place and the people of the village became fortunate. That day they rested in the village of Telia Budhari and the happiness of the villagers was boundless.
When they left Budhari for Kheturi, the villagers accompanied them to the bank of the river Padmavati. Shri Santosh Dutta had hired a large boat which took them to the opposite bank of the river. Upon the arrival of the Vaishnavas and Mahantas, Kheturi village became the center point of divine happiness.
Shrinivasa and Shri Narottama led the party which came forward to receive the honored guests and the village people fell at the feet of the great Bhagavatas. Seeing the reception one man commented that formerly the villagers had been heretics but by the association of Narottama they had all become religious.
Shrinivasa and Narottama arranged individual living places for each guest. The vaishnavas were astonished to see so many living places, such a vast stock of food and so many attendants taking responsibility for the festival.
Sankirtana of Thakura Narottama and his followers
Shri Jahnava Isvari stared continuously at Narottama, infusing him with spiritual power beyond the comprehension of common men
Shri Jahnava distributes Maha prasad
Shri Jahnava instructed Shri Madhava to invite the Mahantas to take their seats and enjoy mahaprasad. Shri Acyuta, Shripati and others happily agreed to Madhava's polite request and Shri Iswari distributed mahaprasad to them with her own hands. They all appreciated the excellent preparations made by Shri Isvari and ate them with great pleasure. After washing their hands and mouths the mahantas went to their personal resting places. Then Shri Isvari affectionately distributed prasad to Shrinivasa and others, and when they had finished she also ate some mahaprasad. In addition she fed many people of Kheturi. In this way the great Vaishnavas passed the night of Prapapida and decided to leave for their respective homes on the day of Dwaraka.


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On August 23, 2012, the State of North Carolina entered into a settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). A year of negotiations between the state and DOJ led to this agreement, which ensures that persons with mental illness are allowed to reside in their communities in the least restrictive settings of their choice.
Learn more about the settlement and the Transitions to Community Living Initiative.
What is Transitions to Community Living?
The Transitions to Community Living Initiative (TCL) gives more than 3,000 North Carolina residents the choice to move into an apartment community. TCL means long-term housing and fewer hospital stays.
For people with serious mental health needs, it means:
- Individual preferences are valued and supported.
- Services are provided in a flexible setting tailored to the individual.
- All services are recovery-oriented.
- Housing that helps individuals connect with others.
- A home that does not limit social activities with the people of their choosing.
Services provided by the Transitions to Community Living Initiative:
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- Assertive Community Treatment Team Services.
- Supported Employment Services.
- Crisis resources.
What is Supported Employment?
Supported Employment is a service that helps individuals find, choose and keep paid work. By allowing everyone who wants to work the opportunity to do so, confidence is instilled, and a positive self-image is formed through feelings of usefulness and importance.
Supported Employment is a service to help individuals:
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Supported Employment provides a team of people:
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The ultimate goal of Supported Employment is to prepare each person for regular work.
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For more information on Transitions to Community Living or Supported Employment, call 1-800-256-2452.
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If you want to attend the party of the year please be invited to attend Active Riders Charity Ball on 28th October 2017. This year we are raising money for The When You Wish Upon A Star charity.
Our ball is in Memory of Amy Allen and our aim for the ball is to grant more wishes of children, aged 2-16 years, living with a life threatening illness.
Hosted at the fabulous De Vere Cranage Hall Hotel in Cheshire - ticket costs are £50 per person which will include a welcome drinks token on arrival, a hearty three course dinner, a swing singer on arrival and live entertainment till 1am.
Discounted rooms have been arranged and can be claimed by quoting ACTIVE RIDER when booking, note that the rooms are limited in number so do book early.
Our Ball is in Memory of Amy Allen - Never Forgotten
Bowlers Riding School was contacted by The When You Wish Upon A Star Charity to ask if they could loan a pony for Amy to ride on the beach.
Holly Charnock is one of the teams famous Fund Raising Rotti's - her mum is Karen Southeran, who runs Bowlers - she agreed to loan a pony for Amy without hesitation & Amy's family & the charity were introduced to the Bowlers team including Flair the pony & Amy left a mark on all their hearts.
Amy's Story
Amy was diagnosed with a Medulloblastoma Brain Tumour in sept 2003 & after initial diagnosis had to under go an 8 hour operation to remove the tumor followed by 6 weeks of daily full head and spinal radiotherapy, the next stage was 8 months of intensive chemotherapy (Due to the detrimental affect the chemo would have on Amy's appetite she was also fitted with a gastrostomy tube and fed nightly by machine ). Unfortunately a year later, the Medulloblastoma returned but this time it was in Amy's Bonemarrow and Liver not Brain (This is a very rare occurance ). Amy was given a 10% chance of survival, but began another round of 7 months of gruelling chemotherapy with the aim being, to get Amy into complete remission so that the final stage of a stem cell harvest could be performed within isolation. Miraculously the treatment worked and Amy ventured out of isolation after a 6 week stay of confinement . Almost a year to the day a routine brain scan showed that the beast was back for the final time. Amy was put on a research protocol to try and slow down the development of the tumour and give Amy a better quality of life for as long as possible, it meant daily visits to the hospital for chemotherapy and amazingly she had miraculous results again - but it was not to last - Amy passed away on 22-9-08. It was the continuing research that gave the family valuable and precious time with Amy, her legacy is that the answers she gave may finally help cure a child in the future . This research must be allowed to continue
This ball is to raise funds for The When You Wish Upon A Star Charity to enable more dreams and wishes to come true for other families. Your support will make that happen.
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Lassa fever is Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF) endemic to a number of West African nations, commonly carried by multimammate rats, a local rodent that often likes to enter human dwellings. Exposure is typically through the urine or dried feces of infected rodents, and roughly 80% who are infected only experience mild symptoms.
The overall mortality rate is believed to be in the 1%-2% range, although it runs much higher (15%-20%) among those sick enough to be hospitalized. Like many other hemorrhagic fevers, person-to-person transmission may occur with exposure to the blood, tissue, secretions, or excretions of an individual, although the CDC reassures:
Casual contact (including skin-to-skin contact without exchange of body fluids) does not spread Lassa virus. Person-to-person transmission is common in health care settings (called nosocomial transmission) where proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is not available or not used. Lassa virus may be spread in contaminated medical equipment, such as reused needles.Very occasionally we see exported cases, and in 2016 we followed cases in Germany and Sweden (see Germany's RKI Statement On Lassa Fever Cluster In Cologne & WHO Lassa Fever Update - Sweden (Imported)).
In the spring of 2016 West Africa reported an unusually high number of Lassa Fever cases. Nigeria's most recent CDC weekly epidemiological record (week 29 -2017) shows this year's numbers running about half of last year's.
Between weeks 1 and 29 (2017), 344 suspected Lassa fever cases with 86 laboratory confirmed cases and 56 deaths (CFR, 16.28%) from 67 LGAs (22 States) were reported compared with 746 suspected cases with 72 laboratory confirmed cases and 87 deaths (CFR, 11.66%) from 127 LGAs (27 States) during the same period in 2016 (Figure 1).Over the past several days, however, Nigerian media has been reporting on several cases hospitalized in Lagos, and the most recent reports indicate 3 HCWs at LUTH (Lagos University Teaching Hospital) have been infected, and 150 potentially exposed staff are under watch..
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LAGOS—Three persons under surveillance for Lassa fever at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, have tested positive to the disease.
This came as Lagos State Government, yesterday, urged Lagosians not to panic, saying the epidemic was near containment in the state. Also, 150 people exposed to the cases are now under surveillance.
Meanwhile, as part of efforts to contain the spread of the contagious disease, the Lagos State Government has taken over the burial of the corpse of the second index case at LUTH.
Disclosing these and other developments in a joint press conference of LUTH and Lagos State Ministry of Health, the Chief Medical Director, Prof Chris Bode, explained that the current outbreak was being effectively traced in the field, adding that all persons currently exposed to the index cases were being effectively treated.
Although I can find nothing specific on the Nigerian CDC website about this LUTH outbreak, they did post the following yesterday on their twitter account.
While Lassa fever infections are not uncommon in Nigeria, and outbreaks tend to be small and self-limiting - the fact that this is happening at a large University Hospital in one of the world's most populous cities - makes this event worth keeping one eye on.


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Like it or not, Alaska is a political petri dish. It makes our polls irrelevant, creates nail- biter election nights that have ended in a coin flip onto a beaver pelt, and gave us a write-in election bid that rewrote history and disappointed the Strom Thurmond fan club.
There's a lot of talk of "let's all get along" in Washington, D.C., but not much walk. Alaska has a history of actually doing bipartisan work for the good of all. Ted Stevens was epic at making people adore him who disagreed with his politics. Joe Biden was one of his best friends.
After the Corrupt Bastards Club roundup by the FBI in 2006, a bipartisan coalition was born in our state Senate. The conditions had to be perfect — like an eclipse or that flower that only blooms for an hour — for it to come together. The Democrats had the minority, but they made Lyda Green, a Republican warrior from Wasilla, the president of the Senate in order to make a majority.
Those were some glory days of getting things done. The agreement to not legislate social issues was a relief. Oh, Fred Dyson would still figure out how to talk about abortion in his floor speeches, but considering he and his wife had fostered more than a dozen children, at least he was doing more than just yammering.
The Alaska House is now a bipartisan group. Our governor and lieutenant governor are from different parties. So, how do we export this concept of working together to Washington?
I think Lisa Murkowski should do it. I do. She could become the first female president if she took a few lessons from back here. I'm not kidding, nor am I campaigning for her to become the next president, but it would be less stressful than checking Twitter every morning to see if we're dropping nuclear bombs on North Korea. We spent three years bombing that country in the 1950s and killed almost 30 percent of their population. It's been done.
Maybe Lisa will read this, so here goes: Get a couple of your Republican buddies in the Senate. Susan Collins seems obvious, since she's not insane and also has moose in her state. Go have a come-to-Jesus meeting with the Democrats. I'll suggest Sheldon Whitehouse or Sherrod Brown, maybe even Bernie. (I know, he's like Madonna now. One name.) Tell them you would like to be president pro tempore and keep your leadership positions, and maybe Susan has another position she wants. Tell them it's time to get this show on the road.
My guess is it won't just be two senators who join up with a working group. Call yourselves the Freedom Loving Patriots' Club and you'll have a list. (When the Alaska Senate became a group, what had been a 9-11 score turned into 15-5.) Then Mitch McConnell could get a nice rest from the exhaustion that being so destructive must cause. His epic fail at repealing "Obamacare" was made possible by Murkowski and he isn't going to forgive her for it. She may as well leave him in the dust and get on with lawmaking.
Maybe you're thinking this is a crazy idea. I'm OK with that. It is. You know what else is a crazy idea? Airplanes. Somebody — well, a couple of brothers — thought that was a good idea and now we have overhead compartments, so don't act like crazy ideas don't work sometimes. That crazy takes you to Hawaii in February when you're as pale as a halibut belly.
Who knows when or if Robert Mueller is going to pull up Pennsylvania Avenue with a paddy wagon and orange jumpsuits, creating an "Oh, dear, God, who is running the show?" moment. For some reason, it makes me feel better to think an Alaskan would be in line for succession.
Shannyn Moore is a radio broadcaster.
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Woolworths, the high street retailer, has issued a profits warning that will increase fears of a Christmas high street downturn. Same store sales have fallen 6.5pc for the 18 weeks to December 2 and the company says it will now "need to achieve a sales uplift for the remainder of Christmas and a continued improvement in the margin" to achieve results at the lower end of market expectations.
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Last week's travel adventure was at Ron Jon Resort: Cape Caribé. This weeks adventure is a fun one! I do believe many of you will guess this one. The answer will be revealed on next week's Travel Tuesday Adventure.
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The Illustrated Press combines oral history and graphic art in this real-time event. Moderator, Hillary Chute, Neubauer Family Assistant Professor, Department of English, University of ChicagoFind out more »
Mark Dvorak & Christopher Walz represent the Old Town School of Folk Music in a very special musical reflection. With 75 years of collective experience in the arts, their body of work includes concert performances, recordings, theatre, books, education and activism. The moderated program will include songs, discussion and recorded segments by Terkel himself.Find out more »
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Thermal imaging surveys incorporate the use of an infrared camera to highlight areas of energy loss from a building. Regardless of the type of building, infrared thermography can provide remarkable information about construction details and building performance when used by qualified technicians.
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Cheney decided to go fully linear in all reformed subjects from September 2015 to increase teaching time and release funding for our enrichment programme including options in Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, the Extended Project Qualification and Core Maths. This programme is compulsory for all students taking three A Levels/the BTEC equivalents, but optional for the ablest students who take four A Levels. Students applying in Autumn 2017 have AS results in the remaining unreformed subjects. In reformed subjects, their predictors are based on robust, high-stakes 'UCAS Predictor Exams' sat in June, and on teacher professional judgement.
Context (as of 2 October 2017)
|Number on Roll
|Number in Sixth Form
|English as Additional Language across school
|Pupil Premium (Years Seven to Eleven)
|5A*-C at GCSE
|59% (2014), 63% (2015), 47% (2016), 63%(2017)
|A*-C at A Level
|73% (2014), 76% (2015), 84% (2016), 69% (2017)
|Sixth Formers continuing to university
|75% on average - 92 in 2017
|Applicants through UCAS
|93 (2016)
|Oxbridge Admissions
|5 (2017)
|Russell Group
|38 (2017)


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Perspectives on Investigating the Consequences of Experiential Education. Information Series 164.
Crowe, Michael R.; Beckman, Carol A.
This document contains the proceedings of a two-day symposium conducted to analyze four different perspectives (psychological, economic, anthropological, and sociological) on evaluating experiential education programs. The perspectives are represented in papers by Samuel H. Osipow, Psychology, Ohio State University; Nicholas M. Kiefer, Economics, University of Chicago; Sheila S. Walker, Anthropology, University of California; and Frank J. Weed and Charles E. Ramsey, Sociology, University of Texas. The keynote address, by Richard Graham of Youthwork, Inc., is followed by a section for each perspective. Each section begins with the major presentation and includes a summary of the commentary by participants on the advantages and limitations of the particular perspective in evaluating experiential education programs. Following the commentary is a summary of the perspective by an individual who represents that perspective and is an experiential education practitioner. The last section offers reflections on the symposium by Thomas R. Owens, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory; and Dan Conrad, University of Minnesota. The symposium agenda, a list of participants, and biographical sketches of the authors are appended. (LMS)
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Conferences, Cooperative Education, Economics, Educational Anthropology, Educational Assessment, Educational Psychology, Educational Sociology, Evaluation Methods, Experiential Learning, Field Experience Programs, Postsecondary Education, Program Evaluation, Secondary Education, Vocational Education, Work Experience Programs
National Center Publications, The National Center for Research in Vocational Education, The Ohio State University, 1960 Kenny Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210 ($6.25)
Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Collected Works - Serials
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Inst. of Education (DHEW), Washington, DC.
Authoring Institution: Ohio State Univ., Columbus. National Center for Research in Vocational Education.
Note: For a related document see CE 021 373


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Ameen, Robby
New York drummer lists work with Paul Simon, Ruben Blades, Dave Grusin, Eddie Palmieri and Marc Anthony. With photos, audio, discography, itinerary, reviews, and equipment set-up.
Amendola, Scott
Includes the drummer's biography, discography, and links.
Aronoff, Kenny
Includes awards, news, discography, live performances and music videos for the well known drummer.
Babcock, Keith
Keith Babcock's personal website which includes biography, contact information, photographs, links and videos.
Bender, Scott
Las Vegas drummer. Sites includes list of influences and links to former bands.
Birch, Buster
Freelance drummer and percussionist. Online teaching resources, band information, audio samples and links.
Bissonette, Gregg
Master drummer, clinician and solo artist has played with rock, jazz &and pop artists. Includes discography, gear, projects, tours and drum lessons.
Bowman, Steve
Studio drummer available for session work. He also teaches intermediate and advanced drum lessons and provides consultation in band and song development
Bucater, Aziz
Las Vegas, Nevada drummer and percussionist. Includes biography, photographs, contact information and sections on selecting percussion equipment.
Calandrelli, Mario
Drummer, graduate of Berklee College of Music. Resume and recordings.
Cameron, Clayton
Drummer from Sammy Davis and Tony Bennett. Biography and forum.
Carroll, Jon
Michigan drummer. Biography and setup list.
Circus Performers Junk Drumming
Junk drummers. Pictures and information.
Collins, Grant
Australian drummer. Includes news, upcoming performances, merchandise, pictures and tutorials.
Connor, Charles
Little Richard's original drummer. Music, history, CD-ROMs, photos, and souvenirs.
Copeland, Stewart
Dedicated to the life and work of founder and drummer of The Police. Features biography, discography, gallery, message board, audio and video clips.
Czach, Brian
Information on New York City based freelance percussionist. Biography, itinerary, streaming audio, and contacts.
Derrick, Frank
Biography, photos, and schedule.
DiCenso, Dave
A drummer from Boston who is currently teaching at Berklee College of Music.
Dower, Will
Site is a collection of photographs of this Australian drummer.
Drum Solo Artist
Provide information about semi rhythmic, also known as polyrhythmic, and the drummers who use variations of the technique.
Drummers Unlimited
Pictures and biographies of famous drummers including Buddy Rich and Dave Weckl.
Famous Drummers in Rock and Jazz. Pictures, Videos, Sounds, and biographies.
Site contains interviews with top drummers, compilations of drum videos, clinics, forums, chat rooms and lessons.
Finch, Andy
UK based percussionist. Includes news and updates, video and pictures.
Official site for singer/songwriter Ken Flint. Includes biography, contact information and press releases.
Gadd, Steve
Includes discography, personal and family photographs, history, and MP3 recordings.
Hummel, Jeremy
Seasoned studio musician focusing on recorded performance and professional instruction.
John X Drums
This site is all about drums and drumming. It features on-line drum lessons, links to other drum sites, plus information about John Xepoleas books.
Kacirek, Sven
Drummer and percussionist from Hamburg Germany. Contains news, biography, books, press releases and schedule.
Kaye, Jacob
Montreal based drummer. Site contains educational drum videos, drum lessons, drum tabs, biography, news, and contact information.
The Keith Carlock Website
Official site for Sting and Steely Dan drummer Keith Carlock.
Kuijpers, Jamie
Professional drummer, clinician and motivational speaker from Australia.
Luzier, Ray
Drummer for the band Korn. The site offers biography, discography, photos, media, and gear information.
McMahon, Austin
Includes biography, performance and tour schedule as well pictures and audio samples. Contact information and links to other musicians.
Medek, Richard
Site contains updated news, schedule, audio files, contact information and photography section.
Miceli, John
Official site containing the biography, discography, contact information, photographs and current information about the drummer of the band Meatloaf.
Michelli, Anthony
Site contains biography, discography, press releases, sponsor information, media and contact information.
Miller, Allison
New York City-based live and studio drummer, composer, and singer of multiple styles of music.
Nuzzoli, Gabriel
Percussionist. Includes biography, discography and samples of commercially released tracks. [Required QuickTime]
Olson, Eric
Drummer. Biography, recordings, and equipment.
Oromaner, David
New York, USA based drummer. Includes biography, discography, news, music, photos, guestbook, and links.
Cleveland, Ohio drummer. Site includes biography, equipment list, pictures, audio clips, schedule and contact information.
Pilotti, Elisa
Italian female drummer, percussionist and instructor. Includes biography, photographs and lessons. In English and Italian.
Potts, Joshua
UK based drummer. Contains biography, equipment list, webcam and contact information.
Risko, Paul
Rock drummer, favorite bands and percussive philosophy. Columbus, Ohio.
Robinson, John
Personal site for JR Robinson. Includes biography, book information, discography, news, photos, audio/video, guestbook, and contact information.
Schutte, Jim
Information on Chicago blues drummer Jim Schutte. Site contains resume, galleries, schedule, biography, contacts and links.
Schwartz, Jon "Bermuda"
The official website. Drummer for "Weird" Al.
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UK. Display team associated with folk events. Includes calendar, newsletter downloads, image galleries, and audio clips.
Steve Smith, drummer and his bands
Official Steve Smith site with information on his bands Vital Information and Jazz Legacy.
Steve's House of Drumming
News and material on drummers Dave Weckl and Vinnie Colaiuta. MP3s and video clips.
Strauch, Oliver
Contemporary German jazz drummer. Includes biography and discography. (Some writeing in German)
Stupack, Joseph A.
Official site of "Graffiti" drummer. Includes biography, news, MP3s, drum solos, and pictures.
Thompson, Paul
Concrete Blonde drummer. Biography, discography, and gallery.
Verderosa, Tony
Drummer known for his use of the acoustic drums, electronic drum pads, synthesizers, and samplers.
Victor Indrizzo
Fan site for Victor Indrizzo, sessions drummer who has played with Macy Gray, Beck, and Liz Phair. Discography, pictures and video.
Żurad, Krzysztof
Biography, recordings, and photo gallery.
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Top Ten Finish at Paris-Tours for Drucker After Tough Finale8. October 2017, Tours (FRA) — Road Team
Jempy Drucker secured a top ten finish at Paris-Tours today after an explosive finale saw the race split into several groups heading into the final kilometers of the race.
After a flurry of early attacks, a five-rider breakaway went clear and began building up an advantage that was edging towards the six-minute mark after 40km, of the 234.5km course.
With the main bunch sensing the need to regain control, the pace picked up and with 165km of racing still to go the gap had been brought back to a comfortable margin with the leaders sitting 3'40" up the road.
The gap remained stable before, with 60km to go, the chase heated up and the peloton rapidly began to close in on the breakaway, bringing the gap down to inside 40 seconds at the foot of the Côte de Crochu, the first off three climbs in the closing kilometers of the race.
The catch was eventually made with just 10km to go as new attacks began to fly off the front of the peloton with Drucker part of a six-rider group that formed on the penultimate climb of the day with the peloton exploding behind them.
In the end, Nikki Terpstra (Quick-Step Floors), Matteo Trentin (Quick-Step Floors) and Søren Kragh Andersen (Team Sunweb) were part of a late breakaway that was able to extend a narrow advantage over a select chase group which included Drucker, Silvan Dillier, and Daniel Oss.
The leading trio was able to hold on despite the group chasing hard on the home straight with Trentin going on to take the win ahead of Andersen and Terpstra. Meanwhile, Drucker was part of the sprint for the remaining places behind and was BMC Racing Team's best-placed rider, rounding out the top ten.
Quotes From the Finish Line
Jempy Drucker:
"It was a super fast final. I was up there on the last climb, but I just couldn't follow the acceleration of Matteo Trentin (Quick-Step Floors) anymore. I am a bit disappointed about that, but I do think that the strongest three were at the front of the race. In the end, I finished 10th which is a good result, but I definitely think more was possible as my sprint was good, but I maybe started a little too early."
Sports Director, Yvon Ledanois:
"Before the race, we knew we wanted to wait until the first of the final climbs and maybe make a move with a rider like Stefan Küng or Jempy Drucker. It worked well at first with Jempy going in the right move with Matteo Trentin (Quick-Step Floors), but he was on his limit at the top of the climb and lost Trentin's wheel. He had the legs for a good result and gave it a good shot. Everyone respected our plan coming into the race, and everyone tried, which is all we can ask for as you never know what might happen. The guys who went in the final move were very strong, and I was happy with how we rode as a team and how we took responsibility in the final of the race."
Race Profile
One-day race: Brou > Tours, 234.5km
Top 3: 1. Matteo Trentin (Quick-Step Floors) 2. Søren Kragh Andersen (Team Sunweb) 3. Nikki Terpstra (Quick-Step Floors)
BMC Racing Team Top 3: 10. Jempy Drucker 15. Daniel Oss 16. Silvan Dillier


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An S4C film documentary about a 75-year-old man's courage in tackling a hugely challenging peak has won the prestigious Silver medal in the Best Climbing Film category in the Sheffield Adventure Film Festival, ShAFF 2014.
The documentary 75: Byth Rhy Hen – 75: Never Too Old, produced by Slam Media film company, follows Jeremy Trumper of Gwynedd, North Wales, as he fulfils his ambition of climbing The Devil's Tower in the state of Wyoming in the USA.
Jeremy of Cwm Pennant near Porthmadog, tackles the challenge in the best of company - his friend, the world-renowned climber and adventurer from Tremadog, Eric Jones.
The programme, broadcast on S4C 12 months ago, follows them from Eifionydd to the USA where they take on the strikingly steep rock that rises over 1,200 feet from its surrounding flat landscape.
The Sheffield Adventure Film festival - ShAFF 2014 – is one of the UK's leading adventure and climbing festivals.
Content Commissioner Llion Iwan says, "This is a documentary that celebrates life, the strength of spirit and realising dreams. It's inspirational to follow Jeremy and Eric, two talented and charming people. Congratulations to everyone involved in this memorable, uplifting production."
This award follows a raft of major awards for other S4C documentaries in climbing festivals.
Jeremy Trumper started climbing when he was fourteen, as a Scout on climbing trips led by famous climber Showell Styles.
Jeremy has been climbing ever since, as well as running a caravan park, farming a small holding in Cwm Pennant and bringing up four children.
It was his wife, Margaret who was responsible for igniting Jeremy's obsession with the Devil's Tower in the first place.
Jeremy explains, "One Christmas she bought me a book which was full of amazing climbs all around the world, and that's when I first came across the Devil's Tower. And since then I've been obsessed with the idea, and determined to climb to the summit. It was such a great feeling, and I was so glad to have Eric Jones by my side. I couldn't have found a better friend to come along on the adventure."
Producer Aled Llŷr from Slam Media, who led the filming team that followed them there in autumn 2012, adds. "What delighted me most about this story was their friendship. They are both fine men - their values and friendship are something special. I hope the programme inspires the viewers, however old they are."


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Stuyvesant Square Park Civil War-Era Townhouse with a Tranquil Garden
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On a quiet, tree-lined block steps from Union Square and Gramercy Park sits 219 East 17th Street. This stately, classic townhouse offers historical charm, exceptional light, and a delightful garden that is part of a contiguous row of lush outdoor spaces. Thoughtfully renovated in 2002 by second-generation owners, the townhouse was given a modern upgrade with a new façade, roof, copper plumbing, electrical systems, and central air conditioning. It is now configured as a four bedroom, three bath, single-family townhouse with a separate apartment suite in the English basement.
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Laptop Gets Way To Hot And Shuts Down
I have a HP laptop that gets really hot. It is to hot to even sit on your lap. After awhile the whole machine shuts itself down. How can I fix this? Is it a fan issue that I need to replace? Or did some laptops just overheat and become to dangerous to use?


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Tom Swift And His Air Glider by Victor Appleton
Chapter XIV. Hurried Flight
The announcement of Ivan Petrofsky came to Tom with startling suddenness. He could say nothing for a moment, and then, as he realized what it meant, and as he recalled the strange appearance and actions of the man, he understood the danger.
"Was he a spy?" he asked.
"I'm almost sure he was," came the answer. "He isn't one of the villagers, that's sure, and he isn't a tourist. No one else would be in this little out-of-the-way place but a police official. He is in disguise, that is certain."
"I believe so," agreed Tom. "But what was his game?"
"We are suspected," replied the Russian. "I was afraid a big airship couldn't land anywhere, in France without it becoming known. Word must have been sent to Paris in the night, and this spy came out directly."
"But what will happen now?"
"Didn't you see where he headed for? The village. He has gone to send word that his trick failed. There will be more spies soon, and we may be detained or thrown into jail on some pretext or other. They may claim that we have no license, or some such flimsy thing as that. Anything to detain us. They are after me, of course, and I'm sorry that I made you run such danger. Perhaps I'd better leave you, and--"
"No, you don't!" cried Tom heartily. "We'll all hang together or we'll hang separately', as Benjamin Franklin or some of those old chaps once remarked. I'm not the kind to desert a friend in the face of danger."
"Bless my revolver! I should say not!" cried Mr. Damon. "What's it all about? Where's the danger?"
They told him as briefly as possible, and Ned, who had been working in the motor room, was also informed.
"Well, what's to be done?" asked Tom. "Had we better get out our ammunition, or shall I take out a French license."
"Neither would do any good," answered the Russian. "I appreciate your sticking by me, and if you are resolved on that the only thing to do is to complete the repairs as soon as possible and get away from here."
"That's it!" cried Ned. "A quick flight. We can get more gasolene here, for lots of autos pass along the road through the village. I found that out. Then we needn't stop until we hit the trail for the mine in Siberia!"
"Hush!" cautioned the Russian. "You can't tell who may be sneaking around to listen. But we ought to leave as soon as we can."
"And we will," said Tom. "I've got the magneto almost fixed!"
"Let's get a hustle on then!" urged Ned. "That fellow meant business from his looks. The nerve of him to try to pick a quarrel that way."
"I might have told by his manner that something was wrong," commented Tom, "but I thought he was a fresh tramp and I didn't take any pains in answering him. But come on, Ned, get busy."
They did, with such good effect that by noon the machinery was in running shape again, and so far there had been no evidence of the return of the spy. Doubtless he was waiting for instructions, and something might happen any minute.
"Now, Ned, if you'll see to having some gasolene brought out here, and the tanks filled, I'll tinker with the dynamo and get that in running shape," said Tom. "It only needs a little adjustment of the brushes. Then we'll be off."
Ned started for the village where there was a gasolene depot He fancied the villagers regarded him rather curiously, but he did not stop to ask what it meant. Another odd fact was that the usual crowd of curious rustics about the airship was missing. It was as though they suspected trouble might come, and they did not want to he mixed up in it.
Never, Ned thought, had he seen a man so slow at getting ready the supply of gasolene. He was to take it out in a wagon, but first he mislaid the funnel, then the straining cloth, and finally he discovered a break in the harness that needed mending.
"I believe he's doing it on purpose to delay us," thought the youth, "but it won't do to say anything. Something is in the wind." He helped the man all he could, and urged him in every way he knew, but the fellow seemed to have grown suddenly stupid, and answered only in French, though previously he had spoken some English.
But at last Ned, by dint of hard work, got him started, and rode on the gasolene wagon with him. Once at the anchored airship, Tom and the others filled the reserve tanks themselves, though the man tried to help. However he did more harm than good, spilling several gallons of the fluid.
"Oh, get away, and let us do it!" cried Tom at last. "I know what you--"
"Easy!" cautioned Mr. Petrofsky, with a warning look, and Tom subsided.
Finally the tanks were full, the man was paid, and he started to drive away.
"Now to make a quick flight!" cried Tom, as he took his place in the pilot house, while Ned went to the engine room. "Full speed, Ned!"
"Yes, and we'll need it, too," said the Russian.
"Why?" asked Tom.
"Look!" was the answer, and Ivan Petrofsky pointed across the field over which, headed toward the airship, came the man who had sought a quarrel with Tom. And with the spy were several policemen in uniform, their short swords dangling at their sides.
"They're after us!" cried Mr. Damon. "Bless my chronometer they're after us!"
"Start the motor, Ned! Start the motor!" cried Tom, and a moment later the hum of machinery was heard, while the police and the spy broke into a run, shouting and waving their hands.


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Please kill me?
Here's a little quick find from Girl's Generation Sooyoung.
They've just dropped their Japanese "The Best" album and this looks to be from their promotional looks.
This Instagram update shows Sooyoung in G.V.G.V. trademark "Please kill me" Pink T-shirt. However I'm unable to find a working buylink for it.
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