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Discussion in 'Star Trek: Voyager' started by Jetfire, Jul 29, 2010.
Go with Kira.
That would be one hell of a fight.
Oh heck yes! They're both tenacious with no nonsense attitudes when it comes to survival.
The Dancing Doctor is most likely tap dance on Janeway's face till she's out the other side.
Did we see her in that fight class that one time? Lower Decks maybe?
I`m not buying it! Your physically attracked to both and I suspect you might enjoy watching them wrestle in mud.....
Actually, I'm not attracted to Bev at all. She doesn't do a thing for me.
If a inter-series match happened...
Seven Of Nine & Tasha Yar...I would be rooting for Seven but both are great.
Picard & Picardo...EMH Mark I "The Doctor"
Why didn't they just call him Mark?
Because that was Janeway's France's name.
It would have confused her on the inside.
She would have been sleeping with him after a month using the EMH as a substitute finance.
Ohhh I'm sorry - I thought the title of the thread was "deathmatch", not b*tch slap fest .... lol
As much as I liked the Janeway character, she was not a physical combat orientated character. Yes, yes they did get her to do a few physical things but they were never convincing - not like Seven or Be'Lanna (if Janeway was really a convincing fighter do you really think they wouldn't have made better use of this trait??).
Luckily, I'm easy to convince.
Captains like Janeway, like Picard, were scientists and diplomats who usually tried to talk their way out of a situation if at all possible. When that didn't work, they resorted to photon torpedos, phasers and tricobalt devices and left a lot of the fistacuffs fighting to others. To them, "hand to hand" meant "my phaser to your phaser".
Speaking of phasers... IMO any scene where Janeway got to tote her compression phaser rifle around (The Chute) was a good scene.
Still, I do love it when she was physical with the Storm troopers in "Resistance", or the macroviruses in "Macrocosm". I did especially like her take down of the alien in the brig during "Scientific Method" or the BORG in unimatrix zero 1 . (Lets play "Clue" Captain Janeway in the unimatrix with a bat'leth)
Captain's don't normally become involved in hand-to-hand combat by the time they make it that far in the Fleet career path. So, no, even if she fit your profile of 'physical', she still would not have seen a great deal of combat time.
That being said, "bitch slap"... really?.
Janeway-Seven Of Nine-B'Elanna-Kes...
Tickle Fight!
Oh? Kirk had plenty of hand-to-hand combat. And who can forget the scene in DS9 when Sisko finally had enough of Q's shenanigans: "You hit me! Picard never hit me!"
Why not get Kirk, Picard, Sisko, and Janeway in a fight (young, TOS-series era Kirk, not movie-era Kirk). Of course, we know Kirk's shirt would rip first. But whose else would you like to see torn?
Or do they just make captains' uniforms out of stronger material in the 24th century?
Well, I'd say that Kirk is not in my reference point. As has been stated in every series from TNG forward, Kirk's time was different and things were rougher then.
I think Kirk and Sisko would be a good match, but this is a Voyager thread. As such, I'd say Kirk and Janeway would be interesting watch. Season 3 TOS Kirk and season 7 Janeway.
I am not sure how it would happen...
Neelix & Tuvix!!!
Kirk, Sisko and Archer were all scrappers (fighters) - and if my memory serves me correctly, they were all Captains too, so I don't agree with the sentiment that StarFleet captains didn't engage in hand-to-hand combat. The two exception are Picard and Janeway - even Kate Mulgrew has stated that Janeway wasn't a "physical" kind of character (ie atlete, fighter etc).
No, I said that Captain's of Janeway's time period don't usually engage in hand-to-hand combat.
But, Janeway had fought in a war, and she'd been captured by the Cardassians and fought her way out. She could more than hold her own. The character, not Kate. Kate made up her on personal, internal storyline for Kathryn. So, what Kate says off screen about Janeway isn't always true-to-form when it comes to what Kathryn is actually capable of.
It's fine if you don't like Janeway, henbane. But must you ruin every bit of fun regarding her?
Totally uncalled for Adm!
If you read my posts properly you would see that I do like Janeway - she was the best Star Trek Captain - I just don't think she is God-like. Besides I am entitled to my opinions - just as you are entitled to yours. It's rather sad that you see opinions written by others that don't fit your mental image as "ruining your fun regarding her".
I respectfully suggest that you become less defensive of your opinions and develop a little tolerance of how others see and read the Janeway character - nothing is absolute.
You're right, nothing is absolute. The "bitch slap fest" put me on the defensive since it is a negative connotation in my part of the world.
However, I chose not to escalate this any further in a public thread.
Sorry for the offense.
Seska and B'Elanna
My money is on Seska.
seven vs the borg queen
I'll go for the borg queen lol
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Rosanesmee wrote:Yeah, I agree with, well everyone it seems, the eyes would be so creepy. But cool at the same time.
I don't know, I mean would vampire venom do the same thing to a soul as it does a human? Maybe the soul wouldn't be able to take the venom and just die.
Since the transformation takes three days I think a few souls would just kill themselves - and their host - seeing as they would have no idea what was going on and the pain would be unbearable.
Would the soul be able to be removed from the host after the transformation, I mean the only thing strong enough to break through the skin would be another vampires teeth, or a shape-shifter/werewolf's. Hmmm...
I wonder what Wanda would do? I think she'd be strong enough to last through the pain.
LoveMeSomeEdward wrote:I think that if a soul tried to enter a vampire body the venom in the vamp will destroy the soul. But if the soul is in a human body and a vampire bites them then they either quickly escape and leave the host body dead or not be able to leave since its stuck. Or maybe the bite will have no effect of the soul whatsoever..hmm i think this question should be asked to SM.
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Title: The Good Daughter
Word Count: 530
Author's Note: I'm really just adding this to meet the fifty characters requirement. And to say that Petunia wasn't as much of a b**** to write as I thought she was going to be.
When she was eleven years old, Petunia brought home a Certificate of High Achievement in Academics the only girl in her school to do so. She had gone out to dinner with Mum and Dad and Lily and turned red with embarrassed pride as she listened to their praise. In the back of her mind, a small, arrogant side of her had thought, Ive left some big shoes to fill.
When Lily was eleven years old, she had found a letter in her mailbox, formally inviting her to the school that Petunia had only heard whispers about from the shifty boy that always watched them in the park. Their parents had taken Lily out shopping, buying her special equipment for her special school with more money than they brought home a month. They had been glowing as they told Lily how wonderful she was, how bloody unique she was to be accepted to a school like this.
That weekend, Petunia had stayed home in her room, rereading Jane Austens Emma. She soothed her hurt pride with the fact that Lily would most likely fail out of that school she had always been rubbish at maths and history, after all. Perhaps the new school would reject her once they saw that she was not a serious student. She had kept her fingers crossed as she turned the pages of the book; though she knew in her heart it was only a silly superstition, she hoped for a higher power to make her wishes come true. For what would her academic certificates mean if Lily could perform the impossible?
Lily had promised to write every day that summer, and though Petunia had brushed it off as though she didnt care, she was irked when the letters began to grow fewer and fewer. She wondered if the teachers would query about Lilys family life when she closed her eyes every night, the conversation was visible beneath her lids.
I wonder if talent like this runs in the family. Have you any siblings, Miss Evans?
Oh, Ive a sister, but she is rather boring.
Tut tut. Boring is what makes a good student. What is her name?
Petunia that name rings a bell. Perhaps we ought to enroll her immediately, in case weve overlooked her magical abilities thus far.
Sometimes, it was so real she would wake up and wonder if her letter had been sent yet.
She waited four years, but it never came. She had given up being a good student by then. Only half of her heart went into her studies, perhaps a fifth of her time was spent studying. The other four-fifths were spent doing things that she would come to regret, things that she scorned later in life and tried hard to protect her dear Duddy-kins from. She had stopped trying to earn her parents pride, for she knew well that it was foolish to try for something that would never happened. The absence of a letter had taught her that much.
And who was she to try to be the good daughter, when it seemed as though Lily was good enough for the both of them?


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In the Fire's Reserves first foray into the MLS/USL Pro partnership, the team dropped a 2-1 decision away to the Charlotte Eagles at Queens Sports Complex Friday night.
Led by Fire assistant coach Leo Percovich, the team started eight first team players and three from the club's Development Academy sides, two of which (Jake Taylor and James Myall) slotted in as center backs.
The Fire Reserves took the lead just before halftime. In a play quite similar to Patrick Nyarko's winner in Thursday's Open Cup match vs. Columbus, Michael Videira's cross from the right found Quincy Amarikwa at the back post where he headed past Eric Reed to make it 1-0 in the 42nd minute.
Charlotte responded with a number of chances in the second half outshooting the Fire Reserves 12-0, forcing Paolo Tornaghi into eight second half saves. . They would find their two goals in the span of five minutes as Christian Ramirez equalized in the 70th before Ben Newnam found the winner in the 75th.
Two more Fire Academy products Jeff Farina and Hayden Cochrane made cameo second half appearances, meaning the maximum five Academy players were used in the game. The Fire Reserves fall to 1-4 on the 2013 campaign and will welcome the Eagles to Toyota Park on Saturday, June 29 at 7:30pm (Live webcast on Chicago-Fire.com).
For more, visit the match report on CharlotteEagles.com.
Box Score
Chicago Fire - Paolo Tornaghi; Wells Thompson, James Myall*, Jake Taylor*, Hunter Jumper, Brendan King (Jeff Farina 76'), Mike Videira, Grant Lillard*, Yazid Atouba (Hayden Cochrane 74'); Corben Bone, Quincy Amarikwa
Charlotte Eagles - Eric Reed, Fejiro Okiomah, Matt Gold, Ben Newnam, Shaun Francis (Nick Courtney 46'); Stephen Okai, Sam Asante, Jorge Herrera, Nate Thornton (Will Prado 88'), Juan Guzman (Drew Yates 34'); Christian Ramirez (Tommy Smith 76')
Scoring Summary
CHI - Quincy Amarikwa (Michael Videira) 42'
CHA - Christian Ramirez (Sam Asante) 70'
CHA - Ben Newnam (unassisted) 75'
Misconduct Summary
CHI - Jake Taylor (caution; Foul) 12'
CHI - Wells Thompson (caution; Foul) 82'
Statistics CHI CHA
Shots: 4 15
Saves: 10 3
Corners: 4 4
Fouls: 16 10
Offsides: 1 2
Referee: Dustin Thorne; Assistant Referees: Ross Cox, Gustavo Solorio; Fourth Official: Brandon Cline


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I was one of the people that have been surprised by the Cardinals the last 2 years. I really thought they would tank once they lost Pujols and LaRussa. But if they can replace Pujols, I'm going to believe they can replace Beltran.
I was one of the people that have been surprised by the Cardinals the last 2 years. I really thought they would tank once they lost Pujols and LaRussa. But if they can replace Pujols, I'm going to believe they can replace Beltran.
Plus it's not like they were given a free shot at the playoffs. Their penalty for not winning the division was a 1-game play-in, on the road, no less.
Peralta is average to above average fielder with decent power and OBP. He's a significant offensive upgrade to Kozma.
The departure of Freese takes away one of the weaker bats from last year and replaces it with Carpenter who is a strong fielder....particularly at 3rd. They are replacing Freese's bat with Wong. While Wong struggled in his 59 plate appearances last year, his bat played awfully well at every stage in the minors. Wong also has very good speed. In any event, if he struggles, Ellis will get more at bats and that's a known quantity.
You can argue until the cows come home about Adams struggles vs lefties, but he hit 17 HR's in about 300 AB's and was a one man wrecking crew when Craig was injured late last year. There's a lotta pixie dust in that organization. Craig plays a better RF than Beltran and we all know about his hitting.
From the Cardinals' perspective, they have removed all weaknesses. With Garcia coming back, some starter is going to the pen. They aren't likely to have that early bullpen weakness that stunted them last year.
We can all point to Taveras and Wong and say what have they proven? It's a fair question. The same one we used to discuss Miller, Kelly and Wacha last year.
That darned farm system keeps grinding out quality players.
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Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 9:22 AM
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Parent input sought on special ed director
Original post made on Apr 2, 2013
Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 9:22 AM
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a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Apr 2, 2013 at 9:23 pm
So now he seeks feedback! Difficult to believe Ghysels argument that he fired her for a new direction and NOW he's asking people what that direction is???
Let the games continue!
a resident of another community
on Apr 2, 2013 at 9:45 pm
I would have preferred to have been asked for input before Olivia was fired.
a resident of Atherton: other
on Apr 3, 2013 at 1:31 pm
Complete wallpaper charade. [Portion removed. Please discuss the issue without personal attacks and labels.] Shame! SHAME! SHAME! No parental input, nor staff input went into hiring [portion deleted] Maurice! [portion deleted.]
Where are the Mt. View people? They should be here!
We MUST all go to the next board meeting and speak, one after the other. We must get rid of this [portion deleted] 'Leader' and organize a recall election for a new board.
Enough already! Enough of the hypocrisy. [portion deleted.] Make the connections and perhaps everyone will get upset, because if you're not mad now you soon will be, cause this Maurice will not ever change.
Totally ridiculous to fire Mandilk who built the best special department in the State of California! The entire staff is in complete mourning. I'm not joking....
a resident of Atherton: other
on Apr 3, 2013 at 2:05 pm
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a resident of another community
on Apr 3, 2013 at 5:32 pm
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There are also input meetings for scheduled for staff members. Here's my input on what I want in a new special education director in Menlo Park:
Highly experienced in the field of special education
Visionary leader
Open-door policy
Works effectively and calmly with staff and parents
Leader outside of the District
In touch with current trends in special education
Interest in parent education and outreach programs
Maintain informational Student Services website
Understand specialized curriculum for students with disabilities
Balance what is appropriate for the children with what is cost-effective for the district
Thorough knowledge of special education law for IEP compliance, reports and litigation
Exceptional organizational skills
Regular meetings for staff
Provides structured timelines for staff
Supportive of inclusion and Least Restrictive Environment
Create a sense of belonging for students with disabilities and families
Modest, humble, high character
Supports teacher improvement
Ability to supervise while giving teachers enough autonomy to run their programs
Set high standards for staff
Sounds like a great director, doesn't it?
If you can't tell, this is taken from the letter that was written by the special education staff and quoted a few weeks ago in the comments section on the Almanac.
As an aside, there have also been numerous input meetings for the decision to take back the O'Conner site, but ask anybody who has been in a private meeting about this topic, and you know that Ghysels decided a number of months ago that MP would be taking back the site. These meeting feel like a charade.
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Fountain Valley couple Freddie and Ed Sussman just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. We caught up with Ed Sussman to find out what makes their marriage work.
Q. How did you meet?
A. My wife is Fredda, but she goes by Freddie. We met on a blind date, and went to a movie in Hollywood to see "Frankenstein's Daughter." It wasn't love at first sight. I was attracted to her because we had a lot in common. I really hadn't been on a blind date before. We were married in North Hollywood on Jan. 19, 1963.
Q. What is the secret to your long marriage?
A. Our marriage works because we compromise. We don't go to bed angry, and we try to take life as it comes. What we love about each other is our children. They are all very successful, and we enjoy them. We have three children: Michael, age 49, lives in Mission Viejo with his wife, Lena; daughter Lisa, age 48, lives in Newport Beach. Our son Scott is 41 and lives in Rome, Italy, with his wife, Francesca. Last year, we took our entire family on a cruise to Hawaii. We also went to Italy to visit Scott and Francesca. And on our anniversary we celebrated with a family dinner.
Q. Are you retired?
A. I was superintendent of schools for the Downey Unified School District for 17 years and retired in June 2003 as a teacher and principal. I'm 71, and my wife is 69. On my 60th birthday, the Downey Unified School District named a school after me. South Middle School, where I was once a principal, was renamed Edward A. Sussman Middle School, and it was a proud moment for the entire family. Freddie is a retired preschool teacher. She worked at the United Methodist Preschool on Bushard and B'nai Tzedik Synagogue in Fountain Valley.
Q. After all these years, what do you two like to do together?
A. We enjoy movies, especially old movies like "Gone With the Wind" and "An Affair to Remember." We go to the movies about once a week, we go on errands together, and we enjoy a date night once a week. She is a caring, giving person and she says she likes my level of integrity. We both like to go to bed early and get up early.
Q. Any advice for newlyweds?
A. Never stay angry at each other, and always listen. A great line that has stayed with me is when a man was asked what is the best gift he can give to his children, he answered, "to love their mother." And that's a powerful message.


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What can we expect from the Americans at the Australian Open? It depends on which draw you're looking at. Hopes are high for the women because of the presence of Serena Williams and the potential breakthrough of the next generation of players, led by 19-year-old Sloane Stephens. Four women are seeded and 11 are in the draw (with one more on the verge of qualifying).
The men's outlook, however, is far less rosy. With John Isner and Mardy Fish sidelined and Andy Roddick enjoying retirement, the buzz around the Americans is virtually nonexistent. To make matters worse, three U.S. players are in No. 1 Novak Djokovic's section of the draw. The U.S. has a mere five men in the main draw, though that number could double with five more still alive in qualifying.
Here's a brief rundown of the Americans in Melbourne.
Serena Williams (No. 3 seed): Williams, who has an Open Era-record five Australian Open titles, is a heavy favorite to win her third consecutive Grand Slam tournament and 16th major overall. Coming off an easy run to the Brisbane title, she's the one beat.
Varvara Lepchenko (No. 21 seed): Don't expect too much from the American No. 2. Lepchenko had a breakout 2012 primarily based on her clay results. She's never won a main-draw match in four previous appearances in Melbourne and says she's had some issues during the offseason that didn't let her train as well as she would have liked. A run to the third round would be a success.
Venus Williams (No. 25 seed): Under-the-radar fact: Venus is on an eight-match winning streak. She finished 2012 with a title in Luxembourg and started this year with three exhibition victories at Hopman Cup. Everyone's looking forward to her projected third-round match against Maria Sharapova, but keep in that mind that since her comeback last spring, Venus hasn't progressed past the second round in three Slam appearances. Still, look for her to team up with Serena in doubles and take home the trophy.
Sloane Stephens (No. 29 seed): There's so much to get excited about with Stephens, who has a precocious personality and powerful game. A speedster who can crack the ball, she'll go into Melbourne on the heels of a quarterfinal in Brisbane and semifinal in Hobart. She is in a tricky section of the draw in which she could face 2011 Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, 2010 French Open champion Francesca Schiavone or fellow teen Laura Robson in the third round. A quarterfinal date against Serena isn't out of the question.
Christina McHale (Unseeded, No. 36 in the world): Diagnosed with mono last fall, the 20-year-old from New Jersey is still trying to find the form that got her to a career-high ranking of No. 24 in August.
Jamie Hampton (Unseeded, No. 64): The Alabama native had a career week in Auckland, where she made her first WTA semifinal and pushed Agnieszka Radwanska to two tiebreakers before losing. While her nerves can get the better of her, Hampton has a game worth watching. She possesses a big forehand and doesn't think twice about coming to the net to finish off points. That makes her a WTA rarity (or ATP rarity, for that matter). Unfortunately, she's been handed a tough draw, getting Aga's younger sister, Urszula, in the first round and a potential third-round match against Victoria Azarenka.
Vania King (Unseeded, No. 75): King hasn't won a main-draw match since last summer in Washington, D.C., finishing the 2012 season on a five-match losing streak. She lost in the final round of qualifying this year in Brisbane. She's drawn the tough-as-nails (and future Mrs. Alexander Ovechkin) Maria Kirilenko in the first round.
Melanie Oudin (Unseeded, No. 82): Oudin has never won a match in three Australian Opens, and she's won only two WTA-level matches since taking the Birmingham title last June. She's drawn Laura Robson in the first round. The two played in the first round of qualifying here last year with Robson rolling 6-3, 6-4. Can't see Oudin's getting past that match.
Lauren Davis (Unseeded, No. 91): Davis has come a long way from being the unknown teenager whom Sam Stosur demolished 6-1, 6-1 on Rod Laver Arena two years ago. What the 5-foot-2 Davis lacks in height she more than makes up for in heart. The 19-year-old had one heck of a run in Hobart this week, successfully qualifying and then making her first WTA semifinal, where she went toe-to-toe with Stephens. Davis showed me a lot in that match, not just in her willingness to fight but also her ability to absorb and redirect pace. She's drawn a qualifier in the first round and then could play Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the second round.
Coco Vandeweghe (Unseeded, No. 100): She has a world-class serve and backhand, but it's her movement that's been holding her back. That said, she has a chance to make the third round if she can get past her opener against the erratic Sorana Cirstea, who lost to Davis in Hobart.
Madison Keys (Unseeded, No. 135): Keys, 17, won the USTA wild-card playoff in the fall to earn her spot in the main draw. The more we see her play, the more excited we get. She doesn't make it to the WTA stage often because the tour's age rules restricted the number of tournaments she can play. But in Sydney, she won three matches to qualify before upsetting Lucie Safarova for her first top-20 win. She went on to push Li Na to three sets in her first WTA quarterfinal. Keys has a doable path to the third round, with Casey Dellacqua in the first round and a winnable potential match against the slumping Tamira Paszek in the second. That would give her a shot at No. 5 Angelique Kerber -- a popcorn match.
Sam Querrey (No. 20 seed): With Isner's withdrawal, Querrey is the only seeded American on the men's side. An Auckland semifinalist this week, he's a solid pick to make the fourth round. He'll open against a qualifier and could face Brian Baker in the second round. If he can get past a potential match with Stanislas Wawrinka in the third round, he'd get a shot against Djokovic.
Brian Baker (Unseeded, No. 59): This is Baker's first Australian Open and the draw gods have been kind enough to give him a qualifier in the first round. This should be an interesting season for Baker, who (understandably) couldn't replicate the success he had on clay and grass through the end of his 2012 season. That said, he had a good, tough win over Jerzy Janowicz in Auckland this week.
Ryan Harrison (Unseeded, No. 68): One of these days Harrison will get a kind draw at a Slam, but it won't be in Melbourne. Last year, he drew Andy Murray in the first round, and this year he could meet Djokovic in the second round. That's if he can get past Colombia's Santiago Giraldo, who beat him on grass at the Olympics.
Michael Russell (Unseeded, No. 92): Bad luck for the sleeveless one. He's drawn Tomas Berdych in the first round.Rhyne Williams (Unseeded, No. 194):


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This article should be enjoyed by newbies and "seasoned" wood burners alike. Owning a wood fireplace, stove or insert can be a rewarding experience and heating your home with a renewable resource is both practical and beneficial. Regardless of whether you dwell in a bustling downtown metropolis or on the outskirts of anything remotely resembling civilization there a few tips and tricks we'd like to share that are sure to appeal to your lifestyle.
First of all, if your home still has an open masonry fireplace your hard-earned money is going up in smoke along with all the heat from that lovely crackling fire. Likewise, if you're the self-sufficient-I-chop-my-own-wood reader out there all that back-breaking work isn't getting you the reward you deserve. Don't get me wrong, open fireplaces are gorgeous and reminiscent of a simpler time…a time when people thought Earth was the center of the universe, you needed a cart and oxen to go grocery shopping, and an eclipse meant the end of the world. In today's homes they're just drafty, smelly, and extremely inefficient. As you consider how you're going to heat your home for the 2012-2013 season, put some serious thought and research into high-efficiency stoves and inserts. Either your pocketbook will thank you or you'll know you didn't sweat through those flannel shirts for nothing.
Now, on to the good stuff! Did you know it can take a whole year for wood to completely dry? Sounds crazy, right? Yet, it's a crucial fact for you as a wood burner and for building the most efficient fire possible. The drier the wood the hotter the fire. Why is that important? Hotter fires lead to reduced smoke and creosote build-up…this is good for you and the air and land surrounding your home. It's important to be a conscientious wood burner and care about the health of your environment.
Tangent: Have you heard that we're coming out with some 2012 wood appliances that produce LESS THAN 1 GRAM/HOUR of emissions? Trust me…that's unheard of emissions reductions, and we're so excited to be paving the way for greener and more efficient ways for you to heat your home.
Back to our regular program: Wood should have a moisture content less than 20%. Hmmm, how can you tell how much water is in wood? Well, you could buy a moisture meter. These are readily available at hardware stores, most hearth retailers, and online. For the more experienced out there with a well honed ear you can also knock two pieces of wood together and listen for that nice empty hollow sound. Just find a technique that works best for you. The bottom line is that you don't want to burn wet wood. Picture this…every five minutes you open the door to your fireplace and throw a glass of water on it. That's the equivalent of burning wet or green wood. Boiling off all that water makes it impossible to produce any heat. It also creates a huge buildup of creosote…and it's in your best interest to avoid that gentle but firm lesson your chimney sweep will give you on the importance of burning dry seasoned wood. Which reminds me! Be sure to have your chimney cleaned annually.
For all you DIYers out there, here's a handy-dandy "How To Build A Wood Shed" article that's right up your alley. Get started right away…it's already March!!!
Once you've got that superbly dried wood all ready to load into your high-efficiency wood fireplace, stove or insert it's time to build a fire! Stack your wood with kindling on the bottom and build up to larger logs. We prefer the "Jenga" method of stacking wood…criss-crossing pieces and leaving space between the firewood. Start with your damper and air control completely open and adjust them as the chimney heats up and your fire gets going. Always leave about an inch of ash in the bottom of the firebox after cleaning…this will help for your next cold startup.
Did I mention that whole "less than 1 gram/hour" emission thing? We also just designed the first ever electric-ignition for a wood stove…call your local Lopi dealer and ask them about GreenStart. And yes, you read that correctly; an electric-ignition for a wood stove. All you do is load the wood and push a button. I know, shameless advertising, but we completely geek-out on this stuff. It's 2012 groundbreaking technology and we hope you'll be as excited about it as we are!
Keep those fires burning!


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Yesterday I explored all the many reasons I have been motivated to walk. Please read it if you haven't already! Essentially, 10,000 is the magic number of steps needed to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system and keep your weight in check. Walking has a number of other health benefits as well, including emotional and spiritual health. Plus if you walk instead of driving or taking public transportation, you will reduce the amount of non-renewable energy used and CO2 produced. And lastly, when you walk you tend to become a more active part of your community.
Do read more here if you need more motivation!
So here we go…
The 10,000 Steps Challenge
I am ready to make my pledge to you to work toward walking 10,000 steps every day. Will you join me?
Don't worry, this is not an all or nothing pledge, it's a pledge to work toward 10,000 steps. When you sign up for this challenge, you absolutely do not have to walk 10,000 steps tomorrow. But you do have to actively work toward it. Start walking 1,000 steps. Or even 100. Then every week add more. Even if you can't do it every day, start doing it as often as you can. And then work on doing it a little more every week.
Break Down Those Barriers!
The first step for you may be to address the barriers that keep you from walking. Is there a voice say inside your head, giving loads of excuses why you can't join this challenge? Or why 10,000 steps just is not possible for you? Ok. Pay attention to that voice. Now – break down those barriers!!
For instance, are you saying "I don't have any walking shoes"? Ok, go buy some. "I can't afford them." Get some on sale or at a thrift store, borrow some from a friend, or go into your closet and take another look – maybe you can make do with what you have. "I still don't have any shoes." Ok truthfully, do you need new shoes? Just use the most comfortable shoes you have and get on with it! That's what I do. : )
"I don't have time." Guess what? Walking can add years to your life – that is years longer to spend with your grandchildren. And walking can make you feel better, age more gracefully, and be able to do more active things. And it helps contribute positively to the planet you'll be leaving behind for your kids. "But I just don't have time." So, work on finding the time. Rearrange your schedule so that you can do it. You might find that when you add the time to get in the car, drive to your destination, park, and walk up to the spot – versus the time it takes to walk there… it's nearly the same amount of time. Plus, you can multi-task – listen to podcasts, books on tape, or music. Or make all those phone calls you always put off.
Find solutions rather than continue to offer excuses. It's that important. Break down those barriers – for your sanity, your health, your community, and your environment.
Be Safe
Please be safe, everyone! Some little things to remember…
Bring water with you, and make sure you stay hydrated. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. If you aren't very active, work yourself up to an hour a day – don't try to do too much all at once. Walk slowly during the first 5 minutes of your walks, to warm up your muscles. Walk in safe locations. Of course, but make sure you do! I always bring my phone just in case – so far I've only used it to report a traffic accident, but that is worthwhile. And do protect yourself from the sun with a hat and/or sunscreen.
Please spread the word about this challenge, and use one of the following doodads to remind you, too. You can post it on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, you can post it on your fridge (if you click an image, it will take you to a bigger size)!
Check In
I don't know about you, but there is certainly extra motivation for me, knowing that I have to tell you all how I'm doing with my 10,000 steps. Remember – this is not a competition. We are all living differently, with different barriers. At the same time, we can all learn from one another and help motivate one another. That is what community is all about!!
So I'll post check ins here. And if you're antsy and would like to check in between postings, you can always visit this post and check in below, in the comments.
When you sign up below in the comments, please let us all know two things: 1. when you will start and 2. how you will begin working toward 10,000 steps. And remember, you don't have to have a blog to join – just sign your name if you don't have one.
My Pledge:
Next Monday, I will walk to my new office, to the p-patch, and back home every weekday. For my sanity, for my health, for my community, and for my environment. This challenge is my extra motivation. You all are my witnesses. You'll be keeping me on track!
Let's Walk Together – Who's Walking With Me?!


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DoT releases study of climate change and effects on Gulf Coast transportation
The U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DoT) on Wednesday released a study of the potential impacts climate change and land subsidence could have on the Gulf Coast region's transportation infrastructure.
Examining an area that includes 48 contiguous counties in four states - from Galveston, Texas to Mobile, Alabama – the DoT has undertaken the study to provide valuable information to regional transportation planners and government. The report is the first of a three-phase study on a region of particular concern given its geography, ecology and vulnerability, as well as the central role it plays in the nation's oil and gas infrastructure.
"The Impacts of Climate Change and Variability on Transportation Systems and Infrastructure: Gulf Coast Study, Phase I," assesses regional transportation systems' vulnerabilities to potential changes in weather patterns and related impacts, as well as the effect of natural land subsidence and other environmental factors, according to a DoT media release.
Potential climate changes in the next 50 to 100 years could disrupt transportation services across the region, according to the study, which made use of 21 simulation models and a range of emissions scenarios. "Twenty-seven percent of major roads, 9 percent of rail lines, and 72 percent of area ports are at or below 4 feet in elevation, and could be vulnerable to flooding due to future sea level rise and natural sinking of the area's land mass," according to the media release.
The study is being carried out by the DoT in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey and state and local researchers as one of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program's 21 "synthesis and assessment" reports. Subsequent phases of the study are meant to develop risks and adaptation strategies that can be used for planning, investment, design and operational decision making related to infrastructure in the Gulf Coast region and nationwide.


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GTA Online: expensive sports car Revolter now available with fitted machine guns, but…
This week's GTA Online update lets players buy the Ubermacht Revolter, a slick-looking car that comes with optional fitted machine guns.
ESRB headlines
The ESRB does not consider loot boxes to be gambling
The games industry's rating body, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), has said that it does not see loot boxes in video games as a form of gambling.
FIFA 17 is free to download and play this weekend on Xbox One with XBLG, PlayStation 4
FIFA 17 is free to play all weekend on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One if you're a Gold subscriber.
There's a lot of sex talk in Dragon Age: Inquisition
Dragon Age: Inquisition contains some rather frank discussion of sex and sexuality. Dialogue spoiler alert.
Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus rated for Vita
Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus has popped up on the ESRB's database, suggesting the PlayStation 3 title is on the way to Vita.
The Elder Scrolls Online's M rating not ideal, but won't be challenged - Zenimax
The Elder Scrolls Online has been awarded an M or Mature rating by the ESRB – unusually high for an MMORPG, but Zenimax Online won't compromise on content.
Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes rated M, gets content warning for sexual violence
Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes has scored a Mature 17+ rating from the ESRB, which is not surprising in itself, but some of the content mentioned in the assessment is.
This is a precious PSA for ESRB ratings
Unlike, say, in the UK or Australia, the American ESRB provides game ratings based on age but is not government-sponsored, and so a lot of folks don't pay too much attention to them. Thus, we get young children playing Grand Theft Auto, and so on. The ESRB is trying to build awareness, then, with this […]
Grand Theft Auto 5's ESRB rating lists violence, swearing, and drug use
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 5 will once again allow you to visit prostitutes, as well as letting you smoke a bong, the game's new ESRB has revealed.
ESRB streamlines ratings icons for digital and mobile age
The Entertainment Software Rating Board is changing the look of its video game ratings icons in order to make them more clear and easy to understand given we're now in the digital distribution age.
Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions listed for re-release
The ESRB has rated Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions for PSP, PlayStation 3 and Vita, suggesting the collection of challenges is on the way to the PlayStation network.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies rated M
North America's premiere games rating body has deemed Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies too extreme for under-17's.
Best of Playstation Network Vol. 1 outed by ESRB
The ESRB has rated a PlayStation 3 title called Best of Playstation Network Vol. 1. The description notes that the retail release includes four games – Fat Princess, Tokyo Jungle, Sound Shapes and When Vikings Attack. We have no information of date, price, regional availability, whether Vita cross-play will be enabled, or if more volumes […]
ESRB allowing trailers for M-rated games to skip the age gate
According to a report on Giant Bomb, the Entertainment Software Ratings Board, kingpin of North American age ratings on games, is relaxing some of their rules a little bit this week. The highlight is that they will no longer require that all video marketing materials for M-rated games be hidden behind an age gate.
Gearbox believes NRA should be advocating gun laws instead of pointing fingers at games
Violence in video games is a hot button issue in some circles, with pundit going as far as to blame gun violence on crimes committed around the world, and most recently in the US. One of the most vocal accusers of late, is the EVP of the National Rifle Association, Wayne LaPierre, who in the […]
Poll suggests 58% of Americans blame violent games for violent acts
Survey group Harris Interactive has conducted a poll that suggests 58% of adult Americans believe there is a correlation between teenage violence and violent videogames.
ESRB: content ratings help protect creative freedom
ESRB president Patricia Vance has said the rating body isn't so much a censor as a guardian of creative freedom in games.
Persona 2: Eternal Punishment rated for PS3, PSP
The ESRB has added a PlayStation 3 and PSP rating for Persona 2: Eternal Punishment, suggesting the long-awaited RPG is headed to the west at last. Persona 2 released as two interrelated titles for PSOne, Eternal Punishment and Innocent Sin; only Eternal Punishment was localised at the time. A PSP port of Innocent Sin finally […]
ESRB unsure if consumer awareness can be increased
The Electronic Software ratings Board, the US's primary games classification service, is concerned it can't do much more to inform parents and guardians about video game content.
Castlevania Virtual Console release tipped by ESRB
Castlevania has turned up on the ESRB's catalogue as a 3DS and Wii title, suggesting a Virtual Console release is on the cards. It's not clear whether the title refers to the 1986 action platformer that started it all, or the 1999 N6$ game, although given the destination platforms the former seems more likely. A […]
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GTA Online: expensive sports car Revolter now available with fitted machine guns, but…
FIFA 17 is free to download and play this weekend on Xbox One with XBLG, PlayStation 4
The Elder Scrolls Online's M rating not ideal, but won't be challenged – Zenimax
Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes rated M, gets content warning for sexual violence
Grand Theft Auto 5's ESRB rating lists violence, swearing, and drug use
ESRB allowing trailers for M-rated games to skip the age gate
Gearbox believes NRA should be advocating gun laws instead of pointing fingers at games
Poll suggests 58% of Americans blame violent games for violent acts
Video game researcher "cautiously optimistic" over Biden meeting
Head of EA thinks all platforms and countries should share a universal rating system
ESRB introduces free, automated ratings system for downloadable titles
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 to release on Wii U according to ESRB
ESRB president believes AO ratings are "good for the system"


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The City Council on Monday approved an ordinance that will save the City $3.092 million in interest payments by refunding debt originally sold in 2003 and 2005. The refinancing is expected to save the City an average of $238,000 per year over the next 13 years without extending the life of the original bonds and certificates that were issued.
The Council also approved the sale of $8.32 million in new certificates of obligations at an interest rate of 2.352 percent, the lowest interest rate the City has ever received on a new money issue. The certificates will include funding for infrastructure, facility improvements, technology, equipment purchases, an ambulance and pumper, solid waste equipment and other long-term capital needs.
The City was able to receive low interest rates because of its top ratings from Standard and Poor's and Moody's, two of the nation's leading credit rating agencies. Richardson is one of only five communities in Texas to hold "Triple A" ratings from both agencies. The recent Cyprus bailout and financial crisis in Europe also led to lower interest rates at the time the City was ready to refinance and issue new bonds.
Watch a presentation given at Monday's City Council work session about the new bonds at http://bit.ly/14t9iZi.
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>Racing>Realistic pace goals for marathon
Hey, I'd go out at 8:55-9:05 pace and see how you feel after 10 miles. You've put in some good work and may surprise yourself!
"If you have the fire, run..." -John Climacus
I'd say "sure, and perhaps better".
With the big ol' caveat that it is March, the race is in October and it is all about 1) where you are now and 2) what you do in the next seven months.
I've seen people shave a whole lot more than 5 minutes with that kind of time. I've also seen people, well, not.
I have also been both of those two people at various points over the past 10 years :-)
Don't limit yourself to an artificial time... see where your training takes you.
Whoops. October?
Then, yeah, what he said.
Thanks! I've been that person, too. My first marathon I ran a 2:02:28 and the second, I ran a 3:54:48 with a PR of >7 minutes. Just wanted your valuable feedback, please and thank you.
My first marathon I ran a 2:02:28
My first marathon I ran a 2:02:28
Feeling the growl again
My first marathon I ran a 2:02:28
My first marathon I ran a 2:02:28
"...and after that, Paula wouldn't talk to me anymore."
"If you want to be a bad a$s, then do what a bad a$s does. There's your pep talk for today. Go Run." -- Slo_Hand
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Demon of Bad Decisions
"...and then because of that (and some other incident), people wearing race bibs are not allowed near the trains on Patriots Day."
I want to do it because I want to do it. -Amelia Earhart
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Thanks! I've been that person, too. My first marathon I ran a 2:02:28 and the second, I ran a 3:54:48 with a PR of >7 minutes. Just wanted your valuable feedback, please and thank you.
Your trend clearly shows you need to retire immediately -- earlier, in fact -- before that 3:54:48 result.
It's a 5k. It hurt like hell...then I tried to pick it up. The end.
Come on now.
It was wind aided.
My first marathon I ran a 2:02:28...
I quit, i'm never running again
2013 Goals
Just keep running...
There was a point in my life when I ran. Now, I just run.
We are always running for the thrill of it
Always pushing up the hill, searching for the thrill of it
Is that a typo?
No. The world record holder is actually chillidogbeagle. How do you not know this?
Runners run.
Sorry. That's my fault. Sarcasm and general ass-ishness are hard to portray over the interwebz. If anything serious ever does come out of my mouth, you'll know it. Until then, take whatever I type with a grain of salt.
But I really don't know who the marathon record holder is. I'm guessing it's not actually anyone here at RA, right?


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MyTwoCensus Data Capture Center Investigation Part 3: From the Federal Penitientary to the Federal GovernmentThursday, October 1st, 2009
We urge you to please read our first post about security concerns at America's three data capture centers before reading this post.
Situation: You're an ex-con, fresh out of prison, and you need a job. Who do you turn to? Well, if you live in Baltimore there's a high likelihood that you would turn to Maryland New Directions, a non-profit organization that assists people finding jobs. This is surely a noble mission, but it may make some Americans queasy if they knew that the people reading, logging, and scanning their 2010 Census data had gone from living at a federal penitentiary to working for the federal government (Of course they are actually employed by subcontractor Computer Sciences Corporation, but you get the picture: These people are bound by the same regulations as all other Census Bureau employees so it's a fine line they're walking.).
*Also note that Baltimore public defender Coriolanus A.J. Ferrusi is on the Maryland New Directions board.


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BERLIN- The Berlin Little League 9-10 All-Stars completed a magic run to a Maryland District 8 championship on Wednesday, beating visiting Fruitland, 4-0, in a steady rain to advance to the state tournament.
Throughout the District 8 tournament, Berlin utilized the perfect combination of stingy pitching, timely hitting and stellar defense to roll to a 5-0 record and advance out of pool play to face Fruitland in the title game. On Monday, Berlin routed West Salisbury, 11-0, to reach the district championship game at home.
On Wednesday, steady late afternoon showers threatened the push back the championship, but the game started as planned and Berlin wasted no time getting out to a 2-0 early lead. Fruitland threatened in the early innings, but the Berlin defense kept zeroes on the scoreboard. In the second, Fruitland had two runners on with one out before the Berlin right fielder caught a fly ball and doubled the Fruitland runner off first.
In the top of the second, Fruitland had two on and not outs, but Berlin got the first out by picking off a runner trying to advance to third on a passed ball. The next Fruitland batter lined out to second baseman Matt Kinsey, who doubled off the runner at second to end the threat.
With Berlin leading 2-0 in the bottom of the fourth, Tristan McDonough drove a long ball to deep left center for a solo home run and a 3-0 Berlin lead. Berlin added a run in the bottom of the fifth on a two-out double by Hayden Snelsire that scored Ryan Duncan from first to extend the lead to 4-0.
Meanwhile, the rain stopped, the sun came out and the Berlin pitchers, who had been so dominating throughout the district playoffs settled into a groove. When McDonough punched out the last Fruitland batter in the bottom of the sixth, the Berlin 9-10 team had secured the Maryland District 8 championship.
The final out touched off a wild celebration by the Berlin coaches and players, who first posed calmly with the new District 8 championship banner before taking it on a victory lap around the outfield. After more team pictures, Manager Cameron McDonough was showered with a ceremonial cooler full of ice water. With the district championship win, the Berlin 9-10 team advances to the state tournament, which gets underway in Brunswick in Western Maryland tomorrow.


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They may have tied last week for the top spot, but on Monday night's "Dancing With the Stars," Mya and Dmitry Chaplin were in a league of their own.
For the show's third week of competition, the duo stepped things up, stealing the spotlight with a sexy rumba. Their moves, fast and furious, left all of the judges marveling and left the pair with the first perfect 10s of the season – from judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 9: Week 2 Highlights
"It was just complete fluidity," Carrie Ann raved as the two took home 27 out of 30, the highest score of the night.
But while Mya and Dmitry were on top, swimmer Natalie Coughlin and professional dancer Alec Mazo left little breathing room.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 9: Week 1 Highlights
Their rumba, which Edyta Sliwinska helped coach, got Bruno hot under the collar.
"I knew you could fly, but you've gone stratospheric tonight. Sexy beast," Bruno raved of the pair who netted 26 out of 30.
And it appeared to be ladies night as the third slot on the "Dancing" leaderboard was snapped up by model Joanna Krupa and her professional partner, Derek Hough.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 9 Class Portraits
After an acrobatic leap on to the stage with the help of a rope, Derek helped celebrity contender Joanna samba to the tune of 23 out of 30 points.
"The good times are back. It was a samba full of excitement and life," Bruno said.
But while the ladies scored high, Donny Osmond just plain scored, sharing several overly dramatic kisses with Bruno during the judging round.
After performing his rumba with partner Kym Johnson, Bruno called Donny's moves, "a bit airy-fairy at times."
The comment prompted Donny to rush the judge's table, where he grabbed Bruno and attempted to kiss him. As the entertainer began to turn and leave, Bruno pulled him back and the two shared another passionate embrace for the cameras.
Finally returning to Kym's side, Donny made light of his saucy behavior, commenting, "I don't think they're going to let me back in Utah any more."
And Donny wasn't the only celebrity male pulling saucy moves during the show. With slicked back hair and eyes just for his partner, snowboarder Louie Vito had the judges literally fanning themselves after rumbaing with Chelsie Hightower.
"That's chemistry," Bruno said. "That's how to play a girl!"
"Your chemistry is unbelievable," Carrie Ann added.
Kelly Osbourne and her partner, Louis van Amstel, also got into the spirit of the evening, kissing at the end of their samba, which rounded out the show.
"Donny and Bruno [were] making out. We're making out," Louis laughed.
"We think it's the full moon this weekend that's affecting everyone," Kelly added.
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The site is showing i have only 73 pets at max level, i have the 75 pet achievement, and have leveled more to 25 since then. I think i have 76-77 total.
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text: When I am playing doubles, and my partner questions an opponent's call (to me), unless it is blatant hooking, I always confirm the opponent's call. Why? I have seen too many players let calls get under their skin. I prefer to play the part of hawkeye, and although I may sometimes be slightly off, it allows my partner to forget about it and move on, and opposed to getting angry and stewing on the call. Does anyone else do this? I usually 'fess up to my partner AFTER the match is complete.


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Great colors! Very cute kitty!
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Great colors! Very cute kitty!
I like that pattern, it is really cool.
I love that you rotate your quilts depending on the season - what a great ida. This quilt is gorgeous.
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1958 Singer Featherweight - "Verna"
2009 Janome 4100QDC - Nameless
Gee the quilt inspector seems to like it as much as I do. Great work!
Wonderful colors in this cool quilt. Like this pattern. Pretty kitty too!
no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Aesop
Very nice.
Lovely quilt!! Your "inspector" is very cute!


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Yes Edward did say they all brought something. And Noone seems to remember Emmett and his impossible strength. Rose is determined, you cannot break her will easily which is good when your up against someone who breaks weak bonds. She loves her family so she isn't going anywhere.
victoria's ability I always invisioned it as being able to see escape routes, knowing instantly exactly what she would have to do and where to go to avoid being caught. Like somehow knowing where the boarder to the Cullen and Pack lands were at and running down the line.
Tracking does seem to be common, any vampire can learn how but people like James and Alistar have a gift for it, Alistar's ability pulls him toward what he wants which is a mental gift, James' was a physical gift like Felix his senses where much more acute so he could track over a longer better distance. He was able to easily track Edward and Carlisle while staying far back enough not to be read, thats a few miles easy.
I wonder if Nessie's ability could break the physical shield that protects Aro?
And if i could have an ability I think it would be as a mimic. Mimicing the gifts around me in place of my own. I even invisioned how it would work, similar to Jasper how he feels emotions, sympathy and empathy kind combined to change the way you see the world for how they see it, allowing your mind to shift giving you their mental talents.


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My interest for him has waned a bit but I'll be back on the bandwagon when this movie (and Eclipse) come out!ReplyDelete
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