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saga/title/fandom: Homecomings
author: Alex L
rating/genre: (R) - Drama/Angst
warnings: Het, language, adult situations, attempted rape
summary: Not all homecomings are happy ones. R for language, disturbing imagery, and references to attempted rape. Featuring Iceman, Wolverine, Gambit, Jubilee, Rogue, and Storm, as well as other favorites.
comments/disclaimers: While I don't own any of the characters (Marvel), this story is mine, mine.
Chapter Sixteen: Happy Christmas
Christmas morning finally arrived in Westchester. Fresh snow had fallen the night before, adding another layer of frozen white to the blanketed land around the mansion. The children who still remained peered out their windows excitedly, planning for many sled rides and snow fights after opening presents. Their squeals of delight echoed throughout the walls of the mansion.
The opening of the gifts was done in the living room of the mansion as the smell of cinnamon and apples hung in the air. Logan had carried wood from the shed outside to prepare warm, glowing fire. Jean and Ororo were serving cookies and punch, while Rogue and Kitty were handing out presents to open. The younger students were in one corner of the room, tearing through paper and showing each other their new prized possessions. Hank was at the new baby grand piano Warren had purchased for the mansion, taking requests. He was now attempting to coax the Professor into joining him in a duet of "White Christmas". The Professor, reluctant at first, but eventually broke down, revealing a smooth tenor voice he cultivated during his college days.
Jubilee was seated on one of the corduroy chairs in the room with a pile of wrapped gifts in her lap. She was in the midst of sorting through the many boxes and envelopes when Logan found her. He perched himself on the arm of the chair, wearing his most cynical expression and his usual blue jeans and flannel with a white T-shirt.
"Having fun, kid?" he said in greeting. He didn't need to hear her answer to know that she was. It was the happiest he had seen in her in sometime, which made him soften somewhat.
She peered up at him. "Yes," she replied, blue eyes questioning. "You're not?"
"This kind of thing ain't my style." He motioned to the crowded room around him, wincing at the shrieks of joy and laughter. Then he rolled his eyes in disdain.
She nodded. "I could see that." She paused and said, "Thanks for staying, though. I know you'd probably be somewhere up north by now."
"Yeah, well.." His voice trailed off, signaling his awkwardness. She was right even though he would be determined to deny it to the end. He hated the holidays and desperately wanted to be alone since the recent episode. However, he had made a vow to stay and stay he did. Besides, he felt he was making some progress during his individual sessions with Charles.
Her blue eyes were solemn. "No, really. It means a lot to me that you're here."
Clearing his throat abruptly, Logan asked, "Aren't you going to open your presents?"
Jubilee gave him a small smile, knowing that was his way of changing the subject. She held up the first box she could locate on her lap. From the widening grin on Logan's face, she instantly knew it was from him. Tearing into the paper quickly, she discovered it was a Palm Pilot. Her smile became broader as she circled her arms around him. "Thanks, Wolvie. How did you know?"
"I heard ya talk about it with Kitty," he admitted, not wanting to let go of her just yet. For a moment, it seemed like old times when she was the adoring little girl and he was her hero who could do no wrong. He had missed those days.
Meanwhile, Ororo, Kitty, and Rogue were sifting through their gifts and showing each other their new treasures. Even though she was Jewish, Kitty still partook in the holiday activities, exchanging presents with her friends. Rogue, eager for the distraction from her loneliness and conflicting feelings about Remy, was tearing through paper and boxes at a rapid rate.
"Ooh, looky here!" Kitty cried, as Rogue pulled out a pair of black pearl earrings. "You have to let me borrow those."
"Only after Ah wear them once," Rogue replied, turning the gift card over. As she suspected, the Professor had given them to her. He was known for her elegant taste in gifts for his students. She made a mental note to thank him later on.
Kitty tossed a crumpled ball of pink tissue paper over her shoulder. Her perky features crinkled in a look of confusion and irritation. "Why does Bobby buy the worst gifts ever?" she wondered aloud, rolling her eyes.
Ororo's eyes were amused. "Whatever do you mean, child?"
The younger woman held up a copy of a book, "1001 Things to Do on a Date: From the Romantic to the Silly and Weird". "I swear I'm unhappy enough about being single again," she groused, brown eyes flashing, "but does he have to rub it in?" Then she turned to a giggling Rogue and snapped, "You knew about this! I know because I saw you helping him wrap his presents!"
"Oh hush, sugah." Rogue waved a hand, trying to suppress her laughter. "If it makes ya feel any bettah, he got me a dancing Coke can. Ah heard he got Scott a pair of X-ray glasses, so you ain't the only one. Bobby does this every year. You know that, hon."
Ororo nodded, white ponytail swinging behind her. "Yes, I have to agree with Rogue. Bobby just doesn't have taste when it comes to gifts." To demonstrate her point, she showed her friends a pair of red polka-dotted gardening gloves she received from him. "I believe Jean said it is part of his charm."
Kitty rolled her eyes again, plopping the book down next to her on the floor. "Then this is going to be someone's gag gift, for sure."
"Fair enough," Rogue said, green eyes twinkling. She moved onto the next gift. Already she could tell it was an article of clothing from the shape and size of the box. The paper used was quite nice-handmade and in a lovely shade of sage. Immediately, she knew who it was from and took greater care in opening the gift. She gasped quietly when the contents were revealed-a black silk nightgown trimmed in lace.
Kitty peered over her friend's shoulder and then giggled. "Wow. Maybe you should put that away before one of the kids walks by."
Blushing, Rogue snapped the box closed. Joseph must have snuck it before he left, she thought. "Well, Ah won't be wearin' it any time soon. Gotta wait until my man comes back."
"Actually, I think you can wear it tonight," a voice announced.
She and the others stared up. Standing over them was Joseph, his face tanned from his time in Guatemala and his white hair cropped closely to his head. His steely blue eyes were a mixture of amusement and joy as the woman he loved suddenly rose from the floor and threw herself into his waiting arms.
Red-on-black eyes surveyed the scene unfolding on the other side of the room. He suddenly became consumed with rage, envy, and sadness. The air in the room was suddenly too suffocating for him to breathe. His only source of consolation was a walk around the grounds with his cigarettes. He was about to make his way out when he found himself face to face with Jean.
"Are you OK?" she inquired, green eyes reflecting the knowledge of his intentions.
"Course," he lied, trying to force a coy smile. "Didn't know you cared, chčre. Mebbe you had too much eggnog."
"You're my friend," she replied matter-of-factly, crossing her arms over her chest. "Of course, I care."
"Den you know Gambit has to go."
"What, chčre?"
"Storming off isn't going to help anything. Come and hang out with us."
"'Cause holidays time for sharin'? Gambit don' do dat, chčre."
"So being alone in the cold is better?"
"For me? Oui."
"Remy, please. If Rogue sees you leave, then she'll feel responsible."
"In a way, she is, chčre." As soon as the words left his mouth, he instantly regretted them. He shook his head regretfully. "Non.. Gambit didn't mean dat."
Jean nodded empathetically. "I know you didn't. But right now, you're in plain view." Her eyes traveled to the other side of the room.
Remy followed her gaze. With bitter resentment, he watched Joseph and Rogue kiss, holding each other close. Rogue's face was in sight and her eyes met his briefly. For a brief moment, she looked lost and very guilty. Then Joseph turned her around, her body disappearing behind his.
"I know it hurts," Jean whispered, touching his elbow lightly. "But being alone isn't going to help."
He exhaled, still craving a cigarette but realizing that the redhead had a point. "Suppose Gambit could sit wit' de Summers family for a moment," he said, shrugging. "You jus' need to make dis ol' t'ief a stiff drink."
"Wow," Scott said, watching Jubilee reveal the necklace Bobby had given her. He had joined her and Logan after talking his way out of joining Hank and the Professor in a round of 'Silent Night'. "Are you sure that's from Bobby?"
She nodded and handed him the tag, studying the delicate pink beads in fascination. "Yeah.. It's beautiful."
Logan snorted. "Maybe Icicle got one of the girls to go shopping with him," he observed, watching her put the necklace around her slender neck.
Jubilee shrugged, fingering the silver flower gently. She, like the rest of the mansion, was aware of Bobby's reputation as the worst person to receive gifts from. The fact that he had taken some careful thought into purchasing hers was surprising to her---in a good way.
Rogue, Joseph, and Kitty made their way over. As Kitty was handing Logan her gift to him, she bent down to inspect the piece of jewelry around Jubilee's neck. "Nice," she commented, straightening up to her full height. "Who's it from?"
"No way!"
"It's true," Scott piped up from the well-worn sofa he was sitting on. He greeted his wife with a smile as she and Remy settled down next to him. He handed Kitty the gift tag as evidence.
"So that's what was in that tiny box," Rogue said, smiling. "Y'all didn't see how nervous he was. Didn't want me to even know what it was when Ah was wrappin' it."
Before any speculations could be made about this anomaly, Jubilee raised an envelope from her pile. "From Scott," she read aloud, tearing into the flap. Before removing the contents, she pressed it against her forehead. "It's a blank check."
Scott snorted, reaching over to give her a light shove. "You wish."
She laughed and opened the envelope. Suddenly, she stopped giggling. Her sapphire eyes widened as she pulled out a plane ticket. "It's to Paris for one week," she whispered, gazing upon Scott's face. It was one of those rare occasions where she was desperately searching for words to express herself. "I'm going alone?"
Scott leaned towards her, a loving and kind smile creeping across his face. His cheeks were beginning to burn with a slight blush. He could feel everyone else's attention focused on him and the present through stares and whispers and gasps of awe. "No, sweetheart. I'll be with you." He squeezed Jean's hand before continuing. "You see, I thought it would be nice if you saw Paris for the first time with a man that will always love you."
She placed a hand over her mouth in the hopes of keeping a sob deep within her throat. She hated crying, but was helpless in forcing her tears back. Shaking, Jubilee placed the pile of presents that were sitting in her lap on the floor and raced to Scott's side, throwing her arms around Scott's neck. She sighed, shuddering against him. "Thank you," she whispered.
He squeezed her tightly and kissed her forehead. "You're welcome." Drawing back, his fingers brushed her saline tears from her cheeks. His heart began to expand in his chest from the euphoria that radiated from the young girl he now considered his daughter.
Meanwhile, Logan felt as if he could not keep his rage within long enough. His rugged features twisted themselves into an angry scowl. A soft growl could be heard emanating from his throat. Much to his ire, the others around him excitedly crowded Jubilee, firing suggestions as to where to go, where to shop, what to eat, what to pack. That just seemed to make things even more unbearable. Quickly, he rose to his feet and proceeded to slip out of the living room, but not before "accidentally" smacking Scott on the back of the head on his way to the door.
Scott was the only one who took notice, feeling his ruby-quartz sunglasses nearly slip off his face. Jean focused her telekinetic energy to keep them firmly in place. The couple exchanged a look, and then began to follow Logan outside into the foyer. They found him in the midst of making an exit through the front door.
"What the hell is the matter with you?" Scott demanded, knowing he was not within earshot of the people in the living room.
Jean held her husband's arm. "Scott.."
"It's OK, Red. I ain't afraid of the Boy Scout here." Logan snorted, backing away from the door somewhat. He made his way towards Scott and leaned towards him, sneering.
Scott glared at him. "You know what? I've taken enough from you. Who the hell do you think you are?"
"Should be asking you the same question." Logan made a face and feigned a syrupy sweet expression, knocking his voice higher by a few octaves. "Oh, Jubilee, you should go to Paris with a man who will always love you."
Scott jerked his arm out of Jean's grasp, obviously not amused with Logan's mocking impression. "Well, maybe I should have added 'who will always be there for you'."
Remy wandered out into the hallway, observing the confrontation. He stood next to Jean, who looked quite upset. It was only a matter of time before this happened, he thought to himself. He decided to stay in the event the two men had to be physically separated. Otherwise, he was going to remain neutral over the situation.
"What the hell is that supposed to mean?"
"Please, Logan. Don't try to act delusional over that one. You go running every time something doesn't go your way. Not exactly the model of a loving, stable parental figure, huh? You know what? I don't even think you even give a damn about her. Otherwise.."
Logan could hear and see Stryker in front at that moment, replacing Scott. Immediately, he lunged at Scott and pinned against the wall. "You wanna finish that sentence, bub?"
Scott's fingers began to lower his shades as if he were going to give the other man a taste of an optic blast. "With pleasure."
"Stop it!" Jean cried, watching Remy attempt to pry Logan off of Scott. When he did, he held onto his friend's arms to keep him from attacking Scott again. "The two of you are acting like children. It's Christmas for goodness sake. We're supposed to be.."
"United? Happy?" Logan spat bitterly. "Apparently, One-Eyed here thinks I can't do that."
Jean's green eyes met his. Then prove him wrong, Logan. I know you can. Jubilee knows you can. Isn't that enough?
Logan raised a brow at her. A long time ago, he would have relented. He would have swallowed down his feelings and returned to the living room. He would have pretended that nothing was bothering him. But things had changed. It was becoming increasingly clear that the kid didn't need him anymore. She had found what she needed in the man he could not stand the most. And it ate him up inside severely. It was like being betrayed by your closest friend. The worst thing was that there was nothing he could actively do to change any of it. To badmouth Scott or anything overt like that would make him look like the bad guy, which wasn't what he wanted at all.
He simply grunted at Jean. Then he glared at Scott, tempted to leave him with a verbal barb. He realized that wasn't going to accomplish much of anything. Finally, he shoved Remy aside---hard against the wall. "Outta my way, Gumbo."
The Cajun thief narrowed his red-on-black eyes as he withdrew a card from the pocket of his brown leather duster. He gave it a slight charge, watching Logan begin to exit the door. Not enough to injure him, but enough to provide a shock.
Scott stepped forward, placing a hand on his teammate's shoulder. "No, Gambit." Obviously, he had his fill of physical confrontations for one day.
Remy peered over at him, realizing Scott was right. He tossed the card on the floor, listening to it hiss as it discharged its energy. "Eh, you right," he said flatly, "He not wort' it."
Logan's keen sense of hearing picked up the Cajun's last words. He found his way into the garage and hopped onto his bike. As he sped away from the mansion in the bitter, icy cold, he began to discover that he could not agree with Gambit more.
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Two or three miles past RoFo, driving faster then I should eyes glued to white dashed lines as they flow past my hood Dispatch on the radio, the moon is out half cocked, and there on the horizon, it looks like Lim is burning up. I'm on this highway headed home it's nice to find a place you know These stop lights are familiar and I can always find cheap gas. Plus I've still got memories n my heart of the place that I was last.

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Husbands. Plural.
What is Hamlet suggesting multiple husbands for Ophelia?
First it was a nunnery.
Then it was some innuendo, involving himself.
Now it's multiple husbands.
I mean, in this day and age, there are some people with husbands, plural.
I know a few who've had more than one, the sort with First Husbands and Second Husbands even Third ones. But – in this period – having multiple husbands would indicate a death somewhere. A lady didn't get more than one husband unless he died. And even then, it was touch and go. Unless – of course – Hamlet means the selection of a husband from an assortment of many potential ones. Or as a joke.
Which given his mood in this scene is not impossible.
Husbands who are better and worse might be a reference to far better and far worse. It's a little bit of a stretch that. Say, not a very GOOD joke. Still better, and worse not being the MOST direct quote of the marriage vows. But it's possible. So you must take your line analysis – not much better and worse.
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WHITTIER – A local hospital is opening an office in Uptown and many are hoping the 150-plus new workers will provide a boost for businesses.
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital and partner Bright Health Physicians refurbished the Fisher building at 6557 Greenleaf Ave. and will house 155 employees from 17 departments there, said Jeff Collier, Whittier director of community development.
Workers from departments like records, billing and human resources will be at the site, officials said.
Despite the down economy, eight restaurants have recently opened in Uptown Whittier.
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Pierre-Joseph Proudhon - the first to use the word an-archism (no government) in modern times
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
«You know it, and you permit it. To be governed is to be kept in sight, inspected, spied upon, directed, law-driven, numbered, enrolled, indoctrinated, preached at, controlled, estimated, valued, censured, commanded, by creatures who have neither the right, nor the wisdom, nor the virtue to do so.... To be governed is to be at every operation, at every transaction, noted, registered, enrolled, taxed, stamped, measured, numbered, assessed, licensed, authorized, admonished, forbidden, reformed, corrected, punished. It is, under the pretext of public utility, and in the name of the general interest, to be placed under contribution, trained, ransomed, exploited, monopolized, extorted, squeezed, mystified, robbed; then, at the slightest resistance, the first word of complaint, to be repressed, fined, despised, harassed, tracked, abused, clubbed, disarmed, choked, imprisoned, judged, condemned, shot, deported, sacrificed, sold, betrayed; and, to crown all, mocked, ridiculed, outraged, dishonored. That is government; that is its justice; that is its morality.»
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- A Syracuse man has been charged with the February murder of a woman on South Salina Street, according to the Onondaga County District Attorney's Office.
The man also was charged with attempted murder for another shooting two hours earlier, according to Melinda McGunnigle, a prosecutor with the DA's office.
Dennis J. Rice Jr., 19, of Syracuse, is accused of murdering Juanita Schley on Feb. 18 in the 2000 block of South Salina Street, McGunnigle said. He has also been charged with other crimes relating to an alleged crime spree that lasted more than two hours.
Rice has been charged with the following:
- Second-degree murder
- Two counts of attempted murder
- Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle
- Fourth-degree grand larceny
- Third-degree arson
- Tampering with physical evidence
- Violation of parole
On Feb. 18, Rice stole a car in the 500 block of Wolf Street, McGunnigle said. He used that car to drive to the 400 block of North McBride Street and fired shots at people who were uninjured at approximately 5:30 p.m., she said.
Two hours later, Rice drove to the 2000 block of South Salina Street and fired shots into a car Schley was sitting in, McGunnigle said. Schley was later pronounced dead at Upstate University Hospital, while another man was injured in the shooting, she said.
McGunnigle said the two shootings have been linked by ballistic evidence.
Rice later drove the car to the 600 block of West Newell Street, where he set the car on fire, McGunnigle said.
Rice has been arraigned and is being held without bail or bond, according to an Onondaga County Justice Center inmate database.


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I love the ease of deviled eggs but they always seemed like a ton of work and the mayo alone could be devastating to my on track week! I have found a way to have them that fits my meal plan and my taste buds! I can not keep these in the house by Wednesday they are all gobbled up!
Not to mention they are the easiest thing for me to throw in a container with other fresh veggies and fruit to make my own Bento Box! Especially when I am working from Starbucks it is always something that tempts me so now I just started bringing my own along with me! Perfect for when you know you'll be running errands and don't wanna end up in a drive though! I was the queen of a Mcdonalds visit but these days I go prepared and reap the rewards of meeting my goals and also saving money! Besides I can't go to McDonalds and not get fries legit I am pretty sure that is an impossible thing..... I mean right!?!?!?
Time 15 min Makes 12 eggs Containers- 4 deviled eggs- 1 Red 1 Teaspoon
12 eggs ( I prefer organic when possible)
1 cup of water
1 Bowl of ice water
Salt and pepper to taste
1 generous tablespoon Dijon Mustard
3 Tablespoons Mayo ( I use Dukes because they are no sugar added)
3 tablespoons of water
Sprinkle of Smoked Paprika ( regular is fine too)
Place rack in instant pot and pour 1 cup of water in, place eggs on rack in single layer
Press Manual, low pressure 6 min
Release steam when timer goes off and place eggs immediately into ice bath allow to cool 5-10 min then peel eggs. The shell will come of very easily! No More ugly eggs :)
Place egg yokes in bowl, add mayo, water, mustard and salt and pepper to taste
Mix with hand mixer on high to get a creamy texture, fill eggs with about 1 tablespoon of filling
Sprinkle with smoked paprika and enjoy!
* You can also make this if you do not have an instant pot by placing eggs in a pot with cold water bring to a boil allow to boil for 1 min then remove from heat cover and let stand for 10 min promoptly remove eggs so they do not over cook and turn green, add to an ice bath and allow to cool.


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… and it already arrived!
While walking the dog this morning I met another guy (surely not a millennial) with his puppy. He was on the mobile and suddenly sat down, put out some papers and started working with them while on the phone.
- ubiquitous technology
- mobile offices
- work-life flexibility
Only the paperwork appears so last millennium…
You think that's nothing special? Well, I might agree, but then most publications about the 'future of work' are just describing the present.
Related articles
- The Millennial Workforce: Techno and Mobile (thetechscoop.net)
- The Millennials Are Coming! What Do We Do Now? (lenbrzozowski.wordpress.com)


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In Reply to: Cousteau killed sea-life for documentaries posted by Chris on April 18, 2004 at 11:30:46:
I was watching a BBC production while on a business trip to the UK in 1990. They showed a very early film of the beloved Saint of Waterworld. At that time I thought, Man this will never get shown in the states. Maybe it is time for a change. Oh and while I am on my pedestal. How about martyering this guy for his statement, of , shxxt I know I do not have the exact phrase,
" Da ocean has a limitless supply of fish to feed the world"
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Release Date: July 9, 2015!
Having been abandoned as a baby, Lisa Stuart learned long ago that she needed something more than hollow declarations to turn her head and her heart. So why can't the curvy witch remember that when Carson MacGregor is around? The sexy werewolfis the embodiment of temptation and everything that got her mother in trouble all those years ago.
He thinks she is his mate, but she needs more proof that he is interested in her, and that it isn't just about pheromones and sizzling kisses. Unfortunately, the full moon seems to be messing with her as much as him this month, and she can't seem to keep her hands to herself around the sexy wolf, who she used to call her own.
Can she risk surrendering to his sweet promises just this once?
"If you keep looking at me like that, we both know what can happen," he said.
A blush darkened her skin, but she didn't shake her head or deny anything. Instead, she leaned ever so slightly toward him and her gaze snagged on his mouth. His wolf urged him forward, eager to close the scant distance between them.
He didn't fight it.
The moment his mouth covered hers, her arms circled him and pulled him flush against her soft body. Her enticing womanly scent, which was infused with a light floral scent, swept over him. He moaned. He could get lost in her. He stepped forward, moving her the few feet to the wall, needing to feel her hard against his body. But then she pivoted, catching him by surprise. And suddenly it was his back pressed against the cool concrete block and her heat molded to his front.
But, as much as he wanted to, he didn't rip her clothes from her body. They were in the police station, for God's sakes. Why couldn't this happen somewhere else? Like her house? Or his?
This wasn't the first kiss they'd ever shared, as much as it felt like it was, and he was determined to make it count. He could wait. Let the moment ripple out around them until they were both begging for more.
This short, but hot and sexy, 18,000-word novella has explicit sexual content, graphic language and a happy ending. Each A Werewolf's Curse story has its own happy ending, but there is an overarching plot thread that ties all the stories together. The stories happen concurrently over a twenty-four hour period and should be read in order.Pursued By the Wolf is the fifth and final book in the series.
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Former England No.1, Ben Foster, announces retirement
Former England Goalkeeper Ben Foster announced his retirement from football today by confirming he has signed a new 4-year deal with Manchester United
Despite rumours linking him with the number 1's jersey at Tottenham, the former Stoke stopper has elected to call it quits on a once-promising career and instead spend the next few years watching pyjama wearing Pole, Tomasz Kuszczak sit on the bench watching Edwin Van der Saar keep goal for the current English Champions before being sadly and predictably dumped in favour of the next next-big-thing.
"It was a tough decision to make, but ultimately the lure of showing absolutely no ambition and allowing my status of being in any way associated with Manchester United help me pull the birds proved too strong to resist. I can't wait for pre-season training to start tomorrow so I can make sure the cones and bibs are all set out right nice and that".
Foster has followed in the great tradition of promising, young England goalkeepers moving to big clubs too early in their career, to join the goalkeeper graveyard along with the likes of Richard Wright, Joe Hart and Steve Simonsen, a player who ruined his career so completely by joining Everton from Tranmere Rovers for £3million, that no-one actually knows who he is or remembers him ever existing.
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He's a disgrace – it should be the biggest honour for any sports person to represent their country – in fact it should be like national service – they shouldn't be given the choice. If your country calls you up you should be forced to play. These players call themselves professionals he should be ashamed of himself.


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My first adventure with the Bees!
I suited up, and jumped on the back of the 4 wheeler.
We had 6 hives to inspect. During the inspection, we are looking for a healthy queen. I spotted this lovely royal lady first. It's easy to get lost in all the activity going on with the bees on that frame. She is unpainted, a wild queen if you will, that came with the swarm that Cousin Ross captured last week.
The bees were really very productive. The white comb at the top is capped honey. They were filling up the rest of the frame with brood. So our Lady is doing her job.
I really thought that I would be nervous of the sound, all that buzzing. What was fascinating to me….how calm and organized they were in this hive. They were not freaked out by us at all. They just took care of business like we weren't there. Their buzzing was low, and very calming. It made you want to speak in hushed tones, like at church.
We moved down the highway to the next patch of land that Ross had put a wild swarm.
This swarm was in big trouble, no queen, very disorganized, and the buzz was angry, stressed, and at a higher volume. For such a large swarm, they were not productive in the least. This swarm had some serious guard bees. They stalked us all the way back to the truck, and would not leave alone. So we called some experienced bee folks and confirmed our suspicions that this hive probably didn't have a queen, and what we could do with the groups we had to introduce a queen pronto, so that the hive would survive.
Ross decided to combine a small hive with a queen into this group. The smaller hive was much calmer. In order to accomplish this fete, we needed some supplies. We got some newspaper and made a 'barrier' between the two boxes that could be broken down over a few days. Ross poked some small holes so that the angry bees could get used to the new queen's pheromones and not attack and kill her. Over the course of the next few days, they will break through the paper, and hopefully accept the new group. We'll go back and check on them next week.
My adventures in learning about bees, bee keeping, and spotting queens. It was a remarkable day.
I'm so grateful to get to learn something new, be outside, and watch nature do her thing.


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The more time that I spend in the Star Wars universe, the more time I find myself coming to one conclusion about the Civil War and the fall of the Empire: The war was lost by the creation of the Death Stars. Obviously there were other key points as well, such as Vader killing the … Continue reading Death Star: Death of the Empire
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If there's one thing you can say about moms, it's that we are sure a guilt-ridden bunch.
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Around Lawrence there is only one local issue on the ballot and that issue is pretty clear. You are either voting "yes" for the library or voting "no." The pro-side of the debate has been really great about getting their signs out and having a web page address that is really easy to remember. And really, who is against a library?
Well it turns out there is one person in Lawrence who is against the library. It's a tire place on 6th St. that I will now never buy tires from. When I saw this sign I had to go home get my camera and double back to take a picture of it.
October 29, 2010
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3 comments:
- caljr3000 said...
I ain't payin' taxes on my hard-earned tire-sellin' money to let them liberal book-learnin' types READ on my dime! Down with free books! Vote NO for the library!
Please make sure to post the results of this vote, you've got me curious now.
- October 29, 2010 at 1:01 PM
- night owl said...
Well, they spelled library right ...
- October 29, 2010 at 3:46 PM
- Matt F. said...
caljr3000, will do. Lawrence is much more liberal than the rest of Kansas so I think it will pass just fine.
- October 29, 2010 at 5:48 PM
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If You Have Time for This Much Drama In Your Life, Count Your Blessings/
My head is going to explode. Drama, drama, drama! If you click on the side link to your right that says "Why This Blog," you'll learn that I process life intellectually. Not meaning I'm smarter than anyone, but just that when dealing with problems or issues, I use logic to arrive at my conclusion. So it completely flummoxes me when people hurl emotions at me as their reason for acting a certain way.
I'm a board member of an organization that holds an annual conference. TWO YEARS AGO, our conference planners invited the head of an organization related peripherally to the work of our group to give a keynote speech at our banquet dinner. In the time since the invitation was offered and accepted, the organization this individual heads has supported a state legislative bill that many of our members find highly offensive and morally reprehensible, to say the least.
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Then a few sponsors jumped in and pulled their support for the year. That's bad, but we've got enough funds that the support we lost won't undo us.
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But isn't my duty as a board member to do not what I prefer, but what is best for the organization I represent? Not having the guy at our conference would probably recenter our group. But I can't help but suspect I'll be left with a really icky feeling of having slime dripping from me if I agree to uninvite him.
Part of the problem is that when I get around too much drama, I disengage. It's already happening. Not that everything in life must be fun, but the value of what I'm getting from this group is now outweighed by the drama I'm having to deal with by being in it. I'm very, very close to declaring my "I just don't give a shit" threshold has been breached. And walking. Nothing is forever.
Sigh. I'm trying to maintain and do the right thing. But oh my God--why can't everyone be rational like me?


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DURHAM, N.C.-- On Tuesday, Feb. 23, Duke Athletics hosted ACC legend, Don McPherson, for a discussion with administrators, coaches, and student-athletes on the importance of honest conversations regarding sexual violence against women. Don spoke during our monthly Coaches Roundtable meeting with coaches and administrators. He started the session with the recently released Gillette video to spark the dialogue on how men need to be willing participants in the discussion about sexual violence. The session with the coaches lasted for an hour, ending with encouraging the entire group to become part of the conversation, and to begin with the student-athletes on their individual teams.
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Not The Parade Tour
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Not the Parade Tour
July 14, 2018
For those of you not heading to Porsche Parade 2018, join us for a morning drive to another gathering of cars at the Vehicle Vault Car Museum for their Expresso and Exhaust monthly gathering.
We will depart at 9 AM from the McDonalds parking lot in Monument on the West side of I-25. Plan to arrive by 8:30 AM for registration and a mandatory driver's meeting. We will drive north along the foothills on Hwy 105 toward Castle Rock and then across I-25 and take Crowfoot Valley Road into Parker arriving about 10:15 AM at the museum. We will then tour the museum for about an hour. Your cost per person for admission to the museum is as follows:
Adults – $12
Seniors (65 and over) – $10
Military and First Responders – $10
Children (3-12) – $8
Children under 3 are Free
After the museum, we will have lunch at Hickory House at 11:30 AM in Parker where the tour will end. Lunch will be an open menu and individual checks.
The Tour Registration information will be on MotorsportReg.com.
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Help the sushi-cat get fatter in this adorably cute sushi-themed timewaster.
'Play a flash game with yourself'. You have ten iterations to beat the game. Your play history — in the form of a moving cursor — from each previous run will cumulatively assist with your current run. You need to work together with your past and present avatars to complete the temporal challenges and advance. Good for a few minutes of fun.
Penguins secretly want to fly, but find themselves somehow flightless through no fault of their own. Throw the penguin, and let it enjoy a few sweet moments of parabolic motion. They seem to enjoy it. I can't seem to beat my record of 345.2.
This game is awesome. Prepare to lose a few hours.
Maxis has made the original version of Sim City available online. This is a surprisingly faithful rendition and is rather addictive for those megalomaniacal types among us. Click on the source link to play this one.
A strange medley of rock-paper-scissors and minesweeper.
Another remake of an old arcade game; quite a good implementation.
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1/2 pound ground Turkey
1/4 cup Pumpkin puree
1/2 tablespoon Catnip
pinch Cinnamon
1. In a large bowl mix all ingredients, using your hands is probably the most effective way to make sure the ingredients are completely mixed.
2. Flatten the meat about 1/8-1/4" thick on a cookie sheet 1/2 inches apart. Use your hands or a rolling pin to flatten the meat into strips or whatever shape you desire.
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A number of groups and organisations across Victoria offer retreats (individual and group, or for Parish groups), prayer and spiritual quiet times, and opportunities for taking time to reflect and pray within a supportive community.
If you are thinking about participating in a retreat this year, you might like to contact one of the organisations below.
Campion Ignatian Spirituality Centre
Jesuits and friends who share a common Ignatian spirituality.Theme and weekend retreats throughout the year.
The Centre for Ecology and Spirituality
Not so much religious as spiritual in the broader sense, the Centre provides an opportunity for people to spend time on the spiritual and ecological dimensions of their lives. It offers space for reflection, discussion and education.
Single day, three day and longer retreats, held throughout the year.
Christian Meditation Australia
Ecumenical, founded in the Benedictine tradition.
Community of the Holy Name
Anglican. Provides two retreat options, for groups and indviduals.
Melbourne Anglican CursilloCursillo is a lay movement of the Christian church that seeks to deepen the spiritual awareness and commitment of committed Christians. It provides:
El Kanah
El Kanah is a place of refuge and restoration. Surrounded by lush vegetation and magnificent scenery, El Kanah provides a tranquil setting where individuals, couples, families or groups can come to be refreshed in body, soul and mind. We offer our guests warm hospitality and delicious food in a friendly Christian environment.
A call to rebuild El Kanah was originally built in the early 1930s. While those buildings were destroyed in the fires of 2009 the spirit of El Kanah is very much alive. Rebuilding is underway and a dedicated team is bringing to life a bold new vision.
Evangelical Fellowship in the Anglican Communion (EFAC)
Quiet days and retreats within an Anglican evangelical ethos.
Goyura Salesian Retreat Centre
Catholic - Salesian Priests and Sisters.Group and private retreat days and sacramental prayer days throughout the year.
Heart of Life Spirituality Centre
Catholic - Missionaries of the Sacred Heart.Seminars and retreats throughout the year.
Living Well Centre for Christian Spirituality (The)
Retreats and quiet days throughout the year.
Pallotti College
Catholic.Daily and weekend retreats throughout the year.
St James' House of Prayer
This ministry of hospitality supports retreats and spiritual renewal and is provided by the Anglican community of the Borough of Queenscliffe as part of their mission: for people who wish to spend intentional time on their spiritual journey.
Website to be advised.
Contact Father Peter Martin (vicar of St James Point Lonsdale)Tel: (03) 5258 4624
St Mark's Benedictine Abbey
Anglican Benedictine community.
Spiritual Direction (The Australian Network of)
Victorian regional meetings held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, East Melbourne.
Still Centre (The)
Retreats and quiet days throughout the year, including a mid year retreat.
Tarrawarra Abbey
A community of Cistercian Monks at Yarra Glen.Retreats for up to a week in each year.
Wellspring Centre (The)
The Wellspring Centre is committed to providing space and support within a Christian context to those who wish to deepen their awareness of the presence of God and to follow the implications of this in everyday life in ways that are just, compassionate, healing and reconciling.


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I just spent ten minutes laughing at Cutter Slagle's latest post! It made my day. Immediately, the thought crossed my mind: I wanna make somebody's day too. Thoughts of things that happen in my life floated in and out of my brain just now, and while I chuckled at the "you had to be there" moments, I came to a very quick realization…
I'm not funny!
Alas, I write dark stuff. In fact, my Facebook page is filled with pics of tombstones and graveyards and scary, creepy stuff even now. That's me. Even Kevin (my screenwriting partner) once said, "Your such a nice person Marti, how do you write such gross stuff?" He was reading the part in the Midnight Omen screenplay about Capt. Phillips cutting off a crewman's leg. THAT is something I know how to do! In fact, THAT was the very historical event in John Phillips' biography that made me want to write The Deja vu Chronicles. You just can't make this stuff up!
But…it's not funny!
Is it possible to brighten someone's day talking about tombstones that cover up vampires (real places), or legs being hacked off by a carpenter's saw in 1721, or moon omens, and still make someone's day. When I think about it … that kind of talk totally makes MY day. Maybe, it's people who are just like me that will smile when they read my dark thoughts (aka: mystical, paranormal that makes your skin crawl kind-of-stuff). That's an awesome thought!
I'll continue to read Cutter's blog because I LOVE how he writes (and his novels are murderous, mayhem, and who-done-it stuff) … Cutter will make me laugh, and he'll make you laugh too! Plus, he's a really nice guy in person.
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Theme: Farm to Preschool
Where Do Fruits Grow?
Objective: Children will investigate different fruits and learn that some fruits, including oranges, come from trees; then, they will make orange juice.
What You Will Need
NOTE: Download Fruit Pictures before getting started
- Pictures of fruit trees
- Pictures of fruits that grow on trees: banana, apple, peach, orange, pear, cherry, apricot, lemon, lime, plum
- Pictures of fruits that grow on vines: strawberry, grape, pumpkin, watermelon
- Pictures of fruits that grow on bushes: raspberry, currant, blueberry
- Oranges – 1 per 2 children
- Knife or orange-peeling tool (adult use only)
- Quart-sized, freezer-weight, zip-close bags – 1 per child
- Small paper cups – 1 per child
- Scissors (adult use only) – 1 pair
What To Do
Note: Before the start of the lesson, place a colored dot on each of the fruit pictures – red for fruits that grow on trees, green for fruits that grow on vines, and yellow for fruits that grow on bushes.
- Display an orange, and ask the children to describe it and to indicate where they might find an orange (see Guiding Student Inquiry).
- Ask the children where they think oranges grow.
- Display the fruit plant pictures, and tell the children that not all fruit grows on the same type of plant. Some fruits grow on trees, some on bushes, and others on vines.
- Ask if any of the children have ever been to an orchard or farm where they could pick their own fruit from the plant; have them describe their experience (see Lesson Tips).
- Distribute 1 fruit picture to each child.
- Tell the children that all of the fruit pictures with red dots are fruits that grow on trees, fruit pictures with green dots are fruits that grow on vines, and fruit pictures with yellow dots are fruits that grow on bushes.
- Have the children sort the pictures into piles according to the type of plant that the fruit grows on.
- Ask the children the type of plant that oranges grow on and what type of drink we make from oranges.
- Tell them that today, they are going to make orange juice to drink.
- Peel the oranges, and have the children describe what they see.
- Place half of the slices from 1 peeled orange into a zip-close bag for each child, and secure the closure.
- Have the children gently squish and squeeze their orange sections.
- As children finish, snip a tiny corner off of each bag, and pour the juice into a cup for them to drink.
Guiding Student Inquiry
- Tell me where you think fruit comes from.
- Describe your favorite fruit.
- Describe the orange.
- Describe how the orange pieces feel.
- Explain what you think will need to be done to make juice from the orange.
- Describe the taste of the juice.
Explore, Extend & Integrate
- Count the number of seeds found in 1 orange. Have the children estimate the number of seeds in a second orange. Compare the number of seeds found in each; was it the same, more, or less?
- Compare an orange with a lime and/or a lemon. Have the children predict which fruit will have more seeds. Cut the fruits open, and compare. Does the larger-sized fruit have the same number of seeds, more seeds, or less seeds?
- Place the seeds and pulp from the squeezed oranges into a clear plastic container, and place it in the science area for further investigation.
- Place plastic fruit in the dramatic play area for children to use in their free time.
Check for Children's Understanding
- Could children tell where they think fruit comes from?
- Could children describe a fruit?
- Could children describe the orange and the orange pieces?
- Could children explain that the orange will need to be squeezed to make juice?
- Could children describe the taste of the juice?
Did You Know?
Fruits grow from different types of plants. Some fruits, such as bananas, cherries, and apples, grow on trees. Other fruits, such as strawberries, grapes, and watermelons, grow on vines. Fruits like blueberries and raspberries grow on bushes. All fruits contain seeds. Most seeds are on the inside of the plant, but the seeds on strawberries are on the outside of the fruit.
There are several different types of oranges. Orange juice is made from the sweet orange. Orange juice is made by squeezing fresh oranges and extracting the juice. Widely known for its health benefits, orange juice contains a high amount of vitamin C per serving and also contains several other healthy minerals.
Did You Know?
Fruits grow from different types of plants. Some fruits, such as bananas, cherries, and apples, grow on trees. Other fruits, such as strawberries, grapes, and watermelons, grow on vines. Fruits like blueberries and raspberries grow on bushes. All fruits contain seeds. Most seeds are on the inside of the plant, but the seeds on strawberries are on the outside of the fruit.
- fruit – the part of a plant that has seeds and flesh.
- tree – a plant with a long main trunk and many branches.
- vine – a plant with a long, thin, woody stem; a vine either climbs up a support or creeps along the ground.
- bush – a low plant, like a small tree.
- squeeze – to press firmly together.
- juice – the natural liquid from plants.
- fruit
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- vine
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Lesson Tips
- Be sure to wash the oranges before peeling.
- Have the children wash their hands before handling the oranges.
- Eating the Alphabet: Fruits & Vegetables From A to Z by Lois Ehlert
- Pat the Bunny: At the Apple Orchard by Little Golden Books
- Orange Pear Apple Bear by Emily Gravett
- Each Orange Had Eight Slices: A Counting Book by Paul Giganti, Jr.
- Jamberry by Bruce Degen
Common Core State
Standards Initiative
These lessons are aligned with the Common Core State Standards ("CCSS"). The CCSS provide a consistent, clear understanding of the concepts and skills children are expected to learn and guide teachers to provide their students with opportunities to gain these important skills and foundational knowledge.[2]
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There are currently no Common Core Standards for pre-k, but these lessons are aligned as closely as possible to capture the requirements and meet the goals of Common Core Standards. However, these lessons were neither reviewed or approved by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices or the Council of Chief State School Officers, which together are the owners and developers of the Common Core State Standards.


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Knit flat from one end to the other, then grafted, the Firehouse Alley Cowl combines simple lace stitches and knit-purl textures for maximum style.
The pattern appeared in the fall 2016 issue of knit.wear. The magazine and the individual pattern PDF are available from Interweave.
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