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Mirena Pseudotumor Cerebri Lawsuits
August 2014 — Law360 reports that a panel of federal judges has denied a motion to centralize nine lawsuits involving brain injuries from Mirena into a Multi-District Litigation (MDL) in federal court. Instead, the cases will proceed at the state court level. Click here to read more.
May 2014 — A group of plaintiffs has asked federal judges to establish a Multi-District Litigation (MDL) to centralize nine lawsuits involving pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) and/or idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) linked to Mirena. Lawyers want the MDL to remain separate from the litigation involving uterine perforation, which currently involves over 500 cases. Click here to read more.
Mirena and Pseudotumor Cerebri
Mirena is a T-shaped intrauterine device (IUD) that prevents pregnancy by slowly releasing the hormone levonorgestrel. The Prescribing Information for Mirena does not include warnings about neurological side effects, such as PTC. However, the use of levonorgestrel is contraindicated in patients who have a history of PTC/IIH. Due to Bayer's failure to warn about this severe side effect, women who were injured have filed lawsuits against the drug-maker.
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Vidor clerks indicted for selling bath salts, synthetic marijuana
Published 10:22 am, Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Two men who allegedly were selling bath salts and synthetic marijuana at Vidor convenience stores now are facing felony charges.
An Orange County grand jury last week indicted Kashif Hussen Shah, 31, for possession of a controlled substance and Muhammad Ravail Sultan, 24, for possession of synthetic cannabinoid, according to a news release from Sgt. Chad Hogan.
Orange County Sheriff's deputies arrested Shah at his house on Wednesday, Hogan said. Sultan turned himself in to authorities at the Orange County Correctional Facility.
Both men have been released from jail in lieu of $5,000 bonds.
Hogan said the sheriff's office began its investigation into the possible sale of bath salts and synthetic marijuana at Jr's Mini Mart and Vidor Superette, both on North Main, in November after they received several complaints.
Both men denied the presence of illegal substances in their stores, Hogan said, but sheriff's deputies found several packages of synthetic marijuana in plain view at both stores. They also found bath salts at the Vidor Superette, he said.
The products were sent to the Jefferson County Crime Lab, and the ingredients tested positive for the synthetic drugs, Hogan said.
In September, the sale of bath salts and other synthetic drugs became illegal in Texas.
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Bounding Mixed Exponential-Algebraic Diophantine Equations
Date: 10/21/2010 at 06:46:32 From: Nick Subject: solve in natural numbers the equation 2^x+x^2=3^y+y^3. Dear Doctor Math, I'm trying to solve this system of equations, where k is an integer: 2^x - 3^y = k y^3 - x^2 = k The obvious solution is (x,y) = (3,2). I think that is the only one -- but I can't prove it. I know papers that discuss such equations invoke Baker's method and lower bounds of the forms |a^x - b^y| |y^3 - x^2|
Date: 10/23/2010 at 21:20:34 From: Doctor Vogler Subject: Re: solve in natural numbers the equation 2^x+x^2=3^y+y^3. Hi Nick, Thanks for writing to Dr. Math. That looks like a challenging Diophantine equation to solve, particularly because it is mixed exponential (2^x, 3^y) and algebraic (x^2, y^3). I suspect that modular arithmetic won't get you very far on this one, which is usually the easy way to solve these kinds of equations. Perhaps Baker's method is indeed your best bet. If you haven't used it before, then I would recommend a book by Nigel Smart, entitled "The Algorithmic Resolution of Diophantine Equations." The basic idea is that there are various theorems which will give you a lower bound on the quantity ... x log 2 - y log 3 ... which depends on the size of x and y. The bounds generally have this form, for some constant C: log | x log 2 - y log 3 | > -C * log max(|x|, |y|) We use this theorem like so. Suppose 2^x + x^2 = 3^y + y^3. Then it follows that ... 2^x * 3^-y = 1 + (3^-y)(y^3 - x^2) ... so that x log 2 - y log 3 = log(1 + (3^-y)(y^3 - x^2)). The left side of the equation is our linear form in logarithms. The right side of the equation is very close (when y is large) to the quantity (3^-y)(y^3 - x^2) Using our inequality from Baker Theorem, we get log | log(1 + (3^-y)(y^3 - x^2)) | > -C * log max(|x|, |y|) This is pretty close to ... log | (3^-y)(y^3 - x^2) | > -C * log max(|x|, |y|) ... and that's the same as ... -y log 3 + log|y^3 - x^2| > -C * log max(|x|, |y|) ... or log|y^3 - x^2| + C * log max(|x|, |y|) > y log 3 Notice that the left side of this equation involves logs of y, while the right side does not. So you can use this equation to show that y can't be too large and still solve your Diophantine equations. Unfortunately, even for your case -- which is as simple as you can get, with two variables and integer operands -- a typical theorem that gives a lower bound on a linear form in logarithms will have a constant that is in the millions or billions or so. So your upper bound on y is generally pretty big -- too big to actually test all of the y values up to the bound. Here, a technique such as lattice reduction, which uses the actual values of the logarithms (to a finite precision) and a large bound on y, would reduce it to something more reasonable, or at least small enough that a computer could then try all of the y values up to the given bound. It's all a lot of work, but it's pretty straight-forward, and the end result is that Baker's Theorem gives a way to completely solve your Diophantine equations. If you have any questions about this or need more help, please write back and show me what you have been able to do, and I will try to offer further suggestions. - Doctor Vogler, The Math Forum http://mathforum.org/dr.math/
Date: 10/25/2010 at 04:52:36 From: Nick Subject: Thank you (solve in natural numbers the equation 2^x+x^2=3^y+y^3.) Thank you! Let me study what you wrote and try to solve the equation. If I need some more help, I'll write back. Yours sincerely, Nick
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Cotterill Talking Of Promotion Next Season
Now that Championship survival has been guaranteed, Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cotterill is already looking forward and planning ahead for the 2012/13 campaign.
With 2 games still left to play, the Reds' boss says that if he can keep the nucleus of the current squad together, they can challenge for promotion next season.
Talking to the NEP, Cotterill said. 'I would like to have a very different target next season. I want to be looking at promotion, because I am a winner and it is tough when you are not winning. As long as we can re-sign some of these players and work with some of those we have already got, as well as adding to the mix, we can do that.'
It's not unfair to say that Cotterill still has a tough task on his hands in convincing many supporters of his ability to do the job and to also convince them that he is the long term solution to the problems the club have. When Cotterill accepted the job on October 14, Forest were 4th from bottom on 8 points and had just witnessed former England boss Steve McClaren walk out the door after a miserable 10 games in charge. On the same day as McClaren's resignation, Chairman Nigel Doughty stood down as well, following protests from supporters.
The problems Steve Cotterill has had to contend with were not of his making and we should definitely cut the guy some slack on that front. He's had no money and he's had to wheel and deal to get in the players he has. Championship survival was the remit when he took on the role and that goal has been achieved. But, is he the man to take us onto the next level? I'm not so sure of that personally, but he does perhaps deserve the chance.
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Skoda's trick of positioning cars between conventional class boundaries can mean it gets overlooked for awards. The Octavia, for example, sits just below family cars in size, but is priced to compete with compact rivals.
However, we simply could not ignore the excellent Superb, which provides the space of a luxury car at the price of a family hatchback. And that's not all, because its novel dual-opening tailgate means it can be used as a five-door hatchback or four-door saloon. Plus, it can easily accommodate five adults, with huge amounts of rear legroom, and there is an absolutely massive boot, too.
Because it has so few direct rivals, we put it up against a raft of competitors on its UK debut using our triple-twin test format (Issue 1,033). And it confidently saw off the combined might of the Ford Mondeo, Audi A4 and a used BMW 5-Series!
The Skoda isn't just about size and value, though. Our road testers were also amazed by the Superb's agility and handling. They were expecting impressive refinement and comfort – but the sharp dynamics of the Skoda are genuinely impressive.
Better still, the Skoda uses the best engines from the VW empire, so there are no weaknesses in its mechanical armoury. From the entry-level 1.4 TSI petrol to the flagship 168bhp 2.0-litre diesel, it has one of the most talented line-ups around.
Vauxhall Insignia
The Vauxhall narrowly lost out to the Mondeo in its debut test, but has impressed our judges at every turn. Its classy cabin, polished dynamics and smart looks make it the best offering from the company in years. Generous equipment levels also make it good value, although headroom in the back trails the class leaders.
Ford Mondeo
After a two-year reign at the top of the family car class, it has taken something special to topple the Mondeo. The Ford is big even by executive car standards so it's very spacious inside, and it provides a fantastic blend of long-distance comfort and sharp handling.


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Just looking for advice:
I applied for an indoor rock wall supervisor position and don't have any experience in the field. Monday I have a follow up interview with the company's GM.
It's a small wall, 40' tall and probably 12-15 ropes and only open in the evenings and weekends. They currently offer a few classes but families and birthday parties appear to be the majority of their clientele. Anybody have advice or point me to some reference material, books, magazines, etc. on running a successful wall? I've been climbing at an indoor wall for a few years and see how often they change routes, the types of classes they offer, etc. but it doesn't mean it's the best system out there. Safety is imperative, I understand that. Got a lot of experience climbing so that's good. What do you know? Advice?


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eLearning Papers topics for 2012 announced!
With the rapid evolution of online media, new technologies have become more targeted and more sophisticated. This new context has been widely recognized in relation to its educational, social and even economic benefits. Wide use and popularity of social media also brings to the fore the notion of security and concerns regarding the management of the personal information circulating and stored on the web. Schools are an important resource, now that young people's use of the Internet is growing, and smaller children are quickly gaining access to and becoming proficient users of technology. Publication: April, 2012.
eLearning Papers 29: Learning and Active Ageing
Inspired by the European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity Between Generations 2012, eLearning Papers will investigate how eLearning affects the lives of senior citizens. As a population at risk of marginalization, the elderly appear particularly suited to benefit from open educational resources. What is being done to make sure these digital immigrants can use and benefit from new educational technologies. Publication: May, 2012
eLearning Papers 30: 21st Century teachers and their workplace
This issue looks at how new learning technologies and other recent innovations have affected teachers' professional environments. 21st century learners has become a buzz-word in the field of educational research. This issues applies that term to the teachers, seeking practical examples and prospective visions that analyse what it means to be a teacher in the knowledge society. Publication: July, 2012.
eLearning Papers 31: The worlds of TEL - Scientific and Cultural perspectives
Technology-enhanced learning is not a new topic but the more normalized it becomes, the more we are able to develop nuanced critical perspectives on its development and impact. This issue will invite contributions that present a diverse range of practical and theoretical examples in order to discuss the state of the art regarding this topic, with special attention to areas that seem to be more problematic, or in particular need of further research. Publication: September, 2012.
eLearning Papers 32: Mobile learning, cloud computing and the promise for ubiquitous learning
While learning has always expanded beyond the walls of the classroom, the proliferation of devices and applications, which have greatly expanded when, where and how information can be accessed and stored, brings this issue to the fore. How have such devices had an impact in learning, and what role may they play in the future? This issue hopes to showcase practical examples and generate serious reflection on an emerging topic. Publication: December, 2012.
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I don't want to see anyone working with UHURU in ODM - RAILA tells rebels to go for good00:00
.. should resign or be removed.
The former PM exuded confidence of beating President Uhuru Kenyatta 'again' in 2017 without the rebels saying they should go and never come back.
"We are challenging CORD legislators who have joined the Government to immediately resign and seek fresh mandate from the voters."
"If you think you do not belong to us and you are a man or woman worth your salt, then resign and meet us at the ballot," said Raila.
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We had a lazy day on the beach, with some walking, fishing and painting. It was fairly cold. The flights are line of sight, not FPV, for lack of practice. Wind was mostly low, with some gusts from the north. Most of the flying is done in acro mode.
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- Chic boutique with a black and white color palette
- Flawless hospitality and free champagne on arrival
- Free snacks around the clock and free evening canapés
- All rooms have free Wi-Fi and iPod docks
- Marble bathrooms with Penhaligon's luxury toiletries
- Ample perks including a pillow menu, duvet menu, and butler service
- Good central location by Buckingham Palace
- Winding hallways and unusual layout
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This 30-room luxury boutique, a member of the Red Carnation Group, offers superb service and a central location near Buckingham Palace. Chic rooms have a black and white color palette along with marble bathrooms stocked with Penhaligon's toiletries. There is free champagne on arrival and free snacks/evening canapés in the plush lounge. With the feel of a private club and attentive service, this boutique is an excellent upscale pick.


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Doc Martin
This catchy comedy drama stars Martin Clunes as Martin Ellingham, whose truculence and tactless manner causes mayhem in a small Cornish community. The series details the trials and tribulations of the brash Ellingham, once a celebrated London surgeon who left his job after developing a phobia to blood. After retraining as a general practitioner, he gets a job in the beautiful but sleepy village of Portwenn, replacing their deceased local doctor-but his abrasive personality doesn't exactly mesh with the pace of life in Cornwall.
Doc Martin Previous Broadcasts
Blood Is Thicker (Episode #203Z)
KQED Plus: Fri, Aug 31, 2012 -- 7:00 PM
Bert Large has been hiding a heartbreaking secret from his son Al, which threatens to jeopardize their close relationship. His reluctance to produce his son's birth certificate arouses Al's suspicions. Could it be that Bert is not his dad? Martin visits the Flint brothers at the remote country home they share with their father Victor and mother Doreen. Wallace and Paddy Flint have been suffering chronic stomach disorders, and a blood test confirms they have salmonella poisoning. But there's something else odd about this family. Meanwhile, PC Mark Mylow has had to deal with his domineering sister's arrival in Portwenn. She has decided to set up in business in Mark's flat above the police station as a herbalist offering alternative remedies.
In Loco (Episode #202Z)
KQED Plus: Fri, Aug 24, 2012 -- 7:00 PM
Louisa is nervously awaiting an interview for promotion to head teacher of Portwenn Primary School, and she's anxious to make a good impression. But the odds seem to be stacked against her. Dr. Ellingham is on the board of governors, and she's not sure she can count on his vote. Meanwhile, Bert Large is testing out his culinary skills on the villagers. He's taken over the running of the fish and chip shop while owner Mrs. Cronk is in the hospital - and goes to some unusual lengths to improve the food! Martin discovers that the skin infection affecting some of the local children is not impetigo as he had initially diagnosed, but a rare condition usually only passed by animals.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Sat, Aug 25, 2012 -- 1:00 AM
Old Dogs (Episode #201Z)
KQED Plus: Fri, Aug 17, 2012 -- 7:00 PM
Dr. Martin Ellingham is still as clumsy as ever when it comes to forming relationships with the opposite sex. Just when things were beginning to look rosily romantic between him and pretty school teacher Louisa Glasson, he made a terrible faux pas. She can't forgive him for accusing her of failing in her dental hygiene regime. Meanwhile, Muriel's condition deteriorates in the home. Then Martin realizes that her problems are being caused because she is dehydrated, and that has caused her to become confused. At the surgery, Martin is taken aback to find a strange girl working in reception.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Sat, Aug 18, 2012 -- 1:00 AM
Haemophobia (Episode #106Z)
KQED Plus: Fri, Aug 10, 2012 -- 7:00 PM
The tourist season has arrived in Portwenn. Disgruntled by the invasion of holidaymakers, Martin grimaces as he makes his way through the crowds. Then he notices an attractive woman, and stops to stare ... at her chest! She can't believe it when he says he'd like to examine her chest. Martin was actually trying to warn the woman about the dangers of sunbathing for fear of skin cancer, but his usual abrupt and quirky manner has caused offense. Gossip about the blood phobia which forced Martin to terminate his brilliant career as a surgeon seems to have spread round the village like wild fire. Two patients in the surgery can't resist mentioning the 'b' word to Martin. Then he gets an urgent call from the pub. Bert has had a terrible accident while working there, and he's bleeding profusely. The sight of blood pouring from Bert's wound begins to trigger the all too familiar panic attacks for Martin. But on closer examination he realizes the blood is actually tomato ketchup!
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- KQED Plus: Sat, Aug 11, 2012 -- 1:00 AM
Of All The Harbors In All The Towns (Episode #105Z)
KQED Plus: Fri, Aug 3, 2012 -- 7:00 PM
An old flame of Martin's Aunt Joan sails back into her life and whisks her off her feet. But her suitor, John Slater, is seriously ill with a life threatening heart condition, as Doc Martin discovers when he insists on running tests on him. Slater wants to rekindle the love affair with Joan and sail off into the sunset with her. But Martin is anxious for Joan that she will have to nurse a very sick man. Schoolgirl Melanie Gibson, one of Port Isaac's bevy of teenage beauties, develops a crush on the doctor. He's her hero after he puts her dislocated shoulder back, and stops the agonizing pain she has been suffering. There's romance in the air between Al and Elaine. He's always had a soft spot for her. Thinking that she has split with her boyfriend, Al tries to woo her, by downloading a special selection of music onto an expensive Ipod for her.
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Three juveniles charged with vehicle break-ins
Published 7:06 pm, Monday, September 2, 2013
Three juveniles were arrested early Monday and charged with a series of motor vehicle break-ins in the Imperial Avenue area.
The incidents were reported to police about 3:50 a.m. Monday, and officers dispatched to the area found several vehicles were broken into, and the doors left open and dome lights still activated.
A perimeter was set up around the neighborhood as officers searched for suspects. Officer Erin Shaw spotted three juveniles in the area of Compo Road South and Bridge Street. The trio fled from approaching officers, but one was found a short time later on Underhill Parkway and two others were located on the platform of the Saugatuck Railroad Station.
The officers found possession that the juveniles are believed to have stolen from vehicles on Compo Road South, Imperial Avenue and Strathmore Lane, according to the report.
The juveniles -- who were not identified because of their age -- were taken into custody.


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Bobby Flay – Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill Cookbook: Explosive Flavors from the Southwestern Kitchen
2007 | ISBN: 0307351416 | English | 288 pages | EPUB, MOBI | 42 MB
Smoky, earthy, fruity, and spicy, the flavors of the Southwest have intrigued Bobby Flay ever since he was a younger chef, ultimately serving because the inspiration for the menu at his first restaurant, Mesa Grill. Now sixteen years later, Bobby™s daring and vivacious tackle this delicacies has made him a fixture on America™s culinary scene and turned Mesa Grill right into a veritable establishment. In Bobby Flay™s Mesa Grill Cookbook, the movie star chef invitations you to hitch him within the kitchen of his well-known restaurant to study the secrets and techniques of his of his signature modern Southwestern delicacies.
Listed here are 150 recipes for the drinks, appetizers, soups, salads, principal dishes, sides, sauces, desserts, and brunch dishes which have earned Bobby his fame for creating progressive mixtures and large, wealthy flavors, together with:
– Grilled Asparagus and Goat Cheese Quesadillas with Tomato Jam and Cilantro Yogurt
– Queso Fundido with Roasted Poblano French dressing
– Candy Potato and Roasted Plantain Soup with Smoked Chile Crema
– Grilled Shrimp Brushed with Smoked Chile Butter and Tomatillo Salsa
– Seared Tuna Tostado with Black Bean Mango Salsa
– Espresso-Rubbed Filets Mignons with Ancho-Mushroom Sauce
– Spicy Coconut Tapioca with Mango and Blackberries
Full with a information no tequila lover ought to be with out, an inventory of must-haves for the Southwestern pantry, menu options for festive events with family and friends, Bobby's tips about primary cooking methods, and 100 full-color pictures, Bobby Flay™s Mesa Grill Cookbook helps you re-create the enjoyable and flavors of Mesa Grill in your personal kitchen.


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Riot Kills Mac Client, My Remaining Faith in Their Customer Service [RANT]
Note: This is the rant version of a post on communication I wrote earlier today. This is centered on Riot's Mac Client shutdown. It is long. If you'd rather read suggestions for solving the problem, here's the link to my earlier post.
I've been trying to give Riot the benefit of the doubt over the past 6 months. I got a bit cynical for a while there, but the bottom line was that I was enjoying their game, a game that experienced such explosive growth that very few companies could possibly have maintained, and if I wanted to play with new friends they could jump in the game for free. All of that is great stuff.
There were a few bumps along the way – we were promised things we never got. We were promised reparations for some customer services snafus and never got them. We've been promised new features for more than a year and they still aren't here. But today a friend of mine sent me a thread that trumped it all and effectively killed any remaining faith I had in Riot as "the most player-focused game company in the world." As of this past Tuesday, Riot officially killed the League of Legends Mac client.
I'm not here to bitch about the disintegration of the Mac client. It had been unsupported for months, and though it ran, some fairly serious problems would pop up from time to time for many of the users. I understand that maybe it was just more work than it could ever be worth, or that it just might never get to an acceptable state. I get that. What I don't get is the method Riot used to communicate the change, the way rewards are being handled, and the message Riot is sending to a portion of its playerbase.
Forums have a couple problems, not the least of which is the amount of data they generate. Important posts get buried and can be incredibly difficult to find again, and that's only for the forums you actually read. When a platform has been unsupported for months, chances are good that players stopped reading the Mac Client forum. Hell, who says they were even reading it in the first place? I know for a fact my brother didn't read it, and the Mac client was the only way we were able to play LoL together since his PC died.
Then there's the timing. The announcement was made on September 2nd. The shutoff date was September 6th. That's four days. Four days. That has to be a joke. It's not just that the notice window is so small, it's also that the consolation prize for Mac testers can only be verified within that window. Here's a quote from Tamat's post:
Riot would like to give all active participants in the Mac beta a code that unlocks the Champions Pack, as a token of appreciation for the time they have dedicated to helping us evaluate the Mac client and our sincere apology for not being able to have the testing work out as originally planned. To qualify for the reward, you must have a majority of your logins come from the Mac client, and you must login to the Mac client and click on the Store button between Friday, September 2 and Tuesday, September 6.
So if you aren't actively reading the Mac Testing forum (which is probably most people) and don't log in for four days, you get nothing but a giant middle finger to stare at. This might not affect millions of customers. This might not affect even a thousand customers. It will affect some, though, and the message from Riot to those players is loud and clear: We don't want you. Despite the time you spent testing the stillbirth that was our Mac client, we're only going to offer a thank you once, and only for four days.
It's pretty easy to imagine a situation in which players wouldn't be able to log in for four days, or that they might choose not to. You know, like if they had been planning for the end of a season that was delayed without explanation. If they made the grind to Bronze or Silver or Gold status and then decided to check out other games while they waited for those rewards to come through. Gee, wasn't that also a holiday weekend? You don't think anyone may have been traveling or otherwise away from a computer that entire weekend, do you?
Well, we actually don't know the answer to that because, as far as I can tell, Riot hasn't been back to that announcement thread since Friday. I say "as far as I can tell" because that thread is now more than 100 pages long, and I've only been through about 30 of them. I would use Riot's DevTracker, but it's actually more polluted than the thread itself (more on that in today's earlier post). I would use CL Gaming's redtracker, but I can't filter for the Mac Testing forum because, again, no one reads it or posts in it.
So I'm done. I'm done digging through thousands of forum posts for information that should be easy to find. I'm done assuming Riot knows best. Most of all, though, I'm done believing that somewhere Riot has a plan, that when the timing is right they'll let us in on it, or that they're actually in touch with their playerbase at all.
Come at me, most player-focused game company in the world. Prove me wrong.


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Rudiger Dornbusch is Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
The underlying theme of Rudi Dornbusch's work is unabashedly Chicago, namely, the University of Chicago belief that markets solve problems best and that most bureaucrats, even when well-intentioned, are distracted by politics or excessive zeal for perfect solutions. Dornbusch seeks to challenge those in charge with alternative answers and to limit their ambitions.
In their earlier report, Reform in Eastern Europe, the WIDER group assessed the main building blocks of a successful transition in Eastern Europe: stabilization, price liberalization, privatization, and restructuring. For the last three years this group of leading economists has been heavily involved in the reform process. In this new report, they take stock, returning to the original themes and assessing progress and prospects, particularly in Russia.Stabilization in the major Central European countries was done very much by the book.
This sequel to Reform in Eastern Europe is a report on one of the most pressing issues for countries with economies in transition and their neighbors. Focusing on the problem of East-West migration, the authors clearly delineate and promote the notion of European free trade and capital flows as a means of raising productivity and increasing worker stability in the East and of reducing income gaps between countries.
How can the new governments of Eastern Europe succeed in moving from centrally planned to freemarket economies? This incisive report identifies and describes the major policy choices to be made and discusses what will work and what will not.Reform in Eastern Europe provides a comprehensive, easily read statement of reform policy that stands in the mainstream of modern Western economics.
This interesting and provocative collection of essays addresses most if not all of the key current policy issues in open economy macroeconomics: the strong dollar, LDC debt problems, and deficit financing.
Restoring Europe's Prosperity is the first annual produced by the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), an independent research institution which focuses on the major medium- and long-term issues facing the European community and Western Europe both internally and internationally.The most important economic problems of the past five years have concerned unemployment, economic growth, fiscal deficits, and the value of the U.S. dollar. It is clear that past and present economic policies have not effectively addressed these problems.
Written by Robert Mundell's academic descendants, as well as other leading economists and scholars, the essays in this volume reflect Mundell's broad influence on modern open-economy macroeconomics.
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I guess this poem is ok for what it is, but... My thoughts about your rhyme habits have already been clearly articulated, I think. Still, you have done alright in your images. It thought the reference to Halloween could have been developed a little more, and your language in that line didn't feel quite right. I did like the line about the reindeer though.
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Boroughmuir assistant coach David Officer conceded the elusive win that could kick-start the season for the Meggetland men must come on Saturday in the RBS Premiership basement battle at home to Dundee High.
As has been the case on many occasions in this campaign, 'Muir suffered defeat in a match they could have won when they succumbed 17-12 to Edinburgh Accies in their RBS Edinburgh Regional Cup tie at Raeburn Place.
However, despite the outcome, 'Muir would surely take heart from a performance that almost produced their first victory since September. Indeed, had a try been awarded on either of the two occasions a 'Muir player was held up over the line, or if skipper Andy Rose had not stuck a toe on the touchline as he squeezed over in the corner, the visitors might have emerged on the right side of the result. Yet, on such narrow margins are games won and lost, and Officer is hoping that patience and a focus on doing the basics well will bear fruit this weekend.
"Our game against Dundee is a must win. It doesn't matter how we do it, we just have to win. There's a lot of good play and plenty of endeavour but it's as if the guys are always looking over their shoulder. We need a bit of composure but we know we will get there."
And, pointing to the need to adopt a simple game plan, Officer said: "One of our biggest failings has been coughing up possession too quickly and too easily, but we've made a conscious effort over the last few weeks to try and keep hold of the ball, do nothing flash, try and get through the phases and take it from there.
"We got a couple of tries on the back of a bit of patience but one loose kick and a couple of defensive errors cost us tries," he added, referring to Saturday's hugely entertaining encounter played at a high intensity.
In the Accies camp, Officer's counterpart Jonny Else said of the outcome: "We are happy with that, especially some of the defensive work which was outstanding. We've been working hard on our defence over the last couple of weeks."
Particularly satisfying for Else was the opportunity to use the match to introduce more young talent to the side – 17-year-old winger Rory Watt looking comfortable after his introduction in the second half.
Else is happy with the Regional Cup structure which will see the winner of the Edinburgh round robin competition enter the national tournament at the quarter-final stage alongside the other three regional winners and the four British & Irish Cup representatives.
"We want to have a good run in the cup. I like the format. It's good to have games all the way through. We were at Murrayfield all those years ago (2007) and it was a great experience."
It took Accies 25 minutes to open their account through a try by impressive flanker Hamish Watson and he was joined on the score sheet by Dan Teague to give Accies a 10-0 interval lead. However, a penalty try after an offence at a close-range scrum was converted by Ally Warnock to haul the visitors back into the match.
Matt Coupar then darted in for a fine score, which was converted by Ruaridh Bonner to hand Accies the initiative entering the final quarter and a gritty defensive effort by the hosts kept 'Muir out until two minutes from full time when Ali MacLeod dotted down to secure a narrow-defeat bonus point.
Elsewhere, a run of poor results and the unavailability of several key men through injury suggested Lasswade were facing a tall order on their trip to meet Heriot's at Goldenacre. And it proved to be a baptism of fire for the players drafted in to the starting line up as a host side with an eye on progressing to the next phase of the competition rattled up a 109-0 score line, Max Learmonth leading the try rout with five touchdowns.
Currie eased to a 45-7 win at Musselburgh with Mike Entwhistle touching down twice, while Johnny Gray, Simeon James, Jamie Forbes, Jack Broadley and Ross Weston had one score apiece and James Doig claimed a late consolation try for Musselburgh.
Meanwhile, Murrayfield Wanderers followed up narrow defeats in each of their previous two ties with another close call, this time going down 20-17 at Biggar.
Watsonians had opened the weekend's proceedings with a 28-7 win over a stuffy Haddington side at Myreside on Friday. Tries by Jamie Niven and Andrew Joseph plus six penalties from Brian Walls extended 'Sonians winning run in all competitions to 13 matches, while Nick Bell claimed the visitors' points with a self-converted try.


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REQUIREMENTS: The National Weather Service Strategic Plan (2000-2005) includes the extension of weather forecasts to 7 days and the provision of forecasts in probabilistic terms as two performance measures in the area of expanding and improving public services. TDL is updating the MRF MOS package to provide objective guidance which can be used to assist HPC's medium-range forecast group and WFO forecasters in this effort.
NEW MRF MOS GUIDANCE: Several changes will occur in the new MRF MOS package. New definitions for the wind, cloud, and precipitation type elements have been made to increase the utility of the guidance. Also, for the first time, the medium-range MOS message will contain forecasts of categorical precipitation amounts, temperature, dew point and thunderstorms. In a manner similar to the currently operational MRF MOS, the new guidance will be available daily based on output from the 0000 UTC MRF. The message format will be expanded to include the new and revised weather elements and will be generated for over 1000 stations. A sample alphanumeric message is included in this package, and a draft Technical Procedures Bulletin which describes this message is available at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/tpb/460.htm . Eventually, the guidance will also be transmitted in binary formats. At the February 3 CAFTI meeting, results of testing the MRF MOS maximum/minimum temperature, 2-m temperature and dew point, probability of precipitation, and probability of precipitation amount will be presented. We plan to implement these elements by early April.
MOS APPROACH: In the MOS approach, predictand data (local hourly observations) are correlated to predictors derived from direct model output, geographic or climatic values, and observations. The model forecasts are interpolated to the location of the observing site before use as predictors. For this development, we used a new archive of MRF data established by TDL in April 1997. Initial and forecast fields for projections every 12 hours out to 192 hours generated from the 0000 UTC forecast cycle are saved on a polar stereographic grid with a resolution of 95.25 km at 60N. This resolution is substantially finer than that available when the current operational MRF MOS system was developed (381 km resolution at 60N). To extend the sample of forecasts available for our development, we augmented our archive with forecasts from NCEP's re-analysis archive. Data from January 1992 through March 1997 were available from the T62 resolution MRF every 5th day for projections of 12 to 192 hours after 0000 UTC. These data were archived on a 190.5 km grid, and add approximately 1 year to our MRF developmental sample.
TESTING: In the results discussed here, test equations were developed on a portion of our archived data, and tested on an independent sample withheld from the development. Test equations were developed for both cool (October - March) and warm (April - September) seasons, all projections, and a sample of stations. Comparisons of the test forecasts are made with the operational MRF MOS forecasts, direct model output, and a forecast based on climatic predictors or relative frequencies. The sample station lists and test results can be found at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/tdl/synop/results.htm .
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Slang a person easily imposed upon or victimized
Origin of patsyprobably altered (after Patsy, nickname for Patrick) from Italian pazzo, crazy
nounpl. pat·sies Slang
A person easily taken advantage of, cheated, blamed, or ridiculed.
Origin of patsyPerhaps from Italian pazzo fool from Old Italian paccio
(plural patsies)
- (informal, derogatory) A person who is taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something.
The term dates back at least to the 1870s in the United States, close to the peak of Irish migration. The OED's recent revisions link Patsy with Pat and Paddy, the stereotype of the bogtrotter just off the boat. The American Heritage Dictionary and Online Etymology Dictionary quotes the OED it may derive from the Italian pazzo ("madman"), and south Italian dialect paccio ("fool"). Another possibility is the term derives from Patsy Bolivar, a character in an 1880s minstrel skit who was blamed whenever anything went wrong, in Broadway musical comedies, for example in The Errand Boy [1904] and Patsy in Politics [1907].
Proper noun
- A diminutive of the female given name Patricia.
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My Grandfather was also Ross Naugle , his son was Norman and I'm his son Ross Alan Naugle. No children to carry on this hard for others to pronounce name but wonderful name. I have a sister named Nancy Naugle here in Texas too.
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The 36th Skeptics' Circle, now posted at The Examining Room of Dr. Charles, begins with these gripping questions:
To readers who distrust science, knowledge found through experimentation, and the secular truths of reason in favor of simply believing – I ask you – why should affirming belief in something be a virtuous concept if it misleads? Why should demanding proof be soulless and cold if it keeps you from ignorance and victimization? And why do they always want your money?
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The Pierce County Council has voted to sell a former District Court building for $1.45 million.
The Court's Civil/Infraction division was located in the former Hosmer District Court property at 1902 96th St. S. In December 2011, those court operations were combined with District Court in the County-City Building in downtown Tacoma. The facility has been vacant since the court's move.
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That's exactly what happened here. So i have a slight hangover today and the entire neighborhood is filled with chain saws and wood chippers cleaning up the mess. So my new rule is: don't drink on an empty stomach right after a major storm that will require noisy tools the next day to clean up the damage.Originally Posted by livin4reality;3120796;
Me either!!!!! And I spent 44 years there complaining about the heat and humidity. The humidity is so bad. You are soaked in sweat just sitting still outside. That is, unless the mosquitos don't carry you off first.Originally Posted by buglover;3121271;
It's hot here, but the humidity is not all that bad. Certainly NOTHING like Florida.
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Riendeau's strategic formula for intelligence gathering and call preparation is downright scary-smart.
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Author of this new [ audiobook, Dr. Russ Riendeau, award-winning executive search professional and behavioral scientist, has interviewed over 90,000 business professionals over 27 years, gathering research on sales effectiveness. Sales and management professionals earning in that rare air with W2s of 100-300k a year, behave very different than average sales people, evidence demonstrates.
As corporations lock in budgets for 2013 and Fiscal Cliff uncertainty looms, the ability for sales professionals to identify the real decision makers and roadblocks to making a sale are critical.
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics research shows less than 8% of American business professionals earn over 100k. The highest paid sales professionals in America also have one consistent trait--They study their craft.
For example: "The idea of first 'building relationships' to make a sale is a myth. Relationships occur after the sale is made. Solving the problem and demonstrating previous success is what they want,"says Riendeau. "Highly paid sales people study the art of disciplined question development, observation and challenge the prospect with specific questions that average or inexperienced sales people are scared to, or don't know how to ask."
" Riendeau's strategic formula for intelligence gathering and call preparation is downright scary-smart, " said Kraig Kramers, serial CEO & bestselling author of CEO Tools.
First Hide The Poison Arrows, title serves as a powerful metaphor suggesting intensely listening with a open mind. Only after understanding and questioning will the sales professional be able to craft a compelling proposal to solve their problem.
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2. Top sales people spend 1-3 hours doing competitive intelligence research and preparation before meeting with or attempting to call a prospect.
3. LinkedIn is the most powerful, yet most under-utilized tool by average sales professionals.
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As a sunglass retailer, if you acknowledge the fact that your sunglass display is not merely a retail rack but in fact, a well designed customizable marketing tool, it can improve your sales by attracting more customers.
The sunglass display you choose must be an almost direct reflection of your brand image. If you sell genuine designer sunglasses, your sunglass display should appear to be of comparable price and quality. You also need to take into consideration which type of display you want. There is the floor sunglass display and the countertop sunglass display. The choice in many ways depends on the size of your store and the amount of floor space you have available.
A floor sunglass display can be placed anywhere, however u can also invest in larger ones that can be place alongside each other and serve as a partition. A counter sunglass display is usually placed on top of the checkout counter. This placement is obvious yet strategic since many people decide to buy things while waiting in the checkout line. Whichever type of sunglass display you choose, there are available in different sizes and styles.
The material used to make the sunglass display is also something you want to consider. There are displays made of wood, metal and plastic. Metal and wood countertop displays are usually more attractive, but they are heavier and cost more to ship. Plastic displays are much lighter and cheaper to ship and there are things that can be done to make the plastic have a metallic look.
In reality manufacturers produce several copies of each sunglass display. It is important to make the display yours. There are several customization options to do this. Having the sunglass display match your store theme is one way. You can also have your company's name and logo printed on the sunglass display, this is usually printed on the header or backdrop.
Lastly, the base of your sunglass display should be taken into consideration. You can either choose a simple base that goes well with your display or a storage base in which you can put extra pairs of sunglasses or other accessories.
The goal is to choose wisely and have a positive reflection of your brand. A carefully selected sunglass display is the ultimate promotional tool that will draw in more customers and by extension increase your sales.
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Delta's Sky Magazine has put together an incredible 42 page spread about the fair and often misunderstood city of Detroit featuring none other than Dan Gilbert and Quicken Loans. Delta carries people to 348 destinations in 64 countries around the world. Many of these people probably have no idea about some of the truly amazing things Detroit has to offer. Things like: Good Girls Go To Paris – a creperie started by a former French teacher, that we are home to the largest historic market district in the country or that you can drive to Chicago, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and Buffalo from Detroit in 5 hours or less.
The February 2011 issue of Sky Magazine is packed with fascinating information about Detroit. Quicken Loans Chairman & Bizdom U Founder Dan Gilbert is featured discussing the incredible business opportunities that Detroit offers entrepreneurs of any variety.
It's a new dawn in Detroit. Things are happening here and the world is beginning to recognize it. As Dan Gilbert says in the magazine: "We're on the cusp of everything taking off in a big way…"
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Fairfax Campus Hosts a Full Weekend of Cultural Events
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The Fairfax Campus is the setting for a full weekend of theatrical and musical events. For tickets to the following performances, see www.tickets.com, call 703-218-6500, or visit the ticket office in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall lobby, which is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Silence & Darkness, "a live movie for the cell phone age," continues its run, with weekend presentations on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m., in Harris Theatre. There are also performances tonight, tomorrow, and Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets are free for Mason students, faculty, and staff; $10 for general admission; or $5 for non-Mason students with an ID.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a new musical for the entire family by Ken Ludwig and Don Schlitz. This special stop on the Kennedy Center's Imagination Stage on Tour will be presented Friday, Oct. 1, at 8 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under.
The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra will present its "Tribute to Tito Puente" on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall. Tickets are $36, $28, and $18, with children's tickets (12 and under) half price.
Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel will feature "Splendor from Silence: Beethoven, Smetana, and Fauré" on Sunday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall. Tickets are $35, $27, and $17.50. Tickets are half price for children 12 and under.


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Chapter Twenty
The next thing I know, I'm opening my eyes to Eugene's soft lips.
"Morning." His breath warms my face.
"Morning." My mind felt clearer than yesterday. Hopefully whatever was on that cloth was finally leaving my system.
"What was a secret yesterday?" He peers into my eyes. I look back at him, looking at the hair that falls onto his face, his facial hair that has been recently shaved, his soft skin. . .
"Want to tell me?"
I shook my hand, sitting up. He was lying right next to me, wearing his trademark blue vest, white cotton long sleeved shirt, dark cream pants, and brown bucket top boots. He must have been up late.
"You want to try something?" I peered at him.
"What would it be?" Something's changed between us. I know it has. Maybe because-
"One of the nobles' brother wants to speak with you, me, and the King and Queen." Eugene's voice was soft. I watched as he spoke. His eyes were suddenly darkening, almost becoming unreadable.
"I'd like to talk to him too then." I got off the bed, looking at my hair that was in a massive array of long blond tendrils.
"I'll let you get ready." When Eugene's voice reached me, I realized that he had left the room.
Eugene's Point of View
He knocked quietly on the door. "Michael?"
A tall blond man opened the door, his dark brown eyes tired. They glowed with life when they saw him. "Eugene! You ready for me?"
Eugene nodded. "She's awake. The stuff seems to be out of her system."
Michael stepped out into the hallway, closing the door behind him. His brown eyes were filled with laughter. "She's sober?"
Eugene cracked a smile. "As good as she'll be. Olivia thinks the effects might last a few days."
Michael followed Eugene as he walked swiftly through the long hallway. "I don't like this."
"Neither do I."
They met Rapunzel, the King, and the Queen in the room Eugene had discussed the possibility of Fernando having a twin. Rapunzel was sitting down, her eyes still dark. Her pupils weren't letting up.
"Rapunzel!" Michael walked toward her, pushing back his blond hair. Rapunzel smiled timidly and shook hands with him. Eugene watched in humor as Michael caught her hand before she pulled it back and kissed the top of it. "Michael Dawson."
"Pleased to meet you." Her voice only had a bit of a catch. Eugene questioned himself, standing next to the King. Maybe she was still deeply affected. Guy Starnes, Olivia, and Fernidia were their audience.
"All right." Michael grinned as he gazed at the watching pair. His eyes lingered on Fernidia. She eyed him warily while Olivia grinned a small smile. Michael looked back at Rapunzel. "I'm going to do a few relaxation exercises, okay?"
Rapunzel nodded, becoming more cautious.
"Take deep breaths in and out." Michael crouched down to stare into her eyes. "In."
Rapunzel inhaled, her eyes on his face cautiously.
She exhaled, fingering her hair nervously.
Michael caught on. "You don't need to be afraid. This will help relax you."
Rapunzel nodded and tried to concentrate.
"In and out. In and out."
Within a few minutes, Rapunzel seemed at ease and was subconsciously leaning in to hear Michael's voice.
"All right. Whenever I touch your forehead, you're going to not move at all." Michael's voice was quiet. "Nod if you understand."
Rapunzel's limp head managed a shaky nod.
"I want you to look at Fernidia," Michael's eyes never left Rapunzel's face, "and start crying."
Eugene blinked in confusion while Fernidia looked puzzled. The King and Queen were busy watching Rapunzel.
"When I count to three, you're going to look at Fernidia and cry." Michael stood up straight. "One, two three!"
Rapunzel gazed at Fernidia, her eyes swelling with tears. To everyone's surprise, she started bawling, her hands frequently wiping away tears.
Michael yanked on Rapunzel's arms. "Stop crying!"
Rapunzel stopped mid-sob and stared at Michael.
Guy murmured in disbelief. "Bloody hell! That's-"
He stopped when Olivia stared at him. He looked at Eugene to grin.
Michael's voice yanked them back in attention. "Eugene," Eugene looked up. "When Rapunzel comes over to you, I want you to say, 'Hello! I'm Eugene, what's your name?' all right?"
Eugene nodded, his eyes turning dark with nervousness.
Michael looked back at Rapunzel. "When you stand up and go to Eugene, you're going to forget your name. And. . ." Rapunzel looked at Michael. "Stand!" He said loudly.
Rapunzel got up, not shaking at all. She went to in front of Eugene. He grinned his smolder at her. "Hello! I'm Eugene, what's your name?"
Rapunzel smiled back. "Hi! I'm. . ." She paused, her eyes turning confused. "I'm. . ." She looked around anxiously. "My name is. . ."
Everyone except Michael was shocked. She had forgotten her name!
Michael came up behind Rapunzel. He touched her forehead and she froze. "You're going to remember that your name is Rapunzel and you're going to kiss Eugene passionately."
Eugene arched an eyebrow at Michael who grinned back.
"Okay, go!"
Rapunzel looked at Eugene, her eyes going soft. "I-I remember now. I'm Rapunzel, nice to meet you." Then she wrapped her arms around Eugene and her lips met his.
It took all of Eugene's will to remember that they weren't on their honeymoon, back at the tower. That they weren't in a room of privacy.
That they weren't in a room with Rapunzel's parents watching them intently.
But that didn't stop him from saying, "Nice to meet you." Eugene said around Rapunzel's soft lips.
Rapunzel didn't stop until Michael commanded her too. Eugene felt mildly disappointed. He hadn't kissed her like that in months, since he had gone to talk to Olivia that day when Rapunzel had laid on the bed, writhing in pain-
"Stop." Michael's voice broke their concentration. Rapunzel broke away, her lips inches from Eugene's. Michael made her sit back down. Eugene grinned to himself. She was flushed now, her skin bright with color. He had missed that too.
"You need to come all the time." Eugene grinned at Michael. Michael managed a crooked smile.
"Now, the heart of the matter." Michael looked around the room. "Rapunzel, do you have something to tell us?"
Rapunzel blinked when he added, "Be honest."
"No." Rapunzel brushed her hair away.
"Yes you do." Michael crouched down in front of her again. "What happened with Fernando? When he had gotten so close?"
Rapunzel almost seemed to snap out of it. "I don't want-"
"Don't want to what? You don't want to not tell us?" Michael stared into her eyes.
"I don't want to not-" Rapunzel's fingers twitched and she started to go pale. Michael ignored it, but Eugene could see alarm growing in the room as he stood up straight to pace in front of Rapunzel, meeting Eugene's eyes.
"Tell us Rapunzel." Michael looked back at her. "How close had he gotten?"
"Too close." Rapunzel swallowed nervously. Eugene really didn't like this now. Michael was turning her into something she wasn't: a timid, scared, nervous young woman. Eugene knew the Rapunzel he loved.
"What happened? Tell us that, Rapunzel?"
The King looked at Eugene. "He's only to make her reveal this and nothing more."
"The location." Eugene muttered back quietly. "We need to know where he lives."
The King nodded and watched as Rapunzel faltered.
Rapunzel was looking at Michael. "Michael, I don't-"
Michael touched her forehead, watching with a grim face when she froze. "I think you do, Rapunzel."
Rapunzel faltered again.
"Tell us."
She then started talking, her voice a quiet whisper that the whole room had to lean in to hear her.
"I-I was trying to hide in the bathroom. I looked up at the windows, wondering if I could have pulled myself out. There was no point, the windows were too high.
"Fernando stepped in the washroom, seeing me stand there.
"Before I could stop him, I was on the floor. I started struggling, but he stopped me.
"He eventually said, "You're never going to get out of this." His hands turned into claws, digging into my arms.
"I couldn't move fast enough. Maybe this was why Eugene had gone, because I was too slow. . .
"He was so close. But right when he. . . Positioned himself there was a knock at the door. Fernando went to answer it after he yanked me off the floor as he stood up. He carried me to the room where the shackles were and shackled me in.
"He went to the door, and I heard him speak. " 'Dwayne'," Their voices actually sounded almost the same, but I didn't really notice that.
" 'Fernando, may I come in'?" Dwayne said.
" 'One moment'." Fernando walked back into the room. He punched me, and that was it.
Rapunzel tried to add more but her voice kept catching.
Eugene got up to give her a bone crushing hug. My God. He almost-
Fernidia and Olivia were looking at Rapunzel sadly. Olivia was wiping tears from her face. The Queen was struggling to keep her composure. The men looked angry, their hands clenching into fists.
"It's all right." Eugene kissed her cheek.
Michael was staring around the room, looking the angriest. "We've got to do something about Fernando. And whoever Dwayne is, I want to know." He cracked his fingers, her dark brown eyes livid.
The Queen looked at Michael. "Thank you." She said slowly, her eyes wet. She hugged Michael generously while the King shook hands with Guy and Michael. He saved Eugene for last.
The King whispered in his ear. "Do not let her out of your sight." Eugene nodded vigorously, not even imagining leaving Rapunzel alone.
Michael held everyone back for a moment. "When I say 'Eugene', you're going to remember that you were hypnotized and what you did, but you're going to feel really refreshed."
Rapunzel stared at him.
"Eugene." Michael looked at her.
Rapunzel's face glowed as a dazzling smile lit her face. "That feels good." She watched as everyone left with glowing eyes. Man. Michael was a force to be reckoned with. Eugene grinned.
Everyone left the room eventually, taking turns hugging Rapunzel. Michael kissed Rapunzel on the hand again. He frowned. "My sincerest apologies, Rapunzel."
She nodded at him. "It is fine, Michael. I just . . . It feels too. . ."
Michael nodded, finishing the sentence in his head. He looked at Eugene. "I'll see you around. We'll look into Dwayne, and it sounds like Fernando might live near that waterfall."
Eugene nodded, managing a soft smile. "Yeah, we'll look into it as well. See you around."
Eugene looked back at Rapunzel, who sat down on the chair. She drew her knees closer to her and hugged them, her dark eyes still on Eugene.
"Rapunzel . . ." He still couldn't tell her how sorry he was. How much he still despised himself for thinking the worst of her. "I'm really sorry for having him do that to you. But I am a bit glad that I did because," Eugene's shoulders sagged with guilt and remorse, "I had no idea. . ."
She focused her gaze on him. "It is okay, Eugene."
"No," he said. "It really isn't. When you came back, I-I thought the worst of you! I thought you hadn't loved me all this time, when you loved me so much that you fought back so hard! He had you shackled to a wall, beating you, and you still held faithful to me. You should have slapped me or something. I just can't believe that I got so angry that I didn't even let you explain! I should be-"
She got up and kissed him. She held him close to her. "It's all right, Eugene."
Eugene looked at her. "Rapunzel-"
She didn't let him speak, only led him to the room they were in before moving to the tower.
She kissed him again, more fiercely this time. Eugene barely noticed that he locked the door. That he was helping her undress. All he felt was her. Her skin, her curves, her lips- He had to get closer to her. So much closer.
Rapunzel pulled him onto the bed.


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Saffron & bacon pasta: a week-end of kilts and bagpipes
Confession n. 2: the thing I love most of this blog is that it let me mix together so many different things like an Italian symbol (pasta), an exotic spice (saffron) and…kilts & bagpipes??!! You probably think I'm crazy but the story is not so complicated. As you know I left my hometown in Italy and now I live in Switzerland. Basel it's really a lovely town but I suppose it's normal that we miss a lot our families and friends and it's normal too that when they come to visit our hearts fill with joy. That is exactly what happened few weeks ago when my beloved friend Lucia came here. It was a special week-end for almost 2 reason:
1) I'm the food blogger and she's the beauty and make-up blogger… guess who cooked? Just a suggestion: not me!
2) It was the Basel Tattoo week-end. It's not of course as famous as the Edinburgh Military Tattoo but it's a nice show with military band coming from all over the world, fireworks and a free parade in the heart of the city. The strangest thing is that, even if I'm certainly not a military fanatic, I'm moved every time I see something similar and, watching a band after another, my comment always was: "Ok, my favourite are always that with the skirt!" meaning of course that my favourite are always the Scottish. I think there's something touching in the way they are so proud of their history, their kilts and bagpipes.
One curious thing is that, even if bagpipes are worldwide considered a Scotland symbol, this musical instrument has its origins in the Middle East and reached Scotland only in the XV century, where became very important and had also a military use. The bagpipers were important member of their community (their ability guaranteed them lands) and this precious art was handed down from father to son until the foundation of piping colleges.
And what about kilt? Even if watching Mel Gibson's "Braveheart" we may think that it has on old tradition, kilt as we know it today was invented only during the XVIII century by an English Quaker(and that is of course the worst thing for a Scottish!).
Leaving this folk corner and going back to the recipe, this penne with saffron and bacon are the dish that my friend Lucia cooked for me! I loved them so much that I have already cooked them again and again and again.. hope you will enjoy it too!
– 400 g of pasta
– 250 g of bacon cut in small cube
– 2 shallots
– 2 sachets of saffron
– 1 glass of cooking water
– 4 teaspoons of potato flour
– olive oil & salt
– parmesan cheese
Start cooking pasta in boiling salted water. Then lightly fry the bacon in a pan till crispy, remove and store in a warm place. In the same pan add few spoons of olive oil and fry lightly the shallots finely chopped. Melt the saffron in a glass of cooking water then add the potato flour mixing well. When your pasta is ready, drain it and pour it in the pan with the shallots. Add bacon and the saffron mixture tossing well. If necessary add more cooking water. Serve with parmesan cheese. Buon appetito!
I love kilts and this amazing pasta! congrats!30 August 2012
Saffron and bacon! Wow, what a different combo! Saffron goes so well with goat meat and chicken, so I'm sure this would be awesome too!31 August 2012