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Hello and welcome back to the WhireShark Tutorials.
Today we are going to discuss the basic interface and simple parts of Whireshark.
By now you should have Wireshark (32bit) (64bit) Installed along with WinPcap.
Before you start ensure that you are allowed to capture packets from the network you are working on!
For example, corporate policies or applicable law might prevent you from capturing on the network you're using!
Starting WhireShark.
This is what you see when you start up, If you get any error let me now so we can fix it
- The network interface used to capture packets.
Here you can select Wlan/Lan or any other network device,
Even if you have a Virtual Machine running for testing environments like me you can capture packets on that VM
- Capture options
Here you can set capture commands, We will get back on that.
The First Capture.
Select your capture card (I'll be using Wi-Fi) And press Start.
Well done you are now capturing your own data
You will see a huuuuuge list of numbers, ports and IP addresses.
Lets take a closer look.
- Here you see a connection between my ip and some server over in japan
It shows you the following things. Time-stamp, source, destination, protocol and the ports.
- Here you see that the source is my ip (Open CMD and enter "ipconfig")
This way you can see all your networks and there Ip addresses.
that's all you are now capturing your own traffic!
Stay tuned for the next part, and if you have questions let me now below.


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Fall's here and winter's coming. It's time to move out old clothes from your wardrobe and make space for new apparel to suit the season. But before you go on your shopping spree, you may want to consider what's on the runways for Fall/Winter 2008.
This season basically every era is back and you'll look right on trend wearing any retro decade piece - just be cautious not to over do it. One or two retro pieces, whether in apparel or artisan jewelry, paired with a more contemporary element works really well. Designers commonly use this technique as a way to make retro fashions look contemporary or trendy.
Among all the suppositions, plants and animals will be the main theme in appearance designing. They can call people's minds to our intimate relationships with nature. Environment protection has been the hot topic these years. People all over the world are talking about it. In the meanwhile, since the plant and animal accessories come out, they are continuously favored by people.
Each Fall, anticipation overwhelms fashionistas as they flock to the plethora of September Issues to bear witness to the great reveal of fashion trends and the proclaimed newest "it" items. Fall is to some, a renewal, or rebirth of fashion and to some, a dreaded time where she is lavishly inundated with many interpretations of both over and understated luxe.
These days we can clearly see not only the rise of brand new styles that have never been seen before, but we are experiencing the comeback of some old fashion trends. So the right answer to this question lies not only in the future but in the past as well. We can find the proof for this in last winter when we saw models walking down the catwalk in loose knitted sweaters, tartan patterns and embroidered skirts.
The little black dress has been updated just in time for Summer! Expect to see dresses and skirts that hit at the knee or slightly higher. Mainly this season dresses are loose fitting and designed to work for any woman's figure. Strapless dresses with sashes at the waist are popular.
Then again, copper tones are also favorable. Designers love the glossy bronze shades for autumn as well as for spring. Even nail polishes will look fantastic in bronze. Garden motifs have also resurfaced. Starting a fashion trend with flowered patterns is cool. So, add some floral prints to your wardrobe. Anyway, starting a fashion trend with pastel colors is just as amazing.
Cuts and colors change finely every season and it's worth it to invest in Latest fashion trends at one pair that's trendy this fall. Skinny jeans are still going strong but with a twist this time. Pairing peg-leg denims with closed toed is Latest fashion trends. Speaking of military-inspired it's one of the most important fall fashion trends.
A first impression is where you make an impact on others, this is crucial if you seek acceptance into a particular circle of friends. Unfortunately fashion trend setters are judged by the clothes they wear.
Fashion has become more and more important for people nowadays, regardless of whether they are women or men. In fact, fashion for men is just as developed as fashion for women, there being a lot of designers today, a lot of accessories for men on the market, fashion shows for men and even a lot of fashion stylists for men.
My favorite aspect of this website is that I can look at the hottest trends in jewelry, makeup, hair, clothes, dresses, shoes, swimsuits, etc., for nearly every season. Instead of looking up what is in style for each of these items, I can find it all at Ramp to Store. I love how this website provides a color palette for each season; for example, I know that for fall of 2008, purple is the most popular color.
The V shape is big this fall. It can be either straight up or inverted. You can wear a loose, drapey top with billowing sleeves, paired with skinny pants or leggings. Or, try wide-legged trousers with a tight, cropped top. A new, modern touch is the cape shape. Look for organic shapes, with a rounded bubble hem - anything that suggests a cocoon.
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Tanya Burr (born 9 June 1989) is an English fashion and beauty vlogger, blogger, make-up artist and author. She is best known for her fashion and beauty channel on YouTube. In 2014, she released her own cosmetics line, "Tanya Burr Cosmetics".
You can think of the planets as symbolizing core parts of the human personality, and the signs as different colors of consciousness through which they filter through.
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Because the birth time information is missing for this chart, the Moon may range up to 6° before or after this position.
The aspects describe the geometric angles between the planets. Each shape they produce has a different meaning.
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A premium Xbox One controller with more customization options than you could ever hope for.
Made to be completely customized by its owner, you can freely swap out thumb sticks and D-pads, illuminate its LED lights with your favorite colors, and map out your optimal control scheme to the Wolverine's array of bonus buttons.
A fairly expensive controller.
The best budget controller you can buy for the Xbox One.
Affordable, available in an array of vibrant colors, sports a pair of customizable buttons on its underside, and is a great option for households with multiple players.
No wireless option, but includes 9.8 foot long USB cable.
The official Microsoft controller is also the most reliable.
This Bluetooth wireless controller comes in a gigantic range of colors and easily meets the needs any Xbox One owner. Incredibly easy to connect to your PC. Though it's more expensive than most third party models, you are paying for a quality device.
Some color options may be far more expensive than others.
Microsoft's newest Elite Controller features a slew of improvements that provide a premium gaming experience.
Shorter hair-trigger locks. Cozy wrap-around rubberized grip. 40 hours of rechargeable battery life. Includes 6 swappable thumbsticks, 4 paddles, 2 D-pads, and charging cable. Unlimited button configuration options. Tension-adjustable thumbsticks.
Expensive. Only available in black.
A faithful revival of the original and a must-have for fans of the original Xbox.
A perfect revival of the first Xbox controller feels exactly like it did in 2001, with a 9 foot long USB cable, classic black and white buttons, new left and right buttons to meet the Xbox One controller standard, and the classic Xbox startup screen plays on the controller's Xbox button. Available in black, green, and red.
The Duke make be too big for players with smaller hands.
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There are tons of amazing experiences exclusively found on the Xbox One, ranging from defending humanity against the Covenant's alien hordes in Halo: The Master Chief Collection to tending a thriving garden of living piñatas in Rare Replay, to surviving the zombie apocalypse in State of Decay 2. But while the Xbox wireless controller packed with your Xbox One console was an excellent starting point for your Xbox adventures, there really is a controller for everyone.
Whether you're shopping around for a superior controller that can adapt to your playstyle, affordable options for hosting multiple players, or simply a new color of the classic Xbox wireless controller, there is a massive range of Xbox One controllers out there to choose from.
We at BestReviews have compared and tested our fair share of quality controllers, so we definitely know how to help select the best Xbox One controller for you. Our shopping guide contains plenty of tips, as well as several of our favorites.
There is a wide array of Xbox One controllers on the market, and while it might take some time to find the one that fits your gaming style, these are some of the baseline features that any worthwhile device should include:
Wired connection option to your Xbox One console
Indication that the device was either made by or officially licensed by Microsoft
Indication of compatibility with all versions of the Xbox One console and PC
Most Xbox One controllers share a similar design with the iconic and official Xbox wireless controller, but there are a few exceptions, such as the Hyperkin Duke, which was modeled after the chunky original Xbox controller first seen in 2001.
Many Xbox wireless controller-like controllers mimic the ergonomic shape and overall design because the original fits most hands comfortably. Be on the lookout for controllers that feature textured, rubberized grips and swappable thumbsticks if you're in the market for an especially comfortable Xbox One controller.
Although most players won't even think about remapping the buttons to better control their favorite games or switch out controller pieces for a superior setup, there are premium Xbox One controllers that have hardcore fans covered. If you're a dedicated Xbox One player or participate in esports, it's well worth investigating premium Xbox One controllers that have hair-trigger locks for quicker trigger presses, several D-pad options, and extra buttons to assign functions to.
Leader of the pack
Microsoft pulled out all the stops with the Xbox Elite, and hardcore Xbox One players are going to fall in love with its collection of swappable metal thumbsticks and D-pads, hair-trigger locks, set of four interchangeable paddles, and cozy diamond-shaped rubberized grip. You can't find a better Xbox One controller.
While every official Xbox One controller can handle your favorite Xbox One games like a champ, some models have individual features and perks that other controllers don't. Here are a few features to consider when comparing Xbox One controllers:
Vibration: Having your controller shake in your hands whenever your character takes damage makes for a more immersive experience.
LED lighting: Some controllers are lined with LED lights that gently glow in a nuclear rainbow of colors. If you want to stand apart from the pack, this might be your best bet!
Colors and patterns: Many controllers are available in one of two styles, but you could be overwhelmed by the huge selection of differently colored Xbox wireless controllers. Take your time to see what's out there. Are you more of a grey/green, Ocean Shadow, or Sport White type of person?
The easiest and quickest way to connect your Xbox One controller to a PC is with the help of a USB cable. You can connect up to eight Xbox One controllers to a single PC at once this way.
We recommend buying a brand-new Xbox One controller over a slightly cheaper used one to avoid unsavory factors like wobbly thumbsticks, sticky buttons, and other broken controller essentials.
Simply tap the Xbox button and look at the battery indicator at the top right corner of the screen to see the battery level of your Xbox One controller.
Inexpensive: If you're in need of a bunch of controllers to entertain a party of players or a large family, there are plenty of cheaper wired Xbox One controllers out there. These budget devices might lack some features like wireless play or vibration feedback, but you can pick one up for as little as $28.
Mid-range: Since your Xbox One console included at least once Xbox wireless controller, you might want to buy another for couch-side co-op with a friend or to upgrade to a design that fits your personal taste. Microsoft's default Xbox One controllers range wildly in price due to the scarcity of designs and colors available, but you can easily find an Xbox wireless controller for between $45 and $70. Note that some of the most common colors like white and black are often the most affordable.
Expensive: If you're interested in buying an Xbox One controller that features advanced button mapping, additional buttons, swappable thumbsticks and D-pads, and other advanced extras, expect to spend a bit more for the experience. These premium Xbox One controllers fall in the $130 to $140 price range.
Great all-rounder
The official Xbox wireless controller works flawlessly on the Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs. It features a comfortable ergonomic textured grip, custom button-mapping options, a 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, and is available in a gigantic range of colors and designs. It's an all-around excellent controller, and we'd expect nothing less from the console's manufacturer.
Use your Xbox One controller without AA batteries by directly connecting it to your Xbox One. You'll need a charging cable featuring a micro USB connection on one end and a full-size USB connection on the other. Simply plug the micro USB side into your controller, the USB side into your Xbox One, and forget about spending any more money on controller batteries!
Improve the signal. If your Xbox One controller keeps dropping its wireless connection, move closer to the Xbox One console and move objects that might be interfering with the wireless signal, such as laptop, cordless phone, or microwave oven.
Remap the buttons. Open the Xbox Accessories preinstalled on Xbox One S and Xbox One X consoles to remap the buttons on your Xbox One controller. Note that it's important to keep the controls assigned to the A and B buttons or you won't be able to use your Xbox One.
Reset your Xbox One controller to its default factory settings. Simply open the Xbox Accessories app, select your controller, press Configure, and select Restore defaults.
If you're a fan of the Xbox One's best fighting games, including Killer Instinct and Mortal Kombat X, you'll definitely want to take a look at the HORI Fighting Commander. Its ultra-sturdy D-pad and large six-button layout were made for expertly controlling 2D fighting games, its ten-foot cable saves on replacement batteries, and the controller is compatible with both PC and Xbox 360. While the PDP Afterglow Wired Controller is an especially affordable option whose built-in ten-foot micro cable will keep you from spending money on bonus batteries in the long run, its biggest selling point is the entertaining light show presented by its prismatic LED lighting. Players can select a favorite color to glow as they play or allow the Afterglow controller to cycle through all of them in Rainbow mode.
Q. How do I update my Xbox One controller?
A. Microsoft regularly releases important controller improvements, and if you believe that your device is in need of the latest software update, follow these simple steps:
Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
Navigate to System, Kinect & Devices, Devices & Accessories, and select your controller.
From there, enter the Device info menu, choose the Firmware version, and press Continue.
Once you see the "Controller Updated" message, you're good to go!
Q. How do I connect a wireless Xbox One controller to my Xbox One console for the first time?
A. It's easier than you might think! Make sure that your Xbox One controller has fresh batteries or a full charge, and then press and release the Connect button on your Xbox One console. The Connect button is below the console's Power button, next to a trio of curved lines that look like radio waves. Then press and release the Connect button on your controller. The Xbox button in the center of your controller will flash for a few moments, and you'll know that it has a secure connection to your console when the Xbox button stays illuminated.
Q. How do I adjust my Xbox One controller's vibration settings?
A. Some people prefer to feel the rumble when their race car slams into a rival player while speeding at 100 miles per hour. Those who feel that a vibrating controller is a distraction can try the following.
Press the "Xbox" button.
Go to System, Settings, Ease of Access, Controller, and Vibration settings.
Note that some Xbox One controllers only have the option to toggle vibration on or off, while more advanced models allow you to fine-tune your feedback vibration settings.
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I offer you this quote from a poem "Made from Bone" by Mark Nepo, from his little book of poems called Reduced to Joy:
When I can be the truth,
it grows more and more clear
when it is necessary to tell the truth.
That is, when I have access to the place
within me that is lighted, I don't have
to speak heatedly.
I can just give away
warmth. When I am still enough to brush
quietly with eternity, I don't have to
speak of God. I can just offer peace
to those around me.
Since I read those words two mornings ago, I have felt them echo and
resonate inside me like an echo in a deep well. I have read them many times. I aspire to "giving away warmth" and to "offering peace" to those around me. The fact that I am aspiring to these things means I am not doing them, at least not suffuciently,
at the present time, however much I would like to.
These words also highlight for me the slow rising, like yeast in dough, of the pull towards a contemplative receptivity
that is arising in so many people of different religious practices, and in some who would say they have no religious practice. I feel its pull, in myself and many others whom I know, much like a tide, a current that was once out but is now coming in. Once
I was aware of it mostly in early morning and in a pull towards a contemplative meditation practice once or twice a day. Now it leaks out of those boundaries and I catch glimpses of the world within the world, or the person within the person...just glimpses,
but enough to shake me loose of fixed ideas of how things are and especially how things should be. "When I have access..."
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West Jutland's Manor
By curator Helle Henningsen, Holstebro Museum
As the last great manor house built in west Jutland, Nørre Vosborg has been well known and much loved. Although, in production and financial terms, other manors were comparable or even larger, by virtue of its stately buildings and distinguished owners, Nørre Vosborg acquired a special status. This was to a great extent the achievement of the Tang family. The family's heyday at Nørre Vosborg was in the 19th century, but during the long period of ownership from 1786 to 2004, each generation did its utmost to hold the estate together and guarantee its future. And they succeeded.
Nørre Vosborg in bird's eye view, facing north-west. The restored manor opened in 2008 with a hotel and restaurant. The long wing with the bright roof behind the northern power hose is a brand new hotel wing. Photo: Lis Helles Olesen.
The owners, their houses and their estate
The account of Nørre Vosborg's 700-year history has two common threads: the long line of owners from the 14th century to the present day; and the buildings and construction projects they carried out during their periods of ownership.
As far as most people are concerned, a manor is characterised by its historic buildings. However, the essential basis for a manor's survival was the estate's lands: the land of the home farm and the copyhold farms. Today, this is an invisible part of the long history, but until the late 19th century, the farms were the decisive factors for Nørre Vosborg's survival as an estate.
Slægten Tang på Nørre Vosborg
Hvert ejerskab af Nørre Vosborg er en fortælling i sig selv, men beretningen om slægten Tang og dens virke i 1800-tallet er nok den, der har haft størst folkelig appel, både dengang og nu.
Tang-slægtens indtog på Nørre Vosborg var i sig selv spektakulær. Det er fortællingen om fæstebondesønnerne, Peder og Søren Tang, der i 1786 køber herregården på auktion. Historien bliver ikke mindre bemærkelsesværdig af, at de to brødre stammede fra en fæstegård under Nørre Vosborg.
Nørre Vosborg's landmark, the marked gate tower, which was built by Peder Tang around 1790. Facing west. Photo: Helle Henningsen.
Efter et par år blev Peder Tang eneejer. Han var en velhavende og respekteret købmand i Ringkøbing, og hans køb af Nørre Vosborg var et meget synligt skridt op ad den sociale rangstige.
Med Peder Tang begyndte en epoke. At tage vare på Nørre Vosborg og bevare den på familiens hænder blev et gennemgående tema i de godt 200 år, slægten sad som ejere af herregården.
The Tang family at Nørre Vosborg
Each period of ownership of Nørre Vosborg is a story in itself, but the story of the Tang family and their accomplishments in the 19th century is probably the one with the greatest popular appeal, both then and now.
The Tang family's arrival at Nørre Vosborg was spectacular in its own right. It is the story of Peder and Søren Tang, sons of tenant farmers, who bought the manor at auction in 1786. The story is no less remarkable because the two brothers had been born on one of Nørre Vosborg's copyhold farms.
After a few years, Peder Tang became the sole owner. He was a wealthy, respected merchant in Ringkøbing, and his purchase of Nørre Vosborg was a highly visible step up the social ladder.
Peder Tang represented the start of an era. Taking care of Nørre Vosborg and keeping it in the family's hands constituted a recurring theme for the more than 200 years that the family owned the manor.
The two first generations of the Tang family
Peder Tang was a sensible man who invested mainly in agriculture. His new home farm of 1788 bears witness to this. It was customised for horse breeding, which together with horse-trading was the manor's principal business activity. He was also responsible for the distinctive gate tower and the refurbishment of the east wing in 1797.
His only son, Niels Kiær Tang and Niels's wife, Marie Catharine Meinert, chose to live at Nørre Vosborg, where their five children were born. Marie's diaries, which she kept for the 58 years she was lady of the manor at Nørre Vosborg, provide a unique insight into everyday life at the manor during that period.
She was widowed in 1814, and a few years later married Dean Koefoed in Ribe, who assumed the management of Nørre Vosborg. Shortly after his takeover, he began upon selling off copyholds and land, and his three stepsons initiated a rescue operation to keep the ancestral estate intact.
The moat, dikes and ramparts of Nørre Vosborg are from the 1570s when Predbjørn Gyldenstjerne established his new manor house at this place. Behind the tall rampart, the buildings were well protected from the rough wind and weather of West Jutland. As seen in the picture they still do. Originally, the area was unplanted, but today there is a lush and atmospheric, woody park. Facing north-east. Photo: Helle Henningsen.
State Councillor Tang at Nørre Vosborg
The youngest of the brothers, Andreas Evald Meinert Tang, took over the restoration and operation of the estate and, at the tender age of 22, he bought the estate and became sole owner of Nørre Vosborg. Andreas Tang was a very active, versatile and committed person who, as well as being an estate owner and businessman, also had a political career at both the regional and national level. In 1856 he was awarded the honorary title State Councillor [da: etatsråd].
Throughout his life, he devoted body and soul to improving the material conditions and education, of west Jutland's peasants, and the general development of west Jultland's agriculture was very close to his heart. The manor of Nørre Vosborg became a cultural centre in the region at the very heart of his active social and political life.
In 1838-39 he rebuilt the main building's south wing for up-to-date accommodation for his growing family, which, in addition to his wife Marie Elise Fenger, also included his mother and, ultimately, six daughters.
Later, in the 1850s, Andreas Tang became fascinated by Neo-Gothic architecture. This was reflected in extensions to the old house and in new buildings. His plan was to give Nørre Vosborg a medieval feeling to emphasise the manor's enduring, medieval roots. At the time, this was a necessary feature for a "real manor house" and became an important part of the State Councillor's tale of Nørre Vosborg and his paternal grandfather's acquisition of the estate.
Quiet years and new initiatives
State Councillor Tang died in 1868. In 1877, having run the estate for a number of years, his widow transferred the estate to her eldest daughter, Christine Lorenze Tang and her husband, Henrik Stampe Valeur. He died in 1880.
Times changed after the death of Andreas Tang and Nørre Vosborg fell silent. Money was tight, and Christine Tang Valeur managed the estate to the best of her abilities. She protected the family's old manor house and its history and over the years became the unifying force in the family.
Nørre Vosborg's main building in 2008 after the restoration, viewed obliquely to the west. The four wings of the main building are from four different centuries and together they reflect four different architectural styles, namely Renaissance, Baroque, Classicism and Gothic Revival. Photo: Lis Helles Olesen.
Her closest advisor was Niels Villemoes at Skærum Mill. By 1905, the Mill, which had been Nørre Vosborg's greatest asset for many years, was the last copyhold to be sold to the two enterprising brothers, Niels and Chresten Villemoes. They were both gifted entrepreneurs, and when Niels later became the sole owner, he turned the mill into an economic and cultural centre of the region.
The many generations of the Tang Family who resided at Nørre Vosborg all worked to keep the manor in the family's possession. Often things almost went totally awry, but every time Nørre Vosborg was saved from extinction. Thanks to their efforts and Realdania Byg's acquisition and sensitive restoration in 2004-2008, we can still enjoy this magnificent west Jutland manor house.
Tang-slægten på Nørre Vosborg, 1786-2004
1786: Søren ans Peder Tang acquire Nørre Vosborg
1797: Niels Kiær Tang and Marie Meinert
1816: Marie Meinert and Conrad Daniel Koefoed
1824: The three brothers Peter, Christian and Andreas Tang buy Nørre Vosborg
1826: A. E. M. Tang and Marie Elise FengerMeinert Tang
1878: Christine Tang Valeur and Henrik Stampe Valeur,
1923: Anna and Andreas Tang Barfod
1946: Janus Frederik and Margrethe Krarup
1970: Kirsten and Henrik Haubroe
2004: Realdania acquire Nørre Vosborg
Læs mere:
Bøgh, A., Henningsen, H. og Dalsgaard K. (ed.): Nørre Vosborg i tid og rum, Volumes I-II. Aarhus 2014.


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I Get Myself Over It
I am feeling almost happy because I'm here in such a beautiful place.
I am feeling soft and peaceful because in my mind there are no worries.
I think I will let to kill myself another day.
I will let to make love when I find a partner.
I will try to keep my mind healthy just like it is now.
I can get my brain working on gorgeous thoughts.
I can get myself out of pain, I guess.
I can discover a way to take my time.
I am not going back home, here it is ok.
I am almost happy, although I am lonely.
I think I get myself over it.
(Júlio B.)


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Q: What are the parking options?
A: Parking is available to Hotel Ballard guests in our underground parking garage at a discounted rate of $15 per night. The garage's entrance is located on 20th Avenue between Leary Avenue and Ballard Avenue. Hotel Ballard guests may pull in and drive past the pay machine without paying, they will then take the elevator from the garage directly up to the lobby. Upon check in, the front desk will provide a parking pass to be placed on the car dashboard, this pass will be valid throughout your stay.
Q: Are pets welcome?
A: Pets are always welcome in the lobby of the Hotel and in the Olympic Rooftop Pavilion. Unfortunately, pets are not welcome in our guest rooms as we do not have designated pet friendly rooms.
Q: Do you offer airport transportation?
A: We do not have a shuttle service directly affiliated with the hotel, however we partner with a local town car service to provide private, flat rate town cars to and/or from the airport.
Q: What time is check in and check out?
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When A Mage Revolts Chapter 776
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The distance from Rock City to Regina was not far. Icor's army only took about two days to arrive and surround the entire city.
"When do we start attacking?"
After camping outside the city, Benjamin glanced at the tightly shut gates of Regina and suddenly asked.
"Tomorrow morning," The Guild Master replied with a dignified look, "We have made contact with the people in the city and when the time comes, they will open the door for us. The Kingdom of Helius reinforcements are not yet here, so there are only a few hundred people in the city. There is no chance they will be able to stop us. "
Benjamin heard this and nodded.
It was a good thing to have the support of the citizens.
As for the "Light Slayers" preparations, they were not able to do much over such a short period. Everyone understood how Grant fought and had conducted some practice sessions with one another, but they were still going to be thrust into this battle relatively headfirst.
However, Benjamin was quite confident in them.
There was a huge difference in number, with only a few hundred soldiers from the Kingdom of Helius. The so-called "Light Slayers" did not plan to kill Grant, they just need to keep him busy so that the rest of them could regain Regina.
When that happens, Grant will be outnumbered, so he will be at a disadvantage.
With that in mind, Benjamin took a deep breath, returned to his tent, and made final preparations for tomorrow's battle.
Whereas on the other side of Reginas city wall.
"...They are pretty fast."
Grant looked at the army in the distance and murmured.
"Pope, this... Do you insist on defending this city? You should have seen that they have taken all our holy light cannons..." General Press said hesitantly.
"Are you afraid?" Grant turned around and snapped.
"N-no, you misunderstood me, Your Majesty." General Press quickly explained, "I... Its just a little unfortunate; if you kept the disfigured queen, we might be able to negotiate with them."
"The soul of a sinner must be destroyed besides, I am not interested in negotiating with them."
Then, Grant turned and left. General Press was frightened, so he dared not continue to bother the Pope. He lowered his head until Grant left before gradually raising it once again.
He glanced at the direction which Grant had disappeared to and looked at the army of Icor outside the city. He looked dismayed.
The next morning.
"It's time."
Icors fifty-thousand strong army was lining up neatly outside of Reginas gate with more than a thousand mages waiting for the gate to open. When the gate opens, the mages were to fly over the city walls and head straight to Reginas Palace.
Meanwhile, Benjamin would be leading the twelve "Light Slayers" and wait for an opportunity to strike.
There were hardly any soldiers on the city walls, with the few guards present shaking in their boots. It was as though the whole city was still in the state of a deep sleep.
However, based on the information from the people in the city the Kingdom of Helius did not plan to give up, instead, they forcibly conscripted a large number of people and formed an ill-equipped and untrained army. They should be hiding behind the city walls at the moment, ready to defend against Icors army.
Of course, these soldiers would not have high combat capabilities, moreover, they had an intense hatred towards the Kingdom of Helius. Therefore, some of them were likely to turn against the Kingdom of Helius and open the gates for Icor.
Some of Icors spies had agreed on a secret code with them.
Before long, it was time.
The Guild Master was flying in front of the army, he suddenly reached out his hands and a group of sparkling flames formed in front of him. With a gentle sway of his hands, the flames rose to the sky before bursting in a colored explosion, like dazzling fireworks under the clear sky.
As the dazzling sparks spread throughout the sky, there was a commotion in Regina. Then, the tightly shut gates suddenly shook.
It seemed like something was hitting the door from the other side.
The Guild Master saw this and frowned. To be honest, he did not know exactly how many spies there were inside the city, or whether they could even open the door which under the supervision of the Kingdom of Helius soldiers or not.
However, even if the spies failed to open the gates, they had prepared the tools necessary to break open the gates themselves - it would not be a problem to take over Regina.
"Rush them - we will let the mages fly through the walls first, the few soldiers in the city will not be able to stop them." After waiting for a while, the gates still did not open, so a general suggested.
The Guild Master nodded and gave the order to charge forward. However, what he did not expect was the gates to slowly open at that instant.
Reginas gates swung wide open and the chaotic situation inside was revealed to Icors army.
"Quick! Come in! Someone went to inform the Pope. Be careful, the pope is guarding the palace, and they have gathered a lot of firewood there, so they might want to start a fire!"
Several citizens rushed toward them from the city in a panic and shouted hoarsely. Immediately after, a few holy light bullets struct them, turning them into ashes right in front of the army.
The Guild Masters face suddenly sank.
"Kill --!"
However, the city gates had already been opened, Icors army no longer needed his command. The soldiers roared, raised their swords and rushed in. The mages instantly flew into the air, like a large swarm of bees, they flew over the city wall of Regina.
"Grant is hiding near the palace! Dont make the first move, wait for him to appear before attacking." Benjamin turned around and said to the members of the "Light Slayers".
Miles was the only non-mage member of the group, he rushed into the city alongside the soldiers and headed straight for the palace, waiting for the chance to make a move.
The soldiers rushed through the city gates and immediately began to fight the soldiers inside. The Kingdom of Helius had very few soldiers, but there were quite a number of mages. Therefore, Icors army faced a bit of difficulty and were held up.
However... since there were so many of them, the priests would not be able to last very long.
Benjamin did not worry about them. They flew into Regina exceptionally smoothly without much obstruction. The city was dead silent, and all the windows and doors were closed; it was meaningless for them to stop, so they sped straight toward the palace.
However, at that very moment, Benjamin subconsciously scanned the city with the water element sensing technique.
His expression suddenly changed.
"Look out! There is an ambush in the city!"
He could not care less about his identity being exposed and immediately shouted to the group of mages. The mages were surprised and lookout on guard as they stopped in mid-air.
Suddenly, a large group of people rushed out of the previously dead-silent street.
"Rush! Kill those bastards!" General Press appeared in the crowd and shouted. They were ordinary Kingdom of Helius soldiers, knights, and quite a number of priests.
Benjamin frowned.
If he did not scan the area, he would not have noticed them - there were tens of thousands of troops waiting to ambush them in the city.
The reinforcements... they have already arrived!
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Whether you're thinking about pursuing a career in law or are already working in the field, you might be curious about salary. Lawyers can have a reputation for making big bucks but that depends on where you work and what state you live in.
In this guide, we'll cover the average lawyer salary with low, average and high ranges as well as some state-specific information.
Low salary
If you're working in a government job or a very small firm in a non-metro area, it's likely you'll be on the lower end of the salary spectrum. The average lawyer starting salary for public defenders is $58,300, according to the NALP Press Release on 2018 Public Service Attorney Salary Report. At Student Loan Planner, we're pros at working with lawyers and have helped a number of them out on their student loan plans.
In our internal data from working with over 60 lawyers, the low-end salary range can be from $50,000 to $70,000 annually. If that's your salary and you're in a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible position, that's might be your best bet.
Average lawyer salary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median salary for a lawyer as of 2017 was $119,250. Our internal data shows something similar and with the mid-tier, average salary ranging from $90,000 to $130,000.
Is an "average lawyer salary" a good enough? Well, of course that depends on your cost of living, family size and your debt amount. Whether you should stick to a federal repayment plan or refinance your student loans with this salary depends on a lot of factors. Get in touch with a Student Loan Planner advisor, if you want help deciding.
High salary
If you're wanting to score the highest salary as a lawyer, you'll have to make moves toward Big Law. Getting scooped up by one of these elite firms can pay off with a high-end average salary of $190,000.
Based on our internal data, one San Francisco-based lawyer makes $200,000. Another borrower is making $220,000 currently, expecting to get a salary increase to $250,000 over the next few years.
Our findings match up with what salaries are offered to lawyers on Glassdoor.com.
Source: Glassdoor.com
Though salary can vary widely between a public defender and a Big Law lawyer, there's another factor that can affect your pay: where you live. The state you live in can affect your annual salary as well as job availability. Location matters a whole lot when it comes to salary.
Top 5 states with the highest law salaries
Now that you know the average lawyer salary — from low to mid to high, you might be wondering what state offers the highest salary. The top five states by the highest annual mean wage, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics are:
1. District of Columbia — $189,560
2. California — $168,200
3. New York — $165,260
4. Massachusetts — $157,450
5. Connecticut — $152,540
But remember, if you're looking for higher salaries as a lawyer you're looking at a higher cost of living too.
While that can give you a picture of high-end lawyer salaries in the U.S., states like California are rather large. Given that, it's no surprise that California has the top three highest paying metropolitan areas. Here they are listed among the average lawyer salary for that area:
1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA —$198,100
2. San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division — $189,660
3. Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division — $189,150
Some of the lowest salaries are from the Auburn-Opelika area of Alabama where the average lawyer salary is $58,420 or Hot Springs, Arkansas where the average lawyer salary is $52,240 according to data from LawyerEdu.org.
According to BLS data, the lowest 10 percentile of lawyers earn $57,430, 25 percentile earns $78,130, 50 percentile (the median) earns $119,250 and the 75 percentile earns $178,480.
Payscale states that the average lawyer salary is $81,950 but with the ability to earn a bonus of $5,138, profit sharing of $5,143, and a commission of $10,241. Remember, the average lawyer starting salary may be lower than the normal average.
If you're a specialty lawyer, you may be able to earn a higher salary. For example, PayScale states that an Intellectual Property Lawyer can stand to earn $137,467 with a bonus of $15,260 and profit sharing of $4,500. Having a specialty can certainly help — let's face it the riches are in the niches.
As you can see, being a lawyer is one occupation where the salary can vary widely depending on location and where you work.
What is the employment outlook?
Throughout the years since the financial crisis, lawyers have been hit hard with high amounts of law school student loan debt and grim employment prospects. All of this prompted many an article on the "law school scam" and even an article on "This is where all the unemployed lawyers go to cry".
So where do we stand now? Well, maybe slightly better. But only slightly. According to BLS, "Employment of lawyers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Competition for jobs over the next 10 years is expected to be strong because more students graduate from law school each year than there are jobs available."
That last line speaks for itself and confirms why some law grads are saddled and stressed with debt.
When it comes to paying off debt and making a living as a lawyer, you may wonder if you should buy a practice. Founder of Student Loan Planner Travis Hornsby suggested joining an established practice or build your own, over buying one.
"You [lawyers] can deduct a lot of expenses on your AGI while building a valuable practice even if you have big student debt. That's the goal, is that you'd grow the career you want despite $200,000 of law school debt from a mid-tier school."
Going after the salary you want
Only you can know what kind of salary you want. If you want to go after a specific salary, you may want to specialize in something or pursue Big Law. If average lawyer salary is less important to you, using your degree for the public good — and opting for PSLF might be a great option. But the important thing to remember is: you've got options.
Do you have a career as a lawyer? Does this change your mind about starting one?


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Akron, Ohio
Reached number 20 in 1956, charted again in 2007
Temporate or polar waters; largest mammal on earth
A rich, well balanced brew offering depth and flavour with sweet, lingering, pleasant aftertaste. Considered by coffee connoisseurs to be Australia's answer to Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee.
1945 - inducted in 1998
1992 - Best Jazz Instrumental Album
Electric Light Orchestra
Crystal Gayle
Slade (1974)
The Marcels
Bill Monroe
The Allman Brothers Band
Carl Perkins, A car accident prevented Perkins from belting out these iconic words on national TV. And, while he was laid up in a hospital, he had to watch Elvis do it. "Blue Suede Shoes" is the opening number of the Broadway musical "Million Dollar Quartet," which opened in New York in April, 2010.
Elton John (Billboard Hot 100 (#12 US) July 1982)
1956. Originally recorded by Carl Perkins (1955)
Expression for American flag
Coined by Nelson Goodman to illustrate Goodman's paradox
1976; Peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100; included in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time"
Sorrowful waltz by Alejandro Escovedo; released in 1999 on "Bourbonitis Blues"
1961. Elvis.
Also the Chairman of the Board.


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1st Look At The New Okuma Nesika 9' Spinning Rod!
Originally intended for release in 2020 Okuma's Nesika Surf Rod line will compliment the Rockaway Surf Rod Line. They both incorporate the same blank & have UFR technology for increased rod strength. There are3 lengths of 9', 10' & 12'. Each length has 2 strengths of Medium & Med/Hvy. So 6 models all together.
The original Rockaway series was made for the Sea Perch Surf Casters of Oregon. The Hawaiian market loved these rods for whipping "spin casting". The Nesika incorporates a depressed guide w/Zirconium inserts over the Rockaways K-Guides. Also the Rocks have a tapered shrink tube grip over the Nesika's Eva Split Grip handle. I've used both before the released dates & found nothing wrong with neither units.
Whipping/Spin Casting anglers have different concerns over bait dunkers. Using the right line & casting the proper weights are crucial. Type of line & diameters/strengths are personal preference. This is my first in depth review of the 9ft Nesika-
Model# Nesika 9ft NSK-S-902MH
Foregrip Length: 5-1/2in
Line Weight: 12-20lbs
Lure Weight" 3/4-2oz
Number of Guides: 5 + Tip
Reargrip Length: 19in
Rod Length: 9ft 0in
Rod Power: MH
Rod Taper: MF
Sections: 2pcs
Weight: 7.4oz
Sorry i wasn't lucky enough to land a fish today. Got a late start & the winds were up. Just wanted to fine tune my set-up. For the 9ft Nesika a 3K or 4K spinner using 12lb or 15lb braid will do. I used 20lb fluorocarbon leader but 15lb will suffice. A 6ft leader was much easier to manage vs a 8ft. A casting weight of 1oz felt perfect. Thanks:)


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"Is there hope for me?" Elvio asked missionary Don Flower.
"Is there any hope for peace from my past? Is there forgiveness for a murderer? See my scars. I fought with my stepfather and he stabbed me then I shoved the knife back into his shoulder. See this scar on my nose? It is from a fight …. I have spent time in prison. My life has been one of fighting and turmoil.


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The Walk In The Rain
Norcross, with his city training, was acutely conscious of the delicacy
of the situation. In his sister's circle a girl left alone in this way
with a man would have been very seriously embarrassed; but it was evident
that Berrie took it all joyously, innocently. Their being together was
something which had happened in the natural course of weather, a
condition for which they were in no way responsible. Therefore she
permitted herself to be frankly happy in the charm of their enforced
She had never known a youth of his quality. He was so considerate, so
refined, so quick of understanding, and so swift to serve. He filled her
mind to the exclusion of unimportant matters like the snow, which was
beginning again; indeed, her only anxiety concerned his health, and as he
toiled amid the falling flakes, intent upon heaping up wood enough to
last out the night, she became solicitous.
"You will be soaked," she warningly cried. "Don't stay out any more. Come
to the fire. I'll bring in the wood."
Something primeval, some strength he did not know he possessed sustained
him, and he toiled on. "Suppose this snow keeps falling?" he retorted.
"The Supervisor will not be able to get back to-night--perhaps not for a
couple of nights. We will need a lot of fuel."
He did not voice the fear of the storm which filled his thought; but the
girl understood it. "It won't be very cold," she calmly replied. "It
never is during these early blizzards; and, besides, all we need to do is
to drop down the trail ten miles and we'll be entirely out of it."
"I'll feel safer with plenty of wood," he argued; but soon found it
necessary to rest from his labors. Coming in to camp, he seated himself
beside her on a roll of blankets, and so together they tended the fire
and watched the darkness roll over the lake till the shining crystals
seemed to drop from a measureless black arch, soundless and oppressive.
The wind died away, and the trees stood as if turned into bronze,
moveless, save when a small branch gave way and dropped its rimy burden,
or a squirrel leaped from one top to another. Even the voice of the
waterfall seemed muffled and remote.
"I'm a long way from home and mother," Wayland said, with a smile;
"but--I like it."
"Isn't it fun?" she responded. "In a way it's nicer on account of the
storm. But you are not dressed right; you should have waterproof boots.
You never can tell when you may be set afoot. You should always go
prepared for rain and snow, and, above all, have an extra pair of thick
stockings. Your feet are soaked now, aren't they?"
"They are; but your father told me to always dry my boots on my feet,
otherwise they'd shrink out of shape."
"That's right, too; but you'd better take 'em off and wring out your
socks or else put on dry ones."
"You insist on my playing the invalid," he complained, "and that makes me
angry. When I've been over here a month you'll find me a glutton for
hardship. I shall be a bear, a grizzly, fearful to contemplate. My roar
will affright you."
She laughed like a child at his ferocity. "You'll have to change a whole
lot," she said, and drew the blanket closer about his shoulders. "Just
now your job is to keep warm and dry. I hope you won't get lonesome over
"I'm not going to open a book or read a newspaper. I'm not going to write
to a single soul except you. I'll be obliged to report to you, won't I?"
"I'm not the Supervisor."
"You're the next thing to it," he quickly retorted. "You've been my board
of health from the very first. I should have fled for home long ago had
it not been for you."
Her eyes fell under his glance. "You'll get pretty tired of things over
here. It's one of the lonesomest stations in the forest."
"I'll get lonesome for you; but not for the East." This remark, or rather
the tone in which it was uttered, brought another flush of consciousness
to the girl's face.
"What time is it now?" she asked, abruptly.
He looked at his watch. "Half after eight."
"If father isn't on this side of the divide now he won't try to cross. If
he's coming down the slope he'll be here in an hour, although that trail
is a tolerably tough proposition this minute. A patch of dead timber on a
dark night is sure a nuisance, even to a good man. He may not make it."
"Shall I fire my gun?"
"What for?"
"As a signal to him."
This amused her. "Daddy don't need any hint about direction--what he
needs is a light to see the twist of the trail through those fallen
"Couldn't I rig up a torch and go to meet him?"
She put her hand on his arm. "You stay right here!" she commanded. "You
couldn't follow that trail five minutes."
"You have a very poor opinion of my skill."
"No, I haven't; but I know how hard it is to keep direction on a night
like this and I don't want you wandering around in the timber. Father can
take care of himself. He's probably sitting under a big tree smoking his
pipe before his fire--or else he's at home. He knows we're all right, and
we are. We have wood and grub, and plenty of blankets, and a roof over
us. You can make your bed under this fly," she said, looking up at the
canvas. "It beats the old balsam as a roof. You mustn't sleep cold
"I think I'd better sit up and keep the fire going," he replied,
heroically. "There's a big log out there that I'm going to bring in to
roll up on the windward side."
"It'll be cold and wet early in the morning, and I don't like to hunt
kindling in the snow," she said. "I always get everything ready the night
before. I wish you had a better bed. It seems selfish of me to have the
tent while you are cold."
One by one--under her supervision--he made preparations for morning. He
cut some shavings from a dead, dry branch of fir and put them under the
fly, and brought a bucket of water from the creek, and then together they
dragged up the dead tree.
Had the young man been other than he was, the girl's purity, candor, and
self-reliance would have conquered him, and when she withdrew to the
little tent and let fall the frail barrier between them, she was as safe
from intrusion as if she had taken refuge behind gates of triple brass.
Nothing in all his life had moved him so deeply as her solicitude, her
sweet trust in his honor, and he sat long in profound meditation. Any man
would be rich in the ownership of her love, he admitted. That he
possessed her pity and her friendship he knew, and he began to wonder if
he had made a deeper appeal to her than this.
"Can it be that I am really a man to her," he thought, "I who am only a
poor weakling whom the rain and snow can appall?"
Then he thought of the effect of this night upon her life. What would
Clifford Belden do now? To what deeps would his rage descend if he should
come to know of it?
Berrie was serene. Twice she spoke from her couch to say: "You'd better
go to bed. Daddy can't get here till to-morrow now."
"I'll stay up awhile yet. My boots aren't entirely dried out."
As the flame sank low the cold bit, and he built up the half-burned logs
so that they blazed again. He worked as silently as he could; but the
girl again spoke, with sweet authority: "Haven't you gone to bed yet?"
"Oh yes, I've been asleep. I only got up to rebuild the fire."
"I'm afraid you're cold."
"I'm as comfortable as I deserve; it's all schooling, you know. Please go
to sleep again." His teeth were chattering as he spoke, but he added:
"I'm all right."
After a silence she said: "You must not get chilled. Bring your bed into
the tent. There is room for you."
"Oh no, that isn't necessary. I'm standing it very well."
"You'll be sick!" she urged, in a voice of alarm. "Please drag your bed
inside the door. What would I do if you should have pneumonia to-morrow?
You must not take any risk of a fever."
The thought of a sheltered spot, of something to break the remorseless
wind, overcame his scruples, and he drew his bed inside the tent and
rearranged it there.
"You're half frozen," she said. "Your teeth are chattering."
"It isn't so much the cold," he stammered. "I'm tired."
"You poor boy!" she exclaimed, and rose in her bed. "I'll get up and heat
some water for you."
"I'll be all right, in a few moments," he said. "Please go to sleep. I
shall be snug as a bug in a moment."
She watched his shadowy motions from her bed, and when at last he had
nestled into his blankets, she said: "If you don't lose your chill I'll
heat a rock and put at your feet."
He was ready to cry out in shame of his weakness; but he lay silent till
he could command his voice, then he said: "That would drive me from the
country in disgrace. Think of what the fellows down below will say when
they know of my cold feet."
"They won't hear of it; and, besides, it is better to carry a hot-water
bag than to be laid up with a fever."
Her anxiety lessened as his voice resumed its pleasant tenor flow. "Dear
girl," he said, "no one could have been sweeter--more like a guardian
angel to me. Don't place me under any greater obligation. Go to sleep. I
am better--much better now."
She did not speak for a few moments, then in a voice that conveyed to him
a knowledge that his words of endearment had deeply moved her, she softly
said: "Good night."
He heard her sigh drowsily thereafter once or twice, and then she slept,
and her slumber redoubled in him his sense of guardianship, of
responsibility. Lying there in the shelter of her tent, the whole
situation seemed simple, innocent, and poetic; but looked at from the
standpoint of Clifford Belden it held an accusation.
"It cannot be helped," he said. "The only thing we can do is to conceal
the fact that we spent the night beneath this tent alone."
In the belief that the way would clear with the dawn, he, too, fell
asleep, while the fire sputtered and smudged in the fitful mountain
The second dawn came slowly, as though crippled by the storm and walled
back by the clouds. Gradually, austerely, the bleak, white peaks began to
define themselves above the firs. The camp-birds called cheerily from the
wet branches which overhung the smoldering embers of the fire, and so at
last day was abroad in the sky.
With a dull ache in his bones, Wayland crept out to the fire and set to
work fanning the coals with his hat, as he had seen the Supervisor do. He
worked desperately till one of the embers began to angrily sparkle and to
smoke. Then slipping away out of earshot he broke an armful of dry fir
branches to heap above the wet, charred logs. Soon these twigs broke into
flame, and Berrie, awakened by the crackle of the pine branches, called
out: "Is it daylight?"
"Yes, but it's a very dark daylight. Don't leave your warm bed for the
dampness and cold out here; stay where you are; I'll get breakfast."
"How are you this morning? Did you sleep?"
"I'm afraid you had a bad night," she insisted, in a tone which indicated
her knowledge of his suffering.
"Camp life has its disadvantages," he admitted, as he put the coffee-pot
on the fire. "But I'm feeling better now. I never fried a bird in my
life, but I'm going to try it this morning. I have some water heating for
your bath." He put the soap, towel, and basin of hot water just inside
the tent flap. "Here it is. I'm going to bathe in the lake. I must show
my hardihood."
He heard her protesting as he went off down the bank, but his heart was
resolute. "I'm not dead yet," he said, grimly. "An invalid who can spend
two such nights as these, and still face a cold wind, has some vitality
in his bones after all."
When he returned he found the girl full dressed, alert, and glowing; but
she greeted him with a touch of shyness and self-consciousness new to
her, and her eyes veiled themselves before his glance.
"Now, where do you suppose the Supervisor is?" he asked.
"I hope he's at home," she replied, quite seriously. "I'd hate to think
of him camped in the high country without bedding or tent."
"Oughtn't I to take a turn up the trail and see? I feel guilty somehow--I
must do something!"
"You can't help matters any by hoofing about in the mud. No, we'll just
hold the fort till he comes, that's what he'll expect us to do."
He submitted once more to the force of her argument, and they ate
breakfast in such intimacy and good cheer that the night's discomforts
and anxieties counted for little. As the sun broke through the clouds
Berrie hung out the bedding in order that its dampness might be warmed
"We may have to camp here again to-night," she explained, demurely.
"Worse things could happen than that," he gallantly answered. "I wouldn't
mind a month of it, only I shouldn't want it to rain or snow all the
"Poor boy! You did suffer, didn't you? I was afraid you would. Did you
sleep at all?" she asked, tenderly.
"Oh yes, after I came inside; but, of course, I was more or less restless
expecting your father to ride up, and then it's all rather exciting
business to a novice. I could hear all sorts of birds and beasts stepping
and fluttering about. I was scared in spite of my best resolution."
"That's funny; I never feel that way. I slept like a log after I knew you
were comfortable. You must have a better bed and more blankets. It's
always cold up here."
The sunlight was short-lived. The clouds settled over the peaks, and
ragged wisps of gray vapor dropped down the timbered slopes of the
prodigious amphitheater in which the lake lay. Again Berrie made
everything snug while her young woodsman toiled at bringing logs for the
In truth, he was more elated than he had been since leaving school, for
he was not only doing a man's work in the world, he was serving a woman
in the immemorial way of the hewer of wood and the carrier of water. His
fatigue and the chill of the morning wore away, and he took vast pride in
dragging long poles down the hillside, forcing Berrie to acknowledge that
he was astonishingly strong. "But don't overdo it," she warned.
At last fully provided for, they sat contentedly side by side under the
awning and watched the falling rain as it splashed and sizzled on the
sturdy fire. "It's a little like being shipwrecked on a desert island,
isn't it?" he said. "As if our boats had drifted away."
At noon she again prepared an elaborate meal. She served potatoes and
grouse, hot biscuit with sugar syrup, and canned peaches, and coffee done
to just the right color and aroma. He declared it wonderful, and they ate
with repeated wishes that the Supervisor might turn up in time to share
their feast; but he did not. Then Berrie said, firmly: "Now you must take
a snooze, you look tired."
He was, in truth, not only drowsy but lame and tired. Therefore, he
yielded to her suggestion.
She covered him with blankets and put him away like a child. "Now you
have a good sleep," she said, tenderly. "I'll call you when daddy
With a delicious sense of her protecting care he lay for a few moments
listening to the drip of the water on the tent, then drifted away into
peace and silence.
When he woke the ground was again covered with snow, and the girl was
feeding the fire with wood which her own hands had supplied.
Hearing him stir, she turned and fixed her eyes upon him with clear, soft
gaze. "How do you feel by now?" she asked.
"Quite made over," he replied, rising alertly.
His cheer, however, was only pretense. He was greatly worried. "Something
has happened to your father," he said. "His horse has thrown him, or he
has slipped and fallen." His peace and exultation were gone. "How far is
it down to the ranger station?"
"About twelve miles."
"Don't you think we'd better close camp and go down there? It is now
three o'clock; we can walk it in five hours."
She shook her head. "No, I think we'd better stay right here. It's a
long, hard walk, and the trail is muddy."
"But, dear girl," he began, desperately, "it won't do for us to camp
here--alone--in this way another night. What will Cliff say?"
She flamed red, then whitened. "I don't care what Cliff thinks--I'm done
with him--and no one that I really care about would blame us." She was
fully aware of his anxiety now. "It isn't our fault."
"It will be my fault if I keep you here longer!" he answered. "We must
reach a telephone and send word out. Something may have happened to your
"I'm not worried a bit about him. It may be that there's been a big
snowfall up above us--or else a windstorm. The trail may be blocked; but
don't worry. He may have to go round by Lost Lake pass." She pondered a
moment. "I reckon you're right. We'd better pack up and rack down the
trail to the ranger's cabin. Not on my account, but on yours. I'm afraid
you've taken cold."
"I'm all right, except I'm very lame; but I am anxious to go on. By the
way, is this ranger Settle married?"
"No, his station is one of the lonesomest cabins on the forest. No woman
will stay there."
This made Wayland ponder. "Nevertheless," he decided, "we'll go. After
all, the man is a forest officer, and you are the Supervisor's
She made no further protest, but busied herself closing the panniers and
putting away the camp utensils. She seemed to recognize that his judgment
was sound.
It was after three when they left the tent and started down the trail,
carrying nothing but a few toilet articles.
He stopped at the edge of the clearing. "Should we have left a note for
the Supervisor?"
She pointed to their footprints. "There's all the writing he needs," she
assured him, leading the way at a pace which made him ache. She plashed
plumply into the first puddle in the path. "No use dodging 'em," she
called over her shoulder, and he soon saw that she was right.
The trees were dripping, the willows heavy with water, and the mud
ankle-deep--in places--but she pushed on steadily, and he, following in
her tracks, could only marvel at her strength and sturdy self-reliance.
The swing of her shoulders, the poise of her head, and the lithe movement
of her waist, made his own body seem a poor thing.
For two hours they zigzagged down a narrow canyon heavily timbered with
fir and spruce--a dark, stern avenue, crossed by roaring streams, and
filled with frequent boggy meadows whereon the water lay mid-leg deep.
"We'll get out of this very soon," she called, cheerily.
By degrees the gorge widened, grew more open, more genial. Aspen thickets
of pale-gold flashed upon their eyes like sunlight, and grassy bunches
afforded firmer footing, but on the slopes their feet slipped and slid
painfully. Still Berea kept her stride. "We must get to the middle fork
before dark," she stopped to explain, "for I don't know the trail down
there, and there's a lot of down timber just above the station. Now that
we're cut loose from our camp I feel nervous. As long as I have a tent I
am all right; but now we are in the open I worry. How are you standing
it?" She studied him with keen and anxious glance, her hand upon his
"Fine as a fiddle," he replied, assuming a spirit he did not possess,
"but you are marvelous. I thought cowgirls couldn't walk?"
"I can do anything when I have to," she replied. "We've got three hours
more of it." And she warningly exclaimed: "Look back there!"
They had reached a point from which the range could be seen, and behold
it was covered deep with a seamless robe of new snow.
"That's why dad didn't get back last night. He's probably wallowing along
up there this minute." And she set off again with resolute stride.
Wayland's pale face and labored breath alarmed her. She was filled with
love and pity, but she pressed forward desperately.
As he grew tired, Wayland's boots, loaded with mud, became fetters, and
every slope greasy with mire seemed an almost insurmountable barricade.
He fell several times, but made no outcry. "I will not add to her
anxiety," he said to himself.
At last they came to the valley floor, over which a devastating fire had
run some years before, and which was still covered with fallen trees in
desolate confusion. Here the girl made her first mistake. She kept on
toward the river, although Wayland called attention to a trail leading to
the right up over the low grassy hills. For a mile the path was clear,
but she soon found herself confronted by an endless maze of blackened
tree-trunks, and at last the path ended abruptly.
Dismayed and halting, she said: "We've got to go back to that trail which
branched off to the right. I reckon that was the highland trail which
Settle made to keep out of the swamp. I thought it was a trail from
Cameron Peak, but it wasn't. Back we go."
She was suffering keenly now, not on her own account, but on his, for she
could see that he was very tired, and to climb up that hill again was
like punishing him a second time.
When she picked up the blazed trail it was so dark that she could
scarcely follow it; but she felt her way onward, turning often to be sure
that he was following. Once she saw him fall, and cried out: "It's a
shame to make you climb this hill again. It's all my fault. I ought to
have known that that lower road led down into the timber."
Standing close beside him in the darkness, knowing that he was weary,
wet, and ill, she permitted herself the expression of her love and pity.
Putting her arm about him, she drew his cheek against her own, saying:
"Poor boy, your hands are cold as ice." She took them in her own warm
clasp. "Oh, I wish we had never left the camp! What does it matter what
people say?" Then she broke down and wailed. "I shall never forgive
myself if you--" Her voice failed her.
He bravely reassured her: "I'm not defeated, I'm just tired. That's all.
I can go on."
"But you are shaking."
"That is merely a nervous chill. I'm good for another hour. It's better
to keep moving, anyhow."
She thrust her hand under his coat and laid it over his heart. "You are
tired out," she said, and there was anguish in her voice. "Your heart is
pounding terribly. You mustn't do any more climbing. And, hark, there's a
He listened. "I hear him; but we are both armed. There's no danger from
wild animals."
"Come!" she said, instantly recovering her natural resolution. "We can't
stand here. The station can't be far away. We must go on."
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COMMENTARY, Dec 14 — There is a meme which made its rounds on social media right after news broke that 34-year-old Sanna Marin was sworn in as Finland's prime minister, making history as the world's youngest-serving state leader.
In this meme, an image of Marin is placed right next to 94-year-old Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the world's "oldest-serving prime minister", Silvio Berlusconi, the "richest-ever prime minister", Cambodia's Hun Sen, the "longest-serving prime minister", and Frank Forde, the "shortest-serving prime minister."
In the sixth column, alongside these past and present prime ministers, is Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, dubbed as the "longest prime minister-in-waiting."
My best friend shared this meme/image with me, and while I was trying to come up with a witty reply, he summed everything up by saying, "It's funny because it's true."
He certainly has a point. Anwar is undoubtedly the quintessential comeback kid in politics. He's had so many near "political deaths", but has time and time again proven his doggone determination to stay, much to the dismay of his opponents and would-be political "assassins."
I would even go so far as to say he's probably the only politician in Malaysian history whose character and influence rivals Dr Mahathir's, and that is also probably why he not only survived his sacking in 1998, but almost managed to turn that around and channel that public rage back then into what is now known as the Reformasi movement.
Were it not for Anwar as a symbol for the Opposition back then, we may not have seen the birth of PKR, Barisan Alternatif, Pakatan Rakyat... or even Pakatan Harapan.
Anwar's resolve and determination to remain in active politics is undoubtedly fuelled by his ambition to become prime minister, a prized position which has evaded his grasp for decades.
And it also must undoubtedly have been difficult to work alongside Dr Mahathir after GE14, the very person who had blocked his previous plan of becoming PM; and who now seems (at the very least) to be delaying the "agreed" handover of the prime minister's post to Anwar.
It must be very frustrating for Anwar. After that, this is a man who has gone to prison twice; having had resurrected his political career more than once and is currently so close to achieving his goal.
Which is why perhaps this unfulfilled prophecy to become Malaysia's next prime minister loomed large during the debate speeches at the recent PKR convention.
For Anwar and the party formed to fight the injustice done to him, this is personal.
Time is not on his side, and as he gets on with age, he has to face the reality of an evolving (and younger) electorate who may not have the same historical or political appreciation of who he is, and the context that comes with Anwar's journey to become PM.
But herein lies the problem.
You have a ruling coalition that won on a mandate of reforms and pledges to do away with the decades of problems created by Barisan Nasional.
But more than a year has passed by, and the former's supporters are growing restless as they are faced with a government unsure of a clear path forward and what they want to do in the five-year term they have, and end up just doing copious amounts of damage-control to whatever hot button issue that enters the public sphere.
While Umno and by extension, Muafakat Nasional or whatever incarnation there is left of BN sits by, watching attentively while sipping their teh tarik, ready to pick up whatever is left behind in the aftermath.
PH is also hamstrung by the fact that almost every day, there is the unanswered question of who will be the next PM... to a point where ordinary Malaysians are just fed up with it.
Well, if they aren't... I most certainly am.
The PH coalition won based on an agreement that while Dr Mahathir is the PM post-GE14, Anwar is his successor. With that out of the way, the party's leaders need to sit both of them down and get them to agree on a specific date, no caveats, buts or ifs.
That finality between the two leaders should also contain a decision on whether Anwar inherits Dr Mahathir's administration or calls for fresh elections.
And what should Anwar's legacy be, when he finally takes over from Dr Mahathir? What will his gift to Malaysia Baharu be? What will he be remembered for?
I certainly hope it is not just PKR's (disastrous) 20-year-celebration-cum annual congress.
No, future PM Anwar has a crucial role to play but it possibly is not what he envisioned for himself.
I agree with his concerns that PH should focus on the economy, balancing the urban-rural divide, and delivering reforms that have been promised.
But perhaps Anwar's greatest contribution as PM will be to identify his successor the moment he takes over from Dr Mahathir.
When Anwar becomes PM, that should be among the top ten "must do" things on his list, and it is something which should be sorted out quickly and as painlessly as possible.
If Anwar identifies a successor early on, he can avoid a repeat of his ongoing troubles with Dr Mahathir, and in doing so, position PH as a coalition that gives a flying toss about the future of the country, and not just the future of one man.
Identifying a successor will accord Anwar the two terms he needs as PM to set out what he intends to achieve, and then hand over the reins to someone else who can "continue the good fight."
Fewer squabbles, more focus. A ship with a captain whose hands are firmly on the wheel brings about much needed confidence for a coalition that has barely had much experience being in power.
And if Anwar knows who his replacement is, he can start testing the waters and gauge how receptive the public is towards this person.
Knowing what to do, and when to step down will make Anwar a visionary — something Malaysia has not seen in a leader for some time.
Looking at his own party, there are already some who come to mind. Nurul Izzah Anwar and Fahmi Fadzil are ideal candidates who should have already been prepped for higher positions within the coalition.
Nurul Izzah is a leader who has shown time and time again that she understands the bread-and-butter issues faced by both rural and urban voters.
She is someone who is professional, intelligent and is able to get along with political leaders she may not personally like for the sake of getting the job done.
Back in 2014, she aligned herself with Azmin in the PKR elections, and she is also the person responsible for managing to convince Dr Mahathir not to leave PH just before GE14 last year.
And the Permatang Pauh MP is someone who is unafraid to walk the talk. In December last year, she resigned as PKR vice-president, state Penang chief and chair of the special task force on the Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) as a form of protest against the current PH government.
If there is a person who has the experience and know-how to lead, it would be Nurul Izzah, and I believe at this point the thing stopping her from doing so is political will.
And Fahmi has shown to be an effective MP to his Lembah Pantai constituency, and he has also managed (to a very large extent) to remain as neutral as possible in the ongoing PKR civil war between Anwar and deputy Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.
Beyond them, there are other younger leaders within the coalition who should be given a chance to shine, and Anwar (and PH) has a chance to lead the way for the future.
But it boils down to Anwar, and what his plans are. And given the current political landscape, I sincerely hope he sets out to become the futurist we need.
It also ultimately boils down to voters, and whether they have the stomach or patience to vote this government in for another term.
Quite simply, shape up or ship out, PH.


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- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, for garnish (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut the top of the head of garlic so that the tops of each raw clove are exposed. Drizzle the exposed top with a teaspoon or two of the extra virgin olive. Wrap the whole head of garlic in aluminum foil. Place on a small baking sheet or in a small dish and roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Garlic cloves should be very soft and fragrant.
- Add the chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt to a food processor or blender. Add the roasted garlic by squeezing the soft flesh from the papery shells into the blender. Once all of the garlic is added, being careful not to get any of the papery skins into the ingredients, puree on high.
- If a thinner hummus is wanted, add a touch of water at a time and continue to puree until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Place in a bowl for serving. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika, if desired.
- Roasted Garlic Hummus can be served with Easy Whole Grain Pita Chips or in our Tomato, Hummus, and Spinach Sandwich.


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- Full collar
- 3/4 Sleeves
- Front closure
- Pockets
- Shell: 65% Polyester 30% Nylon 5% Spandex
- Skirt lining: 97% Polyester 3% Spandex
- Accessories not included
- Imported
- Wash separately gentle cold hand wash, Lay flat to dry