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Topic: The Word for Hero
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The RAS Mythical streaked between stars like a knife through the void, bristling with weapons and equipment and filled to the limit with troops and ordnance. It was a vessel of war, a fearsome construct that spelled doom for whatever faction dared to challenge it. Angular and shaped like an arrowhead, deadly and powerful, captained and crewed by the best of the best. . . Yes, the Mythical was among the Republic's finest Assault Ships.
And Admiral Izn't K'zak knew it.
The Admiral was a Verpine, a slender hermaphroditic insectoid being with bulging black eyes and a green exoskeleton. It surveyed the clone troopers around it in the hangar and would have grinned with fierce pride if it had flesh-lips like humans. These men were some of the best fighters K'zak had ever fought alongside, whether they were vat-born or womb-born. It didn't matter to the Verpine. Hatching, decanting--all were irrelevant detail. All it cared about was that the clones on its ship were the victorious conquerors of Striadden, Valazia, L'mysh, Noor--the 319th Regiment, "The Saber."
This particular planet, Driamorrek, would go the way of L'mysh and the others--to the Republic. Of this, K'zak had no doubt. Not with the celebrated Jedi Master Arik Thrynn as the commanding general (whether K'zak liked the man or not); not with the 319th as the Republic's defenders. And certainly not with Mythical in orbit, poised like a drawn-back fist to crush the Separatists should they object to the Republic presence.
The mission was fairly simple for the Verpine: be ready to blow the Seps to scrap if need be. For the clones, it was also routine: blast any droids in their way. It pitied the Jedi and his apprentice, though--they had to negotiate with the Driamorreki government and convince them to stay within the Republic while resolving a dispute over miners' rights that had been festering for years.
From what K'zak had read in the mission precis, Driamorrek was best known for the semiprecious stones in its soil--j'farra--that could be processed to make imitation firestones. This put the rocks in very high demand among smugglers and the black market--the processed j'farra was almost indistinguishable from firestones at first glance--and also the moderately wealthy. It was one thing to shell out millions of credits on a fine firestone; it was a different matter entirely to get the same bragging rights for a fraction of the price. K'zak inwardly snorted at the greed of some people. Pointless flaunting of wealth that was better used elsewhere.
But the Jedi had to keep those who mined the stones, the government that ran the operation, and all the customers and patrons happy, simultaneously, and also keep the Separatists from wooing Driamorrek into their insidious plans.
That last, K'zak could help with.
It addressed the gathered troopers, speaking Basic with a fizzing, clicking accent:
"Soldiers of the Three-nineteenth Regiment! We all know why we're here. Our purpose is to protect the Republic and its citizens, and by the Force, we are going to do so. You also know that your new general will be arriving in oh-two-hundred hours when we rendezvous with him at Maia. I'm aware that your last general was fairly relaxed about sarcasm, gallows humor, and back-talking, but be warned that Thrynn is not known for his lenience. His usual parting phrase is: 'I do not tolerate failure. Or disobedience.' "
One of the troopers, a sergeant, spoke up. "Well, sir, neither do we."
K'zak chittered in amusement. "I noticed. Do what you do best, men, and Driamorrek is ours." It paused a moment and then said, "I, too, do not tolerate defeat. So let us. . . what is the phrase, Quartermaster Hurss?"
A middle-aged woman stepped forward slightly, grinning. Kamryn Hurss was a Pyr, a dark-complected being with gold eyes and formidable teeth, and white streaks in her black hair. She also wore white-trimmed grey Mandalorian body armor, her helmet tucked under one arm. "The phrase, Admiral, is: 'let us kick their di'kutla shebse.' Keep the Jedi happy, you know. Shall we?"
Admiral K'zak nodded and turned its attention back to the troopers. "You heard the Quartermaster. Dismissed."
With nary a mutter or extra comment, the troops departed, armored boots clicking on the deck; K'zak turned to Hurss. The Pyr flicked a nonexistent dust speck off of her helmet and donned it, her slit pupils dilating briefly before being obscured by the black visor.
"So you did know about Thrynn," K'zak said quietly, the fizzes in its speech becoming more pronounced as its volume dropped.
Hurss nodded. "He's not going to make it easy for the boys."
"I know."
"You've worked with him before." She didn't phrase it as a question.
"Yes. Battle of Rhun."
"And I take it you didn't appreciate his. . . commanding personality?"
Admiral K'zak paused. The quartermaster and the Verpine admiral were rarely formal, having served together on too many campaigns to stay stiff and uptight. That being said, Izn't K'zak was not a very open being, nor did it usually regale its noncombatant officers with opinions of no consequence. It settled on a noncommittal "He is a decisive leader."
Hurss snorted. "Right. A leader who barely gives the lowly common people a chance to do much of anything. He took over the Mythical, for Force's sake. You don't like him, admit it."
With any other being, Admiral K'zak would have fixed them with a stare that would make even a Bothan think twice about prying. Not Hurss. "Very well. I admit that General Thrynn is not a being I admire for any reasons but combat ability."
The Mandalorian woman laughed. "We're getting somewhere," she said lightly. "Now, sir. Have you reviewed the--"
"Yes, Quartermaster Hurss, I have reviewed all the orders and logistics information you gave me and found that you made no errors in calculating the necessary supplies. I would, however, recommend that we acquire surplus medical supplies. We're going to need them."
"Yessir." Hurss bobbed her head and waited. When K'zak gestured its dismissal, she turned smartly to her right and exited the hangar.
The clone trooper scowled up at the underside of the top bunk above him, eyebrows contracted into one line. He wasn't an ordinary trooper, though--he was an ARC, a captain--but he wasn't off on some daredevil mission for the Republic. He was fast asleep.
His eyes flickered around beneath his lids; a muscle in his left cheek twitched as if in panic. If a Jedi had been near enough, they would have sensed waves of fear and fury rolling off the sleeping captain--desperate, helpless. But no Jedi could see what he was seeing: this dream, this nightmare, was visible only to he.
It always started out with snow.
The flakes lazily fell to the ground, indiscriminately covering everything with a white shroud. On both sides the cliff walls stretched high above, sheer and dark; in the distance was the end of the pass and the glow of the lights of the nearby town. It was peaceful and silent--rare enough in the life of an ARC to warrant special attention.
He stood in a forest of splintered stumps--the remnants of a once huge stretch of woodland, now reduced to matchsticks by the vicious fighting of the last few months. But now the harsh landscape was somewhat softened by the falling snow--a bit. He looked around, taking in the irregular craters and holes where things had gone bang.
"I've been looking for you."
He turned; a tall woman with short horns protruding from her scalp and pale blue eyes, dressed in white armor and brown robes, watched him from a few meters away. She was smiling, a tinge of sadness in her eyes.
"No matter what happens," she said softly, "there'll be an end to this."
"So we're going, then."
He nodded. "We'll be ready, ma'am."
The dream melted forward like a holovid scrubbing through frames--disjointed images flashed, one after the other: the base, painted armor, Deece, sunrise, the battle--
It raged around him, a maelstrom of destructive power and desperate fear. Troopers surged forward in a great implacable tide of identical armor and blue fire, interspersed with the last of the local militia--they were ragged and worn, but fought on; he ran with them, shouting orders and blasting at the mass of dark, skeletal droids before him. The woman was slightly ahead, blue lightsaber shining brighter than the pearly grey sky; she whirled through the air like a bird, effortlessly felling all who stood against her like cheap toys.
Moments slid by in a blur of adrenaline and instinct, a confusion of lights and noise and the staccato, screaming, throbbing heartbeat that was the sound of war. . .
They were surrounded. The blasting intensified as the droids closed in on the vastly outnumbered clones and locals. Bodies lay in the churned-up, oil- and blood-laced snow, and piles of droid parts, and the wounded; the droids advanced, mindlessly slogging through the debris.
Then the woman's voice rang out. "Retreat!" she yelled, dancing through the horizontal rain of red lights with her lightsaber humming and hissing. "Everybody--get out of here!"
"Copy," he barked in grim acknowledgment, emptying his second-to-last clip into a super battle droid. At first, he'd resented every order to retreat, disliking the feeling of failure. He was used to retreats by now. There'd been far too many, these past few weeks.
The Republic forces began falling back, stubbornly refusing to go down without one hell of a fight. The locals in particular were in a frenzy of running, turning around, and withering their pursuers with return fire. But something was wrong--his general wasn't retreating; she was advancing--
"Aista, what are you doing?!!" he shouted.
She looked back, just once. Though he couldn't hear her reply, he could read her lips even from this far away: "My children. . . It's been an honor."
Realization tore through him like a blaster bolt, and he screamed in wordless, helpless, hopeless fury as she ran on, almost out of sight. Oh, no--no, no no no. . . Don't do this; don't be such a hero--
He had to keep going. The survivors of this disastrous campaign needed him; he ran, and ran, and ran, as if by the act of running and running he would reach a place where she was ahead of him again, leading her forces into battle, a pillar of strength for them all. But she was behind, still fighting--he could hear the metallic snapping and spitting of lightsaber blade on durasteel plating--
An eardrum-popping, deep roar rumbled through the air and the ground alike, sending the Republic troops sprawling. He struggled to his feet. It was quiet. Not a sound from blaster or injured soldier or lightsaber; the only sound was his own breath. Nothing.
And she was dead. He knew it.
The snow fell, and the Second Battle of L'mysh ended in dead silence.
His eyes snapped wide open, and in the darkness of the troop quarters of the RAS Mythical he cursed the Separatists in every language he knew.


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Top This: Braised Fennel Pizza (à la Paulie Gee's 'Anise and Anephew' Pie)
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"Paulie," I emailed, "I wanna feature your marinated kale pizza for Slice's Top This column. It's our series that tries to give home pizza cooks inspiration by showcasing unique or unusual toppings. You game?"
"I got just the pie," replied the man behind Brooklyn's Paulie Gee's. "It cannot be topped. My 'Anise and Anephew' has fior di latte, braised fennel, guanciale, and a post-oven drizzle of anisette cream with a garnish of fresh fennel fronds."
Holy crap. I love fennel. I was so there.
And Paulie may be right. The Anise and Anephew is really good. Spectacular, actually. The way the braised bulb works with the guanciale is amazing. Its mellow sweetness finds a beautiful companion in the salty cured pork cheek, and the anisette cream drizzle at the end emphasizes the fennel's licorice-like flavor. It's on the specials menu at Brooklyn-based Paulie Gee's now, and he seemed to indicate he may move it to the permanent menu depending on whether he can get fennel year-round. [How to make it, after the jumparooney.]
What You'll Need (for 4 smallish, 12-inch pizzas)
As always, this is less a "recipe" recipe than a mode of inspiration for you. Although the focus here is ostensibly the braised fennel as topping, you owe it to yourself to take a stab at re-creating the full monty. If you are vegetarian,
you can omit the guanciale, Paulie says: "The fennel is fairly salty from the broth and still contrasts nicely with the cream. I've had a lot of vegetarians order it that way." omit the guanciale and try using vegetable broth for the braising liquid (see comments below). For our purposes here, I'm going to assume you've got a dough recipe you like or that you can follow the Reinhart recipe linked below.
For the braised fennel topping alone: • 1 fennel bulb • A glug of olive oil • 1 scant cup chicken broth
For 4 ersatz Anise and Anephew pies:
Everything as above, plus ... • 1 tablespoon butter • 1 scant cup heavy cream • 1/2 cup anisette (Paulie uses Leroux) • 24 ounces fior di latte mozzarella • 28 to 30 very thin slices of guanciale • 4 dough portions (Peter Reinhart's Neapolitan dough recipe works well)
Braised Fennel Procedure
The gist is this ... reserve some of the fennel fronds before lopping off the stalks. Remove any of the stringy outer layer with a vegetable peeler, if you'd like. Then cut the bulb lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide slivers about 1 1/2 inches long. Pour a generous glug of olive oil into a medium-hot fry pan or sauté pan (enough to cover the bottom). Sauté the fennel until it caramelizes a bit and reaches a medium brown, about 7 minutes. Add the chicken stock and cover the pan, braising over medium heat until the fennel is golden brown and tender, about 7 minutes more. Remove from heat, place in a bowl and let cool before using.
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The science of charity through pick-your-own prices
Last week saw the end of an ambitious experiment: Panera Bread's pay-what-you-want turkey chili, which the sandwich chain started offering at 48 St. Louis-area stores to raise awareness of food insecurity and offer meals to the needy. Customers could pay the $5.89 "suggested" price, or more or less, or nothing. After an initial burst of interest in March, executives said customers stopped realizing the option existed. Now they're "retooling."
This isn't Panera's first time at at the pay-what-you-can rodeo. In 2010, the company's charitable foundation opened its first "Panera Cares" cafe in a St. Louis suburb, and now has five across the country. Overall, they bring in about 70 percent of a traditional store's revenue, which is enough to run job training programs.
So what works and what doesn't with write-your-own price tags? University of California San Diego marketing professor Ayelet Gneezy has studied how consumers behave when given a sliding scale of options. The less-than-smashing success of Panera's turkey chili, she says, probably had to do with the fact that uninitiated patrons were confused about why that menu item was different from the rest. "It might be that communication is lacking," she says. "Panera knows this -- you need to be in touch with people all the time."
Here's what else the science says about what makes pay-what-you-want systems successful:
-- Charity: In a 2010 study, Gneezy tried selling people photos of themselves at an amusement park under four conditions. In one, the photos were $12.95, and only 0.5 percent of people bought one. That grew to 0.57 percent when people were told half went to charity. When people could name their price, many more were sold, but at unsustainably low prices. When they picked their price and half went to charity, Gneezy made the most, and generated lots in donations, too.
-- Nudging: If people have an idea of what is thought to be fair, they're likely to stick near it. "People tend to anchor on whatever number they're given," Gneezy says. That also allows those with means to feel validation for paying more than asked. However, it's got to be a reasonable price.
"If $5 seems unfairly low, people find it easier to maintain self-image by foregoing the purchase altogether," she wrote. "However, when the company sets the price at $5, there is no ambiguity about fairness, self-image concerns disappear, and people are happy to pay."
-- Privacy: In another experiment at a buffet in Vienna, Austria, Gneezy tested whether people paid more if the owner knew how much was paid. The anonymous donations were higher, potentially because people pay more when they don't think it's because they "have to."
-- Snap decisions: "If you ask people to think about how much you want to pay, they pay less," Gneezy notes.
-- Requiring people to pay something: The dynamics of pay-what-you-want are different with digital goods, but it can still work, as the makers of the "Humble Bundles" of indie video games found when they packaged their wares with donations to like-minded organizations. This works best when people have to at least register their credit card information, because laziness will often win out over a sense of responsibility.


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The forces of evil have made their play, trying to lock away the Umbral town's defenders while they create havoc. But that attempt has failed, and now it's time for the town to act.
Fear me, for I am HE-WHO-SLINGS--AT-OSCILLATING-DEVICES-AND LAUGHS AT THE RESULTS
Dawn in Mura-cho smells of smoke from the fires at the train station. the town's residents... the unawakened... are trying to find out what happened last night. Those who are aware of the events shall need to decide what to do next.
Fear me, for I am HE-WHO-SLINGS--AT-OSCILLATING-DEVICES-AND LAUGHS AT THE RESULTS
OOC: As far as I understand it, there is a council that generally decides what the town does. I don't know if Tom is a part of this council or not, but in any case, I would imagine other members would include Carl, Dragon Lady, Tiger [RIP] or his successor, and likely others I either don't know about or forgot. If you could let me know how this works, it will become pertinent soon.
[This may seem a little confusing but it was the best way I could think of]
IC: After making sure that all of the wounded are cared for, Tom will go back to the Book Store to talk to the Dragon Lady (I don't remember her actual name or what Tom would call her maybe Sensai?)I would imagine it is around 6 or 7 AM. If Carl is outside the shop, Tom will "Say, in a low voice "we should talk too" and let him in to the shop if he respondes. Inside the shop when he seas her. "Well, everyone seems to be doing OK, but we lost a lot of good people." Turning away from her, and in a very melodramatic way (Tom is usually over the top dramatic) I blame myself, I should not have been away. How could they have gotten as far as they did without being detected. It was like they knew where the defenses were weakest and when our guard was down. The scariest thing is that we don't really know who this adversary is."
I'm glad that we had the help of those newcomers. I didn't have the chance to talk to them. Those must be the new recruits of the town?
As if in response to Tom's question, the door opens up, but just enough for Adam to stick his head through. Seeing Carl, the Dragon Lady, and this unknown, Adam looks at the Dragon Lady and asks, "Is it safe to come in?"
OOC: By this question he is referring to the previous events by which the town was mad at the Red Flame. He has no Idea about the most recent battle but is wary about the unknown person.
Assuming the answer is yes, he will open the door, fully and come through followed by red flame. To the Dragon Lady, "Would it be all right if Red Flame stays here for today, I have to go get ready for work." (I can't see her saying no, Red Flame may protest but all that would have been settled in the motel) Turning to leave he notices the stranger, mouth open staring blankly at the closed closet door. "Hello, I don't think we've met before, I'm Adam, you probably... (noticing Tom's tattered robes) um, did something happen while I was out? Wait, no, aw crap, OK, OK. Just the readers digest version."
As the closet door opens, Tom's guard goes up, something is really wrong, every sence (including magical) is telling him that that there is something wrong with what he is seeing, the light is wrong, there was no one in the closet till the door opened, the smell is wrong, then the head pops out. English; American. Was he hiding from the battle? His thoughts veer towards seeing this newcomer as a disgraceful coward. Then the door opens and he sees the closet is not a closet but what looks like a bedroom, no a motel room. Tom's jaw drops to the floor. Corrospondence is telling him that this rooom is not here, well it is but at the same time it's not, it is on a much higher level than he has ever seen before (his sphere rating isn't high enough for him to make much sense of it). Red Flame Enters but Tom is so enthralled by the room he barely notices. It isn't until Adam speaks to him directly that he snaps out of his puzzlement and puts that aside for later. "What, this; (gesturing his tattered garments while stealing a quick glance at Carl and the Dragon Lady) this is nothing, most of this is not even my own blood. There was a little ... umm ... fight in the train station last night. Nothing to worry about, it was nothing your friends and I couldn't handle."
"My friends, they came back? I was hoping they would. I was dreading going to work without them. That is such a relief. Thanks a lot for the help, I have to think of a way to keep tabs on this place while I'm away. Well, I'd love to stay and chat but I should be getting ready for work."
And with that, Adam leaves, and heads back to the Guest House. (I'm not going to continue with Adam since I don't know if he will run into any other characters [PCs or NPCs] on the way. If nothing then he will shower and change then head to work, assuming that Flynn and Pope already left for work.
IC: Thinking - So he didn't know about the Invasion. I'll have to reserve judgement till I know more about him and whatever that place was.
After Adam leaves, "Where was I... We have to have an emergency council meeting. I'll contact the other members, I think it's time we contact the masters of the castle."
Top Dollar: "I feel like a little worm on a big f**king hook." Well, boy, your mama must be damn proud of you!
Let me take care of some of the details first... About the town council, I assume you mean of the spiritual variety and not the city hall and mayor... You are pretty much correct that the older ones were on that council. The sheriff, the Town hall guy, Carl, the Tiger, and the Dragon lady. (I don't have their files with me, so bear with me as far as names go.
That council has been decimated with the deaths of both the sheriff, and the Tiger. You will also find out that Carl and the Town hall guy fought off a separate invasion elsewhere involving a lot of the mosquito vampires. The Town Hall guy has his head wrapped up in banages and has apparently lost an eye, and his left arm was ripped off at the elbow.
Carl was severely wounded (again) and will need major healing otherwise he may be out for good.
You would likely refer to the Dragon Lady as "Sensei" since that's what most doctors and teachers are called.
Tom may or may not be an active member of the council. It depends on how long he was living here in town. You've established his desire to help, and he would have at least sat in on the council even if he wasn't a leader.
But That will change now because you have more than proved yourself, and there are a serious lack of living awakened here to do the leading. The town council member will support you, and the dragon lady is too busy healing everyone. There's no one else to really chat with, so you can make your plans with him...
I am guessing Adam (unless he's totally unable to see what's going on around him would see and smell the blood and the smoke from multiple fires and other signs of devestation. Now I don't think anyone is going to care what he does at the moment, and Dragon Lady can use all the hands she can get for healing and triage. no problem for having him around.
Fear me, for I am HE-WHO-SLINGS--AT-OSCILLATING-DEVICES-AND LAUGHS AT THE RESULTS
OOC: Looking at my notes finally:
Dragon-Lady's name is Josephine Honh Tran (Vietnamese), but her Japanese Name is Madoka Abekawa. She had to accept a Japanese name when she first moved here.
The Town hall guy is Kenichi Oishi. Everyone in the town calls him Ken-chan in a friendly way. His superiors call him O-kun. Tom could either have called him Oishi-san or Ken-chan before now. IF Tom takes over as leader of the council, you can call him O-kun, but it would feel akward at first...
Fear me, for I am HE-WHO-SLINGS--AT-OSCILLATING-DEVICES-AND LAUGHS AT THE RESULTS
OOC: Although I don't imagine that Ken-chan will be at work today.
OOC: He will walk down the main street, past the bank and supermarket. Anything of interest to see on the way?
OOC: Tom will not want to become the leader. In fact, he will insist that he is here to serve and not to lead, He will not be against serving on the council but not as the leader. He will suggest that the heir of the Tiger (that sounds kind of funny) be the leader.
OOC: Would Oishi-San or Oishi-Sempi be more formal (I've heard these in anime but I'm not sure what they mean).
Top Dollar: "I feel like a little worm on a big f**king hook." Well, boy, your mama must be damn proud of you!
OOC: Ken-chan is one of the wounded. He might be resting next to Carl, sitting with Carl's wife, wondering if Carl is going to go to the big dog run in the sky...
It's too early for the bank to be open, but there are police in front of it, making sure that people don't try to break in. Some of the windows in the supermarket are broken.
OOC: Remember how PSU was after the riots? It's kind of eerily quiet. It's kind of like that.
IC: people are standing around in small clumps whispering and looking at various damage here and there. That's what Adam will see as he walks "home"
Ken-chan will shrug. He feels the same way. He never wanted to be in charge of anything either. The tiger clan has to decide themselves about what to do, and who will be their representetive. Karl was looking to the werewolf kid to take over for him after...
Basically, there needs to be a council again. And it looks like the young will have to take over for the old. Taka-chan (Takayuki Arai) can take over for Ken-chan, Likely, Abekawa-sensei will want you to speak for her while she is busy healing everyone, and the girl you gave the sword to, or the Russian boy, Caius (Ivan) will be the next for the Tiger clan. With this many wounded, people will need some decisions made fast.
Fear me, for I am HE-WHO-SLINGS--AT-OSCILLATING-DEVICES-AND LAUGHS AT THE RESULTS
OOC: About Japanese:
-san is standard Mr. or Mrs. and is used for just about everyone... and is kind of impersonal.
-sempai is used for any older classmate, or senior in a rank system. Junior members call their elders/upperclassmen/veteran workers, sempai to show acknowledgement that the person is their senor in ability and experience.
-sensei is used for someone who is a doctor, scientist, or teacher. It doesn't always have to mean one's own teacher, but is often used as an honorific similar to Professor or doctor.
Does that help? Do you think of the dragon lady as a doctor? then sensei. Same goes if you feel she has skills to teach you.
If you think Tom considers her to be like a co-worker, but older.... then maybe sempai, but it would be a little awkward because of the difference in traditions. However, you could call her Obaa-chan... as in grandmother/old lady. It is kind of familial but on a softer, endearing side. Since she is an old woman, it wouldn't be insulting. If you wanted to be more formal, you could say Obaa-san (old lady).
What do you think of Tom's relationship with her?
Fear me, for I am HE-WHO-SLINGS--AT-OSCILLATING-DEVICES-AND LAUGHS AT THE RESULTS
IC: Tom understands the urgency of the situation but at the same time the politics could destroy the town. He will suggest a temporary council made up of whoever the Tiger Clan appoint, Taka-sempai, himself and Carl's successor and a representative from the spirit community. Tom will talk to Taka-sempai and tell him the situation (as well as Ken-sempai's recomendation of Taka-sempai) and Tom will ask Taka-sempai to go inform Adam of the meeting (noon at the Caern (umbra side). He will also contact the Tiger tribe, and let them know our intentions as well as the name the other members that are known. The he will go to seek an audience with the Humpback whale (I think this is who would be good to talk to - unless there is someone better) and ask them to send a representative. If by chance, they have problems with Tom's BSD prisoner, he will simply say that the meeting will be at noon, send someone and we can talk about it then.
Once that is all done, he will go back to the temple and clean up and don clean robes. Then head for the Cairn.
OOC: Relations - Tom treats everyone with respect. Taka, Ken he calls -sempai. Carl, if I understand correctly is american, and does not care for these things. So he simply calls him Carl. The Dragon Lady, as Tom sees her, is quite sly. She sees through his deception, but for whatever her reason, she doesn't, um care... maybe she is still trying to figure out the why. Or maybe she sees the broken part in him and thinks that this is part of the healing process. But since they share the insight of the enlightened, he uses the Obaa-chan.
Top Dollar: "I feel like a little worm on a big f**king hook." Well, boy, your mama must be damn proud of you!
OOC: Ok to try and play catch-up, I'll make it easier..Quincy and Flynn(when he catches up) will follow everyone to the Bookstore. Quincy will accept any healing offered, with characteristic detachment.
Flynn will be hanging out outside the Bookstore, around the corner..and he WILL be carrying the gun AND Katars...and NOT looking happy. I doubt anyone but Carl will approach him openly. And shuld put him out of sight of Adam returning.
You ever dance with the Devil by the pale Moonlight?
OOC: Okay, so for Quincy. Some of the umbral village beings will start sewing Quincy up, and offer healing drinks, but it will take time, so he's gonna be occupied for a bit...
Flynn will see that Red Flame is helping to heal Quincy, and acting kind of like a gopher for Dragon Lady.
No one is paying Flynnn much interest. he could be dancing with his sword, they wouldn't notice much...
Where will Tom go frst?
Fear me, for I am HE-WHO-SLINGS--AT-OSCILLATING-DEVICES-AND LAUGHS AT THE RESULTS
Spirit Clan
Top Dollar: "I feel like a little worm on a big f**king hook." Well, boy, your mama must be damn proud of you!
TO Tom:
Once you cross over (through the shop, I assume) Shall I take it you will head over to the whale's?
The Spirit villagers will bow low to Tom as a Samurai Lord. The guards in the Whale's enclave will also bow and open the door for Tom without any hassle.
It's not like he had problems before (like the others) because of your status as a part of the council, but you can tell your rank has really gone up in their opinion.
Fear me, for I am HE-WHO-SLINGS--AT-OSCILLATING-DEVICES-AND LAUGHS AT THE RESULTS
Tom will be respectful of the spirits that he encounters, not lingering to long on his way. Entering the presence of the Humpback, he will approach and then bow. "Sensei, I am sure that you are aware of what has transpired. Fortunately, we were successful in stopping the invasion, but there was a high cost. The council has been broken, most of it is either dead or unable to continue their duties. As such, it has been charged to me, to invite you to send a representative for an interim council. Since the choices that they make will directly affect your people as well as the living, it is only right that your people have a voice in the matter. This council will be meeting at noon in the cairn."
OOC: I don't know if the spirit side of the town has ever taken part in the council meeting before or not, I have a feeling that they didn't.
OOC: off topic, I forgot to ask before (when it happened) what does the Red Flame look like in the human world?
Top Dollar: "I feel like a little worm on a big f**king hook." Well, boy, your mama must be damn proud of you!
OOC: Likely, Humpback should be called the equivelent of "Your honor" or "Magistrate", but at this point, Tom could call him"Humpy" and no one would say much.
No, they haven't been on the council. they have always felt they were above or apart from the happenings of the village. Like drivers never care about the road crew unless there's a pothole. Obviously, that's about to change...
As to Red Flame's appearance in the real world. I haven't really put that much thought into it. My notes said that in the real world, he would just be a little red fox. But He's helping out in the bookshop in at least spirit-like form (humanoid fox). I think he's not quit corporeal... like a hologram that's kind of there but not solid so much when in this form, but helping from the quasi-umbral zone of the bookshop he can move objects, much as wraiths can.
Now, should Flynn decide to cap him or gut him... the aggravated damage of at least the blades would do him in.
Fear me, for I am HE-WHO-SLINGS--AT-OSCILLATING-DEVICES-AND LAUGHS AT THE RESULTS
The stork bows deeply.
Fear me, for I am HE-WHO-SLINGS--AT-OSCILLATING-DEVICES-AND LAUGHS AT THE RESULTS
OOC: OOps, sorry I meant to say that the meeting would be in the umbral side of the cairn.
OOC: I guess Tom will just call him Magistrate.
IC:"If it is more convenient for you, we can hod the meeting on your side. I am glad that your tribe will be participating, I am sure that whomever that you choose will honor you and the town."
"On another line of thought, I'm sure that you are already doing this but if you could have your sentries keep watch over the boarders for any enemies that might approach. Also we don't know if there are any stragglers that might be lying in wait in the town, it would likely be a good idea to remain on alert for a while. I don't want to be taken by surprise again."
OOC: What does Tom know about the Castle (and it's occupents) and their relationship to the town, IOW what tort of interaction is there?
Top Dollar: "I feel like a little worm on a big f**king hook." Well, boy, your mama must be damn proud of you!
"Thank you for your consideration. We would be very much happier to participate on the umbral side. I should stay here to coordinate the rest of the village. As you have said, so we have begun our sweep to take out those who have infiltrated our village. We can put some representatives on the surface as well, but they will be in their animal forms only in the land of men. Our powers are diminished, but we will redouble our efforts to be alert and not be taken unawares again.
"We are holding the prisoner for you, here. Would you care to control the interrogations, or would you like us to handle these matters?"
OOC: Tom knows the story of the ancient sect of Werewolves, and their attempt to mess with umbra/time. and how they seem to be frozen in time. But he has also learned that they are not truly frozen or imprisoned, but that time goes around them. For them, they are moving around normally, still doing their deeds, but time is speeding around them, so they appear to be frozen.
The whale is able to contact them directly because it is extremely long lived and is able to survive the effects of the time effect to talk with them. Humpback doesn't talk to them unless needed, but when needed, the castle's inhabitants can lend their powers to help the village. Anyone else who tries to enter the castle without the whale will be aged to death in an instant.
Now, that you think about it, an immortal might be immune to the time effects surrrounding the castle...
Fear me, for I am HE-WHO-SLINGS--AT-OSCILLATING-DEVICES-AND LAUGHS AT THE RESULTS
IC: Tom will bow to them and take his leave of them. Next off to talk to Taka-sempai. Tom will use the nearest door to the real world. I think Taka-sempai should be at the town hall. He'll use mind (maybe throw a little entropy in) to make any normals not notice him. Just doing a coincidental thing that draws peoples attention to where he is not.
Top Dollar: "I feel like a little worm on a big f**king hook." Well, boy, your mama must be damn proud of you!
OOC: So you are basically doing a mage version of "Arcane", right? I won't bother to make you roll it cause as a Japanese person among Japanese people who are already distracted with discussing what caused the accident at the station, no one would really be paying attention to you anyway. That might change if you do something overt like, but for now, no problem.
IC: You can find Taka-sempai in the middle of a sea of telephone calls as every parent is calling in to ask if school is open, and if its normal that their kid is saying something's hiding in the closet, etc.
It will take a few minutes for him to tear himself away from the phones, but you are more important than the phones, and he might be relieved for a reason to get away from the chaos.
Assuming you're going to tell him about the meeting at the Caern, he'll agree, but admit he might be late depending on how long it takes for him to get away from the crowds of people wanting to know this or that.
Next on the agenda?
Fear me, for I am HE-WHO-SLINGS--AT-OSCILLATING-DEVICES-AND LAUGHS AT THE RESULTS
Before Tom leaves,
"Taka-sensai, if it wouldn't be too much of a bother, could you bring Carl's successor, Adam-chan with you to the meeting? You know him better than I do and he would likely be more cooperative." Hopefully he will agree.
OOC:I'm going to assume that Tom knows that Adam works in the school under the supervision of Taka and Ken.
Next stop, the Tiger Tribe.
OOC:While at the hospice, Adam will grab the laptop. Adam will be on his way to the work eventually, I guess that you could arrange the timing as you see fit.
Top Dollar: "I feel like a little worm on a big f**king hook." Well, boy, your mama must be damn proud of you!
OOC: Not much for me to do yet it seems so Flynn is still just sitting around quietly brooding.
Quincy once healed will wander back out and once finding Flynn will sit don and take a nap..
Pretty much unless either Tom or Carl come and get them thats where they will be until hunger drives them for food.
Oh ya and Flynn will NOT be going after Red Flame..he's going to leave that albatros on Adam's neck. UNLESS Red does something TRULLLLYYY stupid..then it will be quick and probably messy.
You ever dance with the Devil by the pale Moonlight?
When Adam arrives at the hospice, he will notice that the disaster also hit here as well. It looks like there was a partial fire as some of the roof was burned off. The residents are standing around outside talking with a fire fighter and glancing back at three mounds covered with sheets. (Adam smells the same scent as those who were possessed by mosquito vamp spirits).
Fear me, for I am HE-WHO-SLINGS--AT-OSCILLATING-DEVICES-AND LAUGHS AT THE RESULTS
OOC: Understood, Lawnum. Red Flame seems to be pretty occupied being a gopher and assistant healer. Somehow the events of just yesterday seem like a life-time away. Everyone is occupied with trying to pick up the pieces and seem to be worried more about figuring out what happened than on what anyone else is doing. Arcane works fine, and no one bothers you.
Fear me, for I am HE-WHO-SLINGS--AT-OSCILLATING-DEVICES-AND LAUGHS AT THE RESULTS
Hmm, well it seems like taking a shower is out of the question, Adam will look to see if anyone he recognizes (someone that he knows speaks English). The kid (the one who can't die) he is likely there. So Adam will approach the group of onlookers, and pass close by the deceased (see if he can recognize their scents). He is hoping that the owner and his daughter are all right. But he has a feeling...After that he will slip inside the hospice to access the damage to their belongings (Adam didn't have anything of value there, with the exception of the book (bought at the last town, and the laptop, should have been out of sight; like under a mattress).
If someone asks where he was, Adam will say that he was out of town and just got back.
Top Dollar: "I feel like a little worm on a big f**king hook." Well, boy, your mama must be damn proud of you!
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Looking for 3.0 - 3.5 player for regular game once a week on the evenings
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I am in please give me address and a Phone number I would like to go
I live right by the park and i am looking for a hitting partner around there. I am about a 3.5 if you are still interested
yes. when do u like to play
I like to play at night around 6-7 and I am available Monday Tuesday and Wednesday usually
tuesday 6:30?
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Hi again, something came up and I cannot make the game tomorrow(Wednesday) at 6. Do you want to reschedule for next week? anytime from Monday to Wednesday.
lets do next Tuesday
Great so next Tuesday at 6 then?
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The first-time homebuyer tax credit has made it possible for many people to own a house.
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The original first-time homebuyer tax credit provided buyers with a tax credit of up to $7,500. The tax break subsequently was expanded, with a new credit limit of $8,000 for first-time homebuyers and $6,500 for homeowners seeking to move into another residence.
But as with all things tax, in order to get the most of this tax benefit, homeowners must follow the Internal Revenue Service rules.
And a key homebuyer tax credit rule kicked in with 2010 tax filings. Folks who claimed the very first version of the tax break on their 2008 tax returns had to make their first repayment installment last year. The payback continues this filing season.
Paying Back the 2008 Tax Year Claim
The original first-time homebuyer tax credit was not a true credit. Rather, it essentially was an interest-free loan from Uncle Sam, and every loan has payback terms. In this case, the credit is to be repaid in 15 equal payments of $500 each tax-filing time, beginning with 2010 returns.
That first repayment last year was recorded on part four of Form 5405, and that amount is then transferred to line 67 of the "payments" section of Form 1040. You'll continue to repay the credit each filing season until it's paid off, but you might not have to file a Form 5405 for future payments.
If you bought the home in 2008 and owned and used it as your main residence for all of 2011, you can enter your 2011 repayment directly on line 59b of Form 1040 without attaching Form 5405.
Lump-Sum Payback Triggers
Nowadays, however, few people stay in the same house for 15 years, so the IRS devised a way to get the original homebuyer credit back from those folks.
When you quit using the home as your main residence, for example by selling or renting the property, then you have to pay the balance of the $7,500 credit in full when you file the tax return for the year in which your living arrangements changed.
There are some exceptions -- what the IRS calls disposition situations -- which could get you off the lump-sum repayment hook.
- You transfer your home as part of a divorce settlement. Your former spouse then is responsible for making the rest of the repayments.
- Your home is destroyed, condemned or disposed of under threat of condemnation. If you buy a replacement home within two years, you can continue to repay the credit in annual installments.
- If you die, any remaining annual installments are not due. However, if the credit was claimed on a joint return, the surviving spouse pays only his or her half of the remaining credit amount.
And if you sell the house on which you claimed the $7,500 credit, your profit will determine how much you must pay back. When you sell, either by your choice or as part of a foreclosure, you only have to repay the credit up to the amount of the gain on the sale, if any.
Claiming Subsequent Homebuyer Tax Credits
Form 5405 is a multipurpose IRS document. In addition to recording payback of the original homebuyer credit, it is used to claim subsequent versions of the tax break.
When the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, often referred to as the stimulus bill, became law in 2009, it included changes to the homebuyer tax credit.
- The maximum first-time homebuyer tax credit amount was increased to $8,000 or 10% of a property's purchase price, whichever was less.
- A second credit of up to $6,500 was created for current homeowners looking to buy another house.
- The tax break was made a real credit, meaning that in most cases the money??would not have to be paid back.
This credit was available to qualifying taxpayers who closed on the purchase of their homes by the end of November 2009. But the still-struggling housing sector prompted Congress to extend this tax credit even further.
The Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 was signed into law Nov. 6, 2009, and gave credit-eligible homebuyers until June 30, 2010, to close on a property.
And some taxpayers still can claim the first-time homebuyer credit for 2011. You qualify if you (or your spouse if married) were a member of the uniformed services, U.S. foreign service or an employee of the intelligence community on qualified official extended duty outside the United States for at least 90 days between Jan. 1, 2009, and April 30, 2010. In these cases, a qualifying homebuyer can claim the credit for a home bought before May 1, 2011, or if they signed a written binding contract by that date and closed on the house by June 30, 2011.
Three-Year Residency Required
While there's no longer an automatic payback of the latest version of the homebuyer tax credit, you could still owe the IRS if you don't live in your home long enough.
To get the homebuyer tax credit outright, you must live in the house as your principal residence for three consecutive years after purchase.
If you move out within 36 months of purchase, you must pay back the full credit. The same exceptions as those that apply to the original first-time homebuyer credit could save you from the payback requirement.
But if you simply move, either because you, for example, sold the home on which you claimed the credit or converted it to rental or business use, you must give back the $8,000. You'll do so via your tax return filing for the tax year in which your residential circumstances changed, again using Form 5405. This time, fill out part three.
You also need to be aware the payback could cause other tax trouble.
"They now owe the $8,000 and also could face an estimated tax penalty," says John Sheeley, an enrolled agent with his own tax practice in Goshen, N.Y. "It's not something most people are thinking about. If you sell your house, that's a life-changing event. But something like this, that they might have this tax issue, doesn't occur to them."
And even when they are made aware of the tax costs, that's still not enough to prompt some homeowners to change their plans.
One of Sheeley's clients was a single man who bought a home in Brooklyn using the $8,000 tax credit. "Subsequently he meets the love of his life, who won't leave Manhattan," says Sheeley. "Now he plans to rent the place in Brooklyn to an unrelated third party, which triggers a recapture of the first-time homebuyer credit."
Sheeley explained the tax consequences to his client, but in this case love conquered the tax code.
He headed to the neighboring borough, says Sheeley, because his sweetheart wouldn't move to Brooklyn for $8,000.
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In this ongoing series, we ask executives, entrepreneurs and business leaders about mistakes that have shaped their business philosophy.
Lisa Hamilton
The Annie E. Casey Foundation, a private philanthropic foundation founded in 1948 and headquartered in Baltimore, is devoted to creating a brighter future for children. Its work focuses on strengthening families, building stronger communities and ensuring access to opportunity. The foundation makes grants that help federal agencies, states, counties, cities and neighborhoods create more innovative, cost-effective responses to the issues that negatively affect children: poverty, unnecessary disconnection from family and communities with limited access to opportunity.
The Mistake:
My mistake was leaving a position that I enjoyed to accept another, less satisfying position that would advance my career.
I had worked a long time to become president of the UPS Foundation. I worked really long and hard to get that opportunity in the foundation, and I really enjoyed it. I was presented with an opportunity in public relations that would have advanced my career in a totally different area, and it turned out to not be the best opportunity for me, given what I was passionate about.
I have changed roles quite a few times, and I had a number of positions that built my skills and enabled me to take on that role as president of the foundation. When I got this opportunity in PR it wasn't unusual for me to try something different and figure out how to build my skills.
I hadn't been in the position running the foundation very long. I hadn't exhausted all that I could have learned. But when doors open you never know where they could lead, it's not always perfect timing.
Even though I'd only had the foundation job for two years, I thought, "This is a special opportunity, I should go through this door, you never know when it might open again." In retrospect I should have stayed at what I was really enjoying and was great at. It took me about a year in that new role to realize it wasn't the right fit. Although I did a good job in the new position, it was very different and very stressful, and not really my passion.
As the head of PR it was a much more significant business role. I'd been told if successful in this new job, I'd get my boss' job, who was the head of communications for the company. It was positioning me on a path upward to the C-suite. It was a huge opportunity that I was being given. I'm African American and a woman — those opportunities don't really open up every day for people like me. I thought if I was respected that much and being given this chance, it was something I should take advantage of and seriously consider.
It's a blessing if you're fortunate to have people giving you offers. But you have to be clear about which ones you want to take or you can end up in a place you don't want to go.
It can be difficult to be trapped in someone else's dream if it's not your vision for yourself.
The Lesson:
The lesson is you always have to think about what's right for you. Even when doors open and other people think you could be great for something, if you aren't clear that that's what you want for yourself, you can't substitute someone else's judgment if that isn't your aspiration.
There's something about reflecting on where you want your career to go, and being clear about what your own aspirations are. Part of that is to be self-aware enough not to be seduced by a variety of opportunities that might be placed in front of you. It can be difficult to be trapped in someone else's dream if it's not your vision for yourself.
I was very flexible in seizing opportunities that were presented to me throughout my career. I was thankful for the opportunity and gained great skills, but it really took some time for me to accept that this PR job was more about the allure of bigger opportunities, and it wasn't a sufficient enough reason for me to continue in that role.
I was approached by the now-president at the Casey Foundation about a job there. I didn't seek it out — it was just fortuitous that I was invited to do something I'd been thinking about. If I hadn't been approached with that opportunity, I probably would have pursued another job in philanthropy, because I was clear that it was my passion and what I was best suited to do.
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1. The use of microorganism metabolism to remove pollutants such as oil spills in the water bodies is known as :
2. The largest number of Tiger Reserves are located in :
[B]Andhra Pradesh
[C]Madhya Pradesh
[D]West Bengal
Madhya Pradesh
3. The Siberian Crane, an endangered migratory bird is a regular visitor of which of the following national park/bird sanctuaries:
[A]Ranganathittu bird sanctuary
[B]Keoladeo national park
[C]Vedanthangal bird sanctuary
[D]Sultanpur bird sanctuary
Keoladeo national park
Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur, Rajasthan is a famous avifauna sanctuary that plays host to thousands of birds especially during the winter season.
It is also a declared World Heritage Site. The Sanctuary is one of the richest bird areas in the world. It is known for nesting of its resident birds and
visiting migratory birds including water birds. The rare Siberian cranes visit the place in winter season.
4. Which of the following Indian States/UT has the maximum percentage of mangrove cover in the country ?
[B]West Bengal
[C]Andaman and Nicobar
West Bengal
West Bengal followed by Gujarat & Andaman and Nicobar.
5. In an ecotone, the species which become abundant are called:
[A]Edge species
[B]Keystone species
[C]Endemic species
[D]Foster species
Edge Species
An ecotone is a transition area between two biomes but different patches of the landscape, such as forest and grassland. The ecotone contains not only species common to the communities on both sides; it may also include a number of highly adaptable species that tend to colonize such transitional areas. This can produce an edge effect along the boundary line, with the area displaying a greater than usual diversity of species. The phenomenon of increased variety of plants as well as animals at the community junction is called the "edge effect" and is essentially due to a locally broader range of suitable environmental conditions or ecological niches.
6. The word 'ecology' (Ökologie) was coined in 1866 by :
[A]Charles Darwin
[B] Robert Whittaker
[C]Arthur Tansley
[D]Ernst Haeckel
Ernst Haeckel
The word "ecology" ("Ökologie") was coined in 1866 by the German scientist Ernst Haeckel (1834–1919).
7. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
[A]Photochemical smog always contains Ozone.
[B]The toxic effect of Carbon Monoxide is due to its greater affinity for haemoglobin as compared to oxygen.
[C]Lead is the most hazardous metal pollutant of automobile exhaust.
[D]None of the above
Option [D]
All the Statements are true.
8. Identify the non Green-House Gas(GHG) from the following :
[B]Nitrous Oxide
[C]Sulphur Hexafluoride
[D]Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide
9. The highest per capita emitter of Carbon dioxide in the world is :
[D]Saudi Arabia
Qatar is the highest per capita emitter of CO2 in the world ranked by metric tonnes of emissions from the burning of fossil fuels and cement manufacture, but not emissions from land use such as deforestation.
10. Which of the following is not among the four coral reef regions of India identified by the Government for intensive conservation and management?
[A]Gulf of Mannar
[B]Gulf of Khambat
[C]Lakshadweep Islands
[D]Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Gulf of Khambat
Gulf of Kutch is the identified region.
11. The relationship between water fern Azolla and cyanobacterium Anabaena is :
12. Which one of the following is a useful biological indicator of Sulphur-dioxide pollution ?
[B]Algal blooms
13. In Nitrogen Cycle, soil nitrates are transformed into free nitrogen by:
[A]Nitrifying bacteria
[B]Denitrifying bacteria
[C]Ammonifying bacteria
[D]Both [A] and[C]
Denitrifying Bacteria
14. An aquatic plant introduced from America to check pollution turned out to be a troublesome weed in Indian water bodies. The name of this 'invasive alien species' is :
Eichhornia crassipes, commonly known as Common Water Hyacinth, is an aquatic plant native to the Amazon basin, and is often considered a highly problematic invasive species outside its native range. The plant was introduced by Belgian colonists to Rwanda to beautify their holdings and then advanced by natural means to Lake Victoria where it was first sighted in 1988. There, without any natural enemies, it has become an ecological plague, suffocating the lake, diminishing the fish reservoir, and hurting the local economies.
15. 'Lion-tailed macaque' is the key faunal species of which Biosphere Reserve?


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'Gordon Brown Owns Glasgow Rangers'
Earlier today I returned from a short visit to family in Scotland, where the sports pages are full of tales of woe (depending on your view) concerning the financial plight of Glasgow Rangers.
The famous club – one half of one of the planet's most intense footballing rivalries – is £25m in debt and seeking a new owner after the departure of tycoon Sir David Murray as chairman.
Walter Smith – current manager and a full-blown Rangers legend, as they say – said at the weekend that the club is now effectively being run by Lloyds banking group.
"Now the bank have taken over the running of the club, they'll have their own ideas and obviously investment isn't one of them," Smith said. "I just think there's a stagnation about our club at the present moment."
The bank denies ever having threatened the club with administration, although it is understood that they are trying to force Rangers to live within its means and to cut costs. Lloyds holds all the red cards; you might say it effectively owns the club.
And who owns Lloyds? The government, of course, led by one Gordon Brown.
This row at Rangers is an exceptionally interesting development, especially considering the footballing proclivities of the PM. Brown has long maintained that he is a supporter of the lowly Raith Rovers from Fife but it has long been suspected in some quarters that this is just convenient cover for his 'blue-nose' tendencies.
In Scotland, sports editors, civic leaders and politicians will go to extraordinary lengths to pretend in public that they do not support either Celtic or Rangers if they are trying to cultivate a reasonable image. Usually, they claim to back minnows such as St. Mirren (from Paisley) or Partick Thistle (located in Maryhill, Glasgow) but Brown used his Fife connection to work up a far more elaborate disguise. He even goes as far as attending Raith Rovers' games, which must be absolute torture for a real football fan such as the PM.
Of course, there will be Rangers fans who fear that Brown's tangential involvement in the ownership of the club (owning the bank that all but owns the club) might tempt him to get involved in team selection and buying and selling on the market. His record in these areas, beyond football and stretching into cabinet reshuffles and the sale of gold stocks, is highly mixed and the subject of much dispute.
It is certainly possible to understand why fans might fear that the Gers will be jinxed. Watch this space.
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Record Store Day 2014 is a mere 51 days away according to the official countdown over at RSD.com, and with the popularity of vinyl ever increasing, there are more Record Store Day exclusives in 2014 to sift through than ever before. This means one or two of the following things: 1) You are going to spend MUCH MORE money than last year; and/or 2) It's going to be tough to stick out in crowded record bins full of limited-edition, Record Store Day-only releases. Well, we here at Sub Pop HQ read the tea leaves, studied the data points, and decided early on that we were going to have to do something really special to stand out this year. We went to work, trimmed the fat, and got our release list to the four most exciting, collectable, sonically pleasing, limited-edition Sub Pop Record Store Day Releases ever. To get a full appreciation of what I'm bullshitting so eloquently about, see below. We'll see you at your local independent record retailer at four in the morning on April 19th. You bring the coffee. And the donuts.
Mudhoney On Top: KEXP Presents Mudhoney Live on Top of the Space Needle LP: In 2013 both Mudhoney and Sub Pop turned 25, and, in celebration of this milestone, the band performed on the actual roof of Seattle's iconic and also very tall Space Needle. Due to space limitations up on top, and the obvious safety issues involved, only about 13 people were able to bear witness to this performance (and you can hear each of them, clapping individually between songs). Our friends at KEXP recorded and broadcast this monumentally historic event, and this limited-edition vinyl LP preserves it for eternity. Limited to 2,700 copies worldwide.
Pissed Jeans The Very Best of Sub Pop 2009-2013: Live at the BBC 12" EP: Here are four live-in-the-studio tracks that (finally!) give meaning and validation to Sub Pop's existence. This historic platter is limited to 3,000 copies worldwide, and these versions of the tracks are exclusive to this release.
Chad VanGaalen "I Want You Back" 7" Single: This single features four new tracks from the Calgary artist's vault of unheard music. Exactly none of these tracks appear on Chad's forthcoming album, Shrink Dust (out 4/29 on Sub Pop!). The dare-we-say incredible cover art is by Chad himself. Limited to 2,300 copies worldwide.
The Notwist "Run Run Run" 12" Single: "Run Run Run" is from the band's just-released album, Close to the Glass, and this single also includes three more, unreleased tracks: one new song, and two exclusive remixes of "Run Run Run." Both sides of the record feature a special double groove, with each parallel groove containing a different song. Limited to 1,900 copies worldwide.


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John Irving tells the tale of a family in such a way that made me laugh, cry, and get angry all at the same time. The characters, their choices, and the ultimate consequences each face
are sometimes heartbreaking but always compelling. Strangely enough,
some of the main characters are non-human picture hooks and the pictures
that once hung on them.
Ruth Cole is a complex, often self-contradictory character--a "difficult" woman. By no means is she conventionally "nice," but she will never be forgotten.
Ruth's story is told in three parts, each focusing on a crucial time in her life. When we first meet her--on Long Island, in the summer of 1958--Ruth is only four.
The second window into Ruth's life opens in the fall of 1990, when Ruth is an unmarried woman whose personal life is not nearly as successful as her literary career. She distrusts her judgment in men, for good reason.
A Widow for One Year closes in the autumn of 1995, when Ruth Cole is a forty-one-year-old widow and mother. She's about to fall in love for the first time.
Richly comic, as well as deeply disturbing A Widow for One Year is a multilayered love story of astonishing emotional force. Both ribald and erotic, it is also a brilliant novel about the passage of time and the relentlessness of grief.
About the Author
John Irving published his first novel at the age of twenty-six. He has received awards from the Rockefeller Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Guggenheim Foundation; he has won an O. Henry Award, a National Book Award, and an Oscar.
In 1992, Mr. Irving was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater, Oklahoma. In 2001, he was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
Praise For…
"By turns antic and moving, lusty and tragic, A Widow for One Year is bursting with memorable moments."—San Francisco Examiner-Chronicle
"Wisely and carefully crafted . . . Irving is among the few novelists who can write a novel about grief and fill it with ribald humor soaked in irony."—USA Today
"Deeply affecting . . . The pleasures of this rich and beautiful book are manifold. To be human is to savor them."—Los Angeles Times Book Review
"A powerful tale to add to an already extraordinary body of work from a great American writer."—Richmond Times-Dispatch
"Masterful . . . powerful . . . Irving's best books are Dickensian in their rich characters, plotting and language—and of course, in moving the reader. On the final page of A Widow for One Year . . . I literally burst out crying."—Orlando Sentinel
"A sprawling 19th-century production, chock full of bizarre coincidences, multiple plot lines, lengthy digressions, and stories within stories. . . . An engaging and often affecting fable, a fairy tale that manages to be old-fashioned and modern all at once."—The New York Times
"[Irving's] characters can beguile us onto thin ice and persuade us to dance there. His instinctive mark is the moral choice stripped bare, and his aim is impressive. What's more, there's hardly a writer alive who can match his control of the omniscient point of view."—The Washington Post Book World
"In the sprawling, deeply felt A Widow for One Year, John Irving has delivered his best novel since The World According to Garp. . . . Like a warm bath, it's a great pleasure to immerse yourself in."—Entertainment Weekly
"Enchantingly balances the haunting tug of grief with the lure of enduring love . . . Irving's rich narrative and his sense of play result in a delicious collusion between author and reader."—Raleigh News & Observer
"Wonderfully satisfying . . . [Irving] tells this story with so much delight that it's difficult for the reader not to be infected with the same kind of joy in the reading."—The Dallas Morning News
"As compelling as Garp . . . Which is to say it's terrific. . . . His most moving book . . . John Irving is one of America's great storytellers."—San Jose Mercury News
"Comic and tragic, brilliant, and moving . . . Crammed with all the wonderful characters, quirky situations and memorable coincidences that have made [Irving] so beloved by readers . . . A terrific read that will make you its willing slave, so captivating is its allure."—Chattanooga Free Press
"A feast . . . One of this storyteller's richest works. . . . A rich, resonant tale."—Austin American-Statesman
"Irving is a writer whose keenest sensibilities have always fallen somewhere between Dickensian verbosity and Mad magazine mischief."—Rocky Mountain News
"Full of humor, heartbreak and lust."—Newsday
"Powerful . . . a masterpiece."—St. Louis Post-Dispatch
"A Widow for One Year delivers everything John Irving fans have come to expect from the beloved author of The World According to Garp: a funny, sad, sprawling saga full of oddball yet believable characters."—Glamour
"There's only one thing wrong with John Irving novels: They have to end. Readers won't easily part with the characters in his latest work, A Widow for One Year. . . . [An] exhilarating talent."—The Tennessean
"Moving and memorable . . . This novel marks a return to the deep but gentle examination of human nature that made Garp so successful."—San Diego Union-Tribune
"May be Irving's best book . . . A remarkable achievement."—Sunday Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)


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If you are afraid of the kitchen or haven't gotten around to discover the trills of making a beautifully-presented dish all by yourself, but you are looking to venture into this world, you're on the wrong website. Well, actually, this time you aren't. See, while this isn't a cooking website, we do tend to cover a wide variety of topics; after all, apps are helpful for many things.
This time, we will cover The Video Cookbook. The Video Cookbook is meant to help you discover and understand the intricacies of cooking. The question here however, is whether or not this app can make you into a cooking expert or simply provide you with some basic recipes.


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Spotted this girl yesterday at Philip Lim's and her position with her head dug into her camera LV screen has pretty much been my own this weekend. I can imagine it doesn't make things easier to pick images from 2 cameras, as I've got more than enough with one already, unless one of them is just to accessorize, anyway, I love her little strict black satchel, the baby blue dotted wide dress, and hair tucked behind her ear, she's cute indeed.
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Cuz they are cool
Seriously...it makes this site difficult to deal with some times with EVERY single thread just crapped and trolled upon incessantly to the point you cannot even enjoy discussing the team we are fans of. Please just ban them.
Id rather do a forced click through than have to wade through all their bull**** in every thread. They dont even make any attempt to do anything other than troll.
Cuz they are cool
I don't mind them all that much. I find it amusing at times. When they think Lloyd would be a good #1 I have to laugh my butt off.
I have the squirts!
Because that's what's tolerated at JI.
I, and countless others, have been saying the same thing for years. Just learn to live with it because it's not changing anytime soon.
The trolls you can't stand the most...put them on your ignore list. At least for awhile. I've done that at times. And I'll do it again, if I need relief from them sch!ting on threads.
Don't worry they'll be gone once the Pats get exposed royally in the playoffs just like they did 2 out of the last 3 seasons.
This is a NY JETS site?
Holy **** I thought this was the off topic forum
I dont really post because of this exact reason. I think there is room for resident Pats fans but the way threads are derailed and lose football discussion is too prevelant
First think about how homer-ifically delusional some Jets fans are. Now think about how much worse it would be without an objective outside opinion chiming in once and a while.
No NE fans around to balance out opinion and this site would be filled with polls trying to get Mark Sanchez into the Hall of Fame in 2012 while he's still playing like a rookie.
Anyway, is that your chest pounding claim to fame about the Pats?
Let's discuss the facts of the last 10 years:
Pats have won 8 out of 10 outright AFCE titles, the Jets have won none.
In the last decade alone, Pats have won 5 out of 6 AFC Championship games. The Jets are 0-4 in AFCCG's since the merger in 1970.
Pats have won 3 Super Bowl titles in the last decade alone, Jets (just like the Browns and Lions) have not even played in one.
Not trolling at all, just stating the facts.
I'd prefer the NE trolls over the Tebowites.
My Lord how many times are we going to do this


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Written by the notably acerbic Nicky Silver, "The Maiden's Prayer" focuses on four closeknit characters: Taylor and Cynthia, a newly married Manhattan couple; Libby, the bride's sister, and Paul, the groom's best friend.
"She loves to drop the F-bomb. It's probably one of her favorite words," Maya Nicholson said, giggling.
Clearly, this young actress is having a blast portraying a confrontational woman named Libby.
"Libby is a sassy one, a firecracker. She doesn't hold her tongue very well," Nicholson says. "I had to warn my grandmother: 'This isn't me, it's Libby.' "
Libby is part of the romantic quadrangle in "The Maiden's Prayer," a contemporary dramatic comedy opening Friday at Kent State University at Stark, where Nicholson is a freshman theater major.
Written by the notably acerbic Nicky Silver, the play focuses on four closeknit characters: Taylor and Cynthia, a newly married Manhattan couple; Libby, the bride's sister, and Paul, the groom's best friend.
Complicating matters, both Libby and Paul are in love with Taylor, a shared obsession that unites them as friends. "Paul and Libby go through men like crazy because they have these lasting feelings for Taylor," Nicholson said.
Kent Stark theater director Brian Newburg was drawn to "The Maiden's Prayer" due to its edginess and timeliness, he said.
"These are sophisticated, urbane people with complex problems," Newburg said. "Their longing provides much of the comedy, but things get dark as well. That's Nicky Silver's style — one minute you're laughing hysterically, the next there's an ache in your gut.
"We're dealing honestly with straight and gay relationships. My God, that's a topic this year," Newburg said. "This play shows authentically the intertwining of these different lifestyles."
Not unlike itself, "The Maiden's Prayer" has shifting tones as characters make choices. "The first act is funny. The play opens at the wedding with this promise of happiness forever," he said. "Act 2 is quite a heavy-hitter dramatically."
Newburg is drawn to plays that will challenge his student actors. "They are playing characters well outside their realm of experience, which is what I think we should be doing here," he said.
The acting challenge is confirmed by Nicholson. "The thing that's different about this play that I like is it's not just comedic. These are events I could actually see occurring in someone's everyday life," she said. "It's very in your face, but not too much. Nicky Silver throws sarcasm in there in the most wicked ways. It's thrilling, gritty and witty at the same time."


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4. Donate prizes to the Ocean Night raffle.
5. Volunteer to table at an event! Fun times, plus you get to talk to people about the importance of the local beaches.
6. Buy an awesome Surfrider hoodie or T-shirt! Available at your local surf shops or via email@example.com.
7. Donate cash, straight up.
8. Get involved with our anti-dumping campaign, Dunes Not Dump!, which addresses illegal dumping on the Samoa peninsula.
9. Purchase/donate a tablet, chairs and table, banner printing or other fundraising supplies to the chapter.
10. Go public! Show up at a meeting, comment on local news, show the world that people in Humboldt care about what's healthy for the beaches, ocean and waves on our beautiful coast!
Want to really dive in? Consider running for a position on our Executive Committee! Elections coming at the end of the year.
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We get a lot of infographic pitches. Almost all of them suck. Why?
Here's a lovely video and great article about infographics and narrative as a form of visual storytelling.
What is an infographic? You will see plenty of examples here.
What does this have to do with narrative? The best infographics tell a story or trigger stories within our minds. The designer being interviewed on the video, Francesco Franchi explains how and why.
I hope you like the video (5+ min.) and the insights Francesco shares with us. Very interesting!
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The Tale of the Three Brothers is an upcoming independent short film based on the short story of the same name, first featured in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and later included in The Tales of Beedle the Bard. It is being written and directed by Sydney Hazzard and Brandon Doyen, two students at the New England School of Communications, under license from Warner Bros., who own the film rights to the Harry Potter series.
An open casting call will be held on 3 September, 2013 for parts for the film. Known roles being cast include an old man and his grandchild. Filming will begin in the fall and is expected to take the majority of the school year. The film is planned to be shown at various film festivals after its completion.[1]
The grandfather (approximately ages sixty to seventy-five)[1] and the young boy (approximately ages eight to ten) will be the two main characters of the piece. It will be filmed used a camera from the Red Digital Cinema Camera Company.[2]
The rest of the roles includes three males (eighteen to thirty years old), a young girl (five to ten years old), two males (twenty to fifty years old) and one female (eighteen to thirty years old).[1]


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You'll Like The 2011 Chevrolet Colorado If...
If you like the rugged, bold look of the full-size Silverado, but want it in a smaller package that gets better fuel economy, check out the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. The standard four-cylinder engine is surprisingly strong yet, with two-wheel drive, is EPA-rated at 24 miles per gallon on the highway.
You May Not Like The 2011 Chevrolet Colorado If...
Some may find the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado too narrow and, with the Crew Cab model, short on rear-seat legroom. Also, the Colorado's optional 3.7-liter in-line five-cylinder engine does not offer as much torque as the V6 engines from Toyota and Nissan, while the V8 option tends to be a bit too fuel thirsty.
What's New
For 2011, the Colorado receives newly designed front seat head restraints and the upgraded OnStar version 9.0.
Interior Features
The 2011 Chevrolet Colorado's interior layout is highly functional, with all the gauges and controls in clear sight and easy reach of the driver. The seats offer firm bottoms and good lumbar support, and the cloth fabric is both durable and comfortable. Crew Cab models are a bit tight when it comes to rear-seat legroom, but front seat occupants should be more than satisfied. The one drawback may be the over-abundance of gray throughout the cab. Chevrolet recently revamped the interior color scheme to lessen this mass of gray plastic, but the most vivid improvements show up only in the pricier trim levels.
Exterior Features
The Colorado definitely has the look that says "Chevy." Bulging fender flares and bright alloy wheels punctuate tall slab sides. Regular Cab models ride on a 111.3-inch wheelbase while Extended and Crew Cab models are on a 126.0-inch wheelbase. The bed length for the Regular and Extended Cab models is roughly six feet, while that for the Crew Cab model is about five feet. Both beds feature tall sidewalls, for deeper storage, which give the Colorado best-in-class cargo volume. The Colorado has a clever tailgate that can be opened flat or set at a 55-degree angle, effectively placing the top of the gate in line with the tops of the rear wheel wells, which makes it easy to load and carry, for example, large, flat panels.
Driving Impressions
The Colorado's greatest strengths can be found in its chassis and powertrains. The body-on-frame chassis provides a rigid platform helping eliminate rattles and shake. You can feel it in the way the Colorado handles off-road and in the corners. Even over washboard roads, the Colorado exhibited no sign of dash-rattling or squeaks. Chevrolet has also created a number of performance and off-road packages that enhance the Colorado's rugged image. Surprisingly, for such a small truck, the Colorado has a rather wide turning circle. The standard in-line four-cylinder is fairly potent for such a small engine. When ordered with the manual transmission, it also offers exceptionally good fuel economy.
Pricing Notes
The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado ranges from just under $18,000 for a LS Regular Cab to about $24,500 for a Crew Cab LT. A fully loaded LT Crew Cab with four-wheel drive tops out at close to $34,000, while the base Regular Cab model can be loaded with options and still remain around $21,000. To help make your best deal, be sure to check the Fair Purchase Price. It shows what the Colorado is typically selling for in your area, a valuable piece of information when negotiating. As for resale potential, the Colorado falls far short of the values held by the Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier. Kelley Blue Book expects the Colorado to retain less-than-average residual values. However, the Colorado matches the projected residual values of the Ford Ranger.
Notable Equipment
The Colorado LS features a five-speed manual transmission, 2.9-liter four-cylinder engine, air conditioning, cruise control, anti-lock brakes (ABS), side curtain airbags, stability control, tilt steering wheel, dual outside mirrors, automatic headlamps, carpeting, AM/FM stereo, XM Satellite Radio, tachometer and forward-facing jump seats in the Extended Cab. The LT trim adds chrome front and rear bumpers, Deluxe Cloth upholstery, CD player and leather-wrapped steering wheel. To that the Z71 adds the Z71 off-road suspension, auto-dimming mirror, rear sliding window and the 3.7-liter five-cylinder engine.
Notable Options
Options include four-wheel drive, four-speed automatic transmission, power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, heated leather seats, automatic locking rear differential, tow package, 16, 17 and 18-inch wheel options, six-disc CD changer, traction control, Z71 off-road package, the ZQ8 performance package (18-inch wheels, sport suspension and 5.3-liter V8 engine) and Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity.
Favorite Features
The Colorado's rear tailgate can be set at a 55-degree angle so that items can rest flat on the tops of the wheel wells and align with the tailgate.
Side Curtain Airbags
Standard side curtain airbags are an important safety feature worth having.
Under the Hood
Engine choices for the Colorado include four- and five-cylinder powerplants, as well as a V8 engine on the LT trims. The standard 2.9-liter four- and the optional 3.7-liter five-cylinder engines might seem small, but they are both big on power. The 2.9-liter four-cylinder produces an impressive 185 horsepower and offers up most of its 190 pound-feet of torque between the ranges of 1,200 and 5,600 rpm. That's enough power to muscle any lightly-equipped four-wheel-drive vehicle through the toughest terrain. The optional 3.7-liter engine makes 242 horsepower. Both of these engines produce class-leading horsepower while returning good fuel economy. The big 5.3-liter V8 is powerful but not easy on gas and is best ordered only when towing is a priority.
2.9-liter in-line 4
185 horsepower @ 5600 rpm
190 lb.-ft. of torque @ 2800 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 18/25 (2WD), 18/24 (4WD, manual), 17/23 (4WD, automatic)
3.7-liter in-line 5
242 horsepower @ 5600 rpm
242 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4600 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 17/23 (2WD), 17/23 (4WD), 16/21 (4WD, Crew Cab)
5.3-liter V8
300 horsepower @ 5200 rpm
320 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 14/20 (2WD), 14/19 (4WD)
Editors' Notes
As penny-pinching is becoming the norm these days, the compact pickup is beginning to look mighty attractive. Though it can't tow or haul like a full-size Silverado, the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado makes an attractive alternative for those whose truck use tends to be more recreational than occupational. The Colorado's 185-horsepower four-cylinder and 242-horsepower five-cylinder engines provide good power and excellent fuel economy, while a four-wheel-drive option allows the compact pickup to tackle deep snow and venture off-road. For those seeking more power, a 5.3-liter V8 is available on Extended and Crew Cab LT models. Although the Colorado's cab and bed are not the largest in this segment (and its turning radius is uncommonly wide), the truck remains competitive with Ford's Ranger series and, to a lesser extent, the Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier and Dodge Dakota.