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Thanks for the chapter!
>>Weapons Merchant: "We don't follow me because we're scared of him. We follow because we respect him."
>>(Spell of De-Toxification!)
What a trusting hero. Did he trust his food as much as well?
Resourceful Young Man: "Whoa, amazing."
Mercenary Survivor: "It's an endless expanse of red soil in every direction. What's that over there…… a forest?"
Small Survivor: "What brilliant eyesight."
Young Mercenary nods
Mercenary Archer: "Did passing through that portal do anything to us?"
Disciple Nobleman: "We'll be in the Northeast soon."
Resourceful Young Man: "Whoa, dude. You're familiar with this place too?"
Disciple Nobleman: "Don't call me dude. It would be childish to infiltrate an unknown land like thieves, wouldn't it?"
Resourceful Young Man: "What are you saying?"
Mercenary Survivor: "Don't get violent, you'll scare the horses."
Small Survivor: "This area is cold too."
Young Mercenary: "Yeah."
Disciple Nobleman: "Well, I've got a map."
Mercenary Survivor: "Eh?"
Elder Sister Maid: "It was given to us by the merchants who pass through this area."
Resourceful Young Man: "?"
Disciple Nobleman: "Can't you tell? She's an intelligence agent dispatched by the Kingdom of Winter, she's here to gather intelligence on maps and other situations."
Resourceful Young Man: "Say that earlier!"
Disciple Nobleman: "I wonder what would have happened if I had told you earlier?"
Resourceful Young Man: "That's……"
Disciple Nobleman: "Well, then, the guiding principles of our mission are—"
Resourceful Young Man: "You better be open about it!"
Mercenary Survivor: "About that, I think it's about time we learnt what we were doing here."
Small Survivor: "That's right. We've come all the way to the Demon World with you, so you'd best do some explaining."
Young Mercenary nods
Resourceful Young Man: "That's right! Don't disregard us!"
Disciple Nobleman: "Fine, fine. Since even the kleptomaniac wants to know as well."
Elder Sister Maid: "As I said earlier, our primary mission is to create the opportunity for a ceasefire on both the sides of the Demons and the Crusaders…… We'll deal with the Demon Army first, then the Human Crusaders later."
Mercenary Survivor: "What's our chances of success?"
Small Survivor: "That's the main question."
Elder Sister Maid: "It's present. It's small, but it's not zero."
Mercenary Survivor: "How?"
Elder Sister Maid: "We will remove the reason for the Crusaders to fight…… That's our foundation."
Small Survivor: "And how exactly will we do that!?"
Elder Sister Maid: "We'll have to use diplomacy and negotiations for that."
Mercenary Survivor: "Hmm……"
Disciple Nobleman: "Then, I will have to leave temporarily."
Resourceful Young Man: "Eh? What's that? Where are you going?"
Disciple Nobleman: "I'm headed to the largest commercial city, the City of the Gate. We will need information and supplies. And there's something I need to confirm as well."
Mercenary Survivor: "Well, it's true we will require backup."
Resourceful Young Man: "What's your real motive?"
Disciple Nobleman: "I want to take a bath. And it's about time to fall in love with a girl at a bar."
Elder Sister Maid: "……"
Mercenary Survivor: "……"
Small Survivor: "……"
Disciple Nobleman: "Well, I'll do my mission as well as possible. But don't worry. I have a meeting with someone as well."
Mercenary Archer: "And how about us? Where are we going?"
Elder Sister Maid: "To the Dragon City. The capital city of the Dragons, a proud and ancient Tribe of the Demon World, located along the Inferno Mountains."
Mercenary Survivor: "Inferno Mountains……?"
Elder Sister Maid: "Yes. A treasure the Dragons have borrowed for the last ten thousand years."
———- The Holy Crusaders, Reinforcement Brigade, in Camp
Singing, strumming……
Disciple Bard: "Right, that's the end."
Spearman of Light: "Wow."
Auxiliary of Light: "So what happened to the Hero and the Marshal after that?"
Disciple Bard: "Well, of course they downed a giant mug of beer together."
Spearman of Light: "Oh I see."
Auxiliary of Light: "All heroes seem to like doing these sorts of things."
Disciple Bard: "Well it is said that it takes a hero to recognise another hero, so the Marshal is a Hero as well."
Spearman of Light: "His Royal Highness even lives with us, he has to be the number one hero."
Auxiliary of Light: "In order to save his frail elder brother, he obtained the blessings of the Church and led an army to victory."
Spearman of Light: "With the blood of the Holy Empire coursing through his brains, he doesn't just fight for his country, he fights for everybody. He's a true inspiration to all of us."
Disciple Bard: "I…… see. He sure did many things."
Spearman of Light: "What's up, Miss Bard?"
Disciple Bard: "No, nothing. —– I don't know much about heroes."
Auxiliary of Light: "Well, they're those head the fight."
Disciple Bard: "……?"
Spearman of Light: "They're the people who shout 'Attack!' from the front, the real leaders; not like our commanders who just drink and eat meat…… right?"
Auxiliary of Light: "Exactly. They sit in their tents and complain all day."
Disciple Bard: "Hehehehehe."
Spearman of Light: "If you laugh too much, the commander's troops will come and pick you up."
Auxiliary of Light: "Touch wood! Touch wood!"
Disciple Bard: "Then, alright. Next, I'll sing about the heroes I know. This one is known as the Black Tiger Prince. A general who commanded armies in four wars to protect the people."
Spearman of Light: "Sounds like a great guy."
Auxiliary of Light: "The best kind of guy."
Strumming and singing……
Disciple Bard: "A long time ago, in the knotted green sea of meadows, floating across the seven islands—"
——– The New Territory of White Night, the Palace, the Study
Crown Prince Marshal: "That's the limiting factor."
Strategist: "……"
Holy Imperial General: "That's right."
Green Ash King: "It seems our views are in concord."
Holy Imperial General: "The supplies of rations, the stores of ammunition, the throughput of supplies. It may take time, but we can't continue to increase our forces at this rate without improving our logistics trains, or we will continue to operate at sub-optimal combat ability."
Green Ash King: "To put it another way, this number is the limiting factor for the influence of the countries in the Central Continent."
Accompanying Chaplain: "In that case, we have to leave right this instant without hesitation."
Crown Prince Marshal: "Report on the military strength."
Strategist: "Total numbers are two hundred and forty-three thousand. The newly equipped infantry units formed from the conscripted serfs number two hundred thousand strong. Among this, the musket divisions comprise a hundred thousand soldiers. Of that, two hundred and fifty are equipped with the new model of flintlock muskets. The remaining eighteen thousand are either spearmen or shield squads. Noble warriors count for three to five thousand, alongside ten thousand cavalry soldiers. Apart from this, there are also eighty thousand non-military accompanying elements."
Holy Imperial General: "It's hard to stomach there being so many non-military accompanying elements."
Crown Prince Marshal: "I suppose so. They are mostly craftsmen, cuisiniers, prostitutes, and also merchants. Without these elements, regardless of the light and heavy equipment involved, we will not be able to maintain their morale."
Strategist: "At the end of the day, the proportion of musketmen and spearmen is roughly the same as a combined arms army."
Green Ash King: "And how are they deployed?"
Crown Prince Marshal: "The core infantry division is formed from twenty thousand soldiers."
Strategist: "If we continue to remain mobilised in this territory without acting, we will only attrite our supplies. And if we stay put any longer, we will also need to make preparations to cope with the coming season of ice and snow."
Crown Prince Marshal: "Understood…… We move out."
Strategist: "Yes!"
Holy Imperial General: "Yes!"
Green Ash King: "I'm itching to put my skills to good use."
Accompanying Chaplain: "Your actions are surely a pleasure to the Spirit."
Crown Prince Marshal: "Leave five thousand in place as a garrison force. This port and the city itself are crucial supply support areas. Let the Kingdom of Falling Leaves take command of the garrison force, with a force of four thousand spearmen."
Strategist: "Understood."
Crown Prince Marshal: "And what are the view of His Holiness?"
Accompanying Chaplain: "Naturally, His Holiness is in agreement. His Holiness places his complete and utter trust in Your Royal Highness. Our loyal faithful are with us in the fight today, please try to minimise their casualties and look out for their safety."
Crown Prince Marshal: "Of course."
Strategist: "I will convey your intentions to our units at once."
Green Ash King: "We will hasten the equipping and communications link-up."
Crown Prince Marshal: "In that case, let us embark. I will of course, take helm on our flagship, the Majesty!"
—————- The Kingdom of Winter, the Audience Chamber
Seneschal: "Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"
Lone Winter King: "What is it?"
Seneschal: "The Holy Crusaders garrisoned at the Kingdom of White Night have begun to mobilise! They're loading up their ships and appear to be bound for the Polar Continent."
Butler: "And so it begins."
Lone Winter King: "It appears they intend to invade the Demon World."
Butler: "I'm sure they have considered that it would be a needless attrition of their forces to direct their invasion at us. To begin with, if they decided to eliminate the Southern Kingdoms, countries like the Kingdom of the Lake would pivot to engage their vulnerable centre."
Lone Winter King: "Hmm…… Send for a messenger!"
Messenger: "Your Majesty!"
Lone Winter King: "Inform the Consulate of the Kurultai immediately!"
Seneschal: "It seems the situation is about to change."
Butler: "I suppose this is not unrelated to us."
Lone Winter King: "We will also hold a conference for the Southern Alliance and discuss our reaction plan there."
———— The Holy Crusaders, the Cabin of the Imperial Flagship Majesty
Crown Prince Marshal: "Hahaha! What an interesting experience you have had."
The Hero: "Ah. Well, it's delicious! Demon pigs. Especially their rear end, it's exceptionally succulent."
Crown Prince Marshal: "Is that so?"
The Hero: "Yeah. But it's just a little troublesome to capture them. They used to congregate at near the pastures surrounding the Gate. But at this point, there isn't a Gate anymore, just a large Portal."
Crown Prince Marshal: "I have heard of this, but what do you know about it?"
The Hero: "What about?"
Crown Prince Marshal: "The circumstances regarding the destruction of the Gate."
The Hero: "Well, I heard that the Demons of the Pale had something to do with it."
Crown Prince Marshal: "Ahh, during that incident with the Kingdom of White Night?"
The Hero: "No, way before that. At that time, for some unknown need, they activated a Mass Destruction Spell to blast a hole in the Gate. The result is that the barrier between the Human and the Demon World was removed."
Crown Prince Marshal: "I see. I hear it's a splendid sight."
The Hero: "Well, it is magnificent…… Do you mind if I eat that?"
Crown Prince Marshal: "Please, help yourself."
The Hero: "Thank you."
Strategist: "…… What is going on?"
Holy Imperial General: "…… I don't know."
The Hero: "Hmm. The Automatons are a Tribe all decked out in plate armour, just like a knight, but somehow even with all that armour, they still aren't weighed down. With all their armour on, they can reach up to five times the size of a typical knight. And they easily have at least twice the protective power."
Crown Prince Marshal: "Hoho, I see, as to be expected from the Hero. You're completely familiar with even the most obscure parts of the Demon World."
The Hero: "I have just spent much time on the road."
Strategist: "Umm……. Your Royal Highness?"
Holy Imperial General: "This is……?"
Crown Prince Marshal: "Oh, let me introduce him. This is the fabled, legendary, mythical person known as the Hero."
The Hero: "A pleasure to meet you, I am the Hero."
Strategist: "I appear to have met you somewhere before."
Holy Imperial General: "So you're still alive!"
Crown Prince Marshal: "Mmm, seems like you really fought with the Demon King."
The Hero: "That's right. It was a painful fight. I'm not sure what you've heard, but no matter how weak the Demon King was, the Demon King was still the Demon King. The moment I met him, I felt a tremendous (booby) aura."
Strategist: "Really…… the Demon King?"
Holy Imperial General: "Then it is as the rumours say."
Crown Prince Marshal: "Thankfully you still live."
The Hero: "Actually, I also sustained heavy injuries under his hands, and was on the cusp of death. I almost did not ever open my eyes."
Crown Prince Marshal: "And hearing tell of us Holy Crusaders, he has come to lend his aid."
The Hero: "Yes, I hope you do not mind my burdening your mission for the time being."
Strategist: "That's……"
Crown Prince Marshal: "Of course, this is the Hero, after all. Do you all not remember? He is the one who bore the will of the Expedition Against the Demon King, who bearing the blessings of the Church marched forth to save the world. I still remember standing on that balcony with all the other members of royalty, watching him march past. As his armour shined brilliantly, we could see that despite his young age, he bore an astounding chivalry and a heart steeled against the numerous dangers against him, truly the very image of a great hero."
The Hero: "Surely you are exaggerating, hehehe."
Strategist: (It is said that the Hero's abilities are equivalent to a thousand heavily armoured knights. If this is true, then he may be an even greater asset than our muskets. Moreover, having spent much time in the Demon World, he has acute knowledge of the geography and the culture, and understanding of the Demons themselves. His joining us comes with myriad merits, but……"
Holy Imperial General: "Then we shall be together for the time being."
Crown Prince Marshal: "Then it's decided. Please arrange suitable lodgings for him."
The Hero: "Oh, don't trouble yourself. As long as it's not flooded, I'm alright with sleeping in the brig if there is no space. As long as you make sure there's enough food."
Strategist: "I will see to the arrangements immediately."
Crown Prince Marshal: "Make sure there's lots of food! The Hero is still recovering, it would be beneficial to his recovery to provide him with lots of good food and good wine."
The Hero: "Thank you very much!"
———— The Holy Crusaders, the Office of the Imperial Flagship Majesty
Door closes
Strategist: "I have seen to the Hero's lodgings."
Crown Prince Marshal: "Hmm……"
Strategist: "Just what is the Hero plotting?"
Holy Imperial General: "Do you think he has a scheme?"
Crown Prince Marshal: "What do you mean?"
Holy Imperial General: "Before he left, in other words, roughly four to five years ago, I heard that the Hero was a highly broadminded individual, whose combat abilities were powerful enough that you could be assured of any operation he undertook, a peerless risk-taker with an almost child-like reverence of justice and righteousness."
Crown Prince Marshal: "That is what I heard as well. But, now he seems different. It's true that he's just extricated himself from some dangerous straits, but he gave the impression of a person who has come to see the world as a calculation of gains and losses."
Strategist: "What should we issue in our announcement for now?"
Crown Prince Marshal: "The Demons of the Demon World are powerful. There are many among them who are more vicious than the beasts of the Human World, or have special abilities and poisons. If we were to just go in like this, we would face numerous sacrifices. But with the Hero, a truly special individual, we should be able to avoid these sacrifices. If we didn't have him as a guide, who could say what would happen."
Strategist: "Hmm."
Holy Imperial General: "If we were to believe what he says, there is no reason not to use him."
Crown Prince Marshal: "That's right. The Hero's abilities are a threat as well."
Strategist: "Moreover, if we were to believe him, then the Demon King has also recuperated. It would be wishful thinking for the Hero to recover, and the Demon King not to have recovered."
Holy Imperial General: "That's true."
Crown Prince Marshal: "In order to defeat the Demon King, we have to accommodate the Hero."
Strategist nods
Holy Imperial General: "That may be so, but the threat he poses is still a danger to us."
Crown Prince Marshal: "An unknown threat so close to home is much more dangerous than a known one. We don't have any methods to deal with him yet either. Until we do, it would be best to keep him somewhere manageable. Haha. Now that he has willingly given up his freedom, this may be the best method to keep his tail within our cage."
Strategist: "If you put it that way, I have no words in rebuttal."
Holy Imperial General: "Yes, it is as Your Royal Highness says."
Crown Prince Marshal: "In a few days, we will arrive at the Polar Continent. After that, we will become winter troops. Have the watch on the ships sound an alarm when we are about to reach."
Strategist: "Yes, I understand."
Crown Prince Marshal: (Hero…… It's true that we have no guard if the stories of his strength are true. But how are we to use his strength without swaying the utter conviction the people have in our abilities. Primarch, did you know of this?)
———– The City of the Gate, the Nine Hills, the Construction Site of the Fortifications
Disciple Engineer: "Alright, so it's as I explained. Today we'll be working on the northern defences. Please try to add your best to the team."
Middle Aged Workman of the Pale: "Understood. We will move into place."
Workman of the Pale: """Understood!"""
Middle Aged Merchant: "And how are things going?"
Disciple Engineer: "Oh, Merchant. We've made much progress. Work seems to have gotten faster."
Middle Aged Merchant: "Then what do you think of the budget?"
Disciple Engineer: "Thank you for providing the budget. Now I can pay our workmen. Now that they get paid, they're a lot more motivated."
Fire Dragon Lady: "This reason is as we have discussed before, but above all, Aide-de-Camp, the defences are our utmost priority."
Aide-de-Camp: "Indeed, this—– is truly an important thing."
Disciple Engineer: "My princess."
Middle Aged Merchant: "Oh, you've come as well, princess?"
Fire Dragon Lady: "Please don't call me princess."
Aide-de-Camp: "Hahahahaha."
Disciple Engineer: "That being said, is it really alright for you to provide me with this budget?"
Aide-de-Camp: "Well, I don't mind. We've all gathered here to strengthen the fortifications after all. Considering the food that they buy, along with all the other goods necessary for their living, we have actually managed to recoup much of the budget allocated to the construction."
Disciple Engineer: "Is that so?"
Middle Aged Merchant: "Well, the situations of the Self-Governing Council and ourselves are very different."
Aide-de-Camp: "That's because the Self-Governing Council are not merchants. We have no need for saving so much money, in fact, if we save too much, it would be bad for the economy. We have to consider the public need."
Fire Dragon Lady: "I thought I should show my face around the project."
Disciple Engineer: "That's right, the craftsmen are still talking about the last time you came around. It is a really important thing to be doing."
Fire Dragon Lady: "Wait, are those Demons of the Pale?"
Disciple Engineer: "Yeah. They're joining us starting this week, three hundred of them. We received a letter of recommendation from the Kurultai."
Aide-de-Camp: "How are they?"
Disciple Engineer: "They are hard workers. Disciplined as well. They're extremely used to working in a group, and while proactive, do not take matters into their own hands needlessly."
Middle Aged Merchant: "Hmm."
Aide-de-Camp: "Yeah, indeed."
Disciple Engineer: "But, on the other hand, they are extremely prideful. There's an ancient saying: 'The pride of the Pale extends beyond the Snow Leopard Mountains.' They hate to lose to members of the other Tribes. Starting next week, the Tribe will mix with elements from other Tribes, and we'll have to see what happens next."
Middle Aged Merchant: "It would be difficult to monitor them personally."
Disciple Engineer: "Definitely. We engineers have a lot of things on our plates."
Fire Dragon Lady: "Then, to ensure it all goes smoothly, I hope you will do your best."
Aide-de-Camp: "Our general should be coming back soon. It seems that there are many issues to deal with in the Surface World."
————- The Border of the Subterranean World, the Crimson Plains
The Hero: "Ha!"
Soldier of Light: "Amazing!"
Musketeer of Light: "He cleaved that metal-skinned Demon into half!"
Porter: "Thank you!"
The Hero: "Come now. This place is just filled with Demons like that. If you carry on singing as you walk, you won't be able to avoid being attacked by them."
Soldier of Light: "Is that so?"
Musketeer of Light: "Thank you so much, Hero."
The Hero: "Hahaha. Then let's move together for the time being."
Prostitute: "How adorable!"
The Hero: "Uhh, well, I don't mean the stuff you do at night. I'm not really into such things."
Prostitute: "Hehehe. For saving us, I can promise you some service!"
Accompanying Chaplain: "…………"
Soldier of Light: "What a hero!"
The Hero: "Hahaha. I definitely didn't fight for that reason. I fight for world peace."
Porter: "Hahahaha! What a handsome way of saying things!"
Crown Prince Marshal: "He's really become familiar with all of them."
Holy Imperial General: "Yeah."
Musketeer of Light: "Have you ever fired a musket?"
The Hero: "It's alright, I can shoot lightning."
Musketeer of Light: "Really? Muskets are strong, though."
Strategist: "Is it true that the Hero personally delivered his application to the Holy Imperial Knights' Retinue?"
Crown Prince Marshal: "Yes it is."
Holy Imperial General: "Eh?"
Crown Prince Marshal: "The Hero is a follower of the Spirit of Light. There are even those who say that the entire existence of the Hero is a blessing from the Spirit Himself. And we are entrusted him by the Church."
Holy Imperial General: "What are you thinking of?"
Strategist: "Do you mean the Hero's power as a symbol?"
Crown Prince Marshal: "I believe we can see that the Church has already seen to that."
Porter: "This is really heavy."
The Hero: "What's wrong with the horses?"
Porter: "The snow is too thick to travel through by horse, many of our adorable ponies have already collapsed."
Farrier: "The healthy horses are all been ridden by the noblemen."
The Hero: "Is that so?"
Holy Imperial General: "How should we reply?"
Crown Prince Marshal: "Just reply according to the Hero's will."
Holy Imperial General: "Then……"
Crown Prince Marshal: "Find somewhere to have dinner, even though we're technically on a battlefield."
Strategist: "Shall we find out what the Hero wants to say there?"
Crown Prince Marshal: "I'm sure the Patriarch is also eager for news from the Hero."
———- The City of the Gate, the Municipal Hall, the Self-Governing Council
Aide-de-Camp: "If possible, I had hoped to avoid this, but it seems the Human armies draw closer and closer."
Human Craftsman: "Is that so……"
Fiend Merchant: "Human? Army?"
Beast Soldier: "I was the one who gave the report. The Humans have come with a strength of around 300,000."
Human Elder: "Three hundred thousand!?"
Demon Lady: "Wha! What!? I'm sorry!"
Fire Dragon Lady: "Come now, this isn't something you should apologising for."
Demon Lady: "I mean, I'm…… sorry for startling you."
Human Elder: "Oh no, it's fine."
Fire Dragon Lady: "Please go on."
Beast Soldier: "There are roughly three hundred thousand soldiers. That is roughly five to six times the population of the entire city."
Human Elder: "What?"
Aide-de-Camp: "They are the Holy Crusaders. In other words, the ones who took control of the city the last time!"
Fiend Merchant: "Humans again! How many times do they want to invade our city!"
Demon Lady: "Ummmm."
Fire Dragon Lady: "I believe we need to come to an opinion from here on out."
Aide-de-Camp: "Yes."
Human Craftsman: "Opinion?"
Fiend Merchant: "Regarding the movements of the Humans in the City."
Beast Soldier: "Really?"
Demon Lady: "……?"
Human Elder: "Many Humans sit on this Self-Governing Council. One-third of the population of the City are Humans. We must consider that there will be many Humans willing to defect to the Holy Crusaders if news of their impending arrival is spread."
Fire Dragon Lady: "Indeed."
Fiend Merchant: "In other words, traitors."
Beast Soldier: "……"
Fire Dragon Lady: "This City is the direct demesne of the Demon King. Moreover, the Humans of the City are not the slaves of the Demons, but rather free, independent and equal citizens of the City, right?"
Aide-de-Camp: "……"
Fiend Merchant: "……"
Fire Dragon Lady: "Then, it is their choice whether or not to defect, isn't it?"
Beast Soldier: "However, the result will be the release of intelligence to the enemy."
Aide-de-Camp: "This may be impertinent, but please let us return to the original topic. Where are the Holy Crusaders presently located?"
Beast Soldier: "They are currently encamped at the Crimson Plains adjacent to the Portal. They appear to be advancing to the Plains of Strange Cliffs."
Aide-de-Camp: "At what speed?"
Beast Soldier: "They're covering 12km everyday."
Human Elder: "At their rate of movement, they should reach in twelve to thirteen days."
Fire Dragon Lady: "I expect their speed will increase when the City is in sight."
Aide-de-Camp: "However, we cannot actually verify that the City of the Gate is their objective based on their current position. It is possible that they might change their route as well. Firstly, we should send a warning to the Fiends, the Dragons, the old territory of the Demons of the Pale and the Automatons as well. Are there any objections?"
Human Craftsman: "…… I don't think so."
Aide-de-Camp: "In that case, it's decided. Put it down in writing."
Demon Lady: "Yes." Scribbles
Fire Dragon Lady: "In any case, the invasion of the City is the highest possibility."
Aide-de-Camp: "Yeah. If you think about it realistically, there really isn't an alternative. All important supply routes in the area pass through the City, and it would only make sense for them to redeem what they lost in the Second Holy Crusades."
Human Craftsman: "……"
Human Merchant: "Truly a low-hanging fruit."
Beast Soldier: "The military power of the City is small. Even other cities of similar size have more military ability. At present, we have a detachment of one thousand security forces to maintain law and order. It's not a lot but we should be able to hold them for a while."
Human Craftsman: "……"
Aide-de-Camp: "…… Currently, our cavalry forces are being led here by our Great General."
Human Craftsman: "……"
Fire Dragon Lady: "Firstly, Human Elder. Please help us to understand the feelings of the citizens of the City. What do the Humans of the City of the Gate have to say?"
Human Elder: "That's right…… Hmm. Apart from the travelling merchants, most of the Humans in the City have no home to return to. Even though they live among Demons, it's probable that the citizens of the City have already come to identify themselves with it. It may be somewhat presumptuous, but right now…… it is a truly strong feeling. While the Holy Crusaders are campaigning on the platform of rescuing the captured Humans, in treating them as defectors, it's possible that they may be subjected to unjust abuse. Rather than being saved, they would at best be cast aside."
Fire Dragon Lady: "……"
Human Elder: "On the other hand, if they received information from the defected Humans, that would truly be absurd. That being said, the Humans in the City still bare an extremely strong grudge against that Commander who used to head the City. They were the ones who were being betrayed by the Commander and the entire Human World, there are in fact many people who do not even consider themselves part of that world."
Aide-de-Camp: "……"
Human Craftsman: "But on the other hand, we've finally managed to establish contact with the Human World. Alongside serving as a vital trade route, it also has the capacity to revitalise both our worlds. It may have been a gradual process, but eventually we now have monthly or bimonthly caravans, and eventually we'll have even more. We can even send letters to our families and children, compelling them to come to the City, and one day even having our bones buried here when we finally die. There are many craftsmen and merchants who have already made that decision. For me, to be able to live in a City where Demons and Humans live together in harmony, where we can trade ideas and information, to undergo commerce, is enough reason for me to wish to be buried here when I die. It doesn't matter how the war goes, I am willing to dedicate everything I have to the City."
Fiend Merchant: "I am of the same mind. It's the same now as it was then. Even though the Humans conquered the City, they could never take our will away from us. As the vibrant City of Temples, the great trading city. There will never be a city which will surpass us."
Beast Soldier: "But."
Fire Dragon Lady: "What is there to but about. There are many who have been attracted to the rich and prosperous trade of the City. Previously, it was the Demon Tribes who painted the City with their blood, today the Humans have joined in the fracas."
Demon Lady: "Umm."
Human Elder: "What?"
Demon Lady: "Sorry."
Fire Dragon Lady: "Hurry up and spit it out."
Demon Lady: "…… Looks like…… we're definitely going to lose."
Beast Soldier: "Just by common sense, it's tough to fight against three hundred thousand with just one thousand five hundred men."
Demon Lady: "That's true……"
Fiend Merchant: "…… So, do you even want to fight?"
Demon Lady: "Ah. No. It's not such a ridiculous idea…… but"
Fire Dragon Lady: "……"
Demon Lady: "Umm…… This is just me, but…… I don't even know which Tribe I come from. I have skin as white as a Demon of the Pale, horns like a Dragon, eyes like a Tiger of the Beasts…… a mongrel with mixed blood from all the Tribes……"
Fiend Merchant: "What are you trying to say?"
Demon Lady: "No, sorry. Sorry. It's just that, I'm extremely happy to be a member of the Tribe of the Gate……"
Human Elder: "……"
Demon Lady: "More than my hometown, I see this as my home. This city…… is infinitely important to me."
Human Elder: "Hmm."
Beast Soldier: "We the Tribe of Beasts are a Tribe who value freedom over all else."
Aide-de-Camp: "I see."
Human Craftsman: "In that case, we have no choice."
Fire Dragon Lady: "If possible, I would opt for another choice, but we will have to do whatever is necessary."
Aide-de-Camp: "Is there an agreement?"
Human Craftsman: "……"
Fiend Merchant: "……"
Beast Soldier: "……"
Human Elder: "……"
Aide-de-Camp: "In that case, we the Self-Governing Council will not hide anything from the people, and declare our intentions in full. On top of this, we will accept all opinions on whether to fight, to surrender or to negotiate. The debate will take place for three days. There may be some who will escape during the debate period to defect to the Human Army, but there's no choice."
Beast Soldier: "I wouldn't call that a robust plan, but it'll do."
Fiend Merchant: "Among the various Demon Tribes, there is something called loyalty. To leave one's own Tribe and join the Tribe of the Gate, is currently the only way to be free of the pains of this loyalty."
Human Elder: "We are not mongrels."
Fire Dragon Lady nods
Aide-de-Camp: "Then we hope for earnest replies from everybody. They should all have the opportunity to choose their own fates."
Human Craftsman: "We would never try to press their fates on them, or discard them. Whether to go, or to stay, is a decision we should all make together."
Fire Dragon Lady: "We will go together, hand in hand."
————- The Holy Crusaders, the Plains of Strange Cliffs, the Central Encampment, an Opulent Pavilion
Crown Prince Marshal: "Then, with the addition of the Hero to the Holy Crusaders, let's give praise to the Hero. Let us raise a glass, to our brilliant victory in the field, and to our victorious homecoming. To victory!"
Strategist: "To victory!"
Holy Imperial General: "To victory!"
Green Ash King: "To victory!"
Leader of the Hundred Paladins: "To victory!"
The Primarch: "…… To the blessings of the Spirit."
Cleric Master: "To our Light."
The Hero: "How delicious!"
Crown Prince Marshal: "What a glutton, hahaha."
Green Ash King: "Hmm, he'll grow up one day."
The Hero: "Ah. Sorry. For being such a glutton. Actually, the higher the level of your magical ability, the more food it takes to sustain the energy required for it."
Crown Prince Marshal: "Hmm, how interesting."
Strategist: "Hero. This is the famous grape wine produced in the Kingdom of the Mist."
The Hero: "I'll help myself, then!"
Holy Imperial General: "The battalion you see before you, compared to all other battalions, was bogged down in that bottomless swamp and faced a terrible ambush from the Demons. Without you, we would have suffered more than just low two-digit percentage casualties. We are truly grateful."
The Hero: "No, no. The duty of a Hero is to protect everybody."
The Primarch: "……"
Cleric Master: "…… Your Holiness, could this young man be……"
The Primarch: "……"
The Hero: "Of course." Cough
Crown Prince Marshal smiles
The Primarch: "——"
Green Ash King: "Moreover, we are very grateful for that."
Strategist: "Ohh!"
Holy Imperial General: "That."
Green Ash King: "Mmm. How did you call over that huge group of wild horses? It was almost magical, I had never seen anything like it before."
The Hero: "That was the Demon Thrush."
Strategist: "Thrush?"
The Hero: "Uhh. Ahh. I was unexpectedly informed that there was a herd of wild horses, and after that I relied on Hero magic. Those horses are wild, so they're rather small, unlike your warhorses, but that's sufficient for carrying loads, isn't it?"
Crown Prince Marshal: "All the lords send their thanks."
Strategist: "Indeed, with the horses, it's become a lot easier to move things around."
Holy Imperial General: "Casualty evacuation as well."
Crown Prince Marshal: "Your Holiness. Should you not also send some warm words to this Child of Light?"
The Primarch: "…… Hundred Paladins."
Leader of the Hundred Paladins: "Yes, Your Holiness."
The Primarch: "Send the Hero this cup."
Leader of the Hundred Paladins: "Understood."
Leader of the Hundred Paladins: "Hero, this cup is from His Holiness the Primarch."
The Hero: "Umm." Heart beating
Leader of the Hundred Paladins: "Well."
Crown Prince Marshal: "Aren't you blessed, Hero?"
Holy Imperial General: "The Leader of the Hundred Paladins is widely known as the greatest beauty throughout the Continent."
The Hero: "Umm, that was not my intention?"
Leader of the Hundred Paladins: "Then."
Crown Prince Marshal: "Wow, there's truly no space between you two."
The Hero: "No, no, then I'll help myself. Haha."
Leader of the Hundred Paladins: "Allow me to fill your cup."
The Primarch: "……"
Crown Prince Marshal: (What, why is he so conflicted……)
The Hero: "Ah, what a beautiful colour! Where is this wine from?"
Cleric Master: "This comes from the Holy Demesne of the Church, handpicked fruit by fruit by virgins to create this highest quality Amber Wine."
The Hero: "What a luxurious drink!"
Leader of the Hundred Paladins: "This is the will of His Holiness."
Crown Prince Marshal: (…… Is something wrong?"
The Hero: "I'll have some more, then!" (Spell of De-Toxification!)
The Primarch: "……"
The Hero: "Delicious!" Glug, glug, glug
Door opens
Chef: "Your Highness, I hope the wait was not too long."
Strategist: "Mmm, we sure waited."
The Hero: "Oh!"
Door opens
Chef: "Alright, please, Hero! This is truly extraordinary!"
The Hero: "Thank you, Chef! This looks splendid!"
Chef: "Oh no, it was nothing. It's truly my honour! Here I have a platter of veal meatballs, which took the better part of a day to prepare. It took much effort, but the result is something delicious!"
Crown Prince Marshal: "Mmm? Are you acquainted with my chef?"
The Hero: "Oh no, a few days ago, by the river, I helped him out a bit when his condiments got wet."
Strategist: "Is that so. Ahh! So that's why you took a while longer to cross that frozen lake with us."
Holy Imperial General: "And we are again indebted to the Hero's great ability."
Green Ash King: "Hmm."
The Primarch: "…… Hero."
The Hero: "Yes?"
The Primarch: "Your valour and sacrifice have truly won the favour of the Spirit."
The Hero: "…… Is that so? That person always seems to be crying, though?"
Leader of the Hundred Paladins: "……!?"
Cleric Master: "……!"
The Hero: "No, sorry. And?"
The Primarch: "How about it, would you like to be consecrated?"
The Hero: (small voice) "Sorry. What's a consecrate?"
Strategist: (small voice) "In this situation, it means being welcomed into the ranks of the saints."
The Hero: "Ah. That's impossible for me."
Cleric Master: "……!"
Leader of the Hundred Paladins: "Hero, the proposal of His Holiness."
The Hero: "No. Well, umm, I'm extremely grateful. I mean you've already said it, but. There's lots of things I'm afraid of, but well. The divine approach is…… actually I already have a contract, so yeah."
Cleric Master: "Then, how about we do it this way? Disregarding whether or not you accept this consecration, for the time being you should spend your nights at the pavilion of the Hundred Paladins. They say that you can purify your mind and your body by living in the sacred world of virgins."
The Hero: "Whoa, is that an offer for a harem?"
Crown Prince Marshal: (To what extent is the Church willing to push him?)
The Hero: "That is truly tempting. Ehhh."
Leader of the Hundred Paladins: "We welcome you."
The Hero: "But I must decline."
Cleric Master: "Wherefore?"
The Hero: "No, look, well…… It's because I'm a Hero, so I'm up to my neck in blood. I would really pollute such a sacred world if I were to commit these sorts of actions."
Cleric Master: "For this, you need only plead for clemency from the pure Light……"
The Hero: "Moreover, no matter what sorts of theories you come up with, I produce pollution in large quantities, right? Even if I cleanse myself right now, I will be bathed in blood again, and that will be a routine. It's really not a load that can be washed away simply by vocally telling me that 'my sins are washed away'. It's that burning feeling in my heart, slippery and slimy, that regret from the smell of metal and the revelation of pain; only when I can get rid of that, then can I stand on my own two feet again."
Leader of the Hundred Paladins: "……"
Crown Prince Marshal: (Hohoho, what an interesting sentiment.)
The Hero: "Well, apart from that, here, I have come today as a guest of the Crown Prince Marshal. I have a duty to finish the food
Crown Prince Marshal: "No, no."
The Hero: "For this reason, I'll have to turn down the consecration, but in truth, the Crown Prince Marshal is the one who deserves it. As for myself, I will be happy to sleep in the caravans with the craftsmen and the chefs. On that note, we have already discussed my sleeping arrangements with the Crown Prince Marshal, and those arrangements are good enough."
Crown Prince Marshal: "My, my, how strong-willed. Truly the protector of the people."
Strategist: (Strong-willed? …… No. How cunning. He made use of the opportunity to announce that he stood below both the Crown Prince Marshal and the Primarch…… Even though I'm sure His Royal Highness already knows.)
Green Ash King: "Hahaha. Miss Leader. It seems you have been rejected."
Leader of the Hundred Paladins: "All is as the Spirit wills it."
Holy Imperial General: "The Hero sure has a lot of dignity."
The Hero: "Oh no, I am just a man who is willing to work for good food. How could I compare to the pillars of justice, fighting for a peaceful world, the holy Crusaders."
Crown Prince Marshal: "In that case, perhaps His Holiness will allow the matter to rest. Well, away from these trifling issues, Hero, your veal is getting cold."
The Hero: "Oh. So it is! Your Royal Highness knows my heart all too well!"
Green Ash King: "In that case, allow me to join you."
The Hero: "Come, let's eat, let's eat. The skin is very crispy."
Cleric Master: "…… Tsk."
———– The Kingdom of Metal, the City of Metal, the Craftsmen Quarter
Trader: "Hello!"
Ironsmith: "Hey, long time no see. It's been a few months."
Trader: "Indeed. It's been half a year."
Ironsmith: "…… Yeah, we haven't talked in a while."
Weapons Merchant: "If it isn't the Trader."
Trader: "How are things?"
Ironsmith: "I've been incredibly busy ever since that affair at the Plains of Scilla."
Trader: "Isn't that a good thing?"
Ironsmith: "Well, whenever we think of the heroes of the Plains of Scilla, it's truly a cause for celebration. Our work are the tools which protect these soldiers, we cannot afford to rest."
Weapons Merchant: "I see. I've rushed hear to deliver armour plating as well."
Trader: "Where are the cavalry equipment from the Kingdom of Red Horses?"
Ironsmith: "They're in the warehouse out back."
Trader: "Ahh, I see."
Grass rustling
Ironsmith: "Oh."
Trader: "What is that?"
Ironsmith: "That's the entourage of the Iron Fist King."
Long live the King! Long live the King!
Long live the Iron Fist King!!
Weapons Merchant: "Haha. What a lot of people to be walking around like that."
Trader: "Hey, hey. Watch your mouth. That's the King, isn't he? If he were to hear you say that, you'd probably get thrown in jail, right?"
Weapons Merchant: "Is that so? In our country, we more or less saying whatever we want. Nobody's scared of that beardy old man."
Trader: "That's quite amazing."
Weapons Merchant: "We don't follow me because we're scared of him. We follow because we respect him."
Trader: "Respect, huh."
Ironsmith: "He may be a drunk old man, but he's managed to increase the population of the Kingdom of Metal by multiple times within the last five years. At present, the city even has thirty workshops. Taxation is not exactly light, but it all seems to be used for a good cause. The sound of hammers can be heard throughout the city."
Weapons Merchant: "I see. The weapons and defences created by us smiths in the Kingdom of Metal are also highly renown even throughout the Continent. On top of that, the ferocity and skill of our soldiers is also well-known…… It will be up to us to defend the Southern Alliance."
Ironsmith: "Yeah, that's right. Now we are no longer the mere lackeys of the Holy Empire. Those who live on the Southern border may do so with peace and security. We can till our own lands, and establish our own Kingdoms."
Weapons Merchant nods
Trader: "I see…… I am truly envious."
Ironsmith: "Why?"
Trader: "We traders have been wandering from Kingdom to Kingdom without a true place to live. Even though this is our own choice, some might say we are even worse off than serfs. I am truly envious that you have a country to call your own."
Ironsmith: "Is that so……"
Weapons Merchant: "What? In that case, you just need to apply to the Kingdom of Metal or the Kingdom of Winter."
Trader: "Eh?"
Weapons Merchant: "You're a trader, right? Any trader who has been regularly conducting business in the area for three years is eligible for assistance in opening their own store."
Trader: "For real?"
Ironsmith: "As I understand it, you just need to apply. Merchants are eligible for a loan to begin their store, and the first year is also tax-exempt. Well, that being said, without connections, it will be a challenge to set up a profitable business in the city."
Weapons Merchant: "You could always take up some small jobs for the guilds or go down to the villages to see what they need."
Trader: "But, how could I set up my own store? Would the country really support a person like me who doesn't know anybody!?"
Weapons Merchant: "You're not a person who doesn't know anybody. You've spent three years conducting business in the city, haven't you?"
Ironsmith: "Hahaha! That's right. Once you set up your store, you can still conduct trade with the Kingdom of Red Horses, and we'll help you out."
Trader: "My, my. I've spent so long saving money as well. I could have saved a lot of effort."
Weapons Merchant: "Come, let's go into the guesthouse. We'll have a drink. And how about lunch? We can share a table with the craftsmen and have some cold ale as well."
Trader: "Thank you! In return, I will tell you the rumours I've heard in the Kingdom of Red Horses."
A new chapter! Hurray!
Many thanks for this translation!
I wonder what the Elder Maid Sister and the Nobleman Disciple plan to do. Negotiate with the Dragon Tribe to get the whatever-of-the-spirit-of-light that they have? Surely it won't be so easy? Or will the author pull a "Oh, we had forgotten we ever had such a thing"? And what is this thing, anyway? What is the Hero doing in such company, too? Just spying? Plenty of mysteries left.
Thank you!
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Thanks for the chapter!
So Elder Sister maid has become an intelligence agent with a license to kill…
By the way, does anybody else think the "offers" the member of the crusade made to the Hero resemble the typical offer a Demon Lord would have made to him a tad too much?
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Thanks for translation
This detoxification…I wonder if the purpose is the same in other fantasy worlds, to remove the alcohol content without changing the taste?


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WORLD SHIP SOCIETY STUDENT TRAVEL BURSARIES: a report by Dr Richard Osborne
The World Ship Society exists to arouse, stimulate and maintain interest in ships, shipping and related matters amongst the general public; to promote understanding of these subjects and their rich heritage by compiling, publishing and preserving records and illustrative material concerning ships and their part in mercantile and naval activity; and to promote and advance public education in current and historical affairs. In furtherance of these objects the Society will hold, promote or support conferences, seminars, meetings, symposia and lectures concerning ships, shipping and related matters.
Consequently, in the autumn of 2017 the World Ship Society's Council decided to provide five travel bursaries, each of £100, to support five postgraduate students or independent researchers presenting an oral communication at the annual British Commission of Maritime History's (BCMH) New Researchers Conference on 6 - 7th April 2018 aboard the SS GREAT BRITAIN in Bristol. Successful applicants will be studying a ship- or maritime-related topic either naval or mercantile and thereby making an original contribution to the nautical literature. The five recipients of a WSS bursary together with their academic affiliations and title of their abstracts are:
Anna McKay (University of Leicester) Food, Inglorious Food: The Diet and Discontent of Prisoners of War HMPS BRAVE, 1808-1815
Sonia Grant (Independent) African and Arab Merchant Seamen Interned in Germany during the Great War
John Bolt (University of Portsmouth) The Cinderella Service: the changing Navy and the Royal Marine experience, 1856-1924
Matthew Heaslip (University of Exeter) International naval cooperation in interwar East Aisa
Samantha Middleton-Sudbury (University of Portsmouth) The Professionalisation of the Royal Navy between 1660 and 1688
These five abstracts, together with those of the other six presenters at the recent BCMH conference, will be published in the digital Supplement to June issue of "Marine News". The academic performance and enthusiasm of all of those presenting at this prestigious conference was outstanding thereby demonstrating the wisdom of the Society's decision to provide bursary support. The WSS presence at this event has also facilitated the development of improved links between the Society and the academic maritime research community. The success of this venture was such that at its recent Council meeting the Society decided to increase the number of travel bursaries to ten with five allocated to the 2019 BCMH Young researcher's Conference and a further five available to support attendance at other research events.

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Visual legal advice
Legal advice has two common forms. The first is a long unreadable memorandum with 80% valuable content and 20% legibility. The second form is a popular column in a magazine with 20% very generic information and 80% of self-promotional value for the lawyer-author.
This article in Metropolis Magazine 09.2010 about copyright protection for design work is a goodmoodlaw exception: On the advice of Counsel.
The article gives a short introduction on five basic categories of copyright protection. Two copyright attorneys then analyzed five design products. The article looks attractive and provides a good basic impression of the legal assessments. One page per design, with an overview of the applicability of each form of legal protection, marked with a plus or a minus sign.
A few years ago, I created a pilot version of a visual legal memorandum for a major financial case. My clients, a team of high end litigation attorneys, thought that the set of information graphics would not be appealing to their clients in the banking industry and would reduce the value and the image of their work. The experiment ended, but the argument survived. I still believe that even top level, highly educated professional clients would welcome legal advice in an accessible format with visual support. Not in place of the (expensive) complete textual version, but in addition to it.
Smart and busy people need to share legal advice in a nutshell with others who have to act or decide somehow on it. Attorneys can provide inviting visual tools, if they want. Corporate legal counsels can ask for this, if they want. Top level managers can insist on it, if they stop believing that legal information needs to look bad and feel even worse.


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Yeah, well.... I know it doesn't *look* like we were packing all weekend, but I promise that we did! Or, I mean that Brian did :)
Brian is very close with his best friend's family. They were kind enough to invite us over for a cookout and swim in their above ground pool. This was the first year that Jaina was tall enough to touch the bottom by herself! She happily swam with her strawberry shortcake waterwings on her arm.
Tiffany and Britney, Brian's "nieces" are only a few years older than Jaina. We get to see them most holidays like Christmas, 4th of July, etc. Jaina loves playing with older girls because they seem so much more exciting than kids her own age of course :)
Poor Jayce couldn't decide what he wanted. At first it seemed like a great idea to get in the pool, but once he was in, he was not a happy camper. He settled for sitting on my lap on the float while holding on for dear life. He was happy to get back out of the pool 30 minutes later, only to pitch a fit moments later about wanting to get back in. Typical two year old, right?


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The 10 finalists will present their projects in January 2019 within the framework of Fitur in Madrid.
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These easy-care perennials may be low-maintenance, but they are high value assets when it comes to creating garden vignettes that will look fantastic in your garden month after month — they give, give, give, and ask for so little in return! All of the perennials on this list will thrive on a well-timed, once-a-year maintenance task. The secret is in knowing what to do, when to do it, and what clues to look for to help figure it out. See below for plant recommendations under one the following maintenance tasks:
- Enjoy the seasonal flow, then cut back.
- Remove old foliage, make way for new.
- Cut down after killing frost.
- Remove last year's foliage to reveal blooms.
- Cut spent blooms off at ground level.
Don't miss the bonus at the bottom of this post: four plant combos that only use plants that will thrive with an annual maintenance blitz. And you can
search the site for even more ideas by filtering for "Once-a-Year-Care" in our plant combo database.
Read on!
Enjoy the Seasonal Flow, Then Cut Back
The allure of these perennials is in their connection to the seasons as they undergo their annual cycle of growth, bloom and decline. For example, the lush ferny foliage of Amsonia hubrechtii is topped with delicate blue blooms in early summer, but the pinnacle of its performance comes in fall, when its mounding form takes on golden autumnal tones. The dried seed heads of Jerusalem sage, sea holly, and stonecrop are decorative well after the flowers fade and often hang on well into late fall and early winter — a magical sight with a dusting of frost.
I included Japanese forest grass in this section because its grassy foliage is attractive from spring's lush growth until its tawny remains finally succumb to the ravages of time in early winter. Gently swaying mounds of Japanese forest grass introduce a lovely sense of movement to the garden. Also a grass, but with an entirely different arc of interest, the purple moor grass peaks in late summer and is especially wonderful in fall, when its strictly upright inflorescences take on tawny tones.
And care couldn't be easier. Simply cut them off at ground-level when they're no longer pleasing and attractive to you. Just make sure do it by early spring, to make way for the new growth.
Amsonia hubrichtii
Threadleaf Blue Star
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Exposure: Sun, Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8
Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'
Golden Japanese Forest Grass
Type: Herbaceous Grass / Grass-Like
Exposure: Part Sun, Bright Shade, Part Shade, Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8
Eryngium 'Sapphire Blue'
sea holly
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Exposure: Full Sun
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Molinia caerulea ssp. caerulea 'Moorflamme'
Purple Moor Grass
Type: Deciduous Grass / Grass-Like
Exposure: Full Sun, Sun
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Phlomis fruticosa
Jerusalem Sage
Type: Semi-Evergreen Perennial
Exposure: Full Sun, Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Sedum 'Matrona'
Matrona Stonecrop
Type: Herbaceous Perennial, Succulent
Exposure: Sun, Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Remove Old Foliage, Make Way for New
These evergreen ferns should be cut to the ground when new growth starts pushing from the base. For the Himalayan maidenhair fern, that's late January, early February in the Pacific Northwest. It's a bit later for the tassel fern -- about late March, when the new fronds are swelling at the base. In both cases, make sure you do it before the new foliage unfurls to avoid damaging or inadvertently cutting the new growth. This might be hard advice to follow, because it may feel a bit counterintuitive, as the plant may actually still look pretty good. But it really is worth it, because it will be rejuvenated with fresh new foliage that is lush and beautiful.
Once you get the hang of what you're looking for, you can apply this maintenance strategy to other ferns you might be growing. Our native sword fern ( Polystichum munitum) benefits from this treatment, for example.
Adiantum venustum
Himalayan maidenhair fern
Type: Semi-Evergreen Fern, Groundcover
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade, Shade, Bright Shade
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8
Polystichum polyblepharum
Japanese Tassel Fern
Type: Evergreen Fern
Exposure: Part Sun, Part Shade, Bright Shade, Morning Sun, Full Shade, Open Shade, Shade
Zone: 6, 7, 8
Cut Down After Killing Frost
Singled out for handsome foliage, these perennials contribute to the garden for many months from spring until late fall. But after the killing frost, their garden worthiness is exhausted for the season and they can be cut off at ground level as you put your garden to bed.
Aralia cordata 'Sun King'
Golden Aralia
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Exposure: Part Shade, Shade, Bright Shade, Part Sun
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Athyrium otophorum
Eared Lady Fern
Type: Deciduous Fern
Exposure: Morning Sun, Filtered Sun, Bright Shade, Shade, Part Shade, Open Shade
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8
Hosta 'June'
June Plantain Lily
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Exposure: Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Podophyllum pleianthum
Chinese May Apple
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade, Shade, Bright Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 9
Remove Last Year's Foliage to Reveal Blooms
Cut the foliage of these evergreen perennials to the ground before the blooms emerge in order to enjoy an unobstructed view of the flowers. Though the method is the same, the timing is slightly different for each.
The hybrid hellebores begin blooming very early, so plan on cutting away the previous year's green foliage in December or early January. The Epimedium x rubrum pushes out delicate blooms on thin wiry stems in late March, so cut last year's foliage to the ground in early March when you see activity commencing at the base of the plant. New foliage will follow the display of flowers and freshen the plant for the new year.
Epimedium x rubrum
Hybrid Epimedium
Type: Semi-Evergreen Groundcover, Perennial
Exposure: Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade, Shade, Bright Shade, Deep Shade
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Helleborus x hybridus
Lenton Rose
Type: Evergreen Perennial
Exposure: Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade, Morning Sun, Filtered Sun, Bright Shade, Shade, Open Shade
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 8, 7, 9
Cut Spent Blooms Off at Ground Level
The bold toothy foliage of the Corsican hellebore looks handsome year-round. In late winter, apple green flowers appear atop stems produced in the previous
year. When the flowers are spent and no longer attractive, cut the flowering stems to ground level. Though I enjoy the blooms, especially given that
they're in color when the offerings are still pretty sparse, they're pretty quick to go over and I'm always a bit relieved when I cut them away to
make way for the fresh new growth that will push from the base. In no time at all, it produces a fresh mound of foliage that will carry the scene until
the cycle begins anew.
Helleborus argutifolius 'Silver Lace'
Silver Lace Corsican Hellebore
Type: Evergreen Perennial
Exposure: Part Sun, Part Shade, Morning Sun
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 8
BONUS: Combos Happy with Annual Maintenance Blitz
The plant combos below are compositions that ONLY include plants requiring once-a-year care and will thrive on a single annual maintenance blitz.
Ultra Tough Plant Combo for Dry Shade
Focus: Four Season Garden, Front Yard Garden, Low Maintenance, Mixed Border, Saving Water, Seasonal Flow, Winter Interest
Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade, Morning Sun, Filtered Sun, Deep Shade, Bright Shade, Shade
Zone: 6, 7, 8
Constrasting Foliage Texture in Part Sun Garden
Focus: Foliage First, Winter Interest, Small Space, Mixed Border, Low Maintenance, Color Theme, Contrasting Foliage and Texture
Exposure: Open Shade, Morning Sun, Filtered Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun, Sun, Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 9
Lush Foliage Tapestry for Shade
Focus: Foliage First, Contrasting Foliage and Texture, Low Maintenance
Exposure: Shade, Bright Shade, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 9
Plant Combo for a Hot Spot
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Dotnet Core 3 on a $5/mo Linux VM
Dotnet Core 3.0 is nearing release. At the time of writing preview 5 has been out for almost 1 month. I've been working on a small Dotnet Core 3 app which I eventually intend to run on GCP, but since GCP doesn't currently support Dotnet Core 3 without creating your own custom app engine runtime I thought I would instead get my app up and running on a cheap and cheerful $5/mo Linux VM, courtesy of Digital Ocean. »


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August 21st, 2011 7:56 AM by Mike and Susie Berra
This years Shootout festivities begin on Sunday, August 21 at Captain Ron's with the Great Shootout Treasure Hunt.
On Monday, August 22, the Shootout Golf Benefit will be held at Indian Rock Golf Course.
Tuesday August 23 will be the celebrity volleyball tournament at Captain Ron's.
On Wednesday, August 24, is the Shootout on the Strip Street Party in Lake Ozark.
On Thursday, August 25, the PWC Dam Run will be starting at Surdyke Yamaha.
Friday, August 26, will be the Poker run start at Shady Gators. The Stereo Shootout will also be held at Shady Gators at 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, August 27 and 28 will be racing days, with the awards banquet to be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday evening.
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This course teaches everything that most Java developers will need to know about asynchronous messaging using the Java Message Service, or JMS. Both the point-to-point and publish-and-subscribe messaging styles are covered, but there is an emphasis on the more popular point-to-point approach using message queues. The course moves quickly from JMS fundamentals -- connections, sessions, queues, topics, etc. -- to intermediate techniques such as message properties and selectors. By the end of the day, students will understand JMS reliability and be able to make intelligent architectural choices between delivery modes, acknowledgement modes, and transacted sessions.
Learning Objectives
Timeline: 1 day.
IDE Support: Eclipse 3.2
Chapter 1. Fundamentals
Chapter 2. Message Content
Chapter 3. Reliability
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Florida Grande
This peach is released jointly by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, of the Texas A&M University System, and the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, of the Ul}iversity of Florida. 'FlordaGrande' is a low-chilling ( ~ 100 chilling units), high-yielding, high-quality medium-early peach cultivar for commercial, U-pick, and home plantings in South Texas and South Central Florida.
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Open Edition
Bronze. (This sculpture is handmade, so colour may vary.)
From: £110.00
10% of proceeds go to the Dog's Trust welfare charity,
Standing Retriever sculpture. Sculpted in Wales and handmade in England. Open edition retriever statue from the 'Charities' small animal range.
|Dimensions (Metric):
H:19 W:28 D:7.5 cm
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H:7.5 W:11 D:3 inches
Open Edition
Bronze. (This sculpture is handmade, so colour may vary.)
The Standing Retriever sculpture was modelled on Pasha, and the sitting one was modelled on Barney. Barney was an old boy when I met him. The owners had got Pasha as a puppy a few years before. They should me some fantastic photos of Barney playing with Pasha when Pasha was small, and they still play together really sweetly.
At their sitting I took lots of photographs of Pasha and Barney in a variety of poses, watching their expressions and mannerisms, and hearing about the way they behaved at home with their family. After that, with their owners, I decided which pose would suit Pasha and Barney best. Then I proceeded to model them in wax.
Once I'd sculpted the retrievers a rubber mould was taken, with 'keys' placed in the rubber to ensure proper positioning. Then a shell of fibreglass was applied, to protect the mould and support it during the casting process.
The Standing Retriever statue is part of my Charities Range. 10% of the proceeds go to the Dog's Trust. The charity cares for over 15,000 dogs each year through its network of 20 rehoming centres. It works to ensure that all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction.
If you would like to commission a Standing Retriever sculpture, and want to ask a question about a sculpture of your own dog, I have some information about bespoke sculptures and pricing on my commissions page.
If the Standing Retriever sculpture is out of stock, I can have one cast for you within 12 weeks. I can possibly have it cast in 4 weeks if your sculpture is for a special occasion. Please be aware when buying the retriever statue for delivery to the US or other countries outside the EU, your local customs duties may apply, (this is most applicable to high value sculpture).


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I'd do nothing but reading if I could (ok, maybe eat some great food, buy some fancy shoes between two books...oh, and spend some quality time with the gorgeous guy I married while I am on reading-break anyway...)
I wanted to like this, but this was so unoriginal and silly.
Throw in a lot of sex and some totally stupid drama.
The story reminded me very strongly of Diane Duvall's immortal series.
Didn't help a lot.
I could rant for half an hour what put me off, but really, it just wasn't good and I had to fight to finish it. I skimmed the big showdown in the end...says all.


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Pac-Man is arcade game released in 1980 by Namco and published in North America by Midway.
Namco, Midway and Bandai Namco Entertainment have released numerous sequels and spin-offs, many of which have also been remade on multiple platforms, including home consoles and handheld devices. The first sequels were primarily released in arcades, while later titles were released on video game consoles.


text: Denis Horvat returns to Afterlife Recordings for a second EP of distinctive, dancefloor productions. A year after 'Modelo' comes 'Miracle Of The Rose', an evocative and authentic development of Horvat's sound. On 'Noise', the vocals of Lelah give way to a stripped-down, reverberant groove. The title track rises with a free-flowing melody before dropping a tough, angular beat. 'Divin' is the EP's deepest cut, before digital only track 'Royale' rounds off this diverse release with flair. 10,00 €BUYDownload Denis Horvat Miracle Of The Rose EP Afterlife Recordings 22-03-2019 Format: Vinyl 10,00 € Download A1 Noise Feat. LelahA2 Miracle Of The RoseB1 Divin


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Study in London this winter! Spend an amazing week in London and learn about gender across different disciplines – literature and culture, philosophy and sociology, media and communication, history and political science, religious studies and education. Topics to be covered include: human rights and (in)equality, gender and migration, gender and violence, gender and creativity, gender and beauty, ecofeminism, anti-feminism and many more. Our team of international scholars will enhance your knowledge and facilitate dialogue and discussions. We are looking forward to applications from students, researchers and professionals with a particular interest related to gender studies. The course will allow you to deepen theoretical and methodological knowledge and critical thinking in gender studies. Participants will be encouraged to make a short presentation exploring a topic related to gender studies and participate in roundtable discussions. A Certificate of Completion will be provided by the end of the week. The fee for participants is 450 GBP, which includes learning materials, coffee breaks, lunches and a number of social events. The fee does not include travel and accommodation costs. In order to book a place, please fill in the Booking Form and send it to firstname.lastname@example.com by 31 October 2019. After you receive a confirmation of booking, please register on http://registration.lcir.co.uk.
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Had a super good time today at the TSC at the Iron Strength Kettlebell Gym in Sugar Land, Texas. It was my first time competing in anything and I had a really fun time. It was great seeing a lot of folks lift heavy and smart and more than a few PRs were set today. Thanks to SF for setting it up, Angie Jameson and Eric Grimsley (both high quality trainers btw in case anyone is in the market ) for hosting and to everyone who came and competed. Looking forward to seeing the results!


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Tags: Fox Hills Golf Course, Isaac Mackie, Louis Henry Meyer, Mount Manresa, New York History, Rosebank
Staten Island once was home to more than a dozen golf courses. The first was Harbor Hill, which opened in 1878 and was bounded by Brighton, Lafayette, and Prospect Avenue in New Brighton. Another popular course was the semi-private Fox Hills Golf Course in Clifton, which opened in 1900 and was Staten Island's first 18-hole course.
Staten Island – the Borough of Richmond – was also once home to hundreds of goats. New York State Governor Al Smith (1923-28) said the first time he visited the island, there were four goats to every human.
In 1900, members of the new Fox Hills Golf Club overlooking the Narrows began complaining to authorities about the goats that were running at large and interfering with their game. They claimed that the goats came from "Goatville," a settlement near Rosebank inhabited primarily by Italian immigrants who held tightly to the old country customs and religion.
The Health Department in the Borough of Richmond went to war against the goats and their owners. The police also got involved, including Sergeant Shay of the Stapleton Police, who issued summonses to a number of goat owners for violating the sanitary code by keeping goats without a license.
A Brief History of Fox Hills
In the 19th century, the area we now call Clifton and Concord was only a small rural hamlet with fishing ponds and wooded trails. Around 1860, Louis Henry Meyer, the former president of the Fort Wayne Railway company and one of the founders of the Staten Island Savings Bank, purchased 18 acres of land along present-day Fingerboard Road.
This acreage was part of a land grant dating back to 1685, and had been previously owned by Samuel H. Kelly (1685), George Brown (1691), Isaac Simonson (1749), Samuel Bowne (1852), and Manuel X Harmony (1859). Meyer invested $800,000 in Samuel Bowne's manor home to make it one of the premier homes on Staten Island. In doing so, Meyer joined an exclusive group of men who established estates around the borough and called themselves the "Staten Island Barons."
Two years after Meyer's death in 1898, Fox Hills Golf Club was founded with 200 members. The 18-hole course, which had been laid out on the former Meyer estate by the Staten Island Cricket Club in 1899, boasted the finest links in the tri-state area, with numerous sand traps and a large pond creating challenging obstacles for even the best golfers. (The 13th hole was so difficult it was nicknamed Hell's Kitchen.) Its grounds encompassed what is today Park Hill (and the Park Hill Apartments), Celebration, and Eibs Pond.
The course was reportedly designed by Isaac Mackie, a native of Scotland and apprentice golf club maker who came to the U.S. to become a professional at Fox Hills. Mackie also competed on a national level in the U.S. Open from 1901 to 1921, and won the Eastern PGA Championship in 1908 at Fox Hills.
In 1918 during the first World War, Hoff General Hospital No. 41 was built on land adjacent to the Fox Hills Golf Course. Constructed in a record four months at a cost of $2 million, the facility was the largest army hospital in the world with a capacity for 3,000 patients.
The Fox Hills Base Hospital, as it became known, operated until 1922, when it was determined that the rundown hospital had become a firetrap. The facility closed on March 7, 1922, and the few remaining patients were transferred to Sea View Hospital.
With the arrival of the Great Depression, the Fox Hills Golf Club was no longer sustainable. The club closed its doors in 1935. By that time, the goats were long gone. (Albeit, Staten Island was New York's last stand for goats: In 1928, The New York Times reported that 130 Staten Island residents were still licensed to keep goats.)
During World War II, the U.S. Army reactivated the old Fox Hills property to serve as an army base, an Italian prisoners of war camp, and a trading post along Vanderbilt Avenue. When the war ended, the barracks became makeshift homes for veterans who faced a severe housing shortage in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The facility shut down completely in the early 1950s.


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Fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld is globally renowned for his cutting-edge, aspirational and relevant approach to style. Under his creative direction, the KARL LAGERFELD fashion house is rooted in a DNA that's accessible-luxe and cool; its signature aesthetic combines timeless classics with a modern, rock-chic edge. Collections for men and women include ready-to-wear, bags and small leather goods, accessories, footwear, watches, eyewear, perfume and jewellery.
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Before firing up their decks at the McCarren Park Pool in Brooklyn on Thursday night, DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist cleared the stage for an instructional film, projected onto two backdrop screens. Beginning with a brief history of the 45-r.p.m. record, the film moved on to the logistics at hand. "All audio is being delivered via vinyl on eight turntables into four mixers," a voice declared, in the plummy tone of a 1950s studio announcer. That may not sound like an applause line, but at this show it drew exuberant cheers.
DJ Shadow (a k a Josh Davis) and Cut Chemist (Lucas MacFadden) have carved out an unusual niche together over the last decade, as sound collagists strictly devoted to the spinning of original-pressing 45s. The imposing challenge of such a task the records are small, and they spin quickly, so split-second coordination is critical imbues their live performances with a measure of daredevil sizzle. And their current tour, featuring a roughly hourlong mix called "The Hard Sell," multiplies that factor in both substance and appearance: along with those eight turntables (twice the usual number), there were multiple video feeds, including the quick-lurching vantage from a pair of wristband cams.
Behind the flashy staging and frequent scratching lurks a sensibility that can properly be hailed as postmodern: rich in allusive detail and clever juxtapositions, steeped in self-conscious nostalgia. "The Hard Sell," which was conceived for a concert last summer at the Hollywood Bowl, reaches well beyond the Shadow-Chemist baseline of old-school funk and soul. One memorable passage centered on a recording of Brazilian samba drumming. At another point a doo-wop cover of "Eye of the Tiger" led into "Stairway to Gilligan's Island," a vintage mash-up by Little Roger and the Goosebumps.
The mix of intrepidness and expertise that characterizes crate-digging D.J.'s a taste for the arcane, and for sniffing it out explains the geekier side of this duo. DJ Shadow in particular has a reputation for finding priceless stuff in the strangest places, an impulse that this show both valorized and encouraged: along the pool's perimeter there was even a tent full of errant 45s. It was right next to the merchandise table, stocked not only with T-shirts and DVDs but also with a limited-edition Juke-Bot toy, priced at $100.
But given the outdoor summer setting, it must have seemed wise to promote a more active spirit of fun. To this end, the turntablists took a moment to bunt beach balls into the crowd. They also hit a sweet spot of reminiscence, for certain listeners: Digable Planets, Edie Brickell, the Beastie Boys. Among their more recent references were hits by Aaliyah, OutKast and, more awkwardly, Foo Fighters.
Tellingly, the set's biggest applause came during the original track "Toro Toro," when the two D.J.'s traded flamencolike rhythmic cuts across the stage. With its steady acceleration and back-and-forth cross-fade, this felt more like a stunt than a musical statement. But stunts have their place, and this was one of them.


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Watch the official music video for Roller Coaster ft. Dre, the Dreamer off of "Let Me Bloom"!
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Vain ft. Corgan Ball
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All Our Years (Audio)
Check out my new song "All Our Years"!
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Here's the footage of my interviews and performances on KHQA's Party On The Patio!
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Screen1.34inch reflective low-power consumption color display screen
Resolution 320 X 300
Always-on transflective color LCD touch screen
Reinforced Corning Gorilla glassProcessor1.2GHz Dual-Core ProcessorRAM512M RAM
4GB internal flash memory, approx. 2GB of free space available for musicGPSLow-power consumption GPS + GLONASS two-satellite positioningWireless connectionWi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g 2.4GHz;Bluetooth 4.0SensorOptical heart rate sensor (PPG)
Tri-Axis Accelerometer
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Buttons3 stainless steel physical buttonsBattery290mAh Li-Polymer BatteryChargingUSB charging dock
Battery lifeUp to 5 days with regular use (eg. run for 30 minutes and 200 notifications per day)
35 hours with continuous GPS and heart rate monitoring5Vibration motorLinear Resonant Actuator (LRA)Body materialCeramic bezel, stainless steel buttons, glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate casing, Corning Gorilla glassWatch band width22mm standard watch band widthStandard watch bandSilicone sports watch band (exchangeable with quick release mechanism) 6Waterproof rating5 ATM water resistance rating (164 feet / 50 meters)
GB/T 30106-2013 / ISO 22810:2010 standardAppAmazfit WatchLanguageSimplified Chinese / EnglishCompatibilityAndroid 4.4 or iOS 9 and above
1. According to the standard of GB/T 30106-2013 / ISO 22810:2010, the waterproof level reaches 50 meters and it has passed the test of the National Quality Supervision and Inspection Center for Watches and Watches. Report number: QT1711018
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4. The air pressure sensor reflects changes in altitude.
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Mozart Heaven!
A Voice of Moderation in the Extreme World of Opera Fanaticism
(With frequent gratuitous mentions
of Malin Hartelius, Dorothea Röschmann, and Luca Pisaroni)
(With frequent gratuitous mentions of Malin Hartelius, Dorothea Röschmann, and Luca Pisaroni)
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Sunday Brunch – Sull' Aria from the Marriage of Figaro
Mozart Heaven!
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- AnonymousAugust 12, 2012 at 1:03 PM
I have 3 questions about opera that greatly interest me and I'd appreciate your thoughts:
1) Have you ever met anyone who regards opera as pure music without any regard at all to the words, drama and visuals? In other words someone who adores opera solely for the aesthetic value of the orchestral and vocal sounds? Or to put it another way: someone who is solely interested in exploring the expressive qualities of the vocal and orchestral web.
2) Have you ever met anyone who generally (and I stress the word generally) prefers to experience opera at home via audio recordings as opposed to hearing it live at the opera house?
3) Have you ever seen this type of opera lover shake his head and look on with total bemusement at other opera lovers, critics and directors who constantly fuss about productions and all stage business?
Hi Matthew.Delete
Thanks for your questions. You raise interesting points, and of course I have lots of thoughts to share! However, I will try to be brief.
1. I know a lot of people who enjoy opera purely as music. I was introduced to opera via tapes and LPs and the Metropolitan Opera broadcasts. It was only after learning to love the music that I got more interested in the other essential elements of music drama, i.e., text and story line (I am not a big fan of ballet, but that's part of opera, too).
Marriage of Figaro is probably my all-time favorite opera. But if Beaumarchais didn't write his play, and if da Ponte didn't write a libretto based on the play, Mozart would never have written his beautiful, inspired, exquisite, genius music! That being said, there is much to enjoy in Mozart's beautiful, inspired, exquisite, genius music without knowing anything about the opera itself!
2. I definitely know people who would rather listen to a CD than go to the opera. I personally hate crowds, so I understand. I listen to a lot of audio-only opera—complete recordings, highlights, aria collections, etc.—not to mention lieder recitals, orchestral, choral, and chamber music. (I am a big Mahler fan, too!)
One thing about opera that can be seen as a negative, both live and on video, is it really demands one's full attention. And going to live opera involves money, timing, transportation, getting dressed; it's way more convenient to enjoy opera from home—audio or video.
3. I have indeed—many times.
Thanks for reading, and happy listening!
Comments are very welcome! They won't be moderated; but rude, abusive, and/or radically off-topic posts will be removed.


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Destructive read
A destructive read is the most common type of test reaction in memory cell circuitry. Information is stored in a memory cell by placing objects in known positions, or by changing the state of a stable or periodic toggle circuit. A destructive-read test consists of sending one or more signals to the memory cell. A distinct output signal is produced for each possible state of the memory cell, which is reset to a known "zero" or "rest" state; see for example boat-bit, keeper, and demultiplexer.
To permanently store information in a destructive-read memory cell, the output signal(s) must be used, in part, to send appropriate signals back to the memory cell to restore its state to its previous value. With output looped back to input, this larger composite circuit then effectively becomes a non-destructive read memory cell.
External links
- Destructive read at the Life Lexicon


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The Goodwood Revival is an unforgettable experience. It's a weekend long motoring festival which re-lives the glory days of the Goodwood circuit, between 1948 and 1966. From the second you enter the Goodwood Estate you are greeted by cars, costumes as well as aeroplanes all from the 1940′s, 50′s and 60′s.
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of going on this journey back in time. After the morning rain showers had passed, it was a fantastic day. I mostly spent it wandering around in awe at the glamour of it all.
As half the fun is dressing the part, I planned my outfit well. I love the style of 1950's day dresses and found lots of inspiration online. Bright colours, waist cinching belts and perfectly co-ordinated accessories – I knew this would be the era for me to choose.
I found this red polka dot dress on eBay and accessorised with pearls, a yellow belt and a vintage handbag which was another eBay gem. My make up was all about the red lippie and big-fluttery eyelashes. I left my hair in the hands of professionals at The Vintage Hair Lounge. These lovely ladies had a salon set-up at Goodwood, armed with more hair pins and cans of hairspray than I have ever seen in one place! It's a lot of effort being a stylish 1950's lady! Can't imagine being able to do these victory rolls in my hair every morning.
Hair done, I was all set for the day which didn't actually involve watching much of the car racing. Instead, I strolled around the period-style Tesco, browsed the vintage clothes shops, and just generally wandered around the transformed paddock area.
The highlight for me was gazing overhead at the air displays of period aircraft.
The magic of the Goodwood Revival has to be seen to be appreciated. I'm already looking forward to next year.


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Sound Transit to host open house on Sumner Sounder station improvements
Public can review conceptual designs for proposed garage, surface lot, traffic, bike and pedestrian improvements
Sound Transit will hold an open house Wednesday, April 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Midtown Station, 813 Academy Street. At the event, staff will share conceptual designs for a proposed garage, surface lot, and other non-motorized access improvements at the Sumner Sounder Station. The public will also have the chance to comment on the environmental analysis for the project.
A drop-in session is also scheduled for Thursday, April 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Gordon Family YMCA, 16101 64th Street East.
People unable to attend the open house or drop-in session can visit an online open house and take a short survey at sumneraccess.publicmeeting.info.
In the 2008 Sound Transit 2 ballot measure, voters approved funding for improving commuter access to Sounder train stations. Station improvements being considered at Sumner include a parking garage with about 623 stalls, a net increase of 505 parking spaces, and enhanced connections for pedestrians and bicycle users.
The public can review and comment on the Mitigated Determination of Non-significance (MDNS) and the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) checklist at soundtransit.org/sumnerimprovements/sumner-environmental-checklist. The comment period ends April 14.
The Sound Transit Board of Directors is scheduled to select the project to build this spring.


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If you prefer to exercise within a fun and positive group environment, Riverton Leisureplex Gym offers more than 40 group fitness classes per week.
These include Les Mills classes, outdoor sessions and aquatic fitness. When there's great music, great atmosphere and great instructors, it's easy to exercise!
We have something for everybody. Work out with friends or join our vibrant group fitness community and make some new ones. View our membership options and pricing through the Membership page or view our term based programs such as yoga through our Term Classes link.
Is ideal for anyone and everyone, a yoga-based class to improve your mind, your body and your life.
A great class for anyone looking to get lean, toned and fit – fast.
Full-body cardio workout to really tone up your thighs and get your body moving.
The ultimate core conditioning class working to strengthen your entire body.
An addictive and insanely fun dance workout.
A class that provides the optimal mix of cardio, strength and core training.
An outdoor freestyle class giving you everything you need to become stronger, faster and the best that you can be.
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The Amateur Radio volunteers on the ground in Puerto Rico continue to provide assistance in a number of areas. Amateur Radio resources have been reallocated around the island to better meet communications needs.
Volunteer Valerie Hotzfeld, NV9L, and a FEMA team member were tasked with calling 68 hospitals and medical facilities. They asked a series of 12 questions geared toward obtaining a better understanding of each facility's communication capabilities, and to see if urgent care supplies and needs were being met.
Gary Sessums, KC5QCN, the Amateur Radio liaison to the ESF-2 Communications Task Force, coordinated the installation of a VHF Amateur Radio repeater on a mountain peak in El Yunque National Forest. The repeater now gives radio coverage to approximately 60% of Puerto Rico, and also extends radio coverage into the US Virgin Islands.


text: Riding a bike is the perfect speed for me. I become impatient walking for transportation and driving is anything but enjoyable. Probably because I sit in traffic twice a day four times a week with talk radio droning on. I'm definitely not a 'cyclist'. I don't own any cycling paraphanelia and I don't cruise down the bike path at 63mph. I don't ride my bike for the exercise as much as for freeing myself of indoor guilt. A 45 minute ride out to the lake purges the rest of the day. That's the border between one day and the next so that workdays don't run together. Summer passes a day at a time rather than a week at a time if I think like that.