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Some have described it as the Massacre Canyon Battle, one of the last "battles" between the Pawnee and the Sioux, and the last large-scale "battle" between Native American tribes. Of course battles usually mean warriors, soldiers, clashing with one another on a battlefield. Instead, what took place on August 5th, 1873 in Nebraska was not a battle. It was a massacre. Those killed were mostly women and children.
Many hearing the words Indian Massacre would automatically assume that it was the work of the U.S. Army. That is the common narrative. What most don't realize is that Native Americans tribes waged genocidal war on each other, tribe versus tribe, since the dawn of time. Yes, long before Europeans ever set foot on North American soil. Long before Columbus found the Bahamas.
Sioux versus Pawnee: It was "Total War" between the two nations.
Historian Mark van de Logt wrote: "Although military historians tend to reserve the concept of "total war" for conflicts between modern industrial nations, the term nevertheless most closely approaches the state of affairs between the Pawnees and the Sioux and Cheyennes. Both sides directed their actions not solely against warrior-combatants but against the people as a whole. Non-combatants were legitimate targets. It is within this context that the military service of the Pawnee Scouts must be viewed."
The massacre occurred when a combined Oglala/Brule Sioux war party of over 1,500 Sioux warriors attacked a small party of Pawnee men, women and children who were on their summer buffalo hunt. They were there trying to stave off starvation.
Most of the Pawnee religious ceremonies required offerings of buffalo meat. Pawnee lodges contained altars with buffalo skulls. To the Pawnee, buffalo were nearly as important as maize which they referred to as "Mother Corn."
The Pawnee considered Southwest Nebraska as their rightful home, and the buffalo, which ranged there, as their own. For a long time, the Pawnee were able to keep their "homeland" relatively free from "foreign" intruders. The word "foreign" has an interesting connotation, fact is to the Pawnee the Sioux were considered "foreign" intruders just as the whites were.
Through a series of treaties the U.S. Government extended its influence onto the Great Plains, encroaching on the traditional Pawnee lands and their great buffalo herds. From the 1840s to the 1870s, the Pawnee people were severely weakened by famine, disease, and war with other Plains Indian tribes.
As a survival measure, many Pawnee warriors allied themselves with the U.S. Army, as Pawnee Scouts, and participated in the Army's campaigns against the Sioux who were among their traditional enemies. As I stated earlier, the Pawnee and the Sioux had been waging war for hundreds of years before Europeans, the whites, ever stepped foot on North American soil.
In the decade of the 1860s and 1870s, the railroads moved West, and they were followed by waves of American homesteaders. Then came the policy of the U.S. Army to destroy the Indian's primary food source, and thus came the wanton destruction of the buffalo by white hunters.
The buffalo hunters either provided food for the railroads, slaughtered bison for the hides, or simply were in on the extermination of the food supply of the Indians tribes. Yes, all part of the horrible policies of some U.S. Army Generals.
This, along with the hunting of the various Plains Indian tribes, severely limited the Pawnee's means of survival. Then by 1873, the Pawnee were confined to a reservation in Nance County, near Genoa. There their population had shrunk to some 2,400 people, with about 600 warriors in all.
They were on the verge of starvation, but that summer the Genoa Indian Agency Superintendent allowed a summer buffalo hunt. As it turned out, it would be their last one. A young Genoa Agency employee, J. W. Williamson, was assigned to accompany the hunt, to generally keep a tight rein on the hunting party.
He reported, "On the 2nd day of July, 1873, the Indians, to the number of 700, left Genoa for the hunting grounds. Of this number 350 were men, the balance women and children. The men carried bows and arrows, some old fashioned muzzle loading rifles, and a few Spencer Carbines. All were mounted, and in addition they took with them 800 extra ponies to pack home the meat and hides from the hunt."
The hunt had gone well, and by August 4th the expedition had reached the north bank of the Republican River, near Trenton and went into camp.
Williamson received a report that a large band of Sioux warriors were camped only 25 miles to the northwest and were awaiting an opportunity to attack the Pawnee. Williamson believed his informer, and passed the report on to Sky Chief, the senior Pawnee leader of the day. Sky Chief, having heard similar reports many times before, was adamant.
Williamson, years later, said, "On the fourth day of August we reached the north bank of the Republican River and went into camp. At 9 o'clock that evening, three white men came into camp and reported to me that a large band of Sioux warriors were camped 25 miles northwest, waiting for an opportunity to attack the Pawnees for several days, anticipating that we would move up the river where buffaloes were feeding."
"Previous to this, white men visited us and warned us to be on our guard against Sioux attacks, and I was a trifle skeptical as to the truth of the story told by our white visitors. But one of the men, a young man about my age at the time, appeared to be so sincere in his efforts to impress upon me that the warning should be heeded, that I took him to Sky Chief who was in command that day, for a conference."
"Sky Chief said the men were liars; that they wanted to scare the Pawnees away from the hunting grounds so that white men could kill buffaloes for hides. He told me I was squaw and a coward. I took exception to his remarks, and retorted: 'I will go as far as you dare go. Don't forget that.'"
Remember, Indian agent John W. Williamson, who accompanied the hunting party, reported, "On the 2nd day of July, 1873, the Indians, to the number of 700, left Genoa for the hunting grounds. Of this number 350 were men, the balance women and children."
The following morning the Pawnee hunting party broke camp and started north, up the divide between the Republican and Frenchman Rivers. Sky Chief tried to mend his friendship with John Williamson, who later reported the following:
"The following morning August 5th, we broke camp and started north, up the divide between the Republican and the Frenchman Rivers. Soon after leaving camp, Sky Chief rode up to me and extending his hand said, 'Shake, brother.' He recalled our little unpleasantness the night previous and said he did not believe there was cause for alarm, and was so impressed with the belief that he had not taken the precaution to throw out scouts in the direction the Sioux were reported to be. A few minutes later a buffalo scout signaled that buffaloes had been sighted in the distance, and Sky Chief rode off to engage in the hunt. I never saw him again."
It's true that Sky Chief did not believe that it was necessary to throw out scouts in the direction where the Sioux were reported to be. And yes, he was wrong. The Pawnee were traveling along the west bank of the canyon, which runs south to the Republican River, when the 1,500 Sioux warriors attacked.
It was not more than a mile up the canyon where the Pawnee ran into the first of some 1500 Sioux warriors, under the command of the Brule Sioux Chief, Snow Flake. Even though the Pawnee women and children had been ordered to take cover at the first sight of the enemy, the entire Pawnee party was soon overrun.
Later John Williamson reported:
"He [Sky Chief] had killed a buffalo and was skinning it when the advance guard of the Sioux shot and wounded him. The Chief attempted to reach his horse, but before he was able to mount, several of the enemy surrounded him. He died fighting. A Pawnee, who was skinning a buffalo a short distance away, but managed to escape, told me how Sky Chief died. The Pawnees were putting up a splendid fight, but the odds were against them ... The Pawnee chiefs noticed that the enemy was surrounding the head of the canyon and gave orders of retreat. Facing annihilation, the Pawnee retreated down the canyon, leaving behind their dead, their provisions, their buffalo meat. Six or seven hundred Indians, men women and children, and as many ponies, all huddled together and going down the canyon, with a thousand or more thirsty savages shooting down on them. In some places the canyon was quite narrow, and caused them to almost stop, then was when the most of the lives were lost."
While many refer to the area pictured above as a "small canyon," to me looks more like an open valley or a shallow draw with no real defenses. To me it looks like a bowl to slaughter one's enemy, especially if your enemy is one foot and you are on horseback and can run them down.
Remember, on July 2nd, it was reported that 700 Pawnee left Genoa. They were made up of 350 men, and 350 women and children. In the short "battle", at the end, the wounded were numbered in the hundreds. It's said that the Sioux killed more than 80 Pawnee, mostly women and children. They lay dead among the wounded. Of those who were not dead, wounded, or who did not escape, a number of Pawnee women and children were taken captive as slaves. The slaughter was genocidal. No telling how many wounded died later after the battle.
The Sioux's massacre of the Pawnee resulted in the Pawnee Nation relocating from their Nance County Reservation to the Indian Territories in what is now Oklahoma, where they reside to this day.
Old Wounds Heal Slow
In 1923, the citizens of Trenton sought to commemorate the Massacre Canyon "battle." Supposedly, they brought in some Lakota Sioux Indians from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota to celebrate this last "fight" between the Pawnee and the Sioux, in what was to become an annual celebration, known as The Trenton Pow Wow.
It was not until 1925, two years later, that the committee was able to bring in a Pawnee for that event. At the 1925 celebration, the plan was that representatives from the Pawnee and Sioux Nations should smoke the peace pipe and formally end hostilities between the two tribes.
Even after 50 years, feelings between the two tribes ran deep. It was not until the second day of the 1925 celebration that the Pawnee could be persuaded to sit down with the Sioux and smoke the Pipe of Peace. And that, that act officially ended hostilities between those old adversaries. And in effect, it marked the end of the Indian wars in America.
Native Americans should not be lumped together
While white Americans have acknowledged a lot of what took place, when it comes to waging war, the many American Indian tribes were also incredible fighters who were extremely skilled at warfare. What they lacked in advanced technology compared to the whites, they made up for in lightning attacks, outstanding tactics, and extremely intelligent use of the terrain.
While it is true that Europeans waged war on the Indians, we should keep in mind that the multitude of tribes waged horrible brutal war almost to the point of ethnic cleansing on each other for over a thousand years before whites ever step foot on this land.
From all that I have read, what the Indians did to each other before the advent of the whites makes what the whites did to them pale in comparison. No, they were not what some think of as "close to the earth, one with nature, peace loving peoples." That is a rewrite of history that some today are painting them to be. Don't fool yourself, neighboring tribes fought each other no differently than neighboring European nations had done for a thousand years and more.
During my travels around our great nation, I've made a number of friends in many tribes. I've found that most find it absolutely insulting when people lump them together with other tribes. Trust me when I say that the Cheyenne and the Pawnee do not want to be lumped with the Sioux. And of course, the opposite is true as well.
For some odd reason, people today want to lump all of the individual American Indian tribes into this thing called "Native Americans". They forget, or simply don't realize, that tribes had separate languages, cultures, traditions, customs, laws, and even religious beliefs. Some were farmers, some truly nomads, some were hunters, and some were combinations of all of the above. Some build fortresses to keep other tribes out, and some simply moved when they were threatened. And before horses were introduced to North America by the Europeans, specifically the Spanish, they walked and were not mounted warriors.
Though neighbors, in most cases they could not even communicate with each other because their languages were so different. If you wonder how this could be, remember that Germany and France share a common border and have been neighbors forever, but they speak completely different languages and have very little in common culturally. Yes, as I stated earlier, just as the Germans and the French are distinct and different nations from each other on the continent of Europe, so were the Indian nations here distinct and different nations in North America.Like the Europeans, Indian tribes fought each other with extreme viciousness.
As for why they waged war on each other?
When I'm asked why? I always say that it's for all of the same reasons that all nations go to war. These include wealth, power, to gain land, to aid allies, to retain land, politics, and freedom. Some war for freedom's sake, some out of fear of conquest, some war out of the desire for land, wealth, and of course there were Chiefs who waged war because they sought power and dominance over others. Some wage war simply because of a tradition of hate for others.
Just like any other nationality in the world, the American Indian nations waged war for food and water, because of religious beliefs and rites within their culture, and of course because that's what they did for so many years.
As for cultural differences, even the American Indian didn't accept all this stuff about diversity being good. Remember how the Cheyenne, the Osage, the Lenape, Shawnee, Caddo, Comanche, Kiowa, Wichita, and the Seminole joined forces to attack the Tonkawa Indians because they wanted to put an end to the Tonkawa cultural practice of cannibalism. The objective of those allied tribes was to exterminate the Tonkawa once and for all. It was the Tonkawa Massacre of 1862, and the Tonkawa tribe were almost completely wiped out. It is still the largest Indian massacre on the North American continent and it was between tribes.
While there are good reasons to go to war, such as stopping attacks and abductions by cannibals, it seems to me that there is one part of the human condition that has not evolved to the point of extinction. That condition is hate and the desire to kill just for the sake of killing another.
All the Pawnee wanted to do was hunt enough buffalo to stop from starving that winter. The Sioux saw the Pawnee hunting party, the majority being women and children. And all they saw were simply targets of opportunity, and they took it to hellish proportions. And yes, those they could not kill, they took for slaves. And yes, for a Pawnee that must have been worse than death itself.
That's just how I see it.
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Here's how celebrities REALLY get their post-baby bodies back in shape
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When Kate Middleton showed up at the wedding of the year in a dress she's worn before (when she wasn't pregnant) a mere 26 days after giving birth to Prince Louis you could hear the collective shudder from the other new mums still knee deep into dry shampoo, milk-stained t-shirts and elastic waistbands less than four weeks postpartum.
Which by the way is very normal. However, Kate is just one of a long line of celebrities who make bouncing back after baby an Olympic level sport, reports Daily Mail.
But A-listers like Kate have a lot of help – secret weapons in the fight to regain their looks. And although Kate herself is famed for her own steely willed discipline, here Mail Online breaks down what celebrities really do to get their pre-baby bodies back...
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Celebrities have personal chefs or meal replacement programmes to make dieting very simple. A-list wise, the top diet making the rounds now is one that originated in France called Proteifine.
Available in the UK through London based nutritionist Kim Pearson, the Proteifine Diet is safe and gets fast results. Like really fast. Developed by Ysonut Laboratories, it is a protein based, low carbohydrate diet programme that promotes fast and effective fat loss whilst maintaining lean body mass.
They have created foods that are full of natural proteins (pea, soya, milk and egg) but low in carbohydrates. You eat the packaged food along with a lot of fresh vegetables you prepare at home.
By minimising intake of carbohydrates the body switches to a state of ketosis where is breaks down body fat to burn as it's main source of energy. This is a very effective way to lose weight quickly and healthily. Clients can lose up to one stone / 7kg per month whilst on Proteifine.
Kim Kardashian (pictured with her daughter North) indulged in an unlimited intake of both fats and protein whilst following the Atkins diet. Photo / Getty
One of the reasons it's so popular is that on Proteifine, your muscle mass and basal metabolic rate are not only maintained, they can sometimes even increase.
Keeping carbs low, the body goes into mild ketosis where it begins to burn stored fat as energy instead of carbohydrates, resulting in noticeable weight loss.
The difference between Proteifine and Atkins (which was Kim Kardashian's diet of choice) is that on Atkins the intake of both fat and protein is unlimited which, if taken to excess, can result in health problems.
The Proteifine Diet is a protein based diet but not a high protein diet. The products provide an optimum intake of protein - tailored to the individual needs - and essential fats with minimal amounts of carbohydrates.
Cost wise it works out to around £23 (NZD $44) per day. Kim sees clients on Skype or in person at her clinic and also works on nutritional re education and a long-term weight maintenance plan.
There is no Celebrity Trainer for new mums more in demand than Gunnar Peterson, who has worked with new mums Jennifer Lopez, Penleope Cruz and Kim Kardashian to get their pre-baby bodies back in shape. He is currently working with Khloe Kardashian post baby True.
He says, "Immediately post baby this is about a healthy baby not your time to think about getting shredded - it's your time to think about stealing sleep any time you can.
"Once you're ready the very first thing you need to do is to make sure your OBGYN says 'go for it'; and once you get the green light you have to listen to your body. This is the time to bond with the baby and that should be the focus. This is your baby's moment and the first consideration should be adequate sleep, hydration, nutrition – for both of you."
Gunnar does however, get his fair share of celebrity new mums who want to drop weight within weeks of giving birth "I have seen women trying to pare it down to 800 calories on shakes after having a baby and it's ridiculous.
"I do have actress clients who have a big love scene or awards show coming up as their goal and I always work backwards with them to make sure they are in the best place they can be on the day."
Gunnar adds: "What kind of training we do depends on the kind of pregnancy and birth my clients have had. Were they on bed rest? Were there complications? The women I train may be famous but they are like any other new mum – and a C-section recovery doesn't distinguish between someone who has to be on a red carpet and one who does not."
Gunnar cautions new mums: "When you get back into training remember you don't pick up where you left off - you are starting over. This doesn't mean you are a total newbie, but it does mean lower intensity, lighter loads and less duration.
Celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson (above) creates fitness plans for stars based on the type of pregnancy and birth they experienced. Photo / Getty Images
"Be smart and start slow. Start with a comprehensive strength routine, a cardio routine and a stretching protocol. Begin with 3 days a week doing all three and then the 2 other days just do a steady-state cardio, which means take your heart rate to a certain level and keep it there."
What has been the biggest surprise for Gunner with the A-list new mums he has trained?
"My clients all work hard – they don't come to me for the fast fix, and they are very motivated to look good," he said.
"So I can't say I'm surprised by their dedication to the gym – but I have been really pleasantly surprised at how hands-on many of them are as mothers.
"These are women who have the money and access to nannies 24/7 – but a lot of them are really committed to doing it themselves.
"I've had celebrity clients come work out with a baby and a rocker - I even have a room at my gym where they can go breastfeed in private or take care of their baby between sets."
Gunnar's suggested workout for new mothers is steady state cardio two days a week, and three days of mixing up cardio, strength training, and stretching.
For weight loss and fitness he advises to alternate the emphasis between cardio and strength – so one day do 30 minutes cardio, 20mins strength training and 10mins stretching – and the next 30 minutes strength, 20 mins cardio and 10 mins stretching.
And lastly Gunnar cautions: "When you're a new mom - don't beat yourself up, take it easy on yourself and focus on bonding with the baby.
"Don't compare yourselves to others. I know some famous women who have left the hospital in their pre pregnancy jeans – that's not from sweating it out in the gym, that's genetics!"
Once baby is a few months old – celebrity mums often head to a health retreat to reset fitness and catch up on much needed sleep. Amchara Malta is one of the very best in the world and an A-list favourite.
Set within a stunning palm-tree lined courtyard on the island of Gozo, this tranquil and sun bathed sanctuary is a long-time secret A-list destination. A tailor-made detox programme that combines functional medicine with gentle exercise, what sets Amchara apart is the level of personalised testing, expert care and attention.
Everyone has their own health questionnaire screened by a medical doctor before they arrive to ensure best health outcomes. And once there, Amchara creates personalised plans that meet specific requirements – there is no one size fits all policy here.
Amchara Gozo (above) is an A-list favourite retreat for boosting health and well-being after childbirth. Stars are given tailor-made detox programmes and embark on a juice fast. Photo / Facebook
And with a world-class programme based on health and healing, there is plenty of help on hand: guests enjoy the attention of naturapaths, a colonic therapist, a health director, a raw food chef, massage therapists and a yoga and fitness instructor – all are invaluable at guiding and inspiring. There is a classic juice fast aimed to stimulate the body's natural healing processes or a raw food diet.
Juices are delicious and fresh and designed to support the digestion and liver - nutritional super shots including chlorella, wheatgrass, spirulina, turmeric, maca and bitter aloe are selected by the retreat naturopaths to suit individual health needs.
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They say: "There has been a massive rise in numbers of 'Mummy Makeovers', especially at the TPSG. We have seen a phenomenal 200 per cent increase in the past year."
So what does it entail? The phrase can refer to a whole range of surgeries in any combination to reverse the effects of childbirth, but typically involve breast and tummy procedures.
Dr Dan Marsh & Mr. Mo Akhavani offer mummy makeover surgeries such as tummy tuck, liposuction and labiaplasty to sculpt a desired post-baby body. Photo / Getty Images
"Mummy's tend to either want a breast lift with implants, breast implants or just a lift to regain how their breasts looked pre-children,' the surgeons said.
"And with the tummy requests they tend to be a tummy tuck, tummy tuck with liposuction, liposuction alone and quite often labiaplasty. We have also seen an increase in buttock reshaping as many mums feel their shape has changed dramatically since childbirth, this type of surgery is definitely on the rise.
"Alongside these procedures many mums also request skin peels and lasers to restore the skin which changes as a result of hormonal fluctuation during the pregnancy period. The removal of varicose veins is quite often requested alongside the above."
And as you might expect, some of the requests amongst ordinary women and A-listers are extreme.
"We do have some things we have to say no to. There was a patient with four children (still breast feeding) who brought a picture of herself aged 18 and wanted to look exactly like the photo - and wanted surgery whilst only 3 months post partum.
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One misconception – you can't do this immediately. Say the doctors, "It is not recommended to have a Mummy Makeover straight after child birth. It is best to wait until at least 6 months post childbirth.
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How long is the recovery and how much do they typically cost? That depends on exactly what surgery, but around two to three weeks is standard, and you can expect a bill in the region of £11,000 (NZD $21,160).
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Prices start at £325 (NZD $625) per session, although there are discounts available when booking a course of three or more.
New in 2018 is something celebrities are clamouring for. After all, A-listers are are photographed at all angles – unflattering pap shots and also lying down during love scenes – in all cases double chin/jowls are just not allowed in Hollywood.
For new mums, particularly those who have gained a fair amount of weight this can be an area that is difficult to fix. Enter the new Strawberry Lift.
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Additionally, ultrasound helps to gently tone the jaw line causing the tissue protein to coagulate and produce new collagen.
It takes just 20 minutes and is painless – and although results can be seen after just one treatment, it is recommended to have four treatments to achieve the best result The Eden Skin Clinic brought the treatment to the UK and the first clinic globally to offer this treatment at their London, Kensington skin clinic.
Strawberry Lift treatments at the Kensington Skin Clinic costs £500 (NZD $961) and last 30 minutes each.
This article was first published on Daily Mail and is republished here with permission.


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Yao Xixue's beauty eyebrows furrowed. She already felt like her offer was very good and that she was extremely sincere. She had already said all that needed to be said and the reward was very good. She even suppressed her temper because she needed his help.
However, this Wang Lin continued to delay this matter, and this made her start to feel impatient.
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Yao Xixue looked at Wang Lin and began to ponder. She began thinking back to what Wang Lin had said before and seemed to somewhat understand his meaning. The four months Wang Lin asked for was just his leverage for more reward.
She felt a hint of contempt, and her voice naturally became colder as she said, "What more do you want? More celestial jades? Treasures? Spells?"
Wang Lin didn't mind her tone and calmly said, "I don't care about treasures or spells. Converting them into more celestial jades would be for the best!"
The contempt in Yao Xixue's heart became seven stronger and she said, "My father's blood cave has a lot of celestial jades. I'll give you a token, and once you leave Demon Spirit Land, you can go fetch them yourself!"
Wang Lin nodded and said, "That is fine, but this matter is very dangerous, so I still need to consider it."
Yao Xixue's face suddenly became cold and she coldly asked, "How long do you want to consider for!?"
Wang Lin calmly said, "About three months!"
"You!" Yao Xixue was enraged. She waved her sleeves, causing the door to open, before turning around and walking toward the door.
Wang Lin calmly said, "I won't see you off!"
Yao Xixue had half her foot out of the pagoda when she took a deep breath, clenched her teeth, and touched her bag of holding to take out a wax pill. She looked at Wang Lin with indifference in her eyes and said, "I'll give you this and you will depart with me in three days. If you still don't agree, then forget this matter!"
Wang Lin's eyes narrowed and looked at the wax pill in Yao Xixue's hand. This wax pill looked very ordinary without anything abnormal about it. However, as he continued to examine it, he saw the rows of fine symbols carved onto the pill.
These symbols flickered in a strange frequency that matched Yao Xixue's breathing and heartbeat!
Wang Lin asked, in a serious tone, "What is this?"
Yao Xixue didn't hide the contempt in her eyes and said, "You don't even know what this is? Well, that is to be expected since you just became the All-Seer's disciple. This is something unique to my father, the Blood Ancestor. It is called the Blood Soul Pill!"
"Blood Soul Pill!" This was the first time Wang Lin had heard about this pill, but his expression didn't change at all. He didn't know that if the cultivators back on Tian Yun heard this, they would all go crazy.
The value of this pill could not be estimated!
Yao Xixue coldly said, "This pill is named Blood Soul. It is not meant to be devoured, it's meant for you to leave your origin soul and flesh imprint mark on it and create a connection. Even if your origin soul is destroyed, you can still reincarnate! To be more exact, it can die for you once!"
Wang Lin's expression finally changed. He waved his right hand, causing the pill to fly out of Yao Xixue's hand and into his.
Yao Xixue already knew that Wang Lin would want to inspect it personally, so she didn't stop him and let him take the pill. As she looked at Wang Lin's moved expression, she began to sneer in her heart.
Although that was a Blood Soul Pill, it was a failed one!
This was something her father created to prevent others from stealing. Although it also contained a drop of blue blood, it contained too many impurities and toxins. Aside from the father and daughter, no one else could tell the difference between the real and fake pills.
As a result, there was no need to be afraid of anyone trying to steal them!
If one placed their hopes on this failure pill, it meant that they had already thrown away half their life!
Wang Lin held the wax pill and immediately noticed the symbols on it. The frequency of the flashes suddenly changed to match his own heartbeat.
Clearly the frequency of the flashes depended on who held this pill at the moment.
Holding this pill, Wang Lin felt a strong sense of a blood bond. It was like this was part of his body; this feeling was very strong.
Wang Lin took a deep breath, then he raised his head to look at Yao Xixue and said, in a serious tone, "Give me the celestial jades!"
Without a word, Yao Xixue took out a bag of holding and tossed it at Wang Lin, then she said, "This is enough celestial jades for you to reach the late stage of Soul Transformation. I'll give you the rest when we get back! Three days from now come find me in the Ancient Mountain at midnight!"
Wang Lin pondered a bit. After a while, he slowly said, "I will!"
Yao Xixue let out a smile and left. She wasn't afraid of Wang Lin taking the things and leaving. She didn't care about the celestial jades, and she cared even less about the pill.
Wang Lin's gaze was still on Yao Xixue until she was far away. He withdrew his gaze and began to ponder.
"This woman sure is carefree, not afraid that I would break the promise… However, there must be a reason for her to be so carefree. I guess this woman doesn't care about celestial jades at all. To be able to give away so much at once, I guess her father, the Blood Ancestor, has a lot of celestial jades.
"However, this Blood Soul Pill is a bit strange. If this pill is really as she says, there's no way a lot of them exist, so they should be extremely rare. I'm afraid it would be comparable to a real celestial spell!
"In order to get my help, she is willing to give one away. If I was her and gave it to someone, I would definitely have done something to it."
Wang Lin revealed a sneer and muttered, "Yao Xixue, if you weren't so carefree, I would have at most doubted you, but now I'm confident that there is some problem with this Blood Soul Pill!"
His eyes lit up as he touched his bag of holding and took out an ordinary soul flag. He shook the flag and shouted, "Cao Yidou!"
A black mist quickly came from the soul flag and took the shape of a person!
This person was the guide he had found for himself, Cao Yidou!
The moment Cao Yidou appeared, he prostrated on the ground and respectfully said, "Greetings, Master!"
Wang Lin didn't waste any time and asked, "Do you know the Blood Ancestor?"
When Cao Yidou heard the name "Blood Ancestor," his expression immediately changed. It took him a long time to recover and he said, "I know that the fame of the Blood Ancestor is something every cultivator on planet Tian Yun knows of! Rumor has it that he has challenged the All-Seer seven times, and although he lost every time, his cultivation each time was stronger than before. There is also a rumor that he is the third most powerful cultivator on planet Tian Yun after the All-Seer and Ling Tianhou. Although this is just a rumor, that just shows how powerful his cultivation really is!"
Wang Lin pondered for a bit and said, "Have you heard of the Blood Soul Pill?"
"Blood Soul Pill!!!" Cao Yidou immediately became excited. The level of excitement he showed was even more than when Wang Lin promised him a Soul Transformation body.
"Master, this Blood Soul Pill is something that can be considered one of the top three treasures on planet Tian Yun! This pill has the ability to steal from the heavens to change one's fate by allowing cultivators to revive from the dead! This pill belongs only to the Blood Ancestor; no one knows how he got them!" Cao Yidou was very excited, and his speech became a lot faster.
Wang Lin opened his right hand, and in his right hand there was a wax pill giving off a strange flicker.
"Do you know what this is?"
Cao Yidou was startled and took a careful look at the wax pill. After a short while, his expression changed greatly as he muttered to himself, "Wrapped by the wax made from white lizard beast and has a total of 3,614 symbols engraved on it. It flashes along with the holder's breathing frequency and gives off a feeling that it is your flesh and blood… Master, was I right?"
Wang Lin's expression was calm as he nodded!
Cao Yidou suppressed the excitement in his heart and immediately said, "Master please drop a drop of blood on it!"
Wang Lin hesitated a bit before biting a fingertip and squeezing a drop of blood on it. The moment the blood fell on the wax pill, there was a flash of blue light. The blue light lasted for three breaths of time before disappearing.
"Flashing symbol on the wax and a blue light with a drop of blood! Yes, this is a Soul Blood Pill!" As Cao Yidou stared at the wax pill, his face was filled with greed.
Wang Lin's expression was gloomy as he looked at the Cao Yidou and slowly asked, "Cao Yidou, with your cultivation, was your position in your sect high?"
Cao Yidou didn't seem to hear Wang Lin at all. Right now the only thing in his eyes was the Blood Soul Pill. This pill was very important to him. He vaguely remembered that if he were to take the pill as a soul, it would allow him to condense a new body!
Looking at his appearance, Wang Lin frowned and let out a cold snort. This snort entered Cao Yidou's soul and it was like a bucket of cold water was poured on him, causing him to immediately sober up.
After hearing Wang Lin's question, he was startled before he bitterly shook his head. "Not high, or else I wouldn't have been sent to planet Suzaku by the Corpse Sect to possess a body."
Wang Lin's eyes lit up and he said, "If your status isn't high, why do you know so much about the Blood Soul Pill to even know how to differentiate between real and fake?"
Cao Yidou was startled once more and warily smiled. "Master, the method to identify the Blood Soul Pill is known by almost everyone on planet Tian Yun; it is not a secret…"
Wang Lin nodded as he waved the flag and called Cao Yidou back inside. He looked at the Blood Soul Pill and his expression became even more gloomy.
"If this is so precious, why is the method of identifying it so widespread and confirmed as the truth? There must be some ulterior motives behind all of this!"
"Blood Ancestor, no wonder he is an old monster who has cultivated for so long. With one easy move, he dissolved the crisis of carrying such a rare treasure. If I were him, I would have done the same!" As Wang Lin squeezed the wax pill in his hand, his eyes filled with clarity.


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grated zest and juice of a lemon (or just half of one)
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1In a small bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, salt in a small bowl. In a larger bowl, whisk together the ricotta, eggs, milk, lemon juice and zest. Add the flour mixture and stir just until combined.
2Preheat a heavy skillet (cast iron is ideal) or griddle and brush with oil and/or butter. Turn it down to medium-low and ladle on some batter (about 1/3 cup, depending how big you want them). Cook until golden on the bottom and bubbly on the top, with some bubbles breaking through; flip with a thin spatula and cook until golden on the other side. Keep them warm in a 250F oven if you like.
3Meanwhile, roughly mash the berries with the sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. As soon as the sugar dissolves, it's ready to serve. If you want it runnier, add pure maple syrup for a pourable blackberry sauce.


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Bryan Ye-Chung Aura Reading. Just how sweet is this public Christian's aura?
Bryan Ye-Chung Aura Reading. Of course, I'm going research his aura. Then you can compare it to my recent aura reading of the other Brian. Both proudly sell picture Bibles, artistically designed. Because an unadorned scripture is just so hard to read. (Supposedly.)
According to an astute Washington Post business reporter, these publishing entrepreneurs are filling a niche. Providing, "An Instagram-worthy Bible aimed at millennials."
This inspired my first blog post about these guys and the idea of people choosing to live Post-Gutenberg.
In our little trio of blog posts, reading the other Brian's aura came second.
What's my favorite part of that post about Brian #1? It's the comments from several of you Blog-Buddies. And isn't it fascinating that you could provide useful insights by means of words alone? Even without pictures! Comments that had plenty of impact because of the thoughts expressed!
Finally, today I'll be using the very same photo for profiling the aura of somebody interesting. A different Brian Chung. A fancier one. And not just because this fellow happens to have a name upgrade. All the way up to BrYan YE-Chung….
Here's What Makes Me Curious, Right from the Start
As you may know, Blog-Buddies, quite often, I read photos for clients. Not design the photographs, no no! Really I admire the beautifully composed pictures at Alabaster. Likewise the Bryan-&-Brian picture in that article I've linked to from the Washington Post.
That shot of the two Brians is beautifully composed and lit — very much in the style of their standalone mini-Bible books. Like the one Brian's holding. A book that, to me, counts as a Candy Bible Mini-Bite.,All sugared up with tasty images.
Back at my quite different relationship to photographs… I'm used to looking at photos in order to do research for my clients, bringing insight for better relationships, etc.
If you look carefully at today's aura reading photo, hello! The photo credit goes to Bryan.You know, the guy whose aura I'll read very soon.
But before then, certain interesting aspects leaped out at me from this particular picture. So, besides the Stage 3 Energetic Literacy part of this article, I'd like to share with you how I deconstruct the body language and photo composition. Perhaps bringing extra insight into fancy Bryan Ye-Chung. Just for fun:
- Maybe you want to take a look first.
- What do you notice that's maybe significant about the photo of these Alabaster co-founders, and their relationship?
- Next stop, comment below.
- And only then read my actual exploration of Bryan's aura.
For convenience, I'll write my photo observations next. Taking care to place them in the Conclusion section at the end of today's blog post.
Bryan Ye-Chung Aura Reading Root Chakra Databank for Presence in the Room
Symbolic Size
90 miles. Considerably over-functioning
Such a ham, this Bryan! He adores all the attention.
Really, there's not much else going on in his presence, at the time of this photo anyway. Reminds me of many a host on "Saturday Night Live." Ever hear a first-time host say something like this? "All I ever wanted, since childhood, was to host on SNL."
Perfectly good people, some highly entertaining, find media attention the thrill of a lifetime. I get that. But here's what intrigues me related to today's aura research: the context.
Ostensibly, Bryan and his business partner were helping fellow Christians to read the Bible. Even along with Bryan's "Me-me-me, Look at MEEEEE," there might have been room for something extra. Such as feeling humbled to spread "God's word" to other devoted Christians.
But no, nothing like that appears. Of course, this is just our first bit of energetic literacy research. Coming up? Four more chakra databanks.
Bryan Ye-Chung Aura Reading Solar Plexus Chakra Databank for Using Power
40 feet. Barely, just, fitting into normal range. (On the large side of normal.)
Seems like Bryan's ability to use personal power is highly developed. Definitely a go-getter! Not the least bit shy about pursuing what he wants…
In short, ambition runs high. So does a certain stubbornness.
Bryan Ye-Chung Aura Reading Solar Plexus Chakra Databank for Power Integrity
Symbolic Size
3 inches. Quite close to shut-down
All of us have our soft spots, you know? Well, evidently, Mr. Ye-Chung is a sucker for vanity. Any praise, especially being told that he is handsome or sexy, melts away any other priority.
Of course, all of us have STUFF stuck in our auras and subconscious minds. And unless we receive effective help, that STUFF remains good and stuck. So, as somebody engaged in RES Energy HEALING, I'm not aiming to criticize Bryan for having this chakra databank be somewhat distorted. Yet I do notice a certain irony.
Power Integrity matters to some people, Christians and non-Christians alike. Because this form of integrity means following through on what you are doing, even if nobody else is around to praise you.
Reminds me of one of my favorite quotes from the Christian Bible:
"And when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites: for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thine inner chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee."
Bryan Ye-Chung Aura Reading Throat Chakra Databank for Verbal Integrity
Symbolic Size
4 inches. Close to shut-down.
Funny thing about needing praise from others. This interest can have ramifications. Seems to me, researching Mr. Ye-Chung at the time of this photo, a craving for praise really limits his verbal integrity. How?
If you praise him or compliment him, automatically you're a good person. Or if you're in a position to help him, like Washington Post reporter Peter Holley. Either way, you go onto Bryan's Good List. (Considered spiritually righteous, even?)
To any Good List person, Bryan feels free to tell the truth.
You see, Blog-Buddies, from this chakra databank I gather that Bryan is a sorter. Evidently he sorts people into either Good List or Bad List.
So what's the verbal integrity problem with other people? (That is, those who don't convey how they find Bryan absolutely super-special?) Onto his Bad List they go.
And of course, these sinners or fools (or whatever), don't deserve a straight answer.
Bryan Ye-Chung Aura Reading Third Eye Chakra Databank for Connection to Spiritual Source
Symbolic Size
1 inch. Long-term, close to complete shut-down.
Blog-Buddies, life is complex for us humans. So, at the time of this photo, here's another vanity-related finding in a chakra databank. Appears to me, regarding Bryan's space for God (that is, what this particular chakra databank is all about) — At one inch, it feels quite full.
That's the good news. And, of course, I don't mean Good News in the Christian sense. Rather, Bryan feels really good when it comes to his Divine connection.
Of course, with our conscious minds, we have no clue what's going on with us energetically and subconsciously. (Unless we decide to develop energetic literacy. Which everyone definitely can.)
So Bryan has no way to consciously know that the size of this chakra databank is quite stunted, for now.
As for the quality, Bryan's good news is this: What he's got feels good.
How so? Because, in the place where awareness of God could be, this chakra databank is serenely happy due to something quite different: "I am so handsome. So sexy. So wonderful, in every way."
Yep, this might also be considered the bad news.
For now. Since chakra databanks change throughout our lives, depending upon the choices we make and how fast we're willing to grow — whether emotional growth or spiritual awakening or both.
In Conclusion — Rose's Photo Observations
Bryan didn't just take the photo. Probably he composed it. Given that his photo credit appeared in the newspaper.
Bryan composed this photo in a manner that maybe doesn't display traditional Christian humility. More like that Instagram approach to life he favors.
Since Bryan's photo composition stars… himself. Bryan Ye-Chung! Front and center.
Meanwhile what of his co-founder? The less-fancy Brian, wearing big eyeglasses, is way harder to see.
Hmmm, which man is the "star" here? Definitely not the taller Brian. Actually, he's placing his hand on Bryan's shoulder, in a supportive gesture. Surely, before the photo, he could have removed those huge glasses. Yet he chose not to do so. And Bryan might not have thought to remind him, either.
As for Brian's smile — it's an uncommonly big, genuine smile. How often do you see a person willing to be photographed with those scrunched up eyes? Of course, the recent aura reading of regular Brian highlighted his kindness and emphasis on social connection.
By contrast, Bryan serves as both photographer and most-important-person. Was it an accident that he chose to pose his partner, Brian, almost lost in the background? Mostly Mr. Chung is visible as a kind of prop, holding their published "Psalms." (A sample of their Bible-candy-book publishing.)
What else might you notice about the photo composition? Bryan posed "Psalms" like the supporting actor in a movie. Because it's placed eye level with the star of the shot, Bryan. Not more important than both guys. Only more important than Brian.
Also, I couldn't resist using just a bit of a different skill I've got, using the Power of Face Reading. Because, how fascinating! One of these guys — just one of them — has a somewhat rare characteristic: Having a huge face. (Huge in proportion with his body.) Usually I call this characteristic, simply, "Big Face."
What's the corresponding gift? A talent for being memorable to other people. Like carrying around his own spotlight.
Of course, the one with Big Face would be the fancy Bryan, whose aura I'll read for you now. Finishing up this prequel, I'll scroll back to the first bit of chakra databank aura reading (in this unusually formatted) article.
Finally, what did you Blog-Buddies notice about this picture? I look forward to finding out.


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Since 2017 Google has been selling its Nest Secure home-security system complete with a built-in microphone. The problem? It didn't tell anyone about the microphone.
Earlier this month Google announced a software update for the Nest Secure that included information on how to activate the microphone. That came as a shock to users who had no idea there was a microphone feature to begin with.
One shaken buyer tweeted out a simple question: "Have I had a device with a hidden microphone in my house this entire time?" The answer, frighteningly enough, is a resounding yes.
Google quickly shifted into damage control as the discussion veered into serious questions about invasion of privacy—was it possible the unmentioned microphones were collecting information from unwitting consumers this entire time? Google denied the charge.
"We included a microphone in the Nest Guard with features such as the Google Assistant in mind," the company responded on Twitter. "It has not been used up to this point, and you can enable or disable it at any time using the Nest app."
Google later emailed a statement admitting their failure to mention the device in previous materials was an "error," and claimed the microphones were included to eventually detect disturbances or intrusions, such as the sound of glass breaking.
"The on-device microphone was never intended to be a secret and should have been listed in the tech specs," the statement reads. "That was an error on our part. The microphone has never been on, and is only activated when users specifically enable the option."
Google has since updated the product page to mention the microphone.
Still, this episode highlights the increasing privacy concerns that come with ubiquitous computing devices.
"At the very least, people need to know what they're buying and, to the extent that they can, have a sense of what the risk entails," Lindsey Barrett, a teaching fellow and staff attorney at Georgetown Law's Institute for Public Representation, told The Atlantic. "That's an incredibly difficult ask for consumers in this day and age. But [this] seems like a pretty basic kernel of information that they'd need to know."


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Monday, December 1, 2008
Important Update
Due to the holidays and other demands of my time I am suspending My Town Mondays until January. Unless, someone else wants to volunteer to gather and host all the links. If so let me know and I'll get the word out. I will still be blogging but I do not want any commitments for the next month. Hope this doesn't inconvenience those of you who participate.
If no one takes over for the month I will bring the weekly feature back on January 5th.
19 comments:
- Janna Leadbetter said...
Enjoy your time "off" and have a blessed month!
- December 1, 2008 at 11:46 AM
- debra said...
Hey Travi. I'm not volunteering---I'll be glad to take a break, too (although I'll be blogging, too---especially about Cups of Kindness and Christmas in Peninsula and my daughter coming home again)
- December 1, 2008 at 12:09 PM
- laughingwolf said...
hope part of that time is for r&r :D
- December 1, 2008 at 1:49 PM
- Lana Gramlich said...
'Tis the season...to change all KINDS of schedules! Wish I could volunteer, but I'm pretty swamped, too. At least, by the time things start up again, I should probably have something to contribute to the cause.
- December 1, 2008 at 2:13 PM
- Cheryl Wray said...
December is very busy, so I can totally understand. I've always loved reading your My Town Mondays.
- December 1, 2008 at 3:56 PM
- Nan Higginson said...
Sounds like a sound idea - hope you find time to do all you have planned!
- December 1, 2008 at 4:36 PM
- Nan Higginson said...
Sounds like a sound idea - hope you find time to do all you have planned!
- December 1, 2008 at 4:36 PM
- Lyzzydee said...
Aw, Travis, we could all do with a few weeks off, You have my permission to dedicate yourself to your wife and family, have fun. (glad to have a big of space to look up a few more interesting facts) I will still read your blog, MTM or not, I love your style!!
- December 1, 2008 at 5:03 PM
- Barbara Martin said...
I too will enjoy a break as I need to complete my other writing assignments. See you in January for the continuation of MTM.
- December 1, 2008 at 5:49 PM
- David Cranmer said...
Good idea Travis and I will be ready to go in Jan. Hope your holidays are off to a good start.
- December 1, 2008 at 8:19 PM
- Lauren said...
Enjoy your extra time! Gotta love the holidays :) Good luck getting everything done :)
- December 2, 2008 at 8:35 AM
- pattinase (abbott) said...
The Friday thing about takes up all my time. I may do a few on my own though. Any chance of getting a pic of you reading as a Christmas present?
- December 2, 2008 at 10:19 AM
- Terrie Farley Moran said...
Hi Travis,
I think a break is an excellent idea and no one deserves it more than you. I have two stories in the pipeline and am pushing the Toys For Tots Anthology so can't volunteer to help out. Still, I am glad that you are taking a break and not giving it up entirely.
Everyone loves MTM and we can all gear up again for January. Thank you for starting this and for keeping it going.
- December 2, 2008 at 12:50 PM
- Linda McLaughlin said...
I think that's a wise decision, Travis. I'd volunteer, but I have books to judge, a story to finish and a bad back, so I'm not sure how much blogging I'll be doing anyway. Hope December at the post office isn't too awful. I bet you all probably say "Bah, humbug" a lot. My dad did when he worked for a retail chain. Take care,
- December 2, 2008 at 1:21 PM
- Sepiru Chris said...
Hi Travis,
Have a great month and try to leave the stress at the office...
I am leaving for a week in Cambodia in a couple of hours, which might make next Monday a tad difficult to update..it might come out more on Tuesday or Wednesday...
Otherwise though, I would be happy to give it a whirl and maintain the continuity for you... although maybe it looks like everybody wants a break...
Let me know.
Tschuess, Chris
- December 2, 2008 at 6:25 PM
- Junosmom said...
Travis, let Chris (aka another name) have it if you'd like, but I could step in if needed. Although you are right, I do eat lettuce and that might disqualify me.
- December 3, 2008 at 7:03 AM
- Junosmom said...
Hi Travis, so what's the verdict? I may still write one for this coming Monday, as it wrote itself in my head already. It seems several would like the break. I'd be willing to host those that want to keep going - but Chris volunteered first. I believe he's in Cambodia right now, but maybe you've heard from him? It's your baby, so if you want just to let it rest, that's fine.
- December 6, 2008 at 3:18 PM
- Sepiru Chris said...
Hi Travis,
I am just checking in from an internet cafe in Phnom Penh...
I will check in again tomorrow...
Would you like me or the exceedingly talented Junosmom to keep MTM alive over December for those of us who will still be publishing... or not? I will check in tomorrow night and am prepared to host links if you would like me to.
Sepiru Chris
- December 7, 2008 at 6:27 AM
- Junosmom said...
Oh, Chris, I thought you were incommunicado, leaving as you did so abruptly for far flung lands. Travis, Chris can do it if you plan to continue.
- December 7, 2008 at 7:18 AM


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Rating: 3.5 stars
Sammy is a sixteen year old Chinese girl living with her father in 1849 Missouri. Her mother died in childbirth when they were living in New York City. They live behind their dry goods store and Sammy gives violin lessons to children. She dreams of moving back to New York one day while her father dreams of moving to California. Before either one can see their dreams come true Sammy's father dies when their store goes up in flames. Soon after Sammy finds herself on the run after killing a townsman in self-defense. A young slave housekeeper, Annamae, goes on the run with Sammy hoping to find her long-lost brother as well as her own freedom.
Disguised as boys and calling themselves Sam and Andy, they soon team up with three cowboys,West, Cay and Peety, who are heading to California to join the Gold Rush. The young men are able to overlook Sammy's and Annamae's differences and accept them into their group. This is a story about loyalty, young love, friendship, survival and trust.
I liked that this book had two strong young women as its main characters. It shows them struggling with different awakening feelings and difficult situations. I also liked that the young cowboys accepted them for who they were and saw past their outer differences that other people could not.
This is not a book that I would normally choose to read. It was my daughter's seventh grade summer reading assignment for school. My daughter struggles with reading comprehension and I often read her books so that we can discuss them together and I can help her navigate the stories and understand what is happening. The author delivers her story in a nice and easy flowing style. This is a nice story for a younger reader than myself. I am sure middle school students can better relate to and enjoy this coming of age story.


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Do you want to make fire on Sketchup?
Have you created an interior design in which there is a fireplace, which is a representative part of the house? Do you want to make fire on Sketchup to add character to the interior, but the visualization comes out bland and you can not see that it burns? If you're wondering what to do in order to make the fireplace actually look like it's burning, read on.
In a few steps I will present how to create this effect.
We should have two textures: a fire texture and the same black and white texture
- We create a plane in the interior of our fireplace
- We put on the texture of the fire
- We are opening the editor of V-Ray textures – "Asset Editor"
- Add an emissive layer for the SketchUp textures of the fire. To do this, we enter "Add Material". It is located at the bottom of the Vray program editor. This is the first of five icons. After clicking on it, we will develop a list of materials that we can create for v-ray. We're looking for one called Emissive. This is the so-called emission material, that is, the surface of which will be shone with its own light.
We develop a side panel of this material responsible for settings
We change the Intensity parameters, eg to 15, but we should adjust the value to the room and mark Double Side
In addition, we have to click on the boxes located next to Emissive color and Transparency Color. On the screen above they are blue. I mark here that blue means that changes have been made to the settings under the square. In the case of an unfinished edition, we should have transparent squares, like the other one, presenting itself on the screen.
We enter the square located at Emissive color. From the list on the right, choose Bitmap.
We will open a new window in which we will be asked to indicate on the disk the file to be our bitmap. We find a fire texture in a color that we downloaded before.
In the preview, we should show the texture, loaded into the program.
We click on Back.
In the same way as above, we proceed with the square located next to Transparency color. However, in this case, as a bitmap, we choose the second texture, the one in black and white.
- As a help for lighting, we can also put a Sphere Light in the fireplace.