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Well it took longer than I expected, but I finally made it onto the Chinese bus that runs between Manhattan Chinatown and Flushing Chinatown. For one thing, the one way fare is now $2.75 instead of $2.50, but it's still an amazing ride. I had used my previous visits to scout out how the bus operated. This was necessary because it's a rather unusual bus--the bus does not have markings saying where it goes, there are no marked bus stops, and the bus has no schedule but runs Disneyland style--the bus waits until it fills up, then an empty one pulls up behind it.
Shortly after arriving at my hotel in SoHo, I headed on out to the "bus stop". Sure enough there was a row of buses parked on Division St., a couple of people lined up in front of the lead bus, and a longer line behind the next bus. The lead bus appeared full so I got in line for the second bus. We started getting on the bus, and I made sure and asked the driver if this was the bus to Flushing. It was only a couple of minutes before all 20 seats were filled, as required for the bus to take off. With the bus holding 20 passengers and the fare of $2.75, the total fare for a full bus is $55, or exactly the same amount I paid the cab to ride from JFK into Manhattan the same afternoon. 20 for the price of 1, as compared to my single rider cab fare from the airport, is indeed a great value. We got to Flushing in about half an hour. However I've gone to Flushing often enough to know that the bus driver didn't get off at the regular exit from the freeway. Soon I saw he was driving through a residential neighborhood, rather than going to the commercial district, which I found interesting. He eventually stopped to let off a passenger--I don't know whether that was a regularly scheduled stop or by request. (My guess is the latter.) Shortly thereafter we were on Main St., and after a few more stops we reached our destination of 41st Ave.
The purpose of this trip to Flushing was to visit the food court at the New World Mall, which opened up this past summer. When the bus arrived at 41st Ave., I quickly made my way over to Roosevelt St. where the mall was (even though the mall's street address was Main St., a quirk of New York City's street address system). I had a little trouble finding the mall since I first went to the wrong part of Roosevelt, then ultimately discovered that the entrance was half a full block up from Main St. I had previously visited the other Chinese food courts of Flushing, which could be generously described as dives, if not worst. However, this food court is really nice, reminiscent of the food courts one finds in enclosed shopping malls.
The New World food court has 30 different eating places, but I had also done my homework about the mall and found that there were a large number of eateries I wasn't interested in--Sichuan style, Japanese, Korean, etc. Consequently the number of targets was much smaller. My first stop was Noodle Village where I spied the fish cake soup. It was really good--large, rectangular slices of fish cake cooked almost until they were crispy. Next was Hottest 86, not so named because they served spicy food, which they don't, since it's Hong Kong style, but because, well who knows why? (The 86 does refer to their main location on 86th St. in Brooklyn.) There I had the fish fillet in black bean sauce with the crispy coating which was pretty good. Also picked up the glass noodle soup from Sliced Noodle which was great when I sampled it on the spot. I also bought snacks for later, including a pumpkin pastry at Tianjin Foods, and a salty/sweet rough flatbread from Casserole Big Bowl of Noodles. I headed back to 41st Ave. to catch the bus back to Manhattan. This was a little more confusing because I poked my head into the first bus in line, and when I asked the driver whether this was the Manhattan Chinatown bus, he replied "Brooklyn." (Good thing he spoke English.) He then directed me to third bus in line, and I rode back to Manhattan.
While this may sound silly, riding the Chinatown to Flushing bus and visiting the New World Mall food court was a dream come true. I am really impressed with the Chinese bus to Flushing. It's incrementally more expensive than taking the subway to Flushing, which costs $2.25 on the #7 train, but it cuts travel time in half and makes Flushing more accessible to Manhattan than I would have imagined.


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Title: Forgotten – Part 2: Stratagem
Author: Sage "Sagey" SK
E-mail: email@example.com
Date: Oct. 31, 2001
May 2, 2002
Comments: Ah! The second part of this puppy! Finals are finally over, and I'll be working at a job that doesn't require *too* much working. You can guess what I'll be tackling during that time as well. ? ::grins::
Many thanks to Kristen Sharpe. What would I do without her awesome proofreading and late night chats that have kept me company as I wrote this down? ::HUGS/Stix::
Also, thanks to my readers for the feedback and awesome reviews. I do hope the second part is as successful as the first.
"The golden rule is to act fearlessly
upon what one believes to be right."
"Amazing…" was all Professor Hackle could murmur as he found himself face to face with what was once his own creation. The Cybertron just appeared to be staring back, then turned to look at Chance once the tabby spoke up.
"Um… professor… Is there any way he can… explain everything to us?" he queried.
Hackle looked at the Cybertron once again, then thought about an answer for Chance's inquiry. "With the main computer connected to him, perhaps."
The small robot watched them. Exactly what did they mean by 'everything'? He hoped Jake Clawson didn't mind if he *did* tell them.
"Come," said Hackle to the Cybertron. "Connect yourself to the consol."
The Cybertron complied, Chance watching him as he did so. Once the process had begun, Hackle took a seat.
"So, start, Cybertron. What has been happening?"
Being a computer, the Cybertron finally told them everything. He scrolled down a complete log of his conversations with Jake Clawson on screen. And, it was only in words. Nothing to indicate Jake's tone or mood.
"Holy… Kats…" Chance whispered, stepping up to the computer to read through the log. The Cybertron stood by him, watching him curiously. Then, for some reason, he found himself fixed on Chance, those shiny eye-like optics never leaving the tabby.
Feeling himself watched, Chance turned to look at the robot, arched a brow, then let a small smile curl around his face when it turned away. Inquistive, he squat down to its level, leaving Professor Hackle to read the rest of the scroll.
"You want to tell me something, don't you?" Chance queried, looking into the Cybertron's "eyes" as he did.
The Cybertron watched him, as though processing something fairly important before it replied.
Finally, upon connecting to the Glovatrix once again, the Cybertron had but merely one word appear on the taller kat's Glovatrix display. "Chance……"
Chance blinked, then gave out a short laugh. "Yeah… that's me. Works better than 'ChanceFurlong'…"
"It's me… Buddy…." came the next display of words. The grin on Chance's face abruptly disappeared, his green eyes flying wide. Oh, he recognized those words. He recognized it any day… even after five years.
"J… Ja… Jake?!"
A slight pause, then another solitary word scrolled onto the display. "Yes…"
Without hesitation, Chance grabbed the Cybertron by the shoulders. "Jake!"
His heart was beating restlessly against his ribcage, tears forming at the corners of his eyes. A new revelation. Jake *was* there. Maybe not in flesh and blood, but it *was* Jake. And, he was doing the impossible to contact him.
Curious, Professor Hackle turned his attention on Chance.
"Chance! L… listen to me… I can't…. Can't… do this for long…"
Chance was puzzled. Surely Jake could keep this up… couldn't he?! "What… What's going on?!"
"I have a neural link to Cybertron… I can communicate through him… even see through him…"
If Jake was able to see through the Cybertron, then he could see the obvious wetness surrounding the corners of his best friend's eyes.
"Jake…" Chance began, then cut it off. Now was not the time for sentimentalism. "Why… How… No. I gotta get you outta there! Let me find you. Where are you?!" Now was a perfect time as any to strike.
But, Jake had other plans.
"Chance…. don't get yourself killed….."
What was this?! A warning?! *Jake* was *warning* him?! How dare he?!
"Don't you DARE tell me that!" Chance screamed. "NOT NOW! NOT after FIVE years!"
"Chance… I can't hold this….. It'll find out…."
Why, Jake? Why couldn't he just get to the point, the tabby mentally cried. He wanted directions, he wanted a way inside to rescue his best friend. Not a lecture.
"What? What will find out?!"
The game of twenty questions was starting to irritate Chance.
"The programming… The chip…."
"I'm getting you outta there…" Chance growled.
"Be careful…" Jake was obviously fading. "And, maybe we can talk later… Buddy…"
"Jake, wait!"
"Take care…." And, the Cybertron slumped. Jake had left as if though their conversation had merely been long distance. As if they hadn't spoken since college and Jake had so happened to look up Chance's number and called just to say 'hello.'
Chance was in hysterics. "Jake!" He shook the Cybertron. "JAKE!" His voice was cracking, green eyes wide, tears falling. "JAKE!"
The robot let itself be shook, sending a message.
"I am sorry, ChanceFurlong…."
Shakily, Chance let it go. Teeth gritted, he stood up. Fists shaking, he paced around the room, ears flat against his skull. Suddenly, letting out a cry of rage, he knocked off various old gadgets from a working table nearby, slumped into the wall and slid down to the floor.
Professor Hackle watched him sadly, letting Chance curl himself up in his own misery, crying uncontrollably. He let him be for a while, looking at the Cybertron, wondering what was it that was going on in the mind of Jake Clawson. Why wasn't he letting his best friend come to his aid?
"Chance…?" he asked after a while, going over to the tabby.
Chance remained crying, silently, but let his ears perk to hear Hackle. Looking up, he saw the professor bending by him.
"Come, my boy… Why don't you go upstairs and rest?"
The taller kat looked up towards the ceiling, tears falling, green eyes bright and painful. "I dunno if I can now…"
"Why not?" Hackle insisted. "This is a good sign! Jake is still very much himself in some way and has managed after all these years to contact you."
"He doesn't want me to help him…."
"He doesn't want you harmed," Hackle corrected. "But, I'm sure he does long to be free."
Chance sighed heavily, finally standing up. "Maybe… I do need some rest…"
Hackle watched him worriedly, then watched as the Cybertron curiously followed Chance as he headed upstairs. However, it didn't get far once Chance turned to it.
"Please, Cybertron… Don't follow for now…"
The robot paused, giving out a mournful type of beep. But, it appeared to be more cheerful once Chance managed a smile.
"Thanks for everything." Chance then turned to Hackle. "I'll be back down inna few hours…"
With that, all Hackle could manage as he watched Chance retreat was a simple, "Alright."
It was the usual swill tonight. Nothing to write home about… that is, *if* there was a home.
He was once an Enforcer lieutenant, proud of his occupation, proud of being in the skies with his squadron. There was that longing to be amongst the clouds once again. But those days were long gone. He was grounded now… and had been for more than four years. He was grounded in a labor camp… one of the few the Metallikats had built in order to have their robotic counterparts built. He was told this had once been the Enforcer Salvage Yard. Acres of old cars and jet parts stretched for miles. Pools of oil and rusted tools dotted the ground, and lines and lines of recently washed laundry were laid out to dry. Hadn't this once been the infamous hideout of the SWAT Kats? Of course, the once underground hangar *was* where the workers slept.
He distantly felt another kat sit beside him, giving out a tired sigh as he did. The former enforcer had to smile at least a bit. Work camp was always exhausting, and even a small break helped every now and then. Then, he looked up to see the 'other kat', finding that it was none other than the kat he respected most.
Commander Ulysses Feral didn't look much beyond disgruntled. His once prideful and lively figure had been stripped off with premature aging. Bits of gray hair were showing on his massive chin, which had once been clean shaven to represent him as a figure of authority.
The younger kat watched him, curious, wondering how his commander was holding. Even here, Feral was still the commander and their superior, and they treated him as such.
Feral merely looked up towards the skies.
"No moon tonight…" he stated matter-of-factly.
The younger kat's ears pricked forward.
It was a signal.
A double meaning.
The cover of greater darkness had come at last, and the words they'd all been waiting to hear. Feral stood up. "Beginning operation in fifteen minutes."
The younger kat nodded, set aside his bowl and walked towards his position as Commander Feral made his way towards another area of the camp.
Feral pondered his options. This was the only opportunity they had and they could *not* ruin this operation. Walking into the empty building in the center of the yard, he looked at the only other kat in the empty hallway, monitored only by cameras. He cleared his throat loud enough in order to catch her attention. The once Lieutenant Felina Feral looked up from her mopping, watching her uncle make a slight motion skywards. She understood and gave him an assertive nod. Feral returned the nod and walked back out.
This was it.
Walking to another area of the yard, he gave out a slight whistle. The Megakat Anthem. It had to do.
The others caught the signal, scrambling in no time to pre-arranged positions.
Feral reached under the hood of a car and took out a basic Enforcer blaster, watching as his men did their own duty.
One slid a blaster from the dirty clothes he was washing.
Another slipped out a blaster from the back seat of a beaten up vehicle.
This was it. Their moment had arrived. It was time to get out of this pit from the bottom realm and seek their freedom.
The camp guard, a kat himself, one that had been promised his life as well as monetary value in exchange for loyalty, never saw the blast coming towards him. In fact, it came so sudden that he'd passed out without a sign of shock. The Enforcer that'd blasted him had started the fight. The first gun shot. The battle had begun.
"MOVE!" was the only word Feral screamed out that night, running into the work camp and blasting into the opposition. Some kats joined to fire at the guards in cover fire, others bolting for the perimeter fence, taking innocents with them.
At that point, Feral turned to look for Felina. Surely his niece was among those yearning for freedom.
The ebony haired she-kat was there, alright, heading towards the fence, herding along a couple of kittens that stuggled to keep up with the others. There was no time. Quickly, he ran to scoop up one of the kittens, holding him close. Felina nodded to her Uncle, taking the other kitten in her arms and made a run for it.
Feral followed, firing behind him towards the incoming guards as Felina dove through the hole the others had made. He checked to see if anybody else remained as the last group ran out. Only guards rushed forward. Any kats that didn't want to be involved had long since hidden. He gave it no further thought. Firing a few more shots, he ran out the fence and hurried on, out of the spotlights' range and into the nighttime swamps beyond.
"It's the end of the line… *partner*!"
Chance looked behind him, eyes huge, staring back at the kat that'd been chasing him to the dead end he found himself in. His pursuer was standing at the end of the impossibly long, dark metal hallway, eyes glowing red.
"Jake, wait!" he pleaded.
The smaller kat's eyes were narrowed. Some kind of bladed weapon was noticeable on one arm, a gun mounted on the other. Not one trace of fur or flesh remained save for Jake's face. He'd become a full machine.
"Wait?" he taunted. "Well, I suppose I should savor this… After all these years…"
"What're you talking about?!" Chance demanded, arms spread out.
"The five years I've hunted you… You. The very last obstacle in my path."
"Obstacle?!" Chance couldn't help but let the growl welding up in his throat emit through his clenched teeth. "I've been trying to get you OUT of here for the past five years!"
"But, I don't want out."
Jake's features turned into a crazed look. "It's my destiny to conquer this city!"
Destiny?! What did destiny have to do with this?! Neither he or Chance believed in fate!
"You were *never* powerhungry!" Chance cried. "Your biggest fear was hurting people, for the love of Mike! Think of all the people you've hurt during these five years of terror! Doesn't that *mean* anything?!"
The words appeared to have hit Jake like a stray bullet. Instantly, he visibly quivered. Faintly, but it was a shudder nonetheless.
"This is… This is my duty!" he stammered.
"Your duty is to protect the innocent!" Chance shot back.
"NO!" The smaller kat screamed, covering his ears. Unaccountably, he had hands again. No weapons in sight.
Chance paused, eyes wide, yet quizzical. Could it be…?
"Your duty is to free the city from evil!" he insisted towards Jake, taking a step towards the orange kat.
"NO!" Jake screamed. "There is no evil! It's… It's right! It's all right!"
"It's wrong! And, you know it!"
Jake collapsed to his knees at Chance's persistance. His hands never broke free from his ears, as though creating a wall. As though protecting Jake from the harsh words that Chance Furlong used in order to prevent him from reaching his goal of conquest.
"NO!!!!" He curled up into a ball, shaking. "No…" His words turned into sobs. Was this true? Was what he'd strived so hard to obtain so wrong? He tried to put two and two together. Why was it so wrong to dominate? Distantly, he felt a hand on his shoulder. And, it made him quiver even more.
"Jake… It's over, Buddy." The voice of Chance Furlong was soft, concerned, caring. "Lemme get you outta here…"
"Chaaaaance…" Jake whimpered.
"C'mon… let's help you up…"
The smaller kat let himself be helped up, legs wobbly. "Chance…" He looked at his friend, their eyes meeting, his own no longer red. They were their usual soft and amber color.
Gently, Chance held him by the shoulders. "Are you…?"
Jake's face was pained. "The chip's trying to take over again… Chance…"
"We'll take you to Hackle's to remove it. Just hang on, Buddy. I'm here… I gotcha."
"Alright." Tiredly, Jake leaned into his best friend, holding on for support.
Chance smiled. At least Jake seemed to be regaining recognition of who he was before. All they had to do was get out of this metal fortress and back at Hackle's. It wouldn't take long, Chance figured.
"C'mon. Let's go before…"
He abruptly paused, looking up, eyes large as Enforcer SWAT team snipers dropped in from every direction. Enforcers?! How?! How did they infiltrate Metallikat Headquarters?! When did they do it?!
"There he is!" one of the snipers yelled to his comrades, laser rifle raised to take aim at Jake.
Chance felt his blood run cold, his fears taking a toll over reality. No… NO!
"NO! Don't do it!" he screamed, rushing out to stop the sniper. "He's trying to…!"
He was unable to finish his sentence as the targeting laser came to bear on Jake's chest. Ignoring Chance's pleas, the sniper merely followed what he'd been ordered to do.
He fired.
Chance's screamed echoed across the room, the frightening images of the laser forever burned in his mind. He woke up, panting, crying, eyes looking out and around until he realized where he was. He didn't figure it out, however, until the Cybertron came up to his bed side, beeping softly. It'd followed him despite Chance's earlier orders.
The tabby looked to a side, catching sight of the robot, and then buried his face into his hands. "Crud…"
The Cybertron beeped again, softly, trying to give out the facsimile of a worried tone.
"I'm… okay…" Chance murmured, feeling a robotic hand on his nearest arm. He sighed heavily. "I've gotta get him out."
Another worried trill came from the Cybertron, eyeing Chance curiously. Surely he wasn't planning on going out there again?
"I'm sorry, Cybertron. The Enforcers are gonna shoot 'im on site if I don't go."
Chance Furlong was serious. Moving around so he'd be in Chance's view, the Cybertron made a mock sort of salute while uttering a determined beep. He was going, too.
Chance chuckled. "I can't talk you out of it, can I?" He sighed as the Cybertron shook its head. "Alright…"
The robot connected itself to Chance's Glovatrix while it still remained on the table by the bed. "I can help you get in… And, JakeClawson may contact me again…"
"Alright… But… I gotta get in without getting caught…"
"I could provide a distraction…"
"A distraction?"
The Cybertron nodded. "I could re-wire some of the systems…."
Chance pondered his options. "Can you give me a map of the area?"
Complying, a map appeared on the display. Now, if the Cybertron had ever witnessed what the non-metallic life-forms called a "conniption," then that was probably what he would have called Chance Furlong's reaction to the grid. Never had it seen anybody overreact to something like that… not even Jake Clawson when he was in one of his bitterest moods.
"THAT PLACE IS HUGE!" Chance squacked.
"And, it is well fortified…" added the robot.
"Great…" Sighing, Chance sat on the bed again, thinking. After some dwelling, he turned to the Cybertron again. "Can they detect life forms?"
"Can they detect life forms… within metal?"
The Cybertron scanned this option for a minute. "If it were properly insulated, the scanners might be confused… The machines used generate an equal amount of heat to that produced by a kat's body, so they are unable to scan by heat." It paused, catching the gleam in Chance's eyes. "You mean to disguise yourself?"
"It's the only idea I have."
The Cybertron nodded assent. "But, it is currently 3:34 a.m. It is your recharge cycle."
Chance had to chuckle at that. Recharge cycle indeed. It'd be 5:00 a.m. and he'd still be out that door in the blink of an eye. "I can't waste anymore time. Five years is enough." Yes, five years had been enough. Now that Chance knew a way in, nothing could stand in his way. Not even sleep.
"Your recharge cycle is important to proper functioning… and moreso for my creator," the Cybertron insisted, somehow hoping that they hadn't woken up Professor Hackle all this time. "My creator should not be awakened at this hour… His systems are aging and require additional time to properly recharge…."
"We're going now."
"You do not have your disguise… Both you and my creator need to rest."
"I've gotten enough rest." Chance stood up. The old feeling of adrenaline was pumping through his veins once again. "C'mon…" He made his way out the door after putting on his Glovatrix.
The Cybertron gave out a noisy sigh and followed.
It had once been a city of prosperity, its citizens living life as they always did. Nothing was unusual in MegaKat City. Business increased annually. But, so did the attacks.
And, it was nothing new to Commander Feral. He'd watched the city grow. And, he'd watched the increment of crime as well. Psychos that were out to conquer the city and bring it to its knees with no remorse.
He'd done what he could to protect his city. He really had. But, even his Enforcers were unable to stop the robots. Even those annoying SWAT Kats had been welcomed to help at any time. But, he'd heard that one of them had joined forces with the wrong side. Why? He didn't know. And, the other SWAT Kat had barely kept his ground until the Turbokat had been destroyed.
What *had* happened to Furlong? He'd managed to catch him without his mask when the robots attacked, but never saw him again once he and his Enforcers had been imprisoned.
Probably sent to another work camp.
He sighed. Five years had worn the commander out. Now, standing among the swamps to watch the city lights, he wanted to gain his pride *and* his city back.
"We have fifty of our men and over half that many weapons."
Feral perked his ears upon hearing Felina's report and nodded. "What about the others?"
"Roughly thirty."
"Some burns, nothing severe." Felina smiled a bit at that. At least they made it out without a single loss.
"Good," said Feral. "We'll gain some strength and then attack."
Felina nodded, making her way to stand beside her commander and father figure, looking out towards the city lights with him.
"Do you think we have a chance, Uncle?" she asked stiffly, her face set, determined.
Feral only sighed heavily once again, his eyes never leaving MegaKat City.
"I can't guarantee a victory, Felina… But we're the only hope left."
"What do you think?"
The Cybertron rolled behind the Chance across the lab, the tabby's metal feet clattering about the linoleum floor. It eyed his "disguise," thinking that they *should* have woken Hackle or they'd both be toast.
"I believe we need assistance…," it admitted.
Chance let his ears droop. "Lousy, huh?"
The Cybertron merely shrugged.
"What gave it away?"
"You do not resemble any of the machines that service the main citadel…. And, your tail is protruding."
Chance sighed, giving the robot a mock sneer and a raspberry, only to be returned with a recorded sound of the same thing.
"What is all this noise?" Professor Hackle came shuffling in, half asleep, his tail dragging noiselessly across the floor. Pausing, he looked at Chance.
The tabby looked up from his intellectual conversation with the Cybertron and towards the professor. "Um…" He then looked at his "attire," and watched it as it slowly fell apart, bit by bit, wincing as every piece of metal fell to the floor in a clatter.
At that, all Hackle could do was arch a brow.
"Perhaps if you started at the beginning?"
If it had ever been given the ability to laugh, the Cybertron would have. Unfortunately, all it could do was just comment on Chance's new disguise, even it did look absurd on a non-metallic life form.
"This is much more effective."
"I can't breath…" Chance complained, trying to find an air hole somewhere. "It's stuffy." His voice was muffled, almost metallic in a way.
"There should be suffcient airways," Hackle stated, then circled the suit and looked for any obvious mistakes. "Can you walk?"
'Can I walk, he asks,' Chance mumbled thoughtfully. 'I have enough trouble trying to move and see in this thing.' He complied, taking a step forward. However, no sooner did he think he'd gotten the hang of it than he fell back. Arms waving violently, he landed on the tiled floor with a heavy clang. "Ow."
"I see we need a bit more of work…" Hackle went to work on the knee joints, the Cybertron leaning over Chance to help him sit up.
"I can't feel my back…"
The robot gave him a sympathetic sound, waiting for more instructions.
"Cybertron, perhaps you should fetch something for Chance…," said Hackle.
"A can opener would be nice…"
The Cybertron gave Chance the facsimilie of a glare, a beeping sound saying that it wasn't amused.
"No offense!" Chance said quickly, breathing a sigh of relief as a pleased beep indicated that he'd been forgiven.
"The knee joints should function better now." Hackle and the Cybertron helped Chance up, the smaller robot giving Chance better support from behind to prevent him from falling again.
After much practice, Chance discovered he could walk normally, Hackle watching nearby and mentally debating modifications. Upon this task, all Chance could do was wonder. If he was able to walk in this metallic contraption, how good would he be running and attacking?
He didn't bother to think it twice. Moving his arms about with more ease, he attempted a backflip, a roll and a somersault.
Landing, a single word escaped his metallic-like lips. "YES!"
Beside him, the Cybertron trilled happily. Chance was ready.
"I'm ready, Doc!"
"One moment." Hackle stepped over to him, pressing a button on the arm. Chance's Glovatrix folded out upon command. "Here are your main weapons. It works the same way as usual. Your other arm will display your tri-dimensional generator. And, I've patched a text program with a link to Cybertron into your helmet. His words should appear just to the left of your field of vision."
Chance grinned. "You're a miracle worker, doc."
Hackle returned a small smile, glad that he could help. Deep down, he still felt that he'd been the cause for half of it – MegaKat City's fall, Jake Clawson's "treason" to his fellow kats…. everything since his creation of the Metallikats. And, if he'd only had but one dying wish, it was to be forgiven for all his past mistakes.
"I'll bring Jake back. That's a promise," Chance said, as though reading the old kat's mind. Laying a hand on his shoulder, he looked into his friend's eyes. "Thank you… for everything."
"Good luck, my boy," Hackle returned.
Chance grinned, then motioned to the Cybertron. "C'mon… they'll be waking up inna couple hours."
With that, the small robot… and the facsimile of a robot, were out the door.
"And, you're certain that Commander Feral and many other prisoners managed to escape?"
"Yes, Ma'am." The guard took in a deep breath. "I believe that they've managed to run into the MegaKat Swamps…"
His party nodded on the other end of the line. "Thank you. Notify me of anymore news."
"Yes, Ma'am."
Upon hanging up, the party turned to her advisors. "It's time. I suggest we attack now. Any opinions otherwise?"
No negative statements came from the table.
"Then it's settled. We strike tonight."
It was funny how he never complained about the padded table… or how uncomfortable it was if he really cared. But, there was no bed for him. He was now a machine… or half of one anyway.
"Rise and shine, partner!"
Jake grumbled internally, slitting an eye open at the voice. Never in his life did he *hate* the sound of that sentence, much less that last word in it. The word "partner" brought back bad memories… memories of what his life used to be… the life he wanted to have once again. But, these were abruptly erased as the microchip took over once again.
"Don' wanna oversleep, do yas?" asked Molly Mange, standing beside her husband as they watched Jake.
"Whyever would I want sleep?" Jake sardonically asked as he sat up.
"Whatevah," returned Molly.
"There's rumors of a work camp raid that occurred last night…" Mac added.
"Rumors?!" Jake arched a brow. "And, you don't know for sure by now?"
"They's true. That clown Feral escaped."
Jake's eyes narrowed dangerously. "Have you already dispatched units?"
"They were dispatched overnight while you were dozing," Mac stated, an accusing tone almost noticeable in his metallic voice.
Jake only gave them a mean look, nodding at their words. "Sounds like my agenda is catching the Enforcers you lost…" he returned in the same tone. He moved to his computer access terminal.
"Then have fun. Molly an' I have a few work camps to attend to."
"Right…" Jake got his systems up and running, looking at the readouts as they left. Personally, he thought they didn't do anything around their headquarters other than gloat about their conquest of MegaKat City. Bah. Sometimes just the sight of those two bucketbutts disgusted him… particularly their constant bickering and idiocy. How he put up with it, he didn't know. But, all that would soon change. Very soon.
"It's time."
The once Enforcers and various volunteers looked at Feral as he stood up, watching him expectantly as he readied his blaster. Their time had come. Some willing, others almost hesitantly, stood up with him.
"I can't guarantee we're on the path to victory… and I'm not going to stand up and do the 'Uncle Tom' speech. We're the only hope for MegaKat City now. Those who feel they're in the need to back out, do so now."
No signs of backing out came. No one dared to challenge him. To tell him that their small band of Enforcers and volunteers couldn't take out an entire city of renegade robots. Now was the time to reclaim their beloved city, and their lives once again.
"Then I put my faith in you. Accepted in the past or not, you are all Enforcers now."
The kats saluted, some better than others. Feral could only give them an unusual smile, but he sobered in a heartbeat.
"You have your orders. Move out!"
To Be Continued
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After years of denial — much of which likely constituted perjury — officials of the National Security Agency (NSA) admitted to having conducted unwarranted surveillance of Americans, a violation of the protections against such searches provided by the Fourth Amendment.
Previously, NSA chiefs have confirmed only that the conversations of foreigners had been caught in the surveillance web, but the letter from Director of National Intelligence James Clapper to Senator Ron Wyden, released Tuesday by Wyden's office, revealed that in fact Americans were directly targeted for monitoring.
Citing a recently declassified document, Clapper confirms that "there have been queries, using U.S. persons identifiers."
In a joint statement issued by Wyden and Senator Mark Udall (D-Colo.) accompanying the publication of Clapper's letter, the senators pointed out the NSA's perfidy:
Senior officials have sometimes suggested that government agencies do not deliberately read Americans' emails, monitor their online activity or listen to their phone calls without a warrant. However, the facts show that those suggestions were misleading, and that intelligence agencies have indeed conducted warrantless searches for Americans' communications.
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"Breaking the two-hour marathon barrier is impossible. Everyone knows that. History knows it. Science knows it. Anyone in their right mind knows it. It's crazy. Nobody can run that fast for that long. So, we're doing it."
These words, taken from the advert for Nike's Breaking2 project epitomise the magnitude of the challenge facing Eliud Kipchoge, Zersenay Tadese and Lelisa Desisa today, as they attempted to make history. On the 63rd anniversary of Roger Bannister's breaking of the four-minute mile, history was made and the Nike runners "did it." Kipchoge, leaving the other two behind at the halfway stage, ran a world best marathon in two hours and 25 seconds. Although the two-hour barrier eluded the athletes today, Kipchoge's run smashed the current world record of 2:02:57, showing what is humanly possible in the field of endurance athletics.
Back in November I first wrote on the possibility of breaking the two-hour barrier, drawing comparisons to running's last Everest; the final major peak or record to be conquered. Despite the barrier remaining unbroken, Nike's Breaking2 will remain a remarkable experiment in human endurance. Speaking in April, Sandy Bodecker, Nike's vice president of special events described the two-hour barrier as "one of those rare ones that, if broken, can transform a sport." A self-proclaimed fanatic, complete with a tattoo of his dream (1.59.59) on the inside of his left wrist, Bodecker believes that when the record does fall, it "will impact the way runners view distance running and human potential forever."
In many ways, this is true. Not only has Kipchoge accelerated the progress towards the seemingly impossible, but the developments in sports science and sports apparel which have accompanied Nike's project look set to revolutionise marathon running. A new metaphor has emerged to contextualise today's run. Breaking2 is a "moon-shot" moment. A one-time attempt at the impossible, akin to the 1959 moon landing. The vast technological and psychological gains made today will transform the way the marathon is approached forever. These new approaches, whilst they violate the conditions required for an official IAAF world record, have pioneered various aspects of running.
The venue
The racetrack at Monza, just north of Milan, was specially selected to host this event. At 600ft above sea level, the flat track and cool Italian spring conditions were selected to offer the athletes the best possible chance of making history. The race was scheduled to be run within a three-day window, allowing for ideal conditions to be guaranteed, a far-cry from the city marathons.
The nutrition
Specialised energy drinks, tailored to each athlete, were designed to deliver them their optimal nutrition throughout the race, maximising their potential. Scientists atop bicycles were deployed to deliver the energy drinks required by the runners, allowing them to maintain a greater efficiency and speed by not slowing down or veering off course to collect bottles from water stations, as is normally seen in races.
The pacers
Overcoming wind resistance is the key obstacle for any human determined to move fast. A specialised diamond formation was used to overcome this resistance, permitting the athletes to run with a greater efficiency. The twenty runners selected alongside the three main contenders acted as pacers, subbing in and out to maintain the necessary speed to run a sub two-hour marathon. The support these pacers offered Kipchoge, cheering him down the final straight, shows the camaraderie involved in Breaking2. There is no glory in pacing, no headlines will be written about them. Their determination to interrupt their own training schedules and chances to race this year to focus on this record attempt, shows not only an incredible selflessness, but the significance of this record for the wider running community.
The equipment
The world's first glance at Nike's specially designed shoe, the Zoom Vaporfly Elite, over 26.2 miles did not disappoint. Abandoning their early conceptions of creating a marathon flat, Nike listened to the athletes and produced a trainer with greater comfort. Custom tailored for the three athletes, the new shoe is designed to make the athletes 4% more efficient than previous models. There are innovations throughout the shoe. The Zoomex foam base is designed to retain energy at a rate of around 85% – surpassing Adidas' market-leading 70% energy retention – and is one-third lighter than previous Nike shoes. A carbon-fibre plate runs the length of the shoe, offering a stiff board from which to propel the runners. The extreme point at the rear of the shoe, the foot-hugging narrow profile and the super-light monofilament mitt top, are all designed for a tight aerodynamic fit. The extreme width across the ball of the foot will keep the runners from rolling of their stride, offering a supportive base to maintain the 4.40 pace required.
Further considerations of wind resistance were seen on the compression shorts and leg tape worn by the athletes today. Small bumps on the runners' legs were designed to help the athlete cut through the air and could be seen in future city marathons.
One big publicity stunt?
The BBC's correspondent, Richard Conway, raised the question of Breaking2 being an elaborate marketing stunt for Nike. The fastest marathon of all time will see Nike profit enormously. In June, the shoe tycoon will offer everyone a chance to wear a version of the historical shoe when two versions are released for public consumption. The 4% version boasts all the same attributes as the Vaporfly Elite, bar the custom-tailoring, and will retail at $250. Although the 4%'s target audience is the serious running community, a second version with omits the carbon-fibre plate will be available for around $150. Shoe sales should be expected to be extremely popular.
For now, the wait goes on and the "impossible" remains just that. Reflecting on his achievements, Kipchoge concluded that the world is now only 25 seconds away from breaking the barrier. Shaving two and a half minutes of the current world record is a phenomenal feat which singles out Kipchoge as the best marathon-runner in history. Whether Nike will orchestrate a second attempt remains uncertain for now. It may take some time for another runner of Kipchoge's quality to emerge and break the record, but the world will produce one. Bridging the gap to the "impossible" has never been closer. Nike's innovation and ambition certainly represents a "giant leap" for marathon running and whoever does make those small steps for mankind, need only to take them a little faster than today.


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Makerere University/Yale University (MUYU) Collaboration in Kampala, Uganda
Mulago HospitalMulago Hospital is the national referral and teaching hospital of Uganda and offers a unique opportunity to work with highly skilled clinicians who are faced with the task of managing a population with a heavy disease burden within the context of a resource-limited setting. Although the official bed capacity is 1500, the one hundred full-time physicians are often pushed to care for nearly double that number of patients.
Organizational Structure
The collaboration between Makerere University and Yale University, known as MUYU, was formalized in 2006 and has had a significant impact on medical education at both institutions. This collaboration was developed and directed by Dr. Majid Sadigh with strong support from the leadership at the Makerere University College of Health Sciences and the Mulago Hospital, and is now co-directed by Dr. Tracy Rabin and Dean Harriet Mayanja-Kizza. (Please refer to the MUYU Five Year Report for more details.) It has provided opportunities for a two-way exchange of medical students, residents and attending/consultant physicians. A MUYU administrative office has been established at Makerere University, across the street from Mulago Hospital; it is the coordinating hub of activities for our partners. This group of physicians and administrators manage incoming MUYU participants, coordinate connections with physician mentors on different wards and throughout the Ugandan medical community, and organize a wealth of cultural and medical experiences (outlined below).
MUYU has helped to build capacity in a number of other ways, including improving access to the most current information at the Albert Cook Medical Library through a partnership with Yale Medical Library, enhancing the diagnostic and training capacity of Ward 4A's side laboratory, and supporting breast cancer screening efforts by facilitating the donation of two mobile mammography units. MUYU has supported the development of the Rainer Arnhold Senior House Officers' Teaching Support project to organize and enhance post-graduate medical education.
What started as a collaboration between two universities has grown to include participants from many institutions including the University of Vermont, Edinburgh University in Scotland, and Kazan State Medical University in Russia and Erlangen University in Germany. The work at Makerere has mainly centered on the Department of Internal Medicine, but we continue to explore opportunities to collaborate with other departments.
Participants going to Uganda have found aspects of their experience to be challenging, particularly as they see the disparities in resources and their accompanying effects on health care delivery. Yet their involvement in the MUYU collaboration secures a community of colleagues and mentors with whom to discuss ideas and to formulate steps forward.
Rooted in mutual respect and trust, this collaboration continues to share its vision to enhance clinical care through medical education and research. Since its inception, more than 200 faculty, residents and students have rotated in Mulago Hospital through MUYU Office. In addition, one nurse and 14 faculty and physicians from Makerere College of Health Sciences and Mulago Hospital have spent 4-12 months at Yale and its affiliated hospitals, focusing on specific specialties with emphasis on the management of chronic diseases. We, in collaboration with the Yale School of Medicine's Office of International Health, have also hosted medical students from Makerere for a one month rotation at YSM. Most recently, we assisted one of the Makerere faculty, after returning from his year at Yale, in obtaining funding from the Mulago Foundation to oversee the training of internal medicine residents in Mulago Hospital.
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Trends of admissions and case fatality rates among medical in-patients at a tertiary hospital in Uganda:A four-year retrospective study
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Looking at non-communicable diseases in Uganda through a local lens:an analysis using locally derived data
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Participants develop a keen eye for observation and couple it with enhanced skills in physical examination and patient history-taking. Other clinical sites are also available in Kampala for medical rotations, including private clinics, community hospitals, and home visits.
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To supplement their clinical medicine training, participants are also offered a series of lectures and courses to provide them with a more complex understanding of tropical medicine, along with the cultural, social and political landscape in which this training takes place. Tropical medicine presentations are given by faculty of the Department of Medicine in topics such as malaria, diarrheal diseases, endomyocardial fibrosis, and HIV/tuberculosis. Classes in the local language of Luganda are also offered by the MUYU office so that participants can build both a medical and a more day-to-day vocabulary. Participants also augment their laboratory skills with sessions devoted to tropical medicine microscopy. A political scientist at Makerere University leads weekly discussions on such pertinent and diverse topics such as the political backdrop of Africa, with an emphasis on East Africa and Uganda, the role played by women in Uganda, the history of the medical profession and the role of traditional healing. A weekly feedback session with MUYU faculty and staff provides a platform for participants to discuss their experiences on the wards and progress on their individual projects.Cultural tours of Kampala and its environs include one of the world's seven Baha'i temples, the Namugongo martyrs shrine and the site of the Kasubi tombs.
Ugandan faculty, residents and medical students who have taken part in the MUYU collaboration have similar opportunities. Junior faculty spend six to twelve months training in specialty areas at Yale and its affiliate hospitals, and return to Uganda to incorporate their knowledge into teaching and patient care. Often mentors from the United States travel to Uganda and continue to work with their Ugandan counterparts to assist in the establishment of new programs, such as breast cancer screening. Medical students enhance their clinical training by attending and taking part in morning reports, rounds and conferences. They learn not only to interpret investigative findings more readily, but they also learn about the health care system in the United States and the clinical findings common to its population. They also develop an increased awareness of the importance of patient ownership and advocacy.
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- Impact of MUYU on education of trainees and patient care: An in-depth evaluation of the effect of the MUYU Program on education and patient care over the past five years.
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"Kendall Grove is dead! My next tattoo that I get on Sunday, I'm going to put 'In loving memoryof Kendall Grove' right down my right hand. That dude was killing me. He was pulling me down; he was too weak. He was helping everybody else and you have to help yourself before you could help anyone else. F*#k that guy. I'm back to being ruthless," stated UFC middleweight contender Kendall Grove as he talked about his upcoming clash with Evan Tanner. In this raw and uncut exclusive, Grove breaks down his prior performances and blah, blah, blah
PC: How was camp for this fight "Spyder"?
KG: It was good. I trained hard. I was back in Hilo training with BJ Penn. It was real good. I got to go back home and get in touch with the roots.
PC: How is your girl's pregnancy going?
KG: Good, good. She flew out to Vegas with me to watch the fight and in August, she gives birth.
PC: Congrats my man. You know what you're having?
KG: A baby girl. That's why I had to move out of Vegas. I gotta keep her off that pole. Like Chris Rock says, "Gotta keep her off the pole."
PC: You gotta keep them out of the clear heels.
KG: Yeah, the clear heels. She'll be like, "Daddy, I want these for Christmas." Hell no! (Laughing)
PC: The "Spyder" has his back against the wall. You're fighting a UFC vet to get it off of the wall. How is your confidence coming into this fight?
KG: Honestly, a lot of people have been asking me that after seeing my last 2 fights and you know what? Kendall Grove is dead! My next tattoo that I get on Sunday, I'm going to put "In loving memoryof Kendall Grove" right down my right hand. That dude was killing me. He was pulling me down; he was too weak. He was helping everybody else and you have to help yourself before you could help anyone else. Fuck that guy. I'm back to being ruthless. It's a dog eat dog world and if guys want to step on me, I mean, fuck it. Like you said, right now, this is a back against the wall fight and I love to fight. I'm privileged to be here. I can't predict the future. Whatever happens on Saturday happens. I trained hard and hopefully he trained hard and we put on a good fight. If I get dropped, I get dropped. I'm just going to go out there and fight; that's all you can do. I'm just tired of putting that pressure on my own shoulders when I don't have to. If you talking shit about me and you haven't fought before, shut the fuck up and get the fuck out of my face, you know what I mean? That's just been the biggest thing I've been dealing with for the past fucking year really; it's haters and perpetrators trying to judge me from my last 2 fights.
PC: I tell fighters all of the time man, you can't worry about guys that fight behind a microphone or a keyboard.
KG: Oh yeah! My eyes are wide open now. Fuck 'em. If you're not in there, get the fuck out of my face. If you think you could do what I do, step up and I'll be the first one to shut you down.
PC: And one thing I respect is after each loss, you've never made excuses. Honestly, and you have to credit your opponents, but you've never had a chance to really get off. Do you think it's important to strike first in this fight?
KG: Yeah. I lost my last 2 fights. I fought Cote and I just believed the hype. I had everybody saying, "You were winning; you just got caught." I kind of believed it like I was kicking his ass and then got caught and then for the fight with Jorge, I put all of that pressure on myself. I was like, "I can't get hit in the head; I can't get hit." Basically, I brought my fight with Cote into that fight and I got hit and c'est la vie. I went down and fuck it. I'm just going to keep fighting. All I can do at the end of the day is go out there and fight. I have to have fun and remember why I fell in love with the sport.
PC: Do you feel like you were getting complacent and falling into that trap where it wasn't fun to you anymore?
KG: I can honestly say yeah, a little. I was running through guys; I felt unbeatable and I was doing good. I was on top of the world. I had a bunch of, what I like to call or "Mayhem" calls, "Yes Men" and they were making me believe all of that shit that they were saying and I lost sight of the game and why I fell in love with the sport. I was kind of doing it for the wrong reasons. I can honestly say I thought my shit didn't stink and thank God for Patrick Cote and Jorge Rivera. They brought me back on track. It's nothing like getting embarrassed on national TV and then coming back home to it and everybody that had your back are now looking at you different and don't want to hang out with you no more. I was like, "Whoa!" I'm happy that happened to me. I'm happy because I don't need those guys in my life. It brought me back to reality.
PC: Evan Tanner is a vet, like I said earlier. He has great ground game and good stand-up. What type of fight are you expecting out of the ol' timer?
KG: Pressure! He's going to be trying to get me down and mount me and use his elbows. If we're standing, him trying to get in range and clinch me and use elbows and knees. This guy has been fighting since before I even thought about fighting. I give him that respect because he's been in there with everybody, but this is a business. I respect him, I love watching him and I have the utmost respect for this guy, but come Saturday, I have to hate you. I gotta want to kill you and you gotta want to do the same. I hope he feels the same way. I hope he tries to kill me because I'm going to do the same and that's what makes for good fights. That's what makes great fights. All of the talk aside, you know what I mean, it's just trying to fight; let's go. I didn't fight my last fight so let's go; let's do it.
PC: Okami had a lot of success with his knees and his range. You have both tools in your arsenal. How much will you take from Okami's strategy?
KG: I seen he gets frustrated quick when Okami was using his range. Okami stayed calm no matter what and Okami fought his fight. He used his range and that's kind of how I have to fight him. I think my style is kind of like Okami, except for running, but patient, take your time and pick them apart. I seen an interview where Evan was like, "He doesn't like pressure," but that's what I've been working on. I've been having big guys on me, pressuring me the whole time and wrestling. They may not have been as great as Evan Tanner, but there is only going to be one Evan Tanner, just like there is only going to be one Randy Couture and Anderson Silva. We're going to find out who Evan Tanner is Saturday night, but I know my training is going to pay off and if not, fuck it. I'll live to fight another day.
PC: I like this attitude KG. It's your job and all, but you don't have to take it as serious as I think you were in our previous interviews before your last 2 fights.
KG: Nah, you know what I mean? I love this sport. I got a baby and a gym I'm opening up. I have 2 babies coming up. I can't revolve my whole life around 1 fight. This is what I love to do; it just so happens I get paid to do what I love to do. That's one thing that I noticed that I did in the past. I put all of that pressure on winning. Winning will come if you train hard enough, fight hard enough and stay true to yourself; winning will come. That's all that matters is if I go in there and have fun. The people that love me and have my back are still going to be there with me and the fake motherfucker's that's around, they aren't going to be there. That ain't no sweat off of my nut sack. A lot of people want to say, "Oh man, Kendall's attitude." No man, I just opened my eyes. A lot of people thought I didn't care about fighting in the UFC anymore. No, I love my job. I love fighting for the UFC, but I'm not going to put that pressure on myself where I have to win to keep my job. No, because when I start doing that, I lose sight of why I started doing this in the first place.
PC: I know you like to roll those Vegas dice. You're damn sure not getting an easy get-back-on-track fight. Is a win over a guy like Tanner what you need to get you back on track?
KG: With this win, it would just be good to have a win again and get my head back on straight. Evan is a tough guy and that's why I'm in this sport, to fight tough guys. I don't want to fight no-name guys that's never fought before or that have losing records. Here I am fighting Tanner, who at one point was one of the best middleweights in the world. I'm excited; I'm happy.
PC: KG, it's always good to catch up with you man. I hope to see you get back on track my man. Is there anything you want to say in closing?
KG: Thank you! Keep in touch Percy. You got my number.
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Tony Blair and George Bush are very keen to join the dots, and persuade us of the "connectivity" between certain threats and events. They seek to use this "connectivity" to persuade us to support the so called "war against terror", being waged against the "crescent of evil" (previously known as the "axis of evil").
Joining the dots is a very simplistic and dangerous approach in use a complex situation. Mankind often sees connections and patterns, where often there are none.
Were we to believe it there are patterns in the sky that resemble Great Bears and Ploughs, yet on close examination there are nothing but unconnected lights in the sky with no resemblance at all to these objects.
The same can be said for the patterns and connections that Blair and Bush see on planet earth. Invariably the "connections" are not as strong as they would have you believe, the dots are being joined to promote their particular political fetish/objective.
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Unfortunately, helping you find the biggest discounts on Whistler tickets and passes is not as simple as recommending one option and then sending you on your way.
Because the advice I would give you would depend on a number of factors including: how many days you will be skiing or snowboarding while in Whistler, when you are coming, the ages of the people in your party, how long your stay will be, where you live and what type of transportation you are taking to Whistler from Vancouver.For example, the ticket option I would recommend to you if you were coming to Whistler from New York at the end of February and planning on skiing 5 days, would be different than the lift ticket option that I would recommend to you if you were coming from Toronto at the same time and skiing the same number of days.
The sun shines down on the Wizard Chairlift with
Whistler Mountain in
Base of Blackcomb Mountain, Whistler BC
|To get you from here (base of the Whistler
Village Gondola) to...
(up on the mountain), as cheaply and conveniently as possible, based on
your personal scenario.
The Wizard Chairlift rising up
Blackcomb Mountain
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Children 6 and under do not have to pay for
their Whistler tickets, but they still need one
to get on the lifts
Congratulations. You qualify for the Grade 4 & 5 SnowPass. For $22 (including tax) you can ski or ride 3 days this season at Whistler Blackcomb. (That's a savings of at least $100 for the 3 days.) And not only that, you can ski up to 3 times at approximately 150 other ski resorts across Canada, all for just $22.
Click here to get the exact details about Whistler Blackcomb Edge Cards including how much more you can save by purchasing them before the season starts.
Mid-December: the
sun shines over the peak of Whistler Mountain as folks enjoy their
on an outside deck at the Roundhouse Lodge
Our son Thomas enjoying a french fry at Earl's
Whistler Village.
Earl's is one of our family's favourite casual Whistler restaurants.
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A wide range of companies have found success with PlantMiner's platform, from earthmoving suppliers to site amenities teams. Although the company sizes vary, the services are different, and jobs can be both long term or a few days, there's one defining driver of their success: engagement. We'd like to showcase MPC Earthmoving who joined PlantMiner in 2014, and has become one of the most lauded users of our platform, helping them secure over $600,000 worth in hire work.
About MPC Earthmoving
Established in 2004, MPC Earthmoving Pty Ltd was founded by Lindsay Ausling, a reputable Tamworth business owner who identified a market need for an earthmoving company that is able to cater for all types of requests and within specific time frames. In the years since, MPC Earthmoving has become one of the most reliable and trusted earthmoving companies on the eastern seaboard of Australia. Now joined by Lindsay's son, Peter Ausling, their vision has helped deliver quality results for projects ranging from less than $1 million and up to $5 million.
MPC Earthmoving operates in Queensland and New South Wales offering a range of items such as:
How MPC have found success with PlantMiner
At their core, MPC is a family-operated company who pride themselves on building and maintaining long term and lasting working relationships. This industry is built on customer relationships, there's no doubt about it. But the door has opened for suppliers to expand their networks by connecting with clients where they are increasingly heading to find equipment solutions, online. As Australia's largest construction marketplace, MPC saw PlantMiner as the natural next step to strengthen their business development efforts.
Since partnering, MPC Earthmoving has won more than $600,000 in hire work through PlantMiner leads.
How did they do it? MPC has been actively utilising the PlantMiner platform to ensure they are first to quote and, similar to their business model, they ensure they are quick to respond to any questions or request that may come through making all efforts to keep potential customers satisfied. MPC have a comprehensive and up-to-date PlantMiner profile, outlining their contact details, company description and a list of their available fleet. A well built, complete profile plays a large part in winning more work through PlantMiner, MPC have all the information listed to be matched with a high number or quality quote requests.
MPC are not only suppliers with PlantMiner, but are also hirers of plant and equipment from their fellow PM suppliers. Using PlantMiner to search for gear has allowed MPC to gain a thorough understanding of the ins-and-outs of the platform from both sides of a hire contract.
Projects won through PlantMiner
Armidale Airport - FKG project
FKG requested hire rates through PlantMiner for the Armidale airport project which was passed to suppliers, one being MPC Earthmoving. With MPC's quick response rate they submitted a quote that FKG approved, turning into an approximate $200,000 in work won for MPC.
Narrabri Airport - FKG project
After FKG found MPC Earthmoving through PlantMiner and were pleased with the service they provided on the Armidale airport project, FKG shortlisted MPC for their Narrabri airport project. MPC Earthmoving was successful in winning the earthworks component of the project, securing them an approximate $400,000 in hire work.
MPC Earthmoving is located in New South Wales, however, with the help of PlantMiner they are able to stay informed on all major projects, allowing them to work in New South Wales, Queensland and New Zealand. The platform not only secures them work in the regions they've worked in for years but also allows them to branch out into other areas, establishing customer relationships both Nationally and Internationally.
"PlantMiner is a great tool, it's easy to use and helps our business gain more exposure. Through using PlantMiner, we've been able to win both small and large projects as well as break into new markets which we previously didn't have the resources to do. This is a great system that we will continue to utilise into the future." - Peter Ausling, MPC Earthmoving Manager
MPC Earthmoving has found success with PlantMiner by using the platform to its full potential and ensuring they are first to respond when quote requests come through. Their strong commitment to providing the highest standard of quality within specified time frames has helped them establish a positive reputation within the construction industry. MPC's commitment to the development of relations with customers and their value for ongoing loyalty is a quality that has seen them win more work with past clients. Presenting their business in a professional manner and ensuring they outlined all their business' capabilities has increased their chances of winning work. If you'd like any tips for your own business capability statement - check out the free eBook below!


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Burlington has been my home since 2007. Ever since I then, I've strived to make our community a better place to live, work, learn, and play.
In 2015, I was the first elected City Councilor for Ward 8, after re-districting. This is an area of Burlington that includes neighborhoods surrounding the University of Vermont and much of the campus itself. During my first term, I has served as Chair of the
Community Development and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee and the Public Safety Committee. He also has served as a Council representative on the Parallel Justice Commission, Vehicle for Hire Licensing Board, and the UVM Community Coalition. Additionally, he has served on the Institutions Committee, Human Resources Committee, as well as a host of ad hoc committees and working groups.
There are many issues we deal with in the City Council. Some require a longer, ongoing commitment in order to make substantial improvements in peoples lives and in our community.
These are a few of the long term solutions I'm working on:
- Sexual Assault Prevention Initiative
- The Neighborhood Project
- Supporting the Homeless
- Fostering Innovation
- Promoting Involvement in the Democratic Process
- Defense of Public Discourse
I believe that Burlington should come together around policies that unite us and be welcoming to a diversity of thought in our community.
247 Pearl Street, Unit 210
Burlington, VT 05401
Term Expires 2018


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George V. Famiglio, Jr, CPA/PFS, CFP, CFS, CGMA. Est. 1971
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The premium tax credit is a refundable tax credit that helps eligible people with moderate incomes afford health insurance purchased through the Health Insurance Marketplace.
You can choose to have all or part of the credit paid in advance to your insurance company to lower what you pay for your monthly premiums, or you can claim the credit when you file your tax return. If you choose to have the credit paid in advance, you must reconcile the advance payments with the actual credit you compute when you file your tax return.
Advance credit payments made to your insurance company are based on an estimate of the credit that you will claim on your federal income tax return. The Marketplace estimates the credit by using information about your family composition and projected income that you provide when you submit your application.
It is important for you to report changes in circumstances to get the proper type and amount of financial assistance and to avoid getting too much or too little in advance. Reporting changes in circumstances will allow the Marketplace to adjust your advance credit payment. This adjustment will help you avoid getting a smaller refund or owing money that you did not expect to owe on your federal tax return.
Changes you should report to the Marketplace include:
These changes may also open the door for the Marketplace special enrollment period that permits health care plan changes. In most cases, the special enrollment period for Marketplace coverage is open for 60 days from the date of the life event.
If you receive advance credit payments in any amount or if you plan to claim the premium tax credit, you must file a federal income tax return. If you receive any advance credit payments, you will use your return to reconcile the difference between the payments and of the credit.
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Curtis Ray Brooks, 32, was also convicted yesterday of first-degree robbery and kidnapping in the death of Ted Hiroshi Arifuku in a drug-related slaying.
Arifuku made his living selling drugs and was killed for them, according to police.
Arifuku's landlord found the 58-year-old man dead and face down with his hands tied behind his back in his apartment on Jan. 15. An autopsy showed Arifuku was strangled. An anonymous tipster led police to Brooks, who also named co-defendant Sistine "Paco" Rangamar. Rangamar committed suicide in prison.
Brooks faces 20 years in prison. Had he been convicted of second-degree murder, he would have faced life imprisonment with parole.


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I am Jennifer Gonzalez and I am very happy to be part of the 5thgrade team at Mt. View Elementary. I am the dual language immersion teacher in 5th grade. I have my Associates degree from Riverside Community College in Social and Behavioral Sciences. My Bachelor's degree is from the Cal State University, San Bernardino in psychology. I received my teaching credential from the University of California, Riverside. I also received my master's degree in education from the University of California, Riverside.
My goal as a teacher is to help and encourage every student reach their potential and be successful. I enjoy reading. I want my students to become better readers and inspire them to love reading.
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On Wednesday, August 13, $2.00 from each Kids and Adult Pirate Pak sold at White Spot will support Zajac Ranch for Children – an established B.C. charity that provides kids and young adults with life-threatening illness and chronic disabilities an extraordinary summer camp experience.
The Adult Pirate Pak offers a choice of one of our award-winning burgers:
- • Legendary Burger
- • BC Chicken Burger
- • Bacon Cheddar Bigger Burger
- • Provolone Veggie Burger
Each comes served in a fun cardboard boat, complete with "endless" signature fries, creamy coleslaw, a soft drink, a scoop of premium rich ice cream and a chocolate "gold" co
In order to raise awareness for this event, I was given a $25 White Spot gift card to give away on my blog. To enter for a chance to win, leave a comment below stating which Pirate Pak you would order if you won. You will receive one bonus entry if your response is in pirate talk.
The winner will be selected randomly and the contest will run from Thursday August 7 until 9:00pm Saturday August 10, 2014 when the winner will be drawn.
The winner has been drawn and contacted. Thank you to all who participated in the contest.