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How To Use Reverse Iterators Without Getting Confused
We shall continue last week's discussion by looking at a concrete example of how to use reverse iterators.
Suppose that
b and
e are iterators that represent a sequence of characters. These characters might be part of a
string, or a
vector<char>, or
list<char>, or some other kind of container entirely. Our goal is to initialize two more iterators, which we shall call
b1 and
e1, that will represent the same sequence as
b and
e, except with leading and trailing blanks removed.
To simplify our task, we'll write a little predicate function:
bool nonblank(char c) { return c != ' '; }
This function accepts a character; it returns
false if that character is blank and
true otherwise. There are other, more direct ways of solving this subproblem, but this one has the advantage of being obvious, and therefore of not distracting us from the problem at hand.
Given this nonblank function, it is trivial to obtain an appropriate value for
auto b1 = find_if(b, e, nonblank);
This statement calls the library algorithm
find_if, which does exactly what we want: It finds the first (i.e., leftmost) value in the range defined by
b and
e for which nonblank yields a nonzero value. If there is no such value — in other words, if the range is empty or consists entirely of blanks — then
find_if will return
The next part of the problem is harder, namely to find the appropriate value for
e1. We want to search from the end of the sequence toward the beginning; the most straightforward way of doing so is to use reverse iterators.
A reverse iterator is a standard-library template that traverses the same range of elements as the corresponding iterator. Briefly, if
Iter is an iterator type, then
reverse_iterator<Iter> is a reverse-iterator type that corresponds to
Iter. For convenience, we shall define a template function that takes an iterator object and yields the corresponding reverse iterator:
template<class Iter> rev(Iter i) { return reverse_iterator<Iter>(i); }
Defining this function makes it easier to reason about programs that use reverse iterators. For example, we can now say that if iterators
b and
e denote a range of elements, then
rev(e) and
rev(b) denote that same range in reverse order — even though we do not know the specific types of
b and
e. Accordingly, we can almost figure out the right value for
e1 to have by writing
auto r1 = find_if(rev(e), rev(b), nonblank);
Notice that we have defined
r1 here rather than defining
e1. The reason for doing so is that we would like
e1 to have the same type as
b1 so that
b1 and
e1 form a range. However, whatever type
b1 has,
r1 is the corresponding reverse-iterator type. We need to be able to convert
r1 back to the plain iterator type in such a way that the result of the conversion properly denotes the range that we seek.
There is no such direct conversion. You might think we could simply set
e1 to
rev(r1), but then
e1 would have type
reverse_iterator<reverse_iterator<Iter>>, not type
Iter. Moreover, if
rev(e) and
rev(b) represent the same range of elements as
b and
e, then
rev(b) cannot represent the same element as
b! The reason is that
rev(b) must act as an off-the-end iterator for the range from
rev(e) to
rev(b), so
rev(b) cannot refer to an element directly even though
b does so.
In effect, we have a rule:
Making a pair of iterators into a pair of reverse iterators covers the same range as the original iterators, but in reverse order.
This rule has a consequence:
Making a single iterator into a reverse iterator yields an iterator that does not refer to the same element as the single iterator.
We can make this consequence more precise. For example,
b and
e are iterators that refer to a range. If
rev(e) and
rev(b) cover that same range in reverse order, then
rev(b) must be an off-the end iterator — in other words,
rev(b) must refer to a position one element before
b. Similarly, if
rev(e) is the first element in the reversed range, then
rev(e) must refer to the element immediately before
e (unless the range is empty). Accordingly:
If we make an iterator into a reverse iterator, the resulting iterator must refer to the position immediately before (in the direction of the original iterator) the element to which the original iterator refers.
Because of this rule,
r1 (as defined above) refers to the position before the rightmost nonblank in the sequence — in the direction of
r1. However,
r1 is a reverse iterator, so this position is equivalent to the one after (in the direction of
b) the rightmost nonblank in the sequence. This position, in turn, is equivalent to the leftmost in the (possibly empty) sequence of blanks that ends at the end of the original sequence.
Every reverse iterator has a member function named
base, which undoes the effect of
rev. In other words,
rev(b).base() has the same type and value as
b. Therefore, in order to obtain the proper value for
e1, all we have to write is
auto e1 = r1.base();
For that matter, we can do away with
r1 entirely and write
auto e1 = find_if(rev(e), rev(b), nonblank).base();
In short, by writing
auto b1 = std::find_if(b, e, nonblank); auto e1 = std::find_if(rev(e), rev(b), nonblank).base();
we have made
b1 and
e1 define the characters in the original range after excluding leading and trailing blanks.
It may seem confusing that we do not have to adjust the values of
b1, or
e1 to obtain the range we desire. However, much of this confusion vanishes if we think about ranges rather than about elements. We have defined
rev so that
rev(e) and
rev(b) define the same range as
b and
e. Similarly,
rev(b).base() and
rev(e).base() define the same range as
b and
e because of how
base is defined. Therefore, we can reason about this code using ranges.
The first call to
find_if yields a value
b1 such that the range from
b to
b1 consists entirely of blanks. What begins after that is a range that (if nonempty) starts with a nonblank, so it begins with the first character of our desired result. Similarly, the second call to
find_if yields a value
e1 such that the (reversed) range from
e to
e1 consists entirely of blanks. What begins after that (going in reverse order) is a range that also starts with a nonblank.
When we converted
r1 to
e1, all we did was to treat
r1 as a boundary. Making an iterator into a reverse iterator, and calling
base to make that reverse iterator into an iterator again, leaves unchanged the boundary to which that iterator refers. In doing so, it changes the element to which the iterator refers; but this change is irrelevant so long as we realize that when we change iterator direction, we are using it as a boundary, rather than something that refers to an element.


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Chapter Seven: The Circos Eternia
He-Man leads Pythos and the Repton survivors back to the Slave Pits of Targa. He fights the Gargon sentries and tears the whips from the Kobolds' hands. "Hear me, Slaves of Targa! We must stand together! We must force the Eternians to see the error of their ways! Come with me, and I promise you will never be slaves again! He-Man and Garn set about unlocking all the slave chains. "Very good," Lodar says to He-Man telepathically. "You are doing well. The Circos Eternia has begun in the arena above. Take them!"
Meanwhile, King Randor and Queen Marlena meet in the royal box of the Arena, with the ailing King Torgul. He is barely able to stand, but he wears his ceremonial robes with distinction. Geldor sports a powerful axe, his weapon of choice as the Targan Champion in the games. He calls for the crowd to lower their voices. "People of Eternia, the Games will soon begin! Let our Master of Ceremonies announce the first Cycle of the Games!" Randor fears Torgul is too weak, and so stands up in his place.
He begins to address the arena when the gates below burst open. The Repton slaves pour out onto the sand, stunned at first by the bright sun, but determined to leave their dark prison. At their point is He-Man, brandishing the weapons of his defeated Gargon foes. He yells a challenge to the head of the Arena.
"Randor! Your tyranny of Eternia has come to an end. In the name of the Reptons you murdered, I demand your immediate abdication from the monarchy of Eternia!"
Back on Point Dread, Sal is busy trying to use the Talon Fighter's complex control board. "What about this?" Dakkon suggests and reaches for one of the control panels. His hand hardly touches the device when the ship comes to life. A voice speaks to them, and they realize it has to be the ship itself. "Greetings, brave travelers. I can take you to anywhere in the cosmos. State your destination."
"Targa," they all shout at once. "Complying," says the fighter, which sounds almost insulted by such a nearby destination.
In the Slave Pits, Clamp Champ is trying to break free from his cell. The slaves have gone, and the Kobolds and Gargons have left him alone, but a stranger emerges from the shadows. Kobra Kahn approaches him, hissing with laughter. "I would rather have visited my wrath upon a more familiar Master than you! But soon my people will dominate Eternia once again, and I may never have this chance again." He prepares to spew his venom on the Champ when a sound comes from the egg module behind them. Its shell cracks and breaks, and suddenly a shape leaps out to pin Kobra Kahn against the wall. Lizard Man has escaped Lodar's prison! But the device has changed him, making his reflexes faster, his muscles stronger, and his agility is too much for Kobra Kahn, whose venom destroys much of the laboratory but never lands a drop on Lizard Man. Kahn curses the Masters and flees.
"Lodar has He-Man's Power Sword, and the rebellion must have started by now," the Champ says as Lizard Man frees him. "But He-Man is totally under Lodar's influence."
"He-Man's sword is the key," says Lizard Man with startling certainty. "While I was inside that device, I was one with the Liquid of Life…my mind reached all across Eternia, and I was visited by a beautiful angel. She told me how to help He-Man, but we have to hurry. Can you fight without your Clamp?"
"I wield the Clamp, Lizard Man, it does not wield me. I have many such devices, and what they destroyed was the least of them. I'll be ready for whatever you have planned."
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In the arena, their adversary shocks Randor and the Masters.
"He-Man, what has come over you," says Randor, horrified. "I've killed no Reptons!"
"Lies," calls Lodar from the other side of the Arena. "He would say anything to keep the faith of the people. Show him justice, He-Man!"
"He-Man, do not trust that creature," yells Marlena. "He is not what he seems! We are your friends!"
"Kill them He-Man!" roars Lodar.
He-Man hesitates, but he does not back down. "He's not in his right mind," yells Buzz Off. "We have to stop him before he hurts anyone!" He and Fisto leap down to the Arena and charge at the rebellion. He-Man jumps over Fisto and punches Buzz Off, sending him hurtling more than sixty feet across the arena floor. "Yes, He-Man," cries Lodar, triumphantly. "Defeat the Defenders of the evil Randor!"
"What is that fool doing," Balina asks Geldor, angrily. "We weren't ready to attack Eternos!"
Geldor groans, "It doesn't matter. The die is cast, and we'd better make sure we are on the winning side." With the Masters engaging He-Man, Geldor is free to hold his axe to Randor, Marlena, and Torgul.
"Majesties, this is a coup. Please surrender peacefully and no one else need be hurt." A Targan soldier is hurtled past them from the battle below. "Not hurt much anyway," Geldor amends. "But I must ask you to bow to your new overlord."
Suddenly the Clamp Champ leaps between Geldor and Randor, brandishing a new, more powerful Clamp than anyone has ever seen before.
"The King of Eternos bows not to traitors." Geldor is furious and swings his axe. The Champ seizes it with his Clamp and forces Geldor back. Geldor raises the power of his axe, which vibrates erratically and shakes the clamp loose. He swings again, almost hitting Randor, who is thrown down from the balcony. Stratos catches him just in time, but Lodar, seeing the struggle, throws an energy bolt that stuns Stratos in mid-flight. Randor tumbles to the Arena floor, but survives his fall without injury thanks to the Avionian's attempted rescue
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During the distraction, Geldor retreats with his loyal guards, swearing his vengeance and leaving Balina and Drakka to fend for themselves. "It was all Lodar and Geldor's plot," Balina cries. "I swear, he placed me under a curse. I am innocent, Torgul! You must forgive me!" Marlena rolls her eyes and punches Balina right in the face, knocking her out cold.
"Admirable actions, Marlena," says Lodar, who hovers above them. "But Balina was not a complete liar. She and Geldor are no longer a threat. But your husband will soon discover that no one on Eternia can save him from the most Powerful Man in the Universe!"
The Champ aims his clamp at Lodar and launches its arms at him. Lodar is captured, but he only laughs. "You think this toy can hold me? My power is stronger than ever, Eternian!" His magic crackles around him, forcing the clamp slowly open. In the commotion, Marlena runs down to the Arena. Amidst the chaos around them, He-Man throws off the last of the Masters and approaches the dazed Randor.
"The children of the Reptons died in Cold Stone Mountain today, Randor. They died at the hands of your soldiers." Randor is confused and barely conscious now. He tries to object, but Lodar commands He-Man forward, their telepathic bond growing stronger and He-Man's own will diminishing. He raises his weapon for the deathblow, when Marlena rushes into the arena.
The rest of the arena is a mass of fighting, but she reaches Randor just in time to run between He-Man and her husband. For a moment his sword is ready to kill them both, and Randor is too weakened to stay awake. "Stop He-Man," Marlena pleads, "you don't know what you're doing!" He-Man does not listen. She begs him even as he pushes her aside to finish Randor off. She cries, "Adam, NO!" He-Man stops. The name is familiar to him instantly. The voice jogs his memory just enough to push away Lodar's influence and allow the Sorceress to reach him.
Clamp Champ has not heard what has transpired below, but he sees that He-Man has stopped. "Now is the time!" he shouts, as Lodar breaks free of the clamp. Suddenly Lizard Man is there, having approached stealthily under camouflage, and leaps onto Lodar. He pulls the Power sword from Lodar's back and hurtles it down to the Arena. "Use the Sword, He-Man," he shouts. The Sword lands at He-Man's feet. He lifts the sword, feeling its power already starting to clear his mind. He raises the sword and cries "By the Power of Grayskull!!" A bolt of energy engulfs him, blinding everyone in the arena, and stopping the Reptons and Targans from fighting. When the energy blast dissipates, He-Man stands in his regal battle armor, his mind cleared of Lodar's confusing influence.
Meanwhile Lodar throws Lizard Man aside. "Meddling fools! I should have killed you when—"
"Your reign here is over Lodar," shouts He-Man, his voice full of Grayskull power and wisdom. Instantly Lodar realizes his plot has been revealed, and He-Man is lost to his control.
"Over? OVER?! Miserable cur! The Targans had already enslaved the Reptons when they found me! I used Geldor and Balina, but they were only too willing to harm your precious Reptons! None of these people are worthy of your protection! You think you have locked evil away in the Dark Hemisphere? HA! It is everywhere on Eternia, and I will sniff it out and to use for my own ends!"
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Lodar's lookin' pretty bada$$, fellas.
"That may be, Lodar," says He-Man, confidently, "but there is also good in these people. And misguided or not, they deserve my help—just as they helped me when I too was led astray by evil's lies."
Lodar growls with rage. "Then die, champion. DIE!" He flies at He-Man, his fists striking at his chest and head. He-Man blocks the attacks, and swings Lodar into the wall of the arena. Energy radiates from Lodar, as he grows angrier. He unleashes his power at He-Man, but the magic is no match for the might of the Power Sword. Lodar's power is changed and directed back at him. He screams in pain and falls to the ground, his armor burned away and his body broken.
"Fool," he coughs. "I am more than this vessel. It was but a host, and I have others." He crumbles to dust, and suddenly the entire arena quakes. A massive ship rises from under the city, and hovers over them.
Lodar's voice comes from it, as if the very ship carries his sentience. "Behold my power, He-Man, and farewell on your way to oblivion!" Giant canons swivel in the ship's underbelly and target all of Targa when suddenly something fast streaks through the sky. A falcon shaped vessel cuts along the surface of Lodar's ship, lacing it with fire. The ship lurches to one side, flames spewing from it like a bleeding wound. "I shall return, He-Man," Lodar's voice echoes. "Make no mistake. I shall return." The air around the ship shimmers as it warps into another dimension. A final explosion rocks the arena and Lodar is gone.
The Targans gasp in awe of the infamous Talon Fighter, the ship of their legends, as it swoops down for a landing in the arena. Teela and the others climb out, and Maran runs to her father. When it is obvious that He-Man no longer needs his memory restored, they begin administering it to the freed Reptons and gladiators, as well as the captured Gargon and Kobolds, who revert to their human and Repton forms. Rana is reunited finally with her husband Garn, and the last of the liquid is given to Torgul to reverse Geldor and Balina's poisons.
When King Pythos and the other survivors of the Cold Stone massacre are treated for their wounds, Torgul, refreshed and strengthened by his small dosage so that he seems like a much younger man, offers Targa's profound apologies. "From this day forward, the Reptons are welcome in our city. We will help you rebuild your kingdom. We were fools to let Lodar manipulate us, and we are forever obligated to the wellbeing of your people."
Pythos looks to the humans freed from Lodar's influence, to Rana and Garn, and he sighs. "Perhaps Reptons were not the only victims of this treachery. Let the grudges of the past be at an end, if we can have peace finally."
Lizard Man is celebrated for his aide to the Masters, and Randor offers him a place as one of Eternia's defenders. Lizard Man accepts the offer, for although his memory is restored, he has no family left among the Reptons, and he has come to value the friends he has gained among the Defenders of Eternia.
He-Man apologizes to Randor, but the King will not have it. "You have saved us more than once, He-Man. I am only pleased that for once, we were able to help you in a moment of great need."
When he has gone, He-Man speaks to Marlena. "Your Majesty, during the battle you said something to me that . . . I can't explain. It stirred something inside of me, but now that I can remember so much, I don't remember your words. What did you say?" Marlena smiles. "I reminded you who you are, He-Man. Even with Lodar's influence, you were still a champion for justice. He tried to use that for evil, but Lodar underestimated the goodness of your heart. Some evil you could not do, even when you thought it was for a greater good. And for that, I thank you." She kisses him on the forehead.
Man-At-Arms approaches her later and asks, "Does he remember?"
"No, fortunately," says Marlena. "My oath to the Council has been kept."
"I had no idea he would face such a trial, my queen. I failed to protect him as I promised I would."
"We both knew the risks, Duncan. My husband and son are alive and safe, and He-Man has passed this test. I am thankful for that if nothing else."
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Far away, Kobra Kahn climbs to a peak where the masked one watches Targa. Lodar is gone! I knew his promises would not be kept! What else can we do, General?
Lodar matters not, says General Rattlor, throwing off his disguise finally. The Legendary Liquid of Life is ours! And with it, King Hsss shall live again!
Later, Teela finds He-Man reunited with Battle Cat outside Targa. He missed you, she says, and Battle Cat roars. I havent found Adam yet. You dont think
He is safe, He-Man assures her.
And so is the rest of Eternia, thanks to you, she says quickly, sensing he might need reassurance.
I have a great responsibility, Teela. The greatest Power in the Universe is in my hands, and I nearly let it be used for evil. I never imagined evil could be accomplished through good intentions.
Teela shrugs. Perhaps that is how all evil starts. But at least now you know what it will do to turn you against us. He-Man smiles. You are very wise, today, Teela. I am grateful to have you for a friend. She returns the smile. Well you should be. And can I get that in writing? Id like to show it to Adam.
Suddenly in a flash of blinding light an energy field surrounds Targa. They look to see magic rays spewing from its towers.
Then in a flash of dazzling sparks, the city vanishes. No! yells He-Man. The King and Queen! The Masters!
Father, Teela yells, but Targa is gone. Only an empty pit remains.
What happened? Who did this? Lodar?
No, says He-Man. This was something else. I recognized that magic. The city has vanished from Eternia just like . . . like Anwat Gar!
To be Continued in the Next Exciting Masters of the Universe Adventure Coming Next Year:
How hard was it to come up with the anatomy of the Reptons?
And why do they all have those hoods (besides Lizardman)? *senses another Tour of Eternia*
3 toes? 4? 5? make up your mind!
I'm sure the Reptons had more than one type of guard. And I swear that rider had lips.
And what's with the corny names? Especially the name(s) ending in OR?
Zodak and Zodac? That's just confusing. The Cosmic Enforcers should have names, like Zodak could be... Christopher.
And please keep images at a PG rating. We do have kids reading these, you know.
And why exactly are REPTILIANS the first to be slaughtered!?
And I hope the blue liquid fails in revivng Hiss.
And I was expecting a big Ka-BOOM at the end there.
Very original. Sounds like a fantasy novel written by Tom Clancy.Originally Posted by gbagok
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Everything about this story is Awesome. The pictures & story telling....EVERYTHING. Once again, hats off to Iceman & gbagok for delivering another epic adventure. can't wait for Hsss to return. Reptons, the cosmic enforcers & LOdar are just fantastic redesigns. You guys ROCK!!!
Cant wait for the next chapter.
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it should be embarrassing to Mattel how good you guys are with this stuff. You consistently remain true to the MOTU mythos while building on it in logical and meaningful ways.
i mean this in the most sincere fashion that should MOTU ever be risen from the dead that you 2 should be producers on the show.
keep it alive!
Originally Posted by SnakeMenPriest
About the corny names...uhm...He-Man. yeah. nuff said. Most people who've done fic here don't adhere to MOTU name creation as it is anyway.
Zodak and Zodac? It's not that confusing. This paid respect to what came before in the original series and the 200X version. How does a name like Christopher fit in MOTU?
PG images? These guys aren't getting paid to do this, and I feel they should be free to do what they like. I've never seen gbagok do anything 'tasteless' or 'offensive' in art. Besides, it's not like He-Man's dork is hanging out.
Why are the reptilians the first to be slaughtered? Failure to adapt due to their "sleep, eat, mate, fight" small brained behavior. Just a theory.
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Awesome... when I read 'Coming next year' I was instantly mortified. I have to wait in excess of a month to see more. *sigh*
I loved it, richly complex, filled to the brim with wonderous redesigns and surprizes, and that Marlena curveball didn't see that coming but so glad that it did
Iceman and Gbagok you bring the 200x show to shame, if only it had the scope and vision of you guys.
Loved to see Lodar my fave minicomic villain, hope to see him again.
I was hoping for the evil horde in the next story but what with King Hiss 'on the rise' who knows what to expect next!!!
The rest of the arena is a mass of fighting, but she reaches Randor just in time to run between He-Man and her husband. For a moment his sword is ready to kill them both, and Randor is too weakened to stay awake. Stop He-Man, Marlena pleads, you dont know what youre doing! He-Man does not listen. She begs him even as he pushes her aside to finish Randor off. She cries, Adam, NO! He-Man stops. The name is familiar to him instantly. The voice jogs his memory just enough to push away Lodars influence and allow the Sorceress to reach him.
Firstly, when did Marlena learn of the He-Man/Adam thing??? did i miss it somewhere or mothers intuition????
Secondly, wow, i waited till u were done to read the whole thing. I'm very impressed. I hope in the near future i can impress u with a story i was planning on...Thank u for the imagination inspiration
Thaks everyone!! We're stoked that you enjoyed it so much!! This just keeps us driving on with more stories!! I can't wait to get the next lot of stories out for you all!
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That was so awesome! Simply amazing!
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Just gotta give you guys your props! Great story, amazing artwork!! If Val & Emiliano ever get around to their online comic, I just hope it's as good as this. I loved all the characters and the pictures of each character, especially the Enforcers. I'm already thinking of how I'm gonna do a Zodac of the cosmos custom figure. I hope there's a custom figure project for this one. Keep up the great work you guys, can't wait for the next one.
Wow, that Battle Armor Regal He-Man looks great! Now that's a variant I WISH was made in the toyline.
I am so loving this story, and I can't wait to read more. Very, VERY nice job!
Woooooooo! that was ROCKIN'! Great updates of classic concepts. Please dont make us wait as long for the next one as we did for this one.
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Friggin AWESOME!
Loved it all, can't wait to see Hiss restored, and He-Man find out where his parents and the Masters are. Great job you guys. Keep it up.
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Thanks for the good words, everyone!
You didn't miss anything, it was never before revealed--although, it was never officially stated that she didn't know either.Originally Posted by ZvedaFire
Wait, they look too much alike or not enough alike? Make up YOUR mind! I notice you dont have problems with the identical Targa and Oberon guards. *senses a double standard!*Originally Posted by SnakeMenPriest
And what's with the corny names? Especially the name(s) ending in OR?
I like corn. Mmmm. Corn. (Homer drueling noise)
Zodak and Zodac? That's just confusing. The Cosmic Enforcers should have names, like Zodak could be... Christopher.
Aw, only if you cant tell the difference between a C and a K! Besides, one is long dead, its not like youll have to introduce them at parties.
And please keep images at a PG rating. We do have kids reading these, you know.
Sorry, but Kobra Kahn was naked in the toys, cartoon, and comic too
Although seriously, is He-Mans costume really that distracting? Its like right out of a gladiator movie. Should I not adapt the Stout movie costume for She-Ra then like I had planned? Cause thats a solid PG-13.
Good thing I decided to give Rana some underwear.
And why exactly are REPTILIANS the first to be slaughtered!?
Obviously reptilians suck! Good or evil, they get their tails kicked.
And I hope the blue liquid fails in revivng Hiss.
Planning your own bid for power, eh?
And I was expecting a big Ka-BOOM at the end there.
Well do you want us to do the expected thing?
Very original. Sounds like a fantasy novel written by Tom Clancy.
Wait, Tom Clancy doesnt write fantasy?
Wow. The whole thing is.....like........I mean.......with the......it's all.....
I think I brained my damage.
Originally Posted by SnakeMenPriest
anything else you would like to complain about?
That was brilliant!
Really enjoyed it, Rattlor revealing himself at the end was great, I look forward to the return of King Hsss! And Lodar rules
"Evil can never defeat good!"
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Oh I'm sure he could find one or two more things.Originally Posted by wolf-manj
HOw are the pics not pg?
Nice job guys.
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sucks that it's only on iOS. What about Android users? Microsoft is about to launch their new Windows 8 OS with tablets and new phones. I'd love to see this on that platform as well as Xbox Live Arcade.
sucks that it's only on iOS. What about Android users? Microsoft is about to launch their new Windows 8 OS with tablets and new phones. I'd love to see this on that platform as well as Xbox Live Arcade.
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Most iPhone/iPad games stay around $7.99-9.99 and then almost always go on sale within a few months for $1-2
We won't know till they announce the price, if its a DLC heavy game it will be cheap and they will make up the money on DLC.
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Anyway, stoked for this game. "Late fall" isn't too far off, so I'll happily buy it when it hits.
...when it hits $0.99.
Awesome!! The art style is a little top-heavy, but still bright and detailed. Beastman looks great. Funny seems like less people on the comments have iOS devices. Playing an action game on the ipad is annoying without the button feedback. Seriously hope it comes to more devices for some HD gaming.
I'm normally not a gamer, but this looks awesome to have on my iPad/iPhone.
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A fistula is an abnormal connection between 2 organs. In this case, the fistula connects an organ in the urinary tract (usually the bladder) with the vagina.
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Reasons for Procedure
This procedure is done to repair the abnormal connection between the 2 organs. Fistulas may be caused by:
- Injury to the urinary tract, which may occur during childbirth, surgery, or radiation therapy
- Tumor
- Certain chronic conditions, such as Crohn disease
- Impaired blood flow
Possible Complications
Problems from the procedure are rare, but all procedures have some risk. Your doctor will review potential problems, like:
- Urinary tract infection or other infections
- Irritation or inflammation of the vulva (the opening of the vagina)
- Injury to bladder, vagina, or urethra (the tube that carries urine outside of the body from the bladder)
- Bleeding
- Adverse reaction to anesthesia
Before your procedure, talk to your doctor about ways to manage factors that may increase your risk of complications such as:
- Smoking
- Drinking
- Chronic disease such as diabetes or obesity
The following may also increase the risk of complications:
- Taking blood-thinning medicines
- Having a fistula that is large or complex
What to Expect
Prior to Procedure
Talk to your doctor about your medicines. You may be asked to stop taking some medicines up to 1 week before the procedure.
Other things to keep in mind prior to the procedure:
- Arrange for a ride home from the hospital.
- If instructed by your doctor, avoid food or drinks for 6 to 8 hours before the procedure.
General anesthesia will keep you asleep during the procedure.
Description of the Procedure
The surgery can be done through the vagina or through an incision in the abdomen. You may also have a cystoscopy done during the procedure.
A catheter (tube) will be inserted into the urethra. A speculum will also be used to open the vagina. The fistula will be located. The walls of fistula will be cut away. The fistula will be closed with sutures. Special dressings may be placed in the vagina.
A small incision will be made in the lower abdomen. Once the fistula is located, its lining will be cut and removed. The tissue will be manipulated so that there is no longer a connection between the urinary tract and the vagina. The vaginal wall and wall of the urinary tract will be repaired. The abdominal wall will be closed. Catheter tubes may be left in place after the procedure to help drain urine. Stents (a type of catheter) may be placed in the ureters.
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This procedure is done in a hospital setting. The usual length of stay is:
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- 3 to 5 days for a complex repair
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- Give you pain medicine.
- Take care of your catheter. The catheter will likely be in place for several weeks.
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- Keeping your incisions covered
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You may have to restrict your activities during your recovery until you have permission from your doctor. You may be given specific exercises to do at home to promote healing and maintain strength. Pain can be managed with medicines. Avoid sexual intercourse until your doctor says it is okay.
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- Redness, soreness, bleeding, or discharge at or around the incision site
- Changes in frequency, odor, appearance, or amount of urine
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Health Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada http://www.sogc.org
Jatoi N, Jatoi N, Shaikh F, Ssirichand P. Key to successful vesico-vaginal fistula repair: an experience of urogenital fistula surgeries and outcome at gynecological surgical camp 2005. Ayub Medical College website. Available at: http://www.ayubmed.edu.pk/JAMC/PAST/20-2/Nasreen.pdf . Accessed October 7, 2015.
Rizvi S, Gupta R, Patel S, Trevidi A, Trevidi P, Modi P. Modified laparoscopic abdominal vesico-vaginal fistula repair. J Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surg. 2010;20(1):13-15.
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Monday, August 10, 2009
Grilled Tomato Sandwich with Blue Cheese Spread for Blue Monday
David Fankhauser
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From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Our oldest daughter and her husband slipped away for a few quiet days at the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon this past week. Our treat for entertaining the children while they were gone was a selection of cheeses that included a wonderful blue cheese from the Rouge Creamery in southern Oregon. That happened to coincide with the beginning of our heirloom tomato harvest and a freezer filled with wonderful artisan bread and brioche. I'd been hoarding a recipe I found in the Seattle Times from "Mark Bittman's Kitchen Express" for a grilled sandwich that contained thick sliced tomatoes and a blue cheese spread. This was an ideal time to try it. I can happily report I'm glad I did because this is a wonderful nosh. Here is the base recipe for one sandwich. I'm sure you'll want to adapt this to your own tastes, but the original recipe is a delight.
Grilled Tomato Sandwich with Blue Cheese Spread...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite
1/4 cup blue cheese
1 tablespoon cream cheese
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
1/2 to 1 teaspoon milk
2 slices good-quality, crusty bread
2 to 3 slices ripe, red tomato
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 to 1 tablespoon butter
1) Mash blue cheese, cream cheese and chives with just enough milk to make it spreadable. Smear a thin layer on each slice of bread. Top with tomato slices, salt and pepper and put bread together to make a sandwich.
2) Heat skillet and add butter. Swirl around pan until melted and pan is coated. Place sandwich in skillet and cook a couple of minutes, until toasted on one side. Press down sandwich gently with a spatula and turn. Cook until golden and gooey.
3) Cut on diagonal and serve hot. (If you're making more than one, assemble them on a baking sheet, brush with melted butter and broil on both sides.). Yield: 1 sandwich.
I'm linking this to Smiling Sally for her Blue Monday event.
34 comments :
- Drawn to The Sea said...
Wow, that sounds fabulous. I'm suddenly quite hungry & think I'll wander off to find a tomato.
Happy Blue Monday :-)
Julia @ Drawn to the Sea
- August 10, 2009 at 2:24 AM
- Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~ said...
I grew up with blue cheese and tomatoe sandwiches !!! This is very much like my mother used to make for me. Ohhhh, scrumptious!
Thanks for jogging a wonderful memory and reminding me that I love them so!
- August 10, 2009 at 3:33 AM
- Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen said...
Mary, this sounds like a fabulous sandwich. I adore tomatoes and blue cheese. What a nice and easy combination. A real winner.
- August 10, 2009 at 6:50 AM
- Hootin' Anni said...
I pass on the bleu cheese!! Ewwwww. But the sandwich looks heavenly. Maybe some provolone or something to substitute? No? It probably wouldn't be the same.....Bud would love this.
Happy Monday Mary.
- August 10, 2009 at 7:25 AM
- My Little Space said...
I juz love this simple nice treat especially with bread & cheese! All I need is a cup of coffee.
- August 10, 2009 at 7:35 AM
- Puna said...
This looks wonderful Mary.
- August 10, 2009 at 7:38 AM
- Katy said...
Aren't your little ones so good to eat blue cheese! That's terrific that you are introducing them to such assertive flavors while they are young!
This sandwich sounds divine! My Ole Sweetie-Pi wouldn't eat blue cheese on a dare (or a threat LOL) but I would love this.
- August 10, 2009 at 8:17 AM
- Becky K. said...
We are trying our hand at heirloom tomatoes this year. So far they keep getting some kind of rot on the bottom. They are not even touching the ground. Not sure what is up with that.
Your sandwich looks like a treat!
Becky K.
- August 10, 2009 at 8:58 AM
- NKP said...
That sounds absolutely divine, I love blue cheese and tomatoes.
- August 10, 2009 at 9:03 AM
- Cathy said...
A scrumptious sandwich, Mary. And what a great way to use the fantastic tomatoes that are ripe now.
Rogue Creamery is in the booth next to me at my farmer's market. Big trouble. I can't leave it alone.
- August 10, 2009 at 9:08 AM
- Jaynie said...
This looks delicious. Two stong clean flavors together. This will be a refreshing sandwich at the end of a hot day.
- August 10, 2009 at 9:11 AM
- Cindy said...
I'm hungry! It looks delicious! I'll definitly try this recipe.
- August 10, 2009 at 9:22 AM
- The Quintessential Magpie said...
Oh, Mary! This sounds heavenly. Now I am officially starving. I haven't eaten yet, and it's getting late in the morning for breakfast so maybe I'll go straight to lunch. I would have to go to Publix first for those wonderful ingredients. ;-)
Happy Blue Monday...
Sheila :-)
- August 10, 2009 at 9:27 AM
- petite nyonya said...
I think this is a perfect healthy sandwich when you just don't feel like having anything heavy at all. It looks really delightful.
- August 10, 2009 at 9:49 AM
- Katherine Roberts Aucoin said...
You might be the only one who twist my arm to try this. I don't care for raw tomatoes and I'm not a fan of bleu cheese. you make it looks so good!
- August 10, 2009 at 9:58 AM
- ItaJeff said...
Happy Blue Monday
- August 10, 2009 at 10:10 AM
- Southerncook said...
Oh my, this looked like heaven on a plate. I will try this very soon.
Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook
- August 10, 2009 at 10:41 AM
- Dee said...
sounds tasty, though i have not quite come around to blue cheese yet. i might try this for lunch, but with goat cheese instead :)
- August 10, 2009 at 10:52 AM
- Coloradolady said...
Interesting combination. I love tomatoes but I am not sure about the Blue Cheese....maybe a substitution for the BC would work...either way...it has made me hungry.
Happy Blue Monday.
- August 10, 2009 at 10:59 AM
- Jersey Girl Cooks said...
This looks so good. I have fresh tomatoes from my garden and will be trying this.
- August 10, 2009 at 11:18 AM
- Maria said...
Summer tomatoes from the garden are the best!
- August 10, 2009 at 11:40 AM
- theUngourmet said...
Mmm! There is almost nothing better than homegrown tomatoes with blue cheese! So Good!
- August 10, 2009 at 11:58 AM
- Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...
This looks delicious. The neighbor brought in some tomatoes the other day for us and there are a few left.. I'm going to try this for lunch.. thanks so much for sharing..
hugs ~lynne~
- August 10, 2009 at 12:00 PM
- Pam said...
That sandwich looks amazing. You can't beat home grown tomatoes and tasty blue cheese.
- August 10, 2009 at 12:26 PM
- B Merrick said...
I have a feeling I am going to be adding a little bit of bacon to this right before my head explodes from it's deliciousness! Thank you!
- August 10, 2009 at 12:46 PM
- SmilingSally said...
Ooo, heirloom tomatoes... the name alone congers up memories of good eating. Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday.
- August 10, 2009 at 1:48 PM
- Nicole said...
That's an awesome summer Lunch idea - thanks :D
- August 10, 2009 at 3:25 PM
- ellen b. said...
Hi Mary! That sounds like a wonderful nosh for sure. My husband and I enjoy blue cheese so I'll have to surprise him with this :0)
Happy bleu to you!
- August 10, 2009 at 5:41 PM
- Chef Fresco said...
Tomato sandwiches are my dad's absolute favorite. That blue cheese looks absolutely amazing!
- August 10, 2009 at 8:09 PM
- LK- Healthy Delicious said...
that looks amazing! i wouldn't have thought to make a delicious spread like that - I would have just thrown the cheese right on. And it would not have been nearly as good.
- August 10, 2009 at 9:15 PM
- MyThoughtsMyVoice said...
I don't think blue cheese is very common here in my place. It must be some kind of a special cheese. My mouth is watering at the sandwich you made LOL
happy Blue Monday!
- August 11, 2009 at 2:45 AM
- MyThoughtsMyvoice said...
I don't think blue cheese is very common here in my place. It must be some kind of a special cheese. My mouth is watering at the sandwich you made LOL
happy Blue Monday!
- August 11, 2009 at 2:59 AM
- Deb in Hawaii said...
What a wonderful grilled cheese--great flavors!
- August 11, 2009 at 5:45 AM
- Sasha said...
Wow this sandwich is beautiful! What a great idea to use blue cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich instead of the plain yellow kind : D
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A pair of middle-American pension funds have launched a lawsuit against BlackRock (BLK), claiming that the company had systematically "looted" the proceeds from money they had invested in the company's iShares ETFs.
According to Reuters and Bloomberg, the suit was filed on behalf of the Laborers' Local 265 Pension Fund of Cincinatti and the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local No. 572 of Nashville, claiming that several of the iShares investments spent their money on "grossly excessive compensation" to agents associated with the ETFs.
The suit claims that BlackRock breached its duties as part of those transactions and asks for funds to be recovered for the pension fund investors.
The company's iShares ETFs "systematically violated their fiduciary duties, setting up an excessive fee structure designed to loot securities lending returns properly due to iShares investors," according to documentation in the suit, filed last month in the Middle District Court of Tennessee.
The funds claim that 40% of the securities lending revenues from the ETFs go to fund managers. BlackRock has countered, saying the complaint is invalid and that it will "contest it vigorously."
BlackRock spokeswoman Caroline Hancock told Reuters that part of the iShares program's success—having brought in $36 billion in new business in the fourth quarter—is its internalized operation structure.
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All eyes were on Prince George when the royal baby arrived in New Zealand with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for their tour Down Under.
William and Kate's son looked bright, happy and content as he was carried off a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) plane in Wellington by his mother and began his life as a working royal.
The baby prince faced the world's media for only the second time in his short life - the first occasion was when William and Kate proudly showed off their day-old son outside the London hospital where he was born.
George is only eight months old but he travelled with his parents on a scheduled Qantas flight from Heathrow Airport, via Dubai, to Sydney where they transferred to the military plane.
The Cambridges appeared in outfits that each took a coloured theme of red, white or blue - with the Duchess in an eye-catching scarlet coat by designer Catherine Walker and a matching hat by Gina Foster, the Duke looked stylish in a dark blue suit and George wad dressed in a cream cardigan over a white top and shorts.
Grey misty clouds and drizzle greeted the royal visitors as they arrived at Wellington International Airport but the eight-month-old prince seemed oblivious to the cold conditions and waved his arms and legs.
The royal visit has been greeted with some controversy after parents in New Zealand raised concerns online about the arrangements for the car seat chosen for George by the royal couple.
Plunket, New Zealand's national childcare advisory agency, published photos of a Maxi-Cosi baby seat fitted to the official car which will carry George facing forward - but many people said it was going against its own recommendations that a child of George's age should face the rear window.
Prime Minister John Key was waiting on the tarmac to greet the royal couple but they received the full splendour of a traditional Maori welcome at nearby Government House, the official resident of the Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae.
Prince William was the first to perform a hongi - a traditional Maori greeting where noses are pressed together and a breath is symbolically exchanged - with two Maori elders and cultural adviser Lewis Moeau and Hiria Hape.
Kate, who does not have her husband's experience of the traditional greeting, smiled broadly as she followed suit.
On the windswept and rain soaked lawn of the historic building a group of around 35 semi-naked Maoris performed a ceremonial challenge called the wero to determine whether the visitors were friends or foe.
Three male toa, or warriors, armed with spears advanced on the royal couple and uttered war cries leaving Kate looking a little startled.
They performed an intricate and intimidating series of martial arts moves. before one offered William, 31, a rakau tapu or dart.
The Duke crouched down to pick it up, all the while keeping eye contact with the warrior.
Kate and William were then officially cleared as "friends" and welcomed onto the main grass area.
She later shook hands with one warrior who wore a thong exposing his heavily tattooed bottom and told him she thought the traditional greeting was "super".
There was also close attention on George's nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, who was seen officially for the first time as she left the rear of the plane, via steps, with other members of the royal entourage.
Wearing a dark jacket, white blouse and grey skirt, she stayed well back from the greetings the couple received on the tarmac.
Ms Turrion Borrallo will be looking after George during the 19-day tour that will see the Cambridges travel across New Zealand and Australia celebrating the people, culture and institutions of the Commonwealth countries.
William and Kate will be staying in the Wellington area but will not carry out any engagements tomorrow.
On Wednesday, they will be joined by George at an event attended by nurses, parents and young children from the Plunket parents' group.
At Government House, the baby prince, who is third in line to the throne, is expected to crawl around with a group of similar aged children - six girls and four boys - while the Duke and Duchess chat to their parents who are from a range of backgrounds including a couple of gay fathers.


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The Congressional Black Caucus is warning the Department of Labor that its plan to extend ERISA's fiduciary standard to IRAs will hurt African-American savers.
In a March 15 letter to the DOL, eight members of the caucus, who are also members of the House Financial Services Committee—including Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., ranking member on the committee—said that if brokers who serve IRA accounts are held to "ERISA's strict prohibitions on third-party compensation, they may choose to exit the market rather than risk the potentially severe penalties under ERISA for violations." If that occurs, "it could cause IRA services to be unattainable by many retirement savers in the African-American community."
This isn't the first time that lawmakers, or industry officials, have balked at DOL's decision to extend ERISA fiduciary standards to IRAs. As Brad Campbell, former head of the DOL's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), who's now with Drinker Biddle and Reath in Washington, recently told AdvisorOne, "I think [DOL] not only will continue to apply the rule to IRAs much as originally proposed, but is likely to propose new restrictions on solicitation of IRA rollovers."
Fred Reish, the partner and chairman of the Financial Services ERISA Team at Drinker Biddle & Reath in Los Angeles, adds that he believes the definition of fiduciary advice will be the same for retirement plans and IRAs.
However, the problem is that "over the years, the sales and compensation practices regarding IRAs have evolved in a way that is fundamentally in conflict with subjecting broker-dealer sales practices and compensation to the fiduciary prohibited transaction rules," Reish says.
EBSA has said its reproposal, to be released in July, will be backed by a "substantial economic analysis," but the caucus members told DOL that its economic analysis must "take full consideration" of the rule's impact on African-Americans.
The lawmakers also said it was "critical" for DOL to work with other agencies and stakeholders "on a balanced approach to both protect investors and maintain affordable access to retirement savings products during this time of economic uncertainty."
But as Phyllis Borzi, assistant secretary for employee benefits security at the DOL, told AdvisorOne in a previous interview, DOL and the Securities and Exchange Commission follow "two separate statutes that are so very different," so collaboration on both agencies' fiduciary rules is difficult.
"The securities laws are based on a disclosure model. ERISA is not," Borzi said.
"Often disclosure is part of what we might require in our prohibited transaction exemptions, but [ERISA] is a flat-out prohibition against conflicts of interest," she said, "in part because Congress viewed retirement assets as special from other kind of savings."
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