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Fifteen Seconds Falling
Athrun did not stop running, half-dragging Cagalli by the waist. Adrenaline pumped his body to move forward, making him unfeeling to the pain of Cagalli's teeth biting into the skin of his hand. He kept moving, hiding against trees, doing his best to blend into the shadows of the dying light.
They were deep in the forest and not following the direction Meer had pointed out. It was too risky to travel to the North; most of the soldiers might be there now, awaiting their arrival, ready for an ambush at the slightest hint of their presence.
No, they would have to wait to travel north. Besides, there was a place he was eager to go, guided only by his ears and honed instincts as a soldier.
He exhaled heavily with relief at the sight of the stream. It was wide but shallow, the sand, stones and fish visible from where he stood at the side. He looked at Cagalli, and assured that she would not scream, took his hand from her mouth. Gently, he pushed Cagalli to sit, took her hands and dipped them into the water.
She was silent; her eyes distant as she watched him work on scrubbing her hands clean of the dried blood. He was careful not to hurt her as he pulled her hands deeper to clean her arms.
Satisfied that they were clean, he proceeded to remove her shoes. Grimacing, he looked at the blisters on her heel and sole brought about by running with her high-heeled shoes. He grasped the remaining sleeves of his uniform and pulled, tearing the fabric. Carefully, he used the torn fabric to wrap her injured feet.
He raised his eyes to look at her, his heart clenching. Her ethereal gown was torn, the hem barely grazing her knees, the white material speckled with dirt, mud, soot and blood. Her golden hair was dirty and in disarray, the clips that held it in place long gone. Her face was pale, and the eyes that looked back at him held so much anguish.
Wordlessly, he knelt closer and pulled her into his arms, burying her face against his chest.
It was then that she broke down and cried.
He held her tighter, burying his own face on her neck. Her arms grasped his form close. She cried silently, biting on her lower lip to prevent herself from screaming.
No words were needed to be said. Athrun understood her pain and frustration. Someone was dead because of her. Again. First it was her father she held dear. Now, it was Meer, a person she used to hate but who had in the end still saved her.
He moved back to examine her eyes filled with angry tears, her lower lip bleeding. Gently, he wiped the blood with his thumb and offered his hand instead. As a soldier, he was used to pain. He would gladly accept Cagalli's pain. Using his other arm, he pulled Cagalli towards him, his hand cradling her head as she continued to cry.
She clung to him as if afraid he too would disappear. "I'm here, Cagalli," he whispered to reassure her, his hand caressing her back. "I won't leave you."
She continued to cry, and he continued to hold her close, stroking her face tenderly to calm her, stroking her shoulders to reassure that he was there with her.
In his arms, she was trapped in a protective cage where no one could judge her. She was not Orb's Queen— she was Cagalli, a woman who mourned. Athrun accepted her wholeheartedly, sharing her grief, swallowing her cries, holding her steady to prevent her from crumbling.
When did she start relying on him this much?
The forest was still except for the occasional sound of the animals, the swishing of the trees, moving of the stream and Cagalli's quiet sob and laboured breathing that were slowly quieting.
Slowly, he cupped her face, guiding her to look at him. Cagalli could briefly see the depth of his emerald orbs: old, haunted and sad— the eyes of a soldier who had seen countless of battles. But there was also determination lighting up like cold fire. "Cagalli." When he spoke it was quiet. "You have to live. You have to survive and prevent Azrael from taking everything you hold dear. Do you understand?"
She nodded, her eyes never leaving his.
He took a gun from his pocket and carefully handed it to her. "You have to survive. Shoot if you must."
Her eyes widened, unwilling to accept the gun but Athrun held her hand. He shook his head. "Don't let her sacrifice be put into waste."
She gripped the gun, bowed her head and slowly nodded.
He took her hand and pulled her up, his eyes asking if she was ready. When she nodded, they continued running.
Night had fallen, the forest looked more sinister but the darkness worked to their advantage. From what Athrun knew, Blue Cosmos, the faction that Azrael headed, was dwindling, their numbers falling due to the stable peace Earth and PLANTs were trying hard to maintain. This might explain the few soldiers guarding them.
They were crossing a small river when the first shouts came.
"I can see something moving there!"
Athrun whirled around, eyes straining to see where the soldiers were, as he pulled Cagalli out of the river and behind a big rock. There was a lamp on the other end of the river held by a soldier carrying a riffle.
Athrun gripped the gun on his hands. He would not hesitate. He would kill to protect her.
Cagalli was holding her breath as the soldier with the lamp scratched his head and muttered to himself, "But I saw something here."
The soldier's young face was scrunched up in determination as he crossed the river, walking near their hiding place.
Checking the gun on his hand, Athrun made a decision. He had to conserve bullets for long range enemies. For this soldier, he had to use close-range tactics. Cagalli stared at Athrun, her eyes bright in the dark as if asking permission. 'I'm good at hand to hand combat.'
But Athrun shook his head. The man still had a riffle. He was not taking chances. Entrusting his gun to Cagalli, he crouched low, limbs contracted, ready to pounce.
There was a yell of curses from the soldier as Athrun pulled the man's arm and threw him over his back. The soldier landed with a loud thud, and there was a sickening crack of ribs and limbs.
Athrun had barely taken two steps when a shot rang through the night and he felt a burning sensation on his side. Another soldier had emerged from the bushes, gun raised, and ready for another shot.
Two more shots were fired as Cagalli threw stones at the soldier to distract him. She ran up to him and punched him in between the eyes, ignoring the pain on her knuckles as it broke through the bones of his nose. Blinded, the soldier screamed and grabbed her arm and threw her aside, landing onto the hard earth.
Wincing, Athrun sprang and kneed the soldier in the abdomen. The soldier coughed blood and collapsed beside his comrade.
Cagalli rushed to him and he pulled her hand as they ran away from the scene. Ignoring the pain, his eyes scanned the terrain for shelter.
There was a drop, and another— a slow pitter-patter of rain.
He gripped his side, trying to prevent the blood that pooled from his wound from staining the earth. It would be dangerous if their captors would be able to trace them because of it.
The rain was beating steadily, soaking both their forms. It was cold, biting through their flesh. It seeped through the earth, making the land slippery, mud splashing as they ran. Athrun looked at Cagalli who was trying hard not to shiver. They had to find shelter quickly.
There was a big tree with a hole underneath it. Assessing that it was big enough to accommodate them, Athrun pulled Cagalli in and then collapsed against one of the walls of the enclosure.
Cagalli knelt beside Athrun and inspected the wound. Her heart was beating loudly against her chest, panic filling her senses. 'Not another one, please!' she begged. It was a nasty injury without an exit wound, the bullet still deep within his body. But it was more to the side, and not instantly fatal as long as she can stop the bleeding.
Athrun's eyes were closed as Cagalli lifted whatever remained of her skirt and ripped the fabric, splitting it in a jagged line that barely reached the middle of her thighs. Carefully she pressed it on the wound to stop the bleeding.
"You're going to be alright, Athrun.." she whispered more to herself for reassurance. "It's alright.."
Athrun slowly nodded, "I've had worse."
Cagalli managed a small wistful smile, "What? Another part of being a soldier?"
"A good, courageous soldier, yes," he replied, his eyes similarly wistful.
She thought she must have done something really bad in her past life to be punished this much. They were in a situation where both their lives were hanging by a thread, uncertain of their next course of action. She studied his face, the stark contrast of the paleness of his skin against his midnight blue hair tousled, muddy and damp from the rain. He had been shot twice, one in the shoulder, and another in the abdomen. In another time, she would be in awe at how tough he was, neither complaining nor howling in pain. But the way he gritted his teeth, closed his eyes and regulated his breathing took away any other feeling but worry, panic and helplessness.
With his right arm, Athrun held her shoulder and tenderly pushed her against him, careful not to get her bloodier than she already was. She was shivering in his touch, both from the cold and fear. He would have wanted to light a fire but everything was damp and a fire might alert their captors of their location.
They would have to start moving once the rain slowed down. But for now, they stayed in that position for a long time.
It was an hour after when the rain finally slowed to a patter. The clouds were shifting, allowing the iridescent light from the high moon to filter out. After wrapping another bandage to his wound, both Athrun and Cagalli carefully travelled North. It was a risk they had to take if they wanted to be found by Yzak and Dearka.
The forest was dark and quiet, taunting their senses to the danger that lay with their every step. They continued walking for hours, senses alert with every twig snapped, every swishing of the leaves and every droplet of rain.
A wolf howled in the distance, long and haunting. Athrun squeezed Cagalli's hand in his, reassuring her even without words.
And she trusted him wholeheartedly.
The sound of the crashing waves was reaching their ears and their eyes met. They moved slowly, careful to be hidden against the trees. Peering into the horizon, they could just barely see the teasing orange of the sunrise and gray of the still lingering rain clouds.
Beyond the trees was a short grassy clearing leading to a cliff. Athrun inspected the cliff and grimaced at its height. Cagalli, who was beside him, threw a rock and watched as it took fifteen seconds before it broke the surface of the sea.
"We can't jump," Cagalli finally said, shaking her head. "We have to find—"
Athrun raised his arm to silence her and shoved her behind him. Confused, she raised her eyebrow and watched as his expression darkened and his grip on Meer's knife tightened.
At first, it was faint— there was the sound scuffling footsteps— but it grew steadier as they drew nearer. Athrun and Cagalli held their breaths, their hearts hammering against their chests. From behind the trees, five men with heavy riffles emerged, their lips twisted into sneers. The leader of the group who seemed not older than twenty stepped forward, his light green hair covering a part of his sardonic eyes.
"It is useless to struggle, just surrender now!" the leader announced, his own riffle poised to shoot.
Athrun growled. Where did they come from? Were they following them? He was very careful and even without his heightened senses, he would have known if they were being followed. His eyes caught the reflection of a small metal tower on the shore to the far right of the cliff. Shit. It was an observation tower.
The men were slowly closing in. He couldn't engage in a fight without endangering Cagalli's life. They had to flee.
Amidst the sound of the guns loading, Athrun could hear a very faint buzz. He partly peered behind him, his eyes searching the sea, his mind working fast on a plan.
"Cagalli," his voice was quiet, his eyes focused on hers. "You have to live. Promise me that."
"W-what are you saying? We'll survive this! I promise!"
She watched as his lips tilted into a small smile. His emerald eyes were solemn, almost apologetic. "Sorry, Cagalli..."
Cagalli's eyes widened as Athrun turned and embraced her, tucking her head against his chest. With great force, he pushed them off the cliff. She could barely scream as the men fired, and Athrun shielded her from the bullets with his own body.
They were falling.
15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10 seconds— She didn't know how many of the bullets pierced his body. Athrun's blood seemed to defy gravity as they hovered in the air like rain drops.
9, 8, 7, 6, 5— The rushing wind was painful to her eyes but she could not bear to close them, afraid that when she did, Athrun would vanish.
4, 3, 2, 1.. 0— Her back stung in pain as it hit the surface of the cold water and yet they continued going deeper, and deeper, her lungs screaming for air.
And then everything was black.
Azrael's pleasant countenance was gone, replaced with raw fury as he treaded through the dense forest of Orb. That bitch Meer just proved her uselessness and let his precious captives free! He should have never trusted that bitch coordinator even if she was highly regarded as valuable by one of his right hand man, Yuuna.
Oh, and that right hand man also vanished just when he needed him to do his job.
He cursed. He was surrounded by morons! By worthless people!
Adjusting the pistol in his hand, he surveyed the area. He could not leave the important task of finding the Queen of Orb and the Chairman of PLANTs just to his soldiers- he was personally going to attend to the situation at hand.
His mind worked into plans. He had to be careful. As one of ZAFT's elites, Chairman Zala was a force to be reckoned with. Djibril's unconscious form— his strongest and most brilliant man— was a testament to that. He had to be swift with his gun and should not hesitate to use the Queen of Orb as a shield if Zala forced him into a pinch. Surely he wouldn't dare to hurt her? And then there was also the Orb Queen Attha herself to be considered who was said to be reckless and brash, he had to—
Azrael stopped in his tracks, all thoughts broken, as he saw the silhouette of a man leaning against one of the many trees. Upon recognizing the man, his lips contorted into a frown, the man's name bitter on his lips.
The said man raised his head, and Azrael hated the blasted mask the coordinator wore that hid the expression of his eyes. It only allowed him to see the upward curve of his lips. Le Creuset straightened, his white ZAFT uniform bathed in the orange rays of dusk.
Azrael's eyes narrowed. "What are you doing here? How did you find this place?"
The ZAFT Commander did not answer but allowed his smirk to grow wider. Suddenly, Azrael's fury doubled and he glared, realization dawning. "You knew." It wasn't a question but rather an accusing statement. "You knew." He repeated quietly, malice evident in his voice.
Le Creuset remained unmoving, neither confirming nor rejecting his claims. Azrael's hold on the gun tightened. "You knew everything didn't you? You always did, even back during the war." His teeth clenched. "If you knew, then why did you not say anything? Why did you not stop us? I could have killed Queen Attha. I could have killed Chairman Zala."
A low, amused chuckle escaped from the commander's lips. Even with the mask, Azrael knew the coordinator was looking at him with arrogant amusement. It made his blood boil with anger. "And yet you did not kill them. It was a risk but it was also just as planned."
Azrael's voice was slowly losing its confidence. "You—You planned all of these? You planned— No— expected me to capture them?!" Le Creuset was known to play mind games with his enemies and Azrael was trying his hardest not to fall.
The amused smile was still on Le Creuset's lips. "Everything— yes — all for the sole purpose of setting the stage of your death."
Azrael shook with anger. With a strangled cry, he fired continuously. But the Commander was too fast, and the next second, he felt his hand being twisted and his body slamming hard on the ground.
"You have become a big threat, Azrael. You cannot be overlooked any longer."
Le Creuset could still remember that night when he had tried to send a formal request order for an assassination. But before it was received by Athrun, it had been intercepted by an intruder to the ZAFT office. He was slightly annoyed that he chose to delete the file, after realizing that Athrun would not approve— the chairman was too righteous.
Amusingly, later he learned that the intruder had been the Orb princess.
And so, he was forced to act on his own, bidding his time for the perfect chance, manipulating people like Meer to stalk his target. He had waited for so long...
He looked down at Azrael's fear-stricken eyes and a cruel wave of pleasure washed over him. He twisted Azrael's arm holding the gun so that the barrel was now pressed against Azrael's temple.
"You CANNOT kill me, Le Creuset!"
He clicked the safety of the gun.
"Goodbye, Azrael. I will meet you in hell."
To be Continued...
So what do you think? Please review!
Sorry for the short chapter. This was meant to be part of chapter 25 but I decided to cut it. Phew! One more chapter and then an epilogue before this story finally ends! :)
Before writing this chapter, I was able to rummage from my old notebooks the original plotline for this story. Reading it almost 9 years later, I'm glad that things changed throughout the years (one could only imagine just where in the world I got those weird ideas from, thank goodness some of them weren't put into actual writing :P) It was challenging to pick up this story after four years, but I have never felt this happy writing again. I wish that the other Gundam Seed fan fictions, especially those classic ones that made me love the fandom in the first place would also get updated. There will never be a "too late" time for AsuCaga :)


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Celebrations are being held in Kenya to mark the 70th anniversary of Sightsavers’ office in the country.
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Sightsavers began working in Kenya in 1952, when blindness affected up to 7% of rural Kenyans, and a further 2.5% had a significant degree of visual impairment. The organisation’s primary focus in the early years was on eliminating avoidable blindness, promoting integrated education, and community-based rehabilitation for adults who were blind.
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Why do I do this to myself?
Had the week between Christmas and New Years off, so thought it would be good to take a couple of days and refresh the transmission in Milo. Hope was to take 3-4 days and refresh the syncros/dogs and update the LSD to 47%. Gathered up all the tools used when building the transaxle in the GTV6 just in case.
The wife bought me some anerobic sealer, and LSD friction plates for Christmas - lovely woman. When I cracked the case open the day after Christmas - uh-oh! Looks like water sat in this trans for a while. The ring gear had heavy pitting on several teeth. Can't just re-use that. Guess the job just got more involved.
Didn't have a good 39-11 to replace with, so the 41-10 will need to go in. Fortunately one of my parts boxes was from a Milano, because the GTV6 version uses a gear drive for the speedo. It took a day to rebuild the syncros and set the pinion depth. Only to realize late that night - lying in bed - that the depth was in MM not thousandths. So it should be set to +0.002 not 0.007. Blah.
Redid the pinion depth then took the rest of the day to set the carrier bearing preload and ring gear backlash. Assembly followed the next day.
"new" isostatic linkage, patch the hole in the rear exhaust pipe where it hit the half shaft, get the center section shoved forward enough to prevent it from happening again. Oh yeah - and repair the clutch hard line that sheared off during removal because of corrosion. And replace the driveshaft carrier bearing. You know - the normal stuff!
2:00 yesterday and it is back together. Go to move it from the garage and only have 2 gears. 3rd and 4th. Lateral bar on the isostatic was damaged during install of the trans. Drop the center exhaust, disconnect the driveshaft and drop the front of the trans for access. Replace the link and all back together. 5:15 PM - glass of wine.
Did I mention that the high on Sunday and Monday was -9°F? Garage was OK, but not warm. Oh, and the boy's car decided to have clutch hydraulic issues in the mix.
In the end, it got me to work this morning. Shifter feels wonderful and at -9° again, I was able to engage 2nd. Never could do that when cold before. Need to get used to the noises again - takes a week or so to believe that the job was really done right. Until then pins and needles.
Then need to order up a converter from Dakota Digital to get the speedo reading correctly. Still have a weepy rear caliper on the right, and it will take weeks to get the park brake adjusted again.
There was actually a point in time, when I cracked the case, that I thought about going out and buying a different car. But then I realized that I would probably end up with another Alfa. Or something broken at least.
Here's to a great 2018!
84 Spider - Long gone, but started the addiction; 85 GTV6 - Current project, Supercharged, Mega Squirt; 88 Verde - "Milo" It has a name, must be a keeper


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The Macedonians shocked the Azzuri when they claimed a shock 1-0 victory against Italy in the World Cup play offs last year and battled back to claim a draw in their EURO 2024 qualifier last night.
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Weeds – It is that time of Year!
Recently there have been lively discussions in town about the state of landscaping and “weeds” in Clayton. Know that the city public works staff are aware of the weed challenges this year (as well as last year due to the pandemic). Excessive weed growth has been especially challenging for the past couple of years, since Clayton has prohibited the use of Roundup (and its primary ingredient, glyphosate). The city’s current pre-emergent replacement for Roundup is an herbicide that is four times the cost of Roundup and not as effective. Therefore, more effort is required to remove most weeds (e.g., need to be hand-pulled or trimmed) which puts a strain on our small staff resources.
City staff is diligently working on the weed challenges in city rights-of-way and parks on a scheduled, sequential basis to address areas of most significant visual concern. Due to staffing challenges, the city continues to seek temporary workers and crews to help address these issues within reason and budget. However, it is noteworthy that, like everything else, costs for hourly labor are much higher than in prior years, and finding laborers is challenging.
At the initiative of Vice Mayor Holly Tillman, nine newly appointed residents have joined the Trails & Landscape Commission. I am impressed with this committee’s diversity of experience and dedication to addressing our city’s landscaping needs. Committee members have been walking our trails, viewing our medians, and communicating landscaping challenges with our public works staff. They are a forward-thinking group that is focusing on developing an asset/sustainability plan for the future of Clayton
Who Loves a Parade?
Clayton will have two parades on back-to-back weekends. On Saturday, June 25th central Contra Costa County celebrates its first-ever Pride Parade in Clayton. The parade is being brought to Clayton by a non-profit group known as Clayton Pride (www.claytonpride.com) in conjunction with Concord’s Rainbow Community Center. It is anticipated that 350+ people and 40+ groups will be part of this parade including multiple non-profit organizations, small businesses, local and County dignitaries, and local churches.
After a two-year COVID hiatus, the Clayton 4th of July Parade is back.
I have missed the “Rockwellian” nostalgia of our 4th of July Parade tremendously. It brings back so many good memories of our town as I recall my own children in wagons and tricycles opening the parade with hundreds of other kids in the “Kiddie Parade” that begins the festivities. I am looking forward to seeing our stalwart entrants, including the Corvette Club, Clampers Drill team, Dana Hills Swim Team and others.
Both parades will start at 10 a.m. in downtown Clayton, with the Master of Ceremonies being Clayton’s own past mayor, and current Council Member, CW Wolfe. These will be fun and joyous occasions for the whole family and I hope to see you there!
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Welcome to the final chapter of our holiday last month. Yes, can you believe it, we have been home for four weeks already. I'm not quite sure where that time has gone.
After our very enjoyable day at the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival we headed south with the intention of finding somewhere to free camp. Wikicamps showed that there were plenty of options available to us. Our initial plan was the little town of Wandai, but when we got there the camp area by the old railway station was pretty full and the ground not all that flat. No worries, we would keep on our way. The next town (more like a village) was Tingoora. It consists of a school, pub, some houses and a nice flat cricket ground which is available to camp on. It was perfect. Nice and quiet, with only a few campers.
It is right beside the Kilivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail
. This rail trail links several small towns, which are generally only 8 to 12 kms apart. Being a rail corridor, the gradient is nice and easy and it is sealed all the way. I think it would be great fun to do a part of it in the future. Yes, I think I could even manage it.
On an aside, our pushbikes had a lovely holiday on the back of the van. No, they never did come off this time. Very slack of us.
Anyway, back to the trip. We have travelled this road quite a few times, but we had more time this year, which was a nice change.
We had a wander around Kingaroy, but no photos. Of course we bought some peanuts from the Peanut Van.
Nanango was the next town we visited. It had a lovely old courthouse.
It was morning tea time and Mick was rather pleased with the decor at the local bakery. Not bad coffee or food either.
Lunch was at Crows Nest and then it was on to the Toowoomba area to visit family and friends. It is always nice to visit, especially as some of my family are getting quite old now and don't travel any more. Once again, no photos.
After Toowoomba we had to make a decision. Do we head down to the coast or down the New England Highway? We decided to stay inland.
The next town was Warwick. We have driven through here a couple of times, but other than having lunch in a park, have never had a look around. This time we had a lovely wander. It really is a nice place. We could easily have spent more time here. I know that there is a great patchwork retreat here, but patchwork shops weren't on the agenda this time.
The main street was lined with beautiful old buildings and one intersection had a rather impressive statue in the middle. The subject was apparently premier - for a few months.
The town hall looked stunning in the sunlight.
Back on the road, our next stop was Stanthorpe,
We were definitely noticing that the temperature was dropping as we reached the higher ground. Toowoomba was quite chilly and Stanthorpe even more so. Closer to home there had even been a little snow.
We had a great wander around Stanthorpe as well. We were still having fun looking for op shops. Google was very helpful in directing us to the ones that were tucked away down side streets.
Did you notice the mural in the background of the above photo. There were fairy lights all around as well. Wouldn't it be fun having dinner in this courtyard in the summer months.
We stumbled across this mural down a side street. I thought the style was similar to the silos at Portland
that we visited earlier this year and also the water towers we saw in Charleville
. Yes, there was the signature "Guido". He is a very busy artist.
We loved this sculpture. There were all sorts of Australian birds and animals carved around the rock. So much to look at. The surprising thing was that the sculpture was positioned in a car park!! I thought it should be somewhere more prominent.
It wasn't long until we crossed back into New South Wales. I'm going to have a little whinge here - I do wish New South Wales would put up more vibrant signs at the border. Other states generally have much brighter signs. Okay, I'll get off my soap box now.
We had a quick wander around Tenterfield, but as the day was starting to get away on us, we didn't spend very long. This building was made famous by the Peter Allan song
There are some lovely old shops lining the main street.
The evening light was making the New England look rather lovely, if not a tad chilly.
Our destination for the night was Glen Innes, where we arrived just before dusk.
It was rather chilly overnight. Quite a change from what we had been experiencing only a few days previously. Something that we were going to have to quickly adjust to as we headed home to winter.
In the morning we went wandering the streets. Once again beautiful heritage buildings.
Glen Innes holds a Celtic Festival at the start of May each year. All the garbage bins in the main street feature tartans of various Celtic nations. We were happy to see that The Isle of Man was featured. What was also interesting is that each year they feature a different country at their festival. Next year Ireland and the Isle of Man are to be featured. Maybe we will have to make the trek......if we remember.
Just south of Glen Innes is this amazing balancing rock. It is regularly photographed.
We were surprised to see that there were still some trees sporting their autumn colours.
As the day progressed it got increasingly windy. Not fun towing a van in this.
It also became apparent how desperately dry it still is in this part of the country, and now that winter has arrive there will be next to no growth of pasture until spring.
We always like to call in at the little town of Uralla. We noticed a new business down a side street this time. It is housed in what was once an aircraft hanger and was then a car dealership and mechanic's for many years. It now houses a collection of small businesses selling all manner of arts, crafts, antiques, vintage etc. Rather a lovely space. No, nothing came home with us this time....but it was tempting.
We say plenty of truck loads of hay on the road.
Our final overnight stop for the trip was at the Murrurundi Caravan Park. Isn't that the best letter box. We have stayed here in a tent many years ago.
Murrurundi has severe water shortages. They have five semi trailers of water trucked in to their water reservoir each day! We learnt that Stanthorpe and Tenterfield are also about to run out of water and could soon have to truck in water. Scary stuff.
It was another chilly night so we had some soup for tea. It was a good chance to use my little souvenir from the Dinosaur Museum at Winton. They had a fantastic souvenir shop and I had to buy something...as you do. This ladle was inexpensive, but oh so cute. Not only that, it is useful and now lives in the van.
We heard a couple of trains during the night at Murrurundi and started to see more as we travelled south. A few went through Scone while we were there. We continued to see quite a few in the Hunter region. All carrying coal.
It was good to see they are refurbishing the Civic Theatre in the main street. I don't know what it will be. Something to see next time we pass through.
Don't you love the display of vintage aprons in the window of their Vinnies.
This was a cute building for an op shop.
This may seem like an odd photo, but we saw so many of these identical little canisters in op shops. They were in nearly every one we visited. Funnily, I'd never seen one before this trip. Yes, they are even in the op shops here at home. Obviously not very popular nowadays. No, we didn't buy one.
Lunch on our final day was at Denman. It seems to be a little more up market each time we call in. They are currently putting the finishing touches on revamping the main street. It is now one way. There is still parking on both sides but the foot paths are wider. It looks great.
The final op shop we visited. This one is community run at Denman. What a lovely old building, with that rustic brick wall. Once again, no mug that we were searching for. It is an orange mug with white spots from the Maxwell & Williams "Sparkle" range. We will track one down eventually.
To finish off the trip we drove through my favourite Bylong Valley. It was looking terribly dry compared to usual, as it is usually fairly green compared to other areas. We do hope it decides to rain soon.
So that is the end of our trip. We arrived home on the last Thursday in May. We were away for four weeks, which is our longest stint in the van so far. We travelled 6,347 kms in that time. Not too bad. We really enjoyed it and could have happily kept on going. We were really happy with our timing. May sees the tourist season started up north, so everything is happening, but we were a few weeks ahead of the main influx of tourists. The sting had gone out of the heat, but was still nice and warm. Yes, we had to come home to the depths of winter, but that is OK, as we have to manage the garden through the cold times. Hopefully we will get to do some more longer trips in the years ahead. We're champing at the bit.

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Most schools lax on corporal punishment: StudyJanuary 4th, 2012 - 5:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Even as the Right to Education (RTE) Act bars corporal punishment, a survey of nearly 200 schools in 11 states revealed Wednesday that only five percent of them prohibit physical punishment for students.
The study, conducted by NGO Childline India, is based on a sample of 198 schools in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Manipur, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Goa.
The survey also says that only four percent schools provide filtered water to students.
Another 77 percent provided non-filtered water, while 19 percent had no water at all. Some 28 percent have no separate toilets for girls.
“Right to education is a wonderful act, but implementation is a challenge,” Childline’s executive director Kajol Menon said.
“India can’t be faulted on policies. RTE has lot of inclusion for children, like it bars corporal punishment, but only when it is administered will it bring change,” she added.
Childline conducted an extensive study of various spaces a child is exposed to and how child-friendly the places are.
The study focused on places like juvenile justice boards, police stations, health care centres and railway and bus stations.
“Children are citizens, and even though 44 percent of our population is under 18, they are not stakeholders in decision-making, and are highly ignored in policies,” Menon said.
- Primary schools not child-friendly: Survey - Oct 28, 2011
- 95 percent schools lack RTE infrastructure - Apr 08, 2012
- 76 percent RTE violations remain unresolved (April 1 marks two years of the Right to Education Act) - Mar 31, 2012
- Nearly 12,000 Right to Education violations in Delhi - Mar 27, 2011
- West Bengal pilloried for dismal educational record - Oct 21, 2011
- A year since RTE, mere 230 complaints reflect low awareness - Mar 31, 2011
- 'Lack of political will hampering implementation of RTE Act' - Mar 31, 2011
- Over 10,000 violations of Right to Education in Delhi - Dec 21, 2010
- '37 percent Delhi government school toilets very dirty' - Mar 30, 2012
- Special attention to needs of children: PM (Lead) - Aug 15, 2012
- 'Schools admitting poor students unsure of being reimbursed' - Sep 15, 2011
- BJP seeks Kolkata principal's arrest over corporal punishment (Lead) - Jun 14, 2010
- `Awaaz Do' digital campaign urges Indians to speak for 8 million out-of-school kids - Oct 19, 2010
- Government welcomes education act verdict, schools not too happy - Apr 12, 2012
- Child rights body to regulate education act's implementation - Apr 03, 2012
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We made some fun and flashy signs for our New Year’s Eve party! These tinsel number would look great on a buffet table or as props in a photo booth!
1. Trace numbers onto foam core and cut out using the X-Acto knife.
2. Cover one side of a number with glue and press on tinsel.
3. After the first side is dry, flip over the number and repeat.
4. When both sides of the number are dry, take scissors and cut away excess tinsel from the outline of the number.
Cover the numbers with as much or as little tinsel as you like and have fun with it! This can be a very messy project so make sure you have your vacuum handy!
We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! Enjoy these last days of 2013, because 2014 is right around the corner 🙂

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Novel Villain Lady
“Future will only set in stone when it becomes the present.”
Wei Liuying is a concubine daughter in Prime Minister’s Residence. A lowly existence with barely anyone who cares for her. She had to rely on her wits and manipulate others to stay alive.
When the main daughter suddenly changed overnight, the others were dragged to keep up with her pace. Wei Liuying was no exception, and she had to adapt to the sudden power structure’s shift inside the residence.
The main daughter laughed and looked at her with contempt, “Trying to scheme at me who knows everything like the back of my hand? You’re nothing more than a villain who’ll die a miserable death.”
When the only one who cared for her was harmed by her father and so-called family, Wei Liuying laughed to Heaven as tears trailed on her cheek.
“If you truly wish for me to be the villain, fine. I’ll be one.”
In the midst of the raging flames of succession’s war and rebellions, Wei Liuying had to stand up for herself and fight for her survival.


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Our clients often receive notice that they're retiring. Sometimes a severance benefit is included. Sometimes decisions must be made whether to take this option or an alternative option in a certain time frame.
Here are steps to take if you're in this position.
When our client John received an offer to take a severance package, we immediately looked at his last retirement projection to see if he and his wife were close to being able to retire.
If not, no reasonable severance package would offset the income from several more years of working. But fortunately for John and Jill (names changed), their last projection looked fairly good, although it did include 5 more years of John's salary.
We changed that assumption, added in the extra severance income, and checked it again. The projection still looked good, indicating we could recommend taking the severance package if John decided that's what he wanted to do.
The severance benefit John was offered could be taken now in one year or spread out over two years. We set up a cashflow analysis to check the next two years' income, including Social Security payments and his wife Jill's pension. We wanted to avoid increasing their marginal tax rate and losing an extra 3% to the IRS if we took it all in one year.
If you're being terminated, determine if retiring now is an option for you. If not, you'll need to find another position, and sign up for any employment services your current employer may be offering with the layoff.
John's employer has a defined benefit pension for employees during retirement. Those pensions offer several distribution options. An employee can take his money in one lump sum and roll that into an IRA. Or he can take his money each month over his lifetime. If he does the latter, he can choose a high monthly amount, which stops at death. Or he can select a lower amount now, which will also be paid to his spouse after he dies. We analysed this pension, then compared the rate of return the employer was offering to that of a typical diversified portfolio of investments, around 7% long-term. In John's case, the company's monthly payment offered a fair rate of return. We recommended John take the monthly check.
Our client Sylvia was recently notified she'd be retiring in two weeks! Fortunately our retirement projections for her had shown that she could retire at any time. Also, her employer was offering generous severance payments for 1.5 years. Her employer offered a lump sum for the defined benefit pension, but she had to decide within six weeks if she wanted that or if she wanted the monthly payments. We immediately analysed the rate of return she'd get if she took the monthly check. That was modest. We were concerned about the company's fundamentals and their ability to pay far into the future. We asked questions. We learned the company planned to buy an annuity in the marketplace from a sound company. Sylvia now has to decide if she wants the monthly check, which we recommend, but that choice also assumes she lives to life expectancy.
For Sylvia and other clients, we also assist them with decisions on restricted stock and stock options. One of the first questions to ask is when and if any further vesting occurs. How is that calculated? What is the time frame in which vested stock options need to be exercised? Is that 90 days, or five years or something in between? Make a plan--considering taxes--on when those will be exercised or sold.
Our clients who are teachers are sometimes given the option to buy "air-time", or service credits, in their pension. You can calculate a break-even to determine if this is advantageous. How much do you have to pay now? What's the marginal increase in your monthly check? How many months do you need to live in order to recoup that up-front payment?
Retiring is a lot of work! But taking it one step at a time, and breaking it down into pieces, will get you through the process. You'll be ready to retire.
Sandi Weaver, CPA, CFP owns Financial Security Advisors in Prairie Village, KS, and is a member of the Financial Planning Association.
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Phoenix is ââa city that requires reliable transportation. Whether it’s a car, bus and / or light rail, there is no way to live here without traveling for work, school, pleasure, etc. It’s not that bad, as a stretch of road like Roosevelt Street Avenue and Seventh Street has a collection of beautiful murals that can easily be seen while cruising at 20 mph (32 km / h). These pieces are a snapshot of Phoenix culture as a whole, with a special emphasis on Latin culture, as well as a chance to further celebrate the city’s talented artists. Over the years, there have been a few highlights, such as author and activist James Baldwin’s portrait of Antoinette Cauley on the Ten-O-One office building on Central Avenue, or the collaborative cityscape all around. gorgeous done by Lalo Cota and other artists at 128 East Roosevelt Street. . Each one emphasizes something unique, but collectively they are a testament to our city’s interest in great art as well as the role that plays in shaping our common identity as a bright and shining city. The next time you’re driving through Roosevelt, take the time to stop and enjoy the art – it’s your city that smiles at you amid the traffic jams and crowded air.


In order to replace a screw with a bolt in a co2 magazine airsoft gun, you will need to remove the old screw and then insert the new bolt in its place. You may need to use a wrench or pliers to remove the old screw, depending on its size and the type of threading it has. Be careful not to strip the screws or damage the threads. Once the new bolt is in place, screw it in securely.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the screw and bolt sizes will vary depending on the make and model of your airsoft gun. However, in general, you will need to remove the old screw from the magazine using a screwdriver, and then insert the new bolt in its place. You may need to use a wrench to tighten the bolt, depending on the size and type.
Can you leave a CO2 cartridge in an airsoft gun?
When storing your air gun, be sure to not leave it in the air gun for more than 24 hours. This could damage the gun. Also, when putting a new air gun, be sure to check the O-ring to make sure it is properly lubricated.
You can keep the cartridge in the gun as long as you want. It might lose some air over time, but if you tighten the screw hard enough, it will retain air. However, if you remove the cartridge while it’s still full, you will lose all the CO2.
Can you shoot a CO2 airsoft gun without CO2
This is simply not true. Firing your airsoft gun without ammo will not damage the trigger or any other part of the gun. The only thing that could possibly happen is that the gun might not cycle properly, but this is easily remedied by simply cocking the gun again. So don’t be afraid to dry-fire your airsoft gun, it’s perfectly safe!
If your carbon dioxide (CO2) cartridge is not working properly, there are a few things that could be causing the issue. The most common reasons are a worn-out or dried up seal, or a seal that has been misshapen from the constant pressure of the CO2 pressing against it. If you suspect that one of these is the issue, you can try replacing the seal or cartridge. If that doesn’t solve the problem, then you may need to get a new CO2 cartridge.
How long do CO2 airguns last?
The CO2 cartridge will last for 24 hours or 21 shots once it has been penetrated on the first trigger pull. This is a great option for those who want to have a long-lasting supply of CO2 for their air gun.
The orange tip that you see on most airsoft guns is actually federally mandated in the United States. This is because airsoft guns can look very realistic, and the government doesn’t want people to get confused and think that they are real guns. So, the orange tip is there to help distinguish airsoft guns from real guns.
How far will a CO2 BB gun shoot?
A BB gun can have a maximum range of 100-200 metres if the muzzle is elevated to the optimum angle. This is because the BB gun’s range is determined by its velocity and the angle at which it is fired. If the BB gun is fired at the optimum angle, then its velocity will be at its highest, meaning that the BB gun will be able to travel the furthest distance. However, if the BB gun is not fired at the optimum angle, then its velocity will be lower and it will not be able to travel as far.
A high concentration of carbon dioxide in the air can displace oxygen and lead to a variety of health problems, including difficulty breathing, rapid heart rate, clumsiness, emotional upsets, and fatigue. If the level of oxygen in the air decreases to a certain point, nausea and vomiting, collapse, convulsions, coma, and death can occur.
How long will a CO2 tank last
A 5-lb CO2 tank will last between 6-8 half barrels or full kegs before it needs to be filled. This is enough CO2 to dispense 10-13 full kegs of beer.
What happens with airgun CO2 when the temperatures dip down below 65 degrees Fahrenheit is that it freezes the air gun valve much faster than it would otherwise. A frozen valve means no control on what is going through it. In much simpler terms, the BB gun stops working. That’s really about all there is to it.
Do CO2 guns hurt?
When the gas cylinder is fresh, bb’s come out at around half the speed of 22 cal bullet, so this could REALLY hurt. I’ve shot at a number of things and have been surprised how much damage it does. It is a dangerous air pistol, so you want to be very careful and treat it just like any weapon.
CO2 BB guns are a great option for plinking and shooting at cans. The CO2 provides semi automatic action and eliminates the pumping needed in other BB guns. There are many styles of CO2 BB guns on the market, in just about every price range! Below you will find our most popular CO2 guns from our site.
Why is my CO2 hissing
If you are hearing a hiss from your keg, there are a few things you can check. First, make sure the o-ring around the keg lid is in good condition – if it’s dry or cracked, you’ll need to replace it. Next, check the hose clamps and make sure they are tight. These two things should solve most hissing problems.
If you’re looking for performance, CO2 may be your best bet. CO2 is a higher-pressure gas and can provide a harder recoil on blowback airsoft pistols. CO2 also performs better in colder weather, although it is temperature dependent.
What does a CO2 leak look like?
If you’re noticing any of the above issues with your gas appliances, it’s likely that you have a problem with your pilot light. A properly working pilot light should have a small, steady blue flame. If your pilot light is burning orange or yellow, or is flickering and often blows out, this indicates that the flame is too large. While it may seem counterintuitive, a too-large flame can actually be caused by a draft in the room, which can be created by an open window or door. If you’re increasing the size of your pilot light’s flame to try to compensate for this draft, this will only make the problem worse. The solution is to close any openings in the room to eliminate the draft and allow the pilot light to burn properly.
Each 12g CO2 cartridge can deliver a minimum of 30 shots and a maximum of 200 shots, depending on the device you use. However, you can expect to get 20-30 good shots from each 12g cartridge.
What is the most powerful CO2 air rifle
Wow! The new Umarex AirJavelin is certainly powerful! CO2 airguns have come a long way and this one is sure to be a hit with airgun enthusiasts.
Gas-powered airsoft guns are the next step up in airsoft technology. They tend to fire harder, faster, and more accurately due to their semi-automatic firing style. Green gas, CO2, and other lesser known gas pistols can reach speeds of around 400 FPS while firing. Gas rifles can reach up to 400 – 500 FPS. This makes them some of the most powerful airsoft guns on the market and perfect for long-range engagements.
Does it hurt to get hit in airsoft
There are a few ways to reduce the pain of a wasp sting:
-Take an antihistamine – this will help to reduce swelling and itchiness.
-Use a cold compress – this will help to numb the area and reduce swelling.
-Wash the area with soap and water – this will help to prevent infection.
While it is true that getting shot by an airsoft gun generally doesn’t hurt too much, it is still important to take proper safety precautions and to play at a safe distance. Getting hit by a well-aimed airsoft shot can feel a bit like being shot by a rubber band, so it is best to be prepared.
Does airsoft hurt more than BB
getting shot with a plastic airsoft BB is definitely less painful than getting shot with a steel BB from a BB gun. The main reason is because steel BBs are typically fired from much more powerful airguns. Another reason is because the plastic BBs are softer and not as likely to cause bruising or break the skin.
Despite appearing as non-lethal starter guns, high velocity air weapons can cause lethal injuries. In this case presented, a modern, high powered air weapon was used in a homicide, resulting in the death of the victim. Though air weapons are typically not as deadly as other firearms, they can still pose a serious threat to public safety.
What is the most powerful airsoft gun
The KWC M712 CO2 airsoft pistol is based on the Mauser Schnellfeuer 712 Broomhandle and is one of the most powerful pistols on this list. It can shoot in semi and full auto mode with a speed and kick that is sure to surprise you.
A ball bearing is a type of bearings that uses balls to maintain the separation between the bearing races. The purpose of a ball bearing is to reduce rotational friction and support radial and axial loads. It achieves this by using at least two races to contain the balls and transmit the loads through the balls.
What does CO2 poison feel like
CO poisoning can cause a variety of symptoms, depending on the level of exposure. The most common symptoms are headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. These symptoms are often described as “flu-like”. More severe symptoms can include loss of consciousness, seizures, and cardiac arrest. CO poisoning can be fatal if not treated promptly.
A concentration of CO2 around 40,000 ppm can be immediately dangerous to life and health as it can cause asphyxiation by replacing oxygen in the blood. Exposure to levels above 5,000 ppm for many hours can also be dangerous.
What does c02 smell like
Carbon dioxide is a gas at normal atmospheric temperatures and pressures. It is colorless, odorless and about 15 times as heavy as air. Carbon dioxide is produced by the burning of fossil fuels and is a major greenhouse gas.
Explosion danger – 50C max temperature.
When temperatures exceed 50C, there is a danger of explosion. This is because the chemicals in the air can become too hot and reactive, causing a chain reaction that can lead to an explosion.
Can you put CO2 tank in fridge
Please ensure your C02 cylinder is stored in a safe and upright position, away from any heat sources. For aesthetic purposes, you may store the cylinder inside the fridge. Thank you.
A “conventional CSD serving” of fountain dispensed soda is mostly water, with a small amount of post-mix syrup and carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide content is usually between 0.3% and 0.6%.
Does cold water hold CO2 better
The ocean is a giant reservoir of cold water and it helps to dissolve and absorb a lot of carbon dioxide. The report suggests that the key to dissolving carbon dioxide is temperature and cold water is better at dissolving and absorbing gasses like CO2 compared to warmer water.
The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) recommends that workers not be exposed to more than 5,000 ppm of toluene over an 8-hour period. If workers are exposed to more than 30,000 ppm of toluene for a 10-minute period, it is considered an immediate health hazard. A value of 40,000 ppm is considered immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH value).
How hot can CO2 grow room be
The ideal temperature for a grow room varies depending on the stage of the plants. Seedlings and clones should be kept at 70-85°F, while vegetative plants should be kept at 85-95°F. Early bloom plants should be kept at 65-80°F, and late bloom plants should be kept at 78-80°F.
While BB guns typically fire low-velocity missiles, some can still shoot to penetrate the abdomen, thorax, facial sinuses, and even the cranium. A pellet with a velocity of 45 m/s can penetrate human skin and a velocity reaching 60 m/s can fracture bone. Therefore, it is important to use caution when handling any BB gun and to never Aim directly at another person.
What hurts more airsoft or paintball
In order to compare the kinetic energy of paintballs and airsoft BBs, we must first understand what joules are. Joules are a unit of measurement for energy, and are equal to the amount of work done when an object is moved a certain distance by a certain force. For example, if you push a car up a hill for a distance of 100 meters, and it takes you 200 Newtons of force to do so, you have performed 50 Joules of work.
Now that we know what joules are, we can compare the kinetic energy of paintballs and airsoft BBs. Paintballs have a kinetic energy of 125 Joules, while airsoft BBs have a kinetic energy of 10 Joules. This means that paintballs have over 10 times the kinetic energy of airsoft BBs.
As a result, it is clear that paintballs will cause significantly more pain than airsoft BBs.
Airsoft is a sport that simulates military combat. Players use replica weapons and tactics to engage in mock combat. Airsoft is different from paintball in that it uses 6mm round BBs made of hard plastic.
Do BB guns feel like real guns
From what I can tell, BB guns are getting more and more realistic in both appearance and sound. I imagine this could pose a safety hazard if someone were to mistake one for a real gun. I would advise people to be aware of this and to use caution when handling any sort of gun, BB or otherwise.
CO2 is a very popular power source for air rifles because it is affordable and easy to find. CO2 is also a very powerful gas, so it can provide a lot of power to an air rifle. However, CO2 can also be very dangerous if it is not used properly.
To replace a screw with a bolt in a CO2 magazine airsoft gun, remove the magazine from the gun. Then, using a screwdriver, remove the screw from the magazine. Next, take a bolt and insert it into the hole left by the screw. Finally, using a wrench, tighten the bolt until it is secure.
To replace a screw with a bolt in a co2 magazine airsoft gun, first remove the old screw and then thread the new bolt into place. Be sure to snug the bolt up tight so that it doesn’t come loose during game play.


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3DS Original Download GamesStrike Force Foxx ($4.99)
Strike Force Foxx is a game in which you control a helicopter through a variety of side-scrolling areas. With that helicopter, you can shoot down enemies or you can land it to rescue hostages. With more than 30 stages and a delightfully cheesy '80s movie-esque story, Strike Force Foxx is filled with light-hearted arcade action. Or to summarize: it's like that game Choplifter (if you even know what that is or have played it).
Comic Workshop ($7.99)
Ever want to make a comic or a manga on your 3DS? Well then, Comic Workshop might be just the tool for you. It has a variety of lessons and templates for you to play around with and eventually create your very own comic to share and be proud of. I might make one about a strapping young IGN freelance writer who passionately writes about 3DS eShop games for the good of mankind. You can make your own comic that isn't that.
Wii U Virtual Console GamesMr. Driller 2 ($6.99)
An early Game Boy Advance release, Mr. Driller 2 is based off the arcade version of the same name. While it might not go down as the definitive Mr. Driller game, Mr. Driller 2 gives you more of that fun Dig Dug-inspired action with colorful characters and worlds. And hey, you can play it on your Wii U GamePad. That's something.
SalesSteamWorld: Dig Sale
The 3DS eShop hit is now 50% off (or $4.49) from now until July 31. If you missed out on this, what are you doing? Go get it!
Little Inferno Sale
The Wii U eShop launch title is only $4.99 from now until July 24. If you liked World of Goo, you should check it out as it's made by a lot of the same people.
Atlus 3DS Games Sale
As is customary every other week, a bunch of Atlus 3DS games are on sale from July 21 to August 4, including Shin Megami Tensei IV and Soul Hackers.
The Nnooo 3DS game is $3.99 from now until July 31.
Snow Moto Racing 3D Sale
This 3DS racing game is $3.99 from now until August 21.
Neal Ronaghan is a freelance writer who spends most of his time running Nintendo World Report and loitering on Twitter. His favorite new Smash Bros. character is Little Mac.

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Walt Disney World Imagineers are putting the final touches on the new entrance plaza for EPCOT! One of the most recent additions includes 12 new flagpoles. Disney Imagineer, Zach Riddley, provides a closer look and details about the new flags now on display.
As shared by Zach Riddley, Walt Disney World Site Portfolio Executive, via Instagram: “Today our @WaltDisneyImagineering EPCOT project team raised flags featuring six original EPCOT icons on 12 new flagpoles flanking Spaceship Earth as we celebrate finishing touches at the new entrance plaza. These icons go back to the original design philosophy of the park and represent pavilions and attractions in a vibrant new palette that is inspired by the new EPCOT neighborhoods. In addition to the flags, a color-coordinated light ribbon around the entire rim of the plaza is debuting tonight in connection with our recently revealed fountain lighting and a new main entrance soundtrack brings energy and optimism to the revitalized architecture, lush landscape and flowing fountain of the re-imagined guest entry experience. While we still have some small details to button up in this area, I think we can say the reimagined entrance plaza is now truly a welcoming area that brings together people to celebrate the magic of possibility found within each other and the world. Stay tuned for more posts on these changes!”
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Beautiful! We’ll keep you posted as EPCOT’s transformation continues to unveil. In the meantime, we may see a lot of construction, but to us we know we’re experiencing park history in the making!

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It has lower acid solution amounts than the rainy method while holding some of the sugary, earthy flavors produced during the dry out process along with some of the acidic fruity tastes from the soaked procedure. In the wet process, furthermore regarded as flushed espresso, the java fruit can be divided from the bean in a washing process before the espresso beans will be dehydrated. Espresso beans produced through the soaked process include larger chemical fruity and ranges flavors. The dried out procedure produces gourmet coffee coffee beans with lower stomach acid degrees and sweet, earthy flavors.
Gourmet coffee is usually regarded to induce more belly chemical generation. Besides from getting two regarded adding aspects to acid reflux disease, the added stomach chemical p secretions can make contributions also more largely to gourmet coffee creating serious acid reflux. When the stomach commences using a pump out additional stomach acid, it can start out back up up into the esophagus, after a meal particularly.
Licorice assists increase the mucus covering of the esophageal paving, which assists relaxed the effects of abdominal acid solution. On the other hand, thereâ€™s insufficient evidence to confirm the success of fennel, marshmallow root, or papaya tea. GERD signs will be afflicted by what you take in. The symptoms can include breathing problems, nausea, and hoarseness. Burping, painful neck, and regurgitation will be as well generally connected with GERD.
There are usually no decisive conclusions that level of caffeine, java, or herbal tea escalates GERD symptoms. One analysis implies caffeine intake possesses no considerable impact but metabolites in caffeine espresso beans will be exacerbating symptoms; caf and decaf green tea proved negligible effect than caf/decaf espresso (Wendl B, et al. Effect of decaffeination of caffeine or tea leaf on gastro-esophageal reflux, 1994, Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 8, s283-7). These are usually a few of the several content youâ€™ll find on either section, though I must acknowledge I have got however to come across one conclusively stating that gourmet coffee instigates gerd signs and symptoms. The sphincters react like valves and must constrict in an actual purchase for typical swallowing to happen.
This may enhance your threat of reflux signs and symptoms. Common large fats offenders consist of strong fried foodstuffs like fish and debris, just as nicely as oily slashes of meat, in certain pork and lamb. The next food have got all been linked with acid solution reflux, but further analysis is usually wanted. Nevertheless, that’s not really to say patients won’t get advantages from reducing or preventing some, or all, of these food. FODMAPs involve a range of foodstuffs like specific benefits (oranges, pears), veggies (leeks, onions, garlic herb), dairy products and legumes.
Ingesting mildew or moldy meals can be recognised to lead to a range of unpleasant wellness effects, integrating tummy soreness, acid reflux, and upset stomach. Various fungi make metabolites named mycotoxins, which will be regarded to end up being frequent in very poor quality, poorly-processed espressos. Ochratoxin A good, a by-product of mold, is definitely a identified fungal toxin in caffeine  which possesses various unfavorable results on individual wellness. In a meta-analysis that tested association of coffees usage with gastric ulcers or duodenal ulcers, analysts determined there had been no significant relationship between caffeine utilization and the four main acid-related superior gastrointestinal issues . This conclusion is certainly annoying, even if, for those who possess belly concerns when they sip coffee.
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As a total result, java enthusiasts either quit sipping coffees, sip much less or undergo through. These scrumptious very low acidity java choices provide a selection of great-tasting options with a lower danger of heartburn symptoms and stomach acid reflux signs. For the remainder of this document, we will target on very low chemical coffees for reducing the happening of heartburn symptoms and chemical reflux signs.
The blend part in the coffeeâ€™s name alludes to the improvement of Rooibos purple green tea, goji berry, and Matcha renewable herbal tea, render the completed merchandise near neutral pH and quite reduced in acidity thus. Keurig makes this authorized, high-grade gourmet coffee from Colombian Supremo Arabica caffeine coffee beans, applying an FDA-approved roasting method. The outcome is usually a low acidity caffeine thatâ€™s free from harshness and aggression while preserving vital supplements, mineral deposits, and anti-oxidants.

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Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of mothers' perceptions of adolescents' weight status. Research Methods and Procedures: Parent interviews and adolescent surveys (755) were conducted in an ethnically diverse sample from Project EAT (Eating among Teens). Results: Adolescent weight status was accurately assessed by 60% of mothers, underestimated by 35% of mothers, and overestimated by 5% of mothers. In multivariate analyses, mothers of female adolescents were about half as likely to underestimate their adolescent's weight status as mothers of male adolescents. Nonoverweight mothers were about half as likely as overweight mothers to underestimate their adolescent's weight status. Discussion: Most mothers are able to accurately assess their adolescent's weight status; however, adolescent gender and mothers' weight status are related to accuracy. Mothers were more likely to underestimate their sons' weights than their daughters' weights, and overweight mothers were more likely to be inaccurate in their assessments than non-overweight mothers. Findings suggest that the majority of parents do not need to be told that their children are overweight; instead, messages to parents of overweight teens should focus on how to provide support for healthy weight management.
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Some people think having autism can be lonely because of the social issues and this maybe the case for some people with ASD, but not so for me. I can't see the point in sitting in a pub and drinking or going to a club and dancing. I like people and want to interact with them, but on my terms. Having Higher Functioning Autism, I see the world differently. Most of the time this means I spend time on my own.


In less than a decade, Iowa Democrats have withered, from in-charge to almost irrelevant.
Registered Democrats are at a 10-year low as their numbers fell by more than 55,000, or 6 percent, and represent barely 30 percent of Iowa voters.
Especially stark has been the decline of rural Democrats. Last month, small-town state Rep. Todd Pritchard, an Iraq War veteran and former county prosecutor, left the crowded Democratic field for governor, dominated by Des Moines Democrats. The last rural Democrat to hold statewide office was Gov. Tom Vilsack, elected in 1998.
But instead of working to grow their party by appealing to the middle, Iowa Democratic candidates for governor are moving to the extreme, with the party rallying around unelectable, radical left-wing activists.
Take gubernatorial candidate Cathy Glasson, a “labor leader” who was endorsed last week by the Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Action Fund. Glasson is staking her campaign on a plan to have Iowa run its own “Medicare-for-all” socialized healthcare system – which would force a massive $12 billion tax increase Iowans can’t afford.
With a weak bench and out-of-touch policies, Iowa Democrats are struggling to remain relevant.


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Our own backyards provide great promise in the push towards predator-free by 2050, but we are going to have to get our hands dirty, writes Maureen Howard.
Because we need to head off climate change, the Government is preparing a Zero Carbon Act. So it's time to identify ways to get ahead of the curve and prepare for low-carbon living. Maureen Howard looks at the options.
Weather events made more severe by climate change will require large-scale responses, but in South Duendin, residents are also growing their resilience one neighbour at a time, writes Maureen Howard.
Rising and more tempestuous seas mean we face hell and high water, says Dunedin writer Neville Peat. He tells Tom McKinlay about the threat and the book he has written in response.
The creativity expressed in art might be more important than the hard data of science when it comes to our processing environmental problems, artist and scientist Jenny Rock tells Maureen Howard....
Ian Melvin and Helga Diettrich say the original coal range, restored and converted to a wood burning range, is the hub of their home, being used for most of their cooking, heating and water heating.
Behind the scenes at the Wanaka Wastebusters reuse and recycling centre, a dedicated team are giving resources a second life, writes Gina Dempster.
As scientists add to the list of harmful household chemicals, perhaps it is time to go back to basics with household cleaners, writes Maureen Howard.
Australia is big. Really big. And has quite a few gum trees. While there visiting family, Peter Dowden rode the tracks from Brisbane to Melbourne.
A colourful, vibrant home to 231 young people, Te Pa Tauira-Otago Polytechnic Student Village is an innovative example of sustainability principles, writes Shane Gilchrist.
Contemplating replacing your hot water cylinder? Before you act, take time to compare some planet-friendly options that make pocket-friendly savings.
Flip the Fleet analyses environmental and financial performance of more than 1000 electric vehicles throughout NZ.
If you're thinking about reducing your carbon footprint, the garden's a good place to start, writes Ben Elms, aka Dr Compost.


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A Marketplace Expo organized by Crossroads Museum.
This Mississippi Marketplace Expo will have fine art, fine craft and crafts exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-4pm.
An Antiques Collectibles Show organized by Col. W.P. Rogers Camp No. 321.
This Mississippi Antiques Collectibles Show will have commercial/retail and antique/collectibles exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-3pm. Admission tickets are $5.


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Perhaps nothing could be more frustrating and painful than experiencing an ongoing struggle with weight and overall wellness.
If you’re in a battle with your weight, then chances are you’re desperate for results and have probably tried the latest weight-loss trends with disappointing, and often disheartening results.
You’ve cut calories, gone gluten-free, lowered your carbs, and tried to exercise more. Meanwhile, you’ve beaten yourself up emotionally, felt like a failure, wondered why nothing has worked for you, wished for more willpower, and lost your sense of joy and enthusiasm. You may even feel stuck and ready to give up.
Rule 1. Eat a light evening meal of easy-to-digest foods.
Everyone dealing with weight-loss issues needs to know that it is virtually impossible to make serious progress if you continue to eat large evening meals with heavy foods! As new research tells us, when we eat late, we’ll tend to gain weight.
I can’t emphasize this point too much. Our digestion is less strong in the evening, and when we go to sleep, our digestion, metabolism, and circulation slow down even further. The body simply can’t assimilate large evening meals properly. The result is that much of the food is digested poorly and eventually creates toxins, fat, and excess weight. Even if we are eating less during the day, exercising, and taking special herbs, pills, powders and drinks, most of us will not be able to overcome this most serious of all weight-loss mistakes.
In the evening, it is especially important to avoid the following types of foods: cheese, yogurt, rich desserts, red meat, leftovers of any kind, cold foods, and processed foods. It’s also important to reduce evening consumption of fish, fowl, and starches.
Evening meals should be vegetarian, hot, light, and soupy. If you are significantly overweight, the foundation of the evening meal should be:
1) Non-cream soups
2) Complex grains cooked in water (for example, brown rice, quinoa, buckwheat, and barley)
3) Vegetables: steamed, roasted, or sautéed with small amounts of extra-virgin olive oil. If you must have dessert, I recommend cooked fruit desserts made with only small amounts of organic sugar.
Rule 2. Eat the largest meal of the day at lunch and include a wide variety of warm, cooked foods.
Lunch is the time our bodies can best digest and properly assimilate larger quantities of food due to the fact that digestion is strongest at noon and we have many active hours to metabolize the food before we sleep. Lunch is the most important meal of the day and the meal we most need to plan and prepare for.
Lunch should consist of warm, cooked foods with a wide variety of tastes and dishes. Warm food is essential as it can be more easily digested and assimilated. Cold foods, on the other hand, suppress digestion (remember your chemistry ‒ cold temperatures suppress chemical reactions, and digestion is a very complex chemistry!) The result of regularly eating meals of cold foods is indigestion, the accumulation of ama (undigested molecules that clog the body’s channels), and weight gain.
Eating a wide variety of foods is essential for nutrition and for preventing the body from developing food cravings ‒ the downfall of many a well-meaning diet plan. Food cravings often occur because of imbalanced diets that include only a few food types. Diets restricted to mostly carbohydrates or protein or fat eventually lead to undernourished tissues that rightfully send hunger messages to our brain. Even though we have just finished eating a large quantity of food, parts of our body are still truly malnourished and hungry. Unfortunately, if we don’t realize this, when the hunger signals come we may reach for even more carbohydrate-rich and dense foods like desserts when actually we need green vegetables and legume-based soups.
A good, balanced lunch also helps us feel less hungry in the evening, making it easier to stick to that all-important light evening meal.
Rule 3. Enjoy “holy waters.” Drink hot water with ginger and lemon, or herbal teas frequently throughout the day.
By sipping hot water throughout the day, you help cleanse the digestive tract and entire body of blockages and impurities. Hot water improves digestion and assimilation of food and helps prevent the body from becoming toxic and clogged. It also is a great aid in reducing food cravings between meals. I have known people who lost between forty and fifty pounds by following only this single recommendation.
Most people can accomplish the hot water recommendation by getting a good thermos and a small, cup-sized hot plate. You can pour your hot water in the cup, put it on the hot plate, and sip it throughout the day as you work.
The most purifying and cleansing water is water that has been boiled for about ten minutes. Boiling water for ten minutes reduces its heaviness (you will usually see a fine powder at the bottom of the pan that consists of precipitated materials from the water) and energizes the water. Drinking water from your hot-water dispenser at work is better than not drinking any at all, but is not as effective as boiled water.
Rule 4. Avoid leftovers and foods that are highly processed, packaged, or canned.
Putting food back in the refrigerator after it has been cooked causes a serious deterioration of the quality of the foods and their digestibility. Even if you reheat your leftover foods after you take them out of the refrigerator, they have lost their life-giving freshness.
We get more than molecules from food. We also get freshness, life force, and nature’s intelligence. Physics tells us there is a classical world of molecules but also a quantum mechanical world of vibration. The vibration of the deeper fields that comprise nature’s life force and intelligence get destroyed by cooling cooked food. As a result, leftovers easily lead to improperly digested waste products called ama, which accumulate in the body and can create toxins, blockages, and excessive weight gain. Ultimately, accumulated ama can lead to the development of many diseases.
In our already busy lives, taking the time to shop and prepare fresh foods can be a challenge. Yet every step in this direction will help us with weight management and overall good health.
Rule 5. Get Moving!
Exercise is an antidote for almost everything that ails us. It improves digestion, metabolism, elimination, complexion, muscle tone and strength, and bone density ‒ and it helps us normalize weight. Physical activity is also positive on an emotional level as it can be enjoyable, increase self-confidence, and bring us greater energy, freshness, and success throughout the day.
At a minimum, take time every day to get out and walk. Evaluate your schedule and take walks whenever you can squeeze them in. Be vigilant finding opportunities to have a brisk stroll. It is especially beneficial to walk after meals, particularly after the evening meal.
Remember, optimum digestion is the cornerstone of your health and wellbeing. Rekindle your digestive fire, rekindle your life!

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Wednesday, October 1, 2014
October Challenge for Seemacrafts
This months challenge on Seemacrafts is Halloween and as a Design Team Member I was to use one of Seema's Digital Images which you can get on here facebook page here. I used a premade card from Michael's in black card stock. Then layered it with digital papers that Seema had made and one of here digital images and colored it with my copic and Spectrum Noir markers. I used flowers from my stash.. The sentiment is computer generated, used a free font off the internet . Hope you enjoy it and have a great month.