The Post-Jedi Origins of Boba Fett
We open The Book of Boba Fett’s opening chapter, Stranger in a Strange Land, with the framing of two origin stories. The first of these conveys the most traditional of origins, a look at young Boba Fett as he cradles his father’s decapitated head. It’s a scene lifted directly from Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002), and although a younger iteration of the character has been explored during Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2020), it’s inclusion here suggests this new show is going to examine the inner workings of Fett’s mind during his earlier years. Oddly enough, the exploration of young Boba Fett never comes to pass for the remainder of this story. It’s here presumably to remind us of this character’s defining moment, only for it to be completely ditched in favour of a second and presumably less traditional origin.
The second origin, and one that quickly establishes itself as one of The Book of Boba Fett’s central narratives takes place shortly after Fett is consumed by a Sarlacc during the events of Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983). Following on from his considerably graphic escape from the belly of the beast, we are invited to witness an extended flashback, chronicling the events Fett endured immediately after (or perhaps during) the events of Return of the Jedi. His Mandalorian armer is stolen by Jawas, leaving him at the mercy of the Tusken raiders who take him as their prisoner.
Though it’s odd to set-up a potential early years origin story, only for it to be immediately dropped in favour of establishing a post Return of the Jedi one, this makes a lot of sense. There’s often been a belief amongst various Star Wars fans that Boba Fett is more interesting as a mystery. The idea of adding backstory to the man who went on to work for Vader in some capacity during the reign of Galactic Empire causes some fans to shudder. Though I’ve never seen applying character to someone who was essentially a prop during the original trilogy, there is some logic to this idea. Trying to flesh out a pre-existing character can run the risk of making them less interesting. Why work to expand stories or characters that have already had their time when you could be focusing on introducing new ones to develop? Except in the case of Boba Fett, creator Jon Favreau doesn’t appear to be adding backstory to Empire-era Fett (at least not in this specific chapter), he’s creating a post-Empire Story, one that is more interested in exploring the character outside the context of the original trilogy, as opposed to examining the bounty hunting days some fans have been so passionate to maintain as a mystery.
In many respects, this allows Favreau to have his cake as well as eat it. The Book of Boba Fett steers clear of the character made famous by George Lucas between 1977 and 1983, it’s inviting us to learn about a new iteration of the character, one living after the collapse of the Galactic Empire. It’s not a story about how Fett became Fett, but one in which he transitions into someone new. Character development is favoured over character destiny; meaning Favreau can play with a pre-built Lucasfilm toy without distorting its original image in any way.
There are still huge risks to this approach, of course. We saw fans turn on Rian Johnson after he attempted to reinvent Luke Skywalker during Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017). There remains a risk of displeasing viewers if the transition into something new displeases people’s expectations in anyway. Which is perhaps why Stranger in a Strange Land attempts to turn this transition into a story, more so than an exercise in reinvention for the sake of telling a new story. Perhaps that’s the difference here between the shift in Luke’s behaviour during the sequel trilogy. Not only are we getting a new version of an existing character, we are invited to question why that character may have changed, and what ordeal he went through in order to get from A to B in the first place.
Stranger in a Strange Land depicts Boba Fett as his identity is stripped from him. His armour is stripped from him, he finds himself a prisoner forced to carry out labour for a tribe of Tusken Raiders, and his attempts to flee the tribe incarcerating ends in humiliating failure. His days of capturing heroes in favour of turning a profit by the galaxy-domineering Empire have been reduced to nothing. Much like Palpatine’s domain, the Fett of the original trilogy has been reduced to dust. His reign died in the acidic depths of the Sarlacc’s stomach. Yet much like the Empire itself, from the ashes of its destruction, the opportunity to rebuild remains on the table. The only question now is, how will such a man rebuild? And what will such a reinvention look like?
As well as attempting to sell its audience an attractive question, Stranger in a Strange Land must also sell its storytelling capabilities to its audience. Whereas viewers from it’s parent show, The Mandalorian (2019-present), are expected to come along for the ride, if Book of Boba Fett is unable to offer an appealing story, those tuning in will quickly take their customer elsewhere. To ensure their figures remain high throughout their seven-week run, the opening 10-minutes of this pilot works to pitch itself as a story with chops.
Hiring Robert Rodriguez makes a lot of sense when considered in this context. Regardless of what you think of the quality of his work, which can range between impressive to downright awful, he’s a remarkable visual storyteller. He knows how to move a story primarily with images alone. Stranger in a Strange Land offers an impeccable example of his talents in this department, particularly during the opening 10-minutes. Without using any dialogue, with exception of the odd Tusken hiss from time to time, Rodriguez depicts a string of events that chronicle Fett’s imprisonment at the hands of the Tusken kinfolk. This is perhaps the episode’s most engaging of moments, mirroring the non-dialogue combat shown all the way back in the Mandalorian’s second chapter, The Child.
What’s most remarkable about 10-minute, dialogue free segment, is just how much information is communicated to audiences. We learn of Fett’s decent into despair, of his desperation to flee his captors, end even the subtle shifts in regards to his relationship toward his captors. As the episode progresses, the shift in body language between Fett and the Tusken’s adjusts as circumstance change. One scene in particular which emphasises this, is the moment in which a fleeing Fett spares the life of a Tuskan child. As Fett runs off into the night time desert, the camera pans around to the focus on the kid he’s just shown mercy to. The lingering shot conveys a moment of change that will ultimately go on to define the closing moments of this episode. During this sequence, Fett is hit and dragged around by the Tuskens as though he’s nothing, yet as the story progresses, his captors are shown to take an interest in their detainee. The transition from prisoner to ally is a story that’s conveyed without a single iota of dialogue. It’s a remarkable achievement, one in which takes one of Star Wars’ most believed of assets, it’s visual landscape, and uses it to tell a story.
All of this is The Book of Boba Fett’s attempt to sell itself to audiences as an engaging and competent series, one that’s capable of telling a story by leaning into the franchise’s visual qualities. Star Wars is infamous for bad dialogue and famous for beautiful optics. If a TV show can spend a sizeable portion of its opening episode keeping its distance from the former while embracing the latter, then perhaps there’s a justification for its existence after all.
Political Shenanigans on Tatooine
Seeing as Star Wars is set a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… it’s perhaps safe to say that none of the stories are set in the “present” as we understand it. Nonetheless, to avoid confusion, whenever discussing the events from The Book of Boba Fett set after the events of Mandalorian series two, I shall refer to them as the present day. Now that we’ve got that cleared up, let’s look at the episode’s non-flashbacks and deduce what their purpose entails.
Around six-years after his imprisonment at the hands of the Tuskens, Fett has claimed the throne of Bib Fortuna, becoming the new crime-lord of Tatooine. The mid-portion of this episode spends a majority of its runtime exploring this particular period, giving us a feel for the environment Fett and sidekick, Fennec Shand, have inherited from the late Fortuna. We quickly learn that usurping Fortuna isn’t going to be as smooth sailing as it may have been when he kicked back on his new throne during The Mandalorian’s post-credit sequence back in series two. A visit from Mayor Mok Shaiz’s grating assistant, Majordomo forshadows a political conflict that is likely to causes a handful of headaches for Fett as he attempts to cling on to his newly self-appointed power.
In addition to learning about the foundations of the political conflict Fett has thrust himself amidst, we also learn a fair detail about his moral compass during the present day sequences. He refuses to torture his enemies, rebuffs the idea of been ferried around on a litter as his predecessors preferred, and he even gives his opponents the opportunity to work for him before resorting to any sort of violence. This is an introduction to a very different version of Fett as presented in the original Star Wars trilogy. The man who once worked for Vader and happily transformed members of the galaxy’s saviours into carbonite statues now appears somewhat merciful in nature. Sure, the fact he’s running a crime-syndicate makes him no goodie two shoes in the eyes of most, yet his attempt to venture away from the fear-induced ruling tactics applied by Jabba the Hut and Bib Fortuna hint toward a man who does not wish to inflict suffering upon the people of Tatooine, if it can be avoided.
Whereas there is very little connection between the past and present narratives playing alongside one another (more on this shortly), there’s a hint that whatever inspired Fett’s change of heart, lies in the dream-induced flashbacks occupying this episode. Whereas the flashbacks depict an era of Fett’s life in which his identity as a merciless Bounty Hunter are stripped down, the present day story introduces us to a changed man. This is the central question driving Stranger in a Strange Land. Fett is a someone who has been reborn, but what led him toward such a transformative rebirth?
Dreaming of Yesteryear
There is certainly a link of sorts between the two plot lines running through Stranger in a Strange Land. There’s even a thematic connection that ties both time periods to the episode’s title. In both eras, Boba is a man thrust into a new world. One in which he must forfeit what he thought he knew in order to adapt to this strange new land he finds himself in. In the case of the flashback, he’s trying to figure out how to operate as a prisoner at the mercy of the Tuskens. In the present, he is figuring out how to navigate a political terrain it’s clear he has little understanding of. Then there is the driving mystery generated through both stories. The past breaks Fett down, whereas the present shows us a changed man. The gaps that have yet to be filled between points A and B generate intrigue. Their lack of a solid connection oddly makes them feel more connected in this respect.
All of this does no mean the inclusion of two distinct time periods doesn’t pose problems for this episode. It certainly does, particularly when it comes to how the transition between past and present are executed.
Most films and television shows that make use of multiple timestreams often treat flashbacks as a conscious memory; a character recalling past events after an object or conversation has jogged their memory. Here, Favreau and Rodriguez are attempting to try out something a little different. Past memories aren’t triggered via our heroes actively remembering, but are reconstructed through the dreams Fett has while repairs his body in his Bacta Tank. It’s a peculiar way of establishing flashbacks, particularly when dreams are not known for reconstructing past recollections in a traditional sense of the word. Dreams usually distort and rewrite memories, creating unique works of fiction that do not correlate with how we actually recall them.
None of this would be too much of a problem if the whole point of these flashbacks were to create some sort of unreliable narrative intended to distort our understanding of Fett’s rebirth. Except as far as the episode is concerned, the flashbacks appear to be giving us an accurate depiction of his time spent with the Tuskans. In which case, why emphasise the fact that he’s actively dreaming of them when we whisk back?
Having the two stories be separated via states of consciousness creates a gap between these two stories that can feel quite jarring at this stage in the game, and although it’s refreshing to see a different attempt from the more cliched transitions, it doesn’t quite work. The events of the present are not inspiring his memories of the past, which in turn implies both stories are not unconnected. If you wish to incorporate flashbacks into a narrative, it’s important to establish a tangible connection between both timeframes, hence why material recollections are such useful tools when it comes to initiating them. If you’re just having them be dreams not brought about by events transpiring in the “real” world, then you’re essentially saying they have little to do with the primary story.
Incorporating the Bacta tank as the bridge between timeframes makes whole affair feel awkward and disjointed. For much of the intrigue brought about by having these two periods play out alongside one another, the heavy-handed time shifts feel so clunky, it makes for something of a confused pilot episode.
As far as opening episodes go, Stranger in a Strange Land delivers as intended. We’re invited to witness a story in which a beloved character is stripped of his former identity and rebuilt into a new man. The episode invites us to consider how Fett rebuilt himself into a new man, then proceeds to drip feed us knowledge on how such a transition came about. Furthermore, a central mystery bubbles under the surface, teasing of a looming threat in the form of Tatooine’s crime-ridden political landscape. It may well be a story containing more mystery than solutions, but it’s enough to keep us hooked for the weeks to come.
There’s also some incredible visual storytelling on show here, justifying the regular incorporation of Robert Rodriguez as the series’ lead director. His ability to convey fluctuating relationships between Fett and a species who cannot understand is outstanding. The opening 10-minutes alone sells us a vision and a talent that makes future instalments ever more appealing.
It’s biggest weakness lies in its decision to have its flashbacks function as dream sequences as opposed to recollections triggered by story events. While both the past and present stories will no doubt interconnect by the time the series comes to a close, this feels horribly unwieldly at this moment in time. Dreams as narrative gateways don’t really work in the context of a flashback, and although it’s nice to see creator Jon Favreau try out a new way of moving between time periods, it demotes the episode from a straight up winner to a lumbering romp.
A very good start that ticks plenty of the right boxes, but certainly not a well-oiled machine at this stage in the game.
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Renaming the NavyMay 4, 2010 - by Donny Shaw
A bill that will be voted on today in the House has more co-sponsors than any bill in Congress since 1973, which is as far back as electronic data on bill sponsorship is available. The bill is H.R. 24, and it would rename the Navy as the “Department as the Navy and the Marine Corps” because, according to the bill’s chief sponsor, Rep. Walter Jones [R, NC-3], most people don’t know that the Marine Corp is under the umbrella of the Navy Department, including members of Congress.
The bill has a whopping 415 co-sponsors. That’s all but 20 members of the House. It is expected to be approved easily under suspension of the rule today, but it might not make it through the Senate. Senators John McCain [R, AZ] and Jim Webb [D, VA], both former navy men, are opposing the bill and would likely object to passing the bill quickly on voice vote and require a full debate and a series of timely procedural votes. And with the Senate backlogged with financial reform, energy and immigration legislation, they probably won’t find time to have a debate on adding three words to the name of the Navy.
The Hill reports on why they oppose it:
McCain, the ranking Republican on the Armed Services Committee who served as a Navy captain, disagrees. Asked if he backs the Jones measure, McCain, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, responded, “No. I don’t. That’s the Department of the Navy.”
Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.), an Armed Services Committee member, said, “Personally, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I was very proud to have served in the Marine Corps and very proud to have been secretary of the Navy … I did not have any problem being a Marine serving in the Department of the Navy.”

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Cutting Board Lets Cook
Handmade walnut cutting board with a laser-engraved motif from the popular series "Breaking Bad".
No paint or glue!
Length: 25 cm
Width: 17.5 cm
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The possibility of packaging in a gift box! (Choose when placing the order)
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In the first book in a hit summer reading series for children ages 8 to 12, campers fight to lose like never before. This three-book series is great for sports fans and reluctant readers, with Camp Average shortlisted for provincial children's choice awards in Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.
A group of 11-year-olds arrives to spend six weeks playing sports at Camp Avalon—which they affectionately call Camp Average, because they never win at any sport. And that’s the way they like it. But this summer, new camp director Winston—who hates losing—has some hyper-competitive ideas about how to improve their performance, whether they want to or not!
Led by main character Mack and his friend Andre, the boys of Cabin 10 decide to reclaim their summer and revolt by losing spectacularly at every game they play, and especially at the big baseball tournament coming up with three nearby camps.
In a story full of plotting, planning, and plenty of push-ups, it’s a full-court press on losing for the campers, strategic play-by-play for the camp director, and great teamwork on all sides. Who will come out on top? The first book in the critically acclaimed Camp Average series is a smart, funny summer read featuring a diverse group of realistic characters and a winning storyline.

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I've got two styles of compost going this year, one of which I've never done and I'm excited by it.
My compost is the heart of the farm, in a lovely interface between the plants and animals and soil organisms; potent elements come together and weave me nostalgic and at ease...perhaps its the beneficial organisms and the atmospheres they create.
Anyway, I pile layers of materials intuiting balances of texture, nitrogen, carbon, moisture and I turn it with the bucket of my tractor every so ofte...it gets hot and turns a lovely black.
This year I decided to use some of my neighbours free horse manure and am sheet composting down the center of a new field that is in buckwheat and oats (not interplanted). I layered manure, sawdust from a woodworking friend's shop and ditch muck which was beside this new field. Let it sit and I confess, ran the rototiller to incorporate the material. I guess its not true sheet composting. I may incorporate it when I disk in the buckwheat( the oats I hope to harvest) but its tempting to plant bush squash in it now and indeed I may do that.

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Apple’s MacBook Pro 14 has taken over as the best 14-inch laptop you can buy today, thanks to great performance and battery life, a spectacular display, and an elegant, functional design. It’s one of the best laptops you can buy, and it’s just been upgraded with the newer Apple M2 Pro and Max CPUs for even better performance and efficiency.
HP introduced the Dragonfly Pro at CES 2023 to take on the MacBook Pro, and it has a pretty steep hill to climb. We haven’t been able to review the laptop yet, but it marks an interesting switch for the Dragonfly to the consumer segment from the commercial market. Can HP’s newly designated 14-inch machine take on the best?
|HP Dragonfly Pro||Apple MacBook Pro 14|
|Dimensions||12.39 inches x 8.78 inches x 0.72 inches||12.31 inches by 8.71 inches by 0.60 inches|
|Weight||3.53 pounds||3.5 pounds|
|Processor||AMD Ryzen 7 7736U||Apple M2 Pro
Apple M2 Max
|Graphics||AMD Radeon graphics||Integrated|
|Display||14.0-inch 16:10 Full HD+ (1,920 x 1,200) IPS||14.2-inch 16:10 Liquid Retina XDR 3024 x 1964|
|Ports||2 x USB-C 4.0
1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
|3 x USB-C with Thunderbolt 4
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x 3.5mm audio jack
SD card reader
|Wireless||Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2||Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0|
|Webcam||5MP with infrared camera for Windows 11 Hello||1080p|
|Operating system||Windows 11||MacOS Monterey|
|Battery||64.6 watt-hour||70 watt-hour|
|Rating||Not yet reviewed||5 out of 5 stars (M1 version)|
The Dragonfly Pro and MacBook Pro 14 are within fractions of an inch of each other in width and depth, and they both weigh about 3.5 pounds. The Dragonfly Pro is quite a bit thicker, though, something we find difficult to account for.
HP makes great keyboards, especially in their Spectre and Dragonfly lines, and we hope this carries over to the Dragonfly Pro. If it does, we’ll see a snappy, responsive keyboard that makes fast touch typing comfortable for hours. It still won’t live up to the Magic Keyboard on the MacBook Pro 14, though, which remains the best keyboard on a laptop today. It’s not as deep as some, but its switches are precise and consistent, and typing on it is a pleasant experience. Both laptops have haptic touchpads, although Apple’s is a bit larger. We’ll have to test how HP’s version compares to the MacBook Pro 14’s Force Touch, which is today’s standard for touchpads.
One interesting aspect of the Dragonfly Pro is HP’s new 24/7 live concierge support, which is accessible using one of the four hot keys on the right side of the keyboard. There will be a fee for the service, which will put you in touch with a live technical support agent when you run into a jam. Interestingly, if you don’t sign up for the service, then that key is nonfunctional and can’t be remapped.
The Dragonfly Pro uses an AMD Ryzen 7 7736U 15-watt to 28-watt 8-core/16-thread CPU, and the two companies worked together to utilize an adaptive platform management framework that aims to adopt performance to real-world productivity workflows. It’s a low-power version of AMD’s latest Ryzen 7000 series chips, likely to provide solid productivity and limited creativity performance. Contrast that with the minimum M2 Pro in the MacBook Pro 14, which starts with a 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU and improves the performance of the already class-leading M1 Pro.
Even though it’s a brand-new MacBook Pro 14 update as this comparison is being written, we’re still willing to guarantee that the minimum M2 Pro will vastly outclass the Dragonfly Pro in performance and offer even more of a lead when you upgrade to the M2 Max, which can have as many as 12 CPU cores and 38 GPU cores. The MacBook Pro 14 will be a much faster laptop for any task, whether productivity or creativity. And we feel comfortable saying that without having benchmarked either laptop.
The MacBook Pro 14 enjoys an outstanding 14.2-inch 16:10 mini-LED XDR display at a 3024 x 1964 resolution and running at up to 120Hz. It has wide and accurate colors, incredible brightness, and deep contrast that rivals OLED in its inky blacks. It’s a truly spectacular display that’s great for creators and for media consumers thanks to its outstanding HDR support.
The Dragonfly Pro, surprisingly, is limited to a 14.0-inch 16:10 Full HD+ (1,920 x 1,200) IPS display at 60Hz. We haven’t tested it and so can’t attest to its quality, but HP specs put it at 400 nits of brightness — significantly less than the MacBook Pro 14’s display — and 100% sRGB, which is simply the premium display’s average specification.
Again, the MacBook Pro 14 outclasses the Dragonfly Pro. Its display is spectacular, while, if we were to guess, the Dragonfly Pro’s panel will be good but not great. And it’s not nearly as sharp as it should be given the current premium laptop standard, let alone when compared to the MacBook Pro 14.
You’ll feel both laptops in your backpack — these aren’t tiny 13-inch machines. But neither is going to weigh you down all that much, and they’re both thin enough to easily slip into a backpack. The MacBook Pro 14 is thinner, though.
The biggest difference will likely be in battery life, something we’ll have to test on both machines. But the M2 Pro and Max CPUs are even more efficient than the M1 Pro and Max, which already provide the best battery life we’ve seen in powerful laptops. We expect the MacBook Pro 14 to provide hours more longevity than the Dragonfly Pro, unless HP has pulled a rabbit out of its hat.
The Dragonfly Pro better be cheap, or it doesn’t stand a chance
The MacBook Pro 14 outclasses the Dragonfly Pro in just about every aspect. We’re guessing that it will be much faster, offer significantly better battery life, enjoy a vastly better display, and have a better keyboard and touchpad. On paper, the HP doesn’t have a chance.
We’ll have to wait to see pricing because the MacBook Pro 14 starts at $2,000 and goes way up from there. You can spend over $6,000 on a fully configured machine. If the Dragonfly Pro wants to win customers over from the MacBook Pro 14, it will have to be inexpensive.
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I didn't know whether to put this here or under gingerbread houses! :)
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Orange & clove pomander centerpiece, a beautiful & fragrant decor for the holiday feast table. That is if there is room between my dishes. ;-)
Cheap dollar store ornaments, and put them in a shadow box....
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Cheap dollar store ornaments, and put them in a shadow box. Ta-da....super cute holiday decorations!
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Cheap dollar store ornaments, and put them in a shadow box. I did this with my grandmothers old Christmas ornaments. The ones that likely have lead in them.
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PITTSBURGH (93.7 THE FAN)–ROOT Sports’ Penguins color analyst Bob Errey joined the Fan Morning Show on Monday to talk about the team as they prepare to host the Lightning tonight.
Bob tells the guys that it was an exciting game on Saturday night, and he is not concerned with the Penguins right now because of how the offense is clicking. Sure, he would like them to be a little bit more defensively structured, but getting Evgeni Malkin back will only help.
Malkin’s game is to play in the offensive zone. When he is on the ice, the other team is forced to play defense against him.
The Pens do have depth on the blue line. But, Bob would like to see a good mix of offensive and defensive defensemen paired together. But, the difficulty is having to mix up a pair of defensemen who shoot with the same handedness. It is tough for two left-handed, or right-handed players to play together on defense.
For a portion of the interview, click below:


Gunny Salas, who runs Tacticool Arms in Greeley, says he expects sales will continue to be strong. That’s due to the debate about gun control following recent mass shootings.
"I do think it stimulates it, honestly," he says. "As much as the politicians want to think they’re kind of inhibiting people, it’s really scaring people to go out and get more guns."
The AR-15 assault rifle was one of the biggest sellers for them the day after Thanksgiving. Salas says many buyers last week were also motivated by deep discounts.
"We were giving away free boxes of ammo with handguns, I mean discounting things left and right," he says. "So folks that were in the market for it this Christmas or Black Friday, they definitely got some deals."
Salas expects gun sales to be strong through December.


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Part the Fifteenth—
But earthly happier is the rose distill’d than that, which, withering on the virgin thorn, grows, lives, and dies, in single blessedness.
—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act I, scene i
Harry woke up, physically and painfully aware of just how much he loved and wanted his young husband. Octavian slept innocently on top of him, his leg pressed in between Harry’s, trapping Harry’s hard member and causing Harry to moan at the intense pleasure that swept over him.
Octavian shifted slightly at the sound before snuggling against Harry’s bare chest again and Harry subconsciously began to arch into the innocent touch.
“No,” he whispered desperately, staring up at the ceiling and willing himself to think of Snape wearing absolutely nothing.
That, though, didn’t work as Snape’s black eyes transformed into Octavian’s beautiful ones in his mind, causing Harry to break out in perspiration. This had to stop. Octavian was too precious, too innocent, he couldn’t and wouldn’t take advantage of him in any way.
Shifting his husband from him, he half-fell, half-slid from the bed, thankful he was wearing boxers for once. Looking down at himself, he saw the evidence of his arousal and gulped audibly. He wasn’t sure he had ever been so hard in his life.
This was absolute torture. Looking around for anything—anything to cover himself with, he finally settled on a pillow that had fallen to the floor before getting up and hobbling to the showers.
The entire dormitory was silent except for the soft snores from a few of the beds, and Harry guessed that it was only about five in the morning.
How had this happened to him? Why was his restraint and will tested so cruelly?
Harry wondered if he should have paid attention on Christmas Eve when the Dursleys had brought him to church in order to “save his soul.” Maybe God would be able to help him with something like this. Anything had to help his resolve.
“Think of Granger, think of Granger,” he muttered to himself as he stepped into a shower cubicle, tossing the pillow aside. He quickly stripped and turned on the water until it was icy cold, before sliding down to a sitting position.
His heated flesh shivered at the contrast in temperature and he closed his eyes wearily, wishing he were warm and dry and back in Octavian’s arms.
No, Harry, he reminded himself, you cannot think of Octavian.
His hands rested on the top of his knees and he forced them not to move lower. Octavian wasn’t something cheap to think about while he jerked himself off. He wouldn’t dishonor his husband in such a way. Octavian was too young, he wasn’t ready, and Harry wouldn’t take advantage of him even in his mind. That was a slippery slope that would lead—somewhere that probably wasn’t good.
He sighed at his thoughts but his member still refused to cooperate. It stood proud and erect, wanting Octavian’s touch, but Harry knew he couldn’t have it yet.
“If only I weren’t so in love,” he murmured to himself before a gust of cold air hit the side of his body.
Opening his eyes quickly, he blinked away the water that was falling into them and looked up at Octavian in horror. He quickly covered himself and bit his lip to swallow the moan that the contact tore out of his throat.
“Octavian!” he squeaked as his eyes raked over his husband’s form. He was dressed only in his flannel pajama bottoms, his long hair falling out of his nighttime ponytail and his face scrunched up adorably in confusion.
“Henri Jacques? It is too early. Come to bed.”
Harry swallowed before looking away, really wishing that his erection wasn’t pulsing in his hands. “In a minute,” he said, his voice far too high.
Octavian shook his head and looked down curiously at Harry, and he licked his lips, causing Harry to stifle another moan at the half-innocent gesture.
“Are you ill?” Octavian suddenly asked before kneeling down beside Harry, not caring that freezing cold water was suddenly spraying on him. “You look flushed.”
Harry grimaced at the sight of Octavian kneeling almost between his legs and tried to mentally recite a list of all the charms he had learned since he was in his first year. “Quite well,” he squeaked, praying that Octavian would just go—anywhere else.
“Non, je ne pense pas de même,” he argued before reaching out and pressing his hand to Harry’s forehead. “Il est chaud, je pense.”
“I’m really quite fine,” Harry tried to argue, secretly reveling in the feel of Octavian’s bare, wet chest pressing so close to his. He had lowered his legs automatically to give his husband access but now his cupped arousal was far too close to Octavian for his comfort.
“You look like you are in pain,” Octavian said as he slid his hand down Harry’s flushed face until it was resting by the side of his neck. “I will take you to Madame Pomfrey, I think.”
He began to pull away, brushing against Harry’s hands, causing him to groan again. “No, I’m fine, really, Octavian, I swear.”
“Henri Jacques,” he scolded. “You are not. Stop lying to me.”
Harry’s expression softened as he took in the disgruntled look on his husband’s face.
“If you are well, tell me what is wrong, Henri Jacques,” Octavian asked quietly though with a soft strength to his voice.
Harry swallowed again and looked away, focusing on the feel of the cold water droplets trickling down his neck. “I want you,” he admitted, but Octavian just looked confused.
“I am ‘ere, Henri Jacques.”
“I know,” Harry smiled before sighing. “I just—I love you, Octavian.”
“Of course. Je t’aime aussi,” he whispered back before pressing a soft kiss to Harry’s cold lips. “Il fait froid,” he muttered to himself before his hand slid slightly lower to Harry’s chest, feeling the cold on the rest of Harry’s body. “What is ze problem, zen?”
“I—I am aroused and trying not to be.”
Octavian’s eyebrows furrowed. “Je ne comprends pas.”
Harry sighed in exasperation and wished that he spoke French fluently. How did one say aroused in French?
“You know I would never hurt you, never do anything you don’t want,” he said quietly, scrunching his eyes closed not wanting to do what he was about to, but Octavian needed to understand.
“Of course. You are my ‘usband, and you care for me.”
“More than you will ever know,” Harry vowed before taking a deep breath and removing his hands.
Octavian’s eyes followed the movement and then they widened comically.
“I am aroused and trying not to be,” Harry repeated. “Cold water is supposed to help.”
Octavian bit his nip nervously, causing Harry’s cock to twitch in appreciation. He quickly covered it again, but not before Octavian saw and fully understood. “I do zat to you?”
Harry nodded, his eyes never leaving Octavian’s face.
Harry looked down, unable to answer and Octavian breathed out nervously. “Je suis désolé.”
“I wouldn’t change anything,” Harry murmured, glancing back at his husband.
Octavian blushed and looked away. “I know nothing of such things,” he admitted quietly, gesturing toward Harry’s now covered erection.
Harry’s face softened. “I—if you want, Mr. Weasley gave me a book, and you can look at it. It’s um, illustrated, but it’s—”
Octavian turned back toward him. “It will ‘elp me? Tell me?”
He looked relieved. “Merci, Henri Jacques,” he murmured before slowly getting to his feet.
“It’s in my trunk, on the left, under my wizard coats.”
“D’accord.” He turned to go before he quickly looked back. “You are beautiful, mon mari,” he complimented shyly before leaving a happy—though still painfully aroused—Harry behind him.
Harry found that the book was not replaced in his trunk but had instead taken up an almost permanent residence under Octavian’s pillow. Octavian never spoke about What Every Young Wand-Loving Wizard Should Know and Harry didn’t ask, but he found that Octavian was watching him more closely and even would occasionally let his hands almost brush against him at night when they were snogging each other before they went to sleep.
Ginny’s apology had made the front page of the Daily Prophet and Harry found himself once again called to the Headmaster’s office. McGonagall was standing stiffly next to a kind looking Professor Sprout, Dumbledore sitting wearily in his chair. When he went to take the seat offered to him, he noticed that Ginny was sitting there, a frightened look on her face.
“Mr. Potter,” Dumbledore began tiredly. “I’m sure you know why you’re here.”
“Sorry, sir, but I do not,” he answered quietly.
He sighed. “It appears that there was a private matter that made it into the papers.”
Harry stared at him steadily.
“Instead of being handled internally, Miss Weasley was forced to send the Prophet a public apology for an allegation that had no other witnesses.”
“There were three witnesses, including myself, if you’re referring to her slander.”
“So you do know, Mr. Potter,” McGonagall responded.
Harry, however, ignored her. “This is a dynasty related matter, not a school related one. I am the head of my household and had the right to request that she make this formal apology. Personally, I wanted to drag it through the courts, but Malfoy convinced me otherwise.”
“Mr. Malfoy?” Sprout inserted, finally entering the conversation. “Was he one of the other witnesses?”
“Yes, and Granger.”
“Be that as it may, one of my students was coerced to send a degrading apology to a national paper,” Dumbledore said sternly.
“I think you’ll find, Headmaster, she was not coerced into anything. She had the option to refuse and, clearly, she didn’t.” He looked piercingly at Ginny. “Just how was this matter brought to your attention, anyway?”
“The Daily Prophet,” McGonagall supplied.
“So Weasley hasn’t actually made a complaint?” he verified.
Sprout looked at him approvingly. “Quite right. I, myself, was totally against the idea, Mr. Potter.”
McGonagall stared at her venomously.
“How is your dear husband?” she continued. “Haven’t seen him since our last class.”
Harry smiled. “Quite well. Probably working on Divination.”
“Hmm. I remember interviewing him his first year and he actually did a spread for me. Told me my ‘plant of the devil’ would crumble, and he was right, of course. Extremely talented student. One of the best to come through here in many decades.”
Harry smiled warmly at her, and was secretly thankful Granger wasn’t in the room to hear the comment.
Ginny was looking quietly at her folded hands.
“Miss Weasley,” McGonagall tried. “Do you have anything to say?”
She looked at her with large brown eyes. “Yes, actually. Two things. The first is that I have already apologized in print—and I won’t take it back.” She swallowed nervously before turning to Harry. “But I can’t be sorry for falling in love with you and wanting to be with you, even though you’re married. If there were any option other than becoming like his mother, I would do it in a heartbeat, Harry.”
Harry set his jaw in irritation but continued to stare at her. “Why are you telling me this?”
She blushed slightly before leaning forward. “Because, in the Muggle world, you can get a divorce and according to their laws we can get married. It won’t be recognized here, but our children could be Muggle-borns, if we do it right.”
Harry ground his teeth. “Are you completely insane?” he asked quietly.
“Of course not, Harry. You can’t be—you’re not—”
Poor Professor Sprout looked completely confused about the current turn in the argument.
“No, you’re not, you’re just confused.”
“I’m not confused. I am gay. I find your breasts repulsive.”
“In fact, I don’t even want to think about breasts, thanks. Does that answer your question? I’m married for life, we’ve never been together, and you trying to force yourself into my bedroom in the middle of the night wasn’t going to change that.” He turned back to the waiting professors. “Is there anything else?”
“It is inappropriate to speak to a witch thus,” McGonagall stated.
“I am a married man and she just told me I should go to the Muggle world with her and have children. It’s disgusting. Or, tell me, does your hatred of the illegitimate and their mothers only apply to those not in your house, Professor?”
“I think we can all agree,” Dumbledore put in, “that despite your recent marriage, your connection is not the most—desirable,” he said carefully. “Mr. Black’s father is in Azkaban for being a Death Eater, one of Voldemort’s favorites, in fact.”
“Hmm,” Harry said noncommittally.
“Mr. Potter?” Sprout questioned.
“Well, if he’s Voldemort’s favorite, clearly he’s talented in some way. Just trying to figure out where Octavian got his brilliance from.”
Sprout smiled brightly at his casual defense.
“I think under different circumstances I would have liked the wizard,” Harry added conversationally. “Talented, well educated, most likely charming, if he looks anything like Octavian then he is handsome, he adores his family—yes, I think I would like him.”
Dumbledore, McGonagall, and Ginny looked absolutely horrified. He smiled brightly before standing up. “One more thing, my boy,” Dumbledore called out and Harry hesitated near the door. Instead of looking back at the Headmaster, he gazed at Phineas Nigellus.
“It’s about that—object I needed you to retrieve.”
Harry set his jaw. “I remember quite clearly, sir. I believe I told you my answer already.”
Dumbledore sighed. “Harry, it is imperative that you are able to retrieve it.”
“So you can add it to your collection?” He lifted his eyebrow. “You asked for it, and the owner refused. What in the name of the old gods, do you want me to do? It’s not mine, and if it were, I would not hand it over to you.”
Ginny sat in her chair, her hands crossed over her chest, and she looked utterly bewildered.
“Stealing,” Harry pushed, “is not a virtue. Goodnight, sir.”
“Operation Vampire is now underway,” Caspar announced self importantly to his two best friends, causing Octavian to blush.
“That has got to be the worst name for the operation,” Aidan remarked. “It has nothing to do with vampires.”
“Nothing to do with vampires? Nothing to do with vampires?” he asked incredulously. “What doesn’t it have to do with vampires?”
“Je ne comprends pas,” Octavian admitted. “Zere is nothing with les vampires. We are les magiciens, Caspar.”
The Metamorphmagus rolled his eyes. “Fine, don’t see the brilliant logic to it. The point is—that the operation is happening. Now. How much time do we have?”
Octavian shrugged. The three of them were sitting on his and Harry’s bed and ‘the book of all knowledge I didn’t want to know,’ as Caspar called it, was open in front of them. “Une demi-heure?” he suggested.
Aidan bit his lip. “Not much time then.” He thought. “Candles. We need candles.”
“Whatever for?” Caspar asked.
“Trust me. It will set the mood. I heard my older sister talking about it once. Said it was romantic.”
“Is Harry romantic?” A look of horror passed over his face. “Don’t answer that. I don’t need to know. Get the candles,” he ordered Aidan, and he quickly got up and left the makeshift room.
Octavian sighed. “Why is zis so difficult?” he asked aloud.
“Because you’re trying to seduce your husband,” Caspar answered for him, although it was obvious. “It’s not as if he doesn’t devour you with his eyes every second of every day.”
Octavian looked stricken. “You do not think ‘e devours me?” His voice was high and unnatural, and he began breaking into a cold sweat.
Caspar glanced up guiltily, quickly shutting What Every Young Wand-Loving Wizard Should Know. “Sorry, Octavian. That was sarcasm. He does devour you with his eyes.”
If possible, he looked even more nervous. “Is zat a good thing?”
“Yes, a very good thing.” He jumped up and quickly surveyed the room. “All right, clothes off.”
“You heard me, clothes off. Now.”
“Pourquoi?” Octavian asked desperately, clutching his Hufflepuff tie.
“It’s been how long since he gave you this book?” Caspar asked, dimming the lights slightly.
“And he hasn’t tried anything major since then?”
“Oui. Nothing ‘as worked.” He thought back to just a few nights before when he had wiggled suggestively, trying to let Harry know that he wanted to be touched, to be tasted, but it had only caused Harry to moan guiltily before pulling away—and then slipping out of bed half an hour later when he thought Octavian was asleep to take what sounded like a very long—and a very cold—shower.
“So, without actually telling him, you have to be obvious.”
“By taking off my clothes?” Black eyes met bright pink ones.
“Yes, Octavian, by taking off your clothes and lying naked on that bed for when he comes in.”
“Trust me, if I walked into my room to find a girl—naked—on my bed, I wouldn’t be able to keep my hands off her, even if she were a Muggle.”
Octavian scrunched up his face in disgust. “You would coucherais avec une Muggle?”
“If she were naked and on my bed—and decently hot, then yes. Definitely yes.”
“What if zere were les enfants?”
“There are spells,” Caspar responded casually.
“She is a Muggle. You cannot perform zem on ‘er.”
“Well, then, those Muggle things that aren’t spells but work as spells, then.”
“Idiot. C’est une Muggle.”
Caspar smiled at him playfully. “I’ve heard the upper years talk. How do you think wizards learn how to make love to a witch?”
Octavian looked at him wide-eyed, his face showing his horror.
“They’re easy to pick up. Buy ‘em a drink, sweet talk ‘em, then Obliviate them. It’s like it never happened.”
“Thank ze gods Henri Jacques never did zat.”
“Hmm,” Caspar agreed. “Now. Clothes off.” He turned away and Octavian sighed.
Carefully he stood and began to systematically undress, feeling rather exposed.
“Throw your clothes to me. I’ll put them away for you,” Caspar offered and quickly a shoe was lodged at the back of his head. “Omph. Ouch,” he complained, but was only met by Octavian’s quiet snickers. “Ready?” he asked once he put everything away.
“Je suis nu.”
“Hold on,” was the quick and embarrassed response before a crimson silk robe was thrown toward Octavian. “Are you on the bed?”
Caspar turned and, despite himself, his breath caught in his throat. Swallowing in embarrassment, he looked away again. “Excellent. Just—er—fix your hair. Take it out of the ribbon and mess it up a bit.”
Caspar sighed. “Because it’s sexy.”
He could hear rustling behind him, but still didn’t look.
He let out a pent up breath. “Okay then. Er—okay.” Caspar turned. “When he comes in, make sure the robe is somewhere else, and put your hands behind your head.”
Octavian complied. “Like zis?” he asked, his dark eyes looking trustingly at Caspar.
“Yes, like that but have one knee bent. Yes, like that. Slightly more apart. Perfect.” He gulped again.
“‘Ee will like zis?”
“Yes,” Caspar promised, voice sounding too high, “he will.”
“Got it!” a voice called and a few moments later, a flushed Aidan entered. “Got them from Bones. Zeller’s serving as lookout,” he explained before his eyes alighted on Octavian. “Wow. He won’t know what hit him.”
“Yes,” Caspar agreed before he took the four candles and started placing them around the little room. One was on the bedside table and he quickly lit it with his wand, another he put on the windowsill next to a jar of fireflies, and the other two he placed on the top of Octavian’s trunk, which was up against a wall. “Nox,” he whispered and the room was plunged into darkness, the flickering candlelight and jars of lightning bugs casting only a little illumination of Octavian’s form. “That’s it then. Good luck, knock him dead,” he said before hurrying out of the room, leaving a perplexed Octavian behind him.
“What is wrong?” he asked Aidan, who had a silly smile on his face.
“Nothing, nothing, don’t worry about it.” He swallowed. “One more thing, though. Er—do you mind if I take the robe. Trust me on this,” he added hastily when he noticed Octavian fidgeting.
“You won’t look?”
“Promise,” he swore before quickly taking the robe and draping it over the banister. Decidedly not looking at his friend, he pointed his wand at him and whispered, “Rosao,” causing a stream of rose petals to fly from the end of his wand. Scattering them across Octavian’s body and the sheets around him, he looked, unattached, at the scene before him. “Perfect,” he smiled and Octavian grinned back at him.
“Anytime—for you,” he answered before stepping out again. “Harry Potter really isn’t going to know what hit him,” he whispered so lowly that Octavian barely caught it.
Somehow, the words made him even more nervous and excited than before.
Harry was startled when he entered the fourth-year dormitory and found it completely empty. Usually at least one of his new roommates could be found messing about with chocolate frog cards or even doing homework, but tonight the large room was cast in shadow and all of the beds were neatly made, completely untouched.
Shrugging his shoulders, he made his way to his makeshift room, tugging at his tie that he really did not want to wear at the moment. His mind turned to Ginny and he shuddered. Did she really think that he would ever run off to the Muggle world with her and actually procreate?
The thought disgusted him. They would probably have the prerequisite two children—no, make that three. Three little terrors. A girl and two boys, probably, and at least two of them would have her flaming red hair, unlike his mother’s softer dark red tones that he sometimes dreamt about at night.
Little monsters. She’d probably dress them up like witches on Halloween or worse—clowns. Three little harlequins to give him nightmares, with hollow voices and empty faces.
He shivered as he pulled the tie completely off before moving the brocade curtain that served as the door to the sound proofed bedchamber.
“Octavian?” he whispered, his eyes lighting on the candles and fireflies on the windowsill. He squinted in the half-light and noticed that there were several more points of light before a rustling drew his eyes to the figure on the bed.
His husband lay stretched out among scarlet and pale pink rose petals, his hair falling softly to his shoulders, and his dark eyes looked apprehensively up at Harry. “Aimes-tu ton cadeau, Henri Jacques?” he asked, his voice quaking slightly, and Harry’s heart completely melted.
Dropping his bag on the floor before quickly kicking off his shoes, he crawled onto the bed. “Octavian,” he whispered in reverence, reaching out and stroking the side of his cheek before kissing his lips gently. “Of course I do.” He drew away and looked down into Octavian’s dark eyes. “Is this what you want?”
“I-I am not ready,” he admitted and Harry sighed slightly, wondering how he was going to sleep tonight with his raging erection, but still adoring the gesture his husband had given him. “Mais,” he paused, biting his lower lip, “je veux que tu me goûtes.” He reached up and pressed his lips against Harry’s again, drawing him into a deep and sensuous kiss. “Je t’adore. Je te veux, Henri Jacques.”
Reaching up, Octavian slowly began to unbutton Harry’s shirt, his fingers gently stroking the exposed skin until Harry’s bare chest pressed against his own.
“I love you,” Harry swore into the firefly and candlelight, “so much.”
“Je sais,” Octavian moaned, pushing the shirt from his husband’s shoulders and throwing it haphazardly onto the floor.
Harry lifted himself up and quickly undid his belt and trousers, throwing them on top of the shirt and barely caring that his socks were still on. “Octavian,” he murmured again, before laying his form down on the smaller body, kissing Octavian’s neck until he was panting in want. “Tell me if you want me to stop.”
“Non. Jamais,” Octavian vowed and he groaned as clumsy fingers skated over his hardened nipples, kisses being trailed down his chest. “You’re mine,” he repeated the marriage vow.
“Yours,” Harry agreed, grinning, before his wet mouth enveloped his husband in one go.
“Mine,” Octavian moaned, before he was lost to all but sensation.
French to English Translation.
Non, je ne pense pas de même. No, I don’t think so.
Il est chaud, je pense. It is hot, I think.
Je t’aime aussi. I love you, too.
Il fait froid. It is cold.
Je ne comprends pas. I do not understand.
Je suis desolé. I am sorry.
D’accord. All right.
Mon mari. My husband.
Une demi-heure. Half an hour.
[You would] coucherais avec une Muggle? You would sleep with a Muggle?
Les enfants. Children.
Idiot. C’est une Muggle. Idiot. It is a Muggle.
Je suis nu. I am naked.
D’accord. All right.
Aimes-tu ton cadeau, Henri Jacques? Do you like your present, Henri Jacques?
Mais je veux que tu me goûtes. But I want you to taste me.
Je t’adore. Je te veux, Henri Jacques. I adore you. I want you, Henri Jacques.
Je sais. I know.
Non. Jamais. No. Never.


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It’s already been a great year for Jake Owen, but it just got a lot better. The country singer has announced that his wife Lacey Buchanan Owen is pregnant with the couple’s first child. The couple is expecting a little girl to arrive this November.
A new name in radio begins with a familiar voice on Monday night, July 2. Taste of Country Nights will air nightly from 7PM to midnight on 34 country stations nationwide Monday through Friday. Host Jeremy Robinson promises a house party atmosphere on his new show, with people dropping by at any moment with (or without) an invite.
Longtime duet partners Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn are on the same ballot for induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Both are nominated in the Songwriter/Artists category, but only one can be inducted. There’s no guarantee either will be picked, however.
You now have a chance to decide the best new songs in country music every day! Starting July 2, the Taste of Country Showdown will run online and on the air daily. With the launch of Taste of Country Nights on 34 radio stations across America, you’ll get to hear even more of the hottest hits from the hottest artists in country music. Today’s challengers are Blake Shelton and his new song ‘Over’ against Zac Brown Band and their latest, ‘The Wind.’
The country music went world wide in June 2012. Stars tweeted from all over, including during trips to London, Australia and from the audience of the CMT Music Awards in Nashville. They serve drinks at that awards show, which led to more than a few funny tweets. Two of those made the Top Tweets of June 2012 list.
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William Demant Hol (WILYY) Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks Investment Research
William Demant Hol (NASDAQ:WILYY) was downgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a note issued to investors on Wednesday.
According to Zacks, “William Demant Holding A/S develops, manufactures and sells products and equipment designed to aid the hearing and communication of individuals. The Company focuses on three business areas: Hearing Devices, Diagnostic Instruments and Personal Communication. William Demant Holding A/S is headquartered in Smorum, Denmark. “
Separately, Kepler Capital Markets reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of William Demant Hol in a report on Tuesday, August 15th.
Shares of William Demant Hol (NASDAQ:WILYY) opened at 13.47 on Wednesday. William Demant Hol has a 52 week low of $8.37 and a 52 week high of $13.47. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $13.11 and a 200-day moving average price of $11.82. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.95 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.49.
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BATON ROUGE -- About 100 Louisiana National Guardsmen will remain on police duty in New Orleans through March 1, a legislative panel decided Friday.
But some lawmakers from outside the metropolitan area bristled at the city's request for continued aid, spending several minutes brow-beating Police Superintendent Warren Riley about his department's repeated trips to the Capitol for help since Hurricane Katrina.
Riley defended the city's progress and promised lawmakers that Friday would be his last appearance before the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget.
"We should be comfortable by March 1, " Riley said, highlighting the New Orleans Police Department's ongoing recruiting campaign and the impending graduation of the latest officer training class.
The committee authorized more than $1.8 million to cover the Guard's personnel, lodging and operation expenses.
There has been a National Guard presence in the city since the post-Katrina flooding, with the aid being extended several times as the NOPD rebuilds its force after losing hundreds of officers.
Riley told lawmakers that the city will have 1,508 commissioned officers by Jan. 1. By March 1, the number should eclipse 1,530, the superintendent said.
That is short of the target Riley stated in his initial written request for a Guard extension. In an Oct. 29 letter to Timmy Teepell, Gov. Bobby Jindal's chief of staff, Riley wrote that the department would have 1,550 officers by the new year and 1,700 by the end of 2009.
Assuming a New Orleans population of 300,000 -- a number higher than the latest U.S. Census Bureau count but lower than the highest estimates by local demographers -- hitting the target would give the city 5.6 sworn officers per 1,000 residents.
An FBI study using statistics from 2004 found an average of 2.8 officers per 1,000 residents in American cities with at least 250,000 people.
Before Katrina, the department's numbers peaked at 1,668, which with a population of 455,000 yielded an officer-per-1,000-resident ratio of 3.6.
Rep. M.J. "Mert" Smiley, R-St. Amant, told Riley, "This is the last time I will be voting for this."
Rep. Noble Ellington, D-Winnsboro, and Sen. Francis Thompson, D-Delhi, also continued a long-standing legislative dynamic of north and rural Louisiana legislators challenging New Orleans-centric proposals.
Specifically, they lamented having to direct money to New Orleans three years after Katrina when they lost money for local projects that Jindal has vetoed.
Sen. Ed Murray, D-New Orleans, answered, "We supported those projects. The veto pen upstairs got those things. We recognize that our colleagues have supported New Orleans."
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Today, an estimated 2.5 million tons of tea leaves are produced each year throughout the world, with 20 percent of that being green tea. Green tea didn’t become popular or widely distributed outside of Asia until about the early 1900s. China, other countries in Asia, countries in North Africa, the United States and Europe currently consume the most green tea worldwide.
Other Risks: Long-term consumption, in excessive quantities, may give rise to problems such as insomnia, restlessness, annoyance, irritability, headaches, hypertension, abnormal heartbeat, loss of appetite, spasms, constipation, and acute addiction to caffeine. Many times, people who are addicted to caffeine do not feel normal without the substance and suffer from acute constipation, irritation, and lack of concentration in the absence of green tea.
Rooibos grades are largely related to the percentage "needle" or leaf to stem content in the mix. A higher leaf content results in a darker liquor, richer flavour and less "dusty" aftertaste. The high-grade rooibos is exported and does not reach local markets, with major consumers being the EU, particularly Germany, where it is used in creating flavoured blends for loose-leaf tea markets.
According to the National Cancer Institute, the polyphenols in tea have been shown to decrease tumor growth in both animal and laboratory studies. Researchers believe that it is the high level of polyphenols in tea that help kill cancerous cells and stop them from growing, although the exact mechanism by which tea inhibits and prevents cancerous cells is uncertain.
Green tea can lower and help stabilize your blood sugar levels (glucose levels); in fact, studies show that green tea can even improve insulin sensitivity and reduce blood sugar levels. One study among Japanese individuals found that those who drank the most green tea had a very significantly lower risk of developing type II diabetes. Other studies have shown similar results.
Ceremonial grade: Ceremonial grade is the highest quality matcha from the most carefully cultivated buds and leaves. Ceremonial grade is given the most attention to detail during processing to yield the freshest, most delicate tasting, and smoothest ground matcha. Ceremonial grade is meant to be enjoyed on its own, with no other sweeteners or additives, to really enjoy and appreciate the intended flavor.
If not taken with sugar, the alkaline nature of green tea helps reduce the blood glucose level. Moreover, the antioxidant and astringent qualities of green tea ensure good health and better functioning of the pancreas. Improving the function of the pancreas means a more efficient and regulated secretion of insulin and the subsequent improvement in decomposing and absorbing of sugar. This increase in effective functions can help prevent the onset of diabetes.
In 1994, Burke International registered the name "Rooibos" with the US Patent and Trademark Office, thus establishing a monopoly on the name in the United States at a time when it was virtually unknown there. When the plant later entered more widespread use, Burke demanded that companies either pay fees for use of the name, or cease its use. In 2005, the American Herbal Products Association and a number of import companies succeeded in defeating the trademark through petitions and lawsuits; after losing one of the cases, Burke surrendered the name to the public domain.
African red tea's naturally sweet taste makes it easy to keep your added sugar intake low. According to the American Heart Association, most Americans consume too much added sugar in their diet, which can lead to weight gain and obesity. The association recommends consuming no more than 6 to 9 teaspoons of added sugar a day. Added sugar, and especially drinks high in added sugar such as sodas, have no nutritional benefits whatsoever, unlike rooibos, which has a number of associated health benefits.
Because matcha is incorporated into water (whereas other green teas are steeped in water), you consume the entire leaf—and thereby the full effects of its antioxidants, vitamins, and caffeine. Fans say matcha provides a calmer, more sustained energy burst than coffee or espresso, and since it’s less astringent, it mingles more readily with fruit, yogurt, and herbs in wake-up drinks like smoothies and juices.
It’s important to note that I was not interested in, hoping for, or expecting any drastic changes to my appearance. I already lead a pretty healthy lifestyle: I drink 80 oz. of water a day, I work out at least 4-5 days a week, and I do my best to eat lean protein and lots of fruits and veggies. Like I said, I love food, but I’m usually good at keeping my cravings in moderation. I did not have a “goal weight,” and there were no numbers I was hoping to change (blood pressure, weight, heart rate, etc.). I cannot stress this enough: Acknowledge your own body, its needs, and its goals before you try any new regimen. A detox should fit into your life — you should not expect it to change your body overnight.
It depends not only on the processing method the tea producers use, but also on the cultivation practices the tea growers use. What time of year is the tea plucked? How is the plant pruned? What parts of the plant are plucked? Are the plants treated with chemicals or are they organically grown? What kind of heat is applied to the tea leaves to stop oxidation? How are the tea leaves shaped, rolled and dried? Are the leaves left whole or cut in smaller pieces?
The rooibos plant is endemic to a small part of the western coast of the Western Cape province of South Africa. It grows in a symbiotic relationship with local micro-organisms. Scientists speculate that climate change may threaten the future survival of the plant and the R600-million (approximately €43-million in March 2017) rooibos industry. Some claim that increasing temperatures and decreasing rainfall may result in the extinction of the plant within the next century.
When I was conducting research into South Africa’s native herbs, I was served rooibos everywhere I went. Red in the cup, fragrant to the nose and pleasing to the palate, rooibos soon became a favorite. In every meeting, I looked forward to that red tea, which is one of the only native herbs of South Africa to achieve significant commercial status. My wife and I keep it in the tea cupboard at home, and we often turn to rooibos when we want a cup of tea without caffeine.
facilitates the burning of body fat. Green tea promotes the body’s ability to burn fat through thermogenesis and fat oxidation. A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found the combination of polyphenols and caffeine from an extract of green tea resulted in a “significant increase” of energy expenditure compared to placebo.
It’s become such a fashionable beverage that, last summer, the New York Post ran a story about how Victoria’s Secret models were flocking to Cha Cha Matcha, a hipster spot fluent in the preparation of various matcha-based miracle potions. A search for where to get “matcha” in New York, New York on Yelp yielded some 1400 plus results. Even mass market coffee purveyors like Starbucks have made matcha their mantra, with a vast range of offerings to cash in on the craze.

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8600 Odiáxere, Portugal
Algarve Farmhouse With 12 Hectares In Odiaxere Algarve is a large property with equestrian facilities located in a quiet area in the Western Algarve. The farm has 4 houses, 2 warehouses, 4 containers for horses and, among other features, 5 hectares of olive groves. The houses are in a rustic style and are being rented at the moment. With very fertile soil and 2 wells with plenty of water, here you can develop an agricultural project or other purposes. The property is completely fenced and has a huge variety of plants and fruit trees.
– 6 bedrooms
– living rooms
– 4 containers for horses
– BBQ and Al fresco dining spaces
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Odiáxere is a small village under the parish of Lagos; with its charms as other Algarve villages. But the fact that the EN125 runs right through the middle, Odiaxere appears to be left off the tourist map. You will be very hard pushed to find any information on Odiaxere. The heritage legacy includes the Fort of Meia Praia or São Roque de Lagos, the Igreja Matriz and the Ria de Alvor, a Natura 2000 site. Odiaxere is located within a 55 minute drive from FaroInternational Airport.
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The council would encourage the education of more students in the manufacturing sector.
Indiana’s State Board of Education approved Wednesday a broad suite of changes to the rules, known as REPA II, used to issue licenses to educators in the state.
The Senate education chairman plans to introduce legislation requiring teachers to find additional sources if students question what they are learning.
If a number of schools in a single district fail, Bennett says the state’s takeover model may be expandable.
This is the second time the proposal has been introduced, but the new version has fewer mandates than the first.
The Indiana legislature did not pass any legislation this past week.
Republicans say right-to-work legislation must be a key issue. Democrats do not want it to dominate the coming session.
The courts have blocked two parts of Indiana’s immigration law and a similar law in Alabama is also being challenged.
A symposium Thursday at Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law tackled well-trodden areas of debate on the issue.
Right-to-work legislation would bar unions from charging dues to non-members who work in union shops.


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Hopping on the bandwagon! General Mills announces plans to release a PUMPKIN SPICE flavor of Cheerios
- The company will be releasing the limited edition product later this year in an effort to boost flagging sales
There have been lattes, Oreos and even Peeps who have taken on the most love-it-or-hate-it flavor, and now you will even be able to get pumpkin spice in your breakfast cereal.
Taking a hint from Starbucks' success, General Mills Inc. have revealed that they will be introducing Pumpkin Spice Cheerios later this year.
The cinnamon-laced flavor has become almost a popular culture phenomenon on its own, being used in everything from M&Ms to Jell-O products, garnering love and ire from consumers.
Next up: Cheerios will become the latest brand to introduce the popular pumpkin spice flavor into their products
Given that the flavor it has become a staple of the autumn season, its no surprise that the new Cheerios product will be debuted on Labor Day.
In recent years, Cheerios - as well as the entire cereal industry - has been suffering a serious slump in sales.
The brand, which is 75 years old, has seen their sales slip a shocking 18 percent since 2010, thanks to younger generations turning away from breakfast cereal.
In order to gain boosts in the current climate, Cheerios last year released a gluten-free version - and finished 2015 with their least losses in five years.
The also released Cheerios Protein and cut the majority of artificial colors and flavors from their cereal products.
Coming up: The new limited edition product will hit shelves on Labor Day this year, just in time for fall
Getting a boost: The product is hoped to help the brand with the declining sales that they and the rest of the cereal industry have suffered in recent years
The changes are hoped to hurtle the brand back into growth as quickly as before the year is out.
'There's nothing fundamentally wrong with cereal,' Jim Murphy, head of the cereal division at General Mills, told Bloomberg. 'We just have to keep it relevant.'
Limited edition releases have been exceedingly rare for the brand - though they did famously release 'Millenios' with number twos in among the traditional loops in honor of the turn of the millennium.
Despite the entering of fast food into the breakfast competition and the rise of breakfast alternatives like yogurt and smoothies, General Mills remain confident that they will weather the storm.
'Cereal has been killed off three or four times,' Murphy said. 'It’s incredibly resilient.'
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Fairies aim to bring the magic of nature to life
Osher Oriyah and Kashmir Postel are starting a fairy service on Waiheke Island that flows from a belief in the spirits of nature.
Oriyah grew up in worn-torn Israel and said the "grey energy" of war shaped her into a depressed, cynical teenager.
News that her grandfather was dying pushed her further down while she was serving two years compulsory military service at the age of about 17.
However, she had a sudden glimpse of "infinite joy and infinite peace" and felt there was something bigger and more magical in the world.
She decided she wanted to "bring more love to children" and started a Bachelor of Arts in education and English.
At the age of 26, she moved to the United States, where she completed a Master of Arts in expressive arts therapies.
She became a dance therapist who includes the wisdom she learned from Native American medicine women in her work.
"The Native American women showed me a whole different way of looking at nature and myself.
"The fairy idea came years later, when the elementals started to talk to me and remind me of my fairy nature.
"I could see the flower fairies and hear their singing and I started to sing their songs," she said.
While the idea of bringing the joy of fairies to children might sound airy fairy to some, for Oriyah it is "down to earth".
"When you look into flowers that grow in nature, they have fairy energy, points of light, whatever you call them.
"I see the points of light in my inner vision and it's always joyful," she said.
She wrote a children's book, The Butterfly Child, which was published in 2010 and delves into the magic the natural world offers.
The 46-year-old met 24-year-old Postel, who grew up on Waiheke Island, at Prana Festival on Coromandel peninsula and a match made in fairy heaven was born.
For Postel, fairies are "an essence of the beauty in nature".
"When you're connected to the wind and the different elements, you're more connected to yourself and you care for the environment better," Postel said.
She learned about theatre as therapy and as a tool for social change while gaining a Bachelor of Arts in theatre performance.
Postel started a non-profit organisation, Seed of Light Collective, and directed a puppet show that she toured around Indonesia earlier this year to raise awareness of environmental issues.
"My quest for this life is to raise consciousness and awareness around the environment through performance.
"It's so important in today's society to remind children of the huge importance of what the natural environment brings to us as human beings.
"Nature gives us so much and we give very little back," Postel said.
The pair is launching Fairy Magic Waiheke, offering story telling, treasure hunts and games at birthday parties, weddings and other celebrations.
The service is adaptable, can include environmentally friendly gifts, and is "not just for the rich", Postel said.
"It's great to have fairies at any age because it opens everyone's heart and reminds them of their essence," Oriyah said.
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The second weekend of the Name of Obligation: Fashionable Warfare 2 multiplayer beta is formally dwell, this remaining testing interval brings PlayStation, Xbox and PC gamers collectively to battle throughout maps and modes from the primary PlayStation-exclusive weekend, but additionally contains the add-on The brand new floor battle.
Fashionable Warfare 2’s second beta weekend contains Staff Deathmatch, Domination, Knockout, Prisoner Rescue, third particular person mode, and floor warfare. Make sure to learn our first impressions of the Fashionable Warfare 2 beta to study all in regards to the new maps, goal modes, and modifications to the Gunsmith function. A 3rd particular person mode was added late into the weekend, so we’ll be discussing that together with our preliminary ideas on the bottom battle.
third particular person mode returns
The third particular person mode, which beforehand appeared within the unique Fashionable Warfare 2, returns as a separate playlist with combined replay modes. The return of this replay mode offers gamers a special technique to expertise Name of Obligation multiplayer, and it needs to be a welcome addition for many who desire third-person shooter video games.
Personally, I discover transferring to a 3rd particular person perspective to really feel a bit awkward in Fashionable Warfare 2. You do not keep in third particular person on a regular basis, as the angle shifts and grows to first particular person once you shoot. This is able to seem like an actual third particular person pose if we had an over-the-shoulder perspective to shoot as a substitute. Any participant like me who simply will get movement illness would possibly need to be cautious of that exact playlist, as a result of the transition between zooming out and in might be an excessive amount of. Movement illness has positively crept in right here. In fact, I am usually considerably delicate to motion, so this in all probability will not have an effect on the vast majority of gamers.
Total, this is likely to be an attention-grabbing change for some gamers. It additionally offers a greater take a look at character fashions, which can doubtless have cool launcher appears within the retailer after its launch. Because of this gamers who usually are not delicate to movement illness will be capable to higher take pleasure in any costly skins they purchase.
Somewhat style of earth battle
Customary Floor Conflict for Name of Obligation: Fashionable Warfare 2 will probably be performed throughout 32v32 matches, however at the moment, the one Floor Conflict possibility for the beta is the sport’s new Invasion mode. This mode features a miniature 20v20 model of the land battle maps of Sarif and Stated Bay.
Sarrif Bay is described as a 32v32 map set in a big port, with loads of alternatives to struggle on land, sea and air. Nevertheless, the invasion cuts off the fight zones over the water. You’ll be able to see the docks, however there aren’t any boats to take for a take a look at drive. In Invasion, you mainly struggle within the streets and buildings of the port metropolis.
The a part of Stated used within the invasion has an analogous really feel to Sarif Bay with a metropolis space with lots of verticality. A number of the rooftops are shut and others have bridges to maintain transferring throughout the rooftops, however there’s lots of motion additionally taking place on the streets with vehicular fight. Identical to the Invasion on Sarrif Bay, this expertise doesn’t embody boats or any water battle. There may be little or no water on the outskirts of the map, so gamers can technically go swimming, however to date, this seems to be a scenario with out boats or any actual alternatives to struggle on the water.
Conquest mode is a big scale loss of life match performed alongside the brand new superior AI in Fashionable Warfare 2. Pleasant AI teammates are marked on the mini-map as circles, human teammates are proven as triangles, and different gamers are marked as circles. The unreal intelligence of the enemy is marked in pink on the mini-map.
On this mode, automobiles can be found and every staff will begin with AI troopers. Elimination of gamers earns staff factors, and the staff with probably the most factors will win the match as soon as the time is up.
Gamers earn factors for his or her staff by doing the next:
- Level one: eliminating the enemy of synthetic intelligence
- Two factors: shoot down an enemy drone or a counter drone
- 3 factors: Shoot down a VTOL Jet, Help Helo, or Chopper Gunner
- 5 factors: Get rid of a human participant, shoot down an enemy warship, or destroy a car owned or occupied by the participant
Over time, the match escalated. Extra fight components like armored troopers and dropping a kill line are added, so there’s an actual sense of development within the motion, making certain matches do not appear too lengthy. I additionally respect that eradicating enemy strains or automobiles contributes to the lead to Invasion, however general, I really feel like this mode places lots of emphasis on mechanized farming. Fashionable Warfare’s new “Superior AI” strikes and interacts a bit smarter than the NPCs of the previous, as I’ve watched them flock to take cowl and go searching in a barely extra acutely aware state, however they’re nonetheless remarkably bots in the actual warmth of the motion. This is able to be a very good mode for gamers who’re simply beginning to dip their toes into the Name of Obligation franchise, or as a much less aggressive mode for gamers simply seeking to degree up their weapons in large-scale matches, with out the strain of goal seize factors discovered within the conventional Floor Conflict Goal mode.
Nonetheless, that is a good style of what to anticipate with a floor battle. The brand new gear and motion mechanics of Fashionable Warfare 2 are higher offered on large-scale maps. There are extra alternatives to cowl or dangle from the perimeters, together with firing a pistol whereas hanging. There are extra kills and alternatives to make use of rocket launchers, and it has all of the chaotic gameplay one would anticipate from Name of Obligation’s Floor Conflict. Hopefully, the usual Earth Conflict mode will probably be added later within the weekend so gamers can head out for some boating adventures.
Listed below are all of the modifications in Fashionable Warfare 2 that Infinity Ward mentioned after the primary weekend. This contains now-implemented fixes for map exploits and improved visibility throughout battles, however different modifications might not apply till launch. The visibility in gun battles is certainly an enchancment in comparison with the weekend, as there may be much less impact of flicker and smoke obscuring the goal participant’s imaginative and prescient.
Presently, the second weekend of beta is just obtainable to these utilizing Xbox and PC who’ve pre-ordered Name of Obligation: Fashionable Warfare 2, whereas it’s open to all on PlayStation.
Within the remaining days of the beta from September 24 to September 26, anybody will be capable to take part, no matter their platform or whether or not they have pre-ordered the sport. Nevertheless, Xbox Stay Gold is required to run the Fashionable Warfare 2 beta on Xbox, however PS Plus is not needed for PlayStation customers.
Name of Obligation: Fashionable Warfare 2 is ready to launch on October 28 throughout PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Sequence X | S and PC.
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Islas Coronados - Mexico
The Coronados offer divers a remote untamed Baja experience. Located in Mexican waters, in the National Marine Park Bay Of Loreto, this group consists of three main islands and a smaller islet. They have gone by many names throughout their colourful history since Juan Cabrillo passed them on his way to San Diego in 1542. Today they bear the likely names of North Island, South Island, Middle Island, and Middle Rock. Swim and snorkel in water so clear you can see the bottom a hundred feet below. Beachcomb along the white-sand beaches, or view the captivating rock formations created from long-ago volcanic eruptions.The islands are shared by seals, sea lions, seabirds and a small Mexican naval garrison.


Gov. Jennifer Granholm says she will support GOP efforts to beef up the monthly paychecks of state civil servants who've been called to active military duty. If they were at home they might be earning around $50,000 but Uncle Sam pays them considerably less.
The pending yet to be introduced legislation will have state taxpayers make up the different.
Granholm acknowledges it will be expensive but she says it's the right thing to do to show our support for the men and women in uniform. The UAW, which represents some of those workers, agrees with her but also wonders where the money is coming from.
The governor tells News Ten, "We will figure that out."