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Gone In The Wind
“No way...” Tera whispered, glaring at me, squinting hard.
“You,” I said in a low voice, my eyebrows narrowing.
“Tera!” Tammie cried excitedly, running towards her. She wrapped the Gym Leader in a hug, Tera weakly hugging back, not removing her eyes from me. “Tera, you’ve finally returned! I’m so glad to see you’re back, my love.” She kissed her on the cheek.
Tera didn’t turn from me.
I continued eyeing her right back.
“Tera?” Tammie asked, noticing Tera wasn’t paying attention to her. She turned to look at me, and then turned back. She looked back and forth a few more times and stopped at Tera. “Tera, do you know Gary?”
“YOU?!” June shouted, shocked. She got to her feet. “Of all people, you are the BUG Gym Leader? You’re a Gym Leader?! WHAT?!”
“...Or perhaps his friend?” Tammie inquired.
Tera turned to June and her face got even angrier. She turned back to me. “What are you doing here??”
I swallowed and didn’t say a word. This can’t be, I thought. Of all people, not her. Not her. Anybody on Earth but her! I opened my mouth, but nothing came out.
“Are you here to battle for the Hexapoda Badge?” Tera questioned, her southern accent deeper than ever, stepping away from Tammie and towards me.
I inhaled deeply and glared at Tera. “You’re the Gym Leader of Viridian City? The Bug Gym Leader, at that?”
“I can’t believe you’re here,” Tera growled. “You! Why can’t you just leave me alone?”
“Trust me, I had no intentions of coming to Viridian for my final Badge,” I insisted. “If I had time, I’d go to another Gym, but I don’t have time for that. I need your Badge. Now!”
Tera turned to Tammie. “Did you two battle already?”
Tammie nodded. “Yes, but what’s going on here? How do you three know each other?”
Tera turned to me, giving me a nasty look. “This guy has been a bother to me for quite a while. I keep running into him, and he irritates me every time I see him. He’s just a puny Trainer with no skill, no talent, and a laughable fear of bugs.”
“It isn’t funny!” I raged.
“It’s an absolute riot,” Tera retorted. “And now you’ve come to the Bug type Gym to earn your last Badge.”
“You’re the pathetic one!” June cried out. “You don’t even like Bug types! Why are you a Bug type Gym Leader?”
Tera ignored June, focused on me.
“Okay, I don’t understand what’s going on here,” Tammie said sadly, her arms wrapped around her shoulders as she watched with concern.
“I’ll battle you tomorrow. You already lost here for today. If I could, I’d just reject you entirely, but I can’t. I must accept all challengers. Return tomorrow and you can battle for the Hexapoda Badge and lose. Until then, get the hell out of my Gym.”
I stared in disgust at Tera. “Gladly.” I turned to June. “Let’s go.”
June didn’t look away from Tera, but walked after me.
I walked towards Tera, keeping a good distance away from her, still stunned to have found out that she was the Bug type Gym Leader of Viridian City.
Our eyes were glued to each other as I got closer to the Gym door.
“Bye...” Tammie called out in a low, cautious voice.
June and I exited the building, June slamming the door hard behind her. “Do you believe that?!” June screamed angrily, stomping the ground. “Her name is Tera, and she’s the freaking BUG Gym Leader here! A GYM LEADER! Of all the things, she had to be the one! That rotten little brat! I mean, I can’t even believe this is happening! Gary, she’s who you have to beat before you can enter the Pokemon League!”
I looked back at June, my anger gone. I knew I could beat Tera, but I was still worried for some reason.
I’d have to face my biggest fear and win, and I was running out of time to accomplish my goal.
Nurse Joy smiled at me slightly, clearly forced. “Um, Gary, dear?” Nurse Joy asked after I dropped my six Poke Balls onto the desk, requesting them to receive some food and a checkup.
“Yes, Nurse Joy?” I replied, looking at her innocently.
“Do you still have that Porygon-Z with you?” she asked me kindly.
I nodded. “Yes. I do, actually.”
Nurse Joy’s forced smile widened. “Right, then. You see, as I’m sure you remember, your Porygon-Z caused a fair amount of trouble here the last time. Are you sure it’s under control and won’t... act out again?”
I stared at Nurse Joy in shock, a little bit hurt by her statement, but I understood her concern. “I’m sorry for what happened here the last time we were here. I don’t think it will happen again. It doesn’t always do that. Honest. Actually...” I picked up Porygon-Z’s Poke Ball and held it out, sending out the Pokemon.
Porygon-Z looked at me excitedly.
“STOP!” I reached out and wrapped my hands around the beak-like appendage on its face. “NO SCREECHING!”
Porygon-Z couldn’t be stopped. It screeched excitedly and my hands released it, covering my ears as I bent over in pain, screaming.
Everyone in the Pokemon Center cried out and many of them hit the floor, covering their ears.
Nurse Joy fell down, too, disappearing behind her desk, covering her ears and screaming.
Chansey did the same.
When the noise finally ended, my head was still ringing. I looked up at Porygon-Z angrily. “That’s enough!” My patience was up with this Pokemon, and I stood up. I stepped near it as its head spun in circles slowly. “Stop the damn screeching, will ya?? I know you’re happy to get out of your Poke Ball and see me and other people, but you need to calm down! That noise is driving people, myself included, crazy! Just come out and be-” I pressed my lips together, considering my words. “-a bit more quieter! Please! And also, when you’re in a Pokemon Center, stop messing with the electronics! Just eat, get healed, and end it there! Enough of these games, Porygon-Z!”
Porygon-Z trembled as it hovered in the air. It let out a low whine which grew a little bit louder, slowly.
“No more crying, either!” I said strongly. “Please! Just stop it!” I swallowed, trying to keep myself calm, but knowing I needed to put my foot down with this thing if I ever expected it to change. “You need to be stronger than this! You can’t be such a baby all the time! Come on, already!” I crossed my arms in front of my chest and glared at Porygon-Z. “You need to grow up already! You’re a fully evolved Pokemon! Start acting like one!” I knew I sounded like a parent at this point, and I guess I was...?
Porygon-Z lowered towards the ground, hovering right above it, its head lowered, whining with a mechanical pitch.
My heart sunk against my will to be tough.
Porygon-Z didn’t mean any harm. It was just really playful. But it was causing harm to others by its actions, and as its Trainer, I had to tame it.
“Now, go with Nurse Joy, okay? Get some rest,” I said firmly, keeping up my position.
Porygon-Z floated up into the air and hovered above the desk, its head still down.
Nurse Joy was standing up, watching with a warm smile.
I gently pet Porygon-Z’s head and smiled.
Porygon-Z turned to me and let out a low cry.
“Thanks,” I nodded sincerely.
Porygon-Z seemed to perk up and it let out a lighter cry.
Chansey walked over and placed a tray on the table. The tray had six circular dents in it and she placed my Poke Balls in them. Lifting the tray, Chansey walked towards the door in the back, Porygon-Z floating alongside her.
“Wait!” someone called out. I turned to see June standing by the front door of the Pokemon Center, holding her enormous bag to her face, staring at Porygon-Z fearfully. She cautiously walked over to Nurse Joy and quickly dug through her bag, pulling out her ten Poke Balls. She dropped them on the desk. “Mine, too, please.” Her Poke Balls rolled on the table, most of them falling to the floor. June then backed up a few feet, keeping wary eyes on my loose Pokemon.
Porygon-Z was watching June and it let out a loud shout and floated over to her.
“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” June shrieked in terror, running and disappearing out the front doors in a matter of seconds.
Porygon-Z hovered near me and collapsed to the floor, hurt by June’s action.
I bent down quickly and grabbed it up, pulling it into a hug, staring after where June ran as I shook my head, Porygon-Z whining sadly.
“So is your plan as simple as it sounds?” June asked me.
“I guess,” I answered. “It may be simple, but there’s nothing wrong with having an advantage in battle.”
“Unless the advantage you think you have is turned into your disadvantage, somehow.”
“Huh?” I turned to her, barely able to see her in the dark.
June and I sat on the outskirts of Route 1, the darkness surrounding us as our Pokemon hung out together, partaking in various activities.
All of my Pokemon came out together, but I gave a stern talking to Primeape about his disobedience during our battle with Tammie. I wanted all of my Pokemon to be there for this talk. It was for Primeape, but it still involved everyone. We were a team, after all. Every win was celebrated together, and so should our failures. Everyone needed to know not to do that. Primeape looked sorry, and I rubbed his head roughly, letting him know it was okay, but not to do it again.
Once June’s Pokemon came out, Primeape was swinging blows at Ampharos, who was using Cotton Guard to defend herself.
Charizard had soared above in the skies, gone from view completely.
Baltoy spun in circles as Eevee playfully tried to jump and land on Baltoy. Baltoy dodged around her and twirled around the area as Eevee adorably gave chase, her tail wagging hard with joy.
Galvantula was in the treetops, silently watching inside of a sparking, electric web.
Manectric sat by itself, curled up, sleeping.
Blitzle was bouncing around, eagerly watching Ampharos and Primeape fight.
Magneton hovered above June.
Pikachu sat in June’s lap.
Rotom and Porygon-Z had been facing each other for the longest time when June and I had sent them out. They eventually had taken to spinning in a huge circle, crying out to each other, not once looking away from the other. One would cry out, and then the other would follow. They spun faster as time progressed in their strange, dizzying little game.
June and I had decided to leave Electivire and Ivysaur in their Poke Balls for tonight. We weren’t in the mood for their crappy attitudes.
June also felt that Lanturn would be happier in her Poke Ball since she was part Water type and may not care to be in the grass since she isn’t as agile there as she is in the water.
I had sent out Kingdra, but she was showing signs of not wanting to be out with the other Pokemon tonight, so I returned her in her Poke Ball.
“I was just saying,” June continued, “a type advantage isn’t always an advantage. If the opponent is skilled, what you think is a lead for you will turn out to be your worst battle. I’m sure you have enough strength and skill to beat Tera, but you have to be wary. Your battle with Tammie could’ve been a lot better.”I nodded. “You’re right, June. Tomorrow, I’ll do my best. I’m kind of upset she didn’t let me battle today, though. My Pokemon were healed in a good enough amount of time to rechallenge her. She knows my time is limited.”
“She probably is doing this on purpose. Don’t let it get to you. Focus on the battle tomorrow. You can do this.”
“I have to do this, June. It’s now or never.”
Porygon-Z and Rotom continued to spin around faster, facing each other, a wide circle between them, crying out gently to each other in turn.
Viridian City Pokemon Gym were the words on the door, painted in yellow and black, that my eyes were glued to as I knocked on the Gym doors the next morning.
June stood beside me, her hardened eyes on the door.
The door opened a moment later and Tera stood in front of us. She wore a sky blue dress and white shoes, her brown hair was twisted back and around, sitting on her left shoulder. Butterfree sat on her right shoulder, as usual. She stared at me for a second, looked at June and gave her an even more dirty look, and turned around, disappearing inside of the Gym as she walked away.
June pushed past me into the Gym, knocking me aside.
I stared after June in shock and hurried in, closing the door behind me.
Tera took her place in the battlefield, the same referee in the suit and sunglasses standing where he stood during my battle with Tammie, his hands clasped in front of him.
June kept her glare on Tera as she took her seat in the bleachers.
I didn’t see Tammie anywhere as I stepped onto my side of the battlefield and looked into Tera’s angry eyes. “Tera, before we battle, I have to ask!” I called out. “How can you claim to dislike Bug type Pokemon and be the Bug type Gym Leader?”
Tera didn’t look away from me. She waved her hand at the referee.
“This will be a battle between Gary from Pallet Town and Viridian City Gym Leader Tera for the Hexapoda Badge!” the referee announced. “This will be a three-on-three Pokemon battle. No time limit. Only the challenger is allowed to substitute Pokemon. Let the battle... begin!”
“GOOOO!” Tera shouted, pointing at me.
“FREEEEEEEEE!” Butterfree sanf out with strongly, flying from Tera’s shoulder.
She’s using her Butterfree. “Right! Charizard, go!” I yelled.
Charizard roared upon his release and landed on the Gym’s floor.
“Flamethrower! End this match immediately!”
“Butterfree, dodge!” Tera ordered.
Charizard used Flamethrower, but Butterfree flew right above the attack.
“Now for you to see what he can do,” Tera said coldly. “Whirlwind!”
Butterfree flapped his wings rapidly and the gust blew against Charizard.
Charizard growled, and suddenly started to glow red! Charizard turned into pure red energy and flew back towards me!
“Hey!” I yelled, backing up.
Charizard was returned to his Poke Ball!
Before I could react, a white beam shot out from one of my Poke Balls and towards the field.
“Baltoy!” Baltoy cried out and spun in place. It maneuvered over to Butterfree.
“Baltoy?” I gasped in confusion.
“It’s Whirlwind, you dunce!” Tera called out rudely. “It switches out your Pokemon! You truly are amongst the dumbest, aren’t you?”
I stared at Tera in shock, ignoring her mean comments. “No! I didn’t intend to use Baltoy for this battle!”
“That’s the point!” Tera snapped.
I turned to June, who was glaring at Butterfree with a focused look.
Baltoy headed towards Butterfree to greet him by spinning in circles.
“Whirlwind!” Tera repeated.
As Baltoy attempted its typical greeting of spinning circles around Butterfree, Butterfree’s wings flapped hard and hit Baltoy with a gust of wind. My Pokemon was stopped and it just spun in place. It was turned into red energy and forced into returning!
“Stop it!” I looked down at my belt as another white beam shot out from one of my Poke Balls.
“Priiiiiime!” Primeape shouted, jumping up and down, punching his fists repeatedly.
“NOOOOOO!” I cried out helplessly, reaching out for him. My hand clenched tight.
My three Pokemon had just been chosen for me.
I hadn’t intended on Primeape or Baltoy being in this battle. My idea was Charizard, Porygon-Z, and, arguably, Ivysaur...
“Psybeam!” Tera demanded.
Primeape wailed out as he was dropped to his back.
“Primeape, get up!” I urged. “Use your Thrash attack! NOW! We don’t have time to waste here! We need to make this quick!”
Primeape groaned as he got back up. His eyes had a dim, red glow to them.
He’s Confused! I realized.
Primeape immediately leaped forward and socked Butterfree right in his middle.
Butterfree screamed out helplessly as Primeape continued to mercilessly pummel him.
“Blow it away with Gust!” Tera told her Pokemon.
Butterfree flapped his wings and a gust of wind blew Primeape off of him.
Primeape slid on his feet, shook his head, and ran towards Butterfree again. He ran, ran, ran, and ran... right past Butterfree...
Right past Tera...
...and started punching at the wall, headbutting and attacking in Confusion!
“PRIMEAPE! Focus! Come! OOOOOON! We don’t have time for this!”
Butterfree started to flap frantically, yet rhythmically, maneuvering around the air.
“Quiver Dance...” I muttered, pulling out my Pokedex.
Quiver Dance. The user dances to raise its Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed.
“Primeape, you need to relax for a moment! Please!” I begged. “Just stop!”
To my surprise, Primeape froze and heaved heavily. He turned around, facing Butterfree. His eyes weren’t red. He was no longer Confused!
“Alright!” I cheered. “Primeape, we can still win this! Let’s use that move we worked on! Rock Slide, now!”
“Priiiiiime...” Primeape raised his fists into the air. “AAAAAAPE!”
White circles opened in the air and enormous boulders dropped from them.
Butterfree zoomed around the falling rocks, his Speed much faster, but one rock landed on his back, taking him down.
“YES!” I leaped into the air as a collision of more rocks fell on the Bug.
“Psybeam!” Tera pressed on.
A rock on top of the pile was tossed off, a multicolored beam rising from where it sat, and Butterfree flew into the air from the pile, breathing hard, leering at Primeape.
“Thrash it!” I pushed my Pokemon.
Primeape leaped at Butterfree and swung.
Butterfree hovered higher and dodged easily.
“End this!” Tera said.
Butterfree used Psybeam, hitting Primeape in the back.
Primeape was forced to the ground as he screamed. He slid along the floor, coming to a stop.
“Primeape is unable to battle!” the referee announced. “Butterfree is the winner!”
“Damn it,” I whispered. “You did well, Primeape. Thank you. Butterfree doesn’t have much more left in him.” I returned him and grasped my next Poke Ball. “Alright, finish this match off, Baltoy!” Just in case, I’ll save the best for last, I told myself.
“Baltooooooooy!” Baltoy cried, spinning in place.
“Quiver Dance!” Tera had her Pokemon use.
Butterfree did his dance again, boosting his Stats.
“Ancient Power!” I told Baltoy.
“Tooooooy!” Baltoy’s body glowed white and a spiraling white ball removed itself from Baltoy’s body, firing at Butterfree and slamming into him.
Butterfree was shot down hard from the hit, wailing painfully.
“We’ve got him now!” I celebrated with a huge smile.
“Butterfree is una-” the referee started.
I gasped, along with the referee, as Butterfree’s head lifted and shook hard. He floated into the air weakly, looking ready to drop.
“He’s done!” I freaked out impatiently. “One more Ancient Power!”
Baltoy used the move again, but Butterfree, even faster now, flew right underneath it!
“Quiver Dance again!” Tera insisted.
Butterfree danced in the air.
“Ancient Power!! We can destroy that Bug!”
Baltoy attacked again, but Butterfree was too fast and dove under it again.
“Bug Buzz!” Tera chose happily.
Butterfree’s wings flapped rapidly and it let out a shrill cry that made me cover my ears and close my eyes.
I forced my eyes open and watched as red waves came off of Butterfree’s body and hit Baltoy.
June had one eye closed, covering her ears, watching the match.
The referee covered his ears, struggling just to watch against the blaring sound, but kept his eyes on the battle.
Tera squinted against the noise but stayed focused.
Baltoy spun in place hard and finally flew back, landing on its back. It groaned and twitched as the attack continued.
“Baltoy!! Ancient Power!! You’ve got to fight! Get up!! This is our only chance!”
Butterfree stopped attacking, and Baltoy remained on its back.
“Baltoy is unable to battle! Butterfree is the winner!” the referee determined.
Tera smirked at me.
I gritted my teeth. “Return!” I returned Baltoy. Letting out a growl from deep in my throat as my lips pursed together hard, my eyes focused on Butterfree, I placed Baltoy’s Poke Ball on my hip. I won’t lose to this stupid Bug, I thought. Not now. I don’t have the time for this. I have to win now! “Charizard, help us out!”
Charizard roared and blasted threatening fire into the air without warning.
Butterfree was almost hit and dodged around the flames, fluttering his wings like mad.
Charizard used Flamethrower, and Butterfree flew above it.
Butterfree’s loud attack screeched through the room again.
Charizard roared loudly and covered his ears.
“Charizard!” Covering my ears, I tried to think through the situation. Tried to uncover a victory.
Charizard let out a huge roar and started spitting fire into the air without warning.
Butterfree’s attack ended as he tried to avoid the random blasts of fire aiming for him, but it was too late.
In Charizard’s desperation for the Bug Buzz to end, he caught Butterfree off guard and engulfed him in fire!
Butterfree’s cry brought a shiver throughout my body as he fell.
“Butterfree is unable to battle! Charizard is the winner!” the referee declared.
“Alright!” I finally got one down! “One down! We can beat two more nasty Bugs! Let’s go, Chariza-!” I froze as I caught Tera’s eyes.
Tera’s eyes were practically flashing with fury at me! I’d never seen this heated a look on her face before.
It froze me and I stared back at her, my eyes and mouth wide.
She silently returned her Butterfree. “YOU THINK THAT FIRE HAZARD IS GONNA BE ENOUGH TO WIN, HUH?!” Tera bellowed. “Let’s see how you do against her!” She grabbed her second Poke Ball and threw it.
“Ninjask!” The speedy Bug Pokemon zoomed around the field quickly.
“That thing,” I muttered, watching her appear and disappear all over the field as Charizard tried to keep an eye on her.
A growl grabbed my attention. I turned to see June eyeing Ninjask. Her eyes seemed glued to her even though she was moving at an impossible to trace pace, following her. June looked completely furious.
Does she just want me to win? I considered. No... She’s still trying to read Tera’s Pokemon, I remembered. Could she read Butterfree? What about Ninjask? I turned back to my fight. “Alright, let’s get that Badge! Now! Flamethrower!”
Charizard used Flamethrower, but Ninjask easily vanished just before the fire hit, reappearing elsewhere. My Pokemon continued to attack, but the ninja like movements of Ninjask were just too much, and Ninjask seemed to be getting faster with every passing moment, her body occasionally glowing white.
What is that? I wondered, and used my Pokedex.
Speed Boost. The user’s Speed increases over time, continuously.
“Ugh...” I groaned. “With an ever increasing Speed like that, we’re at a bad disadvantage...”
“A type advantage isn’t always an advantage. If the opponent is skilled, what you think is a lead for you will turn out to be your worst battle.” June’s words rang through my head.
Ninjask flew threw the air, untraceable.
Hey... I considered. Maybe... she’s too fast!
I suddenly remembered battling Aurora for the first time. Her Graveler was so fast that Mankey couldn’t attack it. We used that to our advantage and managed to reach Graveler in time with a Low Kick as it was landing Rock Throw.
We can do this! I thought determinedly. “Charizard, just use Flamethrower! Forget about aiming! Just hit the air!”
Charizard grunted and used Flamethrower into the air.
Ninjask dodged easily.
“Don’t stop!” I urged him. “Just keep using it!” Ninjask may just be too fast for her own good. Maybe she’ll just end up running right into the attack all on her own!
Charizard kept using Flamethrower, but Ninjask kept dodging, no matter where Charizard’s flames fired at.
This isn’t working, I soon realized. We’re just wasting time.
Ninjask multiplied all over the field, filling it with tons of Ninjask.
Ninjask multiplied into even more Ninjask.
“Flamethrower!” I wasn’t able to think calmly. “Keep going!” my voice cracked.
Charizard didn’t attack, confused, unsure of where to strike. Finally, he blasted a stream of flames at the bunch of Ninjask.
Several Ninjask vanished upon impact, but there were still tons more, the real one somewhere in the mix.
Charizard attacked again, but only a few Ninjask clones were hit, vanishing again.
“Double Team!” Tera repeated.
Ninjask multiplied again, taking over the entire field now, copy Ninjask amongst other copies, some of them visible copies as parts of their bodies were disappearing against each other, poking through each other, but still confusing Charizard and myself.
“Swords Dance!” Tera went on.
“Charizard, you have to find the real one!” I demanded frantically. “Fire Spin! Hit ’em all!”
All of the Ninjask spun in place in a complete blur, several of them disappearing as Charizard used Fire Spin on them, a spiral of powerful fire spewing from his jaws.
Charizard continued to attack, trying to find the real Ninjask.
“Keep it going! Max out that Attack!” Tera’s face was deadly, her eyes on her Pokemon as she continued to spin hard.
Charizard continued to use Fire Spin, destroying clones, but the real one still out there.
Where could that damn thing be? I wondered, my heart beating hard. I turned to June for a moment and it caused a double take as I saw her staring at the battle angrily, her fists clenched by her sides. Her eyes were locked on one spot. I turned to look at what she was eyeing, but could only see tons of spinning Ninjask.
The Ninjask were still being attacked, but Charizard wasn’t hitting the real one.
Charizard stopped attacked, breathing hard, growling at the multiple clones remaining.
“Charizard, this isn’t the time to stop!” My hands slapped the sides of my legs impatiently. “Keep firing away!”
The Ninjask suddenly stopped spinning.
“No...” I whispered, my heart pounding a little bit harder now.
Charizard used Fire Spin again, destroying more clones.
Ninjask let out a loud Screech, my ears instantly stinging, feeling ready to pop as I covered them and bent over, screaming. “STOOOOOOOOOOOOOP!!!”
I couldn’t hear her, but I could see June screaming, her ears covered.
The referee seemed to be screaming, too, covering his ears.
Charizard covered his ears, his Fire Spin no longer being used as he roared.
Tera covered her ears, too, but she seemed the least bothered, focusing on the match. She opened her mouth and said something I couldn’t hear.
Ninjask’s attack didn’t end.
After another moment, Tera gave another demand.
I fell to my knees as Ninjask continued to Screech. My fingers dug at my ears, ready to rip them right off!
Charizard fell to one knee, roaring helplessly.
Is she telling Ninjask to keep Screeching?? I can’t do this anymore!!!
Finally, the Screech did stop.
My hands fell to the floor as I gasped for my breath to return.
June was rubbing her head with her hands, looking sick, staring at Ninjask weakly.
The referee took off his sunglasses and closed his eyes, shaking his head for a while before replacing his sunglasses and looking at the battlefield.
Charizard was on both knees, hunched over with his claws on the floor, groaning weakly.
“Charizard!” I called out to him.
All the Ninjask, clone and real alike, soared towards Charizard in slow motion through my eyes as I realized what was happening.
Swords Dance was used to boost Ninjask’s Attack as high as possible.
Screech was used to lower Charizard’s Defense as low as possible.
Double Team was used to distract Charizard so both Swords Dance and Screech would have enough time to build up.
“Back to back attacks! Take it out!”
“CHARIZARD!” June leapt to her feet.
All of the Ninjasks’ forearms glowed white as they slashed at Charizard.
Charizard let out an enormous roar that hurt my already sore ears as well as my pounding heart.
All of the Ninjask flew at blinding speed, back and forth, from every direction, attacking Charizard mercilessly.
Charizard was finally relieved of the onslaught of attacks and he dropped face down. My Pokemon didn’t make a sound.
“NO! CHARIZAAAAAAARD!!” I gripped his Poke Ball in my hand. I knew he couldn’t go on any further, and I also knew that if he could get back up, I didn’t want him to go through anything worse. But if we didn’t win now...
“Charizard is unable to battle! Ninjask is the winner!” the referee stated. “This battle goes to Viridian City Gym Leader, Tera!”
I quickly returned Charizard to his Poke Ball before crashing to my knees. There was so much anger running throughout me. I was furious! I could’ve cried from the way I felt. My fists slammed into the Gym floor.
We had failed our goal to get all eight Badges in time to compete in the Pokemon League. All of our dreams were destroyed. Everything we had been through now meant nothing...
Tera returned her Ninjask and looked at me coldly. “You’re worse than ever. Get out of my Gym!”
Someone grabbed me, making my heart leap, and I looked up to see June grabbing my arm, pulling me to my feet.
“It’s okay, Gary,” she said strongly, hardened eyes on Tera. “Let’s go. We have training to do.”
I shook my head. “There’s no time...” I whispered weakly, shakily.
“I said, come on!” June raged at me. She pulled me hard and I stumbled after her towards the door.
“You’re welcome to try again tomorrow if you think it’ll make a difference!” Tera called out nastily.
June opened the Gym door and took me outside. She turned back towards the Gym, spit on the inside of the building floor, and slammed the door shut.
“She’s good,” June told me as we sat together in the open plains of Route 1 by a tree. The sun was beaming strongly on our faces from above in the afternoon heat.
“But you’re much better, Gary,” June added.
I didn’t say anything nor move, staring at the ground.
“At your best, you can find a way to beat her, Gary,” June said firmly. “You were battling the same way you battled Tammie. You just leaped in. You were rushing. You need to stop worrying about how much time you have left, Gary. You’ll make it in time for the Pokemon League. That battle was not your last chance to make it in time. But if you keep on battling like that, it is! You’ll never get this Badge if you keep on blinding yourself to what’s important. Trust me, Gary. I went through the same thing as a Gym Leader. Battling for the wrong reasons. Blinding myself to what was important. Don’t ruin yourself, Gary.”
I inhaled deeply and held it for a moment, finally exhaling. “That Whirlwind completely took me off guard, too. I didn’t know what to do. She really took control of that battle when she did that. She got a good view of my other Pokemon, and the ones who came out weren’t even meant to be used.”
“Yeah. Tera knew what she was doing, I guess. Seeing your three may have helped her plan what Pokemon she’d use.”
I turned to June. “You were trying to read her Pokemon again. I saw you.”
June got quiet, keeping her eyes on the grass, running one hand threw it gently.
“It didn’t work, did it?”
June just shook her head.
My Pokemon had been taken to the Pokemon Center after my battle with Tera. By the time they were healed, it was the middle of the afternoon.
I had given up all hope completely of being able to make it to the Pokemon League in time, but June calmed me down and reminded me that I still had about a week until the competition began. It wasn’t over yet. I had time. But it was running out fast.
I looked away and up to the sky before standing up. After taking several steps away from June, I threw my six Poke Balls into the air.
Primeape screeched excitedly and hopped in place.
Ivysaur yawned and looked up at me, growling, her face no longer bandaged, her wounds from her battle with Cleopatra’s Bisharp barely visible.
Kingdra stared at me expectantly, her back and face still bandaged up from her battle with Aurora’s Kabutops.
Baltoy spun in place slowly and stopped, looking at me.
Porygon-Z let out a loud screech.
The seven of us all screamed in rage from the sudden blast of noise.
June, Charizard, Primeape, and I covered our ears.
Ivysaur closed her eyes and used Razor Leaf on Porygon-Z.
Porygon-Z stopped screaming and used Protect, and the Razor Leaf was blocked.
Kingdra helplessly cried out and fell back.
Baltoy cried out and spun in place as fast as I ever saw.
“PORYGON-Z!” I had no idea what I was supposed to do with this thing anymore, but I was at the end of my patience.
Porygon-Z seemed to be happy, its head tumbling in the air, its appendages flapping in the air like wings while its body whirled around in place. It looked at me and immediately let out a sad cry, seeing my enraged face.
“We’ve been over this before!” I scolded, pointing at it. “No screaming! Just cut it out! There’s a time to play and stuff, but this isn’t the time! That loud screeching is never acceptable!! Is that clear??”
Porygon-Z started shaking in the air.
I gripped my Pokemon strongly and it started to whine sadly. “Porygon-Z, please! Enough is enough. You need to stop this crying and acting out. You need to relax more. Are you understanding me, here?”
Porygon-Z made an ever odder sound than usual. I could only describe it as the sound of a computer shutting down, like the mechanical noise of something collapsing with a childlike sound.
I squinted in confusion. “I love you, honestly. But we need to communicate better, and this screaming thing you do is not gonna help us to get closer. You need to be a lot more responsible for your actions. When I send you out, you cannot do that screaming! When you’re in an environment with electronic equipment, you need to behave properly and not do what you want. When I tell you something serious, you need to stop crying all the time and just be strong and take orders! I only instruct you for your own good, not to be mean! And I only do it because I really need you to listen to me! You need to trust that. Trust me! You’re a great Pokemon, a powerful battler, and a fun friend, but there’s a few things you and I need to work out. That’s why I need you to work with me. Because you’re my friend and I love you. We’re friends, right?” My face softened into a smile and held my Pokemon closer to me.
This seemed to please Porygon-Z and it looked happy, trembling in my arms.
I smiled and laughed a little, turning to my other Pokemon.
Everyone was watching me eagerly, except for Ivysaur. She had laid down and seemed to be sleeping.
I gently tossed Porygon-Z into the air and it tumbled away, stopping and hovering above Baltoy.
Baltoy kept spinning in place.
Porygon-Z shocked Baltoy with electricity, creating a spinning tornado around Baltoy that grew, eventually engulfing both Pokemon inside of it.
Ivysaur opened one eye and watched as my other Pokemon gazed at the electric show in awe, the tornado continuing to build up higher.
The electric tornado disappeared and Porygon-Z and Baltoy stared at me, frozen in place.
My other Pokemon looked at me as well.
I sighed but managed a smile. “Well, that’s a start.” My face went serious. “Listen, I have something to say to you all. I wanted to apologize. Charizard, Primeape, Baltoy. We could have won in our battle against Tera, or at least done a lot better, if my mind weren’t so preoccupied on the Pokemon League. We’re still only one Badge away from winning. I had thought we had all eight Badges, but we hadn’t gotten them all yet.”
“The Pokemon League is only about a week away. I’m nervous about getting there on time. There’s nothing wrong with being nervous about competing in the Pokemon League or getting there on time, but when it takes over and ruins the path you’re on to get to the Pokemon League, that’s when it’s not a good thing. That’s what’s happened to me. That’s what ruined our battles against Tammie and Tera at the Gym. I apologize to Baltoy, Charizard, and Primeape, as well as to all of you, too. Kingdra, Ivysaur, and Porygon-Z, becau-”
Porygon-Z flew into my chest and I grabbed it, surprised, as it started to cry in my arms.
“Porygon-Z...” I said, exasperated. “Don’t cry.” I smiled and hugged it. “I apologize to all of you because we’re a team!” I called out over Porygon-Z cries. “When one of us screws up, we all screw up! When one of succeeds, it’s a win for us all. So, next time, tomorrow, we’re going to Tera’s Bug Gym and we’re winning our eighth and final Badge! The Hexapoda Badge!”
Five of my Pokemon cheered, Porygon-Z soaring out of my arms and crying out with joy, Ivysaur preferring to give her usual nasty attitude and act like she didn’t care.
I turned to June. To my surprise, she was nowhere in sight. “June?” I called out.
From behind the tree June and I had been sitting by, a hand reached out and gave me a thumbs up.
“June?” I asked in confusion.
Porygon-Z let out a loud cry and flew past me and around the tree.
June shrieked as if her life were in danger and took off for Viridian City faster than I may have ever seen her run in my life.
Porygon-Z gave chase.
With a sigh, I turned to my other five Pokemon and smiled. “Come on back, guys,” I said with a little laugh, returning them to their Poke Balls, and I ran after June and Porygon-Z.
“GARY! TELL IT TO STOP THIS!” June begged. “YOU TOLD IT TO LISTEN TO YOU FROM NOW ON AND NOT CAUSE ANYMORE PROBLEMS! DO SOMETHING!!!”
“I don’t really count this as much of a problem for me!” I laughed.
“THIS ISN’T FUNNYYYYYYY!!!”
But it was. It was hilarious.
To me, at least.
As we ran through Viridian City, June leading the way, chased by Porygon-Z, chased by me.
People staring at us in confusion as a terrified girl was chased by a floating Pokemon and a laughing boy.
I temporarily forgot the seriousness of the situation I was in.
The battle I had to look forward to tomorrow.
The clock that was steadily ticking.


The Efficacy of a Bionic Baroreflex System in an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
Purpose: We had proposed a novel therapeutic strategy against central baroreflex failure: implementation of an artificial baroreflex system to automatically regulate sympathetic vasomotor tone, i. e., a bionic baroreflex system (BBS), and tested its efficacy in a model of sudden hypotension during orthopaedic surgery. In present study we utilized a BBS during an abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery to treat hypotension occurred when declamping an aorta.
Method: Ten patients (73–84 years old, 7 males) who underwent abdominal aortic aneurysm repair were enrolled. The BBS consisted of a computer-controlled negative feedback circuit that sensed arterial pressure (AP) and automatically computed the frequency (STM) of a pulse train required to stimulate sympathetic nerves via an epidural catheter placed at the level of the lower thoracic spinal cord.


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Jean M Auel (pronounced "Owl"), sets her books in the prehistoric period and two of her best-loved novels are, rather appropriately, The Mammoth Hunters and The Clan of the Cave Bear. Her books have sold over 34 million copies worldwide and The Mammoth Hunters was the first novel to achieve a first printing of more than a million copies when it was published in 1985.
Jean M. Auel married at 18, by 25 had five children, then in l964 at the age of 28 started college, night courses, and worked full time at an electronics firm. She studied maths, physics and electronics, while progressing from clerical work, to circuit board design, to technical writer, to credit manager.
She entered an MBA programme and was granted the degree in l976. Then, in l977, she had an idea to write a story about a young woman who lived during the Ice Age. A love of reading, an insatiable curiosity, and a penchant for research led to hours with books from the library which resulted in a long first draft for a six-part novel that became, instead, an outline for a six-book series.
Additional library research, supplemented by field courses that included making stone tools, building a snow cave, and brain-tanning buckskin, plus travel to both western and eastern Europe, have helped to flesh out the details for Earth's Children® :

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text: . Winter Sunset Gnarled, naked boughs, shadowed skeleton arms Stretch in despair and agony. They frame Like barbed-wire twists the western sky aflame Red-orange, ember-glow that no longer warms--- The blasted remnants of a milder day, Clawing its harsh heir, fading fast away. Come, moonless, starless night. Come, let your shade Veil this spent, dying light, this cold decay That I at this late hour was cursed to see. Come, spread your shroud in which all visions fade. Come, coax me to the sweet sleep of the free. . . Adam Sedia (b. 1984) lives in his native Northwest Indiana and practices law as a civil and appellate litigator. In addition to the Society’s publications, his poems and prose works have appeared in The Chained Muse Review, Indiana Voice Journal, and other literary journals. He is also a composer, and his musical works may be heard on his YouTube channel.

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Create Your Own Spy Mission It’s So Secret, We Don’t Even Know What’s Inside
This is an adventure where you read, choose, draw, fold, twist, tear and more to complete the story. Welcome to the world of Ethan Doodle; no THRILL is too thrilling! No DANGER is too dangerous! No PARACHUTE is bad. Join Ethan Doodle as he brings his world of action and adventure to regular old Doodletown with you at the centre!
Publication date: 2016
OPAC reference: KOHA-OAI-BCP:11073

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USA Concerto Cinnamon Burst E Sitka-Mahogany Guitars
Our lightest weight Concerto, this new guitar is a monster. We know of no instrument available from any company that comes close to this big sound at such a value. Please pick it up, play it, and hold on. You will love the energy. It is designed for a heavier playing style where fill-the-room sound is the goal. Yet, you will find warm complex overtones. The new Cinnamon Burst is highly attractive.
- USA Concerto Cinnamon Burst E Sitka-Mahogany Specifications
- Body Type Concerto
- Neck Wood Honduran mahogany
- Solid Wood Top Sitka spruce
- Solid Wood Back & Sides Honduran mahogany
- Top Finish Cinnamon Burst satin open pour
- Back & Side Finish Satin
- Fretboard African ebony
- # Frets 20
- Nut Width 1.75"
- Tuners Hardware Breedlove, nickel
- Lower Bout Width 16"
- Waist Width 9.37"
- Upper Bout Width 11.745"
- Body Length 20.695"
- Body Depth 4" (neck), 5” (tail)
- String Gauge D'Addario EXP 17's
- Pickup LR Baggs EAS
- Bridge Delta bridge, African ebony
- Binding Black top binding
- Inlay Offset dots
- Case Deluxe hardshell
- Scale Length 25.5"
- Sound Hole 3.75"
- Crafted In Bend, OR USA
Concerto Body Shape
When we set out to create a guitar that would surpass the classic big body sound of the dreadnought, we didn’t just want it to be loud. We sought to bring out more tonal complexity, and to offer a much more comfortable playing experience, too. Introducing the new Breedlove Concerto, a new guitar shape created to elicit more volume than a classic dreadnought, and more lush, complex tonal resonance in a comfortable body shape that feels just right. Loud, textured, and supremely satisfying.
Breedlove guitar necks feature a slimmer neck profile, which enables comfortable play, even with smaller hands. Unlike traditional dovetail neck joints that require major surgery for a neck re-set, it is easy to adjust the play action and neck angle with the Breedlove bolt-on neck and single-action truss rod. The hand-rubbed, semi-gloss Breedlove neck finish contributes to ideal playability – the finish process alone takes three days, including precise finish coat applications, fine sanding, and hand buffing and rubbing.
Mahogany back and sides
Mahogany is a medium-lightweight wood, ranging in color from light brown to dark, primarily used for necks because of the feel and the stability it provides. Balanced, resonant tone with notable sustain. Thick bottom end, rich midrange, and controlled, warm top end. Found from southern Mexico through Central America and south to Brazil and Bolivia.
We are pleased to present these very detailed specifications for your 2019 Breedlove acoustic guitar, which was crafted in Bend, Oregon. In addition to dimensions, we have listed every piece of wood in this model: its common name, scientific name, and country where the tree grew. We use no clear-cut wood. We either salvage dead trees or individually harvest to minimize the impact on the forest. You can travel globally with your Breedlove worry free. No permits are needed. That said, it might be helpful to have this information on hand if you are traveling internationally. We suggest printing out this information and carrying it with your guitar to avoid any misunderstanding or timely waits with border customs officials.
- Sound Optimization
- Top Finish Cinnamon burst satin
- Back and side finish Satin open pore
- Body Shape Concerto
- cutaway None
- headstock shape Wave
- scale length 25.5"
- number of frets 20
- nut width 1.75"
- lower bout width 16"
- waist width 9.37"
- upper bout width 11.745"
- body length 20.695"
- body depth at neck 4"
- body depth at tailblock 5"
- sound hole diameter 3.75"
- tuners Breedlove, nickel
- electronics LR Baggs EAS
- string gauge D'Addario EXP 17's
- case Deluxe hard shell
- Wood and Animal Contents
- Top Sitka spruce | Picea sitchensis | United States
- Back and Sides Honduran mahogany | Swietenia macrophylla | Guatemala
- neck Honduran mahogany | Swietenia macrophylla | Guatemala
- fretboard African ebony | Diospyros crassiflora | Cameroon
- bridge African ebony | Diospyros crassiflora | Republic of Congo
- headstock overlay African ebony | Diospyros crassiflora | Republic of Congo
- body binding Plastic
- body purfling None
- fretboard binding None
- fretboard purfling None
- headstock binding None
- headstock purfling None
- bracing Sitka spruce | Picea sitchensis | United States
- back strip / side brace Honduran mahogany | Swietenia macrophylla | Guatemala
- kerfing African Mahogany | Khaya senegalensis | Republic of Congo
- bridge plate Eastern hard rock maple | Acer saccharum | United States
- neck / tailblock Honduran mahogany |Swietenia macrophylla | Guatemala
- bridge truss na
- logo Polyester
- fretboard inlay Polyester
- nut / saddle Bone | Bubalus bubalis | China

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USD/JPY stretching for more, breaks yesterday's high
The USD/JPY is continuing to reach for higher ground as the Yen recedes in Asia trading, hitting into 107.30 following mixed Japanese trade data.
The safe-haven Yen is falling back as Japan's Nikkei 225 index continues the American session's equities rally, and the Japanese index is up over 1.2 percent in early trading. The pair has broken through yesterday's high of 107.20 to begin trading back near the topside consolidation that has kept the USD/JPY trapped below 107.40 for most of April's trading.
As noted on the Japanese trade data, "Japanese exports rose 2.1 percent in March - its 16th straight monthly rise, although the actual reading was well below the estimated figure of 4.7 percent. Meanwhile, Imports fell 0.6 percent in the year to March, versus the median estimate of a 5.4 percent increase, according to Reuters report."
USD/JPY Levels to watch
As was reported earlier by FXStreet's Ross Burland, "Valeria Bednarik, chief analyst at FXStreet noted that the pair has posted a lower low and a lower high daily basis for a third consecutive day, although with nothing yet to confirm a bearish breakout.
"Shorter term, and according to the 4 hours chart, the pair continues developing above its 100 and 200 SMA, with the shortest advancing above the largest, and currently acting as dynamic support around 106.60, but with technical indicators holding within negative territory, with limited downward strength, also skewing the risk toward the downside," Valeria added.

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The NYCHA Red Hook West Urban Farm
6 Wolcott Street, Brooklyn
A gaggle of green-thumbed Archtober enthusiasts joined thread collective’s Elliott Maltby and Gita Nandan to learn about the NYCHA Red Hook West Urban Farm. Situated in Brooklyn, the one acre plot has served as a model for other farms being developed on New York Housing Authority properties, including at Howard Houses in Brownsville and in Coney Island.
Call it High Line fever: since the first leg of James Corner and Diller Scofidio + Renfro’s High Line debuted in 2009, High Line–like projects have popped up all over the city and across the country. Now, not ten miles from the original, the Bronx may be slated for its very own rail-to-park conversion.
It makes sense that one of New York City’s exceptional botanical gardens would develop what would become one of the city’s first green buildings. What is extraordinary is that the Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) began its new Visitor and Administration Building in 2000 – the year LEED certification was launched – and achieved LEED Platinum for a building that ambitiously demonstrates what designed harmony between buildings and nature can be.
After a ten-month competition in which four teams proposed schemes in Northeastern national parks: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (Paterson, NJ); Sagamore Hill (Oyster Bay, NY); Steamtown National Historic Site (Scranton, PA); and Weir Farm (Wilton, CT), the Van Alen Institute has finally announced the winner. Read More
The international architecture cognoscenti have descended on the Chicago Cultural Center with a motherlode of new content from Thailand to Ecuador, ranging from robotically-assembled structures to investigations into social and infrastructural inequality. The consequences of this assemblage will unfold over the next few months, but one room in the Cultural Center is particularly clear in its ambition and vision for the future.
The so-called Speedway in Austin, Texas, is being slowed to the pace of the pedestrian, thanks to a redesign by PWP Landscape Architecture. The road is not a racetrack as its name implies, but a street used heavily by cyclists and motorists as it cuts through the University of Texas at Austin. The project, called the “Speedway Mall,” is a move by the university to improve the area and boost its usage.
Bjarke Ingels receives LafargeHolcim Global Bronze Prize for his work to make a more resilient Manhattan
The LafargeHolcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction has recognized New York City‘s commitment to progressive and resilient solutions by awarding Danish architect Bjarke Ingels of his eponymous firm BIG the Global Bronze Prize. AN was on hand as Ingels and company accepted the award.
In 2011 SWA built the nation’s largest planned Zero-Net Energy (ZNE) community. Working in collaboration with the University of California Davis and developer West Village Community Partnership (WVCP), the project houses over 2,000 students and 500 staff and faculty families.
Chicago-based PORT Urbanism will work with the Downtown Cleveland Alliance to turn a forbidding underpass near Cleveland‘s warehouse district into a vibrant pedestrian space, now that the Chicago-based firm has been selected as the winner of a design competition to revive the Main Avenue Bridge. Read More

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Are your money problems keeping you up at night? The constant worry about paying your bills, saving to put kids through college and wondering if you’ll have enough money when you retire will drive anyone crazy. Just know that you are not alone if you are stressing about money. We all go through it! Here are some ways that you can ease your mind when it comes to money.
7 Easy Ways To Stop Worrying About Money Problems
1. Know You Starting Point
The first step you need to take is to assess all of your finances. I know it’s scary but this is the only way that you will truly know how much you owe and what you can afford. Sit down with your spouse and gather all of your bills, take a look at your bank accounts, credit cards, mortgage and any other loans you may have.
For each bill or loan, write down the minimum payment. Feel free to use this free Monthly Budget Workbook printable while you do this. I have to say the first time I completed this step, I was a bit shocked at the final tally. It was a BIG number but I felt a lot better knowing exactly where I stood.
It’s also a good idea to track your variable expenses e.g. groceries and entertainment for at least one month before you move onto the next step. While these numbers fluctuate from month to month, it will still help you to get a more complete picture of your finances. The Monthly Budget Worksheet contains a page where you can track your expenses and you can print as many copies as you need.
For this step, you need to be honest! It can sometimes be the case that one half of a couple is spending way more than they are willing to admit and this may be the cause of your money problems.
2. Set Your Budget
Now that you know what you spend your money on and how much, it’s time to design a budget for yourself. A budget is never fun and can seem a bit overwhelming when you are first creating one but it will help you in the long run.
Is there any way to reduce your monthly payments? Call up your bank, service providers and insurance companies to see what can be done. Try bundling services where you can e.g. phone, internet and cable packages. Maybe you can get rid of cable altogether and watch shows on Netflix or online. However you go about it, cutting expenses is always a good thing when you have money problems.
How To Create Your Budget When You Don't Know Where To Start?
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3. Curb Your Spending
Your budget is set and you know exactly where your money needs to go each month. There are still those variable costs that you have to watch out for. Overspending in these areas can really break your budget.
Eating out is my weakness so what I have started doing to curb this is using the Envelope Method. Each month, I place an allotted amount of money in an envelope and anytime I purchase meals, the money comes from this fund. This is great because I have a visual reminder of how much I have left to spend. Once the money is gone, it’s gone. I can only replenish the envelope the following month.
4. Get Out Of Debt
Debt. That four letter word can send shivers down anyone’s spine. It can be tough to dig your way out from debt but not impossible.
Dave Ramsey, a popular personal money management expert, recommends saving $1000 to avoid going into further debt when an emergency occurs. For instance, if your car needs repairs, pay for them with your emergency fund rather than using your credit card.
Once you have your emergency fund in place, try using the debt snowball method to pay off your bills and loans. This method allows you to pay off your smallest debt first and then move on to the next smallest one until they are all paid. It helps you to stay motivated because you are seeing progress in your goal to get out of debt and ultimately stop worrying about money problems.
5. Get Creative
You have a goal and a plan. Now the hard part is sticking to it. There will be a lot of temptation but think about things before you give in and remember what’s important to you. Will buying that iced coffee with whipped cream and caramel help solve your money problems? No. Indulging a little too much is usually what gets us into trouble in the first place.
You need to find creative means of entertainment and more economical meal plans. Teach your kids about the difference between what they want and what they need. Let your friends know that you are cutting back and suggest staying in and having movie night at home or going to free community events instead of expensive nights out.
6. Patience Is A Virtue
Yes, I know it’s a cliché thing to say but in this instance, it’s true. I am not a patient person and I like things to happen right now. Unfortunately, we can’t snap our fingers and solve our money problems overnight. It will take time.
7. Don’t Do It Alone, Get Help
If you are truly on the brink of financial devastation e.g. creditors are calling and you are about to lose your home, it is time to get expert advice. Seek help from financial advisors at credit unions who may help members free of charge. They can work with you to get your finances sorted out.
Again, you need to be honest with yourself and your spouse. If you have a spending habit that you are finding difficult to curb, you may need professional help with this.
Money problems are frustrating but they are manageable. Try these seven steps to work through them and be on your way to sleeping like a baby at night knowing you have a solid plan in place.

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El Centurion cigars first appeared in 2007. Jose “Pepin” Garcia launched this line as his first limited edition line of cigars. The cigars were so rare that only about 2,550 boxes were produced. Making the cigar even more high-end, the cigar’s wrapper was a corojo. The price-tag reflected the uniqueness of the cigar- it retailed at about $14.
Fans of El Centurion were thrilled when, in 2013, the Garcia’s decided to release El Centurion cigars as a regular production line. The launch was part of a celebration honoring the ten years the Garcia family had been involved in the cigar business.
The new El Centurion cigar was slightly different than the original. At around $10, the price tag was lower. Instead of a corojo wrapper, the cigar featured a ’98 Criollo wrapper. Although the tobacco blend remained all Nicaraguan, the types of Nicaraguan tobacco differed. This blend had four types of tobacco- one of which is Sancti Spiritus. Sancti Spiritus is very unique and added a great deal of flavor to the cigar.
In 2015, the Garcia family expanded the El Centurion line by adding two new sizes. You can get the medium to full-bodied cigar in box-pressed Corona or box-pressed Toro sizes, as well as the original Robusto, Belicoso, Toro and Grande.


Google, in a bid to educate about Internet safety and ethical social media usage in India, announced a collaboration with National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The search engine giant will bring the new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) curriculum under the 'Digital Citizenship' program for children.
The Google-sponsored new syllabus is developed with systemic grading for different age-groups from class 1 to 12 covering 1.4 million schools across India.
"According to reports, children are getting exposed to the Internet from the age of three and are spending twice the amount of time on the internet and on the screens than their parents think they do. This makes it important for us to start a dialogue on the dangers and threats they can be exposed to when surfing the net. Through our course integration with NCERT, we aim to catch children young and teach them the essentials of staying safe, while exploring the online world," Sunita Mohanty, Director, Trust and Safety, Google India, said in a statement.
Depending on children's age, they will be taught about basics of the Internet, how to seek information and avoid illegal sites. It comes in four themes — Being Smart, Being Safe, Being a Digital Citizen, and Being Future Ready.
For instance, lower grade students will learn how to engage with technology and learn the use of basic digital tools.
The middle school students will be introduced to basics of the Internet, concepts of account safety and distinguishing good content from bad.
Also read: Google Pixel Visual Core Activated: Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat can now take HDR+ images on Pixel 2 series
For high school students, an advanced curriculum will guide them about digital privacy, device management, intellectual property, and reputation management. Reputation management is particularly important in the current time as we are witnessing a surge in social media usage which is also resulting in unsavory personal attacks in the form of online bullying and trolling.
At the graduation (Class 12) level, children will be taught on online financial literacy and cybercrime concepts.
Stay tuned. Follow us @IBTimesIN_Tech on Twitter for latest updates on Google products.


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Mariana Ingold (born 1958) is a composer, instrumentalist, singer and teacher belonging to the movement of Uruguayan music, Mariana has been active as an artist since 1977 in Uruguay and internationally.
Mariana has recorded dozens of records of songs, music for children and instrumental music. She has composed music for theater presentations as well as for many educational videos of Uruguay, Brazil, the United States and Spain, receiving various prizes in recognition of her work.
Well known in her country for her involvement with environmental organizations, Mariana has the honor to be the godmother of OCC (Organization of Conservation of the cetaceans (whales and dolphins) of the South Atlantic and the River de la Plata).
She has made a recording of her children songs ("El Planeta Sonoro"), for the benefit of Aldeas Infantiles SOS, the international orphans organization.
Mariana is also the creator of healing spaces through individual and group singing ("Sonando y Sanando", "Afinando el Instrumento"). She has done workshops for actors, dancers, therapists, musicians and educators, as much in Uruguay as in Spain. She also has created many educational music programs for children.
She has also worked as musical producer for the first CD of ceremonial songs of the Shuar Indians, descendants of the Jibaros of the Ecuatorial Amazonia, interpreted by Medicine men. This recording has been for the benefit of their community.
Her work has also included musicological exploration of Afro-Uruguayan music, Afro-Brazilian music, Afro-Cuban music, the sacred music of the native Americans of South, Central, and North America, and the sacred music of India.
She also has coordinated healing workshops through laughter called "The Laughter of Being" and "The Sacred Laughter".
For the last two years she has been traveling around the world interviewing artists, teachers, therapists and common people for a non-profit documentary called "Tuning the Instrument". Up until now this documentary has been filmed in India, France, Portugal, Spain, Uruguay and Brazil.
Nowadays, she is recording with Kit Walker, two albums at the same time.
- First prize "Singing in Family", 1978 for Uruguayan TV.
- Fabini Prize for best composer of music for children
- Best Arranger of music for Carnival, for her work with Contrafarsa 93
- Best song of Carnival Contrafarsa
- Florencio Prize for best music for children's theater for the production "¿Será Imposible?"
- Florencio Prize for best music for children's theater for the production "Sonando en Montevideo"
- Florencio Prize for best play for children, based on her songs, called "Adivina"
- Best Latin song representing Latin America in the festival "Lo Zecchino d'Oro" in Italy.
- Her video clip "Llamando" was chosen to represent Uruguay in the World Fair in Seville, 1992.
- In 2003 her song "Al Tiempo" represented Latin America again at the festival "Lo Zecchino d'Oro", in Italy.
- Platinum Record for her recording "El Planeta Sonoro" for Aldeas Infantiles SOS, the international orphans organization.
Mariana's compositions have been recorded by:
Mariana Cincunegui, Magdalena Fleitas, Susana Ratcliff (Argentina), Jorginho do Trumpete (Brazil), L'Antoniano di Bologna (Italy), Sara Hjáltested (Iceland), Latin Lover (Sweden), Rubén Rada, La Botija's Band, Lágrima Ríos, Cristina Fernández and Washington Carrasco, Delanuka, Las Tres, Coco Fernández, Patakín, Gustavo Ripa, Liese Lange, La Otra, different carnival groups like Murga Falta y Resto, Curtidores de Hongos, Contrafarsa and La Gran Muñeca, among others (Uruguay), the Choir of the University of Rio de Janeiro, GM Choir of Los Angeles, Choir of the University of Uruguay, among others. The Upsala Choir of Uruguay has recorded all the songs of Mariana's CD "El Gran Misterio".
- La Caja de Pandora, Imágenes, 1991 (the difference of gender in education)
- Cuántas veces más, Imágenes, 1993 (Domestic violence) (translated to English and Portuguese)
- Los 8 Objetivos del Milenio, Famsi, Spain, 2007
She has brought her music to various continents, sharing the stage with: João Gilberto, Chico Buarque, Fito Páez, Clark Terry, James Moody, Leny Andrade, Alcione, Kit Walker, Paquito D'Rivera and Dave Samuels, among others.
Bands she has been a member of:
Eduardo Mateo, Leo Maslíah, Rúben Rada, Hugo Fattoruso, Eduardo Darnauchans and Fernando Cabrera, among others, as well as Travesía and Las Tres, her own groups. She has been a special guest of carnival groups like Comparsa Sarabanda and Murga Contrafarsa.
Artists she has recorded with (on more than 100 CD's):
Eduardo Mateo, Leo Maslíah, Fernando Cabrera, Jaime Roos, Daniel Viglietti, Rúben Rada, Osvaldo and Hugo Fattoruso, Eduardo Darnauchans, Larbanois-Carrero, Mauricio Ubal, Jorge Schellemberg, Jorge Galemire, Jorge Lazaroff, Rubén Olivera, Lágrima Ríos, Washington Carrasco and Cristina Fernández among others (Uruguay), as well as Tim Rescala (Brasil), Fino Bingert and Latin Lover (Sweden), Litto Nebbia and Quintino Cinelli (Argentina) and Carmen París (Spain).
- Ni un minuto más de dolor, Ayuí, Uruguay, 1983
- Comenzar de nuevo (ensalada), Orfeo, Uruguay, 1984
- Adempu canta (ensalada), RCA, Uruguay, 1984
As a Soloist
- Hasta Siempre (ensalada), Ayuí, Uruguay, 1985
- Todo Depende, Ayuí, Uruguay, 1986
- Siete Solistas (ensalada), Ayuí, Uruguay, 1988
- Mariana Ingold canta a Leo Maslíah, Ayuí, Uruguay, 1988
- Cambio de Clima, Orfeo, Uruguay/Melopea, Argentina, 1989
- Fue Ayer (Antología), Ayuí/Posdata, 1999
- El Gran Misterio, Ayuí, Uruguay, 1999
- Esperando Salir (ensalada), composiciones de los internos del Iname
- El Planeta Sonoro, a beneficio de Aldeas Infantiles SOS, 2001
With Osvaldo Fattoruso
- En vivo en la Barraca (ensalada), Orfeo, Uruguay, 1989
- El Disco Kid, Ayuí, Uruguay/Melopea, Argentina, 1990
- Haace Calor, Orfeo, Uruguay, 1991
- La Penúltima Musicación (homenaje a Mateo), Orfeo, Uruguay, 1991
- Candombe en el Tiempo, Ayuí, Uruguay, 1994
- La Carpeta Azul (homenaje a Mateo), Ayuí, Uruguay, 1994
- Será Impossible?, Ayuí, Uruguay, 1995
- Arrancandonga, Ayuí, Uruguay, 1996
With TÁ trio (with Leonardo Amuedo and Osvaldo Fattoruso)
- TÁ, Melopea, Argentina, 1992
- TÁ, Vol II, Melopea, Argentina, 2008
- SUELTA, to be released in 2011
With Kit Walker
- OUT OF TIME, to be released in 2011

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NAB to launch a probe into affairs of Al-Kabir Town
Lahore: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to launch an investigation into the affairs of Al-Kabir Town for allegedly defrauding the general public.
The investigation of NAB will also include the role of the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) officials for their alleged negligence and collusion in this project. According to the news sources, Chairman NAB Justice (R) Javed Iqbal on Monday directed Lahore Director General Shahzad Saleem to investigate the matters of Al-Kabir Town.
The details reveal that Al-Kabir Town allegedly launched the society without having the required land and NOC from the relevant departments and sold 14,000 plots for billions of rupees. The NAB Chairman observed that LDA had not fulfilled its responsibility in this regard and thus the involved officials would also be included in the investigation.
“The LDA did not check the advertisement campaign of the Al-Kabir Town despite knowing that it was involved in a mega fraud,” said Chairman NAB. He also directed to initiate action against those LDA officials involved in this scam and recover the money to compensate the affectees.
Moreover, Justice ® Javed Iqbal also took notice of the china cutting and illegal housing societies in Islamabad and directed DG NAB Rawalpindi to conduct the probe.

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CLINTON — The Tiny Tots of Mohawk Valley Ballet will perform Coppelia at Kirkland Art Center, 9 1/2 E. Park Row, April 16 and 17.
The performances are set for 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. on Monday, April 16; and 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17. Each performance lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Admission is $3 per person. Attending adults should be limited to the number needed to supervise. Teachers are to collect the admission fees and send payments to the Kirkland Art Center in advance, along with the reservation. You must call or email the KAC to reserve space for a school group. Reservations will be honored on a first come-first served basis.
For reservations, call the Kirkland Art center at 315-853-8871 Tuesday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
KAC has long been the home of the special show and provides an intimate venue for the young children to experience ballet for what is for many, the very first time. The show is interactive and allows the children to see the dancers up close, hear the story read to them as well as danced out before their eyes, and meet the dancers after the show.
A light-hearted ballet for the entire family to enjoy, Coppelia tells the story of an eccentric toymaker, life-sized dancing dolls, and a young couple in love. Premiered in 1870, Coppelia has continued to delight audiences for nearly 150 years with its timeless tale of mischief, magic and merriment. Set to Leo Delibes’ buoyant orchestral score, Coppelia is a beloved ballet for the young and young-at-heart.
Space permitting, parents may bring their children individually to the performances, but they should also call to confirm that space is available.
Mohawk Valley Ballet gives young ballet students the opportunity to participate in professional level ballet productions like the Nutcracker every year. Participating in full stage productions gives the students a broader idea of what it takes to put on a performance.
Each year the upper level students take what they have learned and put it into practice during the annual production of Tiny Tots at the Kirkland Arts Center. Tiny Tots is a completely student-led production that is put on for local kindergarteners and pre-school pupils.
Every spring MVB dancers choose a story, select music, choreograph dances, design sets and rehearse and prepare the special production. The oldest students have the opportunity to try their hand at leading a production. The dancers who perform are the usually those in their pre-teens and early teens and Tiny Tots gives them a chance to dance larger roles than they likely have had the opportunity to do in other MVB productions. The audience is made of up young children.


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Education and learning is a very important aspect that assists us shape our career, for anybody who wants to have an intense future, education and learning is incredibly essential. In such instance, you can easily depend on educational debts and also fulfill your educational dreams easily. The federal government has initiated a conditional financing forgiveness strategy for students, as some have actually fallen short to pay back the lendings since of their negative economic scenarios.
Officially referred to as the William D. Ford Car loan Program, the Obama Student Funding Mercy Program gained this label when Head of state Obama developed a couple of reforms to the finance program in 2009. The reforms entirely use to government student financings.
Exactly How This Can Help In Belgrade MT?
Federal pupil fundings are of much assistance to pupils wanting to seek their college researches yet are not monetarily qualified. With federal trainee finances get, university student will certainly be not only able to pursue college researches but also have the ability to benefit from many settlements systems available for them. These are payment schemes that are all to their benefits, as well as they simply have to apply and also work out for these. What is called for is good negotiating abilities, and also they may simply be able to obtain these, if qualified. They additionally need to look after their pupil fundings and also not allow this to take place default. Also obtaining pupil financial obligation misbehavior must be stayed clear of as high as feasible. They could also avail of the lending forgiveness program if they are certified.
Who Can Avail?
The student funding relief program is one where the student could avail of this loan and also without having for this to be paid back, if the student is certified. Federal trainee debts availed of by student customers and also seeking mentor tasks could be excellent for them, yet there are additionally prospective risks perhaps came across, and the consumer needs to make initiatives for this not to take place.
Public trainee financing mercy program can additionally be use by student consumers that meet the particular credentials. The federal student fundings obtained are profiting most the college students because they can finish their university education as well as have a job after college graduation, and this is the most the obtain as the advantage. They can also avail of the public pupil funding mercy if they have made 120 loan settlements or successive settlements without fail for 10 years as well as work in a qualified public service company. There is also the threat possibly encountered, that of being invalidated like when the trainee car loan goes into default. After years of loan repayments without fail and also monetary problem occurred, there is the opportunity of default, and this could disqualify the customer from availing of this finance forgiveness program.
The Choices in Belgrade Montana?
For sure, the government pupil financings are offering a lot more benefits to college trainee consumers, as well as they could also have numerous repayment choices that could be availed of. They may treat this with lower concern contrasted with the government trainee fundings, however might also avail of when college funds are not enough, they will certainly not have this benefit of finance alleviation with the private student loans.
Pupil customers that are on the income-based repayment scheme and making their repayments carefully might additionally obtain certified for the car loan forgiveness program if they discuss as well as obtain certified. Hence, the government student car loans need to be treated a lot more preferentially by pupil consumers since of several benefits they obtain.


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First Look: Impressive Features of the 2017 GLC Coupe
Need more room in your vehicle but don’t want to buy a van? Want something sporty but something you can still fit more than two people in? Mercedes-Benz has presented a happy medium between size and sport in the form of the 2017 GLC Coupe. This crossover has the size and power of an SUV, the agility and handling of a coupe, and the shape of a large hatchback. This hybrid of a vehicle is bound to meet many, if not all, of the specifications you’re looking for in a new vehicle. Introducing the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.
If you’re looking for something that has the size and power of an SUV but the handling of a much sportier car, then you can’t do better than the GLC. The turbo four engine, capable of peaking at 241 horsepower, uses advanced Direct Injection and multi-spark ignition to create an acceleration that can take you from 0 to 60 in just over six seconds. The agile and adaptive chassis is perfect for handling everything from rough country roads to the streets of your neighborhood.
The GLC Coupe also introduces the Dynamic Select system, which allows you to match the Coupe’s driving style with your own preferred driving style. For example, if you choose the Eco mode, or maybe the Sport+ mode, the GLC will reprofile the transmission, and adjust the throttle and chassis to give whatever driving experience you want.
In addition to its compilation of handling, power, and reliability, the GLC Coupe also comes equipped with an impressive compilation of technology. A touch screen and console-mounted controller make it easy to access the many entertainment and navigation features that the Coupe has to offer. And speaking of navigation, the Coupe also comes with top of the line heads-up display technology, which projects important information directly onto your windshield for convenient and safe viewing.
As with all new Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the 2017 GLC also gives owners access to Mercedes Me, a compilation of programs that connect you to your car and to Mercedes-Benz itself. Features of Mercedes Me allow you to do everything from remotely parking your car from your smartphone to renting a smart car directly from Mercedes to get you around town.
All of the shiny bells and whistles mean little if those within the vehicle aren’t kept safe. In addition to a strong frame and airbags that surround the interior of the vehicle, other safety features include adaptive cruise control (which adds to standard cruise control by keeping you at a safe distance from cars ahead of you), parking assist and blind spot assist, radar-based collision detection, and stability control. Not only will you be able to cruise in your own style, but also in safety.
Has the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe made a good first impression? This vehicle, fresh off the line, brings together some of the best in automotive innovation of our day. If you have more questions about the GLC or would like to see one for yourself, visit us at Moss Motors Mercedes.


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Halloween Photography: The Walking Dead Zombie Pictures
In the spirit of Halloween, I thought I might treat (or trick, actually depends on how you look at it) you with a few nightmare-inducing photos.
I’m currently hooked with the AMC tv series, The Walking Dead which is based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics. I’m so hooked that it inspired me to show you these alarmingly deadly zombie pictures from the series. Thought you might look at it before you sleep tonight. Bwahahahaha….(insert evil grin)
Ever imagine what life must be like if these zombies were real? They….will…eat….your….brains…..
Well, I don’t want to spook you too much, so here are a few pics that might put a bit of humor into your day.
Happy Halloween Everyone! Hope you could sleep with the lights turned off tonight. 🙂


Russian Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Dmitry Kobylkin visited SCF headquarters
On 5 July 2018 Dmitry Kobylkin, the Russian Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, made a working visit to the headquarters of PAO Sovcomflot (SCF Group) in St. Petersburg.
During the visit the Minister met Igor Tonkovidov, Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer of PAO Sovcomflot. SCF says the parties focused particular attention on matters relating to the use of modern technologies to improve the environmental safety of shipping, as well as enhancing the interaction between the Ministry and maritime transport operators to ensure that the vessels receive up-to-date hydrometeorological data.
Dmitry Kobylkin expressed special interest in Sovcomflot’s initiative to switch to using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the primary fuel for large-capacity Aframax tankers. This class of tankers are some of the most versatile vessel sizes in today’s shipping industry. They are suitable for most of Russia’s export terminals and, as such, are in the highest demand for export shipments of Russian oil.
The Minister praised the company’s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of maritime transport.
As part of the visit, Igor Tonkovidov familiarised Dmitry Kobylkin with the company’s state-of-the-art training centre specialised in training crews in safe operating procedures within the extreme environments of the Arctic and Subarctic seas. The centre’s simulators offer the opportunity to practice the entire range of maritime operations, including navigation in high latitudes, ice navigation, both independently and with icebreaker assistance, the servicing of oil platforms, approaching ice-resistant berths, etc. In addition to Group employees, SCF’s training centre provides training for employees of other shipping companies operating in the Russian Arctic region.
PAO Sovcomflot (SCF Group) is Russia’s largest shipping company, as well as a global leader in the maritime transportation of hydrocarbons and the servicing of offshore oil and gas exploration and production. The company’s own and chartered fleet includes 146 vessels with a total deadweight of 12.6 million tonnes. Half of the vessels have an ice class.
Sovcomflot is involved in servicing large oil and gas projects in Russia and around the world: Sakhalin-1; Sakhalin-2; Varandey; Prirazlomnoye; Novy Port; Yamal LNG, and Tangguh (Indonesia). The company is headquartered in Saint Petersburg, with offices in Moscow, Novorossiysk, Murmansk, Vladivostok, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, London, Limassol, and Dubai.


Engine Oil Pumpability Study in a Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Engine 2000-01-1988
A 1995, 276kW (370 BHP) diesel engine was instrumented to provide measurements of temperature and oil pressure in five critical engine areas: the oil filter, the main gallery, the rocker shaft, the cam roller follower and the turbocharger. In addition, oil flow measurements were completed at the turbocharger. Using a proprietary test procedure, four different commercial SAE 15W-40 formulations were evaluated at -15 °C.
Significant differences were observed between the test lubricants in terms of flow rate and time for establishing pressure in critical areas of the engine. In addition, with one oil, as a result of the high pressure drop in the filter, the bypass valve stayed open for several minutes, leaving unfiltered oil circulating in the engine. Our findings show that the MRV TP-1 viscosity at -20 °C or -25 °C is not capable of predicting all aspects of pumping performance of lubricants in a modern heavy duty engine.


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In February, the Connecticut Open secured one of the rising stars in tennis when Madison Keys committed to New Haven.
Keys is a marquee name and considered among the faces of the next wave of U.S. tennis. The other fresh face of U.S. tennis is Sloane Stephens, who announced Tuesday that she will join Keys in New Haven in August.
The tournament also received a commitment from World No. 8 Ekaterina Makarova. Defending champion and World No. 2 Petra Kvitova has already committed, but the tournament has always billed itself as a venue for rising American players.
Stephens, the seventh-ranked American and 42nd-ranked player in the world, will be making her fourth appearance in New Haven. In 2013, she advanced to the quarterfinals before losing to Caroline Wozniacki.
Stephens, 22, reached the Round of 16 at the French Open this year and reached the semifinals at a tournament in Strasbourg, France. In 2013, she was a quarterfinalist at Wimbledon, and she defeated Serena Williams en route to the Australian Open semifinals that year. Her career-high ranking is No. 11, in October 2013.
Makarova reached the Australian Open semifinals earlier this year, defeating 2013 New Haven champion Simona Halep during her run. It was her second Grand Slam semifinal appearance — she also reached the semis at the 2014 U.S. Open.
She also reached the quarterfinals at Dubai and Stuttgart this year. She ended 2014 ranked No. 14 in the world and is now ranked a career-high No. 8.
This will mark Makarova's sixth appearance in New Haven. In 2013, she lost to Halep in the quarterfinals.
"Welcoming back Ekaterina Makarova and Sloane Stephens gives the Connecticut Open two more world-class players to add to defending Wimbledon champion and World No. 2 Petra Kvitova and World No. 16 Madison Keys," tournament director Anne Worcester said in a statement. "The tournament field is already a good mix of talent ranging from up-and-coming players to established veterans to a Grand Slam champion."
The tournament will also include a men's legends event, with James Blake, Andy Roddick, Jim Courier and John McEnroe competing after the night session on Aug. 27 and Aug. 28. The tournament runs Aug. 21-29 at the Connecticut Tennis Center.


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5 Best Post-Workout Recovery Drinks You Must Have
While you spend hours working out in the gym, your muscles go through a great deal of wear and tear. A combination of complex carbs and proteins is ideally what you need for recovery post-workouts.
Post-workout recovery drinks are more easily digestible than post-workout foods
- Fruit juices and Gatorades can make up for the fluid loss in the body
- The electrolytes in chocolate milk are extremely hydrating
- The protein content of Greek yogurt is much higher than regular yogurt
Also read: Rujuta Diwekar's Weekly Workout Plan, Pre And Post Workout Foods And More
Here are 5 healthy drinks which will promote quick and healthy recovery post-workouts.
1. Fruit juice
While working out, your body loses a lot of water and electrolytes through sweat. To make up for that loss, drink 100% fruit juice. Freshly extracted apple juice is recommended in this case; Gatorades can also be taken. This makes up for the fluid loss that your body goes through after workouts. Fruit juice is the perfect glucose replenishment for your body after workouts.
Also read: Toned Milk Vs Full-Cream Milk: Which Milk Is Healthier For Weight Loss
2. Fruit smoothie
Prepare a refreshing fruit smoothie for yourself using some yogurt and fresh berries. The simple sugars in the berries boost glycogen stores in your body and promote quick recovery. It also provides your muscles with quality protein which helps repair the muscles after a long duration of rigorous workouts. Berries are also a rich source of vitamins and antioxidants.
3. Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is known as the best post-workout recovery drink. This is because of the composition of this drink which is 4:1 of carbs and proteins respectively. This makes the drink perfect for recovery. The electrolytes in this drink are extremely hydrating. Research shows that athletes who drink chocolate milk are twice as likely to retain the fluids as compared to those who drink regular sports drinks. Add one and half teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa to 8 ounces of milk and there's your post-workout recovery drink.
Also read: Coconut Water Or Coconut Milk; Which One Is Healthier?
4. Greek yogurt smoothie
The protein content of Greek yogurt is much higher than regular yogurt. Prepare a Greek yogurt smoothie and top it with some granola. This drink is also a good combination of proteins and carbs and can be the perfect post-workout recovery drink for you.
5. Coconut water
Coconut water is rich in magnesium, potassium and antioxidants. The sodium content, on the other hand, is much lower than processed sports drinks. This makes coconut water one of the most hydrating drinks of all time. It restores the electrolyte balance in your body to make up for the loss you go through during your workouts.
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Fleece Cottage, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire
Fleece Cottage is situated in the hilltop Gloucestershire market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, with the glorious Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty surrounding it. The property, which sleeps 6, has been thoroughly renovated to ensure a blend of contemporary living and classic charm.
Fleece Cottage was once a hostelry, but a thorough high-end renovation means it offers guests all the modern conveniences and design they expect, without sacrificing those traditional features that can make a holiday really special. As befitting its past purpose, Fleece Cottage is extremely welcoming, and you can't help but feel at home in this spacious accommodation, which includes a large, open-plan kitchen and dining room, a sitting room with a wood burning stove to grant a warming ambience, and a snug and utility/boot room downstairs. Three double rooms and bathrooms situated on the upper floors make it the perfect home away from home for families or groups of friends holidaying together.
Located alongside the aptly named Fleece Alley leading to Sheep Street, Fleece Cottage is perfectly placed to take advantage of all the local independent pubs, shops and restaurants.
Stow-on-the-Wold remains one of the Cotswolds premier hot-spots and has much to offer visitors. The very attractive marketplace offers a range of independent traders from antiques and homewares to fabulous locally sourced produce with a traditional butchers as well as a cheese and even a chocolate shop! With a variety to tea rooms, coffee shops and pubs, all tastes are catered for. A little further afield other well-known Cotswold highlights such as Bourton-on-the-Water, Burford, Broadway and Chipping Campden are all within easy reach.
Entrance into the generous sized hallway with coat and boot storage.
With wash basin, WC and underfloor heating.
A large open-plan space, the kitchen is fully equipped with gas range cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave. There is a large dining table with seating for eight in the adjacent dining area.
Relaxing and comfortable seating area with a cosy wood burning stove.
Cosy area with sofa, desk and chair.
Utility room/boot room
With washing machine and storage space for coats and boots, this room can be accessed from the snug and also from a front door to the property.
With super-king size (zip and link bed) and ample storage.
En-suite shower room
Shower cubicle, wash basin, WC and underfloor heating.
With king-size bed and ample storage.
Large shower cubicle, wash basin, WC and underfloor heating.
With king-size bed and ample storage
With bath, wash basin, WC and underfloor heating.
There is an enclosed patio garden to the rear of the property with side border.
Outdoor furniture and a charcoal barbecue are available.
Dedicated parking for two cars.
Underfloor heating in all bathrooms.
Please note that for one week in October and one week in May each year, many of the amenities and pubs in Stow-on-the-Wold shut due to the Gypsy Horse Fair.
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Up to two well behaved dogs are welcome for a small additional charge.
High chair, cot and stair-gate available upon request.
Fully Equipped Kitchen
3 Double Bedrooms
En-suite Shower Room
Cot & Highchair
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Cotswold Wildlife Park
Cotswold Wildlife Park houses all sorts of amazing animals including penguins, giraffes, rhinos and lions. The park is part safari, where you’re in the car, and part zoo, where you can get out and walk around. Why not pack a picnic the night before and eat it overlooking the zebra, camel and rhino enclosures?
Blenheim Palace is an incredible country house in Oxfordshire. This historic house provides a look into the past and will blow you away with the sheer opulence and scale of the building. Don’t forget to explore the amazing gardens and parkland; there are several themed trails to follow around the estate.
Bourton-On-The-Water is considered one of the prettiest villages in the UK. Sometimes referred to as the Venice of the Cotswolds, this gorgeous little village is great to explore. We recommended visiting the Birdland park containing over 500 birds or a ‘Bloody Bourton’ guided walking tour with historical information focused on crime, ghosts and murder.
There are loads of great festivals during the year near our Cotswold holiday homes. Make sure you check out the Chipping Norton Town Festival in June, the Cornbury Music Festival in July and The Wilderness Festival and Big Feastival in August.
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Am Bathach, Rosehall, Sutherland, Scottish Highlands
Rosehall. Sutherland, Scottish Highlands
Part of a small working farm, Am Bathach, part of a converted cow barn with plenty of traditional local touches, offers a truly rural Highland escape for two in the Sutherland area of Scotland. Enjoy stunning unspoilt scenery, a rich variety of wildlife, and the stars twinkling in the dark sky.
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2 The Oaks Cottage, nr Hereford, Herefordshire
Hoarwithy (near Hereford), Herefordshire
This lovely country cottage in Herefordshire is situated in a countryside setting a mile from the village of Hoarwithy, in between the city of Hereford and the town of Ross-on-Wye, both seven miles away. It's the perfect home from home, luxuriously appointed with a charming English country vibe. Snuggle up in front of the log burning stove in winter and head outdoors in the summer for a BBQ in the garden. With top quality fixtures and fittings such as exposed elm beams, oak flooring and underfloor heating you're sure to be very comfortable in this 2 bedroom country holiday home.
4 Guests, 1 Double, 2 Singles, 1 Bath
The Cider Mill, Catley, nr Ledbury, Herefordshire
Catley (near Ledbury), Herefordshire
The Cider Mill is located in beautiful Herefordshire in the hamlet of Catley, around 5 miles from the market town of Ledbury. If you're looking for that perfect place for a romantic escape, this gorgeous ground-floor getaway offers the ideal place for a cosy holiday.
2 Guests, 1 Double, 0 Singles, 1 Bath
Keepers Cottage, nr Hereford, Herefordshire
near Hereford, Herefordshire
This refurbished Victorian gamekeepers house is set within the scenic surroundings of a private Herefordshire estate, around 7 miles from the city of Hereford, and offers a secluded and luxurious escape for up to 6 people.
6 Guests, 2 Double, 2 Singles, 2 Bath
Hampton Wafre Cottage, near Leominster, Herefordshire
near Leominster, Herefordshire
Located in Herefordshire, just over 5 miles from the historic market town of Leominster, this fantastic cottage is set on a working farm and offers a true taste of the rural experience. Scenic views, abundant wildlife and your own private fishing lake await.
4 Guests, 2 Double, 0 Singles, 1 Bath
Keytes Cottage, Bourton-on-the-Hill, nr Moreton-in-Marsh, Cotswolds
Keytes Cottage is a traditional Cotswold cottage in the village of Bourton-on-the-Hill in Gloucestershire, a couple of miles from the market town of Moreton-in-Marsh. The property dates back 250 years and offers spectacular views across the surrounding countryside. The cottage has been lovingly renovated to offer charming holiday accommodation, and benefits from a large south-facing, private garden.
4 Guests, 1 Double, 2 Singles, 1 Bath
The Glen, Blockley, nr Chipping Campden, Cotswolds
Blockley (near Chipping Campden), Gloucestershire
This spacious family home is located in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the village of Blockley, around 4 miles from the market town of Moreton-in-Marsh. It dates back to the early 1800s and is full of character, from exposed beams to Cotswold stone walls and wooden floors. There's also a large, beautiful enclosed garden, perfect for the summer months.
6 Guests, 2 Double, 2 Singles, 1 Bath
Penveron, Dittisham, nr Dartmouth, Devon
Dittisham (near Dartmouth), Devon
With a superb overlook of the Dart Estuary in the scenic South Hams area of Devon, Penveron is ideal for anyone who wants to dream of getting out on the water - or plans to get down there and actually do it!
5 Guests, 2 Double, 2 Singles, 2 Bath
Acorn Cottage, Oulton, nr Aylsham, Norfolk
Oulton (near Aylsham), Norfolk
Acorn Cottage boasts a brilliant location on the outskirts of the beautiful Blickling Hall estate, which sits on the edge of the Norfolk village of Oulton, not far from Aylsham. Sleeping two guests, this is the perfect place for a romantic retreat in this classy area of countryside.
2 Guests, 1 Double, 0 Singles, 1 Bath
Apple Mill, Venn Ottery, nr Sidmouth, Devon
Venn Ottery (near Sidmouth), Devon
The Grade II listed cottage that is Apple Mill can accommodate up to 8 guests and boasts its own outdoor hot tub. This property is situated in a superb location in Devon close to the coastal town of Sidmouth, but in a peaceful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that's ideal for relaxing.
8 Guests, 3 Double, 2 Singles, 3 Bath

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