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Oldrabbits Furry Stories.
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Here is a story of a Furry Space Adventure..
Story © 2000 by Donald L. Brown
A fox covers his head with a pillow as a computer voice says it's time to wake up. After a few minutes the smell of breakfast filters into the room. He then sits up, and rubs his eyes. Yawning as he stands to dress, the sound of his mothers voice crackles over the intercom. Wake up hon. Breakfast is ready. Jack hops on one foot to trying to pull his pants up, Then answers, ok I will be right there mom.
After dressing, Jack heads for the kitchen. The door closes behind him, just missing his long fox tail as he walks down the hallway. His mother smiles as her son enters the room, and sits at the table.
She smiles. Then carries his breakfast to him. Eat it all up dear.. He mmmssss as he takes a bite.. Good as ever mom.. She sits across the table to eat as well. Thank you dear. You don't want to be late for work . He looks out the window as a small shuttle craft docks with the station..
Jack thinks back at the time when he, and his parents arrived at the station. A giant orbiting complex for tourism, science, and a rest stop for space workers. The vast complex has circled high above Jacks home planet of Foxway, for the last fifty years. A small blue-green world with three moons. Located in a busy space corridor the station handles large amounts of traffic.
Jack finishes his breakfast, and looks at his mother. We almost have enough credits to buy that little place on Foxway mom. You know. The lakeside cabin in the woods.. You deserve it. You have put in too many years on this tin can. His mother looks back with a smile. Your a good son. But since your father died. The cabin has little meaning any more. You use the money to start that shuttle business you wanted.
He growls lightly thinking of the faulty airlock that killed is father, and says if I ever get my paws on the squirrel that certified that airlock. His mother takes his paw, and says, Leave it be son. It was declared a accident. You will only get into trouble.
He sighs, and nods. Your right mom. But it still hurts when I think about it.. She looks up at Jack with tears in her eyes. In a choked up voice she says. It hurts very much dear. But you make it bearable. If I lost you too. I ..I don't what I would do.. He gives her a big hug. I don't plan on leaving mom. He then kisses her cheek.
He acks as he notices the time.. I got to run. If I am late, my boss will give me heck.. His mother smiles, and waves as he goes out the door. Bye Jack.. A muffled bye mom is heard just as the door closes behind him.
Jack runs to catch the shuttle to the other side of the complex. He shouts wait!!! The pilot scolds. Your going to miss me one of these days. Jack grins. Yea. I probably will. She shakes her head, as he takes his seat. Jack smiles as he eyes the cute vixen shuttle pilot. She tries not to let it show that she likes him. She calls for clearance, then pilots the craft quickly to the far side of the station.
As the shuttle docks. Jack unbuckles from his seat, and waits for the passengers to depart. Then walks over to the pilot, and says. Jenny.. I might be starting a shuttle business. She turns, and blinks. Really? He nods. I am going to need a good pilot. If your interested let me know. Ok? Jenny humms.. I will keep it in mind hon.. He smiles. Ok. But I got to run. He nearly falls, looking back to wave tripping over his feet.
Jenny giggles to herself as Jack stumbles out the hatch. Then shakes her head. I can't imagine that fox running a shuttle service. She then checks, to see if all her new passengers are seated. Then calls again for Clarence for the next stop on her route.
Jack hurries down the passageway to the shuttle control center. He meets a rather stocky badger as the door to the center swishes open. He says. Fox!! Come into my office. Jack follows him in. Just as the door shuts. he scolds.. Your nearly late again, as he points to the time readout on his console.. Jack stammers. B.. B.. But sir.. His boss frowns. you know you need to be here at least 15 minutes before the shift change. I am getting complaints from the other workers. So shape up, or it's your job.
Jack nods. It won't happen again sir. His boss sits at his console. He looks up, and nods. See that it doesn't. Now get to work! Jack nods, Yes sir. He then walks out, very glad that was over.
He is met by his co-worker that smiles. Hi Jack. How's it going? Jack looks back. Oh! pretty good, Ben. I got to get out of this place. Ben smiles. Hey I know where your coming from. If you figure a way out. Let me know too.
Jack nods. I will friend. He then walks over to the shuttle control console, and sits down in front of a large screen showing most of the space around the large orbiting complex. Jacks job is to help sort out the shuttle, and other traffic. Though mostly under computer control. He monitors the traffic, and shuttle operations.
Another of his co-workers looks over, and says. Here is the traffic report for the last hour. She lays a electronic paper pad in front of Jack. Jack glances down at it, and nods. Thanks. Looks like a normal Monday. Busy. She nods, and walks out of the room. Jack thinks. She probably is one of those the boss spoke of.
Jack has worked here at the space traffic control center for almost 2 years now. He started after graduating from space traffic control school. A friend he met there got him the job. At first he found it enjoyable, and the money made life for him, and his parents much better. But now with the loss of his father, he only wishes to start the shuttle business he, and his father planned to start.
This has caused some problems. Spending time trying to find people, and the equipment to start the business causes him to be late, and to take much time off. He has to decide soon about starting the shuttle business. Losing this job won't look good if he needs to find another at a later time.
The computer system is nearly perfect in it's control. So Jack usually brings a magazine to read to pass the time. He leans back in his chair as he finds something interesting to read. Daydreaming at times, thinking about the shuttle service he wishes to start.
Startled by a loud alarm. Jack looks as the large screen shows a large object heading for the station. Jack inquires of the computer. What is it? It responds. There is no identifier sir. By this time his boss breaks in. Send out the space tugs. That object must be diverted now.
Jack nods, as he signals the nearest tugs to intercept.. He then turns to his boss. It appears to be a Titan class freighter sir. But it's transponder is down for some reason. The Badger walks to the console, there he looks at the screen. Yes I think your right. Put the station on yellow alert. If that thing hits us. We could loose half the complex. I must inform the administrator.
After sounding the yellow alert alarm. He opens a com line to his mother.. She asks what is going on. He tells her; It's not serious now, mom. But we have a large freighter approaching without apparent control. You should take the next shuttle, to get off the station. She asks. Will you be alright son. He responds. Yes! This part of the station is well protected.
Please hurry. If the administrator orders red alert. All doors will be sealed to protect the station from wide spread decompression. In case there is a collision. She says. Ok Jack. Please be careful. I will go now.. He says. Ok mom I will. Bye now, and closes the communication link..
Just then his boss returns, and announces. If the tugs can't turn the freighter soon. I will put the whole complex on red alert. Jack nods. The Space tugs are just now intercepting sir. The badger walks over to a view port, and says. Good!! We should know soon.
Jacks mother runs to catch the shuttle. She shouts, Wait!!! Just as the last call for passengers is made. Jenny hears the cry, and takes one last look to see just as mrs. Fox hurries into the airlock.
She pants a little, and says. I was sure I missed you.. Jenny starts to answer just as the red alert alarm sounds. She grabs mrs. Fox by the paw, and pulls her into the shuttle.
Jack's thoughts are of his mother as he tells the computer to put the space station on red alert. The badger shakes his head. Then checks the screen again. The freighter will strike the inner ring unless it's course is changed. Jack starts to respond just as the speaker crackles with the excited voice of the space tug captain.
The console comes alive with calls as the red alert is sounded. Every one is after the reason for the emergency. Through it all Jack picks up on Jenny's call. She requests information as well. Though he would like to ask about his mother. Jack tells everyone to stand by so he can hear the space tugs.
The space tug captain again calls. We have the frieghter in tow. But she may still hit the outer ring of the complex. The badger grabs the microphone, and says. Use all means to prevent it Joe.. The captain responds. The cables will snap if we push any harder sir. Then the whole room seems to go quiet as all eyes watch the screen.
Jack's eyes glaze over as the freighter swings toward the outer ring of the station. Not knowing his mother is safely on the shuttle. He cries out. That's my section!! If my mothers there she will be killed. I must release the hatches. His boss grabs his paw, and says get a grip fox. We all have family here..
Meanwhile in Jenny's shuttle, Jack's mother watches the large freighter as it swings toward her part of the station. She cries out. Ohhh no!! It's going to destroy our home. Jenny nods her head. It is going to be close.
Jenny adjusts the com system so they can hear the traffic. The voice of Jack's boss shouts. Just a little more power Joe.. Joe responds. I dare not push it any more. We are at 150 percent of the cables rating now. If they snap. The freighter will wreck a quarter of the complex.
At this point Jack's mother says. I wish there was a way we could help. Jenny nods. I could try to nudge the freighter a bit. Might just be enough. But I can't put you at risk misses fox.. Jack's mother smiles. Don't worry about me honey. We must do what we can to save the station. There are many lives at stake.
Then lets do it!! She tells misses fox to fasten her seat belt as she maneuvers the shuttle toward the immense freighter. She points. There, I will dock with the freighter, and apply full thrust. That should slow it's swing toward the complex enough to give the space tug time to pull it clear..
Back at the control center. Jack's boss spots Jenny's shuttle moving toward the great ship. He cries out. What's that crazy shuttle pilot up to ? Jack nearly faints as he recognizes the transponder of Jenny's shuttle. He then calls... Shuttle J500.. Clear the area!! I repeat clear the area!!
The small shuttle continues toward the docking port of the giant ship. Just as Jack starts to make another call. His boss pushes him aside, and calls. This is the station commander. Clear the area J500.. Jenny hears the calls, But ignores them as she carefully docks with the huge ship.
The shuttles computer indicates a hard dock, as Jenny sets the shuttles main engines to maximum thrust. A shudder runs through the shuttle as the force strains the docked connection between the two ships..
Jacks boss calls the space tug as he realizes what the shuttle is trying to do.. Joe! We have a crazy shuttle jockey trying to keep the freighter from hitting the station. The captain responds. What ever they are doing is helping us. Tell them to keep it up.
Jenny smiles as she picks up on the conversation between the commander, and the space tug captain.. She turns to misses fox. If this ship holds togeather, we just might succeed. I think it's time we got into the emergency pod though. The shuttle will be destroyed if it strikes the outer ring of the station. Just then a explosion rocks the shuttle craft.
Jack gasps as he watches the tail end of the shuttle explode in a bright cloud of orange. He desperately calls. Jenny, please respond.. His boss looks at Jack. You know the pilot of that craft? Jack nods. I take her shuttle every day sir..
Jenny looks at her console, then activates the emergency beacon. She cries. We have lost one of the main engines. The other two may explode any second. We must take the escape pod now!! She then helps Mrs Fox to her feet. They both work their way toward the pods hatch. Just as Jenny opens the hatch another engine explodes. She struggles to get mrs fox, and herself into the pod as smoke quickly fills the shuttles cabin.
At the main control center. The space tug captain is heard calling. What's going on. We felt a strong vibration just now. Jacks boss answers back. The shuttle just blew a engine, Joe. I doubt if it will be much more help. the captain responds. I see. I was afraid of that. Those old shuttle engines can't handle full power for long. Just then the whole shuttle seems to explode in another bright orange cloud.
Jack cries out, Nooooo!! at the apparent loss of his good friend, Jenny. His boss shakes his head. Then calls the space tug captain. Joe. The shuttle just exploded. I think it just may have pushed the freighter enough to miss the station. The captain responds. We felt the nudge. I hope the pilot of that shuttle made it into a escape pod.
Jack's ears perk up. He then thinks. Escape pod? Why of course. Jenny would have used one I am sure.. He then checks the emergency channel for a possible signal that would be coming from a pod..
Just then Jack's boss announces to the entire complex. Brace for collision!!! A alarm sounds throughout the complex, as everyfur holds on to anything that is solid. Then a low rumble runs through the immense structure as the freighter's hull grinds against the stations outer ring.
Even only bearly touching, the two massive structures scrape, and grind for what seems like hours. Tearing at each others hulls, till the freighter finally is pulled slowly away by the space tugs efforts.
Jacks boss bangs on the console. Then shouts, I want damage control teams to the outer ring immediatly. Calls about damage start coming in as he speaks. He glares as Jack continues trying to pick up a signal from the pod. He shouts. Fox forget that. We must work damage control first. Then we can check for surviors.
Meanwhile inside the escape pod. Jenny, and Jacks mother find themselves quickly moving away from the station . Jenny beats on the com unit, and shouts. Darn thing. It's not working. Jacks mother shakes her head, I am sure we will be found dear. Jenny nods. Maybe. But acording to the readings, the explosion has pushed us into a lower orbit. We might even loose orbit.
Mrs Fox stares back at Jenny for a minute or so. Then smiles as she says. I am sure my son will find us. Jenny sighs.. I hope someone does. She again tries to get the com system online.
Jack looks back at his boss, and says. Yes sir. He then turns to the console. Even though he helps with the damage repair traffic. He keeps a line open listening for anything from Jenny. Torn between fear, and hope. He wonders if his mother got on Jenny's shuttle, and if she is alive or not.
Three hours pass before most of the stations airtight doors are open again. Most damage was to a small part of the outer ring. Not counting many electrical problems, plumbing, and a few air leaks caused by the vibrations of the collision. Jack asks if he can leave after his shift is over. His boss nods. Get some rest fox. You did a fine job.. He smiles. Thank you sir. But I must try to find Jenny. My mother may have been on that shuttle as well.
The badger nods back at Jack. I understand. Take all the time you need fox. If you need help, come to me. Jack blinks, and smiles. Yes sir. Thank you sir.. His boss then walks back into his office. Jack pinches his self to see if he is dreaming. The badger never treated him this nice before.
Ben walks over, and smiles. If you need any help just ask. Jack looks up, and says. Thanks a lot Ben. Your a good friend. Jack continues to monitor the emergency channel as he can till the end of his shift. Just as he starts to leave he picks up a weak signal. He says. We have a emergency signal.
Ben nods. Confirmed Jack. I think I can get a lock on it's location. Jack watches as Ben tries to locate the point of transmission. There! I have it. No! now it's gone. He turns to Jack. But if this is right. The pod is very close to the planets atmosphere. If it's orbit decays much more it will burn up.
Jack nods, and checks to see if any emergency rescue shuttles are available. There is a old shuttle in Bay 5C. But no team is available to fly it. Jack turns back, and says. I can fly it. All I need is someone to help with navigation.
Ben walks over to Jack. I will help. Let's go. There is no time to waste. Jack smiles. Your a great friend Ben. But it will be dangerous. I couldn't... Ben interrupts. Jack, I am well trained in rescue as you know. Let's not argue. We are wasting valuable time. Jack shakes Bens paw, and says. Thank you Ben.
Just then the commander walks into the control room, and says. What's up? Jack turns to the badger. We picked up the pods emergency signal sir. Ben, and I are going to try to rescue it. The commander humms. I see. We will do all we can here to help. But with the repair operations, I can't promise a lot. Jack nods. We understand sir. The fox, and skunk then quickly leave for the shuttle bay.
Jack punches the turbo lift button. Then turns to Ben.. I hope we can find that pod in time. The doors to the lift open as they walk in. Ben nods, and tells the computer to take them to Bay 5C.. Ben turns to Jack, and says. It shouldn't be hard. I have the location of the signal. We can be there in less than a hour.
The turbo lift shudders a little as it speeds toward it's destination. Ben grabs the handrail, and shakes his head. I hope this thing makes it to the shuttle bay. Jack nods. Just as a loud squeal is heard, and Jack is sent flying into Ben on the other side of the lift car..
The fox, and skunk lay in a heap on the floor as the lift screeches to a stop. Jack looks at Ben. You ok? I couldn't stop myself. Ben groans a little. Yea. I guess so. He, and Jack stand up. Ben tells the computer to take them on to the shuttle bay.. But there isn't any response.. Jack grumbles. We can't be far. Help me up. I will climb out on top of the lift car to see where we are. Ben nods, and holds out his paws. Jack then quickly climbs up, and opens the hatch.
Ben grunts, Hurry up... Your kinda heavy.. Jack shouts. I am hurrying.. He then pulls his self up through the hatch. Ben stands below the opening looking up, and says. Can you tell where we are? Just a minute. I see what the problem is with the lift. Just then the control panel lights up, and a voice says stand by for reboot.
Jack sticks his head down through the hatch, and smiles. Did that fix it? Ben grins. Yea... What did you do? The control cable worked loose. That's why the auto braking came on so suddenly. Jack drops to the floor of the lift, and says. Well lets go..
Ben nods, and tells the computer to proceed. Then as the turbo lift quickly speeds toward the shuttle bay. Jack smiles.. I am glad that fixed it. It would have been a long climb to the next exit. Ben nods as the lift gently slows to a stop.. As the doors open, the computer says in a monotone feminine voice. Shuttle bay 5C.. Have a nice day. Ben Ewwwws!! The old program must have loaded on reboot. I haven't heard that voice for months. Jack laughs, and pats his friend on the back. Yea I know. The two furs then walk out of the lift.
Jack Wows! as he looks at the shuttle. You weren't kidding about it being old. This baby must be older than me. Ben nods.. Yea.. But she is still flight certified, and fully capable to do the rescue.. Jack twitches his whiskers with a bit of uncertainty, and says. I hope so.
Ben activates the shuttles systems from the Bays control center. Then commands the crafts door to open.. Then says Ok, It checks out. Let's go.. Jack nods, and climbs the steps in to the shuttle. Ben follows along. He shuts the door as Jack goes over the pre launch check list. He looks over at Ben, and says. We are ready to go. Open the Shuttle bay doors while I call for clearance..
Ben nods, Then starts the Bay door opening sequence. Alarms sound throughout the Bay area, as it slowly decompresses to match the vacuum of space.. Ben gasps as the huge doors expose the Bay to space, Revealing the blue green planet of Foxway far below. As well as thousands of stars, and nebulas that stretch as far as the eye can see. He then says. I never cease to be in awe of the vastness of space. Jack nods, I feel the same. There! We have clearance. Ben looks over, and says. Good! We don't have any time to waste. Jack nods, and fires the shuttles maneuvering thrusters till it clears the bay doors..
Ben smiles. Nicely done, Jack. The last known position of the escape pod is programed into the navigation panel. Just hit the auto pilot.. Jack looks over, and says. Ok. You keep monitoring for the pod. I will fire up the radar when we get closer. Ben nods. I will ask the station to help all they can. He then sends their current position, and direction of travel to the control center. They acknowledge the message, offering to help all they can. Ben then continues to monitor the emergency frequencies.
Far below, near the planet of Foxway. The escape pod spirals ever closer to the planets atmosphere.. Inside. Jenny looks over at Jacks mother.. She shakes her head. Then says. How are you holding up misses Fox? She looks up, and smiles. I am fine dear. You should rest a little. Jenny sighs. I must try to get the com unit working first.. I fear we will enter the atmosphere in a hour or two.
Jacks mother asks. Did you try resetting the com unit. Our apartment com needed resetting often to keep it working. Jenny looks over at her, and ponders a moment. It's worth a try Misses Fox. She opens the main panel. and resets the com system. Jenny crosses her fingers, and says. I hope it works. Misses Fox nods, and crosses her fingers too.
Jack engages the auto pilot just as Ben shouts. "We have a signal!!" Jack looks over at Ben, and says. What's the location? Ben umms.. Let me run it through the navigation array.. Just then Ben exclaims. It's gone again!! Jack shakes his head.. How can that be. It's either there or it's not.. Ben sighs. Their com system must be intermittent.. It the second time it was there for only a few seconds.. Jack nods, and asks. Did you get a location anyhow? Ben shakes his head no.. Not enough time. But at least we know it hasn't burnt up yet.
Jenny, and Misses Fox watch the panel as the com system resets.. Jenny smiles. It's working!! It's... Now it's not..She bangs on the panel, Then bursts into tears. She cries. We are going to die.. All because of this silly com system.. Misses Fox grabs Jenny , and shakes her a little. She shouts. "Jenny!! Jenny!!" We must not give up hope. Try resetting it again. Jenny blinks looking at Jacks mother for a moment. Then says. Yes, Your right misses Fox. Please forgive me. She then trys resetting the com system again.
Jack turns to Ben, and says. We are nearing the last known location. It can't be far.. Ben nods. But it's orbit may have changed nearing the atmosphere. Jack sighs. Your right of course. He then shouts. Ben!! "There's the signal again."
Ben smiles. Yes. It's strong, and steady this time. Ben checks with the station to help triangulate a position of the escape pod.. He turns to Jack, and smiles. We have a fix on it.. I am feeding it into the navigation computer now.. Jack nods, and fires the main engines.. We should be there in a short while.
In the escape pod. Jenny, and Misses fox are excited that the com system finally seems to be working. Jenny looks at Misses Fox. Now we have a chance for rescue.. Just then they hear Ben's voice calling. "This is rescue shuttle 5. Calling escape pod 1C. Can you hear us?" Jenny smiles. That's Bens voice. They are searching for us. Jenny calls back. "This is escape pod 1C.. Do you hear us?"
Jack turns to Ben. We should be getting close. I will activate the radar screen. Ben nods, and says I just put out a call to the pod.. Jack Hey's. as he hears Jennys voice over the com. That's Jenny. He then calls. Jenny! jenny! This is Jack. Is my mother there? Is she ok? The com is quiet for a few moments. Then Jennys voice is heard over the com. Jack! Your with Ben? Your mother is here with me. We sure could use a ride about now. Jack smiles as he calls back. We have a radar fix on your pod. We should be there in a few minutes.
Jenny smiles at Misses Fox, and says. I think we can relax a little now. Misses Fox nods. Jack should be here very soon.. Just then a alarm goes off in the pod. Jenny blinks, and checks the panel. Jacks mother looks at Jenny, and says. What is wrong? Jenny shakes her head. It's the Altimeter alarm. We are very near the outer atmosphere of Foxway.
Back on the rescue shuttle. Ben points. There it is Jack. That point of light in the distance. But we don't have any time to waste. We will encounter the atmosphere anytime now. We must rescue them on this orbit. Jack nods. I can't close any faster. We will pass them too fast for the capture if I do. Ben nods. Then calls. "Escape pod 1C. This is Shuttle 5. We are very close now, and have visual contact.
Jenny returns the call. Ok shuttle 5.. Our altimeter alarm just went off. There is little time left. Bens voice is heard. Yes we know. The capture net is deployed. We should snag you in about five minutes. Jenny looks at Misses Fox, and says Strap yourself in tight, I imagine it will be a rough grab. Misses Fox nods, then does so. Jenny does the same, then calls back. Ok Ben. We are ready, Just don't miss.
Ben returns saying. Don't worry. Then gives Jack last minute course corrections as they close on the pod.. Ben says. We must capture on this pass.. Jack nods. I will do my best.. Then as they close, Ben shouts "slow down.. We are closing too fast".
Jack fires the retro's. He then says. Hang on, It's going to be a rough capture. Ben calls to Jenny. "Hang on tight" Just as the pod slams into the strong net. The shuttle shudders from the jolt, and goes into a slow spin as Jack works to bring the ship under control. Jack then turns to Ben. We have a stuck thruster.. See if you can shut it down.
Jenny barely has time to warn Jacks mother as the force of hitting the net knocks the wind out of her. She slowly regains her senses, and calls. "Ben!! You guys nearly killed us. What's going on?" Ben calls back. "Just stay put. This isn't over yet. The capture put the shuttle in a spin, and we will hit Foxways atmosphere if we don't regain control quickly."
Jack glances at Ben.. "Hang on Ben!!" I am firing the main engines when we are pointed right.. It should buy us some time.. Ben nods. Sounds good to me.. He watches foxway move quickly past the window just as Jack fires the main engines. The force presses him into the seat as he checks the direction of travel..
Jenny's frantic voice is heard. "What's happening guys? Are we moving away from the planet?" Jack returns the call. Yes, Jenny. We are moving into higher orbit. Just stand by. A few long minutes later he calls. Ok we are out of danger for now Jenny.. How's Mom doing? Jacks mother cries out. I am well. A little shaken up, but ok son. Jack smiles as he calls back. "It's good to hear your voice again mom."
Ben interrupts. I hate to break up this reunion. But we need to dock with the pod while we have a chance. I am sure they are a bit cramped over there.. Jack nods, and grins. Yea. I almost forgot. He calls. Escape Pod 1c. We are ready to dock with your pod. So stand by for docking information. Jenny calls back. Ok Shuttle 5c. It will be good to get out of here..
Jack smiles. Ok Ben.. You operate the capture arm. I will check to make sure the airlock is set. We don't need any problems now..Ben nods. Ok. He then heads for the arm control panel. There he activates the control computer.. As it boots, He calls the pod. "Stand by for grapple!." Jenny responds. "We are ready."
Jack double checks the airlock.. He smiles, then says to his self. "Good..It's working perfectly." He returns to where Ben is working to capture the pod with the shuttles control arm. He looks out the small window, and exclaims. Looks good, Ben!.. He nods.. It's a tricky job. The pod isn't positioned the way it should be... Jack nods as Ben attempts once more to attach the grapple device to the pod..
Ben uses all his skill trying to grab the pod. But the pods position is making it nearly impossible.. He mutters to his self each time the arm fails to connect.. Jack shakes his head.. Let me rotate the shuttle back and forth a bit.. Maybe the pod will move enough to make the grab.. Ben nods as Jenny calls.. What's the delay? Ben calls back. Stand by. We should have you docked shortly.. Jenny acknowledges. "Ok Ben."
Ben continues trying to mate the docking arm to the pod as Jack rotates the shuttle back, and forth. Jack looks over at Ben, and says. Any luck yet? Ben mumbles to his self each time he fails..
In the pod Jenny finds it hard not to keep calling to find out what's happening.. Jacks mother looks over at Jenny, and smiles.. Don't fret dear. I am sure they are doing all they can.. She returns the smile. Your right Misses Fox. I should be more patient.. Just then the pod shudders a little, and Ben is heard on the com, saying. "We have you on the docking arm.. Stand by for hard dock to the airlock.." They both smile as they hear the good news.
Jack hurries to the airlock as Ben maneuvers the pod into position.. He pears through the airlock window, and calls out to Ben.. "Your looking good Ben!!" Ben lines the pod up using the computers virtual docking software. He calls out to Jack. Ok.. It should be soft docked. Secure it with the main docking lever..
Jack pulls the lever firmly to secure the pod against the airlock. Jack shouts.." Looks good here.." Ben calls back. "Testing the seal now." Jack nervously waits as Ben makes sure the pod is securely locked to the shuttles airlock..
Ben calls the pod.. The seal tests good.. Try the hatch now.. Jenny calls back. "Checking!" Mrs Fox watches as Jenny tries in vain to open the hatch.. She then calls back.. "The hatch won't budge. I tried three times.." Ben calls back.. "Ok. Stand by. We will check it from this side." Mrs Fox looks at Jenny.. "It's feeling a little close in here." Jenny nods. "Now that you mention it. It does.. Let me check the air supply."
Ben walks back to the airlock, and tells Jack.. "They can't open the pods hatch. Let's try it from this side." Jack nods. He then pushes the airlock door release.. It slowly swings open revealing the pods hatch.. He looks at Ben, and shakes his head.. "It's no wonder they can't open it. It's been exposed to extreme heat, and welded shut." Ben nods. "Had to be caused by the explosion. It's lucky they made it at all."
Jack nods, and says. "I agree.. Is there a cutting torch here on the shuttle?" Ben nods. "Yes, But we can return to the complex. There we can have a crew open the pod.." Jack looks back at Ben, and nods. "You are right. Call the pod while I set a course back to the station.."
In the escape pod. Jenny is checking the air supply. She shakes her head as she looks over at Mrs Fox. Then says. "It's a good thing they rescued us. Our air supply is almost gone.." Just then Ben is heard calling. Jenny responds. Ben!! "We need the hatch open now.. We are running out of air in here."
Ben thinks for a minute. Then responds. "Jenny, The heat from the shuttle explosion welded the hatch. We are heading for the station now.. How long before the air becomes critical?" Jenny calls back. "Not more than 30 minutes.. It's getting pretty bad in here."
Ben acknowledges Jenny, then goes to find Jack.. Upon finding him, he exclaims. "We have a critical problem on the pod." Jack turns quickly saying.. "What is it." Ben looks at Jack with concern. "They only have about 30 minutes of air left.."
Jack looks at Ben not saying anything for a few moments. Then says. "Do we have a drill that can punch a hole in the pods hatch? Ben thinks for a moment, then says. "Yea! I believe so. The plasma drill should go through the hatch in 10 min or less.." Jack nods. Sounds about right. Get it set up. I will be there as soon as I call the complex declaring a emergency, so they can have a crew ready to get my mother, and Jenny out of the pod."
Ben nods, and runs to get the drill. Jack calls the station turning control of the shuttle to them. He then heads for the airlock where he finds Ben setting up the drill. Ben looks up at Jack, and says. "You better tell them to keep clear of the hatch. This drill will likely throw some hot metal when it breaks through."
Inside the pod, Jenny, and Mrs Fox begin to pant as the air grows more stale. Jack is heard on the com. "Jenny, stay away from the hatch. We are using a plasma drill to make a hole in the hatch." Jenny responds in short breaths. "Ok Jack... Will do..".
Ben finishes the setup. He looks up at Jack, and hands him a pair of goggles. "Safety first " Jack nods, and puts them on. He smiles, and says. "Lets do it Ben" Ben activates the drill. Soon a bright glow from the plasma flow, lights the deck with a reddish hue.
Molten metal starts to drip down the face of the hatch as the beam slowly cuts through the hatch.
Ben places the drill on automatic, then moves to stand next to Jack. He smiles, and says."We should break through in a few minutes at this rate." Jack nods just as bits of molten metal flash in small explosions. Jack jumps, as a bit of metal singes his tail.. Ben grins, and says. "Best move back a little Jack. " Just then the tip of the drill explodes with a loud bang, showering Ben, and Jack with bits of hot metal.
Jack, and Ben ack!!! As the small bits of molten metal singe their fur.. Jack looks at Ben. Then says. "You have spare parts... Right?" Ben nods.. "Yea! Its not common. But this happens when a bit of molten metal splatters the drills plasma nozzle." Jack nods, as he picks a speck of metal from the lens of his goggles..
Ben replaces the tip, and checks the hole depth.. He then starts the drill once more.. Jack puts his goggles back on as the skunk steps back over next to him.. He then says. "How much longer?" Ben smiles. "Should break through in a couple of minutes now. Better get a air tank ready."
Jack nods. Then runs to get a air tank with a hose .. As he returns. Ben shouts." Jack!! The drill just broke through. Let's get the air going." Jack helps Ben move the drill, then slides the small hose through the hole in the hatch, and opens the valve... He turns to Ben. "Give them a call. They should be feeling better pretty quick." Ben nods, and calls. "Jenny!, Mrs Fox! We are feeding you fresh air now." Even after a second call there is still no response.
Ben walks back over to Jack, and says. "They aren't answering." Jack blinks, and without saying a word he bounds over to try it his self. He opens the com, and says. "Jenny!! Mom!! Can you hear me?." He tries again. His voice becoming more desperate as his concern grows..
Ben takes Jack by the arm, and says."Don't worry.. I am sure they only passed out from the lack of oxygen. They will wake soon I am sure. Also we will be back at station very soon. They will have the hatch open in minutes." Jack nods, and says. "Your right Ben."
Jack sighs. "I sure would feel better if they were talking though." Ben nods. "Me as well, You can stay here. I best check to see how far from the station we are." Jack nods as Ben heads for the control deck. There Ben sits in the pilots seat. Taking care not to sit on his tail. He then calls the station.. "Station control, this is Shuttle 5. We will need a medical team as well." The station responds that everything is ready.
About 10 minutes later.Ben walks back to the airlock, and says. "We will be docking in about 15 minutes. Hear anything from inside the pod?" Jack looks at Ben, and shakes his head.. He sighs. "Nothing yet Ben."
Jack sinks to his knees as tears roll off the fur of his cheeks. He sobs. "They just have to be ok." Ben bites his lip fighting tears of his own.. He knows Jenny, and Jack's mother should be awake by now. He pats Jack on the shoulder, and says "Hang tough Fox. We each know the dangers of living in space." Jack nods. Trying to recover his composure..
He starts to speak as a faint tapping sound is heard from the pod. Jacks eyes grow wide as he exclaims. "They are alive!!!." Ben feels the same excitement as well. Then says. "Yea. I hope so, But...." Jack jumps up, and says "Lets..." Ben interrupts, saying. "Jack. We will be in a docking bay in a few minutes. Lets leave it to the rescue crew."
. Jack sighs.. "I guess your right Ben. But I am sticking right here." Ben nods. "I understand. If my mother were in there I would as well." Ben pats Jack on the back lightly. "Then smiles. I am sure they will be alright. I will go see that the docking goes ok."
Jack looks at Ben with a half hearted smile, and says. "Ok Ben. I will keep trying to communicate with the pod." Ben nods. Then heads for the command deck of the shuttle. Upon arriving he can see the stations emergency bay opening .. He sits in the pilots seat. Then checks in with the control center. They tell him to stand by as the shuttle docks under automatic control. He responds "affirmative."
The massive door slowly opens completely as the shuttle glides silently into the huge bay. The shuttles landing pods softly settle to the floor as the door again closes. Allowing the bay to be pressurized. Ben walks to the main hatch just in time to open it. He waves to the emergency team. Then exclaims. "Hurry.. The two in the pod need attention fast.
Ben steps aside, and says. "The pod is connected to the rear hatch." He then leads the way, with the rescue crew close on his tail.. Jack looks up just as Ben, and the team arrives. Ben asks. Anything from the pod, Jack? He responds. I think so. But it's hard to hear anything through this small hole.
The leader of the team smiles. "Ok boys. We will take it from here." Jack nods, as he, and Ben stand aside.. The leader turns his second, and says. "Give me a class 8 laser cutter." They set up the cutter so it's beam start to cut the welded section of the pods hatch. The room again is filled with a bright glow as the laser cuts the hatch free in a few minutes..
The hatch is slowly worked open. Then Jenny is quickly pulled from the pod. She is saying. "I am well. It's Mrs Fox. She isn't doing very well. Please help her." Jack cries out. "Let me see my mother." Ben, and Jenny hold him back. She says. "Jack, I am sure she will be fine. She is just taking longer to recover for some reason.."
The three watch as Mrs Fox is carried out of the pod. She is then placed on a low gravity carrier. She smiles at Jack, and says. "Come here son." Jack hurries to her side. Hardly able to speak. He takes her paw with his, and says. "Are..are you ok mom?" She nods. "Just tired son. Don't worry I will be fine." Jack leans over, and kisses her cheek.
One of the medics tells Jack they need to take her to the hospital, and he can see her there later.. Jenny walks up, and smiles. Then says."Don't worry Jack. She's in good care." Another medic walks over, and tells Jenny she should have her self checked out, and suggests she go with Mrs Fox to the hospital too. She nods, and agrees to go.
Ben smiles at Jack. "Come along. Let the medics do their Job. We can stop by the snack bar. Then go to the hospital to see how the girls are doing." Jack reluctantly agrees, and waves bye to his mother, and Jenny as they leave. Ben looks over at Jack, and says. "You know I am starving. It's been hours since I had lunch." Jack looks back, with a twitch of his tail, and agrees. They both, quickly walk to the turbo lift.
Ben smiles as he, and Jack walk into the snack bar, and sit at the counter. A pretty young rabbit waitress walks up, and smiles, saying." What can I get you two?" Ben glances at the menu.. Then says. "Bring us both a cup of coffee for now." She says "Ok!"
Jack sighs a little. Then says. "I hope moms ok." Ben shakes his head, and says. "Get something to eat. I am sure she will be fine." The waitress returns with the coffee, and says."You ready to order now?" Ben smiles, and says. "Bring us each a couple of soy burgers, and some nut cakes." She nods saying. "Ok boys. "
Ben grins at Jack, and says."That bunny is a real honey." Jack ummss..Then says. "Was you peaking to me?" Ben smirks. "It wasn't anything important" The waitress then brings their meals. She smiles at the two furres, and says "Just give a shout if you boys need something else." Ben smiles back with a his tail wagging a bit, and says "We will."
Jack finishes his meal, then stands. He smiles, and says. "Thanks for the meal, Ben. I am heading for the hospital to check on my mother. You coming?" Ben smiles, and says. "I will be along shortly. I am still a bit hungry." Jack smiles, and shakes Bens paw, saying. "Take care my friend" He then quickly leaves for the hospital, as Ben returns to his meal.
As Jack walks into the hospitals emergency room. Jenny waves, and meets him. She gives him a hug, and says. "The doctor is with your mother now, Jack. As he starts to respond his mother, and the doctor step into the room. She smiles as Jack, and Jenny walk over to meet them.The doctor tells Mrs Fox to have a prescription filled, then walks away.
Jack blinks, and says. "What's wrong mom?" She gives Jack a hug, saying. "It's nothing to worry about son. My blood is Iron poor. That's why I didn't recover as fast as Jenny. The medicine is to help build my blood up." Jack gives a sigh of relief, as Jenny hugs his mother. Just then a station guard walks in asking to see Jenny.
Jenny speaks up. "That's me." The guard walks over, and says. "You are to come with me." Jack , and his mother watch as the guard explains to Jenny that she is required to go with him to see the administrator. Jenny nods, and agrees to go.
Mrs Fox insists on going with her. So Jack, and his mother follow along after Jenny, and the guard. Jenny slows to let her friends catch up, and the guard makes a grab for Jenny's paw. She growls. "Keep your paws to your self." Jack moves to stand between them, and says. "There isn't any need for rough stuff." The guard grumbles. "Just keep up then.."
Jenny nods flashing her teeth a little, and says. " Just don't try to grab me.!" Jack mother tells Jenny she should try to hold her temper, as the guard leads the small group on to a turbo lift. Jack keeps his self between the guard, and Jenny till they arrive at the administrators section, near the shuttle control center.
The guard checks in at the main office. He tells Jenny to wait there. He then leaves. Jack blinks, and says. "I wonder what's going on." Jenny shakes her head as Mrs Fox comments. "Jenny, Maybe it about the lost shuttle ".
Just then the administrators secretary asks Jenny follow her. Jenny shakes her head. She says. "I wish to know what this is all about first." The secretary turns, and says. "Miss, Please follow me. Your questions will be answered inside." Jenny thinks. Then says. "I will if Jack, and his Mother can come with me." The secretary says. "Just a moment." She then steps out of the room.
Jack looks at Jenny, and says. Don't worry. We will stand by you. I am sure Ben would as well." Jenny smiles, and gives Jack a hug, and says. "Thank you Jack. It's good to have great friends like you, Ben, and Mrs Fox." The secretary walks back in, and says."Miss, They can accompany you."
Jenny nods, and they all follow the secretary. She leads them into the next room, and says. "Please wait here." She then disappears through a door. Jack turns to Jenny, and starts to speak as a large lion morph appears at the door. As he walks into the room. The three foxes wait quietly.
Then after sitting at a huge desk. He opens a folder, then looks at the three, and in a deep commanding voice, he says. "Which one of you is Jenny?" She steps forward bravely, and says. "I am. Sir". He responds. "You are the pilot of the destroyed shuttle? " She nods quietly. He then looks at the other two in the room, and says. "What is your business here?" Jack , and his mother both start to talk at the same time. The lion growls. "One at a time please."
Jack smiles, and says."We are her friends" Mrs Fox interrupts. "She saved my life. I am her friend too." The lion nods. "I see.. It would seem she has saved many lives today." He then makes some notes. He looks directly at Jenny, and says. "That point is the only reason you not going to have your pilots license revoked, or be required to pay for the shuttle." Jacks mother interrupts. "I would hope not !!
The lion glances at Mrs Fox, and says. "If you interrupt again. I will ask you to leave." She nods, frowning a little. The lion continues. "As I was saying. You have been pardoned of any wrong doing." Jenny smiles brightly., and says."Oh thank you Sir." Mrs Fox gives Jenny a hug. Jack smiles as well.
The lion closes the folder, and hands Jenny a paper. He says. "Here is your pardon. You will be assigned to another shuttle in a few days.. Until then you are on paid leave. Get some rest. You may leave now." Jenny smiles. "Thank you Sir." She, Jack, and his mother all quickly leave the office.
As they enter the hallway. Jenny sighs with relief.., and says."I didn't know what to think for a while there." Jack smiles, and says. "The administrator would have been run off the station if he hadn't pardoned you. You saved the whole complex." Jenny smiles. "We were just lucky." Mrs Fox smiles, and says. "Such modesty" Jack nods. Saying. "Jenny, your the best shuttle pilot on the complex, and, I want you to be my partner in a shuttle service I am starting soon."
Jenny smiles, and responds."That's sweet of you to offer." Mrs Fox interrupts."Yes Jenny. Please accept Jack's offer." Jack takes Jenny by the paw, and says. "I would like to have you for my wife as well." Jenny's eyes grow wide as she hears Jacks proposal. She then smiles back sweetly, and says."But this is so sudden Jack."
Jack kisses her paw, and says."I mean it Jenny. I love you." Jenny smiles, Her eyes filled with tears of joy. She says. "Alright Jack. I will be your wife." Mrs Fox starts to cry as her son , and Jenny, hug, and kiss each other passionately.. Jack then notices his mother crying. He says. "What's wrong mom?"
Mrs Fox smiles, and says."I am fine Jack. It's just I am losing a son, and gaining a daughter. But I couldn't be happier." Jack gives his mother a tight hug. Don't worry mom. Jenny, and me will be staying here on the complex." Jenny nods, and says."Yes Mrs Fox. And you will always be welcome to visit or stay with us if needed." Mrs Fox smiles , and gives Jenny, and her son each a big hug.
The little group decides to go to the snack bar. They find Ben still there, chatting with the cute rabbit waitress. He notices them walk in, and says."Hi all." Jenny, and Mrs Fox smile with a Hello. Jack smiles, and says. "Ben I have some great news" Ben ohs ! Jack gives Jenny a hug, and says "Jenny, and me are getting married." Jenny nods, hugging Jack back.
Ben blinks, and says. "Wow Jack, Congratulations. But I didn't even know you two were even friends." Jack nods, saying. "We have known each other for months. She pilots the shuttle I ride to work each day, and I want you to be the best man." Ben responds "Sure Jack, I would be glad to. When's the wedding going to be?"
Jack looks at Jenny, then back at Ben, and says. "I... Uh.. We haven't set a date, Ben." Jenny shakes her head, and says. "Not yet. But it will be a few weeks at least." Jack smiles at Jenny, and nods, then says. "Ben, the three of us are going to start a shuttle service. Would you like to be a part of it?"
Ben smiles, and ponders for a minute. He then says. "Well, I was thinking about making a change. Count me in." Jack says. "Great. All we need to do is work out the finances, and paperwork." Jenny smiles, and remarks."I have some credits set aside." Ben nods, saying he has some credits as well. Also some friends that would probably invest in the business.
Jacks mother smiles, and hugs her son. Then tells him. "I wan you to use the money your father, and I saved as well.." Jack says. "But mom, that's for your retirement." She responds. "Your success will give me more security than it will, and your father would have wanted me to help you." Jack hugs his mother back with tears in his eyes. Saying "Your the greatest mom."
The four furres sit together at a table to make plans on the beginnings of Jacks dream of starting a shuttle service.. Mrs Fox offers a toast saying. "Let's all toast the new year, Jack, and Jenny's marriage , and to the success of the new business " The other three nod, and respond in kind...
The End..
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The City of Seattle has received a City Hall AmeriCorps VISTA Program grant from Cities of Service, a national organization that provides technical assistance, programmatic support, planning resources and funding opportunities to coalition member cities.
Cities of Service is providing the City of Seattle with both financial and human capital support, including $30,000 and two AmeriCorps VISTA members. The AmeriCorps VISTA Members will support the Mayor Ed Murray's Find It, Fix It Community Walks, a high-impact service strategy in which the Mayor engages community members in revitalizing their neighborhoods, one block at a time. To learn more about Find It, Fix It Community Walks, visit seattle.gov/finditfixit.
The City Hall AmeriCorps VISTA Program will allow Seattle to enhance and strengthen Community Walks by better engaging community residents. VISTA members will focus on using Community Walk planning and outreach to increase participation in city-based volunteer programs. This work will include designing strategies to recruit volunteers for city revitalization programs, leading community outreach efforts in neighborhoods selected for Community Walks, promoting and publicizing, and developing impact metrics and outcome measurements for the walks.
Member Duties:
- Work with Seattle Department of Neighborhoods to implement and enhance Mayor Murray's Find It, Fix It Community Walk program.
- Review and update Community Walk evaluation metrics and evaluate the program's success.
- Help "Love Your Block" mini-grant recipients implement their proposals.
- Organize and lead CWAT (Community Walk Action Team) at each Community Walk site. CWATs bring together department representatives, local businesses, and neighborhood leaders to develop strategies to promote Community Walks and find solutions to infrastructure problems.
- Work with CWATs and City departments to conduct neighborhood outreach and encourage residents to participate in Walk-related clean-up projects. Outreach efforts include attending community events and meetings in the evenings and on weekends.
- Work with the Mayor's communications team to publicize Community Walks.
Desired Qualifications:
- Outgoing and comfortable with public speaking
- Experience in municipal government
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Training, Relocation Allowance (if eligible), Living Allowance, Childcare assistance (if eligible), Health Coverage, and a Choice of Education Award or an End of Service Stipend upon successful completion of service. For more details, visit the AmeriCorps VISTA website.
Program Start/End Date: 1/30/2017 – 1/29/2018
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education Level: College graduate
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Program Location: Seattle, WA in Seattle City Hall
Applications should include:
- Resume
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Inspiring Interview With Heather LeGuilloux
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Today's interview is by Therapist and Mental Health Blogger, Heather LeGuilloux.
Introduce yourself
Hi there! My name is Heather, a therapist and mental health blogger from British Columbia, Canada, I am truly passionate about supporting those who are struggling with their mental health and well-being to help them their own path towards healing and self-discovery. I am fortunate to be able to share my professional voice through my blog. Able to shed light on the importance of many different mental health issues including anxiety, depression, and most recently, eating disorders. I find it rewarding to hear the feedback from my readers who find this information helpful in their own life or to begin helping others who are facing tough situations.
What is your morning routine? How long have you been committed to this? What have the results been?
I absolutely love waking up early in the morning as I generally feel most energetic and refreshed at this time of the day. This makes it the perfect conditions to work on my blog or freelancing projects. My morning starts by making coffee which I think is more of a habit rather than a way to feel more alert. I also make sure I have a glass of water nearby as it can be important to flush out any toxins from my body at the start of the day. Next, I generally check my inbox and action any urgent messages and file the rest for later. Then I make a plan for the tasks to work on for the rest of the morning. I also make sure to take breaks as I am working, since this can be so important to avoid burnout and fatigue.
Now I have been committed to this routine for about a year and so far it has been working well! I find I accomplish most of my tasks during the morning. Then I'm able to enjoy the rest of my day or focus on my day job as a therapist. I also find it helpful to use time chunking which is to map out my time to spend on one task at a time. This helps me to focus my energy on each task, rather than scrolling through social media for hours and not getting anything done.
Do you have any personal development habits? How often do you use these? How have they improved your mindset?
I am a huge advocate for personal and professional development! Always the first person to sign up for extra training or supervision at work. I find it extremely helpful to be provided with constructive criticism in order to grow and develop my clinical skills to support clients in new ways. I enjoy learning new concepts and applying these in my work while being able to see the outcomes after working with clients. It's very rewarding!
In terms of personal development, I really enjoy learning more about myself through self-reflection and journaling. I find that expressing my thoughts and feelings in a way that allows clarification such as through writing can be helpful to sift through what's happening in my mind. Otherwise, I can feel disorganized or bogged down by my thoughts, which leads to stress and overthinking. I also feel like hosting my blog and creating digital products is another form of creative expression. This allows me to utilize my professional skills while adding to my own personal development as I discover more about myself through the research and design process.
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What is your number one tip or personal development resource recommendation?
My number one tip when it comes to personal development would be to find what works for you. We are all very different and unique human beings and so our needs and what helps us grow will also be different. I would suggest checking out Marie Forleo who shares her positive vibes about personal development for an entrepreneurial audience. She's awesome!
Where can we find your website and social media?
You can find my work on my self-titled website at www.heatherleguilloux.ca or follow my regular posts and updates my social media accounts are:
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Faye Martinez
I love personal development! I'm 100% with her on the benefits of journaling and getting a fresh start in the morning to feel energized and productive throughout the day. Love this post, please do more :))
Lucy Smith
Yes definitely. I'm glad you enjoyed it 💗
Very good advice, especially on taking breaks to avoid burnout. I often go on and on at my computer without getting up from my seat and as a result of that, I'm prone to having a stiff back too.
Lucy Smith
Yes I used to too! I've just found an app called BeFocused where you can set intervals for work and breaks and it sends you notifications. Maybe give it a try? 💗
Useful advice about taking breaks. They're good for us mentally as well as physically as I tend to get a stiff back from sitting for long periods in front of my computer.
Jen @ Jenron Designs
Very nice interview it is always nice to get some insight on what other bloggers find to be effective ways to develop and hone their blogging skills and productivity. Thanks for sharing.
Lucy Smith
Glad you enjoyed 💗
So inspirational! This is a great interview. I love how she mentions that its necessary to remember that everyone is different, so finding what works for you is key.
Lucy Smith
Yes definitely 💗
Thanks for adding heathers website too. What a great resource!
Lucy Smith
Yes Heather is amazing 💗
Kayleen foster
Very good advice! I have a strict morning routine as well and I I'm definitely most productive at that time.
Lucy Smith
That's great I'm glad you have a morning routine 💗
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Ph.D.: (2012) Jawaharlal Nehru University
Topic: British Geostrategic Perspectives in the Southern Atlantic Region
M.Phil.: (2001) Jawaharlal Nehru University
Topic: Border Management Problems in South America: A Case Study of Argentina and Chile
M.A. (1999), Geography, JNU
B.A. (1997), Geography Honours, Kirori Mal College, Delhi University
Areas of Interest/Specialization:
Geopolitics, Critical Geopolitics, BRICS, Borders
10 years of teaching and research experience
Oct, 2004 to present-Assistant Professor, CIPOD/SIS
Jan, 2003 to Oct, 2004-Lecturer, Department of Higher Education, Rajasthan
Teaches courses on Political Geography and Geopolitics (for M.Phil and M.A.) and has designed a course titled "Concepts and Issues in Geopolitic".
Awards & Honours:
UGC Junior Research Fellowship – October 1999
UGC National Eligibility Test (NET)-October 1999 in Urban and Regional Planning
International Collaboration/Consultancy:
* Attended the Advanced Training Programme Managing Global Governance at the German Development Institute, Bonn from 4th January 2009 to 4th July 2009
* Attended the International Futures 4: International Training for Diplomats, Federal Foreign Office, Berlin, Germany from 8th to 20th March, 2009
* Practice phase for project study at German Institute for Global and Area Studies, Institute for Latin American Studies, Hamburg, 18th April to 18th June, 2009
* Appointed as an Advisor to the Oikos International, a student organization working for Sustainable Development and Management in 2010 for 2 years
* Attended the Annual Presidents and Advisors Retreat of the Oikos International at Filzbach, Switzerland from 2nd September, 2010 to 4th September, 2010
* Visiting Fellowship, BRICS Policy Centre, Institute of International Relations, The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, 20th November, 2012 to 22nd December, 2012
* Attended the 4th International Summer School of the Global COE Program "Reshaping Japan's Border Studies", Slavic Research Center, University of Hokkaido, Sapporo, 29th July, 2013- 4th August, 2013
Best Peer Reviewed Publications (upto 5):
Book Reviews
V.R. Raghavan and W. Lawrence Prabhakar (eds.), Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean Region: Critical Issues in Debate. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill, 2008, pp. x +402, Rs 750, in South Asian Survey (2009), Vol.16, No.1, pp-159-163
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"Re-imagining Asia Geostrategically", South Asian Survey (2011), Vol.18,No.2.
Book Chapters
"Conceptualization of 'Region' and the BRICS: A Critical Geopolitical Analysis" (Forthcoming 2013, BRICS Policy Center Publications, Rio de Janeiro in a book titled BRICS and Regionalization)
"Geopolitical Significance of the Indian Ocean Region" in Happymon Jacob (ed.) Does India Think Strategically? India's Strategic Culture and Foreign Policy, Manohar Publications, New Delhi, (Forthcoming 2013)
"Borderlands and Urbanspaces: A politico-geographical analysis", in Varun Sahni (ed.) Borders and Boundaries in International Relations: Barriers, Buffers, Bridges, Breaches and Bazaars/, Oxford University Press, (Forthcoming 2014)
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MVES News 2/8/2016
School News:
- Archery practice is each Monday from 3:15 until 4:55.
- Brownies (2nd & 3rd Grades) will meet each Wednesday from 3:30 until 4:30.
- Tutoring will be each Tuesday from 3:30 until 4:30. Parents must pick up their children.
- FRC Jump Rope Club meets each Thursday at 3:30.
- Students enjoyed their 100th day of school with a variety of activities. Pictured below are just a few of the fun learning activities from that day.
KINDERGARTEN FUN: Mrs. Lora's class dressed as 100 year olds! Rhonda VanHoose, Brayden Isaacs, Jacob Reynolds, Brooklyn Doan, Aiden Lear, Lora Lambert
Ms. Kami Lovell's Class had lots of fun celebrating the 100th day. We dressed as 100 years old, counted 100 items, and had lots of fun.
FIRST GRADE FUN: Mrs. Paula Davis' class dressed as 100 year olds.
Mrs. Paula Davis' class experimented with the question, "How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop?" They're not sure, but it must be more than 100! Below is a picture of their lollipops after 100 licks!!
Mrs. Jamie Bryant's class celebrating 100 days!
Mrs. Kathy's and Mrs. Kaci's first grade classes had a great time celebrating the 100th day of school! The students spent the day working through eight different stations with 100th day activities. The stations included using a pencil eraser to paint 100 gumballs in a gumball machine, building with 100 pattern blocks, making their own 100th day crown, a one hundred square name design, working together as a team to build a pyramid using 100 red cups, counting by tens to "scoop" ice cream, building a 100 chart puzzle, and preparing their own snack mix.
FIFTH GRADE FUN: Mrs. Kaye Cameron's class celebrating 100 days.
Matthew Wilson, from Mrs. Kaye Cameron's 5th grade class dressed the part for his George Washington presentation.
Connor McGuire was the MVES Spelling Winner! He went on to the District Level to compete with the the other school level winners. Connor came in 2nd place at the District Level. Congratulations Connor!! Aiden Cain, RCMS student and District winner along with Connor McGuire, MVES student and District runner up!
Aiden Cain, RCMS, 1st Place
Ezekiel Graves, BES, tie for 3rd place
Daunte Northern, RES, tie for 3rd place
Connor McGuire, MVES, 2nd Place


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If you're a fan or frequent goer of California's Disneyland, you've probably heard that the Tower of Terror will be no more as of January 2016. Instead, in it's place will be a Marvel-ous redesign; the Guardians of The Galaxy – Mission: Breakout!
It's been reported that the ride will essentially be the same, but the overall look will undergo dramatic changes. The exterior will be completely redone to fit the "Guardians of the Galaxy" theme seen in comic books and the movie. Inside, guests will see the Guardians dangling in display cases above an abyss after being captured by The Collector.
Now, Disney is offering fans a sneak peek into the transformation that has already begun. In this short video released by Disney, we see a physical model that will be a near, if not exact, representation of the final look of the new Disneyland ride.
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VRX Media, 3DTourMarketplace.com, recently launched visual marketing service areas for residential and commercial real estate agents, property owners, and business owners in Reading-Lancaster, PA area.
(Lancaster-Reading, PA) – Real estate tech startup company VRX Media has nearly tripled in size heading into this summer's real estate market, with the Lancaster/Reading region on their expansion list. VRX Media, through their website and visual marketing services found at 3DTourMarketplace.com, has taken their corporate-franchise mix service model, that was honed and perfected in Wisconsin, into Lancaster and Reading, launching here officially two weeks ago.
"Last April when I started the company, I designed it to be scalable across the region and to be used primarily by real estate agents to win new listings and find the right buyer faster, but I never envisioned having service areas in 5 different states in such a short amount of time", said owner Nate Strom. "The growth has been insane, which is why we have been fortunately forced to bring on more support staff and expand to other markets, like Lancaster and Reading region, where the demand for our affordable visual marketing services is high."
VRX offers residential and commercial agents, brokers, owners and the like access to affordable 3D tours (think "Google street view" of buildings) professional HDR photography, virtual staging for vacant properties, accurate room dimensions, schematic floor plans, and even virtual reality ready (accessible via Oculus Rift, Google Cardboard, and other VR headsets) 3D tours and renderings. All of their services are easily booked online through their website www.3DTourMarketplace.com with their 3D tour,professional photography included, packages starting as low as $149.99.
"After I saw the incredible visual marketing VRX Media was doing for homes, rental properties, venues, hotels and more at the affordable pricing they offered, I knew I had to bring this system to the agents, brokers, owners, and apartment managers all over the Lancaster-Reading area. Then watching real estate professionals react to everything offered, the pricing, and then the extremely easy to book online system makes this a no-brainer in so many ways," said local VRX Media Tech Steve Sauers. "With the perfect mix of quality, cost, ease of use, and next day turnaround time on files, I knew this would spread like wild fire, and it has."
VRX Media attributes most of its success to forging high quality, affordability, and a seamless online booking experience with the recent advances in the real estate tech marketing industry. Their three main offerings, that are used primarily by residential and commercial real estate agents, (though they have done work for an indoor water park and even a state of the art shooting range) are professional HDR photography, interactive 3D tours using Silicone Valley based Matterport cameras, and professional aerial drone video and photography. They also offer virtual staging (putting digital, realistic furniture into vacant/empty spaces), company portrait photography, and digital 3D rendering of proposed buildings and living spaces. All this for as little as $125 and no more than $299.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, VRX has now expanded with dedicated service locations in Madison, WI, Kenosha/Northern Illinois, and Sarasota, FL along with the recently launched Lancaster-Reading, PA market. Then planned service area openings for late summer in Salt Lake City, UT and Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, putting their footprint in a total of 5 states and 7 markets in only 15 months since the company was created.


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Wearing gloves while cycling looks cool and it adds to the over-all "look" of being a cyclist. It also protects the rider from having calloused hands. The gloves add padding to the palms so the pressure on the upper palm is reduced. Just like the helmet, the gloves preferably should complement the color of your bicycle. There are lots of brands and makers of bike gloves out in the market today. You just have to find the right size, choose your color combination and you are good to go. Now the question is: Full finger or half finger gloves?
Going Full
Full finger Gloves are perfect for All mountain, Freeride and DH riders for they add protection to the rider when going down on nasty spills. The additional rubber/ leather on the outer fingers won't leave you bruised. My gloves have saved me from having bad scars myself. The downside in wearing full finger gloves is that you cannot use your touch screen gadgets and it is quite hot. This is not advisable for people with really sweaty palms. Available in Small, Medium, Large and Xtra Large (really depends on the length of your finger)
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Cross country riders and roadies use the half finger gloves simply because it is more practical for tropical countries. You can still control/manage your touch screen device and use your finger for a lot of things. It is practical and not too hot.


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CM Punk, Marc Maron, and the Search for Authenticity
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As a born critic there have been few things I've allowed myself to love all the way. There's the Smiths and the Marx Brothers and the novels of Philip Roth and the films of Terrence Malick and The Third Man and The Wire and Curb Your Enthusiasm and doo-wop from the Fifties and girl groups from the Sixties and the Beach Boys. And there's MMA, of course. With everything else my affection comes with qualifiers and conditions, but when I'm in I'm in all the way.
My latest object of devotion is comedian Marc Maron's podcast, WTF. Time I used to spend reading books or talking to friends I now spend listening to this embittered middle-aged comedian talking through his neuroses and getting actors, musicians, comics, and occasionally the president of the United States to talk about theirs. I tell everyone I meet to listen.
The reason for my newfound near-religious (and evangelical) fervor is because WTF, which Maron started broadcasting five years ago at a low point in both his career and personal life, is about evolution—the growth of the narcissist into the universalist, the self-consumed into the empathetic. What started out as an outlet for Maron's anger, discontent, rage, jealousy, hostility, and self-loathing, an attempt to make sense of a collapsing career and an antagonistic world, has grown into one of modern media's few opportunities for actual human connection. Maron understands humanity's shared anxieties, neuroses, and addictions, and guests open up to him, confessing their own collapses, fears, and shame, even suicide attempts.
Marc Maron: "I think what resonates with people [about WTF] is a kind of raw honesty and authenticity."
The success of WTF has led to a TV show on the IFC channel, Maron, about a comedian named Marc Maron who records a podcast. The show is currently in its third season, and the fictional Maron is getting ready to become a TV talk-show host. On tonight's episode, which airs at 10pm, WWE star CM Punk meets Maron at the Submission Factory gym in Pasadena to help him get in better shape for his debut. Punk plays himself, a former longtime professional wrestler trying, at the age of 36, to transform himself into a mixed martial artist.
CM Punk, born Phillip Brooks, made his World Wrestling Entertainment debut in June 2006, defeating Justin Credible at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. During his eight years with the promotion, Punk was a hero and a heel, the heavyweight champion and a tag-team champion, the world's only two-time winner of the Money in the Bank ladder match, a seven time Slammy award-winner, and undisputed master of the Go to Sleep maneuver.
Last year Punk retired from professional wrestling, citing health problems, money concerns, and a sense that he was being "creatively stifled" by the WWE. Six months later, at a UFC event in December 2014, Punk announced that he had signed a multi-fight contract with the UFC. At the time Brooks possessed little actual fighting experience and was widely derided for his decision, but he sounded less concerned with physical injury or embarrassment than the slow death of his spirit.
CM Punk: "In pro wrestling, it's fake. People always get offended by that word: 'No, we like to say it's predetermined.' For whatever reason, people get angry at 'fake' but 'predetermined' eases the blow? It's fake. At the end of the day it doesn't really mean anything."
Knowing Marc Maron as I do (both entirely and not at all), it's strange to think of the comedian's life dovetailing with the life of a professional wrestler-turned-cage-fighter. After all, one of the things Maron is always talking about on WTF is his distaste for sports and his discomfort with and resentment about the trappings and expectations of conventional masculinity. But Maron rebuilt himself and his career by digging into himself and exposing his frailties to the world, finding a new sense of purpose in self-exposure and in soliciting and connecting with the self-exposure of others. And Punk turned his back on the orchestrated play-acting of the "sports entertainer" and threw himself into the most frightening sport America has to offer in the hopes of creating a new version of himself. Both found something meaningful in a life that was more vulnerable, more dangerous, and more genuine than the one they'd been living. Both sought redemption in transformation and the authentic life. They belong together.
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David and I head back to Sheets Draw in southern Capital Reef National Park for try number two to find Sheets Draw Arch. We take a jeep trail that climbs the reef on the north side of Sheets Draw and hike higher along the cliff edges so we can look into the deep canyon. It is hot so we limit how much hiking we do.
Along the way we find a rock pool teaming with very large fairy shrimp but almost no animal signs are found in this area. No arch either. Strike two for this arch. However we are narrowing the area that it can be hiding in.
In the end, it was another nice day to hike and enjoy the surroundings, away from people, computers, responsibilities and the general confusion of every day life. Hiking southern Utah is escapism for me. It recharges me and gives me a different perspective of "that other life" I live.


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Police crackdown on drugs off to 'flying start'
PUBLISHED: 07:20 22 May 2019 | UPDATED: 07:20 22 May 2019
A police crackdown on crime in North Somerset has 'made a flying start' after the force was bolstered by 100 new officers.
Operation Remedy, led by Avon and Somerset Constabulary, has led to dozens of arrests and put a dent in the district's drug market after a rise in council tax in April paid for officers to be recruited.
The average band D household has seen bills increase by £2 a month, allowing the force to strengthen its ranks beyond established levels for the first time since 2004.
In their first month, the new officers executed 16 warrants and arrested 56 people across the force area - 71 per cent of which have been charged for offences ranging from burglary to possession of knives and drugs.
An increase in high visibility patrols in North Somerset has proved particularly successful, unearthing evidence of drug dealing taking place.
Almost 700 cannabis plants worth tens of thousands of pounds have been seized across Avon and Somerset, while close to 1kg of 'extremely pure' cocaine has been taken off the streets.
Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens said: "In the short time since Operation Remedy, it's fantastic to see the results that have already been achieved.
"From speaking to local people, I know they wanted the police to focus on knife crime, drug dealing and burglaries.
"We will continue to show local people the difference in the police's fight against crime and our officers are working hard to intensify their fight against serious violence on our streets, in our town and in our cities.
"There's still lots of work to be done but we are already sending a loud and clear message to criminals coming into Avon and Somerset to commit their crimes is not an option."
Chief Constable Andy Marsh added: "It's the first time in seven years where extra resources have been available to tackle the issues mattering most to the community.
"The officers have recovered many knives and have been visible in some of our most difficult hotspot areas.
"They have also been following up on burglaries and have solved an additional 30 already, putting the fear away from the victims of burglary to the people who know we are going to be squeezing their shoulder if they carry on.
"Operation Remedy has made a flying start."
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10,000 Pratchett fans visit Salisbury for exhibition
Published by The Spire FM News Team at 5:32am 9th November 2017.
"Incredible" number of people from all corners of the world have visited Salisbury Museum.
The Terry Pratchett exhibition in Salisbury is proving a real hit.
Since it opened in mid September over 10,000 people have visited Salisbury Museum to explore the life of the late Discworld writer.
Some fans have come as far as America and Australia to get a glimpse into the Discworld author's life.
Sir Terry died in 2015 at his home in Broadchalke and many of the items on display have been loaned by his family.
There's the first typewriter he bought, his trademark leather jacket and Louisiana fedora and the sword he made himself to commemorate his knighthood in 2009.
The highlight for many fans, is without doubt, the replica of his office known as The Chapel. It features the actual desk Sir Terry wrote many of his novels at complete with coffee cup stains and even his spectacles.
(Picture above and below Sir Terry's desk with a cut out hole for his beloved cat and the six screens he used for his work.)
The exhibition features work by the famous author himself, as well as over 40 original paintings and drawings by Paul Kidby who designed the Discworld book jackets from 2002.
There's a final touch as visitors who leave the exhibition pass under a favourite farewell phrase of Pratchett's- "Mind how you go."
Such has been the popularity of the exhibition that Salisbury Museum has now extended its opening times to include Sundays.
Terry Prachett: His World runs January 14th. There's more info on opening times and admission prices here: www.salisburymuseum.org.uk
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Another busy weekend for LearnToRace friends. Damien Faulkner again stared in the TUSCC series in America with a 9th in GTD at the 6 hours of Watkins Glen after good race pace but some issues.
LearnToRace founder David Hornsey was racing with long term racing partner Steve Miller at Spa-Francorchamps in the CSCC Modern Classics. Two wet races followed a dry qualifying where David put their Porsche 996 on pole by 5 seconds from the second placed BMW M3. In the first wet race a delayed pitstop meant the pair were beaten to a close second place by a lightening fast Renault Megane but revenge was sweet in the second race on Sunday with a dominant performance by the team bringing home the overall win.
Video highlights of the races can be found on http://www.youtube.com/user/DavidHornsey


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Good morning everyone! How are you doing today?? We've made it to Thursday! The week is almost over!! Come on Friday!!
Well I thought I'd pop in really quick and share with you a layout I made last month with my December 2016 Cocoa daisy DT package.
There were so many pretty papers in this kit and the cut files you got were beautiful too! I was drawn to the embroidery hoop one and the pretty little floral element.
So I cut both of those cut files out, the floral quite a few times, then I decided to fussy cut out some of the pretty flowers from the Pink Paislee paper and started layering them around the embroidery hoop. I added a frame to a portion of the picture, just to add some color and then placed it behind the embroidery hoop.
I added some gold Heidi Swapp Color shine and a strip down the left side and was done. Another quick layout for this week. I think this one took we less than 45 min and thats with the fussy cutting counted in.
I love how it turned out. My youngest daughter is the main focus of the layout, just partially curled up sleeping, lol, she use to do that a lot, not so much anymore! lol, They grow so fast!
Thanks so much for coming by to check out my layout and I hope you come back again and see what else I come up with. If you dont want to miss anything, feel free to hit that follow button and you wont miss out on anything again! And make sure to head over to the Cocoa Daisy Blog and forums to see what else is going on over there!


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About Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain injuries typically occur after trauma to the head and/or a lack of oxygen to the brain. Symptoms can range from loss of consciousness or signs of bleeding in the brain, to headaches, forgetfulness, and fatigue. Depending on the severity of the head would, the symptoms may be obvious, or easily overlooked. Getting medical attention as soon as possible is almost always key in reducing the possibility of lasting effects, so knowing how to spot these injuries is important. If you believe you or a loved one may have suffered a brain injury, always seek medical attention and contact a Encino brain injury attorney.
How Brain Injuries Occur
Brain injuries can occur in any way that causes trauma to the head or a lack of oxygen to the brain. Often, this includes:
- Direct blows to the head
- Vehicle accidents
- Falls
- Medical malpractice
Most commonly, Binder Law Group, PLC in Encino works with clients who suffered a TBI in a car accident or slip and fall premises liability case. The Encino brain injury law firm has also represented clients who fell from ladders and suffered massive brain trauma, and those who suffered a lack of oxygen during medical procedures. When a doctor's negligence leads to cutting off the oxygen supply to the brain, the outcome is often a serious brain injury.
Countering Extended Medical Care
Brain injuries can require extended medical care, and depending on the severity, even lifelong care. The effects of a brain injury can become permanent, affecting your quality of life by endangering your physical and mental capacity.
Traumatic Brain Injuries can compromise seemingly simple daily tasks that require motor skills that have been interrupted by this medical condition. Simple activities like walking, talking clearly, grooming and even using the restroom may become difficult – or even impossible – with a severe head injury. Our Encino brain injury attorneys have handled these challenging cases with success, enforcing the laws that our great state of California has in place regarding the payment of future medical expenses to an injured party.
Medical expenses for brain injuries – depending on their severity – can include 24-hour in home care, convalescence care, therapy and rehabilitation services, diagnostic treatments and the receipt of medical supplies and devices to insure proper care is received when necessary by the injured party. Our Encino brain injury attorneys work very hard to provide our clients with the best legal outcome possible, pursuing settlements our clients can benefit from for years to come.
Understanding the Permanence of Brain Injuries
In some very severe brain injury cases, brain injuries can be so debilitating that they prevent the injured party from returning to work permanently. In these cases, our Encino brain injury attorneys work very hard to pursue a settlement that will deliver lost wages – past, present and future – and possibly lost future earning capacities that can be outlined by a seasoned attorney in our office on your behalf. Once a medical team has deemed our client permanently injured, we go to work to establish the best recovery possible for this particularly difficult situation. We understand that you will need care for the rest of your life, and we do not want you to struggle to receive it. That is why we will pursue the individual – and their insurance company – who caused your injury with fervor, to allow you to recover the best monetary package available.
Our Binder Law Group, PLC Encino, CA personal injury law firm also focuses on the following practice areas:
- Wrongful Death
- Auto Accident
- Truck Accident
- Motorcycle Accident
- Dog Bite
- Public Transportation Accident
- Pedestrian Accident
- Premises Liability
- Scooter Accident
- Uber and Lyft Accident
The Encino Brain Injury Attorney's Role After Injury
At Binder Law Group, PLC, we always recommend that anyone who sufferers severe injuries should discuss their legal options with an experienced Encino brain injury lawyer. The more serious the injuries, the more important sharing your story with an attorney might be. Brain injuries can be some of the most serious and life-changing injuries people suffer, and many have permanent effects on their quality of life.
An experienced Encino personal injury attorney helps TBI victims and their families identify any potentially liable parties, and secure compensation to cover medical bills, rehab costs, ongoing care, lost wages and more.
Binder Law Group, PLC' Brain Injury Claim Experience
Binder Law Group, PLC has worked with many victims of TBI throughout the law firm's history. Our experience and resources benefit our clients by allowing us to act faster to prove a brain injury claim, and to provide more evidence that allows us to secure the highest possible settlement. Our clients suffered their injuries in a wide variety of ways — pedestrians struck by cars, falling off a ladder, loss of oxygen during surgery — but our Encino brain injury law firm works to identify the liable parties and secure compensation for each.
Not only does Binder Law Group, PLC have expertise in handling these cases, but we have resources in place to handle them quickly and with as little stress as possible on our clients. This includes partnerships with top experts who often have to testify in this type of case. Our Encino brain injury law firm works with the best brain injury doctors, and with one of the nation's best brain injury/head trauma rehabilitation facilities. This is incredibly important. To be able to win one of these cases, Binder Law Group, PLC must be able to assemble the right team of doctors and experts, as well as building a strong legal case for our clients. We have all parts of this equation in place, and because of it, our Encino brain injury lawyers have been very successful in winning cases.
Choosing Encino Brain Injury Attorneys at Binder Law Group, PLC
Our Encino brain injury lawyer has been representing victims of brain injuries for a long time, since the early days of Binder Law Group, PLC in the 1970s. For more than 40 years, we have been working to recover compensation for our clients and to date we have secured more than $200 million in verdicts and settlements for those with serious head injuries or brain trauma. This is a testament to team's abilities, and how good they are at winning these cases.
The Encino brain injury law firm is proud of our strong team of legal professionals. We have a great team of paralegals, legal secretaries and staff. We work with the best doctors, the best experts, and the best private investigators. We are able to finance these cases, which tend to be far too expensive for most individuals, navigate our way through the court system. We do all of this for each client, because we believe everyone has the right to recover the compensation they deserve after an accident.
To learn more about how our Encino brain injury lawyers can help you based on your specific situation, call our Encino office today at (626) 793-9124.
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