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Mortgage lending showed its first significant annual rise since early 2007 in July, but a new report warns that house prices will take five years to fully recover.
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) reports that mortgage lending for house purchases rose for the second month running in July, with an additional 56,000 new loans issued during the month. The figures come less than a week after Halifax reported a 1.7% rise in prices for the three months to August - the biggest increase since July 2007. This rise takes the average house price to £160,973.
Despite signs that mortgage lending is now on the road to recovery, experts warn caution.
A report from the Ernst & Young Item Club predicts that house prices are in for further falls and will not get back to their 2007 peak for another five years.
The forecasting group believes that only a sustained pick-up in mortgage lending will drive a lasting recovery in house prices. Its senior economic adviser, Hetal Mehta, says signs of stabilisation in the housing market are a "false dawn".
"Price rises largely reflect the acute shortage of available properties, with many homeowners either trapped in negative equity or reluctant to sell for fear of locking in the losses of the past two years," Mehta explains. "A small number of cash-rich buyers have supported prices, but the supply of these funds is limited, which means prices are likely to dip again in the first half of next year."
The CML's figures confirm that recovery is still some way off. Its statistics show that while new lending for purchase is up on an annual basis, total mortgage lending is still 42% lower compared to July last year. This reflects weak remortgaging activity.
Paul Samter, economist at the CML, says: "It's tempting to call the turn in the mortgage market at this point, and there is certainly concrete evidence that lending for house purchase is increasing. But there are still constraints affecting the lending industry's capacity to fund increased lending, as well as less consumer motivation to remortgage for the time being."
With that in mind, Samter expects the overall lending picture to remain "relatively subdued for some time".
Ernst & Young warns that first-time buyers still face the most severe difficulties in getting on the property ladder.
Despite sharp falls in wholesale funding, the cost of mortgages remains high, with very few attractive deals available for new mortgages and remortgaging both in terms of tracker and fixed rate mortgages. Rising unemployment, which is forecast to hit 2.76 million next spring, will also act as a drag on the market, it says.
The CML, however, says July saw a large rise in first-time buyer activity, with an 18% increase compared to the previous month and 22% increase from the previous year.


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Tim Showalter albums are always an open book. House burning down, martial issues or existential midlife crisis; Tim is never shy about letting you in to be part of his therapeutic experience. For Eraserland, Tim was roused from a creative funk by the MMJ lads to put forth what is slowly becoming my favorite Strand of Oaks album.
The album opens with Weird Ways, a track where Tim seems to be wondering if the rock n roll lifestyle is for him. The tune starts off with Tim sounding exhausted only for the music to crescendo in a manner that makes it feel as it is a comeback of sorts. The ride from Keys (track 3) to Wild and Willing (Track 8) is like reading from a journal Tim starts off wondering where he fits in from a personal perspective in Keys and then is lost, then found, lost, then found and then digs deep into his career on the gorgeous Wild and Willing.
I've been listening to this album on repeat as I've been reading Steven Hyden's excellent Twilight of The Gods; an examination of the end of classic rock. Tim is a throwback rock star. He's bigger than life and this album further cements him as one of the best around. Not to mention, he is hands down one of the nicest people you'll meet.
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Features of the season's improvements, adding to the popularity of the NEW BERKELEY, are the new offices and lobbies, the ladies' entrance, cozily fitted reception rooms and handsome parlors. Maloney's Asheville, N.C. City Directory (1900-1901).
The Grand Central Hotel was built by the late S. H. Chedester. It was afterwards operated as the Hotel Berkeley, but in 1911 was converted into a department store by Solomon Lipinsky. However, that same year the Hotel Berkeley merged with the Swannanoa Hotel (located corner of Biltmore Avenue and Aston Avenue) and was renamed the Swannanoa-Berkeley Hotel. This apparently was just a business combination as the Hotel Berkeley was located on Patton Avenue, corner of Lexington.
Today (2011) this Patton Avenue location is the site of Kress Building, which opened in 1927.


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1965 Ford Mustang Fastback - Modified 5.0 HO V8 T5 Manual Trans.
- Location: Magnolia, Texas, United States
- Make: Ford
- Model: Mustang
- Trim: Fastback
- Year: 1965
- Mileage: 90,250
- Color: Red
- Engine size: 302 V8
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Manual
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: White
- Vehicle Title: Clear
1965 Ford Mustang Fastback description
I am looking to sell my 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback.
This car is a Factory T Code car that has been converted over into the Sleeper you see now. I also own a Factory A Code fastback with the original 289 4v and this T code blows my A code off the road!! Lots of fun to drive and sounds really good!!!
Lets all please remember that this car is 52 years old.. it is NOT in perfect condition and will require some TLC to make itperfect... As it sitscurrently, it is a really cool and fun driver... its not real pretty but its still a 65 Fastback... stillgets tons of attention.
It has an upgraded Mustang GT 5.0 302V8HO Motor Installed
All Drivetrain has been converted over correctly with 5 Lug Pattern
Front Disc Brake Conversion
After Market AC System installed
5 Speed manual Transmission
Newer Speed Clutch installed
Amplifier Installed in Trunk with Speakers in the front, has auxiliary cable for Ipod or Phone for Music
Brand New Chrome MBM Old School 15"Wheels with Brand New Tires installed
Interior is in pretty good condition..could use some new upholstery eventually, headliner looks great, dash pad looksgood, newer carpet already installed, AC currently blows cold but does have a small leak somewhere.
Car is currently inspected and Current Registration.
All Lights, horn, turn signals, gauges work perfectly. This is currently a daily driver - I drive it a couple times a week
Paint on the car isn't pretty.. it will require a new paint job.. It looks to me like it has been painted several times and hasn't been taken down to the metal... it will eventually need to be sand blasted and new paint job to make it what she needs to be.
It does have some rust under the car.. nothing major but it is not rust free.. exterior looks real good from what can be seen..
Let me be perfectly clear with this statement... the Painton the car is Ugly.. it has cracks and its Old..several areas that are chipped.. dull paintwith no shine.. It willneed a Paint Job at some point..that being said.. it Stillgets Tons of attention anywhere I drive it.
Please feel free to call or text me at 281-352-3625 - If I don't answer please leave a message and I will return your call.
Im located East of Magnolia Texas North of Houstonoff FM 1488.
I also have this vehicle for sale locally - So I do reserve the right to end the auction at anytime. This is an AS IS Where IS Sale with Absolutely No Warranty Implied - All Sales are Final - Buyer is responsible for all Shipping and All Costs for Shipping.


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Down the Drain
I recently had the opportunity to work with a student to investigate parabolas and quadratic functions. We used one activity to investigate two different quadratic relationships. First we observed the shape of the stream of water coming out the side of a water bottle and then we observed the rate the water drains.
The Water Fountain
I set up a cylindrical bottle of water on a crate. The bottle had a whole in it covered with a piece of tape. I asked students for some predictions. What will the shape of the water coming out of the side of the water bottle look like. What will happens to the stream of water as the water level goes down?
I noticed that the student drew the water stream coming out of the bottle like it comes out of a water fountain (where we had just filled the bottle). We took the tape off the hole and then watched the water come out while making some observations and taking some photos. We selected a good photo (the black bulletin board in the background really helped) and loaded into Desmos. Then we used a table to record some points along the steam of water. After that we did a linear and then a quadratic regression on the point to see that the parabola was a much better fit than a line. We then had a chat about parabolas and projectile motion.
Draining the Tank
We set up the water bottle again but this time instead of looking at the shape of the stream of water, we focused on how fast the water level fell. I asked the student to predict what this might look like. You might ask students to predict what a graph of the water level might look like over time for the two situations below. How would the graph look when filling the tank compared to emptying the tank?
The water flowing into a tank should rise at a linear rate. Students should expect that when the water drains from an open tank, the flow will be greatest at first and then gradually decrease as the water level decreases. (This is an application of Torricelli's Law).
Next we taped a measuring tape to the side of the bottle and collected some data as the water flowed out of the bottle (A similar experiment is described in Canavan-McGrath, Foundations of Mathematics 12, 429). We used the stopwatch on my cell phone to record the time at each centimeter of height. This wasn't as accurate as I had hoped due to some distractions in the room. We set up the experiment again and the second time I recorded the water falling using a video (I used the CoachMyVideo app). We were able to get much more accurate values this way.
We entered the data in a table on Desmos and then did a quadratic regression to fit a curve to our points. I was a bit surprised at how well the data from the video analysis on our second attempt fit to a quadratic curve (R^2 = 0.9999.
I really liked how we could use the exact same setup to investigate two different quadratic relationships.
Nova Scotia Mathematics Curriculum Outcomes
Mathematics 11 RF02 - Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of quadratic functions, including: vertex, intercepts, domain and range and the axis of symmetry.
Pre-calculus 11 RF04 - Students will be expected to analyze quadratic functions of the form y = ax^2 + bx + c to identify characteristics of the corresponding graph, including vertex, domain and range, direction of opening, axis of symmetry, x-intercept and y-intercept, and to solve problems.
Reflecting on Practice
I've been thinking a lot lately about the role of practice in the mathematics classroom. Reading Mark Chubb's blog post made me reflect on my teaching. Practice provides students an opportunity to enhance and refine newly acquired mathematical concepts and skills. I have lots of questions about practice:
I think that it is important to be reflective about what I devote time to in class. You don't want to invest time in something that is not going to pay dividends in student understanding. Jon Orr has an insightful Ignite talk where he talks about "being picky" with the technology tools he uses with his students. I think that teachers should think critically about practice routines as well. Below are a few criteria that I consider when making decisions about student practice.
Characteristics of Effective Practice:
Immediate Feedback
It is not desirable for students to spend time practicing and have no idea if they are producing accurate and correct mathematics. Self checking activities allow students to know immediately if they are on the right track or if they need to ask for clarification. One of my favourite activities that are self-checking are row games. I first learned about row games from Kate Nowak's blog. In a row game, students work with a partner. Each of them completes a different question, but the answer to both questions are the same. If they don't get the same answer, they collaborate to find out where the mistake is. About a year ago I wrote a blog post describing a number of other self checking activities including row games, add-em up, tarsia puzzles, and question stacks.
Purposeful practice is practice with a goal to achieve. An example of a question with purpose is an Open Middle question. The Two Fractions Challenge from Michael Fenton is a great example of this type of question. In this problem students create an expression using 4 digits and one operation. The goals is to make the value of this expression the largest, smallest, or closets to zero. Students will evaluate a great many fraction expressions as they hunt for an optimum solution. Another practice activity with a clear goal is a Tarsia puzzle. I explored a few math practice routines with purpose in a previous blog post.
Just about every student loves a good game or puzzle. The challenge is to find a game that is easy to learn and targeted to the math skill you want to practice. An example is playing the card game war to practice adding integers. Remove the face cards and jokers from a deck of cards. Shuffle and deal the cards to two students. Red cards are negative numbers and black cards are positive numbers. Each student lays down two cards and adds them together. The with the largest value wins the cards. A couple of puzzles that I've seen used a number of times in class are KenKen and Shikaku (aka Rectangles) puzzles. Both of these puzzles come in a variety of difficulty levels and require lots of number sense and logical reasoning.
You might also consider adding to movement to an activity in order to boost engagement. For example, have questions posted around the room (i.e. a math scavenger hunt) instead of printed on a handout. Another way to add a bit of movement is with stations set up around the classroom that students move between.
When practice includes one or more of the criteria above, I believe it will be more effective. Once you've though about how you're going to practice math, the next step is to thing about what you're going to practice. Often it is the topic you're exploring in class but sometimes you might include some cumulative review as well.
Retrieval Practice
I've been exploring retrieval practice lately and looking for strategies to incorporate it into classroom practice. The goal of retrieval practice is to cement understanding in long term memory.
"Retrieval practice is a strategy in which bringing information to mind enhances and boosts learning. Deliberately recalling information forces us to pull our knowledge "out" and examine what we know." - https://www.retrievalpractice.org/
One strategy is to start the class with four quick questions for students to do in 5 minutes. These questions relate to a mixture of outcomes from previous units of study. Students have to reach back into memory in order to determine the methods and strategies to solve the questions. After students have had a chance to work on them spend the next 5 minutes reviewing solutions.
My Practice
I've been taking Mandarin Chinese lessons with my son for the past year or so. I know that if we don't practice in between weekly lessons then we quickly forget what we've learned. Instead of working through workbooks and study sheets, I try to include some conversational practice throughout our day, while eating breakfast or in the car on the way home from school. Our favourite ways to practice are playing games and singing songs. We've made up a couple of our own games to practice together. The practice helps keep our skills fresh and helps solidify our learning. My next challenge is to learn to knit. My son is learning at school and is trying to teach me. He makes it look easy... I've got a lot of practice to do!
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Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
Roehampton - acute, PICU or forensics
Salary: £32,458 to £35,608 pa & £9,000 starting bonus
Pulse is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Registered mental health nurse (RMN) , to work in a 39 bedded purpose-built psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) for adults who have suffered an acute deterioration or relapse in their mental wellbeing in the South London area.
You will provide leadership and guidance for junior staff. The RMN will also actively participate in patient care, whilst being responsible for the efficient and effective planning, implementing and evaluating of patient care plans.
You will have experience working in a similar role, ensure that standards of care are maintained and be aware of the need to implement change. You will be participating in clinical reviews, nursing reviews ensuring accurate feedback on patient care is delivered.
Be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, visitors, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary care team and senior professional and managerial staff. Conform at all times to the Policies and Procedures of the Company, with particular regard to confidentiality, financial and administrative responsibilities, and treat patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect at all times.
Salary: £32,458 to £35,608 pa & £9,000 starting bonus
The benefits for this role
- Generous salary package
- £9,000 welcome bonus
- Relevant training and development
- Support through Revalidation
Responsibilities for this role
- Administering drugs and checking/ preparations in accordance with policy and procedures manual.
- Teaching and supervising patients acquiring skills in daily living e.g. personal hygiene, shopping, social skills, etc.
- Reports and record incidents and accidents in accordance with policy and procedures manual and document same
- Adhere to hospital operational policies and clinical procedures at all times.
Contact Alesya on 0207 959 1102 to apply.
Or refer a friend and we'll pay you £250 when they start work!
Pulse is an employment agency/employment business (as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003) and is acting on behalf of its client in relation to this vacancy.
£32458 - £35608 per annum + £9000 welcome bonus
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Magee Resource Group's oncology recruitment team is one of the most recognized and utilized oncology executive search firms in the US. We have partnered with some of the nation's leading cancer and medical centers (National Cancer Institute, magnet, and Top 100) and our success has earned us the privilege of presenting to our clients some of the finest candidates in the healthcare industry.
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The following list highlights many of the oncology focused positions MRG has recently filled: System level VP of Cancer Services, System level VP of Oncology, Oncology Service Line Directors, Outpatient Nurse Managers, Inpatient Nurse Managers, Radiation Oncology Directors, Radiation Oncology Managers, and Oncology Research Directors.
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"I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws and constitutions, but laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind."
– Southeast Portico of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial
A colleague was recently promoted and explained to me her disappointment with having been cut out of the team's conversations. The title change seemed to have struck a nerve with some members of the team and, though she earned the role, it was a tough situation to navigate. She gave it some space and eventually discussed it in person when the opportunity presented itself during a team meeting. Feedback was accepted and expectations on the new team roles were reestablished, it's amazing what a simple face to face conversation can resolve. I thanked her for the reminder to pause before trying to fix a situation and the value of personal conversations.
Whether working with a newly formed team or a shift in team roles, it can be difficult to find the time or interest for the team to get acquainted. A team agreement can help establish the rules of engagement and act as a guideline to set expectations. Keep in mind, these conditions will change. As in my colleague's example, the team agreement provided an opportunity to discuss those changes, remove assumptions, and make updates to reflect reality. If the document is respected and reviewed on a regular cadence, the team has a fantastic start towards accomplishing their goals.
A retrospective, the sports equivalent of a time-out, is the perfect opportunity to review that agreement. It's a moment to pause and assess the current state, make adjustments, and move the collective dial closer to your team's objectives. There are, however, a few differences between a time-out and a retrospective. Time-outs require concise and effective communication from a coach over a diplomatic process that considers everyone's thoughts and feelings (Feelings? There's no feelings in sports!). In a retrospective, everyone's perspective and experience must be valued. It's important to consider how differently people process information and communicate their ideas. We should support the team's complementary strengths not expose their weaknesses. With that in mind, I like to provide personalized engagements, supplemental retrospectives that provide a confidential space to talk through an idea before bringing it to the larger team audience. If listening helps the team stay inspired and focused, I will gladly take on that role.
So take that pause, reconsider your team's agreement and focus on personalized conversations. It will provide a stronger understanding of expectations and the support required to get your team back into flow.


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The USS Sanctuary was a Federation starship in service to Starfleet as a hospital ship in the mid-24th century. Doctor Beverly Crusher served aboard in the 2350s.
In the year 2357, the Sanctuary responded to a request for aid at the Starfleet outpost on Fradon II. The outpost had been attacked by Cardassian Union military forces leaving Starfleet and Cardassian wounded alike. Due to the sheer numbers of patients, the Sanctuary's captain ordered that all large enough available spaces, such as cargo bays and briefing rooms, be converted into triage stations. Doctor Crusher was directing operations and treating the injured in the ship's primary trauma center along with trauma nurse, Lieutenant Rahadyan Sastrowardoyo, and a young Bolian nurse. (ST - The Fall novel: Peaceable Kingdoms)


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The Building Better Opportunities project brings together funding from the Big Lottery Fund and the European Social Fund (ESF). Run in conjunction with The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), the project aims to provide pre-employment support within Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin for disadvantaged people aged 19 and over who are not in work.
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We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
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The famous Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho once said, "when you are enthusiastic about what you do, you feel this positive energy. It's very simple." I agree completely. I've spent my life embracing the optimism and excitement that comes from pursuing things I am most enthusiastic about. Music and acting have been incredibly influential parts of my life since...well, since I was caught on camera at two years old bouncing up and down to a catchy beat and making goofy noises.
Through my musical endeavors and acting experience in New York and Los Angeles, I've begun to understand how this positivity touches those around us in ways we can't anticipate; it's a feeling we secretly crave and readily welcome. I strive to spread this emotional antidote as far as possible so people feel more content, open, and empathetic than before.
After all, we're in this life together. Why not make it as enjoyable as it can be?
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Since your dog is your friend, buddy, mate and in some instances, he is your very best friend, then "YES" you should consider healthy dog food recipes in your dog's diet. Your dog loves you and gives you unconditional love and is your constant companion. Most breeds just love to please you. You often find that after a long day at work, your dog just wants to please you. Dogs are especially valued as companions to many people, including elderly people and children. It has been said that they can even improve your mental health and create a calm, peaceful environment. Dogs are quite amazing and very intelligent and can be trained for seeing eye work, police work, rescue work, in entertainment and films etc. They can be taught to do tricks, dance, sit, play dead, fetch the paper, open the door, warm your feet and a lot more as well.
You have just gotta love your dog, the big eyes that just show love, the tail that wags when he sees you, the great greeting when you get home from a hard day, the companionship and company when you feel alone or sad. They just lift the spirits of millions of people worldwide. And to think that most people have no idea what is good for their dogs, especially when it comes to their diet. We have been so influenced by the advertising that we tend to think we are doing the right thing by our dogs, yet we are falling short big time. In fact, in a lot of cases, we are actually killing our very best friend and being so ignorant of the fact.
Why Read The Ingredients?
Just how many dog owners actually just buy what is on special and how often do you actually read the ingredients? We listen to our vets advice about dog food and that advice is often influenced by the commission he gets to promote that particular brand of dog food, not that it is even good at all. He even gives you some free samples. Why do you think that is? It is because the pet food company gave him some to promote the product! Nothing else. The vet is a caring person, yes, but he is also out to make money from your pets. I have been very disillusioned by vets in general. How many times have you gone to your vet for a very small thing and came home with a lot of stuff costing heaps and it wasn't even what you went for but the vet said you need this and that and you wanted to do the right thing for your dog so you bought it all. Yep, it's happened to me time and time again. And then they make you feel that you just don't care about your dog if you don't purchase what they are recommending. It is refreshing to find a caring vet who doesn't push all his expensive products on you. Right?
Maybe you are one that gives your dog table scraps or leftovers from your own dinner, I know I have been guilty of that. Most people just don't realize that a lot of human food is actually toxic or poisonous to our dog and can kill them. Some table scraps are fine, but do your research and these articles can give you some inside information that very few dog owners actually know.
It is often when there is a crisis, like your dog's tummy is bloating, or they start itching madly, or their coat is not so shiny or some other reason that we start to check out the problem. And the problem is usually that the food is rubbish that they are eating.
Actually it is the same with us, and dogs are mammals too, so it is similar. When we eat the wrong kinds of food and do little or no exercise then we put on weight and slow down, we get bored, lethargic and lazy. Our skin and hair doesn't look healthy and our body aches. We have no energy and everything we do seems a huge effort. We get heart attacks, diabetes, cancer and other health problems and wonder why. Look at what most people eat regularly and you will see why. The same goes for our dogs. If we want our dogs to live a long healthy life, full of energy, vigor and fun, then we have to look at their diet as we should ours as well.
If We Are What We Eat – Are Our Dogs What They Eat?
You have heard it said that we are what we eat, and dogs are what they eat too. A dog just eats what is put in front of him, he has no ability to get his own (unless he is in the wild) so he depends on us to do what is right for him. He will get overweight the same as we do by eating the wrong diet and not exercising. In fact, when you are overweight you don't feel like exercising and it becomes a vicious cycle. You can see a lot of grossly overweight dogs too.
If it is important for us to watch what we eat, then it is equally important for our dogs too. The food we eat effects our skin and hair, and the diet your dog has effects his skin and hair too. We need to spend some time checking the ingredients in our dogs food as we do ours so we can be sure that we are giving them a truly nutritious diet that will ensure a long healthy life with no medical problems like teeth problems, bad breath, infections, energy levels etc and the list goes on and on.
The ugly truth is that an unbalanced, unhealthy diet for your dog means a shorter, painful, unhealthy life. It is your choice. And I guess that most people are guilty of neglecting their own diet or the diets of their family members including little children, it's no wonder that they neglect their pets too. It is often ignorance and just not knowing that these things are important at all. But that is not your excuse anymore…
Free feeding is a term that means that your dogs just grazes all the time when they are hungry, having no set schedule. This is often dangerous and some dogs just don't know when to stop eating and quickly become obese.
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Most dogs are considered to be part of the family so providing your dog a healthy diet can ensure that you have a healthy pet for a long time with little or no health challenges. This means that fleas are not usually a problem and therefore a whole lot more comfortable to have your dog inside and around children if you choose. Children can get diseases from pets so making sure your dog is healthy is of prime concern if you have children, babies or elderly at your home as well.


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I was looking forward to getting some super cute photos--of just Colson...without his sister in the photo with him. This was the first time we scheduled a session just for him!
Sadly, I was less than happy with our session. I mean, the girl taking the photos took 4 photos of my kid crying (because I put him down). Why would you waste 4 of my 20 precious photos, on my kid crying. Seriously? Seriously???
And while I'm not into tons of corny props--it was for his birthday. The girl did nothing.
Don't get me wrong, we got some cute photos...it just felt like pulling teeth with the girl to get them. After looking at the first set she took, we finally just asked if she could take a few more to see if she could get some better ones...you know, of my kid NOT crying. :o/
Who knows...I might be done with this 'easy, take them to a store studio' crap because 1. I could have gotten these same photos (no props) at home or 2. we could have just had Amy come over to take some awesome photos of our little man.
I'm just bummed.
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The results for the 2nd quarter are in!! Sarasota's local real estate market has spoken. Sales are up over 6% from the same period a year ago.
Luxury Sales Take Spectacular Leap
Here's the WOW!! Sales in the luxury market exploded, increasing more than 26% from the Q2 2017 to the Q2 of 2018. Two points I feel important to share as it relates to this data point:
- These gains do not even include all of the new luxury condominium sales in downtown Sarasota, as there were no closings in these specific properties during this past quarter.
- There were 7 sales over $5 Million. The largest sale for the quarter was $8.6m. It was a 100 acre equestrian farm in Venice. The other major sales were all water front properties among Bird Key, Lido and Longboat Keys.
This data proves out that Buyers are willing to make major investment in the barrier island lifestyle.
Distressed and Affordable Market Segments Shrinking
The distressed market is now under 30 units a month in our market- which makes up less than 2% of the total market.
The affordable segment (those properties listed for $200k or less) is now less than 30% of the total market. In 2012 it made up about 60% of our market. Though even with the increase in prices, 85% of the market in Sarasota is under $500k. Rest assured, almost all lifestyle choices are available for less than $500k.
There is a lot of inventory that needs work and Buyers and Sellers are grappling with how to value these properties. Are updates from 10-15 years ago good enough or too dated? This is still where I feel the best opportunities are available.
American Announces direct flights to Chicago and Dallas
While there are always articles highlighting Sarasota- getting into our local Sarasota airport continues to be a challenge for some. American Airlines announced a new non-stop to Chicago. There will be more capacity and perhaps price competition as now both United and American Airlines will have daily nonstop service to Chicago.
American Airlines also announced non-stop service from Sarasota to Dallas Ft. Worth. This makes getting back and forth to the west coast easier. This also opens up more opportunities for traveling to Asian with just one stop between Asian and Sarasota. American Airlines is now the leader in nonstop destinations served with four- Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Charlotte, and Washington, DC.
This increased accessibility is good for our real estate market. The easier it is get here- the easier it is to make Sarasota home for all or part of the year.
There are many great places to visit- though there are few that are a better place to call home.
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actualidiot wrote:12-bit's almost analog, right?
echorec wrote:Funkbox is $4.99 for iOS. It has several vintage machines and requires little acclimation time.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/funkbox ... 37349?mt=8
GarageBand has a vintage drum machine collection, too, but I think it's geared more to hip hop/early electronica sounds.
As for the DrumBrute, I think it sounds like shit in most demos. The machines I use (SR-120, CR-68, Rhythm Ace FR-4) are warmer, more lo-fi, and have more body. I think the DrumBrute sounds comparatively thinner and less lifelike than its vintage counterparts. If I was going to go the DrumBrute route, I'd get the smaller Impact version. If you had a large space and were going to run every individual drum through separate FX chains, I could understand purchasing the original Brute. (reverb on one channel, delay on another, granular delay on another, scuzzy filter on another, phaser, etc.) For people wanting to do more stripped-down productions, I'm not sure it's a great pickup. It doesn't sound like a vintage machine, unless you add effects to give it more girth & grit.
I haven't used iSpark or the DM1, but they might be worth investigating. I've consistently been more impressed with Arturia's software offerings over their hardware products.
https://www.producerspot.com/10-best-io ... hines-apps
If you decide you have to go hardware, the TT-78 from Cyclone is a compromise between old and new. (about $300 with a sale code) It has individualized outputs, but at its core it's a tribute to the CR-78---easy to operate & portable with a retro-flavored sound. Like a vintage machine, though, it's lacking a BPM indicator. You have to manually turn the tempo pot or clock it via MIDI.
https://www.perfectcircuit.com/cyclone- ... t-bot.html
The most ILF drum machine---a bootlegged SOMA Pulsar-23?
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By Graham Bowley and David Jolly
Worries that world oil demand will outstrip global supplies intensified on Thursday, sending ripples through the global economy as oil prices leaped above $135, a new record high.
The price spike occurred overnight, and by Thursday morning oil had fallen back slightly to $132.87, down 30 cents from its close on Wednesday.
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But the leap capped a rally that has seen oil rise nearly $5 a barrel in two days, underscoring the dire implications of the current price run-up for businesses across the globe.
Ford Motor Company, the American auto manufacturer, said on Thursday it would cut vehicle production for the rest of this year and fall short of reaching profitability in 2009, a long-held company goal. In a statement, a top Ford executive said rising gasoline prices "are having a tremendous impact on our sales, our manufacturing operations and our profitability."
Meanwhile, Europe's biggest airline, Air France-KLM, warned of a profound reshaping of the world airline industry caused by what it called the "explosion" in the price of oil. And American Airlines said on Wednesday that it would slash flights and begin charging passengers to check bags, part of a company effort to cut costs in the face of skyrocketing fuel prices.
Gas prices are nearing $4 a gallon in the United States, partially as a result of a 39 percent rise in oil futures prices on the New York Mercantile Exchange since the beginning of the year. Oil prices have more than quadrupled since 2003.
Thursday's price gains came after a series of unsettling reports about supplies. The International Energy Agency warned about difficulties in expanding production.
On Wednesday, weaker-than-expected weekly inventory data in the United States stoked fresh worries over oil supplies in the world's biggest economy, sending oil prices up $4.19 a barrel on the day.
The latest supply worries arose after reports Thursday that the International Energy Agency, based in Paris, was considering reducing its assessment of the long-term world supply of crude oil after a study of depletion rates at the world's 400 biggest fields.
"Clearly this is the issue we have had for a while of an increased deficit in consumption versus production," said John Kilduff, energy analyst at MF Global in New York. "That's produced this creep up in the rise in oil prices. The market gets hit on a daily basis."
The energy agency has long forecast a slow but steady increase in production that would keep pace with demand. Output was projected to reach 116 million barrels a day in 2030, from 87 million barrels a day now.
"We are conducting a major study," Fatih Birol, the agency's chief economist, said in an interview Thursday, "and we are going to revise our oil supply prospects."
"We don't know the results yet," he added, which will be conducted "project by project and field by field."
"But there are difficulties in expanding production," he said, and the World Energy Outlook 2008 ? which will be published in November ? will take that into account. The IEA has expressed concerns for some time that the growth of new supplies may not keep pace with demand as oil companies struggle to find new sources of oil.
There are considerable signs of speculative froth in the market.
Michael Masters, a portfolio manager at Masters Capital Management, testified Tuesday to a Senate committee that while the most common explanation given for rising oil prices is the increased demand for oil from China.
But he cited data showing that the increase in demand from index speculators over the past five years is almost equal to the increase in demand from China.
Separately Thursday, Air France-KLM warned of a profound reshaping of the global airline industry caused by what it called the "explosion" in the price of oil.
The data on Wednesday, from the Energy Department, showed that commercial inventories of crude oil in the United States fell more than five million barrels last week; analysts had expected a modest increase. Gasoline inventories also fell last week.
The fall in inventories added to worries about oil supplies in the United States ahead of the busy summer driving season when demand usually rises, analysts said.
The massive earthquake last week in China has also been weighing on markets, Kilduff said. It has deepened the fears about global supply because the Chinese authorities are now diverting energy supplies for their own needs.
"China has reacted by holding supplies off the international market," he said. "We also saw them make a major purchase on the world market."
He said a number of China's coal plants had been temporarily shut down, which meant the country would start to increase its demand for diesel.
He said that the latest reports meant he would likely raise his forecast for the future oil price. "We are going to raise that. Clearly now the medium term favors a price of above $140," he said.
With crude oil prices passing $130 a barrel, a rise of more than 100 percent in a year, the business model airlines adopted a decade ago has been thrown into question. The International Air Transport Association said May 2 that growth in international traffic was slowing, and that "the fortunes of the industry have taken a major turn for the worse."
"Things are moving very quickly," Jean-Cyril Spinetta, the chief executive of Air France-KLM, told reporters Thursday before the company announced its first quarterly loss in five years.


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Yesterday I shared the first Sneak Peek of one of the FIVE clear stamp sets in the Uniko Autumn Release.
Today I am sharing two more peeks...
This first peek features designs with a modern take on Mehndi which is set to be a popular trend in 2017.
This last peek today is a follow up set to the popular Simply Said clear stamp set. It features more useful sentiments in a classic font style.
You will get to see more of this set in use by the DT and myself in the coming days, so please stay tuned!
Release Schedule...
Sneak Peeks 25th - 27th Sept, these little teasers give you hints at what is in store.
Introducing 28th - 30th Sept, here you will see a closer look at the clear stamp sets being released with a daily blog hop with the Uniko DT.
Release Day is Saturday 1st October when you will get to see the products in their entirety and purchase them HERE on the Uniko website.
As usual there will be a Design Team Blog Hop & GIVEAWAY!
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Is this only an economic issue, or is there more?
While many people would look at unemployment as an economic issue, Belkstrom contends that not having a job is primarily a spiritual problem. This is good news because spiritual problems have spiritual answers.
The New Testament considers work to be so vital that the Apostle Paul said that if a person didn't work, neither should he eat! Belkstrom shares Biblical principles that a person can begin doing immediately.
Self pity and depression are overcome as an unemployed person takes a proactive approach to life!
Teaching on this subject is in the book "Victory in the Workplace." It also can be a separate topic for "Victory in the Workplace" conferences.
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Did you know the prevailing ideas many people have about work have come from the Greeks and Romans who worshipped false idols? Therefore, many people have an incorrect theology about work.
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Re.distribution . This species is from Lake Mweru and the the Upper Congo . Stanley Pool is now called Pool Malebo and is just above Kinshasa on th...
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Trigonostigma heteromorpha – Harlequin (Rasbora heteromorpha)
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Obviously PS isn't my real name. But my real name is in the Bible, as a woman of great faith. It occurred to me that I've never seen my name listed anywhere as the name of a church or the name of a saint.
I just Googled my name as a saint and also as St ___ Church and I found many pages of listings, including the names of several US Navy ships. But apparently, it is quite common to list my name as an acceptable misspelling for a name of a certain male saint who has many things names after him. That seems rather odd to me, but it was written so in news accounts, bibliographies, etc.
My name is uncommon, but at a party on the weekend, someone called out my name and there were three of us within 5 feet of each other! I think we added a saintly glow to the party.


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This liquid soap for high-end consumers is packaged in a bottle designed in an uncommon short cube form. To create a unique consumer's experience, a special base is the unique selling point of the packaging. The cube bottle slants diagonally at a 15° and the cap is positioned in the corner right above the deeper inner volume. These two features improve two unsatisfactory performance of regular liquid soap packaging. Firstly, when displayed on shelves, the unique base and form allow Cubessence to stack neatly, which saves spaces on the shelves in an aesthetically pleasing way. Secondly, to avoid product wastage, the slanted base allows the liquid to collect within the deeper end of the inner volume, making it easy to pump out product even when it is finishing. The name Cubessence combines the words 'cube' and 'essence'.
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The Northern Illinois football team will receive $1.5 million for its 2021 game at Michigan, according to the contract the Daily Chronicle received Thursday via a FOIA request.
The game replaced Wake Forest on the schedule. That game – originally scheduled for 2013 – now is slated for Sept. 19, 2026, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Michigan will pay NIU in four annual installments of $375,000, the first to be made no later than March 31.
It's the second big payday in as many years for the Huskies, who played this past season at Florida State. The late add to their schedule netted them $1.6 million.
"Obviously, anytime you can do those types of games that financially benefit the university and the athletic department, that's the intention," NIU executive associate athletic director John Cheney said. "And where it's similar to the Florida State deal, where we get partial payments over several years, it gives us more flexibility given the current budget constraints in the state of Illinois. It was appealing to us, so we saw if they were interested in that. And they were, so we made that work."
The Huskies announced the game Jan. 12. It will be played Sept. 18, 2021.
NIU will receive 400 complimentary tickets from Michigan and will have the option to purchase up to 3,600 more – although NIU can't return more than 250 unsold tickets to Michigan by July 15, 2021, or 100 by Aug. 4, 2021.
The original Wake Forest contract was agreed to Oct. 20, 2006, for a game Sept. 13, 2014. On Sept. 16, 2013, the schools agreed to reschedule the game for 2021.
The latest addendum to the contract, pushing the game to 2026, was dated July 6, 2018.
Cheney said even with all the delays, neither school wants to cancel the game.
"We feel it's something they get something out of – it's doubtful in their case (that they would cancel) 'cause they'd have to pay more for a home game," Cheney said. "And for us it's still a good competitive game. So as long as we're flexible about it, there's no need to cancel it."
NIU made its lone appearance in Michigan Stadium – aka "The Big House" – in 2005, resulting in a 33-17 win for the Wolverines.
"Michigan: excellent, excellent program," NIU athletic director Sean Frazier said in an interview with the Chronicle last month. "Tradition-based. We've played them before. This makes sense. It's the right fit for us from a competition standpoint.
"It's not odd that we play a powerhouse in the Big Ten, and this gives us an opportunity to do that, and we really appreciate their patronage of us relative to helping us with some of our guarantee components and he's done a great job. That's the kind of game our kids want to play."


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Launched as part of the Gigabyte X11 event a few days ago (and largely ignored due to the wow factor of the X11) are the mainstream Ultrabooks from Gigabyte, the U2440 and U2442 in various model variation. Starting at $699 and going up to 1600×900 with GT640M graphics, these are definitely worth taking a closer look at. Price, specs and availability below.
Update: Another Gigabyte press release went out on Day 1 of Computex.
Gigabyte are well-know for practical designs with a good set of ports and the U2440/U2442 models are no exception. There's a range of models to choose from. Here's a rundown of the differences.


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Boeing's Q1 2017 financial report shows higher earnings and operating cash flow compared to Q2 2016. However, revenue decreased to $21 billion, which the company said reflects the timing of commercial and defense deliveries.
"With a sharp focus on performance and productivity, our team delivered another quarter of solid financial results, including year-over-year earnings growth and strong operating cash flow," said Boeing's chairman, president and CEO, Dennis Muilenburg. "In turn, we continued to position Boeing for growth with investments in new products and services, innovation, and our people, while again demonstrating our commitment to return significant cash to our shareholders."
Boeing pointed out that it achieved major milestones in Q1 2017, including certification of the 737 MAX 8 and first flight of the 787-10 Dreamliner. It also named a multi-billion-dollar military contract for Apache support as a milestone. Boeing said it remains on track to achieve full-year revenue, earnings and cash flow targets.
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A Shooting Star Arrives in the USA…
It's not always about monkeys, bears and elephants…. Many of you may remember special Star (aka. Tripod) the resident 3 legged dog at the WFFT Wildlife Rescue Centre? Last week Star made the epic journey to the USA after being adopted by WFFT Volunteer Deborah Harvey. Star was brought into the WFFT Wildlife Hospital with severe injury to her right front leg. We did not know what had happened to her but the bottom part of leg was badly injured and infected. The WFFT Vet Team made the decision to amputate her leg, the operation was a success and within a few hours Star was back on her feet. Once she had recovered we called her 'owner' to come and collect her but they said that they found her like that, they were actually not her owners…. What to do now…? So Star joined the 30 dogs that already call WFFT their forever home.
A few weeks after being with us we de-sexed star as we do with all dogs and cats that come through the rescue centre. During the surgery bullets were found in her stomach from incidents of people shooting her. We also found that her uterus was inflamed, this inflammation was likely caused by her previous owner's self medicating her with human contraception injections, this is a common and rather inhumane way people prevent their pets from breeding here in Thailand. The bullets and her uterus were removed, this poor girl had been through so much, but she recovered and became stronger and stronger.
She spent the next few months living at WFFT until Deborah fell in love with her and asked if she could take her home to Canada. Just last week Star headed off to the USA and has settled in wonderfully with her new chihuahua brothers, her special orthopedic dog bed and a huge yard to play in.
We are in the process of starting a cat and dog project in the Cha-am/Hua Hin area in conjunction with some other domestic animal welfare groups and specialists in the area. Watch this space for updates very soon.


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Frank turned 40 last week and we had a wonderful extended celebration. I made him the Apple Pie Layer cake from Momofuku Milk Bar. I still haven't bought the cookbook, but it is on my wish list. Everything that I have made from it has been fantastic, and this was no exception. I was told at dinner with friends that it was the best cake one friend had ever eaten, and that is high praise!
As with all of Christina Tosi's recipes, there were a lot of steps to this cake. There is the Brown Butter Cake layers, the Pie crumbles, Pie Crumble Frosting, Liquid Cheesecake and Apple Pie filling. I left out the Apple Cider soak because Frank isn't a fan of vinegary things. I also made this cake sans cake ring and acetate. It held together, but only barely. I think the presentation is a lot more beautiful with those gadgets. I will have to invest in those supplies for next time. You can find all the recipes for this cake here, if you are inclined to tackle it. It is most definitely a labor of love and I think it was befitting a 40th birthday!
Between a music festival on Saturday, dinner with friends on Sunday and a short trip to Austin last Monday I don't know how I didn't take any birthday pictures of Frank or Frank and I together. I'm kind of sad about that now. No capturing the moment, which is unusual for me. I guess we were having too much fun. So just for fun I thought I would share this picture of Frank and our niece Karlie. He is such a good uncle and she loves to be silly with him. I think this picture illustrates that quite well.
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Part of the pleasure of being a wine connoisseur is sampling the various types of wine that are offered. When you have access to a large selection of wines, the pursuit of winetasting becomes more interesting. Wines are created around the world. Therefore, the place you purchase your wine should represent a broad international selection.
Pinot Grigio
Among international wines, Pinot Grigio is often considered number one. In France, the wine is known as Pinot Gris, while it is given the appellation of Ruländer in Germany. The styles of the wine differ, depending on where the wine's grapes are grown and how it is produced. For example, French Pinot Gris has a mineral taste while Pinot Grigio from Italy is frequently fruity and light.
Sauvignon Blanc
Wine shop listings also feature Sauvignon Blanc, a popular California wine. However, this white wine is featured around the world as well. For example, Sauvignon Blanc wines that come from New Zealand tend to take on a uniquely citrusy appeal. Some versions taste notably close to kiwi or pineapple.
Pinot Noir
Another international favorite is Pinot Noir. The flavors found in this wine can range from a rich fruit to a decidedly spicy taste. Many wine enthusiasts enjoy pairing this wine with Thanksgiving dinner.
Chardonnay Wines
Chardonnay is a white wine that is notably popular in the U.S. It also enjoys acclaim in France, particularly in the region of Burgundy. Chardonnays are known for their tangy fruit flavors. However, the wine is touted for its vanilla flavor as well.
The flavors a wine present has to do with how it is grown, how it is produced, the fruit that is used, and from where it originates. Again, it is essential to purchase wine from a wine shop that offers a large variety of international wines. When you have access to a vast selection, you can better experience the joy of wine tasting for yourself. To find out further information, visit Towne Cellars Wines & Liquors Inc. in Manorville, New York. You can also connect them on Facebook for more updates.


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The CME wetlands are featured on DNA
The CME wetlands have been featured today on page 2 of the DNA Newspaper (Pune edition). The occasion had been a visit on 7th March 2010 by the students of an extra-mural ecology course conducted by Dr Prakash Gole's Ecological Society. Our wetlands have featured prominently. Authored by Rahul Chandawarkar, a reporter and columnist with DNA.
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ANNOUNCER: Previously, on this!
KAIBA: I have to find my real father.
MOKUBA: Yeah!
KAIBA: And then kill him!
MOKUBA: Yeah!... Wait, what?
ANNOUNCER: And now for the thrilling final installment of... this!
(Kaiba is seen typing on his computer)
KAIBA: Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
MOKUBA: Find anything, Seto?
KAIBA: Eh, No, Mokuba, I didn't.
MOKUBA: Oh, I thought maybe you found something on the computer.
KAIBA: I just said- Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Like right before you asked me that.
MOKUBA: I thought maybe you were just thinking out loud.
KAIBA: I was... about this. The situation we're in right now. That's what I was thinking about.
MOKUBA: Ooooooohhhhh... So did you find anything?
KAIBA: Wait! I think I may have found something.
MOKUBA: What is it, Seto?
KAIBA: It's a flimsy connection, but it's the only one I can find. Soon, I will know the identity of... my real father!
MOKUBA: I thought Gozaburo was our father.
KAIBA: Mokuba, go back to sleep.
MOKUBA: Ok, wake me when you find something, Seto.
KAIBA: It's taking every ounce of my strength to stop myself from smothering him.
(cuts to TeamFourStar's DragonBall Z Abridged)
ANNOUNCER: Meanwhile, over here!
ZARBON: Sir, it seems that Seto Kaiba is dangerously close to learning the truth.
FREEZA: Indeed, Zarbon! Little good it will do him though. Kaiba will never know the identity of his real father. Hahahahaha!
(cuts to Kaiba and Mokuba in Pegasus's Castle)
ANNOUNCER: And now, back over there!
KAIBA: Was that a DragonBall Z cameo? Geez, knowing my luck, my father's going to turn out to be Ghost Nappa. That's pretty much how these things usually go.
MOKUBA: Aaaahh, but you gotta admit, Seto, Nappa sure is funny!
KAIBA: Yeah, I liked him better when he was called "Tristan".
PEGASUS: Ooooooh! Sick burn there, Kaiba-boy!
KAIBA: Shut up, Pegasus! You know why I'm here. So start talking.
PEGASUS: Now, dear dear Kaiba-boy, Why would I know anything about your father?
KAIBA: You created Duel Monsters.
PEGASUS: Yes, but that doesn't mean I know everything-
KAIBA: Are you kidding me? Everytime something f**ked up happens in this series, you show up and start explaining things. So make with the explanations. I wanna know where I come from. I wanna know who my father was. I wanna know what love is! I want you to show me!
PEGASUS: I don't know what to tell you. It's as much a mystery to me as it is to you.
MOKUBA: You know who else I like? Lanipator!
KAIBA: I think you'll find it's pronounced "Lani-pay-der".
MOKUBA: No, no, Say it with me, Seto. "Lani-pah-tore". Lanipator! Do it! Say it! Talk the words!
KAIBA: Pegasus!
PEGASUS: What?
KAIBA: I need the information.
PEGASUS: Well, I could tell you what I know, but...
KAIBA: But what?!
MOKUBA: Lani-
PEGASUS: You would have to do something for me first.
KAIBA: I'm listening...hesitantly.
MOKUBA: -pator!
PEGASUS: Something dirty!
KAIBA: Go on.
PEGASUS: Something very very dirty. So dirty that you'll need to take a shower once we're finished.
KAIBA: WHAT?! What is it?!
PEGASUS: You have to watch... Spice World: The Movie!
KAIBA: Noooo...
PEGASUS: With me.
KAIBA: Noooo...
PEGASUS: And it's the sing-along version!
KAIBA: No! No! NO!
PEGASUS: Well, I guess in that case, you'll never learn the truth.
KAIBA: Can I at least wear a blindfold?
PEGASUS: Oooh! Kaiba-boy! I had no idea you had it in you!
KAIBA: What? We're just watching a movie, right?
PEGASUS: Oh, right. The movie.
("Spice up your life" by Spice Girls plays in background)
CAPTION: [Ninety spicetastic minutes later]
KAIBA: (shockingly) That was... horrifying! This.. must be... how... war veterans feel... to have experienced such brutality... such... unforgettable horrors! A part of me died today. Perhaps the best part.
PEGASUS: Very well, Kaiba. Since you kept up your end of the bargain, I must divulge the naughty little secret I've been keeping all this time.
KAIBA: (sarcastically) Oh, I'm sure you're keeping a lot of secrets, Pegasus. A lot of secrets.
MOKUBA: Like the fact that he's gay!
KAIBA: Thank you, Mokuba. I really needed you to translate my sarcastic quip.
MOKUBA: You're welcome, bro.
PEGASUS: Lean closer, Kaiba. I will tell you who you must speak to in order to learn the truth... By whispering the information into your ear.
KAIBA: Ok, but the moment I feel tongue, I'm getting the f**k outta dodge.
(cuts to scene with Kaiba and Mokuba in their Blue-eyes White Dragon jet)
ANNOUNCER: Later, in the sky!
MOKUBA: Uuuuh, Seto, that bird just flipped us off!
KAIBA: Just ignore him, Mokuba.
MOKUBA: Hey! Big dumb bird! You're a jerk!
KAIBA: Mokuba, stop. That's what he wants. He wants you to react.
MOKUBA: I'll give him a reaction. Right upside his big dumb bird head!
KAIBA: Mokuba, you're making us look ridiculous. Now please! Let me concentrate on flying my giant dragon-shaped jet plane.
MOKUBA: How is that bird even flying as fast as us?! And why can't I blink?!
(cuts to a scene where they landed)
ANNOUNCER: Meanwhile, later on subsequently in a location that could be described as... here!
KAIBA: So Pegasus told us to come here. And here we are. So, what happens now?
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Correction! The question you should be asking yourselves is- What happens 5000 years from now?
KAIBA: Oh good. YOU.
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: That's right, Kaiba. ME.
MOKUBA: Seto! It's a cylon!
KAIBA: No, Mokuba. This is just the delusional robot who occasionally appears to tell me something important about my past. Hey, wait a minute! Are you here to tell me about my father?
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Yes. That is my purpose, Kaiba. To answer all your tedious questions about your insignificant little life which is actually very important for some reason.
KAIBA: My god...
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: There is no god!
KAIBA: Really?
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: I don't know! It's pretty unlikely though, I mean, look around.
KAIBA: Look, I only have one question to ask you right now. Who is my real father?
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Your real father!
KAIBA: Yes, my father.
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Your father!
KAIBA: That's right, my real father.
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Your real father!
KAIBA: Right. Who is he?
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Who is your real father?!
KAIBA: That's what I'm asking.
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Your father. Who is he? That is what you are asking!
("Spice up your life" by Spice Girls plays in background)
CAPTION: [Ninety spicetastic minutes later]
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: So what you are asking me is- What is the identity of the father of you who is the genuine Kaiba article?!
KAIBA: Just tell me who my real father is!
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Very well. You've waited this long. And you've brought me the precious gemstone I requested.
KAIBA: I didn't bring you no gemstone.
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Wait, seriously? I didn't ask you to get me that yet?
KAIBA: No.
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Never mind! Your real father, Kaiba, is-
KAIBA: Yes?
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: is-
KAIBA: Yes?
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: You're sure you're ready for this?
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Alright, but let me tell you, This is one crazy-ass plot twist. Because as it turns out, you do not have a father!
KAIBA: Wait, WHAT?! What kind of George Lucas bullsh*t is this?! What? Was I conceived by the Midi-chlorians or something?!
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: No, Kaiba. Nothing as lame as that. Because you see, thousands of years ago, before David Bowie's "Life on Mars" became a hit single, you were an ancient Egyptian priest. But that wasn't really you, It was somebody else. When your cousin, the great pharaoh died, everybody was really depressed about it. Except you. You were happy because it meant you got to be in charge for a while. But then, all of a sudden, aliens invaded! And you were killed by their intergalactic overlord, whose name just happened to be "Freeza".
KAIBA: Oh, that's right. I guess I forgot that history and fanfiction were interchangeable.
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: If you would let me finish! Kind-of building up to something here. The aliens were happy because everyone was dead, except for the slaves. The slaves were helping the aliens to build more pyramids, just like in Alien vs Predator, starring Lance Henriksen. But the slaves eventually grew tired and died of exhaustion and being whipped to death by the alien space-whips. So Freeza devised a plan to fix all their problems. He decided to create a robot being that could do the work of a thousand slaves. A robot that looked like you, Kaiba.
KAIBA: Uhh, What?
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: And so Freeza had the remaining slaves build a cybernetic organism made to look like their previous ruler. And they named it: "The Seto-bot 5000". But Freeza thought the name to be stupid and grew very bored of all the sand, so he left, taking his invasion force with him. And so the robot was abandoned on Earth, never to be activated... until now.
KAIBA: So, you're telling me that I'm a robot created by aliens?
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Yes. Why? Does that not fit in with all the established canon? Because I'm pretty sure I could explain away any inconsistencies...if you gave me about 10 minutes.
KAIBA: No. Normally, I would call you and idiot and then leave, but this does explain a lot. Like my complete lack of anything resembling an emotion. And the fact that I've always had this strange desire to build pyramids and be whipped while doing it.
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: And the fact that you don't have a penis!
KAIBA: Ehh, that too.
MOKUBA: Yeah, but what about your birthmark, Seto?
KAIBA: The one that says "Made in Egypt"?
MOKUBA: Yeah!... Oooooohhhhhh... Oh.
KAIBA: So, I'm a robot. Hmm, that actually gives me a lot of closure. Not to mention the fact that it opens the door for all kinds of fan complaints down the road.
MOKUBA: Wait, if he's a robot, then what about me? Who's my real father?
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Ghost Nappa!
MOKUBA: Oh.
("Spice up your life" by Spice Girls plays in background)
CAPTION: [the end]
(Kaiba interrupts, cuts back to scene)
KAIBA: Wait Wait wait wait wait! Hold on! If I don't have a father, then who wrote that letter?
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: What letter?
KAIBA: The letter from the first video! The one that was trying to blackmail me.
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Oh right. Uhh, I thought you would have forgotten about that by now. I mean, I sure as hell did!
KAIBA: Ok, but who wrote it?
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Ummm... The smoke monster from Lost!
KAIBA: Huh.
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Does that answer all your questions?
KAIBA: Hmm, not really.
CYBERNETIC GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Too bad!
("Spice up your life" by Spice Girls plays in background)
CAPTION: [the end]


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Vaughan-Bassett Cottage Full/Queen Panel Headboard
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