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Authors: mga1999 and skyblue_reverie
Fandom & Pairing: Star Trek Reboot (aka AOS, ST XI, etc.), Pike/McCoy
Rating: NC-17
Spoilers: None
Warnings: None
Word Count: Around 7000
Summary: The correspondence and personal journals of Christopher Pike and Leonard McCoy. Now with bonus Jim!
A/N: Um, enjoy? /braindead and boring
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To: James Kirk (email@example.com)
From: Leonard McCoy (firstname.lastname@example.com)
Dear Jim,
You crazy jackass. I can't believe you were keeping all that in. It's not good for your health, you know. It'll give you high blood pressure and lower your immunity and with your goddamned bizarre immune system, you can't afford that. Okay, lecture over.
I hope you know I'm going to keep your comm for the rest of my life as proof that I've got standing permission to sedate you if you act like an idiot on shore leave. You're not getting out of that promise, ever.
Jim, trouble does follow you around, but it's not always your fault. I can't believe I'm admitting that. But the crap with the paparazzi, and the crazy mobs of fans -- none of that bullshit is your fault. People need someone to idolize. Well, you know that, you did it with Chris. For most people on earth, that's you. You did save the entire planet, after all. I know you had help, but mostly it was you. Plus, you're too pretty for your own good so the bastards in the admiralty made you the poster boy for Starfleet. And yeah, your dad's legacy probably had something to do with it too -- people like neat packages, nice stories, and the son of a hero being a hero as well is an appealing thing. Anyway, you know all this. My point is, they aren't going to forget anytime soon. And it isn't fair, and it isn't right, and you've dealt with more than your share of crap in your life, and you don't deserve this on top of it all. It's piss-poor repayment for what you did for all of us. I'm sorry, kid, I really am.
And of course with your hero complex, you couldn't hear about a natural disaster nearby without rushing to help. I'm not criticizing -- I know that's just who you are. It's a good way to be. But Jim, you've got to spare a thought for yourself. You're wearing yourself to a thread, giving more and more to other people and saving nothing for your own self. If you don't care about yourself, think of everyone else. If you burn yourself out, you won't be able to save more innocent lives. And I know you know what it does to me when you get hurt, so I won't belabor it, but Jim, if something happens to you it's gonna just about kill me. Just -- keep it in the back of your mind when you're considering doing something crazy, all right?
As for all the bullshit the bastards at Starfleet Command are putting you through, I don't know what to say. You know that political crap makes me want to tear my hair out. I'm pretty damn sure Chris is going to be taking a good hard look at what's been going on, though. And for whatever it's worth, you know you always have my support.
Dammit, Jim, of course you can talk to me about this crap, about your doubts and fears that you're not doing everything right. No one's perfect, you included. You can't honestly think I hadn't realized that already. Shit, I point out your faults often enough. But Jim, that doesn't matter. I'm not going to lose my faith in you, ever. Period. There's no one I trust more, no one I'd want to serve with more than you. And yeah, that includes Chris. You ever tell him I said that and I'll deny it. Then I'll kill you and hide the body where no one will ever find it.
I don't put up with you because no one else will. You don't really think I'm that goddamn altruistic, do you? If I was, I'd be hanging out with Ensign Parker, that guy with the horrible B.O. that no one wants to get near. The point is, I stick around because I want to, all right? I'm not going anywhere, not for years, and you better get that through your thick skull. Don't scare me like that again, okay? By pulling away like that, I mean. I know you've been through hell, but it hasn't been a picnic for me either. You said you needed me, that you couldn't stand on your own without me. Well, that's a two-way street, Jim. It's the same for me. We just fit together. We click, like you said in your letter. We need each other. And you know what? I don't give a shit if that's not healthy. It works for us, and that's all that matters. Chris is going to learn to live with that, or he's going to lose me, and he knows it.
As for all the crap that's gone on with the three of us... there's more than enough blame to go around, Jim. For all of us. But I don't think it's a good idea to try to go back and do a post-mortem. It's over and we all need to move on. I've got my thoughts on the relationship between you and Chris. But I don't know if it's a good idea for me to express them, to either of you. I think maybe I should just butt out and let you two figure it out on your own. As long as you're not both being stubborn idiots, I think you two should be able to find your way back to some kind of relationship. It's not going to be the same as before, but maybe that's a good thing. I don't know.
You said I kept you in the Academy, but you've gotta know that the same is true for me. I would've been drunk off my ass every night and hung over every day if not for you. I would've flunked out the first time I had to do a flight sim. You kept me sane. You're not a screw-up, Jim. There's no owing, no debt between us. Or maybe there's so much on both sides that it cancels out. But I don't want you to think that I did all this crap for you and you never did anything for me, because that's not how it was.
I'm not going to push it, but you need to talk about Sam, and about Tarsus. Not now, but at some point. Whenever you're ready, I'm here, all right?
Don't feel bad for crying in front of Chris. I've cried in front of him too, and he's cried in front of me. It's nothing to be ashamed of. He's not going to think less of you. Hell, he told me flat out that he thinks more of you because you can actually let yourself be emotional when it's warranted. He loves you, Jim, and he does believe in you. He just let his stupid irrational jealousy get in the way of that. Well, there goes my resolution to stay out of things between you. That's all I'm going to say about that, though.
Jim, my staying on the Enterprise is not a sacrifice. I'm not kidding. Can you even imagine Chris and I serving on the same ship? With him as my direct superior, giving me orders? With me as his CMO, constantly fussing over his health? There's no way our relationship would survive that. Within a month we'd be at each other's throats constantly. And even apart from that, hell, Jim, I want to serve with you. You're my best friend and the best damn captain in the history of Starfleet. Why wouldn't I want to be by your side?
As long as we're being totally honest... God this is juvenile. All right, look, I sometimes get jealous of Spock. There, I said it. I can't believe I said it. But you two -- the way you work together, you're so in tune, it's almost creepy sometimes. And you two are getting to be friends, I know you are. And I do want you to have other people in your life. I guess it's just that ever since you told me about your talk with Old Spock, and how he told you that you and him, or the other him, this universe's him, were destined to be the most epic friends of all time and people would write goddamn songs about you or something... I don't know, I feel like I'm somehow in the way, and ruining the way things are supposed to be. Anyway, it's stupid. I know it is. Good lord, this is embarrassing. All right, I'm shutting up about that now.
I'm glad you wrote me that comm. I'm worried sick about you after reading it, but I'm still glad you sent it. I think we ought to meet before brunch tomorrow, just so we can clear the air, if there's anything left we need to say. Let's meet at Caffe Intermezzo -- you remember it, right? It's the one just outside of campus, with the redheaded barista who was constantly shooting you down. Wonder if she's still there. Anyway, you, me, Caffe Intermezzo, 0800. I'll tell Chris I'm meeting you before brunch and that we'll meet him at the restaurant at 1000. Don't even think of skipping out on me, Jim. I know where you live and I've got a dozen hyposprays with your name on 'em.
You and me against the world, you crazy bastard.
To: Leonard McCoy (firstname.lastname@example.com)
From: James Kirk (firstname.lastname@example.com)
Sorry, I just woke up, but I'll be on my way in five. Order my usual espresso for me. Or better make it a quadruple shot if you don't want me falling asleep at the table.
Personal Journal of Christopher R. Pike
Sunday 2260.189
It's a gloomy Sunday morning here in San Francisco. I'm sitting outside on my balcony, sipping coffee, and watching the fog and the rain clouds fight for dominance. Kind of like my mood right now. I feel like I'm fighting myself, two parts of me at war with the other. On one side, I'm the secure and confident Starfleet Admiral, commander of the Exeter. On the other, pathetically insecure and insanely jealous that my fiancé left our bed at the crack of dawn this morning to work out in the gym, and right now is having coffee with Jim.
I'm not sure what's going on, but considering how worried Len looked last night when I went to bed, it can't be anything good. I understand he doesn't want to talk to me about Jim -- I only have myself to blame for that. But being in the dark, not knowing what's going on might be even worse.
The only thing he asked was if I knew about the 'bullshit' with the Admiralty and Jim. I told him that Jim had said a few things during our talk earlier and asked him if wanted to elaborate. He opened his mouth like he knew what he wanted to say, but then stopped. A minute later he looked at me kind of oddly and asked me if I had overheard anything about certain people trying to sabotage Jim's captaincy, like keeping him out of the loop. I honestly think he was afraid of my answer, like I've known all along.
I told him there is and always has been a lot of discussion about Jim. I was honest and told him that while at times I've defended Jim, there are times when I agree with them. I reminded him that unfortunately it is politics, and there are a lot of old timers that I wouldn't put it past to try to sabotage Jim. I reminded him that Starfleet really had no choice but to make Jim a captain, make him Starfleet's poster boy. They were trapped, and several high placed members of the Admiralty actually resigned when they allowed it.
I reminded him that I supported Jim getting the Enterprise. Sure, I can't honestly say I didn't have my doubts of turning the flagship over to a twenty-five year old who hadn't even graduated yet. I was thirty-one when I earned my first command, the youngest by three years at the time. The numbers don't lie though. Jim has done an incredible job, no one can deny that. I told Len that many of them expected him to fall on his face within six months to a year, and they'd quietly replace him. He obviously didn't, but I agreed with Len that it's highly possible there are those still trying to make it happen.
I promised Len that I would see what I could find out. That if he knew more than what I mentioned Jim had told me earlier, it would be helpful to me. He suggested we talk about it over brunch if it's okay with Jim, and while that stung a bit, that he wouldn't betray Jim's confidence, I understand. I reminded him that I had to tread carefully, and it might take some time. He simply nodded and slid into bed.
I know we were both emotionally exhausted from the day, Len even more so from what I'd guess weren't an easy couple of days with Jim. He seemed so relieved, though, that he and Jim are on the mend, and I can honestly say that I am too. I never enjoyed knowing Len was suffering, which makes me feel even worse that I indirectly caused it in the first place. I know I need to move on, though. I can't change what happened, but I can change how I react from now on. That's what I'm going to focus on.
Yet, I'm sitting here, watching my ring swirl yellow and green. He's obviously worried about Jim, but happy that Jim is talking to him again. Me, I'm not sure what I feel right now. I'll admit part of me is a little miffed that with the time counting down until he leaves, he's spending time with Jim. The other part of me knows that he wouldn't do that without good reason. He was awfully rattled about something last night, and if this couple of hours with Jim relieves that, then really, that's all that matters. Thinking of it that way does help the jealousy.
What I should have done is gone to the gym myself. Instead I've been sitting out here for over an hour writing this and thinking more than any halfway normal person should. Of course what I'm thinking about the most, and what I've left until the end, was the disaster of Len and I in bed last night. I knew neither of us were in the mood. I held him for awhile, we talked about the trip home for the engagement party in October and spending a couple of days in Mojave. I think he felt guilty, though, since it was our last night here in the apartment. I'm sure he was trying to reassure me, so we started to fool around, going through the motions really. After about ten minutes -- Well, it just wasn't going anywhere. I didn't feel like it, I could tell he didn't feel like it. I was barely even hard, which says a lot considering I get hard just from being next to him half the time.
So we stopped, it was awkward, and I got up go to the bathroom and ended up taking a shower. I didn't even feel like jerking off, which says even more. When I came back out, Len was asleep, or, more than likely, faking being asleep. It was totally understandable considering the day we had, but it bothers me more than I thought it would. After all, the sex is what in some ways got us together in the first place. I don't mean that as a bad thing, just being truthful.
When I crawled into bed, I spooned up behind him. I felt his breathing change, and wrapped my arm around him. I just started talking, quietly, about nothing, then I brought up our first time together on Milika III. The first time I was inside him, the first time I came again since my injury. I was so selfish during that trip, dominating the sex. Doing whatever I pleased with him. Not allowing him to fuck me. I admitted to him that before that trip, I still didn't see him as being much more than -- Well, I guess a fling. Sure, I was attracted to him, but I didn't see it going anywhere. I wasn't interested in a long term relationship ever again. Of course, that trip changed it all. That first time I was inside him, and then coming -- I told him I still think of that time the most when I'm jerking off. By the end of that trip I knew it wasn't a fling, at least for me. And when he confirmed his feelings in our comms after, there was no looking back.
It was nice to lie there together, reminiscing. And talking about the future. If we both finish our second tours, it will be over nine years apart when mine finally ends. It seems such a long time right now, but really, it will just be a short period in the life we spend together. I may not be as young as him, but I plan on living another seventy or eighty years, god willing. That's plenty of time to raise a family. Looking at it that way, it doesn't seem so bad, or so long. If we get married sometime next year like we've been discussing, I'll be lucky enough to spend seventy-five years married to him. Two years ago, I would have laughed if anyone told me I would ever feel like this. Hell, I would have laughed at myself for thinking it.
Now, I can't imagine being without him. It almost seems silly that I'm letting his friendship with Jim jeopardize our relationship. I want to believe that yes, while I may still be sitting here having twinges of jealousy, it's not as bad as it's been times before. At least I haven't done anything foolish like comm him, or even worse, I didn't follow him. Of course the fact that I've even thought of those things -- Fuck, Chris. Get a grip.
I suppose I should get ready to go and check my console for a file I asked Richard for. I also made a couple of calls to people I trust who will hopefully be able to give me a little more insight into what may be really going on. Jim might not have really deserved getting his command so early, but he's done a hell of a job considering. He's certainly earned it now, and doesn't deserve the way the Admiralty is treating him. Hopefully, I can find a way to help him.
I should have been doing that all along.
To: Leonard McCoy (email@example.com)
From: Christopher Pike (firstname.lastname@example.com)
I've got quite a bit of information I need to give to Jim. Can you find out if he can come back here after lunch? I tried comming him and it's apparently turned off. It will probably take about an hour or so to go over everything with him.
To: Christopher Pike (firstname.lastname@example.com)
From: Leonard McCoy (email@example.com)
Yeah, he's free all day -- well, except for the engagement party, of course. We'll see you at brunch in about an hour. Jim'll come back to the apartment with us and then we can all head over to the party together.
Personal Journal of Leonard H. McCoy
Sunday 2260.189
Chris and Jim are in the study, discussing Starfleet politics. Bunch of bullshit, if you ask me, but I know it's an inevitable part of any organization. But I'm glad they're discussing it together. Hopefully forming an alliance or whatever the hell you do when you're involved in all that political crap. Jim could sure use Chris's help with the brass. If it was just a matter of being good at what you do, he wouldn't need anyone's help. But it's also about who you know, and schmoozing the right people, and while I don't doubt Jim could do that if he wanted to... well, he doesn't. Chris is good at that stuff and he actually enjoys it.
Anyway, I suppose I'm avoiding talking about -- writing about, whatever -- last night. It was the first time that Chris and I haven't been in sync, sexually. Before, even when we've been pissed off at each other, the sex has still been good. Hell, it's been some of our hottest.
Last night -- well, neither of us felt like it, and that was the first problem. We have so little time together that generally, to be crude, we fuck like bunnies whenever we're in the same place at the same time. Even the times that we haven't had sex, it was because we wanted to hold each other, enjoy intimacy that way, without the sexual component. Last night didn't have much to do with intimacy of any kind.
The second problem is that neither of us wanted to admit it, so we both tried to ignore our lack of desire and make love anyway. I wanted to want him, but I just didn't. Not at that moment. And then it only got worse when we tried to force it. Chris ended up getting up and going to take a shower. Good lord, that was awkward. I had no idea what to say to him, so I pretended to be asleep when he got out. He spooned up behind me and started talking to me. Talking about the early days of our relationship, when it first got really serious between us. That helped some of the awkwardness, and we ended up just talking for a while, before I drifted off to sleep.
I think a lot of the problems between us lately are my fault. I know Chris resents my spending time with Jim when he and I have so little together. I understand where he's coming from, but this is really the only chance I'll have to spend some uninterrupted time with Jim, talking about this shit. Once we're back on the Enterprise, and he's back in captain mode, there's always some damn thing going on, and somehow even when there's free time, he's just not as loose, as willing to talk as when he's earthside.
And then I made it worse when I asked Chris if he knew about the way the admiralty has been out to get Jim. I know it sounded kind of accusatory. I didn't mean it that way -- oh, hell, might as well be honest. I did half wonder if Chris had known about it all along, and just didn't do anything to help because of his jealousy. I should know better. Chris may be a possessive bastard, but he values his honor above everything, and standing back while people plot against someone that he knows damn well is an amazing officer -- well, that's not his way.
Moments like that remind me how different we are, how much we still have to learn about each other. I guess it'll just take time. Time and mistakes, and picking ourselves up after our mistakes.
I wonder if it was one of those mistakes to meet Jim for coffee this morning. Chris wasn't thrilled about it, I could tell, but he didn't say anything. I think it was important for me and Jim to talk, though. To make sure we were okay, especially after those comms we exchanged. I was worried about him. For him to get that serious and emotional, he's got to be in a really bad place.
When he was late to meet me for coffee, I almost panicked. Luckily he commed me to let me know he'd overslept. I was just about to charge over to the beaming site to get back onto the Enterprise where he's staying. He showed up ten minutes later, out of breath from running and with a horrible case of bedhead. It was actually kind of sweet to know that he'd hurried so I wouldn't worry about him. We had espresso and chatted. Not about anything serious -- we were in public and neither of us was comfortable with that idea. But it was good just to reconnect, joke and laugh. It would've been pretty awkward if our first encounter after those comms was with Chris right there, scrutinizing our interactions. Or at least, we both would've felt like he was.
The redheaded barista that Jim was constantly flirting with during academy was still there. She wouldn't give him the time of day back then, but now that he's the hero of the federation, lord almighty had she changed her tune. She made it obvious that she'd love to spend more time with him. It was kind of hilarious, actually, watching Jim shoot her down. He was perfectly charming and civil, of course, but he made it clear that she could take her newfound interest and shove it. Even if it wasn't very dramatic, I have to say it was kind of satisfying, seeing her get her come-uppance. Jim's no fan of fair-weather friends, that's for damn sure. Not that I blame him.
Anyway, after coffee, we stood up and Jim kind of awkwardly clasped my shoulder and held it for a few seconds. Neither of us said anything, but I knew what he meant. I ruffled his hair and he ducked away and slapped at my hand, but he knew what I meant too.
Then we went to brunch, which was almost as awkward as I'd feared. Lots of pauses and stilted small talk. Still, it could've been worse. Chris and Jim were both on their best behavior. They were obviously both making an effort, and even if it was for my sake, I appreciated it.
Things got a bit easier towards the end of brunch. Probably the mimosas helped. We all took a hovercab back to Chris's and my apartment, and that brings me back to where I started, with Chris and Jim holed up discussing Starfleet business. It's been quiet in there the whole time, which has gotta be a good sign, right?
Maybe I'll just go check on them.
Personal Journal of Christopher R. Pike
Sunday 2260.189
What a day. I'm on the Enterprise now, in Len's quarters. He's in the main med bay, checking on a few things before the crew come aboard tomorrow. Let's see if I can get this all down before he returns.
I met Len and Jim for brunch. Damn, Jim looked tired, like he hadn't slept at all. If he wasn't heading out tomorrow, I'd be more worried about him. But he's like me, and once he's out in the black and back to his usual routine, I'm sure he'll bounce back. I'm sure Len will be keeping an eye on him more than usual too. I am pleased to say that seeing them together at brunch didn't bother me too much. Sure, there were little pangs, like when they passed food they didn't want back and forth to each other's plates, but I have to remind myself that's just familiarity. They've been doing it for over five years. If you count all the times Len and I have eaten together, it probably isn't even two months.
Brunch conversation consisted mostly of a few awkward pauses between all of us. That hurt, especially looking at Len and seeing the pain in his eyes. It got better though. We couldn't really discuss 'fleet business, but I told Jim a bit about the areas we'd be exploring and mapping and that I was looking forward to it, except for the fact that it would take a week or two for communications to relay back and forth.
He told me that Scotty and Chekov have been working on that in their 'spare' time. He doesn't think they will have a solution right away, but between the two of them he doesn't doubt they'll invent something that will improve relay times in the outer rim and beyond. I don't put it past them either.
Jim came back to the apartment with us. I took him into my office and gave him a PADD filled with my notes of all the meetings he should have been privy to. I also discussed politics in general with him. Who I know for sure has it out for him, and warned him that most of the same members of the Admiralty have it out for me as well. Not all of them though, so there are ways I can still help him. When I talked to Richard earlier, he told me he was aware of some 'factions,' as he called them, that are constantly trying behind the scenes to get Jim's commission taken away from him. Richard says they have absolutely no grounds, though, so as long as Jim keeps doing the job he's doing, there isn't anything they can do.
That's a lot of pressure on him, though, and Richard agrees. He asked me point blank how Jim was handling it. I was honest and told him I wasn't exactly the best person to ask considering the problems Jim and I have been having. I told him that Jim thrives under pressure though, which is completely true. I will admit, as rundown as he seems right now, I can't exactly give him a glowing recommendation.
Richard and Jim are going to go ahead and have their meeting tomorrow morning. I think it will help Jim to see that while Richard may not be Jim's biggest supporter, he will stand by him unless he's given reason not to. I told Richard to feel free to let him know all the screw-ups and mistakes I made as a young captain, and Richard laughed and told me there wouldn't be enough time in the meeting for that. Asshole.
After our talk, we went to HQ where the Enterprise gang threw us an informal engagement party. There were only about forty people there in one of the Starfleet ambassadorial suites. It was mainly the Enterprise command crew, Philip and Allen were there, as well as a few of Len's colleagues from Starfleet Medical. Nyota and Christine decorated the room nicely, in gold and blue, including balloons all over the ceiling.
They served champagne and finger foods. And of course there was a cake, decorated with replicas of the Exeter and the Enterprise, in blue and gold. Towards the end of the party, a few of the balloons started drifting down from the ceiling. Everyone had quite a laugh when one fell and stuck to the side of Spock's head, and gave him an interesting hairdo thanks to static electricity. Of course Spock didn't find it so amusing, breaking into the scientific explanation. Uhura was snickering though under a hand she was holding over her mouth, and I'm pretty sure I saw Scotty take a holo or two.
It was nice, and I'm glad I was able to get together with them since they won't be able to come to the engagement party my family is throwing in October. I've been thinking the last couple of days, that I might see what I can do about getting Jim to that party. With the Admiralty watching him like a hawk, I'm not sure it would be a good idea, but I'll talk with Richard between now and then and see what he thinks. I know Jim hasn't used any personal leave since taking command, other than required shore leave, so he certainly has it coming. Of course, this all depends on what's going on in the neutral zone. I know it would mean a lot to Len, and honestly, it would mean a lot to me too.
Well, I think I'm going to wander down to med bay and haul him out of there. It's our last night together, and I want to be with him every minute I can.
Personal Journal of Leonard H. McCoy
Monday 2260.190
It's about 0400 and I can't sleep. At this point I don't even know if it's worth it to try to sleep anymore. Well, whether or not I sleep, it's worth it to lie in my bed on the Enterprise with Chris, so after I finish this up I'll get back in bed.
Yesterday afternoon was good. Jim and Chris seemed to have a good talk, or at least they both finished it without any blood or bruises, so I'm going to count it as a win. Then we headed over to HQ for the engagement party that Christine and Nyota set up for us. It was nice. I'm not really one for socializing, but they kept it small, only people I knew. Bridge crew, sickbay crew, plus Philip and Allen. I'll have to thank Christine for that later. If it'd been up to Nyota, half of Starfleet would've been there.
I'll also have to thank Christine for the fact that Commander Sato wasn't there. I may have dropped a comm to Christine and hinted that I'd rather Sato not be present, and Christine made it happen. Pretty typical of her, actually. She's damn good at interpreting my grumbles and anticipating what I need, whether it's a laser scalpel or a "misplaced" invitation.
Anyway, everyone there was someone I'd count as a friend. Well, I'm not sure about Spock. But other than that. It was kind of a strange moment. These are the people in my life who are closest to me, who mean the most to me, including the best friend I've ever had and the man I'm going to marry. And six years ago, I didn't know a single one of them. I never expected, when I started building my life over from scratch as a hung-over Starfleet recruit, that I'd actually one day be happier and more fulfilled than I ever was in my old life. As some long-dead philosopher once said, "What a long, strange trip it's been."
After the party wound down, Chris and I headed back to the apartment. I packed up my things for beaming aboard the Enterprise, and good lord, was that depressing. The closer it gets, the more I dread the separation from Chris.
We had a light dinner out on the balcony -- neither of us was very hungry since we'd had platefuls of those dainty little appetizers at the party. We were both in a subdued mood, not talking much. I was pretty much just pushing food around my plate when suddenly Chris stood up and grabbed my hand. He said "come on, come with me," and dragged me inside. Then he sat down on the sofa with his back against the arm, spread his legs, and tugged me down until I was sitting on the couch between his legs, with my back resting against his chest. He wrapped his arms around my waist, and tucked his chin onto my shoulder. I laced my fingers through his on my stomach and leaned my head back against his shoulder. We just sat there together like that, not talking, just relaxing into each other. Reconnecting, it felt like.
I actually dozed off for a little while, and when I drifted back, Chris was nuzzling my neck, murmuring "God, Len, I love you. I love you so much. I need you. I don't think I could live without you. Fuck, that's pathetic, but it's true. Don't ever leave me, okay?"
I mumbled back something like "Won't. Love you too." Chris froze in place, and then I realized that he hadn't meant for me to hear him. After a minute, he relaxed, and then he clutched his arms around me so hard I thought he was going to crack one of my ribs. His face was still turned against my neck and he just held me like that for several minutes. Finally he let me go and said "All right. Time to head up to the Enterprise. Get your stuff and give me a minute to pack an overnight bag." His voice was kind of thick, but I didn't say anything, just got up and went to get my duffel.
By the time he got back from packing his bag, he was collected again. It was a nice evening, so we walked over to the beaming site together, our hands brushing together with every step. After we transported up, I got Chris settled in my quarters and went to check out sickbay.
Of course the morons who did the resupplying screwed it up, and we had too many doses of some drugs and not enough of others. We were particularly short of the only antibiotic in our arsenal that Jim's not allergic to, so I put a call through to Starfleet to tell them that no way we were going to be leaving spacedock without the medicines I needed to keep the ship's captain alive. I had to go through three different levels of bureaucrats, but I finally found someone who had authority to get the drugs delivered, and he promised that they'd be here first thing in the morning.
Sometime while I was in the process of reaming out the morons who'd caused the problem and were now disclaiming all responsibility for fixing it, Chris came in to see what I was up to. He had this glint in his eye while I was cussing and hollering at the jackasses in Resupply -- half amusement and, if I'm not mistaken, half arousal. After I finally hung up on the last of the idiots, he walked over and stood between me and my vidcomm screen, and leaned down and kissed the living daylights out of me. Then he said, "Come on, Len. Enough work. Let's go back to your quarters."
If our attempt at sex the other day wasn't very satisfying, we certainly made up for it last night. It was... well, the only word I can think of is explosive. We kissed and touched and teased each other until we were both half-crazy. Then Chris tried to get me to fuck him, but I wasn't having any of that. I had to feel his cock inside of me, feel him pounding into me with my legs over his shoulders and our eyes locked. So I told him so, in extremely filthy detail. I wasn't even done talking when he put his hand over my mouth and told me to stop or he was going to come just from my description. I nipped his hand and told him that if he wanted me to shut up he was going to have to make me. So he did. He fucked me hard, got us both right up the edge and then stopped moving altogether. He did that again and again until I was begging him, whimpering and pleading with him to finish, to come inside of me and let me come. He was merciless, though, and did it at least twice more before he finally grabbed my cock, fisted it, and told me to come for him. I did, instantly. My clenching around him pulled him over the edge too. His back arched and I swear he howled as he shot inside of me. We collapsed into a heap of sweaty limbs, both of us shuddering.
He wanted to get up and clean us up a few minutes later, but I wouldn't let him. I wanted his come to leak out of my ass and stain the sheets, wanted our sweat to soak into them too, so that when I sleep in this bed, I'll smell him all around me. He just smiled without saying anything, but I could tell he liked that idea. That I'd be lying in sheets that he'd marked with his scent.
After a little while, he fell asleep. I was too wound up, though, from all the things that have happened this shore leave, and the dread of being away from Chris for the next several months, and worry over Jim as well. Nothing I could do about the first two, but I figured I could at least check on Jim. So I kissed Chris and when he was halfway awake, I told him that I was going to check on Jim but I'd be back in a few minutes. He just mumbled "'kay" and was already back asleep by the time I got myself decent and left my quarters.
I went to Jim's quarters and buzzed him -- he was getting ready for bed and looked exhausted. I asked him if he needed anything to help him sleep, but he said he had a feeling he was going to be out like a light as soon as his head touched the pillow. Got to admit I'm glad, because I don't like giving anyone too many sleeping meds, and especially Jim. Not just because of his body's unpredictable reaction to drugs, but because the very last thing he needs right now is any hint or rumor of a chemical dependency. The bastards at HQ would have a field day with that.
He asked what the hell I was doing on his doorstep when he knew for a fact that I had Chris squirreled away in my quarters. So I said good night and came back here. And now I'm getting sleepy again myself, so I'm going to finish this up and get back in bed with Chris.
Fuck, next time I write in this thing, I'll be thousands of light years away from him. I'm not sure how I'm going to get through it.
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Diablo 3 Legendary drop rates are always a hot topic so what happens when you analyse 10,566 of them over the period of 30 days? Rhykker of our very own IncGamers HC East clan decided to find out and compiled the findings (see spreadsheet) in this neat video. 150 players from the clan took part, and from the 451 possible Legendary items that can drop, 23 never dropped at all and 20 dropped only once. The 10 most common items account for 9% of all drops and the most common one sixth of items account for half of all drops.
The video covers their findings on the most common drops and also includes numbers on Horadric cache drops and Torment-Only drops.
Watch the video and view the analysis screens below then discuss. How do your legendary drops compare to the clans'?
We've also been gathering this type of data in DiabloNut for the past month or so and it's useful to see what is dropping and what players are using. If you've not yet entered your BattleTag then do so because it gives the community a good idea on how items are being utlised by the different classes.
The video has been archived in Diablo3.TV for future reference.

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Hazen Bison trick up opponents
Fans had to question whether the Bison were serious at the start of last week. Stetson Carr and Collin Maas played a little prank on their fans and opponents by wearing each others warm-up jerseys on Dec. 11 against Underwood.
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'DWTS' Top Six — A Couple Gets A Perfect Score & Then Gets Eliminated
Only six couples remain, and on the hardest night of competition yet, each pair had to dance two routines, plus the celebs had to dance without their pro partners!
Last week's double elimination on Dancing with the Stars really brought out the competitor in everyone — the six remaining stars gave it their all on the May 9 episode! But with amazing dances came a heartbreaking elimination of a beloved couple — read our full recap here!
Right off the bat, Nyle DiMarco, 26, and Peta Murgatroyd were told they were safe! They danced a Paso Doble to "Victorious" by Panic! At The Disco, with a section of silence, so that the audience could understand what deaf model Nyle hears when he is dancing (nothing). Len Goodman said: "Nyle, you're amazing." Bruno Tonioli complimented: "I thought that was mind blowing. You really have a special power. The silent sequence was like watching five men dancing to the beat of a single heart. It's one of those moments, a Dancing With The Stars classic, that no one will ever forget." Carrie Ann Inaba was brought to tears. They got a 29 out of 30!
Watch the powerful moment here!
Next, Antonio Brown, 27, and partner Sharna Burgess danced the Viennese Waltz to "Love on the Brain" by Rihanna. Before their dance, they were told they were in jeopardy! Talk about pressure! "Dashing, classy, romantic…attention to detail. If you want it, you can do it," Bruno said. Carrie Ann said it was an "elegant expression of his soul." Len praised his improved footwork. They got a 27!
Then, Jodie Sweetin, 34, and partner Keo Motsepe were told they were in jeopardy. They Jived to "Something's Got a Hold on Me" by Christina Aguilera. "Your star continues to rise, that was your best dance ever," Carrie Ann said. Len said this dance made him the happiest he has been! "You've done one of the most euphoric jives. I feel good!" Bruno said. Her Fuller House co-star Candace Cameron-Bure was in tears in the audience! They got a perfect score of 30!
'DWTS' Elimination: Who Went Home? — Dancing With The Stars Season 22 Recap
UFC fighter Paige VanZant, 21, along with partner Mark Ballas, danced a Viennese Waltz to "Stone Cold" by Demi Lovato. They were told they were safe before their dance! "You're a terrific dancer," Len said. "It was chilling and thrilling," Bruno said. Carrie Ann loved the execution and concept. They got a 28!
Ginger Zee, 35, danced a super sexy Argentine Tango with Val Chmerkovskiy to "Telephone" by Lady Gaga featuring Beyoncé. "I was totally smitten by your performance. Let's get it on right now," Bruno said! "That was mind blowing! You were dancing as one. It was amazing," Carrie Ann said. They got a perfect score of 30!
Last up in the first round, Boyz II Men's Wanya Morris, 42, and partner Lindsay Arnold Jived to "Can You Do This" by Aloe Blacc. Wanya has lost 22 pounds so far! Unfortunately, Wanya tripped on Lindsay's bandana during the routine. "It was a rough ride. There was more than just the bandana…but you move so naturally, even with mistakes, I find myself having such a great time," Carrie Ann said. Len disagreed: "You came out all guns blazing. You attacked it. You lost timing a bit at one point. It is what it is." Bruno said it was so enjoyable. Lindsay was in tears as they got a 25.
Judges Team Up Challenge — Bruno Vs. Len Vs. Carrie Ann
Team Bruno had Nyle & Peta and Jodie & Keo doing the Argentine Tango. Not only did Peta and Jodie dance together, so did Keo and Nyle, and so did Jodie and Nyle! "I loved the concept. I thought it was incredible the way Nyle and Jodie danced together. Lots of Argentine content in there," Len said. Carrie Ann said: "That was not an easy dance. That was engaging to watch. What impressed me the most — the way you were so in sync! You guys were like the Rockettes but a super sexy version!" They got a 29 out of 30 — 10s from the judges and a 9 from America!
Next up, Len coached Ginger & Val and Wayna & Lindsay in the Samba. "That was so much fun," Carrie Ann said. "The king of the jungle: Len! That was Samba-licious!" I saw more smiles from Len during this routine than in the whole season! They got a 29, including a 9 from America!
Finally, Carrie Ann had Mark & Paige and Antonio & Sharna dancing the Paso Doble. "Fantastic concept. I loved the physicality of it all. It had purpose, it was emotionally driven. I loved every second," Bruno said. "I loved the start, I loved the finish. Carry on, Carrie Ann, you were terrific," Len said. They got a 29!
In the end, Jodie and Keo were eliminated! What a shock!
And next week, another double elimination — ugh!
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ALBANY — The Giants hoped Will Beatty's back problems were behind him, but apparently they are not.
Beatty has returned to his spot as the starting left tackle and arrived at training camp ready to participate after spending the offseason on the sideline, forced to watch because of a weight-lifting induced back injury. Beatty made it through the first week of camp, but practice yesterday came and went without him.
"His back is bothering him,'' coach Tom Coughlin said after practice.
Asked if Beatty was held out as a precaution, Coughlin said, "No, he was kind of slowing down a little bit so they want to look at that.''
Sean Locklear, a nine-year veteran trying to stick on the roster, moved into Beatty's spot at left tackle. Durability is going to be an ongoing issue for Beatty, who after 10 games last season was sidelined for the rest of the way with a detached retina.
The other new injury belongs to linebacker Jacquian Williams. Coughlin said Williams stepped in or on something on Thursday and now his hip is bothering him. X-rays of the hip came back negative.
"I don't think there's anything to it but they didn't let him go today,'' Coughlin said.
Linebacker Michael Boley (hamstring) continues to sit out. Tackle James Brewer (back) also did not practice.
* The Giants didn't really shoot back when Dallas owner Jerry Jones said his Cowboys were going to "kick the Giants' asses'' when the two teams play in Dallas. But punter Steve Weatherford couldn't resist.
"You could let him blow smoke all day,'' Weatherford said on WFAN. "I mean, I guess that's the only thing they have to cheer about down there right now. I've got a ring on my finger."
* Rookie safety Will Hill, a college teammate of Tim Tebow's at Florida, isn't at all surprised by the attention the Jets' backup quarterback is getting.
"Nah, I am used to it,'' Hill said. "He has all the attention and accolades and everything. He has to worry about it. I am glad I am not under that pressure.''
* Coughlin said the Giants may have gotten a steal in linebacker Mark Herzlich, signed last year as an undrafted free agent.
"We said that in the very beginning,'' Coughlin said. "We really felt with a year under his belt, a chance to be in the offseason program, this would be an opportunity for him to really come in and know what he's doing and be the player we all think he can be. So far he hasn't disappointed.''


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My mom is an ISFJ, they are amazing people.
I just don't get the following:
1. How can you live with 8 males in a house and put up with their nasty slobbiness, continue to clean every day even when you are sick and are on so many pain killers to numb your back and all hell is going on around you.
2. How can you just put up with doing shit for people for so long, she ironed and washed my clothes, cooked my food, always put my shit where I can find it and did it for all my brothers and my dad for so effing long.
3. When you are pissed about something and say it 20 times, how do you manage to repeat it for the next three hours without tyring?
I will second that inquiry! My mom in an ISFJ as well, and man, when she unleashes all of her pent up feelings it is like a 5 hour dip in the freezing-cold swimming pool of depression. She's been annoyed with her boss lately, and it seems that for 3 or 4 months now, every night devolves into a bitching session about "why do they hate me so much to give me this or that task." She definitely resents not being appreciated. And it's impossible to argue with her without her framing you as the bad guy, shifting the attention away from the issue at hand to a "why are you being so mean to me" situation. I love my mom and she does so much for me, but when things go sour it's absolutely infuriating because it's as if we're in separate communication universes.
One of my guy friends is ISFJ as well. When he is in a bad mood he will passively-aggressively guilt trip you to no end. And he'll just be generally mean.ALL AROUND THE WORLD PEOPLE EATIN' GUMBO
10-20-2008, 06:49 PM #26violaineGuest
Does anyone, esp any ISFJs, have any helpful tips for how I would best interact with an unhealthy ISFJ? I have someone in my life who is really unhealthy and have to see her quite regularly.
She is amongst other things:
- Extremely perfectionistic, almost to the point of it being a sickness imo (this actually makes me feel for her and it's why I want to do something to improve our relationship).
- Martyr complex
- Very little to no sympathy for anyone else, much sympathy for herself
- Thinks people are "out to get her" when they are not
- Dismissive of others whose lifestyle isn't in tune with hers
- Criticism makes her cry
- Self-righteous
- Extremely concerned with the appearance of things
- Extreme frustration and anger always just below the surface, which she usually expresses by crying
How do I reach the mellow side of her, if that's even what I should be doing? She takes any disagreement as a personal affront, so it's pretty hard to reason with her when she's being 'judgemental'.
Then after all of the above she will turn around and do something wonderful for you... and it feels like total manipulation.
EDIT: I should add that Jennifer's list of things she has experienced holds true for her as well.
I had lunch with one a couple of weeks ago.
When we requested to sit in a certain area, the greeter's response was one of irritation.
I reworded my preference to a tad more firmness and he reluctantly led us to our chosen table.
She smiled through the whole interaction and I thought she hadn't even noticed the little clash there.
A week or so later I overheard her talking about it to someone else and she was going on about how rude he was and she was pretty offended by the whole little interchange!
Surprised me."No ray of sunshine is ever lost, but the green which it awakes into existence needs time to sprout, and it is not always granted to the sower to see the harvest. All work that is worth anything is done in faith." - Albert Schweitzer
I read through this thread, and, after realizing I had nothing to contribute, noticed that no other ISTJs had posted here either...
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--Isaac Asimov, Salvor Hardin in "Foundation"
Nothing is worse than active ignorance.
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Never let your sense of morals get in the way of doing what's right.
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Alot of this sounds like my ISFJ friend, the self sacrificing, refusing to speak up when people are taking advantage, stuff like that.
However the most unhealthy thing I have seen is that she is stuck in the past, continuously mourning a long forgotten past that is never coming back, and continuing to be a martyr to a love long buried. (one that from my understanding did not break down completely due to her, and yet she takes 100% of the blame onto herself)
I can get stuck in the past but I can make myself bounce out by reminding myself that nothing will ever turn back time, I feel that whenever I am trying to lift her out of that negative state or rememberence I am embarking on an impossible task because absolutely nothing I have ever said has ever helped her let go of that.
Also she is extremely paranoid about being cheated on, it consumes her current relationship. She is sure that he will cheat, she has plenty of reason to believe this of course but her attitude is to remain the nice one, to not realy say anything, to continue to self sacrifice and take care of all his little needs, to keep him fed and content, so that when he does cheat (no way will he not as far as she is concerned) she can then be the "nice one" and in no way to blame for the break up of the relationship.Echo - "So are you trying to say she is Evil"
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Celtic managed to clinch their seventh consecutive domestic trophy this afternoon at Hampden, prompting jubilant celebrations from the club's fans – and some of their players too.
The Premiership champions tightened their vice-like grip on Scottish football by seeing off a stubborn Aberdeen side 1-0 at the national stadium, with Ryan Christie's strike in first-half stoppage time enough to separate the two sides.
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Personally, our most entertaining moment was when Rodgers managed to drop the League Cup's plinth as he collected his latest piece of silverware, and perhaps he has so many trophies that he's just happy to thrown them away now:
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Immigration Minister Peter Dutton should resign
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The Immigration Minister, Peter Dutton, has once again shamed himself and disgraced his office with unsubstantiated, ill-considered and offensive claims about refugees says the Refugee Action Coalition Sydney.
Abbott's Syria refugee announcement: too little, too discriminatory and too hypocritical – free the Syrians in detention
Posted by John, September 9th, 2015 - under Refugee Action Coalition, Refugees, Syria.
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The stipulation that Australia's selection would be from minority groups is transparently anti-Muslim. And by making the announcement of bombing Syria at the same time as announcing the refugee intake, Abbott is trying to hide the reality that it is the US bombing in Syria that creates refugees.
Manus Island detainees ask for help as violence threats increase
Posted by John, July 30th, 2015 - under Manus Island, Refugee Action Coalition, Refugees.
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"There seems to be a pattern of cover-up and perverting the course of justice on Manus Island. It is not only the alleged attackers in the recent incident who should be brought back to Manus Island," said Ian Rintoul, spokesperson for the Refugee Action Coalition. "We want the ex-pats identified at the time as being involved in the killing of Reza Barati to also be brought back to Manus Island so his murder can be properly investigated. For too long the Immigration department and detention centre managements have acted with impunity regarding the abuses and violence associated with the detention regime."


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Is Hartsfield-Jackson's 'Busiest Airport' Title At Risk?
Is Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport at risk of losing its title as the world's busiest airport?
According to officials in Chicago, Atlanta's decade-long reign – at least by one measure – may be coming to an end.As heard on the radio
Speaking at an aviation convention Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said O'Hare International Airport had reclaimed the title of world's busiest airport for flight operations from Hartsfield-Jackson so far this year.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, O'Hare recorded more than 585,517 takeoffs and landings From Jan. 1 through the end of August, compared to Hartsfield-Jackson's 582,138.
But Hartsfield-Jackson spokesperson Reese McCraine said the year's not over yet.
"As we approach the winter months, the airports and cities in the Northeast and Midwest usually have harsher winters than we do here in Atlanta, and that will impact their overall flight operations," he said.
But compared to the same time frame last year, FAA data show arrivals and departures are down about five percent at Hartsfield-Jackson, whereas O'Hare's numbers have stayed about the same.
McCraine said that's due to the consolidation of routes after the Southwest and AirTran merger and hub carrier Delta moving to larger aircraft.
"Which hold more passengers, so you may have fewer flights take off and land in Atlanta, but you've got more passengers on those flights," he said.
And that brings up another way to measure how busy an airport is: total number of passengers.
By that measure, Atlanta's still handily on top with more than 94 million travelers last year.
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Woohoo. It's officially October, which means it's officially time for Blogtober. This is when I will be blogging everyday with some super awesome October things, crafts, ideas, and everything else that leads to October!
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Each season, Pantone announces it's Fashion Color Report and this Fall is a good mix of dynamic, deep and subdued colors. The earthy colors pair well with their cool counterparts. I did a search for which colors were really being used this fall (granted, it's only early September) and I found a good selection of rich teals evocative of Biscay Bay, … Read More
what wearing gray says about you
One of the most interesting neutrals is gray (or 'grey' if you go by British English). Not considered a color, gray is a monochromatic. Yet it can lean to being a warmer brown-gray or a cooler blue-gray. In it's purest form, gray is neither black or white, but right in the middle, enjoying perfect neutrality. It is the Switzerland of … Read More
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When we surround ourselves with a certain color, certain psychological and physiological changes affect us. The color white is seen when all colors of the spectrum are reflected (black is the opposite where color is absorbed and there is no reflection). White signifies a variety of meanings throughout the world, from wisdom, to purity and cleanliness, to evoking feelings of … Read More
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Pantone released their fashion colors trend report for Spring and there certainly is something for everyone, no matter your coloring and tonalities. From deep emeralds and rich blues, to soft jades and grays or bright vibrant yellows and oranges, you will certainly see quite a range in the stores this upcoming season. Greens and blues are certainly dominant but the … Read More


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Having an evening routine as a working mom has been such a great strategy to implement. I don't know about you, but in my household, evenings tend to get a little crazy and chaotic. We get back from work, school, and daycare and there are a lot of things to handle in the next few […]Read More


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Formed in 2015 by Harry Bleyer,Vincent Comittino and Ronnie Henry,Psycho Prophecy is a revved up chainsaw, ready to rip through the metal industry! This Metal trio,will definitely withstand the test of time!The self titled release hits at home with, songs,focused on the political side,among other problems such as hunger,wasting time,sex,drugs,religion and many other serious issues that plague our everyday life.When you come to see Psycho Prophecy,you can let go of all your daily problems,and step into a great time,cause when you come see P.P,your gonna get wasted,have great time,and listen to some of the best original Stoner,Thrash Metal ever written,as well some great covers and medleys..When you hear the music,its the kind of riffs and beats you can just can't resist moving your head to,or some extremity of the body.Hard driving beats,with thunderous bass,and lightning bolt guitar riffs, mix through out the E.P!
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Laboratory automation is a multi-disciplinary strategy to research, develop, optimize and capitalize on technologies in the laboratory that enable new and improved processes. Laboratory automation professionals are academic, commercial and government researchers, scientists and engineers who conduct research and develop new technologies to increase productivity, elevate experimental data quality, reduce lab process cycle times, or enable experimentation that otherwise would be impossible.
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The pharmaceutical industry manufacturers innovate, and markets licensed drugs which are integral and effective for improved healthcare facilities. With the general mass becoming more health conscious, nutritional supplements have taken a significant share of the healthcare sectors, which again are the products of pharmaceutical sectors. Again, medical insurance, which backs up the operations of the healthcare industry, entirely has a notable impact on the growth and the existence of the healthcare industry. With spontaneous service and active participation, medical insurance has turned into primary support for most of the treatments which incur considerable expenses. Facilities such as cashless treatments and TPA are helping patients to enjoy a hassle-free treatment at top-facilitated hospitals.
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Designing a Low-Cost Ceramic Water Filter Press
Michael Henry, Siri Maley, and Khanjan Mehta
International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering: Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship
Henry, M., Maley, S., Mehta, K., "Designing a Low-Cost Ceramic Water Filter Press," International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering: Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship, Vol 8, No. 1, pp. 62-77, 2013
Diarrheal diseases due to unsanitary water are a leading cause of death in low and middle- income countries. One potential solution to this problem is widespread access to point-of-use ceramic water filters made from universally-available materials. This increased access can be achieved by empowering local artisans to initiate self-sustaining and scalable entrepreneurial ventures in their communities. However, a major barrier to the start-up of these businesses is the prohibitively expensive press used to form the filters. This article reviews filter press technologies and identifies specific functional requirements for a suitable and affordable filter press. Early-stage field-testing results of a proof-of concept design that can be manufactured by two people in two days at one-tenth of the cost of popular filter presses is presented.
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Sometimes I make Chris eat meatless meals, and he will usually do so without too many complaints. Last week after he ate tofu with a smile (recipe coming soon!), I decided to make something I knew he would really enjoy. Frank's Red Hot Sauce was my ingredient of choice, because he puts it on everything. Seriously, its like the commercial, he puts that "ish" on everything! I decided to take my favorite buffalo chicken dip, and turn it into a pizza! This pizza was not only super delicious, but really filling!! Definitely a keeper that will be made over and over again!
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Long time - I know. Feel free to shame me about that (and only that - let's be civil) below. There was a big action that I just took for someone who was a large part of our community and played a massive role in seeing us through some of our most active times.
Kate has expressed her wishes to have her account deleted and posts removed from the forum. Usually I stray away from removing the content of such an influential member, but with everything that she was able to contribute over the last 8 years I felt that it was owed to her.
She expressed to me how much this community has meant to her and how much she will miss it, but her attention is needed elsewhere in her life and it was just too tempting. I am almost certain that Kate will be reading this as a Guest, so if you want to wish her well, I am certain that she will read it.
Jess also asked to step down, quite some time ago actually, and I figured that it was time I followed through on that. She too has contributed quite a bit and I think we can wish her all the best moving forward.
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While we look at Leviticus, and the holiness of God we need to remember these are part of the work of the schoolmaster which leads us to Christ Jesus (Galatians 3:24-25), and "…we are no longer under a schoolmaster".
We do learn from Leviticus and the Law, that GOD is holy; that we are called on to be holy, but we fall far short of the holiness of God; therefore, we need a Substitute to stand in the gap for us, take our sin and transgressions upon Himself, and to be judged in our stead. The Substitute? Jesus Christ the Son of God, God the Son.
Now let us look at our text from Leviticus for today.
"And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 'Speak unto Aaron and to his sons, that they separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, and that they profane not My holy name in those things which they hallow unto Me: I am the LORD. Say unto them, 'Whosoever of all your seed among your generations, that goeth unto the holy things, which the children of Israel hallow unto the LORD, having his uncleanness upon him, that soul shall be cut off from My presence: I am the LORD. What man soever of the seed of Aaron is a leper, or hath a running issue; he shall not eat of the holy things, until he be clean. And whoso toucheth any thing unclean by the dead, or a man whose seed goeth from him; or whosoever toucheth any creeping thing, whereby he may be made unclean, or a man of whom he may take uncleanness, whatsoever uncleanness he hath; the soul which hath touched any such shall be unclean until even, and shall not eat of the holy things, unless he wash his flesh with water. And when the sun is down, he shall be clean, and shall afterward eat of the holy things; because it is his food. That which dieth of itself, or is torn with beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith: I am the LORD. They shall therefore keep Mine ordinance, lest they bear sin for it, and die therefore, if they profane it: I the LORD do sanctify them." Leviticus 22:1-9 (KJB)
Let me share with you from the MATTHEW HENRY COMMENTARY on these verses…
"Those that had a natural blemish, though they were forbidden to do the priests' work, were yet allowed to eat of the holy things: and the Jewish writers say that "to keep them from idleness they were employed in the wood-room, to pick out that which was worm-eaten, that it might not be used in the fire upon the altar; they might also be employed in the judgment of leprosy:" but,
I. Those that were under any ceremonial uncleanness, which possibly they contracted by their own fault, might no so much as eat of the holy things while they continued in their pollution. 1. Some pollutions were permanent, as a leprosy or a running issue, Lev_22:4. These separated the people from the sanctuary, and God would show that they were so far from being more excusable that really they were more abominable in a priest. 2. Others were more transient, as the touching of a dead body, or any thing else that was unclean, from which, after a certain time, a man was cleansed by bathing his flesh in water, Lev_22:6. But whoever was thus defiled might not eat of the holy things, under pain of God's highest displeasure, who said, and ratified the saying, That soul shall be cut off from my presence, Lev_22:3. Our being in the presence of God, and attending upon him, will be so far from securing us that it will but the more expose us to God's wrath, if we dare to draw nigh to him in our uncleanness. The destruction shall come from the presence of the Lord (2Th_1:9), as the fire by which Nadab and Abihu died came from before the Lord. Thus those who profane the holy word of God will be cut off by that word which they make so light of; it shall condemn them. They are again warned of their danger if they eat the holy thing in their uncleanness (Lev_22:9), lest they bear sin, and die therefore. Note, (1.) Those contract great guilt who profane sacred things, by touching them with unhallowed hands. Eating the holy things signified an interest in the atonement; but, if they ate of them in their uncleanness, they were so far from lessening their guilt that they increased it: They shall bear sin. (2.) Sin is a burden which, if infinite mercy prevent not, will certainly sink those that bear it: They shall die therefore. Even priests may be ruined by their pollutions and presumptions.
II. As to the design of this law we may observe, 1. This obliged the priests carefully to preserve their purity, and to dread every thing that would defile them. The holy things were their livelihood; if they might not eat of them, how must they subsist? The more we have to lose of comfort and honour by our defilement, the more careful we should be to preserve our purity. 2. This impressed the people with a reverence for the holy things, when they saw the priests themselves separated from them (as the expression is, Lev_22:2) so long as they were in their uncleanness. He is doubtless a God of infinite purity who kept his immediate attendants under so strict a discipline. 3. This teaches us carefully to watch against all moral pollutions, because by them we are unfitted to receive the comfort of God's sanctuary. Though we labour not under habitual deformities, yet actual defilements deprive us of the pleasure of communion with God; and therefore he that is washed needeth to wash his feet (Joh_13:10), to wash his hands, and so to compass the altar, Psa_26:6. Herein we have need to be jealous over ourselves, lest (as it is observably expressed here) we profane God's holy name in those things which we hallow unto him, Lev_22:2. If we affront God in those very performances wherein we pretend to honour him, and provoke him instead of pleasing him, we shall make up but a bad account shortly; yet thus we do if we profane God's name, by doing that in our uncleanness which pretends to be hallowed to him." Matthew Henry Commentary on Leviticus 22:1-9


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The PJTT is open for script submissions (for issue 3!) and they've produced this brilliant set of guidelines.
If you ever fancy writing a comic you NEED to read this, but even if you don't this is a very funny and clever piece of writing that will at least deter you from ever becoming a submissions editor.
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Why in the world would the picture of Tori milking the plastic cow be the most popular image?????? All that came out of that cow was water to begin with. It's not even a real fake cow.
Month: October 2005
Argh, I'm turning 30!
eventually. I was watching some comercial and they were all suprised that they were turning thirty.. and i was like Ha ha… and then i stopped and realized that i'm just 3 years away from turning the big 3-0. It was really a shock. so i thought i could either hate it.. or live my life like i was turning thirty. Anyway…. everyone has been asking.. what do you want for your birthday.. i dunno.. i don't like asking for stuff.. i have everything i need… but if you feel like being persistant i made this for you.
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I thought weekends were for rest… where did this one go?
Mantra for the Bad Day
I'm working harder than I think.
I'm accomplishing more than I know.
And right now, I'm going to give myself points for just showing up.
round and round i go
yesterday was a busy day. got home.. helped patti with a computer, dropped off tory at band pratice, went to megan's chior concert (they did really well by the way), patti megan and myself went to kumori's for a 2nd dinner, picked up tori, worked on the computer some more.. came home around 11:45, a power outtage took out this website so i got that back up and running. (i haven't run backups in a while.. i need to do that) then this morning i was driving to work like i always do.. up 10th street to trenton, across to 281 and then up to expressway 83, well my onramp was closed.. so i got off on owasa and went back to freddy…. that on ramp was closed.. so went up to iroad, that was closed.. doubled back to spraque.. that was closed.. iowa was closed.. i must have gone around in circled at leaset 4 times.. finally it was like heck with this.. i just stayed on the frontage road, detoured on to bussiness 281, then along the frontage again all the way up to the nolana onramp… i think i'm just goign to go straight up nolana next time. so how long is this going to be going on you may ask?
what a day…
So for the past couple of days, Big Al has been asking us to get rid of what he calls "stiffs" (music) which when I defended as much as I can, the one thing different this time…it didn't really bother me, not like it use to..I mean I got mad, but I got over it rather quickly…I've learned that even larry is on my side, because I am doing the best I can with what i got…I hear all these rumors going around about several stations, and it makes me wonder is the wheel starting to turn again, and this time I think I'm the spectator…well no matter what I will support all my friends whatever happens..they were here for me and I will be there for them…Something funny happened the other day, Alex came up to me and said, "Are you mad at me?" I was like why? and he was telling me about how everyone was passing judgement on his soon to be divorce, and I basically said..look dude..no offense..I don't care what goes on in your life, I am trying to get the Rock station to #1 …get over it! and he just smirked and left…that felt good…
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RE: I'd like to see a movie where a guy is going to die when the sand runs out of an hourglass, but then at the last minute an ant stops the sand from running out. Then the rest of the movie is about the ant.
wasn't that called Antz?
bussiness as usual…
Well.. time warner still hasn't showed up. This is what… 3 weeks now.. i wonder what they have to say about it.. let's find out…. ha.. they say yes.. it shows that they needed to come back with some equiptment but also shows that it hasn't been delivered. Don't you just love great customer service. Sunday we had a birthday party for Jimmy. Went to valley bowl and played two games with them. It was fun.. i hadn't been bowling in a long time. I didn't do to bad. That place brings back memories. I remember hanging out with Thelma and that other girl.. there were other people with us too. we used to always go on some day of the week.. don't quite remember which. *sigh* some things never leave you.
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In celebration of our 365th day.. johnmunoz.net is celebrating a new addition to our family. johnmunoz.com Several people have mentioned that they mailed me at johnmunoz.com and wondering why i never got it… well now i will.
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NOW it feels like fall
The therometer on my rear-view mirror said 64 this morning and Jonahton is saying the high's will be in the 70's! I was tempted to get a windbreaker on my way out just for the sprit of it.


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凉风 #125 悔恨 かいこん Overview: Honoka might be out of the play now. 1. Yamato and Honoka had dinner at Casa restaurant2. Later Honoka told Yamato that today will be the last day they go out together. She has a boyfriend. That's why she asked Yamato how he felt towards her that day at the beach.3. Yamato was sad and even wept as he returned home.4. When he opened his room, he saw smokes in his room and the smell of burnt fish5. Suzuka came through the hole and told his about the smoke6. She showed him the burnt fish P/S: Honoka pull out. Yui's not appearing. Miki.. not even in queue. So all's up to Suzuka to conclude the series.
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The Holistic Technique The USA Men's Gymnastics Team Swears By
I don't know about you, but watching competitive gymnasts land jumps, turns and triple-twist-full-layouts makes me rethink what the human body is capable of. But it also makes me cringe a little.
I mean, how can you put a body through that much wear and tear and still be able to walk the next day?
The U.S. Men's Olympic Team may have found the secret to combatting soreness—and it's not an ice bath.
Alex Naddour, Brandon Wynn and team captain Chris Brooks turn to cupping to help ease their post-competition pain. Cupping is an ancient Chinese practice that dates back 3,000 years. It uses glass, plastic or bamboo cups to apply suction to the skin, relaxing muscles and stimulating blood flow. Oftentimes, it leaves circular bruise marks on the affected area.
According to USA Today, the gymnasts travel with portable cupping sets so they have access to the therapy in a pinch.
"You're like, 'OK, I'm sore here,'" said Brooks. "Throw a cup on, and your roommate will help you or you can do it yourself."
Many members of the team say that they prefer the holistic approach over traditional massage because it pulls the tendons and muscles up rather than pressing them down. Cupping can also help relieve allergies, skin conditions and cold and flu symptoms since it enhances circulation and removes toxins.
"That's been the secret that I have had through this year that keeps me healthy," Naddour said. "It has saved me from a lot of pain."
Fellow Olympians donning the red, white and blue including Michael Phelps, Nathan Adrian and Natalie Coughlin also swear by the therapy. So at this point, it would almost be unpatriotic not to give it a try yourself.
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Getting Started
Checking the Contents
You should have received:
In order to test your new Phidget you will also need:
Connecting the Pieces
Testing Using Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7
Make sure you have the current version of the Phidget library installed on your PC. If you don't, follow these steps:
- Go to the Quick Downloads section on the Windows page
- Download and run the Phidget21 Installer (32-bit, or 64-bit, depending on your system)
- You should see the icon on the right hand corner of the Task Bar.
Running Phidgets Sample Program
Double clicking on the icon loads the Phidget Control Panel; we will use this program to ensure that your new Phidget works properly.
The source code for the InterfaceKit-full sample program can be found in the quick downloads section on the C# Language Page. If you'd like to see examples in other languages, you can visit our Languages page.
Updating Device Firmware
If an entry in this list is red, it means the firmware for that device is out of date. Double click on the entry to be given the option of updating the firmware. If you choose not to update the firmware, you can still run the example for that device after refusing.
Double Click on the icon to activate the Phidget Control Panel and make sure that the Phidget InterfaceKit 8/8/8 is properly attached to your PC.
Testing Using Mac OS X
- Go to the Quick Downloads section on the Mac OS X page
- Download and run the Phidget OS X Installer
- Click on System Preferences >> Phidgets (under Other) to activate the Preference Pane
- Make sure that the is properly attached.
- Double Click on in the Phidget Preference Pane to bring up the Sample program. This program will function in a similar way as the Windows version.
Using Linux
For a step-by-step guide on getting Phidgets running on Linux, check the Linux page.
Using Windows Mobile / CE 5.0 / CE 6.0
Technical Details
At fully counter clockwise the sensor reads zero, and at fully clockwise it reads 1000.
The maximum resistance of the potentiometer is 200K ohms.
Phidget Cable
The Phidget Cable is a 3-pin, 0.100 inch pitch locking connector. Pictured here is a plug with the connections labelled. The connectors are commonly available - refer to the Analog Input Primer for manufacturer part numbers.