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The Undying Drama Chapter 78: Plot Twists
Nine Heaven: One'day High…
Nine Heaven: Ah, I remember that name. But…
Nine Heaven: That's all I remember of it.
One'day High: ...
Nine Heaven: Are you the one who had these men attack me? Seems like you've retired from the financial world.
Nine Heaven: I didn't think such an action was possible for the previous you.
One'day High: ......Leak'age, we're leaving.
Halfmoon Leak'age: What? Is that the commander's orders?
One'day High: No, it's my personal judgement.
One'day High: I know him, he isn't a part of the military police. That commotion just now has already alerted the real military police, our mission has failed.
One'day High: We can talk about this later.
Halfmoon Leak'age: ...
Halfmoon Leak'age: Alright. I'll listen to your suggestion then.
Nine Heaven: Huh, what's the meaning of this? Trying to leave just like that?! Teasing someone like that?
Nine Heaven: Exactly who do you think I am---
However, he didn't manage to finish that sentence. Right in the corner of his eyes was the dangerous glint of an arrow. Someone was aiming at him right now from several paces away.
Slowly tilting his head to the side, he saw a youth with a fully drawn bow that had three strange, but undoubtedly dangerous, arrows already nocked with a fourth waiting in his mouth.
Nine Heaven had experienced that youth's arrows not too long ago and naturally wasn't too eager to do so again, especially in a one versus three like this.
One'day High: Meeting you here was nothing but a coincidence, Nine Heaven.
One'day High: I heard...you've already left your previous life and have come here to participate in the Three Battles?
Nine Heaven: ...what are you trying to say?
One'day High: What I'm trying to say is...since I've stumbled upon you, I'm going to use my own methods to settle the debt between us.
One'day High: That's all.
Having said that, the three of them swiftly hid in the shadows; though they still maintained eye contact as they disappeared slowly.
Watching their profiles vanish one by one, he made sure to remember their faces.
What was to be a precaution against future trouble ended up bringing him an even bigger problem.
In the dead of night, within the Checkered Path…
Breman: ...
Breman: ......
Breman: One'day High, how about you tell me what happened tonight.
Breman: Right from the very beginning.
The pair sat facing each other while their companions sat beside them, patiently waiting for the answer.
While he was seated facing One'day High, Breman's face wasn't looking at the man; instead, it was turned to the side with a noticeably displeased look on it as he gazed out the pitch black window.
One'day High: ...alright.
He breathed in deeply, and with his head slightly lowered, embarked on a soliloquy about his backstory.
One'day High: From a very young age, I was your typical Numbers citizen with no other dream except to grow up to be a typical Numbers adult.
One'day High: Study, gain experience and finally enter the financial world in order to make a name for ourselves. That was the standard for life in Numbers.
One'day High: I wasn't an exception to this rule either. Like others before me, I entered the financial world and slowly climbed up the corporate ladder.
One'day High: After accumulating a certain amount of capital, I would naturally start up a business of my own as well.
One'day High: ...at the same time, I had someone I was about to marry as well.
One'day High: She was an immigrant from Cold Iron. Her hometown was a village ravaged by constant warfare; this was what led her to leave her home country and make the trip south to seek permanent residence in Skills.
One'day High: I met her by chance during one of my business negotiations in Skills. She was my first love.
One'day High: She was a decent woman; a straightforward, cheerful woman. Compared to a scheming businessman like me, it was like she was from a completely different world.
One'day High: In the time I've spent with her, I felt extremely at ease, thus I decided that she had to be the one.
One'day High: In fact, I had this feeling that if I were to miss out on this opportunity, I would never be able to meet another girl like her.
One'day High: Back then, all I knew of her was that she mostly relied on her strength to make a living for herself, everything else was a mystery to me.
One'day High: However, I didn't mind that there might be some status difference between us; as long as she didn't mind me, all these were problems that could be worked out once we got married.
One'day High: Our relationship proceeded smoothly without much hindrance. At that time, I couldn't foresee anything that could possibly stop the birth of my future household.
One'day High: Back then, the corporation I worked with had an important business meeting scheduled with Three'floral Dawn's corporation.
One'day High: That negotiation was about the future and ownership of the transport industry in Numbers; it was a meeting that didn't allow for any margin of error.
One'day High: As one of the representatives, I was inundated by the preparations for the past few days and simply had no time to spend on my own wedding preparations.
One'day High: On the day of the negotiations...
As he said that, the corners of his mouth rose slightly and his brows knitted together in a helpless, bitter smile.
One'day High: I still remember that burning, summer day. I had just dressed up and was on my way to the conference when I was approached by a long-haired man.
One'day High: I didn't know who he was then, it was him who called out to me instead and that was why I responded to him.
One'day High: After some pleasantries, he suddenly brought up the matter of my marriage.
One'day High: He then said…
One'day High: "Today, I saw your fiance. It seems like she's a participant of the Three Battles and is in the middle of a match right now."
One'day High: ......
One'day High: ...hearing that, I was stunned into silence.
One'day High: What was she doing in that vulgar place where people fought?
One'day High: Back then, my opinion regarding such matters was extremely biased. To the me back then, those people were merely savages who knew how to use weapons, and money was a far superior weapon than any old sword or blade.
One'day High: To the businessmen of Numbers, those participants were nothing but servants who we hired.
One'day High: So what was she doing there?
One'day High: She had never told me...about such a thing!
One'day High: Why did she hide this from me? Is it because I told her I didn't like that sort of person?
One'day High: Why must she lie to me?
One'day High: That long-haired man's words had left an indelible ink stain on my heart.
Di Qi Ju: .....
One'day High: In the end…
One'day High: I skipped out on that important negotiations meeting, and went to see that Three Battles match.
One'day High: It was there that I saw her…
One'day High: Standing there amidst an audience that stretched as far as the eye could see, stabbing holes into her opponent with a fine sword in a flurry of blows that were too fast for the naked eye to see. All the while, the crowd cheered wildly and finally reached a crescendo when her opponent surrendered.
One'day High: I couldn't accept the sight before me, whether it was the cheering crowds or her nonchalant acceptance of that victory…
One'day High: That was the last battle of her Three Battles, next came the King's christening ceremony where she was to receive her title and prize from the King personally.
One'day High: Standing at the backstage of the rest area, I saw her and she saw me.
One'day High: Neither of us said a word as we locked gazes.
One'day High: ...we simply stood there for a long while until finally, an attendant came up to her and informed her that it was time for the ceremony.
One'day High: ...then, as silent as before, she turned around, left for the center of the ring and accepted the King's award.
One'day High: From that moment on, we lost contact with each other completely.
One'day High: Because I had skipped out on a critical business negotiation, I was seen as a commercial spy of Three'floral Dawn's and was quickly removed from the corporation.
One'day High: There was no longer a place in Numbers for me and my entire career was destroyed.
One'day High: In the end, I chose to leave for the south in order to find work until I finally found myself in the Expeditionary Forces of Faith.
One'day High: ...that long-haired man we encountered just now was that very same man who made me miss that negotiations meeting.
One'day High: It was only later that I found out that he was Three'floral's man.
One'day High: I was set up by him. He definitely told me that piece of news for commercial reasons; no matter what, I'll never forget the pain he inflicted on me.
One'day High: I even changed my hairstyle to that of his in order to constantly remind myself of this shame.
One'day High: So…
One'day High: ...that was why I did what I did just now.
One'day High: Looking at the outcome, I did in fact ruin tonight's mission. I'm willing to accept any punishment.
Lee Sole'shot: ....
Breman: That was a really long story.
He finally turned around and faced the man with a calm yet probing look.
Breman: Let me ask you, since you left your home country until now, what have you done?
One'day High: ...I familiarized myself with certain lifestyles that I hadn't considered in the past.
One'day High: Weapons, fights, enemies, and...women.
Breman: Is that so…
Breman: That explains why the person in that story sounded so different from the you right now.
Breman: I'm in no way older than you but I can sort of understand that paradigm shift…
Breman: You, are you still doing these sort of things with the intention of taking revenge?
One'day High: No.
One'day High: I just wanted to start a new life; all that was, was nothing but a painful lesson…
One'day High: It's just that there were two matters that caught my attention when I came to Reitdarke recently and it was these matters that brought this sordid past to the forefront.
Breman: What were they?
One'day High: One was the contact with Three'floral Dawn due to work reasons. Thanks to that, I had the opportunity to ask about that man, "Nine Heaven".
One'day High: It was precisely because of this bit of connection that I ended up getting some intelligence on my foe.
Breman: So that's why you were acting so strangely these past two days…
Breman: And what's the other matter?
One'day High: The other was that…
One'day High: After coming here, I quickly learnt that the person I was going to marry had disappeared soon after accepting that award.
Breman: Exactly who was your fiance?
Halfmoon Leak'age: ---"Sword Soul", Saville Kuine.
Halfmoon Leak'age: I heard you shout that name "Saville" in front of that man.
Halfmoon Leak'age: Am I right in saying that?
One'day High: That's right.
Di Qi Ju: ...
Elsewhere,
Mo Chuan was lying in wait at a hidden corner for his target to return.
By his estimations, now was about the time for that little lady, Bailey Estrange, to turn in for the day. In the midst of her rest however, a man suddenly turned up at her house and told her that he had a "package" for her. She left in a hurry after that, and that was why they were here right now.
Even though she wasn't afraid of him because he had saved her before, dragging around a frenzied Seasonal Wolf along the crowded streets was still a rather silly thing to do.
In short, not only did he have to ensure her safety, he had to deal with the bothersome feelings of these onlookers as well.
As Reitdarke had no official postal system to speak of, most messages had to be delivered by mouth or collected personally at the postal office.
The fact that she insisted on rushing here before the postal office closed showed how much she was looking forward to this letter.
Bailey: Hah...Mister Wolf, we can go back now.
Mo Chuan: Mhm, it's good that it went smoothly.
Having barely taken a few steps back home, she couldn't help but tear open the letter in her hands.
Mo Chuan: What's the rush, is it a letter from your boyfriend?
Bailey: Even if I had a boyfriend, it can't compare to this---it's a letter from my brother!
Mo Chuan: Brother huh…
Bailey: Mhm, right now he's my only remaining family member.
Mo Chuan: Is that so…
He had picked up on the meaning behind her words and stopped himself from asking any further questions. Instead, it was Bailey who began talking about it.
Bailey: After my parents passed away, my older brother went off to the south to make a name for himself.
Bailey: I was still young then so I couldn't follow him and had to rely on my parent's previous connections to enroll in a school.
Mo Chuan: Then, are you thinking of following in your brother's footsteps?
Bailey: Probably not.
Bailey: I'm not the kind of person who enjoys climbing mountains and hiking through forests.
Mo Chuan: ….
Mo Chuan: I guess that's for the best as well.
Seeing her bland smile, he couldn't help but abandon whatever comforting words he intended to use.
This little lady didn't need anyone to comfort her at all.
As they walked up to a lamp post, his own footsteps stopped when the girl's steps abruptly halted as well.
She unfolded the letter, and using the illumination from the lamp post above, began to read it.
Bailey: ...
Bailey: ......
Bailey: .........
Mo Chuan: …?
A strange, icy cold look.
Looking at the girl clutch at the paper motionlessly, he immediately noticed the change in her. Her breathing motions had stopped completely; whatever was written on that letter made her stop breathing.
Mo Chuan: What's the matter??
Bailey: My brother's dead.
Mo Chuan: ...
It was bad news...that wasn't a letter from her family member but rather, it was a letter written by someone else.
Bailey: My brother he...as the Expeditionary Forces of Faith were embarking on their expedition, he ambushed a convoy and was knocked down into the ravine by someone…
Bailey: Those who were with him were publicly executed for killing a member of the expedition.
This time, it was Mo Chuan who stopped breathing.
Bailey: There's a notice attached here from the execution announcement; according to it, the laborers who he killed were…
Bailey: "Mo Chuan"...
Bailey: And…
Bailey: ..."Di Qi Ju".
Special thanks to Kaung Thant Win Naing!!


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* Hazelden is one of the most famous addiction treatment providers in the US. They currently charge $28,000 for inpatient treatment (usually 4 weeks) or $10,000 for outpatient treatment.
* Promises Rehab in Malibu California if a favorite among celebrities. Their inpatient program currently costs about $33,000 for one month.
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The less well known rehab facilities will usually charge less, but it can be difficult to find anything under $10,000 these days.
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Paying for rehab can be a financial strain for many people, and their insurance may not cover the type of treatment they are looking for. There are free drug and alcohol rehab options in the US, but there is often a long waiting list and the individual will need to be assessed to decide if they are entitled to this. The reality is that there is no such a thing as free treatment, and if the individual is unable to afford it then the money needs to come from taxed. In many parts of the US the funds available for state funded rehab are not sufficient to meet the need for it. The facilities that the state funded individual will end up tend to be high quality, but this person will probably have little choice about where their sent. They might also have a long wait before a place become available for them in rehab.
Addiction rehab can be expensive, and in many instances it will be public taxes paying for it. This has led to questions about the cost-effectiveness of sending people to rehab. According to a report issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services the benefits of treatment far outweigh the costs – by a factor of 7 to 1. This is because the economic cost of alcohol abuse is 184.6 billion dollars (this is based on figures from 1998 so the figure may well be higher now). This report goes on to show how every $100,000 spent on addiction treatment saves $487,000 on health care costs and $700,000 on money needed for law enforcement.
* The money that the individual saves from not using alcohol and drugs will eventually cover the cost of this treatment.
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* Rehab usually offers the chance to experiment with different activities that the individual may pursue at home. This could involve health and spiritual pursuits such as yoga, tai chi, and meditation.
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* Many of these programs will offer some form of aftercare service. This means that the individual will be supported long after they have left rehab.
* Many people who attend these programs claim to have developed deep relationships with other clients. Even if they never see these people again it may still continue to have an impact on their life.


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I find the dictionary of Alex Plutser-Sarno a very impressive piece of work. Although several concise vocabularies of obscene lexicon were recently published, none of them is as detailed and abundant as the present one. From the academic point of view, this dictionary fills in a gap in Russian lexicography that could not be covered up during the hypocritic Soviet era. Obscene vocabulary is known to play a major role in Russian life, and its detailed study is of primary importance for the whole field of Russian culturology. The dictionary of A. Plutser-Sarno certainly deserves to be published, and not just as a fiction bestseller, but as a serious academic achievement.


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Tracks of A Fellow Struggler
Living and Growing Through Grief
Claypool, John R.
With over a million copies sold, one's pastor's personal experience with devastating grief--and learning to heal through faith--has touched countless hearts. John Claypool had been a pastor for almost two decades, ministering to others who suffered through the loss of loved ones, when loss hit home with the death of his eight-year-old daughter. In Tracks of a Fellow Struggler, Rev. Claypool shares his own journey through the darkness of heartbreaking grief through four extraordinary sermons. The first was delivered just eleven days after his daughter's diagnosis of leukemia, the second after her first major relapse nine months later, and the third weeks after her death. The final sermon--an inspiring reflection on the process of grieving--was preached three years later. Loss is something we must all cope with, and one of the greatest spiritual challenges is sustaining faith when life seems most unfair, sometimes tragic. With a depth of compassion born of his own personal experience, the author of Mending the Heart brings emotional comfort and spiritual strength to anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one.
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Characteristics: 1 online resource (112 pages)
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I have mixed feelings about discone antennas. I've read a lot of comments about them, stating that they're not better than a random length of wire.
Does anybody have positive experiences?
It is definitely better than a random length of wire. Though it may not be as good as a length of wire specifically cut for a specific frequency.
The balanced version, the biconic, is used in all EMI test facilities.
The discone is a good option if you need a broadband, omnidirectional antenna. I've seen an HF one made from 60′ telephone poles, arranged in a circle, with a wire connecting the tops of the poles, and many, many wires connecting that top wire to a small plate near the ground, at the center of the circle of poles.
The advantage of the discone is its (relatively) constant impedance over a frequency decade.
For VHF/UHF listening discones are fine.
And most also work for transmitting on hambands.
Low gain but wide band with reasonable match.
Random wires will present random impedance's at the feed point depending on the frequency, a discone is far more constant.
This is a bizarre statement. A quarter-wave monopole (or half-wave dipole) is just a totally different antenna than a discone. "Better" just depends on your use. Do you need a wide range of frequencies? Wide beam pattern? Good impedance match? It just depends.
You can imagine a dipole antenna "evolving" into a discone, too. First, imagine the wires in a dipole flaring open (into a cone, unsurprisingly), getting fatter the farther they get from the feed point. That widens their bandwidth, and gets you a bicone antenna.
Next, replace one of the dipole arms with a flat ground plane (so you've got a disk, and a cone). That steers the beam pattern downward. While you could obviously guess from looking at the antenna that the bicone's radiation pattern is "up/down" symmetric (it can receive from 10 degrees above the horizon just as well as 10 degrees below the horizon), the discone's obviously is not. If you haven't seen the radar engineering handbook, you should: looking at the dipole going to the bicone to the discone really helps to illustrate what's going on.
So from a bandwidth/beam pattern perspective, the discone is a wide-bandwidth dipole steered downwards. Obviously screwing with the antenna also alters its impedance too, so there are other effects going on as well.
It totally just depends on what you're doing with it.
Some people are just like that, incapable of compromise.
Of course a wideband antenna is going to perform inferior to a purpose made narrow band one. But, it also limits you to a narrow band! Every antenna is a compromise. That is the nature of things. Choose the compromise that best fits your purpose.
Back in the '80s, when I was heavy into HAM Radio, I used a discone antennae. It worked quite well, compared to a 1/4 wave antennae. All subjective, I don't think I used instruments to get an objective measurement.
The weight of the coax might be an issue too.
I've seen where some claim an inverted discone reflector above the discone elements like as shown is really effective also as noted above. I don't think a monopole is used in that type design. I use for listening in the ranges specified and have thought about making loading coiled type elements to go even lower in frequency for a more background scan antenna coupled with a yagi or more directional antenna.
From my readings, looks like the longwire antennas if say portable and used for multiple frequencies… are best to have colored zip ties marking the optimal wavelength antenna wire length matching to be deployed.
I also have an idea where we could take and at least if there is a monopole antenna on the top, place a fractal antenna I'd guess is called a "director element" over. I'm thinking this can be performed for each driving element also.
Great idea for building also and thanks for sharing.
While I'm not active I do hold a valid ham licence from 1990, and still have a Radio Shack discone mounted in my attic.
While indeed a compromise its wide bandwidth is what has made it useful in many projects over the years.


Research the amount of care your loved one will receive with regard to the expense involved. You should reach a balance between your loved one's current cost of living and the cost involved in his or her enhanced level of care received. Put these costs in perspective. Consider the types of services or items that may be included with the cost of an assisted living. Services such as laundry, housekeeping, and provided meals may end up providing a cost savings.
With the availability of community based services, seniors and their families will often strive to stay in their own home as long as possible. Staying in a familiar environment, finances, and retaining independence are some reasons that seniors and their families choose to remain in their home. But what about when staying at home is no longer safe? How do you know when mom or dad need more monitoring? There are indicators that additional assisted care may be required to keep your loved one safe.
Non-medical home care may provide monitoring, medication reminders, light housekeeping, cooking, and hands on personal care. Putting these services in place can be a life saver by allowing relief for family caregivers. However, these services may average from $15-25 an hour and are not typically covered by medical insurance.
What if family members are not available to fill in the gaps of time not covered by the home care provider? What if dad has some dementia, and is at risk of leaving home and getting lost?
Depending upon the level of need and the hours of monitoring/care needed, it may become cost prohibitive to maintain care at home. There comes a point in which an assisted living home or community may be a better value in terms of amount of care and cost.
You have decided that care outside the home setting may be in order. What is next? Depending upon where you live, there may be anywhere from a handful to a plethora of options! Assisted living options come in many sizes, styles, and offer a variety of care choices.
Available options may include small homes, large resort-like communities, assisted neighborhoods with groupings of small homes, and apartments attached to skilled nursing centers. The options available, and the policies that regulate them, differ from state to state. Additionally, each residence may offer a different level of care.
For example, some assisted living communities may offer only minimal hands on care while others may allow for a resident who is bed bound and at the end of life. Some assisted living homes offer security to protect those with wandering dementia, while others may not. Know what is important to you and your loved one. Do your homework. Ask a medical provider for suggestions.
Assisted Living is never an inexpensive choice, but it may be a valuable choice. Family members oftentimes do not have the physical ability, emotional stamina, or time to spend the day with a loved one. As the needed hours for outside help increase, it may be worth a peek at the overall cost.
When families begin the process of investigating assisted living options, they are sometimes surprised by the fees involved. What do these fees cover?
Let's look at the math. Assisted living homes and communities usually include 2-3 meals a day, medication management, monitoring and security during the day and at night, certified caregiving and administrative staff, and housekeeping, just for starters.
What types of things won't a parent need to pay for any more if they move out of their own home? Groceries, transportation, utilities, home repair, and in-home care are possible examples. Don't be a victim of sticker shock. It may be that the value received by an assisted living option outweighs the cost of staying in the home.
If a smaller care home is not your cup of tea, consider an assisted living community. A community may range from eleven residents to over one hundred. The elderly person may benefit greatly from opportunities for socialization.
Feeling engaged in a planned event, pursuing an interest, or simply having one-on-one conversations with others can boost the spirit and foster an interest in life.
Assisted living communities typically offer a range of activities from simple board games and puzzles to art programs, religious or spiritual studies, and live music programs.
Often, assisted living communities provide assessment and guidance so that activities are targeted to the desires and interests of each resident.
What if mom or dad tends to stick to themselves? What if dad has always preferred to just watch television and isn't interested in activities? A common misconception is that an elderly person may not benefit from a community that offers activities.
Interestingly, what we sometimes find is that a resident may start out choosing to observe from a distance, but later decides to participate.
Stimulation can be provided not only by doing, but by seeing and hearing an activity as well. Providing an opportunity for residents to choose what and when to join in an activity is important. It provides the right to independence.
Communities come in a variety of sizes and designs. Some communities are large groups of buildings in a resort style setting with lush and landscaped grounds, some appear more institutional in design, some are attached to skilled nursing facilities, while others are resemble a neighborhood.
When you open the door, what is inside? Fancy lobbies do not equate to better care. Layout and design can have significant impact on the flow of care and the comfort of the residents. Larger communities may offer room to roam and things to do. This might be a perfect fit for mom. But what if it feels too overwhelming?
Perhaps a smaller community would offer the best of both worlds. A community that offers activities, access to outdoor areas, quiet or private spaces but in smaller more intimate setting may fit the bill. What feels good? Listen to your gut. Does a place have a "good feel"? Often your gut knows better than you think!
Moving into an assisted living community is a significant life transition. Ideally the move is planned over a period of time. Unfortunately sometimes this transition occurs suddenly due to a change in condition of a parent or significant other. Prompted by a recent inpatient stay at a hospital or skilled nursing facility, families often scramble to choose a new home with little time to prepare.
There may be a sense of losing independence. An elderly person may feel that they are now at the mercy of others to care for them. However, it is important to understand that accepting care when needed can actually prolong and improve independence and health outcomes.
Every person has a history full of colors and experiences. Every person has experienced both negative and positive situations. The average person has some painful memories and regrets. Each person also has positive memories and emotions. Some elderly dwell on the difficulties of the past. Family and loved ones can assist in reflecting upon the positive aspects of the past by encouraging recollection.
Some ideas for recollection might be to develop a scrapbook together, go through photo albums, tell stories, view home movies, or perhaps listen to music of that elder's youth.
Uncertainty about the future is common among the elderly, especially during times of transition. The transition into an assisted living community can feel overwhelming. Worry, anxiety, fear, and helplessness are some emotions that the elderly person might feel.
While it is natural to have these feelings, there are some actions that can be taken by caregivers and family to ease their loved one's mind.
Give hope by focusing on the abilities that a loved one still has instead of the loss of certain functions. Set some goals to accomplish. Plan an outing or a special activity together at the community. Anticipating a future event or activity gives the elderly person something to look forward to.
Contact with nature is known to have significant positive effects on older adult health. When choosing a new assisted living home, it is important to look at the environment of the home. Whether in a smaller or larger assisted living community, identify the residents' connection to nature.
Does the community have easy access to the outdoors? Are the outdoor areas maintained in such a way that they are inviting and safe? Does the landscaping reflect visually interesting aspects of nature and with varied colors and textures?
Bird feeders, flowers, plants, and different seating options offer residents a way to connect with their outdoor world.
Natural lighting may be helpful in improving mood of the older adult as well as assisting with the natural sleep/wake cycles. Often, those with dementia have more difficulty regulating sleep/wake cycles and can benefit from access to natural light and views of outdoors.
Assisted living communities that pay attention to natural light access are more likely to reap the benefits of improved mood and better sleep patterns for their residents.
Hydration is very important in caring for the elderly. Elderly residents are more susceptible to dehydration and may present symptoms that look much like symptoms from other causes.
Caregivers who can identify these symptoms in those residents who have dementia and cannot verbalize their needs, is especially important. Knowing what to look for in these residents is vital to managing their care. Fatigue, restlessness, dizziness, confusion, dry mouth, and palpitations are some of the possible symptoms of dehydration.
Offering water on a regular basis is important. Assisted living communities should offer residents easy access to water in common areas. Better yet, having a hydration schedule is a proactive approach to keeping residents hydrated and happy.
The birds and the bees were bad enough but what about the discussion concerning aging and end of life? Discussions with mom and dad about aging and how they feel about its associated care can be uncomfortable for both parties.
These discussions may be emotionally charged or slow and scary. If everyone thought of aging and end of life in a positive manner, perhaps these discussions wouldn't be so daunting. But the fact is, they usually ARE daunting.
Often, there is a role reversal taking place. Adult children used to turn to their parents for support and comfort, but now the course may be shifting. Parents may become more debilitated or confused and may not be as socially involved. They therefore may be relying more upon their children to fill their needs.
Aging parents may feel the need to protect their children from the reality of physical or cognitive decline. Sometimes however, the children are confronted with the reality when prompted by an event such as a sudden health decline, fall, or financial change.
What then may then happen is decisions made in crisis mode with no time to plan. There may be little time to honor parents' needs and desires in a circumstance when a quick solution is needed. There may be more pressure to act and options for care may be limited.
With these possible circumstances in mind, parents and their adult children may reduce the potential for last minute decisions, by having these important discussions well in advance.
A reversal of roles can be difficult for both the parent and adult child. The parent may be resistant to their children "stepping in" and assisting with day to day affairs.
The parent may feel a sense of powerlessness and loss of control over decision making. There may be fears about their own physical or cognitive decline and worry about becoming a burden on their child.
Involving the parent in each step of change or decision made, may ease these concerns for the parent. Preservation of dignity and respect is key in making this reversal transition go more smoothly.
You may be surprised to find out that Medicare does not cover assisted living services for your loved one. The premise of assisted care is that a person can receive help with non-medical needs such as medication reminders, assistance with dressing or bathing, eating, mobility, and even housekeeping.
One would assume that since these basic needs are essential for the care and safety of their loved one, that they would be covered. This is not the case. Care and safety related services, sometimes referred to as "custodial" services, are considered non-medical/non-skilled care in the eyes of Medicare.
In the assisted living setting, room, board, and custodial services are paid privately by the resident. This means out-of-pocket expense for the resident or family members. Since the price tag on these services may be cost-prohibitive for some, there are a few different programs a person can use to help fund this care.
Veteran related assistance, long-term care insurance, and state-funded assistance may provide supplemental funds. These types of assistance all come with their own requirements and should be planned for in advance of actually needing them.
The room, board, and personal/custodial care services provided in the assisted living setting are not covered by Medicare. Physician services, medication, lab work, health nursing and therapies continue to be covered by your Medicare or other health insurance policy.
Residents and their family are still in control of their medical care in that they may continue with primary and specialty physician appointments in the office setting. However, some assisted living facilities may offer their own in-house physician services.
This may be a very prudent choice for residents. In-house physician care can alleviate difficulties with outside scheduling and transportation. It is also a great option for those residents with dementia, as it eliminates waiting in a crowded physician office which may prove to be over-stimulating and stressful.


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In: Carlisle, Lake District, Travel, United Kingdom
Today we made our way over the Kirkstone Pass in the Lake District to the historic northern city of Carlisle.
We awoke after a great day in the village of Cartmel yesterday. Tired but ready for another day of sightseeing.
Unfortunately we had to leave our lodge in Flookburgh to move onto our next destination – Carlisle. But we thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
Kirkstone Pass and Ullswater
After leaving our lodge we made our way up to the Kirkstone Pass.
The Kirkstone Pass is one of the Lake District's most scenic drives. The pass is the highest in the Lake District at over 450 metres.
The top of the Kirkstone Pass is called 'The Struggle' as it can be difficult vehicles to drive here in the winter. Apparently a few cars end up crashing into the dry stone walls in icy weather.
Fortunately for us the weather was quite mild so we made it over the pass unscathed.
Just to the north of the pass is Ullswater. This is the third largest lake in the Lake District at nine miles long.
We stopped along one of the lake's shores to get some photos before we left the Lake District.
Gretna Green, Scotland
Just north of Carlisle we stopped in Gretna Green. Luckily or unluckily (only joking Hayley), I'm already married so that wasn't on the agenda. But we just wanted to stretch our legs and have a look around.
Gretna Green, is famous for being a runaway marriage destination. Not surprisingly there are lots of sculptures and art celebrating the tradition of matrimony.
There were also lots of shops offering their wares to visiting folk.
We had a quick meal in a pub in Gretna and then made our way back over the border into England.
Historic Carlisle
With the car parked we made our way into Carlisle city centre.
Originally, Carlisle was in the historic county of Cumberland, but today it is the biggest city in Cumbria.
Carlisle was first founded as a Roman town to support the fortifications at Hadrian's Wall.
Due it's location near Scotland, Carlisle became an important military stronghold.
We walked up to the main square in the city centre which is home to the Old Town Hall of Carlisle. It is now the location for the city's tourist information centre.
Carlisle Castle
Next on our agenda was Carlisle Castle. This fortress has stood in the city for nearly 1,000 years.
The castle has been the scene for many invasions over the years. It was also the last English castle to undergo a siege during the Jacobite Rising in the 18th century.
We thought Carlisle Castle is interesting to visit, especially with its unique red stoned exterior.
Carlisle Cathedral
As we were leaving the castle, it started raining. We quickly made our way up to Carlisle Cathedral to avoid getting too wet.
This cathedral was originally founded as an Augustinian priory and later became a cathedral in the 12th century.
We thought that the cathedral was really impressive with its Gothic style. But it was interesting to note that Carlisle Cathedral is the second smallest in England. You certainly can't tell from looking at it.
Our last stop of the day before checking into the hotel was Carlisle Citadel.
The Citadel was once a medieval fort and was built in the 16th century and it has two towers. Both of these towers are Grade I listed buildings.
For me, the Citadel was the most impressive landmark we saw in the city. It really looks like an imposing city gate that would not look out of place in any European city.
Evening meal at the Royal Outpost
For our evening meal we had booked at the Royal Outpost, a Thai and Malaysian restaurant in the city centre.
I opted for chilli lamb kebabs for starters and a lamb redang for main. The meal was absolutely sensational and was easily one of the best Malaysian dishes I've had the fortune to consume.
We had such a great day in Carlisle, Lake District and Gretna. Tomorrow we are heading back south to Shrewsbury.
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Home/article/Dyson suspended their ad sponsor for "Snowdrop", industry loss regarding this drama is visualizing
Dyson suspended their ad sponsor for "Snowdrop", industry loss regarding this drama is visualizing
Kien Pham4 weeks agoLast Updated: December 20, 2021
The industry loss of JTBC drama "Snowdrop," which has been embroiled in controversy over history distortion, seems to have begun.
On Dec 20th, Dyson Korea announced its decision to stop sending advertising sponsors for "Snowdrop." Dyson Korea said in the announcement, "We have called off all of our plan for 'Snowdrop'," adding, "We took action immediately after recognizing the issue of the drama."
Dyson Korea delivered the same statement to customers who have protested against the advertisers they see on "Snowdrop". An official from Dyson Korea said, "It is true that we have withdrawn our advertising program."
"Snowdrop" began its first broadcast on Dec 18th. Since the release of its synopsis, the drama has been embroiled in controversy over distorting the democratization movements and history overall, sparking controversy.
As the public's rage at "Snowdrop" continues, the list of companies that are carrying out advertisements, indirect promotions or product sponsorships, etc. with "Snowdrop" is being spread widely. While sharing the list of "Snowdrop" advertisers, some Internet users expressed their intention to boycott these brands.
Since Dyson Korea has taken down advertisements after "Snowdrop" was aired, the "loss" in the advertising industry is becoming more visible. Dyson Korea signed an advertising contract with "Snowdrop" before but it seems like they will suspend all advertisement plans.
As the public's opposition to the "Snowdrop" broadcast is getting stronger, there is a possibility that other companies will continue to stop advertising and sponsoring this drama.
Earlier, an official, who hired a protest truck demanding the suspension of "Snowdrop" broadcasting, said, "Just like the case of SBS's drama "Joseon Exorcist", which stopped airing due to the controversy over history distortion, we will continue voluntary movements, such as protesting against sponsors and advertisers."
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Sarah Foster-Sproull awarded $100,000 Creative New Zealand Choreographic Fellowship | Creative New Zealand
Sarah Foster-Sproull awarded $100,000 Creative New Zealand Choreographic Fellowship
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Talented choreographer Sarah Foster-Sproull will use the 2017 Creative New Zealand Choreographic Fellowship to collaborate with international dance companies and develop a new Auckland-based company for dance graduates.
The $100,000 fellowship is the largest choreographic award available in New Zealand. It provides established choreographers with resources and time to commit to a period of investigation, experimentation and research in their practice.
Described by the fellowship assessment panel as "one of New Zealand's most compelling, innovative and creative choreographers", Foster-Sproull will implement an intensive and diverse programme of work. This includes creating a new choreographic work, collaborating with artists and companies in New Zealand, Fiji, Australia, Scotland, Singapore and America, building her business capabilities and international profile, and starting a company to provide professional experience to dance graduates.
"As one of New Zealand's strong choreographic voices, Sarah is at the perfect stage in her career to make the most of the opportunities this fellowship provides," says Creative New Zealand Senior Manager Arts Policy, Capability and International Cath Cardiff.
"We are excited to see Sarah expand her choreographic practice beyond New Zealand but also thrilled that she will be using her skills and huge experience for the benefit of other New Zealand dancers and choreographers in this country."
Foster-Sproull says, "This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for me. I plan to push, experiment, reflect upon, and provoke new approaches to my choreographic practice. Thank you Creative New Zealand for supporting my vision for the next two creative years."
During her varied career, Foster-Sproull has had ongoing choreographic relationships with Footnote New Zealand Dance, Okareka Dance Company, The Conch and VOU (Fiji). She has choreographic works in the repertoire of Tasmyn Russell (NZ/Edinburgh) and The New Zealand Dance Company, and choreographs/teaches at University of Auckland, Unitec and the New Zealand School of Dance.
A distinguished graduate of the New Zealand School of Dance, Foster-Sproull has danced with Douglas Wright, Michael Parmenter, Malia Johnston, Raewyn Hill & Soapbox Productions, Footnote Dance Company, Mia Mason, Guy Ryan, Sylvain Meret, Magpie Music Dance, Frauke Requardt and The New Zealand Dance Company.
In 2015, she was selected by Crystal Pite to be one of five international choreographers to participate in the 'Craft of Embodiment' workshop at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Canada. In 2016 she was resident choreographer in Singapore with T.H.E. Second Company, supported by Asia New Zealand Foundation and Creative New Zealand. She has just submitted her Masters in Dance Studies thesis through the University of Auckland Dance Studies programme.
Details of Foster-Sproull's Choreographic Fellowship include:
two-week residency with Co3 Dance Company and Raewyn Hill (Perth)
one-week dance filmmaking mentorship exchange with Sue Healy (Sydney)
guest choreographer for Touch Compass's December Showcase (Auckland)
mentorship exchange lab with Malia Johnson on choreographic approach and developing creative business models (Wellington)
five-week residency with Fijian performance dance company VOU (Nadi)
one-month development of a new trio/work (NZ)
exchange with the Lobos Art Collective International Dance Forum (Los Angeles)
collaboration with T.H.E. Dance Company Singapore on developing a new dance work (Singapore & NZ)
development of a new work with Tamsyn Russell Dance Company (Edinburgh)
establishment of a sustainable new Auckland-based dance company to provide professional experience opportunities for talented New Zealand dance graduates.
Previous recipients of the fellowship are: Ross McCormack (2015), Malia Johnston (2013), Catherine Chappell (2011), Daniel Belton (2009), Lemi Ponifasio (2008), Michael Parmenter (2006), Douglas Wright (2005) and Shona McCullagh (2004).
Image Credit: Jocelen Janon.
Sarah talks about her fellowship plans on RNZ (9 July 2017)
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CompuCom and PA Consulting are the biggest gainers this month as both firms have moved up 9 ranks. CompuCom which has gained analyst focus by unveiling its new Enterprise Solutions Center aimed at providing next-generation technology solutions is now ranked 37. The launch of the new DS2 initiative for reducing the time to market for for pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms has also helped PA Consulting move to the 46th spot this month.
Deloitte is the highest profile mover this month. Analyst coverage of its presentation at IDC's "You, Me & Green IT Forum" has helped it gain 4 positions and it is now ranked 13th. Logica has also moved up 4 positions this month. The firm has been awarded a contract for monitoring and tracking logistical transport to the Olympic Park by improving security for deliveries and reducing congestion on the roads. KPMG, which has published an interesting international survey indicating a decrease in global fall in income taxes due to competition by governments, is the only firm to move into the top 25 this month.
The biggest loss of rank this month has been suffered by NextiraOne. The firm has failed to get a single mention in any research report by the major analyst houses (Gartner, IDC, Forrester) and has dropped 6 positions this month. Dimension Data is the firm that has dropped out of the top 25 this month. The firm has announced its intent to acquire the remaining 44.9% stake in its subsidiary Datacraft. However, this is not helped it to retain analyst focus and it is down 5 positions this month.


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Європеада () — футбольний турнір серед команд, що представляють етнічні спільноти Європи. Відбувається раз на чотири роки паралельно з чемпіонатом Європи УЄФА. Турнір організовують Федералістський союз європейських етнічних спільнот (FUEN) спільно з етнічною спільнотою, що приймає конкретне змагання.

Перша Європеада відбулася напередодні Євро 2008, її організувала ретороманська спільнота в швейцарському кантоні Ґраубюнден. Тоді у фіналі зіграли Спільнота Південного Тиролю проти Хорватської меншини в Сербії, матч завершився перемогою Південного Тиролю 1:0. Друга Європеада відбувалася з 16 по 2 червня 2012 у Верхній Лужиці (Німеччина). Третя — з 18 по 26 червня 2016 в Південному Тиролі (Австрія). Четверта має відбутися в Каринтії (Словенія) в червні 2020.

На відміну від VIVA World Cup, в якому беруть участь збірні невизнаних, частково визнаних чи непроголошених країн, що декларують бажання приєднатися до ФІФА, Європеада є турніром серед команд малих етнічних спільнот Європи, незалежно від їхнього політичного статусу. Серед учасників турніру команди малих народів, як-от ретороманців, лужицьких сербів, а також команди етнічних мешин, наприклад, німців Угорщини чи хорватів Румунії, деякі з яких не мають ані територіальної, ані мовної автономії (наприклад, німці Росії).

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Примітка: Данці отримали бонус fair play, тож фінішували вище за арумунів.

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Турнір відбудеться в червні 2020 в Каринтії (Словенія). В ньому візьмуть участь 24 чоловічі команди, поділені на 6 групі, і 7 жіночих, поділені на 2 групи. Матчі відбуватимуться за тією ж системою, що й на попередньому турнірі.

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 Офіційний сайт Європеади 2016 в Південному Тиролі
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This is a supervisory and hands-on position in USP-India's Bioanalytical Laboratory in which the incumbent is responsible for contributing and managing activities carried out in bioanalytical function. The incumbent with their scientific knowledge and laboratory experience will contribute towards development of Reference Standards, Documentary Standards, USP's programs and services and new global initiatives for Biologics product classes such as therapeutic proteins, monoclonal antibodies and peptides using USP's standard setting processes.
• Responsible to ensure that lab adheres to USP's mission, goals and objectives. and complies with USP's guidelines and other requirements.
• Perform technical supervision and managerial duties such as project updates, performance reviews, objective setting, staff development and career counseling for the team members.
• Review data, project reports, draft and review SOPs and other documents and ensure compliance to USP's Quality Management System and contribute in ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 audits.
• Coordinates cross functionally in planning, implementing and evaluating laboratory procedures/systems on assigned projects.
• D. with minimum 5 years of industry experience or M.Sc/M.Tech./M.Pharm in relevant stream of biological sciences with 8-10 years of industry experience working in Analytical R&D/QC department of Biopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience should include strong technical, practical and managerial experience in Bioanalytical area.
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Spacious kitchen with island & eat in area, plus formal dining room.
2 spacious BDs upstairs and large family/sitting room-could be separate apartment.
Upstairs uses electric heat, newer propane furnace heats main floor.
Clean Michigan basement accessible from inside home & by Bilco Door outside.
Slider from dining area leads to spacious deck.
Large detached barn/garage holds several cars, has 2 overhead doors on one side and overhead door in the back to accommodate tractor/mowers.


Here are the clothes coming to Paris & Italy with me! This method was EXTREMELY helpful when you need to pack light. I took photos of each outfit on my phone so I can just pull it out each morning and not have to fuss with what to wear. I think I actually know my outfit schedule better than our itinerary. Can you blame me? For this post I wrote the day and location on each photo so you could see them better. You'll notice small pieces of paper by each outfit labeling them too for when I'm viewing them on my phone.
There will be random rain storms amongst warm 80 degree days. In the regard, I'm luck to not need big bulky coats or boots. These outfits are made up of 5 pairs of shoes, 4 skirts, 5 dresses, 3 hats, 1 swim suit, 3 shorts, 1 pair of pants, 3 scarves, 11 tops, 1 pair of leggings, 3 jackets. I put them all in air tight bags. MAJOR space saver! I included bras and certain undergarments in each photo, depending on the cut and color of each top or dress. I hope to fit day 4-10 into a backpack for my flight to Italy. We stay in a different hotel each night so I'll need to carry my luggage with me through out the day.
My first instinct was to just throw everything I liked into my suitcase and figure it out there. I hope this strategy reduces stress and allows more time for sight seeing! What is your method of packing?
what an impressive feat! you are so prepared. sounds like an awesome trip!
Wow!!!!! You're amazing!! Love all of your looks!!!
Super chic! And so organized! Love it!
Great idea! I saw something similar in Youtube last year and it seems to work pretty good. I need to try it too! Normally I'm the girl throwing everything she may need in the suitcase 🙂 and I end up taking too much with me..
Oh my gosh this is genius!! I love all of these choices and you totally utilized your pieces perfectly!
Ohh awesome tips!! I JUST booked a trip to Paris last night and I hope I can be this organized when it comes to packing!
Wow. This is quite possibly the coolest post I've seen in a long time. I ASPIRE to pack this preparedly – and never do. Love the photo diary. Travel safe!


In a surprise release at the beginning of the year, LEGO released Series 2 of The LEGO Batman Movie Collectible Minifigures (71020). Like with the previous series, there are a total of 20 minifigures to collect. One new thing about this wave are the Batman branded baseplates that are used for the minifigures.
In addition to some of the main characters that were featured in the Friends are Family song at the end of TLBM, we also have Disco Harley Quinn. She has on the white outfit that the other characters had as well as a ballerina skirt piece. Surprisingly, there's also some back printing of the shiny details. She rides on a pair of roller skates that are in pearl gold and silver. The other characters can be found in The Joker Manor (70922).
The last character that was featured in the Friends are Family song is Alfred Pennyworth. He also wears the white shiny suit which also has a white tie as well as a glittering skirt piece. Like with Harley, the back of the torso also has some glittering details. His head shows him with a pair of gold sunglasses. His accessory includes a red guitar.
Clock King is a new character from Batman's Rogues Gallery. The torso and legs show him with smaller clocks throughout. The head makes use of the Gingerbread Man minifigure and it shows a large clock on the face. He also wears a green cape and the accessories include a pair of black spears.
Another character that has been introduced from the Rogues Gallery is Professor Hugo Strange. He has on your typical white scientist outfit with no back printing. The head shows him with some silver glasses and a light gray beard piece completes his look. The accessories include some green and blue flasks.
The first Batman minifigure in this series is the very strange Mermaid Batman. His torso shows him shirtless with some sea shells and the utility belt. The black mermaid tail is new showing some scales on it. His facial expression shows him grinning through his normal black cowl. His accessory is a black trident.
The other Batman minifigure in this series is a Swimsuit Batman. The torso shows him with a muscular physique and can be useful in beach/ocean scenes. The legs show him wearing a black speedo with a gold Batman symbol. His facial expression shows him with a big smile while his cowl has a pair of swimming goggles over the eyes. His accessories include a dolphin and a red lifeguard buoy.
The Joker is in a tropical attire that looks very similar to the one seen in the iconic The Killing Joke graphic novel/movie. I'm pretty sure LEGO used it as a reference. The torso shows him with a blue and white Hawaiian shirt with red palm trees. I'm happy that there is printing on both sides of the torso. The legs show the Joker wearing some blue shorts and sandals. His head is newe showing him wearing some pink sunglasses. He has a plethora of accessories including an ice cream, an inflatable duck float, and a camera, possibly another Killing Joke reference.
Robin also goes on vacation and he's seen wearing a red shirt with yellow robins on both sides of the torso. The legs show him with a pair of green swimming trunks. His accessories include a boombox and an ice cream cone.
The next character to go on vacation is Batgirl. She wears a purple and gray wetsuit with the Batgirl symbol on the front. The legs also has printing of the wetsuit. Her accessory is a yellow surfboard with a Batgirl symbol.
The last character to go on vacation is Alfred. He has on a striped swim outfit that's very unflattering and makes him look more like a prisoner insted of being on vacation. His accessory is a martini made of a clear glass and a cherry piece.
In an very unusual outfit, Batgirl is seen hawking some Bat-Merch. The torso is a nice looking sweater showing the Batman Fan Club and includes a short black cape. The legs look like sweatpants with some details on either leg. The face printing is new with a different face mask. The cowl is also new in a slightly different design that looks more like a hoodie. Her accessories are a couple of printed Batman bills.
Killer Moth first appeared in the Scarecrow Harvest of Fear (76054) but this one is a slightly different version of the character. The torso has one small difference particularly with the belt. The legs are orange with some lime green stripes. He also wears a pair of wings that go on the torso. The helmet is the same mold as the Bumblebee Girl but in a new lime green color. The blaster has been used before with the Retro Spaceman but it is now in a pearl-gold color.
Jayna has on the iconic purple outfit with the Wonder Twins symbol across the chest. She also wears a new collar cape piece as well. The hair piece is nice looking with slicked back hair and the pointed ears. Her accessories include a printed 2×2 tile of party songs and a record piece.
Zan also has on the purple Wonder Twin outfit with the collar cape. He looks similar to his sister with some slight differences throughout. His accessory is a water bucket with a printed 1×1 trans-blue tile with his face. It doesn't go inside the bucket but just sits on top.
Apache Chief is a fairly obscure character and I was surprised to see him in minifigure form as he was only seen briefly at the Justice League party. The torso shows him wearing a brown leather vest. The hairpiece is nice and could be useful in other settings. His accessory is a printed 1×3 tile of him taking pictures in a booth.
Superman's dad also makes a short appearance in TLBM but it's cool to get a new version of him. This time, he has a white outfit with the "S" symbol on the torso. The legs are the large robe piece with the same printing as on the torso. He also wears a space armor with a printed 1×1 round "S" tile. The bearded facial printing is nice along with the white hair piece. His accessory is a trans-blue crystal piece.
General Zod has on a similar outfit that was seen from Superman II. The torso has printing of the black robe with the legs showing the rest of it. He has a double-sided head with a angry face on one side and red laser eyes on the other. His accessory is a 2×2 printed newspaper tile of the Gotham Gazette with the headline Kneel Before Zod (in polls).
Doctor Phosphorus is another character from Batman's Rogues Gallery and he looks awesome. The torso and legs show im in a radioactive green color and it shows his ribcage and spine on both sides of the torso. The legs has some printing of some blue shorts with his leg bone and kneecaps. The head piece is also very nice showing a skeletal look. The accessories include a pair of trans-neon green flame pieces.
A character that has not appeared before in minifigure form is Black Canary. She has on a dark blue shirt with a light blue jacket. The legs are similar colors with some printing of some fishnets. She has a double-sided head with a stoic expression on one side and a very nice screaming expression on the other. Her accessory is a microphone with a stand.
The last minifigure the Series 2 The LEGO Batman Movie Collectible Minifigures is Black Vulcan. He is another somewhat obscure character but it's nice to get him in minifigure form. The torso is somewhat bland with a yellow lightning printing going down the torso. The head shows him with a black bandana with some white eyes. The helmet is the same mold as the Flash but in black and yellow colors.
If you manage to get a complete unopened box of Series 2 The LEGO Batman Movie Collectible Minifigures (71020), you'll be able to get three complete sets of 20 minifigures each. For me, my favorite minifigures in this wave are Vacation Joker, Doctor Phosphorus, and Bat-Merch Batgirl. The only odd one out is probably Mermaid Batman as that one is just pure randomness and doesn't really fit with anything in particular. Which minifigure(s) are your favorites?
If you want to win a complete set of the Series 2 TLBM minifigures, I have a vignette building contest going on and there's only a week left to enter as of this post.


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