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S1 E06 The Shepherd
We open with David staring blankly at a house that is supposed to be his but with no memory of it. His wife Kathryn tries to reassure him. She tells him he had the same look on his face when they bought the place. He couldn't get past the ugly windmill on the lawn. When she asks him if he remembers what changed his mind all that David can come up with is, "Well… I see the wind mill's gone?" She takes his hand and leads him into a welcome home party with people he doesn't recognize. David shakes hands and is glad-handed, all by strangers. He runs into Dr. Whale who tells him the party is good for him because the smallest thing can trigger his memories. Emma and Henry are sitting in a quiet corner. Henry is trying to convince Emma that David is not remembering because the curse is not working on him yet. She just thinks it's amnesia, Henry explains, "Which is preventing the curse from replacing his Fairy Tale story with fake memories." Emma, "Right, because everyone here has a fake stories that prevents them from remembering who they really are?" Now they just have to get him to remember that he's Prince Charming by getting him and Mary Margaret together. David interrupts and is disappointed to learn that Mary Margaret is not coming. In the kitchen, Kathryn laments to Regina the fact that she has her husband back but it's like she still doesn't have him back. Regina opens up, shares that she lost someone once but there is no bringing him back. Kathryn thanks Regina for being such a good friend. Regina is surprised and seems genuinely touched by this. When Kathryn looks for David in the crowd, he's gone.
Mary Margaret is outside on her lawn when David shows up, surprising her. He tells her that they have a connection and he knows she feels the same. Mary Margaret tells him there is nothing there because he's married. David says whoever married Kathryn is not him, "I didn't choose her. I'm choosing you." Mary Margaret is conflicted, wanting to go along but stopping herself. She tells David maybe he just feels that way because she happened to be the one that saved his life, "Why don't we just leave it at that?"
In Fairy Tale Land we find Prince Charming decked out in armor with sword in hand. He's in a fierce battle, fighting for his life against an eight-foot tall behemoth. Clad in black armor with huge double-sided spear. The Behemoth battles Charming, furiously pressing the attack until it catches Charming with his spear and throws him over his head. Charming lands and plays possum. When the behemoth gets close Charming springs into actions and kills it. He drives his sword into the behemoth's chest, "Next time make sure I'm really dead."
A victorious Charming turns around to clapping from a crowd of knights and noblemen. One of them being his father, King George, and the other being a nobleman dressed in gold with his right hand covered in gauntlet. The nobleman is impressed with Charming's handy work but wonders if his up to the challenge of dispatching a dragon that's been plaguing his kingdom. Charming and his father reassure him that Charming can kill anything. King George says that his kingdom needs gold and that they'll be able to work something out for his son's services. The nobleman takes his gauntlet off and turns Charming's sword into gold. Yup, this is King Midas. King George and King Midas walk off with their noblemen to discuss their arrangement. Charming stays and address his knights on the task before them and starts to brag about killing the behemoth when a spear explodes out of his chest. The wounded behemoth leans up, spear in hand, not dead! But now Prince Charming is.
King George grieves over the body of his dead son, Prince Charming. A burley knight approaches the king, tells him there is no time to grieve. If Midas finds the out the Prince is dead, he'll find another warrior to slay the dragon and the kingdom will not get the gold it needs. The king says he's asked for help and right then Rumplestiltskin appears. We learn that the Prince was given to King George by Rumple in a deal they made because he and his dead queen could not conceive a child of their own. The king makes another deal with Rumple to bring back his son to kill the dragon in exchange for the whereabouts of the royal family's fairy godmother. Rumple tells the king that his son is dead and can't be brought back but reveals that he had a twin brother, we know as Prince Charming. We cut to an idyllic pasture where we find the real Prince Charming as a simple shepherd.
We find Mary Margaret in her Storybrooke apartment obsessively cleaning dishes after her encounter with David. Emma tells Mary Margaret she did the right thing. Mary Margaret asks Emma what she should do. Emma pours her a drink, "Generally speaking, if you think something you wanna do is wrong… it is. So you gotta stay strong and he has to figure out his life."
David is back with Kathryn, going through pictures of his former life with her. She's comforting and caresses the back of his head while asking him if he wants to go to bed. The subtext is clear – she's looking for more than just going to sleep. David suggests that maybe they just sit and talk some more but Kathryn's reply is a passionate kiss. David goes with it at first then abruptly pulls away, "This… isn't right."
In Fairy Tale Land we find the real Prince Charming tending to a flock of sheep. His mother, Ruth, approaches with an offer for the grain merchant's daughter's hand in marriage. Her dowry will save the farm. Prince Charming says that no matter how poor they are, he'll only marry for love. His mother gently puts her hand on his cheek, "When are you going to learn? You can't have everything." Then a voice, "Perhaps he can?" They both turn to find Rumple standing in front of their home. How did he get there? Ruth wears a look of shock, the kind when you see someone you hoped you'd never have to see again. Charming learns from his mother that he had a twin brother, "We were poor. Barely surviving. And… he came along with an offer… one of you for the farm." The deal forbade them from ever telling Charming but his father regretted the decision as soon as Rumple took his brother. It's a painful family secret laid bare between a mother and her son. Rumple interrupts; telling them time is of the essence. Charming asks what he wants. Rumple says he doesn't want anything but the king needs a prince to slay a dragon. All Charming has to do is pretend to be his dead brother while the king's men slay the dragon. Then he just has to deliver the dragon's head to Midas. If he does this, his mother will never want for anything, the farm will be saved and he'd be the conquering hero. When he asks if he has a choice, Rumple gives that malevolent smile, "Everyone has a choice deary. Just make sure it's the right one."
Back in Storybrooke, Mary Margaret is minding her own business in Granny's diner when Dr. Whale interrupts her. He notes her resignation from the hospital and apologizes for not calling her back after their date, "Not classy. But if you can find a way to get over it, you know where to find me." Mary Margaret goes right back to her paper. As Dr. Whale exits, Regina walks in and takes a seat across from Mary Margaret. She is surprised to find out from Regina that David left his wife. Regina tells Mary Margaret to stay away from her friend and Kathryn's husband and let him remember who he was.
In FTL, Charming is getting ready to face the dragon when Midas tells him that if succeeds he'll be legend. After he walks away, the Burly Knight from earlier takes Charming's sword from him, "You may have the title of hero, but not the job." They both look toward the mountain when they hear the dragon's roar. On the mountain the Burley Knight and his men are wiped out when they encounter the dragon in its lair. Charming pulls the Burley Knight to safety. As the dragon flies back around to incinerate Charming, he tricks the dragon into a small gap in the rocks where it gets stuck. Just like corralling sheep. With the dragon stuck, Charming finishes it off by chopping off its head. Charming is now a dragon slayer!
Back in Storybrooke, Mary Margaret is getting ready for class when David surprises her. She's upset because she doesn't want to be the one to destroy his marriage. David says the more hurtful thing to Kathryn would be him pretending, "She needs someone to feel about her the way I feel about you." Whoever chose Kathryn is gone, he chooses her. Mary Margaret is flustered, battling with herself. She shoos him out of her class, telling him to leave her alone. David tells her to meet him at the toll bridge later. If she doesn't show, he'll never bother her again, "But if you choose this – if you choose us -- you know where I'll be." And with that he leaves.
At the Sheriff's station, Emma reluctantly agrees to work Graham's night shift after he uses the excuse of having to work at an animal shelter. Just then Mary Margaret rushes in and needs to talk to Emma. Graham takes the cue that it's girl talk and heads to his office. She tells Emma that David left his wife for her and asks what she should do. Emma says go, "He left her. It's one thing to say he wants you. It's another to actually make a choice. And now he has. That's all you can ask for." As this settles with Mary Margaret, she asks if this is really happening. Emma: "You tell me."
David opens his door to his room at Granny's B&B. He settles in. Then stares out the window in anticipation at the clock tower. His gaze drifts down to the weeding band on his finger, considering it.
Now we're back in Fairy Tale Land with King George extolling Charming 's feat of killing the Dragon to Midas. As Midas sends the dragon's head away, King George whispers to Charming that they pulled it off but all Charming wants is to return home. The king says that's a discussion for later. Midas turns his attention back to Charming and King George, he tells them he wasn't looking for just a dragon slayer. Then he drops the bomb, he was looking for the strongest warrior in the land to marry his daughter, "Someone I'd be proud to call family. Bring her." Out walks the FTL version of Kathryn. Midas introduces her as Abigail, "I promised her I would only give her hand in marriage when I could find a companion worthy of her. And now, I have." After unenthusiastically looking Charming up and down, "He killed the dragon?" Midas nods. "I guess he'll do." When Charming hesitates saying yes to marriage, King George pulls him in to a father-son hug. Then whispers into his ear that if he doesn't accept he will be responsible for the destruction of everyone and everything in their kingdom. The king's words are pure venom, "You will marry this girl, or I will kill you, I will kill your mother, and I will turn that farm into ash." Charming is speechless. Grabbing Charming's face the king says he'll take his silence as wisdom, "Follow it and I know you'll make the right decision."
It's nighttime in Storybrooke and we're with David. He's looking at a map, lost when he bumps into Regina. When she guesses that he's meeting Mary Margaret at the toll bridge she tells him, "So, you've made your choice." After unsuccessfully trying to change his mind she gives him directions that take him right past Mr. Gold's Pawn Shop. David walks away as Regina watches him go, her eyes cold as ice.
Mary Margaret is waiting for David under a full moon at the toll bridge. Meanwhile, David finds himself lost again in front of Mr. Gold's Pawn Shop and goes in seeking directions. Inside his eye catches a baby's mobile and it looks like baby Emma's from FTL. Mr. Gold tries to sell it to him but David says he's lost and needs to get to the toll bridge. Mr. Gold laments that the Regina has led him astray with her directions. After getting the right directions from him, David turns to leave and walks right up to lawn windmill Kathryn described to him earlier. The one she said sat in their front yard of their house. Mr. Gold notices and asks if he sees something he likes David says, "I think… this belonged to me." As David's mind reels, Gold smiles, "Really? Are you sure?" David, "Yes. I remember."
In Fairy Tale Land, a princely Charming returns to his family's humble farm to find it and his mother, Ruth, rejuvenated. After excitedly greeting him home, Ruth tries to invite him in for supper. But Charming isn't here for food or advice, he's here to say goodbye. She gives him her wedding ring to give to his bride and tells him true love follows this rings. Ruth had it with his father and he'll have it with whomever he gives the ring to. It's a heartbreaking goodbye as they focus on the ring.
We're back on the ring but this time in Storybrooke as Mary Margaret fiddles with it on her finger as she waits for David at the at the toll bridge. David arrives and tells her he remembers everything. She asks if he's going back to Kathryn. David says "It's the right thing to do." Hearing this gets her riled up, "The right thing to do was not to lead me on." David, "I know." Mary Margaret says he made his choice, "I guess it just wasn't meant to be." She walks off, heartbroken.
Emma's on patrol and catches Graham sneaking out of Regina's house. Emma is disgusted not only by the fact that he's sleeping with Regina but that he's doing it with Henry in the house. As she leaves, she has look of disappoint on her face.
David goes home to Kathryn. He says remembers the windmill and where their relationship was before his accident. David remembers he never intended to leave her, he just needed some time but then he got in his accident and got more time than he expected. They both apologize and agree to work on their relationship. As David reaches for Abigail's hand, we cut to…
The same hands in Fairy Tale Land as Charming and Abigail are about to leave to their new home. King George pulls Charming aside, tells him he's glad he made the right decision. King George, "Smile son, you're on the road to true love." Charming looks down at the pouch holding his mother's wedding ring, not knowing how right the king is. We find them on the same road and carriage from a previous episode where Snow White ambushed them. Leading to Snow White and Charming meeting for the first time.
Back in Storybrooke, Mary Margaret wallows in her disappointment at Granny's Diner. Dr. Whale sits down next to her and asks her if she's having a rough day. She opens up about going into a situation knowing what will happen but doing it anyways. She laments that she should have known better. Dr. Whale says he never feels that way by never doing what's expected, "Keeps life interesting." Mary Margaret considers that. With that Dr. Whale sees an opportunity and asks her if he can buy her a drink. Mary Margaret looks at him, "You can buy me two."
Bryan Gracia
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Swiss village fights deportation of Syrian family
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Syrian refugees arrive in Hanover, Germany in April 2016. File photo: AFP
Residents of the village have collected signatures against a decision that would see a woman and her two children reunited with her abusive ex-husband.
R.O. and her two children have lived in an asylum home in the small Swiss village of Hondrich in the canton of Bern since September 2016 after fleeing for their lives for the second time.
The first time was in 2015 when they left Syria to join R.O.'s former husband in northern Europe on family reunion grounds. She was granted asylum there.
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A year later, however, she and her two children forced to flee to Switzerland, where she has family, to escape an abusive relationship with a man described as violent. She says that the marriage was difficult even in Syria but she had hoped the situation would be better in Europe. This was not the case.
On arrival in Switzerland, R.O. applied for asylum but was rejected. An appeal was then turned down after judges decided the family were not vulnerable and that they should be sent to a safe third country.
The northern European country where she had been granted asylum was ruled to be responsible for her.
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"The situation is dramatic," a person from Hondrich close to the woman affected told Switzerland's Der Bund newspaper. That person said R.O. was "well integrated" and was hoping to work in Switzerland so she wouldn't have to rely on government handouts.
Her children, currently happily attending the local school, were described as well brought/up.
However, the family are all traumatised and in psychological treatment, doctors have said.
Now R.O.'s sister, her doctor and school authorities have handed in letters to the authorities in a bid to have the decision to send the family back to northern Europe overturned.
Families in Hondrich also put together a dossier for Swiss justice minister Simonetta Sommaruga with facts on the case and containing a petition with 89 signatures. In a symbolic gesture, children able to write also signed the document.
"We want the authorities to examine this case closely," one local who asked not to be named told regional daily the Thuner Tagblatt.
"The decision could be judicially sound but at a human level it is an absolute catastrophe," R.O.'s friend told Der Bund.
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Russian Video: The Twentieth Century Approaches (Movie)!
Today we are watching the last part of Soviet TV-Series about Sherlock Holmes and Dr.Watson: The Twentieth Century Approaches (Двадцатый век начинается), 1986. So today we'll meet again Vasily Livanov as Sherlock Holmes and Vitaly Solomin as Dr. Watson, Rina Zelyonaya as Mrs. Hudson and the director of all this series Igor Maslennikov.
For Sherlock Holmes fans: The film is based on 4 stories by Conan Doyle – "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb", "The Adventure of the Second Stain", "The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans", "His Last Bow".
If you did not watch all the Russian series about Sherlock Holmes yet – you can find them here: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson on Russian Video from Russia.
This entry was posted in Movie for the weekend, Sherlock Holmes on May 30, 2009 by admin.
Russian Video: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (Movie: The Treasures of Agra)!
Today we continue (if you just joined to us please take a look at Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson on Russian Video from Russia) watching Russian movies about Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson with genial Livanov as Sherlock Holmes. "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Treasures of Agra" was made in 1983 and became the fourth part of Russian series about Sherlock Holmes. This movie consists of two episodes based on The Sign of the Four and A Scandal in Bohemia.
This entry was posted in Movie for the weekend, Sherlock Holmes on March 28, 2009 by admin.
Russian Video: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (Hunt for the Tiger)!
I know that our friends from Sherlock Holmes Clubs all over the Internet looking forward for the last part of the great Russian movie about adventures Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson. The end of the second part was awful we all have seen that Sherlock Holmes fеll from the cliff… I never forget the look at Watson's face when he realized that's all over.
So today we are finishing these series what was made in 1980 and named "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson".
I just want to remind you that "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson" has 3 parts: "The Master-Blackmailer", "Deadly Fight", "Hunt for the Tiger".
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This entry was posted in Movie for the weekend, Sherlock Holmes on March 6, 2009 by admin.
Russian Video: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (Movie: Deadly Fight)!
As always at weekends we'll watch a full-time movie. Today on Russian Video from Russia we continue watching our Sherlock Holmes series. That is the second part of the second Russian movie about Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Let me explain: the first Russian (really Soviet) movie about Sherlock Holmes was made in 1979 and we already watched it: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
The second TV movie about Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson was made in 1980. That's "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson". We already watched the first part of this movie The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (The Master-Blackmailer).
Today we are watching the second part of the movie "Deadly Fight" (based on The Adventure of the Final Problem).
This movie "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson" divided on three episodes: "The Master-Blackmailer", "Deadly Fight", "Hunt for the Tiger". And we will watch them all!
This entry was posted in Movie for the weekend, Sherlock Holmes on February 27, 2009 by admin.
Russian Video: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (Movie: The Master-Blackmailer)!
This weekend we are continue watching these great Russian Movies about Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. This time the movie named "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson" and was made in 1980 (Приключения Шерлока Холмса и доктора Ватсона: Король Шантажа).
Today we are watching the first episode: "The Master-Blackmailer" (based on The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton).
We already watched the beginning of the movies about Sherlock Holmes. Start fom this one: Russian Video: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (Movie: Acquaintance)!
This entry was posted in Movie for the weekend, Sherlock Holmes on February 20, 2009 by admin.
Russian Video: The Hound of the Baskervilles/Собака Баскервилей (Movie)!
Today we continue watching famous Russian screen versions of Arthur Conan Doyle stories about the greatest detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion Doctor Watson. The Hound of the Baskervilles (Собака Баскервилей) movie was made by Igor Maslennikov as a movie director in 1981.
Russian Video: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (Movie. Part.1)!
We are going to watch a second part of movie!
This entry was posted in Movie for the weekend, Sherlock Holmes on January 4, 2009 by admin.
Russian Video: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (Movie: Bloody Inscription)!
Russian Video: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (Movie: Acquaintance)!
Today we are watching a movie: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (1979), Second episode: "Bloody Inscription" (based on A Study in Scarlet).
A lot of watchers admire the music in Sherlock Holmes movies. The author of this music is Russian composer Vladimir Dashkevich. Composer of music for more than 70 Soviet and Russian movies, was born on the 20th January 1934. Music from the movies was 5 times nominated for Nika award and one time it won Nika.
Vladimir Dashkevich tells: The music for Sherlock Holmes movie was composed without any afford. His friend and director of the movie Igor Maslennikov constantly called him from Leningrad (where they were shooting the movie) to Moscow and reminded that was time to compose the music. When he called me the third time I did not want to upset him took the phone closer to piano and started to play the first what came to my head. That's how the famous overture was made. When someone accused Picasso for panting one of his masterpieces for 15 minutes. He told that he painted it 15 minutes and whole life. I could tell about the music the same. I love the Conan Doyle stories from my childhood and this music was born in me long long time ago, it just waited its time to sound. People tells that the music was composed in English style. I think that is the dream about beautiful and romantic England, a dream what was born in Russia.
To download the music from the Sherlock Holmes movies you can on the site: Music from Sherlock Holmes Movies. When you click on music-link first you'll see Yandex page (because Yandex hosts these files with mp3) click on the mp3-link and you'll get the music.
Next year we'll continue to watch Russian movies about Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson.
This entry was posted in Movie for the weekend, Sherlock Holmes on December 27, 2008 by admin.
Do you like detectives? I love them. Every day when I am riding metro to work and back home I am reading detective stories. And if I don't have a new one I think that I just waste my time in metro. But tastes are different and may be you don't like detectives that much, but I am sure that you still love Arthur Conan Doyle's stories. And today we will watch the best screen version of his stories. How do I know that the movie is the best screen version that's because when you visit museum of Sherlock Holmes in London on Baker Street on the second flour you will see pictures of all actors who've ever played Sherlock Holmes and the biggest portrait in the middle of wall is a picture of Vasiliy Livanov (who played Sherlock Holmes in this movie) and everybody (even cinematographers from Great Britain) admits that he was the best. So now we have a chance to watch a real story of real Sherlock Holmes.
Today we are watching a movie: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (1979), First episode: "Acquaintance" (based on A Study in Scarlet and The Adventure of the Speckled Band).
This entry was posted in Movie for the weekend, Sherlock Holmes on December 20, 2008 by admin.
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson on Russian Video from Russia!
Only here you can watch all Russian Sherlock Holmes series with English subtitles!
Between 1979 and 1986, Soviet television produced a series of five films at the Lenfilm movie studio, split into eleven episodes, starring Vasily Livanov as Sherlock Holmes and Vitaly Solomin as Dr. Watson. Later, a cinematic adaptation was made based on the 1986 episodes. This film was called The Twentieth Century Approaches.
Two episodes Russian Video: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (Movie: The Treasures of Agra) – based on The Sign of the Four and A Scandal in Bohemia.
1986 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Twentieth Century Approaches.
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Home / 5678 Fitness / Have a Healthy, Happy Holiday!
Despite all the fun and parties, we all know the holidays can be the most stressful time of the year! This year, in honor of the 5678 lifestyle, I've asked fitness, nutrition and health experts for their favourite tips to ease holiday stress. Here are some of my favorite healthy holiday tips, and if you have your own make sure to share them with me on social media!
1. Train while you're traveling.
I'm on the road all the time, so I know that travel is no excuse to skip a workout session. Use the hotel gym, get a daily or weekly pass near your accommodations, or do simple body weight workouts from the comfort of your room! A skipping rope is always handy to bring with you and small enough to fit in any bag.
Lie flat on your back with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent. Place your hands on either side of your head, with your elbows pointing away from your ears. Slowly begin to roll your shoulders off the floor and tighten your abs as you lift.
Lie flat on your back with your lower back pressed to the ground. Place your hands beside your head, with elbows pointing away from your ears, and lift your shoulders into a crunch position. Bring your knees up toward your chest. Knees should be perpendicular to the floor, with your lower legs parallel to the floor. Slowly go through a bicycle-pedal motion, kicking forward with the right leg and keeping the knee of the left leg in toward your chest.
Lie on your back with your legs up, hands pressing into the floor. Keep your legs together while you slowly lower them to one side, back to center, then the other side. If you feel any strain in your back, bend your knees while you do the movement.
There's nothing like a holiday feast! A simple trick to eating a healthier plate of food involves picking white meat over dark meat, and piling on the veggies first. Avoid butter and gravy, and if you feel like splurging on holiday favorites, like stuffing, simply watch your portions.
Watch Kym and holistic health and beauty expert, Janelle Hallier, make simple vegan coconut granola, a perfect breakfast to make for your holiday guests.
Foods that are high in sodium make the body retain fluid. You can beat the bloating you experience by eating potassium rich foods like a grapefruit in the morning or choosing yogurt over ice cream after a big meal!
If you work out regularly you may be splitting your gym or home workout routines by body part. The trouble is, as soon as you start to miss workout days (due to family or holiday commitments) you will be missing a body part. Make sure that you do a full body workout three times a week and your workouts won't suffer.
Part of The 5678 Diet is drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day. I can't stress this enough! You will eat less, burn more calories, flush out toxins and your skin will thank you! Try having a glass of water between alcoholic drinks if you are celebrating, and buying a large, safe water bottle to cary with you. Start each day right by waking up with a glass of warm water and lemon.
The 5678 Diet is available for pre-order now and will be arriving January 19th 2016.
Can't wait to get your new book. Best wishes in 2016.


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Scotland – are you ready for more? Scotland on course for second independence vote after Brexit: Notes from a Lonely Island #4
Published on October 17, 2016 September 14, 2018 by Euroculturer Magazine
Scottish demonstrators
Emily Burt
As jars of Marmite auctioned online for £10,000, following a price dispute between Tesco and Unilever, and parliament locked horns over the right to a debate of Brexit negotiation terms; the First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon announced she would instigate another Scottish Independence referendum if the UK was forced to leave the single market, at the Scottish National Party conference.
Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland and leader of the SNP
This would be the second referendum in two years. Scotland voted to remain part of the UK by a 10 per cent margin in September 2014, after a prolonged and intense referendum campaign that ended with the removal of long-time leader of the SNP Alec Salmond. Many UK politicians, Theresa May included, are describing Sturgeon's announcement of a second referendum draft as a temper tantrum over Brexit.
But – and here's the thing – this is not the United Kingdom that Scotland signed up for. A core condition that pushed the Scottish vote to reject independence was the security of remaining in the EU. This year, 62 per cent of Scottish voters cast their ballots again to remain an EU member. Now the entire country is faced with the prospect of a hard Brexit: a future that, as they have demonstrated on multiple occasions, they are entirely opposed to.
But despite the blinding frustration of these circumstances, a second referendum is not something Sturgeon is simply pushing out of spite.
"I don't want Scotland taken out of the single market," she said in a BBC Radio 4 interview. "The single market is so important to our economy and my worry – and many moderate Tories have this worry – is that by making [Brexit] all about control of borders, Theresa May is making it inevitable that the UK leaves the single market.
"I think the UK would be taking a step off the edge of a cliff to leave the single market and I don't want Scotland to have to do that too."
Glasgow, Scotland's largest city
With no time frame on the decision, a second referendum could be slow to arrive, and in many ways those advocating for Scottish independence could be inviting disaster. The crash in global oil prices have caused a Scottish deficit of almost £15bn, almost twice that of the UK last year, so the economy is in no position to break away from the UK. Devolving could mean the creation of tariffs and fixed borders, and a significant degree of political instability while the terms of independence are clarified.
But for all people talk about the uncertainty of the country's future, and accuse the SNP of fearmongering at a time when we should be pulling together and 'making the best of it', the proposal of a second independence referendum makes perfect sense to me. With our sagging pounds, dysfunctional politics, and frankly racist appearance, today's Britain has become the kind of loser any sensible person would want to break up with.
James O'Brien, presenter on LBC
Sidenote: This week it's worth taking the time to watch this clip of James O'Brien's excruciating exchange with a Brexiteer who says he voted to leave so Britain could 'take control of our laws' back from the EU – but was then unable to name a single EU law he was looking forward to reclaiming. Painful.
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Tellabs to acquire Vivace Networks
By System Administrator	 13th May 2003 12:00 am 15th December 2015 4:31 pm
Tellabs plans to acquire privately held Vivace Networks, a 4-year-old developer of multiservice IP edge switches, for $135 million in cash and employee stock options.
Tellabs plans to acquire privately held Vivace Networks, a 4-year-old developer of multiservice IP (Internet Protocol) edge switches, for $135 million in cash and employee stock options.
The move brings two complementary new products to Tellabs and enables the company to expand into the global service provider edge router and switch market, estimated to be worth $3 billion in 2003 and $5 billion by 2005, according to industry analyst Infonetics Research.
Tellabs' acquisition of Vivace Networks is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino and Vivace stockholders' approval. Tellabs plans to retain Vivace Networks' employees and offices in San Jose, CA. Ken Koenig, chief executive officer and co-founder of Vivace Networks, will become Tellabs senior vice president, advanced data products, and report to Ed Kennedy, president of Tellabs North America.
With the addition of Vivace, Tellabs will be able to offer telecom service providers a global transport and data solution to address Layer 1, 2 and 3 network applications. Vivace is currently shipping two multiservice IP switches for the edge of the network that complement the Tellabs 5000, 6000 and 7000 series of transport and access systems. Combining Tellabs and Vivace products enables data solutions that collectively manage traffic at Layers 0/1 of the network (the physical layer) and seamlessly pass these services to data networking elements that operate at Layer 2 (data link layer) to Layer 3 (network layer).
Tellabs transport and access products provide a complete bandwidth management solution in metro and regional networks. Vivace Networks' multiservice IP switches combine native Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing capabilities, enabling Frame Relay, ATM, Ethernet and IP services to be transported over an MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching) core network.
Together, the Tellabs and Vivace products will allow service providers to migrate their existing Frame Relay and ATM data networks to the new IP and MPLS services.
Vivace Networks' Viva Multiservice IP switch family is made up of two carrier-class systems. The Viva5100 Multiservice IP Switch offers over 3000 DS-3 interfaces and 320 Gbps of full-duplex switching capacity in half a rack, making it suited for larger central offices. The Viva1050 Multiservice IP Switch is a service edge switching platform that provides up to 16 Gbps of port density in a compact form factor ideal for small COs or points-of-presence (POPs), as well as carrier-owned customer-premise or multi-tenant building locations. Tier 1 carriers in both the United States and Asia have deployed Vivace products.
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It's November in Iowa, so yes, we're slipping toward winter, but we will still have some warm days. November, like March, is a "transition month," offering a mix of warm sunshine, rain and cold, clear and dry, and certainly the possibility of snow flakes. It's just a matter of choosing the right day for the right activity.
Photographers can still find pockets of fall color, or a mixture of color and black and white. Mother nature reveals more of our topography and geological features, and animals may become more visible.
At this time of year, there isn't much in the way of WT paddling events on the events calendar, but there are a number of conferences and workshops of interest to our readers. We would particularly like to publicize any archaeology, history, wildlife, or other indoor programs you are scheduling, especially those which might relate to Iowa Water Trails.
For a small percentage of paddlers, those properly prepared with the necessary gear and skills, the paddling season continues year round. If you want to learn more about how to safely paddle when icicles are forming on your paddle, we recommend contacting paddle shops (such as CanoeSports Outfitters or CrawDaddy Outdoors) or the more experienced paddlers within organized groups (Central Iowa Paddlers, Skunk River Paddlers, Cedar Valley Paddlers). While not for everyone, the challenge of cold weather or winter paddling provides special experiences in a unique environment, and another way to enjoy our Iowa WTs.
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Contact us at 765-724-1103 or email us at parkviewcemetery@comcast.net to connect with our staff, ask questions or request more information about your options.
When it comes to a traditional in-ground burial, your family can choose between the different estate lots, multiple space lots, or single space graves available at Park View Cemetery. We'll walk you through the different burial grounds that exist in our cemetery, and assist you in finding an option that fits your needs, budget, and personal preferences.
Mausoleums are available through Park View Cemetery and provide space for above-ground entombment of physical remains within a beautiful structure on cemetery grounds. We have set mausoleums in our own cemetery and have set area cemeteries as well.
Though in the past, a private family mausoleum was considered a cost-prohibitive for many families, they've recently become a much more affordable option and a valuable investment for future peace of mind.
There are a variety of ways to care for your loved one's cremated remains, whether you decide to keep them within your home, spread them in a cherished location, or inter them in a garden, statue, or other memorial property. We have a wide selection of elegant and beautiful urns you can choose from, and can also provide you with local options for the entombment of your cremation urn. Our Garden of Serenity Columbarium Garden offers a tranquil setting for companion or individual urns. We also offer burial options for remains including personal columbarium for private inurnment.


After becoming a Facebook fan of a business, 56 percent of customers report that they are more likely to recommend that company or brand to their friends and family. They are also more likely to make a repeat purchase, reports Social Media Today.
As a small business owner, that means a lot. Theoretically, it means you simply have to set up a Facebook page, invite old clients to like you, and wait for the recommendations to pour in your front door. Casting Facebook as your rainmaker isn't necessarily as simple as it sounds, but with the right approach, it can be.
To be effective, you need a solid fan base. Email your client base and invite them to like your page. Remind them that they will get access to fan-only special offers, promos, and content.
You can also print off cards that advertise your Facebook page. Keep a pile of these near your cash register and give them to customers as they shop.
When posting, Facebook advises businesses to post rich media like videos and photos. This gets you more attention, and helps your message stand out in your fans' news feed. Short posts are easier for scrolling fans to digest, so keep your posts between 100 and 250 characters.
Keep in mind that you are starting a conversation, so ask for feedback. This is a critical opportunity to reach out to your clients and get their feedback on your products and services. If you have a blog, provide a link to it. As your fans click on that, it will take them away from Facebook and to your primary site, making them even more likely to utilize your products or services.
In addition to starting the conversation on Facebook, you can close the deal there as well. Although Facebook does not include e-commerce capabilities, many entrepreneurs are still selling products there. Have your clients submit their order through the comments field.
As long as they include their email address, you can easily invoice them using invoicing software like Intuit.com's Quickbooks. Customize the invoice, send a bill to their email address, and collect the payment via credit card, PayPal, or a mailed paper check.
Follow your fans as well. Figure out when they are on Facebook, and post around that time. Are they home and posting on Sunday nights or Saturday mornings? Are they more active on Monday mornings when they first get into their cubicles? The answer will vary depending on your demographic.
Posting when your fans are active ensures that your content is fresh when they see it, and this makes your customers more likely to interact with your posts. As your posts get likes, comments, and interaction, it increases the number of people (including non-fans) who may see it in their sidebar or in their newsfeed.


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Release Blitz: Sweetheart (Busy Bean #1) by Sarah Mayberry
BY SARAH MAYBERRY
I just wanted to get my hands on his beans
Four years ago, I had a ridiculous crush on my sister's boyfriend. But when they moved away together, I put Beck out of my mind and my heart. But now he's back, and roasting the best coffee in Vermont. I need to convince him to supply the Busy Bean. And I need more of those kisses we accidentally shared outside the coffee shop. He still makes my heart race faster than a triple shot of espresso.
She should be off limits, but instead she's pushing mine
Her sister burned my life to the ground, so Haley Elliot is the last woman I should bring into my bed. Although our business relationship is giving way to something more than a fine grind. Neither of us can help ourselves. And what's worse, I think I'm falling for her.
But it's a small town, and ours is a big secret. And when her sister blows back into town, suddenly the coffee isn't the only thing brewing...
You know that thing where the rational part of your brain decides on a sensible course of action and commits to it, but then the murky, primal, unsupportive part of your brain refuses to get on board? The Germans probably have a name for it, something hard to pronounce with lots of umlauts. All I had was a feeling, and it hit me on a regular basis over the next couple of weeks whenever Beck set foot in the Busy Bean.
Every time I saw him propped in the kitchen doorway sharing a laugh with Zara, I felt it. When I realised Roddy had started using Beck as a taste tester for recipes he was developing, even though they barely knew each other, I got a big, hard dose of it. And the day I left the cafe to find Beck and his dog playing with Audrey and her two kids down by the river bank, I was awash with it.
If I had to parse this feeling into its component parts, it would be made up of nine-tenths envy and one-tenth wistfulness. With a sprinkle of sexual jealousy thrown in, just for kicks and giggles.
Because I wanted Beck to laugh with me the way he laughed with Zara. I wanted us to have the kind of relationship where I could run ideas past him, the kind of friendship where I could come upon him and his dog down by the river and feel free to hang out with them.
I was fully aware that this stupid, stubborn longing I was experiencing was at complete odds with my decision to respect his obvious desire to have as little to do with me as possible, but no matter how many times I told myself I didn't care, the lump of concrete in the pit of my stomach said otherwise.
The problem was that Beck was just one of those people that other people wanted to be around. He'd always been that way, hence the fact that my sister had wanted him, and the fact that I'd developed my ridiculous, hopeless-cause crush on him in the first place.
He had a natural ease and charm that made people smile, even if they were having a shitty day. He gave good banter, and he knew how to tease people in a gentle, utterly harmless way that made them feel like they were special because he'd noticed them. And he was curious about people, asking lots of questions and genuinely listening to their answers.
It probably didn't hurt that he was extensively easy on on the eyes, either.
All of this worked together to make him a warm, real presence that people wanted to get closer to, like campers gathering around a fire at night.
I witnessed the power of his charisma over and over, in the way Audrey stood a half-foot closer to him than she did to other people, even though she was madly in love with her husband Griff, and in the way Roderick launched into an amusing anecdote whenever Beck arrived with his delivery, as though he'd been waiting to share the story with him. Even snarky, cynical Zara wasn't immune, spending extra minutes chatting to him on the phone when she called through our bi-weekly order, her laughter ringing through the cafe.
Everybody loved Beck, and Beck loved everybody - with the notable exception of me.