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Subject: Hollywood East, Chapter Eight Thank you for all the great feedback! I appreciate it!! If you wrote to me and I didn't get back to you please forgive me. And please write again. Please check out all my other stories under the Authors section! Let me know which ones you like best! Thank you for the continued support. Please support Nifty!! Donate:: http://donate./donate.html I lose interest in writing when you lose interest in reading. Let me know how I'm doing! Love it when you guys tell me your cocks are dripping while you're reading the stories. Smelling your own funk from your pits or finger banging your holes. It keeps me ail. All my stories are pure fiction from my twisted mind. I use real places but with made up people. The situations are fantasies. Nothing more. Giving Florida another shot in this one. Live life how you wish on your own terms and do not judge others. Life is too short. Hollywood East, taking place in Hollywood and Miami, Florida Where we left them: Mateo still shocked Anton. He took the words in and still could not digest them fully. This hot little sixteen year old turned him on like crazy but he had to control himself. Cory answered easily, "Now that you know we are a like you can be whoever you want to be with us. At home, in private. I'd like to vet anyone from the outside. But you don't need to be shy with us." And then he asked, "How much practice? With your grandfather?" "No, he brought me to parties. They would pass me around. I was a favorite. Guess I'm easy on the eyes or something. And I started to develop this ass. Grandpa told me that my ass was the main attraction." Mateo said. Anton looked over and said, "Yeah, sorry, but it is." and then looked sheepishly at Cory. Cory just smiled at him. "I was treated the same way son." Cory said. Anton looked at him protectively again. Then Cory said, "Do you need cock son? Would you like Anton to fuck you?" Anton's eyes went wide. He couldn't believe Cory suggested it. But his cock went steel hard. "I want you both to." Mateo said quietly. Hollywood East, Chapter Eight:: Cory regarded Mateo for a moment and then replied, "Not yet son, not me. I understand your needs. I had the same needs. But I want to be a father to you first. I'm not saying never. But I am saying not now. I trust Anton and Scott most of all. If they are willing you may be with them. But not me." Cory was so clear on it Mateo could tell it wasn't up for bargaining. Mateo nodded his head in compliance and then looked over at Anton with a smirk. Anton was in a state of shock. Not that Anton hasn't had them young before. A few times in the Marines, overseas, he dabbled. And there was another fellow Marine that shared his son with him a few years back. A few times. But he was 17. Mateo was 16. And experienced! And he was Cory's son. He wasn't sure he could. Cory then said, "Why don't we chill on it son. Let the guys get to know you and see what's up later on. How does that sound?", Hearing this Anton was thankful but still wondered what he was in for. "I get it dad. Because of how I am I know I'm a bit much." Mateo said. "But I feel like I can be myself with you guys. But, at the same time, I've kept enough men's secrets that you don't have to worry about me. I keep my mouth shut at school and with my friends. Even the one that is fucking me doesn't know that grandpa was fucking me. Let alone grandpa's friends." "Yeah? Cool. By the way, where is that shy kid that came out of the Suburban earlier today?", Cory kidded. "His grandmother was standing in front of him", Mateo responded quickly. "Touche son", Cory laughed. His heart filled with warmth being able to call the boy son so easily. "But I want you to be aware that the press is all over me. They seem to leave my staff and friends alone but they are rabid when it comes to me. I'm afraid of what it will be like when they find out I have an heir." "Heir? What do you mean?" Mateo asked. "You're next in line son. Thankfully you have better grades than I did because you'll need to go to college." Cory said, feeling like he was just settling for this in his own mind. "I planned on college anyway. Been trying to keep up the grades for scholarships." Mateo said. "Well, a scholarship would be cool but you know you don't need to worry about money, right?" Cory asked, "I kinda have some." "Yeah, I think I read something about that." Mateo laughed, "But I don't want you for your money." As they chatted Cory looked over at Anton. Anton still looked like he'd seen a ghost. He was barely listening to the exchange. He was just hoping he could get his cock to soften up before he got out of the pool. Cory felt bad for Anton. He should have given him a heads up. But he, like Mateo, thought it was normal to be the way he was. No hang ups about sex at all, or nakedness. But, if he stopped to think about it, 90% of people had no idea what his life was like. Or Mateo's. Thankfully, Mateo seemed to understand discretion. And he was leaving Anton alone for now. Anton needed to think things through. "OK men. How about we get our stuff together and go home? We have to figure out which stall in the stables will be Mateo's." Cory said. Mateo was climbing out at that point. But when he heard Cory say that he jumped back in right on Cory. Cory was laughing and Mateo was trying to bring him down. It was normal horsing around except they were naked and both seemed to be a little chubbed. Anton noticed. Especially when Mateo's ass was upright in the air gleaming in the sunlight. So much for his cock softening. But Anton used the diversion to get out of the pool, dry off and get dressed. Luckily he was still wearing a jock. His package looked substantial with the erection but not obscene. By the time the other two noticed Anton he was dressed and ready to go. "Is he always this grouchy?" Mateo asked, laughing. "He's very serious and wants to do right by us." Cory said quietly, then he turned to Anton, "We're right behind you, brother." Anton just nodded his head and went into the penthouse. Then Cory turned back to Mateo, both still in the pool, and said, "I feel like I've known you all my life. You are like a total mini-me. Anton, and Scott, may need time to get to know you, however. I think he's a little shell shocked at how open you are. But I totally get it. I was the same way when I was around people that I felt comfortable with. And I'm assuming that is how it is with you?" Mateo regarded what Cory said and then, "Yeah, gramps always said that when I was around people that, umm, how did he say it, shared my interests? I think. Anyway, he said that is when my shyness disappeared. Should I apologize to Anton?" Mateo asked, "I guess I was a bit too open for someone that just met me. But you're so cool about it." "Like I said, son, I was you. I never told anyone this next part, but my father shared me, too. Not just with your mother's father. Your grandfather. But others, especially when I was younger than you are now. I was never as brave as you to share that. But that's why I understand you so well. Give the other two time. It's a lot for most people." Cory confessed. "Dad?" Mateo asked. "Yes son?" Cory smiled, warmed everytime Mateo said dad. "Can we always talk about it though? You and I. I've never had anyone to talk about it with before. I never told anyone until you asked. I knew, the way that you asked, that you understood. But there's no one else." Mateo actually turned fragile for a moment. Cory took Mateo into his şişli travesti arms and held him tight as he could in the water. "We're a team now buddy. You and me. Nothing you can't tell me. Anton, and Scott, are the most caring people I've ever met. They will let you in too. Just give them time.", Then he said, "Let's dry off and get going. Anton is waiting. He knew we would have a talk and gave us privacy." "He does know you pretty well, huh?" Mateo asked as he left Cory's embrace and started to climb out of the pool. "It's like Anton was born with me and we grew up together. That's the best way I can describe it. He's the best friend I've ever had." Cory said, just as Anton was coming out the door to see what was taking so long. Anton had caught the last part of the conversation, Cory's part, and stopped in his tracks. He looked at Cory with such love and devotion that Cory caught it. He smiled back at Anton. Then Cory said to him, "I love you, brother…" "…no matter what, brother." Anton replied. Then Anton went to Mateo, just as Mateo was about to put his shorts on, and said, "I'm sorry I'm a bit freaked out. I'm a serious person and it takes a while for me to know someone enough to let my hair down. But I'm a loyal person and you have that from me already." And then he surprised both Mateo and Cory by giving Mateo a peck on the lips. Mateo realized that he could be putty in this man's arms. His dad reeked of masculine sexuality that made his knees weak, but this guy added a whole different level. He understood why his dad was taken with him. He was able to barely squeeze out, "Thank you, Anton" Anton smiled at him and then looked over at Cory, "We going to get home soon, sir?" Going right back into his employee roll. Cory rolled his eyes and then climbed out of the pool. "Yeah, we should. Be a good step-daddy and get Mateo some water or something. I'll be ready in a minute." Cory said, trying to get Anton and Mateo to bond a little bit more. Anton took Mateo into the penthouse after he was dressed and to the kitchen. Cory took his time dressing. Then he took the towels and put them in the outdoor hamper. He looked around and made sure that everything was how they found it. He hated to leave a mess for the staff. He knew what it was like to work for someone else and like to treat them as he would have liked to be treated. When he went in and found Anton and Mateo in the kitchen Anton asked, "Get everything cleaned up, sir?" Anton knew exactly what Cory was doing. It was one of his most endearing qualities. And he also knew that Cory was trying to get him and Mateo to bond quickly at the same time. Cory was a giver, not much of a taker. Definitely fit his title of the 'reluctant billionaire'. Cory smiled at him and just said, "You ready to shove off?". As they all climbed into the Suburban Cory thought, 'My son is with us. I just met him this morning and it's like I've always known him. It's so weird, but right at the same time.' Then he looked over at Anton. Anton looked at him at the same time and smiled and winked at him. He knew then that Anton was on board. The step-dad. Cory smirked a bit and then sat back and relaxed for the ride home. As they drove Cory turned to Mateo and said, "Son, the house has three guest rooms. There is one that has its own bathroom and an outside entrance to the pool. It's farther from the primary than the others, when you're inside the house, but both have doors to the pool. So not very far. I was thinking that would be the best one for you. OK?" Mateo thought for a moment and then said, "So no stall in the stables?" "That's only for role playing." Cory said without a moment's thought. Anton looked over at him, again with shock, but after a moment he broke out in laughter. Mateo joined him. Cory just looked at them and acted innocently, "What's so funny?" But then chuckled as well. "This is one fucked up family, sir." Anton said as the laughter died down. "Not looking for an exit, are ya brother?" Cory lifted an eyebrow and smirked at Anton. "Nope. I already told you I'm yours no matter what. Do with me as you please. It's my fucked up family as well." Anton answered. "Happy to hear you say that babe." Cory smiled. "You guys always this lovey dovey?" Mateo asked from the back seat as he giggled. "Don't knock it till you try it, son" Anton answered, surprising Cory and Mateo. Especially Mateo. Anton called him son. But Mateo didn't say anything. He didn't want to ruin it. Not one, but two sexy men that wanted to be his dad. Nope, he wasn't going to ruin this. Ever. When they pulled into the compound all seemed quiet. There was the normal car sitting outside the gate. The man in the driver's seat acknowledged Anton and Anton opened the gate with the remote. "Who's that guy? He's always out there." Mateo asked. "Part of the security detail. There is always someone outside the gate. There are two more you never really see." Anton answered. When they parked they agreed that they would get Mateo's stuff later. They would show him his room first and then see what the others are up to. When they opened the gate that leads to the pool Cory let Mateo go in first and then Anton. Then just before he entered he heard Mateo go, "Whoa!" Then Anton said, "Guys!" Cory entered just then and saw Scott semi-squatting in between Louis' legs. Both of them naked and Scott's right hand was holding onto Louis' ample hard cock. Obviously getting caught in the middle of a blow job. Scott was hard as well and he had his fine ass sort of tilting up. "Oh fuck!" Louis let out as he tried to find something to cover himself. Scott didn't really move but had a look of fright on his face. Mateo turned to the other two and said, "Is coming home always like this? I'm down." Cory couldn't help but laugh and Anton just let out a resigning sigh. "Not always, but someone's usually naked." Cory said. "Cool!" Mateo said as he pulled off his tee shirt. Then he kicked off his flips and dropped his shorts and then dove in the pool. Louis and Scott just looked on, shocked. Not only were they caught but Mateo didn't seem bothered. Cory and Anton just shrugged their shoulders, started to strip off and then they jumped in the pool after Mateo. When they all surfaced and looked over at Louis and Scott they were both in almost the same position but their cocks were now only half hard. Although Scott had let go of Louis and was sitting on the concrete next to Louis. Cory just said, "What?" Scott said, "So I guess Mateo knows?" "About which part?" Mateo asked. He sort of was chuckling and cocky. "The part about you, my dad and Anton are a sort of couple, er, truple, I guess. Or that naked is ok?" "Um, I guess, yeah, that." Scott said, sort of shocked but not really. But Louis' eyes were big as saucers. He didn't know what to think. He was just sitting there covering his crotch as well as he could. "It's good Scott. We had a long talk at the penthouse. The boy is more mature than I was at his age." Cory said. Scott relaxed but Louis didn't. Anton noticed and got out of the pool. He dried off and went to Louis. "Come with me, brother. We'll talk." And then Anton looked at Cory in the pool. Cory nodded his appreciation. Then Louis and Anton walked into the house. Still naked. Scott then got up and went to sit on the pool's edge. "So your mini-me is ok with all this?" Cory laughed, "That's what I call him. Why do you?" Scott smiled and looked over at Mateo, "He looks just like you, like it's scary beylikdüzü travesti how much he looks like you in the face. Although he's more handsome with his latin good looks." Scott said, and then Cory splashed him making believe he was insulted, Scott laughed and said, "Come on. He's cute. And for sixteen he's built nicely. But he's shorter than you so he's your 'mini'-me." he put his fingers into quotes when he said mini. "Yes, he is cute. And a stud at the same time." Cory looked at Mateo lovingly. He was already a proud dad. "Wow, you sure you've only known him a day?" Scott asked, being as perceptive as ever. "No I'm not. I feel like he's been a part of me forever." Cory answered, and then said, "And as for your question. I'll let Mateo answer. You two should probably talk. I'll go see what's up with the other two." Cory said as he climbed out of the pool. He found a towel, dried off and went inside to search for Louis and Anton. Scott looked over at Mateo who was studying him. Then Mateo said, "You're not as serious as Anton." "I'm pretty chill, little dude. I take life as it comes." Scott still was on the edge of the pool naked with his feet in the water. His hands clasped together in his lap but not necessarily trying to cover himself. He had a feeling Mateo was more experienced then he first thought. Mateo swam over, his young back muscles glistening in the sunlight, and put his arms up on the ledge next to Scott. His elbow only a few inches from Scott's thigh. "I guess dad wants me to tell you everything that he and Anton knows. I guess it's only fair since you are part of the family." "Tell me what you're comfortable with bro. I'm not going anywhere. We got all the time in the world. But, yeah, Anton is intense and it will take him some time to chill. But never mistake that for not caring. He cares about your dad intensely. So he'll take care of you with the same intensity." Scott said, knowing that he was not as in sync as Anton and Cory were but still happy to be a part of them. Mateo thought about what Scott said and then said, "Ok, I'll give you the condensed version of what I told them at the apartment, er penthouse?" "Yeah, penthouse. It's huge isn't it?" Scott chuckled. "Fuck, yeah it is." Feeling totally comfortable with Scott. He felt like he had an ally, Scott was so easy going. "Anyway, here we go…" Mateo proceeded to tell Scott about his childhood and up to the time his grandfather passed away. Also let him in on the teammate that was fucking him on the regular. Scott couldn't help but get a bit chubbed up. But he still said, "I'm sorry you were forced into it. That must have been rough for you." "Well, when I was little it was, I guess. I really didn't know what was happening. I can't say I got over it but I adapted. I learned later, after reading shit on the internet, that my grandfather was a groomer. But I didn't hate him for it. Not now anyway. But I don't have much love for him either. He used me." Mateo said quietly. Hearing that Scott's cock totally deflated. "Hey hey, No one will use you here. You're family. You've got three guys that will do anything for you." Mateo looked up at him and said, "I'm past the stage of feeling used. Well, I choose when I want to get used, now. I guess I'm ending the story where I started it with the other two. I told them at the beginning that I'm addicted to cock. I can't get enough sometimes. Dad took it pretty well but Anton sort of freaked out. Are you going to freak out as well?" "Nah, little bro, how can I freak out when I'm the same way. Probably why Cory didn't freak out as well. But Anton is serious and just wants to do good for everyone he loves. He'll be the most careful around you." Scott answered. "You won't be?" Mateo asked with hope. "I'll be whatever you need me to be. My nephews, who I hope you'll meet soon, and I are close. Very close." Scott smiled down at Mateo. Mateo lifted his left hand off the pool edge and placed it on Scott's thigh, caressing it a bit, "Thank you Scott." Scott felt himself chub up a bit again. Then he cleared his throat and said, "Of course, little bro. Anything you need." He knew he was on his way to getting totally hard so he slid into the pool, in front of Mateo. Mateo took the opportunity and turned to Scott and put his hands on Scott's waist in the water. "Is this ok?" "Um, sure", Scott answered as his voice cracked. Then Mateo pulled him in closer. One of his hands went to Scott's right cheek. Kneading the muscular glute. "The other two are going to be careful with me. I'm not fragile. Can we be friends." Mateo asked as their cocks and stomachs touched. Scott showed conflict on his face but his body language told Mateo everything he needed to know. The hunk in his arms was going to be a lot less careful with him. He was glad. "Anything you need me to be…" Was all Scott said before Mateo went in for a kiss. It was a peck at first. Feeling the lay of the land. But then, when Scott's arms went around Mateo, Mateo went in for a more passionate kiss. They stood there making out for a few minutes and then, Mateo pulled away and said, "Show me the guest room off the pool. They said it was to be my room. Take me there." Scott was in a trance by then. Under the boy's spell. They got out of the water and dried each other off. Then Scott took Mateo by the hand and led him to the bedroom off of the pool deck. Cory was about to go back out to the pool when, through the glass door, he saw Scott and Mateo go into Mateo's bedroom. He wouldn't say anything. It was between them. He would let Mateo or Scott tell him when they felt like it. Louis had left as he felt like he had to do some work. But he was ok. He was with the program and was loyal. He wouldn't say anything. He was loyal most of all to Anton and Cory. But he wasn't part of them like Scott was. Cory went back to find Anton who was in their bedroom. When he got there he closed the door and went straight to Anton. Anton looked up just in time for Cory to give him a passionate kiss. Anton knew what Cory needed and was happy to give it to him. When Scott and Mateo got into Mateo's room and closed the door. Mateo said, "Don't treat me like I'm fragile. I can take everything you got." "Little bro. Are you sure? Sure about this?" Scott was having second thoughts. Coming into the bedroom made it real. "I'm basically a slut. Dad said I couldn't go out and find it anymore, not unless he vetted them or something. Anton is scared to touch me and dad said he wouldn't do anything with me yet. Please be the guy. It's been over a week. I'm going crazy." Mateo said and he went to kiss Scott again. Scott took the kiss and then another. Then he felt any power of denial leave him. The boy had control over him. He led Mateo over to the bed and laid him down. When Mateo laid down onto his back Scott made love to his body with his mouth. He kissed and licked him all over. He was glad to find that Mateo's pits were natural. Although not the taste of a seasoned man's musk he still was tasty. As Scott traveled to the boy's crotch he did go past Mateo's hard on. He'd save that for last. He made his way down to Mateo's feet. Loved on them both for a few minutes. Giving each toe a mouth massage. Then, after he was done with his feet he pushed both legs back revealing Mateo's beautiful boy pussy. A hairless pink hole surrounded by tan skin from a muscular bubble butt. He was in love with that hole already. He went to it with gusto. Licking, sucking and embedding istanbul travesti his tongue into it. Mateo moaned into his own arm as it covered his face. Scott spent a good ten minutes bringing the boy to the brink of an orgasm just by eating him out. The taste of teen ass reminded him of Logan and Hank. He missed this. Scott was as hard as he had been in a while. He left the boy's ass and moved up over him. His big arms on each side of Mateo's body in a push up position, "Are you sure babe?" he asked. Mateo looked up at him with a need in his face. "Please" was all he said. Scott reached over and grabbed the lube in the night stand. Every room in the house was stocked with it. Anton had fucked Scott in this very room only a couple of weeks ago. As Scott lubed Mateo's hole he said, "I'm not much of a top these days but you do something to me. I only want to top you.", then he proceeded to lube his cock. "Fuck me anytime you want. I'll carry your load wherever I go." Mateo said as he pulled his own legs back. "Fuck me like this first so that I can kiss you. But then, the next round, on all fours so that you can wreck my hole. Own it." "Fuck baby. You're making me crazy." Scott said as he lined up his cock. Hadn't felt like topping like this in a long time. Mateo had an effect on him. "Good. Use my hole, daddy. It's yours." Mateo said. Scott growled as he entered Mateo after hearing the word 'daddy'. Logan used to say that when Scott fucked him. He could never get enough of Logan's ass. Now Mateo's. He was sure he wouldn't be able to leave it alone after this. He knew he was fucked up but Mateo was giving it to him. He hoped Cory would understand. Scott was gentle at first. Doing as Mateo requested and making out with him as he made love to his boy cunt. They ate at each other's mouths hungerly. Messy with spit all over their faces. They both couldn't get enough of each other. Scott was well aware that his bare cock was in the teen. Wondering if Mateo was really sure about this. He stopped in the middle and asked, "Babe, I need to know. Where do you want my load? I'll have to pull out soon if…" "Put it where so many men have before you. I crave it inside of me. Your load especially. Don't hold back fucker. Don't take it out until it falls out." Mateo said in a breathless voice. Holding onto Scott's lower back and ass with his legs. Pushing him in farther. Hearing that gave Scott a renewed energy, "Fucking want to be daddies cum dump?" "Yes sir," Mateo said. "You'll need more, won't you. Not just me. More men. Fucking cumming in you after me." Scott said becoming all alpha. Feeling like his old self, before the need to be everyone's bottom kicked in. "Fucking want to be my slut." "Oh, god yes. Please. Please use me. Use me whenever you want. Wherever we are. In front of my father. Anywhere." Mateo yelled out. "I will, baby. I'll take you whenever you want it." Scott said on the verge of cumming. "Not just when I want it. Even when I don't want it. Just take me." Mateo felt the cum boiling in his balls now, on its way out. He couldn't stop it. Scott felt Mateo's cunt tightly surround his cock. He knew the boy was about to cum. He was too. Then they both did. At the same time. Mateo on his stomach and onto Scott's chest. Shooting more than he has in a while. Scott pumping the biggest load into the boy then he's let go in a while. It was so intense that Scott held his body floating above Mateo only with his cock connecting to Mateo's ass and his legs flat on the bed. The rest of his torso and arms were in the air. Finally, as Scott fell forward, catching himself with his hands on either side of Mateo, he went in for another passionate kiss. They spent time in each other's mouths again. Mateo's cum gluing them together. Then Scott fell to his side, right up against Mateo, both of them breathing heavily. "Are you fucking kidding me?" Scott yelled out. "What?" Mateo asked with his voice barely able to get the words out. "That was insane. And so good." Scott said as his arm went behind Mateo and pulled him closer to his side. "No regrets?" Mateo asked in a small voice. Worried about the repercussions after the incredible sex. "Fuck no. I may have to make it right with Cory. But if you're good I'm good." Scott said beaming. "We'll do it again? Like you said?" Mateo asked with a hopeful voice. For he too had felt the incredible connection. A bit of his insecurity showed through. "Even in the middle of the passion I never lie babe. I think I'm hooked. Unless Cory kills me I meant what I said." Scott pulled him over and kissed him hard on the lips again. "Dad won't kill you." Mateo said. "Let's get up, jump in the pool and then go find them. Ok?" Scott was eager to get this out in the open. Didn't want any bad vibes. "Fuck, are you sure you've only been around a day?" Mateo laughed. Then he followed Scott out to the pool. When they got out the door Anton and Cory were sitting together on a double lounger, naked and drinking beers, cuddled against each other. Cory had a smirk on his face when they appeared. Both their bodies were coated in sweat and cum. Mateo gave a shy wave and Scott said, "Um, hey guys." very embarrassed. "You guys better jump in before that cum dries." Was all Cory said. Mateo and Scott looked at each other and shrugged and then went for the pool. When they surfaced Cory asked Mateo, "Feel better?" Mateo shyly looked at his father and said, "Yes sir. I hope everything is cool. Hate for you to throw me out on the first day." "Everything is cool. Don't worry about it." Cory said. Anton however was showing conflict on his face again. Cory turned to him and said, "Let it be, brother. The four of us are family." "I know. I'm worried about you and Mateo. That's all. Scott is always good. I don't worry about him as much. But if Mateo is good and Scott doesn't force him…" Anton began. "Hey!" Scott said from the pool. "Trust me. No one forced anyone. If anyone started it it was me." Mateo volunteered. "Yeah babe, I don't think Scott had a chance." Cory said to Anton. "Your son has the same pull on me that you do. It's hard to resist." Scott said from the pool. "That ain't no lie." Anton blurted out. Mateo was stunned for a moment and then please. Although he was liking Scott a lot he would still love to get with Anton in the sack. Cory laughed and then put his arm around Anton's neck and pulled him in for a kiss. "It's all good babe. Just be honest about it. The four of us will be fine." Cory said. He too couldn't resist his son's charm for long. And he knew it. But he would. He wants the boy to find his own way in their family before he lets anything happen. And he wants to be his father first. Besides, it was going to be a whirlwind when the press found out. He didn't need any more distractions. It was getting late, past 8 pm already and no one had eaten. "Want me to heat something up guys. Or we have hamburgers or steaks." Cory asked. "Burgers are good with me." Mateo was the first to speak up. Scott pulled himself out of the pool and started for the house. "I'll get them ready. One for everyone and two for Anton? Right?" "Hey!" Anton said. "Come on big guy. We all know you need your protein." Cory said. "Yeah, ok. But I'm addicted to your protein babe." Anton said before kissing Cory. "God you guys are so gushy." Mateo laughed from the pool. But he was glad there was love at the house. It was a new experience for him. Would you like another chapter? Write to me! Some other stories of fty//gay/incest/post-deployment-dad/ *Please support Nifty*, donations are needed to keep this service going. There is nothing like this out there and it would be a loss to let it go. 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Ken Burns, the PBS documentarian, says that our national parks are America's best idea, and we tend to agree with him.
Electric: Does it have electric?
Cell: How's the cell service?
Suitable for: Can RVs fit? Or just vans?
Number of Sites: How many sites?
Season: When is the campground open?
"RVs" will not always mean massive big rigs. Always check ahead first if you're 35'+.
Weak, Okay and Good Cell Service are relative terms.
If we say a place is okay for vans, but mention that it's "tent only", well, best of luck.
While there are plenty of beautiful places to explore outside of the official National Park System, they're certainly a great place to get started, particularly if you can swing a campsite (or backcountry road) to call your own, putting you right in the mix and dodging the entry lines.
To that end, we've compiled a list of every single unit in the NPS that provides camping suitable for at least a van, and often an RV. That means the actual national parks themselves, as well as national monument, lakeshores, seashores, rivers…if it's run by the national park system, it's in this article.
Well, except for national recreation areas. Why not? These are almost always focused around a reservoir, which requires a dam. In our opinion, they're the exact opposite of a national park–they're man's attempt to tame nature and exploit it for his own profit, rather than preserve it for generations to come.
Also, we're only including official campgrounds. Many of the national parks not on this list may have private RV parks, or even state parks, national forest camping or BLM land nearby. We recommend checking Campendium.com to see what's available.
Now that we've got that out of the way, let's dive in!
Note: Use the filters above to sort out your favorite types of campgrounds, whether you want good cell service or none, need space for an RV, electric hookups or just want to make a reservations.
For the Natchez Trace, see Mississippi.
Aside from housing a few miles of the Natchez Trace, Alabama comes up short as far as national park camping suitable for vans and RVs go. As you can see right off the bat, not every state in the US has official national park camping, but we list those that don't near the end of this article.
That doesn't mean Alabama doesn't offer anything in the way of camping, though. Check out Alabama's State Parks.
Let's be honest, nearly every ounce of Alaska is a national park. The state rivals nirvana when it comes to nature seekers after complete solitude, the trials of the nature world and wide, wide open spaces. While few of the 24 national park units in the state offer camping, should you seek the raw and gorgeous, there's no need to go registering at a ranger station. Alaska has it all in abundance.
When I was six, my uncle drove me up what was then still Mt. McKinley. I recall looking out the window of my seat in shotgun thinking, "Well, this is it. Nice place to die I guess." Denali is, frankly, the epitome of what our national parks are about: big, pristine and to be feared. If you make it up there in your van (or RV), let us know. We'd love to tag along.
While there are no designated campgrounds, the park and preserve do permit dispersed "backcountry" camping, which may be accessible by van or RV. Contact the park directly for more information.
Your grandma came here to get away from her arthritis. You might be more interested in the plethora of canyons, mountains and absurdly unique landscapes the state has to offer. Few places offer the ability to toss a snowball in the morning and still lounge around comfortably in your skivvies later that evening like Arizona. Skip Phoenix and head for the state's assortment of cacti forests and million year old geological formations.
Notes: This isn't an official NPS campground, but is within the park boundaries and operated by the Navajo Parks and Recreation Department.
A wild and scenic river is calling, and whether you want to raft like a champion bullrider or laze riverside with your campfire and a six pack, Arkansas isn't looking to come up short on amenities. Particularly for you vandwelling types, a slice of peace and quiet is available in a manner often reserved only for the backpacking types.
Notes: This campground is built for tenters, but small vans may be able to make it work, especially if you have a tent you can put up to "fake" like you're camping. RVs are specifically not allowed.
Notes: This campground is built for tenters, but small vans may be able to make it work.
Notes: Aside from Tyler Bend, this middle section of the river has additional campgrounds that may be suitable for camping in a van. Look into Mt. Hershey, Woolum, South Maumee, Grinders Ferry, Shine Eye, and Gilbert, all of which are free, but note that some of these may be walk in only sites.
From the Mojave Desert to Lassen Volcanic National Park, the Redwoods to Devils Postpile, you don't need to be a long-haired surfer or some free climbing wildman to enjoy everything this massive, diverse state has to offer…though if you are, damn, more power to you!
Notes: Emigrant is a "tents only" site, but parking is available directly beside your campsite, so technically, you could sleep in your van…particularly if you've got a tent to pitch to make things look authentic.
The NPS allows camping along roadsides, but asks that you only use sites with an existing rock or metal fire ring. In other words, don't make a new site. This is a national preserve, so preserve it. The site linked above provides a map, or ask the rangers about Rainy Day Mine Site, Granite Pass and Kelso Dunes, all on Kelbaker Road.
Other locations include Sunrise Rock–across from the trailhead to the Teutonia Peak Trail–on Cima Road, a couple of spots on Black Canyon Road and Caruthers Canyon, near Ivanpah and Cedar Canyon Roads.
The majority of these roadside campsites are not suitable for RVs, and some specifically don't allow them. Best to check with the rangers.
There are no official "national park" campgrounds in Redwood National & State Parks. All of the campgrounds are state parks. Since the national and state parks operate largely as an entity in solidarity, we'll list the state park campgrounds here.
Notes: This is a designated "Tents only" campground, and parking for your van may not be available at your campsite.
Notes: Another "tents only" campground, some spots have parking adjacent to where you camp. Explore the possibilities at your own risk.
Why was Colorado the first state to legalize weed? Because it's full of hippies sitting on their asses all day? Doubtful. This state is the perfect blend of America, from rural sensibility to liberal persuasion, small town gusto to deep forest silence. Whether you're looking for mountains wearing a snowy hat or sand dunes for miles, to toss your line into a slow spot in the river or carve out a fresh puree of powder, Colorado is every good thing you may have heard and two or three state's worth of more.
For Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, see Maryland.
We've found Florida to be a mixed bag of blenders. The state parks are crazy beautiful, and usually impossible to get into during anything resembling the desirable seasion. We tackle our favorite places to stay in the Sunshine State elsewhere, but should luck be on your side, or you're willing to make a reservation, the state has some gorgeous national parks.
So, you managed to get your van or RV out here, eh? How'd you do that? Nevermind, it's not pertinent. The good news? A good deal of camping–in the national parks of Hawai'i and otherwise–is free!
Idaho is like Alaska–wild, less visited, and full of natural wonders–but you don't have to take a dirt road for hundreds of miles to get there. Just look at the creative names of its national parks. Even if you can't score a spot in one of the following, the entire state is practically a free for all when it comes to getting lost in the good stuff.
Home to the biggest known cave in the world, and the original passage to what was considered by Colonial America as "Out West", Kentucky has more to offer than the stereotypes we build up in our minds. Bluegrass is the best color anyway, right?
For those of you obsessed with the west but trapped east of the Mississip', Maine is like that great sunset roadtrip, but without the endless freeway miles spent wondering when the Great Plains will end. While Acadia is the state's only national park unit with official NPS camping, we doubt you'll be disappointed once you start exploring the islands.
From feral horses roaming an island seashore to a little campground just outside of our nation's capitol, Maryland has more to offer than just some initial equal to a popular green soda drink. While you're in the vicinity, be sure to look up the sixteen or so national historic sites, shrines and parks dating back to the beginnings of these United States of America.
Two additional campgrounds provide tent camping only, and while the parking lots for these facilities are nearby, sleeping in vehicles is strictly prohibited.
We have only one thing to say about Michigan: it rocks. From national seashores to the birthplace of the vehicles that started this whole full-time RVing and vanlife movement, the state is more than maybe anyone thinks when the idea of "Michigan" comes to mind. Not to mention, it's a helluva way to escape the doldrum that is Interstate 80/90 through the Midwest.
The Natchez Trace originates here, scooting you from one of the country's most unique cultures all the way to the home of country music. Have a go.
The Ozark Scenic Riverways' campgrounds are easily one of the most overlooked natural areas back east, and very well may prove to be a vandweller's dream.
Notes: The names of these "backcountry" campsites (though Ozark doesn't use the typical definition of backcountry), are Cedargrove, Bay Creek, Rymers, Gooseneck (formerly Hawes), Shawnee Creek, Big Tree, Sinking Creek, Cedar Spring, Grubbs and Log Yard. Give a ranger a holler to see if one of these would work for you.
When you see a fellow in a cowboy hat in Montana, you can believe he's not some country star or hipster trying to look the part. This is Big Sky Country and home to a slice of Yellowstone, a place where people don't hope wolves will return to their natural habitat, they shoot them. Despite that (depending on your viewpoint), it's home to what we think is the absolutely quintessential national park, Glacier itself. Go to the sun, and judge for yourself.
This is an endlessly empty state. No wonder they keep dead aliens here. From US-50, the "Loneliest Road", to a national park that tends to be so shrouded in mystery even the clouds don't know how to leave, Nevada is our pick for closest thing to Mars you'll ever drive to on Earth.
Some folks look at New Mexico as a drive-thru, another obstacle in the way to the warm weather of Arizona's winters. We know better. With one of the best deals on state parks around, tons of national forestland and some of the hippy dippiest towns in the nation, NM is just waiting for those with a lean nearly knocked over toward the mystic.
While there is no official campground, El Malpais does permit dispersed, primitive camping throughout the park, which requires a high clearance vehicle to access.
A state so nice, they had to divide it, North Carolina is home to everything from Moonshine to craft beers, the first flight of mankind along the shores of the Atlantic and the most visited national park in these United States. For our money, we say start in Asheville, NC and take the Blue Ridge Parkway all the slow way to the Smokies. Don't be surprised if the mileage and the hours don't add up though, besides the winding road, the number of pull outs with layered purple mountains majesty are innumerable.
Notes: Snow may close the parkway and campgrounds at any time.
There are no official campgrounds in the national seashore, but primitive camping–including pulling your vehicle onto the beach–is permitted. Just don't get stuck and be aware of high tide. You also cannot park within 100 feet of signs, docks or other structures, nor on or between the dunes. There does not appear to be a fee for this camping, other than what you might pay for access to the park itself.
To far north for most folks to venture, and just far enough south of Canada to keep the summers tolerable, this is another one of those gems that–should you dedicate a summer's month or two towards–will never leave you disappointed.
Without giving away the entire plot line, when it comes to "which is the best state in the USA?" the answer is, hands down, Oregon. Go and find out for yourself why exactly that is.
Notes: This is a "tent only" campground but some of the sites have parking immediately next to where you put up your tent, so kicking it in your van wouldn't be out of the question.
A national forest of national park proportions, history ranging from gunslinging sheriffs to tragic native displacement, this state has enough to offer to fill a lifetime. Aside from the simple pleasures of grandiose mountain lakes and scenic drives to break the glasses right off your nose, we'd highly recommend you find yourself a slice of the native population–the true natives–and have a long, slow talk about what had to happen for South Dakota to become a state.
The Great Smoky Mountains end here, and country music cracked open its egg here as well. Float.
Note: For Cumberland Gap National Historic Park, see Kentucky.
Notes: We don't have much information on this campground. Contact the park to get the deets.
There ain't nothing freer than a Texan belt buckle stuck to the spur of a wild mustang as it runs into the sunset, leaving its poorly trained rider behind to die in the desert. And by that, we mean that Texans believe they're okay to do as they please. Certainly no longer a part of Mexico, but not quite a full fledged member of the USA, this state is home to some of the wildest bunch of free thinkers–and not always the liberal type, thankfully–you'll ever meet.
From the canyons of the border to big mountains and Gulf coast waves a-lapping, Texas swears its the biggest, the best, and sometimes it damn well lives up to that self-proclaimed reputation.
Suitable for: RVs & vans, see below.
Notes: Big Bend has over 20 primitive "backcountry" campsites along improved and more rugged roads throughout the park. Some of these can accommodate RVs, all are perfect for vans. The sites themselves are often large enough for two or more vehicles, as well. Prices vary, check with the ranger as to what is available and suitable for your rig.
There are no official, developed campgrounds in Big Thicket, but primitive camping is allowed in various places throughout the park. Call ahead to see if this would accommodate your particular RV, or if van access is available.
If we had a year to kill, a 4×4 vehicle with a decent heater and could only choose one state, Utah's Mighty Five–and the plethora of monuments and BLM land between–would be our playground. While the state may have a reputation for some dodgy religion (aren't they all?) and weak alcohol, you can believe it more than makes up for it when it comes to grandiose wide open spaces with some of the most surreal rock formations you'll ever lay witness to, dear brother.
Something about Virginia's national parks feel a bit like a consolation prize. Way to snag that participation trophy, oh…sorry…your dad's the capitol of the nation? Still, who doesn't want to careen along Skyline Drive at some point in their life, right?
Note: for the Blue Ridge Parkway, see North Carolina.
Let's not beat around the bush here, the State of Washington is fabulous. Rainy, sure, but that's a fool's perspective. Washington has wildfire prone deserts, paradise cliff-laden beaches and glacial till spilling mountains all within a few hours' drive of one another. Do this state, you won't be disappointed. Maybe skip North Cascades, though, unless you're ready to ditch your van/RV and get your hike on.
This campground is closed indefinitely due to flood damage.
Hands down, WV is our favorite state this side of the Mississippi. If you don't believe us, or don't know why, we won't blame you…but, you can't say we didn't clue you in.
Notes: This is primarily a walk-in tenting campground, but there is one drive-in site. It's designated "tents only" but should you have a tent to put up, and a van…use your best judgement.
Suitable for: Unknown, see below.
Notes: We don't have specifics on this campground, so check it out at your own risk.
Say you prefer mountains to people. Maybe your idea of a weekend getaway is driving through buttes (they pronounce it like your backend here) and endless rocky empty landscapes. Yeah? Dig the idea of going to Yellowstone? Wyoming's got that. We'd recommend heading south to the Tetons though.
There is also ample boondocking in BLM land and otherwise near Grand Teton, where you'll often have a view of the mountains themselves, making it feel every bit like you're "actually" in the park itself.
As far as we can tell, the following states don't have any national park units (aside from perhaps national recreation areas, see above) with camping. Are we wrong?
Thanks to the folks who designed the icons used in this article, including the RV by Martin Lebreton, tents by Oksana Latysheva, the reservations ticket by Thengakola from the Noun Project, the seasons icon by Bakunetsu Kaito, the US map by Pumpkin Juice, ranger hat by Loren Klein, camping icon by Dolly Holmes and the electric plug icon by Bernar Novalyi. You guys rock!


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awk '
BEGIN { lastFNR=0; acount=0; FIRST="T"}

FNR < lastFNR {FIRST="F"; aindex=0; next}

FIRST=="T" {
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      fna[acount] = $3
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}

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}

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}

END {
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            print sta[aindex], "through", fna[index], "totals", sum[aindex]
      }
}
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A: You could try
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where s.awk is
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}
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}
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output:
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Some of you noticed that the date of our first colour belt grading for this year in our last newsletter didn't match up to the dates we'd published on Facebook - and you were right! The first colour belt grading will be on Thursday 14 April, not 1 April. So if you are aiming to move up a grade in the first quarter of the year, pop that date in your diaries (note, mini kids grading dates are not affected). If you missed all the important dates you can catch up on past newsletters in the news section of our website.
Warrior Sparring Gear Has Landed!
We've been working hard to bring you affordable sparring gear, and as you can see from the photo above, our new Warrior gear looks very smart indeed!
Normally a vinyl pair of gloves or boots would be at least $70 for just the gloves or just for the boots. Our introductory February only special is a FULL SET of gloves and boots for $70! (Works out to be $35 per item). Save $20, as from March onwards a full set will be $90.
This a recommended item that colour belt students in particular should look at having. Gear can be ordered online or bought directly from the Ellerslie office. Mouth guards, shin guards and groin guards are also available at the Ellerslie office.
Mini Kids - Remember To Bring Your New Books!
Most of the new 'TKD Skills for Mini Kids' books went out to our mini kid White Belt, First Green, First Blue and First Red students last week. If your child did not receive their book last week, they will receive it this week.
This book needs to come to every lesson for the attendance stickers so please remember to add it to your training bag for this week's lessons.


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FA continues disciplinary proceedings against Dele Alli and Eric Dier
Tottenham Hotspur's Eric Dier after the Premier League match at Turf Moor, Burnley. - Credit: PA
Football Association disciplinary proceedings against Tottenham duo Dele Alli and Eric Dier are still ongoing despite the footballing calendar grounding to a halt.
Alli was charged by the FA on 26 February for misconduct after he posted an ill-advised video on Snapchat about coronavirus a fortnight earlier and he is understood to have launched an appeal.
Dier is being investigated after he climbed into the stands to confront a Spurs fan after they lost to Norwich in the FA Cup on 3 March.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic seeing an indefinite suspension of football, and the FA's attention firmly elsewhere overall, the governing body's disciplinary process is running as normally as possible.
And the PA news agency understands that both cases are still live.
Alli could face a suspension once the season can resume if his charge his upheld. Manchester City's Bernardo Silva received a one-match ban after a similar offence in a disciplinary procedure which took six weeks from charge to punishment.
Dier is yet to be charged by the FA, who are looking at the incident after the Metropolitan Police decided there was no criminal case to pursue.
Meanwhile, Spurs defender Ben Davies has said Jose Mourinho is a "dream manager" to work under.
Mourinho has had a tough time turning the club's fortunes around since he arrived in November.
There are no questions over the Portuguese's commitment to the job, though, as he was pictured flouting government rules last week when he held a one-on-one training session with Tanguy Ndombele.
Mourinho has also gone into lockdown with three of his coaching staff in a north London house.
Davies said of his manager on NBC: "I think he's been great for the club, having someone of his stature and calibre coming to the club really gives everyone a lift.
"To have someone like him believe that this club can win things then it's a dream manager to have.
"If he's putting his trust in us then we can only give everything to him and put our trust in him.
"Personally for me it's been quite tough. I got injured in his first game. The next few weeks after that is when players look to make the best impression they can.
"I can't say a bad word about him though because throughout my time out injured he was in constant contact with me. He gave me so much support and made sure that when I came back I was right. For me he's been brilliant."


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Hospitality Mints Acquired by Food Manufacturer
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Hospitality Mints, Boone, N.C., announced that it has been acquired by Mount Franklin Foods LLC, the El Paso, Texas-based parent company of Sunrise Confections, Azar Nut Company and Mount Franklin Nutritionals.
The acquisition is effective immediately, and Hospitality Mints' production will stay in its North Carolina location.
"As part of our continued effort to strategically grow and diversify our business, the acquisition of Hospitality Mints will enable us to expand our overall sales and product offerings in both the retail and food service markets," Gary Ricco, president and CEO of Mount Franklin Foods, said in a press release. "We look forward to bringing the synergies of our two heritage organizations together to deliver a full portfolio of items, including mints, to our customers."
Hospitality Mints has been in business for more than 40 years, and specializes in soft and hard mints and candies, such as peppermints, jellies, ice crystals and more.
"We are excited to become part of the Mount Franklin Foods family," Pat Viancourt, president of Hospitality Mints, said. "Our two organizations share a long history with a long-term quality reputation in the retail and food service industries, and our combined strengths will deliver even greater efficiencies, innovation and value for our customers and employees."
The acquisition fee was not disclosed.
For more information, visit www.mountfranklinfoods.com or www.hospitalitymints.com.
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Horse racing simulator 'Winning Post 10' gets new gameplay trailer, galloping onto Switch in Japan March 30th
The finish line is just around the bend!
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Back in November of 2022, Koei Tecmo announced the upcoming release of Winning Post 10, the next entry in their long-running horse racing simulator franchise. This game celebrates 30 years of the series, which makes its Japanese release date of March 30th, 2023 all the more fitting!
Today, we've got a new trailer for the game, and it's packed full of new details to sink your teeth into. From the races themselves, to statistics, even down to the game's social aspects, the in-depth gameplay of the title is on full display. Art, music, and animated scenes from the game are also shown off, so be sure to take a look above!
While it's currently unclear if the game will release outside of Japan at some point, the Japanese version on Switch will cost 9,680 Yen.
To learn more about Winning Post 10, check out the game's official website here!
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In these readings, there seems to be a repeating pattern of looking at the creation of God and the one and only God. In the reading of Enuma Elish, the story of Marduk of Mesopotamia. In the story, the woman runs away from the serpents to Marduk and attacks him. Marduk then attacks her and he has his victory. The serpent then taunts him into battle. At the end of the war, Marduk uses the spoils to build a new world. He crushes her skull and uses the blood and her body to make heaven and earth. He
Comparing Enuma Elish and Genesis
Comparing Enuma Elish and Genesis Since the beginning of time, societies have created stories to explain the mystery of the origin of man and the universe. In the Babylonian text, Enuma Elish and the book of Genesis-which originated in the same part of the world-one finds two very different stories about the creation of man. These two creation stories contrast the two societies that created them: the chaotic lives of servitude of the Babylonians and the lives of the recently freed Jewish people
Comparison Of The Epic Of Genesis And Enuma Elish
than literature. Two of the most popular stories of creation include the biblical tale of Genesis and the Babylonian epic, Enuma Elish. Many historians have debated over which of the two stories was derived from the other. While both stories are different and depict different ideals of how the universe came to be they due hold striking similarities. The epic of Enuma Elish is comprised of seven tablets and was written sometime in the eleventh century. This epic narrates a great conflict between
Enuma Elish: The Babylonian Mythos
The Babylonian mythos, Enuma Elish is a creation story that centralizes around the struggle for power, control, and dominance. It illustrates the conditions and circumstances evident in society. Most importantly, it entails the construction of authority and how easily it can deteriorate in the face of the desire to move up the hierarchical structure. Through Enuma Elish, light is shed upon the culture, mentality of the people, and even the attributes that dominate society. In the beginning, the
The Intent Behind the Enuma Elish (Creation Epic)
The Intent Behind the Enuma Elish The Enuma Elish, often known as The Creation Epic, is often considered the primary source of Mesopotamian cosmology. However, to view the Enuma Elish as a cosmological myth obscures the true intent of the epicís author. The cosmological elements of the Enuma Elish are secondary to the authorís effort to explain the supremacy of Marduk, to justify absolute oriental monarchy, and to defend Babylon as the axis mundi. The Enuma Elish was composed in Babylonin
Enuma Elish - The Babylonian Creation Story
Enuma Elish - The Babylonian Creation Story Like the Greek Theogony, the creation of the world in the Enuma elish begins with the universe in a formless state, from which emerge two primary gods, male and female: When the skies above were not yet named Nor earth below pronounced by name, Apsu, the first one, their begetter, And maker Tiamat, who bore them all, Had mixed their waters together, But had not formed pastures, nor discovered reed-beds; When yet no gods were manifest, Nor
Ea is a Trickster God in Both Babylonian Enuma Elish and the Hattian Kamarbi Cycle
The Babylonian Enuma Elish and the Hattian Kumarbi Cycle are both succession myths that, although written by two different cultures, have certain characters in common, such as the Babylonian god Ea. There are many similarities in the portrayal of Ea in both works. For one, in both works Ea is depicted as a trickster god, deceiving Kumarbi into biting a rock and Apsu into falling asleep in order for him to kill him. However, Ea is also shown to be wise, acting as adviser of the gods in both myths
The Differences Between Enuma Elish-The Epic of Creation and Genesis 1:1-3:24
In this paper I will discuss three similarities and four differences between Enuma Elish-The Epic of Creation (King,1902) and Genesis 1:1-3:24 as described by Michael Fishbane (Fishbane, 1979). These writings are selected to describe the story of creation of the earth and the inhabitants of the earth. However, each author has a very different view and way of explaining what they have interpreted the sacred texts to mean. The biggest similarity I found is that both indicate there is a creator.
Summary Of Enuma Elish
The Enuma Elish The Enuma Elish is a Babylonian/Mesopotamian creation story. In this myth, the Babylonians attempt to explain how man came to be. It begins with Mummu and Tiamat, the bearers of all the gods. Apsu is the begetter, ruler of the world before the heavens and lands were named. Apsu and Tiamat were the mother and father of Mummu, Lahmu and Lahamu, who "for aeons grew in age and stature" (Enuma Elish 1). Anshar and Kishar were then formed. The two of them, more massive than the others,
Hesiod's Theogony and the Babylonian Enuma Elish are both myths that begin as creation myths, explaining how the universe and, later on, humans came to be. These types of myths exist in every culture and, while the account of creation in Hesiod's Theogony and the Enuma Elish share many similarities, the two myths differ in many ways as well. Both myths begin creation from where the universe is a formless state, from which the primordial gods emerge. The idea of the earth and sky beginning as one
Succession in Myths
succession myth, the familial relationship between the gods is significant. In the three works: The Babylonian Enuma Elish, The Hittite Illuyanka Myths (version 2) and the Greek Theogony by Hesiod; it can be argued that the succession of the gods is a reflection of their power and that this power eventually leads to a redistribution of position within the gods. In the Babylonian Enuma Elish, each generation of god is proclaimed to be stronger than the last and eventually this culmination of power leads
The Creation in the Hebraic and Babylonian Traditions
humanity, as reflected in the intimacy of creation. The first difference between the creation accounts of the Enuma Elish and Genesis is the creation of the world as stemming from Chaos, rather than creation of the world as an ordering of Chaos. This difference in the nature of the Creation is theologically significant because it shows a divergence in the nature of the respective Creators. In the Enuma, creation itself stems from strife and chaos, which give the reader an insight into the nature of the Babylonian
The Significance of Creation in Hebraic Thought
similarities and differences between the creation accounts of Genesis and the Enuma Elish, which, using the Historical Critical Method, can be used to come to a clearer understanding of the Hebraic concept of the origins of the world. The creation story of Genesis was compiled at a very important period in Jewish history, which clearly factors into determining the original sense of that scriptural passage. The Enuma Elish (a title that is often translated "On High") is a Babylonian myth which was
Enuma Elish Literary Analysis
Creation story "Enuma Elish", whose differences abound. Where they are similar, however, is reflective of their rather close proximity in regard to region of origin. Effective collaboration between families and governing bodies are rather large components of both Hebrew and Mesopotamian culture, and is rather evident in both the Hebrew Creation, as well as "Enuma Elish". Likewise, regret and repentance following Creation by the Creators is evident in both myths. As evidenced in
Enuma Elish And Genesis Similarities
and things that we have no idea how they came to be. The Enuma Elish and Genesis are stories of creation. These stories are almost complete opposites of each other. They have very few similarities but many differences. This essay focuses on the natural world, view of humans, and the cosmos of each story. You will be able to see how a polytheistic and monotheistic world differ. Not to mention the views each story has in general. The Enuma Elish is the gorier and violent story while Genesis is a calmer
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psychology and my own spiritual take on it (in part derived from the popular show "The Gospel at Colonus"). As my preconceptions dropped away, several dramatic ways in which this extraordinary drama moves away from the early Akkadian cosmgony, "Enuma Elish" and Hesiodís "Theogony" revealed themselves. These pivotal stories illustrated clear ways in which the peoples of Babylon, early Greece and classical Greece differed from one another, especially with regard to their relationships to their deities
The Quarrelsomeness Of Man And How The Earth Was Peopled?
Earth was Peopled" (PM 47) and the Near Eastern myth, "The Enuma Elish" (PM 91) that the existence of the female is the pure reason why earth consists of evil, as well as what a female is capable of that man is not. However, within these two myths, this process is executed differently. In "The Quarrelsomeness of Man and How the Earth was Peopled" (PM 47) a woman unintentionally allows evil to be summoned over mankind; while in "The Enuma Elish" (PM 91) where it is the female who makes the decision to
Enuma Elish Research Paper
summarize the Enuma Elish, the creation myth of the Mesopotamian civilization. Second, I will summarize the Book of Genesis, the creation story of the ancient Israelites. Lastly, I will summarize Theogony, the creation epic of the ancient Greek people. Following my summarizations, I will compare and contrast these accounts by several criteria. I will examine: how the world was created; who created the world; what was created; and what was present at the time of creation. The Enuma Elish tells of how
Creation stories may include multiple gods, provide insight on the creation of man, and define heroic attributes. The story, titled Enuma Elish, sketched out the creation of the world for the Babylonians. Gods make up the majority of the Enuma Elish's personae, and the Babylonians envisioned these gods as a family: "Primeval Apsu was their progenitor. / And matrix-Tiamat was she who bore them all, / …Then were the gods formed within the(se two)." (Tablet 1, Lines 3-4, 7) The wisest and most accomplished
The Epic Of Gilgamesh, Poem, And The Enuma Elish
Atrahasis poem, and The Enuma Elish all portrayed this belief. For instance, the Atrahasis poem, a creation story of a young god, Enki who is being awaken from his nights slumber by his mother who is telling him that he is create servants to the gods who will then reproduce more servants. So he molds clay in the form of a human and with the help of Niamh and the goddesses the fashion the faces of the gods. Also, among the creation stories was the Tale of the Enuma Elish. The Enuma Elish is a story that explains
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Wrong, but accurate
Alice Bachini-Smith (Texas, USA) · North American affairs
I hardly know where to begin on this one (from Fox News).
While Bush has been campaigning as the best candidate to deter terrorists and protect the nation, Kerry portrayed him as out of touch with the situation in Iraq.
"With all due respect to the president, has he turned on the evening news lately? Does he read the newspapers?" Kerry said. "Does he really know what's happening? Is he talking about the same war that the rest of us are talking about?"
This man thinks the Commander-in-chief should formulate war strategies according to what it says on CNN, and he is standing for president of the United States?
With all due respect to the Democratic candidate, has he never heard of military intelligence? Does he even know what the blogosphere is? Is he talking about the same universe that the rest of us are talking about?
Damn right, we are talking about different wars. This is the real one. And it's not available in any newspapers.
September 19th, 2004 |
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Perry E. Metzger
The leaked National Intelligence Assessment says that we're losing in Iraq. So much for what the President knows that we don't.
As for the President's other information sources, he's said in public that he doesn't read the newspapers or watch television.
Anyway, I'm sure that the loonie Sharia lovers will be happy when Iraq turns in to another "Islamic Republic" after the US is forced to withdraw with its tail between its legs. We've already lost control of large swaths of the country which are now "no-go" zones. Our casualty rate has doubled in the last few months. The economy in Iraq is faltering. Water and electricity are in worse shape than they were just after the invasion. Oil exports are non-existent thanks to pipeline sabotage. Really, it is amazing what a mess idiot statists can make of a country in short order.
Now can someone please tell me why it was in the first place that we decided to engage in this stupid and deadly $250 billion exercise while Bin Laden and company continue to roam free? Oh, yes, over Weapons of Mass Destruction that Hussein didn't have, and over links to Bin Laden that he didn't have.
Statists never have any decent sense on how to spend money efficiently, but this has been an amazing gaffe. Not enough money to hunt down Bin Laden, not enough money to put decent security in our ports or to pay for decent security in places like New York, but we have lots to spend on an insane boondoggle.
It is good, though, that we have George Bush around on the domestic front. Who else would try to pass a constitutional amendment banning gays from having the same rights as everyone else? Who else would give us steel tarrifs, textile tarrifs, a $450B deficit, indefinite detention without trial, military tribunals without juries while normal courts are operating, attempts to prevent the importation of drugs already approved for use in the U.S., secret security regulations and laws, and all the rest?
Well, sadly, plenty of others would. Kerry may be just as bad. But why are people who are supposedly libertarians supporting this lunatic?
Our casualty rate has doubled in the last few months.
And that is, like, a high casualty rate, is it? Which wars are you using to compare it to, pray tell. Pathetic.
veryretired
I am still waiting for the piercing analysis by Mr Metzger stating a definite date when the US should have adopted the Swiss strategy, and why it would have worked.
Maybe the reason President Bush doesn't read newspapers or watch television is, he already had all the information they're pontificating about a couple of weeks/couple of months beforehand.
Would we trust a head of government who took his information from the NYTimes, CNN and The Guardian rather than the US intelligence agencies, allied intelligence agencies and the military?
John Kerry is a certifiable nutcase.
Louise Rutherford
Why would only libertarians read this blog or even write for it? I would guess most of the people here are pro-survival so that would seem to exclude you guys. Bin Laden is probably been dead for several years and last time I looked, no large buildings had collapsed in the USA. You think we are losing? What planet are you writing about, Mr Metzger because I sure do not recognize it.
Second certifiable nutcase, Louise Rutherford.
Mr Metzger,
May I recommend the Samizdata archives?
What's interesting about Kerry's comment is that he's served on our Senate Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committees (although it seems his chairs were lightly used). He's held every conceivable position on the war. In fact it's looked for a while now that he gets his personal views from focus groups. He has an awfully overblown opinion of the value of our mass media for someone who's been in the Senate as long as he has.
By the way, the intelligence assessment the first commenter mentioned is based on data collected in the Spring. It's old stuff and not worth bothering with.
EddieP
Would you have the coalition just packup and leave? How long would it take for Iraq to become the next Afganistan? Taliban anyone? Terrorist training camps? Ba'ath Party indoctrination sessions? Iranian mullah annexation.
How long before we have to go back and try to do it all over again? Only next time with a populace that knows we'll only cut and run? This is possibly our last chance for a non-nuclear exchange for maybe 50 years.
This thing may not work out, but neither would WWII if we had given in to the wolfpacks in the North Atlantic. The fact that casualties are higher than we'd like, turning back means Beslan atrocities every week all around the world.
Winzeler
Metzger may have come across wrong, but he is basically concluding the right thing. Bush is just like every other statist in that he believes his convictions (or at least the convictions of the majority) should reign supreme in everyone else's lives.
Let's not be so quick to rally around someone in fear because we think he's capable of making us safe from terror. Safety and freedom do NOT equate.
By the way I read the "real" news comment and about half its responses and didn't find a thing I thought I could believe for sure.
By the way, (again) I think it would not be too smart to cut and run in Iraq. I won't stake my life on this, but it seems we should finish what we started.
Darth Snarky
The fact that casualties are higher than we'd like, turning back means Beslan atrocities every week all around the world.
Sure, anytime one of ours get killed that is one too many but as an earlier commenter pointed out, this is hardly World War One and the slaughter of a generation we are talking about here. Some proportion and perspective, please! As wars go, this one does not exactly 'shock and awe', to misuse a phrase.
About Kerry's remark:
I don't know what he means. You never know what he means. But, but, if he means that this war in Iraq should be fought more aggressively, more resolutely – he has a point. (Not that I think for one second he would do that if elected).
Perry E. Metzger:
"Anyway, I'm sure that the loonie Sharia lovers will be happy when Iraq turns in to another "Islamic Republic" after the US is forced to withdraw with its tail between its legs. We've already lost control of large swaths of the country which are now "no-go" zones."
Will you be happy ? Maybe the "US [will be] forced to withdraw with its tail between its legs." Will that make YOU happy ? Is that what you wish for ?
I know you think the US should not have gone in in the first place. Do you propose to get out now ?
toolkien
Is it so surprising that Kerry, probably disingenuously, touts the power of the popular news media? As we've all discussed it is soft-left and spins the news in that direction. Kerry must know it has limitations, but he also knows it is how the majority of the mass comes by it's information (at least the swing demographics – granted blogs and the internet in general have expanded access but by and large a goodly portion of the swing demographic still gets its info via traditional means, or still give it greater credibility, IMO). The message is 'if it's good enough for Joe Blow, it's good enough for the Prez'. Really it has an "i'll wash your back if you'll wash mine" feel to it.
As for Bush, he certainly is a Statist in my book, and I'm fairly certain I am going to skip this election; abstention seems to be about my only option.
I believe the war in Iraq has more to do with oil than terrorists, but if we are to have a centralized economy, then we need collective protection of resources. A warfare state breeds a welfare state and vice versa. Regardless, if war is deemed necessary, then it should be prosecuted with the objective of winning thoroughly with the least casualties. This war has been fought as a public relations move with muscle. Such 'wars' are doomed to ultimate failure.
As for those who ramble on about Bin Laden still being free, it is my opinion that most of those folk, if no war had been engaged in Iraq, would now be demanding proof that Bin Laden was directly involved in 9-11. I'm not a Bush lover by any stretch, but the enemy of my luke-warm enemy is not my friend. I rarely support the general anti-Bush crowd (e.g. Kerry, Dems in general, Nader, 'progressives' in general).
I find I can agree much more with the likes of Lew Rockwell, even though it seems to be a bit idealistic in its outlook. Yes, ideally I think that capitalism can only truly thrive in a world free from Statist snares, but it only takes one to tango. I agree that there is a time and place for war, and I grudgingly support the war in Iraq, but only because we are all forced to be 'shareholders' in a public trust and it is necessary that the collective economy thrive or we all go down. Oil is the blood of the economy, and the economy has been infested by Statists. Presented a fait accompli, to make the best of the situation, oil flow must be maintained. But since too little force was used, that objective has not materialized adequately.
toolkien, don't you think the Libertarian and Constitutional Parties are options?
Bush is unfortunate, as was his father. They are being rewarded by the party for being loyal. There were others I would have liked in 2000, and Bush's record is mixed, very mixed, in several crucial areas.
Kerry is the choice of the activist base of the Dems, or rather 2nd choice, after Dean. The campaign is desparately trying to avoid the ultra-liberal voting record of Kerry's Senate career, which is why they must live in the even further past than the last 20 years.
I can understand why some say they will pass on the election. I faced a similar situation in '68 with Nixon-Humphrey, and '72 with Nixon-McGovern. Unpalatable choices, certainly.
There is a strategy available that allows a person to register their disapproval of these choices but still vote for other candidates who might suit their beliefs, and that is to selectively vote in only those races where one can find a suitably representative candidate, and skip the rest.
It is a weak protest, but the discrepency between total votes and a particular race, such as President, where a certain number opted out does show up. Otherwise, the third party vote is always a possibility. I've gone that route several times over the years.
Personally, I think the political process is in a very serious crisis stage, and, along with the media and academia, await a generational transition to resolve some of the problems. As an embarrassed member of the boomers, I must say it will be best for all when we have shuffled off this mortal coil.
Isn't Kerry the subject of Alice's post? The man is sucking wind right now, but who knows – stranger things have happened.
He seem like the sort of person who would be a terrible terrible president. Security risk present or absent. He's a moral pygmy, and is likely to be guilty of the entire AWOL routine that his campaign is trying to put on President Bush.
Kerry was not formally released from the Naval Reserves unitl 2001. He must had quite a bit of tidying up to do.
To begin with he pried his way into the Naval Reserve to avoid going to Vietnam, but chance gave him that cold wet kiss.
He is man at his worst – he really doesn't believe in the issues, the life, and can't fathom the lifestyles of the people he's trying to lead. His part has to hide everything about him, making tremendous efforts to convince us that everything he is, is actually the opposite of what we see.
Either his campaign is doomed or we are.
"The leaked National Intelligence Assessment says that we're losing in Iraq."
Mr. Metzger, I invite you to read the article linked in Alice's post — almost all your positions are thoroughly shot down, one by one.
The NIA assessment was drawn up IN APRIL 2004 (Fallujah, anyone?), and all the prognoses are based on that old scenario.
It's about as relevant as a prognosis made in November 1944 of the progress of the war in Europe, based on the Normandy / Caen "June quagmire".
That popping sound is that of Lefty and anti-war bubbles bursting everywhere.
R C Dean
We've already lost control of large swaths of the country which are now "no-go" zones."
Perry, what on earth are you talking about? The vast majority of Iraq (geographically speaking) is pretty well pacified. The only problems are in the Sunni triangle and the usual neighborhoods of Baghdad, and it looks as if a new offensive is getting underway, at least in Fallujah.
Go read Belmont Clubfor some perspective on where casualties are happening and why. The upshot – casualties are occurring in the Baathist strongholds because we are engaging on their home turf.
Under President George W. Bush's leadership, 50 million people have been liberated from life under oppressive brutality. The 50 million liberated will now have governments accountable to the people instead of having dictator accountable only to the gangsters within the United Nations.
Unfortunately, most who have always had the luxury of living free have taken freedom for granted. To those who only want the good life for themselves, I say selfish, spoiled brats. The fact that people around the world are STILL arguing about this monumental liberation, instead of celebrating, signifies how pathethically miserable is your existance. So polluted with self-indulgent liberals of the intellectually vacuous, the earth reeks foul.
I am hanging with President George W. Bush where the air has been freshened with new hope for our world.
A Hermit
"Under President George W. Bush's leadership, 50 million people have been liberated from life under oppressive brutality…"
Really!? Where?
Not in Afghanistan, where most of the country is still being run by tribal warlords, drugrunners and the supposedly defeated Taliban…
And certainly not in Iraq, where the American appointed government is being run by an ex-Baathist enforcer famous for doing Saddam's "wetwork" in the seventies and early eighties, where religious fanatics, Kurdish nationalist thugs and more ex-Baathists turn more and more of the country into "no-go" zones while American aircraft drop bombs and missiles in residential neighbourhoods in a vain, self defeating attempt to defeat the insurgency.
I've been asked if I don't think Iraq is better off now that Saddam's gone. My answer is, they should be. But thanks to Bush's haste and incompetence, they really aren't.
A quick question:
Why is it that no one in the Bush administration is saying that July's NIE was old and the predictions no longer applicable? Why is this argument only being made by bloggers who haven't read the source document?
PeterBoston
One would suppose that an honest crtique of the situation in Iraq would at least make an effort to get the facts right.
We have not lost control of large swaths of the country. Casualties, American and otherwise, are occurring almost exclusively in the Sunni Triangle, which for one reason or another was never "under control." In fact, there have been almost no American casualties in 11 out of the 18 provinces where life is for the most part very normal, complete with electricity water, restaurants, muncipal elections and get-up-and-go-to work daily activities.
Even within the Sunni Triangle casualties are not increasing from previous monthly distributions, never mind doubling as has been asserted. Neither is the insurgent enclave invulnerable. At some point in time in the not too distant future US and Iraqi forces will sweep the Sunni Triangle and exterminate the Baathist and Al Qaeda fighters.
A little cynicism is good. Defeatism accompanied with large dollops of ignorance or deception is not.
Mr. Hermit may want to read this NYT article about Afghanistan. Maybe he won't because the contents do not fit his Bush-hating, defeatist meme.
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I'm all for full discussion even if it's critical or unfavorable but it's way past time to start slapping down (metaphorically of course) the people who make things up as they go along.
And for anybody who's interested the fight against Al Qaeda is in Iraq.
At that meeting (November 2003), according to Taliban sources, Osama bin Laden's men officially broke some bad news to emissaries from Mullah Mohammed Omar, the elusive leader of Afghanistan's ousted fundamentalist regime. Their message: Al Qaeda would be diverting a large number of fighters from the anti-U.S. insurgency in Afghanistan to Iraq. Al Qaeda also planned to reduce by half its $3 million monthly contribution to Afghan jihadi outfits. MSNBC report


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