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Author: Flakey
What does AIF stand for? Adult Interactive Fiction. If you likely to be offended by games with sexual content, you are advised not to open these files.
Reviewed by Arisian Anonymous
Rating: F
Plot synopsis: You are left to babysit. After a quickie with the mother, you rape the daughter you were left to take care of, rape the minister's daughter, masturbate, and show the results to the girl's brother. Yawn.
Offensiveness: Rape of two children portrayed in a positive light takes this 'game' all the way to 'evil' status.
NPCs: Zero-dimensional cliched ones.
Completeness of names/objects/descriptions: The three female characters don't have any butt (or ass or bottom). They have a bum though. The male characters don't have anything. It goes worse from there.
Completeness of verbs/deeds: The words 'kiss' or 'touch' were obviously
considered unimportant and were not included in the game. The word 'buttfuck' was of great significance and was included.
Logic problems: Many and obvious as hell. The minister will consider you an infidel only if you *don't* fondle his daughter's breasts. Admittedly I don't know much about JWs but I don't think seducing the priest's daughter is part of their doctrine. Unless he's also a pervert as every other character in this game.
Narrative: I'll just give an example of the beauty of the narrative:
" 'Wow' she says, raising her head for a moment. 'It's really big' -'Shut up and suck it' you moan. "
Bottomline: A terrible game. Avoid.
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Lamprey gene helps scientists discover how the human brain appeared
by Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Credit: Snezhana Mazhekenova
Researchers at the M.M. Shemyakin and Yu.A. Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences have collaborated with their colleagues from the A.N. Severtsova Institute of Ecology and Evolution in groundbreaking research work in which they discovered the homeobox gene Anf / Hesx1 in lampreys. It is the most ancient gene in modern vertebrates. The research findings that they published in Scientific Reports support the hypothesis that the appearance of this gene in vertebrates created the conditions necessary for the emergence of the telencephalon.
The telencephalon (known as the 'end of the brain') is the anterior part of the brain that is characteristic only of vertebrates, including humans. It is from this section that such important structures as the larger cerebral hemisphere develop.
"All other types of multicellular animals do not possess pronounced anatomical structures that are similar to the vertebrate telencephalon," explained Professor Andrey Zaraiskii of the Russian Academy of Sciences. "This means that during evolution, the telencephalon developed only in the ancestors of modern vertebrates."
Aromorphosis is the term that scientists use to describe the emergence of the telencephalon during the evolution of the vertebrate. The term describes a major evolutionary change leading to an overall increase in the level of organization of the body. In this regard, the question of the genetic mechanisms underlying this process becomes very important. Andrey Zaraiskii and his colleagues discovered a previously unknown homeobox (involved in the regulation of development) gene Anf / Hesx1 that is responsible for the inclusion of the telencephalon development process in representatives of several classes of vertebrates. Scientists have suggested that the formation of the vertebrate telencephalon may be associated with the appearance of the Anf / Hesx1 homeobox gene in their ancestors.
To confirm this hypothesis, the scientists had to demonstrate that the Anf / Hesx1 gene is present in all classes of vertebrates. However, until now, this gene could not be detected in jawless vertebrates (lampreys and hagfish), the representatives of the most ancient of living classes in existence. Other researchers recently conducted a genome sequencing (determination of the nucleotide sequence, DNA and RNA 'building blocks') of lamprey that also showed no presence of the Anf / Hesx1 gene in these vertebrates. In order to identify it, Professor Zarayskiy's team used special approaches based on high-precision isolation of RNA from the cells of the telencephalon rudiment of embryonic lamprey. Consequently, they were able to clone the Anf / Hesx1 in three species of these animals. Simultaneously, by means of special experiments, the researchers demonstrated that in lamprey, this gene regulates the early development of the telencephalon, i.e. it performs the same function as in other vertebrates.
"We discovered in lampreys, the most ancient living vertebrates, the homeobox gene Anf / Hesx1," said Andrey. "This discovery is very important for confirming the hypothesis that we had previously put forward. We believe that the key event in the creation of the conditions necessary for the emergence in vertebrates, including ourselves, of telencephalon, was the development of the Anf / Hesx1 gene in their ancestors."
The confirmation that the gene carries out the same function in lampreys as that in other vertebrates suggests the universality of the early telencephalon development mechanism.
Jawless fish brains more similar to ours than previously thought
More information: Andrey V. Bayramov et al. The presence of Anf/Hesx1 homeobox gene in lampreys suggests that it could play an important role in emergence of telencephalon, Scientific Reports (2016). DOI: 10.1038/srep39849
Provided by Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Citation: Lamprey gene helps scientists discover how the human brain appeared (2017, January 11) retrieved 19 January 2022 from https://phys.org/news/2017-01-lamprey-gene-scientists-human-brain.html
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Review: Escape Room: Zombie Apocalypse
You've been infected with a virus and have one hour to escape your captivity and find the cure.
By Rod Lewis on Mar 20, 2019
Reviewed at the The Parks Theatres on 20 March 2019
Presented by The Parks Theatres
Initially set up for the 2019 Adelaide Fringe, the popularity of the Zombie Apocalypse escape room has resulted in this interactive game continuing as a regular attraction at The Parks Theatres for the foreseeable future. Those late sessions still available through the Adelaide Fringe website are now sold out with ticket sales moving over to The Parks Theatres website going forward.
Anyone who has played an escape room in the past is bound to be impressed with the difficulty of this home-grown effort, which would be rated "hard" by the professionals. It's designed for a minimum of two players, up to a maximum of five or six players per session. Towards the end of the game, more players are likely to have success than a smaller group.
The premise of the game is as the name suggests: you have been kidnapped and injected with a fatal serum. In the bunker of the mad scientist, you must not only escape within the hour, but find the antidote. Dramatic original music, occasional taunting announcements, and a verbal countdown all add to the tension as you race against the clock to find and solve a series of clues.
The challenges range from locating keys to solving puzzles. There's a good variety of tests and a lot of them. There's only three black marks which restrict this game: Firstly, it's not wheelchair or disability friendly as it takes place in the bowels of The Parks Theatre, requiring players to navigate steps, and bend through a very low, narrow entrance. This restriction is promoted however, so ticket buyers will be aware.
The second strike is that some of the wall markings act as unintentional red herrings which waste a lot of time. They are on the walls due to the nature of the venue and have nothing to do with the game. These need to be identified to players before starting the game because time is precious if there's any hope of escaping within the allocated period.
The third and final black strike involves a computer puzzle. The game masters have cleverly whited out the screen and special glasses are needed to faintly see what's on the screen. The visuals are very washed out however and I could not see the mouse on the screen at all. Not even slightly. If not for my companion, I would not have been able to complete that puzzle due to the exceptionally bad visuals.
These latter two issues can be rectified and, as a first time venture for The Parks Theatres, the game is evolving and being tweaked as required. Hopefully both these latter issues will be deader than a zombie fairly soon. Until then, multiple players will hopefully be able to compensate for that final issue, as was the case in my session.
Zombie Apocalypse is a common name in the gaming world. There's online gaming and professional escape rooms overseas that are all named the same. This particular apocalypse however, stacks up well against them. It is well thought out overall and put together very smartly. It's a tense hour of fast-past fun that will amuse and challenge everyone, including those who have successfully completed other escape rooms in the past.
Reviewed by Rod Lewis
Twitter: @StrtegicRetweet
Venue: The Parks Theatres, Parks Community Centre, 46 Cowan St, Angle Park
Season: ongoing
Tickets: https://www.parksrsc.ymca.org.au/theatre
Tags: 2019 Adelaide Fringe,escape room,Games,Interactive,The Parks Theatres,Zombie
Rod Lewis
Rod Lewis has been a member of the Glam Adelaide family since February 2010. He is our Books & Literature Editor and has previously led the arts, film and television portfolios. He has been a professional Arts critic for more than 30 years. To get in touch, contact [email protected] or follow him on Twitter @StrtegicRetweet
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Silly Season at the New York Times
Every so often for no apparent reason the usual gang of editors at the Grey Lady must skedaddle out-of-town or just get blottoed leaving the content of their newspaper to the control of inmates from some upscale prison for the creative yet mentally insane. Such was the case on Thursday, November 7, 2013.
The first instance of this silliness was not difficult to locate. There, on the lower fold of the first page, was this color photograph of a factory in Valencia, Venezuela showing a stack of mannequins shaped like voluptuous women that the copy described as, "…with a bulging bosom and cantilevered buttocks, a wasp waist and long legs, a fiberglass fantasy…"
Good God Almighty, bulging bosom and cantilevered buttocks! Has Fifty Shades of Grey been reproduced on the front page of the Paper of Record? Not quite, but somehow the NY Times did feel the need to place this story on Page One, a story about the latest trend in Venezuelan mannequins designed to reflect the national trend of implant surgery. Page One material indeed!
But there is more silliness. On Page A12, we find two opportunities to worry about coming disasters. First off, any day now, GOCE, (pronounced Go-chay), a one-ton satellite used to map Earth's gravitational field will come tumbling down from the heavens. Notes the NY Times: "Where and when it will crash no one knows. It could be almost anywhere on the globe."
And when it comes crashing down, 25 to 45 pieces of GOCE will survive to strike something or someone. No big deal? Ah, but one may weigh as much as 200 pounds. Rune Floberghagen, (can't make this stuff up), the mission manager for the European Space Agency (ESA) who own GOCE, thought it would come down last Sunday or Monday and the closest fix the ESA would come to pinpointing where it would impact would be on the day before it hits and then to some point during its last three orbits! (Early on Monday, November 11, GOCE met a watery end in the South Atlantic between Antarctica and South America. Whew, that was a close one if you live on the Falkands)
But, even though it turned out that we ducked that bullet, opposite the GOCE piece is one about future strikes by large asteroids, 450-feet-wide . Once thought to be a one in 100 to 200 years occurrence, new data suggests they will happen, "…as often as every decade or two."
To counter this or at least let us have some forewarning of a strike by a 450-foot-wide asteroid, Dr. Edward T. Lu, a former astronaut and now director of the B612 Foundation proposes placing a space telescope called Sentinel above us to watch for these monsters. Dr Lu notes, "A 450-foot-wide asteroid would be the equivalent to 150 million tons of TNT. You're not going to wipe out humanity, but if you get unlucky, you could kill 50 million people or you could collapse the world's economy for a century or two centuries."
Good grief, no matter how you slice it, this is heavy stuff to digest. One thing surely for certain, the thought of one of these monsters falling from the heavens makes the shenanigans involving the Miami Dolphins lineman, Ritchie Incognito pale in comparison.
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Q: Scanner not getting declared, but why?! also, it is saying I can't print the global variable "line"? but why? import java.io.FileReader;
import java.util.Scanner;

public class file_reading
{
    Scanner scanner;

    try
    {
        FileReader reader = new FileReader("toread.txt");
        scanner = new Scanner(reader);
    } catch (Exception e) {
        System.err.print("hello incorrect");
    }

    String line = scanner.nextLine();

    public static void main(String[] args)
    {
        System.out.println(line);
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A: You have a few errors here, first is that you write try outside of method which is illegal, you must have method and inside his block(between { }) you will write code.
Reason why you can't print line is probably because you are calling non-static variable from static method(main)

A: You have to put all the code inside a method. Except the declaration of Scanner.
You could declare it inside your main-method like this. Then it's visible only inside this method.
 Scanner scanner;

Or you define it outside of the main method as a static member.
 static Scanner scanner;

The it's available throughout the class.
And you have to put
String line = scanner.nextLine();
System.out.println(line);

inside your try/catch-block. Otherwise the compiler assumes that "scanner" might not have been initialized, as you initialize it only inside this block but want to use it outside. And you'd get a warning that "line" is unknown because you instantiated this inside the try/catch too, which makes it unreachable for all code outside the curly braces.
import java.io.FileReader;
import java.util.Scanner;

public class file_reading
{

    public static void main(String[] args)
    {
      Scanner scanner;

      try
      {
         FileReader reader = new FileReader("toread.txt");
         scanner = new Scanner(reader);

         String line = scanner.nextLine();
         System.out.println(line);

      } catch (Exception e) {
         System.err.print("hello incorrect");
      }
    }
}

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Paul Ryan's Super PAC Illegally Obtained Security Clearance Application of Democratic Congressional Candidate
Ryan's PAC, Congressional Leadership Fund, is running ads in Maine's Second Congressional District
Press Release / Tuesday Aug 28, 2018
Planned Parenthood Endorses Mills While Moody Aligns Himself with Anti-Abortion Extremists
Westbrook, MAINE - Today, Attorney General Janet Mills earned the endorsement of Planned Parenthood in her candidacy for Governor. Planned Parenthood called Attorney General Janet Mills a champion for women's rights and cited her long-standing record of working to protect and expand access to reproductive health care.
Gov. LePage Asks Supreme Court to Make It Easier to Fire LGBTQ+ Workers
LePage filed the friend-of-the-court brief in the wake of refusing to sign a bill that would ban the discredited practice of conversion therapy
Westbrook, MAINE – Governor LePage has joined a group of 16 states urging the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that companies should be allowed to fire workers based on their sexual orientation and gender identity without violating federal workplace discrimination law.
Press Release / Thursday Aug 16, 2018
Poliquin and Paul Ryan Attack Jared Golden After Wave of Bad News for Bruce
After a poll showing his race with Jared Golden is neck-and-neck, Poliquin released an ad attacking Golden. Now, Paul Paul Ryan is coming to Poliquin's rescue with more attacks on Golden after Poliquin blanketed ME-02 with taxpayer funded mass mailings
Westbrook, MAINE - In case you missed it, Congressman Poliquin and the race for the ME-02 Congressional seat have been the subject of several stories in both Maine and national media outlets over the last two weeks, and none of the news has been good for Congressman Poliquin.
Press Release / Wednesday Aug 15, 2018
Statement on the Passing of Chris Cousins
Westbrook, MAINE - Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement on the passing of Bangor Daily News journalist Chris Cousins:
"We are so deeply saddened by the passing of Chris Cousins. Chris was a true professional who was adored and respected by his colleagues and everyone at the State House. He was a wonderful person who will be sorely missed.
"Our thoughts are with his colleagues at the The Bangor Daily News, his friends, and his family who he so lovingly wrote of every day."
Press Release / Thursday Aug 9, 2018
Shawn Moody Fails to Stand Up to Protecting LGBTQ+ Youth From Conversion Therapy
Moody remains silent when asked about his position on the issue, just as he did after Governor LePage vetoed a bill that would have banned the discredited practice
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Maine Democratic Party Statement on Superior Court Clean Elections Decision
Westbrook, MAINE - Today, the Maine Superior Court ruled that $1 million in funding for the Maine Clean Elections system must be paid to candidates utilizing the program, though the governor has not ruled out appealing the Court's decision. The Superior Court ruling does not, however, resolve the problem created by a drafting error that has prevented other Clean Elections funds from being dispersed since July 1.
Moody to Continue Policies that Led to Weak Economic Growth
Westbrook, MAINE - According to a report by the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis, Maine is lagging in economic growth yet again for the first quarter of this year when compared to neighboring New England states and the nation as a whole.
New York Times: "Moody sides with LePage" on Medicaid Expansion
Westbrook, MAINE - In case you missed it, Governor Paul LePage is garnering more bad national headlines for Maine. Yesterday, the New York Times wrote about the governor's obstruction of the voter-approved Medicaid expansion law and how it's harming Maine people. The story also made abundantly clear where Maine's gubernatorial candidates stood on the critical issue:
"Janet Mills, the state's attorney general, is also the Democratic candidate for governor. She refused to represent the administration in the court case, leaving it to a private lawyer from Boston.
Moody Bails on Forum to Address Opioid Epidemic to Unveil Campaign Sticker on Race Car
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Haiti's acting prime minister declares 'state of siege' after president's assassination
In the wake of the assassination of the Haitian president, one of the big questions was who would succeed him. But the answer was not immediately clear, according to Jean Welner Morin, president of the National Association of Haitian Judges.
He told CNN that the country's presidential succession line is now murky because usually the chief justice is called in to fill the void, but he recently died After contracting Covid-19. Rene Sylvester's funeral was scheduled for Wednesday. It is not yet known if the service will continue.
For acting Prime Minister Claude Joseph to formally replace the president, Morin said, he must be approved by Haiti's parliament. But without the last elections, Parliament is effectively dissolved, and therefore "cannot constitutionally replace the President of the Republic."
There is another precedent, Morin said, dating back to 2015, when the president of the National Assembly stepped up to fill the leadership vacuum. But again, there is currently no official in this role either. However, with a third of the Senate remaining in office, Morin suggests that officials might consider whether Senate Leader Joseph Lambert might be an option.
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Beat the Bounce! Panache Launches New Sports Bra
Fashion July 26, 2011
Finally, after three years of intensive research which involved surveying 100 women about what they wanted from a sports bra, Panache Lingerie has launched a brand new sports bra which promises to have more support and create less bounce for active sportswomen. The bras are made for a D plus bust and whilst Panache were independently researching they found that whilst women were regularly exercising, common complaints were that sport bras were unattractive, uncomfortable & un-wearable under clothing. Panache took this on board to create a product that was more advanced than anything else on the market and their bra has been tested to produce 83 percent less bounce.
With the growing interest on the 2012 Olympics in London, Panache have tapped into this market whilst giving support and confidence to the average sportswoman who just wants a comfortable bra she can wear while she is exercising. Breast pain is another problem with plus size women who exercise frequently and research showed that 56 percent of women experience breast pain when they are exercising. To create the new sports bra, Panache tested the effects of exercising without a bra to compare the effectiveness of the prototype. They found that by encapsulating each breast separately in secure moulded cups, movement was reduced from all angles. The creators say the product effectively acts as 'two hands holding the breasts' rather than the traditional sports bra, which flattens against the rib cage.
The bra was tested extensively by using a model running on a treadmill whilst they tracked the breast movement using 3D motion sensors. And the bras themselves are prettier than most sports bras on the market coming in an array of different colours such as black, white, grey, and a fashionable purple, with straps that can convert to both straight and racer back. The racer back is said to give more support to those with sloping shoulders. The £35 bra, which will be available in sizes D to H, was developed by Clare Fallon and has been endorsed by British javelin thrower Goldie Sayers who said: 'A well-fitted bra is essential for any sportswoman with a large bust.' Miss Fallon, who has worked for Sheffield-based Panache for 18 years, said: "This was probably the hardest bra that I have ever had to design because there were so many elements to it." To buy Panache bras checkout www.simplybe.co.uk or www.figleaves.com
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The rocker recliner is the most famous kind of recliner and for that reason most mostly made. It can be rocked back and forth while sitting upright or reclined. The wall-saver choice permits you to position it very near the wall to save space. It can not be rocked while it protests the wall. It has a larger choice of fabrics and designs. The guarantee is normally 5 years on frame and the system has a life time assurance. It is likewise more costly than 2 position recliner. The push-back recliner needs to be pushed by your back to recline. The standard framework is completely covered with leather and usually matches a modern-looking space due to the fact that of its smooth design. While the design is more trendy, the leather products make it rather costly.
To be perfectly truthful, the majority of massage chairs are unsightly. On the other hand, Human Touch has a striking design with the HT 125 massage chair. This executive looking chair is perched on its elongate base. The modern design improves any room and with the turning ottoman the HT 125 does not look like a massage chair!
It is essential to take note of the many issues when ordering kids Bedroom Sets. Before you could even consider getting one, it is optimal to differentiate initially the many aspects that require to be considered about kids bedroom sets. Regardless of the fact that you are the one who is going to buy kids bedroom sets, still it is vital that your kids will likewise extend their ideas of exactly what kind of bed they require.
Other fabrics that may be utilized for sofas are cotton, wool, jute, and linen. These, nevertheless, are all high upkeep as they stain quickly and are not efficient in handling excess wear and tear. Likewise keep in mind to obtain guidelines on how to clean the material that you have actually chosen, and techniques to safeguard it, so that it lasts as long as possible. As long as you know how to take advantage of your sofa and have it fit into any interior area, you are expecteded to have a great looking recliner sofas fabric piece that can be the star of your space.
It appears easy while buying upholstered furnishings for your home. We frequently have the tendency to forget specific points to inspect while choosing then furnishings or rather we forget to make a precautionary look at the durability of the furnishings. Furnishings is made to provide comfort with proper engineering and a well organized frame to assist support the spinal column. Contemporary pieces have the tendency to have clean lines, and are usually made with modern materials such as MDF, board and foam. While this may sound uninspiring, select sensibly and you can anticipate a hard-wearing furniture piece. While modern furnishings may add a speck of antique delight in your space. While buying a sofa for your space proportions matter a lot. Prior to in fact stepping in the sofa store you have to very first examine the theme of your living room. Check for the typical measurement of your space, if the other furnishings suffice large, you ought to stay clear of buying huge and large sofas. Finally, prior to you buy, you ought to always inspect that the piece will certainly fit with your doors, specifically if your home has a slim hall or tilted corridor.
While purchasing a recliner you must constantly bear in mind some essential functions of armchairs. Constantly keep in mind its comfort and the reclining capability. Apart from this colors and product coverings must also be inspected. Armchairs made from leather are more practical than chairs made up of other product since their wear and tear rate is much low and you can quickly clean the leather. You can get inexpensive recliner armchairs online to suit your comfort. You can find a big option of fabric and leather alternatives. Not only recliner armchairs however you can also purchase dining space chairs, reception chairs and collapsible chairs in various designs and sizes online. In the modern trend a reclining armchair has becomes an essential piece of recliner sofas fabric in addition to other household products. So purchase a reclining armchair to feel its comfort and go relax on it.
Recliner chairs are among those gadgets of furnishings which provide excellent comfort and rest and at the comparable time, provide a fashionable and elegant outlook. They boost the general decor of the space and are also extremely practical. Each recliner which is on the market out there is built with the purpose of offering the optimum aid to the back. Recliner chairs have actually been developed in such a technique that an individual might remain on it for several hours and do his work without any type of pains. Those suffering from the arthritis illness and pregnant women particularly take advantage from such recliner chairs. The double recliner by Lazy child referred to as the Rialto Sofa is now probably the most selling product of the business.
Resin chairs and matching ottomans can give you more versatility throughout celebrations and family gatherings. Due to the fact that they do not demand frequent or extensive upkeep or seasonal refinishing, you can give your focus on the things of life that are essential to you. When you see that a cleaning does become essential, wipe away the dirt, or wash and hose down the furniture. In even more severe cases, mix a bleach-and-water solution or utilize your preferred strong cleaner. Remember to identify test colored pieces to make sure that your cleaning solution will certainly not damage the furniture. Take very little care of your chairs and ottoman, and they should serve you well for a long time.
Memory foam mattress is a natural treatment for all sorts of back hurts because it is made of polyurethane, which is a high viscosity and density urethane. Viscosity is a measure of resistance of elements against stress or pressure. A high viscosity mattress implies it is thick enough to resist the stress. Similarly, a density is a measure of a weight of the material in regards to mass and volume. High density mattresses are more encouraging than the low density.
There are lots of options available to pick from when it concerns bedspreads. While the bedspread has in lots of methods been supplanted by the comforter, lots of people are discovering the simplicity of the bedspread and finding that it works simply as well, if not much better, in their bed rooms. This renewed interest has actually caused a large variety of colors and structures for bedspreads that were reasonably unprecedented even ten years back.
The cover will likewise add some style and color to your futon. If you are going to use it in a children's space, you can put a vinyl covering beneath the cover. A bed mattress pad can likewise be utilized to soak up sweat and dirt. If you are preparing to utilize the futon both as a couch and a bed, then the mattress ought to be flexible. This is due to the fact that the mattress will need a lot of folding. So, you need to get an innerspring mattress or a cotton-polyester mix. Considering that foam is good at adjusting to new shapes, you can likewise consider foam mattresses. They are likewise good for extra support.
Ottomans comprised of industrial grade aluminum and durable resin weave are ideal for outdoor use. As both materials are hardwearing and durable, it will certainly have no problem standing up to the elements. North Cape International is a leading maker in outdoor furniture and specializes in these materials. The ottoman designs are generally low however roomy. A huge variety of fabrics and colors are available.
An ache dresser is ideal for bedrooms and dens. They are strong, durable and highly durable. Some sets are slim in design, while some are short and large. They can match your space decoration with real excellence. Due to the fact that of the their wooden base, correct maintenance is a key factor. With cleaning, cleaning, and shining, you'll protect your dresser for many years to come. You will certainly also protect your financial investment. Pine units include a number of drawers. These can be vertical or horizontal dressers. The units are unbelievably popular, and offered all over the world. From retail outlets to storehouses, this furniture is constantly in demand.
There are recliner sofas which are offered in the market today. This is made with a view of supplying comfort to the whole family. The recliners in the sofa will certainly be closed and needs to be opened when the individual wishes to sit. This guarantees that the recliner sofa does not take even more area in the living room. These recliners also can be found in cotton and velvet materials. With the use of cotton and velvet materials, there are various designs that can be used. For instance, the recliners can be in floral prints or similar designs with vivid colors. This makes it suitable with all types of house design.
A potential hazard with a recliner lift chair lies with its strong grip formed by the frame and the motor. Unwary youngsters and animals run the threat of getting caught and squashed. After reported infant deaths in Oklahoma, USA and Manchester, UK, a safety requirement for the item has actually been come on order to relieve any threat of injury / death triggered due to this chair BS 8474. Still, not all producers have attempted to meet the safety standards. Recently, La-Z-Boy, a New York stock exchange noted United States manufacturer has actually customized its variety of recliner lift chairs to meet the UK safety requirement.
Recliner riser chairs can be an outstanding purchase for those who have trouble with movement of the limbs due to particular conditions and old age. The ability to get in and out of this type of chair is much more simple and easy compared with that of traditional chairs. There is less force placed on the knee with these chairs due to the truth that the chair has a motor which enables it to rise at a push of a button. This permits the body to be gradually pushed forwards and upwards permitting a less bothersome shift from sitting to standing.
Silk pillowcases are made from a distinct and high quality silk yarn developed and first presented in China prior to it became preferred in the whole Asia. Today's silk is more refined which has actually been the outcome of a thorough and detailed research, clinical studies and item development performed by leading silk maker for several years in order to show up a totally premium and top efficiency silk perfect for use pillowcases production and other related material materials.
In a retail store you would get recliners for around $1000. But you need to do appropriate research online too in retailers concerning the rate and functions available prior to you head out to acquire one. Also go with the user examines online. You are going to utilize your chair and a half recliner for different things. See to it it has the best qualities in design and material. It is soon going to end up being the most preferred seat in your home. I know how tough it is on your body. But if you actually needed to know that secret formula for your convenience, inspect it out here at RISER RECLINER CHAIRS. You are just a click far from getting the best convenience for your life.
People who have to fit their substantial imagination into smaller homes constantly suffer while making one of the most fundamental options. One such fundamental thing is the selection and arrangement of home furnishings. Considering that the house is small, one needs to be pretty mindful so that it doesn't get tacky. Sectional sofas are often the most chosen choice by people who have a difficulty in organizing things in their living rooms. These were designed for house living, because they can get quickly taken apart and moved from one place to another. This really fact made them much more popular among home owners and innovative people who want interior decoration. There are different kinds of sectional sofas, among which, the rounded sofa is excellent due to its adaptability and individuality. Keeping with their fundamental shape curved that it, sectional sofas are available in different shapes and sizes, that can be the best choice for both small along with bigger living rooms. You can select an Ottoman, a love seat, an end chair piece with a right and/or left arm, a chaise, middle chair piece without arms, as well as a curved sectional sofa with recliner settings. These sofas are available in different popular materials like leather, microfiber, cotton, denim, and so on. Curved sofas are available in a number of types, like self-assembling modular sofas and round sofas. Both these types are pretty catchy types. Most designs are not available in one piece, meanings you need to bring it home and put together the pieces by yourself. This really fact eases moving of these sofas while home moving. Nevertheless, you can also get them in one piece, like those swift 'C' shaped or'S' shaped sectional sofas.
Now, on to two of the disadvantages of convertible sofa beds. First, I can, with complete self-confidence, assure you that you will certainly not want to move among these monsters. They are heavy! Sometimes really heavy. My earliest kid and I once delivered one to a college girl who, when asked about the information of where things had to be delivered, guaranteed us that, "Oh, it's simply up some stairs and directly into my apartment." Well, discuss hell on earth. Super slim stairs, lots of them, an even narrower entrance into her apartment, a funky landing at the top of the stairs with a low ceiling overhead and a practically difficult angle into the apartment. And it didn't help that it was as hot as Hades outside, no breeze, and probably among the heaviest convertible sofa beds we had actually ever delivered. After about an hour of trying every possible option, we finally managed to get it in. I pity the inadequate fool that ever needs to remove it. Second, convertible sofa beds truly aren't the height of convenience. It's sort of a trade off between benefit and convenience and price. So weigh your needs. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of convertible sofa beds. Choose if exactly what you purchase is going to give you exactly what you want to get. And keep in mind, you can constantly pay for delivery!
What is the very first thing that concerns your mind when you think about a rocker recliner? It would most certainly be convenience. After a busy day at work it is utmost happiness to relax on among the coziest living-room furniture rocker recliner. So, if youre out there trying to find that perfect rocker recliner to lounge and unwind in your leisure time, then we advise to you the Lane Rocker Recliner from NFM.
If you are searching for a corner leather sofa then it is certainly required for you to decide whether you want the very best quality leather or just interested to purchase vinyl leather. As far as the cost is concerned, it certainly depends on your selection. You will certainly get large alternatives of colors while choosing such sofas and will certainly have the ability to select that color that appeals you the most. You can set your eyes even from the lightest tan to a deep dark color of coffee. Besides, you can likewise get the ability to select a white leather couch too. Additionally, a corner sofa can provide you all that extra seating area that in fact you are seeking for, apart from including a modern and contemporary sensation to your room. Obviously the materials are utilized to build such sofas are good quality and which likewise make these long-term and pulpy. These sofas offer you a cocoon of convenience while seating as well as you will certainly get a fantastic versatility of can changing its position easily in any corner of your room.
Corner sofa beds are back in fashion for you to flaunt its special style and designs. The ability of this furniture piece to transform the whole appearance of the room is exactly what brings it back to fashion whenever. Corner beds compliments well with any sort of interior decoration. They are easily embeddeded in the corner of your rooms and normally are manufactured in two shapes, L-shaped and U-shaped. They supply sufficient area to seat multiple individuals throughout social gatherings. When looked from interior designing viewpoint, corner sofa beds supply a finishing to you room. As they occupy the corners of room, it makes the area appearance exceptionally squared. As it serves a platform to sit and rest you normally fall over them after having a tedious day at work.
Shop at regional storesMany advertisements relate the best handle large furnishings chains. This is not always the case nevertheless. It is possible to find quality name brand names like BenchMaster at regional establishments. These products are sometimes cheaper than they would be at a bigger chain. Chain areas are commonly able to add on fees and extreme shipping costs. In many cases, these are substantially less at a regional establishment. Going to these establishments allows you to see first hand what kind of inventory they have. You can look at and feel specific designs. This will certainly provide you a great idea of what it is that you truly desire. Often times decor is a consideration in this process. Shopping at regional establishments is more practical and can permit you to swiftly match existing decor.
Stroll into a furniture display room and request for recliners. I bet you will certainly be surprised at the range. There are a number of designs of recliners however just 3 of them are very popular and extensively utilized. Let us take a look at all 3. The two position recliner chair is the most plain and the least expensive of all the designs. Unlike other recliner designs, these are not really totally covered with leather. There are a number of parts like the back of the recliner which use vinyl covering and hence the low price. It is a recliner that lets your rock when you are seated up. The best part about these recliners is that there are numerous various angles that can be attained with it. You can stay up and watch TELEVISION while you rock then choose to go complete recline. The totally padded footrests ensure complete convenience from go to toe. These are a lot more expensive than the early two designs and are sleeker looking also. These chairs are typically picked for therapeutic requirements and prevail in wellness parlors and medical facilities. However there is no reason why you can not have one in your home.
Recliner riser chairs are available in different forms. Some have one motor, others have 2. Those with one motor permit the back rest to recline whilst the leg rest rises immediately. With 2 motors the back and leg rest are operated separately permitting the modification of each according to the desired angle and position. Some chairs provide luxury functions such as heat and massage. These can be medically advantageous for those dealing with specific ailments and can also be both unwinding and soothing even for people that are healthy.
On the disadvantage, convertible sofas are heavy. This gets crystal clear on moving day. Some of these are constructed so heavily that when you go to lift your end it feels like it is bolted to the floor. Taking the mattress out can assist a bit, however the frame inside can be a real bugger to lift. The even more individuals the much better. I have also discovered that even a simple dolly truck can be a big assistance when moving these. Just position the dolly and lift the couch up on end so that the bottom frame lands on the plate of the dolly. Now it is just a matter of keeping the thing from springing open. Usually you can do this by tying a rope, string, or even your belt around the bottom of the frame and the manage of the bed system. I can not inform you how aggravating it is to have one of these things pop open on you when you are in the middle of an entrance or part way down the stairs.
The coverlets are seen in different design patterns. They can be printed, embroidered with thread, zari, mirror work. There can be applique work on it. Batik prints, tye and dye prints are very popular in Indian homes. Utilizing modern printing techniques, the coverlets are created with numerous prints, stripes, checks, abstract prints, geometric patterns, floral designs, cartoon characters and many even more such prints. Even the strong color coverlets offer a really elegant look to the space. Modern homes likewise see the use of luxury bed coverlets in the form of tapestry coverlets, chenille, damask, matelasse, crochet and jacquard coverlets. These have a really marvelous look and much better to be made use of in special celebrations.


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HomeLatest NewsProfessor Sues TikTok Tarot Card Reader Who Accused Her of Ordering Murder...
Professor Sues TikTok Tarot Card Reader Who Accused Her of Ordering Murder of 4 Idaho Students
A professor sued a TikTok crime sleuth who claimed she was involved in the mysterious killing of four students from Idaho. This accusation has puzzled authorities for several weeks.
Ashley Guillard, a TikTok personality from Texas, posted several videos on the platform accusing Rebecca Scofield (University of Idaho Assistant History Professor) of being in a relationship with one of the slain students. She also ordered their murders.
These videos have been viewed millions of times.
Schofield refuted the allegations in a lawsuit claiming that she had never met any one of the students.
The investigation into the strange murders of students at a Moscow rental house in Idaho has been widely criticized by law enforcement officials. The investigation into the bizarre murders of students at a Moscow, Idaho rental home has been difficult for police to solve. This led to online sleuths Guillard posting speculations and unconfirmed reports.
Schofield claimed in the lawsuit Guillard was causing damage to her reputation through false accusations.
The lawsuit stated that Guillard's statements were false. "Professor Scofield was not involved in the murders and had never even met the victims. Guillard's videos were viewed by millions upon millions, increasing Guillard's online reputation at the expense of Professor Scofield.
Guillard responded to the TikTok lawsuit with another TikTok video.
She replied, "I am actually gleaming in excitement." "I am going to immediately begin planning because I cannot wait for my ideas to be presented in court concerning Rebecca Scofield's role in the assassination of four University of Idaho students."
She said in a second video that Schofield would regret suing her.
Law enforcement authorities have warned the public to not share or spread alternative theories about bizarre murders.
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Sept. 12, 2018 - Silvent announced that it has opened a new sales office in the Netherlands. The company also has offices in the U.S., England, France, Austria, Sweden and China.
Silvent, a compressed air specialist, said the new office in Heerlen is the result of increased demand for its products and services, and will serve manufacturing companies in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxemburg regions.
"We have noticed that there is a big interest in our products and our knowledge about blowing with compressed air. That is why we want to increase the number of offices and be able to come closer to our customers," said Anders Erlandsson, CEO at Silvent.
Silvent noted that it plans to open an office in Spain as early as next year.
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Betty White gets her very own calendar
Betty White is catapulting to true "IT girl" status with her very own calendar. It's true. The 88-year-old actress is posing for her own 2011 calendar. Some of the photos are archival, others are Betty with animals and more than one month features Betty posing with shirtless, beefcake-type men. The Betty White Calendar costs $12.99 and will go on sale in September. Royalties will go to the Morris
July 7, 2010, 10:52 PM UTC / Source: The Associated Press
Betty White is catapulting to true "IT girl" status with her very own calendar.
It's true. The 88-year-old actress is posing for her own 2011 calendar. Some of the photos are archival, others are Betty with animals and more than one month features Betty posing with shirtless, beefcake-type men.
The Betty White Calendar costs $12.99 and will go on sale in September.
Royalties will go to the Morris Animal Foundation where White serves as a trustee.
In May, White became the oldest person to host "Saturday Night Live." She's co-starring in the new TV Land original sitcom, "Hot in Cleveland," which airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. Eastern/9 Central.


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Haas' Guenther Steiner admits he should have trusted drivers more over failed upgrade
By: Ryan Wood
MotorsportWeek
Haas team boss Guenther Steiner has admitted he should probably have listened to his drivers "a little bit more" over the team's failed upgrade.
The American outfit has finished in the points on just five occasions this season and finds itself in a lonely ninth place in the standings, substantially behind Alfa Romeo, and ahead of only Williams.
Haas failed to follow-up on a good start in the season-opening race in Australia – where the team scored eight points – until the Spanish Grand Prix where an upgrade provided a performance boost.
However it was short-lived as the team scored just one point in the following five races before the decision was taken to scrap the upgrade and revert to the original Australian-spec VF19 on Romain Grosjean's side of the garage, with Kevin Magnussen following a few races later.
Steiner admits it has been a "tough year" following the highs of 2018 when the team finished fifth, but says they've learned some important lessons and are keen to avoid repeating them in 2020.
"It was obviously a tough year for us in our fourth season," he said. "You learn and, overall, we're pretty strong anyway. We had to learn some lessons to get better. Next year will be a new book and, hopefully, we go back to the kind of performances we had in 2018.
"One thing I would do is to just do something different after we introduced the upgrade in Barcelona. I would listen a little bit more to the drivers and be a little bit more self-critical," added Steiner.
"I would say there is a silver lining. We started to react during the summer break to work on the 2020 car – to try to avoid the mistakes we've made this year. We don't want to repeat them. We're just moving forward, analysing and working hard on the 2020 car."


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Home » The Discovery of the Source of the Nile
Chapter III. Usagara
John Hanning Speke
Nature of the Country - Resumption of the March - A Hunt - Bombay and Baraka - The Slave-Hunters - The Ivory-Merchants - Collection of Natural-History Specimens - A Frightened Village - Tracking a Mule.
Under U-Sagara, or, as it might be interpreted, U-sa-Gara - country of Gara - is included all the country lying between the bifurcation of the Kingani and Mgeta rivers east, and Ugogo, the first country on the interior plateau west, - a distance of a hundred miles. On the north it is bounded by the Mukondokua, or upper course of the Wami river and on the south by the Ruaha, or northern great branch of the Lufiji river. It forms a link of the great East Coast Range; but though it is generally comprehended under the single name Usagara, many sub-tribes occupy and apply their own names to portions of it; as, for instance, the people on whose ground we now stood at the foot of the hills, are Wa-Khutu, and their possessions consequently are U-Khutu, which is by far the best producing land hitherto alluded to since leaving the sea-coast line. Our ascent by the river, though quite imperceptible to the eye, has been 500 feet. From this level the range before us rises in some places to 5000 to 6000 feet, not as one grand mountain, but in two detached lines, lying at an angle of 45 degrees from N.E. to S.W., and separated one from the other by elevated valleys, tables, and crab-claw spurs of hill which incline towards the flanking rivers. The whole having been thrown up by volcanic action, is based on a strong foundation of granite and other igneous rocks, which are exposed in many places in the shape of massive blocks; otherwise the hill-range is covered in the upper part with sandstone, and in the bottoms with alluvial clay. This is the superficial configuration of the land as it strikes the eye; but, knowing the elevation of the interior plateau to be only 2500 feet above the sea immediately on the western flank of these hills, whilst the breath of the chain is 100 miles, the mean slope of incline of the basal surface must be on a gradual rise of twenty feet per mile. The hill tops and sides, where not cultivated, are well covered with bush and small trees, amongst which the bamboo is conspicuous; whilst the bottoms, having a soil deeper and richer, produce fine large fig-trees of exceeding beauty, the huge calabash, and a variety of other trees. Here, in certain places where water is obtainable throughout the year, and wars, or slave-hunts more properly speaking, do not disturb the industry of the people, cultivation thrives surprisingly; but such a boon is rarely granted them. It is in consequence of these constantly- recurring troubles that the majority of the Wasagara villages are built on hill-spurs, where the people can the better resist attack, or, failing, disperse and hide effectually. The normal habitation is the small conical hut of grass. These compose villages, varying in number according to the influence of their head men. There are, however, a few mud villages on the table-lands, each built in a large irregular square of chambers with a hollow yard in the centre, known as tembe.
As to the people of these uplands, poor, meagre-looking wretches, they contrast unfavourably with the lowlanders on both sides of them. Dingy in colour, spiritless, shy, and timid, they invite attack in a country where every human being has a market value, and are little seen by the passing caravan. In habits they are semi-pastoral agriculturalists, and would be useful members of society were they left alone to cultivate their own possessions, rich and beautiful by nature, but poor and desolate by force of circumstance. Some of the men can afford a cloth, but the greater part wear an article which I can only describe as a grass kilt. In one or two places throughout the passage of these hills a caravan may be taxed, but if so, only to a small amount; the villagers more frequently fly to the hill-tops as soon as the noise of the advancing caravan is heard, and no persuasions will bring them down again, so much ground have they, from previous experience, to fear treachery. It is such sad sights, and the obvious want of peace and prosperity, that weary the traveller, and make him every think of pushing on to his journey's end from the instant he enters Africa until he quits the country.
Knowing by old experience that the beautiful green park in the fork of these rivers abounded in game of great variety and in vast herds, where no men are ever seen except some savage hunters sitting in the trees with poisoned arrows, or watching their snares and pitfalls, I had all along determined on a hunt myself, to feed and cheer the men, and also to collect some specimens for the home museums. In the first object we succeeded well, as "the bags" we made counted two brindled gnu, four water-boc, one pallah-boc, and one pig, - enough to feed abundantly the whole camp round. The feast was all the better relished as the men knew well that no Arab master would have given them what he could sell; for if a slave shot game, the animals would be the master's, to be sold bit by bit among the porters, and compensated from the proceeds of their pay. In the variety and number of our game we were disappointed, partly because so many wounded got away, and partly because we could not find what we knew the park to contain, in addition to what we killed - namely, elephants, rhinoceros, giraffes, buffaloes, zebra, and many varieties of antelopes, besides lions and hyenas. In fact, "the park," as well as all the adjacent land at the foot of the hills, is worth thinking of, with a view to a sporting tour as well as scientific investigation.
A circumstance arose here, which, insignificant though it appeared, is worth noting, to show how careful one must be in understanding and dealing with negro servants. Quite unaccountably to myself, the general of my Wanguana, Baraka, after showing much discontent with his position as head of Captain Grant's establishment, became so insolent, that it was necessary to displace him, and leave him nothing to do but look after the men. This promoted Frij, who enjoyed his rise as much as Baraka, if his profession was to be believed, enjoyed his removal from that office. Though he spoke in this manner, still I knew that there was something rankling in his mind which depressed his spirits as long as he remained with us, though what it was I could not comprehend, nor did I fully understand it till months afterwards. It was ambition, which was fast making a fiend of him; and had I known it, he would, and with great advantage too, have been dismissed upon the spot. The facts were these: He was exceedingly clever, and he knew it. His command over men was surprising. At Zanzibar he was the Consul's right- hand man: he ranked above Bombay in the consular boat's crew, and became a terror even to the Banyans who kept slaves. He seemed, in fact, in his own opinion, to have imbibed all the power of the British Consul who had instructed him. Such a man was an element of discord in our peaceful caravan. He was far too big-minded for the sphere which he occupied; and my surprise now is that he ever took service, knowing what he should, at the time of enlistment, have expected, that no man would be degraded to make room for him. But this was evidently what he had expected, though he dared not say it. He was jealous of Bombay, because he thought his position over the money department was superior to his own over the men; and he had seen Bombay, on one occasion, pay a tax in Uzaramo - a transaction which would give him consequence with the native chiefs. Of Sheikh Said he was equally jealous, for a like reason; and his jealousy increased the more that I found it necessary to censure the timidity of this otherwise worthy little man. Baraka thought, in his conceit, that he could have done all things better, and gained signal fame, had he been created chief. Perhaps he thought he had gained the first step towards this exalted rank, and hence his appearing very happy for this time. I could not see through so deep a scheme and only hoped that he would shortly forget, in the changes of the marching life, those beautiful wives he had left behind him, which Bombay in his generosity tried to persuade me was the cause of his mental distraction.
Our halt at the ford here was cut short by the increasing sickness of the Hottentots, and the painful fact that Captain Grant was seized with fever.[FN#6] We had to change camp to the little village of Kiruru, where, as rice was grown - an article not to be procured again on this side of Unyamuezi - we stopped a day to lay in supplies of this most valuable of all travelling food. Here I obtained the most consistent accounts of the river system which, within five days' journey, trends through Uzegura; and I concluded, from what I heard, that there is no doubt of the Mukondokua and Wami rivers being one and the same stream. My informants were the natives of the settlement, and they all concurred in saying that the Kingani above the junction is called the Rufu, meaning the parent stream. Beyond it, following under the line of the hills, at one day's journey distant, there is a smaller river called Msonge. At an equal distance beyond it, another of the same size is known as Lungerengeri; and a fourth river is the Wami, which mouths in the sea at Utondue, between the ports of Whindi and Saadami. In former years, the ivory- merchants, ever seeking for an easy road for their trade, and knowing they would have no hills to climb if they could only gain a clear passage by this river from the interior plateau to the sea, made friends with the native chiefs of Uzegura, and succeeded in establishing it as a thoroughfare. Avarice, however, that fatal enemy to the negro chiefs, made them overreach themselves by exorbitant demands of taxes. Then followed contests for the right of appropriating the taxes, and the whole ended in the closing of the road, which both parties were equally anxious to keep open for their mutual gain. This foolish disruption having at first only lasted for a while, the road was again opened and again closed, for the merchants wanted an easy passage, and the native chiefs desired cloths. But it was shut again; and now we heard of its being for a third time opened, with what success the future only can determine - for experience WILL not teach the negro, who thinks only for the moment. Had they only sense to see, and patience to wait, the whole trade of the interior would inevitably pass through their country instead of Uzaramo; and instead of being poor in cloths, they would be rich and well dressed like their neighbours. But the curse of Noah sticks to these his grandchildren by Ham, and no remedy that has yet been found will relieve them. They require a government like ours in India; and without it, the slave trade will wipe them off the face of the earth.
Now leaving the open parks of pretty acacias, we followed up the Mgazi branch of the Mgeta, traversed large tree-jungles, where the tall palm is conspicuous, and drew up under the lumpy Mkambaku, to find a residence for the day. Here an Arab merchant, Khamis, bound for Zanzibar, obliged us by agreeing for a few dollars to convey our recent spoils in natural history to the coast.
My plans for the present were to reach Zungomero as soon as possible, as a few days' halt would be required there to fix the longitude of the eastern flank of the East Coast Range by astronomical observation; but on ordering the morning's march, the porters - too well fed and lazy - thought our marching-rate much too severe, and resolutely refused to move. They ought to have made ten miles a-day, but preferred doing five. Argument was useless, and I was reluctant to apply the stick, as the Arabs would have done when they saw their porters trifling with their pockets. Determining, however, not to be frustrated in this puerile manner, I ordered the bugler to sound the march, and started with the mules and coast-men, trusting to Sheikh and Baraka to bring on the Wanyamuezi as soon as they could move them. The same day we crossed the Mgazi where we found several Wakhutu spearing fish in the muddy hovers of its banks.
We slept under a tree, and this morning found a comfortable residence under the eaves of a capacious hut. The Wanyamuezi porters next came in at their own time, and proved to us how little worth are orders in a land where every man, in his own opinion, is a lord, and no laws prevail. Zungomero, bisected by the Mgeta, lies on flat ground, in a very pretty amphitheatre of hills, S. lat. 7§ 26' 53", and E. long. 37§ 36' 45". It is extremely fertile, and very populous, affording everything that man can wish, even to the cocoa and papwa fruits; but the slave- trade has almost depopulated it, and turned its once flourishing gardens into jungles. As I have already said, the people who possess these lands are cowardly by nature, and that is the reason why they are so much oppressed. The Wasuahili, taking advantage of their timidity, flock here in numbers to live upon the fruits of their labours. The merchants on the coast, too, though prohibited by their Sultan from interfering with the natural course of trade, send their hungry slaves, as touters, to entice all approaching caravans to trade with their particular ports, authorising the touters to pay such premiums as may be necessary for the purpose. Where they came from we could not ascertain; but during our residence, a large party of the Wasuahili marched past, bound for the coast, with one hundred head of cattle, fifty slaves in chains, and as many goats. Halts always end disastrously in Africa, giving men time for mischief;- -and here was an example of it. During the target-practice, which was always instituted on such occasions to give confidence to our men, the little pepper-box Rahan, my head valet, challenged a comrade to a duel with carbines. Being stopped by those around him, he vented his wrath in terrible oaths, and swung about his arms, until his gun accidentally went off, and blew his middle finger off.
Baraka next, with a kind of natural influence of affinity when a row is commenced, made himself so offensive to Bombay, as to send him running to me so agitated with excitement that I thought him drunk. He seized my hands, cried, and implored me to turn him off. What could this mean? I could not divine; neither could he explain, further than that he had come to a determination that I must send either him or Baraka to the right-about; and his first idea was that he, and not Baraka, should be the victim. Baraka's jealousy about his position had not struck me yet. I called them both together and asked what quarrel they had, but could not extract the truth. Baraka protested that he had never given, either by word or deed, the slightest cause of rupture; he only desired the prosperity of the march, and that peace should reign throughout the camp; but Bombay was suspicious of him, and malignantly abused him, for what reason Baraka could not tell. When I spoke of this to Bombay, like a bird fascinated by the eye of a viper, he shrank before the slippery tongue of his opponent, and could only say, "No, Sahib - oh no, that is not it; you had better turn me off, for his tongue is so long, and mine so short, you never will believe me." I tried to make them friends, hoping it was merely a passing ill-wind which would soon blow over; but before long the two disputants were tonguing it again, and I distinctly heard Bombay ordering Baraka out of camp as he could not keep from intermeddling, saying, which was true, he had invited him to join the expedition, that his knowledge of Hindustani might be useful to us; he was not wanted for any other purpose, and unless he was satisfied with doing that alone, we would get on much better without him. To this provocation Baraka mildly made the retort, "Pray don't put yourself in a passion, nobody is hurting you, it is all in your own heart, which is full of suspicions and jealousy without the slightest cause."
This complicated matters more than ever. I knew Bombay to be a generous, honest man, entitled by his former services to be in the position he was now holding as fundi, or supervisor in the camp. Baraka, who never would have joined the expedition excepting through his invitation, was indebted to him for the rank he now enjoyed - a command over seventy men, a duty in which he might have distinguished himself as a most useful accessory to the camp. Again I called the two together, and begged them to act in harmony like brothers, noticing that there was no cause for entertaining jealousy on either side, as every order rested with myself to reward for merit or to punish. The relative position in the camp was like that of the senior officers in India, Bombay representing the Mulki lord, or Governor-General, and Baraka the Jungi lord, or Commander- in-Chief. To the influence of this distinguished comparison they both gave way, acknowledging myself their judge, and both protesting that they wished to serve in peace and quietness for the benefit of the march.
Zungomero is a terminus or junction of two roads leading to the interior - one, the northern, crossing over the Goma Pass, and trenching on the Mukondokua river, and the other crossing over the Mabruki Pass, and edging on the Ruaha river. They both unite again at Ugogi, the western terminus on the present great Unyamuezi line. On the former expedition I went by the northern line and returned by the southern, finding both equally easy, and, indeed, neither is worthy of special and permanent preference. In fact, every season makes a difference in the supply of water and provisions; and with every year, owing to incessant wars, or rather slave-hunts, the habitations of the wretched inhabitants become constantly changed - generally speaking, for the worse. Our first and last object, therefore, as might be supposed, from knowing these circumstances, was to ascertain, before mounting the hill-range, which route would afford us the best facilities for a speedy march now. No one, however, could or would advise us. The whole country on ahead, especially Ugogo, was oppressed by drought and famine. To avoid this latter country, then, we selected the southern route, as by doing so it was hoped we might follow the course of the Ruaha river from Maroro to Usenga and Usanga, and thence strike across to Unyanyembe, sweeping clear of Ugogo.
With this determination, after despatching a third set of specimens, consisting of large game animals, birds, snakes, insects, land and freshwater shells, and a few rock specimens, of which one was fossiliferous, we turned southwards, penetrating the forests which lie between the greater range and the little outlying one. At the foot of this is the Maji ya Wheta, a hot, deep-seated spring of fresh water, which bubbles up through many apertures in a large dome-shaped heap of soft lime - an accumulation obviously thrown up by the force of the spring, as the rocks on either side of it are of igneous character. We arrived at the deserted village of Kirengue. This was not an easy go-ahead march, for the halt had disaffected both men and mules. Three of the former bolted, leaving their loads upon the ground; and on the line of march, one of the mules, a full-conditioned animal, gave up the ghost after an eighteen hours' sickness. What his disease was I never could ascertain; but as all the remaining animals died afterwards much in the same manner, I may state for once and for all, that these attacks commenced with general swelling, at first on the face, then down the neck, along the belly and down the legs. It proved so obstinate that fire had no effect upon it; and although we cut off the tails of some to relieve them by bleeding, still they died.
In former days Kirengue was inhabited, and we reasonably hoped to find some supplies for the jungly march before us. But we had calculated without our host, for the slave-hunters had driven every vestige of humanity away; and now, as we were delayed by our three loads behind, there was nothing left but to send back and purchase more grain. Such was one of the many days frittered away in do-nothingness.
This day, all together again, we rose the first spurs of the well-wooded Usagara hills, amongst which the familiar bamboo was plentiful, and at night we bivouacked in the jungle.
Rising betimes in the morning, and starting with a good will, we soon reached the first settlements of Mbuiga, from which could be seen a curious blue mountain, standing up like a giant overlooking all the rest of the hills. The scenery here formed a strong and very pleasing contrast to any we had seen since leaving the coast. Emigrant Waziraha, who had been driven from their homes across the Kingani river by the slave-hunters, had taken possession of the place, and disposed their little conical- hut villages on the heights of the hill-spurs in such a picturesque manner, that one could not help hoping they would here at least be allowed to rest in peace and quietness. The valleys, watered by little brooks, are far richer, and even prettier, than the high lands above, being lined with fine trees and evergreen shrubs; while the general state of prosperity was such, that the people could afford, even at this late season of the year, to turn their corn into malt to brew beer for sale; and goats and fowls were plentiful in the market.
Passing by the old village of Mbuiga, which I occupied on my former expedition, we entered some huts on the western flank of the Mbuiga district; and here, finding a coast-man, a great friend of the little sheikh's, willing to take back to Zanzibar anything we might give him, a halt was made, and I drew up my reports. I then consigned to his charge three of the most sickly of the Hottentots in a deplorable condition - one of the mules, that they might ride by turns - and all the specimens that had been collected. With regret I also sent back the camera; because I saw, had I allowed my companion to keep working it, the heat he was subjected to in the little tent whilst preparing and fixing his plates would very soon have killed him. The number of guinea-fowl seen here was most surprising.
A little lighter and much more comfortable for the good riddance of those grumbling "Tots," we worked up to and soon breasted the stiff ascent of the Mabruki Pass, which we surmounted without much difficult. This concluded the first range of these Usagara hills; and once over, we dropped down to the elevated valley of Makata, where we halted two days to shoot. As a travelling Arab informed me that the whole of the Maroro district had been laid waste by the marauding Wahehe, I changed our plans again, and directed our attention to a middle and entirely new line, which in the end would lead us to Ugogi. The first and only giraffe killed upon the journey was here shot by Grant, with a little 40- gauge Lancaster rifle, at 200 yards' distance. Some smaller animals were killed; but I wasted all my time in fruitlessly stalking some wounded striped eland - magnificent animals, as large as Delhi oxen - and some other animals, of which I wounded three, about the size of hartebeest, and much their shape, only cream-coloured, with a conspicuous black spot in the centre of each flank. The eland may probably be the animal first mentioned by Livingstone, but the other animal is not known.
Though reluctant to leave a place where such rare animals were to be found, the fear of remaining longer on the road induced us to leave Kikobogo, and at a good stride we crossed the flat valley of Makata, and ascended the higher lands beyond, where we no sooner arrived than we met the last down trader from Unyamuezi, well known to all my men as the great Mamba or Crocodile. Mamba, dressed in a dirty Arab gown, with coronet of lion's nails decorating a thread-bare cutch cap, greeted us with all the dignity of a savage potentate surrounded by his staff of half- naked officials. As usual, he had been the last to leave the Unyamuezi, and so purchased all his stock of ivory at a cheap rate, there being no competitors left to raise the value of that commodity; but his journey had been a very trying one. With a party, at his own estimate, of two thousand souls - we did not see anything like that number - he had come from Ugogo to this, by his own confession, living on the products of the jungle, and by boiling down the skin aprons of his porters occasionally for a soup. Famines were raging throughout the land, and the Arabs preceding him had so harried the country, that every village was deserted. On hearing our intention to march upon the direct line, he frankly said he thought we should never get through for my men could not travel as he had done, and therefore he advised our deflecting northwards from New Mbumi to join the track leading from Rumuma to Ugogi. This was a sad disappointment; but, rather than risk a failure, I resolved to follow his advice.
After reaching the elevated ground, we marched over rolling tops, covered with small trees and a rich variety of pretty bulbs, and reached the habitations of Muhanda, where we no sooner appeared than the poor villagers, accustomed only to rough handling, immediately dispersed in the jungles. By dint of persuasion, however, we induced them to sell us provisions, though at a monstrous rate, such as no merchant could have afforded; and having spent the night quietly, we proceeded on to the upper courses of the M'yombo river, which trends its way northwards to the Mukondokua river. The scenery was most interesting, with every variety of hill, roll, plateau, and ravine, wild and prettily wooded; but we saw nothing of the people. Like frightened rats, as soon as they caught the sound of our advancing march, they buried themselves in the jungles, carrying off their grain with them. Foraging parties, of necessity, were sent out as soon as the camp was pitched, with cloth for purchases, and strict orders not to use force; the upshot of which was, that my people got nothing but a few arrows fired at them by the lurking villagers, and I was abused for my squeamishness. Moreover, the villagers, emboldened by my lenity, vauntingly declared they would attack the camp by night, as they could only recognise in us such men as plunder their houses and steal their children. This caused a certain amount of alarm among my men, which induced them to run up a stiff bush-fence round the camp, and kept them talking all night.
This morning we marched on as usual, with one of the Hottentots lashed on a donkey; for the wretched creature, after lying in the sun asleep, became so sickly that he could not move or do anything for himself, and nobody would do anything for him. The march was a long one, but under ordinary circumstances would have been very interesting, for we passed an immense lagoon, where hippopotami were snorting as if they invited an attack. In the larger tree-jungles the traces of elephants, buffaloes, rhinoceros, and antelopes were very numerous; while a rich variety of small birds, as often happened, made me wish I had come on a shooting rather than on a long exploring expedition. Towards sunset we arrived at New Mbimi, a very pretty and fertile place, lying at the foot of a cluster of steep hills, and pitched camp for three days to lay in supplies for ten, as this was reported to be the only place where we could buy corn until we reached Ugogo, a span of 140 miles. Mr Mbumi, the chief of the place, a very affable negro, at once took us by the hand, and said he would do anything we desired, for he had often been to Zanzibar. He knew that the English were the ruling power in that land, and that they were opposed to slavery, the terrible effects of which had led to his abandoning Old Mbumi, on the banks of the Mukondokua river, and rising here.
The sick Hottentot died here, and we buried him with Christian honours. As his comrades said, he died because he had determined to die, - an instance of that obstinate fatalism in their mulish temperament which no kind words or threats can cure. This terrible catastrophe made me wish to send all the remaining Hottentots back to Zanzibar; but as they all preferred serving with me to returning to duty at the Cape, I selected two of the MOST sickly, put them under Tabib, one of Rigby's old servants, and told him to remain with them at Mbumi until such time as he might find some party proceeding to the coasts; and, in the meanwhile, for board and lodgings I have Mbumi beads and cloth. The prices of provisions here being a good specimen of what one has to pay at this season of the year, I give a short list of them: - sixteen rations corn, two yards cloth; three fowls, two yards cloth; one goat, twenty yards cloth; one cow, forty yards cloth, - the cloth being common American sheeting. Before we left Mbumi, a party of forty men and women of the Waquiva tribe, pressed by famine, were driven there to purchase food. The same tribe had, however killed many of Mbumi's subjects not long since, and therefore, in African revenge, the chief seized them all, saying he would send them off for sale to Zanzibar market unless they could give a legitimate reason for the cruelty they had committed. These Waquiva, I was given to understand, occupied the steep hills surrounding this place. They were a squalid-looking set, like the generality of the inhabitants of this mountainous region.
This march led us over a high hill to the Mdunhwi river, another tributary to the Mukondokua. It is all clad in the upper regions with the slender pole-trees which characterise these hills, intermingled with bamboo; but the bottoms are characterised by a fine growth of fig-trees of great variety along with high grasses; whilst near the villages were found good gardens of plantains, and numerous Palmyra trees. The rainy season being not far off, the villagers were busy in burning rubble and breaking their ground. Within their reach everywhere is the sarsaparilla vine, but growing as a weed, for they know nothing of its value.
Rising up from the deep valley of Mdunhwi we had to cross another high ridge before descending to the also deep valley of Chongue, as picturesque a country as the middle heights of the Himalayas, dotted on the ridges and spur-slopes by numerous small conical- hut villages; but all so poor that we could not, had we wanted it, have purchased provisions for a day's consumption.
Leaving this valley, we rose to the table of Manyovi, overhung with much higher hills, looking, according to the accounts of our Hottentots, as they eyed the fine herds of cattle grazing on the slopes, so like the range in Kafraria, that they formed their expectations accordingly, and appeared, for the first time since leaving the coast, happy at the prospect before them, little dreaming that such rich places were seldom to be met with. The Wanyamuezi porters even thought they had found a paradise, and forthwith threw down their loads as the villagers came to offer them grain for sale; so that, had I not had the Wanguana a little under control, we should not have completed our distance that day, and so reached Manyonge, which reminded me, by its ugliness, of the sterile Somali land. Proceeding through the semi-desert rolling table-land - in one place occupied by men who build their villages in large open squares of flat-topped mud huts, which, when I have occasion to refer to them in future, I shall call by their native name tembe - we could see on the right hand the massive mountains overhanging the Mukondokua river, to the front the western chain of these hills, and to the left the high crab- claw shaped ridge, which, extending from the western chain, circles round conspicuously above the swelling knolls which lie between the two main rocky ridges. Contorted green thorn-trees, "elephant-foot" stumps, and aloes, seem to thrive best here, by their very nature indicating what the country is, a poor stony land. Our camp was pitched by the river Rumuma, where, sheltered from the winds, and enriched by alluvial soil, there ought to have been no scarcity; but still the villagers had nothing to sell.
On we went again to Marenga Mkhaili, the "Salt Water," to breakfast, and camped in the crooked green thorns by night, carrying water on for our supper. This kind of travelling - forced marches - hard as it may appear, was what we liked best, for we felt that we were shortening the journey, and in doing so, shortening the risks of failure by disease, by war, by famine, and by mutiny. We had here no grasping chiefs to detain us for presents, nor had our men time to become irritable and truculent, concoct devices for stopping the way, or fight amongst themselves.
On again, and at last we arrived at the foot of the western chain; but not all together. Some porters, overcome by heat and thirst, lay scattered along the road, while the corporal of the Hottentots allowed his mule to stray from him, never dreaming the animal would travel far from his comrades, and, in following after him, was led such a long way into the bush, that my men became alarmed for his safety, knowing as they did that the "savages" were out living like monkeys on the calabash fruit, and looking out for any windfalls, such as stragglers worth plundering, that might come in their way. At first the Wanguana attempted to track down the corporal; but finding he would not answer their repeated shots, and fearful for their own safety, they came into camp and reported the case. Losing no time, I ordered twenty men, armed with carbines, to carry water for the distressed porters, and bring the corporal back as soon as possible. They all marched off, as they always do on such exploits, in high good-humour with themselves for the valour which they intended to show; and in the evening came in, firing their guns in the most reckless manner, beaming with delight; for they had the corporal in tow, two men and two women captives, and a spear as a trophy. Then in high impatience, all in a breath, they began a recital of the great day's work. The corporal had followed on the spoor of the mule, occasionally finding some of his things that had been torn from the beast's back by the thorns, and, picking up these one by one, had become so burdened with the weight of them, that he could follow no farther. In this fix the twenty men came up with him, but not until they had had a scrimmage with the "savages," had secured four, and taken the spear which had been thrown at them. Of the mule's position no one could give an opinion, save that they imagined, in consequence of the thickness of the bush, he would soon become irretrievably entangled in the thicket, where the savages would find him, and bring him in as a ransom for the prisoners.
What with the diminution of our supplies, the famished state of the country, and the difficulties which frowned upon us in advance, together with unwillingness to give up so good a mule, with all its gear and ammunition, I must say I felt doubtful as to what had better be done, until the corporal, who felt confident he would find the beast, begged so hard that I sent him in command of another expedition of sixteen men, ordering him to take one of the prisoners with him to proclaim to his brethren that we would give up the rest if they returned us the mule. The corporal then led off his band to the spot where he last saw traces of the animal, and tracked on till sundown; while Grant and myself went out pot-hunting and brought home a bag consisting of one striped eland, one saltiana antelope, four guinea-fowl, four ringdoves, and one partridge - a welcome supply, considering we were quite out of flesh.
Next day, as there were no signs of the trackers, I went again to the place of the elands, wounded a fine male, but gave up the chase, as I heard the unmistakable gun-firing return of the party, and straightway proceeded to camp. Sure enough, there they were; they had tracked the animal back to Marenga Mkhali, through jungle - for he had not taken to the footpath. Then finding he had gone on, they returned quite tired and famished. To make the most of a bad job, I now sent Grant on to the Robeho (or windy) Pass, on the top of the western chain, with the mules and heavy baggage, and directions to proceed thence across the brow of the hill the following morning, while I remained behind with the tired men, promising to join him by breakfast-time. I next released the prisoners, much to their disgust, for they had not known such good feeding before, and dreaded being turned adrift again in the jungles to live on calabash seeds; and then, after shooting six guinea-fowl, turned in for the night.
Betimes in the morning we were off, mounting the Robeho, a good stiff ascent, covered with trees and large blocks of granite, excepting only where cleared for villages; and on we went rapidly, until at noon the advance party was reached, located in a village overlooking the great interior plateau - a picture, as it were, of the common type of African scenery. Here, taking a hasty meal, we resumed the march all together, descended the great western chain, and, as night set in, camped in a ravine at the foot of it, not far from the great junction-station Ugogi, where terminate the hills of Usagara.
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