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Postby Rodan » Tue Jun 26, 2007 8:43 pm UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into
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Postby sillybear25 » Tue Jun 26, 2007 9:58 pm UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being.
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Postby GhostWolfe » Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:37 pm UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First,
Linguistic Anarchist
Hawknc: ANGELL IS SERIOUS BUSINESS :-[
lesliesage: Animals dunked in crude oil: sad. Animals dunked in boiling oil: tasty.
Belial: I was in your mom's room all night committing to a series of extended military actions.
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Postby 3.14159265... » Wed Jun 27, 2007 12:04 am UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First, Belial
"The best times in life are the ones when you can genuinely add a "Bwa" to your "ha""- Chris Hastings
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Postby DonChubby » Wed Jun 27, 2007 12:21 am UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First, Belial had
Treason doth never prosper, what's the reason?
For if it prosper, none dare call it treason.
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Postby sillybear25 » Wed Jun 27, 2007 12:24 am UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First, Belial had a
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First, Belial had a hat
Postby GhostWolfe » Wed Jun 27, 2007 12:36 am UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First, Belial had a hat and
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Postby ArchangelShrike » Wed Jun 27, 2007 12:38 am UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First, Belial had a hat and we
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First, Belial had a hat and we never
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat, and we never realised
Postby ArchangelShrike » Wed Jun 27, 2007 1:02 am UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat, and we never realized that
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Postby Twasbrillig » Wed Jun 27, 2007 1:38 am UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat, and we never realized that, obviously,
I want to have Bakemaster's babies. It's possible, with science.
I wonder if you can see...
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Postby DonChubby » Wed Jun 27, 2007 1:42 am UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat, and we never realized that, obviously, he
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat, and we never realized that, obviously, he was
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Postby Klye » Wed Jun 27, 2007 1:49 am UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat, and we never realized that, obviously, he was not
Phi wrote: Be careful when touching it though. It really expands.
Why would she say that?!?
Postby GhostWolfe » Wed Jun 27, 2007 1:51 am UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat, and we never realized that, obviously, he was not in
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Postby lesliesage » Wed Jun 27, 2007 2:14 am UTC
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Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat, and we never realized that, obviously, he was not in the raptor
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Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat, and we never realized that, obviously, he was not in the raptor fearing mood
The wolf that walks in the dark is no more.
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Postby FiercestCalm » Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:10 am UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat, and we never realized that, obviously, he was not in the raptor fearing mood when
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat; and we never realized that, obviously, he was not in the raptor fearing mood when the
Postby ShadeWolf » Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:35 am UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat; and we never realized that, obviously, he was not in the raptor fearing mood when the Raptors
Postby FiercestCalm » Wed Jun 27, 2007 12:28 pm UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat; and we never realized that, obviously, he was not in the raptor fearing mood when the Raptors devoured
Postby ArchangelShrike » Wed Jun 27, 2007 6:40 pm UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat; and we never realized that, obviously, he was not in the raptor fearing mood when the Raptors devoured his
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Postby PatrickRsGhost » Wed Jun 27, 2007 6:45 pm UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat; and we never realized that, obviously, he was not in the raptor fearing mood when the Raptors devoured his least
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Postby une see » Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:40 pm UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat; and we never realized that, obviously, he was not in the raptor fearing mood when the Raptors devoured his least shat-upon
Does that count as one word? It is hyphenated...
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat; and we never realized that, obviously, he was not in the raptor fearing mood when the Raptors devoured his least shat-upon top-hat
Postby DonChubby » Wed Jun 27, 2007 8:28 pm UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat; and we never realized that, obviously, he was not in the raptor fearing mood when the Raptors devoured his least shat-upon top-hat which
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Postby Mairead » Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:17 pm UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat; and we never realized that, obviously, he was not in the raptor fearing mood when the Raptors devoured his least shat-upon top-hat which we
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Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat; and we never realized that, obviously, he was not in the raptor fearing mood when the Raptors devoured his least shat-upon top-hat which we associated
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Postby Nuclear Spoon » Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:59 pm UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat; and we never realized that, obviously, he was not in the raptor fearing mood when the Raptors devoured his least shat-upon top-hat which we associated with
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Postby sillybear25 » Wed Jun 27, 2007 10:20 pm UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat; and we never realized that, obviously, he was not in the raptor-fearing mood when the Raptors devoured his least shat-upon top-hat which we associated with humanity;
((lol. semicolon. i dare you to continue this.
*hint for grammar n00bz* just treat it like a period, but don't capitalize the next sentence, and make sure it is related to this one.))
Postby ShadeWolf » Thu Jun 28, 2007 8:48 am UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat; and we never realized that, obviously, he was not in the raptor-fearing mood when the Raptors devoured his least shat-upon top-hat which we associated with humanity; however
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Postby Alcari » Thu Jun 28, 2007 12:47 pm UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat; and we never realized that, obviously, he was not in the raptor-fearing mood when the Raptors devoured his least shat-upon top-hat which we associated with humanity; however said
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Postby ArchangelShrike » Thu Jun 28, 2007 6:56 pm UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat; and we never realized that, obviously, he was not in the raptor-fearing mood when the Raptors devoured his least shat-upon top-hat which we associated with humanity; however said raptors managed
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat; and we never realized that, obviously, he was not in the raptor-fearing mood when the Raptors devoured his least shat-upon top-hat which we associated with humanity; however said raptors managed to
Postby Twasbrillig » Thu Jun 28, 2007 11:06 pm UTC
Once or twice in a life-time, there comes a time...a moment when everything becomes clear. I've always known mine: It starts with "A" and it ends with something that tastes like rotten tuna, but I actually believe that if everything tasted better than delicate anglerfish, Earth would become nonexistent. However, nothing can survive in happiness without hydrogen bombs and kites, including me. So, let's take a minute to swim through everything we've vomited since xkcd first came into being. First: Belial had a hat; and we never realized that, obviously, he was not in the raptor-fearing mood when the Raptors devoured his least shat-upon top-hat which we associated with humanity; however said raptors managed to convert
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Stay up to date on top stories out of the Lake Travis-Westlake area from Last week, March 19 - 23.
What we reported: The median price of homes sold reached $1.03 million for the 62 homes sold over the first quarter of 2017 in the 78746 ZIP code, which encompasses the cities of Rollingwood and West Lake Hills as well as Travis County and Austin neighborhoods, such as Davenport Ranch, Lost Creek and Rob Roy. The median home sales price in 78746 peaked at $1.425 million in February, with 20 homes sold, according to data from the Austin Board of Realtors.
The median price of homes sold has increased across the Lake Travis-Westlake area by an average of 4 percent each year since 2013, with 2016 sales averaging $525,900 compared to $462,000 in 2013.
Although home prices in the area have been going up for quite some time, Brian Talley, owner of Regent Property Group in Westlake, said in May that the recent peak is more a reflection of growth for the entire Austin metropolitan area rather than something unique to Lake Travis-Westlake. Talley said he had seen some softening on the higher end of the market over the past two years but did not expect the area trend to reverse any time soon.
The latest: Through November, the Lake Travis-Westlake median home sales price had again increased in 2017 to $534,500. Although December data was not available at the time of this edition's print deadline, the number of homes sold in 2017 was on pace to hit 2,745, placing sales volume between the 2,731 sold in 2015 and 2,768 sold in 2016.
In 78746 the median home sales price in 2017 was $1.05 million, an increase from $924,625 in 2016.
However, according to ABOR, area home sales decreased by 6.7 percent year over year in November following an October in which home sales decreased by 5.9 percent year over year.
The number of homes sold has decreased each month since June. The median price of homes sold has also decreased since June, and the number of days homes spent on the market increased by 13 in the past six months.
Talley said the slight slowdown over the last part of 2017 is an annual part of the market cycle, and he does not believe it signals a move in the wrong direction.
What's next? Talley said he is bullish on the area being able to at least maintain the status quo.
Mark Sprague, director of information capital for Independence Title, said the 2018 Austin-area housing market will be a lot like 2017's housing market—slower than two to three years ago but still strong.
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The Iron Grail – Chapter 5
On the Plain of MaegCatha
(Merlin has rescued the children of the High King, Urtha: Kymon and Munda. They are in the place of exiles, close to the fortress of Taurovinda, which is in the hands of the Dead…)
That night, I received a most unwelcome visit, from someone I had hoped I had left behind far away in Greek Land.
My living quarters in the Camp of Exiles were uncomfortable and spartan, a reed-layered floor below an overhang of rock that had been extended and covered with animal hides to make a passable animal shelter. The breeze curled through every gap in the stitching, and a screech owl seemed to find the top of one of the supporting poles a perfect place to make my sleep a misery. The river flowing through the gorge seemed to rush like a torrent; the new-born of the exiled clan wailed with night terrors, setting off lowing among the cattle and vigorous barking among the tethered hounds.
Restless, haunted by those shields with their glowering ikons of Medusa, I was in just the state of mind to allow the approach of the woman who was determined to cling to me. I heard my name called; there was urgency in the summons. There are ways of crying out that alert every sense: an infant in distress; a dying man giving up the ghost; a man being murdered; a woman opening like a gate, to allow the passing of a new breath of life. And there is the cry of hurt from a woman who considers herself wronged.
"Merlin! I know you're there!"
The insistent, dreamy voice roused me from my hard bed, bringing me out into the starlit night. The hounds were restless, the horses too. I walked east along the stream until I could see the crouched figure, busy washing its hair.
As I stumbled blindly over the loose rocks to come down to the swirling pool where this wild woman lowered her head to beat the water with her saturated locks, I realised who she was. Or rather: whose dream she was.
Niiv turned suddenly to look at me, silver-eyed in the night, pale lips half-smiling, everything about her signalling recognition and playfulness.
"Not sleeping well, Merlin?"
"I was until you came back."
"Did you think I would stay away?" She tut-tutted, shaking her head. "You'll never get rid of me. I'm a very determined girl."
"Where are you?" I asked the dream.
"I don't know exactly. Sailing towards the North Star. We have a good breeze behind us. The coastline to the east is red and rugged, covered with stones; the argonauts call it Gaul. The white cliffs of Alba are ahead of us, but not far. Argo is strong, Jason is strong, we have some fine oarsmen!" She grinned pointedly. "We'll be back with you before you know it."
The apparition of Niiv flung back its hair. Dark hair, dyed, and a face that was a little more gaunt, but just as elfin and pretty as when I'd known her, the girl was still in fine form. But to reach for me like this, from a ship wave-tossed and struggling off the coast of Gaul, a long way south, was a waste of her limited talents.
Before I could say a word she went on, "You've been hiding from me."
"I've been in hiding. Not just from you."
"I've flown across this land ten times looking for you, but this is the first time I've found you."
She still exasperated me with her recklessness. "You're a fool, Niiv. Your light will extinguish like a falling star. Have you seen a big man suddenly fall over dead, for no apparent reason, his heart suddenly stopped, his head suddenly full of blood? That is your fate if you continue to be so reckless with your small talent."
"But with my small talent and your great ability, the young and the old, the new born and the ever-living, we could be wonderful together! We were made for each other, Merlin. How many times do I have to remind you? A man like you needs a companion like me. I will take nothing from you except that which you choose to give. You have me all wrong. I love you. I want to learn from you. Why are you so frightened of me?"
The river babbled beside us. I could see the glow of moonlight on the water through the crouching girl before me. She had been ageing and dying in her desperate efforts to find me, to be close again.
I could well understand why: she was a direct descendant of a Northlands woman I had known, very intimately, over a century ago. I had been aware that that snow-bound pleasure in my past would give rise to squealing flesh and blood, a daughter; but not that the daughter would lead, at last, to Niiv, who having met me once clung to me as if I were her life.
We sow the seeds of our own despair, but even knowing this, we seem to go on sowing.
"We are related," this fetch, this living ghost of Niiv reminded me unnecessarily. "But not so closely that we cannot enjoy each other. Wait for me, Merlin. Watch for me. You misunderstood me in Greek Land, you wronged me badly. We can be so strong together."
I remembered my last glimpse of her, as I had finally escaped from her clutches, a pale-faced figure with wind-blown fair hair, arms outstretched, a dead swan held by the neck in her right hand. She had screamed at me, letting me know just how much she had looked into my future. She had seen events in my future that terrified me. She used her knowledge as a fisherman uses a knife to prise limpets from their granite home. She was determined to open my body and see the markings on my bones, where magic lay; and where death lurked, waiting for betrayal. She was the one return to Alba that I dreaded. The Three of Awful Boding had kept the worst to themselves, it seemed.
The shade of the girl finally dissolved, vanishing as Niiv, on the high sea, south of Alba, grew exhausted with her dream-journey. I was glad to see her go; I was unhappy that she had at last located me, but there were other things on my mind, at the moment, and I had time to prepare for the Northlands vixen who was following my spoor.
I was more concerned with understanding the two children who had, almost without my comprehending the process, come into my charge.
Kymon had not just grown in height, he had aged in mind; he had become a determined young man. And for the first time in a long while I would have to break one of my own rules: I would influence the way he thought.
After Niiv had disappeared, I stayed by the river at the eastern end of the valley, sleeping lightly. The water was clear and cold. It murmured to me, helped me think as I dreamed. I was wide awake before dawn, and as first light streaked the starry sky I heard the sound of ponies, approaching from the caves.
Kymon and Munda rode slowly past me. I hailed them and they stopped, peering at me as I emerged from my cloak. Kymon was in his battle-harness, shield on his back.
"Merlin?"
The boy pondered the question for a moment, then shrugged. "To Taurovinda. Where else? It's where we live."
"But the fortress isn't safe. I've already told you that."
"I have to see for myself," Kymon retorted. "I don't expect to be welcomed by the host who live there now."
"Nor me," said Munda. "Why don't you come with us, Merlin? Grandfather says you can throw hawks in people's faces." She laughed at this thought. "All I have is a sling."
I was furious with them. "Have you forgotten that you were being searched for in your hideaway? You're in danger, you little fools! I didn't spirit you away from Ghostland just to see you ride into Ghostland's clutches in Taurovinda, like two pigs to the spit!"
They were going into danger, but they took no notice of me, more amused by my dishevelled appearance than concerned by my words. They were quite determined. I would not be able to persuade them by fair means, so it was now that I did a little 'charmed' persuasion.
"You must not try to enter the fortress!" I stated bluntly. A shadow passed over their faces.
Kymon thought for a few moments, then scratched his chin as a man scratches his beard. "Perhaps you're right. But what about a look from the distance? From the evergroves. Perhaps the Dead won't dare enter the sacred enclosure."
"Very well," I agreed – did my relief show? — and fetched a horse from the stables after telling the High Woman Rianata, who was known as the Thoughtful Woman, where we were going. She gave her permission, though from the look in her eye she didn't yet fully trust me.
Kymon and Munda, slightly built and riding energetic chariot ponies, covered a great deal of ground as I lumbered along, riding the best of Ambaros's war-horses, but uncomfortable even with a canter.
This was unknown territory to Kymon, though he knew to ride east, and I led them along the wooded edge of the river, whose crossing places, between the northern lands and the south, Urtha's fortress guarded. After a day we reached the evergroves and the mounds that had been raised over the honoured dead, including Urien, Urtha's younger son. This sacred wood was still untouched by the reivers from Ghostland, and my instinct told me that it would stay that way. It would be a haven close to home. But the Dead had certainly occupied the hill, though to Kymon's eyes the stronghold looked deserted.
Munda was more aware. She led her pony to the edge of the plain, frowning as she surveyed the great rise of the fort and its winding battlements. "The place is haunted," she said, but Kymon just laughed. "The ghosts our own people," he suggested. "Those who haven't yet gone to the Land of Shadow Heroes."
"It doesn't feel right," the girl insisted and glanced at me, looking for an answer. She had more intuition than her brother, I suspected; or perhaps just more sense.
"The fortress is occupied," I agreed with her.
"By what people?" Kymon asked gruffly. "I don't see their banners. I don't see their guards. Do you?"
This last was addressed to his sister. Munda nodded. "They are watching us," she advised. "They are still strangers in our land."
I watched her as she said this. She had gone into a daze, though it lasted only a moment.
"Now you sound like those women who guarded us!" Kymon snapped angrily. "You are too dreamy, sister. Fill your sling and balance your javelin. We'll be back here to repair what those moon-dogs have done to our home!
The last Kymon had seen of his home it had been burning fiercely, and the ground between houses, corrals, shrines and forges had been littered with the dead; and there had been no visible evidence of the skirmishers who were inflicting the destruction on the Fort of the White Hill.
The last he remembered was when Maglerd, his father's mastiff, had dragged him down, then pulled him to safety, Gelard carrying Munda following. Those hounds had run for all their worth, leaping the barricades, sliding down the ramparted slopes, slinking though bush and woodland, following the rivers and streams until, charged by some inner fury, some silent guide, they had brought these children to safety, ironically in the very kingdom of the Dead that had razed the fort.
"We can return and rebuild," Kymon announced loudly again.
"The intention is admirable," I suggested to him, "but you are outnumbered."
"Outnumbered by what? By dark clouds? By burned thatch roofs?" He was flushed with pride and fury.
"By the Dead. By the Unborn. They're in there now, in force."
"I've lived in the Land of the Dead," he said arrogantly. "They ride proudly. But what harm can they do here?"
"Harm enough to have sacked this fort, and sent you into exile"
"They were not the Dead," Kymon snapped. "They were Trinovanda, bull-stealers and slave-takers, mercenaries, disguised as the Dead!"
"How would you know?" I asked the proud youth. "You were fallen, dazed, and dragged by hounds. How do you know who raided Taurovinda?"
"I've had time to think about it," he said, leaning on the shield, watching me through eyes that were narrowed with inquisitiveness. "The Trinovanda are the worst of our enemies. It makes sense to me." Then he teased me with a look. "Are you afraid of the Dead, Merlin?"
"Yes. I find them unpredictable."
The answer bemused him. He glanced at Munda. "And what about you, sister? Does this damage look like the work of wraiths, or the work of raiders?"
"Merlin is right," Munda said softly. "You weren't in the house when Urien died. I was. I saw the whole thing."
For the first time, Kymon's resolve weakened. He frowned, straightened and glanced back at the silent ruins on the plain. But he would not be shaken from his goal. I heard him mutter, "This place is ours. It's what my father would want, and what my mother would want, and what grandfather would want… this place is ours."
If I'd thought for a moment that he was signalling it was time to return to the camp, I was wrong. He swung himself across the low saddle of his copper mare, then kicked the pony viciously in the flanks, whipping the reins so that the animal foamed round its bit, reared up then bolted through the edge of the grove and out into the scrub of the plain, towards the tall outer gate with its bleached skulls of bulls. He screamed as he rode, his right fist held high. And before I could say a word, the girl had followed him, making the sound of a crow: krah, krah, krah. She rode, head low, small spear held across the girth of her pony. What impulse made her follow her brother like this I can only imagine. Kymon rode furiously up and down before the Bull Gate, shouting abuse at the unseen, unseeable enemy.
"You Dead! You Unborn!" He sneered the words, several times, turning them into a rich and juicy insult, surprising from his unbroken voice. Then he added, to Munda's great amusement — she cheered as he shouted — "You bastards! You are the sons of men who ran from combat! And hid below their cowls, exposing their backsides like dogs in submission! Suckled on tits that were no more than old leather wine pouches! Suckled by mothers who never had a chance to wash their backs because they were never off them! Fostered with mange-riddled dogs and foot-rotten sheep because no king's sons would be seen alive with you!"
Munda rode nervously out of arrow range as this diatribe proceeded, calling, "Enough now, brother. Save your anger for when you can get at their guts and do some cutting."
He ignored his sister, standing up on his horse, balanced on the narrow saddle, arms spread wide. "I will not be evicted from my father's house," he screamed again, and his words started to echo from the sheer walls of Taurovinda. Now he waved the oval shield above his head. Sunlight caught the image of the horse and hawk. I saw light reflected on ghostly eyes, high above, beyond the steep earthen walls, a line of men listening carefully to every word that this brash and dangerous youth had uttered, taunting and challenging the occupying force.
I had thought this would be the end, that he would ride back to safety, but to my amazement Kymon suddenly went into warp-spasm, still standing on his calm pony. Fists clenched to his chest, face distorted, skin as white as ash and sucked in against the flesh, he shouted the old curse, the curse of challenge.
"I will make you endure hardship and the long sigh!" he howled at the men above the gate. "Your own blood a red plague, your women red-eyed. I will play you at the stabbing game! My face, blood-filled, rage-filled, my eyes, ice-filled, hate-filled! I will be weary after triumph, a crow that scours the ploughed ground of your flesh. My sword, the thorn that pricks the rose-bloom of your hopes and dreams, your blood the blossom, blossoming on your breast, on your shield the blossom of your brother, clotting rose, petal-scattered crimson! I will be the plucking man, your bloom at my mercy!"
This was too much for the Dead, those who remembered issuing and defending against this proud boast. A boy was challenging them; tempers could flare, even after death.
The gates were flung open and five heavy horsemen pounded towards Kymon. The spasm left the boy at once and he dropped into the saddle, kicked his pony round, whipped it with the reins and streaked back across the plain towards the evergroves. He laughed as he rode, his sister by his side, crouched low over the withers of her own mount. Slingshot whistled past them, striking into the cover of the haven where I watched, but the two of them galloped into safety, each horse stumbling and throwing its rider but without serious injury.
The pursuing host spread out in a line, horses breathing hard, hard men sitting low, watching us through masked helmets.
Kymon returned to the edge of the groves, loosened his britches and urinated onto the turf, watching the enemy with cold eyes.
Angry though he was, Kymon refused to return to the valley. We waited until dusk, then he went to the grove where Urtha's father and mother lay together, below a low cairn of stones. Kymon's grandmother, Riamunda, had been a powerful woman in the land. It was through her strength and her cunning that the land of the Cornovidi had stretched as far as it did, and had come to take in the borderland with the Otherworld itself.
There were many stories of Riamunda. She could still be seen, a silver owl with wings of hazel, flying across the fortress each midwinter, keeping an eye on events down below.
She had clearly been unable to stop the sacking of her ancestral home.
But now Kymon sang a song to her, joined by Munda, who followed his lead. It was not a song of summoning, but of courage, of intent. He drew on her sleeping soul for the inner strength to do what he had to do. The cairn was simply the grave, but his voice would echo into whatever part of Ghostland she inhabited. Ghostland was a complex realm. It had its land for queens, separate from its land for heroes.
"Grandmother," he finally whispered, "even if I am one against an army, your country will never come under bondage. I cannot wait for my father to return. He may never return. I am battle-eager. Send me hawks to strike from the sun and carrion birds to clean up the field. Fly low over me, and screech if I hesitate. But grandmother… come back to MaegCatha, and haunt the plain. I will draw comfort from your shadow."
Extract from The Iron Grail, 2002

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- Miss Ward via the School Office.
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) are for children and young people aged 0 to 25. These has replaced the Statements of Special Educational Need that were used previously.
The EHCP looks at children and young people's needs, bringing together education, health and social care support into a single plan.
The school is accessible for people who need this. There is disabled parking on site as well as ramps to some classrooms.


In May of 2018, YW Boston chose to implement an Infant-At-Work program as part of our official policies. As an organization dedicated to racial and gender equity, we recognize the importance of providing innovative childcare solutions and the impact these practices can have on retaining women in the workforce.
Last month, YW Boston said goodbye to our first Infant-At-Work participant, baby Jameson, in a bittersweet office retirement party. While we will surely miss little Jameson's gummy smile and energetic bouncing, we look forward to providing our employees with the option of benefiting from this program after its first successful run.
How does an Infant-At-Work program operate?
Although companies will customize their own Infant-At-Work policies based on their needs, many use the resources provided by the Parenting in the Workplace Institute as a guideline. These stipulate that eligible employees can bring their infant to work from ages four weeks to 4-6 months, or until the child becomes mobile, whichever occurs first. Infant-At-Work programs are voluntary options for employees and are subject to approval by an organization's leadership team. They are not intended to replace regular childcare arrangements for employees, but rather foster the development of the employee/child bond during the infant's early life while maintaining an efficient and productive workplace.
What are the considerations for bringing a baby to work?
What are the benefits of an Infant-At-Work program?
The potential benefits for organizations implementing Infant-At-Work programs are vast. Particularly for small and medium-sized companies who cannot compete with the benefits offered by larger ones. Allowing new parents to care for their babies at work typically does not result in increased costs for the company. Parents are responsible for acquiring any materials necessary to make their individual workspaces baby-friendly. Additionally, an Infant-At-Work policy is a cheaper alternative to extended parental leaves or employer-provided daycare.
We interviewed our Senior Manager of Special Projects, Julia MacMahon to learn more about her experience bringing baby Jameson to work. Julia is an advocate for the Infant-At-Work Program and shared some advice for parents interested in proposing similar policies at their workplaces.
YW Boston: Let's start at the beginning, how did you go about proposing the idea of an Infant-at-Work policy to your employer [YW Boston]?
YW: Companies that offer Infant-At-Work programs report organizational benefits such as increased employee satisfaction, positive press, and shorter employee parental leaves. What has been the impact of this policy for you as a parent, on an individual level?
YW: How did your family respond to the news that you could bring your baby to work?
YW: What about the reception at the workplace, here at YW Boston?
YW: What advice would you offer parents who are about to take part in an Infant-At-Work program?
JM: "Ease in– It's helpful to ease in when coming back to work. When I first came back, I did so on my own so that I could get myself settled into the office and into the work. After that, I started taking one day off with Jameson and coming in with him for slightly shorter days until I was able to come back full-time.
Have a plan but be flexible with it– Take advantage of the opportunity to work from home, if you have it. That's another great thing we have at YW Boston, the flexibility of being able to work from home. I was using my FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) time to take some days off in the beginning and working from home during others. Figure out what works for you.
YW: Do you bring the baby to meetings?
YW: What about concerns from other co-workers who might have their productivity affected by the presence of a baby?
YW: How would you address those who argue that the workplace is not a safe place for a baby?
YW: What would you say to others who argue that bringing a baby to work demonstrates a lack of professionalism?
YW: What would you say to those who suggest that parents should just put their baby in childcare?
The challenges faced by working parents intersect with gender, class, and race, and should not be observed in isolation. Women of color and black mothers already face larger wage gaps and higher rates of single motherhood. In fact, Black women are 2.5 times more likely to be single mothers than white women. Historically, white mothers have been able to get closer to obtaining work-life balance thanks to the domestic labor performed by women of color. Women of color, in particular, are disproportionately compelled into situations where they have to choose between time, money, and parenting.
If companies want to retain diverse candidates, they have to recognize the importance of implementing policies and practices that recognize the unique challenges faced by women, people of color, and particularly women of color. According to a recent comparison of policies across two dozen countries, it was access to affordable, reliable childcare–not flexible hours or parental leave–that played the biggest role in closing the gender wage gap and ensuring that new mothers could remain in the workforce.
As the first YWCA in the nation, YW Boston has been at the forefront of advancing equity for over 150 years. Through our three programs—Dialogues, LeadBoston, and InIt—as well as our advocacy work, we help individuals and organizations create more inclusive environments where women, people of color, and especially women of color can succeed.
Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter, The Leader, as well as special news and invitations to YW Boston events.


Kevin started his Apprenticeship in Architecture as a senior in high school working with Ade Collie, a noted Southern California architect. During this six year training program he performed many tasks, from office chores to supervising draftsman. In January 1986 Kevin moved to Northern California and joined Dahlin Group Architects. From September 1986 to April 1991 the pace at Dahlin Group was exciting and challenging. This was a period of growth and productivity, working on a diversity of projects in Town Planning, Specialty Retail, Country Clubs, Office Buildings, Multi-Family and Custom Homes. As Senior Designer working with Project Architects, Kevin was fortunate to be involved in many commissions throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. In April 1991 Kevin and his family moved to the Sacramento Metro Area where he opened an Architectural Studio in Granite Bay, California. In November 2011 we opened a Design Studio in Ventura, California to service our Southern California customers.


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Gwen Stefani Is Releasing A New Single Next Week
Maybe 2020 isn't a total write off! Gwen Stefani surprised fans by announcing the imminent arrival of a new single called "Let Me Reintroduce Myself." The track, which appears to be a return to her '00s pop roots, arrives on Monday (December 7). Of course, the flawless 51-year-old has had something of a blockbuster year chart-wise. She landed her biggest hit in 14 years when "Nobody But You," a country duet with Blake Shelton, peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100. She then landed another top 40 with a feature on Blake's "Happy Anywhere."
It has been a while since Gwen blessed us with non-country, non-festive material. In fact, you have to go all the way back to 2016's This Is What The Truth Feels Like. That opus delivered a pair of hits ("Used To Love You" and "Make Me Like You") and became her first chart-topping album. Even so, the project was wholly underrated with perfect pop songs like "Misery" being overlooked by the general public. With any luck the pop icon's latest single will get the attention it deserves. Check out her announcement below.
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Home / Student Life / SOLS Ambassadors
We are a close-knit, dedicated group of life sciences students who want to be involved in our school in a meaningful way.
Not only do we have a lot of fun, we are involved in a wide variety of outreach opportunities where we get to network and meet other students, faculty members and staff.
We want to meet you and encourage you to join us. Apply to become a SOLS Ambassador today!
Students involved in the School of Life Sciences Ambassadors program work to connect students to faculty members, and help create strong academic and social relationships through ongoing activities. Our Ambassadors encourage involvement within our the school, communication between SOLS students and world-class faculty, and career development as future professionals. We accept and value diversity, innovation, and commitment to excellence as part of ASU's priority to make higher education universally accessible.
Harsh Patel - Co-Director
Year: Junior
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Harsh Patel is a junior majoring in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Community Health. He has been a part of SOLS Ambassadors for two years and currently serves as the co-director.
Harsh is a DNASU undergraduate lab volunteer in the Center for Personalized Diagnostics at the Biodesign Institute. He is also an LIA 101 Learning Assistant for incoming freshmen in the School of Life Sciences. In addition, Harsh is an emergency department intern at HonorHealth.
Harsh plans to attend medical school after his graduation with hopes to become an oncologist.
Shambhavi Mishra - Co-Director
Shambhavi Mishra is a junior majoring in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Economics. She has been part of SOLS Ambassadors for two years, and this is her first year being a co-director.
Currently, she is a LIA 101 Learning Assistant for incoming freshmen and is also an active member of the club Page Turners. She works in a cardiology research lab and volunteers her time in the children's emergency department of her local hospital.
After graduation, Shambhavi plans to attend medical school and pursue a career in pediatrics. Shambhavi looks forward to year full of fun and engaging events with SOLS Ambassadors.
Pablo Santos Molina - Events Coordinator
Major: Medical Microbiology, Global Health minor
Pablo Santos Molina is a sophomore majoring in Medical Microbiology with a minor in Global Health. He has one year experience in SOLS Ambassadors.
Pablo is currently an LIA 101 assistant, a medical scribe, and treasurer for HOSA (Future Health Professionals).
Pablo plans to pursue medical school after receiving his Bachelor's degree to become a general surgeon.
Cole Busby - Secretary
Major: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior; Spanish minor
Cole Busby is a sophomore majoring in Neurobiology and minoring in Spanish. He has been involved in the club since his freshman year. He currently serves as the secretary for the club.
Cole is currently helping perform research through the Agave computer cluster to study kinetics. This year he is also helping incoming freshmen as an LIA 101 Learning Assistant. On his days off, he enjoys volunteering at Chandler Regional Medical Center and spending time with friends.
Cole plans to attend medical school after ASU and ultimately become a neurosurgeon.
Asfia Numani - Treasurer
Major: Medical Microbiology, Math minor
Asfia Numani is a 3rd year student majoring in Medical Microbiology and minoring in mathematics. She has been involved in SOLS Ambassadors since her freshman year. She hopes to apply her knowledge of numbers to the SOLS Ambassadors' budget this year as their treasurer.
Asfia works as a lab assistant and has been a part of the Page Turners club at ASU for the last year. She is also involved in research at the 4D CAVA Lab at Phoenix Children's Hospital.
In her free time, Asfia likes to undertake small knitting projects. She hopes to attend medical school in the future and possibly specialize in pathology.
Rachel Taylor - Social Media Coordinator
Rachel Taylor is a 3rd year student from Las Vegas majoring in Biomedical Sciences and minoring in Spanish and French. She has been involved in SOLS Ambassadors since her freshman year and has really appreciated the connections it has given her. She hopes to extend this gratitude to other students this year by getting the word out as social media coordinator.
Rachel spent her summer interning at Genentech in South San Francisco in the immunohistochemistry lab working on early cancer research and development by identifying biomarkers in human tissue. She also shadowed a plastic surgeon and was able to sit in on his surgeries.
In her free time, Rachel loves to spend time with her sorority sisters by participating in intramural sports and philanthropy events. After graduation, she plans to attend medical school.
Our student ambassadors support a wide variety of engaging events. Check out some of our activities and see where you'd like to get involved.
Fall Welcome
Welcome students to the School of Life Sciences through a network of student leaders and faculty. Bonus: Enjoying cookies and refreshments!
Durign this fun and informal gathering, connect with faculty, play board games and enjoy free food.
Volunteer at the School of Life Sciences booth and participate in the parade on game day.
Share your love of science and reach out to people of all ages through fun and activities.
Warm Goodbye
Come de-stress with the ambassadors and enjoy free, delicious food before finals week.
Research Night
Facilitate a "poster" event where School of Life Sciences professors present their research and connect with students.
Support the American Cancer Society by joining our official School of Life Sciences team in this walk.
To become a SOLS Ambassador, you'll need to do a few things, including filling out an application.
Attend bi-monthly meetings
Maintain appropriate conduct with students, faculty, staff and the community
Abide by all ASU policies and procedures when representing the School of Life Sciences
Join Our Organization
Check out our Sun Devil Sync page here.


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Q: JSON data to KENDO UI Grid ASP.NET MVC 4 I have bit trouble getting data to show on my Kendo.Grid.
JSON is valid and it shows when clicking the link as text, but loading the data n the Grid.
Here is the source, any help would be appreciated!
br. Eero
Controller
public ActionResult Index([DataSourceRequest]DataSourceRequest  request)
    {
        using (var db = new CimDataContext())
        {
            IQueryable<Customer> customers = db.Customers;
            DataSourceResult result = customers.ToDataSourceResult(request);
            return Json(result, "text/x-json", JsonRequestBehavior.AllowGet);
        }
    }

Index.cshtml
@(Html.Kendo().Grid<KendoUIMvcCim.Models.Customer>()
  .Name("grid")
  .DataSource(dataSource => dataSource
      .Ajax()
      .Read(read => read.Action("Index", "Customer"))
   )
  .Columns(columns =>
  {
      columns.Bound(customer => customer.Id);
      columns.Bound(customer => customer.Name);
      columns.Bound(customer => customer.Number);
      columns.Bound(customer => customer.AgentID);
      columns.Bound(customer => customer.Info);
      columns.Bound(customer => customer.Email);
      columns.Bound(customer => customer.StartTime);
      columns.Bound(customer => customer.EndTime);
      columns.Bound(customer => customer.Category);
  })
  .Pageable()
  .Sortable()

)
Result on browser
{"Data":[{"Id":2,"Name":"Name1","Number":"040000000","AgentID":"1","Info":"info1","Email":"email1","StartTime":"\/Date(1360101600000)\/","EndTime":null,"Category":"Laser"},{"Id":3,"Name":"Name2","Number":"0400000000","AgentID":"2","Info":"info2","Email":"email2","StartTime":"\/Date(1360188000000)\/","EndTime":null,"Category":"Kaihi"}],"Total":2,"AggregateResults":null,"Errors":null}

A: I think the problem is that your action method is return a JSON string while your view expect a list of KendoUIMvcCim.Models.Customer. Use two different action methods in your controller to address this:

*

*First action returns a ViewResult and is needed for the View
public ViewResult Index()
{
  using (var db = new CimDataContext())
  {
    IQueryable<Customer> customers = db.Customers;
    return View(customers);
  }
}

*Second action returns ActionResult and is needed by your grid to populate it through the AJAX calls.
public ActionResult Customers_Read([DataSourceRequest]DataSourceRequest request)
{
  using (var db = new CimDataContext())
  {
    IQueryable<Customer> customers = db.Customers;
    DataSourceResult result = customers.ToDataSourceResult(request);
    return Json(result, "text/x-json", JsonRequestBehavior.AllowGet);
  }
}

In your Index.cshtml file you finally need to change the .Read line so you're calling the right action method in your controller.
  .DataSource(dataSource => dataSource
      .Ajax()
      .Read(read => read.Action("Customers_Read", "Customer"))
   )

A: I know it's an old post but for anyone still struggling:
Be sure not to be including jquery 2 times if you are copying/pasting from the Kendo documentation, as you might already have it in your file.
That said, put the jQuery reference in the HEAD of your page, instead of the bottom, else the kendo grid will try to render with jQuery before it is actually imported.
Hope this helps

A: Final working code:
Controller
public ViewResult Index()
    {
            return View();
    }

    public ActionResult Customers_Read([DataSourceRequest]DataSourceRequest request)
    {
        using (var db = new CimDataContext())
        {
            IQueryable<Customer> customers = db.Customers;
            DataSourceResult result = customers.ToDataSourceResult(request);
            return Json(result, JsonRequestBehavior.AllowGet);
        }
    }

Index.cshtml
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Creating a table in MS SQL Server is very easy, this can be achieved by using T-SQL scripts or GUI. This article will use T-SQL Scripts to a create a table.
Identify the columns and data types. Refer this link, to know about data types.
Table is the storage unit in a database which stores the data in rows and columns as like excel sheet. The output of the table result is similar to the excel sheet data.
If you are decided to store some data in a database then you must use table.
The basic table structure will look like below.
We can add more columns in the structure, each column should be define with the right data type. Here Id is the column name and int is the data type which is nothing but an integer.
Let us discuss, what is a primary key and how to create it.
Primary key is a constraint which we need to define in any one of the column in a table. It will not allow null values in that defined column and entry to the column should be unique i.e. it won't allow duplicate values.
Choose an ID or Unique Identifier (GUID) column to create a primary key, this is the best way to define a table structure.
In the above script, ID column is considered as a primary key. You can check this by clicking the columns folder under dbo.Users table.
After this a new pop-up screen appears and you need to key in your new job name. I am using below screenshot from one my colleague's computer and hence you see a different name on it.
In the same pop-up you have to go step by step tab in the left side. Go to steps and then provide the path to your SSIS package, but in the below example, I am giving an option to run SQL Script. And then go to schedules tab and choose how frequent you want this job to run, like hourly / daily / weekly / monthly / quarterly / yearly.
Microsoft have released many DMV & DMF for every release of its new SQL Server release. This has helped every administrator and developers a VERY BIG HAND in sorting out many problems. The days in writing our own scripts are now over and these DMV's also provide support for almost all areas no matter whether it is to do with sessions, tables, indexes, Operating system, I/O. All are now taken care. Below I am providing some of the DMV's that might be helpful for you.
In this post, I am going to provide a simple demo on how to change the Database Recovery Model. For this example I have chosen the AdventureWorkdDW2008R2 database and you can download it from here.
Once you have opened your SQL Server Management Studio, expand the databases and right click on our AdventureWorkdDW2008R2 database and choose properties. The below image will appear. In here go to the Options tab from the left and then you can see "Recovery Model" options which has Full, Bulk-logged, Simple. You can simply select the required recovery model and click on OK button at the bottom of the pop-up box. That's it, your recovery model will be changed.
This post is to cover differential database backup in Microsoft SQL Server. You can try this in your local system and for this demo, I am using AdventureWorksDW2008R2 database. You can download this from this link.
Following this, a new pop-up appears which gives much options to choose the available backup options. In here, I have highlighted "Backup type" and selected "Differential". If you click on the drop down box, you will then see options for other types of backups.
In "Backup set", I am giving a name for the differential backup. And then at last choosing the "Destination", where the backup file will be placed. In here you also have options to Add new location, remove the default location.
Also you can use below T-SQL scripts to take backups instead of using GUI interface.
NOTE: Full Database backup should be taken before taking differential backup.
Give a try at your end.


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Sudeep P. V., , Palanisamy P. and Jeny Rajan. "Advances in Ultrasound Despeckling: An Overview." Advanced Classification Techniques for Healthcare Analysis. IGI Global, 2019. 311-335. Web. 22 Jan. 2020. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-7796-6.ch014
Sudeep P. V.,, Palanisamy P.,, & Rajan, J. (2019). Advances in Ultrasound Despeckling: An Overview. In C. Chakraborty (Ed.), Advanced Classification Techniques for Healthcare Analysis (pp. 311-335). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-7796-6.ch014
Sudeep P. V., , Palanisamy P. and Jeny Rajan. "Advances in Ultrasound Despeckling: An Overview." In Advanced Classification Techniques for Healthcare Analysis, ed. Chinmay Chakraborty, 311-335 (2019), accessed January 22, 2020. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-7796-6.ch014
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Advances in Ultrasound Despeckling: An Overview
Sudeep P. V. (National Institute of Technology Calicut, India), Palanisamy P. (National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, India) and Jeny Rajan (National Institute of Technology Karnataka, India)
Source Title: Advanced Classification Techniques for Healthcare Analysis
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7796-6.ch014
The B-mode ultrasound images are corrupted due to the presence of speckle noise. Hence, the speckle removal in the ultrasound images is essential for proper clinical examination and quantitative assessments. The speckle pattern varies with several imaging parameters as well as the anatomical structure in the image. It is hard to avoid speckle by performing averaging and low noise system designs. An excessive speckle reduction diminishes the visibility of small anatomical structures and thereby makes the image understanding complicated. This chapter is intended to encapsulate various techniques for reducing speckle in medical ultrasound images and improving the image quality for visual inspection and/or computer-assisted diagnosis of ultrasound images. In addition, the chapter surveys the papers published between 2015 and 2018 to highlight the latest trends in the despeckling of ultrasound images. The chapter also presents the performance comparison of a few popular algorithms to despeckle medical ultrasound images.
Ultrasound is a modern medical diagnostic instrument for imaging organs, muscles, and tissues or for obtaining measures that are good biomarkers in the clinical diagnosis and therapeutic procedures (Araki et al., 2016; Acharya et al., 2014; Loizou et al., 2005). It is preferred due to its merits such as economical, real-time nature, safe and easy to use in practice. Ultrasound is useful in invasive and non-invasive medical applications (Suri, 2008; Saba et al., 2014; Del Cura et al., 2012; Christodoulou et al., 2002).
A conventional ultrasound system produces images using the principle of echo imaging. The use of echo localization for medical purposes has been initiated in the mid-1950s. In principle, the ultrasound system transmits acoustic (pressure) waves with frequencies that lie in the range from 1 to 20 MHz into the patient's body (Tole & Ostensen, 2005). When the acoustic wave hits the tissue barriers (scatters) exist in a specified size of medium (resolution cell), backscattering of the wave (echo) occurs. An ultrasonic probe detects the echoes and integrates to develop 1D acoustic line (A-line) signal. An envelope detector produces a low-frequency envelope signal from the high-frequency A-line signal. Then, the logarithmic compression and nonlinear processing of the envelope signal is performed. The procedure repeats for all the A lines usually arranged in a sequential order and interpolates to create a Cartesian image of the ultrasound B-scan (Sudeep et al., 2016).
Even though recent advances in technology have improved the functionality of ultrasound, it still possesses severe limitations in the following aspects: (i) Ultrasound scans of the brain, lungs and the abdominal region are limited due to the obstruction of sound waves by bone or air, (ii) it is difficult to produce clinically relevant images on patients with obesity, and (iii) its effectiveness heavily depends upon the expertise of the technician or physician conducting the examination (Patel, 2010).
In fact, the speckle generated by the intervention of back-scattered waves leads to quality degradation of ultrasound images. The granular pattern of speckle masks small anatomical structures in the image. Therefore, it complicates interpretations from the image. In (Goodman, 1975), speckle is modeled as the summation of many complex phasors, called a complex random walk. Among them, the phasors that possess destructive relationships interfere to form the speckle. Therefore, the relative phase between the back-scattered waves determines its degree of seriousness.
Based on the scatter number density (SND) per resolution cell, we can classify the speckle into 4 groups, which are (i) fully developed (ii) fully resolved (iii) partially developed and (iv) partially resolved (Seabra J. C. R., 2011). When SND is high, the envelope becomes Rayleigh distributed due to the contamination of fully developed speckle and it happens in blood regions. For the Gaussian distributed complex echo envelope with standard deviation and the absolute envelope amplitude , the Rayleigh probability density function (PDF) is expressed as (Sudeep et al., 2016):
If the random walk possesses an extra deterministic component, fully resolved speckle arises and the Rician distribution fits well with the envelope. Usually, it happens in regions of tremendous echolucent response like myocardium. The Rician distribution PDF is (Sudeep et al., 2016):
(2) where is the modified Bessel function of the first kind with order zero and is the noise-free envelope magnitude value.
PSNR: It stands for peak signal-to-noise ratio.
Fuzzy Logic: The multi-valued logic system, instead of the Boolean logic of '0' or '1', is called fuzzy logic.
Anisotropic: The presence of directionally dependent characteristics (i.e., non-identical properties with directions).
Adaptive Filtering: The filter whose parameters are adjusted iteratively to model the filter's input-output relationship in real time.
Regularization: It is a method based on regression to avoid overfitting.
Backscattering: The scattering direction changes towards its source.
Coefficient of Variation: It gives the distribution of data around the expected value as the ratio of the standard deviation to the mean.
Bhattacharya Coefficient: Dissimilarity measure between two distributions. It is considered a reliable measure of contrast between two patches in an image.
SSIM: It stands for structural similarity index matrix.