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Women behind the Throne – Part One
On November 3, 2015 By Andrew G LockhartIn Books, the Mongols, Women in History
Sorqoqtani and the Mongol Succession
[adapted from Chapter 5 of my book The Lion, the Sun and the Eternal Blue Sky]
In Mongolia, where Temuchin (Genghis Khan) is honoured today as a national hero, women enjoy a remarkable degree of economic and social independence compared to their counterparts in some other Asian countries. And, when studying the Mongol Empire of the 13th century, one cannot help but conclude that the emancipation of women in those days had proceeded far beyond anything existing in Christian Europe.
The dualist nature of Mongol beliefs and superstition lent itself to giving equally important roles to male and female. Tengri, the Eternal Blue Sky, represented the male; Itugen, Mother Earth, and the waters were female. Some later Khans would call into question and bend this simple philosophy by acts that demean women – enslavement, prostitution and even mass rape, but to Temuchin himself it was an all-guiding principle.
The Great Khans ruled half the world. But often it was their wives who held the reins of power. The Mongol women of the Steppes knew how to fight; they could handle bow and sword, often with great skill. Their responsibilities went far beyond cooking, housekeeping and caring for young children to managing the clan economy. When the military leaders were away on campaign, they made political decisions and commanded armies for the defence of the cities.
One such woman was Princess Sorqoqtani. She was born around 1190 in the Chinese province of Xi-Xia, where her father, Jakha, was a prominent military commander. Jakha belonged to the Keraits, one of the great tribes of Mongolia. He was the brother of Toghrul, the Kerait chieftain once foster-father of Temuchin – Genghis Khan – soon to be World Conqueror.
In the first decade of the thirteenth century, Jakha returned to Mongolia and joined forces with Genghis against the natural sons of Toghrul, who resented the young Mongol's power and influence. And when Genghis stood finally on the pinnacle of lordship over the tribes, their alliance was cemented in two marriages. The World Conqueror took Jakha's elder daughter Ibaqa for himself and gave Sorqoqtani as a bride to his youngest son, Tolui. In the years that followed, those two would have four sons whose names have resounded through the centuries almost as much as that of Temuchin himself – Mangke, Kublai, Ariq and Hulegu.
Sorqoqtani was never wife of a Great Khan but she was an ambitious and resourceful woman. The contemporary historian Ata-Malik Juvaini says of her that reports of her wisdom and counsel had spread across the Empire and that no one would challenge it. Rashid ad-Din describes her as being on a different level from all other women in the world. Juvaini even quotes lines from a tenth century Arab poet in praise of her. If all women were like that, he says, women would surely be the superior sex, strong sentiments from a Muslim man whom one might expect to take a negative attitude to women in politics!
On his father's death, Tolui took over responsibility for the Mongol homeland. Had he become Great Khan, it is possible that Mongol and world history might have been very different. Sorqoqtani, like the majority of her clan, the Keraits, had been brought up a Christian. Thus, as a woman of strong character, she would have been in an ideal position to woo the Khans away from their native shamanistic ways and convert them to Christianity.
There is no evidence that such a thought was ever in Temuchin's mind or in the minds of the imperial family. However, the modern historian John Man, in his biography of Genghis Khan, hints that it may have been fear of such a loss of identity that caused Tolui to be passed over as heir to the empire. Instead, Sorqoqtani became queen of the Steppes. Her time and that of her sons had not yet come.
Temuchin's empire passed to his son Ogodai, who ruled as Great Khan for twelve years. Towards the end of his reign, power began to drift into the hands of his wife Toregene Khatun. * Toregene came from the Merkit clan, another of the Steppes peoples conquered by Genghis, and her history was similar to that of Sorqoqtani. Though not the eldest of Ogodai's wives, she was certainly the most capable. She was also the mother of his eldest son Guyuk.
The Persian historians Juvaini and Rashid depict Toregene unfavourably as cunning, masterful, ugly and a shrew. How could it be otherwise! Even today, successful women are rarely given proper credit for their accomplishments. Toregene undoubtedly had a ruthless streak, and was particularly vindictive when it came to dealing with politicians – and even princes – who openly defied her. But these were characteristics to be found in equal measure in the Mongol men.
When Ogodai died, she took power. Dismissing the rights of Moge, Ogodai's senior wife, she persuaded his brothers and nephews to grant her the regency. Guyuk had not been Ogodai's choice as successor – the Great Khan himself had named instead a grandson, Shirimun – and Toregene needed time to groom her son into an acceptable candidate.
By distributing favours and gifts, she softened up the rival princes, with the exception of Batu, Khan of the Golden Horde, who remained intransigent. Sorqoqtani, the one princess who might have challenged Toregene's supremacy, stood aside. By following her instincts and those of her four sons, and by combining their strength with that of Batu, she might have made a difference. She chose not to. Even if she had dared question tradition in the matter of the succession, she may have felt her support was inadequate to mount serious opposition.
It would be another five years before Sorquoqtani came into her own.
Toregene postponed the quriltai * indefinitely and set about making her mark on the politics of the Empire. She appointed her own ministers, including a number of women, of whom the most influential was Fatima Khatun. The title was unfortunate, because this Fatima was certainly no princess or lady. She had once been what we would call today a 'Madam' and was recruited by Toregene principally to spy on her relations.
The Empress may have been a shrew, but she seems to have been one who knew how to keep men on her side. From a Persian perspective, she may have had little to offer, but the Juvainis at least had reason to be grateful to her. Baha ad-Din, father of the historian, who could have so easily been brought down in the political scheming of Qaraqorum, survived the fall of his superior, the Persian governor, Korguz.
Moreover, in the end, Toregene may have done some good for it was during her reign and under her patronage that there came to prominence in Persia the man who would become its most effective and longest-serving governor. Known as the Emir Arghun, or Arghun Aqa, to distinguish him from the later Il-khan, he was undoubtedly responsible for reshaping Persia over the next thirty years.
As for Korguz, he was arrested and brought to court, though he was denied an audience with Toregene, possibly as the case was filtered through Fatima. She would have nothing to do with him and sent him on to the Chagataid Mongols who had him executed by suffocation. His mouth was filled with stones until he stopped breathing. The fate of Fatima was even more gruesome: having later fallen foul of Guyuk and having lost his mother's protection, she was starved and beaten until she confessed to witchcraft and other spurious crimes. Finally, her torturers sewed up all her orifices and suffocated her in a rolled-up carpet. To make triply sure, they tossed the bundle into the nearest river. Such was the barbarity – perhaps even the originality – of Mongol methods.
* quriltai = the council of nobles called to elect or confirm the new emperor
** khatun = princess or lady
(next: Part Two: Sorqoqtani and Batu join forces)
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Maria-Theresien-Schlössel, auch Maria Theresien Schlössel, Maria-Theresien-Schlössl heißen:
 Maria-Theresien-Schlössl (Salzburg), Gebäude des Historismus, heute priv. Jugendstilvilla
 Maria-Theresien-Schlössel (Wien Hofzeile), ehem. Lustschloss, Rothschild'sche Nervenheilanstalt, heute Lauder Business School
 Maria-Theresien-Schlössel (Wien Hernalser Hauptstraße), Fassade und Portal, sowie Puttengruppen, Postamente und Balustraden im Gartenhof um 1750. 22 antikisierende Statuen um 1800.
 Maria-Theresien-Schlössel (Wien Gersthofer Straße), ehem. Jagdschloss, heute Museum der Erste Bank
 Sickenberg-Schlösschen, Wien Nußdorf Sickenberggasse, ehem. SPÖ-Parteihochschule, 1960 abgerissen
 Hofmannsthal-Schlössl (Fuchsschlössl), Wien Liesing, kleiner Schlossbau
 Jedleseer Herrschaftshaus (Loretto-Schlössel), Wien Floridsdorf, ehem. Herrenhaus des Freiherrn Störck, Pfarrhof des Stiftes Klosterneuburg, heute verfallend

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Robert Ivey Jr. (15 February 1769 – 5 April 1847)
Robert Ivey Jr. was born on 15 February 1769 according to a family Bible.1 That makes him one of the younger children of his parents, born while his father was living in Dobbs County. Thus he is likely to be one of the three males over 16 in his father's household in the 1790 census of Dobbs County, located in the part of Dobbs that would shortly become Lenoir County. The loss of all Lenoir County records means we have citations for him only in the records of the surrounding counties.
The same Bible record identifies his as Elizabeth West, whom he married in neighboring Craven County by bond dated 9 August 1793. It appears that he and his wife lived on his father's land in Lenoir County, since Robert Ivey Jr. was deeded land in Lenoir by Robert Ivey Sr. sometime in the late 1790s.2 He was probably the same Robert Ivey who was a grantee of Michael Herring about 1799, since his father was in Bladen County by then.3 By the 1800 census he was the only Ivey left in Lenoir County, with a household of two males and two females, all under 10.4
On 2 October 1800, Robert Ivey witnessed the nuncupative will of his father-in-law John West of Craven County, which left a legacy of £150 to John West's daughter Elizabeth Ivey.5 Among others, the will also mentioned a son named Joseph West, who married Sarah Stanley and later moved to Baldwin County, Georgia, and a daughter named Sarah Stanley, the wife of Moses Stanley and a neighbor of Robert Ivey's in Lenoir County.
Since there are no surviving deed or court records of Lenoir County, our next record for Robert Ivey is the 1810 census, in which he headed a household of thirteen.6 This household implies a son and daughter not identified by later records. It also suggests that his brother Charles Ivey , and perhaps Charles Ivey's wife, was living with him. (We know that Charles Ivey was residing in Lenoir County in early 1810, and the fact that he does not appear in the census suggests he may have been enumerated in his brother's household.)7
In August 1811 Robert Ivey's older brother John Ivey died intestate in neighboring Wayne County. Robert Ivey and Grady Herring were appointed administrators of the estate, and they filed an inventory later that year and a final settlement in 1814.8 Robert Ivey, who was by then called "Senior" to differentiate him from his nephew of the same name, was appointed guardian of Elizabeth and Edith, two minor children of John Ivey.9 On 12 September 1814, as Robert Ivey of Lenoir County, he bought land in Bladen County from his brother-in-law Josiah Stafford, then sold it to his brother Turner Ivey the following day.10
Moves to Georgia
Robert Ivey moved to Baldwin County, Georgia sometime in mid or late 1817. There are two now-lost deeds in the Lenoir County grantor index from Robert Ivey to William Gray and to James Carter that probably reflect the sale of his land in Lenoir County. 11 Unfortunately, all deed records of Baldwin County, Georgia are also lost, so we have no clear record of his arrival there. However, we know he was still in Lenoir County when he filed a guardian accounting for his niece Elizabeth Ivey in February 1817, and that he relinquished the guardianship to Graddy Herring by 20 May 1817.12 The final settlement between Robert Ivey and Grady Herring is dated 13 August 1817.13 A statement by his grandson Malachi Ivey says that his grandfather "in 1817 removed to Baldwin County".14
A history of Baldwin County, Georgia contains an undated list of early members of the Camp Creek Baptist Church.15 Although some researchers have assumed this list to be dated in 1817, thus further confirming the migration, it was more likely compiled sometime after 1822.16 It appears that several Lenoir families went to Baldwin County at about the same time – including his in-laws James and Joseph West and several members of the Davis family. Robert Ivey appears in the 1820, 1830, and 1840 censuses of Baldwin County, all children having left the household by 1840. 17
Robert Ivey's will
Robert Ivey wrote his will on 26 October 1843 and it was proved on 3 May 1847.18 It named his wife Elizabeth, his sons Barna, Furna, James, Robert Dorsey, William and Charles, and daughters Gatsy [Leeves], and Mary. His daughter Elizabeth was not mentioned, perhaps due to her pending divorce, but her marriage record identifies her as another daughter.19
Elizabeth West Ivey, his widow, was in the household of her son Charles in 1850. She was born 22 March 1775 and died 24 June 1853 according to the Ivey-Garland Bible record. Several Ivey descendants of the early 20th century believed she was his second wife. This was apparently based on the (relatively modern) gravestone of his eldest son Barney Ivey, which gives a birth date of 22 September 1792, nearly a year prior to prior to the marriage to Elizabeth West. The Ivey-Garland Bible record, however, gives his birth date as 22 September 1795, more than two years after the marriage. The latter date seems more likely correct, as Barna was enumerated as under 16 in the 1810 census and gives his own age as 54 in 1850. However, see the conflict with the birth date of Gatsey Ivey.
Robert Ivey Jr.'s children and descendants are covered in a separate paper.
"Ivey-Garland Bible Records", Bible Records of Barbour County, Alabama, Vol. 2, Helen S. Foley, p66-68. [↩]
The surviving Grantor Index shows a deed from Robert Ivey Sr. to Robert Ivey Jr. recorded in Lenoir County Deed Book 17, p 363 (recorded sometime in 1797-98). The deed book, and therefore the deed, was lost in the courthouse fires of 1878 and 1880. [↩]
Another lost deed recorded in Lenoir Deed Book 19, p58 according to the surviving Grantor Index. The recording date was probably in 1799. [↩]
Lenoir County 1800 census, p15: Robert Ivey 20010-20010-00 [↩]
Craven County Will Book A, p104. [↩]
Lenoir County 1810 census, p315: Robt Ivy 32011-12111-2 [↩]
Wayne County Deed Book 9, p216 is a bill of sale for a slave from Turner Ivey to his brother Charles Ivey of Lenoir County dated 10 February 1810. I note that Robert Ivey's 1810 household included two slaves. [↩]
Loose paper recorded at October court 1812, in folder of John Ivey estate papers filed at NC Archives as CR 103.508.xxx "I" box. [↩]
Wayne County Deed Book 9, p440. A deed by the heirs to the widow dated 15 August 1812 is signed by Robert Ivey, guardian of Edith and Elizabeth Ivey. A petition by the heirs later in 1812, filed in the John Ivey estate file, also identifies Robert Ivey as guardian of Edith and Elizabeth. He is "Sr." to distinguish him from his nephew Robert Ivey "Jr." one of heirs who was guardian to two other minor children. [↩]
Bladen County Deed Book 7, p544 and Deed Book 30, p508. [↩]
Lost deeds recorded in Lenoir Deed Book 24, p209 and p352. Apparently recorded in the period 1815-17 from context. [↩]
John Ivey estate papers filed in NC Archives in box CR 103.508.xxx "I" box. [↩]
Ibid. [↩]
Memorial Record of Alabama (Brant & Fuller Publishing, Madison, Wisconsin, 1893), p553. [↩]
History of Baldwin County, Georgia, Anna Maria Green Cook (1925), p100-101. Also repeated in They Were Here, Vol. 5 (1969), p107. [↩]
The list of members is undated and might be assumed to be a list of the founding members. However, the names on the list could not have been members of the church until sometime in the 1820s. It includes two women named Elizabeth Ivey. One was surely the wife of Robert Ivey, but the second Elizabeth Ivey could only have been the wife of Furna Ivey, whom he did not marry until 1822. [Robert Ivey's daughter Elizabeth was only 6 in 1817.] Both George and Gatsey Leeves are also on the list, and that marriage surely did not occur until after 1820. Furthermore, Asa Cook and James Ivey who appear on the list were clearly too young to have been members in 1817 and were still minors even in the early 1820s. Asa Cook, who lived in Jones County and attended a different church there, probably did not become a member until near 1829 when he married Elizabeth Ivey. Like many membership lists, this one may actually include people joining the church over a period of a decade or more. [↩]
1820, p46: 210011-11101. 1830, p30: 00211001-00000001. 1840, p60: 0000000001-000000001. [↩]
Baldwin County Will Book B, p146. [↩]
Marriages and Obituaries from the Macon Messenger 1818-1865, Willard R. Rocker (1988), quoting from the issue of 25 April 1829: "Married… Mr. Asa B. Cook of Jones County to Miss Elizabeth W. Ivey daughter of Robert Ivey o f Baldwin County." [↩]

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"Jag tar gärna lite mer kaffe."
Translation:I would love to have some more coffee.
Does gärna act as an adverb?
Yeah, it's an adverb. The comparative and superlative are hellre (rather) and helst ('most of all'). There are no 1:1 English translations of these except for the comparative.
How about I would happily take a little more coffee, compared to the gladly which seems to be acceptable?
Yes, or "with pleasure" which is not accepted for some reason.
Would you be able to substitute "tar" with "har"?
Could I say "Jag åt gärna glassen." if I were to mean I ate the ice cream with pleasure/enjoying it. Or can this structure not be used with past tense?
You can say it, but the meaning is more like "I was happy to eat the ice cream."
I would like to take some more coffee is something I could want to state when I am pouring myself a tiny bit of coffee in order to share equally with the others present. I would love to have some more coffee is something I would use if someone else is pouring the coffee. I think both can be fine translations for the Swedish sentence.
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Are you curious about programming but don't know where to start? Do you like meeting new people, enjoying nature and learning new things? Then you've come to the right place!
Pink Programming is organizing C# course for beginners. We will return to the beautiful apple farm in Kivik for a five day intensive course in Web Development where, teacher-led lessons will be combined with hands on programming tasks - all to give us the best possible programming start.
For those who like to stretch their bodies and relax their minds to get ready for the tasks, we will offer yoga classes every day. You also have the opportunity to go running along the coast or walking in the national park, 'Stenshuvud', between the sessions. During the evenings we will cook delicious vegetarian meals and eat together and have time to relax after all new and exciting knowledge.
You as a woman or transperson, are welcome regardless of age and background. The only requirements are that you are new to Web Development programming, want to learn and have access to your own computer.
C# is a very popular and loved programming language. It is great for building complex web applications and especially good for creating Windows desktop applications. Also, it is used in the most popular game engine - Unity for developing games and virtual reality. It is the crown jewel of Microsoft's .NET framework and .NET developers are in high demand.
Bring your laptop (PC or Mac) and make sure to install the free version of Visual Studio (or Visual Studio for Mac) beforehand.
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You will learn how to use Microsoft Visual Studio - a powerful development environment where we will write our code.
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You will be able to create simple interactive console applications.
You will also see how C# is used in developing Windows desktop applications and for web development.
Monday August 14 to Saturday August 18 2019 in Kivik, Skåne (detailed instructions on how to get to the camp will be sent out to the participant before the camp).
We welcome all women-identified, whether they are girls, aunts, ladies, cis or trans. Our events are of course also open to those who do not identify themselves as women but because of gender identity does not feel represented among programmers.
To get something out of the workshops at the camp, we recommend this camp for those that are new to programming and are at a beginner level. Prior to the camp, detailed instructions on what programs to download before arrival, will be sent out to the participant .
You will have to bring your own computer.
Shared accommodation in our beautiful house in Kivik, with access to outdoor hot tub. We want to give an extra notice that you will share room with other participants.
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) which we will cook together at the house.
Daily yoga classes with yoga instructor.
An intensive course in Java programming for beginners. You probably will not be a full-featured Java developer after this camp but you will know what programming is about, can continue to evolve on your own, and above all, we hope you've had a lot of fun.
You will also get a certificate after finished course that you can add to your CV and Linkedin.
Travel costs are not included in the price. Although, we advice you to take the train to Simrishamn train station and then take bus 'SkåneExpressen 3' to Kivik Torg where we will pick you up. If arriving by car we will provide you with the gps coordinates as google maps can not find the address.
Sheets and towels are not included, so you will have to bring your own.
Which language will the class be in?
The class will be held in Swedish or in English. With that said, if there is participants that only speaks english, the course will be held in English. However, we will be able to explain and help in Swedish.
Antonina has a master's degree in computer science from Lund University. She has worked with Android development at Google in Munich, has developed e-commerce solutions in Java at Netset in Malmö and is now an IT-consultant at Consid, working as a .NET developer with customers such as FlygBRA and TryggHansa. Antonina has also worked as a teaching assistant in programming and mathematics at Lund University. She will make sure you get a great introduction to programming.
Co founder of Pink Programming, with a passion for teaching and spreading the joy of programming. With experienced background in development, Vanja will support and assist you through the different programming tasks. Vanja is also a runner and certified yoga teacher. During the camp she will hold daily vinyasa yoga classes for beginners.
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We are a non profit organization aiming to encourage and inspire women to code. We welcome all women-identified, whether they are girls, aunts, ladies, cis or trans. Our events are of course also open to those who do not identify themselves as women but because of gender identity does not feel represented among programmers.


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Home Latest News New UFC Fighters Ready to Break Out in 2017
New UFC Fighters Ready to Break Out in 2017
One of the joys of following MMA so closely is finding fighters that are on the verge of becoming true players in their respective divisions. It's like being the first to discover a new band and telling all your friends about it before the music gets plastered all over the airwaves.
With the just getting started, there are definitely a few ass-kickers you should definitely be keeping an eye on in 2017 UFC fights. I'm talking about the fighters that are flying under the radar even to dedicated fans – so that takes out established names like Khabib Nurmagomedov or Amanda Nunes.
Let's take a look at future title contenders on the verge, in no particular order. In some cases, these UFC picks already have fights booked in the near future. Where possible, we'll post the fight odds on BookMaker.eu, where you can bet on UFC odds all year.
Mirsad Bektic (11-0, 5 KOs, 3 SUBs)
Just to give you an idea of Bektic's ceiling, the Bosnian-American is already drawing comparisons to the great Georges St. Pierre. That's a ridiculously high bar to set for somebody who hasn't even faced anyone in the top 15 yet.
But the American Top Team rep is a freak athlete with ridiculous strength and explosiveness – along with skills in every MMA phase. Like GSP, he is a crisp, technical striker with vicious double-leg takedown. And when he's on top, he's nearly impossible to buck off as his control can be suffocating. Where he differs from the welterweight GOAT is that he mixes in punishing GNP as opposed to just holding opponents down.
At just 25 years old, Bektic is still getting better. That's a scary thought, considering how good he is already.
Jessica Andrade (15-5, 5 KOs, 7 SUBs)
Since dropping down to strawweight, "Bate Estaca" has looked a lot like a prime-era Wanderlei Silva. Far too small for the bantamweight division, the Brazilian's strength has carried over into a weight class 20 pounds lighter. And fellow fighters are already feeling the impact.
Andrade obliterated former title challenger Jessica Penne, tuning her up with clean, devastating hooks to the body and head. Against a better striker in JoJo Calderwood, the Vale Tudo fighter showcased devastating slams that made it look like she was trying out for WWE. One more performance like either of those two and it's easy to see her getting a title shot.
Francis Ngannou (9-1, 5 KOs, 4 SUBs)
The Frenchman looks like The Terminator mixed with the Predator. 6'4" and a shredded 259 pounds, Ngannou also happens to be an explosive athlete. Those physical traits alone make him an intriguing figure in an aging heavyweight division – he could simply overwhelm half of the heavyweight roster with speed and power.
He'll have the chance to prove he belongs in the top 10 with a matchup against former champion Andrei Arlovski on January 28. Should he get through "The Pitbull" in these fight odds, Ngannou would be squarely in the mix of title contenders. At age 30, he's actually pretty young for the division as well – and has far more tread on the tires than many of the top guys.
Yair Rodriguez (9-1, 2 KOs, 2 SUBs)
The UFC's hope of dominating the lucrative Mexican market falls largely on the shoulders of Yair Rodriguez. It's easy to see why the brass is so stoked on the 24-year old. He's huge for the featherweight class, but also an exceptional athlete to boot. What's more, "Pantera" has the gritty warrior's spirit that has defined generations of storied Mexican boxers.
But his appeal is anchored in what of the most exciting styles in MMA. The taekwondo ace throws some of the most creative kicks in the business, but can also score with a wide variety of takedowns. Best of all is his pace – the kid never stops blitzing opponents with offense.
Alexa Grasso (9-0, 4 KOs)
Introducing Mexico's version of Paige VanZant. Attractive, charismatic and most importantly, talented, Grasso is quickly making a name for herself as one of the division's best prospects. A slick boxer with power, Alexa has hand speed and snap that you just can't teach. This past November, she lit up a vet in Heather Jo Clark with ease – a sign of things to come.
She's by no means one-dimensional either. Grasso has concrete fundamentals and technique, letting her preserve her energy while establishing a high-volume output. While her grappling has yet to catch up to her striking, she is already a very good sprawler. Those following MMA betting should keep an eye on Grasso – don't be surprised if she's ranked in the top 5 by the end of the year.
Interested in UFC betting? Visit our UFC / MMA odds comparison page.
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In 2015, there were 4,571 DUI arrests in New Hampshire. Before 2016, a first-time DUI conviction in New Hampshire resulted in a six-month diving license suspension. That meant total life disruption for DUI offenders who had to find alternative transportation for their jobs, school, and daily activities like grocery shopping.
New Hampshire used to be one of a handful of states that did not allow first-time DUI offenders to petition for a restricted license that allowed individuals to drive under specific circumstances, like if someone needed to be able to drive to work.
In 2013, House majority leader Stephen Shurtleff (D- Penacook) introduced a bill that would allow firs-time offenders to petition for a restricted or "Cinderella" license during their six-month license suspension. House Bill 0496, which went into effect in January 2016, allows first-time offenders to petition the court for a restricted license after serving 45 days of license suspension.
The person must operate a motor vehicle as a requisite of the person's occupation or employment.
The person must operate a motor vehicle to seek employment or to get to and from a place of employment.
The person must operate a motor vehicle to get to or from an alcohol or drug treatment or rehabilitation program.
The person or a member of the person's immediate family requires medical treatment on a regular basis and the person must operate a motor vehicle in order that the treatment may be obtained.
The person must operate a motor vehicle to continue his or her education.
The person must operate a motor vehicle to attend job training.
The bill requires drivers with a restricted license to have an ignition interlock device installed that requires the driver to blow into a breathalyzer before starting the car to check the drivers blood alcohol content.
Drivers approved for the licenses will be required to pay a $50 fee to the Division of Motor Vehicles, and will need to pay for the installment of ignition interlock devices (about $200) along with a monthly maintenance fee of about $80.
First-time offenders will be required to keep and maintain payments for the ignition interlock devices for a full year after a drivers' license is restored.
Individuals with a previous DUI conviction are not eligible for the new restricted license.


The Twitter and YouTube accounts of the United States Central Command appeared to have been hacked Monday morning by attackers claiming they are affiliated with the Islamic State in Iraq and Greater Syria, otherwise known as ISIS. CENTCOM's Twitter account has been suspended in wake of the hack.
Hackers posted threatening messages directed at U.S. servicemen and women indicating that they have infected military computers and are keeping their eyes on army personnel and their families, but it's unclear whether this has actually happened.
U.S. Central Command's YouTube page seems hacked as well with the header on the page displaying the message "I love you Isis." Two ominous videos have been posted as of 10:25 AM PST.
According to the BBC, "It does appear to be a serious security breach." The next stage of terrorism is cyber warfare. We appear ill equipped for the next stage.
It's scary because Obama isn't capable of swatting a fly let alone destroying ISIS or stopping their cyber attacks.
His threats are meaningless and his presidency is that of a massive failure.
I rooted for him. I am saddened by the non-stop lies and spin. I am saddened by the disaster that his Presidency has been. I wanted him to be the best President in our history, for so many reasons. Unfortunately, he has likely been our worst.


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(ACE) The OLIVINE Team
Post n°1001
Re: (ACE) The OLIVINE Team
by Dandelion on Sat Jun 22, 2019 6:13 pm
Outside the Battle Castle || Morning
Cinder 142 || Faux 106
It was by no means the bath of dreams. The muddy bottom could be felt beneath their paws, and the water was quickly changing color as they mixed it up. The surrounding plants smelled strongly of arbor instead of a relaxing ambiance. The water was cold, harsh and almost frosty in the chilly morning. For a fire type that temperature difference was nearly painful, but the girls could at least say it was soothing against their burning wounds.
"We do, but I don't know if they'll be sufficient for treating injuries along with feeding everyone…" Miyu pondered, and both fire types tried to recall how much of a supply they had left. Their expressions said enough; the amount would not suffice. "Making sure we're all healthy is more important than eating. Being hunger for a while longer isnt the worst thing in the world." Cinder tried to rational their options, but even saying the words aloud made her stomach gurgle loudly in protest. The day before they had made plans to cook, now they may not even eat. I wonder if that kitchen survived..?
The idea practically made her fur tingle, but the whimsical idea faded as Miyu offered sweetly, "I can go on a foraging trip if need be." For a second Cinder stared, unsure how to respond. Was that safe? After everything that just happened, the wounds and limps everyone had, would it be a good idea for any of them? Even with the buddy system Cinder feared the possibilities of their crew being separate again, even in an area the Eevee had been before. In the end, if anything happened, it would be her responsibility for allowing her out there. "Are you sure?" She asked back, hoping she had not just offered out of responsibility of being the prior forager.
"Are you fit to travel?" Mel's question was much more prevalent than her own, and Cinder let her eyes linger on the Eevee's leg. "Yeah, your leg took a doozy of a bruising." Though she had helped the worst of it with Arry's potion the pain as clearly still there. Would it harm the leg further or strengthen it to work it so much? "Don't rush it if your wounds wont allow it."
Faux waded back to the edge of water. The Eevee nearly bounced, active on her paws as she paused to dry off. Though present she didn't seem horribly bogged down, and though rest was good it could wait.
With a subtle nod of agreement the Vulpix rested her brown eyes on the small fox. "If you feel you are strong enough, then by all means. It is your choice." Tossing her muzzle upward to watch the rolling Jolteon she was surprised at the change, or maybe even the lack there of, in his coat from the dry bath. "But you shouldn't go alone, even if you choose the same spot. Can I have confidence in you accompanying her, Rebel?" Faux did not want to assume the Jolteon would go with his companion, but among those present he was the only real candidate.
Dazey
by Dazey on Tue Jun 25, 2019 4:53 pm
Outside The Battle Castle | Morning | (145)(76)
Miyu scurried out of the pond onto the grass, shaking off the excess water which looked to be half the pond's contents. Realistically, it was not but man did it weigh her body down. She'd never had the pleasure of being luxuriously groomed, what with being the sidekick of a bona fide street rat, but if she had to guess then it felt something like the freshly cleansed feeling she had now.
"Are you sure?" Cinder double-checked. Her leg still remained high, as far from the ground as she could keep it comfortably and suddenly her new handicap was making her more self conscious than ever. She nodded yes to her dearest friend, determined that her leg wouldn't keep her down.
"Are you fit to travel?" The Ninetales was in the very same boat— no, her circumstances were worse— and yet she had saved both herself and Faux the very night before. How could she lay down in defeat in spite of that?
"Yeah, your leg took a doozy of a bruising." Cinder pointes out. The Eevee's eyes trailed down to her awkward leg and then back up as the Fire-type continued. "Don't rush it if your wounds wont allow it."
"I'm okay I think." Her tail wagged subtly behind her, "I might not be exactly… time efficient but I can do this." She did need practice walking on it. Better now than with a horde of zombies on her tail.
"If you feel you are strong enough, then by all means. It is your choice." Faux said. The confidence in the Vulpix's words translated into her own, removing any apprehension she might've had. "But you shouldn't go alone, even if you choose the same spot. Can I have confidence in you accompanying her, Rebel?"
The Jolteon briefly stopped rolling, still paws-up as though his mind took a moment to process the question. He then toppled onto his side and made his way to his feet, giving his pelt a hard shake and nodding. "Sure thing," he chirped. "Ready to kick ass?"
The Eevee giggled quietly and responded, "Always!"
She had a bit of spring in her step as she padded off towards the treeline with her companion in tow. "Wish us luck!"
by Dandelion on Tue Jul 09, 2019 3:05 pm
Outside the Battle Castle | Morning
Etincelle 125 | Melanie 128
"I'm okay I think." Miyu said with an air of confidence. Though Melanie did not know what expression she held her tone was quite telling, and self doubt was not within it. "I might not be exactly… time efficient but I can do this." A warmth spread through her limbs from within, not a heat based on her inner flame or wounds but that of encouragement for the brazen youth. Who were they to hold her back? "Take all the time you need, dear." Melanie cooed, hoping her previous comment had been taken for the genuine care in which it was meant.
"But you shouldn't go alone, even if you choose the same spot. Can I have confidence in you accompanying her, Rebel?" Etincelle couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy from Faux's request. In truth, he would have loved to join. After all that had happened the thought of sending them off filled him with dread. We should stay together. How else could they know everyone was alright? Yet he knew Faux had the right of it; Rebel could offer better protection than he could and it would be wrong of him to leave Mel's side so soon. Her expression was also strain- did she want to go too, but knew the limitations of her leg?
The pair was quick to start scampering off, calling back, "Wish us luck!" with the utmost positivity. He hadn't the time to consider all that could worry him, and watched the fears melt from Melanie's face as she cheered, "Stay safe!" The warmth in the air started to warm his own cold pelt, and as a smile waxed across his face he too answered the call. "We'll be waiting!"
ShadowCharizard
by ShadowCharizard on Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:34 am
Outside the Battle Castle|Morning
Arry finished getting himself cleaned up and got out of the water. Seeing that the others went to get something for Mel, the aron walked up and sat beside Mel. Looking at it is, that training will have to wait. For the meantime while they are taking a break from anything else Arry would want to entertain himself and whomever else. In a quick instant of a thought Arry had decided to use the small rocks to make something while Miyu and Rebel was away. The first thing was to gather the small rocks in a pile and try to stack them to the best of his ability into a shape. However the shape should be on what the others would want. Asking Etin first would be wise before asking Mel, then Cinder, then Faux. And so he did starting with Etin. "What shape should I make Etin?" Arry asks ask as he was giddy with excitement. There was shapes that he couldn't make but trying would be better than not trying.
OoC)) Short Post, it feels a bit mediocre but I'm just unsure on what I should do with Arry
by Dandelion on Wed Jul 17, 2019 3:40 pm
It was hard for Cinder to watch her head off. They had just found the rest of their friends, and already it was like she was losing them again. Her heart ached like that of a worried parent, a hole in her nest that no other could fill. Not that she would know, of course, but it hurt similarly regardless. With a deep breath and a soft say Cinder let a natural smile melt onto her face. "She's grown a lot," she breathed lightly, letting the loving warmth spread throughout her. "I'm so proud." Though she could say that about all their friends the Eevee struck a special cord. It must have been obvious, as Faux poked fun at it. "Come now, don't age yourself." With a snicker the Quilava just nodded and splashed more water onto her coat.
Faux, now clean and satisfied with her bath made her way to solid, dry ground. Working her tongue through her coat and swelling her inner flame the fox was making quick work of drying herself off. "Where do you suggest we search for medical supplies?" The fox asked without looking up from her task. Without a layer of grime on herself she could easily see each little dent and ding, along with the bruising running beneath her fur. The berries would come in time but they were not a replacement for a splint or cast. "Uh.." Cinder hesitated, though it was unclear if it was from being caught off guard or not having an answer. "I was thinking either the Factory or the Tower." They had choices?
"The difference being?" She prodded, her interest lying in the former for their needs. Cinder waited a moment as she gathered her thoughts. "One's closer and probably safer? The other would more likely have supplies but.." A sick feeling gurgled in her belly. The Battle Arcade was always described as the fun one, the light-hearted but serious games facility. Instead it was a hellscape by those who were left behind. "After the Arcade, I'm not sure I could handle some sort of fucked factory. The reward isn't worth the risk. Not in our condition."
Faux stopped mid-lick, her gaze firmly resting on the Quilava. The hesitation was not becoming despite it being well deserved. Her voice kept its eerie calm as she asked, "Are you prepared to go through both?" Again, there was a pause before the other responded, and the words were all too predicable. "If we have to."
by Dazey on Sat Jul 20, 2019 5:27 am
((Skip. My two are wandering through the area looking for berries.))
Being so low to the water Etincelle's pelt had easily started to clean itself without much help. Spending all his time and effort on Melanie's fur had paid off though as the much larger Pokemon was practically shimmering with cleanliness already. All that stress was melting away like the much from their pelts, unneeded and revealing a new calm. Both Pokemon had truly learned to relax in the bath, and even though worry and fear plagued the back of their minds this moment could be separated from that for the time being. "All clean," Etin practically purred as he swiped off the last bit of mud from Mel's face, instead of a thanks she pressed her wet nose into his cheek. "Thank you sweet prince."
Etin's fur still needed some work but it seemed the others were done already. His previous smile just grew as he started on himself. Slow as usual. For once, that wasn't a bad thing, and though he wasn't terribly fond of water he could find it within himself to enjoy this bath. "What shape should I make Etin?" Arry asked as he pawed at a small pile of stones. Still beaming the Electrike looked over and mulled on the thought. He shouldn't say anything too complicated, but too boring wouldn't hold his attention. "How 'bout a couple of stars?" He decided, imagining the different sizes and number of pebble each could have. "That'd look nice."
The others started to talk, as though the instant they finished some switch was flipped for more important conversation. "One's closer and probably safer? The other would more likely have supplies but.." "Probably safer?" Etin retorted, though his words were not venomous. "Compared to the Castle or the Arcade? Theres a big difference there." But even as he laughed at the thought of safe exploration he knew both places had been bad. One was definitely more unsafe, but the other was still pretty awful. "After the Arcade, I'm not sure I could handle some sort of fucked factory. The reward isn't worth the risk. Not in our condition." Their condition... he had been ignoring the pain, but it never really left. "Should.. should we go after those two?" Mel quickly asked, her voice shaken as though the thought had rattling around. "It's not like either of them are in great shape either. And we let them go! What if something happens?"
((I meant to say it last round but if you still want to bring your floater, go for it.))
by ShadowCharizard on Sun Jul 28, 2019 3:36 pm
With Arry waiting for Etin to give him something to do, he picked up a small twig with a leaf on it as it was straight enough to look like a flag. "How 'bout a couple of stars?" Oh, that sounds fun to do. He always wanted to make a star so he started placing the rocks in each point to where the star points. "That'd look nice." Now the next part was lining up each rock to the point to the edge of the next. With each rock he placed he had to straighten out the rock to where it would be lined up correctly. The big star was first but after that he would then start on the medium star. Each rock was placed neatly and adjusted as he reached the first angle. Now he started moving up to the next point. Once more neatly placing the rocks in a line. However only one of the rocks was to round to stay in place. Instead of tossing the rock, he pressed into the ground enough to keep the rock in place. "Gotcha, now you won't move." Finally reaching the next point, he had to now go down with it. Arry got another rock and started placing it down to the next point. Hopefully he could show how impressive he can do simple shapes.
The Aron then moved some of this rock pile closer so he wouldn't be running back and forth. Resuming on it, he kept placing rocks and straighten when needed until he reached the next point. Since it was a simple step or two, he started to work on the next part until he reached the next angle. Now it was the tricky part. The angle of the bottom of the star was more difficult than the top. So he had to make sure not to mess up. Arry started to slowly work on the bottom part so that way he could make the angle easier. "De de doo, de de doo, doo, de, doo." The Steel type began singing something to himself while he worked on the star. It was his little thing he does to keep himself occupied from being distracted while he makes things.
by Dandelion on Thu Aug 01, 2019 3:57 pm
"Probably safer?" Cinder could feel herself physical flinch at the retort even if it wasn't to be hurtful. "Compared to the Castle or the Arcade? Theres a big difference there." Rubbing her paws together awkwardly the fire type tilted her head one way and then the other. "Well, safer than the Arcade, worse than the Castle?" Nothing could be worse than the Arcade, but it wasn't fair to call anything safe. "A lot of people saw the Tower as like, 'end game'. No doubt there are some strong beings still there, but we won't really know the situation until we see it." The place was crawling with Pokemon back in the day; on TV it was impossible to see anything of the layout outside the area due to the packed bodies. How many were left now? How many were still trying to fight for top marks? It sent a shiver down the fire type's spine.
"So we'll be strolling into something worse than an Arbok's nest but two steps from hell?" Faux chuffed. "Well that's not vague at all." Cinder did have the right of it; the Arcade had been relatively safe until they stumbled across those remaining Pokemon. Truly anything was possible in their buildings from hell. "Should.. should we go after those two?" Mel voice was shaking, as though the earlier confidence had already shattered. "It's not like either of them are in great shape either. And we let them go! What if something happens?" Faux stared down the other fox. Hadn't they just put that fear aside? Her fur was barely starting to dry out and already those worries were returning.
"Those two will do anything for one another." She assured the other vulpine. "A berry hunt will not end their story." Though a smile carved her face Faux could not shake the nagging dread either. The pair would likely return to the same patch as yesterday, and the fire would have obscured scents from lingering undead, but being separated so soon just felt wrong. Was the reward worth it?
Her doubts were broken up by small hums. "De de doo, de de doo, doo, de, doo." Ignoring the subject for a moment longer Faux padded a bit closer to the joyful child. Like a tiny night's sky dotting the ground he had pressed small stars into the soft dirt. Warmth spread through the fox, a short of calming pleasure in seeing the child's work. "Did you know some Pokemon see stars as a symbol of good luck?" She asked him with a whimsy in her voice. Moving her paws carefully the Vulpix dragged her claws and drew thing lines trailing behind of of the stars. "With a shooting star being the luckiest of all. Have you ever seen one?"
by Dazey on Mon Aug 05, 2019 6:07 am
Slow-going was the trip on three legs for Miyu, who already wasn't the fastest walker. Despite the inconvenience, the travelers were in good spirits. The feeling of a warm beam of sunlight was only a memory the night before, a luxury they took for granted until they thought they might never experience it again.
"Leeeets see…." Miyu hummed. What berries did she get before? She pondered her memory of the shapes and sizes, colors and who ate which of them for what ailment. "Orans are good for energy and minor pain relief… everyone knows that."
Rebel gave an affirmative hum which went unnoticed by the focused Eevee. "Sitrus… more uumph than Orans. And Nanabs are just snackos."
"Auguav." Rebel stated simply. The one word twisted the Eevee's face in minor annoyance.
"Never. Again. I almost died as a child."
The Jolteon burst into laughter. "You did no such thing. At worst, you drank from a god-knows how old styrofoam cup to wash away the taste. Maybe that's what started the epidemic…" He mused jokingly. "Also, you're still a child."
Ensued was the classic "nuh uh," "uh huh," argument between Miyu and the even bigger child until the pair chanced upon a bush donning some bright blue spheres.
by Dandelion on Fri Aug 09, 2019 3:01 pm
((I'm actually going to skip with these two this time around.))
by ShadowCharizard on Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:35 pm
The stars had looks like they was all great for an innocent child. How he was able to keep them aligned and different sizes was all from learning. It made him happy and so much more. A moment later and he would have made a much bigger star. Faux came by Arry and said something that made him very happy. It made him so happy that he was about to see stars himself. "Did you know some Pokemon see stars as a symbol of good luck?" Arry didn't know that at all and he was glad she told him that because there was always a lucky star in the sky that he has always seen at night. The star closest to the biggest star in the sky was hsi favorite one. Then something else that Faux said that made him really let out the happiest squee in his life. "With a shooting star being the luckiest of all. Have you ever seen one?" Now he wanted to see one and be very lucky.
Arry then tells Faux what he wanted to do at night if they're safe. "I wanna see a shooting star. Maybe we can be lucky like a family." The steel type said in a voice that was so happy that he wanted to tell Miyu when she comes back. Maybe they can see a shooting star at night tonight if it happens.
OoC)) Short post
by ShadowCharizard on Fri Aug 16, 2019 9:05 pm
An evil being had smelled the very air that he had once breathed in life. His search for his brother continued as he neared the battle castle. The smell of blood had attracted Dracul's presence. "What beautiful scent of deathly corpses. The smell of life though, I shan't have their foul unclean bodies roaming thy land." The Charizard said as he walks through the field of flowers. In his mind, the living are a parasite that must be cleansed and see the true power of undeath as the real inhabitants. Mathias must be found. He must be cleansed of his mortal shell and his bond to a human. However with no clue to Mathias' whereabouts, Dracul would continue to terrorize the living until he finds him. Memories of his parents being killed had brought more joy to him and madness. How they favored Mathias over him angered him so much.
Dracul walked over to Rosco's grave. The ground was still somewhat soft. "To choose death over immortality is foolish. Thou shall give up hope. Thy path is paved in blood." He did not dig up the grave as day old corpses don't taste as well as fresh living ones. The Charizard wandered into the woods where he would catch his living prey and taste their blood and warm living flesh. However blood was more of a craving to him than flesh. "A morsel of a rattata. How I beseech thy blood." Dracul attacked it and after that bit into it as blood poured into his maw. Laughter came from him as he took his snack with him. The hunt was on for any other living creatures who roamed the woods.
by Dandelion on Tue Aug 20, 2019 5:16 pm
Padding away from the pond Cinder put distance between herself and the others. With a firm stance she gave her coat a hard shake, sending droplets and embers showering around her. Naturally fireproof, thick fur made for an easily waterlogged pelt, but as her flames crackled big and lively atop her head and hips she could feel the warmth returning to her skin. In an instant her fur fluffed up, clean and soft for the first time in a hot minute. I should really do this more often. It was a luxury, but the results spoke for themselves.
Looking at the others Cinder could see the bathers were quickly winding down. The fire types were leaving the water, natural aversion or otherwise working its way in, and the clear water had turned a hoary brown. Giving it a silent regard the Quilava would have to wait a while before it cleared up enough for a drink. "I wanna see a shooting star. Maybe we can be lucky like a family." Arry's cheerful voice brought her out of her quiet thoughts, the child having bounced back from the ordeal already. With an approving nod Faux scratched another tail behind one of the small stars before drawing her paws in close to her body. "If the sky is clear tonight maybe we can watch for one. They are pretty rare though, so its a special treat to see one."
Walking closer to the pair Cinder added herself to the conversation. "If one does fall though it'll be super cool! The night's sky has been really brilliant since the city lights stopped shining. And without as much pollution everything shines so clearly." As long as the smoke faded out the sky would be as pretty as ever, though it was still many hours away. The idea made Cinder's paws buzz, her interruption already forgotten until Faux gave a clearing cough. "We'll have to keep a lookout tonight if we aren't too tired."
For several heartbeats silence passed between the fire types. It was early, with the night coming after what would surely be a struggle of a day. No words were spoken but both Pokemon tensed knowing what was to come. A breeze blew across the small pond, lifting cold air and blowing it against their damp coats. "Should we wait here until those two come back?" Cinder asked, and while not cold she suddenly felt exposed. "It feels rude to just leave, but it's not like we'd go very far."
by Dazey on Fri Aug 23, 2019 1:09 pm
Miyu's sight remained fixed on a berry, the look of focus so intense lightning striking behind her would've been absolutely fitting. If she were capable of sweating, her face would've been drenched from the epic strain as her hardest task yet continued to best her.
"Yachee… yeashee… yacht…."
Rebel sat off to her side, the boredom on his face hinting at this endeavor taking longer than he preferred.
He gave a toothy yawn. "Even if you remember how to pronounce it, you don't remember what the berry does."
"Zip it, nonbeliever," she said, quickly followed with more y-sounding words.
"But if I do that, how am I going to remind you that you have no way to transport the berries you collect?"
Her cheeks puffed out in annoyance, the very same way a toddler would do during a tantrum. She huffed. "I have a plan." Rebel quirked his brow as if to say 'tell me more.'
The silence in response was a dead giveaway the Eevee was bluffing. He sighed heavily and paced off while she plucked a small amount of berries, trying and humorously failing to hold all the stems in her teeth.
Reb cleared his throat behind her, spooking the kit into dropping the berries at her paws. He dropped a large leaf beside them and sat back down. "There. To-go leaf."
Though Melanie could not see her pelt and it lay heavy against her frame from all the water the fox could tell it was much cleaner. The fur fell smoothly instead of clumping around dirt, and the itching sensation from the irritation was swiftly fading. As she crawled out from the water, wincing from the pain in her leg, she could feel even more of it falling away. With slow, careful steps onto dry land the fox shook gently, her fur too heavy for a full shake and her balance poor on three legs. "Thank you Etin," she gasped at the end of her shake, "that feels so much better."
The smaller Pokemon quickly trailed after her, his thin coat beading the water way. "Of course." He purred while flicking the drops from his tail. With a couple hobbling steps Mel let her paws reach grass instead of dirt before sitting down. The cold water had done some to numb to her aching body, but without its embrace the pain was quick to come back. Etin must have noticed in her face or stance, as he padded over and pressed against her side.
The pair hardly noticed the others light conversation as they stayed in each others embrace. The sunlight was growing, spreading across the grass and burning off what remained of the mist. Its warmth was still faint and any gust of wind would bring a chill to cold fur, but with their pelts pressed together that was hardly a concern. "Should we wait here until those two come back?" Cinder's question was a bit loader and more noticeable than anything said before. Bringing his gaze up Etin looked at her as she finished, "It feels rude to just leave, but it's not like we'd go very far."
Blinking perplexed the small hound cocked his head to one side. "Leave to where? Back to the castle?" Was that really necessary? As a wild Pokemon all this time spent within human dwelling was making him a bit uneasy, and finally getting to relax within this small patch of nature was greatly relieving. "Surely we could wait a little longer."
by ShadowCharizard on Sat Aug 31, 2019 6:43 am
OoC)) Skip. Arry is overly excited and he's running circles around Faux.
by ShadowCharizard on Wed Sep 04, 2019 2:02 pm
The Undead Charizard started to move into the wooded area in search of a small morsel to eat such as a Rattata or even a totodile. The sounds of life had caught his attention. "That scent. Warm, living mortals.Thou shall falter in blood and flesh." Dracul said as he stalked through the woods as if he was on the prowl. His prey was around and he would enjoy tormenting them before ending their miserable lives. Even then he would force them to tell him where Mathias is. A crack in the wood was heard. Dracul's attention was drawn to it and that crack had been a rattata trying to get free. "What thou saith of thy final moments?" However before he was to pick it up and take a bite out of it his attention was caught by another sound and it was voices. It seems he'll have to torment them as well. The Charizard was going to have his fun before disposing of them.
Following the voices, Dracul took a bite out of the ratatta and out came its blood for him to drink. His thirst was quenched for now but his mind was all the same wanting more and his brother. As he came to as close as he could to the voices without being seen, Dracul finished his small meal. With most of the meat missing and only some remaining he spotted not one but two pokemon but one was undead. "How thy brethren hast fallen in league with mortals. This shall bring thy mind to it was." Dracul threw the ratatta corpse right in front of Miyu while remaining hidden. There was only one thing in mind. Create fear and chaos. The living must be purged from this land.
OoC)) Due to issues with a host site with Dracul's Image on it I will need to wait until it comes back up to reupload it.
by Dandelion on Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:49 pm
"Leave to where? Back to the castle? Surely we could wait a little longer." Etin's voice was lighthearted but the sarcastic sting was still there. Cinder practically cringed away from it, hurt that he would act so harshly to a simple suggestion. "Of course, I just thought it wouldn't hurt to check how much food was left." She argued back, keeping her own voice calm and smooth. They all only had a rough estimate, and checking would put herself at ease as well as a confirming how long they could last.
Faux had started to slowly pad around the watering hole, her ears perked but face and stance relaxed. "We will likely have to return anyway to store any leftovers." The fox rebutted, her eyes firmly but lazily looking ahead of her as she spoke. "We could check then while we are already there. No need to make unnecessary trips." The fox spoke clear of thought, but her focus was solely on listening for anything unusual. She heard nothing aside from her companions and the soft sway of wind in the leaves. The mist had quickly burned off, revealing a bright morning of green, brown, and grey. The smell of smoke remained in the air, and the black patch of the Arcade could vaguely be seen even here. Such a quiet morning, she realized, was a treat.
Cinder could not feel that same ease. Exposure worked its way into her fur, making her skin crawl as the viewing distance increased. The others didn't seem to notice, or if they did they didn't care; after all, this bath was supposed to wash away yesterdays tears. It was a fresh start, a clean slate, but her fear would not stop. Of them all one seemed completely unbothered; Arry. With a deep breath the Quilava tried to calm herself. Walking to the other side of the pond she gathered up any remaining pebbles and stones she could find and brought them over to the Aron's pile. "Your stars look great," she praised, wanting to feel the same calm as the child. "Maybe they'd like a moon to join their little sky?"
by Dazey on Fri Sep 13, 2019 7:55 am
((Skip. Will try to edit in a post later.))
"Of course, I just thought it wouldn't hurt to check how much food was left." There was an intimidate backpedal in Cinder's argument, her words covering her ass as she sought excuses. Etincelle hrumf'd to himself, pushing his salty feelings aside as he groomed unkempt portions of fur. Much like his pelt he forced himself to smooth out and remain calm; there was no need to escalate things. "One of us could check just as easily." He pointed out, hoping that would satisfy her if she was truly adamant on checking the food. Whether Faux saw the bullshit in Cinder's side or the humor in his she quickly drew a line in the sand. "We will likely have to return anyway to store any leftovers. We could check then, while we are already there. No need to make unnecessary trips."
Etin cocked his head to the side, wanting to catch the look in the fox's eyes, but she wasn't even looking in their direction. She seemed distracted, focused on some unseen thing as she made their bickering stop. It was enough to make his skin crawl. Peeling himself away from Melanie he took a few steps in Faux's direction. The Electrike did not want to lose his peaceful high, but he couldn't help but have his ears perk up. There was nothing unusual, nothing to put him on edge or make him feel like prey. Perhaps there was something on the wind, but the small Pokemon couldn't discern anything over the plant life around them. He looked back at Cinder who was occupying herself with Arry. Somehow, their peaceful, fresh start had taken a turn without anything really happening.
Digging his pads into the ground Etin spoke calmly to make sure not to panic their youngest. "What's going on?" He asked, looking at each of his leaders. "Am I missing something here?" It was as if an unspoken pact had been made, and both Pokemon were struggling to remain as ease. Bird song could be heard in the distance; it was a perfect morning. What had changed?
by ShadowCharizard on Fri Sep 20, 2019 6:03 pm
More rocks was brought to Arry with him to make a night sky. With the rocks, he began making a moon. He always liked making things to make others along with himself happy. Arry hums to himself as he places each rock to make the outer part of the moon. Though the adults was talking away, Arry was having fun making his moon. The birds chirping though was soothing but even then that began stopping. The Aron looked around not hearing anything else. Maybe they're flying somewhere to begin singing again. "Moon moon moon moon. Making a moon with rocks." His innocence was unmatched but even then he still wants to learn how to fight to save Miyu if bad things begins to happen again.
OoC)) I'll be expanding more tomorrow and possibly sunday if I don't fall ill again.
by ShadowCharizard on Tue Sep 24, 2019 10:44 am
OoC)) Skip Waiting for a response from Dazey's characters.
by Dandelion on Sat Sep 28, 2019 4:57 pm
"What's going on?" Etincelle's words were sharp enough to make Cinder flinch. "Am I missing something here?" Could he not sense it, feel it, see it? Was he simply noticing her lack of energy, or was Melanie's comfort blinding him? Cinder was ringing her paws, and while the anxiety was plain it was unclear if it came from embarrassment or worry. What was she supposed to say, it felt odd to be outside? Unable to make eye contact the awkward fire type peeked over at the other and hoped she would offer him a reply.
Rounding out her patrol Faux sat with her back turned at the water's edge and took in a deep breath. Her muscles went taut, tightening for a moment before she exhaled with a hard release of tension. "I'm surprised you haven't noticed it." The fox answered him, the dark glint in her eyes hidden by the angle. "Even through your solace you should have noticed how unnerving this is." Faux's ear twitched at the sound of Cinder's shuffling; she was dragging a paw through the water, stirring the mud just beneath the surface. "Something could be watching us," She sighed, the words holding a deep sorrow. There was a hard splash as she slapped the water and continued with hurried words. "What if it was waiting for someone to wander off? We just let that happen!"
Cinder's muzzle pointed quickly to the hound and then the direction their friends had wandered off to. "This place pretends to be peaceful but its full of nothing but heartache." With light steps Faux stood and padded closer to her fellow flame. "They are not alone. An undead would be foolish to challenge a pair that close."
by Dazey on Tue Oct 01, 2019 11:06 pm
The fruit-bearing bushes were full of berries, with herbivores being a minority these days in the epidemic. It made for a plentiful selection for what was left of the berry-eating population, and with most of the fruit rotting away from lack of consumption, they could snack with less concern about conservation.
Miyu plucked off berries beginning with the ripest and then closest to being ripe while leaving intact the newer berries. Her leaf bag held a large selection of spoils and she was enjoying the peaceful day foraging. It was therapeutic to just… pick berries without concern, daydreaming about tomorrow and the days following.
Rebel's pelt pricking into sharp spikes went completely unnoticed by the kit. She continued her task until a wet plop drew her attention to her paws in front of her.
She stared down, a mess of remains at her paws from a tiny creature around her size lay slaughtered. She didn't make a single response for several moments, the scene before her failing to register in her mind as it contrasted so terribly against the cheery and bright sun dappled environment she was basking in.
Rebel leapt above her in a single swift motion, guarding the kit with his own body. His eyes fell to the dead Rattata, his face a mix of alarm and interest. The fresh blood piqued his hunger but the clear danger kept his senses sharp.
"Something threw this." His voice was a hushed whisper in her ear, and the smell of iron on his cold breath made the kit shudder. "When it shows itself, you are to high-tail it to the others. I'll distract it." She nodded, scrambling back away from the Rattata corpse before it made her puke.
Rebel gently shushed the kit's heavy breathing and adjusted his ears to pick up any sound nearby which might indicate their new friend's location. It could see them, but they couldn't see it. His mind raced. Should they hide? What if they bump straight into it? Dammit, if only he had been paying attention and saw where it was thrown from…
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import { Select as Base, Label, SelectProps } from '@rebass/forms';
import styled from 'styled-components';
import cx from 'classnames';
import map from 'lodash/map';
import KeyboardArrowDownRoundedIcon from '@material-ui/icons/KeyboardArrowDownRounded';

import { fontWeights, space } from '../../themes/baseTheme';
import { Caption } from './FontStyles';

const StyledSelect = styled(Flex)`
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  > div {
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  /* Override browser default styles for selects */
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export const Select = props => {
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    label,
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Select.defaultProps = {
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A lot of you guys have been asking about presets and in this video, I show you how easy it is to create your very own Develop Presets in Adobe Lightroom.
Develop presets can be used in a variety of ways – whether to apply to different types of photos when editing, or to save time editing, or simply to be used as a starting point in your editing. That way, you let your computer do the heavy lifting so you can save time with your workflow.
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And as much as I love my cauliflower crust pizza, this was a fun change for me because for the first time in years, I had a paleo pizza that most closely resembled the pizza I use to eat, pre-paleo days. The crust was actually chewy!! If you've ever made a paleo pizza before, you would know that it's near impossible to get a chewy crust from most paleo recipes that use almond flour, cashew flour, etc. The taste and texture really made this pizza fabulous!!! But, I will say that it wasn't crunchy (just trying to set expectations here) but we still loved it! Oh and it's nut free!
By the way, this recipe is from my book (p. 165), so for more great snack recipes like this, be sure to check out Super Paleo Snacks.
It is so easy to make the dough!
your toppings including cheese (or not), pepperoni, olives, peppers, etc.
To start all you need is some Italian spices (or basil and oregano), salt coconut flour and psyllium husk powder. I recommend using NOW brand or else your crust might end up a more purplish grey color.
Mix these dry things together….
Next, put your butter (or ghee) in the bowl of mixed dry ingredients, pour super hot water (that has been boiled via microwave or stove top) directly over the butter so it starts to melt and stir the ingredients together with a fork. Then,with your hands, form the ingredients into a ball of dough. If it gets a little dry, you can always add more hot water. I added about 2 more tablespoons after and it was easier to form.
These are the ingredients we used for our toppings. I don't eat dairy very often but when I do, I try to get some made from raw cow's milk, like the one below since it's a bit easier to digest. We also used Whole Foods amazing mild Italian sausage (a must have!) and some Wellshire pepperonis. I would have loved to add some black olives and fresh basil but I just couldn't bring myself to make another trip to the grocery store.
Then transfer to a parchment lined cookie sheet and squish it flat with your hands or roll it out with a rolling pin or round glass. If using a glass, you might need some oil or water on it so it won't stick. Add your sauce and ingredients and cook on 350 for 20 or so minutes and enjoy!
In a medium bowl, mix together the coconut flour, psyllium husk, oregano, basil and salt.
Add butter on top of mixture and pour hot water on top so the butter melts.
Then stir well until you can no longer stir.
Use your hands to make dough and add some extra hot water if needed.
Transfer your dough to the baking sheet, roll it out as flat as you can get it, add toppings and then cook for 17-20 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown.
I encourage you to experiment with your recipe – to get some crispiness, I would try to add a fair amount of arrowroot powder (or other starch – yuca, potato?) I actually call this my secret ingredient – I make paleo muffins for my traveling breakfasts regularly and have been perfecting a recipe for about a year now. I always add arrowroot to make them a little crunchy on the outside.
And, credit where it is due, I believe I learned such a trick from YOU! Did you post a recipe for baked sweet potato chips? You freeze them raw and roast a few for breakfast – they are oiled and dusted w/ arrowroot. (I hope that was you…) I make those very often – but I tend to eat too many of them (like ALL of them) whenever they get cooked.
And I also discovered on my own the benefit of baking with psyllium husk powder. It adds something – body (?) – that I am not sure of. But I like it and I add a bit of it to things as a rule.
Mmm. Friday night pizza – it is sounding pretty good right about now.
Emily van Lidth de Jeude - THANK YOU!!!
My son is allergic to eggs, gluten, and beans and my daughter has Hashimoto's disease, so can't eat any refined starches at all… which makes pizza pretty difficult… until I found your recipe!! It's so wonderful we all prefer it to everything else I've tried, including gluten-free rice flour recipes. It's also incredibly easy to make, unlike most others, and doesn't include eggs. I can't tell you what a huge joy it has been for my family.


This Grilled Tri-tip with Avocado Chimichurri is the perfect summer grilling recipe. Tender, flavorful and easy to make.
It's especially great for summer time when most meals are being made on the grill because there's nothing better than some grilled meat topped with chimichurri. In this case, I grilled some tritip and covered it in avocado chimichurri. Because the only thing that can make a great thing better is to add avocado. That's my life philosophy and I'm stickin' to it.
In other news, I can't believe how quickly time is passing! It seems like summer just got here and I blinked and it's almost August. It's especially crazy because I leave for the World Championships In China at the end of this month. August in itself is going to be crazy, lots of events and traveling–the Avocado festival, beach camping, picking up our new trailer, Vegas and then China. I can't wait but I'm also exhausted just thinking about it.
But I still have enough energy to make some tritip and chimmichurri. Tender beef with a good char on the outside, topped with a flavorful chimmichurri and chunks of creamy avocado? That's your best summer life, right there.
To make tri-tip: Rub ti-tip with grill seasoning and let sit in fridge for one hour. Take out 30 minutes prior to grilling. Turn grill on high heat. Add tri-tip and cook 4 minutes. Turn 90 degrees and cook for 4 more minutes.
Flip and turn down heat medium. Cook 15-20 minutes until an instant read thermometer reads 130-135 degrees.
Let rest for 15 minutes prior to cutting. Once rested, cut against the grain.
To serve: layer ti-tip on a plate and top with Avocado Chimichurri.