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Anna Grayson and The Dragon's Lair
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Helawena Meliflua
Anna followed her father through the busy corridors within the Ministry building and then to the upper most floors. There, unlike the levels below, she found the busy hustle of ministry workers entirely absent. They entered a very formal reception area where a young man was sitting at a large desk, holding a wand to his throat and speaking into a funneled pipe sticking up through the floor.
"Attention all ministry supervisors: Please remember to submit your employee evaluations to your department heads before this Friday at noon. In addition, all Directors must have their budgets for next year turned into the Minister's office by the following Monday." Anna could hear the man's voice reverberating through the walls around her. "That is all," he finished with a trailing, bug-like zip.
"Hello Gillian, how are you today?" asked Mister Grayson. The man looked up and then quickly stood.
"Hello, Director Grayson," the man said with a broad smile. "The Minister is expecting you in her office, sir. Let me just pop in and inform her that you have arrived." Without waiting for a reply, the man tapped his wand on the foot of the chair where he was seated and with a loud whoosh both he and his chair dropped out of sight behind his desk. After the man disappeared, Anna's father turned to her.
"Remember what I said about not divulging too much information about your abilities. Are we agreed?"
"Yes, sir," Anna replied, just as a strange smell caught her attention. It was an odd odor the Guardian had never smelled prior to that moment.
There was another loud whooshing sound again from behind the desk and the man and his chair suddenly shot up from out of the floor. "The Minister will see you now, Director," said the man, who then pointed his wand at the adjoining door and Anna heard a loud click. The door began to open on its own and Mister Grayson directed Anna forward.
"Boris… it's good to see you again," said a woman coming forward toward them as Anna and her father entered the room. Anna had met the Minister of Magic once before at Christmas the previous year. The woman was tall, very elegant, and Anna smiled at the graceful way in which she moved around the oversized desk to greet them. She was wearing a very formal dress of blue velvet with a high collar. Her hair, a natural gray, was pulled up in a stylish roll reminiscent of something found in a French court. It even sported several feathers and something that glittered within its sweeping folds.
"Good day, Minister. It's very nice to see you again." Mister Grayson kissed the woman's hand. "You look lovely this afternoon. I hope we're not keeping you from another appointment."
The Minister smiled. "Not at all; I'm going to a charity social with Senator Clarkston. My duties require my keeping up with the Muggle appearances, even if it means being seen with somebody as pretentious and arrogant as the good Senator from California.
Mister Grayson chuckled. "You remember my daughter, of course. This… is Anna." The Minister turned to Anna, who tried to smile without looking nervous.
"Well… of course I do. Hello, my dear. It's very nice to see you again."
Anna reached out to shake the woman's hand, but to her great surprise the Minister actually moved forward to hug her.
Anna managed to wheeze out a startled, "Thank you, Minister. It's an honor, ma'am.
The Minister, still gripping Anna's shoulders, stepped back to inspect her properly, tilting her head to look into her eyes.
"Oh, Boris, she's absolutely beautiful." Anna blushed. "I'm very happy you were able to come by today, Anna. I've been meaning to visit with you ever since I heard the good news last year about your entering Castlewood. How were your studies? Did you find them adequate? I hope Chancellor Thordarson is treating you well."
In that brief moment, Anna was surprised by the idea that the chancellor of Castlewood might very well be subordinate to the woman now fawning over her.
"Oh yes, ma'am. The school is everything I dreamed it would be — and more."
The Minister smiled kindly. "Excellent! I won't have a member of my family receiving a second rate education," she said flippantly.
She paused to stare at Anna again, and then, "Well, Boris, I'm going to ask you to wait outside, if you don't mind. I would like to have a little chat with my grandniece in private." As she escorted Anna's father to the door, she leaned in to whisper to him, "Give us girls a chance to get to know each other, without a father's insistence on all the formalities."
Mister Grayson couldn't seem to hide his reluctance. "As you wish, Minister," he said, grudgingly, turning to open the office door again. He then turned to look back at Anna. "And… despite the Minister's wish for a more casual discussion, superlative manners are a Grayson devotion at all times."
"Yes, sir," Anna replied quickly. Her father nodded his unspoken warning again before leaving the room.
"Well now… alone at last. Sit there, Anna… please," said the Minister, pointing to an empty chair in front of her desk before returning to her own chair on the other side. She seemed to work rather hard to settle herself before leaning forward to stare at Anna a full thirty seconds from across the large desk. The pause was extremely discomforting to Anna and she eventually found herself nervously peeking around the office, looking at the distinguished subjects staring down at her from the many portraits hanging on the walls.
"You look very much like your mother," the Minister finally said, breaking the long silence.
Anna was taken aback by the abrupt comment. "Oh… thank you," she replied. There was another long gap of stillness once more.
"Yes… the resemblance is quite extraordinary," the Minister continued, "except…"
"For the eyes," Anna finished unthinkingly, "yeah… I know;" another pause.
"Yes, you are quite beautiful… the very image of Victoria."
Anna couldn't help smiling. "Thank you, Minister," she replied again, her voice filled with unreserved gratitude. There was another lull of silence before it finally came to Anna's attention that the two women were actually sizing up each other up. Finally, it was Anna who decided to venture forward.
"So… you and my grandmother Jennings were sisters?"
The Minister grinned. "That's right," she motioned toward a portrait on the wall to her left. "That's Mary there."
Anna looked around to gaze up at the large portrait. The image was so startling to her that she couldn't stop herself from unconsciously standing up at seeing it. The woman in the painting smiled back at her, the face the exact image of her mother, but older. She was gray with blue eyes, and she wore a tightly buttoned red-vest and ruffled collar. Anna found herself halfway between her chair and the painting when she suddenly stopped to look around once more at the Minister of Magic.
The woman was still smiling. "Go on, dear. It's quite all right."
Relieved, Anna stepped up to the portrait. Even at her advanced age, Anna could tell the woman within the frame had been exceedingly beautiful in her youth. While time had obviously aged the image looking down at her with a endearing smile, Anna was gratified to see the years fashioning themselves into a gentle form of sophistication.
A moment later, the Minister was standing by her side. "What do you know about the Meliflua women in our family?"
Anna looked around at her. "Not much, I'm afraid. I know Meliflua was your maiden name, right?"
"That is correct. Our family name goes back a thousand years in Wizarding history, back to the old country; farther back than even the Grayson name. You should seek to study your family history more thoroughly," she said stiffly, pointing down at her.
Anna nodded, looking back up at the painting again. "She's so beautiful," she moaned, and the portrait smiled back at her, dipping her head graciously in return of Anna's compliment.
Her aunt grinned again. "Yes, I thought so as well. My sister was quite the catch in her day, but our father was quite strict about the suitors coming to visit our home. He insisted on only the purest wizard blood." The woman paused to look up at the picture of her sister again.
"I've always believed the Meliflua women had the amazing ability to pass their beauty down through their daughters," the Minister continued, now looking down appraisingly at Anna again. "Not having any children myself, it lifts my heart to see this rather vain tradition continuing in you."
Anna looked at the Minister and frowned. She wasn't quite sure how to respond.
Her aunt chuckled. "I can see from your reaction, it disturbs you to know the women in our family were so weak in fighting off the allure of vanity." She laughed again as Anna raised a puzzled eyebrow.
"Fear not, my dear. With age comes the wisdom to know the truth of what we truly are lies in a much deeper place under the skin." The Minister cupped Anna's chin and ran her thumb down the side of her left cheek.
"Yes…" she cooed softly, "so very beautiful." The woman's touch suddenly made Anna shiver.
"So… enough of the finer things," the Minister said, quickly turning toward the desk once more. "Have a seat, dear. We have much to discuss."
Anna found her chair again as the Minster moved around to sit. She stared at Anna, and then, "A dreadful thing… this business at Drogo. I understand your father has finally informed you properly of the truth, then? He told me that you were finally allowed to know about your mother."
Anna was surprised. "Yes… ma'am. I know about my mother, but I didn't know…" Anna hesitated. "I didn't realize that you knew about her." The Minister suddenly looked stern.
"Of course, I knew," she blurted out angrily. "After all, I am the Minister of Magic."
Anna was surprised by her aunt's sudden change of tone. "I'm sorry, ma'am. I didn't mean to say…"
"No thanks to your father that I know the truth, of course," she blistered on. "Boris only decided to tell me my niece was still alive and being held at Drogo after I became Minister… when he knew I would find out soon after I took my post anyway." Anna could see the woman was very irritated.
"I think… daddy was trying to save us from… the pain of knowing the truth… about…" Anna looked down at the floor disappointedly, "about what happened to her."
The woman seemed taken aback by Anna's comment. "You realize, of course, you have every right to be outraged by this deception."
"No!" Anna blurted out, snapping up to look at the woman, but she slowly and unwillingly dropped her gaze to stare at the floor once more. "Well… when I first found out about it… yes… I suppose I was very angry. But I understand now why he kept her situation a secret from me."
The Minister seemed unconvinced. "You are much more forgiving than I on the subject," she said, scathingly. She paused, and then it seemed she was straining to smile again. "Still… I suppose he had his reasons, in light of You-Know-Who's treachery in all of this."
Finally, Anna could see her aunt's anger bending toward the correct person responsible for her mother's fate.
The Minister leaned forward in her chair. "I must ask you something, Anna… and I need your complete cooperation and honesty in your reply."
Anna was surprised once more. "I… of course, Minister. What do you…?"
"Did you have anything to do with Victoria's escape?"
Anna was struck dumb for a moment by both the tone of the question and the harsh, accusatory look on the woman's face. There was a strange and sudden pressure building behind Anna's eyes from the Minister's stare. Although she didn't understand what was happening to her, Anna immediately understood some form of magic was being used to gain the truth in her response. The attempt seemed invasive, intrusive, and Anna immediately moved to exercise her own abilities to close the breach behind her eyes that the woman seated in front of her was trying, with great force, to pry open.
"No." Anna answered forcefully, slamming with an almost audible bang the gate within her mind. The force of her repulse seemed to manifest itself in her aunt's posture. She fell back in her chair, looking surprised.
"No?" she replied. "Are you sure?"
Anna fixed her stare back at her. "Of course I'm sure."
She could feel another probe at the door in her mind once more, and Anna almost laughed out loud at the feeble effort to pry it open again. The woman frowned. Finally, her aunt looked away and opened a drawer to her right. She removed an envelope with the Castlewood emblem embossed on the front.
"I have a letter here sent to me from the Captain of the Crimson Guard at Castlewood, Gregory Dunning. Do you know him?"
Anna's heart sank. "Yes… everybody in Spellsburg knows Captain Dunning."
"Apparently, the good Captain owled me this letter after his failings at Drogo… just before his memory was wiped away"
"Oh?" Anna said worriedly, still holding the door in her mind closed tight against the relentless probing from the other side of the desk.
"Yes. He accuses you of being directly responsible for your mother's escape. In his letter, the captain claims you somehow broke into the prison undetected, made your way down to the dungeons, and then released your mother from her cell.
Anna seethed. "The good captain said that, did he? Well… I don't know why he would accuse me of such a thing. I was at Castlewood the whole time. I don't even know where Drogo is," Anna lied. There it was again – more heavy probing, more pressure from her aunt's relentless stare.
"How are your injuries?" the Minister asked her unexpectedly, and Anna was suddenly distracted by the question.
"My… my injuries?" she replied, moving her hand instinctually over her throat. "They're… I'm okay, I guess."
The Minister tilted her head and smiled. "Healing up nicely, are they?" Anna nodded.
"And… how exactly did you come to be injured again?" More probing; this time the pressure to enter was stronger than ever.
Anna grimaced and then pushed back again. "I don't remember," she answered flatly.
The Minister frowned. "Is that right? I would think a traumatic event like that would be a permanent fixture in your mind for a very long time. My report says you were attacked outside the Vollucross stadium during a projection of the third Triwizard task." Anna stared at her, trying to keep her expression silent.
"Why were you outside the stadium during the last task? It says you were seen inside earlier that evening. Why did you leave?"
"Did Dunning tell you that too?"
"Answer the question, please."
"I don't remember."
"Do you remember saddling your mount?" Anna didn't answer, but she couldn't hide her surprised expression. "Your Vollucross steed; you were seen in the stables before the start of the last task. Did you leave with your mount before you were attacked?" More pressure again, but Anna did not answer. She was worried somebody might have seen her flying off to Drogo.
"Nothing to say? Your mount was missing until the next morning, did you know that?"
Anna's head dropped. "No… I don't remember much of anything about that day." Finally, her aunt leaned back, the pressure behind Anna's eyes abruptly away.
"I see. A shame we couldn't catch the beast that attacked you. Even Chancellor Thordarson was at a loss to contemplate what manner of creature that might have left the forest to attack you… and then drag you into the woods." She paused again. "It's all very… interesting… and quite disturbing, of course." There was another uncomfortable silence.
"You know… your mother and I were very close."
Anna was surprised again by the abrupt change of subject, but quickly took advantage of the opportunity to move on. "Really?" she replied inquiringly.
"Oh yes. In fact, she came to live with me in London for more than a year during her time at Castlewood."
Anna was amazed. "Did she? I had heard she lived with you sometimes during the summer holiday, but how did she manage her studies…?"
"I got her a one year stint as a foreign exchange student at Hogwarts in her sixth-year."
Anna's mouth dropped. "My mother was at Hogwarts?"
Her aunt smiled. "That's right. It was during my time as Ambassador to England that she came to live with me. I think she quite enjoyed her time in London."
"Wow… that would be fantastic," Anna replied enviously.
Her aunt smiled again. "Yes… well perhaps I can speak to the Minister in England, Cornelius Fudge, and see if we can keep up with this tradition. Would you be interested in something like that… if I could arrange it?"
Anna leaned forward excitedly, "Would I? Wow… that would be..." but a stabbing thought forced her to stop. "But… what about the Guardians?"
"What about them? Surely your new Union can do without one Guardian for a year." Her aunt leaned back and smiled. "I think it would be interesting to see in which house you would be sorted at Hogwarts." Her smile quickly left her. "Where would a Guardian land, I wonder?"
Anna could feel a subtle probe again. What was she looking for?
"Anyway, give it some thought and I'll have a chat with your father about it later - perhaps next year." Anna nodded, suddenly finding herself distrustful of the woman's offer.
"Speaking of the Guardians," the Minister continued, "I wanted to ask you… have you seen any changes in your abilities recently… other than those that brought you to Castlewood last year, of course?" More probing, more pressure.
"No… not really," Anna replied cautiously.
"Nothing more? Nothing out of the ordinary to report?"
What is she looking for? "No, ma'am." She thought for a moment. "In fact… I think I might be a little slower than the average witch in picking up some of the skills being taught to me in class," Anna replied shyly, trying to deflect the conversation.
Her aunt's expression contorted questioningly. "Anna… why do you think the Guardians have returned to us? Why are the Guardians here?"
Anna didn't hesitate. Without thinking, she blurted out her reply. "The Guardians are here to protect the things of Magic from the battle to come."
Her aunt frowned. "Battle? What in the world are you talking about, my dear? To what battle are you referring?"
"The battle with Voldemort and his Death Eaters."
The Minister's face suddenly turned to that of rage. She immediately stood. "Who told you that? Did your father tell you that lie?"
Anna was surprised by the fast change of emotion in the Minister once more.
"No, ma'am."
"Who then? Was it Thordarson?"
"Minister, the newspapers have been filled with these stories, and there's a lot of information written about the Guardians of old and why they came. The old Order was…"
"He-Who-Must-Be-Named has nothing to do with the Guardians of Castlewood!" her aunt scolded. She pointed angrily down at Anna. "I don't know who has been filling your head with such things, but if I find out they work for the Ministry…"
"But you know I'm not the only one who believes this, Minister. Chancellor Thordarson and the Headmaster of Hogwarts believe it too. Harry Potter was an eyewitness to Voldemort's rise. He was there when…"
"Harry Potter is nothing more than a self-centered little boy, looking for a lot of attention from the press. And as for Dumbledore — he's already been disgraced for his lies about You-Know-Who's return. He's been asked to leave the Wizard gamot, and unless he learns to keep quiet about such things, he may not be the Headmaster of Hogwarts very much longer."
Anna was stunned. "They would sack Dumbledore? No… who would dare to…?"
"For spreading unsubstantiated lies that could alarm the entire Wizarding world? Of course he'd be sacked. The Minister of Magic in London has the power to…"
"But surely… they wouldn't!"
The Minister glowered down at her. "Yes… they most certainly would," she said, her eyes widening. Anna was too shocked to reply. "And Thordarson too, if that becomes necessary," her aunt added with a growl.
Anna scowled back. "And what if they're right?" she persisted. "What if Voldemort has returned?"
"Don't say that name!" the Minister raged.
Anna's anger flashed. "And why not? If he's dead — what difference does it make? Why would it matter?" Anna stood. "He's back! I know it's true, and my mother knew it was true!"
The Minister's face fell. "And how would you know what Victoria believed? Have you seen her?" Anna was silent; she felt caught, trapped by her own anger.
Her aunt leaned over the desk, her face flushed with rage. "Did you go to Drogo the night she escaped? The truth!" she shouted. "Were you there?"
Anna stared at the woman, closing her mind tight. She thought of her father's warnings not to divulge anything to this woman. Although she didn't understand his advice at the time, Anna was positive now that he was correct.
Anna slowly sat back down. "No," she answered, finally.
"Then how would you possibly know what Victoria could be thinking?"
Anna glared back at her. She couldn't believe the Minister of Magic would ignore the threat that was Voldemort. She finally offered the only proof she had left.
Anna took a deep breath. "Victoria Grayson was a Death Eater." At these words she could see her aunt fall back, as if Anna's words had shoved her. For the first time since Anna had entered the office, the Minister looked truly hurt.
"Rubbish…" she whispered.
Anna was astounded. "Surely, Minister, you know as well as I how it came to be that Victoria fell under the Dark Lord's will."
"Of course I know!" the woman snapped back. "I know exactly what that fiend did to…" she hesitated, her voice suddenly hoarse, "what he… did to my beautiful Victoria." The Minister's eyes were filled with both grief and malice, but the sad gentleness in her response surprised Anna. Surely his woman had been very close to her mother. Anna leaned forward.
"Please, Minister… you must believe me when I tell you… he's back. The monster that hurt Victoria Grayson has returned."
The Minster stared at her disbelievingly. "You sound so sure of yourself; you sound… so much like her…" The Minister slowly slumped back in her chair. "Are you saying this because of your mother… or…"
"No," Anna retorted. "I tell you this by everything that defines me as a Guardian. By the Order of Merlin… I'm telling you the truth: He — is — back!"
The woman stared at Anna, seemingly unsure at how to respond. Her lasting beauty seemed suddenly faded.
"By the Order of Merlin…" she whispered. She slowly stood in front of her chair and Anna copied her. The Minister walked over to her sister's painting and stared up at the woman looking back. The image in the portrait was slowly shaking her head.
"It can't be true," the woman in the painting whispered aloud.
"No…" agreed the Minister. Looking around again, she said, "You are mistaken, Anna. You don't know what you're saying."
"But Minister… please, you must believe me…"
"Enough!" her aunt bellowed, returning to her chair to sit. She picked up a quill next to a stack of parchment and began to write. "I'm warning you, Anna, as I did all those who work for the Ministry; if you repeat these lies about You-Know-Who's return, you will regret it."
Anna was staggered. "But… I don't work for the Ministry; you can't tell me what I can…"
"But your father does," she said, cutting across her with a glare. "And I am sure there are other members of your family who would someday wish to work here as well. There is more at risk in what you say than just yourself, young lady."
Anna was astounded by the woman's open audacity. "My family? But… YOU ARE MY FAMILY, MINISTER! And you… would threaten us? You… would do this to us?"
"For the benefit of those who would be sent into a panic by these lies, I surely would… yes!"
Anna mind was racing. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. This was wrong. Anna leaned forward. "My father taught us our first responsibility is keep our faith in God, Minister, and then to be true to our family." She glared at the woman sitting across the desk from her. "I would have thought this wisdom would have come from both sides of my family."
The Minister continued to write, dipping the tip of her quill quickly into the inkbottle without reply.
"Just so that you know…" the Minister finally said, not bothering to look up," I will be naming somebody within the Ministry to manage this new Guardian Union at Castlewood."
Anna's jaw dropped. "What?"
The Minister dropped her quill and looked up. "You heard me. The Guardians will be closely monitored while at Castlewood and after they leave the school."
"But… why? For what possible purpose?"
"If the these Guardians are anything like you, if they are so intent on spreading vicious rumors about You-Know-Who's return, then they must be dealt with in the most severe methods open to my office."
My God, what have I done? Anna thought.
"You will all be required to register with the Ministry, and your course schedules will be monitored closely for anything considered subversive."
"Subversive? We're not here to cause any trouble," Anna fired back, "and the Guardians will not be controlled by the Ministry; we must remain independent of all outside influences."
"You and the rest of your little purple band will do as you are told or…"
"We will not!"
"…or you will be expelled from Castlewood altogether!"
Anna was stunned. She slowly fell back into her chair. "No…" she whispered painfully.
"The Guardians of Castlewood will be closely watched both at school and after they graduate. And if they are found to be interfering with any Ministry business, or spreading these malicious rumors about You-Know-Who's return, the punishment will be most severe; expulsion from Castlewood for underage sorcerers, and time in Azkaban for any adults who should know better." The woman glared at her threateningly. "I can also have the Guardian Hall torn down, if that becomes necessary."
Anna sat there, disbelieving every word she was hearing. She finally stood to lean over the desk at the Minister of Magic.
"You… are not a member of my family!"
The Minister's expression flattened. Her eyes suddenly absent of emotion. "I am sorry you feel that way, Anna. Being so young, you don't realize what you're giving up in having access to the Minister of Magic. You should be…"
"Thankful? Is that how I'm supposed to feel about all your threats against my family, against the Guardians and me? You… are not my aunt, and I will never admit to anybody that we are related until you come to your senses."
"Are you finished?"
"No… I'm not!"
"Oh, then let me stop you now before you find yourself in even more trouble than you already are, young lady." The Minister stood and pointed her wand at her. Anna took a step back in fear before hearing the bolt in the door behind her spin with a loud clack.
"The door to the outside world is open to you, Anna… for now. I suggest you use it." Anna glared at her. "Now!" the Minister bellowed.
Anna stiffened and then turned. She was almost at the open door when the Minister called to her again.
"By the way… I meant to ask you, why is Eric Grayson taking up residence in Spellsburg?"
Anna turned around and frowned. "What?"
The Minister strained to smile, her composure returning. "I would have thought your brother would have preferred to continue his studies in Los Angeles. Why is he going back to Castlewood?"
Anna contemplated the many responses open to her, driven by both stealth and anger. Finally, "That is a private family matter, Minster," she said, scowling angrily back at the woman, "and I'm not at liberty to discuss such things with strangers."
Her aunt's glare darkened. "It would be beneficial to Eric's future if he works closely with the Mayor of Spellsburg to find the proper lodging after his arrival in the city. Mayor Prower is a personal friend of mine, and I am sure he would be willing to help Eric get settled in if I asked him for his assistance. Ulric can be very accommodating to his friends… but most inhospitable to those he deems troublemakers. I'm sure you'll find the Mayor of Spellsburg anxious to keep Eric out of any Guardian activities."
Without saying a word, Anna turned again and opened the door. Glaring back, she said, "I'll make sure he gets the message," and she closed the door with a bang without waiting for a reply.
"Thank you, my dear."
After a moment of silence, "She's is a lot like her mother," said the portrait of Mary Jennings.
The Minister looked at her sister and then again at the closed door. "For her sake… let us hope not."
4. Helawena Meliflua
1 The House on the Edge
2 Something Missing
3 The Hall of Wonders
4 Helawena Meliflua
5 Fifty-One
6 Back to Castlewood
7 Guardian Hall
8 The Scent of Things Small
9 A Final Debt Paid
10 Not a Rat
11 Where Dragons Roam
12 The Scrub Witch
13 The Gathering
14 The Screams of Verosapt
15 Sarah's Curse
16 "Showtime"
17 Shackles and Bolts
18 Christmas Break
19 The Disappearance of Wictred Meliflua
20 A Plea for Help
21 The Wooden Box
22 The Ore of Nouméa
23 Too Big—Too Close
24 Escape from Azkaban
25 Within the Jaws
26 The Missing Ogre
27 The Dragon's Lair
28 Van Doorn's Curse
29 Educational Decree Number Twenty Eight
30 The Knights of Walpurgis
31 Vacant eyes that see
32 Into Battle
33 My Kind
34 Face to Face
35 The Dead Zone
36 Resignation
37 The Limping Man
38 The New Minister of Magic
39 The Ally
40 A Question of Love
41 Knight Protector of the Dragon's Lair
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Hail , Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness, and our hope! To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve! To you do we send up our sighs, mourning, and weeping, in this vale of tears! Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us; and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus! O clement. O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!
through the world for the ruin of souls.
Body of Christ, protect me.
Blood of Christ, fill me.
Water from Christ's side, purify me.
Never permit me to leave thee.
From the evil one defend me.
In my last hour, call me.


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Bosebo kyrka uppfördes 1652 i Bosebo socken i Småland. När en ny kyrka skulle byggas, flyttades den gamla kyrkan 1895 till Kulturen i Lund.

I kyrkan hålls gudstjänster, bröllop, dop, konserter och trettondagsvesper.

Kyrkobyggnaden
Kyrkan är knuttimrad med långhus, kor och sakristia. Den är byggd med liggande timmer. Väggarna är klädda med rödmålat spån och taket har omålade spån. Ursprungligen var innertaket plant, men 1772 fick kyrkan ett nytt, tunnvälvt trätak. 1782 målades taket och väggarna med bibliska motiv av häradsmålaren Sven Nilsson Morin.

Redan från början ingick en träkyrka i planerna för Kulturen i Lund. När Bosebo kyrka skulle rivas 1894 köptes den och återuppfördes året efter på Kulturen där den fick representera det prästerliga ståndet i det då nyligen påbörjade friluftsmuseet.

Inventarier
Kyrkan innehåller en mycket välbevarad interiör med målerier och snickerier. En del av inventarierna är hämtade från olika kyrkor i Skåne.

Utanför kyrkan står en offerstock från 1480 för bidrag till de fattiga i församlingen. Den anlagda "kyrkogården" tillkom 1910. Gravstenarna är från medeltiden och framåt, medan de smidda gravkorsen är från 1700-talet.

Klockstapeln är byggd 1955 efter gamla småländska förebilder. Kyrkklockan är från Vallkärra kyrka utanför Lund, och är gjuten i Köpenhamn 1621.

Orgel
Den nuvarande orgeln i kyrkan byggdes 1773 av Jonas Solberg, Värnamo och är mekanisk. Den renoverades 1952 av Wilhelm Hemmersam, Köpenhamn.

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Källor
 Kulturen
 Lunds bevaringsprogram

Byggnader i Lund
Kyrkobyggnader i Lunds stift
Kyrkobyggnader i Lunds kommun
Kyrkor på friluftsmuseer
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Chateau de Chic was first established in 2006 by owner and cosmetologist, Jenn Slifka. In 2011, the salon moved to a downtown location in Spring Valley, MN. Not only did we expand our square footage, but we also were able to increase our salon and spa services, retail products and open our chic boutique with clothing and accessories. With another expansion in 2018, we were able to expand once again and open CHIC by Chateau. A full clothing boutique, featuring women's clothing, accessories, home decor and gifts. We also carry our local Kingsland Knights fashion with a portion of the proceeds being reinvested into our Kingsland School District to better the future of our children. Chateau de Chic is located in a beautiful historic building with a creative and energetic environment. We take pride in being an independently owned business in southeastern Minnesota who offers an abundant array of salon and spa services.
Sick of standing in your closet tossing old clothes aside? If you've worn all of your outfits a million times, it's time to go shopping. Don't go to clothing stores where the mass-produced clothing all looks the same. Find something unique at our Spring Valley, MN clothing boutique.
When you need a beauty salon or clothing boutique, you want to come to a place that puts you first. We believe in the natural beauty of all of our clients and want to help you feel beautiful and confident. You deserve to love what you see when you look in the mirror. We're committed to bringing out your best qualities. You can expect us to use safe, quality ingredients for all of our salon treatments.
The Chateau de Chic Artists strive to deliver their clients a one of a kind experience, whether you want to relax with a therapeutic spa treatment or have an enthusiastic conversation with your stylist while receiving a new look. The Chateau de Chic team is always expanding their professional horizons to bring the latest and greatest to their clients. We are always furthering our education to ensure the highest quality services for our customers. Along with supreme services, we are thoroughly efficient in following all safety and sanitation guidelines. All technicians are licensed professionals and are comprehensively educated in every service we perform.
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Kandinsky — An Expressionist Masterpiece
An Expressionist masterpiece by one of the 20th century's most important painters will be offered for auction in the Impressionist and Modern Evening Sale at Sotheby's in London on 21 June. Painted in 1909, Murnau – Landschaft mit grünem Haus (Murnau – Landscape with Green House) is considered to be one of Wassily Kandinsky's most significant works, capturing the moment in which the artist shifted his creative focus from the figurative to the abstract, and signalling a radical change in the narrative of western art in the 20th Century. This is the first time this pivotal work will appear at auction, having remained in private hands since the 1920s. This landmark painting represents the artist's interest in several key developments in painting. He drew particular influence from Paul Cézanne's deconstruction of form and composition on the picture plane, and explored the vibrant colour palette employed by the Fauves, as well as Vincent van Gogh's transformation of the landscape.
WASSILY KANDINSKY, MURNAU — LANDSCHAFT MIT GRÜNEM HAUS, 1909. ESTIMATE: £15—25 MILLION.
The Bavarian village of Murnau had become a favourite of Kandinsky and his companion Gabriele Münter in the summer of 1908, for its surrounding dramatic mountain landscapes with their bucolic atmosphere and picturesque viewpoints. He pioneered a style of Expressionism that was fuelled by an explosion of pure colour, applied in brushstrokes of thick paint. Kandinsky's use of colour was inspired by his belief in a spiritual reality that could be discovered through form and colour, and in 1911 he published a seminal text entitled Concerning the Spiritual in Art, in which he examined radical theories relating to painting, the role of artists and the psychology of colour. Many of these theories were later expanded upon during his time teaching at the Bauhaus school in Weimar, alongside his peers Lyonel Feininger, Josef Albers and Paul Klee.
Helena Newman, Global Co-Head of Sotheby's Impressionist & Modern Art Department & Chairman of Sotheby's Europe, said: "Kandinsky's major early work Murnau – Landschaft mit grünem Haus is a blazing celebration of colour that captures the moment of transition in the artist's career when he is on the cusp of moving from figuration to abstraction. Many of his important paintings from this highly sought-after period are housed in major museums, so this work surfacing from a private collection after almost a century represents a tremendously appealing opportunity for collectors worldwide."
Murnau – Landschaft mit grünem Haus was first exhibited at The Royal Albert Hall in 1910, when it was chosen to represent the artist at The London Salon of the Allied Artists' Association. The AAA was founded by Frank Rutter, an art critic of The Sunday Times newspaper, with the aim of providing a platform for the promotion of modernist art in Britain. This firmly placed Kandinsky at the forefront of the contemporary art scene in Europe, with his works deeply resonating with those of the Bloomsbury Group, who would have seen him as pioneering figure of modernism. Just under a century later, the painting returned to London as part of a landmark show at Tate Modern in 2006. A sensation in the art world and the public alike, the exhibition followed Kandinsky's intriguing journey from figurative landscape painter to master of abstraction.
MAIN IMAGE: WASSILY KANDINSKY, MURNAU — LANDSCHAFT MIT GRÜNEM HAUS, 1909. ESTIMATE: £15—25 MILLION.
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Hey all, due to an unexpected closure of my kids' daycare center, I am not at school today. You should all finish up your development mini-projects. Have them complete and ready to go for the start of class on Friday! You know what to do!
Finish development mini-project if you didn't finish in class. DUE: Start of class, Friday.


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Rhene flavigera är en spindelart som först beskrevs av Koch C.L. 1848 [1846.  Rhene flavigera ingår i släktet Rhene och familjen hoppspindlar. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

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Ask Celes: What is Your Ultimate Goal for Personal Excellence?
Hi Ephraim! My ultimate goal for Personal Excellence is simple – To reach everyone in the world, help them achieve their highest potential (in the process reach their highest consciousness), and live their best life. In fact, it's the same as my mission statement (which can be found on the About page).
Translating it into blog goals, this means: (a) On a traffic level, to have some 6-7 billion people reading Personal Excellence every day or every month, babies not withstanding, (b) On a community level, to be a place where *everyone* can grow together and achieve excellence in life, without boundaries or limitations.
Personal Excellence has only been online for less than 3 years, so it's been a fast 3 years of growth (though not fast enough though, imo). We've been growing exponentially in the past months, and I imagine we'll grow even quicker moving forward as (a) I'm now more focused than ever in growing Personal Excellence (b) After 2.5 years of running PE, I've a good sense of what works and what doesn't, as part of the leveling up process and 10,000 hours of hard work.
Along with the traffic growth in the past couple of years, is the formation of a community that's deeply passionate about achieving excellence in life. I first caught sight of this happening with the introduction of 30DLBL last year, and was extremely warmed by what I saw. I have since developed Personal Excellence more as a community, rather than as just as a information-disseminating blog.
For example, after the first 30DLBL, came Personal Excellence Forums in Oct last year. It created the platform for readers to connect with each other and befriend one another, outside of the blog postings. This year, I've been running a lot of live challenges to get all PEers working on our growth together (21DHL, MDC, BIB, 30DLBL, 30BBM). Most recently, I reinstated the blog comments so everyone can join in the discussion together.
My plan forward is to single-mindedly work on increasing the blog traffic. This would be via writing more high value articles, running more challenges with everyone, openly sharing about myself and my life, embarking on new growth experiments, and continuing to live true to who I am. I'll also continue to try different traffic building strategies – to the extent where they work, I'll keep them; if they don't, I'll simply discard them accordingly.
Where community building is concerned, I plan to do it via (a) Creating a conducive space for the community to grow, by setting the right guidelines and providing the right resources (b) Leading by example, such that everyone feels safe to be a part of the community (c) Letting it grow by itself – which will happen as a result of the traffic growth.
On (c), I don't want to be too hands-on in developing the community, simply because I see it as a delicate seedling that's gaining strength and coming into its own. By intervening too much, I'll be affecting its natural growth. I ultimately want the Personal Excellence community to exist independently without me, since I can't be there forever to run it. As shared in SpeedWealth, a cog in the wheel is a clog in the wheel.
Apart from the specific goals to achieve X traffic and develop a community of excellence, I have no specific wishes on *how* exactly I want it to grow. I'm leaving this part open ended. In a way, Personal Excellence is literally creating itself as we go along, so it's exciting to see how everything is folding. It's like a book that's writing itself.
Other things like blog revenue, number of ebook sales, social media followers, etc are secondary to me. I know that as long as I focus on reaching out to more people out there, help them grow and live their best lives, everything will fall into place.


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The geography of North Africa
North Africa not only has numerous deserts and a wide variety of landscapes, but can also be divided into six different states.
Due to its economy and area, the state of Egypt forms a large part of North Africa. The Nile also flows through it, the longest river on the continent of Africa, Egypt for an astonishing length of more than 1,545 kilometers. To the north, however, it flows into the Mediterranean. Another body of water in this state is the Lake Nasser, which has a total length of 480 kilometers and a width of up to 16 kilometers. The Sinai Mountains, however, not only rise up to 2285 meters into the sky, but also influence the climate of its neighboring areas. The winter on the Sinai Mountains is very cool. Nevertheless, the geography of Egypt is very unique. With a total area of more than 1.2 million square kilometers, this state extends over the continent of Africa. In addition to large cities and steppes, Egypt also has the shape of the desert.
Another state in North Africa is Libya. Compared to numerous countries, this state does not have an independent river. Only the so-called wadis carry water after heavy rainfall and high rainfall. The Mandara Lake, on the other hand, has a length of 175 kilometers and flows into the central coastline, which in turn includes a lowland. The Great Syrte, however, a volcanic mountain range up to 1200 meters high, can be found in the hinterland of Libya. Furthermore, the Cyrenaica Mountains in northeast Libya have a height of up to 876 meters.
But the topography of Morocco is also very diverse. Morocco not only has the highest mountains in North Africa, but also includes wide plains and a coastline of up to 1,800 kilometers. The country can be divided into five landforms. The highland "Rifatlas" is located parallel to the Mediterranean coast, which is divided by numerous bays. The Atlas Mountains, on the other hand, do not cover large areas from the northeast to the southwest of the country, but are divided into two mountain ranges by the so-called Taza furrow. Another natural area is the wide coastal plain and extends along the Atlantic Ocean. Furthermore, the highest point, the mountain peak Jebel Toubkal, has a height of 4165 meters, while the largest river in the country, the Moulouya, is 515 kilometers long.
Furthermore, the state of Algeria can also be found in North Africa and has four different types of landscape. While the Atlas Mountains extend to the south and along the Mediterranean at an altitude of about 1500 meters, the coastal plain of Algeria is subdivided by a large number of bays. On the slopes of the Tell Atlas, however, the longest river Algeria, the 735 kilometer long Chelif, can be found, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. In the south of the Tell Atlas, however, there are no more water-bearing rivers. For more information about the continent of Africa, please check ehealthfacts.org.
Central African Republic Recent History
The activities of several rebel groups were directed against the Bozizé government. The conflicts in the neighboring countries Sudan (Darfur) and Chad also had a destabilizing effect. In February 2007 and June 2008, peace agreements were concluded with various rebel groups (including the Union des Forces Démocratiques pour le Rassemblement [UFDR]). The agreements provided for […]
São Tomé and Príncipe Culture and Economy
ECONOMY At the time of independence in 1975, plantation agriculture was largely nationalized; a period of planned economy followed which, instead of relieving the country from the condition of poverty in which it lay, led to a decline in production. In the eighties and nineties of the twentieth century, also thanks to the help of […]
Yearbook 2006 Zimbabwe. Despite Zimbabwe's dire social and economic problems, the regime showed no signs of reconciling with the opposition. The ZCTU was forced to suspend a series of planned protest actions since the police seized and beat 30 of the country's top union leaders in September. According to CountryAAH, major public holidays in Zimbabwe […]
Zambia 2006
Yearbook 2006 Zambia. Before the general election this autumn, there was turbulence among the political parties. Two new opposition alliances were formed in the hope of defeating President Levy Mwanawasa. He suffered a mild stroke in April and was brought to the UK to receive hospital care. He recovered enough to be eligible for re-election. […]
Yearbook 2006 Uganda. In February, for the first time in over twenty years general elections were held with the participation of several parties. The elections were held in a tense atmosphere but could be carried out without more difficult intermezzon. However, election observers from the EU criticized a number of shortcomings in the arrangements. According […]
Togo 2006
Yearbook 2006 Togo. After the tumultuous and bloody change of power in 2005, when Faure Gnassingbé took over the presidential post from his suddenly deceased father Gnassingbé Eyadéma, in 2006 a general desire for political reconciliation arose. Symbolically, for the first time in four decades, Independence Day was celebrated on the right date, not on […]
Tanzania 2006
Yearbook 2006 Tanzania. In January, newly-elected President Jakaya Kikwete presented a government with a strengthened representation of women. Of 29 ministers, seven are women – three more than before – and of 30 deputy prime ministers, ten are women. According to CountryAAH, major public holidays in Tanzania include Independence Day (December 9) and New Year […]
Eswatini 2006
Yearbook 2006 Swaziland. In early 2006, arrests of members of the banned opposition movement PUDEMO (People's United Democratic Movement) continued, which were accused of participating in a series of fire bomb attacks against police and government officials' homes last year. Among those arrested were PUDEMO Secretary-General Bonginkhosi Dlamini. The charges involved attempted murder and high […]
Sudan 2006
Yearbook 2006 Sudan. One of the conflicts in Sudan was broken in October, when rebels in the country's east signed a peace agreement with the government. According to CountryAAH, major public holidays in Sudan include Independence Day (January 1) and New Year (January 1). The agreement followed the pattern of the southern region by promising […]
Yearbook 2006 South Africa. In February, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel presented a budget for 2006/07 characterized by extensive tax cuts, which were made possible by greatly increased tax collection. In the first place, the tax cuts were aimed at low- and middle-income earners, but small businesses also benefited in the hope that this would lead […]
Seychelles 2006
Yearbook 2006 Seychelles. In July, incumbent President James Michel was re-elected with 54% of the vote. Michel represents the Seychelles Progressive People's Front (SPPF), which has been a ruling party since 1977. The main opponent, Wavel Ramkalawan of the Seychelles National Party (SNP), got 46%. The economy was the most important issue in the electoral […]
Sao Tome and Principe 2006
Yearbook 2006 São Tomé and Príncipe. According to CountryAAH, major public holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe include Independence Day (July 12) and New Year (January 1). Foreign Minister Ovidio Pequeno was dismissed in March after accusations of having transferred Moroccan aid worth approximately SEK 3.5 million. to own bank accounts in Europe. Prosecutions of […]
Rwanda 2006
Yearbook 2006 Rwanda. At year-end, Rwanda's twelve provinces were converted to four, with names after the weather. According to CountryAAH, major public holidays in Rwanda include Independence Day (July 1) and New Year (January 1). The capital Kigali forms its own, fifth province. The reason for the reform was said to be a wish for […]
Yearbook 2006 Namibia. According to CountryAAH, major public holidays in Namibia include Independence Day (March 21) and New Year (January 1). The South African bank and insurance company Old Mutual announced plans for the largest transfer to date in N. of financial influence to the black population. Assets worth approximately SEK 300 million. will be […]
Mozambique 2006
Yearbook 2006 Mozambique. Investments in continued economic progress characterized Mozambique in 2006. The World Bank wrote off a debt of just over SEK 9 billion. according to the debt relief plan agreed upon by the rich G8 group at its summit in Scotland in 2005. The repayments would have cost Mozambique over SEK 900 million. […]
Yearbook 2006 Morocco. According to CountryAAH, major public holidays in Morocco include Independence Day (November 18) and New Year (January 1). Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero visited Spanish enclaves Melilla and Ceuta on Morocco's north coast on January 31. It was the first official visit of a Spanish leader in 25 years. The […]
Mauritius 2006
Yearbook 2006 Mauritius. According to CountryAAH, major public holidays in Mauritius include Independence Day (March 12) and New Year (January 1). Tourism, one of Mauritius's main sources of income, declined at the beginning of the year due to outbreaks of the so-called chikungunya virus. The mosquito-borne virus was transmitted from island to island in the […]
Malawi 2006
Yearbook 2006 Malawi. A furious power struggle took up most of the political leaders' time throughout the year. In 2005, the former ruling party United Democratic Front (UDF) had initiated a civil trial against the new president Bingu wa Mutharika. violated a number of Parliament's rules. The process appeared mainly as a revenge for forming […]
Madagascar 2006
Yearbook 2006 Madagascar. According to CountryAAH, major public holidays in Madagascar include Independence Day (June 26) and New Year (January 1). The President of Parliament was appointed in May. He was charged with treason after praising the Iranian nuclear research program during a visit to Iran. In December, Marc Ravalomanana was re-elected as president in […]
Yearbook 2006 Lesotho. According to CountryAAH, major public holidays in Lesotho include Independence Day (October 4) and New Year (January 1). Domestic political temperature began to rise before the 2007 parliamentary elections. One of the government's most influential members, Minister of Science and Communication Tom Thabane, resigned in October and formed a new party, the […]
Yearbook 2006 Kenya. According to CountryAAH, major public holidays in Kenya include Independence Day (December 12) and New Year (January 1). Kenya has long been designated as one of the world's most corrupt countries, and much of the news flow in 2006 was about economic scandals, which include resulted in the World Bank stopping the […]
Ivory Coast 2006
Yearbook 2006 Ivory Coast. The Ivory Coast's political crisis persisted throughout the year. A January recommendation by the UN Security Council to dissolve Parliament, as its mandate expired, triggered riots in the largest city of Abidjan. Members of "Young Patriots", a militant group supporting President Laurent Gbagbo, vandalized UN property and some UN personnel were […]
Yearbook 2006 Ghana. According to CountryAAH, major public holidays in Ghana include Independence Day (March 6) and New Year (January 1). The government began to pay damages to a couple of thousand people who have been subjected to abuse during previous military dictatorships. These are relatively small amounts to each, a total of just over […]
Gabon 2006
Yearbook 2006 Gabon. After being re-elected in November 2005, President Omar Bongo formed a new government in January. The country got a new prime minister, Jean Eyeghe Ndong, and a few more female ministers, but analysts did not expect a political course change. The Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG) retained as expected government power after a […]
Ethiopia 2006
Yearbook 2006 Ethiopia. The trial of well over 100 opposition politicians, journalists and human rights activists continued in 2006. They were prosecuted in 2005 for treason and genocide in connection with unrest following parliamentary elections, in which they claimed the regime had cheated. According to CountryAAH, major public holidays in Ethiopia include Independence Day (July […]
Eritrea 2006
Yearbook 2006 During the year, Eritrea found itself in constant conflict with the UN, which was accused by the government of trying to see between its fingers that Ethiopia did not fulfill the terms of the peace agreement that concluded two years of war in 2000. According to CountryAAH, major public holidays in Eritrea include […]
Djibouti 2006
Yearbook 2006 Djibouti. In mid-November, Djibouti hosted a summit under COMESA, the common market for 21 countries in eastern and southern Africa. During his 2007 presidency, Djibouti will try to strengthen the cooperation, said President Ismail Omar Guelleh. At least 113 people died on April 6 when an overloaded ferry sank and sank in the […]
Comoros 2006
Yearbook 2006 Comoros. On May 26, Ahmed Abdallah Sambi took office as new Union President after first winning a primary election on the island of Nzwani (Anjouan) and later a national election with three candidates. According to the country's political system, with the distribution of power between the islands, this time the president would come […]
Botswana 2006
Yearbook 2006 Botswana. After applying free schooling for over twenty years, the country's government reintroduced fees for upper secondary schools at the beginning of the year. The decision was justified by the need for savings due to reduced state income. The measure sparked protests and critics claimed it would lead parents to keep their children […]
Benin 2006
Yearbook 2006 Benin. After ruling Benin for three decades, President Mathieu Kérékou resigned in April. He gave the country stability after a long period of military coups, first as a Marxist-Leninist dictator, in recent years as advocates of democracy and market economy. In the 2006 election, he was not allowed to stand for age reasons. […]
Angola 2006
Yearbook 2006 Angola. Angola characterized a very strong economic expansion in 2006. The country is the second largest oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa and developed during the year into China's largest oil supplier. According to CountryAAH, major public holidays in Angola include Independence Day (November 11) and New Year (January 1). China granted US $ […]
Major Cities in South Africa
Johannesburg Johannesburg is one of the largest and most prosperous metropolises in Africa, has the "most famous" townships in South Africa and has a very varied cultural scene to offer. The city is divided into several quarters which are very different from each other and where each has interesting insights into South African history, culture […]
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ILO Business
The business The ILO has adopted hundreds of conventions and recommendations that regulate issues related to the labor market and social welfare. They have similar content but the conventions are legally binding, while the recommendations often contain more detailed regulations. Many of the conventions are concrete applications of principles enshrined in the UN Declaration of […]
WB: World Bank
The World Bank was founded in 1944 with the aim of reducing world poverty through monetary lending to development projects and the provision of technical support to developing countries. Abbreviated as WB by Abbreviationfinder, the World Bank has set ambitious goals to drive extreme poverty to no more than three percent by 2030, as well […]
Africa Exploration
About 600 BC sailed a Phoenician expedition posted by Egyptian Pharaoh Necho II, around Africa. It sailed from east to west, and Herodotus reports that the expedition saw the sun on the right hand, i.e. in the north. Find African population information, please visit Countryaah. Country Population growth (percent) Mortality / death rate (per 1000 […]
African Capitals
Morocco According to Countryaah.com, Morocco is a country in northwestern Africa. It borders Western Sahara to the southwest, and Algeria to the east. The capital is Rabat and Casablanca is the country's largest city. The official language is Arabic. In addition, Berber is spoken in parts of the country, just as French and Spanish are […]
Algeria 2006
Yearbook 2006 Algeria. US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld visited Algeria on February 12 in connection with a tour of the region and discussed, among other things. joint efforts against terrorism and military cooperation. Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Algeria on March 10 and during the visit it was announced that Russia had written off […]
Burkina Faso 2006
Yearbook 2006 Burkina Faso. The aggressive form of bird flu, H5N1, spread throughout the year to several African countries, including Burkina Faso. In April, the first three cases were found on a bird farm just outside the capital Ouagadougou. Later, the infection was discovered in several places, usually in small chicken farms that many people […]
Burundi 2006
Yearbook 2006 Burundi. Following continued sporadic fighting during the year, the last armed hut movement, the National Liberation Forces (FNL), entered into a cease-fire agreement with the government in October. All members of the FNL were granted legal immunity for political crimes, but not for war crimes, which will be examined by a future Truth […]
Cabo Verde 2006
Yearbook 2006 Cape Verde. According to CountryAAH, major public holidays in Cape Verde include Independence Day (July 5) and New Year (January 1). Cape Verde's political course is fixed after parliamentary and presidential elections at the beginning of the year. The old Liberation Party PAICV retained government power after winning 40 of Parliament's 72 seats […]
Cameroon 2006
Yearbook 2006 Cameroon. In May, Cameroon became the 19th country to qualify for the World Bank's and the International Monetary Fund's debt-cancellation program for particularly heavily indebted countries. The equivalent of close to SEK 9 billion. was postponed, since Cameroon met the requirements for reduced poverty and increased social investment. However, as a condition for […]
Central African Republic 2006
Yearbook 2006 Central African Republic. In the northern parts of the country there were armed riots throughout the year. Thousands of people escaped and by the end of the year, the army was assisted by French troops to strike back a rebel force that had occupied a few cities in the northeast. The unrest in […]
Chad 2006
Yearbook 2006 Chad. In January, Parliament decided to postpone the parliamentary elections for a year, which was criticized by the opposition. Parliament's justification was that the country could not afford to hold two elections the same year, presidential elections would be held later in the year. It was reported at the beginning of the year […]
Democratic Republic of the Congo 2006
Yearbook 2006 Congo. In February, the UN, the EU, the Red Cross and other organizations appealed to the world's countries for about SEK 5 billion. in humanitarian aid to Democratic Republic of the Congo. The situation in the disintegrated and poor country is disastrous. Millions lack decent human housing, the sanitary conditions are terrible, there […]
Yearbook 2006 Egypt. According to CountryAAH, major public holidays in Egypt include Independence Day (July 23) and New Year (January 1). The US suspended negotiations on trade agreements with Egypt in January in protest of opposition politician Ayman Nur being sentenced in December 2005 to five years in prison for falsifying documents when his party […]
Equatorial Guinea 2006
Yearbook 2006 Equatorial Guinea. Prime Minister Miguel Abia Biteo Borico resigned in August with his entire government after being criticized by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema for incompetence and corruption. He was replaced by former Deputy Prime Minister Ricardo Mangue Obama Nfubea, a lawyer with long government experience. Nfubea became the first Prime Minister of Equatorial […]
Gambia 2006
Yearbook 2006 The Gambia. A total of 47 people were reported to have been arrested in March and April for participating in an alleged coup attempt. Among the arrested were military as well as civilians. As coup leader, the government appointed a former Army Chief of Staff who was said to have moved to Senegal. […]
Guinea 2006
Yearbook 2006 Guinea. According to CountryAAH, major public holidays in Guinea include Independence Day (October 2) and New Year (January 1). President Lansana Conté has been ill in diabetes for several years and, according to some information, also suffers from leukemia. His fragile state of health paved the way for power struggles within the government […]
Guinea-Bissau 2006
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Epstein-Barr Virus, and Mono - what's the difference, and how can Monolaurin help?
Last Updated: December 17, 2018 | First Published: June 18, 2017
Reviewed by: Dr. Viatcheslav Wlassoff, Ph.D.
Does EBV contribute to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and can Monolaurin help break the cycle?
What is the difference between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), and infectious mononucleosis (Mono or Glandular fever)? All three can cause symptoms of weakness, fatigue, fever, and swollen lymph nodes, however each is different in its own way. We aim to separate these three conditions and help explain where Monolaurin may help.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:
At the highest level, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a disorder characterized by a state of extreme fatigue that persists for more than 6 months and has (seemingly) no underlying medical condition. The cause of CFS is unknown, but because some people develop chronic fatigue syndrome after having a viral infection, researchers think some viruses might trigger the disorder. An Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) infection can lead to a state of chronic fatigue, but may not be the cause of CFS. Because CFS affects people in different ways, treatment is typically tailored for their symptoms.
Epstein-Barr Virus:
Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) is part of the herpes family of viruses and is extremely common. Most people who are exposed to EBV, especially during adolescence, acquire the infection that quickly becomes dormant. EBV can also cause symptoms of fatigue, fever, sore throat, and swollen nodes, some of which are similar to CFS. Once infected with EBV, the virus becomes latent (inactive) in your body and in some cases may reactivate. There is no vaccine or specific treatment for EBV.
Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono):
Mono (or Glandular fever) also causes symptoms of extreme fatigue, fever, sore throat, body aches, swollen nodes, etc. The most common virus to cause Mono is Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), but other viruses can also cause the disease. Similar to EBV, once you contract Mono you will always carry the virus which may become active later. There is no vaccine or specific treatment for Mono.
Treating Chronic Fatigue:
The common thread amongst the three conditions appears to be Epstein Barr Virus (EBV). EBV clearly causes many of the symptoms associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Mono, and in some cases can directly contribute to the condition (as is the case with Mono).
Because EBV is an enveloped herpes family virus, it may respond to treatment from Monolaurin, which has a long and successful history against herpes viruses in research. Monolaurin, a medium chain fatty acid found naturally in coconut oil, has been shown in the lab to destroy enveloped and herpes viruses, including EBV. [1, 2]
Monolaurin disrupts the lipid bilayer of the virus preventing attachment to susceptible host cells. Monolaurin inhibits the replication of viruses by interrupting the binding of virus to host cells and prevents uncoating of viruses necessary for replication and infection. Monolaurin can remove all measurable infectivity by directly disintegrating the viral envelope, and Monolaurin binding to the viral envelope makes a virus more susceptible to host defenses (your natural immune system) [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Killing the EBV virus may in turn impact the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue or Mono.
Those suffering from EBV may consider the observations by John W. Hill in his book "Natural Treatments for Genital Herpes, Cold Sores and Shingles: A Review of the Scientific and Medical Literature". Here, monolaurin is explored and recommended for its antiviral properties. [6]
A therapeutic dose of monolaurin can be 1800mg to 2400 mg per day (3-4 600mg capsules per day), and will depend on the individual. [1] See additional detailed dosing information in the Dosing Guide .
If this is your first time taking Monolaurin, be sure to note some of the important considerations when selecting your first Monolaurin product in the Buying Guide.
Any new treatment should always be under the guidance and supervision of a health care professional.
Lieberman, S. Antiviral Intervention for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Townsend Letter for Doctors & Patients. Feb/March 2014, P75.
Lieberman S, Enig MG, Preuss HG. A Review of Monolaurin and Lauric Acid Natural Virucidal and Bactericidal Agents. Alternative & Complimentary Therapies, December 2006. 12(6): 310-314.
Thormar H, Isaacs CE, Kim KS, Brown HR. Inactivation of visna virus and other enveloped viruses by free fatty acids and monoglycerides. Annals of the New York Academy of Science. 1994 June 6, 724:465–471.
Sands J, Auperin D, Snipes W. Extreme sensitivity of enveloped viruses, including Herpes Simplex, to long chain unsaturated monoglycerides and alcohols. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 15; 1:67-73, 1979.
Isaacs CE and Schneidman K. (1991) Enveloped viruses in human and bovine milk are inactivated by added fatty acids (FAs) and monoglycerides (MGs). J FASEB 5: Abstract 5325, p.A1288.
Hill, J. Natural Treatments for Genital Herpes, Cold Sores and Shingles: A Review of the Scientific and Medical Literature. Clear Springs Press; 2nd edition (January 7, 2012)
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tags / Monolaurin, EBV, Epstein Barr Virus, Mono, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Glandular Fever


It is not uncommon that we offer behavioral advice during your cat's exam. Cats are fascinating and mysterious. What cat parent doesn't feel intrigued or wonder— "Why does my cat ___________?". With our extensive knowledge about cats, we will be able to answer your questions.
To better understand "feline ways," we recommend that you learn how to read your cat's communication. Cats communicate by visual, tactile, olfactory (smell), and auditory means.
Our feline friends have endearing special habits and ways of bonding with us (head butts, kneading, purring, etc.). Other habits are not so charming and can be challenging—even dangerous or destructive. These and some other common behavior problems can be difficult to tackle on your own. At Exclusively Cats, Dr. Dunkle and members of the veterinary staff can assist you and help to address behavioral concerns.
We offer appointments dedicated to behavioral counseling. During these 45-minute sessions, we will ask you a number of questions to uncover what is going on. Once we get an idea of just what we are dealing with, we may run tests to make sure the behavior in question is not the result of a physical or medical problem.
For example, litter box aversion may be traced to urinary problems. For some senior cats, behaviors could be attributed to the aging process. For example, perhaps the litter box sides are now too high for arthritic legs or back, causing accidents.
Because each cat is unique, the solution to their behavioral problem may take some trial and error, but with your efforts at home along with our support and advice, most problems can be solved. First, we evaluate your cat's personality and traits. Then we apply this to the information that you share about your cat's environment in order to decide which behavioral techniques and products we should try first.
Medications are sometimes added to the therapeutic mix, but again only based on the traits of your individual cat. And, of course, if your cat is not spayed or neutered, we will strongly recommend that this surgery be done before extensive behavioral measures are tried. We understand that reversing a behavioral issue can be frustrating. Consequently, as we work through the counseling process, we'll be sure to offer plenty of resources to assist the cat parents dealing with the undesirable behavior.
Above all, our goal is to ensure that you and your cat live together harmoniously and that your household is a happy one. If you are experiencing issues that are impacting your enjoyment of your feline friend, we urge you to contact us today.


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Ms. Paula Hancocks is an award-winning international correspondent for CNN based in Seoul, South Korea. Ms. Hancocks has led the network's coverage of the Korean Peninsula for more than ten years. Prior to taking up her position in Seoul, she was based in Jerusalem. Previously, she served as an international correspondent at CNN's London Bureau. Throughout her career, Ms. Hancocks has been recognized multiple times for her reporting. She was part of a CNN Special Report called "Witness to the Pandemic," which was nominated for a 2021 Emmy Award for Outstanding News Special. She was at the center of CNN's coverage of the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests in 2019, for which the team won the Breaking News Award at the Royal Television Society TV Journalism Awards. Her work covering the sinking of the Sewol Ferry in South Korea was honored with an award at the New York Festivals' TV & Films Awards. Prior to joining CNN, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in French and Italian from the University of Durham and a Master in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Wales.


What amazing weather - dare I say this is going to continue!
With this in mind, our Pre-School children, along with Alison have ventured into the growing area of the garden to plant some seeds and give the garden a good tidy!
in the garden today we have been planting, Iris, Summer flowers, Sun flowers and some Carrotts to get us started.
As part of our childrens home activities, we have asked them to bring in some of their favourite plants and veggies to plant for us to tend and look after, incorporating the EYFS - Understanding the world, looking at growth and decay and how things change over time with the right care and intervention.
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Here at LPH I'm very proud of my team of experts who represent the brand and adhere to the company's mission statement, "We want to improve the health of peoples' feet in Chesterfield".
In addition to the excellent medical team, we have a team of experts in the reception area who will ensure your visit to us is comfortable, friendly and relaxing.
Let me introduce you to my team!
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Me, Louise P Hill (Owner) BSc (Hons) Podiatrist. Qualified from Huddersfield University, I'm registered with the Health Professionals Council (CH33568) and is a member of the Chiropodists and Podiatrist Society I'm also qualified in Podiatric Acupuncture.
Prior to qualifying as a Chiropodist/Podiatrist, I worked as a carer in nursing homes and helped raise money for The Meningitis Trust and Cancer U.K. Previously to this I gained experience in the customer care relations environment, where customer satisfaction was the main priority. I created LPH Chiropody and Podiatry in April 2015.
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Libby as she prefers to be called qualified from Huddersfield University. Libby is registered with the Health Professionals Council (CH33512) and is a member of the Chiropodists and Podiatrist Society. Libby is our Diabetic specialist who also works in the NHS as their Diabetic specialist.
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Aunty Sue as she's commonly known. Sue brings a wealth of experience in caring for patients at LPH as prior to joining the business she worked as a carer at Cheshire Homes for 30yrs and is very much a peoples person.
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(7 July 2015) MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has been awarded three contracts with the Malaysian Remote Sensing Agency (MRSA), an agency under the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia (MOSTI).
Training to develop products that provide information to support a variety of applications.
MRSA will use the information to support a number of applications, such as flood monitoring, maritime and agricultural monitoring, natural resource management, and in developing digital elevation products useful for a variety of mapping applications. Radarsat information has been incorporated into MRSA's monitoring operations since 2003.
The Radarsat-2 satellite has global high-resolution surveillance capabilities that include a large collection capacity and high accuracy. The satellite acquires data regardless of light or weather condition, provides frequent re-visit imaging options, and is supported by ground receiving stations that provide near real-time information delivery services. This versatility makes Radarsat-2 a reliable source of information for disaster management, maritime monitoring, deformation mapping and for other applications.
MDA's established global customer base is served by more than 4,800 employees operating from 11 locations in the United States, Canada, and internationally.


Or should that be nerdery?
At any rate, I'm posting this to keep myself honest. A week or so ago I asked my FB and G+ homies if there would be any interest in me posting stuff about a Fate campaign I'm planning to run. There was interest (and my ego sighed with relief).
So there shall be posts. I just need to figure out how to approach this without giving away the mega-ultra-seekrit background plotty things in case my players (all two of them) should drop by here and see things players should not wot of, to paraphrase Mr. Pratchett.
I'm looking forward to it, in a ungh-now-I-have-to-post-again and a gah-what-have-I-forgotten (to make up) kind of way.
I want to see this! I wish I could play the campaign, despite not having a clue what a Fate campaign is.
Interesting system…I like that it is scalable, you could use that for some great epic level campaigns I think.


The time spent on the UCT campus was fun, given the wonderful views of the city and the on-hand assistance from the Summer School staff.
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Wisconsin: Two dead in protest against police violence in Kenosha
The situation in Kenosha city is escalating. According to police, two people were killed in the protests. The governor of Wisconsin had declared a state of emergency.
Demonstration in U.S. State riots cause 2 deaths and 1 injury, Trump sent National Guard to support
U.S. Anti-Police Violent Demonstrations Continue: Thousands of People in Wisconsin Protest Portland Another Tragedy
Teenager arrested after deadly Kenosha, Wisconsin shooting
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USA sport stops in the name of Jacob Blake: after NBA stop also in baseball and football
The 17-year-old suspect in the shooting in the U.S. state is formally indicted or faces life imprisonment


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Q: Mail server Backup script Im looking for the best way to accomplish a full backup of our "vmail" accounts on our mail server (CentOS "iRedMail" 5.1).
I also need to split on 4GB parts the resulting tar or bzip compressed backup, and get this DVD-RW burned, on same server.
The idea is to get this procedure to running overnight, once a week.
Our mail server holds about 45GB of information.
I will appreciate any advise or help on this topic.
Thanks.

A: If you have to use DVD-RWs, I would write script for this and have cron execute it once a week.
I would look into the commands:

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*tar

*cdrecord

tar can make multi-volume archives. The trick would be to use a DVD changer. I'm not sure how you want to automate that process.
cdrecord can write to DVDs - don't let the name fool you.
However, I would recommend using eSata/Sata disks with a drawer type enclosure. They are cheaper and more reliable than optical media. You could then use rsnapshot to do your backups: http://rsnapshot.org/ Restoration would be easier. It's something that a lot of people forget about. They never even test their backups. Then when something goes wrong, they can hardly figure out how to restore the data. Which is why I would not use DVDs and split archives.

A: As mentioned, tar can create multi-volume archives. Alternatively you might want to take a look at split command, if you truly want to go ahead with your current backup plan.
But, please remember that main purpose of taking backups is not to backup, but to be able to restore as quickly and reliably as possible. Recovering archives from many DVDs, hoping that each of those discs are OK and praying that restoring the multi-volume archive goes OK, doesn't sound like fun.
Not to mention another important job of taking backups: you need to test them somewhere regularly. Again, restoring from the DVDs doesn't sound like fun and due that laziness might creep in and lead to situation where no one doesn't test the backups at all.
Get instead a HD or couple of them. It's up to you if that's an USB HD or what, but copying to HD is much faster and much more reliable than using optical drives. Also tasks like recovering only a handful of files instead of every file becames easy. The already mentioned rsnapshot mentioned is a very nice tool for taking backups. If you have several servers to back up, other good alternatives include Bacula and BackupPC.

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*snapshot (In case you are using LVM)

*rsync to another storage

*man gpg

*man tar

*man split

Also like Janne I would recommend you to store backups on a HDD.

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Comics Reviews (July 22nd, 2015)
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From worst to best of what I bought. Which, erm, wasn't much.
Old Man Logan #3
This is increasingly just becoming a case of "old Wolverine wanders plotlessly through a variety of Battleworld realms," which… is actually a genuinely awful premise for a comic, and I'm not sure why Marvel has decided to waste such talented creators on it. Within the confines of this there are some good moments; the scene with Boom Boom is absolutely lovely. But the overall package is astonishingly pointless.
Uncanny X-Men #35
A fun little issue that would have been quite pleasant had this denouement come at the pace Bendis wrote it for, but that is infuriating wheel-spinning at the pace this is actually playing out. I believe we're three months now til the next issue of this? Stupid. In any case, a charming Goldballs-centric issue, and I continue to like Bendis's take on the X-Men, not least because I'm seemingly dropping the line in All-New All-Different Marvel.
Loki: Agent of Asgard #16
This ends up salvaging the week, with one of the most Norse-feeling takes on Norse mythology that Marvel has done. I'm fascinated by the way in which Loki, over the course of this run, has been reconstituted so many times that they're only sort of a singular character anymore, instead becoming, quite literally, a narrative force. With apocalypses all around, and Secret Wars really just being used as an excuse for one, the honing in towards a definitive statement on What Loki Is makes for genuinely interesting reading – I'm eager to see how this resolves next issue, which is more than I can say for a lot of Marvel right now, where I'm increasingly more interested in what's next than what's actually going on now.
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yeah, this was a pretty nothing week. did you give up 'Weirdworld'?
Yeah, both it and E for Extinction did not impress with their first issues, and so were dropped.
Eric Gimlin
Didn't the last issue of Fables come out this week? I actually think the idea of having the last issue be the last trade so everybody gets it at once is neat in theory, but the execution and communication of the idea fell through horribly.
Did it? I didn't see it on the racks. I bet that screwed a lot of people's pulls actually.
No idea if it actually showed up, but I've seen the release date given as today on a couple sites. It's not up for sale on Comixology yet, but Comixolgy has the release date as next Tuesday, not Wednesday. So who knows at this point.
I should probably call my store tomorrow, check that a) it's out, and b) they pulled it for me.
A fun little issue that would have been quite pleasant had this denouement come at the pace Bendis wrote it for, but that is infuriating wheel-spinning at the pace this is actually playing out.
Since I read X-Men in UK reprint form, I suspect I'll get a better deal out of this. Just not for a year or so…
Chicanery
It's definitely out. Saw it at my local yesterday.
Are you not following All-New Hawkeye?
I was shocked, literally shocked, to see a review for Uncanny X-Men which mentioned that X-Men #600 was not out yet. I felt certain that it must have come out already months ago and I just missed it. It is astonishing that they would time the 600th issue of what was at one point /the/ flagship Marvel title so that it is completely lost amidst a company-wide reboot.
Got it today, but not at my regular store, which had missed that the trade was the regular issue. The 2nd store had also missed that, but was waiting on reorders to fill box customers and selling the first order first come first served; so I got their last one.
I think the promo on this was a complete disaster, from what little I'm seeing at local stores. Nobody seemed to have known what was going on before it came out.