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Greater Equestria
World of Equestria Roleplay
World of Equestria
A Night With Apple Wine (closed: Steel)
By RainbowFoxxy,
March 18, 2021 in Greater Equestria
RainbowFoxxy
RP Ready: Ask Me
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Main Character: RD
Character 2: Twi
Character 3: AJ
Character 4: The Ponk
"Tarnarion!" Applejack huffed as a she blew stray strands of forelocks away from her eyes. "I was trying to stay clean!" She smirked and trotted away from the campfire she had just set up. She'd light it later, when the sun went down and her paramour appeared.
She had spent all afternoon setting up the perfect place to spend an evening with the lovely Rarity. They had spent lots of time together over the past few months. The last date they had been on had turned into somewhat of a mystery cruisethat had thankfully had a good conclusion! AJ had decided to wear her special broach tonight. The same one that had been lost and then found on their previous adventure.
Even the thought of Rarity made AJ's heart beat faster. She felt so good when the unicorn was around. Even though they were so different being together felt so right!
AJ had put up an extra large and quite 'fancy tent. There was food to roast over the fire,sweets, and of course ample amounts of apple wine. Everything was ready. She trotted up the orchard road, hoping she'd soon see her beloved...
SteelEagle
Main Character: Pathfinder
Character 2: Apple Bloom
Character 3: Moonlight Glitter
Character 4: Bon Bon
How exciting!
Well, she said that all the time. How could anypony blame her, however? To love and be loved, to adore and be adored in equal measure, was a thrilling sensation. To lose yourself in the passion of another's emotion was a whirlwind of terrifying, lovely highs and lows that threatened to strike down the unprepared romantic. And she was happy to have found in another the sort of swirling ocean that she could be lost in their tides happily. Sometimes it was an adventure in the skies but often times it was a simple matter of a simple date at an orchard, surrounding by the sweet scents of apples. She could forgive the dirt and the 'country' smell just this once- or, well, any time Applejack was around. Sometimes hopeless romanticism, or her approximation of it, could allow for such delightful deception.
Applejack was kind enough to set the date up. After the excitement of their previous engagement she was more than happy to allow for her paramour to develop the night's sensations of her own accord. Rarity made sure to cut her day short. The boutique had a somewhat dull season ahead of it- not her fault, but the seasons sometimes caught her at a weak point. She would never admit it out loud but even she sometimes was caught flat hooved by trends. It wouldn't take long for her to recover but it did mean that she had only seven hours of work to do at the boutique today and with her her growing fashion empire in good hooves she had the time to do this. Not that she wouldn't have forced it to happen anyway. Work could wait, at least sometimes, when personal need arose.
"Heeeeellllooooo Applejack!" Rarity trilled as she approached the campsite. A roaring fire, a nice tent, and the slow crawl of the evening as the sun started to yield to the moon made for a beautiful night out. It was complimented by the mare herself, who had a stray collection of hay seemingly confounded her.
Applejack heard Rarity'svoice and spotted the unicorn as she rounded gnarled old apple tree at the edge of the orchard. It was a favorite of hers, leftover from a bygone era of the farm.
"Well hi there Rarity!" She trotted up to her love, a huge grin on her face. "I'm so glad yah could meet me here! It's gonna be a really nice night." She came in closer, previous sips of apple wine enboldening her, and nuzzled up briefly before leaving a kiss on Rarity's cheek.
AJ hid her blush by turning towards the trail back to the campsite. "Right this way!" She lead the way at a walk, calming herself as she went. So they were at the site. The sun was starting to set as AJ showed Rares where she could set down her bag.
"I figure we'll get the fire started and then right over there," She pointed a hoof toward a small part between two apple trees. "Is a perfect view for sunset."
It was the Apple wine doing the talking- or more precisely, Applejack's desire for the apple wine to do the talking. There was only the barest hint of its aroma on her lips and she knew Applejack well enough to know that it took a lot to get her in any way moved from her rocky, centered self when it came to alcohol. Applejack still had a slight problem allowing her romantic intimacy get the better of herself and searched for...excuses. At least, that's how Rarity interpreted it. And she interpreted Applejack's kiss quite warmly, returning with a kiss of her own. She could get lost in that moment right there and then but they had a job to do. That job was getting this place up to snuff for the two of them. "Well, I suppose it is only fitting. We will need a fire to bundle up close to, no?" She said with a laugh.
She was no good when it came to starting fires. It was something she had learned in filly scouts and used on her camping trips but honestly if you had somepony else available and willing to do it, why get yourself involved? She wouldn't leave her mare alone, of course. Perish the thought of Rarity being anything less than the single greatest marefriend in the history of the concept, after all. Her horn lit and found a ragtag pile of sticks and some rocks and moved them to the place Applejack had intended. She wasn't one to organize that pile of course, that was for Applejack. She moved on to the tent, moving it and positioning it just so. "Such a wonderful idea, Applejack. I hope your farm doesn't need you tonight. Or in the morning, for that matter," she said with a smirk.
After a bit more doing the campsite was looking Rarity certified. The farm mare grinned and used her knowhow and skills to bring the stocks and rocks her mare had gathered with her magic into the assembly she had been working on. Soon it was all setup for a roaring fire which she'd light after watching the sunset.
AJ's cheeks turned a shade more rosy at the comment about the following morning. She cleared her throat to keep her mind on track and nodded towards the stop she had set up for viewing the sunset.
"Mac had things under control at the farm. Well him and Abby's willing to chip in too," she laughed softly and came up next to the unicorn. "Nopony's expectin' to hear from me til later tomorrow." She nuzzled Rarity softly on the neck and nudged her towards the two trees on the hillside up ahead." There were few things that topped the farm on her list but time with Rarity had started topping them all.
"Right this way," They made their way to the spot which had been prepared with a soft blanket, a couple pillows, a bottle of apple wine, and two glasses. "I set this part up myself," AJ grinned, proud of herself for hopefully setting things up the way Rares would like.
It was well and good that the farm was in the hooves of the other Apples this evening. While it would be impossible to imagine for a moment or more the Orchard without the efforts of Applejack at the forefront that did not mean that it necessarily required the sacrifice of all her time and vitality. Indeed, no mare in Equestria deserved a rest as much as she did. She worked herself to the nub of her hooves and then some every day so that her family may prosper. It was one of her many great qualities, her outstanding work ethic, but like several others it came with a devotion that bordered on psychotic. Breaking her away from the orchard required nearly an act of divine will. And Twilight was busy today, so it would fall upon the well-defined shoulders of Rarity to do it. She was very much up for the task, wasn't she Applejack?
Applejack nuzzled Rarity and Rarity replied by kissing the top of her mare's forehead, lost in the moment and warmth that the two created uniquely between each other. It was not so strange that they would find each other so attracted to one another. They both knew the value of work and while Rarity's brand was growing larger across Equestria, Applejack worked to maintain the legendary imprint her family name had on the world. Together, they would work on something even newer and grander: Each other. And that would require a lot of work because have you seen Applejack's mane after a day in the fields? She wasn't one to brag about her work but Rarity truly was a miracle worker when it came to the combating of split ends in her golden-maned paramour.
She giggled as she was taken to their camp. It was rustic and plain but she could tell that Applejack had put the effort into what she could. "Oooh, it looks lovely, Applejack," she said as she took her seat. She took the glasses and bottle and poured both of them, patting the table side opposite hers. "Now rest dear. You've been so very busy lately!"
AJ melted at the mere brush of Rarity's muzzle on her forehead. Something about the gesture was kind and also displayed just a hint of dominance. AJ didn't shy away from it, she liked a mare that could be in charge. And of course Rares could! She was a buisness mare in her own right, to the level with, if not moreso than AJ herself. She had her whole family to help with Sweet Aaple Acres. Rares ran her buisness on her own!
They snuggled down onto the blanket, poured some wine and prepared to watch the sunset. As both mares fixed their eyes on the firey orb making its slow decent at Celestial bidding, AJ found her eyes drawn to the figure of the mare next to her.
Everything about Rarity set AJ's world on fire. Sure she was beautiful in frame and figure but she had brains and a heart as big as tge Appaloosa plains. She'd let on her true heart for the unicorn quite a while ago now but there was so much more happening inside her that she just couldn't put into words.
AJ sipped her wine, the feeling of the drink relaxing her muscles little by little. She leaned in closer as the sun turned the sky deep red and orange.
"Beautiful, ain't it?"
It was in smaller moments that Rarity could allow herself to soak in the true beauty of the land around her. She would never be a mare who would enjoy the earthen works as much as her paramount but she knew instinctually how the easy tones melted together seamlessly in nature's grand design. Did the pegasi who control the skies, the Princess who moves the heavens above, and this beautiful mare alongside her ever register the design they unknowingly created? If only everything could work so wonderfully, yes? The greatest expression of this beauty was, of course, Applejack herself.
Her strength came through in her taut muscles which moved up and down her body. Not a part of her was weak, but it was real, well-bred muscle. She was less bulky in places than Rainbow Dash but had a more consistent firmness to her. Too much bulk could easily become distracting, even unattractive if not clothed well. But Applejack's entire body was chiseled and formed just so. She had the figure to support this mass while still looking gorgeous whenever she put in any effort whatsoever. Toned, fit, and beautiful, and that was before she did so much as blink once more and give thought to her boundless gifts in areas that mattered so much more than physicality.
Not that her physicality wasn't very appreciated.
"It is quite beautiful," she replied, speaking this time about the downing of the sun and the hues of light that radiated from it. She took a drink of her wine, a sip really. She smacked her lips daintily. "Ahh, delicious and rich as expected. What variety did you use this time?" She asked as she draped herself over Applejack, the concept of personal space having lost meaning.
AJ let out a relaxed breath as Rarity laid out across the blanket, allowing no personal space whatsoever. The farmmare was ever so happy with the notion, allowing herself as much contact as she could with her beautiful paramour. The two of them, being build so very differently, came together with an easy grace. She smiled as Rarity reflected on the wine in her cup. AJ took another sip of her own and glanced over.
"This here's from last autumn actually," She lifted her cup and swirled it for a moment before taking another sip. Russett golds, some sweet crisps, and a few good old fashioned smith's in there to give it a mellow blend with just a hint of lift at the end." She recited the phrases that went with the year's vintage. "It's good un'." AJ finished in her simple straight forward manner.
The sun dipped lower and AJ leaned in, resting her head on Rarity's shoulder. "Sure am glad you could make it out tonight," She reached up for a quick soft nip to the ear. "Been needin' some time away, the both of us,"
She wanted to just sit there in silence. More than rest she enjoyed the quiet- well, when it was appropriate. She was a busybody with a busy body much of the time and she knew the value of hard work. But that just made the quiet all the sweeter. The warmth, all the better. "This is a fine vintage, then. I remember when it released. I don't know why it didn't do better," she said with a sigh. Truth was that not everything you did would succeed, even if it should in theory. Rarity's autumn line had itself been somewhat of a dud commercially. She was proud of the work but...well, not everything could be a hit. "Still, I love it. What are you doing with the leftover bottles?" She asked as she leaned more into the muscles of her love.
She wanted to stay, stay right there, stay in Ponyville. But what Applejack said about needing time away hit closer than she'd like. She allowed her mare to talk about her wine fir a while, and then a few moments more. Her mind wandered, her mind raced, her mind tried to remain on anything but what she had to say. It was, after all, one of many reasons she had so desperately wanted this night alone with Applejack. "Oh, how we both needed. Of course I'd rather have time away in relaxation than time away from Ponyville, but work calls out, whether that is here or in Neighpon," she said with a discontented humph.
AJ reveled in pressure of her love's body pressing into her own. It felt so close, so together. Just what she wanted, for this moment, for as long as it would last. Rarity mentioned Neighpon and AJ's stomach tightened for a beat. She didn't want Rarity's work to whisk her that far away...well she did and didn't. The didn't for selfish reasons a'course. Travelling far and wide was part of Rarity's profession, her success. She would never ask her love to stop any of what she did. However, when the chance to be alone, in their home town, came to be...well those were moments to be savored like apple wine on the tongue.
"Hmm, I'm not sure either," She thought over the wine's vintage. "Buuut, when it don't sell that means more stored up in the cellars for night like this," She leaned down and kissed the mare full on the muzzle. She pressed herself close, filling her senses with her paramour and obsession. The wine was already making it easier for the apple mare to just let go. After a while she let up and leaned back a little, taking in a breath of night air. The sun had all but set now, the last rays flashing over the horizon, reflecting off Rarity's gem like eyes.
"So, uh," She laughed softly, overcome with emotion, with desire. "Ready to go get the fire started?" She laughed again. "The uh, actual campfire I mean. I've got some treats for us if yer game?"
She supposed there was something to be said for the failures of the past being remade into the successes of the present. Anypony who ran a business understood the necessity of such a belief. Pivoting away from that which failed was hard enough, but in order to truly turn a loss into a gain you needed to know how to use every scrap of cloth, every drop of drink. And tonight's gain was one of shared warmth and affection because while Applejack was never shy about her feelings, not once you broke her down, she became extra mindful of her emotions when she was a little...liquored up. Of course, Applejack could hold her drink far batter than Rarity yet it was the farmer who was beside herself in the glow of the moment. That meant she had either been drinking a lot already, or she just wanted an excuse. Rarity smirked as Applejack got especially affectionate. She knew an excuse when she saw one, and indulged both herself and her little farmer for a few moments, wrapping her tail around Applejack's upper legs in a controlling manner and keeping her close until the farmer pulled off, asking about the fire.
"Of course. Why, we can't have a night among the stars without some fire, now can we?" She asked with a laugh, releasing her farmer and getting up herself. She'd rather Applejack already have the fire started already but it was a matter of record that Applejack seemed to enjoy putting on a show of effort for her, as if such compensation was needed. Her horn lit up and she pulled several logs out of their positions near the camp- Applejack had prepared something, of course- and around the fire pit, and a few off to the site for good measure to sit on. She brushed one off with her tail and sat down, their drinks soon joining them nearby. "Now, what snacks did you say you had prepared?"
AJ with her outdoors knowhow had a fire crackling merrily within a shake of a lamb's tail! She patted one of the cushions that she added to the logs Rarity had levitated over. Then she moved a couple logs for a comfortable backrest. It was a comfy set up!
"Only the best a'course!" AJ responded to the snacks question with vigor. "Let's see here..."
She pulled out a number of small bundles wrapped in cheese cloth from her saddle bag that she had dropped nearby.
"We've got biscuit dough with fresh cheese inside for savory. That an' some dandelion honey mustard spread to dip. Really nice when they get toasted over the fire. For sweet, we've got some cherry tarts I bought from Pinkie today, granny's famous soft cinnamon apple rolls for toasting, and crunchy caramel apple cookies that Abby made!"
She unrolled the clothes a little so her mare could choose some treats. Rarity had a fine figure of course but she knew the unicorn would sometimes indulge in Sweet Apple Acres fare.
Oooh, the spread was divine! Indeed, she indulged herself in Sweet Apple Acres faire from time to time. A peck here, bite there, meal there, especially that rough mare. That one was, as the fillies like to say, a 'snack' herself and one she most certainly indulged in and planned on doing so later as well. For now, her mind was centered on snacks of a more immediate nature. She took a stick and stuck the dough and chees on it, dipped it in some honey mustard, and set it above the roaring fire that Applejack had finally managed to get started. "Oooh. I say, it feels as if you are trying to fatten me up, Applejack! This wouldn't be some devious scheme to get me to work out more, now would it?" Not everypony wants to start the day with an exercise routine, you know," she playfully chided as she went to grab a stick for Applejack with her magic. As it was being given to Applejack however, her magic suddenly went wild and she threw the stick some twenty paces away. "Oh no! My apologies, Applejack. Looks like you'll have to fetch your stick," she said with faux sorrow before looking over at it and back to Applejack. "Oh, and bring it back to me. Run along!"
AJ raised a brow at the comment then smiled.
"Ah Rares, any mare would kill for a figure like yours!" She winked. "An' you know it."
She watched as the unicorn selected some fare and set it to warm up. AJ reached for the stick that was held in Rarity's magic only to have it tossed off to the edge of the campsite.
"Well now, ain't that somethin' " She watched as it came to a landing some twenty feet away. Then Rarity asked her to fetch it. AJ's cheeks reddened just a tad at the rouse. The unicorn knew just how to get her fire started.
The farm mare took her time stepping over their seating logs, flicking her tail to the side as she did so. AJ knew what Rarity liked and she was happy to indulge. All those long hours of farm work gave AJ one heck of a flank to work with.
She made her way to the stick, bent down and picked it up in her muzzle. Then she trotted back nice and slow and stood before her mare, stick in mouth.
Awww, look at her go. She saw that reddening, the blush. Rarity knew exactly who Applejack was and what she needed and knew that Rarity could offer everything and more. It was so intriguing watching Applejack immediately go to get the stick. She was excited. So happy to comply. All it took was a little bit of ordering and the always ready to please Applejack abandoned all pretense. She even came back with the stick in her mouth and waited near Rarity. Who said you couldn't teach an old dog new tricks? Rarity allowed Applejack to wait there a few moments as she inspected her treat. Not yet ready.
Her horn lit up and she pulled the stick out of Applejack's mouth. "Good girl. Who's a good girl?" She cooed as she made the stick shake and move from left to right in a taunting manner, making sure to move it behind her head and even tapping it around her mane. "Want your stick? Fetch!" She said, giggling as she moved it in front of Applejack and then tossed it about twenty five paces away. She'd play with Applejack a bit and see where it lead. She had presents of her own to share, after all.
AJ knew where this little game was headed... it was embarrassing and she's die if any pony else ever knew she liked to play this game with Rarity. It was a little demeaning, in a way that exposed her to Rarity as she would do forgo pony else in this world. Even though it made her feel that way it also drew her to the unicorn. Something about baring her weaknesses to another, for a pony as strong as AJ, the mixed feelings brimmed into some sort of unbridled passion at times. Perhaps tonight would be one of those times?
The mare turned dutifully and trotted to the stick. She picked it up and put it in her muzzle once more. After this she came back and dropped it for the unicorn. As she did so, AJ's stomach rumbled a little. She could really go for some of those snacks...
Rarity didn't waste time throwing the stick, as she would a few more times. Each time accompanied by a playful smile and an eager waggling of the stick, and a few good girls thrown in for good measure. It was a rare thing to find somepony as strong as Applejack so willing to throw themselves at your hooves, and so readily admit to desires and feelings that in the wrong hooves could lead to humiliation. Of course, maybe Applejack would like that, as long as it was under Rarity's direction. It would be a lie to say it hadn't come as some shock to her, but not necessarily an unpleasant one. They all had tastes, after all.
As she kept her hungry Applejack running back and forth, she made sure to go through the saddlebag. She set up two plates and started setting up the food. Her snack was finished but she made sure to bring some sandwiches as well. She put Applejack's plate on the dirt next to Rarity's hooves and as Applejack returned with the stick she patted her lower legs. "Come and sit. I need someplace to rest my hooves, dear. And you need to eat. Come!" She patted again and relaxed, taking her marshmallow and blowing on it a few times before devouring it. "Hmmm. Delicious!"
Applejack returned and spied the plates her mare had set up. Of course their little game was bound to continue. There was just something about taking on this role with the unicorn. She'd never stoop like this for anypony else. But putting off her strength and taking a role that made her cheeks burn with embarrassment, well, it really did wonders in the turning oneself on department.
She nodded, doing as she was bid. The snacks did look good but they were down in the dirt. Down by the pedicured and pampered hooves of her mare. AJ came close, dropping down to lay beneath the log. She could get to her snacks from here and provide a place on her back for Rarity's hooves.
AJ reached for a snack with her muzzle and chewed, wagging her tail as she did so. This was humiliating but somehow exhilarating. Thankfully no pony else knew they were here and they were so far out nopony else would see. After she finished her snack she looked up towards Rarity. She really wanted to sit on the log with her and kiss her but she'd have to wait until she was told to do so...
Rarity didn't bother hiding her predator's smile as Applejack, without needing any verbal commands, assumed her position. She also didn't waste time taking advantage of it, using the mare's back as a hoofstool so she could lay out and keep her hooves clean. Well, cleaner than being on the ground, in any case "Hmmm, yes. This'll do nicely, my dear," she said as her horn lit up and she got another treat, tossing it on the ground near Applejack's greedy muzzle. Then she got one for herself- and another glass of whine- and allowed the silence to rule the moment for some time. Once in a while she would toss another treat on the ground and allow Applejack to feed herself, as Rarity drank more and more of the wine.
After a while, a familiar, sinister, and playful smile started to crease over her. "I wonder, I wonder. What is it about this that makes you so very much excited to act this way?" She said as she bent down to pet Applejack. Her horn lit up and this time she "And to think I would fall in love with such a silly little dog. Why, I could do better. After all, look at you greedily eating off the ground. What a messy mutt you've turned out to be. What better could I expect though? Tsk tsk," She spat with faux venom, shaking her head as the item she pulled out finally came in. It opened and then quickly clasped around Applejack's neck, clicking in place. A nice black collar with a nametag, tight enough to be noticed and unable to be pulled off by anything but her magic.
She magically tugged it, just to make sure it was on well. "Imagine if our friends saw this. Oh, the scandal! Rainbow Dash would be relentless, all the mocking and jokes. Pinkie wouldn't know what to think but I bet she'd find it funny, at the least. Twilight would just ask so many questions- I'd answer them on your behalf, of course. Fluttershy?" She giggled. "Well, I bet she'd enjoy it. I bet I could send you to her for a while to get some proper obedience training. Oh!" She sat up excitedly, downing another glass. "I bet Twilight could change your official status to my pet. Oh, how nice would that be? The first pony to pet legal change in history! A bit accurate, don't you think? Who's a good girl?" She said as she used her hooves to push Applejack on her back and pet her stomach for a small while. When she got her fill of that she slapped the log next to her. Now and only now would she allow Applejack out from under her hooves.
She got another full glass, smelling it as Applejack assumed the position.
"This wine is very, very good. You outdid yourself, as you always do," she said before that sinister smile creeped back in. "Ponies only though!" The glass hovered over the fire and she poured it in, the fire roaring briefly as the alcohol was added, illuminating Rarity in all of her playfully, awfully sinister, drunken self.
AJ purred softly as her belly was rubbed. She was reveling in this feeling of submission just a little too much! There was just something intoxicating about letting Rarity lord over her. She could literally have asked her to do pretty much anything. Applejack would have complied. She couldn't help it. It just felt too good, too right to be wrong. Too wrong to be right. All the feelings knotting in her gut made her shiver and she continued to enjoy their play.
As she scooted up onto the log to sit beside the beautiful unicorn she tipped the glass of wine into the fire. It shot up, illuminating the scene. In the moment she could see that Rarity had indeed gone and gotten herself nice and tossed.
The farm mare said nothing. She did scoot over, nuzzling against the unicorn, plying her for some intimate attention.
Rarity allowed her pet to nuzzle against her for a while, gently rubbing behind the ears like all good mutts enjoyed, downing another drink as she contemplated the roaring fire inside and out. It was a wondrous and terrible thing, passion, and it only ever led to outcomes equally drastic. She was a slave to it and always had been. The moment to moment trials of life gave her shocks every time and she responded in kind. Applejack was different. Her passion was a slow burn. It, like the mare was currently, was leashed and collared and subdued by forces greater than itself. That did not change the nature of passion, however, just its expression, and as the two indulged one another in a perfect relationship Rarity knew that it was only right and proper that the night find its way someplace new.
As she finished yet another drink, the mare gently placed the glass on the ground and leaned into her mutt. "Applejack dear, you've been such a good girl tonight, haven't you?" She asked coyly, expecting a nice and proper loud bark in response as she rubbed the mutt's neck, trailing the lines of the collar along her fur. She then gently tugged it in, bringing Applejack in close. "Good girls get rewarded," she breathed huskily before planting a big kiss on Applejack. After a few more moments of indulgence, her hoof still holding onto the collar, she turned back and looked into her bag. She found the leash and then tied it to the collar, standing up and tugging along. "Up, girl," she said and allowed Applejack to do it. "All fours now," she demanded. When Applejack complied Rarity stumbled against AJ's side and then mounted her on the back, leash still in hoof. She then pointed at the tent. "Take me, take me there, darling. Or do you need a saddle to be ridden?"
AJ fell into the kiss, giving in to the desires of the lovely unicorn. She kissed back long and full of passion, resisting the urge to wrap her hooves around Rarity to pull her close. Rarity was in charge tonight, she was wearing the pants. AJ was wearing the collar.
She felt the leash snap on and a tug as the unicorn tested the connection. AJ gulped against the circlet, feeling harnessed and allowing submission to creep over her.
Then, as she dropped to all fours, she felt felt a new level of embarrassment and pleasure as the unicorn mounted her. She was to be ridden to the tent? Well, she could think of nothing she'd rather do!
Both ponies were well and truly intoxicated. Their bodies warm, their hearts rapid. Apple wine had that effect even on the more strong willed of equine. AJ felt the swooning weight of the mare on her back, loving the connection and excited for the rest of their night.
She would take Rarity to the tent and then, well, then she would let the wine decide what happened next...


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2080 South Undermountain Road, Sheffield, MA, 01257
Listing Agent: Juliet Moore
Courtesy of: Elyse Harney Real Estate
769 Silver St, Agawam, MA, 01001
1 Prior Road, Enfield, CT, 06082
Listing Agent: Ryan Hence
333 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT, 06001
Listing Agent: Paula F Ostop
385 Main St., Easthampton, MA, 01027
0 East Street, Upton, MA, 01568
222 Carew, Springfield, MA, 01104
40 Merrow Road, Tolland, CT, 06084
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Listing Agent: Ron Lyman
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115 Conz St, Northampton, MA, 01060
47 Sugar Road, Bolton, MA, 01740
49 Mountain Spring Road, Farmington, CT, 06032
Listing Agent: Scott Glenney
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3 Glenwood Road, Southborough, MA, 01772
360 Sw Cutoff, Northborough, MA, 01532
184 Cudworth, Worthington, MA, 01098
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910 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MA, 01267
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130 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA, 00108
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230 Mountain Road, Suffield, CT, 06078
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0 Worcester Road, Westminster, MA, 01473
22 West Berlin Road, Bolton, MA, 01740
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Lot 1 North St, Douglas, MA, 01516
280 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT, 06037
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55 Reservoir Road, Vernon, CT, 06066
56 & 56R North Longyard Rd, Southwick, MA, 01077
4 Viewpoint Lane, Ellington, CT, 06029
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2 Mansfield City Road #2, Mansfield, CT, 06250
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1 Northampton Street, Easthampton, MA, 01027
234 Russell Street, Hadley, MA, 01035
39 Burnshirt Rd, Hubbardston, MA, 01452
599 Cooper Hill Road, Sheffield, MA, 01257
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751 Ridge Rd, Wilbraham, MA, 01095
51 Central Tpke, Sutton, MA, 01590
312 Merrow Road, Tolland, CT, 06084
Listing Agent: Mark Riesbeck
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145 Deercliff Road, Avon, CT, 06001
Listing Agent: Matthew Miale
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Do you remember your school days in Home Economics class? My favorite part of class was the cooking component and not so much the sewing sessions, but I'd be willing to give it another go in order to make some great kitchen accessories. You?
Whether you have seamstress-like qualities or have a bit of apprehension about buttonholes, these five projects for kitchen accessories will help bring out your creative spirit (and gently so). Soon enough, your kitchen will be DIY organized and you'll wish your Home Ec teacher could see you now.
Looking for a way to ease into sewing? This could be the perfect kitchen project you've been looking for! From Martha Stewart, you can make this table runner out of several bandanas. It's both easy to make and a traditional, fun design. Perfect for backyard barbecues or when you're serving cornbread and baked beans with dinner!
No doubt, cloth napkins help cut back on the amount of paper that piles up in our landfills. If paper napkins are a thing of the past in your household (or you'd like them to be!), try this project by Lark Crafts to add a little pizzazz and personalization to your table setting. Create a pattern you love and add it to a set of napkins, or make individual designs for separate napkins for each member of your household.
What's better than the smell – and taste – of fresh baked bread? Not much. If you've become keen on making your own bread, keep it fresh during the day stashed away in a cloth bread bag made from kitchen towels. You can add a stencil to the bag or keep it simple. Either way, the step-by-step pattern from Momtastic is easy to follow.
Dreaming of an organized kitchen? To help cut down on counter clutter make these handy bags from Country Living. They'll hold anything from spatulas to scissors. Whether tucked away behind the cupboard or hung high for easy access, these bags are convenient and cute.
Keep the splatter of a good recipe off your clothes with this simple apron from Skip to my Lou. Whether you like ruffles or prefer something more straightforward, this pattern has got you covered with a plethora of options. You can even make a half-apron if you prefer.


$10K any way You Want It! *Restrictions Apply* Gorgeous 4-sided brick ranch w/ stunning master & 2 addl. brms on main. Huge open concept kitchen, breakfast room, great room w/coffered ceilings, stacked stone FP. Formal dining, mudroom on main. Covered porch w/brick floor leads to foyer entry. 4th brm/full bath & loft/flex space on 2nd level. Covered rear patio overlooks wooded back yard. Zoned irrigation, tankless water heater, corner lot, HOA includes lawn service and trash! Walk to church, shopping, dining!
807 Langley Path is a 2,560 (*estimated) square foot home with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms located in Johns Creek GA, Fulton County. This property is listed for sale at $599,900 and is currently active and accepting offers.


Klub Equest is based in Great Finborough, Stowmarket, Suffolk. Whilst providing a rural setting, the yard is just 10 minutes drive from the A14 and competition venues such as Boyton Hall, Topthorn and The Jays are all within less than a thirty minute drive. Having been a very successful riding school until September 2017 we decided to concentrate on becoming a full time livery yard and training centre. We pride ourselves on a warm friendly environment with horses loved as if our own, and clients ranging from the happy hacker to those off to HOYS.
We offer, full, part, grass and holiday livery as well as running regular clinics with visiting specialist instructors. We also provide on site lessons with Jose Lewis.
Arena hire is available to individuals, groups, pony club and riding club, please contact the team for further details and to book.


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Wonder Woman 1984 Is Thrilling Entertainment
GAL GADOT as Wonder Woman in Warner Bros. Pictures' action adventure "WONDER WOMAN 1984," a Warner Bros. Pictures release.
Written by:Danielle SolzmanPosted on: December 23, 2020 December 22, 2020
While Wonder Woman 1984 never quite lives up to its groundbreaking predecessor, it is still thrilling entertainment in its own right.
Before I get started with the rest of my review: there is a mid-credits scene. Press screeners did not include any scene after the credits. This is the most important thing to know going into the film.
I want to get this out of the way right now: I am judging the film on its own merits. More often than not, there is this tendency to compare a sequel to the predecessor. It's unfair if you ask me. Yes, Wonder Woman is a groundbreaking and inspiring movie. No, you won't find a scene as powerful as what we see in No Man's Land. Some scenes do come close but that's perfectly fine in this situation. Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) is already established as a character. Her heroics are awesome and while a No Man's Land scene is nice, it's not necessary here for character development. Therein lies the problem with sequels and it's something we really ought to unlearn.
The film starts out with a prologue when a younger Diana (Lilly Aspell) was training with Antiope (Robin Wright). This opening also sets the tone for the film and why it's so important to tell the truth. When Diana goes against the rules during the Amazon Games, Antiope teaches her why it's so important to not cheat. "No heroes were ever born from lies," she tells Diana.
The big question after watching the trailer is how in the hell did Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) come back? I'm not going to get into specifics here but let me tell you that it manages to serve the story. If it were some fakakta nonsense, I would certainly be upset but this is not what happens here. Bringing Steve back also leads us to see just how much Diana has grown in the previous sixty years or so. And again, this is before the Justice League ever comes into play. There's no Batman or Superman so Wonder Woman is very much on her own.
We have two main villains in Barbara Minerva/Cheetah (Kristen Wiig) and Max Lord (Pedro Pascal). Visually speaking, I don't have any problems with the Cheetah's design. I feel that it translates in live-action but the look might be scary for young children. Let's just say that I am still carrying trauma from seeing Cats last year. Thankfully, the visuals are nowhere near that atrocious level. Just like may people in the 1980s, Max Lord wants it all no matter the costs. He's after a mysterious artifact and let's just say to be careful what you wish for. I think this is the overall message of the film. It's not so much a case of with great power comes great responsibility but a case of being honest. The big message in this film is to tell the truth and don't lie. Treat others with kindness!
The film's emotional storyline is just as important as all the action scenes. Without this, we wouldn't be able to see how much Diana has grown. At the same time, we also get to see some of the things we enjoy that we didn't get to see the first film. For starters, the invisible jet and the Golden Armor. I will not say anymore except that it can get sentimental.
It is not an unfair statement to say that Hans Zimmer is one of the greatest film composers of all time. Zimmer does his work and gives us a score reminiscent of the 1980s. All in all, the film does a stupendous job in recreating the 1980s on screen!
Where Wonder Woman is about getting to know the character, Wonder Woman 1984 is able to up the stakes and set Diana against the mentality of the 1980s.
DIRECTOR: Patty Jenkins
SCREENWRITERS: Patty Jenkins & Geoff Johns & Dave Callaham
CAST: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, Robin Wright and Connie Nielsen
Warner Bros. opens Wonder Woman 1984 in theaters and HBO Max on December 25, 2020. Grade: 4.5/5
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The children of people with invisible illness suffer quietly. As soon as my son, now 3.5, began to communicate, I tried to explain, in words that he could understand, why mommy was unable to play as much as he wanted me to, why I couldn't stay awake longer than a few hours, and why I grimaced and cried from pain so frequently.
How can one explain to a young child, when this is his "normal," that I wish things could be different for him? That he has done nothing wrong when I am crying. That I desperately want to get down on the floor and play blocks, but I literally CAN'T.
The guilt of raising a child under these circumstances is overwhelming. I often force myself to smile, play, and be strong for him. To walk him a mile and a half to the playground and back, only to lock myself in my room in tears of exhaustion upon arriving back home. To play catch, legos, playdoh, color… all of the joys of childhood, joys that take so so many "spoons." After putting him to bed, I often leave his room and immediately lay down in the hallway and cry; exhausted and overwrought with guilt.
Inspired by my son, and spurred on by the strength I have received from years of living with chronic pain, and supported by the National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association, I was able to write and self-publish one of the first-ever children's books on chronic pain and illness. It is already in publication, and soon will be available all over the world! Information about the book is on WhyDoesMommyHurt.com.
If we have to suffer; we shouldn't have to take our children with us. My goal is for my book to help millions of frustrated, confused, and sad children cope with their parents chronic illness. Living with my disease has made me realize that I am stronger and more capable than I ever thought possible; dreams do come true; especially the dreams of those who truly know their value; those of us with invisible illness.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The smoke was thick and business brisk at the Barbary Coast Dispensary's marijuana smoking lounge, a darkened room that resembles a steakhouse or upscale sports tavern with its red leather seats, deep booths with high dividers, and hardwood floors.
In fact, there's nothing like the Barbary Coast lounge almost anywhere in the United States, a conundrum confronting many marijuana enthusiasts who find it increasingly easy to buy cannabis but harder to find legal places to smoke it.
The three 20-somethings bought a variety of buds and the quick-acting "wax," a potent cannabis concentrate, and settled into a booth with all the accoutrement they needed. After customers purchase at least $40 worth of product, the Barbary Coast will supply bongs, joint rollers, rigs for wax smoking and just about any smoking tool desired.
I so hope that when it's leagle here in BC we're able to have similar hangouts.
That's great! Best of luck to them. The vibe looked pretty mellow there.


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Brywess History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Brywess is a name that was carried to England in the great wave of migration from Normandy following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Brywess family lived in Normandy. The exact location of the place from which the family name is derived is under dispute, as one may perhaps expect of such a prominent name. The traditional interpretation is that the name is derived from the place-name Brix, in La Manche. It is argued, however, that there is no real evidence in support of this, and that the name is actually derived from the place-name Le Brus, in Calvados. A surname based upon an already existing place-name is called a habitation name.
Early Origins of the Brywess family
The surname Brywess was first found in Yorkshire where early record of the family found them at Middlesbrough, a town and parish, on the river Tees. "This place, at a very early period, had a chapel dedicated to St. Hilda, which, in the reign of Henry I., was granted by Robert de Brus to the monks of Whitby Abbey, on condition of their founding here a cell to that monastery; this condition was fulfilled, and the institution that was established continued to flourish till the Dissolution." [1]
Skelton in the West Riding of Yorkshire held a special significance to the ancient family. "This place was given at the Conquest to Robert de Brus, a Norman Baron who came over with William, and who erected a castle here, of which scarcely any vestiges remain, the whole having been modernised in 1794. From this baron descended some of the kings of Scotland, and the present family of Bruce, marquesses of Ailesbury. The ancient manor [of Skinningrove] belonged to the Bruces, lords of Skelton, and came by marriage to the Thwengs, of Kilton." [1]
In the North Riding of Yorkshire at Liverton, other early records of the family were found. "This place, which at the time of the Domesday Survey was a barren and unprofitable waste, was granted by the Conqueror to Robert de Brus, lord of Skelton." [1]
Robert I de Brus, 1st Lord of Annandale (c.1070-1142) was the first of the Bruce family to hold lands in Scotland. He founded Gisborough Priory in Yorkshire, in present-day Redcar and Cleveland, in 1119. Close friends with David FitzMalcolm, later known as King David I of Scotland, he was granted extensive lands in he Cotentin Peninsula c. 1120.
William de Broase (d. 1211), was a "rebel Baron, the descendant and heir of William de Braose (alias Braiose, Breause, Brehus, &c.), Lord of Braose, near Falaise in Normandy, who had received great estates in England at the Conquest. The family fixed their seat at Bramber in Sussex, and were lords of its appendant rape. " [2]
Important Dates for the Brywess family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brywess research. Another 173 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1150, 1274, 1329 and are included under the topic Early Brywess History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Brywess Spelling Variations
Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Brywess include Bruce, Brus (Gaelic), Bruys, Bruse and others.
Early Notables of the Brywess family (pre 1700)
Outstanding amongst the family at this time was Robert Bruce (1274-1329), King of Scotland. His body is buried in Dunfermline Abbey, while his heart is buried in Melrose Abbey. His embalmed...
Another 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Brywess Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Brywess family to Ireland
Some of the Brywess family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Migration of the Brywess family
In England at this time, the uncertainty of the political and religious environment of the time caused many families to board ships for distant British colonies in the hopes of finding land and opportunity, and escaping persecution. The voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, though, and many arrived in North America sick, starved, and destitute. Those who did make it, however, were greeted with greater opportunities and freedoms that they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Early immigration records have shown some of the first Brywesss to arrive on North American shores: Alexander Bruce who settled in Virginia in 1716; James Bruce settled in South Carolina in 1716; Richard Bruce settled in Virginia in 1650; James Bruce settled in New York City with his wife Janet and ten children in 1775.
^ Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
^ Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
Brywess (English)


My Abundant Life: Cleaning Your Washing Machine.
The washing machine is often forgotten when cleaning day comes around. You think it must be clean because it washes clothes - right ???
I challenge you to open the lid / door of your washing machine and have a look inside. is it really clean ? Does it smell clean ?
* Take out the lint filter ( if there is one ) and take the bag off. Get the gunk out and give the bag a good scrub with an old tooth brush. Clean all the parts attached to the bag with a tooth brush and kitchen detergent. This should be done once a week.
* Clean around the top of the washing machine barrel. Get under all the rims you can reach. I use a tooth brush to get into the grooves and wipe away with a sponge or microfiber cloth.
* Wipe the outside of the agitator with a non scratch scourer to remove any grime. If you can get inside the agitator, use a long handled brush with a rounded head to scrub.
* Wipe under the lid with Miracle Spray and close. Wipe the top of the lid and the control panel.
* Add a box of Espom Salts to the washing machine and select a long hot water cycle. Let the washing machine go through the cycle to clean it's insides. This tip was given to my Mum many years ago by a washing machine service man. Doing this a couple of times a year will help prevent gunk build up in the pipes.
If you have a front loading washing machine, pay extra attention to the door and its seals. They harbour germs and grime. I've heard vinegar can help with this problem. Keeping the door slightly ajar when not in use is also advised.
What a timely post Wendy, I got a shock the other day to find my front loader had mould in the rubber seal around the door! I'm waiting for the weekend to tackle it!
Thanks for the hot tip about Epsom salts I will do that this weeekend. Have a lovely day.
Never heard of using Epsom salts but will try it. I currently add vinegar every few washes.
I have that model of washing machine and mine is on its last legs I think. Does yours have any issues with spinning and un-balanced loads? Ours is so very tempramental, no matter how carefully we lay the clothes in it, and then re-balance them. Sometimes it can take us up to half a dozen goes of re-shuffling wet clothes for it to actually spin. It appears unable to be fixed..... Very frustrating.
Mine only goes out of balance with towels and doona covers.
Great topic! The washing machine is an appliance forgotten when it comes to cleaning. I have a fairly new front loader that actually has a drum clean function and tells me when it needs a clean! Each time it does need a drum clean, I clean the seals on the door etc so that it is all clean at once. I never shut the door after a load either, helps keep the mould away.
Thanks for your timely post, last week I was talking to my husband that maybe we needed a new machine as I felt it was not cleaning properly. Gave it your recommended Epsom salts treatment. Machine is now looking brand new but more importantly washing better. Thanks Wendy hundreds of dollars saved.
I'm so glad this tip helped you.


Do you use custom Domain on your Blogger (Blogspot) Blog ? If yes, You can setup a Sub Domain to your Blogger Custom Domain. Using a Subdomain with Blogger is not a tough task, you just need to follow some instruction given below in order to setup subdomain on your Blogger blog. If you already have a Blogger blog with custom domain on it, like mail.techclause.com and you want to add a sub domain to this custom domain. Blogger lets you create as many sub domain to your custom domain as you want. You can create many other blogs like www.abc.example.com and www.xyz.example.com under your main custom domain blog www.example.com. So, here is how to setup sub domain on your Blogger blog.
Why you should Create Subdomains?
As it's not good idea to create as many sub domain on your blog as your want. Because, A blog with sub domain doesn't works as well as a blog with main domain on it, in terms of SEO. But what, if you have a static website on Blogger Platform, then you must create a another blog and setup sub domain your this blog. So if you are now ready to add sub domain on your Blogger blog, here is a quick tutorial for you.
It is so easy to creating a sub domain on your Blogger blog. Follow the all three step and the instructions I have shared below to setup sub domain on Blogger.
In order to setup sub domain with your Blogger, You need to create a new Blogger blog first. Here is how you create it.
If you are new to Blogger, Here is how you can create a free blog using Blogger.com.
Log in to Blogger Dashboard, click on New Blog on top left side.
Now follow the further steps given over there.
Once you have created a new Blog, Now you need to add a CNAME record into your DNS Console of your Domain Registrar Control panel. Follow the instruction given below.
Go to your Domain registrar website and click on DNS (Doman Name System) Management option.
Here you will find different Records. You need to click on CNAME Records. See the picture below.
Now enter following CNAME Records given below.
Replace 'blog' to whatever subdomain name you want to create.
If you have added the above CNAME records, save you setting by clicking on save button.
Once you have added the CNAME records the Domain Registrar control panel, Now you need change your blogger publishing setting only, in order to setup sub domain with your Blogger blog. Here is how to setup sub domain on Blogger.
Come to the new Blog you have just created.
Now navigate to Blogger >> Select Your Blog >> Setting >> Publishing >> and click on "Setup a 3rd party URL for your blog" button.
Now type the sub domain you have just added on Domain DNS control panel and Click on "save" button. See the picture below.
Congratulations! You have successfully setup sub domain your Blogger (Blogspot) blog.
Note: It will take time to update DNS of your Domain. So, it's good to wait some time, I recommend you wait for at least 12 hours.
Hope this tutorial help you to adding sub domain on your Blogger blog. Tell me what, you think about adding sub domain on a blog. Feel free to drop your suggestion via comment box below.


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  templateUrl: './access-denied.component.html',
  styleUrls: ['./access-denied.component.scss']
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Q: How do i get Payment Token from STPPaymentMethodsViewController using Swift? I'm using STPPaymentMethodsViewController for Stripe payment. Can anyone help me how can I get the payment token from its delegate method?
let paymentMethodViewController = STPPaymentMethodsViewController(configuration: STPPaymentConfiguration.shared(),
                                                                 theme: STPTheme.default(),
                                                                 customerContext: self.customerContext,
                                                                 delegate: self)
let navigationController = UINavigationController(rootViewController: paymentMethodViewController)
self.present(navigationController, animated: true, completion: nil)

So How can I get payment token using its delegate method so that I can send that token to my server?
Thanks in advance :)

A: You will get the payment method in the didSelectPaymentMethod delegate function. Note that this is just the current method the user has selected, not the final one — their choice is final when your didFinish delegate function is called. You should save the payment method from didSelect in a local variable and only use it once the user is finished with the STPPaymentsMethodViewController.
As a very rough outline :
class MyVC: UIViewController{
  var currentPaymentMethod: STPPaymentMethod?

  ....

  extension MyVC: STPPaymentMethodsViewControllerDelegate {
        ...

        func paymentMethodsViewController(_ paymentMethodsViewController: STPPaymentMethodsViewController, didSelect paymentMethod: STPPaymentMethod) {
            print("didSelectPaymentMethod")
            currentPaymentMethod = paymentMethod
        }

        func paymentMethodsViewControllerDidFinish(_ paymentMethodsViewController: STPPaymentMethodsViewController) {
           self.navigationController?.popViewController(animated: true)
        }
  }
}

Once you have the payment method, and your user has completed your checkout flow and is ready to pay, you can cast the STPPaymentMethod to get the stripe ID, which you can then pass to your backend and use as the source parameter when creating a charge:
var paymentStripeId: String?
if let source = paymentMethod as? STPSource {
    paymentStripeId = source.stripeID
}else if let card = paymentMethod as? STPCard {
    paymentStripeId = card.stripeID
}
// pass paymentStripeId to your backend

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IPPIS controversy: ASUU suspends proposed strike
November 01, 2019 News , Slider Edit
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has suspended its proposed strike over Federal Government's directive to enrol its members into the Integrated Payroll Personnel Information System.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that when President Muhammadu Buhari presented the 2020 budget proposal before the lawmakers on Oct. 8, 2019, he vowed that Federal Government Employees not captured on the IPPIS platform by 31st Oct. 2019 would no longer be receiving their salaries.
ASUU President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, in a phone interview, noted that the union had decided to maintain status quo, pending further meetings.
ASUU had at different fora rejected the deadline, stating that universities operated differently from the civil service and should, therefore, not be seen as appendages of ministries, departments and agencies of government.
"What we have been saying is that the reaction of our members will depend on what happens in the government. Our members will meet at the appropriate time to take the appropriate decision.
"The Senate has intervened in the matter and we are engaging the Senate, the Senate has appealed to us for now, When they pay other workers, they pay them also."
According to him, the union is proposing another template which would factor in the peculiarities of the universities and promote their interest.
"The point we are making is that we have visited the Senate President, told him that there is an alternative to IPPIS, the IPPIS as we see it, will not promote the interest of the university, there is no university or country in the world where the payment of university workers is centralised with the government."
On the World University ranking, Ogunyemi stressed that enrolling its members would affect Nigeria's status, and discourage visiting lecturers come into the system.
"IPPIS will affect our ranking, because now scholars from different parts of the world will not be encouraged to come to Nigeria.
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Do You Have G.A.S. – Guitar Acquisition Syndrome?
In that article I wrote about something called Guitar Acquisition Syndrome (better known as G.A.S.). If you missed that post, CLICK HERE to read it.
I have since learned that there is an official web site dedicated to the (somewhat desirable) disease… called GuitarAcquisitionSyndrome.com.
There is even a book available that can be purchased on Amazon.com. Just click the image to the left if you need immediate help with your addiction.
From the review: This is a fun and unusual book. Your "normal" friends won't understand it, you won't really learn anything specific about guitars or collecting… What you will walk away with after reading this book is the comfort of knowing that you aren't alone in your affliction for acquiring guitars (and that many people are worse than you).
G.A.S. is best described as the uncontrollable need to purchase "just one more" guitar. Then, when the new guitar arrives, the G.A.S. symptoms return. It's a never-ending cycle that can be… terminal.
G.A.S. is a growing epidemic among guitar players young and old, regardless of how long one has been playing.
G.A.S. is not rational and appears to be a sister disease to "Obsessive Compulsive Disorder".
Since it is easily stimulated through the visual sense, it highly recommended that those suffering from G.A.S. avoid the local Guitar Center, Sam Ash and MusiciansFriend.com as very serious financial hardship and/or marital difficulties may occur.
Clearly, the key to curing G.A.S. is early detection.
Research has shown that those who suffer from G.A.S. today had symptoms for many years that were most likely ignored.
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20 years. At present, he's in the prison of Lenzburg, Switzerland.
serving 2/3; Marco is not.
renounce. He remains steadfast in his political beliefs.
prisoner is entitled to a prison leave; again, Marco is not.
movements; also, he took part in numerous protests behind bars.
The latest list of 'political prisoners', compiled by Bristol ABC from a large number of sources, is now available.
For an explanation of the need to support prisoners, and tips on writing to prisoners, see our resources page.
In solidarity with all those locked up and still struggling!
January 2011 finds us enthused by recent events around the world that point to the coming year as being a potentially significant one in the struggle against capital and oppression. Events in Belarus, Algeria and a little more successfully in Tunisia, show that many ordinary people can only be pushed so far before fighting back. Despite 2 decades of dictatorship and tightly controlled police states, and despite the consequences of resisting, people in these 3 countries have shown amazing bravery and determination.
Marco Camenisch has announced another hunger strike from 6th to 8th December, in connection with the international week of solidarity with Silvia, Costa and Billy planned for the 6th to the 12th December.
Marco has denounced the extreme isolation that Silvia, Costa and Billy are being subjected to by the Swiss state and has remembered the "Gathering Against Isolation", which this year was organised by Turkish activists to commemorate once more the many prisoners died in the infamous F-Type prisons in Turkey.
Marco Camenisch has been transferred from Zurich to a high security prison in Orbe, without even giving him the time to get ready or tell anyone! This happens after 8 years in Zurich, out of the blue and without any warning!
We don't know the reasons for this, but can make our own conclusions. We think this is due to his recent hunger strike together with Silvia, Billy and Costa; to the international mobilisations around long-term revolutionary prisoners; to his long-term committment and his contacts with the international movement. Once again the system is trying to isolate him, by transferring him to a high security prison far away.
Solidarity is our weapon: let's use this weapon by sending cards and greetings to Marco.
Eco-anarchist prisoners Marco Camenisch, Luca Bernasconi, Costantino Ragusa and Silvia Guerini started an hunger strike the past 10th September.
Marco Camenisch, known for his active role in the anti-nuclear movement of the 70s, has been a political prisoner for almost 20 years. As a militant green anarchist he has been taking part in struggles, campaigns and protests in and outside prison during all these years. He is currently detained in Regensdorf, near Zurich.


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Ideas can originate from anywhere in the organization, but they will never be realized unless they can be considered. Leaders must encourage creativity to race to the core in order to innovate and push ideas to reality. Innovative organizations get the idea to the Leadership, so accept it or reject it – as soon as possible. A rejection may cause a shift of thinking in another direction – that may provide the answer.
Not all ideas are good. Innovative leaders must be willing to encourage a quantity of ideas, then picked best quality ones – with the highest payoff. Remember, the market picked Facebook, not MySpace. We should be very realistic or the market will make a decision for us – that we may not like.
Don't try to "empower" creativity; you'll fail. Build an innovative organization and watch what happens. Provide the tools necessary to allow creativity through innovative design & structure. This may cost extra money, but it'll be worth it. Look at the top tier companies for innovation, IBM, General Electric, & DuPont. They do not suffer a shortage of overhead dollars to fund their research & development efforts but the results of their innovative efforts continue to change how we live.
Drive innovation and expect results. Use a combination of force & persuasion. I would not suggest using the words attributed to General MacArthur to General Eichelberger upon his assumption of command in New Guinea in World War II, "take Buna or do not come back alive" but you get the point. Impatience can be a virtue. By the way, Eichelberger took Buna.
5. Function before Form – – – always.
Focus on the functions, not the form, & publish them. Functional alignment is a compass. When people hit a snag, they refer back to the functions and adjust accordingly. Stay on course. We may think we're looking for a creative genius like Steve Jobs and a tech innovator like Steve Wozniak to build the next big thing. Why shouldn't we? They're out there right now. Creativity exists in all corners & levels of your organization. However, creativity will never be realized until Innovators bring it into the light of day and subject it to scrutiny. That's the job of Leaders. Build & demand an environment of "risk taking" where ideas "on the edge" are accelerated, welcomed, & embraced by the Leadership. Bad ideas are discarded without casualties, lessons are learned & everyday should begin with an expectation of discovering new ideas. Leaders will always be looking for, the next big thing and assume that more can be done to realize it…whatever "it" is. Through organizational leadership that expects its people to take risk, courage will not be lacking. Just be bold, then behold, it'll be there.
Written by General James "Spider" Marks US Army (retired).
Comments: What do you think? Any other ideas of how to encourage Innovation?


In less than two weeks, on March 16, representatives from the Richard Nixon Foundation and United States Mint will commemorate First Lady Pat Nixon's 104th birthday and celebrate the release of coins featuring her and Mr. Nixon.
Earlier today, Mar. 3, the United States Mint started selling the first of three Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Sets for 2016. Notably, the series wraps up this year. This latest collector product memorializes Richard M. Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, and his wife Patricia Ryan Nixon.
The U.S. Mint on Tuesday, Feb. 16, will introduce its final proof set of Presidential $1 Coins. One of the set's three dollars features Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States Mint. This article presents photos of a proof Reagan $1 and some of the dies used in striking them.
The United States Mint on Saturday, Feb. 6, introduced designs for the Ronald Reagan Presidential $1 Coin and Nancy Reagan First Spouse Gold Coin. In doing so, two ten-year programs formally enter their swan song stages with each coming to a close.
On Saturday, Feb. 6, officials from the United States Mint and the Ronald Reagan Foundation will unveil designs for the Ronald Reagan Presidential $1 Coin and Nancy Reagan First Spouse Coin. The event is one of several scheduled to celebrate the 105th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birthday.


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Helen Miller
Biography by Jason Ankeny
Often and unjustly forgotten in discussions of the tunesmiths who populated the famed Brill Building, Aldon Music staff writer Helen Miller nevertheless composed a series of pop and R&B classics to rival…
Artist Biography by Jason Ankeny
Often and unjustly forgotten in discussions of the tunesmiths who populated the famed Brill Building, Aldon Music staff writer Helen Miller nevertheless composed a series of pop and R&B classics to rival any of her more celebrated colleagues, among them Gene Pitney's "It Hurts to Be in Love" and Barbara Lewis' "Make Me Your Baby." Perhaps befitting her relative anonymity, little is known of Miller's upbringing and formative career. She first earned notoriety as a composer in the years following World War II, often in collaboration with lyricist Fay Manus. Despite some success, Miller spent the 1950s out of music, dedicating her energy to raising her family. In 1961, Aldon co-owner Don Kirschner added her to the company's growing stable of writers, and while well into her forties (a generation older than her colleagues), she nevertheless proved her commercial acumen by teaming with lyricist Howard Greenfield for a clutch of hits including Lesley Gore's "All of My Life," the Shirelles' "Foolish Little Girl," and Patty Michaels' "They're Dancing Now." Miller and Greenfield originally penned "It Hurts to Be in Love" for Neil Sedaka, also co-producing his original recording of the song. RCA insisted he recut the tune in their studios, however, so its authors instead recorded a second version with Pitney, notching a Top Ten pop hit in 1964. Miller also teamed with deep soul belter Freddie Scott for a number of songs, and after leaving Aldon signed with Metromedia, where she collaborated with lyricist Estelle Levitt. Miller retired from music in the early '80s, relocating to Florida with her husband. She died February 2, 2006.


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We aim to promote the enjoyment and appreciation of music in all its forms through practical music-making and listening in the classroom and beyond. Music has the ability to touch the soul of all people and is a truly international language. It is an outlet for creativity and the expression of the individual. The benefits of studying music and learning instruments for developing concentration and intellectual growth in all areas of education have been well documented.
Students are taught the written language of music through conventional and other notations and are encouraged to understand and appreciate musical styles from a variety of cultures and historical periods. Practical music-making is at the heart of the curriculum but the opportunities for musical creativity through technology and computers are also encouraged from year 7 onwards.
All students involved in instrumental lessons are encouraged to take part in at least one, sometimes several, of our extra-curricular ensembles. Our main ensembles include Big Band, Concert Band, String Orchestra, Senior Dhol Group, Little Big Band, Training Band, Aston Choir and Acafellas and our Senior Chamber Ensemble for Grade 7+ musicians.
Developing musicianship through small chamber ensembles is an important theme of the department and the present ensembles include Senior Sax Quartet, Mixed Sax Ensemble, clarinet ensemble, flute group, trumpet ensemble, percussion group, string quartet, lower brass ensemble and a large acoustic guitar ensemble.
Jazz and improvisation is also encouraged through the senior Jazz Ensemble and also the Big Band and Little Big Band.
There is progression for most instruments through the ensembles as all instrumentalists are encouraged start playing in the Training Band after just a short time of starting on instrument.
Concerts are given regularly and there are also many opportunities for solo performances in the Informal concerts and other events such as the Young Musician of the Year Competition.
The senior bands (Big Band, Concert Band and String Orchestra) all go on a 5-day concert tour abroad every other year and have recently toured Belgium, Paris, Germany and, this year, Holland and Luxembourg.
The department puts on a musical each year with girls from King Edward VI Handsworth. Recent productions at Aston have included Guys & Dolls, Les Miserables, Our House, West Side Story, Thrupenny Opera and Oliver.
Music is taught through a range of activities including performing using Guitars and Keyboards, singing, composing in small groups, listening activities and theory notation work. The main topics for each term are listed below and most will involve using a selection of the above styles of learning. Some projects may also involve using the music computer software, Sibelius and Cubase.
Homework will consist of a range of activities including music theory, research of topics, written notation exercises and revision for tests. Computers may be useful for some of these, particularly research.
Music is taught through a range of activities including performing on instruments, singing, composing in small groups, listening activities and theory notation work. The main topics for each term are listed below and most will involve using a selection of the above styles of learning. Some projects may also involve using music computer software.
Music continues to be taught through a range of practical and listening activities. Composing is assessed through individual and group-based tasks throughout the year. There is an increase in use of computers for composing and arranging using the Sibelius score-writing programme and Cubase Essential four music sequencing programme.
Homework will include a variety of practical, research and written tasks in addition to revision for assessments.
A minimum of two pieces, one of which must be an ensemble performance of at least one minute duration. The other piece(s) may be either solo and/or ensemble.
Two of the eight questions are based on extracts set by WJEC. This linear qualification will be available in May/June each year. It will be awarded for the first time in summer 2018.
This component is assessed via a listening examination. Eight questions in total, two on each of the four areas of study.
Both performances and compositions are internally moderated and examined externally and are regularly teacher assessed during the course.
A Level music offers you the opportunity to develop as a performer and composer with 60% of the course being made up of practical assessments. These can be weighted to play to a student's individual strengths with either a 25% or 35% weighting for either composition or performance. The level of difficulty for performance is about a grade 6 equivalent.
Students will follow the Eduqas Music Specification which is divided into 3 units.
A minimum of four and a half minutes of music in total is required.
To listen to music related to the different areas of study on a regular basis.
Explore as much information by reading around the subject areas.
Lessons are offered as 20 minute or 30 minute lessons each week on a rotating timetable so that students do not miss any one curriculum subject regularly. A termly charge is made for all lessons except for those students on free school meals or other financial assistance.
Instrumental tuition for GCSE and A Level students is offered at half fees and students have 30 minute lessons. A Level students are given the option of extending lessons to 40 or 45 minutes each.


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HomeOPINIONCOLUMNSHYDEN'S TAKEHYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC 259
UFC 259 was last night and featured three big title fights, one which ended in controversy. Let's get to the rundown.
BAD- Aleksandar Rakic vs. Thiago Santos
This was such a blah fight that it almost feels like the definition should just be this fight on a loop. There were little bursts of action but too much standing around. Rakic won the decision, good win for him I guess. Moving on…
GOOD/BAD- Islam Makhachev submits Drew Dober
Not a lot of action in this one, just Makhachev mauling Dober on the ground. This wasn't really my type of fight, though Makhachev looked strong as he dominated Dober before getting the submission via choke. Good win for Makhachev.
GOOD/BAD/UGLY- Aljamain Sterling beats Petr Yan by DQ
The fight started strong, both men looked good early as they battled everywhere. They exchanged plenty of strikes, denied takedowns but also landed some as well, and fought in the clinch. Yan started taking over in the third round, as his activity increased. Sterling wasn't able to keep up and paid for it by absorbing some heavy shots. He dished out some nice damage of his own, though.
The fourth round was more of the same, as Yan pulled away as he peppered Sterling with his striking and throws. However, he caught Sterling flush with a knee to the face when Sterling was downed and the fight ended as a Disqualification victory for Sterling. That sucks. I think Yan was on his way to a decision victory but nothing's for certain. It sucks when any fight ends in DQ, it sucks even more when it's a title fight. Yan was looking to defend his UFC Bantamweight Championship but that'll have to wait.
GOOD- Amanda Nunes submits Megan Anderson
Nunes successfully defended her UFC Featherweight Championship here, as she blasted Anderson with some powerful shots, then jumped on her and tapped her out just over two minutes into the first round. Big win for Nunes, as she continues to make history. Who's next? Or maybe that should be, who's left?
BAD- Jan Blachowicz vs. Israel Adesanya
Adesanya, the UFC Middleweight Champion, came in well below the weight limit for light heavyweight. That might have worked against some guys but Blachowicz, the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, was too good for that. Or perhaps, too heavy. I didn't like this fight. There was a lot of jabs and little kicks, leg kicks and some body shots. I suppose it was okay but certainly not worth paying for. This is the fundamental problem with the pay-per-view model, the vast majority of people won't pay big money because there's always the chance fights end up like, dull and lifeless. The early rounds were okay but as it got the championship rounds, things started dragging. Blachowicz would take the fight to the ground and it stayed there. He was too big and Adesanya was unable to get the energy to push him off. I'll just say I didn't like this fight and leave it at that, though I should add that this was a good win for Blachowicz. You do whatever you have to in order to win, even if it's not very exciting.
After the loss, Adesanya said he'll be back to light heavyweight eventually but that he's going back down to middleweight and going to rule there. That's the right move, if he's going to move up he needs to do it seriously. I think in a few years he'll have to move up and he'll do so successfully.
I imagine this win will give Blachowicz confidence and he'll look even better in his next fight. I don't know who will be his opponent but I'd give him the edge over most guys in the division for sure.
Comments and suggestions can be emailed to me at hydenfrank@gmail.com and you can follow me on Twitter at @hydenfrank and you can check out my blog athttps://3pr117238763.wordpress.com/ where I talk about wrestling, sports, and videogames and I just put a link to some great art. Thanks for reading and have a good day.
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This Kansas Town Was The First To Line Up For Polio Vaccine, But Now Pandemic Skeptics Abound
KCUR | By Jim McLean
Residents of Protection, Kansas, gathered in the high school gym in April 1957 to receive the polio vaccine. The small southwest Kansas town was the first in the nation to be fully inoculated against the disease.
Residents of Protection, Kansas, came together in the spring of 1957 to make their town the first in the nation to be fully inoculated against polio. Today, like many rural communities, the town is divided over how to fight COVID-19.
PROTECTION, Kansas — Sixty-four years ago, residents of this tiny town in southwestern Kansas set a public health example.They made their town the first in the nation to be fully inoculated against polio.
It's a different story today.
People in Protection, like those in many rural communities, stand divided over how to slow the spread of the coronavirus and the safety of the vaccines being rolled out to protect them from it.
"A lot of people still believe it (COVID-19) is made up and that it's not as bad as the media is saying," said Steve Herd, a 72-year-old farmer who was in the third grade on the day virtually every resident of Protection under 40 got a polio shot.
Steve Herd, a 72-year-old farmer from Protection, Kansas, participated in the 1957 event that made the town the first in the nation to be fully inoculated against polio.
Some in the town of about 500, he said, insist that the federal government "invented" the coronavirus so that it could force people to take a vaccine containing a microchip that could track their movements.
In 1957, Herd said, "we didn't have people who believed such crazy stuff."
Protection steps up
Protection's "Polio Protection Day" took place on April 2, 1957. Families, many dressed in their Sunday best, lined up in the high school gym to get shots from nurses dressed in starched white uniforms.
"There was a lot of excitement that day," said David Webb, a retired teacher who also was in grade school at the time. `
That event, sponsored by what was then known as the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (now the March of Dimes), received widespread media coverage. So did a parade that took place a couple of weeks later when residents received their second doses of the vaccine.
The Herd family rode on the main float, Steve Herd said, because they looked "average" and because his sister, Cheryl, had survived a bout with polio.
He recalls playing catch with his younger brother, Stan, while his father read the paper and smoked a pipe and at the front of the float.
"Mom, I think, was either standing like she was cooking or she was knitting," he said.
The Herd family of Protection, Kansas, was chosen to ride on the main float in a parade celebrating the town becoming the first in the nation to be fully inoculated against polio.
Stan Herd said there was no debate about the vaccine or the town's role in promoting it. Everyone thought: "This is what we're supposed to do."
Steve Herd still lives on the family farm near Protection. Stan Herd is a Lawrence artist known worldwide for his distinctive crop and landscape works.
Steve Herd can't imagine the community coming together in a similar way in 2021.
"Not a chance," he said. "It would be impossible because we'd all take sides."
The political fault lines that have complicated national and state efforts to contain the coronavirus also run deep in Comanche County. With COVID-19 cases rising late last year, county commissioners opted out of Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's statewide mask order.
"The big difference between 1957 and 2021 is that the polio vaccination event was apolitical," Webb said. "The COVID vaccine has gotten political and that's too bad."
The county has a population of just over 1,700 and has recorded 152 COVID-19 cases and eight deaths. Because of the timing of some of those deaths, The New York Times recently listed the county as a COVID-19 hotspot.
That, said Jerri McKnight, director of the Comanche County Health Department, wasn't accurate "because the data was pulled when we had three deaths in a one-week period."
That was enough to temporarily skew the numbers in a county with such a small population, she said.
The health department is getting a good response to a survey on its website that doubles as a vaccination sign-up sheet, McKnight said. But she's also getting lots of questions from people concerned about the vaccine.
Some are worried about safety given that it was developed so quickly.
"That's a big concern," she said.
A recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that people living in rural areas are less willing to get the COVID-19 vaccine than those living in cities and suburbs.
Only three in ten (31%) say they will "definitely get" the vaccine, compared to four in 10 people in urban and suburban areas.
McKnight is also hearing from people who believe one or more of conspiracies circulating about the vaccine, including the one about the tracking chip. People believe them, she said, because the information comes from sources that many trust in a county that President Donald Trump carried with 82% of the vote.
"I hate to say that it got pulled in with politics," she said, "but it absolutely did."
Jim McLean is the senior correspondent for the Kansas News Service. You can reach him on Twitter @jmcleanks or email jim (at) kcur (dot) org.
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