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Saturday, 28 February 2015

Malta Today: [WATCH] ‘The norm is changing’: schools to address needs of transgender students

During a gender diversity-themed seminar, educational professionals were urged to remain sensitive to the needs of transgender students, as empowered by the Gender Identity Act.

26 February 2015, 3:16pm by Teodor Reljic

MGRM Coordinator Gabi Calleja: "More than a quarter of transgender students find the scholastic experience problematic". Photo by Ray Attard

Schools will have to adapt to realities of gender variance, with both administrative and pedagogical staff being now legally empowered to clamp down on all forms of gender discrimination.

This was brought up during a seminar organised by the Malta Gay Rights Movement (MGRM), entitled ‘Inclusion of Trans and Intersex Persons through Legislation and Policy’ and held at the Victoria Hotel in Sliema on Thursday.

Wall Street Journal: Molecule Shows Ability to Block AIDS Virus

Approach has yet to be tested in humans but could lead to new treatments and a vaccine

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A new study could lead to the first step in new treatments for patients with AIDS and an alternative to a vaccine against HIV. Scripps Institute’s Michael Farzan explains. Photo: AP

By BETSY MCKAY, Updated Feb. 18, 2015 3:29 p.m. ET, 74 COMMENTS

Scientists have engineered a molecule they say can block infection with the virus that causes AIDS, a discovery that potentially could lead to a new therapy for patients as well as an alternative to a vaccine.

Researchers have been trying for three decades to develop an effective vaccine against the human immunodeficiency virus, which causes AIDS. They are also searching for a way to cure infected people. But the ever-evolving virus has eluded them.

Sunday, 15 February 2015

Youtube: Sergei Polunin, "Take Me to Church" by Hozier, Directed by David LaChapelle

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"Take me to Church" by Hozier
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Saturday, 14 February 2015

Pink News: This advice by Freud on how to cure a gay child might surprise you
12th February 2015, 4:17 PM, LAST UPDATED ON 13TH FEBRUARY
by Joseph Patrick McCormick

Some assume positions on controversial issues such as gay “cure” therapies evolve over time. This letter from Sigmund Freud written in 1935 may debunk that.

The famed father of psychoanalysis an amazing and eloquent response to one parent’s concerns over having a gay child.

Pink News: SHOCKING images show Islamic State throwing gay men to death
16th January 2015, 11:54 PM

WARNING: The content and imagery within this article is extremely disturbing.

The Islamic State (ISIS) has released shocking images showing the execution of two men for being gay. Some of the images are too disturbing to be reproduced on PinkNews, even with a warning.

The images begin with a photograph of a crowd gathered next to a large building in the Iraqi city of Mosul.

In a caption, the man was described as having been convicted by an Islamic court of the practices of the “people of Lot”, sodomy.

Monday, 9 February 2015

MGRM: Inclusion of Trans and Intersex Persons through Legislation and Policy

8.2.2015 by Colette Farrugia Bennett, Malta Gay Rights Movement

‘Inclusion of Trans and Intersex Persons through Legislation and Policy’

Thursday 26th February 2015, 9am to 2pm

The Victoria Hotel, Sliema

On Thursday 26th February 2015 the Malta Gay Rights Movement will be organising a seminar entitled ‘Inclusion of Trans and Intersex Persons through Legislation and Policy’ as part of the EU funded Grundtvig Project ‘Queer Pathways into Diversity’ which MGRM is participating in with another five European partners. The seminar will be taking place at The Victoria Hotel, Gorg Borg Olivier Street, Sliema.

Malta Today: ‘Gender identity law to break down walls of discrimination’ - Helena Dalli

Civil Liberties Minister says that gender identity law won't lead to people capriciously choosing to change their legally recognized gender
3 February 2015, 8:58pm by Tim Diacono

Equal Opportunities Minister Helena Dalli

A law aimed at protecting the rights of trans, gender queer and intersex people to their self-determined identity will help “break down the walls of discrimination and inequality”, Civil Liberties Helena Dalli said.

“This law isn’t about the rights of trans-people, intersex people and gender queer people but about human rights,” Dalli said during a second reading of the Bill in Parliament. “We will not be giving these people special rights but equal rights. We want to ensure that everyone has the same rights and access to the same opportunities.”

Malta Today: Male, Female or X: the new gender options on identification documents

Government to allow the possibility of not declaring gender on ID cards and passports
3 February 2015, 11:28am by Miriam Dalli

Although ‘male’ and ‘female’ will remain the only sexes recognised by the laws of Malta, the government is set to allow individuals to choose not to declare their sex or gender identity on identification documents through the introduction of an ‘X’ marker.

The decision comes in wake of the Gender Identity Bill tabled in parliament and a consultation process that followed during which an internal discussion took place on how the current ‘male’ and ‘female’ binary possibilities could be addressed on identification documents.


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It cost me four thousand dollars, but it's state of the art.

It's perfect."

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"Twelve thirty."

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Tuesday, 10 November 2015

Art Recovery Group on the Market for Syrian Blood Antiquities

Christopher Marinello, chief executive of the Art Recovery Group spoke to the BBC World Service Inquiry programme
"We've been aware of smuggled goods from Syria for some time. As a lawyer in New York, I represented a lot of galleries, auction houses and dealers that had problems bringing items in and out of the United States. So I was very aware of the smuggling routes that take place, and the traffic that is involved with antiquities. "What's happened now is Isis and other people are taking advantage of the war in Syria to tap into these markets and sell their goods on a worldwide basis".
He says we need to "increase awareness of collectors and dealers and auction houses not to purchase material that has no provenance". But what happens is dealers are already perfectly well aware of the issues surrounding material that has no provenance ("they can't touch you for it") and simply do not care? We all see how they (like the ADCAEA) try to use a Two Wrongs argument to deflect attention by only stressing how ISIL destroy monuments, thus presenting their no-questions-asked peddling of loose artefacts as a form of "saving history". It is nothing of the kind of course, it's just increased profits for the dealers.
"We [...] haven't seen the really high-end antiquities getting here. We know of a recent container that was seized here in the UK with a great deal of Syrian looted objects on it, and I can't go too much beyond that because it's a current investigation here in the UK. "But other than that container, we're seeing a lot of low-level material, and a lot of fakes. A lot of people are trying to take advantage of the situation and send fakes through and pretend that they're real. [...] It's the lower to mid-level dealer that [poses the risk]. It's that way with fine art as well: you always have those people who are looking to get a good deal without asking any questions. "That's a big threat because it creates a market, and as long as there's a market for this type of illicit and looted material, it's going to be dug out of the ground. And when you have a situation like we have in Syria - where the government is near collapse, and there's no authority to really stop the export of this type of material - you have chaos."
BBC The art detective fighting to save Syria's past 11th November 2015.

Dorothy King said...

The BBC is responsible for the headline, not him, but technically one cannot call oneself an art detective in the UK - was discussed at a conference, and the reason the bounty hunters all re-branded themselves a few years ago ...

Paul Barford said...

I cringed when I saw the headline, but what I was really interested in was that report of a CONTAINER... I'd be interested to see Tompa and the ADCAEA explain that away.

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Patrón Reposado

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The history of tequila is one with many hills and valleys. The spirit began its journey in the public eye as a bad tasting product used solely for the purpose of becoming intoxicated very quickly. However, Ed Brown took this image of tequila in his own hands and followed in the footsteps of Grey Goose to show that it can be enjoyed in more ways than just a shot. Through a switch in marketing tactics and making sure it had a clear presence with certain celebrities, tequila, and Patron in particular grew to be one of if not the most popular spirit in modern social culture. From Chamillionaire to Blondie, Patrón is known to be a favorite vice for the rich and famous.

The tequila itself actually began in the hands of Casa Siete Leguas, one of Mexico’s oldest distilleries. From there the recipe changed hands a few times until it landed at its current home in 1989, and is named for its most popular product, The Patrón Spirits Company.

The distillery uses the very same methods that have been utilized since the dawn of tequila. Because any “tequila” produced outside of the region of Tequila, Mexico can only downloadbe called an agave spirit, Patrón is obviously produced in the aforementioned area; the city is called Atontonilco. The process for producing the infamous Patrón tequila begins with the Jimadors (a Mexican farmer who harvest agave) with a tool called a coa. From there, they strip away the exterior to reveal the heart, the piña (if you like piña colaaadas,
and getting caaaught in the rain). After the piñas have been baked in small brick ovens, they are crushed by a two-ton volcanic stone Tahona wheel and a roller mill. (Siete Leguas actually uses a horse drawn stone that goes round and round to crush the cooked piñas, Patrón has moved past this practice to a more man made maneuver.) The resulting product is then fermented for three days, distilled, then aged for varying lengths, ranging from two months to seven years.

The tequila we will be discussing today is at the first end of the spectrum. Patrón Reposado is aged approximately nine months in a French oak (Allier) barrel. This particular choice of wood really comes out in the taste, but we will get to that later.

First, as always, is the nose. The smell is truly what one would expect and then some. We are first greeted in that beginning waft with the familiar smell of agave, and then a calming vanilla swirls through. The first impression of this product is very warm and inviting.

The taste itself is where one can really taste that sweet and cooked agave with the woody undertones from the French oak barrel. It is so pleasant and smooth that it took some serious self-control to keep from just downing the glass instead of doing a real tasting. It is truly delicious and is meant to be tasted, not thrown back.

This all being said, we highly recommend that you reserve your own bottle of Patrón Reposado from your favorite local Payless!

High West Midwinter Night’s Dram

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High West Distillery is located in Park City, Utah. Nestles among rolling hills, it was founded in 2009 by a former biochemist. David Perkins went on a tour of the Maker’s Mark distillery in Loretto, Kentucky when it dawned on him. The fermentation and distilling process are very similar to his own work as a biochemist. He and his family relocated to Utah in 2009 tolarge_midwinternightsdramtrimmed open the state’s first legal distillery since 1870. The distillery began small, with just a 250-gallon still in a historic livery stable and garage. Since then, High West won Whiskey Pioneer of the Year in 2011 from Whiskey Advocate America, and now operates out of a 1600-gallon copper pot still. They also opened an educational whiskey tasting, pairing, and tour portion of their distillery that is a must-visit.

The product we are highlighting from this particular distillery is their Midwinter Night’s Dram, a highly appropriate choice for this time of the year as winter is upon us in full force
at the moment. The name of course comes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare. The best fix for a cold winter day is a hearty rye, of course! And even better is one that puts you in a dream like state.

The nose of this particular product is a very well balanced mix of spice and fruit. Swirling vanilla and plum are the most evident by far and provide a warm and welcoming aroma that makes you want to dive right in! The second whiff comes with hints of caramel, and cinnamon.

The taste is what one would describe as a “proper Christmas plum pudding with lovely mulling spices, dried fruits, and crème anglaise.” This is the perfect bottle to take off of the shelf for your holiday party. Even better though, it makes the perfect gift! Reserve yours today from one of our convenient locations.

Weller Pants

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Lately we’ve been talking a lot about these Weller Pants on Twitter and Facebook. So, we thought we’d talk about them here as well! These awesome (and cute) little holiday pants contain the Weller Special Reserve and Weller Antique. These two bottles will be the subjects of our blog this week!

weller-pantsFirst, as always, we would talk a bit about the distillery. Having some background is always a great way to enter the topic of any product. However, we have already talked about this one! W.L. Weller is a brand of wheated bourbon whiskey, currently produced at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Our blog  on Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection—Infrared went through their history, and you are welcome to read about that here.

What sets Weller apart right off the bat is its initial components. Like other bourbons, it is distilled from a mash of at least 51% corn, but the secondary grain is wheat, most bourbons use rye.

Now, let’s get to the review. The W.L. Weller Special Reserve nose is strong, the first wave isweller-special-reserve definitely that of alcohol. However, if you stick around for just another second, it is sweet, with notes of apple, honey, and vanilla—a beautiful combination. The palate is where the wheat really makes a difference, as one can expect. The vanilla sticks around and now we can taste caramel. The taste is smooth and has a nice finish.

Next is the Weller Antique. First we’ll talk about the nose, as always. Our first whiff is that of spice, lots of spice. You can tell that this will be a warm one. The layers come across as nutmeg, cinnamon, and deeper is vanilla as well as butterscotch. The palate feels a bit light weller-old-antique_0and thin at first. Which was incredibly surprising, given the impression it made through the nose. However, the finish is larger than life and even better with a second sip. The flavor, again, is sweet due to that wheat as opposed to rye, but the taste of the alcohol is strong enough to remind you it is definitely a Weller bourbon.

Both of these bottles are an absolute must have for any whiskey bourbon enthusiast. The bottles are available for purchase at your favorite local Payless, and you can reserve your Weller Pants today for the perfect holiday gift! (It can be a gift for yourself 🙂 )

Woodford Releases 2016 Master’s Collection Brandy Cask Finish

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Kentucky is the home of many famous distilleries but the topic of this week’s blog is one of its smallest and oldest. Nestled amongst rolling hills, the Woodford Reserve Distillery was founded in the early 1800s by Elijah Pepper. It was here that whiskey making practices, including the implementation of sour mash into fermentation, used today were actually developed. Master Distiller James Christopher Crow was the man behind the development of these practices, and we owe him many of the perfected products we so love today.

The Woodford Reserve Distillery was also one of the first to utilize copper pot stills. You can see these and other iconic pieces of history (such as a 500-foot-long gravity-fed barrel run and 100-year-old cypress wood fermenters) on site today. In addition to these wrmc_2016_web-1-152x300founding pieces of the practices of distilling, you can see one of the only heated cycled barrelhouses in the world. This is particularly incredible because heated cycled barrelhouses ensure that “every drop seeps into the charred and toasted white oak, giving Woodford Reserve its color and signature flavor. Woodford Reserve distillery is standing history, and riddled with the culture of Kentucky distilling.

Now, onto the star of this post, the Woodford Release 2016 Master’s Collection Brandy Finish. This is the latest release of Woodford Distillery’s Master’s Collection series. As always, let’s start with the aroma. It’s sweet, the first notes to hit you are that of chocolate, followed by dried cranberries and spice. We’re already think this would be an incredible bottle for the holidays!

Next is the initial taste. The first sip is filled with toffee, hazelnut, and a little maple syrup. Its warmth matches its amber color and is everything we could have hoped for and more. The finish is even better, with long lasting notes of warm caramel and nutmeg. It had us reaching for our glass again immediately!

This bottle is nothing short of incredible, and truly upholds the Woodford Reserve name. The last item on our docket is to make sure you reserve your own bottle from your favorite Payless so you can get a chance to try it, too! Trust us, you will not regret it.

Hennessy Master Blender’s Selection Number 1

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This particular bottle that we are going to be talking about today is cognac at its best. I think Hennessy themselves said it best, “it is the first in a series of rare and limited offerings”. Yann Fillioux is a 7th generation Master Blender and the conductor behind this masterpiece, as well as many others from Hennessy. Unlike other cognacs, which strive for consistency, the Hennessy Master Blender’s Selection Number 1 is completely unique and a coveted rarity.

hennessy-master-blenders-selection-no1-cognac_1Hennessy is actually called Jas Hennessy & Co. and its headquarters are located in Cognac, France. They sell about 50 million bottles a year worldwide, which equates to 40 percent of the world’s cognac. Oddly enough, Hennessy was founded by an Irishman named Richard Hennessy in 1765. It is also the world’s largest luxury brand, as it is owned in part by Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior. With nearly 30 products and many being limited edition, it’s no surprise that it’s such a popular and coveted cognac.

Now, let’s get down to business. This particular bottle is crafted to be particularly aromatic. It’s scent is bold, but with delicate notes to follow. The first wave is of strong oak and grilled almonds while the second of spicy undertones. The palate is alive with candied apricots, those same delicate spices like clove and cinnamon, followed by earthy oak as a strong finish that will leave you reaching for your glass again.

This limited edition product is unique and can never be duplicated. Its rarity is enough to provoke a collector to reach for their wallet, but the taste and aroma are even more enrapturing than the lore of Hennessy Master Blender’s Selection Number 1. Be sure to reserve your bottle at your favorite local Payless, and let us know what you think!

Lagavulin 8 Year

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Our subject for this week is the coveted Lagavulin 8 year Limited Edition.

This particular bottle is near and dear to my heart as I am an avid lover of my family’s Anglosaxon roots and the show Parks and Rec.
ron-swanson-lagavulin-300x223The Lagavulin distillery is located in Islay, Scotland and it is also the drink of choice for Ron Swanson of Parks and Rec. Any fans out there for either of those things? (If so, you must watch this video, it’s a great video even if you are not, actually.)

Even if you’re not and have had no idea what I was talking about up until now, Lagavulin 8 year is absolutely choice. Lagavulin is world renowned for more reasons than one, and completely deserving of the reputation is has received.

It was founded in 1816, and actually translates from the Gaelic (indigenous Celtic language of Scotland) to lag a’mhuilin, meaning “hollow by the mill”. Which perfectly represents the 1024px-lagavulin_-_entrancedistillery itself. It is a quaint and beautiful building located just a hop and a skip from Port Ellen, Laphroaig, and Ardberg, all of which are also incredible distilleries.

This particular bottle, Lagavulin 8 yr., is very rare. It is not even listed as a product 99% of the time due to its rarity. Which is where we come in, we want to provide you with an up close and personal experience with this coveted product.

We definitely suggest this be taken neat in a whiskey nosing glass.

lagavulin-8-year-oldFirst off, as always, lets start with the nose. This may seem strange to say, but it seems clear that it is from the beautiful coast of Scotland. Right off the bat, there are notes of clean, fresh milk and light tea. Followed by chocolate and lemon, like a fresh spring morning with breakfast by the ocean. It is romanticism and poetry in a glass.

Next is the palate. Lagavulin never disappoints but, if it’s possible, this one was even more bold and beautiful than usual. It is a full on Lagavulin taste with a mix of charred chocolate and maritime flavors.

We definitely suggest ordering a bottle of this at your favorite local Payless and be sure to check back next week for our newest feature! Slán go fóill! (Goodbye in Gaelic)

Booker’s Holiday Multi-Pack

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This week we are featuring not one, not two, not even three products, but FOUR! Yes, we are upping the ante, bourbon lovers. Our star this week is the Booker’s Holiday Multi-Pack featuring four incredible bottles.

The first is Dot’s Batch. “The second batch of Booker’s” is concocted from barrels aged from January of 2007 to February of the following year. The nose on this batch is particularly memorable and could even match the taste of your favorite everyday bourbon! It has a delicate balance of vanilla and citrus notes. The taste combines these two flavors and maximizes them to a warm oaky finish.

picture1Next up is the Center Cut batch. Named for its special part of the aging rack house that the original Booker aged his favorite bourbon in. Fred Noe says “The barrels selected have a nice chestnut color that reminds me of the beautiful thoroughbred horses that race here in Kentucky” making it a batch near and dear to him and his father, Booker. The nose on this particular batch has quite a bit of oak from these same barrels that give it a warm and toasted scent. The flavor is heavy and intense that leaves a lasting, sweet finish.

Third is Maw Maw’s batch. This was named for Fred Noe’s Great Grandmother (Booker’s grandmother), who played an important role in his father’s life. Reminiscent of warm evenings, the vanilla and toasted nuts provide a warm, well balanced taste. Its simple structure is a perfect reflection of a grandmothers unending love.

Last but not least is Noe Secret. Named in honor of Noe’s father, the original Booker, this batch is all about the honest approach he had to creating his namesake bourbon. Booker was always open and spoke his mind. He kept no secrets from anyone and believed that honesty was the best policy, in all corners of his life. This batch has the rich flavors of vanilla that Booker’s Bourbon is known for, followed by hints of cherry. It has been called “a mega bourbon with the structure that Booker’s is known for” by the Booker’s Bourbon Roundtable.

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon

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birthday_2016The Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is a very special bottle that only comes but once a year. The reason this bottle is annual and not released more often is because it is brewed specifically to be released on a particular date. This date being the birthday of the founder. On September 2nd every year, master distiller Chris Morris crafts the Birthday Bourbon that is vintage-dated and particularly fantastic for this momentous occasion. It is hand selected from one specific day of production. It’s a one of a kind bottle that is essential for any bourbon aficionado. The uniqueness of this bourbon could not be overstated. From the fact that it is only released once a year to the fact that it is released on the day of the founder’s birthday, and that it is hand-picked for its flavor and character to reflect the special day it is released. It is the ultimate in rare, handcrafted bourbon. This is also the fifteen year anniversary of this particular practice, making it even more special for bourbon enthusiasts. It has received unprecedented acclaim and both national and international whisky honors.

Now, let’s talk nose. The scent of the Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is complex. Among the notes are cinnamon and spiked oak. They balance each other in a hearty dance between deep and sweet. Additionally, there is a hint of nutty chocolate and dark caramel. They do a similar tango that balances out this incredible concoction. The taste is full of mulled fruit character and spice, along with notes of bright citrus peel. It is warm and toasty in flavor with the perfect amount of fruit and citrus bite.

This bourbon is in limited supply so be sure to get it before it’s gone! We are hosting a contest that will go until October 20th. On the morning of October 21st, we will announce the winners. We have twelve bottles ready to go of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon and if you answer the trivia questions right, you may earn the right to purchase! Details here

Seasonal Favorites

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We have a very special treat for you this week! We will be highlighting not one, not two, but THREE items! The first of these is the Black Forest Decadent Red Wine by Cupcake, followed by the Captain Morgan Jack O Blast, and last but not least, Ballast Point Pumpkin Down.

That’s right, we’re going seasonal people.

With temperatures dropping and the days growing shorter, we must turn to alcohol. KIDDING! But it does help to have something delicious to focus out attention on. From pairings to drink recipes, the avenues are endless when these three items get together. I know you’re all getting antsy for me to get to our products for this week, so let’s get down to it!

Wine, oh sweet, delicious, red wine. There is no better time for this (in my very biased opinion) than during these chilly months. We say goodbye to the summer days of zinfandel and sunrises, and hello to cozy sweaters, crackling fires, and savory red wine. Now that is an evening that I’d be fine spending snowed in!

This particular wine is sweeter than most reds, I mean, the label is Cupcake so we can’t expect anything too dry. I personally welcome this sweetness, I mean we’re approaching Halloween for goodness sakes. Adults can have a sweet tooth too, right? Well I say adults deserve to have fun, and if that means pouring a tall glass of liquid sunsets then sign me up! Especially if the dark crimson color matches your vampire lipstick on October first, hello, no need to reapply!! I can definitely get behind that one.

Let’s stay on topic, we have THREE products to get through.

The color, like I said, is a perfect inky, crimson. Deep and inviting at first sight, its scent is even better (hard to believe, I know!). This wine is a blend, and when I say blend, I mean BLEND. It is made up of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel (hey summer), Petite Verdot, and Petite Sirah. See? Told you it was a blend. It may sound like someone got mad at their liquor cabinet and blender at the same time, but I promise that Cupcake is genius for this combination.

Now, back to our senses. The smell is dark berry, perfect for a chilly October night. The blackberries and rich raspberries provide a luscious cushion in your first sip between the Zinfandel and Cabernet. The floral aroma is evident on your second whiff, it is easy to miss so be sure to pay attention to this siren’s call. She pulls you in with nothing short of a drowning devotion to her smooth and smoky power.

Captain Jack O Blast on the other hand provides the friendly and familiar smell and taste of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum. This limited edition treat is filled to the brim with every delicious part that rum has to offer, mixed in with just the right amount of seasonal sweetness we all crave during fall. The taste lies somewhere between the spices of cinnamon in a pumpkin drink and the spices of rum we all know and love. The smell is pungent in the best way possible, imagine a liquefied pumpkin pie. A heavy mahogany laced with the sweet and delicate aroma of vanilla and nutmeg. With its amber, honey color, the taste is reflective of that warmth which makes it a welcome addition to any liquor cabinet. Mix it with a little coffee for a perfect cozy treat for any chilly night.

Now, beer and pumpkin, that isn’t a combination as easy to make successful. But, Ballast 02-beers-primary-image-pumpkindownPoint’s Pumpkin Down knocked this one out of the park. “A pumpkin ale that bucks the trend” is what they had to say on this product and it could not be more accurate. This is no attempt at a pumpkin pie beer, no no no. This is roasted pumpkin with a caramel and toffee backsplash. It feels like they made it for those who would rather spend their October nights by the bonfire instead of the fireplace. You can taste the malt and earth in it, softened with the slightest hint of spice that you would want in any good beer. You taste ale with every sip, but this heavy flavor is brought up in the most loving way to reflect the romance of the fall season by culminating a trusting relationship between the hops, cinnamon, and roasted pumpkin flavor. We want to recommend to you that you save this one for a night of risotto with butternut squash or a French onion soup with French bread. Don’t waste this ale, friends, savor it.

All three of these products are available at your favorite Payless. Be sure to reserve yours soon or your fall will be a bit less magical without these liquid autumn concoctions!

Bailey’s Pumpkin Spice

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Bailey’s Irish Cream is infamous for its ability to combine alcohol and sweetness so flawlessly. Beginning in 1971, Bailey’s was of course founded in Ireland and introduced the very first Irish cream to the world in 1974. It’s not just the whiskey in the bottle that’s Irish, but the cream as well! It is produced by a company called Glanbia and has been for over thirty years. The company even claims that their product is so flawless, it will retain its taste for twenty-four full months from the moment it is made. Refrigerated or not, opened or closed, etc.

Don’t even try to deny it, you love pumpkin spice. We all do. No matter how much we try to deny it, it’s delicious. However, do you know what’s even more delicious? Bailey’s twist on this simg_flavors_baileys_pumpkin_spiceeasonal favorite!

Bailey’s Pumpkin Spice Limited Edition Irish Cream is a must have this fall. The notes are of the familiar toasty variety. Cinnamon flutters through your palette as the warm pumpkin and coffee flavors layer over each other in a swirl of sweetness. Bailey’s is smooth, delicious, and comforting to begin with. Add chilly weather and some pumpkin to that, well you’ve got a winner!

Bailey’s has several great recommendations for creating some cozy cocktails with this seasonal bottle. The first is none other than the Pumpkin Spice Latte! It is quite simple and involves combining two ounces of Bailey’s Pumpkin Spice, with one and a half ounces of coffee, and one ounce of milk. It can be served warm or over ice. We would like to recommend sipping on this next to a fire with a warm cinnamon bun. Doesn’t that sound incredible?

Next up is the Old Fashioned Pumpkin. This is comprised of just one and a half ounces of Bailey’s Pumpkin Spice and three-quarters of an ounce of bourbon! Shake it up with ice and serve. This classic would be best consumed with a delicious plate of Thanksgiving favorites like turkey, sweet potatoes, and stuffing!

Now, here’s the thing, Bailey’s has so many more recipes for this concoction of theirs, but don’t feel limited to their suggestions! There are about a million and one things to be made from this sweet seasonal treat. It won’t last long so be sure to hurry and grab a bottle (or seven) from your favorite Payless. Happy sipping!

Mondavi Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon

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Robert Mondavi’s vineyards are what one could categorizer as the very niche category of “grape paradise”. With sunshine and fog living in perfect equilibrium, it’s no surprise that these wines are notorious for their quality. The slow and drawn out process of growing the pribourbon-aged-cabernet-sauvignon-btze winning grapes pays off with their depth and purity of flavor. Mondavi himself spoke to the immense impact that the location of his vineyard has on his wines, “there is no secret: great wine begins in the vineyard.”

This particular vineyard’s notable history began in 1968 when Robert Mondavi developed a dry oak-aged Sauvignon Blanc called Fumé Blanc. It became so popular that it is now synonymous with Sauvignon blanc, thus began the incredibly astronomical success of Robert Mondavi’s wines and vineyard. From the Fumé Blanc came a number of incredible wines, but today the subject is none other than the Robert Mondavi Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon.
A member of Mondavi’s Private Selection, this wine is nothing short of what you’d expect from such a notorious name in this industry. It is pleasant to all your senses. Visually, its deep red color is perfectly matched to the deep warm smell we are initially greeted with. The toasty smell is paired sweetly with vanilla and brown sugar. Our mouths are watering even before our first sip!

The taste is just as delicious as one would imagine. It’s as if the Earthy scent of this red has been liquefied, sprinkled with the finest spices, and aged in the greatest bourbon barrels on the perfect vineyard! Among the traditionally delicious cabernet sauvignon taste, there is a mix of ripe blackberries and tart black cherries.

This is truly a bottle you need to reserve as soon as possible from your local Payless. It’s not every day that you find a wine that will taste just as delicious with ribs as a charcuterie board!

Jim Beam Double Oak

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Jim Beam is a household name. We’ve all heard of it and we all love it! From the original to the Honey flavor and everything in between, this distillery has amassed a collection as delicious as it is diverse. Beam has been producing quality bourbons from one family for seven generations, churning out award winning products time and time again. They’ve been trail blazers from the get-go with unique techniques (say that ten times fast), such as aging theimtqwnju4mtaznjy5nty1mji3r bourbons twice as long as necessary for a bourbon truly worth writing home about. 200 years have passed and they have tirelessly continued to perfect the art of distilling. Not only has it been held within one family, but also one location. “America’s native spirit” is only distilled in Kentucky. Jim Beam Bourbon has been able to grow and become a world-wide success, while still maintaining intimate, small town roots. It is without a doubt the authentic, original Kentucky bourbon that has survived to be a longtime favorite of all. From businessmen to writers, artists to scientists—there’s a Beam for everybody (that’s over 21).

Of this bourbon collection, we’re taking a look at the Jim Beam Double Oak. As the name implies, it is crafted in charred oak barrels, switched between two to intensify and enrich the aging process. When first opening this bottle, it is clear that this will be a particularly sweet treat. The scent of toffee is right at the forefront of its scent, vanilla is a close second. The taste is similar with few surprises, instead it is a comforting and warm caramel that greets us. The second wave of flavor is vanilla and clove. One can truly taste the way the aging process has been taken to the next level with the depth of every single note, perfectly woven together into a rich, spicy, and smooth bourbon dream.

This bourbon is one that truly must be on your shelf. Reserve your bottle today at your favorite local Payless to get ahold of the Jim Beam Double Oak. It is sure to open your eyes to the way bourbon was meant to be aged.

Canadian Club Rye

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The history of Canadian Club Rye is colorful to say the least. Nothing says it better than their slogans, “some men had to break the law to drink it, you just have to break the seal” and, “what do seven generations of gangsters, smugglers, politicians, admen, and guys like you have in common? Canadian Club, you’re in good company.” This is a drink to break laws for (though we neither suggest nor condone that). It was what the Godfather had in his glass when he said “I’m going make him an offer he can’t refuse”. Do you know what Al Capone was drinking while he tilted his fedora and adjusted his pinstripe suit? Canadian Club Rye. Even Don Draper sipped it as he mulled over his latest dramatic life event, and JFK set it down as he was enraptured by Marilyn (it’s good but it’s not that good, I mean come on, it’s Marilyn). Is any of this real? Probably not, but Canadian Club Rye is the bottle you picture on Canadian Club launches Canadian Club Chairman's Select 100% Rye. (CNW Group/Beam Suntory Inc.)the gangster’s nightstand, the adman’s hotel room dresser, on Rockefeller’s mahogany desk.

This taste is hard to put into words, but we’ll try our best for you. At first glance, we are greeted with the all too deliciously familiar shade of amber. Then, it’s love at first sniff. The toasted grains bring us home to amber waves of

grain, rippling in the sunlight. The second whiff washes over us in a wave of vanilla. The simplicity of the smell makes us even more excited for the taste! As we bring the glass to our lips, a third layer of smell wafts over the rim of the vessel. This time, it’s subtle hints of oak. Taking in the drink makes us giddy and it does not disappoint. Spices mix in a cloud of sultry heaven, slowly bringing out notes of caramel. A symphony of vanilla and clove begin to churn into an unforgettable aftertaste that makes us go in for sip number two. Don’t bother putting the bottle away, friends, you’ll be on your second class before you know it!

It’s just the right glue to piece together an incredible story filled with depth and strength. It gives any room an air of trouble and authority. From its first days in the barrels in 1858, to the Hide A Case advertising campaign in 1967, all the way up to today, this liquor has left its mark on the world—and it should really be in your glass. Be sure to reserve a bottle soon at your favorite Payless. Come on, that inner troublemaker is just dying to get out and make history.

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Episode 2 : Attack of the Dragoons
byRyu Houji

The next morning, Saturday, 10:00 AM....
The first thing Cassie did the next morning was check on her visitor, just in case he decided to up and leave in the middle of the night. To her relief, he was still asleep. Jetson, who was on the floor, was imitating Kanji's position on the couch. Cassie couldn't help but giggle at the sight. She walked over to Kanji, who seemed to be mumbling something. She then bent down to hear better. Still not being able to make out what he was saying, she walked away slowly as not to wake him up, but then paused when one word clearly escaped through his lips.

"Cassie...." thinking that he woke, she turned to check. He was still curled up like a baby on the couch. She walked over to him again and bent down to look at his face and stroke his cheek gently with one hand. He wiggled, but remained asleep.

*He's quite adorable this way* she thought to herself, she then left and went into the bathroom to take a shower.

Kanji awoke when he felt something lick his face. He opened his eyes to find Jetson slobbering on him,"Oh man!" Although he found it pretty gross, he petted the dog,"Good morning Jetson, where's Cassie?" Jetson moved and faced the direction of the bathroom,"I see, she's taking a shower." He then got up and walked to the kitchen sink to wash his face. He then heard the shower stop. He smiled to himself, he had an idea.

Cassie opened the door of the bathroom and started to walk out. She was then stopped as she bumped into Kanji. She was even more surprised when he pulled her torwards him and held her tight in his arms, she couln't help but to put her arms around him and hug him back. She rested her head on his chest, they stood like that for awhile, that's when Kanji made his move. Kanji looked down and stared into her eyes as she tried to gently break away, he then pulled her head upwards. She looked back into his eyes, the two seemed to have had sparks flying between them as they slowly brought their faces closer to each other. As their lips made bearly any contact, other than a soft touch, there came a knock from the door. Cassie instantly snapped out of the romantic trance and headed for the door, almost dismissing completely what had just happened.

*Damn, I was so close.* Kanji thought and went back to sit down on the couch, where Jetson sat beside him.

Ashley happened to be at the door,"Hey Cassie, just wanted to check on-" She peered over Cassie's shoulder and saw, sitting on the couch and playing with Jetson, Kanji."Cassie, we never should have let you had the night shift!" Ashley said.

"What are you talking about?" Cassie asked, puzzled.

"When you said you thought he was cute, I didn't expect you to take him home with you and sleep with him!" Ashley replied, looking at Cassie, who was wearing nothing but a bath robe.

"Can you be a little bit more quiet? Besides, I did not sleep with him!" Cassie retorted, whispering and yelling at the same time.

"Then why is he here, wearing nothing but boxers and a wet tanktop?" Ashley asked, still not believing Cassie.

"He needed a place to stay for the night other than the park. As for his clothes, you expect someone to sleep in t-shirt and jeans?" Cassie said, trying to defend her innocence, so what if she almost locked lips with him?

"That still doesn't explain why his shirt's wet," Ashley replied. Cassie gave her an annoyed look. "Ok, I'm just kidding, no more questions, although I would really want to know what was going on last night...."

"Ashley!" Cassie was getting very annoyed.

"Sorry, sorry. C'mon, get dressed, the rest are waiting at the gym." Ashley stepped into Cassie's house to wait.

"Ok," Cassie turned to tell Kanji that she was leaving, but he seemed to have disappeared. "Where'd he go?" Cassie asked herself.

"Forget about it Cassie, get dressed and let's go," Ashley said.

Somewhere in the Angel Grove Park....
Kanji stood under the shade of the tree, playing his flute, this time he was playing a warrior's tune. He then stopped as he remembered the passing events. Him staring at Cassie when he first saw her, them cuddling under a tree at night while he told her his past, the battle, where he slept the previous day, the hug, and the faint kiss. "The kiss.... how I long to feel it again...." Kanji shook his head for thinking such thoughts. "What am I doing? I can't fall in love yet, not this easily. Can I? I never experienced love before, how does it feel like? Cassie...." Kanji asked himself, confused by his own actions, and his own affections, desires. As he continued to ponder, he started walking to the youth center, maybe a little training is what he needed.

"Is he the one Tora?" asked Kyoten, one of the Dragoons, the leader, the one who represented chaos. And as his representation goes, his appearence looked chaotic, bat wings, long jet black hair, a height of 8 feet and purple skin. The rest were there also, Toranoshi, the demon that Kanji and Cassie fought the night before, represented nightmares, though he usually goes in the form of the six-armed samurai, he has the ability to change into anyones worse nightmares. Aneijin, representative of shadows, was cloaked in black clothing from head to toe, but the rest of him appeared to be mortal, aside from the black pupils in his eyes. Enken, represented fire, dressed in ancient Chinese warrior clothes and red hair that had a burnng look to it, his pupils also had fire dancing in them. Aisukishu, ice, the only female member of the Dragoons, was dressed in an ocean blue, satin dress, her eyes seemed to have a cold stare to them. Hyojin, wind, dressed to look like an average young man, had a handsome face, and a golden bow and arrow set, to represent his powers of the wind, his speed is also a striking ability. Shinei, death, one of the more demonic looking demons stood 8 feet tall, though hunched down, looking like a hunchback, but his face is covered with snaky hair, making him look like a goblin, he also wore a necklace with a small skull as a pendant. Kura, time, an old appearence, has the ability to control time, making things move slower or faster by will. Finally, Qua, earth, has the ability to control things such as plants and anything mother nature created, looks very similar to Hyojin, except for his build is more muscular.

"Yes, he is the one, he's the survivor of our raid in Tokyo," Toranoshi stared at him with anger as he left.

"Should we kill him now, Kyoten?" Shinei asked.

"No, I want to kill him in front of this girl he cherishes so much, this Cassie...." Kyoten started chuckling in a low voice that then became a loud roar, the rest laughed after him. They all stared into the couldron once more,"Great Couldron of Hades, show us this one human they call Cassie...." the water in the couldron bubbled for awhile and then it showed the image of Cassie during the fight with Toranoshi.

"I recognize her...." Toranoshi said. Kyoten then turned to Hyojin, Qua, Aisukishu, Aneijin, and Enken.

"Since you guys are the 'human' looking, I want you to capture her, bring her here. Then we'll take care of Kanji Osan...." Kyoten said. The five silently nodded and disappeared.

Angel Grove Gym & Juice Bar....
After Kanji got dressed to fight, he decided to show the whole gym what he could do. He stood at one side of the gym, and made sure that he had a clear path across the whole room. When things finally cleared of people, Kanji stood in an odd fighting stance, his eyes closed. People still paid no attention to him, the only person on the gym floor. That's when his eyes quickly opened and he started dashing across the room with quick punches and kicks, each striking a different area of the pretend opponent, and as he reached the other side of the room, he launched himself into the air and punched the air in rapid succession as his jump carried him almost to the roof, on his way back down he finished with an axe kick in the air. By now he caught the attention of everybody in the gym and bar, including five particular teenagers(hint: it ain't the Power Rangers)

"He's here, let's just have a little fun with him," Enken said. Hyojin chuckled.

"Let's...." Hyojin said in a low voice. The five got up and walked torwards the gym.

"That's some nice moves you got there, let's see if they work...." Enken said to Kanji.

Kanji looked into Enken's eyes and felt a burning sensation as Enken's stare had fire dancing in his pupils,"Hey you're-!" Kanji's comment was then cut off by Enken's punch. Kanji's face seemed to heat up and he instantly started sweating.*Not good, if he keeps hitting me, then it's likely I'll burn.* Kanji thought, as Enken rushed at him with fast punches that seemed to leave trails of smoke. Kanji dodged, but did not dare blocking or any other form of touching his skin, he knew it would burn him. Enken then threw a right hook that missed Kanji's face and brought him closer, Kanji then used this chance to grab him by his shirt and knee him in the stomach, still making no contact with his skin head on.

"So you're a fast learner, this makes it fun, but you can't avoid my attacks forever," Enken said.

"You have no idea what my abilities are," Kanji said. Aisukishu, then stepped up, taking a fighting position, now she wore a more suitable attire, a fighter's clothes.

"Never send a man to do a woman's job, hmph!" Aisukishu taunted.

"Let's see you take him out then," Enken said back.

" With pleasure," Aisukishu said and charged at Kanji, Kanji blocked her punch with an unexpected result, he started shivering with a cold sensation, as if his blood was freezing. By now the Rangers had arrive to witness the fight that Kanji was in, one that he was losing and one that everybody was watching.

Cassie pushed through the crowd to see what was going on and to find that Kanji was fighting two people at once, a girl and a guy. Though they didn't look to powerful, they seemed to have some sort of strange effect on him, the guy however hand a noticable trait of smoke trailing his punches.

Kanji's hands and legs were aching from the dodging and from the cold strikes that Aisu were throwing at him. *If I keep this up, I'll be worn out in no time!* and in a rage he finally yelled,"No fair! Where's your honor?" Kanji asked the two. They stopped as if they realized something. Then Aneijin stepped up.

"I think he means he wants a fair fight. Fine, why don't you fight with me, I don't cheat," Aneijin said and he and Kanji started circling the gym floor.

*If only there wasn't so many people here, I'd use my powers, but that seems impossible right now.* Kanji thought and prepared for any more tricks, but with the rage he had right now, he just attacked Anei head on, good for him. Anei didn't seem to have as much skill as the others, making him a fair fight. Soon, it appearently showed that Kanji was besting the young demon. Enken stepped up from behind Kanji, who wasn't paying attention and shoved him into Anei, who waited and grabbed Kanji and flung him over his shoulder, slamming him into the ground. "Whatever happened to a fair fight?" Kanji asked.

"You were winning," Aisu replied coldly. That's when Kanji remembered something from training.

Since they are demons, they have honor, but they have a big ego, as soon as they see any sign of losing, they'll do anything to win. Use it to your advantage and make them fight each other.

Though Kanji didn't uderstand the second part at first, he now knew what Ninjor was trying to tell him. He then stood up, between Aisu and Enken, as Enken threw another punch at Kanji, Kanji dodged and grabbed his arm and threw him into Aisu. Since fire and ice don't mix, their powers drained fast and their attacks won't affect Kanji as much."Now's a fair fight, c'mon, show me whatcha got!" Kanji beckoned as a taunt. Enken gladly obliged, not aware that his powers were drained. Kanji then had alot of fun as the punches no longer burned. Kanji even held his own as all three took him on. But soon it was appearent that they were recharging, as Aisu became faster and Enken started to leave trails of smoke again. At one point in time, Enken punched at Kanji, Kanji ducked and the fist strikes Aisu, knocking her down, and hurting Enken himself as Aisu's skin froze his blood.

"You'll pay for that humiliation Kanji!" Hyojin then pulled out an arrow and shot at Kanji, Kanji tried to knock it away but the golden arrow was powerful and slashed at his arm as it redirected it's course. Cassie just couldn't watch any longer and joined in the fight, just when Enken swung at Kanji again. Cassie happened to be in the way.

"Cassie be careful!" Kanji jumped in front and shoved Cassie out of the way, taking the punch with full force on his wound. Kanji yelled as the punched sizzled his skin and he layed on the ground, holding his wound.

"I thought you were going to provide more of a challenge, come on you three, let's go, he's had enough,"The five walked out of the gym. Cassie then came to Kanji's side, trying to wipe the blood from the wound.

"Are you ok?" Cassie asked Kanji.

"I'll be fine, just bandage the wound and get me some ice, this is burning!" Kanji moved his hand and revealed the wound which was throbbing. "Cassie, don't ever jump in like that again, it was very dangerous," Kanji said.

"If I didn't jump in, you would've eventually died," Cassie said.

"Better me than you," Kanji said. Now everybody went back to what they were doing and Tj came with a pack of ice.

"Are you going to be ok?" Tj asked, Kanji simply nodded and got up.

Angel Grove Park, 30 minutes later....
Kanji walked around by himself, still holding the burning wound, the ice already melted, but he kept his hand there. "Ninjor was right, I wasn't ready," Kanji said to himself. Cassie came up from beside him.

"It's very hard to keep track of you, why do you keep disappearing?" Cassie asked.

"It's the way of the ninja," Kanji joked.

"I don't think you need that pack of ice anymore, here, let me see that wound," Cassie moved his arm and clearly saw that the wound became a scab thanks to the burn, she then took the ice pack and threw it away in a nearby trash can. Cassie continued walking with Kanji silently for a awhile longer, that's when Kanji broke the silence.

"Why are you still following me?" Kanji asked.

"I want to know more about you," Cassie answered, she then took his hand and they walked holding hands.

"I already told you about myself last night," Kanji said.

"I don't care about that, I want to know about your personal life," Cassie said, she then smiled at him. He smiled back and they found a shade to sit under, the day was hot, burning hot. Once again, she put her head on his shoulder and rested as he put his arm around her shoulder and held her close. She closed her eyes and almost fell asleep listening to the sounds of the birds and his mellow voice speaking in a relaxed tone.

"Oh how sweet," Ashley said. The other four Rangers happened to be spying on them nearby while having a picnic.

"This is kinda boring, like watching a soap opera," Justin said.

"You know nothing about people in love, do you?" Tj asked.

"If they were in love, wouldn't they be making out?" Justin asked.

"You don't know anything about love," Carlos joked.

"Yeah, love is more than just making out," Tj added.

"That's how it's like in the movies," Justin said.

"Too much TV can spoil your mind, kid," Carlos said. The rest laughed, but Justin grimaced.

"Cassie?" Kanji said, making sure she wasn't asleep on his shoulder.

"Hmm?" Cassie answered quietly.

"Remember this morning?" Kanji asked. Cassie lifted her head to look at him.

"What about it?" Cassie asked, a little puzzled, apparently not remembering much.

"Remember this?" Kanji pulled in closer and kissed Cassie tenderly in the lips, she pulled back awhile, looking at him and then pulling back in to kiss him back. The two were then locked in a passionate kiss the seemed to last forever.

"Now that's love!" Justin said as he pointed torwards the two who were kissing. Ashley shifted her attention from the picnic food and looked at what he was talking about. Tj dropped his sandwhich when he saw the two locked in a long kiss.

"Ok, so maybe you were half right, I'm going to break this up," Tj got up and headed torwards the two.

"No, Tj wait," Carlos said," don't disturb them, besides they'll be angry if they find us spying on them." Tj came back and sat down.

"Ok, but if they go any further...." Tj said.

"What are they going to do? It's the park, there're hundreds of people here, let them make out, besides, I'm enjoying watching Cassie like this, I never knew she's that kinda person," Ashley said.

Kanji finally pulled away, a little surprised by his own actions,"Wow...." they said at the same time.

"Kanji.... That was intense," Cassie said. "How would it feel like if we went any further?" Cassie asked.

"I have no idea, I never felt this way before," Kanji answered. He kissed her again, this time a quick kiss.

"Heh, that makes two of us," Cassie added. "Kanji....?" Cassie asked nervously.

"Hmm?" Kanji responded. Cassie shifted uneasily, not sure what to say.

"Do you....um....want...." Cassie said, with a shaky voice.

"What is it Cassie?" Kanji ask quizzickly.

"Would you like to find out?" Cassie said quickly, trying not to make him understand. Kanji's face froze, surprised and delighted at the same time.

Kanji gave out a quick laugh,"Whoa....this is just too much," Kanji said, and before Cassie could say anything he grabbed once again for another kiss,"If you're ready," he finally answered and laid her down on the grass.

"I'm ready, promise you'll be gentle gentle with me," she kissed him again.

" I will, it's my first time also," she smiled at him and he got on top of her, kissing her neck.

"Alright, he just crossed the line right there!" Tj got up and started heading for the two.

"Tj, wait!" Ashley got up and followed him.

Kanji started to unbutton Cassie's shirt when he noticed a hand sticking out of the shadows. Quickly he grabbed Cassie and rolled to get her out of the way as the hand tried to grab her. "Sheesh, there's always something there to stop me from going any further, isn't there?" Kanji asked himself. He sprang to his feet and looked around. Cassie buttoned her shirt back up and searched for the reason why Kanji stopped.

"Cassie, you can't!" Ashley yelled, as she and Tj ran torwards them.

"What are you guys doing here?" Cassie asked, surprised by their sudden appearence. "Wait a minute, you guys were spying?!" She soon figured as she saw Justin and Carlos in the distance, waving nervously.

"I know, it was wrong, we couldn't help it. Besides, this was Ashley's idea," Tj said.

"My idea?! You considered it also!" Ashley shot back.

Kanji saw a twinkle in the distance and stuck out his hand, catching a golden arrow before it struck Cassie, Cassie gasped as she saw how close it was to hitting her."Shooting a golden arrow on a sunny day is a dead giveaway, Genji Glove appear!" Kanji's gauntlet then appeared on his hand, as well as his sword. "Show yourself, I know you're here!" he yelled out in all directions.

"Those weren't our orders, oh well, I hate taking orders anyways," Hyojin then materialized in front of Kanji, smiling wickedly."I don't think I've had the pleasure of fighting you yet, Kanji, am I correct?" Hyojin asked.

"You did, however, take a cheap shot at me!" Kanji responded."The pleasure is now yours however," Kanji said, smiling back.

"I like your attitude," Hyojin said,"but you'll need more than that to win against the spirit of the wind."

"You sound confident, I should have the same right to sound confident," Kanji joked. "Say, never caught your name," Kanji added.

"My name is Hyojin, spirit of the wind, and killer of your family," Hyojin laughed and slashed at Kanji with the sharp end of his bow. Kanji pulled out his sword and parried the attack, stepping back.

"Guys leave, this is my fight!" Kanji said to the others.

"But Kanji, what if you get injured again?" Cassie asked.

"I won't lose this time," Kanji said,"Alright Hyo, let's go!" Kanji stuck out his gauntlet and made strange gestures,"Terrattack! Bahumut Summon!" Kanji again was engulfed in white light and reappeared in his armor."Hey, this thing looks cooler in the day!" Kanji said as he checked out his shining white armor."Alright, let's get serious, you go first!" Kanji said.

"If you insist....!" Hyojin pulled out three golden arrows and shot them all at once, Kanji dashed in and jumped over the arrows, coming down on Hyojin with his sword. Hyojin hopped to the side and slashed at Kanji with his bow. the blow struck him on the side and he was sent spinning to the ground.

"Damn! I really need to work on my technique!" Kanji cursed and got back up to his feet. Before he could taunt Hyojin again, Hyojin swung an arrow at him, Kanji back flipped to escape. Then, Hyojin used the arrow as a javelin. Kanji sidestepped and spun to slash at Hyojin, this time successful with an attack. The slash tore Hyojin's outer shirt, not much protection, so he simply ripped the rest of it off. Hyojin pulled out another arrow and shot it at Kanji. Kanji attempted a block, but was too slow, the arrow penetrated his armor and struck him in the arm."Ah.... screw this shit! Can't see with this stupid helmut! And I can't move with this shiny armor!" Kanji did another group of strange gestures,"Terreturn!" He returned to his regular form, but still kept the gauntlet and sword."That's better," Kanji and Hyojin dashed in at the same time and ended up clashing weapons, one trying to force the other down. Finally, Kanji pushed away and swung. Hyojin stepped back and had his second shirt torn. With anger, Hyojin pulled out a large arrow and shot it at Kanji. Kanji jumped back a long distance and summoned his spirit energy for a finishing attack."Burning Cresent!" The blast split the arrow in half and struck Hyojin to the ground. Quickly, Hyojin sprang to his feet, Kanji dashed at him and swung at his neck, just as the blade was about to make contact, Hyojin took his bow and also swung at his neck. The two stood, staring at each other, neither budged to deliver the final blow.

Finally, they both smirked,"Very good, Kanji," Hyojin said and removed his bow from Kanji's neck, Kanji doing the same with his sword." It's a tie for now, but next time I won't hesitate to kill you at the expense of my own life," Hyojin said. Hyojin swung the bow around his shoulder and walked away,"Let's go guys," the rest of the five Dragoons joined him and left. Once they were gone, Kanji dropped to his knees and breathed heavily, gasping for air, his muscles tight, and bathing in sweat.

"Man what a rush!" Kanji said, relieved that he was gone. He continued to gasp for air,"Water! somebody get me water!" Kanji yelled and laid down on the grass.

"Man, that was amazing!" Justin said, sitting beside Kanji.

"If you thought that was amazing, just wait till you wear the armor, it's heavy as hell!"Kanji commented. He then sat up and waited for the water.

"Too bad, as much as I'd like to have those powers, I'll be moving soon," Justin said.

"Sorry to hear that Justin, I'm sure you'd enjoy it," Kanji said. Cassie returned with the water, in which Kanji drank down fast and splashed on his face.

"Baby, are you ok?" Cassie asked. Kanji nodded and hugged her.

"Argh!" Kanji yelled as a horrible pain he didn't notice shot into his arm. Since his adrenaline was pumping, he felt no pain, but as he began to relax, all the pain he suffered surged into him, and it was burning. Kanji dropped to the ground again, this time, out cold and unconscious.

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Veggie Noodle Co. Recalls Butternut SpiralsVeggie Noodle Co. of Austin, Texas is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Butternut Spirals due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenesListeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The recalled product was distributed to Whole Foods Markets and other retailers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin.  The recalled product is packaged in a 10.7oz clear plastic container, has the UPC Code 852287006059 and has an “Enjoy By” date of February 23, 2017 (located on the side of the packaging). Products with other “Enjoy By” dates are not affected. Sold in refrigerated sections of the grocery store. The potential contamination of the Butternut Spirals was found as a result of routine product testing and the recall was initiated by Veggie Noodle Co. out of an abundance of caution.

There are no reported illnesses associated with this recall to date.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled Veggie Noodle Co. Butternut Spirals are urged not to consume it, and either discard the product or return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.  For more information about the recall, consumers may contact Veggie Noodle Co. at 512-200-3337 x500 (available 8 am-5pm CST, M-F) or email at

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st anthonyST ANTHONY’S Family Care offers a free program to support parents until their children reach age three.

The Parents as Teachers program consists of monthly home visits, when an educator discusses child development and suggests activities for joint play.

Family Care manager Helen Cooper is looking for more participants.

She says it gives young and first-time mums a better understanding of the role they play in nurturing their children.

‘‘You don’t need expensive toys,’’ Mrs Cooper said.

‘‘We have a lot of information to share. It’s a relaxed program that can be done at your own pace and involves no study.’’

The program was funded by St Marys Band Club and Kingswood Sports. It has been running since St Anthony’s Family Care opened its St Marys office a year ago to cater for the growing demand for family services.

Details: 9623 3145 or visit safc.org.au.

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penrith map1Before the arrival of the Europeans, the Penrith area was home to the Mulgoa tribe of the Darug people. They lived in huts and hunted native animals such as kangaroos, fished in the Nepean River. Most of the Mulgoa were killed by smallpox shortly after the arrival of the Europeans in 1788. Located 54km by road west of Sydney, the City of Penrith is home to more than 178,467 residents.

Penrith sits on the western edge of the Cumberland Plain, a fairly flat area of Western Sydney, extending to Windsor in the north, Parramatta in the east and Campbelltown in the south. The Nepean River forms the western boundary of the suburb and beyond that, dominating the western skyline, are the Blue Mountains. Penrith is one of the major commercial centres in greater western Sydney. Penrith have a number of shopping complexes, the largest being Westfield Penrith. The shopping centre features over 250 stores ranging from department stores to specialty shops.

Penrith Railway Station is a major railway station on the Western Line of the City Rail network. It has frequent services to and from the City and is also a minor stop on the intercity Blue Mountains Line. Also included is the city of Penrith Buses and Nightride, various Taxi ranks in and around Penrith.

Penrith can easily be accessed from St. Marys and Mt. Druitt via the Great Western Highway. Access from further east is best obtained by the M4 Western Motorway using either The Northern Road or Mulgoa Road exits. If travelling east from the Blue Mountains, access is best obtained by the Great Western Highway. Access from the south can be obtained by The Northern Road and Mulgoa Road, north from Castlereagh road or Richmond road, or from north and south via Westlink M7 and the M4 Western Motorway.

Penrith Public School and Penrith High School are two public schools in High Street. Jamison High School is in South Penrith. The Penrith campus of the University of Western Sydney is located in nearby Werrington. The University of Sydney has a campus near Nepean Hospital in Kingswood, for research into the basic biomedical sciences and educating medical students at the hospital.

The Penrith Panthers represent the suburb in the National Rugby League competition and the club, Panthers World of Entertainment, has to be seen to be believed. Amongst other activities it offers adventure and aqua golf (hit a target and win), wakeboarding pool, family arcade, live shows, outdoor cinema, hotel, nightclub and 27 screens to watch your favourite sport. Penrith Nepean sports incorporates teams from the Blue Mountains, St Clair and Windsor/Richmond areas. Just west of Cranebrook is the Penrith Lakes Scheme, a system of flooded quarries that are now recreational lakes. One of these lakes hosted the rowing events of the Sydney 2000 Olympics. This facility is rated as a Level One course which can be used for international events. The course itself is fully buoyed and can be modified to accommodate swimming and kayaking events. North of the rowing lake is the Penrith Whitewater Stadium, the only pump-powered and artificial whitewater slalom course in the Southern Hemisphere. It was built for the Sydney 2000 Olympics, and it continues to host international competitions on a regular basis.

The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Complex is in High Street next to the Council Chambers. Named after opera singer Joan Sutherland, the building was designed by architect Philip Cox and opened in 1990. It incorporates the Penrith Conservatorium of Music and the Q Theatre, which had been operating in Railway Street for 30 years before moving to the complex in 2006.

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This epic of reportage and history about Birmingham, Ala., in the early ’60s reads like a big ambitious novel. But it’s all too true. McWhorter revisits in fascinating detail the battle for integration and its horrifying white backlash in the city that came to be known as Bombingham after the explosion at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church that killed four black girls on Sept. 15, 1963. McWhorter’s complex narrative roves skillfully forward and backward from that moment. The cast is huge and vivid, the story brimming with courage, drama, villains and heroes. Among the latter is the flamboyant black preacher Fred Shuttlesworth, who stood up to the Ku Klux Klan and struggled behind the scenes with Martin Luther King Jr. for leadership of the civil rights movement. The antagonists, too, are chillingly real. One of the gripping tensions in the book is McWhorter’s pursuit of her own father, who she suspected was a member of the Klan. (Simon & Schuster, $35)

Bottom Line: The War and Peace of the civil rights movement

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Khloé Kardashian remains by Lamar Odom‘s side as he continues to receive treatment after being hospitalized Oct. 13.

The reality star, 31, was spotted accompanying her ex Odom as he was transported via medical helicopter on Monday from Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he remains in the intensive care unit.

A source confirmed to PEOPLE that the former NBA star had been moved Monday night.

“Khloé wants Lamar to get the best medical treatment possible,” another source told PEOPLE of the reasoning behind the move less than week after Odom, 35, was found unconscious last Tuesday in a Nevada brothel and just three days after he woke up this past Friday.

A Cedars-Sinai source also told PEOPLE the hospital is well-suited to take care of Odom: “For someone with heart problems, there is really no better cardiology team in the country than the Cedars team,” the source said. “Cedars has put together the best team possible.”

Kardashian – who has not left Odom’s side – has been making medical decisions for Odom since the pair’s divorce has not yet been finalized.

The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star wrote on her website Tuesday to thank both Odom’s and her fans as well as the team at Sunrise for helping them both through an “incredibly difficult” week.

“You can never be prepared for an experience like this, but without the outpouring of love and endless prayers that Lamar has received and the strength I was given from my loved ones, it would have been difficult to endure,” she wrote. “Thank you for your continued support. God is great!!!”

Odom’s aunt JaNean Mercer also issued a statement to PEOPLE about her nephew’s ongoing recovery.

“As Lamar begins a new chapter in his road to recovery, PLEASE continue to uplift him and the family in prayer. He continues to make miraculous progress, taking a few steps in Los Angeles. We couldn’t be more overjoyed!” she said in the statement. “We realize Lamar’s continued improvement will not be easy, however his unrelenting strength and faith in GOD will pull him through.”

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By now you’ve seen all the Snaps and Instagrams from the star-studded Balmain x H&M event. But, since we’re still not over it, we’ve rounded up the can’t-miss moments everyone’s talking about.

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When Kendall opened the show: True Story: The editor writing this post was in attendance, and there was a collective long sigh from all the women in the audience.

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When Gigi and Bella Hadid both walked: Two sets of Hadid cheekbones are better than one.

When Kylie Jenner cheered Kendall on: And looked totally entranced by her big sister.

When Karlie Kloss’s abs hit the runway : Sorry, Elle Macpherson, there’s a new “Body” on the block.

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When those signature Balmain minis made their mark: Best part? They’re a quarter of the price. Supermodel legs sold separately, of course. (Hi, Alessandra and Joan!)

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When the Backstreet Boys performed: And the whole crowd turned into screaming fan girls. Looking at you, Gigi, Kendall and Alessandra! Note, Kylie Jenner was only two days old when the first BSB album came out in 1997.

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Cancel all of your Friday night plans – we’re having dinner at the Gilmore house one more time.

Now that Netflix’s revival of Gilmore Girls is officially in the works, we’re officially getting ready to return to the magic of Stars Hollow once more. After, naturally, celebrating with a sing-along of “Where You Lead,” there was one question that we couldn’t get off of our mind.

Well, actually, there were a lot of questions we couldn t stop wondering about.

First things first: Did Rory land a job at The New York Times yet?
Look, Rory is a super-talented journalist who landed a job covering a major presidential campaign literally right out of college. There’s no way that at least one major news outlet wouldn’t be interested in recruiting her for their staff, so it seems feasible that she’s finally landed her dream job. And if she has, is she still living in Stars Hollow? Or did she decide to move into a tiny apartment in New York and commute home on the weekends?

Did Luke and Lorelai get married?
We can spend all day debating the merits of Dean vs. Jess vs. Logan – and, trust us, we have, at great length – but the romance that we really care about is the one between Luke and Lorelai, and so we need to know: Did they finally get together? After all, they looked pretty chummy during the series finale, and we know that they’ve always been meant to be.

What’s Kirk’s job this time?
Stars Hollow’s resident eccentric has held pretty much every job under the sun, from pedicab driver to weird mailbox designer to dog walker. But he never held any of them for very long, and so we want to know how Kirk is managing to pay his bills these days. After all, maintaining a (converted) nuclear bunker isn’t cheap.

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Who’s Paris terrorizing now?
When we last saw Paris, she was on her way to med school in order to follow her dream of becoming a doctor, which means that somewhere in the world, there are medical interns who spend all day cowering in the scrubs at the very thought of being on the receiving end of one of Paris’ tirades. It doesn’t matter how high up the professional ladder she is at the moment, there’s no doubt that Paris is telling everyone and anyone she comes into contact with how much smarter, better and more capable she is at saving lives than they are, and we want to see every single second of it. A Paris Geller who literally controls who lives and who dies is a Paris Geller that we definitely need in our lives.

And speaking of Paris: Is she still with Doyle?
Just take a moment and imagine Paris and Doyle’s wedding, and how intensely, impeccably planned every single detail would be. Imagine their fights with the caterers. Imagine their perfectly choreographed, completely insane first dance. You know you want to see Paris and Doyle live happily (and weirdly) ever after.

Are Hep Alien still together?
Now that two of its members are officially parents – speaking of, how are Lane and Zack’s twin sons doing? Are they officially musical prodigies yet? – is Hep Alien still the hardest rocking band in Stars Hollow? Have they finally found a record label who understands their vision enough to sign them?

Does Taylor still rule Stars Hollow with an iron fist?
Or, well, at least try to? After all, half of the fun of town meetings was watching Lorelai derail his agenda and Luke push back against whatever insane idea Taylor had cooked up that time. Besides, we all know that Taylor will never truly rest until he owns every small business in Stars Hollow.

Is Grant, the town Troubadour, still troubadouring?
It’s not really a Gilmore Girls episode until Grant writes a song about the goings-on in Stars Hollow.

How many times has Miss Patty gotten married and/or divorced since we last saw her?
Miss Patty has lived a wild and fascinating life and left a trail of ex-husbands behind her. And we want to know about every. Single. One of them. Actually, on second thought, could we just get a Miss Patty spinoff?

What are the final four words?
The show’s creator, Amy Sherman-Palladino revealed during the Entertainment Weekly-sponsored Gilmore Girls reunion panel at ATX that she had the series’ final four words planned since the very beginning. Since she sadly didn’t actually write the series finale, we never got to see what she had planned, and Sherman-Palladino wasn’t ready to spill. Now, all we can do is pray as hard as we can that the last four words spoken during the finale of this Netflix revival are somehow the four words that Sherman-Palladino came up with all those years ago.

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