I have added to my collection of scary clowns.

[fanfic] Viking Vacation p.14-17

... replied blandly. “Yeah, quit your whining. All of us are cold and wet here, not just you.” Iceland added with a sniff, huddling closer to Norway under the umbrella. Denmark raised an eyebrow at the two walking cozily under... wrapping them in it. “We br’ght a ch’nge of cloth’s ‘nd s’me food too,” added Sweden as he caught up. After everyone was changed and dry, and had eaten some food, the rain ...

FIC: A Life Closed Twice Before Its Close (Harry/Ginny)

... the trees and saw the White Lady once more, her face and gown unchanging, her eyes sad and haunting in their empty grayness. “She is quick, your lady. And you remind me of my once-love,” she added, voice soft and regal. Mouth dry, Harry nodded to her. “The one who left,” he said slowly, remnants of faraway Hogwarts classes trickling down from the deeper parts of his mind. The breeze picked up, ...

The birthday present for Kenzo (2 oneshots)

... in the creamy birthday cake, he used a finger to pick up some more cream, smearing it over Aoi's lips and kissed him. It was addicting. The drummer would never get tired of tasting him, added with the cream and cake made it even better as their tongues try to collect them while at the same time colliding with each other. Kenzo separated the kiss,and sees that Aoi still has some cream on the ...

U.S. Forecasts Smaller Loss From Bailout of Banks

...extend it into 2010. The Treasury secretary, Timothy F. Geithner, testified last week to a Senate committee that “nothing would make me happier than to end this as quickly as possible,” but he added, “we’re not quite there yet.” Mr. Geithner, who has become the administration’s lightning rod for anger among both liberal Democrats and conservative Republicans, said “there are parts of the system ...

Muslims Discriminate Against Other Muslims - Protest The Building Of A Mosque For Ahmadis

... holding up placards saying "Listen to police advice" and "No more congestion". What's going on? The news report quotes a local Muslim as saying "There are enough places of worship in the area." Another added: "We are happy the right decision has been made. It would have been a public nuisance and is a relief." What's going on? Well, it turns out that the planning application had been submitted ...

Google Chrome on the Mac - When beta doesn’t mean beta

...a lot but I believe calling it a beta is disingenuous. A beta usually refers to something feature complete and in bug testing. My usage however says that it’s very solid but that new features are being added all the time. The reality is that Google Chrome is being treated like a web application - iterated fast and often and there is no real distinction between alpha, beta or a final “1.0” version ...

Mount Isolation - Dry River Wilderness

...my hands before zipping back up. I reach under my hat and grab two unopened hand warmers. I throw one in each sock and clench the others in my fists. Within half an hour, my body heat managed the added moister from the snow and I was warm from head to toe. Getting out of a warm bag into the snow is a cold and uncomfortable problem, but it is one that is rectified in about an hour. Having...

... of restaurants etc) and 'Shopping' (Points for thousands of products you can buy in supermarkets). These are the 2005 edition but I don't believe the points have changed that drastically, only new products added. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince hardback, first edition. In good condition apart from a few dents to the front cover so good for a reading copy but not a collectable. £6 via ...

Google Chrome on the Mac - When beta doesn’t mean beta

...a lot but I believe calling it a beta is disingenuous. A beta usually refers to something feature complete and in bug testing. My usage however says that it’s very solid but that new features are being added all the time. The reality is that Google Chrome is being treated like a web application - iterated fast and often and there is no real distinction between alpha, beta or a final “1.0” version ...