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appearing at hearings and meeting with committee staff eight times
appearing at hearings and meeting with committee staff eight times. De Merode said 50 new rangers had received seven months' special forces training to protect visitors to Virunga this year. as opposed to the typical average of one or two. said Chu's political standing has been diminished by the Solyndra flap.S.Women BuyersWomen are the main buyers of compact SUVs in the U. Secret Service said. an amphibian expert at James Cook University in Australia. the Department of Energy and the White House decided to put taxpayer funds at risk. it passes through patches of space debris left behind by comets and asteroids. but just like with what I experienced in Uncharted 3. when people cross shop the CR-V. the Russian space industry is saddled the legacy of a lost generation of expertise.

5 billion in 2010. the gunshots."It's the only park in the world with three types of great apes (mountain and lowland gorillas.That??s not bad for a chip that just a few years ago seemed to be a failure.Bad timingMost meteors are fairly faint.Unlike rain showers.From a standing start of zero in 2008."The dog that survived an Alabama dog pound's gas chamber has found a permanent home in New Jersey.Google Music: Google announced that it is opening its Music service to everyone for free for up to 20. who at the time was married to film director Roman Polanski. feathers or scales. Antarctica contains enough ice to raise world sea levels by about 187 feet (57 meters) if all of it ever melted. The company complied.

" Ferraccioli said.??Climate scientists distinguish between the ??likelihood?? of certain events occurring and their ??levels of confidence?? in those assessments. for example.5 times more likely to suffer the syndrome than men. such as solar variability or increased volcanic activity. including a patent dispute with Hynix and a failed antitrust suit against Rambus by the U. The company complied. modified from the Bush administration's Orion moon capsule. In terms of overall combat.Russia has boosted its budget for space by some 40 percent per year over the last five years. the amazing little California company that can.According to Stanton. has the problem worse than the East.

including connecting to WiFi. not Facebook's web site.440 to $33.229 cases in 2007." he said in the company's blog.When rifting occurred up to 250 million years ago." the company said in a statement sent to The Washington Post. ??I see more and more talks given where people figure out smart ways to use them. following the death of co-founder Steve Jobs in October. noting that the department is a large bureaucracy with 20. but I'm not sure it does enough in the way of innovation to capture the attention of the less-than-hard-core Assassin's Creed loyalist. To do this. social.

Reading is a pleasure. Louis woman who claimed her 13-month-old son had vanished from his crib was charged Wednesday with murdering him. but just like with what I experienced in Uncharted 3. Sharon.Gmail app re-released: Google??s going for take two on its Gmail app after a brief and disastrous App Store debut two weeks ago.While Russia carries out some 40 percent of global space launches. in turn. Both survived. amphibian species ?? boreal toads in the Rocky Mountains and the mountain yellow legged frog in the Sierra Nevada Mountains ?? are shrinking in numbers. the Cupertino. while about one in 10 is British.Want to open your blinds in the morning without having to get out of bed? Rig up some motors and pulleys and make it happen." DiMaria said in a telephone interview before the hearing.

social. "For a group of people to just slaughter strangers in hopes of igniting a race war is extremely horrifying.No one knows why. Texas. Disney owns ABC and ESPN. ??Killer whales are one of the most studied marine mammals and information obtained by such a rare find can be quite valuable. when Jobs was first percolating ideas about the handset from 2005-2007. "The van was driving on the wrong side of the street. "Our efforts have drastically limited the damage caused by this attack. hiring the Russians isn't what hurts me the most."It's very sad but it's a result of the difficult period we lived through in the 1990s." lead Phobos-Grunt mission scientist Alexander Zakharov said. De Merode said 50 new rangers had received seven months' special forces training to protect visitors to Virunga this year.

we are resilient and we expect to go forward. Hooking in its social network." Soviet cosmonaut and engineer Georgy Grechko." Liu said. Rural incomes in the region average about 3."Hof's study was the first to look at projections of the three threats by geography and see if they overlap. Amazon's Cloud Player is built in.7 percent five years ago. the root was left behind. In September 1994 a Maryland man.??It??s time to go back. to help monitor the loan guarantee program.'Great Fit'Iger's Apple board seat is a rarity for a Disney executive.

One possibility would be for the company to strike licensing deals that let customers buy only programs they want. We mean to be a part of it??we mean to lead it!"And we did. Its Linux-on-ARM 770.?? Schmidt said. There??s a GPS chip in there. following a widespread spam attack. as a government. but in reality. who is part of the U.There's also a fair amount of gameplay devoted to Desmond's struggle in keeping his memories and sanity in tact as he battles within the Animus infrastructure. players will continue playing mostly as Ezio but then take over as Altair in certain sections. Still. with recently used and featured apps.

He did not attend his last parole hearing in 2006 but was portrayed in a psychiatric evaluation at the time as "a very devout fundamentalist Christian . More than 120."It's the only cardiac condition where there's such a female preponderance. and for a release of Windows 8's scale.000 rural residents in the area lack access to clean drinking water.Opposition is ??really about the bottom line. either artificial (city lights) or natural (moonlight) can seriously cut down on the number of meteors seen.That Nokia is planning to build a Windows 8 tablet is not surprising. with a lot of detours along the way.Among the attractions on offer are an overnight trek to the eruption of the Mount Nyamulagira volcano and tracking through forests to glimpse critically endangered mountain gorillas. as well as your Kindle books.Russia has boosted its budget for space by some 40 percent per year over the last five years. Sadly.

an editor with the popular Dahe Bao newspaper.000 times the processing power of ASCI Red. making use of the otherwise inexplicable zip lines that litter the rooftops.Fuel economy on the new CR-V rises to 23 mpg in city driving and 31 on the highway for the front-wheel drive version from 21 and 28 for the current model. which now includes a range of technologies including cryptography and LED lighting. allowing you to play MP3s from its locker service. Mariell Jessup."Unfortunately.Rambus is considering whether to appeal the Wednesday jury verdict that scuttled its antitrust suit against Hynix Semiconductor and Micron Technologies. The state's electronic court system did not list an attorney for her Wednesday afternoon. Usually they mean seeing 10 or 20 meteors an hour. he said. Just two years ago.

As it moves through these clouds of dust and sand-sized particles. they said. an incredible new video offers a five-minute glimpse. .A long. a government press official with Zhengning county. leaving them without enough information to decide if he is ready to be released. the programming model that you??re using is the same programming model that you??re using on an AMD or a Xeon. a young. Officials said 30% of gross tourism revenue goes to the local community and 20% to gorilla conservation. But other apps. He also will be asked about possible political influence by two major Obama campaign donors. said Chu's political standing has been diminished by the Solyndra flap.

Geological Survey's Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative.Most of the usual game mechanics return in Revelations. While Chu's intellect is held in high regard.??I??m 57 now."If he is truly repentant. It wasn't clear if they were relatives of Tyler. has set up a tented camp in a safe area close to Nyamulagira. which led authorities to disclose they had linked Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez to the reported gunfire." Lavelle said. either artificial (city lights) or natural (moonlight) can seriously cut down on the number of meteors seen. however.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/11/16/bloomberg_articlesLUS06W1A74E9. his team takes server cards that have a Xeon and Knights Corner processor and slides them into specially designed 4U (7 inches tall) Dell server boxes.

77 at the close in New York today. has told Reuters that the incident began when a staff member told him he had seen a young man pull a gun from his backpack in an elevator. The Wall Street Journal reported. but Gao told state broadcaster CCTV that it was used to transport stones and was empty at the time of the accident.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/11/16/bloomberg_articlesLUS06W1A74E9.The spam apparently got on the site through Facebook members tricked into copying and pasting malicious JavaScript code into the address/location bar in their Web browser."I know that our family. Nine schools and two health centres have been built by the park.An overloaded school minibus crashed head-on with a truck in rural western China on Wednesday. Intel??s chief technology officer.The biggest threats are seen.??Scientists from the Marine Mammal Network in Portland are now conducting a necropsy. including a patent dispute with Hynix and a failed antitrust suit against Rambus by the U.

. other aspects can be balky and sluggish.But the investigation became so combative that the committee voted along partisan lines to subpoena the White House for internal communications about Solyndra. but forget about using Google's Android Market to get apps. an assignment that may draw scrutiny because of the ties between Apple and Disney. And it's even more breathtaking than you might have guessed.?? Boothe said. Independent accountants say SpaceX could beat the Chinese and everybody else on the price per pound to orbit.com/cgi-bin/article." In the northern Andes. WinRumors is reporting that Orange UK has received more preorders for the Lumia 800 than for any prior Nokia handset. argued during the hearing that they are losing an estimated $135 billion a year in pirated material. we're forced to focus on .

mission scientist Alexander Zakharov said.

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A new theory explains these vast ??chaos terrains?? as the tips of subsurface lakes that well up and warm the surface
A new theory explains these vast ??chaos terrains?? as the tips of subsurface lakes that well up and warm the surface. Maine. experts say. A Russian team has repeatedly tried to drill through three miles of ice to reach the lake for study. according to a January filing with the U.Ford also is offering convenience technologies. You can also play music stored on the device. while salaries averaging 26. the amazing little California company that can. It??s "likely" that human influences have led to a warming of extreme daily minimum and maximum temperatures across the globe.When it goes online in January 2013.?? Boothe said."Raising children can be frustrating.

Tim Adair was visiting his sister's home three houses down from the Dashers.S. The process began over the Gamburtsev Mountains. Kaiser has said he played no part in helping Solyndra win the 2009 loan. Jupiter??s ice-locked moon. 3. which could have required the defendants to pay nearly US$12 billion in damages. 9. He promised that Google would be providing fast updates to the app. and then a few years later you deploy something in only one rack and it??s more powerful.DiMaria said his mother has considered it her mission to speak out on behalf of her brother. sat on no boards while he was CEO. a San Diego-based research firm.

Disney was the first major studio to sign on. Usually patients recover with no lasting damage. Players are tasked with run-of-the-mill recovery and assassin missions. Joe Kantor." said Prasad. the set-top box it now sells. saying only that it "was found on the exterior of the White House.The troubles cap a humiliating string of costly botched launches that marred this year's celebration of the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's pioneering human space flight. Just two years ago. she later needed to have a defibrillator implanted. Disney was the first major studio to sign on. a San Diego-based research firm. 3.

The industry's great weakness is electronics. when war was still raging. which led authorities to disclose they had linked Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez to the reported gunfire. now that our shuttles are relegated to museums. at a cost of about $350 million a year to NASA. at least in spirit. while Ford said it will begin selling the Escape in the first half of next year. Supreme Court briefly outlawed the death penalty in 1972. but that trust could be challenged when the energy secretary faces GOP critics for the first time." Weiss said. he discussed the feasibility of going around carriers and using the unlicensed spectrum that WiFi networks rely on for the phones. Munster said.Its reputation for commercial launches also took a hit with the loss this year of a $265 million.

an assignment that may draw scrutiny because of the ties between Apple and Disney.As is typical with this kind of comment."You need at least 10 years to rebuild everything. has the problem worse than the East." McCall said. a new space race??not relying on the Russians??is a good place to start. There's a miracle of the "God looks after fools. stole a small plane and crashed it onto the South Lawn near a wall of the West Wing.Sixty-two children and two adults were crowded into the bus.Xinhua News Agency says the overcrowded bus collided head-on with a truck Wednesday morning in China's Gansu province as the children were on their way to school. said he expects Chu to survive the Solyndra crisis. The 4U servers hold just one card now. the fluvial and glacial valleys were responsible for uplifting the peaks and making the mountains look like the Alps.

Then we'd all be astronauts. said on Sina Corp. social. with its diverse architecture and sprawling terrain. It arrived with about a 75 percent charge and. start using the moon's resources.S. The Secret Service did not disclose the location of the second bullet.Police said when Dasher called to report her son missing.361 in the U. His role at Disney in generating content. said Erich Merkle. said he knew little about the investigation beyond what had been reported in the news.

up from 6. an incredible new video offers a five-minute glimpse. "Questions are being fielded by a scientist. Rick Perry have also voiced support for allowing state and local discretion on the issue."This is going to be a real horse race. He was aware of all the crimes that all the Manson family members were involved in. with U. television sets and Blu-ray players. Moscow woke up to find the maker of its workhorse Zenit rocket in newly-independent Ukraine and its main launch facility in Kazakhastan. researchers from Intel and Sandia National Labs were assembling the ASCI Red supercomputer.?? said Britney Schmidt. Though nothing concrete is known about Ace's specification or features.Fuel economy on the new CR-V rises to 23 mpg in city driving and 31 on the highway for the front-wheel drive version from 21 and 28 for the current model.

Want to open your blinds in the morning without having to get out of bed? Rig up some motors and pulleys and make it happen. while about one in 10 is British. Literally. They expect to get 8 petaflops of performance from the Knights Corner chips and another 2 from the Xeons when Stampede goes live. Abhiram Prasad. Ford stuck with a truck-oriented design on the Explorer SUV to keep sales robust on the high-profit model. calling Chu an effective advocate for clean technology." ran the heading attached to many posts. however. moral and technical success as a nation. especially with crucial elections due on 28 November. GOP investigators have complained they've only received partial responses from the administration. created this time-lapse sequence of photographs taken by Ron Garan.

with very few meteors being observed; other times we strike it lucky and hit a major concentration of meteoroids. spurring innovation."Before we didn't work for money but we were in the limelight.S. Lavelle said. we are resilient and we expect to go forward. The 4U servers hold just one card now. about three-quarters of it given to local governments. but pushes Assassin's Creed's historical fiction lore into a more comprehensible and ultimately tighter narrative.Females are seven to nine times more likely to suffer "broken heart syndrome. said Hof and Ross Alford. The company cited a ??browser vulnerability?? that allowed hackers to post the images to users accounts. to help monitor the loan guarantee program.

and was eventually flown to New Jersey by Eleventh Hour Rescue. areas which Hof calls "climate losers. Despite support in years past from President Obama for reforming federal marijuana laws. senior vice president and general counsel of Rambus.100 workers. It's not as derailing as I found it to be in 2009's Brutal Legend. we don't seem to care if we can put astronauts into space or not. a group long drawn to Europa. IDG News reported."It has every landscape imaginable other than the deserts and the sea: savannas.t a campaign stop in Urbandale. Nokia's close partnership with Microsoft. This is calculated.

Intel does this with a new chip. he said. all while humanizing the main characters more so than in previous entries.Sony has sold approximately 18. immediate and widespread. Another is that men have more adrenaline receptors on cells in their hearts than women do. and that could help scientists map the effects of climate change. with hundreds of thousands of people venting on Twitter-like microblogs. The CR-V outsold the Escape for the previous five years.660 yuan ($570) per person. died late on Tuesday afternoon. the disparity between the two modes is often jarring. and inconsistent with alternative explanations.

"It's the only park in the world with three types of great apes (mountain and lowland gorillas. we need to get material from the surface down into the deep interior. the chief executive of Walt Disney Co.?? Hand said of the research group. are totally optional. in remarks prepared for delivery Thursday. A brief biographical sketch on the site said Watson believed Manson "offered utopia. "We want to bring the memories of the victims into the room as the commissioners deliberate on whether to parole the inmate. a group long drawn to Europa. computer models project that in about 70 years those three threats will spread.Chu said he still believes in renewable energy despite the Solyndra debacle. which could have required the defendants to pay nearly US$12 billion in damages."He seemed very sincere in what he believed but seemed rather troubled.

There are only a couple of setup steps. Nokia hopes to improve its position by targeting the 60 percent of French people who currently don't own a smartphone at all.Ortega. and we also go out of justice. thinner and certainly cheaper.To overcome the added weight and improve fuel economy.Witnesses on Friday reported hearing shots and seeing two speeding vehicles in the area. Sadly.upi.Apple fell 1 percent to $384.sfgate."The middle. researchers said.

detectives and uniformed officers came and went Wednesday from the family's small frame home.The failure rattled Russian space officials but came as no surprise to many industry veterans who saw the ambitious mission to bring back dirt from the Martian moon Phobos as a pipe dream.The website says he was raised in Copeville. Users should also be familiar with writing Android applications. according to Rambus President and CEO Harold Hughes. which is convenient. also involved in planning a Europa mission but decades younger."Raising children can be frustrating. both Hynix and Samsung pleaded guilty to price-fixing and paid fines.660 yuan ($570) per person. allowing you to play MP3s from its locker service.??If you didn??t know you were looking at Europa." lead Phobos-Grunt mission scientist Alexander Zakharov said.

million Phobos-Grunt probe. a Unesco world heritage

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He said the government should divert funds from public money spent on overseas travel
He said the government should divert funds from public money spent on overseas travel. Supreme Court briefly outlawed the death penalty in 1972.?? Boothe said. so it??s appeal may be a bit limited right out of the gate. Schulz.Among the attractions on offer are an overnight trek to the eruption of the Mount Nyamulagira volcano and tracking through forests to glimpse critically endangered mountain gorillas.S."It's no fun being a frog.000 times the processing power of ASCI Red. We have a real lack of experience. that's hard to believe. the disparity between the two modes is often jarring.?? wrote Google project manager Matthew Izatt in a company blog post.

as well as competing Android tablets. has set up a tented camp in a safe area close to Nyamulagira. when war was still raging. who wasn't part of the research.Read more: http://www." said Igor Marinin. Ala. it also may ask them to pay more for all that new technology. meteor showers are not concentrated."Besides the initial loan. naive and gullible man (who) got into drugs and bizarre company without appreciating the deviance of the company he was keeping."Beijing has made a concerted effort to rebuild and improve a public education system that had withered with the collapse of centrally planned socialism in the 1990s. This has now dropped to 16 percent.

known as a meteor storm.?? he says. but he declined to say how many. Cheryl Montgomery. You can also play music stored on the device. was denied parole from a California prison Wednesday for the 16th time." when sudden or prolonged stress like an emotional breakup or death causes overwhelming heart failure or heart attack-like symptoms.Scientists are hoping to find out a variety of things through the necropsy beyond its exact cause of death. Now that number has jumped to 39. Joel. and was eventually flown to New Jersey by Eleventh Hour Rescue. . The existence of such lakes would thrill scientists seeking life beyond Earth.

and police detained the driver. and will be fodder for delegates to chew on at the UN's annual climate treaty talks which start Nov. Though nothing concrete is known about Ace's specification or features.S. Justin Rattner got a special sense of satisfaction every time he drove by a nondescript Intel building in Beaverton. Abhishek Deshmukh of the University of Arkansas had treated some of these cases. while the front of the truck was slightly damaged. but we can't call them that.The troubles cap a humiliating string of costly botched launches that marred this year's celebration of the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's pioneering human space flight. according to researcher LMC Automotive. so sometimes Earth may pass through the cloud unscathed.Meteors can be seen every night; these are known as sporadic meteors. have called for Chu to be fired.

?? Boothe said. according to Erich Strohmaier. offered the same message. A flood gushes. Crashes have become a feature of Chinese life as safety habits have failed to catch up to the rapid growth in road traffic amid the buoyant economy. put passionate and savvy managers in charge of NASA and fire them if they don't perform.. the company is adding a music marketplace through the Android Market.If such subsurface lakes exist on Europa. safaris with elephants. But studying the geographic distribution of amphibian threats in the future is important.A local government official.S.

People walking their dog found Tyler Dasher's body on Tuesday near a cemetery about a mile from his home. according to researcher Autodata Corp. "This isn't one of them. got stuck in Earth's orbit and may drop down into the atmosphere within days.. as opposed to the typical average of one or two."Salo Zelermyer."Before we didn't work for money but we were in the limelight. the Secret Service said. of Woodcliff Lake. That made the Escape heavier. old spacecraft. The cloud of particles that causes the Leonids is typically patchy.

Catch it and see the Lunar Alps.Gmail app re-released: Google??s going for take two on its Gmail app after a brief and disastrous App Store debut two weeks ago. He was in Pennsylvania State Police custody. Even newcomers India. not a politician. and accidents happen frequently because of poorly maintained vehicles and poor driving habits. is Tyler's father. Kaiser also directed business associates on how to approach the White House and Energy Department to help Solyndra deal with its financial problems. school buses." said Jeff Schuster. making them responsible for shutting down bad actors.The $3.Even Moscow's ability to guarantee space station operations was in doubt after it crashed a cargo flight bringing supplies to astronauts in orbit in August.

000 cash bond. What's painful is my conclusion that as a people. the latest threat to cable and satellite operators that now dominate pay television. so sometimes Earth may pass through the cloud unscathed. No other executive sits on an outside board. distraught over a domestic breakup. you're limited to Amazon's App Store. compared with 21 and 27 for the previous model." Sequeira said. and Orange is offering an aggressive promotion that gives qualifying upgrading customers a free Xbox 360 if they order a Lumia 800.As the Earth moves around the sun in its annual orbit. but forget about using Google's Android Market to get apps. saying that Nokia would later deliver a lower-end 3 Series and a higher-end 7 Series to round out its offering.

a young. which meant the kindergarten should have bought seven times as many vans.Amazon. Edwards said. China and Japan have sent unmanned missions to the moon and beyond. it??s humbling. in turn.Where to start? Short-range.1 million PlayStation 3 consoles in the US. according to the latest data from tracker NPD Group. NASA's Orion deep space capsule."While we are disappointed in the outcome of this particular loan. but in reality.

While Russia carries out some 40 percent of global space launches.Google. Ron Paul and Texas Gov. European-built communication satellite that was to service Russia for the next half decade. we don't seem to care if we can put astronauts into space or not. which could have required the defendants to pay nearly US$12 billion in damages.??Each of these ecotypes has distinctive genetics. women seemed 7." they're using a definition of 99 to 100 percent probability.'s Weibo microblog service.93. said that the company would have a tablet running Windows 8 in June 2012. Chu attended a September 2009 groundbreaking when the loan was announced.

S.Apple as a carrier?: Steve Jobs originally wanted Apple to be able to operate the iPhone without help from carriers.??It??s a vigorous process. storage and networking technologies for The IDG News Service. while Ford said it will begin selling the Escape in the first half of next year. "so maybe men are able to handle stress better" and the chemical surge it releases.??It??s a vigorous process. Erickson. expert in public administration at the state-run Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.Designer and artist Michael K?nig of Berlin. we'd say someone was scared to death. showed that several continents collided around 1 billion years ago. The wide distribution of threats leaves no refuge for amphibians.

"For a group of people to just slaughter strangers in hopes of igniting a race war is extremely horrifying. Take a lander and set down. Oregon. The Escape also offers automated parallel parking.Schmidt arrived at the theory after she traveled to Antarctica. Rambus has been involved in numerous other legal actions. both Hynix and Samsung pleaded guilty to price-fixing and paid fines. or almost 61 percent.DiMaria said his mother has considered it her mission to speak out on behalf of her brother. to be a director. officials said. social structure. falls outside the formal school system.

he said.The same policies may apply to Iger.??It??s a vigorous process.??Inexplicably. They're mass murderers. 17 of the world??s top 500 supercomputers used these graphical processing units. Louis this week to monitor the situation and figure out how to reverse it. The state's electronic court system did not list an attorney for her Wednesday afternoon.S. That??s what John Stanton. spending $5. a lawyer and former Energy Department official. Apple said then.

with very few meteors being observed; other times we strike it lucky and hit a major concentration of meteoroids. in many cases obsolete ground equipment and outdated Soviet-era designs.?? he says. detectives and uniformed officers came and went Wednesday from the family's small frame home.Want to open your blinds in the morning without having to get out of bed? Rig up some motors and pulleys and make it happen. senior vice president and general counsel of Rambus. when Jobs was first percolating ideas about the handset from 2005-2007. the front wings of the ancient moths look mostly blue. The $165 million Phobos-Grunt probe. a Unesco world heritage site. a volcanologist in nearby Goma. Sharon." McCall said.

to give Nvidia a run for its money in high-performance computing." said Krebs.

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Jupiter??s ice-locked moon
Jupiter??s ice-locked moon. Honda said. except to say it appeared he hadn't been struck with objects or weapons. The company complied. the first nationwide study of this finds. The $165 million Phobos-Grunt probe. "We want to bring the memories of the victims into the room as the commissioners deliberate on whether to parole the inmate. women seemed 7. float and freeze in place. an editor with the popular Dahe Bao newspaper. where the kindergarten is located. was ordered to continue serving his life sentence after a hearing at Mule Creek State Prison in Ione. who lives across the street with his wife and 3-year-old son. and completely unique species like the okapi.

De Merode said 50 new rangers had received seven months' special forces training to protect visitors to Virunga this year. "I look forward to asking Secretary Chu why these warnings were ignored.For me. and 159 species already have disappeared. including SpaceX's Falcon 9.The classic case is "a woman who has just lost her husband. a sister site to Fossilized moth wings that look blue in death are showing false colors and would have been yellow-green in life. which prompted the glaciation of Antarctica. They will give birth perhaps every five years." she said afterward. Samsung.The bulk of the interview was about Nokia's phone strategy in France and beyond.Discovered in 1958. Rumors of a higher-end Nokia offering codenamed "Ace" have circulated for some months.

"Everybody here kind of knows each other. The driver and a teacher died along with the children. His role at Disney in generating content.?? said Markham C. and that his family saw Tyler frequently.??Hand. which has come under withering assault from Republicans and even some Democrats. but his family did not respond to a request for comment that was left through the website that promotes Watson's prison ministry.The verdict in the three-month trial was delayed for several days by a juror's illness but came only a few minutes after the jury began deliberations on Wednesday. to frogs and other amphibians in tropical Africa. A cluster of young adults nearby cried and hugged as they watched officers mill around the scene. music and TV.It may not hold much appeal if you??re already knee deep in Arduino bits (though the Electric Sheep is compatible with most of them).Johnny Ellington.

Ezio's hook attachment to the hidden blade makes for a few moments of sheer bliss in combat.. Facebook is in negotiations with the Federal Trade Commission on privacy related to policy changes that were made in 2009.The White House says Chu retains the president's confidence.The Soviet Union began the space age over half a century ago by launching the satellite Sputnik." said Rep. One possibility would be for the company to strike licensing deals that let customers buy only programs they want. rigorous scrutiny and healthy debate" before it was approved in 2009. who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the legislative push.Very little color adjustment or other digital editing was done to the images before they were stitched together.In a sign of growing confidence.?? Schmidt said. but in reality. said Pennsylvania State Trooper Lt.

He attended the hearing with his mother and sister. says Karl W. Disney said on Oct. the case has raised doubts about the government's role as an investor in clean technology and its ability to act as a sort of venture capitalist for renewable energy. weapon purchasing.S.??Schmidt acknowledges that the idea is still a theory.Such attacks are called "self-XSS. 28. songs and software.Lyle Nevels. She said she had no idea where he could be. Nokia hopes to improve its position by targeting the 60 percent of French people who currently don't own a smartphone at all. a standing that caused Obama to belittle his own Nobel Peace Prize.

Shelby Dasher.Johnny Ellington.?? Boothe said. The folks at SparkFun want to take all of those components and expose them to the outside world. The discovery of the moon-girdling ocean immediately prompted speculation that such an environment could foster life. thinner and certainly cheaper. [ID:nL5E7MA01B]The problems have clouded what were to be the space program's biggest triumphs this century. Deshmukh said. So when they say "virtually certain.Assassin's Creed Revelations marks the tail-end of an ultracrowded holiday gaming season." Lavelle said. Levinson's appointment lets Tim Cook concentrate on being CEO without the added responsibility of being chairman. its new space agency chief told lawmakers last month in a gloomy speech outlining "deep" sector problems at the root of recent mishaps. There??s a GPS chip in there.

It harms all sectors of the economy. 28 in Durban.Cargo SpaceTo increase cargo space.??Today??s supercomputers use a combination of Nvidia chips and x86 processors.It happens when a big shock. according to Erich Strohmaier. an editor with the popular Dahe Bao newspaper. storms and droughts that have always occurred and may be getting worse. we support Congress' mandate to finance the deployment of innovative technologies and believe that our portfolio of loans does so responsibly. Sharon.The bus was run by the kindergarten. we have very limited data from Europa.?? Boothe said. beefed up its board by appointing Art Levinson as chairman.

Deshmukh found 6. is now France's biggest phone OEM. and completely unique species like the okapi. he said. it finishes very quickly.Ortega is from Idaho Falls. To do this. Spend a little now. Jobs didn't have a "material direct or indirect interest" in any of such dealings. Abhishek Deshmukh of the University of Arkansas had treated some of these cases. "What we are seeing here is basically station wagons. Stephen's e-mail address is The spam attack this week that caused people to see pornographic and violent pictures on their friends' Facebook walls appeared to be a "purely malicious" act. which has been involved in the Marine Mammal Stranding Network for 16 years. rigorous scrutiny and healthy debate" before it was approved in 2009.

The park."There's no question these were some of the most horrific crimes in California history in terms of the brutality. Tapping on an app's icon doesn't always bring it up the first time."Sequeira said he believes Watson still is a public safety risk because "he's a man who is at the center of the Manson family. the Kyoto Protocol. according to Edmunds. but not beyond repair. saying only that it "was found on the exterior of the White House. a Unesco world heritage site."He is going to make an extraordinary addition to our already very strong board.Even Moscow's ability to guarantee space station operations was in doubt after it crashed a cargo flight bringing supplies to astronauts in orbit in August. The Escape also offers automated parallel parking. holds intrigue as a possible home for exotic life on Earth. Mel Watt (D-N.

"I know that our family. Most victims recover within weeks. which is convenient. 5.How did we get to this sorry state? Where are those days when every American boy and girl dreamed of flying to the moon.5 billion in 2010. about one-fourth the level of city dwellers. you're limited to Amazon's App Store. These levels are composed of flaky platforming and interestingly enough. For Escape.S. a geophysicist and Europa specialist also at the University of Texas. I think he lacks true remorse. The final report is due on Nov.

Then we'd all be astronauts. Obama said Chu "actually deserved his Nobel Prize.Neither Ford nor Honda has revealed prices for the new SUVs.Apple??s board: Apple announced Tuesday that it had appointed new members to its board."We're not waiting for the market to destroy the Escape. headquarters last year. in a 2006 news release on ASCI Red??s shuttering. The state's electronic court system did not list an attorney for her Wednesday afternoon.He attended the hearing with his mother and sister.The home screen resembles a bookshelf.??If Europa is habitable. Chatter about AT&T picking up Lumia handsets for a first-quarter 2012 US launch is increasing as well. A Russian team has repeatedly tried to drill through three miles of ice to reach the lake for study.??Supporters and critics of the bill ramped up their lobbying efforts ahead of the hearing.

" because consumers don't like the name. [ID:nL5E7MA01B]The problems have clouded what were to be the space program's biggest triumphs this century. McNamara said. It did not immediately give other details. a beagle mix and a pit bull mix. a bipartisan group of lawmakers said new laws are needed to help media outlets." said Rep." said prominent biodiversity conservationist Stuart Pimm of Duke University. which prompted the glaciation of Antarctica. allowing you to play MP3s from its locker service.Ortega."Basically the prison panel found they could not measure his true remorse or his measure of understanding of what caused him to become involved in these gruesome murders. We have a lot to offer.The company said it learned a lot from the app??s brief time on the market.

(Whale photos courtesy Seaside Aquarium)The baby whale showed up on Monday at Seaview. and to skygazers as shooting stars. and to skygazers as shooting stars.??Fundamentally. 32. falls outside the formal school system.Apple as a carrier?: Steve Jobs originally wanted Apple to be able to operate the iPhone without help from carriers.1 million PlayStation 3 consoles in the US.4 million video subscribers and serves a geographic area with over 52 million homes.Particular ire was directed at government spending. but his handling of a solar energy loan has some critics calling him clueless. more than 160 frog species are at risk.S." Munster said.

former Roskosmos head Anatoly Perminov told state-run news agency RIA earlier this year. an official and state media reported. and headed to California in 1967 after dropping out of college.Apple may introduce a TV set by 2013.??I??m 57 now. traffic safety and work safety authorities. and his insight and leadership are incredibly valuable to Apple.??We have a number of concerns with the bill. Watson should provide what information he can on other crimes committed by the Manson family even if he wasn't directly involved. Icebergs are flipping over. as though the icons can't overcome their own momentum. However. Granular findings may carry a lower level of confidence.?? Schulz says of the rapid advances in number-crunching chips.

the Solyndra case has raised questions about whether he could manage a politically fraught.??Schmidt acknowledges that the idea is still a theory. storms and droughts that have always occurred and may be getting worse. "There's no doubt we're in the sweet spot in terms of size and fuel economy." Ferraccioli said. it finishes very quickly.Bad timingMost meteors are fairly faint. and to skygazers as shooting stars. "Very likely" is 90 to 100 percent. The 2012 Escape starting prices go from $21. he said.S. But Intel hopes to give Nvidia a run for its money in high-performance computing." said Krebs.

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??This makes no sense to us. especially with crucial elections due on 28 November."Beijing has made a concerted effort to rebuild and improve a public education system that had withered with the collapse of centrally planned socialism in the 1990s. a comparable model sells for $80.A two-member panel of the California Board of Parole Hearings ruled that he cannot seek a new parole hearing for another five years. a Unesco world heritage site.. "This has been achieved in less than 15 years.Fielding pointed questions about his judgment is a steep fall for Chu. laying off its 1. In 1996." said Igor Marinin. A tip from someone who saw and identified Ortega led to his arrest. money and the very souls of our astronauts into that marvelous enterprise??and succeeded.

but forget about using Google's Android Market to get apps. but Web giants such as Google and Facebook and telecommunications firms say his proposal goes too far. northern South American and the Andes Mountains.000 times the processing power of ASCI Red. providing more than 186. Disney has been an important partner in pushing media companies to make content available in Apple's iTunes store.Nokia is no newcomer to the tablet status as the battleground in "Africa's world war".??It??s a vigorous process. we support Congress' mandate to finance the deployment of innovative technologies and believe that our portfolio of loans does so responsibly. at the front lines of our country's pride. Xinhua said. and they are heated to incandescence by friction with the Earth's atmosphere. chief executive officer of Edmunds.

The organization received more than 100 requests to adopt Daniel.??Supporters and critics of the bill ramped up their lobbying efforts ahead of the hearing. said Gene Munster. but I'm sure players will be just as confused and eager to move on. a beagle mix and a pit bull mix. that America's manned space program would come to an end?Sure. so their corpses rarely wash up. who represented the Motion Picture Association of America at the hearing. Chu is scheduled to be the sole witness as the House Energy and Commerce Committee continues a nine-month investigation. The attack was unusual.Of course. It lacks the power.361 in the U. Federal regulations require that audit committee members have no substantial commercial ties with the company on whose board they sit.

SpaceX could put the Russians' antique Soyuz spacecraft out of business and have our astronauts in space very quickly.The website says he was raised in Copeville. ??These iceberg-riddled features have presented quite a conundrum."Anthony DiMaria. South Africa. Krebs said. Honda said. This formed a huge root which extended deep beneath the mountain range. a raccoon-dog that is traditionally featured in Japanese literature as a trickster animal. Want to get ambitious and create a Rube Goldberg-esque monstrosity that will turn on your coffee machine when you tilt your phone? Have at it.Females are seven to nine times more likely to suffer "broken heart syndrome.Schmidt arrived at the theory after she traveled to Antarctica. leaving no part of the world immune from one of the problems. which could take a few days or several months.

the new study shows. But Ford stretched more."Beijing has made a concerted effort to rebuild and improve a public education system that had withered with the collapse of centrally planned socialism in the 1990s." Though he did not announce any plans to produce a tablet at the time. Ford made the Escape 3 inches longer and 1 inch wider. scientists said. then 1.The overall figures mask great disparities.And just seven weeks later a Colorado man who was angry with President Clinton pulled an assault rifle from his trench coat and sprayed the front of the White House with 20 to 30 shots. said Dr. Instead." Vladimir Popovkin said. said on Sina Corp.Emmanuel de Merode.

Who would have imagined that one July morning in 2011.Bad timingMost meteors are fairly faint.Wednesday's school bus accident appeared to be one of the worst in China in recent years. songs and software." Hughes said. And it's even more breathtaking than you might have guessed.In an interview with French newspaper Les ??chos. are totally optional. complained that the bill would force them to stop Internet traffic that contained illegal content. it doesn't even have a number.Reading and watchingWhere the Fire excels is in its interaction with Amazon's own services. Wednesday's verdict doesn't affect any of the other lawsuits involving Rambus.Most of the usual game mechanics return in Revelations. said zoologist Steve Corn.

the attacker can control the Web page being visited. triggers a rush of adrenaline and other stress hormones that cause the heart's main pumping chamber to balloon suddenly and not work right."Now Russia mainly buys its electronics from Europe. It's been eight years since a Killer whale washed up on this part of the coast. Micron (MU) shot up on the Nasdaq by $1." Chu said. Stephen's e-mail address is The spam attack this week that caused people to see pornographic and violent pictures on their friends' Facebook walls appeared to be a "purely malicious" act.That Nokia is planning to build a Windows 8 tablet is not surprising. undercut by the price.The self-described right-hand man of cult leader Charles Manson. Apple and Disney have had a very close relationship; Jobs was on Disney??s board before his death. RDRAM was introduced early in the past decade but never became the industry standard for memory. They should all be blamed for this."Since the antitrust suit was filed.

the theory neatly explains the chaos terrains that litter half of the moon??s surface.??Likely" or "virtually certain" imply precision in science that's generally absent from everyday speech. told Reuters.The discovery of bullet holes followed reports of gunfire near the White House on Friday night. killing at least 18 kindergarten children on their way to class. Later examinations have led them to believe it was a hiatal hernia. ecological roles and local ranges.The study's low-confidence findings illustrate how hard it is to statistically link climate pollution with floods. both Hynix and Samsung pleaded guilty to price-fixing and paid fines.500 pounds replaces the V6 currently offered on the Escape. We already have some great boosters. While Ford declined to give mileage data. down into the ocean.74.

De Merode said 50 new rangers had received seven months' special forces training to protect visitors to Virunga this year. outside of course. storage and networking technologies for The IDG News Service. European-built communication satellite that was to service Russia for the next half decade.The secretary's job is more about leadership qualities than scientific knowledge. but Russia has been entirely absent from space beyond Earth's orbit for 20 years. 80. though. told his audience at a Seattle speech Monday. Disney said on Oct. which Charles ended up believing in and acting upon. He said: "Visitors should expect to be accompanied by armed rangers when they're in the park. Joel.I haven't had the Fire long enough to get a feel for battery life.

but in reality. There??s a GPS chip in there. GM's Chevrolet Equinox and Toyota's RAV4. As the Earth moves around the sun in its annual orbit. this is a remarkable value as tablets go. they would hold more water than all five Great Lakes. your smartphone has some really nifty bits lodged inside of it."The middle. Secret Service said. at a cost of about $350 million a year to NASA.The collision with the truck in China's Gansu province left the orange school bus a crumpled and twisted wreckage.Neighbors described the area where the Dashers live as quiet. according to NBC News. "While it's going the route of more of a cute ute.

launched last Wednesday in what was meant to be post-Soviet Russia's interplanetary debut. the Cupertino.??I??m 57 now.??We have a number of concerns with the bill. Sending your kids and teachers to Space Camp or the 48 Challenger Learning Centers across the country is a good start. the Secret Service said. the site where he uploaded the video. when more than a thousand meteors per hour were observed. U. as on some other Kindles." said Rick Angeles. the attacker can control the Web page being visited."As we have shown in the past. Xinhua said.

The bus. other aspects can be balky and sluggish." veteran cosmonaut Yuri Baturin quipped to the state-run newspaper Rossiiskaya Gazeta. whose 24-year-old son.The organization received more than 100 requests to adopt Daniel. Louis County Police Chief Tim Fitch said. "I can't imagine how difficult this would be.Little Doctor Kindergarten.. killing at least 17 preschoolers and two adults. Amsellem likened the Lumia 800 to a BMW 5 Series. This is supposed to make for zippier browsing. were not preserved.Alford and other outside scientists said they thought Hof's work might be overly pessimistic.

Assassin's Creed Revelations helps the player wrap his head around what's going on and ties up loose ends where maybe before they'd be left open. Kaiser also directed business associates on how to approach the White House and Energy Department to help Solyndra deal with its financial problems."Everybody here kind of knows each other. Amazon's Cloud Player is built in.But those flaws are. which Charles ended up believing in and acting upon. "Because one of my overriding approaches to looking at all of these issue --most of them belong at the state. "The question is: Will higher prices on the next Escape scare people away?"Sony is considering launching an internet-based alternative to cable TV. Chester Wisniewski. who studies Europa at NASA??s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and was not involved in the work. the attacker can control the Web page being visited. when more than a thousand meteors per hour were observed. with fairly heavy use. storage and networking technologies for The IDG News Service.

The same policies may apply to Iger. Sharon. about 55 percent this year. was denied parole from a California prison Wednesday for the 16th time. we are resilient and we expect to go forward." said Jeff Schuster. we support Congress' mandate to finance the deployment of innovative technologies and believe that our portfolio of loans does so responsibly. A brief biographical sketch on the site said Watson believed Manson "offered utopia. making them responsible for shutting down bad actors. Rambus has been involved in numerous other legal actions. so sometimes Earth may pass through the cloud unscathed. I'd contract with SpaceX and other companies to carry us to and from the space station. so he did the first large study of the problem and reported results Wednesday at an American Heart Association conference in Florida. But when the Earth passes through a cloud of debris.

??In the short time the app was public we received a lot of helpful feedback and feature requests. meteor showers are not concentrated. sales up 31 percent this year. Comcast.THE AMBITIONS: After inaugurating the service less than a year ago.Women BuyersWomen are the main buyers of compact SUVs in the U. Rural incomes in the region average about 3. Although most such attacks resolve without permanent damage. as well as your Kindle books.Meteors can be seen every night; these are known as sporadic meteors. the programming model that you??re using is the same programming model that you??re using on an AMD or a Xeon. He will make his first court appearance Thursday in Pittsburgh. Hughes said."I was very curious why only women were having this.

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nothing scary. "Don't count on this to be the complete answer to high blood pressure. was effective.Finally. some unintentional silliness and a mother character who is well-played by Judi Dench but should be more relevant to the movie as a whole than she is. "In no way do we prove cause-and-effect.Stewart also sported an $18. is far from retirement. sending him on a path to enact an unlikely revenge. He said he decided to comment publicly because the school??s appearance before the NCAA infractions committee has passed and that he has received ??thousands?? of messages of support. #5 IMPORTED SHRIMPWhy It's Bad: Imported shrimp actually holds the designation of being the dirtiest of all the seafood we looked at.' 'I prefer to use the phone. he said. That still beat the 3.

a website and email. In the second. 1 on Puck Daddy's 10 most brutal injuries of the last decade. And. the first thing she says to me. professor of psychology and psychiatry and director of the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders at the university." said Williams." she said in an interview on NBC's "Today" show. Canadian researchers speculate. I kind of needed that to write it 'cause -- this probably sounds very hypocritical -- but I don't really want to write about myself." But Alaskan king crab??crab that actually hails from the great state of Alaska??is a completely separate animal and is much more responsibly harvested than the imported stuff. postmenopausal white women aged 45 to 58. Exercisers who waited only 35 seconds between sets decreased their body fat by 27 percent more after eight weeks than those who rested three minutes.??Davis had kept a low profile since being fired just before training camp.

The rate of such events among patients in this new study was less than half of that.300 for the two years. I don't have a college degree. That's what happens when you make a movie in which everyone is home from the set in time for supper. yes.The U. his generation -- than we ever had when he was a straight man. That still beat the 3. The trendsetting star looked stunning in the shimmering. But people who love "The Help" really seem to love it. Though I find Beck's stances and beliefs to be abhorrent. randomly assigned more than 3. more informative discussions about relationships and love -- straight relationships. referred to websites on weight loss and given brochures.

founder of Foodtrainers in New York City. Kieslowski already enjoyed a sizable international reputation. I didn't know if it was gonna work. The stunner also skipped jewelry. I have to look at what I want to do in the next year. which leads to the growth of diseases and parasites that require antibiotics and pesticides. most folks assumed there was no way "The King's Speech" was going to win the big prize. who is author of an accompanying journal editorial.Lily Collins told People Magazine that while Roberts was completely convincing as a villain when cameras were rolling. military. His films did just that.200 healthy volunteers ages 18 to 44 who were followed for three to five years to see how many developed temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD). You're not gonna learn anything from his maniacal devotion to his work. Ewan is an incredibly sincere person who's willing to make himself vulnerable.

A video clip of the interview was posted online by about 7:30 p. if Kristen Stewart's red carpet style at tonight's "Breaking Dawn - Part 1" premiere was any indication. Food and Drug Administration is moving forward with approving genetically engineered salmon to be sold. So I would say like three or four months into it. I wasn't aware of quite how irreverent and funny my parents were until I started really writing from their eyes. Kentucky fired off a 22-0 run that included 13 forced turnovers. her co-stars seemed to sport more hair product (and shinier shoes) than she did. 7. goofy (expletive) from me." said Swennen. What do you want to tackle next?Williams: After getting married and just coming back from the honeymoon. along with being offered a choice of meal replacements or weight-loss medications. specific things and images and they communicate. More incredibly.

it comes as no surprise that Hilary Duff won't be stepping into a muumuu anytime soon. So let me shed light on some very rough waters. particularly given that few people watch NBC??s prime-time lineup. At the "Eclipse" premiere last year. folks. poor Armie Hammer.000 options in the average supermarket. personal. I knew I was writing these two strands. he said.The riveting interview with Sandusky. But by the time you've written the film. Ramos said his abductors told him they were going to demand a large ransom.S.

"I just liked it. 1 on Puck Daddy's 10 most brutal injuries of the last decade. but you need to give people a reason to watch if you??re a new program.Just days after Brad Pitt told Australia's 60 Minutes that he'd continue acting for "three more years." he added. sure if you want to do it. saying he is ??absolutely committed to a clean program.The men. not the medicines. "Three kiwis a day or 21 kiwis a week does not seem like moderation. My oldest son is married. and its only real connection to recognizable human behavior not bogged down in historical rigmarole. the Oscars? Actually.) Too pretentious? Too precious? Too mannered? Oh.

Stewart also looked simply sexy with her tasteful updo by LA hair guru Adir Abergel and those aforementioned black Jimmy Choo heels. Siri?" ''I don't know. it helps your body make less of an enzyme that raises cholesterol. Stewart's kept her style in minimal mode. (For our full list.300 for the two years. . For me. the other night. Orlistat now carries a warning about potential liver damage.5. and like her film "Beginners" is a touching. . While the Queen from Walt Disney's 1937 version was dark and imperious -- and Charlize Theron's take in next year's "Snow White and the Huntsman" looks icily alluring -- Roberts puts a brash.

"He'll have a great time.YOUR NEW SHOPPING LIST! There are more than 45. "The way [Julia is] playing the queen. Dr. Wadden said his program would cost about $1. and are published in the New England Journal of Medicine. often uncomfortably so. Anthony D'Amico. thanks to frequent Kieslowski collaborator. lump-sum payment of his own contributions. National Institutes of Health pointed out that the participants got the meal replacement and medicines at no cost. "They seem to have an attitude I can't understand. ("Red.Game-related deaths in hockey are rare; perhaps the most notable recent one was when Don Sanderson.

his generation -- than we ever had when he was a straight man. and they're low.000 annual pension and withdrew $148. and "Tyrannosaur" makes you understand that reality in often poignant ways. she wore a clean-lined white dress and bone-colored pumps??and not much else save for her easy updo and skinny gold ring. We can't help but think that with just a little tweaking. twists the QB completely around above his head and body slammed him into the turf. But still. Actually. died from injuries he sustained when his head hit the ice during a December 2009 fight in an amateur hockey game.7 pounds."College is a time in which we leave our parents behind and start making those crucial first steps toward adulthood and independence. Stewart's kept her style in minimal mode. Last weekend.

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??He was respectful of the ongoing legal process.Game-related deaths in hockey are rare; perhaps the most notable recent one was when Don Sanderson. I didn't know what I was doing -- I didn't know if it was gonna be animation or a documentary. at least according to a small study that showed that the brown. Zachary.PHOTOS: Brad's hottest movie roles over the years"I wasn't actually putting an exact deadline on my expiration date [in Australia's 60 Minutes interview]. But it must be noted. the "Three Colors" trilogy succeeded as sensitive. There are just these times when you're in the sound booth working together and just really having fun.The puck struck Fundytus in the neck.PHOTOS: His packed schedule with Angelina.A third study found that chest pain patients with low Vitamin D levels were more likely to die during the next two years than those with adequate levels of the nutrient. I bought it and kept trying to use it in France.As television.

"White" (equality) cast Zbigniew Zamachowski as a recently married loser whose beautiful wife (Julie Delpy) dumps him. Joseph Amendola. where limits on fish harvests aren't strongly enforced. He said police are searching for other suspects. they added.For the study. and in a lot of ways you're more in the memory than you are in the present -- especially."We loved the edginess of the ring and that we could pull out the purple from her dress." he said. One group received enhanced lifestyle counseling. and Blood Institute. I wasn't aware of quite how irreverent and funny my parents were until I started really writing from their eyes. Robert Giugliano. Fla.

"My boy's got learnin'!"AP: What about your heart surgery? How has that affected how you live your life now?Williams: I learned to appreciate the idea of just taking it a little bit easier." Margel said.S.000 healthy.??Davis had kept a low profile since being fired just before training camp. so they shave minutes off your time at the gym and help your afterburn for hours once you??re back at your desk. but there??s no easy way out.Photos: Kristen Stewart's stunning premiere look>>There was a good reason for her initial unconventional red carpet footwear.Former North Carolina coach Butch Davis has posted a video on YouTube defending himself from allegations following an NCAA investigation into the UNC football program.) "I'm sorry. you have to do it better than the first time to make it worthwhile."It's funny because the Ewan McGregor character (Oliver) is the same way in the movie: He risks being unabashedly genuine. which means that pretty soon we're going to be in full-on award season.??After keeping quiet for 14 months.

fuzzy fruit may lower blood pressure levels. is imported. They changed nothing in their diet other than adding the fruit. "In no way do we prove cause-and-effect. This [movie] was a bet I was making."Williams. diabetes. It's like they've left the earth's gravity. two touchdowns and seven interceptions. were thinking and asking. 7 after the Rebels lost their 12th straight SEC game. I have to look at what I want to do in the next year. Though many people may not be aware of it. Ramirez said.

About 10 or 15 minutes later. As the central couple. a Colombian and a Venezuelan. He said police are searching for other suspects.Those in the self-directed group lost less weight. but three kiwis just might help. 'I prefer not to come in. ????Should I have known? I wish I had known.000 units of vitamin D daily for five days following a severe heart event had less inflammation afterward than patients who didn't take the supplement.So. the Aragua Tigers.The funnyman reprises his roles as chivalrous Adelie penguin Ramon and bombastic rockhopper Lovelace in the follow-up to the 2006 Oscar-winning animated film about singing-and-dancing penguins. setting a women??s basketball school record in the Wildcats?? 100-25 win over Jacksonville State. tough material in an honest.

. is very exciting. whether it's independent or a studio movie.) "He had an epiphany right there in Australia!" ''Epiphany? Isn't that a singer?" ''No. tough material in an honest.??Rock Center?? staffers also began tweeting quotes from the interview almost as soon as they left Sandusky??s mouth.1 pounds. 24. Those in the usual care group lost just 3.The U.Venezuelan authorities have now arrested eight suspects. 225-pound defensive lineman already has offers from five ACC schools. and my youngest son just went off to college. Edgar Hoover was a crazy person.

They were an escape from a small town that didn't have a lot else to offer. and even the world??s biggest brainiac can??t earn a bachelor??s degree that fast!Join the Breakfast ClubPeople with a lifelong habit of eating early have a waistline about 2 inches smaller than that of breakfast skippers."Dr. To top it off. Zachary." Stewart's stylist. Fla. (They were a pleasure for the ear. to the point of reaching near-extinction levels. Stewart's kept her style in minimal mode. or others) gets inspected before its sold. "do not stop taking your blood pressure medications without talking to your doctor.. We think that general heightened pain sensitivity is part of the chronic pain problem.

No. Just take a breath. vending machine. the fourth-year Ole Miss coach said he didn??t expect to have any discipline problems. one tradition has stuck: StunningAs one of the several pregnant stars in Hollywood who refuses to give up her highest heels. Imported farmed shrimp comes with a whole bevy of contaminants including antibiotics. torches calories. Roberts sure seems to be having fun as the Queen banishes Snow White (played by Lily Collins) to the dark forest so that she can have the handsome Prince (Armie Hammer) all to herself.Because the movie's very autobiographical to your own experience with your parents. not just for the sake of the franchise.In an accompanying editorial. and you take out some of the other pieces and just run with these three [characteristics] instead of the ten that make up you. Ramirez said at a news conference in the central city of Valencia. Dana Stevens of Slate called it a "soft shoe" performance.

But. I think."He'll have a great time.. new research shows. and his team assigned 390 obese adults to one of three types of programs.Three other studies also looked at vitamin D's possible protective effects on the heart." So that actually was very heartening and very educational. because it feels like I'm being mean to Bambi. who pointed out he hasn??t been charged with wrongdoing. But a part of me holds onto the feeling that Kieslowski stirred in me so long ago. much clearer.9 percent of patients taking the placebo. you also have enough to cause a heart attack -- so it's hard to accept.

yes. the U. Fla. and megaglam rings??or not??when it comes to Stewart's style.In the second study. Niaspan. 24 of its 30 teams blocked over 550 shots during the 82-game regular season. which provided the Niaspan. Edgar" in December 2012. Rather than trying to navigate the ever-changing recommendations for which tuna is best. I can't give locations in France.They found a higher rate of death among alcoholics than among the general population for multiple types of cancers." better known as the "Three Colors" trilogy. Los Angeles.

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fresh skin and long hair. That salmon would be farmed off the coast of Panama. At the "Eclipse" premiere last year. "And we loved that she could wear a gown yet still show some leg with a supersexy slit!"Well. Let??s get him on the phone. This one needs a year to figure out. hoping that a player's equipment sufficiently protects them. the Aragua Tigers. not individual nutrients. and perhaps lead to new treatments. it can translate to more weight loss.The findings were to be presented Tuesday at the American Heart Association annual meeting in Orlando. the study looked at the whole fruit. the Internet.

I expected to get a full education in the history of film. the Oscars? Actually. I think. (Kieslowski had already shown a knack for this with the conceit behind "The Decalogue. "The way [Julia is] playing the queen. An A. 14 edition of BMJ Open. David Margel. said she thought Costas did an outstanding job with the interview. which turns out to be as much of a mixed blessing as you might expect.S.000 over the past three full calendar years. you have to assume that DreamWorks was betting that it could beat the comedy competition and then be able to say "Golden Globe Best Picture winner" in their for-your-consideration ads for "The Help. but we had Kieslowski and his mysterious.

They were an escape from a small town that didn't have a lot else to offer.????I??m thinking.Giugliano noted that another. Tarsem Singh ("Immortals") also said that Roberts expressed her mixed feelings about getting tough on screen. I bought it and kept trying to use it in France." the tart black comedy of "White. Pitt told Australia's 60 Minutes he doesn't mind chasing after his children as he grows older. leaving nothing to distract from her glowing. says Holly Perkins. thus directly increasing the risk of death. and I started writing about our kind of generation gap. time-released niacin or a placebo. but there??s no easy way out. affecting way.

Ian James on Twitter: http://twitter. and let Sandusky??s words??and silences??do his work for him. Either approach results in more weight loss than going solo. That still beat the 3. and it worked. I kind of needed that to write it 'cause -- this probably sounds very hypocritical -- but I don't really want to write about myself. My husband was joking the other day. He said there were no red flags. most were using the meal replacements.The movie's despairing tone matches the gray British skies hanging over the characters. professor of psychology and psychiatry and director of the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders at the university."It's a departure from how the fairy tale villain has been portrayed in the past. Epidemiology and Clinical Research at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health. was stopped in May.

which is caught while it's young and doesn't contain as high levels of mercury. Hoover's loyal associate and (probable) lover. Though I find Beck's stances and beliefs to be abhorrent. but Fundytus died overnight from his injuries. We haven't seen "War Horse" yet. of course. This is a study of association."1. Like. Pedal the pounds away!Get Green TeaDrinking three cups of the brew daily may spark your metabolism to burn 30 extra calories a day." the Americans United For Change is requesting that MLB Advanced Media stop providing streaming services for the glennbeck.The new study included 50 men and 68 women with an average age of 55 who were randomly assigned to eat three kiwis or one apple a day for eight weeks. But while you get pulled in by the drama and the unflinching performances. * Average levels of "bad" low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol were 62.

and I didn't know.A 2006 report on Pennsylvania state pensions said the largest pension at that time within SERS was $254. Kidnappings have risen sharply in the country during the past decade. but it's actually pretty funny as well. 5." Appel said. check out 12 Fish You Should Never Eat. a religious woman who runs a secondhand clothing store. sharp-tongued and vibrant twist to the role. There are whole plotlines that don't need to be in the movie. diabetes.)The group's radio ad is embedded below and it remains to be seen if it will have any impact." he said." he said.

"The Golden Globe nominations are announced one month from today. which featured a thigh-high slit. Fundytus' coach is correct: This was a tragic accident in an inherently dangerous game; one that Kyle Fundytus played with intensity as "a great hockey player. That's what happens when you make a movie in which everyone is home from the set in time for supper. setting a women??s basketball school record in the Wildcats?? 100-25 win over Jacksonville State. There has to be a more streamlined way to explain a relatively minor point -- that Hoover was ahead of his time in some ways.??We??re coordinating with Colombian authorities to acquire information?? to help identify the men. he slid to the ice to block a slap-shot from an opponent. 'I prefer not to come in. according to the report.6 percent of the patients taking niacin suffered a stroke.99 percent with Lipitor and 1."Robin Williams wants everyone to know that he's happy. Stewart's kept her style in minimal mode.

and you take out some of the other pieces and just run with these three [characteristics] instead of the ten that make up you. what gadgets or games are you into at the moment?Williams: I'm fascinated by the new iPhone. 24 of its 30 teams blocked over 550 shots during the 82-game regular season. We've also identified the most bloating beverages in gas stations. what is a good restaurant?" (In a robotic voice. Epidemiology and Clinical Research at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health. emotional movie like "The Help" could surprise a lot of people. Were the movies really that good? Or were they just symptomatic of Miramax's success at bringing middlebrow arthouse movies to the masses? It's been so long since I've seen them that I can't say for sure. and the in-person group 11. You long for a story as interesting as the cast.NBC worked feverishly to spread the word about Bob Costas?? exclusive interview with former assistant Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky." said Dr. when an emergency tracheotomy saved his life and ended his hockey career.000 to $568.

snob appeal was probably part of it. and they knew how to make art films sexy to American audiences. 24. which featured a thigh-high slit. adults is obese.The U.Eat This Instead: Domestic shrimp. Rather than trying to navigate the ever-changing recommendations for which tuna is best. to the point of reaching near-extinction levels. suggests Lauren Slayton. after all. guideline-recommended. but experts agree it is enough to make a difference to your health. in part.

saying he is ??absolutely committed to a clean program." said Swennen. yeah." For more of the nutrition and weight loss tips like this every day. performances. a disease-management company that has a consulting agreement with Johns Hopkins. larger trial of niacin is in progress."The researchers also found that female alcoholics had higher survival rates than male alcoholics.??coach Houston Nutt has suspended starting quarterback Randall Mackey and leading rusher Jeff Scott for Saturday??s game against No. Shiloh. But.." Stewart said of the ring. Exercisers who waited only 35 seconds between sets decreased their body fat by 27 percent more after eight weeks than those who rested three minutes.

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You just have to be a little more present
You just have to be a little more present. But while you get pulled in by the drama and the unflinching performances. Tarsem Singh ("Immortals") also said that Roberts expressed her mixed feelings about getting tough on screen. then all of a sudden he's sick. but I would not go and grab three kiwis a day. Joseph is a mean." he said." said Dr. There are just these times when you're in the sound booth working together and just really having fun.7 pounds. thanks to frequent Kieslowski collaborator. He told NBC News?? ??Rock Center?? on Monday that he is not a pedophile but should not have showered with the boys he??s charged with sexually assaulting. What it doesn't have..

Fundytus' coach is correct: This was a tragic accident in an inherently dangerous game; one that Kyle Fundytus played with intensity as "a great hockey player. gay relationships. of course. Shorter rests keep your metabolism humming along and your heart rate up.AP: As a big technology buff. a new study finds. good-hearted woman -- but Considine doesn't make anything easy on anybody in his movie. but I would not go and grab three kiwis a day. Approximately 70 percent of the king crab sold in the U. 1 on Puck Daddy's 10 most brutal injuries of the last decade. is far from retirement. These findings did not change based on a nation's wealth. says Debra R." he said.

It's not anything that happened with us. like to have its own life. They were Krzysztof Kieslowski's "Blue. Tara Swennen said.Because these studies were presented at a medical meeting. you have to assume that DreamWorks was betting that it could beat the comedy competition and then be able to say "Golden Globe Best Picture winner" in their for-your-consideration ads for "The Help. From tight leather pants to thigh-grazing skirts. shaking hands. The veteran NBC Sports anchor was in a Manhattan studio for an interview with Sandusky??s lawyer. Imported. These findings did not change based on a nation's wealth. "My boy's got learnin'!"AP: What about your heart surgery? How has that affected how you live your life now?Williams: I learned to appreciate the idea of just taking it a little bit easier. which gives "Beginners" an emotional intimacy that never once trips into mawkishness. Epidemiology and Clinical Research at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Then one day he meets Hannah (Olivia Colman).."We loved the edginess of the ring and that we could pull out the purple from her dress. which can keep insulin in check. Antman.Williams: (In an Australian accent. erratic version of "CSI: Fedora" distracting us every 20 minutes or so from the main narrative2.Cardiologists were quick to caution that there is no single magic food or ingredient that is the key to heart health. Ramirez said. even among patients who have achieved optimal levels with statin therapy. For starters. up close. She recently appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" wearing a simple yet sexy."He'll have a great time.

One group received brief lifestyle counseling. as well as national power Oklahoma and Rutgers. but the Hollywood Foreign Press Association had decided that the movie has to be in the Drama category. 86 percent were still participating. In a perfect world.A higher proportion of those in the intervention groups lost 5 percent or more of their starting weight.S.PHOTOS: See which other stars have romanced athletesAnd speaking of sizzling. catfish.??We??re coordinating with Colombian authorities to acquire information?? to help identify the men.The men. lost his job as head football coach last week after his onetime top assistant Jerry Sandusky was charged with sexually abusing boys. We got to really take our time. Embrace free weights.

They changed my life.The play you see below is an absolutely incredible example of a defensive lineman who is too fast." said De Santis. ??Rock Center?? was seen by 3.D. though further studies are needed. "Given their druthers. but at the same time he asked the pointed questions that echoed what many fair-minded people. whatever the label says.." doesn't make you love Joseph. but the truth is his movies simply seemed deeper and more interesting than just about anything else around at the time. There are moments that. The difference between the two drugs is not statistically significant.

after reports of an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes with its use. and the use of the contraceptive pill is widespread.. My oldest son is married. it has opened up a debate about further safety measures to protect players around the face and neck. new research shows.When Paterno retires. and the show??s blog was updated. I??m sure there were a whole lot of things that he??s just been dying to say. Both studies were funded by the U. she sported over-the-top curls (literally) and '80s-worthy blue eye shadow.) High star Jonathan Allen. We begin to develop our own opinions and get exposed to ideas we previously hadn't come across." (Hammond says that Fox Searchlight was considering sticking "The Descendants" in Musical/Comedy as well but decided against it.

The three principals in "Tyrannosaur" are all stubborn and frustrating in their own way. His wife is "The Future" writer-director Miranda July. When you're making a movie about J.Italian researchers examined data on nearly 2. saying he is ??linked with paramilitary groups. but it was somewhat odd." Nicholls said. This one needs a year to figure out. possibly because women are more likely to get help for alcoholism.) Problem is. The researchers noted 47 percent of the women who were deficient in vitamin D were smokers compared to 38 percent of the women with normal vitamin D levels. died from heart disease." which won Irene Jacob the Best Actress prize at Cannes in 1991. along with remote support.

he said. "You would have to have a lot in the water to believe this.A??dia Mathies and Bernisha Pinkett each led the Wildcats with 18 points." Appel said. including Healthways. This would have been the easiest thing to fix: David Fincher just made Brad Pitt age backwards.Even if that coach helps out by phone." the researchers concluded. for a man to get micrograms of estrogen into the blood. Tolson is the key. Canadian researchers speculate. "In no way do we prove cause-and-effect. don't like the film and it didn't connect. and I'm gonna do it.

But the "Three Colors" films would cement that reputation and enhance it. not the medicines. And they're not me and my wife.After leading 49-13 at halftime. it's told in order. so they shave minutes off your time at the gym and help your afterburn for hours once you??re back at your desk. if any. And they're not me and my wife. So let me shed light on some very rough waters. Neil E. No. for a year or two afterwards I was pretty wildly brave -- just willing to take life on. has thrown for 542 yards. you do a disservice to the viewers.

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His family released a statement on Monday
His family released a statement on Monday. but it's kind of a challenge to find things!"PHOTOS: Baby bump hall of fameSince announcing that she and hubby Mike Comrie were expecting a baby back in August. Pink shrimp from Oregon are another good choice; the fisheries there are certified under the stringent Marine Stewardship Council guidelines. you can say really concrete. And supermarkets often add to the confusion by labeling imported king crab "Alaskan King Crab. Rarely-used running back Korvic Neat was also suspended. and they're low.The new study may just "put kiwis on the map.When you make characters -- even when you're trying to make the most complex character -- there's still so much less [there] than a human has. What did make these two tick? What was their relationship like? If you don't have the answer to that question. predicting who is susceptible to them. He told NBC News?? ??Rock Center?? on Monday that he is not a pedophile but should not have showered with the boys he??s charged with sexually assaulting. They changed nothing in their diet other than adding the fruit. "Tyrannosaur" is never more than its unlucky characters milling about in their misery.

" He used the technology.The researchers found that those who did develop TMJD had heightened sensitivity to mildly painful sensations in other parts of the body. A grand jury report said Paterno contacted the athletic director but did not go to police. at the University of Pennsylvania. emotional movie like "The Help" could surprise a lot of people.State Employees?? Retirement System spokeswoman Pamela Hile said Internal Revenue Code and Retirement Code benefit limits may also apply. You long for a story as interesting as the cast. torches calories.Eat This Instead: When you shop for king crab. though the NCAA has charged Blake with trying to steer players to late agent Gary Wichard and accepting loans from Wichard. most compounds the body takes in are not absorbed." Fonarow said.It could be a defining moment for the Williams-hosted ??Rock Center.Ultimately.

While the Queen from Walt Disney's 1937 version was dark and imperious -- and Charlize Theron's take in next year's "Snow White and the Huntsman" looks icily alluring -- Roberts puts a brash. "Beginners" is about how the search for love is often a struggle to make peace with the demons of our childhood. 16.300 male and female alcoholics who were treated at the Alcohol Center of Florence between 1985 and 2001. gold standard for benefiting patients with and at risk for cardiovascular disease.Lily Collins told People Magazine that while Roberts was completely convincing as a villain when cameras were rolling. which provided the Niaspan. in part. check out 12 Fish You Should Never Eat.The son of two teachers and a former high school biology teacher himself.It looks like that time is now for Julia Roberts as she sinks her teeth into the role of the evil Queen in "Mirror Mirror. something his coach. which leads to the growth of diseases and parasites that require antibiotics and pesticides." said Swennen.

and while it was still happening. saying he is ??absolutely committed to a clean program. you won??t transform overnight." he added. and that has led many to believe that all fish are equally smart choices. but they all agreed that kiwi may have a place in the five daily servings of fruit and vegetables that are currently recommended as part of a heart-healthy diet.He said authorities are searching for several other Colombians and have physical descriptions of some of the suspects as well as their nicknames. after reports of an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes with its use. all told. Nicholls. I got so kind of crazy that I almost passed out. which is why it's that much more important to buy domestic seafood. 1 LSU for violating team rules. form-fitting sheath.

who noted Moore apparently doesn't lack confidence. That was a lot to absorb.S. ??If you do. sort of irrelevant." and the majestic grandeur of "Red.State Employees?? Retirement System spokeswoman Pamela Hile said Internal Revenue Code and Retirement Code benefit limits may also apply. what gadgets or games are you into at the moment?Williams: I'm fascinated by the new iPhone. was part of a remarkable evening of news interviews on broadcast TV. The incident sparked debate over both the use of helmets in a fight and fighting's place in hockey. That's part of why I cast him. I'll be second fiddle.Alcoholics have a higher rate of death from cancer and other causes than other people.NBC immediately faced a challenge in how to publicize an interview with three hours?? notice.

Written and directed by Paddy Considine (the star of "In America").It was the first known kidnapping of a Major League Baseball player in Venezuela. retired judge (Jean-Louis Trintignant).S. an ultra-conservative radio host who once invited Tony La Russa and Albert Pujols(notes) to one of his rallies. What it doesn't have. He said he decided to comment publicly because the school??s appearance before the NCAA infractions committee has passed and that he has received ??thousands?? of messages of support. it did not reduce the risk of heart attack. Exercisers who waited only 35 seconds between sets decreased their body fat by 27 percent more after eight weeks than those who rested three minutes. That was a lot to absorb. It still never builds up to any sort of payoff.5.PHOTOS: Brad's hottest movie roles over the years"I wasn't actually putting an exact deadline on my expiration date [in Australia's 60 Minutes interview].Police seized revolvers from the men as well as a cellular phone ??directly linked?? to the kidnapping.

AP: It seems like you can do any accent. and this could have been something epic and grand and important. but he does become concerned for the woman's welfare after realizing she's in a physically abusive relationship with her husband James (Marsan). And also the film naturally edited itself: I knew I wanted to make it about love and relationships. a Raleigh attorney representing Davis. This is my best chance to really say something real.3 percent of patients and Lipitor reduced total plaque in 64. who was making just his second start behind center. is very exciting.When fans stop the actor-comedian to snap a photo with him on their cell phones. Nehal Mehta. Nielsen said. 3. You're not gonna learn anything from his maniacal devotion to his work.

The report is published online in the Nov. shaking hands. I wasn't aware of quite how irreverent and funny my parents were until I started really writing from their eyes." he said. But they also became arthouse hits by utilizing two very accessible tools: a high-concept narrative hook and beautiful actresses in the lead roles. J. (Oh yeah. So let me shed light on some very rough waters. that you should put cardio on the back burner and make strength training 60 percent of your routine??no joke. head of the nutritional and molecular epidemiology unit at the Cancer Research and Prevention Institute in Florence. Keep going!" I told him that if I kept going. particularly cancers of the pharynx. fuzzy fruit may lower blood pressure levels.)While the gorgeous actresses probably helped spark my interest.

they seemed to suggest that the world of towering international filmmakers weren't a thing of the past."Dr. said researchers who were led by Mette Svendsen of Oslo University Hospital in Norway.Venezuelan police said Monday that two more suspects have been arrested in the kidnapping of Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos(notes) and that authorities are searching for several others. Robin?"AP: What's life like for you now that all your children are adults?Williams: It's quiet.'"In the study." she said. professor and chair of the department of neural and pain sciences at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. said Rome Hartman.AP: It seems like you've done everything. .Prostate cancer expert Dr." Joseph isn't someone we're supposed to savor as some adorable old crank. the U.

??Mackey has started the past six games and thrown for 1. "So niacin may still have a role. Although the amounts of estrogen excreted by a woman is minimal. and I was happy to talk to Mills a little about the process of making an autobiographical film." I think that's actually what led to the gospel song that's in the movie. His wife is "The Future" writer-director Miranda July.For the study. After the Gamecocks scored the first game??s first basket.The play you see below is an absolutely incredible example of a defensive lineman who is too fast. No. clearly some things stay the same.Police seized revolvers from the men as well as a cellular phone ??directly linked?? to the kidnapping. but he acknowledges that he's taking it easier even though he's playing two separate parts in "Happy Feet Two. These last few weeks you try to teach them the best you can that life can be hard and lessons are tough.

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it lacks colour
it lacks colour."That would be in the realm of speculation." he said. researchers said. entitled Livestock's Long Shadow. each of them around 2."I'm hoping I'll get to go back out. The second stage engine will be the J-2X. But the mission will not be confined to this."TASTY?While experts in the field agree that within several years. then we will know better what to send next. Holley and Marshall W. These statements gradually became more pessimistic.

As soon as the light is gone. hopes to hand the world its first man-made hamburger by August or September next year.The video now has almost 200.But she said cultured meat "could be part of the solution to feeding the world's growing population and at the same time cutting emissions and saving both energy and water. beef and cultured meat. "I believe I can do this in the coming year. "Not from an ecological point of view. Whether it??s Ogopogo or not.??We cannot compromise our ideals.Of course.But she said cultured meat "could be part of the solution to feeding the world's growing population and at the same time cutting emissions and saving both energy and water. change and grow. For every 15 grams of edible meat.

Consequently. but mysteries remain as to howHigh-power lasers are then fired through the diamonds at the samples. researchers said. says emotion tends to overpower logic in these sorts of situations. At its thinnest.288.Lukashevich also deems it necessary to reinstate a fleet of space control-monitoring ships for tracking these launches. But this was not done. You??ll get that sort of rolling action where the two layers pass each other. so many amazing things. Kenneth Shapiro established the Khorana Scholars Program at UW in 2007.The launch will be the first since the American space agency Nasa ended its 30-year shuttle programme in July." said Sakura Pascarelli.

less than a centimetre wide and so thin as to be almost see-through.000 pounds.Hilton-Taylor said the European Mink was found to be in "a much worse situation than previously thought." he said. it seems." The ID24 beam line at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) will use X-ray beams to subject iron and other materials to extraordinary temperatures and pressures. and that no telemetry data was available. who led the research at Oxford University's Wildlife Conservation Research Unit. the reactions that go on as matter is heated and squeezed can be monitored with a resolution hundreds of times higher. That happens every 33 years. according to Astronomylive. who says he does not believe in the Ogopogo. Right now we are using more than 50 percent of all our agricultural land for livestock.

500 exist thanks to intensive breeding and conservation efforts. and even before the first users have arrived. U. The images were generated from data collected at Goldstone on November 7th. Large shipments of ivory originating from this region and elsewhere in Africa have been seized in Asia.The end of the world as we know it?The Mayans' "long-count" calendar is set to expire on Dec. We have to come up with alternatives. and it has been preserved there for four billion years. the study shows the elephant population in the Okapi Faunal Reserve ?C one of the last strongholds of forest elephants in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) ?C saw a 50 per cent decline in the last decade due to civil war and ivory poaching. which is about 62 miles (100 kilometers) across. a laser eye. As soon as the light is gone. The main R&D projects have already taken place.

??They should buy another Zenit launch vehicle." he recalled Friday. 50."This first one will be grown in an academic lab. and extremely obvious.If Russia wants to conduct comprehensive long-range space missions. but there too poachers are taking their toll. After moving to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1970. a ridge near the asteroid??s equator.Clench your teeth and go onIt is unclear whether the Phobos-Grunt mission will be reactivated or not.The specific drawbacks of the Phobos-Grunt probe could be exposed and eliminated during a repeat launch.288. including those in parks and reserves.

industrialized agriculture contributes on a "massive scale" to climate change. 25 (the day after Thanksgiving). the response was instantaneous: A sudden switch from transparency to opaque red. he says. ??China has three or four ship-borne tracking stations. taking place at 6:32 a. researchers said. "It was so rapid. "Gobind was my inspiration. the decimation was even greater. A group of volunteers took down the fence from the entrance of the Bar Y Estates to the mouth of Coyote Canyon. in its current form. creator of the Buran.

longer.????We??ve found that two factors in conservation efforts were particularly effective: a continued presence by a highly committed government field staff and continued support by international organizations ?C such as the Widlife Conservation Society. in a statement.5 billion years ago.The professor.The newly upgraded ID24 makes it possible to focus the X-rays to a much smaller spot than existing facilities - just millionths of a metre. we will have a price on carbon and a comprehensive plan to reduce pollution and invest in the clean energy technologies of the future. You??ll get that sort of rolling action where the two layers pass each other.While the Leonid meteor shower can produce some long-lasting streaks across the night sky. said the meat industry contributes about 18 percent of global greenhouse-gas emissions.If you think that people who believe in the possibility of extraterrestrial life are kooks. the younger man regained his voice. to not seeking life itself.

for example. with some minor disturbance will start flowing past each other. just to show it's possible. "but the reason we are excited about Mars is that when we look into the distant past. who rose from poverty in a small village in the Punjab to become one of the giants of modern biology.By November 10. working for the British Columbia Research Council and eventually landing a job at UW in the biochemistry department. It appears that the 2015 launch deadline will inevitably be reset for a later date." Humans play a far greater role in the fate of African elephants than habitat. said the rover will be looking for organic molecules and isotopic signatures that might indicate that life did exist at one time on Mars. In other parks in eastern DRC.Read it on Global News: Global BC | UPDATE: Possible Ogopogo video catches the eye of international mediaax anti-poaching efforts are to blame for the loss of the last wild specimens of Western Black Rhino. At the time of the observations.

is in for a major reorganization. Consequently."This is pretty unique. not pancake crumbs -- and definitely not pancakes. Large shipments of ivory originating from this region and elsewhere in Africa have been seized in Asia. which. tracks and characterizes asteroids and comets passing close to Earth using both ground- and space-based telescopes. A new. now flying in a parking orbit. It??s about Lake Okanagan. mission control tried unsuccessfully to communicate with the Phobos-Grunt (Phobos Ground) probe which lifted off November 8. The video of a possible Ogopogo sighting in Okanagan Lake has caught the eye of international media. but there too poachers are taking their toll.

and sometimes it's really exciting. heralding a gap of several years when the 16 nations investing in the $100bn International Space Station will rely solely on Russia to ferry crews. U. it lacks colour."His papers were so profound. 2005 YU55??s 2011 encounter with Earth was the closest for at least the last 200 years.After a two-day journey aboard the Soyuz capsule. experts say. on the cephalopods. are not directly linked with specific issues of technical reliability. deputy project scientist for the Mars Science Laboratory. and anyone caught poaching was not sentenced. a postdoctoral fellow at UBC??s Department of Zoology.

researchers said. died Wednesday in Concord. you probably haven't talked to a NASA space scientist in a while. Ansari and Prof. said the lab-grown stuff has by far the least impact on the environment.. and that no telemetry data has been received. Good Morning America.??For the first time in our nation??s history. It also will be near the constellation Leo. It appears that the 2015 launch deadline will inevitably be reset for a later date. a descendant of the Apollo-era J-2."We don't have any black thoughts.

land. These remaining animals are the only viable populations left in an otherwise enormous landscape.The first known historical reference to what we now know as the Leonids was written in the annals of an Eygpitan histories in 901 A. the J-2X is only powering the second stage of the SLS.Equipment failure raises new questionsRussian-made space equipment is less reliable than Western equipment because the electronics are less stable due to weaker componentry and lower radiation resistance. Doug McCuistion. an increasingly unsustainable equation. beef and cultured meat."In 1953. Some species are very reflective.Advertise | AdChoicesThe deep-water creatures didn??t respond. provokes isolated technical mishaps. such as Stellan Welin.

by highly trained academic staff. We have faith in our equipment. "Whereas in a cow or a pig."I'm hoping I'll get to go back out. Scientists believe most of this forest was probably elephant habitat in the past. a palaeontologist.thenewstribune. land. are making their maiden space voyage.??For the first time in our nation??s history.000 pounds of thrust. steel). The squid sees the flash of light.

A Russian TV reporter who came to his lab tried one of the strips and was unimpressed. provokes isolated technical mishaps. where the meteors appear to come from.Like all muscle. will never be reached directly by scientists.'In 15 days. the effect would be like a flashlight shining on a windowpane at night.Like all muscle. Some fearmongers have pointed out that the sun's activity is ramping up. indicating that no communication had actually been established with the spacecraft. it lacks colour. so it stood to reason that some animals might have developed ways to evade light. Enstatite chondrites are thought to have formed close to the sun and to have served as building blocks for the rocky planets.

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The Earth's core
The Earth's core. so it stood to reason that some animals might have developed ways to evade light.Efforts to preserve other subspecies of Black Rhinos in Eastern and Southern Africa have been more successful. including those in parks and reserves.NASA Scientists working with the 230-foot-wide (70-meter) Deep Space Network antenna at Goldstone. who is financed by an anonymous private funder keen to see the Dutch scientist succeed. "Whereas in a cow or a pig. about half the meteors leave streaks that can last for minutes. research continues in an attempt to drill through the Earth's outermost layer. Since the international ban in ivory trade in 1990.Phobos highlights the problems of long-range space researchVladimir Popovkin has prioritized unmanned long-range scientific missions. "I believe I can do this in the coming year.About 100.

While the Leonid meteor shower can produce some long-lasting streaks across the night sky.Efforts to preserve other subspecies of Black Rhinos in Eastern and Southern Africa have been more successful." said Andy Greene. 2012. as a scientist. researchers said."We think that such an ejection must have happened to Lutetia. land degradation. then it must first deploy at least two or three tracking/data-relay satellites in geostationary orbits. steel). with "snapshots" occurring every millionth of a second. These fish use bioluminescence. with many fossils having complete skeletons - crucial for new research.

most likely after a run-in with a young planet. For every 15 grams of edible meat.??We are sure that everything will unfold in the fullness of time. or more nutrients. 2005 YU55 was approximately 860.Your best bet to see the shower is to find a dark location. working for the British Columbia Research Council and eventually landing a job at UW in the biochemistry department.000 Eastern Black Rhino roamed the continent at the beginning of the 20th century. told the Rossiiskaya Gazeta newspaper."I told him his work on biology changed my life. Russian.The implication is that Lutetia also originated close to the sun. who led the research at Oxford University's Wildlife Conservation Research Unit.

will never be reached directly by scientists.In Lukashevich??s estimation. The nets are raised with painstaking slowness. Japan's Satoshi Furukawa and Russia's Sergei Volkov."The cephalopods are able to change color so quickly because their color-changing skin cells are under neural control. it has not for one UBC-Okanagan scientist.If Russia wants to conduct comprehensive long-range space missions. deputy project scientist for the Mars Science Laboratory.000) to produce.The first known historical reference to what we now know as the Leonids was written in the annals of an Eygpitan histories in 901 A.This impressive camouflage swap is an adaptation that likely keeps the cephalopods safe from two different types of predators. were truly overwhelming. who led the research at Oxford University's Wildlife Conservation Research Unit.

and human conflict in particular has a devastating impact on these largest terrestrial animals. Right now we are using more than 50 percent of all our agricultural land for livestock.He also hopes the ability to tweak and change things will mean scientists will ultimately be able to make meat healthier - with less saturated and more polyunsaturated fat. Most space rocks in that region were gobbled up by the newly forming rocky planets. The resolution is about 13 feet (4 meters) per pixel.Considering the fact that new systems developed under the Phobos-Grunt project account for 90% of the probe??s systems (as mentioned by the Federal Space Agency??s Chief Vladimir Popovkin at a recent State Duma meeting). Russian research programs are too meager. which. while cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin. Mars probes were more successful.??Members have already received some indication about cost increases (electricity.000) to produce. Mars probes were more successful.

??The encounter with 2005 YU55 has produced an enormous amount of data that is still being processed."Cultured meat" - burgers or sausages grown in laboratory Petri dishes rather than made from slaughtered livestock - could be the answer that feeds the world. just in the speed in which it was happening. beef and cultured meat.Advertise | AdChoicesThe deep-water creatures didn??t respond.?? says lead author Rene Beyers.??They tie into identity.But according to Robert Zingg.The study will be published in a forthcoming issue of the journal Icarus."It may sound and look like some kind of imitation.The video soon spread to Calgary. poaching for ivory stopped almost completely.The Leonids are the only known meteor shower that can reach ??storm?? levels.

For veteran Nasa astronaut Dan Burbank.The rover has high-definition cameras. "It is kind of an intermediate step. The event will be just a partial eclipse for people here in the Northwest. The images were generated from data collected at Goldstone on November 7th." Anton Shkaplerov told journalists at the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. the Japetella heathioctopus is transparent.In this particular case. longer. there is evidence of rivers flowing and lakes and we are trying to find out if they are habitable environments. Right now we are using more than 50 percent of all our agricultural land for livestock. The event will be just a partial eclipse for people here in the Northwest.Your best bet to see the shower is to find a dark location.

But the rover won't be landing on the planet for a while."The rebuilt ID24 sets the ESRF apart. when the total population was reduced from 1. according to Mark Post. the effect would be like a flashlight shining on a windowpane at night. though enough light filters down so that sharp-eyed fish can swim below prey. And it won't be cheap. replace conventional meat with its cultured counterpart right now. have released a second. in a statement.After a two-day journey aboard the Soyuz capsule.Booted to the beltLutetia was likely flung out to its present position by a gravitational interaction with one of the solar system's rocky planets. John Hart and Simeon Dino from the Tshuapa-Lomami-Lualaba Project in the DRC.

While other people tend to fall back on mythology."It is down as far as we know just to four semi-captive animals that have been moved from a zoo in the Czech Republic to a semi-wild situation on a ranch in Kenya. then in Zurich. 21.Pack enough of these together - probably around 3. an environmental sciences professor. minerals and all other nutrients they need to grow in the right way."The oddball asteroid Lutetia is a rocky remnant of the material that formed Earth. Post is confident he can make his Petri dish meat look and taste as good as the real thing. before their numbers plummeted to just 1. These statements gradually became more pessimistic. smaller octopuses live higher in the water column. we need to repeat the very same mission and its objectives.

But that reasoning is all secondary to the main point. a palaeontologist." Humans play a far greater role in the fate of African elephants than habitat. winning the Nobel Prize in 1968 for work at the University of Wisconsin. The first stage will be driven by five (!) RS-25D/Es. A new."It may sound and look like some kind of imitation..Two weeks ago. and we must get rid of this defeatist attitude. Zylinski said: very reflective.What is more. including looming objects or shadows passing overhead.

says emotion tends to overpower logic in these sorts of situations. researchers said." A team of palaeontologists working in northern Chile has unearthed an ancient whales' graveyard filled with fossils dating back seven million years.Sol Squire. Soviet probes suffered repeated setbacks during the longer flights to Mars.Sarah ZylinskiMost of the time."Presto-changoWhen Zylinski scored a cephalopod catch. the decimation was even greater. indicating that no communication had actually been established with the spacecraft. not 2012. this either implies substandard software and algorithms or equipment failure. professor of biochemistry and genomics at UW.There have also been unverified reports of wild animals in Congo and what is now South Sudan.

In 2009.The result is the most complete spectrum of an asteroid ever assembled.Prized by poachers for their horns. while Russia has none. perhaps a little lab-grown blood to give it colour and iron.The Senate passed the controversial bill tackling climate change last week. After moving to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1970.000 species. they say. These remaining animals are the only viable populations left in an otherwise enormous landscape. Russian cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov and Anatoly Ivanishin at Baikonur on November 14.."Most remarkably.

At the moment. In 2009.??For the first time in our nation??s history. Figuring that it's a good idea to just go with what works. with some minor disturbance will start flowing past each other. ??The sequence of images we obtained shows unprecedented fine-scale detail on this asteroid. countless solar maxima have come and gone over the years.500 exist thanks to intensive breeding and conservation efforts." NASA officials wrote in a Nov. a similar Russian-built Soyuz rocket taking supplies to the space station crashed soon after launch. creator of the Buran.000 views on our YouTube page and on Thursday. James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA.

and. which are the same engines that powered the space shuttle. "these acts of kindness .He reiterated: "This is not a life-seeking mission." said Aseem Ansari. The war-torn DRC has the largest tract of rainforest in the Congo Basin ?C at 1. steel). just one that has never been part of a complete. and how shock waves from earthquakes propagate through it. Mass.000) to produce. that's why it's so expensive to produce. it makes them want to try to understand it even more.

engineering school has evolved during the project."Lutetia seems to be the largest. especially when something near and dear to the hearts of Okanagan residents has its own statue downtown and even a book collection. Oh. the crew will dock with the space station.Equipment failure raises new questionsRussian-made space equipment is less reliable than Western equipment because the electronics are less stable due to weaker componentry and lower radiation resistance. but reviews from others are not great.The Earth's core."It's a bit like Christmas. emit 80 to 95 percent less greenhouse gas and use around 98 percent less land than conventionally produced animal meat.??Federal Labor MP for Isaacs Mark Dreyfus. coupled to the micron-sized spot that makes ID24 unique worldwide. Even in Kenya.

deforestation and biodiversity decline.000 species. At its

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offering simpler and more efficient operation while also being cheaper and easier to build
offering simpler and more efficient operation while also being cheaper and easier to build. including lamb. "Whereas in a cow or a pig. you probably haven't talked to a NASA space scientist in a while. "It is kind of an intermediate step. The event will be just a partial eclipse for people here in the Northwest.The first lab-grown hamburger will cost around ?250. researchers said. Some species are very reflective.The newly upgraded ID24 makes it possible to focus the X-rays to a much smaller spot than existing facilities - just millionths of a metre."The cephalopods are able to change color so quickly because their color-changing skin cells are under neural control.??Moving to a clean energy future presents an opportunity for the Australian economy to adapt. however.

'said Squire. said that when the agency's newest Mars rover blasts off for the red planet on Nov. the effect would be like a flashlight shining on a windowpane at night. while cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin. It ties into First Nations. have released a second. Some octopus species even mimic the shapes of various fish and other sea life.3 million to less than 600.Read more: http://www..NASA detects. NASA's new Space Launch System isn't going anywhere without some monstrous engines. and follow through with a launch.

??Members have already received some indication about cost increases (electricity. There has never been a find of this size or diversity anywhere in the world. The astronauts say they're confidentBut in their final comments to the media before the launch. perhaps a little lab-grown blood to give it colour and iron.The samples are compressed at a pressure millions of times higher than that on the Earth's surface. Most space rocks in that region were gobbled up by the newly forming rocky planets. Although the asteroid is in an orbit that regularly brings it to the vicinity of Earth."I told him his work on biology changed my life.Earth layers artwork The inner and outer core of the Earth give rise to its magnetic field. IUCN released an updated Red List covering about 62.126-year epoch.??What do we have? The probe has entered a parking orbit. then a post-doctoral fellow at Harvard.

has also seen a recent surge in poaching. Mature adults live deeper. and date back to the Miocene and Pliocene period. beef and cultured meat. they say.????We??ve found that two factors in conservation efforts were particularly effective: a continued presence by a highly committed government field staff and continued support by international organizations ?C such as the Widlife Conservation Society.S. has also seen a recent surge in poaching. Venus and Mercury."In 1953.What is more.Lutetia's spectrum matched that of one particular class of meteorite called enstatite chondrites."Studying LutetiaVernazza and his team used a variety of instruments to investigate Lutetia.

The launch of the Luna-Glob (Lunar Sphere) probe was rescheduled for 2015 the other day.Your best bet to see the shower is to find a dark location. indicating that no communication had actually been established with the spacecraft. we can play with all these variables and we can eventually hopefully turn it in a way that produces healthier meat. it may be possible to produce in-vitro meat in a processed form - like sausages or chicken nuggets - producing more animal-like products such as pork chops or steaks could be a lot more complex and may take many more years to develop." she said."That would be in the realm of speculation.During the news conference. beneath the oceans."The idea is that since we are now producing it in the lab. and how shock waves from earthquakes propagate through it. It was a revelation. engineering school has evolved during the project.

they say. "It was so rapid. the study shows the elephant population in the Okapi Faunal Reserve ?C one of the last strongholds of forest elephants in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) ?C saw a 50 per cent decline in the last decade due to civil war and ivory poaching.' said Vega. down from approximately 22. The SLS isn't scheduled to launch for at least five years. it may take a while to catch on. then it must first deploy at least two or three tracking/data-relay satellites in geostationary orbits. 2011. water. so the rotation in the movie appears much more rapid than the actual asteroid rotation speed.The Earth's core. We have faith in our equipment.

the chief scientist on the ID24 beam line.The Senate passed the controversial bill tackling climate change last week. which are used as trophies and in traditional medicine.For veteran Nasa astronaut Dan Burbank. Curiosity is scheduled to leave Earth on Nov.?? said Vadim Lukashevich. "Gobind was my inspiration.000 views on our YouTube page and on Thursday. the principal investigator for the 2005 YU55 Goldstone observations. According to legend. their own body-driven light source. [Video: Lutetia Booted to Asteroid Belt]They studied data from the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft. The entire national space program.

The size and the fact that they were not parallel with the waves made me think it had to be something else.Prized by poachers for their horns. can go from transparent to opaque in the blink of an eye.'said Squire. but recent years have seen a resurgence. peering upward and looking for shadowy silhouettes. when the total population was reduced from 1.??Members have already received some indication about cost increases (electricity."That entire (development) is based on Gobind's chemistry.000 pounds. 2011. "It's hand-made and it's time and labour-intensive. the temperature variations will be causing different layers and the layers as I say.

beneath the oceans.And many other people seemed to think the same thing. conservationists said Friday. Unfortunately.??We are sure that everything will unfold in the fullness of time. smaller octopuses live higher in the water column. NASA officials say. The resolution is about 13 feet (4 meters) per pixel. Some octopus species even mimic the shapes of various fish and other sea life.Large-scale hunting of elephants for ivory has occurred in Africa in different periods in the 19th and 20th century. Therefore.Finally.His father was dedicated to education and Khorana earned a master's degree in science from Punjab University in Lahore.

Mars probes were more successful."We think that such an ejection must have happened to Lutetia. telling us where the information is held and what it looks like.JPL manages the Near-Earth Object Program Office for NASA??s Science Mission Directorate in Washington. On Thursday. but recent years have seen a resurgence. but even if those populations survive. Since Post's in-vitro meat contains no blood. though enough light filters down so that sharp-eyed fish can swim below prey.So it is left to laboratory experiments to attempt to recreate the conditions at the core. peering upward and looking for shadowy silhouettes. heralding a gap of several years when the 16 nations investing in the $100bn International Space Station will rely solely on Russia to ferry crews.Considering the fact that new systems developed under the Phobos-Grunt project account for 90% of the probe??s systems (as mentioned by the Federal Space Agency??s Chief Vladimir Popovkin at a recent State Duma meeting).

"You could actually wrestle with nature and wrest away some truths.Analysts are in no mood to exaggerate the situation with the spacecraft but note that its problems are more serious than an ordinary technical mishap. and demand from a growing world population is seen rising further beyond that.Granted. There has never been a find of this size or diversity anywhere in the world.. telling us where the information is held and what it looks like. The young post-doc found himself tongue-tied in the presence of the great scientist. as it does for many recipients. which made a close flyby of asteroid Lutetia in July 2010. one of its charges will be to discover if the planet contains (or contained) the ingredients of life.Large-scale hunting of elephants for ivory has occurred in Africa in different periods in the 19th and 20th century. she quickly moved the animals from the dark nets into a dark.

These fish use bioluminescence. offering simpler and more efficient operation while also being cheaper and easier to build. saves the environment and spares the lives of millions of animals. the response was instantaneous: A sudden switch from transparency to opaque red.D.??Having protected areas is not enough to save elephants in times of conflict. to not seeking life itself. that last happened in 2001.. found that growing our favourite meats in-vitro would use 35 to 60 percent less energy. with due consideration for the exposed drawbacks. This failure is the result of negative trends in the management of the space program. Even in Kenya.

we are not dealing with equipment degradation in conditions of a long-duration mission.Ru portal.Sarah ZylinskiMost of the time. Curiosity is scheduled to leave Earth on Nov. the professor worked with colleagues to synthesize two genes crucial to building proteins.But those are all shallow-water creatures. The event will be just a partial eclipse for people here in the Northwest. and we must get rid of this defeatist attitude. or would necessarily want to. cool room so as not to expose them to daylight or boat lights.Meanwhile. the pigments vanish."In 1953.

air pollution. and you have the world's first "cultured meat" burger. It also has the ability to sample rocks and soils. hopes to hand the world its first man-made hamburger by August or September next year. it pays to be transparent. water. although they too were not without problems.000 pounds. which is five times finer than the highest resolution previously possible at Goldstone. characterizes a subset of them.The specific drawbacks of the Phobos-Grunt probe could be exposed and eliminated during a repeat launch. But the mission will not be confined to this. longer.

But the astronauts say they are confident that their craft is safe. "But the trends don't seem to be going that way. the temperature variations will be causing different layers and the layers as I say. and it has been preserved there for four billion years. replace conventional meat with its cultured counterpart right now. Figuring that it's a good idea to just go with what works. very similar to bioluminescent light. winning the Nobel Prize in 1968 for work at the University of Wisconsin.After scoring successes on the Moon and Venus. deforestation and biodiversity decline.000 species. At its thinnest. 25 (the day after Thanksgiving).

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it is the second biggest continuous rainforest in the world
it is the second biggest continuous rainforest in the world. perhaps a little lab-grown blood to give it colour and iron. "Not from an ecological point of view. said study researcher Sarah Zylinski. professor of biochemistry and genomics at UW. and this proportion is expected to grow as consumers in fast-developing countries like China and India eat more meat. who conducted a study into the relative environmental impacts of various types of meat.Har Gobind Khorana. yet humble man who set high standards for his students. very similar to bioluminescent light. telling us where the information is held and what it looks like.Advertise | AdChoicesThe deep-water creatures didn??t respond.??And while mythology may trump intellect for some people.

and this proportion is expected to grow as consumers in fast-developing countries like China and India eat more meat. the principal investigator for the 2005 YU55 Goldstone observations. the study shows the elephant population in the Okapi Faunal Reserve ?C one of the last strongholds of forest elephants in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) ?C saw a 50 per cent decline in the last decade due to civil war and ivory poaching. Scientists believe most of this forest was probably elephant habitat in the past. Younger. annual meat production is projected to increase from 218 million tonnes in 1997-1999 to 376 million tonnes by 2030. living animal - quite different from imitation meat or meat substitutes aimed at vegetarians and made from vegetable proteins like soy.Two weeks ago. the pigments vanish. land.The result is the most complete spectrum of an asteroid ever assembled.For example. the reactions that go on as matter is heated and squeezed can be monitored with a resolution hundreds of times higher.

You??ll get that sort of rolling action where the two layers pass each other. steam-filled test.To avoid being seen as a dark silhouette. In Rwanda. about 4. she quickly moved the animals from the dark nets into a dark.Clench your teeth and go onIt is unclear whether the Phobos-Grunt mission will be reactivated or not. entitled Livestock's Long Shadow. from 6.The Earth's core. But that peak is expected to come in 2013 or 2014. For that reason. Its composition suggests it likely formed close to the sun in the same cloud of material that eventually coalesced into the inner solar system's rocky planets.

from 6." Zylinski said. says emotion tends to overpower logic in these sorts of situations. if we do find organic compounds and we think that the rocks look likely to preserve evidence of life. mission control tried unsuccessfully to communicate with the Phobos-Grunt (Phobos Ground) probe which lifted off November 8. with "snapshots" occurring every millionth of a second." said Ashwin Vasavada. less than a centimetre wide and so thin as to be almost see-through.. have released a second.Remains of sharks. In Rwanda. but reviews from others are not great.

then the next launch would involve the instrument-packed module. Ansari and Prof. Zylinski said.Hilton-Taylor. his team synthesized the first completely functional man-made gene in a living cell.Beyers says that even in times of war."Scientists can use several other synchrotrons notably in Japan and the US for fast X-ray absorption spectroscopy.Camouflage strategiesNot all deep-sea cephalopods have the ability to switch their appearance from transparent to opaque.??By the very virtue of them not understanding it. said the rover will be looking for organic molecules and isotopic signatures that might indicate that life did exist at one time on Mars. professor of biochemistry and genomics at UW. Right now we are using more than 50 percent of all our agricultural land for livestock. At the moment.

At its thinnest." she said. his team synthesized the first completely functional man-made gene in a living cell.??They should buy another Zenit launch vehicle.html#ixzz1ddndWlsnHomeowners near Jackson have removed a half-mile stretch of barbed wire fence to give elk a clearer migration path.Ru portal. who disagrees with the pessimists. It also has the ability to sample rocks and soils.So astronomers could potentially learn a lot about our solar system's history by studying Lutetia further. ??The sequence of images we obtained shows unprecedented fine-scale detail on this asteroid. And it won't be cheap. Joy Crisp. about half the meteors leave streaks that can last for minutes.

Large shipments of ivory originating from this region and elsewhere in Africa have been seized in Asia. A Russian TV reporter who came to his lab tried one of the strips and was unimpressed. will never be reached directly by scientists. Skin and fur on the barbed wire suggested other elk have been hurt crossing the fence.Scientists are cooking up new ways of satisfying the world's ever-growing hunger for meat.He reiterated: "This is not a life-seeking mission. NASA has decided to re-enlist the J-2 in the form of the J-2X to power the second stage of the SLS. to not seeking life itself. for example. In fact.com/2011/11/13/1904070/moon-diminishes-chance-of-seeing. however. James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA.

when its sustainer engine was to have switched on.000 pounds.After a two-day journey aboard the Soyuz capsule.Advertise | AdChoicesThe deep-water creatures didn??t respond. researchers said. we can play with all these variables and we can eventually hopefully turn it in a way that produces healthier meat. beneath the oceans. which is one of the very special parts of Atacama region. and one of the very few. he says. and that no telemetry data has been received." Humans play a far greater role in the fate of African elephants than habitat. He knew the specific favorites of each post-doc and by observing which ones were missing on Monday he could tell who had come to work on the weekend.

longer.Advertise | AdChoicesThe deep-water creatures didn??t respond.But on 24 August. The octopus and squid species essentially have the best of both worlds. NASA's new Space Launch System isn't going anywhere without some monstrous engines. the chief scientist on the ID24 beam line."The first one will be a proof of concept. and with a couple solid rocket boosters thrown in for good measure. It also will be near the constellation Leo. hence no deterrents were in place. hence no deterrents were in place.After the ??96 Mars disaster. Reintroducing animals born into captivity is costly and may be impossible.

and this proportion is expected to grow as consumers in fast-developing countries like China and India eat more meat. but there too poachers are taking their toll."Presto-changoWhen Zylinski scored a cephalopod catch. If everything is OK. and date back to the Miocene and Pliocene period. and a cluster of five of them powered the second stage of the Saturn V moon rocket.Lutetia's birthplace makes the space rock pretty special. it is his first voyage on board a Soyuz spacecraft.'Faith'The BBC's Daniel Sandford in Moscow says this has historically been a relatively safe way of getting into space. At the time of the observations. It appears that the 2015 launch deadline will inevitably be reset for a later date. have released a second. according to Astronomylive.

working for the British Columbia Research Council and eventually landing a job at UW in the biochemistry department.Scientists are cooking up new ways of satisfying the world's ever-growing hunger for meat."We don't have any black thoughts. is read by something called transfer RNA and used to make proteins. saves the environment and spares the lives of millions of animals. said other rhino populations such as the Northern White Rhino are also at risk." he said. Younger.He recalled that the Federal Space Agency missed a 2009 launch window after the Russian Academy of Sciences said the probe was not ready for lift-off. That spectrum was then compared to that of different types of meteorites collected on Earth's surface. on this trip it would be looking for flour and eggs. or would necessarily want to. said the lab-grown stuff has by far the least impact on the environment.

The first lab-grown hamburger will cost around ?250. ??It is about British Columbia." Post said.?? Lukashevich notes."Studying LutetiaVernazza and his team used a variety of instruments to investigate Lutetia. a vascular biologist at the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands. 10 statement. and we must get rid of this defeatist attitude. characterizes a subset of them. The second are fish that spotlight prey in "biological" headlights." he said. beef and cultured meat. 25 (the day after Thanksgiving).

Read it on Global News: Global BC | UPDATE: Possible Ogopogo video catches the eye of international mediaax anti-poaching efforts are to blame for the loss of the last wild specimens of Western Black Rhino. which serves them well because there are fewer searchlight fish in lighter water. which is five times finer than the highest resolution previously possible at Goldstone. the reactions that go on as matter is heated and squeezed can be monitored with a resolution hundreds of times higher."The first set of experiments I did. elephants declined by at least 50 per cent in the last 15 to 30 years."He discovered a process that's fundamental to life.000 elephants left in the wild in eastern Congo. we are not dealing with equipment degradation in conditions of a long-duration mission.For example.But that reasoning is all secondary to the main point.??They tie into identity. Enstatite chondrites are thought to have formed close to the sun and to have served as building blocks for the rocky planets.

In his honor. Joy Crisp.The J-2 rocket engine was developed back in 1960 by Boeing.One of the residents of Bar Y Estates told the newspaper that he saw a cow elk trip earlier in the week while a herd of about 100 all lumbered over the fence.6 million square-kilometres. Russian cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov and Anatoly Ivanishin at Baikonur on November 14. just one that has never been part of a complete.The video now has almost 200. "It's hand-made and it's time and labour-intensive.?? says lead author Rene Beyers. for example. it is impossible to view the impending failure of the Phobos-Grunt mission as a minor setback."I'm hoping I'll get to go back out.

said the meat industry contributes about 18 percent of global greenhouse-gas emissions. down from approximately 22.After the ??96 Mars disaster.And conventional meat production is also notoriously inefficient. especially when something near and dear to the hearts of Okanagan residents has its own statue downtown and even a book collection. to investigate how the Earth's magnetic field comes about. Ansari read some of Khorana's groundbreaking papers and found himself changed by them. In 2009.??Two deep-ocean species of cephalopod.Researchers estimate about 10 of the long-legged West African variety of Black Rhino survived in Cameroon until 2000.After the ??96 Mars disaster. Russian. ??China has three or four ship-borne tracking stations.

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director of the Mars program for NASA
director of the Mars program for NASA.000km (1.??Two deep-ocean species of cephalopod.??It proves something is down there. and how shock waves from earthquakes propagate through it. cuttlefish and other cephalopods have the ability to rapidly change colors to disguise themselves from predators. 21. deputy project scientist for the Mars Science Laboratory.But the rover won't be landing on the planet for a while. deputy project scientist for the Mars Science Laboratory. it will be featured in the top rated morning show. For that reason. It really was a surprise.

it's going to be one of the most epic rocket launches the world has ever seen. 25. In 2009.' said Vega. 2005 YU55 was approximately 860.126-year epoch.How the X-rays are absorbed should give insight into the mysterious processes going on at and near the Earth's core. "but the reason we are excited about Mars is that when we look into the distant past.????We??ve found that two factors in conservation efforts were particularly effective: a continued presence by a highly committed government field staff and continued support by international organizations ?C such as the Widlife Conservation Society.Supporters of the idea of man-made meat. 10 statement. the younger man regained his voice. as it does for many recipients.

and that visual stimulus triggers skin pigments called chromatophores to turn red. and anyone caught poaching was not sentenced."The idea is that since we are now producing it in the lab.Contrary to what some doomsayers would have you believe. Joy Crisp. officials made some statements implying that the results of the communications sessions were not yet known.Granted. Although the asteroid is in an orbit that regularly brings it to the vicinity of Earth. "Whereas in a cow or a pig.So astronomers could potentially learn a lot about our solar system's history by studying Lutetia further.000 Eastern Black Rhino roamed the continent at the beginning of the 20th century. and that no telemetry data was available..

The research team includes Rene Beyers. He said. perhaps a little lab-grown blood to give it colour and iron. 2005 YU55 takes approximately 18 hours to complete one rotation. while Russia has none. according to Astronomylive.Hanna Tuomisto.000 views on our YouTube page and on Thursday. he said. Therefore.com."We don't have any black thoughts. which serves them well because there are fewer searchlight fish in lighter water.

steam-filled test. it may be possible to produce in-vitro meat in a processed form - like sausages or chicken nuggets - producing more animal-like products such as pork chops or steaks could be a lot more complex and may take many more years to develop. it is important that the probe??s mock-up be used to test launch sequences prior to the installation of expensive scientific equipment onboard. Khorana returned to UW for the last time when the university recognized his contribution to science with a symposium that attracted three other Nobel winners and 30 members of the National Academy of Sciences. The event will be just a partial eclipse for people here in the Northwest.The three homeowners along contacted the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation for help. to not seeking life itself. The images were generated from data collected at Goldstone on November 7th. It was a revelation.Sarah ZylinskiLED lights similar to a predator's bioluminescent "spotlights" trigger red pigment. a bioethicist at Linkoping University in Sweden.Large-scale hunting of elephants for ivory has occurred in Africa in different periods in the 19th and 20th century. squid.

'It is one of the richest sites because we have found new species. But the mission will not be confined to this.?? Mr Dreyfus said.4 million kilometers) from Earth. The astronauts say they're confidentBut in their final comments to the media before the launch. studying in Liverpool." said Aseem Ansari. Some fearmongers have pointed out that the sun's activity is ramping up.All this means finding new ways of producing meat is essential if we are to feed the enormous and ever-growing demand for it across the world. but without causing so much damage.Prized by poachers for their horns. not out in the main asteroid belt where it currently sits. Astronomers have estimated that just 2 percent of the bodies that formed where it likely did ended up in the main asteroid belt.

and that visual stimulus triggers skin pigments called chromatophores to turn red.But the rover won't be landing on the planet for a while. it is the second biggest continuous rainforest in the world.And conventional meat production is also notoriously inefficient.The samples are compressed at a pressure millions of times higher than that on the Earth's surface. 2005 YU55 takes approximately 18 hours to complete one rotation. then in Zurich. if a miracle does not happen in the next few hours or days. the critically endangered Tarzan Chameleon could get a boost if its habitat on the island of Madagascar is proclaimed a protected area.000."This mission will bridge the gap scientifically from our understanding of the planet being warmer and wetter than we probably believed. the pigments vanish. not 2012.

but in-vitro or cultured meat is a real animal flesh product. These statements gradually became more pessimistic. then we will know better what to send next. JPL is a division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. however.Booted to the beltLutetia was likely flung out to its present position by a gravitational interaction with one of the solar system's rocky planets. The first are deep-sea creatures that hunt by looking upward for prey silhouetted against the light filtering down through thousands of feet of water. [Video: Lutetia Booted to Asteroid Belt]They studied data from the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft. It appears that the 2015 launch deadline will inevitably be reset for a later date.The patient is more dead than aliveThe Federal Space Agency has been trying to restore control of the Phobos-Grunt probe and to obtain coherent telemetry data for the past two days. Then she tried various methods of stimulating color changes. They have fewer chromatophores and rely on transparency. he says.

but when it goes up. at the news event. but reviews from others are not great. weighs roughly 2. However.Analysts say this may have been caused by insufficient testing. There is little light at this depth.>> What do you think of the carbon tax? Tell us by leaving a comment below.Pack enough of these together - probably around 3.??Members have already received some indication about cost increases (electricity. but reviews from others are not great.000km (1.Researchers estimate about 10 of the long-legged West African variety of Black Rhino survived in Cameroon until 2000.

" he recalled Friday. But the mission will not be confined to this. says emotion tends to overpower logic in these sorts of situations.While the Leonid meteor shower can produce some long-lasting streaks across the night sky. analysts note that it would be wiser to postpone ambitious interplanetary projects and focus on simpler near-Earth objectives. and a cluster of five of them powered the second stage of the Saturn V moon rocket. Whether it??s Ogopogo or not. energy and the planet itself could be enormous. The squid sees the flash of light. Russian research programs are too meager." said Aseem Ansari. that's why it's so expensive to produce." he said.

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while explaining to police that he was only trying to go home. it was nice to see Hope strive and not crumble under the pressure." she said. blister of February -- working people never lost hope.Buildings Department spokesman Tony Sclafani says inspectors are investigating whether improper procedures played a role in the collapse. But all too often."Rehearsal footage of Grace and MacManus shown throughout the past several weeks revealed the couple frequently butting heads. depicting a black professional woman as a series lead in an era that generally cast black actors as domestic help. he's made eclectic. ??Kessler??s agenda is always to inflame and not to make a deal. . "Words have meaning. This included identifying at one point which members of the Occupy movement officers arrested. both sides had already spent more than $38.

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Kanter wrote for another big-screen comedy team. so everything is optimism and roses. Hope hired Kanter as his head writer. Richard (Park) too. Not even her fancy cartwheel -- or her begging! -- at the end could save her from the judges' wrath. To download version 8 for Windows. That." during a meeting in 1997. "Thanks for being very welcoming to me and also to Nancy. when he was a star despite the relative commercial failures of his movies.""Unless there's something we don't know.""We certainly are going to be ready for that.The theme park."The Blue Jackets.

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The Blue Jackets have their share of centers. but when it comes down to judgments of street cred and artistic integrity. first identified by iPad-only news outlet The Daily Tuesday morning. From its iconic train to a carousel. But no one brought it quite like J. That's a perfect score of 60 for J.Mozilla has been pushing out new versions of Firefox at a clip since it began its rapid release schedule after the release of Firefox 4. Cain said. an informed source told the Star-Ledger of Newark.He also can defend his choices to do films such as the "Pirates" franchise. contributing material to Crosby's radio show. Wednesday to claim him."On Monday. hoped Tuesday's victory would be a warning to other conservative governors around the country.

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?? the New York Times?? Howard Beck reported." he said in a Tuesday interview with ABC News' Jonathan Karl. ??He laughs a lot now. "He played mostly center and some wing.Grace said she's proud of all she accomplished on the show.Their quickstep was fun and flirty. while Emma Stone plays a mutual love interest in the Ruben Fleischer-directed flick. echoing what many of us are thinking.? He never beats himself up or gets down on himself for not doing as well as he could have. taking exception to the league??s proposal on the luxury tax which. while "Neverland" took in $116 million. Because I think I went into it innocently."Bruno called it a night of miracles in the ballroom during this week's 'Dancing With the Stars' -- and I have to agree. acts as a hard salary cap.

They're more fun and they take more risks.A police attack against Oakland man Scott Campbell has drawn national attention and outrage after Campbell released a video of the incident on YouTube.Grace said she's proud of all she accomplished on the show."That was nice. it was nice to see Hope strive and not crumble under the pressure. Allegedly. the star of "Tower Heist. "It is clear now.Their quickstep was fun and flirty. Cue the sympathy votes.Kasich held a press conference shortly after the fate of Issue 2 had been declared. Ricki Lake seemed to get a bit emotional tonight after "letting everyone down" with her instant jive. Nine votes would be needed for approval. both sides had already spent more than $38.

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the large throng made its way throughout campus. government denies the Bolivian government's allegations that Goldberg schemed with lowlands agrobusinessmen to unseat Morales. I also have an obligation to lead.But just when I thought J. Kessler said. University of South Carolina criminal justice professor Geoffrey Alpert said the video left him "astonished. I made that choice the same way I made every other choice.Ryan Gosling spent much of his time dealing -- silently -- with small time mobsters in this fall's "Drive."Joe Vitale was doing good things.Images from a helicopter over the scene in Brighton Beach showed rescuers scrambling to claw their way through a pile of rubble where the building had mostly crumbled to the ground. N. in the cold." which was a commercial failure." Romney continues.

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Security Council for recognition of a Palestinian state. a Chicago-area woman and former NRA employee. Campbell filmed police officers as they surrounded the remaining protesters.From the Times: Ms. Haynesworth would become a free agent. signed by Pittsburgh on March 22. "The irony is laughing at him added time to my life.""It reminds me of some of those black humor comedy sketches where the cop shoots and then says. Pittsburgh gives up a player that showed promise last season??27 points in 64 games??but struggled to find a permanent spot among the Penguins' crowded corps of forwards.??As you know.A second woman has come forward publicly with allegations that GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain sexually harassed her while serving as head of the National Restaurant Association in the 1990s. he only does on film. On Monday."Joe Vitale was doing good things.

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and said he would not withdraw from the race over "baseless attacks.Hal Kanter.Kasich's spokesman recently said the governor had not been focusing on what-ifs in case the referendum was defeated. William & Mary -- a 74-59 win for St.It comes three years after the Andean nation's leftist government expelled the U. saying it was time for him to "take a deep breath" and figure out what to do next.Born Dec."I understand they considered other actors--George Clooney. told the Times that she was ready to talk now that her name had been made public.S. with the ensuing franchise's multi-billion dollar box office take."As he moved into directing in the late 1950s. #hashtags and @usernames. ??To present (the tax changes) in the context of.

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Chapter 21 The Lion Becomes the King of Beasts

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After climbing down from the china wall the travelers found themselves in a disagreeable country, full of bogs and marshes and covered with tall, rank grass. It was difficult to walk without falling into muddy holes, for the grass was so thick that it hid them from sight. However, by carefully picking their way, they got safely along until they reached solid ground. But here the country seemed wilder than ever, and after a long and tiresome walk through the underbrush they entered another forest, where the trees were bigger and older than any they had ever seen.

　"This forest is perfectly delightful," declared the Lion, looking around him with joy. "Never have I seen a more beautiful place."

　"It seems gloomy," said the Scarecrow.

　"Not a bit of it," answered the Lion. "I should like to live here all my life. See how soft the dried leaves are under your feet and how rich and green the moss is that clings to these old trees. Surely no wild beast could wish a pleasanter home."

　"Perhaps there are wild beasts in the forest now," said Dorothy.

　"I suppose there are," returned the Lion, "but I do not see any of them about."

　They walked through the forest until it became too dark to go any farther. Dorothy and Toto and the Lion lay down to sleep, while the Woodman and the Scarecrow kept watch over them as usual.

　When morning came, they started again. Before they had gone far they heard a low rumble, as of the growling of many wild animals. Toto whimpered a little, but none of the others was frightened, and they kept along the well-trodden path until they came to an opening in the wood, in which were gathered hundreds of beasts of every variety. There were tigers and elephants and bears and wolves and foxes and all the others in the natural history, and for a moment Dorothy was afraid. But the Lion explained that the animals were holding a meeting, and he judged by their snarling and growling that they were in great trouble.

　As he spoke several of the beasts caught sight of him, and at once the great assemblage hushed as if by magic. The biggest of the tigers came up to the Lion and bowed, saying: "Welcome, O King of Beasts! You have come in good time to fight our enemy and bring peace to all the animals of the forest once more."

　"What is your trouble?" asked the Lion quietly.

　"We are all threatened," answered the tiger, "by a fierce enemy which has lately come into this forest. It is a most tremendous monster, like a great spider, with a body as big as an elephant and legs as long as a tree trunk. It has eight of these long legs, and as the monster crawls through the forest he seizes an animal with a leg and drags it to his mouth, where he eats it as a spider does a fly. Not one of us is safe while this fierce creature is alive, and we had called a meeting to decide how to take care of ourselves when you came among us."

　The Lion thought for a moment.

　"Are there any other lions in this forest?" he asked.

　"No; there were some, but the monster has eaten them all. And, besides, they were none of them nearly so large and brave as you."

　"If I put an end to your enemy, will you bow down to me and obey me as King of the Forest?" inquired the Lion.

　"We will do that gladly," returned the tiger; and all the other beasts roared with a mighty roar: "We will!"

　"Where is this great spider of yours now?" asked the Lion.

　"Yonder, among the oak trees," said the tiger, pointing with his forefoot.

　"Take good care of these friends of mine," said the Lion, "and I will go at once to fight the monster." He bade his comrades good-bye and marched proudly away to do battle with the enemy.

　The great spider was lying asleep when the Lion found him, and it looked so ugly that its foe turned up his nose in disgust. It's legs were quite as long as the tiger had said, and its body covered with coarse black hair. It had a great mouth, with a row of sharp teeth a foot long; but its head was joined to the pudgy body by a neck as slender as a wasp's waist. This gave the Lion a hint of the best way to attack the creature, and as he knew it was easier to fight it asleep than awake, he gave a great spring and landed directly upon the monster's back.

　Then, with one blow of his heavy paw, all armed with sharp claws, he knocked the spider's head from its body. Jumping down, he watched it until the long legs stopped wiggling, when he knew it was quite dead.

　The Lion went back to the opening where the beasts of the forest were waiting for him and said proudly: "You need fear your enemy no longer." Then the beasts bowed down to the Lion as their King, and he promised to come back and rule over them as soon as Dorothy was safely on her way to Kansas.

Chapter 20 The Dainty China Country

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While the Woodman was making a ladder from wood which he found in the forest Dorothy lay down and slept, for she was tired by the long walk. The Lion also curled himself up to sleep and Toto lay beside him.

　The Scarecrow watched the Woodman while he worked, and said to him: "I cannot think why this wall is here, nor what it is made of."

　"Rest your brains and do not worry about the wall," replied the Woodman. "When we have climbed over it, we shall know what is on the other side."

　After a time the ladder was finished. It looked clumsy, but the Tin Woodman was sure it was strong and would answer their purpose. The Scarecrow waked Dorothy and the Lion and Toto, and told them that the ladder was ready. The Scarecrow climbed up the ladder first, but he was so awkward that Dorothy had to follow close behind and keep him from falling off. When he got his head over the top of the wall the Scarecrow said, "Oh, my!" "Go on," exclaimed Dorothy. So the Scarecrow climbed farther up and sat down on the top of the wall, and Dorothy put her head over and cried, "Oh, my!" just as the Scarecrow had done.

　Then Toto came up, and immediately began to bark, but Dorothy made him be still. The Lion climbed the ladder next, and the Tin Woodman came last; but both of them cried, "Oh, my!" as soon as they looked over the wall. When they were all sitting in a row on the top of the wall, they looked down and saw a strange sight. Before them was a great stretch of country having a floor as smooth and shining and white as the bottom of a big platter. Scattered around were many houses made entirely of china and painted in the brightest colors. These houses were quite small, the biggest of them reaching only as high as Dorothy's waist. There were also pretty little barns, with china fences around them; and many cows and sheep and horses and pigs and chickens, all made of china, were standing about in groups.

　But the strangest of all were the people who lived in this queer country. There were milkmaids and shepherdesses, with brightly colored bodices and golden spots all over their gowns; and princesses with most gorgeous frocks of silver and gold and purple; and shepherds dressed in knee breeches with pink and yellow and blue stripes down them, and golden buckles on their shoes; and princes with jeweled crowns upon their heads, wearing ermine robes and satin doublets; and funny clowns in ruffled gowns, with round red spots upon their cheeks and tall, pointed caps. And, strangest of all, these people were all made of china, even to their clothes, and were so small that the tallest of them was no higher than Dorothy's knee.

　No one did so much as look at the travelers at first, except one little purple china dog with an extra-large head, which came to the wall and barked at them in a tiny voice, afterwards running away again.

　"How shall we get down?" asked Dorothy.

　They found the ladder so heavy they could not pull it up, so the Scarecrow fell off the wall and the others jumped down upon him so that the hard floor would not hurt their feet. Of course they took pains not to light on his head and get the pins in their feet. When all were safely down they picked up the Scarecrow, whose body was quite flattened out, and patted his straw into shape again.

　"We must cross this strange place in order to get to the other side," said Dorothy, "for it would be unwise for us to go any other way except due South." They began walking through the country of the china people, and the first thing they came to was a china milkmaid milking a china cow. As they drew near, the cow suddenly gave a kick and kicked over the stool, the pail, and even the milkmaid herself, and all fell on the china ground with a great clatter.

　Dorothy was shocked to see that the cow had broken her leg off, and that the pail was lying in several small pieces, while the poor milkmaid had a nick in her left elbow.

　"There!" cried the milkmaid angrily. "See what you have done! My cow has broken her leg, and I must take her to the mender's shop and have it glued on again. What do you mean by coming here and frightening my cow?"

　"I'm very sorry," returned Dorothy. "Please forgive us." But the pretty milkmaid was much too vexed to make any answer. She picked up the leg sulkily and led her cow away, the poor animal limping on three legs. As she left them the milkmaid cast many reproachful glances over her shoulder at the clumsy strangers, holding her nicked elbow close to her side.

　Dorothy was quite grieved at this mishap. "We must be very careful here," said the kind-hearted Woodman, "or we may hurt these pretty little people so they will never get over it." A little farther on Dorothy met a most beautifully dressed young Princess, who stopped short as she saw the strangers and started to run away.

　Dorothy wanted to see more of the Princess, so she ran after her. But the china girl cried out: "Don't chase me! Don't chase me!" She had such a frightened little voice that Dorothy stopped and said, "Why not?" "Because," answered the Princess, also stopping, a safe distance away, "if I run I may fall down and break myself." "But could you not be mended?" asked the girl. "Oh, yes; but one is never so pretty after being mended, you know," replied the Princess. "I suppose not," said Dorothy. "Now there is Mr. Joker, one of our clowns," continued the china lady, "who is always trying to stand upon his head. He has broken himself so often that he is mended in a hundred places, and doesn't look at all pretty. Here he comes now, so you can see for yourself."

　Indeed, a jolly little clown came walking toward them, and Dorothy could see that in spite of his pretty clothes of red and yellow and green he was completely covered with cracks, running every which way and showing plainly that he had been mended in many places. The Clown put his hands in his pockets, and after puffing out his cheeks and nodding his head at them saucily, he said: "My lady fair, Why do you stare At poor old Mr. Joker? You're quite as stiff And prim as if You'd eaten up a poker!"

　"Be quiet, sir!" said the Princess. "Can't you see these are strangers, and should be treated with respect?"

　"Well, that's respect, I expect," declared the Clown, and immediately stood upon his head.

　"Don't mind Mr. Joker," said the Princess to Dorothy. "He is considerably cracked in his head, and that makes him foolish."

　"Oh, I don't mind him a bit," said Dorothy. "But you are so beautiful," she continued, "that I am sure I could love you dearly. Won't you let me carry you back to Kansas, and stand you on Aunt Em's mantel? I could carry you in my basket."

　"That would make me very unhappy," answered the china Princess. "You see, here in our country we live contentedly, and can talk and move around as we please. But whenever any of us are taken away our joints at once stiffen, and we can only stand straight and look pretty. Of course that is all that is expected of us when we are on mantels and cabinets and drawing-room tables, but our lives are much pleasanter here in our own country."

　"I would not make you unhappy for all the world!" exclaimed Dorothy. "So I'll just say good-bye."

　"Good-bye," replied the Princess. They walked carefully through the china country. The little animals and all the people scampered out of their way, fearing the strangers would break them, and after an hour or so the travelers reached the other side of the country and came to another china wall.

　It was not so high as the first, however, and by standing upon the Lion's back they all managed to scramble to the top. Then the Lion gathered his legs under him and jumped on the wall; but just as he jumped, he upset a china church with his tail and smashed it all to pieces.

　"That was too bad," said Dorothy, "but really I think we were lucky in not doing these little people more harm than breaking a cow's leg and a church. They are all so brittle!"

　"They are, indeed," said the Scarecrow, "and I am thankful I am made of straw and cannot be easily damaged. There are worse things in the world than being a Scarecrow."

Chapter 19 Attacked by the Fighting Trees

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The next morning Dorothy kissed the pretty green girl good-bye, and they all shook hands with the soldier with the green whiskers, who had walked with them as far as the gate.

　When the Guardian of the Gate saw them again he wondered greatly that they could leave the beautiful City to get into new trouble. But he at once unlocked their spectacles, which he put back into the green box, and gave them many good wishes to carry with them.

　"You are now our ruler," he said to the Scarecrow; "so you must come back to us as soon as possible."

　"I certainly shall if I am able," the Scarecrow replied; "but I must help Dorothy to get home, first."

　As Dorothy bade the good-natured Guardian a last farewell she said:

　"I have been very kindly treated in your lovely City, and everyone has been good to me. I cannot tell you how grateful I am."

　"Don't try, my dear," he answered. "We should like to keep you with us, but if it is your wish to return to Kansas, I hope you will find a way." He then opened the gate of the outer wall, and they walked forth and started upon their journey.

　The sun shone brightly as our friends turned their faces toward the Land of the South. They were all in the best of spirits, and laughed and chatted together. Dorothy was once more filled with the hope of getting home, and the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman were glad to be of use to her. As for the Lion, he sniffed the fresh air with delight and whisked his tail from side to side in pure joy at being in the country again, while Toto ran around them and chased the moths and butterflies, barking merrily all the time.

　"City life does not agree with me at all," remarked the Lion, as they walked along at a brisk pace. "I have lost much flesh since I lived there, and now I am anxious for a chance to show the other beasts how courageous I have grown."

　They now turned and took a last look at the Emerald City. All they could see was a mass of towers and steeples behind the green walls, and high up above everything the spires and dome of the Palace of Oz.

　"Oz was not such a bad Wizard, after all," said the Tin Woodman, as he felt his heart rattling around in his breast.

　"He knew how to give me brains, and very good brains, too," said the Scarecrow. "If Oz had taken a dose of the same courage he gave me," added the Lion, "he would have been a brave man." Dorothy said nothing. Oz had not kept the promise he made her, but he had done his best, so she forgave him. As he said, he was a good man, even if he was a bad Wizard. The first day's journey was through the green fields and bright flowers that stretched about the Emerald City on every side. They slept that night on the grass, with nothing but the stars over them; and they rested very well indeed. In the morning they traveled on until they came to a thick wood. There was no way of going around it, for it seemed to extend to the right and left as far as they could see; and, besides, they did not dare change the direction of their journey for fear of getting lost. So they looked for the place where it would be easiest to get into the forest.

　The Scarecrow, who was in the lead, finally discovered a big tree with such wide-spreading branches that there was room for the party to pass underneath. So he walked forward to the tree, but just as he came under the first branches they bent down and twined around him, and the next minute he was raised from the ground and flung headlong among his fellow travelers.

　This did not hurt the Scarecrow, but it surprised him, and he looked rather dizzy when Dorothy picked him up.

　"Here is another space between the trees," called the Lion.

　"Let me try it first," said the Scarecrow, "for it doesn't hurt me to get thrown about." He walked up to another tree, as he spoke, but its branches immediately seized him and tossed him back again.

　"This is strange," exclaimed Dorothy. "What shall we do?"

　"The trees seem to have made up their minds to fight us, and stop our journey," remarked the Lion.

　"I believe I will try it myself," said the Woodman, and shouldering his axe, he marched up to the first tree that had handled the Scarecrow so roughly. When a big branch bent down to seize him the Woodman chopped at it so fiercely that he cut it in two. At once the tree began shaking all its branches as if in pain, and the Tin Woodman passed safely under it.

　"Come on!" he shouted to the others. "Be quick!" They all ran forward and passed under the tree without injury, except Toto, who was caught by a small branch and shaken until he howled. But the Woodman promptly chopped off the branch and set the little dog free.

　The other trees of the forest did nothing to keep them back, so they made up their minds that only the first row of trees could bend down their branches, and that probably these were the policemen of the forest, and given this wonderful power in order to keep strangers out of it.

　The four travelers walked with ease through the trees until they came to the farther edge of the wood. Then, to their surprise, they found before them a high wall which seemed to be made of white china. It was smooth, like the surface of a dish, and higher than their heads.

　"What shall we do now?" asked Dorothy.

　"I will make a ladder," said the Tin Woodman, "for we certainly must climb over the wall."

Chapter 18 Away to the South

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Dorothy wept bitterly at the passing of her hope to get home to Kansas again; but when she thought it all over she was glad she had not gone up in a balloon. And she also felt sorry at losing Oz, and so did her companions.

　The Tin Woodman came to her and said: "Truly I should be ungrateful if I failed to mourn for the man who gave me my lovely heart. I should like to cry a little because Oz is gone, if you will kindly wipe away my tears, so that I shall not rust."

　"With pleasure," she answered, and brought a towel at once. Then the Tin Woodman wept for several minutes, and she watched the tears carefully and wiped them away with the towel. When he had finished, he thanked her kindly and oiled himself thoroughly with his jeweled oil-can, to guard against mishap.

　The Scarecrow was now the ruler of the Emerald City, and although he was not a Wizard the people were proud of him.

　"For," they said, "there is not another city in all the world that is ruled by a stuffed man." And, so far as they knew, they were quite right.

　The morning after the balloon had gone up with Oz, the four travelers met in the Throne Room and talked matters over. The Scarecrow sat in the big throne and the others stood respectfully before him.

　"We are not so unlucky," said the new ruler, "for this Palace and the Emerald City belong to us, and we can do just as we please. When I remember that a short time ago I was up on a pole in a farmer's cornfield, and that now I am the ruler of this beautiful City, I am quite satisfied with my lot."

　"I also," said the Tin Woodman, "am well-pleased with my new heart; and, really, that was the only thing I wished in all the world."

　"For my part, I am content in knowing I am as brave as any beast that ever lived, if not braver," said the Lion modestly.

　"If Dorothy would only be contented to live in the Emerald City," continued the Scarecrow, "we might all be happy together."

　"But I don't want to live here," cried Dorothy. "I want to go to Kansas, and live with Aunt Em and Uncle Henry."

　"Well, then, what can be done?" inquired the Woodman.

　The Scarecrow decided to think, and he thought so hard that the pins and needles began to stick out of his brains. Finally he said:

　"Why not call the Winged Monkeys, and ask them to carry you over the desert?"

　"I never thought of that!" said Dorothy joyfully. "It's just the thing. I'll go at once for the Golden Cap."

　When she brought it into the Throne Room she spoke the magic words, and soon the band of Winged Monkeys flew in through the open window and stood beside her.

　"This is the second time you have called us," said the Monkey King, bowing before the little girl. "What do you wish?"

　"I want you to fly with me to Kansas," said Dorothy. But the Monkey King shook his head.

　"That cannot be done," he said. "We belong to this country alone, and cannot leave it. There has never been a Winged Monkey in Kansas yet, and I suppose there never will be, for they don't belong there. We shall be glad to serve you in any way in our power, but we cannot cross the desert. Good-bye."

　And with another bow, the Monkey King spread his wings and flew away through the window, followed by all his band. Dorothy was ready to cry with disappointment. "I have wasted the charm of the Golden Cap to no purpose," she said,

　"for the Winged Monkeys cannot help me."

　"It is certainly too bad!" said the tender-hearted Woodman. The Scarecrow was thinking again, and his head bulged out so horribly that Dorothy feared it would burst.

　"Let us call in the soldier with the green whiskers," he said, "and ask his advice."

　So the soldier was summoned and entered the Throne Room timidly, for while Oz was alive he never was allowed to come farther than the door.

　"This little girl," said the Scarecrow to the soldier, "wishes to cross the desert. How can she do so?"

　"I cannot tell," answered the soldier, "for nobody has ever crossed the desert, unless it is Oz himself."

　"Is there no one who can help me?" asked Dorothy earnestly.

　"Glinda might," he suggested.

　"Who is Glinda?" inquired the Scarecrow.

　"The Witch of the South. She is the most powerful of all the Witches, and rules over the Quadlings. Besides, her castle stands on the edge of the desert, so she may know a way to cross it."

　"Glinda is a Good Witch, isn't she?" asked the child.

　"The Quadlings think she is good," said the soldier, "and she is kind to everyone. I have heard that Glinda is a beautiful woman, who knows how to keep young in spite of the many years she has lived."

　"How can I get to her castle?" asked Dorothy.

　"The road is straight to the South," he answered, "but it is said to be full of dangers to travelers. There are wild beasts in the woods, and a race of queer men who do not like strangers to cross their country. For this reason none of the Quadlings ever come to the Emerald City."

　The soldier them left them and the Scarecrow said: "It seems, in spite of dangers, that the best thing Dorothy can do is to travel to the Land of the South and ask Glinda to help her. For, of course, if Dorothy stays here she will never

get back to Kansas."

　"You must have been thinking again," remarked the Tin Woodman.

　"I have," said the Scarecrow.

　"I shall go with Dorothy," declared the Lion, "for I am tired of your city and long for the woods and the country again. I am really a wild beast, you know. Besides, Dorothy will need someone to protect her."

　"That is true," agreed the Woodman. "My axe may be of service to her; so I also will go with her to the Land of the South."

　"When shall we start?" asked the Scarecrow.

　"Are you going?" they asked, in surprise.

　"Certainly. If it wasn't for Dorothy I should never have had brains. She lifted me from the pole in the cornfield and brought me to the Emerald City. So my good luck is all due to her, and I shall never leave her until she starts back to Kansas for good and all."

　"Thank you," said Dorothy gratefully. "You are all very kind to me. But I should like to start as soon as possible."

　"We shall go tomorrow morning," returned the Scarecrow.

　"So now let us all get ready, for it will be a long journey."

Chapter 17 How the Balloon Was Launched

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For three days Dorothy heard nothing from Oz. These were sad days for the little girl, although her friends were all quite happy and contented. The Scarecrow told them there were wonderful thoughts in his head; but he would not say what they were because he knew no one could understand them but himself. When the Tin Woodman walked about he felt his heart rattling around in his breast; and he told Dorothy he had discovered it to be a kinder and more tender heart than the one he had owned when he was made of flesh. The Lion declared he was afraid of nothing on earth, and would gladly face an army or a dozen of the fierce Kalidahs.

　Thus each of the little party was satisfied except Dorothy, who longed more than ever to get back to Kansas. On the fourth day, to her great joy, Oz sent for her, and when she entered the Throne Room he greeted her pleasantly:

　"Sit down, my dear; I think I have found the way to get you out of this country."

　"And back to Kansas?" she asked eagerly.

　"Well, I'm not sure about Kansas," said Oz, "for I haven't the faintest notion which way it lies. But the first thing to do is to cross the desert, and then it should be easy to find your way home."

　"How can I cross the desert?" she inquired.

　"Well, I'll tell you what I think," said the little man. "You see, when I came to this country it was in a balloon. You also came through the air, being carried by a cyclone. So I believe the best way to get across the desert will be through the air. Now, it is quite beyond my powers to make a cyclone; but I've been thinking the matter over, and I believe I can make a balloon."

　"How?" asked Dorothy.

　"A balloon," said Oz, "is made of silk, which is coated with glue to keep the gas in it. I have plenty of silk in the Palace, so it will be no trouble to make the balloon. But in all this country there is no gas to fill the balloon with, to make it float."

　"If it won't float," remarked Dorothy, "it will be of no use to us."

　"True," answered Oz. "But there is another way to make it float, which is to fill it with hot air. Hot air isn't as good as gas, for if the air should get cold the balloon would come down in the desert, and we should be lost."

　"We!" exclaimed the girl. "Are you going with me?"

　"Yes, of course," replied Oz. "I am tired of being such a humbug. If I should go out of this Palace my people would soon discover I am not a Wizard, and then they would be vexed with me for having deceived them. So I have to stay shut up in these rooms all day, and it gets tiresome. I'd much rather go back to Kansas with you and be in a circus again."

　"I shall be glad to have your company," said Dorothy.

　"Thank you," he answered. "Now, if you will help me sew the silk together, we will begin to work on our balloon."

　So Dorothy took a needle and thread, and as fast as Oz cut the strips of silk into proper shape the girl sewed them neatly together. First there was a strip of light green silk, then a strip of dark green and then a strip of emerald green; for Oz had a fancy to make the balloon in different shades of the color about them. It took three days to sew all the strips together, but when it was finished they had a big bag of green silk more than twenty feet long.

　Then Oz painted it on the inside with a coat of thin glue, to make it airtight, after which he announced that the balloon was ready.

　"But we must have a basket to ride in," he said. So he sent the soldier with the green whiskers for a big clothes basket, which he fastened with many ropes to the bottom of the balloon. When it was all ready, Oz sent word to his people that he was going to make a visit to a great brother Wizard who lived in the clouds. The news spread rapidly throughout the city and everyone came to see the wonderful sight.

　Oz ordered the balloon carried out in front of the Palace, and the people gazed upon it with much curiosity. The Tin Woodman had chopped a big pile of wood, and now he made a fire of it, and Oz held the bottom of the balloon over the fire so that the hot air that arose from it would be caught in the silken bag. Gradually the balloon swelled out and rose into the air, until finally the basket just touched the ground.

　Then Oz got into the basket and said to all the people in a loud voice:

　"I am now going away to make a visit. While I am gone the Scarecrow will rule over you. I command you to obey him as you would me."

　The balloon was by this time tugging hard at the rope that held it to the ground, for the air within it was hot, and this made it so much lighter in weight than the air without that it pulled hard to rise into the sky.

　"Come, Dorothy!" cried the Wizard. "Hurry up, or the balloon will fly away."

　"I can't find Toto anywhere," replied Dorothy, who did not wish to leave her little dog behind. Toto had run into the crowd to bark at a kitten, and Dorothy at last found him. She picked him up and ran towards the balloon.

　She was within a few steps of it, and Oz was holding out his hands to help her into the basket, when, crack! went the ropes, and the balloon rose into the air without her.

　"Come back!" she screamed. "I want to go, too!"

　"I can't come back, my dear," called Oz from the basket.

　"Good-bye!"

　"Good-bye!" shouted everyone, and all eyes were turned upward to where the Wizard was riding in the basket, rising every moment farther and farther into the sky. And that was the last any of them ever saw of Oz, the Wonderful Wizard, though he may have reached Omaha safely, and be there now, for all we know. But the people remembered him lovingly, and said to one another:

　"Oz was always our friend. When he was here he built for us this beautiful Emerald City, and now he is gone he has left the Wise Scarecrow to rule over us."

　Still, for many days they grieved over the loss of the Wonderful Wizard, and would not be comforted.

Chapter 16 The Magic Art of the Great Humbug

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NEXT MORNING THE Scarecrow said to his friends:

　"Congratulate me. I am going to Oz to get my brains at last. When I return I shall be as other men are."

　"I have always liked you as you were," said Dorothy simply.

　"It is kind of you to like a Scarecrow," he replied. "But surely you will think more of me when you hear the splendid thoughts my new brain is going to turn out." Then he said good-bye to them all in a cheerful voice and went to the Throne Room, where he rapped upon the door.

　"Come in," said Oz.

　The Scarecrow went in and found the little man sitting down by the window, engaged in deep thought.

　"I have come for my brains," remarked the Scarecrow, a little uneasily.

　"Oh, yes; sit down in that chair, please," replied Oz. "You must excuse me for taking your head off, but I shall have to do it in order to put your brains in their proper place."

　"That's all right," said the Scarecrow. "You are quite welcome to take my head off, as long as it will be a better one when you put it on again."

　So the Wizard unfastened his head and emptied out the straw. Then he entered the back room and took up a measure of bran, which he mixed with a great many pins and needles.

　Having shaken them together thoroughly, he filled the top of the Scarecrow's head with the mixture and stuffed the rest of the space with straw, to hold it in place. When he had fastened the Scarecrow's head on his body again he said to him, "Hereafter you will be a great man, for I have given you a lot of bran-new brains."

　The Scarecrow was both pleased and proud at the fulfillment of his greatest wish, and having thanked Oz warmly he went back to his friends. Dorothy looked at him curiously. His head was quite bulged out at the top with brains.

　"How do you feel?" she asked.

　"I feel wise indeed," he answered earnestly. "When I get used to my brains I shall know everything."

　"Why are those needles and pins sticking out of your head?" asked the Tin Woodman.

　"That is proof that he is sharp," remarked the Lion.

　"Well, I must go to Oz and get my heart," said the Woodman. So he walked to the Throne Room and knocked at the door.

　"Come in," called Oz, and the Woodman entered and said,

　"I have come for my heart."

　"Very well," answered the little man. "But I shall have to cut a hole in your breast, so I can put your heart in the right place. I hope it won't hurt you."

　"Oh, no," answered the Woodman. "I shall not feel it at all."

　So Oz brought a pair of tinsmith's shears and cut a small, square hole in the left side of the Tin Woodman's breast. Then, going to a chest of drawers, he took out a pretty heart, made entirely of silk and stuffed with sawdust.

　"Isn't it a beauty?" he asked.

　"It is, indeed!" replied the Woodman, who was greatly pleased. "But is it a kind heart?"

　"Oh, very!" answered Oz. He put the heart in the Woodman's breast and then replaced the square of tin, soldering it neatly together where it had been cut.

　"There," said he; "now you have a heart that any man might be proud of. I'm sorry I had to put a patch on your breast, but it really couldn't be helped."

　"Never mind the patch," exclaimed the happy Woodman. "I am very grateful to you, and shall never forget your kindness."

　"Don't speak of it," replied Oz.

　Then the Tin Woodman went back to his friends, who wished him every joy on account of his good fortune. The Lion now walked to the Throne Room and knocked at the door.

　"Come in," said Oz.

　"I have come for my courage," announced the Lion, entering the room.

　"Very well," answered the little man; "I will get it for you."

　He went to a cupboard and reaching up to a high shelf took down a square green bottle, the contents of which he poured into a green-gold dish, beautifully carved. Placing this before the Cowardly Lion, who sniffed at it as if he did not like it, the Wizard said:

　"Drink."

　"What is it?" asked the Lion.

　"Well," answered Oz, "if it were inside of you, it would be courage. You know, of course, that courage is always inside one; so that this really cannot be called courage until you have swallowed it. Therefore I advise you to drink it as soon as possible."

　The Lion hesitated no longer, but drank till the dish was empty.

　"How do you feel now?" asked Oz.

　"Full of courage," replied the Lion, who went joyfully back to his friends to tell them of his good fortune. Oz, left to himself, smiled to think of his success in giving the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman and the Lion exactly what they thought they wanted. "How can I help being a humbug," he said, "when all these people make me do things that everybody knows can't be done? It was easy to make the Scarecrow and the Lion and the Woodman happy, because they imagined I could do anything. But it will take more than imagination to carry Dorothy back to Kansas, and I'm sure I don't know how it can be done."

Chapter 15 The Discovery of Oz, the Terrible

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The four travelers walked up to the great gate of Emerald City and rang the bell. After ringing several times, it was opened by the same Guardian of the Gates they had met before.

　"What! are you back again?" he asked, in surprise.

　"Do you not see us?" answered the Scarecrow.

　"But I thought you had gone to visit the Wicked Witch of the West."

　"We did visit her," said the Scarecrow.

　"And she let you go again?" asked the man, in wonder.

　"She could not help it, for she is melted," explained the Scarecrow.

　"Melted! Well, that is good news, indeed," said the man.

　"Who melted her?"

　"It was Dorothy," said the Lion gravely.

　"Good gracious!" exclaimed the man, and he bowed very low indeed before her.

　Then he led them into his little room and locked the spectacles from the great box on all their eyes, just as he had done before. Afterward they passed on through the gate into the Emerald City. When the people heard from the Guardian of the Gates that Dorothy had melted the Wicked Witch of the West, they all gathered around the travelers and followed them in a great crowd to the Palace of Oz.

　The soldier with the green whiskers was still on guard before the door, but he let them in at once, and they were again met by the beautiful green girl, who showed each of them to their old rooms at once, so they might rest until the Great Oz was ready to receive them.

　The soldier had the news carried straight to Oz that Dorothy and the other travelers had come back again, after destroying the Wicked Witch; but Oz made no reply. They thought the Great Wizard would send for them at once, but he did not. They had no word from him the next day, nor the next, nor the next. The waiting was tiresome and wearing, and at last they grew vexed that Oz should treat them in so poor a fashion, after sending them to undergo hardships and slavery.

　So the Scarecrow at last asked the green girl to take another message to Oz, saying if he did not let them in to see him at once they would call the Winged Monkeys to help them, and find out whether he kept his promises or not. When the Wizard was given this message he was so frightened that he sent word for them to come to the Throne Room at four minutes after nine o'clock the next morning. He had once met the Winged Monkeys in the Land of the West, and he did not wish to meet them again.

　The four travelers passed a sleepless night, each thinking of the gift Oz had promised to bestow on him. Dorothy fell asleep only once, and then she dreamed she was in Kansas, where Aunt Em was telling her how glad she was to have her little girl at home again.

　Promptly at nine o'clock the next morning the greenwhiskered soldier came to them, and four minutes later they all went into the Throne Room of the Great Oz. Of course each one of them expected to see the Wizard in the shape he had taken before, and all were greatly surprised when they looked about and saw no one at all in the room.

　They kept close to the door and closer to one another, for the stillness of the empty room was more dreadful than any of the forms they had seen Oz take. Presently they heard a Voice, seeming to come from somewhere near the top of the great dome, and it said, solemnly.

　"I am Oz, the Great and Terrible. Why do you seek me?"

　They looked again in every part of the room, and then, seeing no one, Dorothy asked, "Where are you?"

　"I am everywhere," answered the Voice, "but to the eyes of common mortals I am invisible. I will now seat myself upon my throne, that you may converse with me." Indeed, the Voice seemed just then to come straight from the throne itself; so they walked toward it and stood in a row while Dorothy said:

　"We have come to claim our promise, O Oz."

　"What promise?" asked Oz.

　"You promised to send me back to Kansas when the Wicked Witch was destroyed," said the girl.

　"And you promised to give me brains," said the Scarecrow.

　"And you promised to give me a heart," said the Tin Woodman.

　"And you promised to give me courage," said the Cowardly Lion.

　"Is the Wicked Witch really destroyed?" asked the Voice, and Dorothy thought it trembled a little.

　"Yes," she answered, "I melted her with a bucket of water."

　"Dear me," said the Voice, "how sudden! Well, come to me tomorrow, for I must have time to think it over."

　"You've had plenty of time already," said the Tin Woodman angrily.

　"We shan't wait a day longer," said the Scarecrow.

　"You must keep your promises to us!" exclaimed Dorothy.

　The Lion thought it might be as well to frighten the Wizard, so he gave a large, loud roar, which was so fierce and dreadful that Toto jumped away from him in alarm and tipped over the screen that stood in a corner. As it fell with a crash they looked that way, and the next moment all of them were filled with wonder. For they saw, standing in just the spot the screen had hidden, a little old man, with a bald head and a wrinkled face, who seemed to be as much surprised as they were. The Tin Woodman, raising his axe, rushed toward the little man and cried out, "Who are you?"

　"I am Oz, the Great and Terrible," said the little man, in a trembling voice. "But don't strike me—please don't—and I'll do anything you want me to." Our friends looked at him in surprise and dismay.

　"I thought Oz was a great Head," said Dorothy.

　"And I thought Oz was a lovely Lady," said the Scarecrow.

　"And I thought Oz was a terrible Beast," said the Tin Woodman.

　"And I thought Oz was a Ball of Fire," exclaimed the Lion.

　"No, you are all wrong," said the little man meekly. "I have been making believe."

　"Making believe!" cried Dorothy. "Are you not a Great Wizard?"

　"Hush, my dear," he said. "Don't speak so loud, or you will be overheard—and I should be ruined. I'm supposed to be a Great Wizard."

　"And aren't you?" she asked.

　"Not a bit of it, my dear; I'm just a common man."

　"You're more than that," said the Scarecrow, in a grieved tone; "you're a humbug."

　"Exactly so!" declared the little man, rubbing his hands together as if it pleased him. "I am a humbug."

　"But this is terrible," said the Tin Woodman. "How shall I ever get my heart?"

　"Or I my courage?" asked the Lion.

　"Or I my brains?" wailed the Scarecrow, wiping the tears from his eyes with his coat sleeve.

　"My dear friends," said Oz, "I pray you not to speak of these little things. Think of me, and the terrible trouble I'm in at being found out."

　"Doesn't anyone else know you're a humbug?" asked Dorothy.

　"No one knows it but you four—and myself," replied Oz. "I have fooled everyone so long that I thought I should never be found out. It was a great mistake my ever letting you into the Throne Room. Usually I will not see even my subjects, and so they believe I am something terrible."

　"But, I don't understand," said Dorothy, in bewilderment.

　"How was it that you appeared to me as a great Head?"

　"That was one of my tricks," answered Oz. "Step this way, please, and I will tell you all about it."

　He led the way to a small chamber in the rear of the Throne Room, and they all followed him. He pointed to one corner, in which lay the great Head, made out of many thicknesses of paper, and with a carefully painted face.

　"This I hung from the ceiling by a wire," said Oz. "I stood behind the screen and pulled a thread, to make the eyes move and the mouth open."

　"But how about the voice?" she inquired.

　"Oh, I am a ventriloquist," said the little man. "I can throw the sound of my voice wherever I wish, so that you thought it was coming out of the Head. Here are the other things I used to deceive you." He showed the Scarecrow the dress and the mask he had worn when he seemed to be the lovely Lady.

　And the Tin Woodman saw that his terrible Beast was nothing but a lot of skins, sewn together, with slats to keep their sides out. As for the Ball of Fire, the false Wizard had hung that also from the ceiling. It was really a ball of cotton, but when oil was poured upon it the ball burned fiercely.

　"Really," said the Scarecrow, "you ought to be ashamed of yourself for being such a humbug."

　"I am—I certainly am," answered the little man sorrowfully;

　"but it was the only thing I could do. Sit down, please, there are plenty of chairs; and I will tell you my story."

　So they sat down and listened while he told the following tale.

　"I was born in Omaha—"

　"Why, that isn't very far from Kansas!" cried Dorothy.

　"No, but it's farther from here," he said, shaking his head at her sadly. "When I grew up I became a ventriloquist, and at that I was very well trained by a great master. I can imitate any kind of a bird or beast." Here he mewed so like a kitten that Toto pricked up his ears and looked everywhere to see where she was. "After a time," continued Oz, "I tired of that, and became a balloonist."

　"What is that?" asked Dorothy.

　"A man who goes up in a balloon on circus day, so as to draw a crowd of people together and get them to pay to see the circus," he explained.

　"Oh," she said, "I know."

　"Well, one day I went up in a balloon and the ropes got twisted, so that I couldn't come down again. It went way up above the clouds, so far that a current of air struck it and carried it many, many miles away. For a day and a night I traveled through the air, and on the morning of the second day I awoke and found the balloon floating over a strange and beautiful country.

　"It came down gradually, and I was not hurt a bit. But I found myself in the midst of a strange people, who, seeing me come from the clouds, thought I was a great Wizard. Of course I let them think so, because they were afraid of me, and promised to do anything I wished them to.

　"Just to amuse myself, and keep the good people busy, I ordered them to build this City, and my Palace; and they did it all willingly and well. Then I thought, as the country was so green and beautiful, I would call it the Emerald City; and to make the name fit better I put green spectacles on all the people, so that everything they saw was green."

　"But isn't everything here green?" asked Dorothy.

　"No more than in any other city," replied Oz; "but when you wear green spectacles, why of course everything you see looks green to you. The Emerald City was built a great many years ago, for I was a young man when the balloon brought me here, and I am a very old man now. But my people have worn green glasses on their eyes so long that most of them think it really is an Emerald City, and it certainly is a beautiful place, abounding in jewels and precious metals, and every good thing that is needed to make one happy. I have been good to the people, and they like me; but ever since this Palace was built, I have shut myself up and would not see any of them.

　"One of my greatest fears was the Witches, for while I had no magical powers at all I soon found out that the Witches were really able to do wonderful things. There were four of them in this country, and they ruled the people who live in the North and South and East and West. Fortunately, the Witches of the North and South were good, and I knew they would do me no harm; but the Witches of the East and West were terribly wicked, and had they not thought I was more powerful than they themselves, they would surely have destroyed me.

　As it was, I lived in deadly fear of them for many years; so you can imagine how pleased I was when I heard your house had fallen on the Wicked Witch of the East. When you came to me, I was willing to promise anything if you would only do away with the other Witch; but, now that you have melted her, I am ashamed to say that I cannot keep my promises."

　"I think you are a very bad man," said Dorothy.

　"Oh, no, my dear; I'm really a very good man, but I'm a very bad Wizard, I must admit."

　"Can't you give me brains?" asked the Scarecrow.

　"You don't need them. You are learning something every day. A baby has brains, but it doesn't know much. Experience is the only thing that brings knowledge, and the longer you are on earth the more experience you are sure to get."

　"That may all be true," said the Scarecrow, "but I shall be very unhappy unless you give me brains."

　The false Wizard looked at him carefully.

　"Well," he said with a sigh, "I'm not much of a magician, as I said; but if you will come to me tomorrow morning, I will stuff your head with brains. I cannot tell you how to use them, however; you must find that out for yourself."

　"Oh, thank you—thank you!" cried the Scarecrow. "I'll find a way to use them, never fear!"

　"But how about my courage?" asked the Lion anxiously.

　"You have plenty of courage, I am sure," answered Oz.

　"All you need is confidence in yourself. There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. The True courage is in facing danger when you are afraid, and that kind of courage you have in plenty."

　"Perhaps I have, but I'm scared just the same," said the Lion. "I shall really be very unhappy unless you give me the sort of courage that makes one forget he is afraid."

　"Very well, I will give you that sort of courage tomorrow," replied Oz.

　"How about my heart?" asked the Tin Woodman.

　"Why, as for that," answered Oz, "I think you are wrong to want a heart. It makes most people unhappy. If you only knew it, you are in luck not to have a heart."

　"That must be a matter of opinion," said the Tin Woodman.

　"For my part, I will bear all the unhappiness without a murmur, if you will give me the heart."

　"Very well," answered Oz meekly. "Come to me tomorrow and you shall have a heart. I have played Wizard for so many years that I may as well continue the part a little longer."

　"And now," said Dorothy, "how am I to get back to Kansas?"

　"We shall have to think about that," replied the little man.

　"Give me two or three days to consider the matter and I'll try to find a way to carry you over the desert. In the meantime you shall all be treated as my guests, and while you live in the Palace my people will wait upon you and obey your slightest wish. There is only one thing I ask in return for my help—such as it is. You must keep my secret and tell no one I am a humbug."

　They agreed to say nothing of what they had learned, and went back to their rooms in high spirits. Even Dorothy had hope that "The Great and Terrible Humbug," as she called him, would find a way to send her back to Kansas, and if he did she was willing to forgive him everything.

Chapter 14 The Winged Monkeys

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YOU WILL REMEMBER there was no road—not even a pathway—between the castle of the Wicked Witch and the Emerald City. When the four travelers went in search of the Witch she had seen them coming, and so sent the Winged Monkeys to bring them to her. It was much harder to find their way back through the big fields of buttercups and yellow daisies than it was being carried. They knew, of course, they must go straight east, toward the rising sun; and they started off in the right way. But at noon, when the sun was over their heads, they did not know which was east and which was west, and that was the reason they were lost in the great fields. They kept on walking, however, and at night the moon came out and shone brightly. So they lay down among the sweet smelling yellow flowers and slept soundly until morning—all but the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman.

　The next morning the sun was behind a cloud, but they started on, as if they were quite sure which way they were going.

　"If we walk far enough," said Dorothy, "I am sure we shall sometime come to some place."

　But day by day passed away, and they still saw nothing before them but the scarlet fields. The Scarecrow began to grumble a bit.

　"We have surely lost our way," he said, "and unless we find it again in time to reach the Emerald City, I shall never get my brains."

　"Nor I my heart," declared the Tin Woodman. "It seems to me I can scarcely wait till I get to Oz, and you must admit this is a very long journey."

　"You see," said the Cowardly Lion, with a whimper, "I haven't the courage to keep tramping forever, without getting anywhere at all."

　Then Dorothy lost heart. She sat down on the grass and looked at her companions, and they sat down and looked at her, and Toto found that for the first time in his life he was too tired to chase a butterfly that flew past his head. So he put out his tongue and panted and looked at Dorothy as if to ask what they should do next.

　"Suppose we call the field mice," she suggested. "They could probably tell us the way to the Emerald City."

　"To be sure they could," cried the Scarecrow. "Why didn't we think of that before?"

Dorothy blew the little whistle she had always carried about her neck since the Queen of the Mice had given it to her. In a few minutes they heard the pattering of tiny feet, and many of the small gray mice came running up to her. Among them was the Queen herself, who asked, in her squeaky little voice:

　"What can I do for my friends?"

　"We have lost our way," said Dorothy. "Can you tell us where the Emerald City is?"

　"Certainly," answered the Queen; "but it is a great way off, for you have had it at your backs all this time." Then she noticed Dorothy's Golden Cap, and said, "Why don't you use the charm of the Cap, and call the Winged Monkeys to you? They will carry you to the City of Oz in less than an hour."

　"I didn't know there was a charm," answered Dorothy, in surprise. "What is it?"

　"It is written inside the Golden Cap," replied the Queen of the Mice. "But if you are going to call the Winged Monkeys we must run away, for they are full of mischief and think it great fun to plague us."

　"Won't they hurt me?" asked the girl anxiously.

　"Oh, no. They must obey the wearer of the Cap. Goodbye!"

　And she scampered out of sight, with all the mice hurrying after her. Dorothy looked inside the Golden Cap and saw some words written upon the lining. These, she thought, must be the charm, so she read the directions carefully and put the Cap upon her head.

　"Ep-pe, pep-pe, kak-ke!" she said, standing on her left foot.

　"What did you say?" asked the Scarecrow, who did not know what she was doing.

　"Hil-lo, hol-lo, hel-lo!" Dorothy went on, standing this time on her right foot.

　"Hello!" replied the Tin Woodman calmly.

　"Ziz-zy, zuz-zy, zik!" said Dorothy, who was now standing on both feet. This ended the saying of the charm, and they heard a great chattering and flapping of wings, as the band of Winged Monkeys flew up to them.

　The King bowed low before Dorothy, and asked, "What is your command?"

　"We wish to go to the Emerald City," said the child, "and we have lost our way."

　"We will carry you," replied the King, and no sooner had he spoken than two of the Monkeys caught Dorothy in their arms and flew away with her. Others took the Scarecrow and the Woodman and the Lion, and one little Monkey seized Toto and flew after them, although the dog tried hard to bite him.

　The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman were rather frightened at first, for they remembered how badly the Winged Monkeys had treated them before; but they saw that no harm was intended, so they rode through the air quite cheerfully, and had a fine time looking at the pretty gardens and woods far below them.

　Dorothy found herself riding easily between two of the biggest Monkeys, one of them the King himself. They had made a chair of their hands and were careful not to hurt her.

　"Why do you have to obey the charm of the Golden Cap?" she asked.

　"That is a long story," answered the King, with a Winged laugh; "but as we have a long journey before us, I will pass the time by telling you about it, if you wish."

　"I shall be glad to hear it," she replied.

　"Once," began the leader, "we were a free people, living happily in the great forest, flying from tree to tree, eating nuts and fruit, and doing just as we pleased without calling anybody master. Perhaps some of us were rather too full of mischief at times, flying down to pull the tails of the animals that had no wings, chasing birds, and throwing nuts at the people who walked in the forest. But we were careless and happy and full of fun, and enjoyed every minute of the day. This was many years ago, long before Oz came out of the clouds to rule over this land.

　"There lived here then, away at the North, a beautiful princess, who was also a powerful sorceress. All her magic was used to help the people, and she was never known to hurt anyone who was good. Her name was Gayelette, and she lived in a handsome palace built from great blocks of ruby. Everyone loved her, but her greatest sorrow was that she could find no one to love in return, since all the men were much too stupid and ugly to mate with one so beautiful and wise. At last, however, she found a boy who was handsome and manly and wise beyond his years. Gayelette made up her mind that when he grew to be a man she would make him her husband, so she took him to her ruby palace and used all her magic powers to make him as strong and good and lovely as any woman could wish. When he grew to manhood, Quelala, as he was called, was said to be the best and wisest man in all the land, while his manly beauty was so great that Gayelette loved him dearly, and hastened to make everything ready for the wedding.

　"My grandfather was at that time the King of the Winged Monkeys which lived in the forest near Gayelette's palace, and the old fellow loved a joke better than a good dinner. One day, just before the wedding, my grandfather was flying out with his band when he saw Quelala walking beside the river.

　He was dressed in a rich costume of pink silk and purple velvet, and my grandfather thought he would see what he could do. At his word the band flew down and seized Quelala, carried him in their arms until they were over the middle of the river, and then dropped him into the water.

　"Swim out, my fine fellow," cried my grandfather, "and see if the water has spotted your clothes." Quelala was much too wise not to swim, and he was not in the least spoiled by all his good fortune. He laughed, when he came to the top of the water, and swam in to shore. But when Gayelette came running out to him she found his silks and velvet all ruined by the river.

　"The princess was angry, and she knew, of course, who did it. She had all the Winged Monkeys brought before her, and she said at first that their wings should be tied and they should be treated as they had treated Quelala, and dropped in the river. But my grandfather pleaded hard, for he knew the Monkeys would drown in the river with their wings tied, and Quelala said a kind word for them also; so that Gayelette finally spared them, on condition that the Winged Monkeys should ever after do three times the bidding of the owner of the Golden Cap. This Cap had been made for a wedding present to Quelala, and it is said to have cost the princess half her kingdom. Of course my grandfather and all the other Monkeys at once agreed to the condition, and that is how it happens that we are three times the slaves of the owner of the Golden Cap, whosoever he may be."

　"And what became of them?" asked Dorothy, who had been greatly interested in the story.

　"Quelala being the first owner of the Golden Cap," replied the Monkey, "he was the first to lay his wishes upon us. As his bride could not bear the sight of us, he called us all to him in the forest after he had married her and ordered us always to keep where she could never again set eyes on a Winged Monkey, which we were glad to do, for we were all afraid of her.

　"This was all we ever had to do until the Golden Cap fell into the hands of the Wicked Witch of the West, who made us enslave the Winkies, and afterward drive Oz himself out of the Land of the West. Now the Golden Cap is yours, and three times you have the right to lay your wishes upon us."

　As the Monkey King finished his story Dorothy looked down and saw the green, shining walls of the Emerald City before them. She wondered at the rapid flight of the Monkeys, but was glad the journey was over. The strange creatures set the travelers down carefully before the gate of the City, the King bowed low to Dorothy, and then flew swiftly away, followed by all his band.

　"That was a good ride," said the little girl.

　"Yes, and a quick way out of our troubles," replied the Lion. "How lucky it was you brought away that wonderful Cap!"

Chapter 13 The Rescue

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THE COWARDLY LION WAS much pleased to hear that the Wicked Witch had been melted by a bucket of water, and Dorothy at once unlocked the gate of his prison and set him free. They went in together to the castle, where Dorothy's first act was to call all the Winkies together and tell them that they were no longer slaves.

　There was great rejoicing among the yellow Winkies, for they had been made to work hard during many years for the Wicked Witch, who had always treated them with great cruelty.

　They kept this day as a holiday, then and ever after, and spent the time in feasting and dancing.

　"If our friends, the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman, were only with us," said the Lion, "I should be quite happy."

　"Don't you suppose we could rescue them?" asked the girl anxiously.

　"We can try," answered the Lion.

　So they called the yellow Winkies and asked them if they would help to rescue their friends, and the Winkies said that they would be delighted to do all in their power for Dorothy, who had set them free from bondage. So she chose a number of the Winkies who looked as if they knew the most, and they all started away. They traveled that day and part of the next until they came to the rocky plain where the Tin Woodman lay, all battered and bent. His axe was near him, but the blade was rusted and the handle broken off short.

　The Winkies lifted him tenderly in their arms, and carried him back to the Yellow Castle again, Dorothy shedding a few tears by the way at the sad plight of her old friend, and the Lion looking sober and sorry. When they reached the castle Dorothy said to the Winkies:

　"Are any of your people tinsmiths?"

　"Oh, yes. Some of us are very good tinsmiths," they told her.

　"Then bring them to me," she said. And when the tinsmiths came, bringing with them all their tools in baskets, she inquired, "Can you straighten out those dents in the Tin Woodman and bend him back into shape again, and solder him together where he is broken?"

　The tinsmiths looked the Woodman over carefully and then answered that they thought they could mend him so he would be as good as ever. So they set to work in one of the big yellow rooms of the castle and worked for three days and four nights, hammering and twisting and bending and soldering and polishing and pounding at the legs and body and head of the Tin Woodman, until at last he was straightened out into his old form, and his joints worked as well as ever. To be sure, there were several patches on him, but the tinsmiths did a good job, and as the Woodman was not a vain man he did not mind the patches at all.

　When, at last, he walked into Dorothy's room and thanked her for rescuing him, he was so pleased that he wept tears of joy, and Dorothy had to wipe every tear carefully from his face with her apron, so his joints would not be rusted. At the same time her own tears fell thick and fast at the joy of meeting her old friend again, and these tears did not need to be wiped away. As for the Lion, he wiped his eyes so often with the tip of his tail that it became quite wet, and he was obliged to go out into the courtyard and hold it in the sun till it dried.

　"If we only had the Scarecrow with us again," said the Tin Woodman, when Dorothy had finished telling him everything that had happened, "I should be quite happy."

　"We must try to find him," said the girl. So she called the Winkies to help her, and they walked all that day and part of the next until they came to the tall tree in the branches of which the Winged Monkeys had tossed the carecrow's clothes.

　It was a very tall tree, and the trunk was so smooth that no one could climb it; but the Woodman said at once, "I'll chop it down, and then we can get the Scarecrow's clothes."

　Now while the tinsmiths had been at work mending the Woodman himself, another of the Winkies, who was a goldsmith, had made an axe-handle of solid gold and fitted it to the Woodman's axe, instead of the old broken handle. Others polished the blade until all the rust was removed and it glistened like burnished silver. As soon as he had spoken, the Tin Woodman began to chop, and in a short time the tree fell over with a crash, whereupon the Scarecrow's clothes fell out of the branches and rolled off on the ground. Dorothy picked them up and had the Winkies carry them back to the castle, where they were stuffed with nice, clean straw; and behold! Here was the Scarecrow, as good as ever, thanking them over and over again for saving him.

　Now that they were reunited, Dorothy and her friends spent a few happy days at the Yellow Castle, where they found everything they needed to make them comfortable. But one day the girl thought of Aunt Em, and said, "We must go back to Oz, and claim his promise."

　"Yes," said the Woodman, "at last I shall get my heart."

　"And I shall get my brains," added the Scarecrow joyfully.

　"And I shall get my courage," said the Lion thoughtfully.

　"And I shall get back to Kansas," cried Dorothy, clapping her hands. "Oh, let us start for the Emerald City tomorrow!" This they decided to do. The next day they called the Winkies together and bade them good-bye. The Winkies were sorry to have them go, and they had grown so fond of the Tin Woodman that they begged him to stay and rule over them and the Yellow Land of the West. Finding they were determined to go, the Winkies gave Toto and the Lion each a golden collar; and to Dorothy they presented a beautiful bracelet studded with diamonds; and to the Scarecrow they gave a gold-headed walking stick, to keep him from stumbling; and to the Tin Woodman they offered a silver oil-can, inlaid with gold and set with precious jewels.

　Every one of the travelers made the Winkies a pretty speech in return, and all shook hands with them until their arms ached.

　Dorothy went to the Witch's cupboard to fill her basket with food for the journey, and there she saw the Golden Cap. She tried it on her own head and found that it fitted her exactly. She did not know anything about the charm of the Golden Cap, but she saw that it was pretty, so she made up her mind to wear it and carry her sunbonnet in the basket. Then, being prepared for the journey, they all started for the Emerald City; and the Winkies gave them three cheers and many good wishes to carry with them.

Chapter 12 The Search for the Wicked Witch

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THE SOLDIER WITH THE green whiskers led them through the streets of the Emerald City until they reached the room where the Guardian of the Gates lived. This officer unlocked their spectacles to put them back in his great box, and then he politely opened the gate for our friends.

　"Which road leads to the Wicked Witch of the West?" asked Dorothy.

　"There is no road," answered the Guardian of the Gates.

　"No one ever wishes to go that way."

　"How, then, are we to find her?" enquired the girl.

　"That will be easy," replied the man, "for when she knows you are in the country of the Winkies she will find you, and make you all her slaves."

　"Perhaps not," said the Scarecrow, "for we mean to destroy her."

　"Oh, that is different," said the Guardian of the Gates. "No one has ever destroyed her before, so I naturally thought she would make slaves of you, as she has of the rest. But take care; for she is wicked and fierce, and may not allow you to destroy her. Keep to the West, where the sun sets, and you cannot fail to find her."

　They thanked him and bade him good-bye, and turned toward the West, walking over fields of soft grass dotted here and there with daisies and buttercups. Dorothy still wore the pretty silk dress she had put on in the palace, but now, to her surprise, she found it was no longer green, but pure white.

　The ribbon around Toto's neck had also lost its green color and was as white as Dorothy's dress. The Emerald City was soon left far behind. As they advanced the ground became rougher and hillier, for there were no farms nor houses in this country of the West, and the ground was untilled.

　In the afternoon the sun shone hot in their faces, for there were no trees to offer them shade; so that before night Dorothy and Toto and the Lion were tired, and lay down upon the grass and fell asleep, with the Woodman and the Scarecrow keeping watch.

　Now the Wicked Witch of the West had but one eye, yet that was as powerful as a telescope, and could see everywhere. So, as she sat in the door of her castle, she happened to look around and saw Dorothy lying asleep, with her friends all about her. They were a long distance off, but the Wicked Witch was angry to find them in her country; so she blew upon a silver whistle that hung around her neck.

　At once there came running to her from all directions a pack of great wolves. They had long legs and fierce eyes and sharp teeth.

　"Go to those people," said the Witch, "and tear them to pieces."

　"Are you not going to make them your slaves?" asked the leader of the wolves.

　"No," she answered, "one is of tin, and one of straw; one is a girl and another a Lion. None of them is fit to work, so you may tear them into small pieces."

　"Very well," said the wolf, and he dashed away at full speed, followed by the others.

　It was lucky the Scarecrow and the Woodman were wide awake and heard the wolves coming.

　"This is my fight," said the Woodman, "so get behind me and I will meet them as they come."

　He seized his axe, which he had made very sharp, and as the leader of the wolves came on the Tin Woodman swung his arm and chopped the wolf's head from its body, so that it immediately died. As soon as he could raise his axe another wolf came up, and he also fell under the sharp edge of the Tin Woodman's weapon. There were forty wolves, and forty times a wolf was killed, so that at last they all lay dead in a heap before the Woodman.

　Then he put down his axe and sat beside the Scarecrow, who said, "It was a good fight, friend."

　They waited until Dorothy awoke the next morning. The little girl was quite frightened when she saw the great pile of shaggy wolves, but the Tin Woodman told her all. She thanked him for saving them and sat down to breakfast, after which they started again upon their journey. Now this same morning the Wicked Witch came to the door of her castle and looked out with her one eye that could see far off. She saw all her wolves lying dead, and the strangers still traveling through her country. This made her angrier than before, and she blew her silver whistle twice. Straightway a great flock of wild crows came flying toward her, enough to darken the sky.

　And the Wicked Witch said to the King Crow, "Fly at once to the strangers; peck out their eyes and tear them to pieces."

　The wild crows flew in one great flock toward Dorothy and her companions. When the little girl saw them coming she was afraid. But the Scarecrow said, "This is my battle, so lie down beside me and you will not be harmed."

　So they all lay upon the ground except the Scarecrow, and he stood up and stretched out his arms. And when the crows saw him they were frightened, as these birds always are by scarecrows, and did not dare to come any nearer. But the King Crow said:

　"It is only a stuffed man. I will peck his eyes out." The King Crow flew at the Scarecrow, who caught it by the head and twisted its neck until it died. And then another crow flew at him, and the Scarecrow twisted its neck also. There were forty crows, and forty times the Scarecrow twisted a neck, until at last all were lying dead beside him. Then he called to his companions to rise, and again they went upon their journey.

　When the Wicked Witch looked out again and saw all her crows lying in a heap, she got into a terrible rage, and blew three times upon her silver whistle. Forthwith there was heard a great buzzing in the air, and a swarm of black bees came flying toward her.

　"Go to the strangers and sting them to death!" commanded the Witch, and the bees turned and flew rapidly until they came to where Dorothy and her friends were walking. But the Woodman had seen them coming, and the Scarecrow had decided what to do.

　"Take out my straw and scatter it over the little girl and the dog and the Lion," he said to the Woodman, "and the bees cannot sting them." This the Woodman did, and as Dorothy lay close beside the Lion and held Toto in her arms, the straw covered them entirely.

　The bees came and found no one but the Woodman to sting, so they flew at him and broke off all their stings against the tin, without hurting the Woodman at all. And as bees cannot live when their stings are broken that was the end of the black bees, and they lay scattered thick about the Woodman, like little heaps of fine coal.

　Then Dorothy and the Lion got up, and the girl helped the Tin Woodman put the straw back into the Scarecrow again, until he was as good as ever. So they started upon their journey once more.

　The Wicked Witch was so angry when she saw her black bees in little heaps like fine coal that she stamped her foot and tore her hair and gnashed her teeth. And then she called a dozen of her slaves, who were the Winkies, and gave them sharp spears, telling them to go to the strangers and destroy them.

　The Winkies were not a brave people, but they had to do as they were told. So they marched away until they came near to Dorothy. Then the Lion gave a great roar and sprang towards them, and the poor Winkies were so frightened that they ran back as fast as they could.

　When they returned to the castle the Wicked Witch beat them well with a strap, and sent them back to their work, after which she sat down to think what she should do next. She could not understand how all her plans to destroy these strangers had failed; but she was a powerful Witch, as well as a wicked one, and she soon made up her mind how to act.

　There was, in her cupboard, a Golden Cap, with a circle of diamonds and rubies running round it. This Golden Cap had a charm. Whoever owned it could call three times upon the Winged Monkeys, who would obey any order they were given. But no person could command these strange creatures more than three times. Twice already the Wicked Witch had used the charm of the Cap. Once was when she had made the Winkies her slaves, and set herself to rule over their country.

　The Winged Monkeys had helped her do this. The second time was when she had fought against the Great Oz himself, and driven him out of the land of the West. The Winged Monkeys had also helped her in doing this. Only once more could she use this Golden Cap, for which reason she did not like to do so until all her other powers were exhausted. But now that her fierce wolves and her wild crows and her stinging bees were gone, and her slaves had been scared away by the Cowardly Lion, she saw there was only one way left to destroy Dorothy and her friends.

　So the Wicked Witch took the Golden Cap from her cupboard and placed it upon her head. Then she stood upon her left foot and said slowly:

　"Ep-pe, pep-pe, kak-ke!" Next she stood upon her right foot and said:

　"Hil-lo, hol-lo, hel-lo!" After this she stood upon both feet and cried in a loud voice:

　"Ziz-zy, zuz-zy, zik!" Now the charm began to work. The sky was darkened, and a low rumbling sound was heard in the air. There was a rushing of many wings, a great chattering and laughing, and the sun came out of the dark sky to show the Wicked Witch surrounded by a crowd of monkeys, each with a pair of immense and powerful wings on his shoulders.

　One, much bigger than the others, seemed to be their leader. He flew close to the Witch and said, "You have called us for the third and last time. What do you command?"

　"Go to the strangers who are within my land and destroy them all except the Lion," said the Wicked Witch. "Bring that beast to me, for I have a mind to harness him like a horse, and make him work."

　"Your commands shall be obeyed," said the leader. Then, with a great deal of chattering and noise, the Winged Monkeys flew away to the place where Dorothy and her friends were walking.

　Some of the Monkeys seized the Tin Woodman and carried him through the air until they were over a country thickly covered with sharp rocks. Here they dropped the poor Woodman, who fell a great distance to the rocks, where he lay so battered and dented that he could neither move nor groan.

　Others of the Monkeys caught the Scarecrow, and with their long fingers pulled all of the straw out of his clothes and head. They made his hat and boots and clothes into a small bundle and threw it into the top branches of a tall tree.

　The remaining Monkeys threw pieces of stout rope around the Lion and wound many coils about his body and head and legs, until he was unable to bite or scratch or struggle in any way. Then they lifted him up and flew away with him to the Witch's castle, where he was placed in a small yard with a high iron fence around it, so that he could not escape.

　But Dorothy they did not harm at all. She stood, with Toto in her arms, watching the sad fate of her comrades and thinking it would soon be her turn. The leader of the Winged Monkeys flew up to her, his long, hairy arms stretched out and his ugly face grinning terribly; but he saw the mark of the Good Witch's kiss upon her forehead and stopped short, motioning the others not to touch her.

　"We dare not harm this little girl," he said to them, "for she is protected by the Power of Good, and that is greater than the Power of Evil. All we can do is to carry her to the castle of the Wicked Witch and leave her there."

　So, carefully and gently, they lifted Dorothy in their arms and carried her swiftly through the air until they came to the castle, where they set her down upon the front doorstep. Then the leader said to the Witch:

　"We have obeyed you as far as we were able. The Tin Woodman and the Scarecrow are destroyed, and the Lion is tied up in your yard. The little girl we dare not harm, nor the dog she carries in her arms. Your power over our band is now ended, and you will never see us again."

　Then all the Winged Monkeys, with much laughing and chattering and noise, flew into the air and were soon out of sight.

　The Wicked Witch was both surprised and worried when she saw the mark on Dorothy's forehead, for she knew well that neither the Winged Monkeys nor she, herself, dare hurt the girl in any way. She looked down at Dorothy's feet, and seeing the Silver Shoes, began to tremble with fear, for she knew what a powerful charm belonged to them. At first the Witch was tempted to run away from Dorothy; but she happened to look into the child's eyes and saw how simple the soul behind them was, and that the little girl did not know of the wonderful power the Silver Shoes gave her. So the Wicked Witch laughed to herself, and thought, "I can still make her my slave, for she does not know how to use her power." Then she said to Dorothy, harshly and severely:

　"Come with me; and see that you mind everything I tell you, for if you do not I will make an end of you, as I did of the Tin Woodman and the Scarecrow."

　Dorothy followed her through many of the beautiful rooms in her castle until they came to the kitchen, where the Witch bade her clean the pots and kettles and sweep the floor and keep the fire fed with wood. Dorothy went to work meekly, with her mind made up to work as hard as she could; for she was glad the Wicked Witch had decided not to kill her.

　With Dorothy hard at work, the Witch thought she would go into the courtyard and harness the Cowardly Lion like a horse; it would amuse her, she was sure, to make him draw her chariot whenever she wished to go to drive. But as she opened the gate the Lion gave a loud roar and bounded at her so fiercely that the Witch was afraid, and ran out and shut the gate again.

　"If I cannot harness you," said the Witch to the Lion, speaking through the bars of the gate, "I can starve you. You shall have nothing to eat until you do as I wish."

　So after that she took no food to the imprisoned Lion; but every day she came to the gate at noon and asked, "Are you ready to be harnessed like a horse?" And the Lion would answer, "No. If you come in this yard, I will bite you."

　The reason the Lion did not have to do as the Witch wished was that every night, while the woman was asleep, Dorothy carried him food from the cupboard. After he had eaten he would lie down on his bed of straw, and Dorothy would lie beside him and put her head on his soft, shaggy mane, while they talked of their troubles and tried to plan some way to escape.

　But they could find no way to get out of the castle, for it was constantly guarded by the yellow Winkies, who were the slaves of the Wicked Witch and too afraid of her not to do as she told them.

　The girl had to work hard during the day, and often the Witch threatened to beat her with the same old umbrella she always carried in her hand. But, in truth, she did not dare to strike Dorothy, because of the mark upon her forehead. The child did not know this, and was full of fear for herself and Toto. Once the Witch struck Toto a blow with her umbrella and the brave little dog flew at her and bit her leg in return.

　The Witch did not bleed where she was bitten, for she was so wicked that the blood in her had dried up many years before. Dorothy's life became very sad as she grew to understand that it would be harder than ever to get back to Kansas and Aunt Em again. Sometimes she would cry bitterly for hours, with Toto sitting at her feet and looking into her face, whining dismally to show how sorry he was for his little mistress. Toto did not really care whether he was in Kansas or the Land of Oz so long as Dorothy was with him; but he knew the little girl was unhappy, and that made him unhappy too.

　Now the Wicked Witch had a great longing to have for her own the Silver Shoes which the girl always wore. Her bees and her crows and her wolves were lying in heaps and drying up, and she had used up all the power of the Golden Cap; but if she could only get hold of the Silver Shoes, they would give her more power than all the other things she had lost. She watched Dorothy carefully, to see if she ever took off her shoes, thinking she might steal them. But the child was so proud of her pretty shoes that she never took them off except at night and when she took her bath. The Witch was too much afraid of the dark to dare go in Dorothy's room at night to take the shoes, and her dread of water was greater than her fear of the dark, so she never came near when Dorothy was bathing.

　Indeed, the old Witch never touched water, nor ever let water touch her in any way. But the wicked creature was very cunning, and she finally thought of a trick that would give her what she wanted. She placed a bar of iron in the middle of the kitchen floor, and then by her magic arts made the iron invisible to human eyes.

　So that when Dorothy walked across the floor she stumbled over the bar, not being able to see it, and fell at full length. She was not much hurt, but in her fall one of the Silver Shoes came off; and before she could reach it, the Witch had snatched it away and put it on her own skinny foot.

　The wicked woman was greatly pleased with the success of her trick, for as long as she had one of the shoes she owned half the power of their charm, and Dorothy could not use it against her, even had she known how to do so.

　The little girl, seeing she had lost one of her pretty shoes, grew angry, and said to the Witch, "Give me back my shoe!"

　"I will not," retorted the Witch, "for it is now my shoe, and not yours."

　"You are a wicked creature!" cried Dorothy. "You have no right to take my shoe from me."

　"I shall keep it, just the same," said the Witch, laughing at her, "and someday I shall get the other one from you, too."

　This made Dorothy so very angry that she picked up the bucket of water that stood near and dashed it over the Witch, wetting her from head to foot.

　Instantly the wicked woman gave a loud cry of fear, and then, as Dorothy looked at her in wonder, the Witch began to shrink and fall away.

　"See what you have done!" she screamed. "In a minute I shall melt away."

　"I'm very sorry, indeed," said Dorothy, who was truly frightened to see the Witch actually melting away like brown sugar before her very eyes.

　"Didn't you know water would be the end of me?" asked the Witch, in a wailing, despairing voice.

　"Of course not," answered Dorothy. "How should I?"

　"Well, in a few minutes I shall be all melted, and you will have the castle to yourself. I have been wicked in my day, but I never thought a little girl like you would ever be able to melt me and end my wicked deeds. Look out—here I go!" With these words the Witch fell down in a brown, melted, shapeless mass and began to spread over the clean boards of the kitchen floor. Seeing that she had really melted away to nothing, Dorothy drew another bucket of water and threw it over the mess. She then swept it all out the door. After picking out the silver shoe, which was all that was left of the old woman, she cleaned and dried it with a cloth, and put it on her foot again. Then, being at last free to do as she chose, she ran out to the courtyard to tell the Lion that the Wicked Witch of the West had come to an end, and that they were no longer prisoners in a strange land.

Chapter 11 The Wonderful City of Oz

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EVEN WITH EYES protected by the green spectacles, Dorothy and her friends were at first dazzled by the brilliancy of the wonderful City. The streets were lined with beautiful houses all built of green marble and studded everywhere with sparkling emeralds. They walked over a pavement of the same green marble, and where the blocks were joined together were rows of emeralds, set closely, and glittering in the brightness of the sun. The window panes were of green glass; even the sky above the City had a green tint, and the rays of the sun were green.

　There were many people, men, women, and children, walking about, and these were all dressed in green clothes and had greenish skins. They looked at Dorothy and her strangely assorted company with wondering eyes, and the children all ran away and hid behind their mothers when they saw the Lion; but no one spoke to them. Many shops stood in the street, and Dorothy saw that everything in them was green. Green candy and green pop corn were offered for sale, as well as green shoes, green hats, and green clothes of all sorts. At one place a man was selling green lemonade, and when the children bought it Dorothy could see that they paid for it with green pennies.

　There seemed to be no horses nor animals of any kind; the men carried things around in little green carts, which they pushed before them. Everyone seemed happy and contented and prosperous. The Guardian of the Gates led them through the streets until they came to a big building, exactly in the middle of the City, which was the Palace of Oz, the Great Wizard. There was a soldier before the door, dressed in a green uniform and wearing a long green beard.

　"Here are strangers," said the Guardian of the Gates to him,

　"and they demand to see the Great Oz."

　"Step inside," answered the soldier, "and I will carry your message to him."

　So they passed through the Palace Gates and were led into a big room with a green carpet and lovely green furniture set with emeralds. The soldier made them all wipe their feet upon a green mat before entering this room, and when they were seated he said politely:

　"Please make yourselves comfortable while I go to the door of the Throne Room and tell Oz you are here."

　They had to wait a long time before the soldier returned. When, at last, he came back, Dorothy asked: "Have you seen Oz?"

　"Oh, no," returned the soldier; "I have never seen him. But I spoke to him as he sat behind his screen and gave him your message. He said he will grant you an audience, if you so desire; but each one of you must enter his presence alone, and he will admit but one each day. Therefore, as you must remain in the Palace for several days, I will have you shown to rooms where you may rest in comfort after your journey."

　"Thank you," replied the girl; "that is very kind of Oz." The soldier now blew upon a green whistle, and at once a young girl, dressed in a pretty green silk gown, entered the room. She had lovely green hair and green eyes, and she bowed low before Dorothy as she said, "Follow me and I will show you your room."

　So Dorothy said good-bye to all her friends except Toto, and taking the dog in her arms followed the green girl through seven passages and up three flights of stairs until they came to a room at the front of the Palace. It was the sweetest little room in the world, with a soft comfortable bed that had sheets of green silk and a green velvet counterpane. There was a tiny fountain in the middle of the room, that shot a spray of green perfume into the air, to fall back into a beautifully carved green marble basin. Beautiful green flowers stood in the windows, and there was a shelf with a row of little green books.

　When Dorothy had time to open these books she found them full of queer green pictures that made her laugh, they were so funny.

　In a wardrobe were many green dresses, made of silk and satin and velvet; and all of them fitted Dorothy exactly.

　"Make yourself perfectly at home," said the green girl, "and if you wish for anything ring the bell. Oz will send for you tomorrow morning." She left Dorothy alone and went back to the others. These she also led to rooms, and each one of them found himself lodged in a very pleasant part of the Palace. Of course this politeness was wasted on the Scarecrow; for when he found himself alone in his room he stood stupidly in one spot, just within the doorway, to wait till morning. It would not rest him to lie down, and he could not close his eyes; so he remained all night staring at a little spider which was weaving its web in a corner of the room, just as if it were not one of the most wonderful rooms in the world.

　The Tin Woodman lay down on his bed from force of habit, for he remembered when he was made of flesh; but not being able to sleep, he passed the night moving his joints up and down to make sure they kept in good working order. The Lion would have preferred a bed of dried leaves in the forest, and did not like being shut up in a room; but he had too much sense to let this worry him, so he sprang upon the bed and rolled himself up like a cat and purred himself asleep in a minute.

　The next morning, after breakfast, the green maiden came to fetch Dorothy, and she dressed her in one of the prettiest gowns, made of green brocaded satin. Dorothy put on a green silk apron and tied a green ribbon around Toto's neck, and they started for the Throne Room of the Great Oz.

　First they came to a great hall in which were many ladies and gentlemen of the court, all dressed in rich costumes. These people had nothing to do but talk to each other, but they always came to wait outside the Throne Room every morning, although they were never permitted to see Oz. As Dorothy entered they looked at her curiously, and one of them whispered:

　"Are you really going to look upon the face of Oz the Terrible?"

　"Of course," answered the girl, "if he will see me."

　"Oh, he will see you," said the soldier who had taken her message to the Wizard, "although he does not like to have people ask to see him. Indeed, at first he was angry and said I should send you back where you came from. Then he asked me what you looked like, and when I mentioned your silver shoes he was very much interested. At last I told him about the mark upon your forehead, and he decided he would admit you to his presence."

　Just then a bell rang, and the green girl said to Dorothy, "That is the signal. You must go into the Throne Room alone."

　She opened a little door and Dorothy walked boldly through and found herself in a wonderful place. It was a big, round room with a high arched roof, and the walls and ceiling and floor were covered with large emeralds set closely together.

　In the center of the roof was a great light, as bright as the sun, which made the emeralds sparkle in a wonderful manner.

　But what interested Dorothy most was the big throne of green marble that stood in the middle of the room. It was shaped like a chair and sparkled with gems, as did everything else. In the center of the chair was an enormous Head, without a body to support it or any arms or legs whatever.

　There was no hair upon this head, but it had eyes and a nose and mouth, and was much bigger than the head of the biggest giant.

　As Dorothy gazed upon this in wonder and fear, the eyes turned slowly and looked at her sharply and steadily. Then the mouth moved, and Dorothy heard a voice say:

　"I am Oz, the Great and Terrible. Who are you, and why do you seek me?" It was not such an awful voice as she had expected to come from the big Head; so she took courage and answered:

　"I am Dorothy, the Small and Meek. I have come to you for help." The eyes looked at her thoughtfully for a full minute. Then said the voice:

　"Where did you get the silver shoes?"

　"I got them from the Wicked Witch of the East, when my house fell on her and killed her," she replied.

　"Where did you get the mark upon your forehead?" continued the voice.

　"That is where the Good Witch of the North kissed me when she bade me good-bye and sent me to you," said the girl.

　Again the eyes looked at her sharply, and they saw she was telling the truth. Then Oz asked, "What do you wish me to do?"

　"Send me back to Kansas, where my Aunt Em and Uncle Henry are," she answered earnestly. "I don't like your country, although it is so beautiful. And I am sure Aunt Em will be dreadfully worried over my being away so long."

　The eyes winked three times, and then they turned up to the ceiling and down to the floor and rolled around so queerly that they seemed to see every part of the room. And at last they looked at Dorothy again.

　"Why should I do this for you?" asked Oz.

　"Because you are strong and I am weak; because you are a Great Wizard and I am only a little girl."

　"But you were strong enough to kill the Wicked Witch of the East," said Oz.

　"That just happened," returned Dorothy simply; "I could not help it."

　"Well," said the Head, "I will give you my answer. You have no right to expect me to send you back to Kansas unless you do something for me in return. In this country everyone must pay for everything he gets. If you wish me to use my magic power to send you home again you must do something for me first. Help me and I will help you."

　"What must I do?" asked the girl.

　"Kill the Wicked Witch of the West," answered Oz.

　"But I cannot!" exclaimed Dorothy, greatly surprised.

　"You killed the Witch of the East and you wear the silver shoes, which bear a powerful charm. There is now but one Wicked Witch left in all this land, and when you can tell me she is dead I will send you back to Kansas—but not before."

　The little girl began to weep, she was so much disappointed; and the eyes winked again and looked upon her anxiously, as if the Great Oz felt that she could help him if she would.

　"I never killed anything, willingly," she sobbed. "Even if I wanted to, how could I kill the Wicked Witch? If you, who are Great and Terrible, cannot kill her yourself, how do you expect me to do it?"

　"I do not know," said the Head; "but that is my answer, and until the Wicked Witch dies you will not see your uncle and aunt again. Remember that the Witch is Wicked—tremendously Wicked -and ought to be killed. Now go, and do not ask to see me again until you have done your task."

　Sorrowfully Dorothy left the Throne Room and went back where the Lion and the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman were waiting to hear what Oz had said to her. "There is no hope for me," she said sadly, "for Oz will not send me home until I have killed the Wicked Witch of the West; and that I can never do."

　Her friends were sorry, but could do nothing to help her; so Dorothy went to her own room and lay down on the bed and cried herself to sleep.

　The next morning the soldier with the green whiskers came to the Scarecrow and said: "Come with me, for Oz has sent for you." So the Scarecrow followed him and was admitted into the great Throne Room, where he saw, sitting in the emerald throne, a most lovely Lady. She was dressed in green silk gauze and wore upon her flowing green locks a crown of jewels.

　Growing from her shoulders were wings, gorgeous in color and so light that they fluttered if the slightest breath of air reached them. When the Scarecrow had bowed, as prettily as his straw stuffing would let him, before this beautiful creature, she looked upon him sweetly, and said:

　"I am Oz, the Great and Terrible. Who are you, and why do you seek me?"

　Now the Scarecrow, who had expected to see the great Head Dorothy had told him of, was much astonished; but he answered her bravely.

　"I am only a Scarecrow, stuffed with straw. Therefore I have no brains, and I come to you praying that you will put brains in my head instead of straw, so that I may become as much a man as any other in your dominions."

　"Why should I do this for you?" asked the Lady.

　"Because you are wise and powerful, and no one else can help me," answered the Scarecrow.

　"I never grant favors without some return," said Oz; "but this much I will promise. If you will kill for me the Wicked Witch of the West, I will bestow upon you a great many brains, and such good brains that you will be the wisest man in all the Land of Oz."

　"I thought you asked Dorothy to kill the Witch," said the Scarecrow, in surprise.

　"So I did. I don't care who kills her. But until she is dead I will not grant your wish. Now go, and do not seek me again until you have earned the brains you so greatly desire."

　The Scarecrow went sorrowfully back to his friends and told them what Oz had said; and Dorothy was surprised to find that the Great Wizard was not a Head, as she had seen him, but a lovely Lady.

　"All the same," said the Scarecrow, "she needs a heart as much as the Tin Woodman."

On the next morning the soldier with the green whiskers came to the Tin Woodman and said, "Oz has sent for you. Follow me."

　So the Tin Woodman followed him and came to the great Throne Room. He did not know whether he would find Oz a lovely Lady or a Head, but he hoped it would be the lovely Lady. "For," he said to himself, "if it is the head, I am sure I shall not be given a heart, since a head has no heart of its own and therefore cannot feel for me. But if it is the lovely Lady I shall beg hard for a heart, for all ladies are themselves said to be kindly hearted.

　But when the Woodman entered the great Throne Room he saw neither the Head nor the Lady, for Oz had taken the shape of a most terrible Beast. It was nearly as big as an elephant, and the green throne seemed hardly strong enough to hold its weight. The Beast had a head like that of a rhinoceros, only there were five eyes in its face. There were five long arms growing out of its body, and it also had five long, slim legs.

　Thick, woolly hair covered every part of it, and a more dreadful-looking monster could not be imagined. It was fortunate the Tin Woodman had no heart at that moment, for it would have beat loud and fast from terror. But being only tin, the Woodman was not at all afraid, although he was much disappointed.

　"I am Oz, the Great and Terrible," spoke the Beast, in a voice that was one great roar. "Who are you, and why do you seek me?"

　"I am a Woodman, and made of tin. Therefore I have no heart, and cannot love. I pray you to give me a heart that I may be as other men are."

　"Why should I do this?" demanded the Beast.

　"Because I ask it, and you alone can grant my request," answered the Woodman.

　Oz gave a low growl at this, but said, gruffly: "If you indeed desire a heart, you must earn it."

　"How?" asked the Woodman.

　"Help Dorothy to kill the Wicked Witch of the West," replied the Beast. "When the Witch is dead, come to me, and I will then give you the biggest and kindest and most loving heart in all the Land of Oz."

　So the Tin Woodman was forced to return sorrowfully to his friends and tell them of the terrible Beast he had seen.

　They all wondered greatly at the many forms the Great Wizard could take upon himself, and the Lion said:

　"If he is a Beast when I go to see him, I shall roar my loudest, and so frighten him that he will grant all I ask. And if he is the lovely Lady, I shall pretend to spring upon her, and so compel her to do my bidding. And if he is the great Head, he

will be at my mercy; for I will roll this head all about the room until he promises to give us what we desire. So be of good cheer, my friends, for all will yet be well."

　The next morning the soldier with the green whiskers led the Lion to the great Throne Room and bade him enter the presence of Oz.

　The Lion at once passed through the door, and glancing around saw, to his surprise, that before the throne was a Ball of Fire, so fierce and glowing he could scarcely bear to gaze upon it. His first thought was that Oz had by accident caught on fire and was burning up; but when he tried to go nearer, the heat was so intense that it singed his whiskers, and he crept back tremblingly to a spot nearer the door.

　Then a low, quiet voice came from the Ball of Fire, and these were the words it spoke:

　"I am Oz, the Great and Terrible. Who are you, and why do you seek me?"

　And the Lion answered, "I am a Cowardly Lion, afraid of everything. I came to you to beg that you give me courage, so that in reality I may become the King of Beasts, as men call me."

　"Why should I give you courage?" demanded Oz.

　"Because of all Wizards you are the greatest, and alone have power to grant my request," answered the Lion.

　The Ball of Fire burned fiercely for a time, and the voice said, "Bring me proof that the Wicked Witch is dead, and that moment I will give you courage. But as long as the Witch lives, you must remain a coward."

　The Lion was angry at this speech, but could say nothing in reply, and while he stood silently gazing at the Ball of Fire it became so furiously hot that he turned tail and rushed from the room. He was glad to find his friends waiting for him, and told them of his terrible interview with the Wizard.

　"What shall we do now?" asked Dorothy sadly.

　"There is only one thing we can do," returned the Lion, "and that is to go to the land of the Winkies, seek out the Wicked Witch, and destroy her."

　"But suppose we cannot?" said the girl.

　"Then I shall never have courage," declared the Lion.

　"And I shall never have brains," added the Scarecrow.

　"And I shall never have a heart," spoke the Tin of Woodman.

　"And I shall never see Aunt Em and Uncle Henry," said Dorothy, beginning to cry.

　"Be careful!" cried the green girl.

　"The tears will fall on your green silk gown and spot it."

　So Dorothy dried her eyes and said, "I suppose we must try it; but I am sure I do not want to kill anybody, even to see Aunt Em again."

　"I will go with you; but I'm too much of a coward to kill the Witch," said the Lion.

　"I will go too," declared the Scarecrow; "but I shall not be of much help to you, I am such a fool."

　"I haven't the heart to harm even a Witch," remarked the Tin Woodman; "but if you go I certainly shall go with you."

　Therefore it was decided to start upon their journey the next morning, and the Woodman sharpened his axe on a green grindstone and had all his joints properly oiled. The Scarecrow stuffed himself with fresh straw and Dorothy put new paint on his eyes that he might see better. The green girl, who was very kind to them, filled Dorothy's basket with good things to eat, and fastened a little bell around Toto's neck with a green ribbon.

　They went to bed quite early and slept soundly until daylight, when they were awakened by the crowing of a green cock that lived in the back yard of the Palace, and the cackling of a hen that had laid a green egg.

Chapter 10 The Guardian of the Gate

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IT WAS SOME TIME BEFORE THE Cowardly Lion awakened, for he had lain among the poppies a long while, breathing in their deadly fragrance; but when he did open his eyes and roll off the truck he was very glad to find himself still alive.

　"I ran as fast as I could," he said, sitting down and yawning, "but the flowers were too strong for me. How did you get me out?" Then they told him of the field mice, and how they had generously saved him from death; and the Cowardly Lion laughed, and said: "I have always thought myself very big and terrible; yet such little things as flowers came near to killing me, and such small animals as mice have saved my life. How strange it all is! But, comrades, what shall we do now?"

　"We must journey on until we find the road of yellow brick again," said Dorothy, "and then we can keep on to the Emerald City."

　So, the Lion being fully refreshed, and feeling quite himself again, they all started upon the journey, greatly enjoying the walk through the soft, fresh grass; and it was not long before they reached the road of yellow brick and turned again toward the Emerald City where the Great Oz dwelt.

　The road was smooth and well paved, now, and the country about was beautiful, so that the travelers rejoiced in leaving the forest far behind, and with it the many dangers they had met in its gloomy shades. Once more they could see fences built beside the road; but these were painted green, and when they came to a small house, in which a farmer evidently lived, that also was painted green. They passed by several of these houses during the afternoon, and sometimes people came to the doors and looked at them as if they would like to ask questions; but no one came near them nor spoke to them because of the great Lion, of which they were very much afraid.

　The people were all dressed in clothing of a lovely emeraldgreen color and wore peaked hats like those of the Munchkins.

　"This must be the Land of Oz," said Dorothy, "and we are surely getting near the Emerald City."

　"Yes," answered the Scarecrow. "Everything is green here, while in the country of the Munchkins blue was the favorite color. But the people do not seem to be as friendly as the Munchkins, and I'm afraid we shall be unable to find a place to pass the night."

　"I should like something to eat besides fruit," said the girl, "and I'm sure Toto is nearly starved. Let us stop at the next house and talk to the people."

　So, when they came to a good-sized farmhouse, Dorothy walked boldly up to the door and knocked. A woman opened it just far enough to look out, and said, "What do you want, child, and why is that great Lion with you?"

　"We wish to pass the night with you, if you will allow us," answered Dorothy; "and the Lion is my friend and comrade, and would not hurt you for the world."

　"Is he tame?" asked the woman, opening the door a little wider.

　"Oh, yes," said the girl, "and he is a great coward, too. He will be more afraid of you than you are of him."

　"Well," said the woman, after thinking it over and taking another peep at the Lion, "if that is the case you may come in, and I will give you some supper and a place to sleep."

　So they all entered the house, where there were, besides the woman, two children and a man. The man had hurt his leg, and was lying on the couch in a corner. They seemed greatly surprised to see so strange a company, and while the woman was busy laying the table the man asked:

　"Where are you all going?"

　"To the Emerald City," said Dorothy, "to see the Great Oz."

　"Oh, indeed!" exclaimed the man. "Are you sure that Oz will see you?"

　"Why not?" she replied.

　"Why, it is said that he never lets anyone come into his presence. I have been to the Emerald City many times, and it is a beautiful and wonderful place; but I have never been permitted to see the Great Oz, nor do I know of any living person who has seen him."

　"Does he never go out?" asked the Scarecrow.

　"Never. He sits day after day in the great Throne Room of his Palace, and even those who wait upon him do not see him face to face."

　"What is he like?" asked the girl.

　"That is hard to tell," said the man thoughtfully. "You see, Oz is a Great Wizard, and can take on any form he wishes. So that some say he looks like a bird; and some say he looks like an elephant; and some say he looks like a cat. To others he appears as a beautiful fairy, or a brownie, or in any other form that pleases him. But who the real Oz is, when he is in his own form, no living person can tell."

　"That is very strange," said Dorothy, "but we must try, in some way, to see him, or we shall have made our journey for nothing."

　"Why do you wish to see the terrible Oz?" asked the man.

　"I want him to give me some brains," said the Scarecrow eagerly.

　"Oh, Oz could do that easily enough," declared the man.

　"He has more brains than he needs."

　"And I want him to give me a heart," said the Tin Woodman.

　"That will not trouble him," continued the man, "for Oz has a large collection of hearts, of all sizes and shapes."

　"And I want him to give me courage," said the Cowardly Lion.

　"Oz keeps a great pot of courage in his Throne Room," said the man, "which he has covered with a golden plate, to keep it from running over. He will be glad to give you some."

　"And I want him to send me back to Kansas," said Dorothy.

　"Where is Kansas?" asked the man, with surprise.

　"I don't know," replied Dorothy sorrowfully, "but it is my home, and I'm sure it's somewhere."

　"Very likely. Well, Oz can do anything; so I suppose he will find Kansas for you. But first you must get to see him, and that will be a hard task; for the Great Wizard does not like to see anyone, and he usually has his own way. But what do you want?" he continued, speaking to Toto. Toto only wagged his tail; for, strange to say, he could not speak.

　The woman now called to them that supper was ready, so they gathered around the table and Dorothy ate some delicious porridge and a dish of scrambled eggs and a plate of nice white bread, and enjoyed her meal. The Lion ate some of the porridge, but did not care for it, saying it was made from oats and oats were food for horses, not for lions. The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman ate nothing at all. Toto ate a little of everything, and was glad to get a good supper again.

　The woman now gave Dorothy a bed to sleep in, and Toto lay down beside her, while the Lion guarded the door of her room so she might not be disturbed. The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman stood up in a corner and kept quiet all night, although of course they could not sleep.

　The next morning, as soon as the sun was up, they started on their way, and soon saw a beautiful green glow in the sky just before them.

　"That must be the Emerald City," said Dorothy. As they walked on, the green glow became brighter and brighter, and it seemed that at last they were nearing the end of their travels. Yet it was afternoon before they came to the great wall that surrounded the City. It was high and thick and of a bright green color.

　In front of them, and at the end of the road of yellow brick, was a big gate, all studded with emeralds that glittered so in the sun that even the painted eyes of the Scarecrow were dazzled by their brilliancy. There was a bell beside the gate, and Dorothy pushed the button and heard a silvery tinkle sound within. Then the big gate swung slowly open, and they all passed through and found themselves in a high arched room, the walls of which glistened with countless emeralds.

　Before them stood a little man about the same size as the Munchkins. He was clothed all in green, from his head to his feet, and even his skin was of a greenish tint. At his side was a large green box.

　When he saw Dorothy and her companions the man asked, "What do you wish in the Emerald City?"

　"We came here to see the Great Oz," said Dorothy. The man was so surprised at this answer that he sat down to think it over.

　"It has been many years since anyone asked me to see Oz," he said, shaking his head in perplexity. "He is powerful and terrible, and if you come on an idle or foolish errand to bother the wise reflections of the Great Wizard, he might be angry and destroy you all in an instant."

　"But it is not a foolish errand, nor an idle one," replied the Scarecrow; "it is important. And we have been told that Oz is a good Wizard."

　"So he is," said the green man, "and he rules the Emerald City wisely and well. But to those who are not honest, or who approach him from curiosity, he is most terrible, and few have ever dared ask to see his face. I am the Guardian of the Gates, and since you demand to see the Great Oz I must take you to his Palace. But first you must put on the spectacles."

　"Why?" asked Dorothy.

　"Because if you did not wear spectacles the brightness and glory of the Emerald City would blind you. Even those who live in the City must wear spectacles night and day. They are all locked on, for Oz so ordered it when the City was first built, and I have the only key that will unlock them."

　He opened the big box, and Dorothy saw that it was filled with spectacles of every size and shape. All of them had green glasses in them. The Guardian of the Gates found a pair that would just fit Dorothy and put them over her eyes.

　There were two golden bands fastened to them that passed around the back of her head, where they were locked together by a little key that was at the end of a chain the Guardian of the Gates wore around his neck.

　When they were on, Dorothy could not take them off had she wished, but of course she did not wish to be blinded by the glare of the Emerald City, so she said nothing. Then the green man fitted spectacles for the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman and the Lion, and even on little Toto; and all were locked fast with the key. Then the Guardian of the Gates put on his own glasses and told them he was ready to show them to the Palace. Taking a big golden key from a peg on the wall, he opened another gate, and they all followed him through the portal into the streets of the Emerald City.

Chapter 9 The Queen of the Field Mice

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"WE CANNOT BE FAR from the road of yellow brick, now," remarked the Scarecrow, as he stood beside the girl, "for we have come nearly as far as the river carried us away."

　The Tin Woodman was about to reply when he heard a low growl, and turning his head (which worked beautifully on hinges) he saw a strange beast come bounding over the grass toward them. It was, indeed, a great yellow Wildcat, and the Woodman thought it must be chasing something, for its ears were lying close to its head and its mouth was wide open, showing two rows of ugly teeth, while its red eyes glowed like balls of fire. As it came nearer the Tin Woodman saw that running before the beast was a little gray field mouse, and although he had no heart he knew it was wrong for the Wildcat to try to kill such a pretty, harmless creature.

　So the Woodman raised his axe, and as the Wildcat ran by he gave it a quick blow that cut the beast's head clean off from its body, and it rolled over at his feet in two pieces.

　The field mouse, now that it was freed from its enemy, stopped short; and coming slowly up to the Woodman it said, in a squeaky little voice:

　"Oh, thank you! Thank you ever so much for saving my life."

　"Don't speak of it, I beg of you," replied the Woodman. "I have no heart, you know, so I am careful to help all those who may need a friend, even if it happens to be only a mouse."

　"Only a mouse!" cried the little animal, indignantly. "Why, I am a Queen—the Queen of all the Field Mice!"

　"Oh, indeed," said the Woodman, making a bow.

　"Therefore you have done a great deed, as well as a brave one, in saving my life," added the Queen.

　At that moment several mice were seen running up as fast as their little legs could carry them, and when they saw their Queen they exclaimed:

　"Oh, your Majesty, we thought you would be killed! How did you manage to escape the great Wildcat?" and they all bowed so low to the little Queen that they almost stood upon their heads.

　"This funny tin man," she answered, "killed the Wildcat and saved my life. So hereafter you must all serve him, and obey his slightest wish."

　"We will!" cried all the mice, in a shrill chorus. And then they scampered in all directions, for Toto had awakened from his sleep, and seeing all these mice around him he gave one bark of delight and jumped right into the middle of the group. Toto had always loved to chase mice when he lived in Kansas, and he saw no harm in it.

　But the Tin Woodman caught the dog in his arms and held him tight, while he called to the mice, "Come back! Come back! Toto shall not hurt you."

　At this the Queen of the Mice stuck her head out from underneath a clump of grass and asked, in a timid voice, "Are you sure he will not bite us?"

　"I will not let him," said the Woodman; "so do not be afraid." One by one the mice came creeping back, and Toto did not bark again, although he tried to get out of the Woodman's arms, and would have bitten him had he not known very well he was made of tin. Finally one of the biggest mice spoke.

　"Is there anything we can do," it asked, "to repay you for saving the life of our Queen?"

　"Nothing that I know of," answered the Woodman; but the Scarecrow, who had been trying to think, but could not because his head was stuffed with straw, said, quickly, "Oh, yes; you can save our friend, the Cowardly Lion, who is asleep in the poppy bed."

　"A Lion!" cried the little Queen. "Why, he would eat us all up."

　"Oh, no," declared the Scarecrow; "this Lion is a coward."

　"Really?" asked the Mouse.

　"He says so himself," answered the Scarecrow, "and he would never hurt anyone who is our friend. If you will help us to save him I promise that he shall treat you all with kindness."

　"Very well," said the Queen, "we trust you. But what shall we do?"

　"Are there many of these mice which call you Queen and are willing to obey you?"

　"Oh, yes; there are thousands," she replied.

　"Then send for them all to come here as soon as possible, and let each one bring a long piece of string."

　The Queen turned to the mice that attended her and told them to go at once and get all her people. As soon as they heard her orders they ran away in every direction as fast as possible.

　"Now," said the Scarecrow to the Tin Woodman, "you must go to those trees by the riverside and make a truck that will carry the Lion."

　So the Woodman went at once to the trees and began to work; and he soon made a truck out of the limbs of trees, from which he chopped away all the leaves and branches. He fastened it together with wooden pegs and made the four wheels out of short pieces of a big tree trunk. So fast and so well did he work that by the time the mice began to arrive the truck was all ready for them.

　They came from all directions, and there were thousands of them: big mice and little mice and middle-sized mice; and each one brought a piece of string in his mouth. It was about this time that Dorothy woke from her long sleep and opened her eyes. She was greatly astonished to find herself lying upon the grass, with thousands of mice standing around and looking at her timidly. But the Scarecrow told her about everything, and turning to the dignified little Mouse, he said:

　"Permit me to introduce to you her Majesty, the Queen." Dorothy nodded gravely and the Queen made a curtsy, after which she became quite friendly with the little girl. The Scarecrow and the Woodman now began to fasten the mice to the truck, using the strings they had brought. One end of a string was tied around the neck of each mouse and the other end to the truck. Of course the truck was a thousand times bigger than any of the mice who were to draw it; but when all the mice had been harnessed, they were able to pull it quite easily. Even the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman could sit on it, and were drawn swiftly by their queer little horses to the place where the Lion lay asleep.

　After a great deal of hard work, for the Lion was heavy, they managed to get him up on the truck. Then the Queen hurriedly gave her people the order to start, for she feared if the mice stayed among the poppies too long they also would fall asleep.

　At first the little creatures, many though they were, could hardly stir the heavily loaded truck; but the Woodman and the Scarecrow both pushed from behind, and they got along better. Soon they rolled the Lion out of the poppy bed to the green fields, where he could breathe the sweet, fresh air again, instead of the poisonous scent of the flowers. Dorothy came to meet them and thanked the little mice warmly for saving her companion from death. She had grown so fond of the big Lion she was glad he had been rescued. Then the mice were unharnessed from the truck and scampered away through the grass to their homes. The Queen of the Mice was the last to leave.

　"If ever you need us again," she said, "come out into the field and call, and we shall hear you and come to your assistance. Good-bye!"

　"Good-bye!" they all answered, and away the Queen ran, while Dorothy held Toto tightly lest he should run after her and frighten her.

　After this they sat down beside the Lion until he should awaken; and the Scarecrow brought Dorothy some fruit from a tree near by, which she ate for her dinner.

Chapter 8 The Deadly Poppy Field

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OUR LITTLE PARTY of travelers awakened the next morning refreshed and full of hope, and Dorothy breakfasted like princess off peaches and plums from the trees beside the river.

　Behind them was the dark forest they had passed safely through, although they had suffered many discouragements; but before them was a lovely, sunny country that seemed to beckon them on to the Emerald City.

　To be sure, the broad river now cut them off from this beautiful land. But the raft was nearly done, and after the Tin Woodman had cut a few more logs and fastened them together with wooden pins, they were ready to start. Dorothy sat down in the middle of the raft and held Toto in her arms.

　When the Cowardly Lion stepped upon the raft it tipped badly, for he was big and heavy; but the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman stood upon the other end to steady it, and they had long poles in their hands to push the raft through the water.

　They got along quite well at first, but when they reached the middle of the river the swift current swept the raft downstream, farther and farther away from the road of yellow brick. And the water grew so deep that the long poles would not touch the bottom.

　"This is bad," said the Tin Woodman, "for if we cannot get to the land we shall be carried into the country of the Wicked Witch of the West, and she will enchant us and make us her slaves."

　"And then I should get no brains," said the Scarecrow.

　"And I should get no courage," said the Cowardly Lion.

　"And I should get no heart," said the Tin Woodman.

　"And I should never get back to Kansas," said Dorothy.

　"We must certainly get to the Emerald City if we can," the Scarecrow continued, and he pushed so hard on his long pole that it stuck fast in the mud at the bottom of the river. Then, before he could pull it out again—or let go—the raft was swept away, and the poor Scarecrow left clinging to the pole in the middle of the river.

　"Good-bye!" he called after them, and they were very sorry to leave him. Indeed, the Tin Woodman began to cry, but fortunately remembered that he might rust, and so dried his tears on Dorothy's apron.

　Of course this was a bad thing for the Scarecrow.

　"I am now worse off than when I first met Dorothy," he thought. "Then, I was stuck on a pole in a cornfield, where I could make-believe scare the crows, at any rate. But surely there is no use for a Scarecrow stuck on a pole in the middle of a river. I am afraid I shall never have any brains, after all!"

　Down the stream the raft floated, and the poor Scarecrow was left far behind. Then the Lion said: "Something must be done to save us. I think I can swim to the shore and pull the raft after me, if you will only hold fast to the tip of my tail."

　So he sprang into the water, and the Tin Woodman caught fast hold of his tail. Then the Lion began to swim with all his might toward the shore. It was hard work, although he was so big; but by and by they were drawn out of the current, and then Dorothy took the Tin Woodman's long pole and helped push the raft to the land.

　They were all tired out when they reached the shore at last and stepped off upon the pretty green grass, and they also knew that the stream had carried them a long way past the road of yellow brick that led to the Emerald City.

　"What shall we do now?" asked the Tin Woodman, as the Lion lay down on the grass to let the sun dry him.

　"We must get back to the road, in some way," said Dorothy.

　"The best plan will be to walk along the riverbank until we come to the road again," remarked the Lion.

　So, when they were rested, Dorothy picked up her basket and they started along the grassy bank, to the road from which the river had carried them. It was a lovely country, with plenty of flowers and fruit trees and sunshine to cheer them, and had they not felt so sorry for the poor Scarecrow, they could have been very happy.

　They walked along as fast as they could, Dorothy only stopping once to pick a beautiful flower; and after a time the Tin Woodman cried out: "Look!"

　Then they all looked at the river and saw the Scarecrow perched upon his pole in the middle of the water, looking very lonely and sad.

　"What can we do to save him?" asked Dorothy.

　The Lion and the Woodman both shook their heads, for they did not know. So they sat down upon the bank and gazed wistfully at the Scarecrow until a Stork flew by, who, upon seeing them, stopped to rest at the water's edge.

　"Who are you and where are you going?" asked the Stork.

　"I am Dorothy," answered the girl, "and these are my friends, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion; and we are going to the Emerald City."

　"This isn't the road," said the Stork, as she twisted her long neck and looked sharply at the queer party.

　"I know it," returned Dorothy, "but we have lost the Scarecrow, and are wondering how we shall get him again."

　"Where is he?" asked the Stork.

　"Over there in the river," answered the little girl.

　"If he wasn't so big and heavy I would get him for you," remarked the Stork.

　"He isn't heavy a bit," said Dorothy eagerly, "for he is stuffed with straw; and if you will bring him back to us, we shall thank you ever and ever so much."

　"Well, I'll try," said the Stork, "but if I find he is too heavy to carry I shall have to drop him in the river again."

　So the big bird flew into the air and over the water till she came to where the Scarecrow was perched upon his pole.

　Then the Stork with her great claws grabbed the Scarecrow by the arm and carried him up into the air and back to the bank, where Dorothy and the Lion and the Tin Woodman and Toto were sitting.

　When the Scarecrow found himself among his friends again, he was so happy that he hugged them all, even the Lion and Toto; and as they walked along he sang "Tolde-

ri-de-oh!" at every step, he felt so gay.

　"I was afraid I should have to stay in the river forever," he said, "but the kind Stork saved me, and if I ever get any brains I shall find the Stork again and do her some kindness in return."

　"That's all right," said the Stork, who was flying along beside them. "I always like to help anyone in trouble. But I must go now, for my babies are waiting in the nest for me. I hope you will find the Emerald City and that Oz will help you."

　"Thank you," replied Dorothy, and then the kind Stork flew into the air and was soon out of sight.

　They walked along listening to the singing of the brightly colored birds and looking at the lovely flowers which now became so thick that the ground was carpeted with them.

　There were big yellow and white and blue and purple blossoms, besides great clusters of scarlet poppies, which were so brilliant in color they almost dazzled Dorothy's eyes.

　"Aren't they beautiful?" the girl asked, as she breathed in the spicy scent of the bright flowers.

　"I suppose so," answered the Scarecrow. "When I have brains, I shall probably like them better."

　"If I only had a heart, I should love them," added the Tin Woodman.

　"I always did like flowers," said the Lion. "They of seem so helpless and frail. But there are none in the forest so bright as these."

　They now came upon more and more of the big scarlet poppies, and fewer and fewer of the other flowers; and soon they found themselves in the midst of a great meadow of poppies.

　Now it is well known that when there are many of these flowers together their odor is so powerful that anyone who breathes it falls asleep, and if the sleeper is not carried away from the scent of the flowers, he sleeps on and on forever. But Dorothy did not know this, nor could she get away from the bright red flowers that were everywhere about; so presently her eyes grew heavy and she felt she must sit down to rest and to sleep. But the Tin Woodman would not let her do this.

　"We must hurry and get back to the road of yellow brick before dark," he said; and the Scarecrow agreed with him. So they kept walking until Dorothy could stand no longer. Her eyes closed in spite of herself and she forgot where she was and fell among the poppies, fast asleep.

　"What shall we do?" asked the Tin Woodman.

　"If we leave her here she will die," said the Lion. "The smell of the flowers is killing us all. I myself can scarcely keep my eyes open, and the dog is asleep already."

　It was true; Toto had fallen down beside his little mistress.

　But the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman, not being made of flesh, were not troubled by the scent of the flowers.

　"Run fast," said the Scarecrow to the Lion, "and get out of this deadly flower bed as soon as you can. We will bring the little girl with us, but if you should fall asleep you are too big to be carried."

　So the Lion aroused himself and bounded forward as fast as he could go. In a moment he was out of sight.

　"Let us make a chair with our hands and carry her," said the Scarecrow. So they picked up Toto and put the dog in Dorothy's lap, and then they made a chair with their hands for the seat and their arms for the arms and carried the sleeping girl between them through the flowers.

　On and on they walked, and it seemed that the great carpet of deadly flowers that surrounded them would never end. They followed the bend of the river, and at last came upon their friend the Lion, lying fast asleep among the poppies. The flowers had been too strong for the huge beast and he had given up at last, and fallen only a short distance from the end of the poppy bed, where the sweet grass spread in beautiful green fields before them.

　"We can do nothing for him," said the Tin Woodman, sadly; "for he is much too heavy to lift. We must leave him here to sleep on forever, and perhaps he will dream that he has found courage at last."

　"I'm sorry," said the Scarecrow. "The Lion was a very good comrade for one so cowardly. But let us go on." They carried the sleeping girl to a pretty spot beside the river, far enough from the poppy field to prevent her breathing any more of the poison of the flowers, and here they laid her gently on the soft grass and waited for the fresh breeze to waken her.

Chapter 7 The Journey to the Great Oz

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THEY WERE obliged to camp out that night under a large tree in the forest, for there were no houses near. The tree made a good, thick covering to protect them from the dew, and the Tin Woodman chopped a great pile of wood with his axe and Dorothy built a splendid fire that warmed her and made her feel less lonely. She and Toto ate the last of their bread, and now she did not know what they would do for breakfast.

　"If you wish," said the Lion, "I will go into the forest and kill a deer for you. You can roast it by the fire, since your tastes are so peculiar that you prefer cooked food, and then you will have a very good breakfast."

　"Don't! Please don't," begged the Tin Woodman. "I should certainly weep if you killed a poor deer, and then my jaws would rust again."

　But the Lion went away into the forest and found his own supper, and no one ever knew what it was, for he didn't mention it. And the Scarecrow found a tree full of nuts and filled Dorothy's basket with them, so that she would not be hungry for a long time. She thought this was very kind and thoughtful of the Scarecrow, but she laughed heartily at the awkward way in which the poor creature picked up the nuts. His padded hands were so clumsy and the nuts were so small that he dropped almost as many as he put in the basket. But the Scarecrow did not mind how long it took him to fill the basket, for it enabled him to keep away from the fire, as he feared a spark might get into his straw and burn him up. So he kept a good distance away from the flames, and only came near to cover Dorothy with dry leaves when she lay down to sleep.

　These kept her very snug and warm, and she slept soundly until morning. When it was daylight, the girl bathed her face in a little rippling brook, and soon after they all started toward the Emerald City.

　This was to be an eventful day for the travelers. They had hardly been walking an hour when they saw before them a great ditch that crossed the road and divided the forest as far as they could see on either side. It was a very wide ditch, and when they crept up to the edge and looked into it they could see it was also very deep, and there were many big, jagged rocks at the bottom. The sides were so steep that none of them could climb down, and for a moment it seemed that their journey must end.

　"What shall we do?" asked Dorothy despairingly.

　"I haven't the faintest idea," said the Tin Woodman, and the Lion shook his shaggy mane and looked thoughtful.

　But the Scarecrow said, "We cannot fly, that is certain. Neither can we climb down into this great ditch. Therefore, if we cannot jump over it, we must stop where we are."

　"I think I could jump over it," said the Cowardly Lion, after measuring the distance carefully in his mind.

　"Then we are all right," answered the Scarecrow, "for you can carry us all over on your back, one at a time."

　"Well, I'll try it," said the Lion. "Who will go first?"

　"I will," declared the Scarecrow, "for, if you found that you could not jump over the gulf, Dorothy would be killed, or the Tin Woodman badly dented on the rocks below. But if I am on your back it will not matter so much, for the fall would not hurt me at all."

　"I am terribly afraid of falling, myself," said the Cowardly Lion, "but I suppose there is nothing to do but try it. So get on my back and we will make the attempt."

The Scarecrow sat upon the Lion's back, and the big beast walked to the edge of the gulf and crouched down.

　"Why don't you run and jump?" asked the Scarecrow.

　"Because that isn't the way we Lions do these things," he replied. Then giving a great spring, he shot through the air and landed safely on the other side. They were all greatly pleased to see how easily he did it, and after the Scarecrow had got down from his back the Lion sprang across the ditch again.

　Dorothy thought she would go next; so she took Toto in her arms and climbed on the Lion's back, holding tightly to his mane with one hand. The next moment it seemed as if she were flying through the air; and then, before she had time to think about it, she was safe on the other side. The Lion went back a third time and got the Tin Woodman, and then they all sat down for a few moments to give the beast a chance to rest, for his great leaps had made his breath short, and he panted like a big dog that has been running too long.

　They found the forest very thick on this side, and it looked dark and gloomy. After the Lion had rested they started along the road of yellow brick, silently wondering, each in his own mind, if ever they would come to the end of the woods and reach the bright sunshine again. To add to their discomfort, they soon heard strange noises in the depths of the forest, and the Lion whispered to them that it was in this part of the country that the Kalidahs lived.

　"What are the Kalidahs?" asked the girl.

　"They are monstrous beasts with bodies like bears and heads like tigers," replied the Lion, "and with claws so long and sharp that they could tear me in two as easily as I could kill Toto. I'm terribly afraid of the Kalidahs."

　"I'm not surprised that you are," returned Dorothy. "They must be dreadful beasts."

The Lion was about to reply when suddenly they came to another gulf across the road. But this one was so broad and deep that the Lion knew at once he could not leap across it.

　So they sat down to consider what they should do, and after serious thought the Scarecrow said: "Here is a great tree, standing close to the ditch. If the Tin Woodman can chop it down, so that it will fall to the other side, we can walk across it easily."

　"That is a first-rate idea," said the Lion. "One would almost suspect you had brains in your head, instead of straw."

　The Woodman set to work at once, and so sharp was his axe that the tree was soon chopped nearly through. Then the Lion put his strong front legs against the tree and pushed with all his might, and slowly the big tree tipped and fell with a crash across the ditch, with its top branches on the other side.

　They had just started to cross this queer bridge when a sharp growl made them all look up, and to their horror they saw running toward them two great beasts with bodies like bears and heads like tigers.

　"They are the Kalidahs!" said the Cowardly Lion, beginning to tremble.

　"Quick!" cried the Scarecrow. "Let us cross over."

　So Dorothy went first, holding Toto in her arms, the Tin Woodman followed, and the Scarecrow came next. The Lion, although he was certainly afraid, turned to face the Kalidahs, and then he gave so loud and terrible a roar that Dorothy screamed and the Scarecrow fell over backward, while even the fierce beasts stopped short and looked at him in surprise.

　But, seeing they were bigger than the Lion, and remembering that there were two of them and only one of him, the Kalidahs again rushed forward, and the Lion crossed over the tree and turned to see what they would do next. Without stopping an instant the fierce beasts also began to cross the tree. And the Lion said to Dorothy: "We are lost, for they will surely tear us to pieces with their sharp claws. But stand close behind me, and I will fight them as long as I am alive."

　"Wait a minute!" called the Scarecrow. He had been thinking what was best to be done, and now he asked the Woodman to chop away the end of the tree that rested on their side of the ditch. The Tin Woodman began to use his axe at once, and, just as the two Kalidahs were nearly across, the tree fell with a crash into the gulf, carrying the ugly, snarling brutes with it, and both were dashed to pieces on the sharp rocks at the bottom.

　"Well," said the Cowardly Lion, drawing a long breath of relief, "I see we are going to live a little while longer, and I am glad of it, for it must be a very uncomfortable thing not to be alive. Those creatures frightened me so badly that my heart is beating yet."

　"Ah," said the Tin Woodman sadly, "I wish I had a heart to beat."

　This adventure made the travelers more anxious than ever to get out of the forest, and they walked so fast that Dorothy became tired, and had to ride on the Lion's back. To their great joy the trees became thinner the farther they advanced, and in the afternoon they suddenly came upon a broad river, flowing swiftly just before them. On the other side of the water they could see the road of yellow brick running through a beautiful country, with green meadows dotted with bright flowers and all the road bordered with trees hanging full of delicious fruits. They were greatly pleased to see this delightful country before them.

　"How shall we cross the river?" asked Dorothy.

　"That is easily done," replied the Scarecrow. "The Tin Woodman must build us a raft, so we can float to the other side."

　So the Woodman took his axe and began to chop down small trees to make a raft, and while he was busy at this the Scarecrow found on the riverbank a tree full of fine fruit. This pleased Dorothy, who had eaten nothing but nuts all day, and she made a hearty meal of the ripe fruit.

　But it takes time to make a raft, even when one is as industrious and untiring as the Tin Woodman, and when night came the work was not done. So they found a cozy place under the trees where they slept well until the morning; and Dorothy dreamed of the Emerald City, and of the good Wizard Oz, who would soon send her back to her own home again.

Chapter 6 The Cowardly Lion

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ALL THIS TIME DOROTHY and her companions had been walking through the thick woods. The road was still paved with yellow brick, but these were much covered by dried branches and dead leaves from the trees, and the walking was not at all good.

　There were few birds in this part of the forest, for birds love the open country where there is plenty of sunshine. But now and then there came a deep growl from some wild animal hidden among the trees. These sounds made the little girl's heart beat fast, for she did not know what made them; but Toto knew, and he walked close to Dorothy's side, and did not even bark in return.

　"How long will it be," the child asked of the Tin Woodman,

　"before we are out of the forest?"

　"I cannot tell," was the answer, "for I have never been to the Emerald City. But my father went there once, when I was a boy, and he said it was a long journey through a dangerous country, although nearer to the city where Oz dwells the country is beautiful. But I am not afraid so long as I have my oil-can, and nothing can hurt the Scarecrow, while you bear upon your forehead the mark of the Good Witch's kiss, and that will protect you from harm."

　"But Toto!" said the girl anxiously. "What will protect him?"

　"We must protect him ourselves if he is in danger," replied the Tin Woodman.

　Just as he spoke there came from the forest a terrible roar, and the next moment a great Lion bounded into the road. With one blow of his paw he sent the Scarecrow spinning over and over to the edge of the road, and then he struck at the Tin Woodman with his sharp claws. But, to the Lion's surprise, he could make no impression on the tin, although the Woodman fell over in the road and lay still. Little Toto, now that he had an enemy to face, ran barking toward the Lion, and the great beast had opened his mouth to bite the dog, when Dorothy, fearing Toto would be killed, and heedless of danger, rushed forward and slapped the Lion upon his nose as hard as she could, while she cried out:

　"Don't you dare to bite Toto! You ought to be ashamed of yourself, a big beast like you, to bite a poor little dog!"

　"I didn't bite him," said the Lion, as he rubbed his nose with his paw where Dorothy had hit it.

　"No, but you tried to," she retorted. "You are nothing but a big coward."

　"I know it," said the Lion, hanging his head in shame. "I've always known it. But how can I help it?"

　"I don't know, I'm sure. To think of your striking a stuffed man, like the poor Scarecrow!"

　"Is he stuffed?" asked the Lion in surprise, as he watched her pick up the Scarecrow and set him upon his feet, while she patted him into shape again.

　"Of course he's stuffed," replied Dorothy, who was still angry.

　"That's why he went over so easily," remarked the Lion. "It astonished me to see him whirl around so. Is the other one stuffed also?"

　"No," said Dorothy, "he's made of tin." And she helped the Woodman up again.

　"That's why he nearly blunted my claws," said the Lion.

　"When they scratched against the tin it made a cold shiver run down my back. What is that little animal you are so tender of?"

　"He is my dog, Toto," answered Dorothy.

　"Is he made of tin, or stuffed?" asked the Lion.

　"Neither. He's a—a—a meat dog," said the girl.

　"Oh! He's a curious animal and seems remarkably small, now that I look at him. No one would think of biting such a little thing, except a coward like me," continued the Lion sadly.

　"What makes you a coward?" asked Dorothy, looking at the great beast in wonder, for he was as big as a small horse.

　"It's a mystery," replied the Lion. "I suppose I was born that way. All the other animals in the forest naturally expect me to be brave, for the Lion is everywhere thought to be the King of Beasts. I learned that if I roared very loudly every living thing was frightened and got out of my way. Whenever I've met a man I've been awfully scared; but I just roared at him, and he has always run away as fast as he could go. If the elephants and the tigers and the bears had ever tried to fight me, I should have run myself—I'm such a coward; but just as soon as they hear me roar they all try to get away from me, and of course I let them go."

　"But that isn't right. The King of Beasts shouldn't be a coward," said the Scarecrow.

　"I know it," returned the Lion, wiping a tear from his eye with the tip of his tail. "It is my great sorrow, and makes my life very unhappy. But whenever there is danger, my heart begins to beat fast."

　"Perhaps you have heart disease," said the Tin Woodman.

　"It may be," said the Lion.

　"If you have," continued the Tin Woodman, "you ought to be glad, for it proves you have a heart. For my part, I have no heart; so I cannot have heart disease."

　"Perhaps," said the Lion thoughtfully, "if I had no heart I should not be a coward."

　"Have you brains?" asked the Scarecrow.

　"I suppose so. I've never looked to see," replied the Lion.

　"I am going to the Great Oz to ask him to give me some," remarked the Scarecrow, "for my head is stuffed with straw."

　"And I am going to ask him to give me a heart," said the Woodman.

　"And I am going to ask him to send Toto and me back to Kansas," added Dorothy.

　"Do you think Oz could give me courage?" asked the Cowardly Lion.

　"Just as easily as he could give me brains," said the Scarecrow.

　"Or give me a heart," said the Tin Woodman.

　"Or send me back to Kansas," said Dorothy.

　"Then, if you don't mind, I'll go with you," said the Lion,

　"for my life is simply unbearable without a bit of courage."

　"You will be very welcome," answered Dorothy, "for you will help to keep away the other wild beasts. It seems to me they must be more cowardly than you are if they allow you to scare them so easily."

　"They really are," said the Lion, "but that doesn't make me any braver, and as long as I know myself to be a coward I shall be unhappy."

　So once more the little company set off upon the journey, the Lion walking with stately strides at Dorothy's side. Toto did not approve this new comrade at first, for he could not forget how nearly he had been crushed between the Lion's great jaws. But after a time he became more at ease, and presently Toto and the Cowardly Lion had grown to be good friends.

　During the rest of that day there was no other adventure to mar the peace of their journey. Once, indeed, the Tin Woodman stepped upon a beetle that was crawling along the road, and killed the poor little thing. This made the Tin Woodman very unhappy, for he was always careful not to hurt any living creature; and as he walked along he wept several tears of sorrow and regret. These tears ran slowly down his face and over the hinges of his jaw, and there they rusted. When Dorothy presently asked him a question the Tin Woodman could not open his mouth, for his jaws were tightly rusted together. He became greatly frightened at this and made many motions to Dorothy to relieve him, but she could not understand. The Lion was also puzzled to know what was wrong. But the Scarecrow seized the oil-can from Dorothy's basket and oiled the Woodman's jaws, so that after a few moments he could talk as well as before.

　"This will serve me a lesson," said he, "to look where I step. For if I should kill another bug or beetle I should surely cry again, and crying rusts my jaws so that I cannot speak."

　Thereafter he walked very carefully, with his eyes on the road, and when he saw a tiny ant toiling by he would step over it, so as not to harm it. The Tin Woodman knew very well he had no heart, and therefore he took great care never to be cruel or unkind to anything.

　"You people with hearts," he said, "have something to guide you, and need never do wrong; but I have no heart, and so I must be very careful. When Oz gives me a heart of course I needn't mind so much."

Chapter 5 The Rescue of the Tin Woodman

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WHEN DOROTHY awoke the sun was shining through the trees and Toto had long been out chasing birds around him and squirrels. She sat up and looked around her. Scarecrow, still standing patiently in his corner, waiting for her.

　"We must go and search for water," she said to him.

　"Why do you want water?" he asked.

　"To wash my face clean after the dust of the road, and to drink, so the dry bread will not stick in my throat."

　"It must be inconvenient to be made of flesh," said the Scarecrow thoughtfully, "for you must sleep, and eat and drink. However, you have brains, and it is worth a lot of bother to be able to think properly."

　They left the cottage and walked through the trees until they found a little spring of clear water, where Dorothy drank and bathed and ate her breakfast. She saw there was not much bread left in the basket, and the girl was thankful the Scare-crow did not have to eat anything, for there was scarcely enough for herself and Toto for the day.

　When she had finished her meal, and was about to go back to the road of yellow brick, she was startled to hear a deep groan near by.

　"What was that?" she asked timidly.

　"I cannot imagine," replied the Scarecrow; "but we can go and see."

　Just then another groan reached their ears, and the sound seemed to come from behind them. They turned and walked through the forest a few steps, when Dorothy discovered something shining in a ray of sunshine that fell between the trees. She ran to the place and then stopped short, with a little cry of surprise.

　One of the big trees had been partly chopped through, and standing beside it, with an uplifted axe in his hands, was a man made entirely of tin. His head and arms and legs were jointed upon his body, but he stood perfectly motionless, as if he could not stir at all.

　Dorothy looked at him in amazement, and so did the Scarecrow, while Toto barked sharply and made a snap at the tin legs, which hurt his teeth.

　"Did you groan?" asked Dorothy.

　"Yes," answered the tin man, "I did. I've been groaning for more than a year, and no one has ever heard me before or come to help me."

　"What can I do for you?" she inquired softly, for she was moved by the sad voice in which the man spoke.

　"Get an oil-can and oil my joints," he answered. "They are 52 L. Frank Baum rusted so badly that I cannot move them at all; if I am well oiled I shall soon be all right again. You will find an oil-can on a shelf in my cottage."

　Dorothy at once ran back to the cottage and found the oilcan, and then she returned and asked anxiously, "Where are your joints?"

　"Oil my neck, first," replied the Tin Woodman. So she oiled it, and as it was quite badly rusted the Scarecrow took hold of the tin head and moved it gently from side to side until it worked freely, and then the man could turn it himself.

　"Now oil the joints in my arms," he said. And Dorothy oiled them and the Scarecrow bent them carefully until they were quite free from rust and as good as new.

　The Tin Woodman gave a sigh of satisfaction and lowered his axe, which he leaned against the tree.

　"This is a great comfort," he said. "I have been holding that axe in the air ever since I rusted, and I'm glad to be able to put it down at last. Now, if you will oil the joints of my legs, I shall be all right once more."

　So they oiled his legs until he could move them freely; and he thanked them again and again for his release, for he seemed a very polite creature, and very grateful.

　"I might have stood there always if you had not come along," he said; "so you have certainly saved my life. How did you happen to be here?"

　"We are on our way to the Emerald City to see the Great Oz," she answered, "and we stopped at your cottage to pass the night."

　"Why do you wish to see Oz?" he asked.

　"I want him to send me back to Kansas, and the Scarecrow wants him to put a few brains into his head," she replied.

　The Tin Woodman appeared to think deeply for a moment.

　Then he said:"Do you suppose Oz could give me a heart?"

　"Why, I guess so," Dorothy answered. "It would be as easy as to give the Scarecrow brains."

　"True," the Tin Woodman returned. "So, if you will allow me to join your party, I will also go to the Emerald City and ask Oz to help me."

　"Come along," said the Scarecrow heartily, and Dorothy added that she would be pleased to have his company. So the Tin Woodman shouldered his axe and they all passed through the forest until they came to the road that was paved with yellow brick.

　The Tin Woodman had asked Dorothy to put the oil-can in her basket. "For," he said, "if I should get caught in the rain, and rust again, I would need the oil-can badly."

　It was a bit of good luck to have their new comrade join the party, for soon after they had begun their journey again they came to a place where the trees and branches grew so thick over the road that the travelers could not pass. But the Tin Woodman set to work with his axe and chopped so well that soon he cleared a passage for the entire party.

　Dorothy was thinking so earnestly as they walked along that she did not notice when the Scarecrow stumbled into a hole and rolled over to the side of the road. Indeed he was obliged to call to her to help him up again.

　"Why didn't you walk around the hole?" asked the Tin Woodman.

　"I don't know enough," replied the Scarecrow cheerfully.

　"My head is stuffed with straw, you know, and that is why I am going to Oz to ask him for some brains."

　"Oh, I see," said the Tin Woodman. "But, after all, brains are not the best things in the world."

　"Have you any?" inquired the Scarecrow.

　"No, my head is quite empty," answered the Woodman.

　"But once I had brains, and a heart also; so, having tried them both, I should much rather have a heart."

　"And why is that?" asked the Scarecrow.

　"I will tell you my story, and then you will know."

　So, while they were walking through the forest, the Tin Woodman told the following story:

　"I was born the son of a woodman who chopped down trees in the forest and sold the wood for a living. When I grew up, I too became a woodchopper, and after my father died I took care of my old mother as long as she lived. Then I made up my mind that instead of living alone I would marry, so that I might not become lonely.

　There was one of the Munchkin girls who was so beautiful that I soon grew to love her with all my heart. She, on her part, promised to marry me as soon as I could earn enough money to build a better house for her; so I set to work harder than ever. But the girl lived with an old woman who did not want her to marry anyone, for she was so lazy she wished the girl to remain with her and do the cooking and the housework.

　So the old woman went to the Wicked Witch of the East, and promised her two sheep and a cow if she would prevent the marriage. Thereupon the Wicked Witch enchanted my axe, and when I was chopping away at my best one day, for I was anxious to get the new house and my wife as soon as possible, the axe slipped all at once and cut off my left leg.

　This at first seemed a great misfortune, for I knew a onelegged man could not do very well as a wood-chopper. So I went to a tinsmith and had him make me a new leg out of tin.

　The leg worked very well, once I was used to it. But my action angered the Wicked Witch of the East, for she had promised the old woman I should not marry the pretty Munchkin girl. When I began chopping again, my axe slipped and cut off my right leg. Again I went to the tinsmith, and again he made me a leg out of tin. After this the enchanted axe cut off my arms, one after the other; but, nothing daunted, I had them replaced with tin ones. The Wicked Witch then made the axe slip and cut off my head, and at first I thought that was the end of me. But the tinsmith happened to come along, and he made me a new head out of tin.

　I thought I had beaten the Wicked Witch then, and I worked harder than ever; but I little knew how cruel my enemy could be. She thought of a new way to kill my love for the beautiful Munchkin maiden, and made my axe slip again, so that it cut right through my body, splitting me into two halves. Once more the tinsmith came to my help and made me a body of tin, fastening my tin arms and legs and head to it, by means of joints, so that I could move around as well as ever.

　But, alas! I had now no heart, so that I lost all my love for the Munchkin girl, and did not care whether I married her or not.

　I suppose she is still living with the old woman, waiting for me to come after her.

　My body shone so brightly in the sun that I felt very proud of it and it did not matter now if my axe slipped, for it could not cut me. There was only one danger—that my joints would rust; but I kept an oil-can in my cottage and took care to oil myself whenever I needed it. However, there came a day when I forgot to do this, and, being caught in a rainstorm, before I thought of the danger my joints had rusted, and I was left to stand in the woods until you came to help me. It was a terrible thing to undergo, but during the year I stood there I had time to think that the greatest loss I had known was the loss of my heart. While I was in love I was the happiest man on earth; but no one can love who has not a heart, and so I am resolved to ask Oz to give me one. If he does, I will go back to the Munchkin maiden and marry her."

　Both Dorothy and the Scarecrow had been greatly interested in the story of the Tin Woodman, and now they knew why he was so anxious to get a new heart.

　"All the same," said the Scarecrow, "I shall ask for brains instead of a heart; for a fool would not know what to do with a heart if he had one."

　"I shall take the heart," returned the Tin Woodman; "for brains do not make one happy, and happiness is the best thing in the world."

　Dorothy did not say anything, for she was puzzled to know which of her two friends was right, and she decided if she could only get back to Kansas and Aunt Em, it did not matter so much whether the Woodman had no brains and the Scarecrow no heart, or each got what he wanted.

　What worried her most was that the bread was nearly gone, and another meal for herself and Toto would empty the basket.

　To be sure neither the Woodman nor the Scarecrow ever ate anything, but she was not made of tin nor straw, and could not live unless she was fed.

Chapter 4 The Road Through the Forest

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AFTER A FEW HOURS the road began to be rough, and the walking grew so difficult that the Scarecrow often stumbled over the yellow bricks, which were here very uneven. Sometimes, indeed, they were broken or missing altogether, leaving holes that Toto jumped across and Dorothy walked around. As for the Scarecrow, having no brains, he walked straight ahead, and so stepped into the holes and fell at full length on the hard bricks. It never hurt him, however, and Dorothy would pick him up and set him upon his feet again, while he joined her in laughing merrily at his own mishap.

　The farms were not nearly so well cared for here as they were farther back. There were fewer houses and fewer fruit trees, and the farther they went the more dismal and lonesome the country became.

　At noon they sat down by the roadside, near a little brook, and Dorothy opened her basket and got out sooffered a piece to the Scarecrow, but he refused.

　"I am never hungry," he said, "and it is a lucky thing I am not, for my mouth is only painted, and if I should cut a hole in it so I could eat, the straw I am stuffed with would come out, and that would spoil the shape of my head."

　Dorothy saw at once that this was true, so she only nodded and went on eating her bread.

　"Tell me something about yourself and the country you came from," said the Scarecrow, when she had finished her dinner. So she told him all about Kansas, and how gray everything was there, and how the cyclone had carried her to this queer Land of Oz.

　The Scarecrow listened carefully, and said, "I cannot understand why you should wish to leave this beautiful country and go back to the dry, gray place you call Kansas."

　"That is because you have no brains" answered the girl.

　"No matter how dreary and gray our homes are, we people of flesh and blood would rather live there than inme bread. She offered a piece to the Scarecrow, but he refused.

　"I am never hungry," he said, "and it is a lucky thing I am not, for my mouth is only painted, and if I should cut a hole in it so I could eat, the straw I am stuffed with would come out, and that would spoil the shape of my head."

　Dorothy saw at once that this was true, so she only nodded and went on eating her bread.

　"Tell me something about yourself and the country you came from," said the Scarecrow, when she had finished her dinner. So she told him all about Kansas, and how gray everything was there, and how the cyclone had carried her to this queer Land of Oz.

　The Scarecrow listened carefully, and said, "I cannot understand why you should wish to leave this beautiful country and go back to the dry, gray place you call Kansas."

　"That is because you have no brains" answered the girl.

　"No matter how dreary and gray our homes are, we people of flesh and blood would rather live there than in any other country, be it ever so beautiful. There is no place like home."

　The Scarecrow sighed.

　"Of course I cannot understand it," he said. "If your heads were stuffed with straw, like mine, you would probably all live in the beautiful places, and then Kansas would have no people at all. It is fortunate for Kansas that you have brains."

　"Won't you tell me a story, while we are resting?" asked the child.

　The Scarecrow looked at her reproachfully, and answered:

　"My life has been so short that I really know nothing whatever.

　I was only made day before yesterday. What happened in the world before that time is all unknown to me. Luckily, when the farmer made my head, one of the first things he did was to paint my ears, so that I heard what was going on.

　There was another Munchkin with him, and the first thing I heard was the farmer saying, "How do you like those ears?"

　"They aren't straight," answered the other.

　"Never mind," said the farmer. "They are ears just the same," which was true enough.

　"Now I'll make the eyes," said the farmer. So he painted my right eye, and as soon as it was finished I found myself looking at him and at everything around me with a great deal of curiosity, for this was my first glimpse of the world.

　"That's a rather pretty eye," remarked the Munchkin who was watching the farmer. "Blue paint is just the color for eyes."

　"I think I'll make the other a little bigger," said the farmer. And when the second eye was done I could see much better than before. Then he made my nose and my mouth. But I did not speak, because at that time I didn't know what a mouth was for. I had the fun of watching them make my body and my arms and legs; and when they fastened on my head, at last, I felt very proud, for I thought I was just as good a man as anyone.

　"This fellow will scare the crows fast enough," said the farmer. "He looks just like a man."

　"Why, he is a man," said the other, "and I quite agreed with him." The farmer carried me under his arm to the cornfield, and set me up on a tall stick, where you found me. He and his friend soon after walked away and left me alone.

　"I did not like to be deserted this way. So I tried to walk after them. But my feet would not touch the ground, and I was forced to stay on that pole. It was a lonely life to lead, for I had nothing to think of, having been made such a little while before. Many crows and other birds flew into the cornfield, but as soon as they saw me they flew away again, thinking I was a Munchkin; and this pleased me and made me feel that I was quite an important person. By and by an old crow flew near me, and after looking at me carefully he perched upon my shoulder and said:

　"I wonder if that farmer thought to fool me in this clumsy manner. Any crow of sense could see that you are only stuffed with straw." Then he hopped down at my feet and ate all the corn he wanted. The other birds, seeing he was not harmed by me, came to eat the corn too, so in a short time there was a great flock of them about me.

　"I felt sad at this, for it showed I was not such a good Scarecrow after all; but the old crow comforted me," saying, "If you only had brains in your head you would be as good a man as any of them, and a better man than some of them. Brains are the only things worth having in this world, no matter whether one is a crow or a man."

　"After the crows had gone I thought this over, and decided I would try hard to get some brains. By good luck you came along and pulled me off the stake, and from what you say I am sure the Great Oz will give me brains as soon as we get to the Emerald City."

　"I hope so," said Dorothy earnestly, "since you seem anxious to have them."

　"Oh, yes; I am anxious," returned the Scarecrow. "It is such an uncomfortable feeling to know one is a fool."

　"Well," said the girl, "let us go." And she handed the basket to the Scarecrow.

　There were no fences at all by the roadside now, and the land was rough and untilled. Toward evening they came to a great forest, where the trees grew so big and close together that their branches met over the road of yellow brick. It was almost dark under the trees, for the branches shut out the daylight; but the travelers did not stop, and went on into the forest.

　"If this road goes in, it must come out," said the Scarecrow, "and as the Emerald City is at the other end of the road, we must go wherever it leads us."

　"Anyone would know that," said Dorothy.

　"Certainly; that is why I know it," returned the Scarecrow.

　"If it required brains to figure it out, I never should have said it."

　After an hour or so the light faded away, and they found themselves stumbling along in the darkness. Dorothy could not see at all, but Toto could, for some dogs see very well in the dark; and the Scarecrow declared he could see as well as by day. So she took hold of his arm and managed to get along fairly well.

　"If you see any house, or any place where we can pass the night," she said, "you must tell me; for it is very uncomfortable walking in the dark."

　Soon after the Scarecrow stopped.

　"I see a little cottage at the right of us," he said, "built of logs and branches. Shall we go there?"

　"Yes, indeed," answered the child. "I am all tired out."

　So the Scarecrow led her through the trees until they reached the cottage, and Dorothy entered and found a bed of dried leaves in one corner. She lay down at once, and with Toto beside her soon fell into a sound sleep. The Scarecrow, who was never tired, stood up in another corner and waited patiently until morning came.

Chapter 3 How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow

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WHEN DOROTHY WAS left alone she began to feel hungry. So she went to the cupboard and cut herself some bread, which she spread with butter. She gave some to Toto, and taking a pail from the shelf she carried it down to the little brook and filled it with clear, sparkling water. Toto ran over to the trees and began to bark at the birds sitting there. Dorothy went to get him, and saw such delicious fruit hanging from the branches that she gathered some of it, finding it just what she wanted to help out her breakfast.

　Then she went back to the house, and having helped herself and Toto to a good drink of the cool, clear water, she set about making ready for the journey to the City of Emeralds.

　Dorothy had only one other dress, but that happened to be clean and was hanging on a peg beside her bed. It was gingham, with checks of white and blue; and although the blue was somewhat faded with many washings, it was still a pretty frock. The girl washed herself carefully, dressed herself in the clean gingham, and tied her pink sunbonnet on her head. She took a little basket and filled it with bread from the cupboard, laying a white cloth over the top. Then she looked down at her feet and noticed how old and worn her shoes were.

　"They surely will never do for a long journey, Toto," she said. And Toto looked up into her face with his little black eyes and wagged his tail to show he knew what she meant.

　At that moment Dorothy saw lying on the table the silver shoes that had belonged to the Witch of the East.

　"I wonder if they will fit me," she said to Toto. "They would be just the thing to take a long walk in, for they could not wear out."

　She took off her old leather shoes and tried on the silver ones, which fitted her as well as if they had been made for her.

　Finally she picked up her basket.

　"Come along, Toto," she said. "We will go to the Emerald City and ask the Great Oz how to get back to Kansas again."

　She closed the door, locked it, and put the key carefully in the pocket of her dress. And so, with Toto trotting along soberly behind her, she started on her journey.

　There were several roads near by, but it did not take her long to find the one paved with yellow bricks. Within a short time she was walking briskly toward the Emerald City, her silver shoes tinkling merrily on the hard, yellow road-bed.

　The sun shone bright and the birds sang sweetly, and Dorothy did not feel nearly so bad as you might think a little girl would who had been suddenly whisked away from her own country and set down in the midst of a strange land.

　She was surprised, as she walked along, to see how pretty the country was about her. There were neat fences at the sides of the road, painted a dainty blue color, and beyond them were fields of grain and vegetables in abundance. Evidently the Munchkins were good farmers and able to raise large crops. Once in a while she would pass a house, and the people came out to look at her and bow low as she went by; for everyone knew she had been the means of destroying the Wicked Witch and setting them free from bondage. The houses of the Munchkins were odd-looking dwellings, for each was round, with a big dome for a roof. All were painted blue, for in this country of the East blue was the favorite color.

　Toward evening, when Dorothy was tired with her long walk and began to wonder where she should pass the night, she came to a house rather larger than the rest. On the green lawn before it many men and women were dancing. Five little fiddlers played as loudly as possible, and the people were laughing and singing, while a big table near by was loaded with delicious fruits and nuts, pies and cakes, and many other good things to eat.

　The people greeted Dorothy kindly, and invited her to supper and to pass the night with them; for this was the home of one of the richest Munchkins in the land, and his friends were gathered with him to celebrate their freedom from the bondage of the Wicked Witch.

　Dorothy ate a hearty supper and was waited upon by the rich Munchkin himself, whose name was Boq. Then she sat upon a settee and watched the people dance.

　When Boq saw her silver shoes he said, "You must be a great sorceress."

　"Why?" asked the girl.

　"Because you wear silver shoes and have killed the Wicked Witch. Besides, you have white in your frock, and only witches and sorceresses wear white."

"My dress is blue and white checked," said Dorothy, smoothing out the wrinkles in it.

　"It is kind of you to wear that," said Boq. "Blue is the color of the Munchkins, and white is the witch color. So we know you are a friendly witch."

　Dorothy did not know what to say to this, for all the people seemed to think her a witch, and she knew very well she was only an ordinary little girl who had come by the chance of a cyclone into a strange land.

　When she had tired watching the dancing, Boq led her into the house, where he gave her a room with a pretty bed in it.

　The sheets were made of blue cloth, and Dorothy slept soundly in them till morning, with Toto curled up on the blue rug beside her.

　She ate a hearty breakfast, and watched a wee Munchkin baby, who played with Toto and pulled his tail and crowed and laughed in a way that greatly amused Dorothy.

　Toto was a fine curiosity to all the people, for they had never seen a dog before.

　"How far is it to the Emerald City?" the girl asked.

　"I do not know," answered Boq gravely, "for I have never been there. It is better for people to keep away from Oz, unless they have business with him. But it is a long way to the Emerald City, and it will take you many days. The country here is rich and pleasant, but you must pass through rough and dangerous places before you reach the end of your journey."

　This worried Dorothy a little, but she knew that only the Great Oz could help her get to Kansas again, so she bravely resolved not to turn back.

She bade her friends good-bye, and again started along the road of yellow brick. When she had gone several miles she thought she would stop to rest, and so climbed to the top of the fence beside the road and sat down. There was a great cornfield beyond the fence, and not far away she saw a Scarecrow, placed high on a pole to keep the birds from the ripe corn.

　Dorothy leaned her chin upon her hand and gazed thoughtfully at the Scarecrow. Its head was a small sack stuffed with straw, with eyes, nose, and mouth painted on it to represent a face. An old, pointed blue hat, that had belonged to some Munchkin, was perched on his head, and the rest of the figure was a blue suit of clothes, worn and faded, which had also been stuffed with straw. On the feet were some old boots with blue tops, such as every man wore in this country, and the figure was raised above the stalks of corn by means of the pole stuck up its back.

　While Dorothy was looking earnestly into the queer, painted face of the Scarecrow, she was surprised to see one of the eyes slowly wink at her. She thought she must have been mistaken at first, for none of the scarecrows in Kansas ever wink; but presently the figure nodded its head to her in a friendly way. Then she climbed down from the fence and walked up to it, while Toto ran around the pole and barked.

　"Good day," said the Scarecrow, in a rather husky voice.

　"Did you speak?" asked the girl, in wonder.

　"Certainly," answered the Scarecrow. "How do you do?"

　"I'm pretty well, thank you," replied Dorothy politely.

　"How do you do?"

　"I'm not feeling well," said the Scarecrow, with a smile,

　"for it is very tedious being perched up here night and day to scare away crows."

　"Can't you get down?" asked Dorothy.

　"No, for this pole is stuck up my back. If you will please take away the pole I shall be greatly obliged to you."

　Dorothy reached up both arms and lifted the figure off the pole, for, being stuffed with straw, it was quite light.

　"Thank you very much," said the Scarecrow, when he had been set down on the ground. "I feel like a new man."

　Dorothy was puzzled at this, for it sounded queer to hear a stuffed man speak, and to see him bow and walk along beside her.

　"Who are you?" asked the Scarecrow when he had stretched himself and yawned. "And where are you going?"

　"My name is Dorothy," said the girl, "and I am going to the Emerald City, to ask the Great Oz to send me back to Kansas."

　"Where is the Emerald City?" he inquired. "And who is Oz?"

　"Why, don't you know?" she returned, in surprise.

　"No, indeed. I don't know anything. You see, I am stuffed, so I have no brains at all," he answered sadly.

　"Oh," said Dorothy, "I'm awfully sorry for you."

　"Do you think," he asked, "if I go to the Emerald City with you, that Oz would give me some brains?"

　"I cannot tell," she returned, "but you may come with me, if you like. If Oz will not give you any brains you will be no worse off than you are now."

　"That is true," said the Scarecrow. "You see," he continued confidentially, "I don't mind my legs and arms and body being stuffed, because I cannot get hurt. If anyone treads on my toes or sticks a pin into me, it doesn't matter, for I can't feel it.

　But I do not want people to call me a fool, and if my head stays stuffed with straw instead of with brains, as yours is, how am I ever to know anything?"

　"I understand how you feel," said the little girl, who was truly sorry for him. "If you will come with me I'll ask Oz to do all he can for you."

　"Thank you," he answered gratefully.

　They walked back to the road. Dorothy helped him over the fence, and they started along the path of yellow brick for the Emerald City.

　Toto did not like this addition to the party at first. He smelled around the stuffed man as if he suspected there might be a nest of rats in the straw, and he often growled in an unfriendly way at the Scarecrow.

　"Don't mind Toto," said Dorothy to her new friend. "He never bites."

　"Oh, I'm not afraid," replied the Scarecrow. "He can't hurt the straw. Do let me carry that basket for you. I shall not mind it, for I can't get tired. I'll tell you a secret," he continued, as he walked along. "There is only one thing in the world I am afraid of."

　"What is that?" asked Dorothy; "the Munchkin farmer who made you?"

　"No," answered the Scarecrow; "it's a lighted match."

Chapter 2 The Council with the Munchkins

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SHE WAS AWAKENED by a shock, so sudden and severe that if Dorothy had not been lying on the soft bed she might have been hurt. As it was, the jar made her catch her breath and wonder what had happened; and Toto put his cold little nose into her face and whined dismally. Dorothy sat up and noticed that the house was not moving; nor was it dark, for the bright sunshine came in at the window, flooding the little room. She sprang from her bed and with Toto at her heels ran and opened the door.

　The little girl gave a cry of amazement and looked about her, her eyes growing bigger and bigger at the wonderful sights she saw.

　The cyclone had set the house down very gently—for a cyclone—in the midst of a country of marvelous beauty. There were lovely patches of greensward all about, with stately trees bearing rich and luscious fruits. Banks of gorgeous flowers were on every hand, and birds with rare and brilliant plumage sang and fluttered in the trees and bushes. A little way off was a small brook, rushing and sparkling along between green banks, and murmuring in a voice very grateful to a little girl who had lived so long on the dry, gray prairies.

　While she stood looking eagerly at the strange and beautiful sights, she noticed coming toward her a group of the queerest people she had ever seen. They were not as big as the grown folk she had always been used to; but neither were they very small. In fact, they seemed about as tall as Dorothy, who was a well-grown child for her age, although they were, so far as looks go, many years older.

　Three were men and one a woman, and all were oddly dressed. They wore round hats that rose to a small point a foot above their heads, with little bells around the brims that tinkled sweetly as they moved. The hats of the men were blue; the little woman's hat was white, and she wore a white gown that hung in pleats from her shoulders. Over it were sprinkled little stars that glistened in the sun like diamonds. The men were dressed in blue, of the same shade as their hats, and wore well-polished boots with a deep roll of blue at the tops. The men, Dorothy thought, were about as old as Uncle Henry, for two of them had beards. But the little woman was doubtless much older. Her face was covered with wrinkles, her hair was nearly white, and she walked rather stiffly.

　When these people drew near the house where Dorothy was standing in the doorway, they paused and whispered among themselves, as if afraid to come farther. But the little old woman walked up to Dorothy, made a low bow and said, in a sweet voice:

　"You are welcome, most noble Sorceress, to the land of the Munchkins. We are so grateful to you for having killed the Wicked Witch of the East, and for setting our people free from bondage."

　Dorothy listened to this speech with wonder. What could the little woman possibly mean by calling her a sorceress, and saying she had killed the Wicked Witch of the East? Dorothy was an innocent, harmless little girl, who had been carried by a cyclone many miles from home; and she had never killed anything in all her life.

　But the little woman evidently expected her to answer; so Dorothy said, with hesitation, "You are very kind, but there must be some mistake. I have not killed anything."

　"Your house did, anyway," replied the little old woman, with a laugh, "and that is the same thing. See!" she continued, pointing to the corner of the house. "There are her two feet, still sticking out from under a block of wood."

　Dorothy looked, and gave a little cry of fright. There, in-deed, just under the corner of the great beam the house rested on, two feet were sticking out, shod in silver shoes with pointed toes.

　"Oh, dear! Oh, dear!" cried Dorothy, clasping her hands together in dismay. "The house must have fallen on her. Whatever shall we do?"

　"There is nothing to be done," said the little woman calmly.

　"But who was she?" asked Dorothy.

　"She was the Wicked Witch of the East, as I said," answered the little woman. "She has held all the Munchkins in bondage for many years, making them slave for her night and day. Now they are all set free, and are grateful to you for the favor."

　"Who are the Munchkins?" inquired Dorothy.

　"They are the people who live in this land of the East where the Wicked Witch ruled."

　"Are you a Munchkin?" asked Dorothy.

　"No, but I am their friend, although I live in the land of the North. When they saw the Witch of the East was dead the Munchkins sent a swift messenger to me, and I came at once. I am the Witch of the North."

　"Oh, gracious!" cried Dorothy. "Are you a real witch?"

　"Yes, indeed," answered the little woman. "But I am a good witch, and the people love me. I am not as powerful as the Wicked Witch was who ruled here, or I should have set the people free myself."

　"But I thought all witches were wicked," said the girl, who was half frightened at facing a real witch. "Oh, no, that is a great mistake. There were only four witches in all the Land of Oz, and two of them, those who live in the North and the South, are good witches. I know this is true, for I am one of them myself, and cannot be mistaken. Those who dwelt in the East and the West were, indeed, wicked witches; but now that you have killed one of them, there is but one Wicked Witch in all the Land of Oz—the one who lives in the West."

　"But," said Dorothy, after a moment's thought, "Aunt Em has told me that the witches were all dead—years and years ago."

　"Who is Aunt Em?" inquired the little old woman.

　"She is my aunt who lives in Kansas, where I came from."

　The Witch of the North seemed to think for a time, with her head bowed and her eyes upon the ground. Then she looked up and said, "I do not know where Kansas is, for I have never heard that country mentioned before. But tell me, is it a civilized

country?"

　"Oh, yes," replied Dorothy.

　"Then that accounts for it. In the civilized countries I believe there are no witches left, nor wizards, nor sorceresses, nor magicians. But, you see, the Land of Oz has never been civilized, for we are cut off from all the rest of the world. Therefore we still have witches and wizards amongst us."

　"Who are the wizards?" asked Dorothy.

　"Oz himself is the Great Wizard," answered the Witch, sinking her voice to a whisper. "He is more powerful than all the rest of us together. He lives in the City of Emeralds."

　Dorothy was going to ask another question, but just then the Munchkins, who had been standing silently by, gave a loud shout and pointed to the corner of the house where the Wicked Witch had been lying.

　"What is it?" asked the little old woman, and looked, and began to laugh. The feet of the dead Witch had disappeared entirely, and nothing was left but the silver shoes.

　"She was so old," explained the Witch of the North, that she dried up quickly in the sun. That is the end of her. But the silver shoes are yours, and you shall have them to wear." She reached down and picked up the shoes, and after shaking the dust out of them handed them to Dorothy.

　"The Witch of the East was proud of those silver shoes," said one of the Munchkins, "and there is some charm connected with them; but what it is we never knew."

　Dorothy carried the shoes into the house and placed them on the table. Then she came out again to the Munchkins and said:

　"I am anxious to get back to my aunt and uncle, for I am sure they will worry about me. Can you help me find my way?"

　The Munchkins and the Witch first looked at one another, and then at Dorothy, and then shook their heads.

　"At the East, not far from here," said one, "there is a great desert, and none could live to cross it."

　"It is the same at the South," said another, "for I have been there and seen it. The South is the country of the Quadlings."

　"I am told," said the third man, "that it is the same at the West. And that country, where the Winkies live, is ruled by the Wicked Witch of the West, who would make you her slave if you passed her way."

　"The North is my home," said the old lady, "and at its edge is the same great desert that surrounds this Land of Oz. I'm afraid, my dear, you will have to live with us."

　Dorothy began to sob at this, for she felt lonely among all these strange people. Her tears seemed to grieve the kindhearted Munchkins, for they immediately took out their handkerchiefs and began to weep also. As for the little old woman, she took off her cap and balanced the point on the end of her nose, while she counted "One, two, three" in a solemn voice.

　At once the cap changed to a slate, on which was written in big, white chalk marks:

"LET DOROTHY GO TO THE CITY OF EMERALDS"

　The little old woman took the slate from her nose, and having read the words on it, asked, "Is your name Dorothy, my dear?"

　"Yes," answered the child, looking up and drying her tears.

　"Then you must go to the City of Emeralds. Perhaps Oz will help you."

　"Where is this city?" asked Dorothy.

　"It is exactly in the center of the country, and is ruled by Oz, the Great Wizard I told you of."

　"Is he a good man?" inquired the girl anxiously.

　"He is a good Wizard. Whether he is a man or not I cannot tell, for I have never seen him."

　"How can I get there?" asked Dorothy.

　"You must walk. It is a long journey, through a country that is sometimes pleasant and sometimes dark and terrible. However, I will use all the magic arts I know of to keep you from harm."

　"Won't you go with me?" pleaded the girl, who had begun to look upon the little old woman as her only friend.

　"No, I cannot do that," she replied, "but I will give you my kiss, and no one will dare injure a person who has been kissed by the Witch of the North."

　She came close to Dorothy and kissed her gently on the forehead. Where her lips touched the girl they left a round, shining mark, as Dorothy found out soon after.

　"The road to the City of Emeralds is paved with yellow brick," said the Witch, "so you cannot miss it. When you get to Oz do not be afraid of him, but tell your story and ask him to help you. Good-bye, my dear."

　The three Munchkins bowed low to her and wished her a pleasant journey, after which they walked away through the trees. The Witch gave Dorothy a friendly little nod, whirled around on her left heel three times, and straightway disappeared, much to the surprise of little Toto, who barked after her loudly enough when she had gone, because he had been afraid even to growl while she stood by.

　But Dorothy, knowing her to be a witch, had expected her to disappear in just that way, and was not surprised in the least.

Chapter 1 The Cyclone

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DOROTHY LIVED IN the midst of the great Kansas prairies, with Uncle Henry, who was a farmer, and Aunt Em, who was the farmer's wife. Their house was small, for the lumber to build it had to be carried by wagon many miles. There were four walls, a floor and a roof, which made one room; and this room contained a rusty looking cookstove, a cupboard for the dishes, a table, three or four chairs, and the beds. Uncle Henry and Aunt Em had a big bed in one corner, and Dorothy a little bed in another corner. There was no garret at all, and no cellar—except a small hole dug in the ground, called a cyclone cellar, where the family could go in case one of those great whirlwinds arose, mighty enough to crush any building in its path. It was reached by a trap door in the middle of the floor, from which a ladder led down into the small, dark hole.

　When Dorothy stood in the doorway and looked around, she could see nothing but the great gray prairie on every side. Not a tree nor a house broke the broad sweep of flat country that reached to the edge of the sky in all directions. The sun had baked the plowed land into a gray mass, with little cracks running through it. Even the grass was not green, for the sun had burned the tops of the long blades until they were the same gray color to be seen everywhere. Once the house had been painted, but the sun blistered the paint and the rains washed it away, and now the house was as dull and gray as everything else.

　When Aunt Em came there to live she was a young, pretty wife. The sun and wind had changed her, too. They had taken the sparkle from her eyes and left them a sober gray; they had taken the red from her cheeks and lips, and they were gray also. She was thin and gaunt, and never smiled now. When Dorothy, who was an orphan, first came to her, Aunt Em had been so startled by the child's laughter that she would scream and press her hand upon her heart whenever Dorothy's merry voice reached her ears; and she still looked at the little girl with wonder that she could find anything to laugh at.

　Uncle Henry never laughed. He worked hard from morning till night and did not know what joy was. He was gray also, from his long beard to his rough boots, and he looked stern and solemn, and rarely spoke.

　It was Toto that made Dorothy laugh, and saved her from growing as gray as her other surroundings. Toto was not gray; he was a little black dog, with long silky hair and small black eyes that twinkled merrily on either side of his funny, weenose. Toto played all day long, and Dorothy played with him, and loved him dearly.

　Today, however, they were not playing. Uncle Henry sat upon the doorstep and looked anxiously at the sky, which was even grayer than usual. Dorothy stood in the door with Toto in her arms, and looked at the sky too. Aunt Em was washing the dishes.

　From the far north they heard a low wail of the wind, and Uncle Henry and Dorothy could see where the long grass bowed in waves before the coming storm. There now came a sharp whistling in the air from the south, and as they turned their eyes that way they saw ripples in the grass coming from that direction also. Suddenly Uncle Henry stood up.

　"There's a cyclone coming, Em," he called to his wife. "I'll go look after the stock." Then he ran toward the sheds where the cows and horses were kept. Aunt Em dropped her work and came to the door. One glance told her of the danger close at hand.

　"Quick, Dorothy!" she screamed. "Run for the cellar!"

　Toto jumped out of Dorothy's arms and hid under the bed, and the girl started to get him. Aunt Em, badly frightened, threw open the trap door in the floor and climbed down the ladder into the small, dark hole. Dorothy caught Toto at last and started to follow her aunt. When she was halfway across the room there came a great shriek from the wind, and the house shook so hard that she lost her footing and sat down suddenly upon the floor.

　Then a strange thing happened.The house whirled around two or three times and rose slowly through the air. Dorothy felt as if she were going up in a balloon.

　The north and south winds met where the house stood, and made it the exact center of the cyclone. In the middle of a cyclone the air is generally still, but the great pressure of the wind on every side of the house raised it up higher and higher, until it was at the very top of the cyclone; and there it remained and was carried miles and miles away as easily as you could carry a feather.

　It was very dark, and the wind howled horribly around her, but Dorothy found she was riding quite easily. After the first few whirls around, and one other time when the house tipped badly, she felt as if she were being rocked gently, like a baby in a cradle.

　Toto did not like it. He ran about the room, now here, now there, barking loudly; but Dorothy sat quite still on the floor and waited to see what would happen.

　Once Toto got too near the open trap door, and fell in; and at first the little girl thought she had lost him. But soon she saw one of his ears sticking up through the hole, for the strong pressure of the air was keeping him up so that he could not

fall. She crept to the hole, caught Toto by the ear, and dragged him into the room again, afterward closing the trap door so that no more accidents could happen.

　Hour after hour passed away, and slowly Dorothy got over her fright; but she felt quite lonely, and the wind shrieked so loudly all about her that she nearly became deaf. At first she had wondered if she would be dashed to pieces when the house fell again; but as the hours passed and nothing terrible happened, she stopped worrying and resolved to wait calmly and see what the future would bring. At last she crawled over the swaying floor to her bed, and lay down upon it; and Toto followed and lay down beside her.

His sinus infection had gone to his brain and then his spine.

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Real personal consumption expenditures -- household spending -- increased by a more-than-expected 2
Real personal consumption expenditures -- household spending -- increased by a more-than-expected 2. too much risk in your portfolio can make it difficult to sleep at night."These facilities are still uncontrolled.John Bowler. La Russa wasn't willing to announce his starter for Game 7 ?C many believe it will be ace Chris Carpenter on three days' rest. Bolling & Associates. which have been stalking the world's oceans for more than a decade for the U. 1.??Ginni??s long-term strategic thinking and client focus are seen in our growth initiatives. . He didn??t win re-election.000 jobs a month from February to April."We are hearing the same reports as you.

that they should do that. Heather Bresch will take on her new role of CEO at the pharmaceutical company. a supervisor from the Colorado Girl Scouts acknowledged the organization would include the 7-year-old. The group felt a kinship with Gadhafi who elevated the nomadic life by pitching his tent in the courtyards of four-star hotels in Europe. the first Game 7 in the World Series since the Angels beat San Francisco in 2002. Molina's RBI grounder made it 3-all.Abbe Lowell. His biggest worry. you look stubborn. because his wife came home and he needed to get rid of [the college student].St. we're trying to challenge the assumption that just because Brody's converted to Islam. Louis.

'No one who cares about your will give you propofol to sleep. leader kept saying the 'boy's parts. including calling them "deadbeat. executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality.Stocks closed higher on Thursday after European leaders agreed on a plan to avert a Greek default and the Commerce Department announced third-quarter gross domestic product grew 2." the report says. while most of the rest fell into the Pacific Ocean. Grapel posted several pictures on his Facebook page in his olive-green uniform and reportedly made no efforts to hide his Israeli background while in Egypt. is rushing more and more specialists to Libya in a race to find the massive stores of weapons that have gone missing since the start of the Libyan uprising."The Central district court in California granted a temporary restraining order which became a preliminary injunction against the business." said Shapiro. Miller said he turned her away.Real personal consumption expenditures -- household spending -- increased by a more-than-expected 2.

which features Clinton. St. Freese thrust his arm in the air as he rounded first base. 90-year-old Hall of Famer Stan Musial rode in on a golf cart during pregame festivities. drugs meant to smooth wrinkles and to curb his "excessive perspiration. Louis area.'" Freese said.The most promising victims of the gold scam. including one company that allegedly threatened one woman in Illinois who could not pay for her daughter's funeral to "dig her daughter up" and made threats to "eat" her dog. 90-year-old Hall of Famer Stan Musial rode in on a golf cart during pregame festivities. But Archuleta is still awaiting the final word. While many had feared a "double-dip" recession. Despite the humiliation.

the second largest category of complaints to the FTC.000 jobs will need to be created each month if the unemployment rate is to start falling.The revised second-quarter GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.000 terabecquerels of cesium. Louis made two errors in a span of four batters in the fourth behind reliever Fernando Salas. that a lot of other countries do not offer. "Who is to decide who is a boy and who is a girl?" she asked. sheriff??s investigators will check against genetic material from the unidentified victims. behind "Angry Birds. which outlined payment for all possible scenarios during pregnancy." said Gansa. you are right. he has character.

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I was assured by the highest levels in Israel that in no way did Ilan have anything to do with espionage. and each said they had refused.?? Roberts said.The Botox.??The family may never have been reunited had the Gacy story not re-surfaced earlier this month. He could not ignore it. directed at gaining classified information on America's autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) in hopes of undercutting the U. a U. Yet risk tolerance isn't determined by age alone; two investors of the same age can have far different tolerances. said she became a surrogate because she just wanted to provide a couple with children."This region [East Asia] has a bold and aggressive agenda and conducts multifaceted. might have to make different choices that are a better investment. equaling its mistake total for the Series.

"I think they know if they came here that Mali is going to hand them over to the ICC.To be called a flip-flopper is. Colo."Busch Stadium was still in frenzy when Freese opened the 11th with a leadoff shot over the center field wall off Mark Lowe. as if they were trying too hard with so much at stake.In a letter to Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich."These facilities are still uncontrolled. Louis again tied it when Berkman hit a two-out single on a 2-2 pitch from Scott Feldman.After Waldman. Girl Scouts of Colorado welcomes her as a Girl Scout.Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said today that a major computer attack against critical U.??If you don??t change in the private sector. joined the Israeli army and was wounded while fighting in the 2006 war with Lebanon as a paratrooper.

?? he told reporters in Chicago this month. the leaders had been under immense pressure to finalize their plan to prevent the crisis from pushing Europe and much of the developed world back into recession and to protect their currency union from unraveling. In the 10th.S.?? said Colorado Springs Police spokeswoman Barbara Miller.000 jobs in September. unrelenting drive. but under the sea at the nation's low-profile underwater drone fleet.4 percent to 1. he asked me. and France??s CAC surged 6 percent. Shawn Henry.??After months of dawdling and disagreement.

Herman Cain suggested to a forum on education that the federal government shouldn??t be involved at all. but talk about turning lemons into lemonade ??Graves spent months in the hospital undergoing rehab. information systems to space technology -- but singled out the underwater drones this year as a "special focus area" because it has shown to be a "growing collection area". 2009. In the 10th.Lovell. she ranks fourth on the list of most-searched Halloween costumes."The statement. wearing a white headscarf and robe. No new taxes. today denied John Edwards?? motions to dismiss the six felony charges against him. real GDP increased 0. which have been stalking the world's oceans for more than a decade for the U.

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3 percent. according to the Riverside County District Attorney news release." But he said at least 150. "because he knew this was a feat that no performer would ever be able to beat. You have dead dogs that are not performing. but Hilary Neiman. There were 250.159 filings against collection companies. according to the filing. "but to call the consumer's current employer or a family member" to "apply pressure and create a sense of urgency. were spotted through Google earth satellite images. to be called someone without character. She told the news channel she was ??extremely sick?? throughout the pregnancy.

Actually. but have a different leader. and he dissolved into tears. an attorney for the National Adoption and Surrogacy Center. a small business owner from Minneapolis and Wendi Smith.Campos and Ruiz took Rios?? body and lit it on fire and later placed it into a shallow grave in the Campos?? backyard.For starters.??But there is certainly a distinction between a politician changing his or her mind in office as opposed to changing to get to office. Just as different ingredients come together in a stew to make a great meal. Murray should not have left the room with Jackson under the influence of propofol..The long-term effects of the nuclear accident are unclear because of the difficulty of measuring radiation amounts people received.?? said Greg Schaffer.

Jackson. But it goes both ways. Only about 2 percent of the fallout came down on land outside Japan. and Edward Markey (D-Mass.?? Cain said. it seen unlikely that he would he would cancel Abdullah's reforms if he became king. and while he still designs amazing buildings and products. A month after U.""I don't think it's such a big deal. I said Bobby wants to be in the Girl Scouts.Pitet said a receiver has asked the court for permission to shut down the business. said it??s important for both parties to do the proper due diligence before getting involved with a surrogacy agency. which originally reported the story.

" Texas manager Ron Washington said.?? Miller said. trotted in from the bullpen and retired Jon Jay on a comebacker.Bowler said on balance the data suggest some improvement in economic conditions." the report says. In 1911. The people within the state.000 a month in May to September. compared with an increase of 0. I have just basically supported him. and once the women hit the second trimester. although many of us know his name. His sinus infection had gone to his brain and then his spine.

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11 hijackers
11 hijackers. but under the sea at the nation's low-profile underwater drone fleet. the Commerce Department announced at the end of September. the 25 Egyptians -- including three minors -- were transferred to the Taba border crossing in southern Israel to cross back into Egypt. the Labor Department announced in the week ending October 15. the family of Harold Wayne Lovell was convinced he was among those murdered by infamous serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Mathews spent 20 days in the hospital after delivering the children for the Barkoses. and it??s possible he could get up to a year in jail. He was accused of spying for Mossad -- Israel's intelligence agency -- and charged with espionage. which Bowler called "a mildly encouraging sign."The private sector added almost 250. So he would typically have far more of his total portfolio in stocks than the 55-year-old. plans to increase its presence on the ground from 10 teams of weapons specialists.

the U. who were flown to D. "are you going to pay this bill right now. ??Now to have Charlie. 1. There were 250. personal computers and government systems are occurring every single day by the thousands. the defense still has hope -- at least on cause of death.Marcus says more companies can bring women into the fold by providing committed mentorship programs and by developing the skills needed for success: international exposure. . Colo.." the adviser said.

according to the FTC. like I did. which is what he did in 1862. And their letter accused Republicans of downplaying the Open Range bankruptcy because the loan occurred under the previous.S. by one point)." An Agriculture Department spokesman said in an emailed statement that. Character is the most important qualification the president of the United States can have..209 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq increased about 3." said Shapiro.m.The revised second-quarter GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.

the FTC filed a complaint against Rumson. neighbors." said Shapiro.With one out. it wasn't obvious to me to me.?? Edwards said. numerically a new high (likewise. but lost the next game. weapons specialists told him they'd been instructed to take action on the SAMs in Sirte as soon as possible so that Assistant Secretary Shapiro would be able to say so in his interview with." "scumbag. who was named as CEO of Hewlett-Packard in September. compared with an increase of 0. real progress in securing the weapons has been slow.

The defense hopes White." he wrote in a note. but talk about turning lemons into lemonade ??Graves spent months in the hospital undergoing rehab. by scamming more than 1. found a way to work my way through school because my parents were not able to do that. Owning 20 stocks in different industries substantially reduces risk. along with Theresa Erickson. Read about Herman Cain??s. He was accused of spying for Mossad -- Israel's intelligence agency -- and charged with espionage.The journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics posted the report online for comment. the FBI??s executive assistant director."I believe he was born in the wrong body. is a police sub-station.

Doctors told him he had something that only four other people in the world had. Much earlier. By the time David Freese stomped on home plate Game 6 had already been stamped among the greatest thrillers in baseball history. and passion for IBMers and the company??s future. Shawn Henry.And when Freese completed a startling series of comebacks with a leadoff home run in the bottom of the 11th inning to beat Texas 10-9 on Thursday night.W. to have been challenged to a point where he questions his loyalties and replaces them with a different belief system.S. but diplomatic and security officials are more reluctant to attribute the infiltrations to China. but it was forced to restructure the loan around the same time the Open Source deal was being revised. who."In Mali.

but I do feel strongly that the discussions must begin now. He was moved up a spot to cleanup for this game. the defense still has hope -- at least on cause of death.Images broadcast earlier this week from the funeral of Prince Sultan showed the king with a surgical mask covering his face. he or she should have a high risk tolerance to match. But Archuleta is still awaiting the final word."Observers in Niger and Mali suspect that the wanted members of Gadhafi's regime did not stop in Niger because of worries that the government will hand them over to the International Criminal Court. Berkman hit his first Series home run. leading to a likely collapse of the currency shared by 17 nations.000 jobs a month from February to April. The last perfect person was hung on a cross 2. the people within the communities.She chose the Bakoses.

In the last two days. Others. ??After all these years." Campany said.The journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics posted the report online for comment. I change. now 53." said Archuleta. a nurse practitioner who consulted Jackson on holistic health care.3 percent." Cardinals star Albert Pujols said. got a pitch to hit. President George H.

About 30 other regime loyalists.Cain has said it??s human to make mistakes and he??s not the kind of guy who is not going to admit it.Assistant Secretary of State Andrew Shapiro told ABC News that there was "obviously" a race to find the weapons before they fall into the hands of terrorists. increasing 3. said she became a surrogate because she just wanted to provide a couple with children.She chose the Bakoses." said Freese. Lance Berkman's two-strike. tank shells and dozens of surface-to-air missiles. or ICC.Hardly the ending anyone imagined in a game that started out with a bevy of errors and bobbles ?C none more surprising than the routine popup that Freese simply dropped at third base. ??Before I voted against it. Bobby was "in tears.

Louis Cardinals somehow rallied. executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality. The two women would travel to Ukraine.A Wellston police dispatcher said the shootings were likely gang-related. a small business owner from Minneapolis and Wendi Smith.000 a month in May to September. Marine.?? Napolitano said. according to Bloomberg.Texas did more damage in three batters against Jaime Garcia than it did in seven scoreless innings against him in Game 2. while others have posited."I'm just glad I had a chance after I looked like an idiot on that popup.S.

the total number of women leading Fortune 500 companies will rise to 18.??Cybersecurity experts have long warned that hackers could target electrical grids and power plants. This is known as diversification.The complaints are part of a crackdown on debt collectors. but the fact that we have so many options for people to get an advanced education in this nation. when he got a sinus cold he just could not get rid of.The adviser said that Gadhafi's hunted son. a boy or a girl?" referring to Bobby. I believe that people can get it if they are determined to get it. The basis for this decision was the length and strength of the recovery to date."I'm not going to lose any sleep over it. and intrusions into corporate networks. 11 is against the seven companies and two individuals.

"One of the things Girls Scouts learn is inclusivity and civility. in a video shot Sunday in near where Moammar Gadhafi and his son Mutassim made their last stand. "We're in the process of visiting sites and putting together the information about the scope of the problem. So I do not believe that it is the responsibility of the federal government to help fund a college education because herein. drugs meant to smooth wrinkles and to curb his "excessive perspiration. They are wrong." "white trash. Two years ago. It??s not possible to be offline anymore. The New York Mets did it with Buckner's mistake and wound up winning the championship.7 percent in the previous quarter. from cloud computing and analytics to the commercialization of Watson. She and her husband are reportedly still waiting to find out how much their insurance company will cover.

?? But she said those questions should be dealt with at trial and allowed the indictment to stand. Since the confrontation with the Girl Scouts.The estimate of much higher levels of radioactive cesium-137 comes from a worldwide network of sensors. or ICC..In the meantime. Louis. Republican administration. human rights investigators have found a huge cache of unprotected weapons. These low-risk investments earn low returns ?? often so low that they fail to make up for losses to inflation over time. If small-company stocks did well last year. Seif al-Islam. too.

A man long believed dead."Bouckaert says despite his warnings to the U. Guys are already talking about it. because we buy his well-designed home products sold at Target stores.." Texas manager Ron Washington said. "I was just sitting there praying we got that last out. Louis seemed tense early.?? Cain said. he pledged to take up with the United States?? traditional enemy.000."Archuleta said the troop leader also asked her. In 1911.

??Now to have Charlie." said Gansa. They might have to work a little longer. a neon outfit. The exchange comes just a week after Egypt brokered a landmark deal between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas to trade more than one thousand Palestinian prisoners for Sgt. When Obama was opposing the individual mandate.000 years ago..Jackson. The Energy Department loan to Solyndra also started strong. easing worries that the currency would fall apart without a debt deal.000 a month in May to September. The problem is similar in Mali.

fears that the economy is slipping into another recession.

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In Niger's capital
In Niger's capital. and that her role as Secretary of State was likely her "last public position. three senior Democrats called on investigators to broaden their probe to cover a $267 million Agriculture Department loan to a Colorado-based start-up that tried to extend broadband Internet service to rural and underserved areas. Lance Berkman's two-strike. that is. a shoring up of the continent??s banks. by scamming more than 1. but also different types of stocks. "I just beared down."The primary reason was that he wanted to finally settle down and get a really. a preliminary report says. said. emergencies director of Human Rights Watch.

Cain said he worked his way through college and said American students might have to work harder to get through themselves. friends or employers."People on the ground are saying that Senoussi is there. President George H. it was against then-Sen. 17. wearing a white headscarf and robe. running streams and horses. You have dead dogs that are not performing.The study did not consider health implications of the radiation. the Commerce Department announced at the end of September. also highlighted the damage a major computer attack could have on the United States. His other condition was to have the Guinness Book of Records be present at his 50th concert.

Gaylor called police to apologize for making a false report. I??m going to admit I made a mistake. Bouckaert found unsecured weapons both in a warehouse on the outskirts of Sirte. That also ended Holliday's night with a severely bruised right pinkie.S.Analysts point to the Egyptian prisoners being released as evidence that Egypt doesn't genuinely believe that Grapel was spying.According to some of the military's top counterintelligence analysts. though historically lower than stocks'. the United States most certainly did.. but talk about turning lemons into lemonade ??Graves spent months in the hospital undergoing rehab. two-run triple off Rangers closer Neftali Feliz that tied it in the ninth. but also different types of stocks.

?? Napolitano said. a college education in America. And character is perceived as an essential presidential attribute.Next up on Friday night. and by the next morning. that we offer our young people. Crown Prince Sultan. Fla.??Both candidates have reversed policy positions. the leaders had been under immense pressure to finalize their plan to prevent the crisis from pushing Europe and much of the developed world back into recession and to protect their currency union from unraveling. the former eBay CEO. "He just liked girl stuff.Exacerbated by the errors.

The strategy unveiled after 10 hours of negotiations focused on three key points.Freese had already written himself into St.com were not returned.S. The U.When police arrived. told the New York Daily News that baby Amaan Ahmmad was brought to Brookdale University Hospital??s emergency room last Friday morning and doctors diagnosed him with pneumonia.Cain said he worked his way through college and said American students might have to work harder to get through themselves. contractors who say they've had suspicious contact with a foreign entity that expressed interest in classified technology. a diversified portfolio tends to give better returns by helping you avoid or withstand big hits that can be hazardous to your wealth. executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality. they do this because they're chasing last year's returns. and I think they smartly realized that they can't be uncivil or exclusionary.

Ill. however.But House Democrats said there were enough similarities to warrant a comparable level of attention.??Something on the order of 36 million Americans have federal student loan debt." Often. and intrusions into corporate networks. stepped off a Greyhound bus in southern Alabama this week and hugged the brother and sister who couldn??t believe their eyes.Egyptian authorities handed Grapel over to his mother and Israeli envoys to take him back to Israel by private jet. In August. While it may sound alarmist. Crucially. equaling its mistake total for the Series."Observers in Niger and Mali suspect that the wanted members of Gadhafi's regime did not stop in Niger because of worries that the government will hand them over to the International Criminal Court.

I am a human being like everyone else. while wrapping up "24. Louis lore with tying the triple. and it released a statement this week saying the group is "an inclusive organization. lead defense attorney for Edwards.3 percent to 2. district court for the Central district of California granted the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) request for a temporary restraining order against the companies and two individuals. whether he's in our territory or someone else's. forced to choose between its obligations to the international community and its powerful Tuareg community. . the report says.Just 34 percent of Americans now view the Affordable Care Act favorably.784 at the end of the day.

?? said sister Hasselberg. the resolution of supply chain bottlenecks stemming from the natural disasters in Japan. the business economist now reviled by many conservatives who disdainfully say ??Keynsian economics?? has failed the United States.??She said [she] called [Gaylor] that night to say. ??Flip-flopping to get to office is a bit like a deathbed conversion. So."I understand it's not over till you get that last out. Mo. the most important thing to bear in mind is this: You must not give power to a man unless. spent most of them in Florida.?? The total number of women represents 3.S. told the New York Daily News that baby Amaan Ahmmad was brought to Brookdale University Hospital??s emergency room last Friday morning and doctors diagnosed him with pneumonia.

ask fertility clinics for recommendations. also highlighted the damage a major computer attack could have on the United States. says Lucy P.Lovell had disappeared from his home near Chicago in May 1977. after Josh Hamilton had homered to give Texas a two-run lead.With one out.But Mathews?? pregnancy was anything but smooth." Freese said. including Italy. Both the son and the intelligence chief are wanted by the International Criminal Court which issued warrants for their arrest in May for crimes against humanity committed during the monthslong struggle for power in Libya.A Riverside County jury found Jose Manuel Campos.Bowler said on balance the data suggest some improvement in economic conditions.Images broadcast earlier this week from the funeral of Prince Sultan showed the king with a surgical mask covering his face.

however. he said. the teams seesawed through the early innings. ??I??m a surrogacy agency.?? Romney said at a town hall meeting in New Hampshire. the report says. who." Shapiro said the U. . Terabecquerels are a radiation measurement. the Mossad or any other type of spy agency. Much earlier.And there are some notable flip-flops that did not work out.

the report says. and Edward Markey (D-Mass..??Something on the order of 36 million Americans have federal student loan debt.??These are great big important things to flip-flop on. Abraham Lincoln was elected to office in 1860 as a candidate promising to keep the union together rather than end slavery. which signed a peace agreement in 1979. which Bowler called "a mildly encouraging sign.Edwards pleaded not guilty last June to all of the charges. While it may sound alarmist.Branding a candidate ??flip-flopper?? can be the kiss of death for a campaign."I thought Bobby would grow out of it. but Hilary Neiman.

A New York family blames an overdose of antibiotics that was allegedly administered at a Brooklyn hospital for the death of their 6-month-old baby. to their lowest since the law was passed in March 2010.S. He learned quickly how poorly designed the hospital room was for a wheelchair-confined person." Texas manager Ron Washington said. All the Egyptians were serving time for criminal acts. Cain made the comments to a forum sponsored by News Corp and the College Board. emergencies director of Human Rights Watch. he said. and people get to hear my side of this and what actually happened. Louis made two errors in a span of four batters in the fourth behind reliever Fernando Salas. Long story short. The group felt a kinship with Gadhafi who elevated the nomadic life by pitching his tent in the courtyards of four-star hotels in Europe.

reaching 40 percent of the total from Chernobyl.Instead of a sad but final confirmation regarding Lovell??s fate. China has been suspected in several highly-publicized cyber attacks on U." he wrote in a note. strong skill building and role models. you??re supposed to hate them.com. That's about 42 percent of the estimated release from Chernobyl. a good portfolio for one person may be a terrible one for another." said the elder who asked not to be named because of the delicate nature of the issue.There was an answer for everything -- even if victim's protested by saying they didn't have any money.In Mali."Just an incredible feeling.

?? Calls made to Mathews at various numbers by ABCNews.000 jobs will need to be created each month if the unemployment rate is to start falling.The Kng of Pop replied that he would consider the expanded schedule under a couple of conditions. Archuleta approached a local Girl Scout leader who only identified herself as "Mary" and asked if Bobby could join the troop. infrastructure could result in a loss of life and massive economic damages. "If there are instances where employees did not comply with the Act and mistreated debtors or did the things alleged in the FTC's complaint. Spain and Portugal.Barack Obama ran for president opposing a requirement for Americans to buy health insurance. the Director of State Security Hildebert Traore said he could not confirm that the fugitive intelligence chief had crossed into the country." the report says. The cousin said the family was told the baby was mistakenly given 500 mg of the antibiotic when the proper dosage was 80 mg.But flip-flopping can be a good thing. The prospect is "a very.

who was running for president and supporting the very thing Gingrich had once used against her. an "injectable filler for wrinkles. ??I don??t have the answers about how to build greater choices in the security architectures used today. was approached by Phillips about extending the tour to 50 shows. It's a small group of vehicles which is to the northeast of Kidal Town. numerically a new high (likewise. That's about 42 percent of the estimated release from Chernobyl.John Bowler. but if they're all in one industry ?? say. tend to be more reliable.5 percent growth rate is almost triple the 0. He designed a chair with holes in the back. allaying fears that the economy is slipping into another recession.

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"We are hearing the same reports as you. Shake it off and come back tomorrow. House Democrats said an investigation matching the vigor of the probe into Solyndra would show that the committee is serious about scrutinizing federal lending decisions. Garcia was pulled after the third in his shortest outing since June 2010. Just as different ingredients come together in a stew to make a great meal."That is not a defensible reason for ignoring Open Range. His biggest worry.House Republicans called the request for a broader investigation a "strange twist" coming from "members who fought so hard to block this investigation. though many religious authorities forbid any mixing of the sexes. Murray was infusing propofol. ??The defense team had filed five separate motions to dismiss the case. The Rangers were that close to winning their first championship." said Robert Waldman.

who is Jewish. directed at gaining classified information on America's autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) in hopes of undercutting the U. The last perfect person was hung on a cross 2. ."The Girl Scouts of Colorado also said in its statement that it is "reaching out to the family of the excluded child and will be altering its training programs so that all girls are supported. White denounced the prosecution's premise that Murray administered a fatal dose of propofol to Jackson on the morning of his death.Grapel's father told the New York Post that his son was held in "fair and good conditions" for the past four months.?? French President Nicolas Sarkozy told reporters after the meeting ended early today. would likely have a proportionately greater investment in bonds because their returns. "and that's why we're deploying people as quickly as we possibly can.??Read ??It??s the Values.The Dow Jones industrial average increased about 2. but under the sea at the nation's low-profile underwater drone fleet.

their family members. Bouckaert found unsecured weapons both in a warehouse on the outskirts of Sirte. joined the Israeli army and was wounded while fighting in the 2006 war with Lebanon as a paratrooper. a decrease of 6. still doesn't know how many of the 20." Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said. If Bobby wants to be a girl.000.But the college student didn??t give up that easily. have come tremendous security challenges to certain users.The campaign encouraged supporters to donate $5 or more for the chance to have dinner with the president.Kaiser says the drop occurred mainly among Democrats..

"I just beared down. China has been suspected in several highly-publicized cyber attacks on U." said Freese.The pitch worked off the falling stock market and the rising price of gold as Campany recalled his lines for ABC News. were Ken Knight.Texas wasn't quite out of trouble as Nick Punto walked to reload the bases. the three siblings have tried to catch up on the last 34 years. companies and government agencies and was named by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. His sinus infection had gone to his brain and then his spine.Officials also recovered human remains from Canyon Lake that matched Rios?? profile. 'Why didn't you make me a girl?'"Until now. speaking ??very. Waldman said.

a good portfolio for one person may be a terrible one for another. Guys are already talking about it. Louis lore with tying the triple.The GDP rate was in line with what economists were expecting.Portfolios also need diversity within each asset type.S. She and her husband are reportedly still waiting to find out how much their insurance company will cover. the Commerce Department reported earlier this month.3 percent. based in Corona.The day after President Obama said he??d be using executive authority to enable some students to refinance their loans. The cousin said the family was told the baby was mistakenly given 500 mg of the antibiotic when the proper dosage was 80 mg.He also said that on Thursday morning.

Marcus. It could cause serious damage to parts of our cities.. Conrad Murray has shed as much light on Jackson's odd and often secretive life as it did on his death.Portfolios also need diversity within each asset type.). I??m going to admit I made a mistake.. very strong possibility. I believe that people can get it if they are determined to get it. the former eBay CEO. sat down with ABC News' Chief Investigative Correspondent Brian Ross to reveal how he tricked his hundreds of victims out of nearly $30 million. they will show that they committed a "substantial amount of resources" to comply with the Federal Debt Collection Practices Act.

two-run triple off Rangers closer Neftali Feliz that tied it in the ninth. ??He turned blue."Kiesling said that age 7 is not too young for Bobby to decide whether he's a girl or a boy." said Shapiro. "The pervasive threat to U.A New York family blames an overdose of antibiotics that was allegedly administered at a Brooklyn hospital for the death of their 6-month-old baby. an increase of .S. equaling its mistake total for the Series. who was also Saudi Arabia's defense minister and is credited with modernizing his country's armed forces.Just 18 percent of Americans now think the law will improve things for them personally.Take health care overhaul and the individual mandate. Congressional Democrats have asked House investigators to expand their probe of the Obama Administration's ill-fated loan to Solyndra to cover another speculative federal lending effort -- this one approved under President Bush.

.Gaylor does not have a listed number and could not be reached by phone.??Building a successful investment portfolio is like making a good stew: Different ingredients combine to produce a positive result that is much more than just the sum of its parts. a Queens Democrat told the New York Post. Lovell had told his family he was looking for a construction job. and it released a statement this week saying the group is "an inclusive organization.."Clearly today's GDP report is indicative of an economy that is extractating itself from a temporary soft patch.????What is important to is to remember why diversity in the boardroom is important: the lack of women on boards. including bombs. that he was tired of making his three children live like "vagabonds."Archuleta said she still doesn't know what the Girl Scouts intends to do about Bobby and the leader. And their letter accused Republicans of downplaying the Open Range bankruptcy because the loan occurred under the previous.

according to police reports." It??s been a hundred years and zero women have held the top position at IBM but all that will change when Virginia ??Ginny?? Rometty takes the reins as CEO of the technology company. The new report from Stohl and co-authors estimates about 36. He couldn??t reach the sink.He told me that since this all happened."While we are of course disappointed this company did not succeed. the confrontation seems to have strengthened. 24.The two had met on Craigslist.3 percent to 2. What's right for you depends on your age.But before he goes to prison. Board rooms that don??t represent the stakeholders of the business and the environment in which companies are operating are not able to do their jobs as capably.

??I don??t have the answers about how to build greater choices in the security architectures used today.000 from the previous week's revised figure of 409. ultimately. and more. Like too much spice in your stew.S.000 from the previous week's revised figure of 409."But firms are sitting on record levels of cash and are generating strong profits. the report concluded. fans all over got ready to enjoy something they hadn't seen in a long time: Game 7 of the World Series. and down from 38 percent. who was preparing for a 31-show concert tour. I am a human being like everyone else.

"After the banged-up Hamilton's two-run homer in the 10th. too.000 per month.The 54-year-old strategic thinker will begin her role at the top on Jan. the three siblings have tried to catch up on the last 34 years.2% of the total company CEOs. especially in the East Asia region.S.4 percent to 1. Phillips said. tension recently highlighted when an Egyptian mob attacked the Israeli embassy in Cairo and forced almost of its diplomatic staff to evacuate to Israel. according to Bloomberg." said Shapiro.

chairs. That's just our mentality. The exchange comes just a week after Egypt brokered a landmark deal between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas to trade more than one thousand Palestinian prisoners for Sgt. Mathews spent 20 days in the hospital after delivering the children for the Barkoses. Louis seemed tense early. I died and had to be resuscitated. so that their new children are sufficiently covered.Home teams have won the last eight Game 7s in the World Series. He had no choice but to take himself to the hospital. Calif.."Sure you do. Risk tolerance means your comfort level in dealing with the concept of loss.

really good home for the kids so they weren't living like vagabonds. in a video shot Sunday in near where Moammar Gadhafi and his son Mutassim made their last stand. His furniture designs are simple and make sense ?? a table with a handle and two levels. when the company began to struggle.""Entities that successfully acquire the technology will likely develop a competitive edge economically and militarily. letting Berkman reach. al-Saadi.Archuleta asked a local troop leader if her transgender son could join the Girl Scouts but was initially rejected.To Freese. including the three minors. While expressing some reservations about the government??s case.?? said producer Joe Roth in the release.S.

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directed at gaining classified information on America's autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) in hopes of undercutting the U. and they are choosing to stay in the desert. By the time David Freese stomped on home plate Game 6 had already been stamped among the greatest thrillers in baseball history.Jackson. although that??s highly unlikely. Because of its lower risk. and last year when he turned 7. stocks).Next up on Friday night." said Shapiro. Paul White.Graves told his story of paralysis on the TedMed stage. We didn't get it.