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Sindh (Urdu:سندھ) is one of the four provinces of Pakistan. Known by various names in the past, the name Sindh comes from the Indo-Aryans whose legends claimed that the Indus River flowed from the mouth of a lion or Sinh-ka-bab. In Sanskrit, the province was dubbed Sindhu meaning "ocean". The Assyrians (as early as the seventh century BCE) knew the region as Sinda, the Persians Abisind, the Greeks Sinthus, the Romans Sindus, the Chinese Sintow, while the Arabs dubbed it Sind. It is mentioned to be a part of Abhirrdesh (Abhira Kingdom) in Srimad Bhagavatam [2]. Sindh was the first place where Islam spread in South Asia. As a result, it is often referred to as "Bab-al-Islam" (Gate of Islam). The provincial Pakistani region of Sindh covers an area of 54,407 mi² or (140,914 km²).
Other destinations
Sindh has numerous tourist sites with the most prominent being the ruins of Mohenjo-daro near the city of Larkana. Islamic architecture is quite prominent in the province with the Jama Masjid in Thatta built by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan and numerous mausoleums dot the province including the very old Shahbaz Qalander mausoleum dedicated to the Iranian-born Sufi and the beautiful mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah known as the Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi.
Get in
By plane
Karachi is the main gateway to Sindh by air.
By boat
Karachi is a major trading hub for dhows from around the Indian Ocean. Travellers wanting to arrive in the city this way will probably need to make their own arrangements with the captain of the vessel.
By train
First Class travel with Pakistan Railways [2] is good, and Sindh has railway connections with various major cities in Pakistan including Lahore, Rawalpindi & Peshawar.
By car
Sindh is connected with Punjab via National highway, Balochistan via RCD Highway and Gwadar via Makran coastal highway..
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It is the largest fort in the world, situated in the Kirthar Range about 30 km southwest of Sann, Jamshoro district of Sindh, approximately 90 km north of Hyderabad, in Pakistan. It has an approximate diameter of 9 km. Its walls are on the average 6 meters high and are made of gypsum and lime cut sandstone and its total circumference is about 29 km of which 8 km walls are man-made. While originally constructed for bow and arrow warfare it was later expanded to withstand firearms.
About 64 km east of Karachi, on the National Highway, is an interesting archaeological site, Bhambore, originally the sea-port of Debal where the young Arab warrior Mohammad Bin Qasim landed his armies in 711 AD. Three different periods in Sindh history coincide here: the Scytho-Parthians, the Hindu-Buddhist and the early Islamic. There is a museum and a rest house at the site.
Once a famous center of learning, arts and commerce and provisional capital for about four centuries in the past, Thatta is situated 98 km east of Karachi. Today, it is notable for the Jamia Masjid built by the Moghal Emperor Shah Jehan who also built Taj Mahal, and the Makli Tombs (15th - 17th centuries), a vast necropolis spread over 15.5 km², depicting exquisite specimens of architecture, stone carvings and glazed tile decorations.
Keenjhar Lake
Some 24 km north of Thatta, is the large man-made Keenjhar Lake, which is 30 km long and 10 km wide. The lake has facilities for angling and boating. PTDC motels offer food and accommodation.
Kirthar National Park
Located about 48 km from Karachi in the midst of the barren rocks of the Kirthar Range in Dadu district, near Thano Boola Khan is Kirthar National Park. Designed and planned with the help of the research and planning group of the [nternational Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, the park is approved and recognized by international wildlife bodies. It is the last bastion of a wide variety of the region's wildlife that includes Sindh ibex, urial, deer, leopard, gray partridges and Houbara bustard. The Sindh Wildlife Management Board plans tours and provides transport from Karachi.
Situated at about 164 km northeast of Karachi, Hyderabad was the capital of Sindh during the reign of the Talpur Mirs in the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, it is known for Sindh University, Jamshoro; the provincial museum; the Institute of Sindhology and the Sindhi Adabi Board and also for colourful handicrafts such as glass bangles, glazed tiles, lacquered wood furniture, handloom cloth called 'soosi', block-printed 'Ajrak', leather shoes, etc. Historic monuments include old Mud Fort, Sheikh Makai Fort, Kalhoro Monuments, Talpur Monuments and Miani Forest.
It is the one of oldest town of sindh located 45 km north west of Hyderabad. Famous for the Prodution of Onions,Mangoes,Khes,Ceramics and its Tubewells.Few archelogical sites are also present. It is located at 25°31'0N 68°37'0E with an altitude of 12 metre.Nasarpur Remained the Capital of Sindh (when whole subcontinent was Hind and Sindh), but After the diverange of Great Indus River Nasarpur lost it place as Capital and Main City.Nasarpur has some Historical palces which belong to era o Aurang Zaib.Misri Shah (poet) also called King of Kafiyas live most of his Life in Nasarpur.Julay Lal a Hindusim religious Scholar also belonged to Nasarpur.
Mir Shahdad jo Qubo
Tomb of Mir Shahdad Talpur (who is regarded as one of the finest military commanders of Sindh) one of the historical heritages of Sindh is at Shahpur Chakar Distt: Sanghar. This is a graveyard of the family members of Mir Shahdad Talpur. Shahdadpur a big city of Province Sindh is named behind Mir Shahdad Talpur, whereas Shahpur Chakar is named behind his son Mir Chakar Talpur.
Hala is famous for its glazed pottery and enameled wood work. Situated on the National Highway about 56 km from Hyderabad, it is frequently visited by hundreds of devotees of Hazrat Makhdoom Noah (10th century Hijra), a contemporary of Mughal Emperor Akbar and a religious divine, who converted a large number of people of Islam and also translated the Quran into Persian which is one of its earliest Persian translations in South Asia.
Situated at about 56 km from Hyderabad on the National Highway, Bhitshah is the resting place of Sindh's renowned saint and mystic poet Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai (1689 - 1752). He is remembered for the compendium of his poetry called 'Risalo', a treasure house of wisdom as well as romantic folklore and fine pottery. He also founded a musical tradition of his own which is still popular. Devotees sing with fervor and frenzy his love-intoxicated Kafis to the strains of ek-tara (single string instrument) mainly on the occasion of his "Urs" held every year between 13th and 15th of Safar, the second Islamic lunar month.
Situated on the right bank of River Indus at a distance of 135 km from Hyderabad, Sehwan is an old town of pre-Islamic period. Here are the remains of Kafir-Qila, a fort reported to have been constructed by Alexander the Great. Sehwan is famous for the resting place of the great mystic poet, saint and scholar Shaikh Usman Marvandvi (1117 - 1274), popularly known as Shahbaz Qalandar whose mausoleum is visited by thousands of the devotees throughout the year. During the Urs celebrations (18th Shahban - the eighth Islamic lunar month), devotees dance rhythmically and with total abandon to the beat of drums (Naqqara Dhamal), finally ending in a spiritual trance.
Manchar Lake
About 16 km from Sehwan, Manchar, the largest fresh water lake in Asia, is as old as the Indus River. Spread over 254 km2, it is a perfect spot for relaxing and the best location for duck-shooting during winter.
Daraza Sharif
Daraza Sharif, a small village, some 52 km from Khairpur, is known for the tomb of Sachal Sarmast who was a great master of Islamic learning, lived a pious life and composed poetry in Sindhi, Seraiki, Persian and Urdu. Sachal Sarmast's Urs is celebrated on 14th of Ramzan (9th month of Islamic lunar calendar).
Kot Deji
Kot Deji is regarded as one of the world's most important archaeological sites, dating back to 3000 BC, older than Moen-jo-daro and Harappa. Excavations made in 1955 unearthed an astoundingly well-organized city with a citadel that testifies to its being the finest fortified town in South Asian subcontinent.
About 563 km from Karachi off the Indus Highway lie the world-famous ruins of Moen-jo-Daro (the Mound of the Dead), now being preserved with UNESCO's help. The museum at Moen-jo-Daro is unique and a visit takes you back centuries back when the location was a civilized city and a busy river Port. Air and train services from Karachi and an air-conditioned rest house have been built there.
Other Places
Among other historical sites are Amri, Umerkot (the birthplace of Emperor Akbar) and the legendary Arab city of Mansura near Shahdadpur in Sanghar district. Other interesting places include Matiari, town of old beautiful mosques and one of the centers of 'Ajrak'. On its outskirts lie the ruins of a Buddhist stupa. Nasarpur is famous for 'Khes', exquisite embroidery, decorative pottery, and wood work. It is also a holy place for the Hindu community.
Tour of Ranikot from Karachi
Day 1 : 0700 hours leave by road from Karachi to Ranikot Fort. (270 kms from Karachi) approximately 21 kms from National Highway is a sandy track across rugged scrubland to be covered by jeep to the Fort.
Reach Ranikot Fort by 12.00 noon (carry lunch boxes). Ranikot is one of the largest forts in the World. The Fort's massive 10 meter high walls of dressed sandstone are 30 kms in circumference.
Seen from a distance, portions of its ramparts resemble the Great Wall of China, as they dip and turn to the contours of the hills. The Fort was built by Imran Bin Musa Barmaki, the Governor of Sindh in 836 A.D. The Fort's structure, encircling many hills, has a diameter of about 9 kms. The entire walls are made of Gypsum and lime cut stone. It was originally constructed for bow and arrow warfare but it was later enlarged to accommodate, fire arms.
1600 hours, leave for Sehwan Sharif (80 kms from Ranikot Fort). Reach Sehwan Sharif at 1900 hours and check in at Sindh Government Motel/Rest House. Overnight stay.
Day 2: After breakfast visit the Shrine of Saint Qalandar Shahbaz, which attracts millions of devotees from all over the world, not only Muslims but a large number of Hindus as well, seek blessing of the saint Shahbaz Qalandar. The devotees believe that their prayers and wishes are granted by Saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
After lunch return to Karachi via a short visit to Hyderabad.
Tour of Sehwan sharif
Day 1: 0800 hours leave by road for Hyderabad via National Highway. Visit Chaukundi Tomb (30 kms from Karachi). This is the site of graveyards from 16th to 18th centuries. The sandstone tombs of these graves are exquisitely carved in relief with intricate motifs.
After visiting of Chaukundi – proceed to Bhanbore. This archaeological site is believed to be the ancient port city of Debul, which flourished in the 8th century AD. It is also where Arab conqueror Mohammed Bin Qasim first touched the shores of the sub-continent in 712 A.D. and where, after a fierce battle with the then reigning Raja, the Arabs consolidated their hold for subsequent expansion. Bhanbore is 64 kms from Karachi. Popular folklore has it that in the vicinity of Bhanbore was the trysting-place of the star-crossed lovers, Sassi and Punnu, celebrated in local stories and song.
After visiting Bhanbore, proceed to Thatta (100 kms from Karachi). Thatta is the biggest Necropolis with more then one million graves and tombs spread over an area of 15 sq.kms. There are Tombs of Kings, Queens, Saints, Scholars and Soldier of bygone eras, renowned for their culture and learning between the 16th and 18th century. The gravestones and mausoleums at Makli (Thatta) are masterpieces of stone carving and perforated stone work represented by the style of their ornamentation. Also visit Shahjehan Mosque, representative of Muslim architecture. It was built in 1647 AD by the Moghal Emperor Shahjehan.
Proceed to Hyderabad (about 90 kms from Thatta). Check in at Hotel, overnight stay at Hyderabad.
Day 2: After breakfast, take a short tour of Hyderabad and see the monuments of the Kalhora and Talpur rulers.
Proceed to Sehwan Sharif, one night stay at Sindh Government Motel/Rest House.
Day 3: After breakfast visit the Shrine of Saint Shahbaz Qalander, a religious place where million of devotees come to visit and pay homage to the Saint.
After early lunch leave for Karachi.
The daily food in most Sindhi households consists of wheat-based flat-bread (phulka) and rice accompanied by two dishes, one gravy and one dry. Vermicelli, typically served as a sweetened (sometimes milk-based) dessert, is popular: Muslim Sindhis serve it on Bakri-Id and Eid ul-Fitr. Mitho lolo is also served with chilled buttermilk called Matho on various occasions.A special sweet dish called 'Kheer Kharkun' are prepared and served on Eid ul-Fitr, it is prepared by mixing dates and milk, and slowly simmering the mixture for few hours. The dish is eaten hot in winters and cold in summers. The Sindhi "Sai bhaji" is a famous curry while Sindhi biryani, the Sindhi variant of the popular biryani rice dish
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Stay safe
Security wise, Sindh province is safe and the people are very hospitable. They tend to welcome any foreigner very warmly. But, Street Crime in large cities like Karachi is at a rate you could expect from most mega cities of this size. Use common sense and avoid slums. You should always keep the emergency telephone contact numbers of your country's foreign mission in Karachi.
Aga Khan Hospital in Karachi is by far the best in the province and has world class medical care facility at an affordable cost. The public hospitals aren't up to par with what you may be used to in the west.
It is recommended not to attend any rallies, protests or religious gatherings.
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The Ospreys wing was set to make his Wales bow this weekend after being named in Warren Gatland's side on Tuesday.
But sadly for the 21-year-old, who missed last year's Six Nations and the rest of the season after suffering a bulged disk in his back, injury has struck again. Liam Williams comes into the side with Ashley Beck moving up to the bench.
"Eli pulled up this morning with a hamstring strain. We're not sure whether it's a grade one or grade two," said Howley.
"He's going to have further scans and we'll await the results. It's a blow to us. He's in good form and I feel so desperate for the player himself. He's trained particularly well but it gives another player an opportunity."
Howley added: "Eli is pretty disappointed. It happened last year and you feel for players but he's a fantastic kid and he's added so much to our environment. We have to focus on the weekend now."
Walker's injury aside, Wales have a fully fit squad for Saturday's clash against a Springbok starting XV which boasts 667 Test caps. Howley admitted Heyneke Meyer is able to call on a great deal of talent but says Wales are more than up for the challenge.
"We're really enthusiastic, as you should for the first game of the autumn against one of the best sides in world rugby," said the former scrum half.
"When you see the side that was selected yesterday, it's pretty impressive. They have world class players but we feel in our 11 British Lions, we have experience. I'm sure there will be a large amount of kicking - we'll have to dominate the aerial battle but it's going to be a great game."
Meyer's key selection calls saw him pluck for Jaque Fourie in the centre alongside captain Jean de Villiers with Pat Lambie at full back. Eben Etzebeth partners Flip van der Merwe at lock meaning there is no place in the match day 23 for Bakkies Botha.
"I thought they'd bring back Jaque Fourie, his partnership with de Villiers is going to be crucial to the way they play," said Howley.
"Whether it's Lambie or Kirchner at full back, I've no doubts there will be an exchange in terms of kicking early on. It's important we're accurate and when we kick the ball, there's a 50/50 challenge.
"You have to earn the right to play against these sides. It's going to be an arm wrestle and that's the nature of international rugby when two world class sides come together."

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SICK , my dd said he was sick from homeroom until lunch when they sent him home, Monday and now...
My kid is sick :( she woke me up at 1245 saying my tummy hurts and then "blahhhh" she started throwing up and hasn't stopped. And now it is going south.
It wouldn't be so bad but and I say BUT I always worry about aspiration with my dd beacuase of her weak lungs. When she throws up it is so scary. Her disability just makes lung infections so scary :( buy she is finally sleeping so, hopefully she'll be ok.
Ugh, lesson to moms, keep your kids home when sick!
1) my kid is 8 yes I know about incubation periods of illness
2) you're a parent there is never an excuse to.send a kid thAt you know is sick I.e fever within 24hrs, vomitting within 24 hrs etc to class
3) we do have a nurse, the nurse was notified he wasn't vomitting all over the room.
4) believe it or not my 8yr old is VERY reliable honest and trustworthy. I believe her. why would she come hone and tell me this. as soon as I walked into the school she and the ASP teacher mentioned it to me. several kids were discussing it. why are kids discredited. my child has no reason to lie to me
My daughter's middle school changed their attendance policy mid year last year that attendance would not be taken until lunch time so all the kids that came to school sick so they wouldn't be counted absent had to stick around until lunch.
my DD has a cold... I'm not keeping her home from school with a cold. I give her medicine to keep her good all day. If she were throwing up... that'd be a different story or if she had a fever.
sometimes people don't have the option.
Quoting Anonymous:I hate people like that I have a friend that's horrible about it everyone in her house just had a stomach bug sooo she decided to go to chicks cheese said her 3 year old puked in those tubes things. Nice. I hope your little one feels better
I tried to edit but my thumb is far and I've been up all night so whatever lol
Quoting Anonymous:my DD has a cold... I'm not keeping her home from school with a cold. I give her medicine to keep her good all day. If she were throwing up... that'd be a different story or if she had a fever.
Quoting Anonymous:sometimes people don't have the option.
Eh. Sometimes my kids go to school feeling just fine and then get sick. I..and the odds are good the kid was contagious the day before as well.....


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Name: Ms.Lady
Age: 2 1/2 Years
Owner: Amanda and Larry
Hometown: Randallstown, MD
Likes: Salami
Dislikes: McDonnalds Chicken Nuggets (?)
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lady is special because shes beautifull and classy, hence the name Lady. Shes also very loving and attentive.
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The Phils come up short as they lose to the Nats, 2-1.
The Phils come up a little short as they drop the series to the Nats as they lose, 2-1.
The Nats took a 1-0 lead in the first as, with one man on, and with one man out, Jayson Werth hits an RBI single, knocking in Roger Bernadina, who had earlier singled, then moved up to second base on Ian Desmond's sacrifice bunt, 5-3, giving the Nats a 1-0 lead. The Phils tied the game up at one-all in the second as, with two men on, and with one man out, Ryan Howard, who had earlier doubled, would score on a Alex Cora fielding error of a Carlos Ruiz grounder, while Ben Francisco, who had earlier walked, would stop at second base, while Ruiz would be safe at first. The Phils tried to take the lead in the third as, with John Mayberry, Jr., who was earlier hit by the pitch, and then stole second base, and with two men out, tried to score on a grounder hit into right center field by Howard against the infield shift for an infield single, but was thrown out at home plate by second baseman Danny Espinosa, 4-2, for the inning's final out. The Nats then retook the lead in their half of the third as, with two men out, Laynce Nix hits a solo home run, his ninth home run of the season, giving the Nats a 2-1 lead. The Phils tried to retied the game in the sixth, as they loaded the bases, via a walk by Francisco, a single by Raul Ibanez, sending Francisco up to second base, and a walk by pinch hitter Jimmy Rollins, and with two men out, but ended up being denied as pinch hitter Dom Brown flied out to left for the final out. That would be the last threat the Phils would mustard before Drew Storen would come in and collect his tenth save with a scoreless ninth.
Roy Oswalt (3-3, 2.70) took the lost as he pitched five innings, giving up two runs on six hits and two walks, while striking out three. Michael Stutes and Antonio Bastardo combined for three scoreless innings, giving up a walk (Bastardo), while striking out three (Stutes (2), Bastardo (1)) between them. John Lannan (3-5, 4.05) gets the win, his first against the Phils, as he pitched five and one-third innings, giving up an unearned run on four hits, a hit batter and three walks, while striking out a batter. Todd Coffey received his first hold of the season as he pitched a third of an inning, as he walked a better. Doug Slaten also collected his first hold of the season as he pitched a third of an inning, getting out the only man that he would face. Tyler Clippard collected his twelfth hold of the year as he pitched two 1-2-3 innings. Drew Storen picked up his tenth save of the season as he pitched a scoreless inning, giving up a hit, while striking out a batter.
The Phils had only five hits in the game, with Ryan Howard leading the team with two hits, an infield single and a double. Placido Polanco (Single), Raul Ibanez (Single) and Jimmy Rollins (Bunt Single), had the other three Phils' hits, as the offense could not get a key hit, as their only run came in on a Nats's error.
The Phils (34-22, 1st) have the day off tomorrow, before starting a three-game series with the Pirates (25-28, 4th Central) in Pittsburgh.


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|2003-12-16, 18:35
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legend of condor hero live action opinions
i was happy when i heard that there it was a series of the first book since i liked the anime and i loved the translation of the book i've read the first 3 chapters of the first book and i was amazed as how good the story and the lines in the book but i was really disapointed when i saw the live action, i dont know but correct me if i am wrong but isn't the lines a bit altered and the story a bit rushed the acting was so-so and the fighting scenes were awful.
i really appreciate the translations though nice work again by live-evil
hope i get some opinions on the series
|2003-12-16, 23:49
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IMO china makes the worst series. Even though they have improved greatly, their customes, actors, and fighting suck. If you want an ok adaptation but far better than the 2003 live action right now try the legend condor hero 1994 by tvb. *shurgs watching china versions of anything.
|2003-12-17, 02:29
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anyways i think i will continue the series just to know what happens next and to know the complete story
|2003-12-17, 11:09
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That is actually another swordfighting novel written by Louis Cha. The story takes place before the one adapted into anime and some of the characters are carried over to the later series.
The correct and most popular rendition of the classic novel should be The Return of the Condor Heroes 1983. That series propelled Andy Lau, who is one of Hong Kong's Heavenly Kings to the route of stardom. IMO, the later ones are either too cheesy or they change the story too much.
Here's a description.
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|2003-12-18, 00:02
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er.. u quoted the wrong person... he wasn't comparing the anime, he was comparing the dodgey china version to the hktvb one and they are from the same novel by louis cha.
anyway if u wanna watch the same storyline as the anime one you can get the 95 tvb one which does not have english subtitles but pretty actors and actresses (unlike the ugly smuchs in the china version(s) )
the worthwhile hk series to get are the 94 and 95 ones, and if i remember correctly they have the same co-cast, like the important people(for example that east dude that lives on that island is casted by the same person). definitely worth it cause it links on rather well.
you can get them from like yes asia... just search for like condor and find the 94/95 ones. they're like in 2 VCD boxsets that have 10 cds in them for one series.
|2003-12-18, 01:35
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I watched the whole series in two days ( winter break...)and I thought that it was well worth the time. The boring parts were probably the beginning and the ending. Once Guo Jing and Huang Rong get together, the characters really start to grow on you and the plot starts to actually go somewhere. Stick to the show and I'm sure that all you will begin to like it too. btw, I can't remember, where has the story reached in episode 7?
|2003-12-18, 05:00
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Legend of the Condor Heroes 1982
Sadly, I have little impression of this series as I watch it when I was 4/5 years old on TV. Return of the Condor Heroes 1983 was aired a few years later and it was one of the most memorable swordfighting drama serial I have ever watched.
|2003-12-18, 08:45
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Oh... Sorry for misreading your posts.
You are talking about this two then, The Legend of the Condor Heroes 1994 and The Return of the Condor Heroes 1995. I have no impression that they were sharing the same cast though, that's why I was following the wrong line of thought.
Pardon my poor memory, I think I am getting old already.
|2003-12-18, 08:58
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There are somethings that you cant really show in live action, like the big condor (but i didnt watch any of the live actions)
i actually have some of the jin yong novels in .txt or .html format, but they're in chinese.
|2004-12-22, 09:09
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when i watched it back during the 90's (my cousin is a big fan of Andy Lau and had it on VHS ^^).
unforunately Xiao Sheng (the director) died last month.
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Tallahassee, FL - October 1, 2012 - 5:16pm
A group of clergy members say an amendment on the November ballot would make tough times tougher for schools and families in Florida.
The group held a rally at the Capitol today to voice their concerns.
The amendment that the group is protesting is Amendment 3. They marched here to the Florida Capitol this morning. Protesters call the wording of the amendment on the election ballot "a wolf in sheep's clothing."
About 100 people from across Florida marched from Bethel Missionary Baptist Church off Tennessee Street in Tallahassee.
They came to the Florida Capitol where they rallied against Amendment 3.
The amendment proposes replacing existing revenue limits with a new limitation based on inflation and population change. Any funds that exceed the revenue cap would be placed in the state's "rainy day fund."
Those who oppose Amendment 3, say putting a cap on revenue would force more cuts on top of already deep cuts.
Pastor Errol Thompson, No on 3 Campaign: "such as school programs. It's going to cut into senior programs, as well as public safety. This is going to be catastrophic for Floridian families who are already struggling."
Colorado is the only state to try such an amendment. Protestors say it was a proven failure, citing that Colorado had been ranked 35th in the nation for K-12 education funding in 1992, but, by 2001 it fell to 49th.
They say immunizations for children also suffered greatly after the revenue cap in Colorado.
Tallahassee, FL - October 1, 2012
Calling Florida's proposed Amendment 3 a "wolf in sheep's clothing" that will risk the health and opportunity of the state's children and jeopardize the state's economy, religious leaders from across Florida will lead a march to the Capitol on Monday, Oct. 1, to urge Floridians to vote against the amendment. The event is being organized by PICO United Florida, Florida AARP, and the No on Three campaign.
WHO: Clergy from religious congregations across the state; along with Charles Milsted, AARP Florida associate state director; Barbara DeVane, Florida Alliance for Retired Americans state secretary; Ion Sancho, Leon County supervisor of elections; Cecelia O'Brien, Florida State University student; and members of the Florida Professional Firefighters Union and the Fraternal Order of Police.
WHAT: March to the Capitol, followed by rally and press conference. Clergy and community leaders will speak on how proposed Amendment 3 will harm children, students and seniors by enforcing cuts on top of cuts already made to schools, health-care programs, roads, and services for the elderly.
WHEN: Monday, October 1, 2012; 10 a.m.
(Event begins with march leaving Bethel Missionary Baptist Church at 10 a.m., followed by 10:30 a.m. press conference at the steps of the Capitol)
WHERE: March departs Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 224 North Martin Luther King Blvd, Tallahassee, at 10 a.m. The march will follow Tennessee Street and Monroe Avenue to the steps of Historic Old Capitol. (In the event of rain, the rally will move to the Senate Portico.)
DETAILS: Visuals include clergy in robes and vestments; church members with banners and signs; Angel Marcial, a youth pastor and University of South Florida student will be available to give interviews to Spanish-language media.


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Support for New and Aspiring Entrepreneurs
If you missed the online chat with Jane and her guest, Devin Jopp, Ed.D., of the small-business mentoring organization SCORE, you can catch the conversation here.
Today's participants:
Jane Pauley: AARP's "Your Life Calling" Ambassador
Devin Dopp, Ed.D.: Chief Operating Officer, SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business
Online visitors to AARP.org/jane
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Jane Pauley: Welcome everyone! From the responses we got to our first live chat, it looks like we've struck a chord. I'm delighted you enjoyed our March 9 discussion and the debut of AARP's "Your Life Calling With Jane Pauley," which had its premiere that morning on NBC's Today show.
I'm delighted to introduce my guest for this chat, Dr. Devin Jopp, chief operating officer for SCORE, which is a national non-profit organization that provides free counseling and low-cost training to aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. Dr. Jopp is joining me to take your questions and comments about how to go about starting your own business, particularly in mid-life.
This morning's Today show segment featured Thomas Betts, who at age 50 went from being a salesman to becoming an alpaca rancher. Maybe you're thinking about making a similar leap yourself. If so, Dr. Jopp will tell you you're not alone.
Comment from Linnea: How can you find the "thing" you want to do with your life when you are close to retirement. I don't want to retire from life. I want to stay busy and wouldn't mind my own business but I don't know where or how to start.
Pauley: Linnea's question is a good one to start with. From what I've read, experts often advise testing your assumptions before you start your business. They talk about the importance of identifying the category of business that might interest you, and checking it out by getting a job doing that type of work so you can see what it's like. Having said that, I'll now turn to my partner today, Dr. Devin Jopp, who is one of those experts.
Dr. Devin Jopp: Thank you Jane. When someone is thinking about starting a new business, they need to identify their personal goals and what they're passionate about. At SCORE we'll talk to a person about what they want to pursue and then explore those ideas. We explain that it's important that they gain some experience by working in the field they're choosing. They need to identify whether or not there's a market for their business idea, and they need to decide it it's something they can see themselves doing five years from now.
Comment from Arlene L.: Has the marketplace been receptive to new start-up businesses by people over age 50?
Pauley: I think the statistics would say an emphatic yes to that. People over age 55 represent the fastest growing segment of new businesses and, if I'm not mistaken, Dr. Jopp will correct me, most of these new businesses are businesses of one.
Jopp: Yes, Jane, exactly. In fact 90 percent of new businesses in the U.S. consist of people who employ only themselves. Our counselors at SCORE provide free business counseling and low-cost training to aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners. The skills range from basic business planning all the way to bringing a business online, especially concerning topics such as imports and exports.
Comment from Jini: Hi Jane and company. Must tell you that having started a floral art and landscaping business back in August 2009, things are going well. There is nothing like pursuing your dream when passion is your motivator!
Pauley: Jini's business reminds me of a woman I read about who loved flowers, and her dream was to have a flower shop, but she wisely got a job for a couple of weeks in a flower shop and discovered how much she hated running a business. She hated the paperwork, payroll, dealing with clients whose taste in flowers may not have been her own. It turned out that she loved flowers but she didn't love running a flower shop. It took her two weeks to realize that her dream of running a flower shop needed to be amended. Do you know of stories like that Dr. Jopp?
Jopp: Absolutely. We often find that it's the entrepreneur who loves a hobby that, when they make their hobby a business, they feel it's less fun and not their interest. This is where mentoring comes in. Because entrepreneurship can be very lonely, we talk about creating a team of people a business owner can count on for advice.
Comment from Lorraine: I left the corporate world after 31 years 11 years ago. I'm busier now than ever. Retirement to me means doing what you want when you want. Jane nailed it this morning when she said you need to have been thinking about this before taking the plunge. I had been a hobby gardener and had always been able to write well. Now I'm a garden writer and have been for over 10 years with a gardening column and a recently published book. Two years ago I took some jewelry classes and have begun to sell some of what I make—just in time, too. My aging body is getting tired of digging in the dirt!
Pauley: Lorraine is leading an interesting life with a background in the corporate world, as well as skills in gardening and writing. Now she's talking about taking jewelry classes and has begun to sell some of her creations. I have a friend with a hand in the jewelry business, so I happen to know it's really, really competitive. Can a counselor help someone assess what the income likelihood is in a job or in a business they're proposing to start?
Jopp: Yes. One of the things we do initially is evaluate a person's goals and help them have an understanding of what they can achieve by starting their business. Our counselors have been there and done that. They bring their expertise and intelligence to the entrepreneur.
Comment from S. Starks: Jane, you mentioned "synchronicity" during the Today show segment. Talk more about using it to discover, explore, uncover new job opportunities and directions in post-corporate America.
Pauley: I've noticed that several people are talking about synchronicity. A person's life experience, skills set, innate lifelong interests can be redeployed in surprising new ways. When I spoke with Tom and Connie Betts at their alpaca ranch, I learned that each of them brought actual experience in marketing, in innovating and in inventing. They are each the kind of people who like doing hard things, such as learning to use a loom, which has a lot in common with playing a pipe organ which, parenthetically, Thomas referred to when said that he had been a music major in college. So he didn't just strike out to see if he could do new things he had never done before. However, he was surprised he could do the same things he had always done, but it would be on a ranch. The context was new but he was still the same Thomas, which made the transition particularly effective. His wife, I must add, was not only supportive, but she brought unique qualifications to that joint project of theirs. As I mentioned on the segment, Connie grew up on a farm. She also had experience teaching high school biology, and that science training has a great deal to do with alpaca ranching and breeding. Thomas and Connie came well-prepared to alpaca ranching.
Comment from Daniel A.: What are the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face when starting out in mid-life?
Jopp: Entrepreneurs in mid-life face a number of challenges. One of them is income. When working full-time, your family relies on that income. Making the choice to become an entrepreneur can be very difficult, not only on your finances but also on your family. Jane talked about a spouse. A person's spouse really is their most important partner in business. Making sure you can afford entrepreneurship financially, as well as emotionally, is very important. We often talk about tolerance. How much can you take?
Comment from Annie P.: What's the best way to go about gathering data as a way to tell if there's a fit for what you're wanting to do, and the community you're in?
Pauley: How do you research it, Dr. Jopp? I can imagine opening, say, a fashion boutique might be something that would be interesting and intriguing, unless you do some research and find out that your community already has a lot of fashion boutiques, so maybe it doesn't need another one.
Jopp: There are some easy ways. One of your best friends is a search engine. Go to Google or Bing and type in what you want to be, and then see how many of those businesses are already in your area.
Comment from Patricia W: We're missing a piece here. You have to develop courage and confidence before you even begin to do a restart. I'm an age transition specialist and this is what I deal with. It's really, really important.
Pauley: Patricia makes a point I can really relate to. She says it takes courage and confidence to even begin "restart." Some people just have courage and have confidence and can restart, but a lot of us are feeling like there's a big party going on "over there" and we don't quite fit, we feel kind of left out. One important way to develop courage and confidence is to take little steps. A friend of mine enrolled in a certificate program to update a decade's old college degree. It gave her the confidence to get a volunteer job where she did so well she developed the confidence to eventually start a business. Her first step was to build her confidence by getting a little extra training.
Jopp: I would add that starting a business can be very scary. I talked about risk, and how you want to break it down. Figure out your pitch. Write down your ideas. It doesn't have to become monstrous overnight. How do you eat an elephant? Bite by bite.
Comment from Jeanne P.: I am actually past retirement. But I can never retire, as I'm single and cannot live on Social Security alone. Plus I'm "young" at heart. I just need to focus on whatever my passion is while I work to earn a living. I need help blending the two, and I think I need help discovering my real passion. I recently published a book of poetry, which certainly is one of my passions, but I didn't have money for marketing, so here it is on my coffee table. Can I develop my writing so that it actually earns money?
Pauley: I'm not sure that writing poetry ever made anybody any money. I guess I would suggest that Jeanne look at her poetry writing as the thing she does to nurture her creative spirit while pursuing a different way to earn some money. What would you say to that Dr. Jopp?
Jopp: The question is how do you take your idea and turn it into something profitable. The people that started Mountain Glory Creations were retired and loved photography. That led to a money-making business creating calendars and computer screensavers. Maybe inspirational greeting cards using poetry can become a viable business.
Comment from Barbara: If my life calling is what I've been doing as a hobby—painting and showing my art in my community—how can I make it into a profitable business? I'm over 55.
Pauley: Dr. Jopp, how do you examine a proposition like this? Maybe selling paintings is the literal implication of this question, but how would one of your volunteers help Barbara brainstorm about how her connections in her community might lead to something other than selling works of art? Are there different directions that her art might take her?
Jopp: Selling art directly can be a rough business. But are there ways Barbara can be a wholesaler of her art, such as on etsy.com, where people take their artwork or make t-shirts or trinkets and sell their crafts online. There may be a way to combine painting with a commercial product that there's a bigger market for.
Comment from Mark from Dallas: What kinds of businesses are faring best?
Jopp: Actually, the pet industry continues to be a bulletproof industry to start a business in, whether it's dog grooming or dog treats. We have a company in North Dakota that started selling pet treats to help dogs avoid allergies. They started selling online and now have a storefront. Restaurants are one of the most difficult business in general, and especially in this recession.
Comment from Jini: Is it wise to set a timeframe within which a business should or might succeed?
Jopp: A timeframe is good, but focus on testing your idea. Let's say you have two or three good ideas. Don't let time dictate to you. Take the right amount of time to explore those ideas and what's right for you.
Pauley: May I add to that a reminder for those who saw today's "Your Life Calling" profile on the Today show about Thomas Betts and his alpaca ranch. Thomas and his wife did not just take the plunge. He spent nine months managing somebody else's alpaca ranch while he decided if it was work he liked and work he could do. The Bettses took time to determine if alpaca ranching was something they could make a go of.
Comment from Joyce H.: I think it's important to know what you don't like or want in order to narrow down what you do like and want. As a coach and trainer, this is an extremely helpful tool that I have people use.
Pauley: Joyce makes a counterintuitive but correct observation. Most people really would have trouble answering the question, "What do you like best about your work, and what causes you the most stress?" People don't think about that kind of question until the time comes to decide what they'd like to do if they could do anything. Dr. Jopp, do your counselors help people brainstorm about what they like and don't like?
Jopp: Yes, our counselors walk our clients through that process. We often counsel more on personal issues than business issues. Whatever business you choose has to make you want to get out of bed in the morning. Your business has to add meaning to what you're doing or else it becomes a significant chore.
Comment from Ron A.: Most people have no idea where to start. I'm a retired dentist and I'm very proud of what my 63-year-old wife has accomplished. With help and guidance from a few old war horses in the food industry that recognized her talent and potential, she has achieved a high level of success with more to come. See missbonnies.com. Keep up the good work!
Pauley: Dr. Jopp, do people tend to rush in pursuing their business dreams?
Jopp: Most people are impatient when it comes to their dreams. People envision success and are eager to achieve. We tell clients they have to build a foundation. They have to plan and think through ideas. They have to think about how they are going to do it, and what "it" will look like in three to five years. Taking that time adds so much value to making a dream successful.
Comment from Claire: I've been a widow for two years. I moved to the northeast to be near my children. It has been very difficult to make friends here and is too expensive to stay, but I feel totally stuck and don't know how to even begin to start over. I think I would like to move, find a job, volunteer, etc., but I feel overwhelmed.
Pauley: Claire, my advice is to do one of those things: take a step, make a move, either get a job or volunteer. Spend the next month deciding which of those things you would most like to do. Then maybe take another month looking for a place, or the job or a volunteer position, and by July be doing it. Would you like to amend or correct or argue with me, Dr. Jopp?
Jopp: I would like to agree with you Jane and add, as we see with our volunteers, that people are looking for meaning. How do they give back to the community? Stay relevant? Enjoy what they are doing? Jane's point of "moving to action" is excellent.
Pauley: I have another question for you, Dr. Jopp, because I really understand where Claire is coming from. Is there a way to prepare yourself to become an effective volunteer? I, for one, could see myself knocking on a door to be helpful but not really knowing what it is I could contribute. How can a person prepare to become the volunteer they would like to be?
Jopp: I think a lot of it is identifying your passion. It's so important. Find out what causes you are most passionate about. Perhaps you were a banker. You could help a small business grow. If you want to help the homeless, there may be organizations that would be a good fit for you.
Pauley: I would like to draw people's attention to the poll we've been taking online. There's a question, "If you're planning a career transition, when will you make the leap?" We're really talking about reinvention when we say career transition. I think a lot of people aren't really thinking about career necessarily, or even a job. The work that defines us isn't necessarily paid work. At our age our parents and grandparents were winding down their lives, not thinking of starting them up again.
Dr. Jopp, here's a question from me: What if your job was mothering? What if you didn't have a background in marketing, but you raised a family. What if someone asked you what your passion was, and you felt you didn't have a good answer because your passion has been your own family?
Jopp: That's a great questions and it goes back to exploration. You may want to try out a couple of organizations and see what you can get involved with. As a mother, you probably have one of the hardest jobs. A big part of volunteerism is nurturing, whether at a local hospital or homeless shelter. You don't have to have business experience or business skills to serve in those roles. When you're in your 50s you have a great opportunity to look at ideas you want to pursue.
Comment from D.L.: I am somewhat talented in the party decor world so I've volunteered to do projects for people and in my community. People all love my work and me, but trying to break from a volunteer position to wanting to get paid, people look at that differently. How do I get people to pay for my work? It's like my mother always said, "Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?" Help!
Pauley: I have a suggestion for D.L. Use your volunteer party decor expertise to start marketing yourself. If your party decor is that good, take pictures of it and create a website showing some examples of what you've done in the past. And I don't think your website needs to say "P.S. They didn't pay me for this." If you're good, the work will speak for itself and people will come knocking at your door.
Jopp: We've noticed in the last several years that we're getting a lot of people in career transitions volunteering for SCORE because it allows them to add the experience to their résumés.
Comment from Arlene L. Earlier in the chat you gave some information about the number of new businesses started by people over age 50. Are these mostly cottage industries?
Jopp: They're not just cottage industries. Many people pursue franchises. A couple of clients opened up a Sylvan Learning Center, so don't feel like you have to limit yourself just to cottage industries.
Comment from Claire: Are there any organizations or places to get "help" with these decisions?
Pauley: Dr. Jopp will have some ideas, but I would like to suggest that this is the start of a solution to one of the problems you discussed having. I sense that you're feeling isolated. Perhaps you can find a way to round up some women in your area who are feeling like you do and just brainstorm this question among yourselves. You might get some good ideas. The worst that can happen is you come away from the gathering knowing each other a little better and having a cup of coffee. In the meantime, you might want to join The Reinvention Group at AARP.org. You'll find a nonstop conversation going on and you can be part of it.
Jopp: In answer to Claire's question, SCORE counseling is free. We are funded by the Small Business Administration. We have 360 locations across the United States. Go to SCORE.org for more information.
Comment from milastone: I think you made a great point about the nine months that Thomas the alpaca guy took before delving into the alpaca business. I dream of having my own family business. I'm thinking of working in a kitchen on a campsite so I can better understand the depth of owning a restaurant and managing a business, but I'm nervous about it. Any advice?
Pauley: I'm not the pro here, but why limit your options to a kitchen on a campsite? Why not make a project over the next couple of weeks of visiting a restaurant where you feel you might fit, and then apply to one for a job?
Comment from Jeanne P.: Jane, your comment about mothering fits me. My passion was my mothering!
Pauley: Jeanne, you don't ask a question but you inspire a thought. Sometimes our primary passions are so powerful, like mothering, that they cloud our ability to recognize any other interests. For those of us whose passion was mothering, we need to make a real effort to possibly set aside that passion and make a sincere exploration to ask, "What else interests me? What else was I famous for among my friends? What else would I like to get even better at than I am now?" All the books I've read about reinvention tend to agree on the notion that people need to be reintroduced to themselves. That was certainly true for me.
Comment from George K.: I'm not trying to amass a fortune. My goal is to encourage all age groups to pursue a healthy lifestyle that is ageless and timeless. To date, I have invested a great deal of time and energy creating a website that features exceptional athletes ages 50 and above. How do I get the message to the public without a great deal of marketing investment?
Pauley: George, I'm no athlete. That won't come as a surprise to anyone! But having more time than I did when I had a full-time job and three kids at home, I started exercising in my late 50s. I'm a swimmer. I realized that I probably have not been as physically fit since I was a junior high school cheerleader. I've seen research recently that talked about how fitness can be achieved at any age, but the advice was to start small, and then you get stronger. I can remember when swimming 10 minutes without stopping was remarkable. I called it my personal best. Today, I do 30 minutes and I say to myself, "You go, Jane!"
Jopp: The great thing about marketing today is that the Internet is the great equalizer. If I were you, I would invest time in using social mediums like Facebook, Twitter, and other tools to talk about what your company does in an educational manner. You'll be shocked at the great results you can achieve with very little money.
Comment from Jini : Jane, maybe instead of the word reinvention, reaffirmation should be used. A lot of people start out in their youth with great promise and then come to realize that their career path was not controlled by them. Reaffirmation of oneself would allow for the "now mature" worker to reaffirm where they want to go.
Pauley: Jini, that's a wonderful phrase, and I encourage you to take that phrase back to the AARP.org Reinvention Group that I referred to earlier. I think you have a lot to say, as does everyone who has been generous with their ideas and presence today. Let's keep this dialog going. Thanks everybody!
Jopp: Thank you Jane, and thank you everyone for the wonderful questions.
Pauley: Thank you to Dr. Jopp and our online visitors for participating in today's live chat as part of AARP's "Your Life Calling" series. Catch me on the Today show on May 19, where I'll be bringing you another great story about someone who is working to hear their life calling. Please visit AARP.org/Jane for more resources and inspiring stories about reinvention.
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Submission + - Do developing nations repair/reuse better? (theatlantic.com)
retroworks writes: "The Atlantic embarks with IFIXIT.com to chronicle "the fixers" in Africa. Will they find that export for reuse is a "ruse" to disguise illegal dumping, per watchdog ban.org? Or will they find "Silicon Sam" alive and well in Cairo and Accra?"


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Sony's legal battle with George 'Geohot' Hotz, the hacker who exposed the PlayStation 3's root key, has ended. The two announced today in a joint statement that a settlement has been reached.
Hotz had figured out how to run unauthorised code on Sony's console, allowing it to run 'homebrew' software but also--not Hotz's goal--pirated games. Unsurprisingly, Sony was none too happy with this and sued. The terms of the settlement are not disclosed, beyond the fact that Hotz "consented to a permanent injunction."
"Sony is glad to put this litigation behind us," said Sony Computer Entertainment America's general counsel Riley Russell in the joint statement. "Our motivation for bringing this litigation was to protect our intellectual property and our consumers. We believe this settlement and the permanent injunction achieve this goal."
"We want our consumers to be able to enjoy our devices and products in a safe and fun environment and we want to protect the hard work of the talented engineers, artists, musicians and game designers who make PlayStation games and support the PlayStation Network," Russell said.
Hotz's part in the statement is far smaller. "It was never my intention to cause any users trouble or to make piracy easier," he said. "I'm happy to have the litigation behind me." And that's all. However, elsewhere he's a little more animated.
"As of 4/11/11, I am joining the Sony boycott. I will never purchase another Sony product. I encourage you to do the same. And if you bought something Sony recently, return it," Hotz wrote in a blog post. "Why would you not boycott a company who feels this way [not work-safe] about you? There is much more to come on this blog."
Hotz explained in the comments that, "The terms of the settlement agreement are 'confidential' and the matter requires that they be 'confidential.'"
Today's statement also makes clear for the record that Hotz was uninvolved with the online retaliation attacks against the PlayStation Network. These denial-of-service attacks were launched last week by "hacktivist" group Anonymous, which then called them off as innocent PlayStation users were impacted, rather than simply Sony itself.
Unsurprisingly, this end to the battle has produced murmurs of discontent from those who wished to see the dispute go to trial and result in a victory for 'jailbreaking' hardware. They'll have to wait for another horse to back and, for now, content themselves with grumbling that they were cheated out of the $5 they willingly donated to Hotz's legal defence fund. That's the Internet for you.


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* MVictors has a nice piece on the 1926 Michigan squad which was
Rumor has it that even then, the University tried to charge the two guys standing near the bulldozer on the left a seat licensing fee.
* Gary at MemphisTider put up a good post recently about his ideas for a cfb playoff. Everybody has an opinion on how it should go. He offers a couple different scenerios.
* Fanblogs.com asks: Why isn't Charlie Weis in hot water after his team keeps getting smoked by any team with a pulse? (HT: DW)
* Sparty recently won where it counts most: the national mascot champion at the Universal Cheer Association's national championships at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. It is MSU's third victory in four years at the competition.
According to the Detroit News article linked above, Sparty overtook Minnesota's Goldy Gopher in the final round on Friday with his "Sparty's Spectacular" routine, in which he did his interpretations of KISS, Lord of the Dance and Justin Timberlake.
Yes, you read that correctly: Lord of the Dance and Justin Timberlake.
* Finally, we may just have another segment of the Blog Co-ed Showdown brewing with this (we-assume-now-former) Louisville cheerleader that so many of you sent us pictures of (bless you):
To see some of the many other pictures we couldn't put up on a family site such as the MZone, check out this link. WARNING: Not remotely safe for work unless you work at Penthouse.


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|Lake Forest, Calif.
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|Santa Margarita HS
SOPHOMORE(2011):appeared in 40 games, starting 35 during his sophomore season…hit .258 while scoring 20 runs and totaling 34 bases…tallied 74 putouts and 82 assists with a .951 fielding-percentage…made his first appearance of the year in a late-inning switch against South Carolina on Feb. 20…made appearances in both games of a doubleheader against Albany (3/26)…started his first game of the season Feb. 27 against Albany…went 4-10 and scored two runs in a three-game series against San Jose State Mar. 4-6…singled in a mid-week game at Cal (3/8)…tallied four assists in the opening game of the Jack Gifford Memorial Tournament against Utah (3/11)… started every game of the Jack Gifford Memorial Tournament 3-4 with a RBI against UC Davis Mar 13…went 6-15 and scored five runs in a four-game sweep of Brown…recorded three putouts at Stanford (3/22)…amassed three hits against UC Davis on Mar. 30…had two RBI in a 10-inning victory over Bakersfield (4/1)…had four plate appearances against Bakersfield on Apr. 2…recorded three putouts against Bakersfield (4/2)…had one hit a one RBI in a three-game series against LMU Apr. 8-10…registered two hits and run in a mid-week against Cal Poly…provided a RBI single in a 10-inning victory at Saint Mary's…had three plate appearances vs. Stanford Apr. 19…singled at USF (3/21)…started his 29th consecutive game on Apr. 22 at USF…tallied two hits, two RBI and three runs in a victory against Pacific (4/26)…singled against Gonzaga Apr. 29…provided a sacrifice bunt in a pinch-hit appearance at Pepperdine...started at second in a mid-week game at UC-Davis on May 11… hit a two-RBI single in a start vs. San Diego (5/21)…recorded two hits and scored two runs in the series finale vs. San Diego…appeared as a late-game substitution at Portland on May 28.
FRESHMAN (2010): Started 40 games as a true freshman … Made 27 starts at third base and 13 second base …Posted a .283 batting average for the season… Had 12 multiple-hit games...Finished the year with 26 RBI, with 5 multiple-RBI games… Enjoyed a season-high seven-game hit streak from April 6 through May 5, going 12-for-26 (.462 BA) … Recorded a season-high four RBI in an 11-10 win over Albany (3/30)… Successfully stole 6 bases on 8 attempts… Defensively, had a .982 fielding percentage, while being apart of 11 double plays for the Broncos.
HIGH SCHOOL: 2009 graduate of Santa Margarita Catholic High School and three-year varsity letter-winner for the Eagles' baseball team ... hit .367 and posted an on-base percentage of .431 playing primarily at second base as a senior ... also scored 20 runs in 27 games as a senior en route to earning All-Trinity League honors for the third straight season ... named to the Anaheim Lions All-Tournament Team in April of 2009 ... led the Eagles in batting average (.337) as a junior.
PERSONAL: Born in Loma Linda, Calif. as the son of Frank and Mary Leyva ... has two siblings, Jeff and Danielle ... father, Frank, played baseball at UCLA ... enjoys travel and scuba diving ... chose to attend Santa Clara because of the academics, coaches and facilities ... majoring in Political Science.


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It would be a little unusual to say the seven turnovers the Dodge City Conquistadors gave to the Coffeyville Red Ravens wasn't the reason they lost in their Jayhawk Conference showdown Sunday at Memorial Stadium.
It would be a little unusual to say the seven turnovers the Dodge City Conquistadors gave to the Coffeyville Red Ravens wasn't the reason they lost in their Jayhawk Conference showdown Sunday at Memorial Stadium.
It was the ability to take advantage of the mishandling of the ball that gave the Red Ravens a 52-13 victory in a game that was postponed a day because of lightning in the Coffeyville area the night before.
The Conquistadors (0-7, 0-6) took advantage of two of six Coffeyville turnovers and actually led 13-7 after the opening quarter. However, Dodge City couldn't convert after the first stanza as the Ravens clamped down on defense.
The Ravens took advantage of five of the seven Dodge City turnovers for 35 points, six of them by one of four interceptions or two fumbles lost by Conqs' quarterback Logan Singhisen.
That wasn't the only reason why the Conqs lost. The Dodge City running game disappeared again; gaining only 40 yards on 26 carries. Singhisen was 26-of-47 passing for 265 yards and two touchdowns.
The first Dodge City score came one play after a fumble recovery by defensive lineman Bruce Campbell. Singhisen threw a 44-yard touchdown pass to Erwin Swonger for a 7-0 lead less than two minutes into the contest.
The Ravens (6-2, 4-1) tied the game midway through the stanza when Coffeyville quarterback A.J. Derby recovered his own fumble and scored from a yard out. Coffeyville started the drive at the Dodge City 6 after a 71-yard interception return by Dernard Turner.
Dodge City regained the lead after Deontae Battle intercepted a Derby pass at the Ravens 29. Singhisen hit Larry Walls for a four-yard score, but the extra point was missed.
Coffeyville scored 28 points in the second quarter (14 off of turnovers) to take control of the game.
The first score came on an 80-yard drive that concluded with a 17-yard pass from Derby to Justice Berry to get the Ravens ahead 14-13. Coffeyville made the score 21-13 less than a minute later after the Ravens' Chaz Mack returned a Singhisen interception 40 yards.
Another Singhisen interception ended up being turned into a seven-yard run by Dagan Reed to make the score 35-13 by halftime.
Battle recorded his second interception of the game to give Dodge City a chance to get going in the second half, but Singhisen lost the ball after getting sacked at the Ravens 6. Derby threw his third touchdown pass against the Conqs on the ensuing drive, this time a 65-yard pass to Dominique Reed.
Derby added another touchdown in the third stanza, running the ball in from a yard out and the Ravens closed out their scoring with a 29-yard field goal by Tyler Bishop.
The Conqs' final road and Jayhawk Conference game will be next Saturday in their annual rivalry game at Garden City. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.


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2008 Softball
Head Coach Heather Bruder
Contact information for Coach Bruder
Office phone: 419-358-3378
Heather Bruder returns for her second season as head softball coach of the Bluffton Beavers. In her first season, Bruder led the team to an overall record of 14-17, going 9-6 in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference and qualifying for the four-team HCAC tournament. The Beavers hope to build on their successful 2007 campaign with an experienced group of returnees and a strong incoming freshmen class.
Bruder graduated from Alma College in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in sociology. She earned her master of arts in sport administration from Central Michigan University in 2001.
During her softball career at Alma College, Bruder was an academic All-American three times while leading her teams to three straight MIAA titles from 1997-1999. As a senior captain, the outfielder was a member of the Alma squad which finished third at the NCAA Division III nationals.
After taking over a struggling program at Northwood University, Bruder turned the program into a national powerhouse in NCAA Division II softball. In 2005 after five straight losing seasons, the Timberwolves finished with a 34-14 overall record and their first ever GLIAC championship. Bruder was named GLIAC Coach of the Year and her team advanced to the finals of the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championship where it fell to Northern Kentucky, the number 1 team in the country. She built on that success in 2006 as the Timberwolves won a school record 37 games and placed six players on All-GLIAC teams, including Lisa Shepard who earned first team All-Region honors during her junior and senior seasons. Northwood put together a 71-29 record during Bruder's final two seasons as head coach.
In addition to her success at Northwood, Bruder has served as an assistant softball coach for USA Athletes International. She organized trips to Belgium, Germany, Aruba and Sydney while directing team developmental clinics for international youth organizations.
Assistant Coach Lisa Shepard
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Office phone: 419-358-3020
|Lisa Shepard returns for her second season as an assistant coach for the Bluffton University softball team. She was instrumental in helping the Beavers post a 2.67 earned run average in 2007.
Shepard was the ace pitcher for the Timberwolves during her four years at Northwood University under head coach Heather Bruder. During that time, she broke numerous records, including strikeouts in a season, strikeouts in a career, shutouts, single season wins, earned run average and many more.
She was a two-time first team All-GLIAC performer and two-time first team All-Region player for Northwood as well as being a member of the All-GLIAC Academic team for three years and the NFCA All-Region Academic team for two years. Lisa was named to the ASA All-American team in the summer of 2006 and she placed third in that national tournament.
In her four seasons at Northwood, she was named MVP by her teammates three times and Clutch Player of the Year once. Following her senior year at Northwood, Lisa was given the Athlete of the Year Award for her outstanding athletic and academic accomplishments.
She has been instructing other pitchers for almost nine years now at the little league through the university level. Lisa graduated Magna Cum Laude at Northwood and is currently pursuing her MBA degree at Bluffton University.


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When they're not using a printed card, those officiating at the sacrament table commonly turn to Doctrine and Covenants 20:77 and 20:79 for the text of the prayers to be offered. But they can also read from Moroni 4:3 and 5:2.
This is significant, because although we seldom think about it, the prayers we recite and hear virtually every Sunday are very ancient. They're Nephite prayers, with roots deep in the Book of Mormon.
Toward the conclusion of King Benjamin's famous speech, his audience affirms that "we are willing to be obedient to (God's) commandments in all things that he shall command us" (Mosiah 5:5). The king thereupon tells them, "I would that ye should take upon you the name of Christ, all you that have entered into the covenant with God (and) that ye should remember to retain the name written always in your hearts" (5:8, 12). "These three specific promises," John Welch has observed, "are still the essential elements of the sacramental prayers as they eventually appeared in Moroni 4-5 and as they are used today."
But the most obvious source for the sacrament prayers is 3 Nephi 18, in which the resurrected Christ introduces the ordinance of the sacrament to the Nephites. After the multitude have eaten the bread that he had blessed, he instructs them that "this shall ye do in remembrance of my body, which I have shown unto you.
And it shall be a testimony unto the Father that ye do always remember me. And if ye do always remember me ye shall have my Spirit to be with you." (See 18:7.)
Then he administered the wine to them, saying "this doth witness unto the Father that ye are willing to do that which I have commanded you and ye shall do it in remembrance of my blood, which I have shed for you, that ye may witness unto the Father that ye do always remember me. And if ye do always remember me ye shall have my Spirit to be with you" (18:10).
While the prayers refer to a third-person plural "they" rather than to the second-person plural "you," and while Jesus referred to "me" and "my Spirit" whereas the prayers recorded by Moroni refer to Jesus as "thy Son" and to "his Spirit," the parallels between the passages are unmistakable.
Witnesses to its dictation say Joseph Smith didn't go back through the manuscript to check what he had done or seek out quotations, so the complex but regular character of the Book of Mormon is impressive. In the current English edition, nearly 300 pages separate Mosiah 5 from 3 Nephi 18. Research demonstrates a dictation speed of 8.5 to 11 pages daily, suggesting that about 30 workdays elapsed between the revelation of those two passages. And approximately 75 pages — or roughly 10 dictation days — divide 3 Nephi 18 from Moroni 4 and 5. Yet here, as in hundreds of other ways, the Book of Mormon reveals itself to be strikingly self-consistent.
Partakers of the modern sacrament might appropriately ponder Christ's post-resurrection appearance at the Nephite temple in Bountiful, for that appears to be the place and time where our sacrament prayers originate. He visited those who, because of their comparative righteousness, had survived the great destruction that accompanied his crucifixion.
"Arise and come forth unto me," he told them, "that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know that I am the God of Israel, and the God of the whole earth, and have been slain for the sins of the world" (3 Nephi 11:14). Today, we're also invited to remember his suffering for us. We do it in the sacrament.
And when, as 3 Nephi 18 records, he ascended into heaven, they spent the entire night spreading the word so that, upon his return the following morning, an even larger multitude, having traveled long distances, were there to listen to him. We, too, have been called to take his name upon us, and we, too, are under obligation to pass his message on to as many as we can reach, wherever they are, inviting them to come and partake with us.
Based on John W. Welch, ed., "Re-exploring the Book of Mormon" (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book and FARMS, 1992), 286-289.
Daniel C. Peterson, professor of Islamic studies and Arabic at BYU, is editor-in-chief of the Middle Eastern Texts Initiative, founder of MormonScholarsTestify.org,, chairman of "Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture" and a blogger for Patheos.


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Joining Kojima was Hideki Sasaki, CG art director, Junji Tago, technical director, and Masayuki Suzuki, lighting artist. They proceeded to talk up the capabilities of the engine, showing off a number of real-time demos running on PC. One of the most impressive tricks employed by the KP team was "PhotoScan," which gets incredibly detailed 3D scans from photographs. A clay model of an actor's head was created, and then scanned into the FOX Engine with a level of recreation that earned applause from the audience--especially when revealing the underlying wireframe model.
Kojima Productions talks up the FOX Engine at GDC
Another tool used by the Kojima team was "Marvelous Designer 2," which enables realistic cloth to be rendered. Essentially, it allows modelers have a virtual Ken doll, easily stitching together pieces of cloth onto a mannequin and adjusting by hand. The engine can make realistic wrinkles in real-time, before converting to a high-poly output when finished. While the FOX Engine's incredible lighting adds to the believability of the visuals, it's the extensive attention to the engine's virtual camera that adds a cinematic touch to MGS5. Camera parameters are based on real-world values, with the engine's digital lens able to adjust exposure, focal length, shutter speed, aperture. Concluding the talk, Kojima Productions announced an official Los Angeles-based studio. The logo for Kojima Productions Los Angeles wants to "become the top creative development studio in the world," with a vision towards creating "the highest quality interactive entertainment which brings deep emotional experience."
Kojima Productions talks up the FOX Engine at GDC


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The Erie-Prophetstown Panthers roared back from an 8-3 deficit to beat Riverdale 9-8 in a Three Rivers game Monday in Prophetstown.
The Panthers (6-3, 3-0) scored a run in the sixth and five in the seventh, capped by Owen McConnell's walkoff hit. Ethan Howard (2-1) got the win, while Jordan Chandler drove in three runs, and Austin Meadows added two RBIs.
Kewanee 6, Newman 4: The Comets rallied, but couldn't complete a comeback in a Three Rivers game in Kewanee.
Trevor Bolin (0-1) took the loss for Newman, which scored twice in the top of the fifth to make it 4-3 Kewanee. But the Boilermakers scored two in the bottom half.
LaSalle-Peru 8, Sterling 3: The Cavaliers scored four runs in the bottom of the second and added insurance late in both teams' Northern Illinois Big 12 West opener in Peru.
Kaleb Francque (0-1) worked 5 1/3 innings and drove in a run, but took the loss for Sterling (4-4, 0-1). Logan Rippy went 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI, a run and a stolen base.
Adam Happ had two hits and two RBIs and worked a scoreless seventh for LaSalle-Peru (5-3, 1-0).
Geneseo 8, Dixon 0: Billy Converse threw a five-hitter in both teams' NIB-12 West opener in Geneseo.
Jared Frey had two of the five singles for Dixon (2-7, 0-1), and five different Maple Leafs (1-0) drove in runs.
Lena-Winslow 2, West Carroll 1: Trevor Jones took a bona fide tough-luck loss, and Marshall Benters was also deserving of a better fate in a road loss.
Jones (0-1) struck out six and walked four in 5 1/3 innings without allowing a hit, and Benters recorded the last two outs to finish the no-hitter. But the Thunder (2-4, 2-1 NUIC West) committed three costly errors.
Tyler Westerman went 2-for-2 with two doubles and an RBI in the first for West Carroll. Le-Win scored in the fifth and sixth.
Milledgeville 3, Orangeville 0: Zach Herin threw a three-hitter and collected two of his own in a nonconference game in Milledgeville.
Herin struck out eight and walked two. Jordan Harris had two RBIs and two stolen bases for the Missiles (2-3). Don Stewart struck out nine, but took the complete-game loss for the Broncos.
Monday's stars
Trevor Jones and Marshall Benters, West Carroll, combined no-hitter
Zach Herin, Milledgeville, 3-hitter, two hits
Owen McConnell, Erie-Prophetstown, 2 hits, walkoff RBI
Logan Rippy, Sterling, 2-for-4, 2 2B, RBI, SB


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The Blue Devils will face Eastridge in the Section 5 Class A championship game.
The Victor High School football team was still feeling the sting of a narrow loss to Brockport in mid-October, entering their rematch in Friday night's Section 5 Class A semifinal.
However, it was Victor's defense that did the stinging this time, forcing eight turnovers in a 27-0 win at Sahlen's Stadium in the latest battle of the Blue Devils.
Victor (7-2), the No. 4 seed, used an opportunistic pass defense and a stifling run defense to shut out Brockport (7-2), the No. 1 seed.
Victor's pass defense intercepted Brockport starting quarterback Josh Michels four times – twice in each half – and backup Kevin Smith once.
Not to be outdone, Victor's run defense held Brockport to 61 yards and recovered three fumbles. Brockport had -5 yards rushing at halftime.
"We played the run well all year," Victor head coach Geoff Mandile said. "Our kids have done a good job watching tape and working hard in practice to apply it."
In the first quarter, neither offense could get anything going. Each team turned over the ball twice, and neither scored. It appeared the game would be reminiscent of their first meeting, on Oct. 11, which Brockport won 9-7 in a defensive struggle.
Victor broke the deadlock with 3:33 left in the half, when Joe Carrier, a junior, bust through the left side of Brockport's defensive line for a 26-yard touchdown run. Victor made the extra point giving it a 7-0 lead.
Carrier said attacking the left side, particularly in short-yardage situations, was a point of emphasis in Victor's game plan against Brockport.
With less than 30 seconds remaining in the half, Victor senior David Cardillo intercepted Michels at the 25-yard line and returned it to the 50. Cardillo led the team with five solo tackles.
On the next play, junior quarterback Mike Wagner launched a bomb that senior John Clemens caught inside the 5-yard line and took in for the score. The 50-yard touchdown strike with 5 seconds left in the half was one of two completions for Wagner. A missed extra point made it 13-0.
"The score before halftime was demoralizing to them," Mandile said. "Going up by two scores was huge. We wanted to take a shot."
Brockport held Victor in check until late in the third quarter, but an interception by Jake Redding with 5:03 left in the quarter put them in Brockport territory.
"We created some turnovers, which gave us a short field to work with," Mandile said.
Mike DeMarco had two interceptions and Jack Callahan added one interception for Victor.
Victor's drive appeared to have stalled, but Clemens' only carry of the day on third and long resulted in a 44-yard run to put them at the 2-yard line. With his one run, Clemens led the team in rushing.
On the next play, Carrier barreled through the left side again for a 2-yard score with 3:01 left in the third quarter. Victor made the extra point to make it 19-0.
On the ensuing kickoff, Victor recovered a fumbled return at Brockport's 25-yard line.
Two plays later, senior Mike Kahovec scored on a 25-yard run with 2:38 left in the third quarter. A converted extra point gave Victor a 27-0 lead.
Victor's 27 points were the most allowed by Brockport this season, and the shutout was Victor's second.
Carrier said he was thrilled Victor avenged its loss to Brockport.
"We had a rough first game against them," said Carrier, who recovered a fumble in addition to his two touchdowns on two carries. "This feels amazing."
As a team, Victor rushed for 167 yards and three touchdowns. Last time the two teams met, Victor was held to 100 rushing yards for the only time this season and no touchdowns.
Victor plays second-seeded Eastridge (8-1) at 8 p.m. Friday at Sahlen's Stadium for the Section 5 Class A title. The Blue Devils handed the Lancers their only loss, 38-8, in late September.


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With the world clamoring over the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton, you'd think White, European women had a lock on Royal weddings, but you'd be wrong.
While many wonder what IS up with America's obsession with the British royal family (I mean, didn't we revolt against Monarchies?), others are looking forward to getting all of the details about their nuptials and tuning into the festivities like it's 1981 all over again.
Unrealistic princess fantasies aside, a good love story is not only fun to talk about, but it can also be inspiring. It gives some hope that kissing a bunch of toads, and holding out for the right partner, is totally worth it if you end up with your Prince or Princess Charming in the end.
Even though some are going crazy over William and Kate's upcoming wedding, I can't help but think about the young Black girls who might look at the lavish nuptials and think that being a princess (or being treated like one) is only reserved for White women.
So for all the colored girls who think that happily ever after will never come, CLUTCH is here to remind you that Black princesses do exist, and not just in Zamunda either.
Princess Angela of Liechtenstein: Born in Panama, Princess Angela Gisela Brown married Prince Maximilian of Liechtenstein in 2000. This Afro-Latina beauty grew up in New York City and attended Parsons School of Design, where she won the coveted Oscar de la Renta Gold Thimble Award for fashion design. As a designer, Princess Angela worked with such icons as Adrienne Vittadini, and started her own label, A. Brown, before marrying Prince Maximilian. The couple has two children, Prince Alfons Constantin and Princess Angela. Princess Angela and her son Prince Alfons are the highest-ranking Black members of a reigning European dynasty.
Princess Keisha Omilana of Nigeria: Hailing from Inglewood, California. This around-the-way-girl turned-royal has the ultimate inspiring story. Known in the industry as, "The Pantene Girl" because she was the first African-American woman featured in three commercials, Princess Keisha heads Wonderful TV with her husband, Prince Kunle Omilan. Along with running Wonderful TV, which boasts a network of stations across Europe, Princess Keisha has modeled for nearly every cosmetics brand from L'Oreal to Cover Girl, and has appeared in "Zoolander," "30 Rock," and "Saturday Night Live."
Countess Mary Von Habsburg of Austria: Although she isn't a princess, Countess Mary, born in Wau, Sudan, is married to Ferdinand Leopold Joseph Count von Habsburg of Austria. Ferdinand hails from the venerable Von Habsburg royal family, who are descendants of William the Conqueror. Countess Mary and Count Ferdinand exchanged vows in 1999 in Nairobi, Kenya and the couple has three children together. Although some in the royal family took issue with their coupling because the Countess was an African commoner, Dr. Otto von Habsburg, head of the family, declared her an "equal."
Baroness Cécile de Massy: Born in Guadeloupe, this Caribbean beauty is the highest-ranking Black person in Monaco. The Baroness married Christian Louis, Barron de Massy, and the couple has two children, Brice and Antoine. Baroness Cécile is the president of Ladies Lunch Monte-Carlo, a charitable organization in Monaco.
Queen Charlotte: Known to many as the first Black Queen of England, Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, was married to King George III. Although many argue over Queen Charlotte's ambiguous racial background, it was discovered that she was a direct descendent of Margarita de Castro y Sousa, a Black branch of the Portuguese Royal family. Throughout history many have commented that she had Black/African features, and her beauty and her mixed heritage was eloquently captured in a poem written for her wedding day.