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cohoes >> It's no secret that C-R Productions at the Cohoes Music Hall has been in financial straits. And, despite unpaid balances to local talent and at least one business, officials with the production company plan to make everyone whole before rehearsals begin for its 12th season in August.
In recent months, the production company has not only accumulated an unpaid balance of nearly $2,000 at a Schenectady business, which could start litigation early this week, but also owes nearly $1,000 to a musician originally from Valatie who worked with C-R Productions last fall.
Alexander Malsan, a mainly self-taught pianist who has been playing for 18 years, took C-R Productions to small claims court over the winter and received a default decision in his favor since Jim Charles, president and artistic director with the Cohoes company, went to the first court date but did not show up for the second Malsan, according to court documents, is legally owed the $15 court filing fee and his $890 in wages for playing at 19 rehearsals, for $50 each, from September into November.
"I was hired to get the kids ready for the show and I did," said Malsan, who was listed in that production's program as the music director for "Annie", a show that he had worked on before with another theater group, which ran in Cohoes from Nov. 7 to Nov. 10. Malsan's last day with C-R Productions was Nov. 6. He was informed that his role in the production would change but, he said, he was told he would still be paid.
That was nearly eight months ago, he pointed out. The court decision was at the end of January. He said he had not heard from Charles since emailing him about the decision in January, despite multiple attempts made to contact him.
Charles told The Record that Malsan "couldn't play the piano" but that the production company kept him on as the music director because he was "gradually getting better". Charles said he was not up to the troupe's performance standards by the early November show and that it hired someone else at the last minute to play the score. Still, he said he planned to pay Malsan in the coming weeks.
A manager at a Schenectady business, who wished to not use its name, which has multiple locations and handles requests for many in the arts industry, said it had worked with C-R Productions since 2008 without any major issues until this past February. The two entities usually enter into an agreement to trade goods and services, however, the business wanted cash this time, and, the manager said, it is still owed more than $1,900.
"It's bad business practice," said the manager, who wished to remain anonymous. She noted that she had received a check which bounced, twice, and that while she has tried to communicate with Charles, she usually doesn't hear back from him.
The manager said that if the balance is not paid by early this week, the business will pursue legal action.
Charles said that money has been tight since the company's May production of "Little Shop of Horrors" was not able to run its full schedule due to the health of the actors and electrical issues at the theater.
"Little Shop should have been huge but all of the issues caught us off guard," said Charles. Along with that, he said there had been some misjudgement C-R Production's choices in shows since it did not always attract a large enough audience to help balance its $700,000 annual budget.
There was also a confusion, he said, with its usual trade agreement with the Schenectady business.
"Everything will be resolved in the next couple of weeks," he said of the outstanding balances with both Malsan and the business. He noted that everyone involved in the last production in May has been paid.
Charles was unaware, however, that C-R Productions has been listed on the Actors Equity Association union's Do Not Work With list since at least Feb. 2013. A spokeswoman with the organization said that only happens when financial obligations are not met. Charles said he hoped to reach out to the union and clear up any issues.
C-R Productions, based out of the Cohoes Music Hall, is starting its three-week summer camp on July 28 with 100 children aged 6 to 16 from around the region. Approximately 30,000 patrons attend the company's productions and educational programs annually.
Charles said this time of year is critical for the production company since it is reaching out for sponsorships and its annual appeal is in August. It was that month two years ago that the organization said it needed to raise $75,000 in just a few weeks. With the support of the community, it surpassed that goal.
"It's tough right now in the arts. And people think we do a community theater," said Charles.
The city of Cohoes, which is currently doing some updates on the building, owns the building and charges $1 per customer as rent for the venue, said Charles.
"There was nothing going on in this building 12 years ago," said Charles. "What we do here is so very rewarding, especially with the kids."
Malsan, who is now working with the Valatie Community Theater on its "School House Rock Live" junior show, said he hopes to get his money soon.
"If he pays me, that's good. If not, we'll continue to deal with it," Malsan said.
Danielle Sanzone may be reached at 270-1292.


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Rose Kollain Filock
b.1888 in Austria-Hungary
Daughter of Ignatz & Maria Kollain
Married Joseph Filock c.1908 in Austria-Hungary
Died c.1921 in Jamesburg, New Jersey
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This is a great picture -- from the lovely lady, to the oranate furniture, and the wonderful shoes! The material of the dress seems so rich that a weave is almost discernable. Thanks for sharing
What an amazing photo. I am in awe of her beauty and her wonderful clothes and shoes. Thanks for sharing.
I agree with Joan, I love the shoes and the dress is beautiful. What a wonderful picture!

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Slash, Tommy Shaw + More Comment on Jim Marshall's Passing
Marshall Amplification founder Jim Marshall passed away last week, causing an outpouring of love from rockers that used his famous amps. Marshall died at age 88 and was beloved by the rock community. He was known as the 'Father of Loud.'


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From one photography collector to another: a venue for thoughtful discussion of vintage and contemporary photography via reviews of recent museum exhibitions, gallery shows, photography auctions, photo books, art fairs and other items of interest to photography collectors large and small.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Book: Michael Schmidt, Irgendwo
Comments/Context: Given the dominance of the the Becher students (Gursky, Ruff, Struth, et al) in the art markets in recent years, it would be easy for collectors to come to the conclusion that everything interesting in German photography was and is emanating from Dusseldorf. The reality is far more complex than a monolithic movement would allow. This book by Michael Schmidt is an example of some of the excellent work coming from a group of photographers who have been working in and around Berlin/Essen for decades, with loose ties to Lewis Baltz and Paul Graham.
In contrast to a search for single individual image, Schmidt works in serial format, gathering together sequences of images that together provide a more nuanced view of a subject (just like the Robert Adams book we reviewed last week). It is not so much that these groups tell a deeper or more linear narrative or story, it is that the relationships between a group of fragments or moments can broaden our understanding of the overall realities and rhythms buried underneath the surface.
In this particular book (and Schmidt has made several), the photographer has spent time in small provincial towns, capturing a mix of intimate landscapes, views of both traditional and modern suburban buildings, portraits of the inhabitants (primarily young people), and miscellaneous fragments (windows, walls, shopping carts, and loading docks). The title of the book can be translated as "somewhere" or "anywhere", and the pictures together portray a dismal monotony of vague places lacking identifiable details. In the interview, Schmidt alludes to the "loss of home as a place with identity", and there is certainly a cheerless melancholy that pervades the whole series of pictures.
And yet, this chronicle of German non-places is somehow surprisingly powerful and evocative. The spectrum of greys in this book have a rich, tactile quality, with a less than perfect sharpness that makes them softer; these "colors" help create the overall mood of the book. It is however the sequencing that seems most important in the end. It is the juxtaposition of a blank concrete wall, next to a teenage woman's face, next to a less than beautiful modern house, next to an image of a supermarket parking lot, next to an ornate architectural detail, next to a closed window that bring together all the pieces of this life into a subtle and complex whole.
Collector's POV: Michael Schmidt's works can be found at Galerie Nordenhake in Berlin (here) and Mitchell-Innes & Nash in New York (here). Galerie Nordenhake has just opened a mini-retrospective of Schmidt's work, on view through June 20th (here). Mitchell-Innes & Nash had a show in the spring of 2008 (here). Only a handful of works by Schmidt have appeared at auction in the past five years, most selling for under $2000.
This book has been a real eye opener for me and has continued to keep me thinking; I now feel compelled to dig deeper on Schmidt and his contemporaries, as this work seems to have been somewhat overlooked (at least by collectors we know here in America) and well worth further review/education on our part. There are clearly images in this series, especially the more deadpan architectural fragments, that would fit perfectly into our collection.
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- Rudy Perpich said...
Gallery Luisotti in Santa Monica specializes in some of the German artists you mention. They are very helpful.
Two photographers you might like:
Heinrich Riebesehl. A few of his photos are online at Gallery Luisotti. I didn't buy his book when it was less expensive, but you can probably find it on ABE Books.
Jitka Hanzlova. Her first two books are very expensive, but she does have a third book which I found on Amazon for less than 100 USD. It is called Bewohner; it begins with a photo of a town center with a radio tower and ends with a photo of a sunflower, with photos of women of the town and architectural details of the town in between. The book covers all your favorite topics. (I own the book and value it.)
Thank you for all the information.
With best wishes,
- May 14, 2009 at 1:43 AM
- dlkcollection said...
Thanks very much for the helpful information. I have heard of both of these photographers previously, but have not dug into their work at all to date. I will do so now, and will report back on our reactions at some point in the future.
- May 18, 2009 at 1:38 PM


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The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Chantal has become slightly better organized this morning, with some curved bands developing.
Forecasters say the storm will move rapidly west-northwest over the next two days before slowing down and curving more to the northwest later in the week.
The storm may strengthen some in the next 48 hours, but the mountains of Hispaniola and eastern Cuba, along with strong upper level winds, are expected to weaken it within three days.
Chantal has 45-mph winds and tropical storm watches have been posted for several islands, including Puerto Rico. The forecast track currently takes the storm over eastern Cuba later in the week and has it in the Atlantic east of South Florida by Saturday morning.
EARLIER: Tropical Storm Chantal is racing toward the Lesser Antilles after forming in the Atlantic.
The storm's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 40 mph (65 kph) with some strengthening expected over the next two days.
A tropical storm warning has been issued for Barbados, Dominica, St. Lucia, Martinique and Guadeloupe. A tropical storm watch is in effect for St. Vincent.
Chantal is centered about 705 miles (1,130 kilometers) east-southeast of Barbados and is moving west near 26 mph (43 kph).
Meanwhile in the Pacific, Tropical Storm Erick is nearing the southern portion of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, where a tropical storm warning is in effect.
Erick's maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 50 mph (85 kph) with gradual weakening expected to continue over the next two days.
EARLIER: Southwest Florida could expect some hazardous weather this week due to afternoon thunderstorms and a tropical disturbance in the Bahamas.
The "upper-level disturbance" has not become a tropical storm and could "possibly fall apart" before striking Florida, said Robert Garcia, a meteorologist with The National Weather Service in Ruskin.
Regardless, the region that includes Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties can still expect mid-week thunderstorms typical of summer and unrelated to the disturbance now in the Bahamas, Garcia said.
Those storms would be following several days of heavy rain from last week that have already caused flooding of the Myakka River in Myakka River State Park and of the Peace River in Arcadia.
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4x4 Truck Unit Bearning System - Small WondersPosted in How To: Transmission Drivetrain on May 1, 2008
Do you remember a time when wheeling meant jumping out of your 4x4 onto the dirt and manually locking in your front selectable hubs? A time when mud dripping off your wheels equaled a few hours in the garage keeping your front wheel bearings greased and running smoothly? Nowadays with the push of a button or an easy pull of a lever, wheelers can spend all day in the dirt without ever feeling the rich ground beneath their feet since selectable hubs are severely out of fashion with the advent of the unit bearing. So what's the difference between these late-model 4xs and their nonselectable hubs and unit bearings for the front wheels instead of traditional bearings?
The unit bearing has been around a long time, probably longer than many of us have been around. Its simple packaging and efficient design have allowed it to creep its way into most late-model 4x4 applications around the world, making it standard equipment on everything from the new Jeep Wrangler to the beefy 1-ton trucks.
The unit bearing uses a simple opposed dual-bearing system that is preloaded to factory specifications as a unit with the vehicle hub (hence the name). What this means to you is no more packing bearings, adjusting preload, or hub tools to deal with. Though these units are nonserviceable, they are slated for long-life intervals and we've seen some that have lasted more than 150,000 miles on stock applications. Using a splined centersection, the inner part of the unit bearing serves as a fully engaged hub, which causes the front drivetrain components to constantly rotate. This feature allows manufacturers to eliminate the need for a selectable hub and create a smaller package that works on both independent and solid-axle applications.
The old-style spindle and hub setup requires specific adjustment for the bearings and is not sealed as well as the unit bearing design. However, parts are easily available should something break, and the through-spindle design for the axleshaft makes it easy to fit selectable hubs on this style.


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Easy Fast
Every year as Yom Kippur approaches, I get into an anxiety mode. I have a really hard time fasting without food or water for an entire day. I try to eat a huge meal right before the fast, but it only seems to make me thirsty, and by the next morning I am starving. By the afternoon I am either wiped out in bed, or clawing at the refrigerator door!
Do you have any advice for me?
The Aish Rabbi Replies:
Fasting for 25 hours on Yom Kippur is undeniably difficult. But there is one thing that can make everything easier:
Most people think the challenge of fasting is feeling "hungry." In truth, avoiding thirst is much more important. The average person can survive for a month without food - but only three days without water.
With proper hydration, not only do you avoid the discomfort of thirst, but you also swallow more frequently, so your stomach does not feel as empty.
A large part of successful fasting is in the mind. Talking about your hunger will only focus your attention on food and make things more difficult. The key here is to distract your mind from food. The more you immerse yourself in prayer, the less you'll think about food.
Fasting is easier if you prepare your body in advance. See this article for "Seven Simple Steps" to maximize your hydration on Yom Kippur - leaving you with more strength and energy to do the truly important spiritual work of the day.
For more details, read Aish.com's "Seven Steps to an Easy Fast."
Wishing you an easy fast and a meaningful Yom Kippur!


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Is this any way to run a country?
Watching Washington deal with a self-created fiscal crisis felt like a trip to an exotic zoo or aquarium.
With every click of the remote, strange creatures floated behind glass. While the rest of the nation lounged beneath shedding Christmas trees, America's elected representatives darted around Capitol Hill like flummoxed flounder. They wore shirts, ties, and grim faces — especially President Obama, whose desire to be elsewhere, as in Hawaii, seeped through the TV screen.
As the deadline of doom approached, lips moved and gurgling sounds came out, to the delight of no one but C-SPAN.
There was a cliff. It was getting closer, like the coming New Year. The creatures were working hard to keep the country from plunging over the edge. But maybe, they couldn't stop it. It was hard to tell what was really happening from the people's side of the TV screen.
In the end, Vice President Joe Biden and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell somehow stopped the free-fall. The Senate approved their proposed package, 89-8; the House voted for it, 257-167. For once, House Republicans refrained from doing whatever it takes to sabotage victory.
Obama quickly escaped to warm Hawaiian waters. But before anyone else beyond the Beltway could celebrate that rare achievement known as compromise, the snapping, snarling, and gurgling started up again in Washington.
Liberals were sorry they didn't arrange for higher taxes on more rich people — except, of course, for those rich people who benefit from the corporate tax breaks that continue as part of the fiscal cliff package. Just don't touch entitlement programs. That's a crisis for another day.
Conservatives were furious at themselves for agreeing to raise taxes without demanding spending cuts. They, too, were okay with corporate tax breaks. But somehow, benefits for those layabouts known as the unemployed were still on the books.
Then, Governor Chris Christie erupted over the delay in sending hurricane aid money to New Jersey. Christie and others were especially mad at House Speaker John Boehner. But there was plenty of anger to go around. According to Politico, Boehner was so mad at Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid that he hurled an expletive at him when Reid accused him of running a "dictatorship."
And so it goes. With this fiscal crisis barely resolved, another crisis looms over the debt ceiling. At least we can't fall over it like a cliff, although the stock market can.
There must be something in the D.C. water that changes the people's representatives into creepy creatures of the deep.
Or, maybe it's something we the people do to those we send to Washington. How many voters — Republican or Democrat — prefer votes of conscience or principle to votes along strict ideological lines?
If Washington is broken, it didn't break on its own. Voters have great power to instill the fear of being fired in those who dare to think about acting for the greater good. The politicians we send there reflect the will of those who elected them. Right now, the country is so divided, only a sliver really wants to find common ground.
A hurricane strikes, and Americans focus on the politics of a Republican governor praising a Democratic president, not on what it takes to help the victims. The election of a president is not a call to unite; it's an inspiration for half the country to fight his agenda. The massacre of children in an elementary school doesn't launch a peace movement; it launches a run on guns.
In his ire at the holdup of hurricane relief aid, Christie said, "The American people hate Congress." According to polling, he's right. But why such hatred for Congress, if our representatives are only carrying out our wishes? They are only trying to give voters what they say they want, as they flit between Washington and their districts.
When voters complain about what they see in Washington, they should look in the mirror. The strange creatures they watch on TV are reporting to them. The fault lines on the fiscal cliff and every other crisis stretch from Washington to voters in the district back home. The country runs the way the people want it to run.Joan Vennochi can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow her on Twitter @Joan_Vennochi.


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I have a Dell 924 printer which might work with Lexmark drivers. I followed the startpost procedure and some procedures from other posts. I'm at this point that I'm able to create a new printer and select the pps driver(s). Everything looks OK but no printing at all. Can someone please check below if something went wrong in the process?
-Is it OK that I don't get output when I do this? This should be important for printer backend to find libraries:
$ sudo ldconfig
-Then I tried this:
$ /etc/rc2.d/S19cupsys restart
bash: /etc/rc2.d/S19cupsys: No such file or directory
-When I browse to the specific dir, I see this:
/etc/rc2.d$ dir
README S30gdm S89atd
S01policykit S50avahi-daemon S89cron
S10acpid S50cups S90binfmt-support
S10apmd S50NetworkManager S98usplash
S10sysklogd S50pulseaudio S99acpi-support
S11klogd S50rsync S99laptop-mode
S12dbus S50saned S99ondemand
S20apport S50system-tools-backends S99rc.local
S20dkms_autoinstaller S70bootlogs.sh S99rmnologin
S20hotkey-setup S70dns-clean S99stop-readahead
S24hal S70pppd-dns
S25bluetooth S89anacron
-No S19cupsys there, so I tried this:
/etc/rc2.d$ S50cups restart
bash: S50cups: command not found
-Then tried if backend works, but NO output again:
/usr/lib/cups/backend$ dir
beh dnssd hp http lpd scsi smb socket z35
bluetooth hal hpfax ipp parallel serial snmp usb z600
es@es:/usr/lib/cups/backend$ ./z35
es@es:/usr/lib/cups/backend$ ./z600
UPDATE: did more research but still doesn't work
-In synaptic I installed al 'cupsys' items
-Some suggestions from other threads I used:
sudo mkdir /etc/cups/interfaces/
sudo gedit /etc/cups/cupsd.config
file is empty but added:
#AuthType Basic
#AuthClass System
-Added cupsys to the shadow group:
sudo vi /etc/group (added cupsys manually at the end of the shadow line)
-Restart of cupsys doesn't work, but this does:
sudo /etc/init.d/cups stop
sudo /etc/init.d/cups start
-I tried this to deactivate the AppArmor protection of CUPS temporarily:
sudo aa-complain cupsd
-Wich version of cupsys is installed:
dpkg -l cupsys | cat
| Status=Not/Inst/Cfg-files/Unpacked/Failed-cfg/Half-inst/trig-aWait/Trig-pend
|/ Err?=(none)/Hold/Reinst-required/X=both-problems (Status,Err: uppercase=bad)
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ii cupsys 1.3.9-17ubuntu3 Common UNIX Printing System (transitional package)
-I worked with CUP via GUI at http://localhost:631
I can add/manage printers and assign drivers. When I check System->Administration->Printing it shows a printer (with a green V or with a red hearth) but when I try to print it says that the printer is offline.
-I added a printer manually:
Via System->Administration->Printing and everything looks OK, it even says that the printer is online/connected. But nothing happens


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To the Editor:
Redeemer Lutheran Church is one of seven McHenry County PADS emergency shelter sites for homeless men, women and children. Redeemer hosts an average of 50 homeless people from 7 p.m. each Wednesday to 7 a.m. each Thursday, from Oct. 1 through April 30.
Like the other emergency shelters, the Redeemer site operates with volunteers and donated food, funds and supplies. We have no paid staff and receive no tax dollars in any form. Our volunteers and support come from Woodstock High School, Marian Central High School, Grace Lutheran Church, the McHenry County Jewish Congregation, the Congregational Unitarian Church, the Woodstock Area Community Ministries, other churches and organizations, the community at large, and, of course, Redeemer Lutheran Church.
The PADS shelters are a perfect example of our community coming together to extend a hand to those most in need of help.
Huge thanks are due all of the volunteers and organizations that have provided efforts and support this season.
When you see a homeless person in your daily life, please treat them with the same human kindness and dignity you would like if you were in their place; they are truly our brothers and sisters.
Martin Coonen


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Help Please! Headphone Recommendation
Dear GMG Readers,
I am in the midst of adding the background foley to my Black Swallowtail film, which is really fun and I love this aspect of editing, however I am completely frustrated using my husband's headphones, which are 20 year old relics (at least 20) from his past life as a working musician.
He says I need noise-blocking headphones, which these are definitely not. Even with every window shut tight, along with the several doors leading to my office, these are still ineffectual. It is extremely uncomfortable working in front of a computer in a stuffy room for hours with no ac. If you have a spare moment, please write with your recommendation–and I would love to know why. Thank you.


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Brussels, 5 July 2012
Short selling: Commission adopts delegated act detailing rules on the ban on uncovered sovereign credit default swaps and short sales of shares and sovereign debt
The European Commission has today adopted a Delegated Act which sets out important technical rules needed to ensure the uniform application and enforcement of the Short Selling Regulation1. In particular, the delegated act specifies the cases in which sovereign credit default swaps are considered covered, and therefore not banned in accordance with the Regulation. Investors can demonstrate that the sovereign credit default swap contracts they have entered into are covered by demonstrating either a quantitative or a qualitative correlation between the hedged assets and liabilities and the sovereign credit default swap. Other issues addressed in the Act include technical rules relating to the reporting of short positions in shares and sovereign debt, and the thresholds which can trigger a short term suspension of short selling in illiquid shares and other financial instruments. A related regulatory technical standard on short selling was also adopted by the Commission today, based on a draft submitted by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).
Commissioner Barnier said: "We cannot tolerate speculation on uncovered sovereign credit default swaps. The ban on such credit default swaps is a key provision of the Short Selling Regulation, to ensure that these instruments are used for legitimate hedging purposes only. The delegated act adopted by the Commission will ensure this ban is applied by market participants and enforced by regulators in a uniform way."
The delegated act also details technical rules on a number of other key issues, including:
The Implementing Regulation will enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, and shall apply from 1 November 2012, except for the provisions on the principal trading venue which shall apply from the date of entry into force.
The delegated act was drafted by the Commission, taking into account the technical advice received from ESMA, as well as the findings of the Commission's impact assessment report. The Commission also carried out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work on the delegated act with Member State experts in the expert group of the European Securities Committee, the European Parliament and the European Central Bank.
The delegated act is part of a package of four implementing measures adopted by the Commission to specify technical aspects of the Short Selling Regulation. A delegated regulation on regulatory technical standards was also endorsed by the Commission today, based on draft regulatory technical standards submitted by ESMA. This sets out the technical details of how to calculate the significant fall in value which can trigger a short term suspension of short selling in certain financial instruments.
An implementing regulation concerning implementing technical standards and a delegated regulation on regulatory technical standards were already adopted by the Commission on 29 June (see IP/12/727 and MEMO/12/508).
Together, this package of four Commission implementing measures adopted by the Commission sets out all the technical details which the Commission is empowered to adopt by the Short Selling Regulation. However, the delegated act adopted today is subject to a three month objection period of the European Parliament and the Council and will only enter into force, provided that neither co-legislator objects, at the end of this three month period and the day following publication in the Official Journal.
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How can we get more action in a 80 minute match to grow the game, asks Matt Burke.
Rugby Heaven
Looking at rugby as an entertainment industry, it cannot be complacent about the threat posed by Australia's other winter sports.
In some sense, we in rugby shouldn't have to worry about what the others are doing. We have a very specific product for a unique market. That market is ever expanding but embracing newcomers is needed to grow the game. Yet are we still sitting back and just rolling with the punches? I am talking about the amount of wasted time in each match. How can we get more action into each 80-minute match?
I have a few ideas to share with you.
It seems to go on all around the park from scrum time to kicking goals. Just last fortnight in the Six Nations game between Ireland and England, a scrum was called at 73 minutes and the ball was finally delivered at 78 minutes.
Some may call this strategic. I say bent-arm penalty. Get the game going again. Perhaps the time keeper in the stand has to be the one that dictates when the clock should be stopped.
Kicks for touch, the walk to the line out, the reset of the scrum, the attempt at goal. Periods where minutes could be added. I think there has to be some commonsense around the scrum time. Time-wasting around scrum time is fast becoming the bane of rugby. The new calls have made some difference.
So what's the smartest thing to do regarding scrum resets? I am an advocate of safety first, this has to be paramount, but time-wasting goes hand in hand with the constant resets. I am sure if you asked the players what they wanted, the response would be a clean scrum.
I want a contest in this area. I think it is fantastic to watch. The tactics to out-manoeuvre the opposition, to get the right side up to allow for better ball for the halfback is great to watch, but if the scrum goes down – and how many times have we seen the ball at the back of the scrum only to be reset – perhaps this is where the referee could intervene and make a judgment call.
If there is no threat to safety and the ball is sitting at the No.8's feet, let it play. Perhaps a call of "no push" after the collapse could allow the ball to get out. I would suspect no one in their right mind would push after the scrum went down anyhow.
I was recently at a school rugby camp, and there were three scrums reset in the game they were playing. I was standing on the touchline and the winger cried out, "We're not playing Super Rugby." My initial thought was, that's a nice little quip … for a winger and then it dawned upon me, is this what the public are taking away from our game? An area to improve.
Another area of wasted time is one of the skills that I used, the goal kick. You can't tell me the kick has got so complicated that the rigmarole before kicks these days will make the ball fly any better than just stepping up and hitting the pill.
I completely understand penalties are so important and have a major impact on games, from my point of view turning five points into seven is more important and yes there has to be an element of concentration, yet all the trimmings that come with the kick these days could be culled.
I used to take about 22 seconds to kick the ball from when I first set it up on the tee. Dan Carter about the same. Looking back now, perhaps that was too long. Standing there on your lonesome, your mind can start to play tricks on you, even the best of them get some self doubt by taking too long. So much for all the goings-on before the ball. Reduce the time to 30 seconds or stop the clock.
Finally, the breakdown again is an issue for me, especially coming into a heavily anticipated Lions series. What is needed is a fast-paced game where both teams have the ability to play the ball. That means getting rid of the ball around the ruck.
I mentioned last year how the No.7s in world rugby are becoming so good that it halts the continuity of the game. Well, this year there have been changes to the ruck area again and those changes left those players smiling at the referees last week, implying "come on I did nothing different to the ruck before but you pinged me for that one". The refs no doubt have a tough one getting this right. Good luck there.


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Within minutes of talking to Nicky Johnson, one gets the feeling this lady really loves American cars. This wouldn't be terribly unusual, if not for the fact that Ms. Johnson lives in Streatham, England, where Yankee sports machines are about as common as refrigerated beer. Maybe it's congenital. Nicky tells us how, when she was a kid in the '70s, she used to pester her mother to drive back home over Chelsea Bridge so she could see the American cars doing the Chelsea Cruise. "Yeah, that's right," she says, shaking her head. "I used to drive my mother mad, as I made her drive really slowly so I could see all the cars. I'd even shout out the model names."
"I've always been into cars and even played with them as a kid," she tells us. "Me mum used to buy me a Matchbox toy car every week as a treat. Don't laugh, but I used to keep them all in their little boxes. To me, they were their garages." Didn't she have a Barbie, like all little girls? [Please address all angry letters directly to the author-Ed.] "I did have a Barbie," she says indignantly, "but only because she had a pink Corvette convertible!"
Nicky has always appreciated the lines of sports cars, particular those of American extraction. So, for her, the Corvette Stingray was and is the epitome of all her desires. "I love my sports cars, and the Stingray has all the qualities that I like. It's truly beautiful, and I always knew I would get one of them one day," she says. "So, when I saw this one advertised on eBay, I couldn't believe it. Finally it dawned on me that I was going to get the car of my dreams!"
We asked Nicky how she came across her Stingray. "Well, my father is ill, and he wanted to do something for me," she explains. "So he gave me a sum of money to buy a car. Everybody had expected me to buy something 'normal'," she says, making a face. "Then one day I was on my boyfriend's computer looking at some of his favorite sites-he's an American-car fan, too-when I came across some sites selling Corvettes. There were red ones, black ones, and blue ones for sale, and they all looked good. Then, this buckskin-colored one popped up, and I just knew from the moment I saw it I wanted it."
Nicky then set about getting to know "her" car. Having made contact with the owner of the car, she was confident in what the ad had said. "The guy wrote down everything," she says. "He didn't hide anything. He even put down small paint blemishes and that there was a small tear in the lower door panel that no one would have even seen!"
Nicky made a deal with the owner, and soon the Corvette was heading for Streatham. "He even arranged the shipping for me and saved me a few hundred quid," she says happily. When the Stingray arrived at the docks, Nicky was there waiting for it. She fell in love with the car the moment it hit the tarmac. "It was even better than the guy had described," she says.
Like many Corvettes of its vintage, Nicky's Stingray came loaded with comfort-and-convenience options. "It's got power steering, electric windows, air conditioning, and the like. The only thing it doesn't have is central locking," she tells us. "One thing I really love about the car is the pinstriping. I couldn't see it on the [computer] screen, so when I saw it for the first time I went, 'Wow'!"
The engine is the base, 180hp L48 and is all original, save for the valve covers. "They're actually MT covers, which I've been told recently are quite sought after," she says. "I like the fact that my Stingray is standard and hasn't been heavily modified," she adds, with the conviction of someone who knows what she wants.
So how did Nicky's family and friends react to her new American traveling companion? "My dad was totally shocked, but my mum took it in her stride," she laughs. "Mum knew that I was obsessed with American cars-and especially the Stingray-when I was a kid. Looking back on it, I must have been a nightmare. Every time I saw an American car I'd shout, 'There's another one!'"
Somewhat surprisingly, reaction to Nicky and her Vette among the British motoring public is reminiscent of what an independent woman might have faced in America, circa 1950. "When I have [my boyfriend] Jay in the car, most people automatically think it's his," Nicky tells us. "Yesterday, I was driving the car on my own, and I had other drivers pulling alongside me, checking out the car, then doing a double-take when they saw me driving it. And it was like, 'Hang on, there's a woman driving that,' and some made comments that I can't repeat. I even had a few guys follow me just to show me what they were driving and to impress me." Fortunately, Nicky has devised a foolproof method for confounding the hecklers and hangers-on: "I just accelerate and watch them disappear in my mirrors.
"Despite when this happens, I really like driving my Stingray," she says. "I can have a really bad day, but when I get into the car and start it up, I begin to smile, and everything that's pissed me off throughout the day is gone."
Given the current European predilection for tiny, diesel-powered tuna cans, we wondered: Has mastering the Vette's V-8 performance proved daunting? "I'm still a bit nervous," Nicky admits. "I'm very aware of how powerful the car is, and I know that [Corvettes] can be a bit endy, but I'm not stupid or silly when I drive," she tells us. "Besides, I don't want to smash it."
So, what does the future hold for Nicky and her Stingray? "Ultimately, I want to start taking it to shows," she says, "because I'm proud of what I have, and I want to show other women that if I can get an American car and do it on my own, so can they. Other than that, I just want to keep it looking good and, above all, enjoy driving it."
Asked whether the '76 has satisfied or simply stoked her yen for American cars, Nicky is quick to reply. "I would definitely like to get some more Yanks. The other car I want is a '69 Stingray convertible. All I'd have to do then," she giggles, "is find a house with a big enough garage.
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It was a season of firsts. The 2012-2013 St. Cloud State University men's hockey season has come to a close but not without a few more additions to the first time category. From first year standouts to first time as conference champions, first Frozen Four appearance, and finally the first time any SCSU player has earned the Hobey Baker Award. The loss to Quinnipiac at the NCAA Frozen Four on April 11 ended the Huskies historic run, just shy of a National Championship. The memorable season has lifted the program to new levels and set it up for a bright future.
The Huskies battled with the Bobcats of Quinnipiac in the Frozen Four semifinals on Thursday night at the CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The Massachusetts-Lowell and Yale game prior to the SCSU and Quinnipiac showdown went into overtime, causing the second semifinal of the day to be bumped back. The puck dropped about 45 minutes after the scheduled time and the Bobcats used the extra prep time much to their advantage, wasting no time to show up prepared for the battle.
It was the first 11 minutes of the game that set the table for the remaining 49 minutes. Not even two minutes into the game Jordan Samuels-Thomas netted a wrap around shot that went five-hole on Ryan Faragher to give the Bobcats an early 1-0 lead. It was only about three minutes later that Oakdale, MN native, Ben Arnt scored what would eventually become the game winning goal. Before the first frame came to a close Jeremy Langlois scored to give the Bobcats a 3-0 lead heading into intermission.
The Huskies began to battle back in the second period, working tirelessly to solve goaltender and Hobey Hat Trick finalist, Eric Hartzell. Hartzell entered the game with a goals against of 1.55 and proved his position as once of the best goaltenders in the nation during the game turning away nearly all of SCSU's chances. At the 6:25 mark it was freshman Joey Benik that was finally able to get one past Hartzell. Kevin Gravel and Cory Thorson were credited assists on the play that made the score 3-1 with just over half the game remaining. The Bobcats took a three-goal lead again just eight minutes after the Benik goal. It was Kellen Jones that scored to make it a 4-1 game at the end of two.
The Huskies showed brief signs of life in the third period and pulled Ryan Faragher with about three minutes remaining to try and even the score and continue the season. However, the Huskies were unable to get any more pucks past Hartzell despite putting 33 shots on net. SCSU fell by a final score of 4-1 to end the season. Quinnipac advanced to the championship game to play on Saturday night, April 13, while the Huskies retreated to the locker room for the final time.
It was the last night that seniors Ben Hanowski and Drew LeBlanc dawned the cardinal red, black and white jerseys. In the post-game press conference emotions were clearly spent and the captains along with coach Bob Motzko were at a loss for words. Motzko stated "(the first) eleven minutes weren't very good for us. They battled back like champions, and give Quinnipiac credit." Hanowski and LeBlanc were also present after the game, both speaking very few words in what was a brief and emotional wrap-up of what just occurred.
The Huskies ended the season with a final record of 25-16-1 and were the last WCHA team to stand in the NCAA tournament. The post-season run was the best in school history and laid a framework for years to come. The Huskies said goodbye to three seniors that helped build the program over the past few years; Taylor Johnson, Ben Hanowski and Drew LeBlanc were all members of the team during the only NCAA tournament wins in school history. It was St. Cloud State's first appearance in the Frozen Four as well as the only WCHA Championship, the MacNaughton Cup, for the regular season conference champions. Next season the Huskies will join the National Collegiate Hockey Conference to start another chapter in the history books and continue building on what has begun this season.
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rsync is very slow between the linux and additional secure HDD
I'm trying to copy the data between linux machine to an extra attached secure hdd, initially I mounted the secure hdd on the system. I have around 150GB of data to transfer in which there is tar file of around 132GB of size, I tried to copy the data by cp command. It broke frequently, then I tried with the rsync command. The rsync command it not breaking but its very slow, the rsync command is running from last three days continuously but still it transfered around 30% of the overall data.
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I had a hectic week, and I'm trying to get back in the swing of working full days again after the holidays. I am always sad to see them go! The neighbors have beautiful light display with accompanying Christmas music, and I really hope they leave it up for another week or so. The time after the holidays is so cold, dark, and dreary, and the Christmas music makes me smile when I am out with the puppies at all times of the night. We didn't put decorations up because of the pups, so it was nice to enjoy theirs, even if it was from a distance. Have you taken all of your holiday decorations down yet?
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Drew Gilpin Faust, née Catharine Drew Gilpin, (born September 18, 1947, New York, New York, U.S.), American educator and historian who became the first female president of Harvard University, in 2007.
Gilpin grew up in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, where her parents raised Thoroughbred horses. She graduated from Concord (Massachusetts) Academy in 1964 and received a B.A. in history magna cum laude from Bryn Mawr College in 1968. She took the name Faust when she married in 1968; the marriage ended in 1976. She earned M.A. (1971) and Ph.D. (1975) degrees in American civilization from the University of Pennsylvania, where she joined the faculty as an assistant professor in 1976. In 1984 she became a full professor; she subsequently held endowed professorships, chaired the department of American civilization, and directed the women's studies program. In 2001 Faust became founding dean of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard, the successor to Radcliffe College, which had been Harvard University's women's college; she was also appointed Lincoln Professor of History at Harvard.
In July 2007 Faust became the 28th president of Harvard University. She was the first woman to hold the office and the first president since the 17th century who did not have a Harvard degree. She succeeded Lawrence H. Summers, who resigned in the wake of controversy over remarks that attributed women's lack of visibility in the sciences to intrinsic sex differences. Within her first six months in office, Faust filled several open deanships and appointed other top administration officials. She also supervised a major campus expansion in nearby Boston, assessment and expansion of the role of the arts in the university, and continuation of work on a substantial revision of the undergraduate curriculum.
Faust's publications include A Sacred Circle: The Dilemma of the Intellectual in the Old South, 1840–1860 (1977), The Creation of Confederate Nationalism: Ideology and Identity in the Civil War South (1982), James Henry Hammond and the Old South: A Design for Mastery (1982), Southern Stories: Slaveholders in Peace and War (1992), and Mothers of Invention: Women of the Slaveholding South in the American Civil War (1996), which received the 1997 Francis Parkman Prize from the Society of American Historians. This Republic of Suffering: Death and the American Civil War (2008) assesses the lasting impact of Civil War fatalities on American attitudes toward death. A documentary based on the book aired on PBS in 2012.
Faust served as an officer of the American Historical Association and the Southern Historical Association, a board member of the Society of American Historians and the Organization of American Historians, and a judge for the Pulitzer Prize in history. She was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1994 and the American Philosophical Society in 2004.


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Indians pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez became a free agent Friday when he voided the $8 million option on his contract for 2014.
That option had been a club option, but it became a mutual option � meaning either side could void it � when he was traded to the Indians by Colorado in 2011.
The Indians have until Monday to make a $14 million qualifying offer to Jimenez. If he accepts it, which seems unlikely, he would be agreeing to a one-year, $14 million contract for 2014.
If Jimenez � who made $5.75 million this year � declines the qualifying offer he remains a free agent. The Indians would still be free to negotiate with him, but if he chose to sign with another team, the Indians would receive a compensatory draft pick at the end of the first round of the June 2014 draft.
Jimenez, who will turn 30 in January, was one of the best pitchers in the American League in the second half of the 2013 season. His 1.82 ERA after the All-Star break was the best of any starting pitcher in the league. He is seeking a multi-year deal, and figures to get plenty of interest from teams in need of pitching. His pricetag received a boost when the Giants recently re-signed Tim Lincecum to a two-year $35 million deal.
In 32 starts for the Indians in 2013, Jimenez was 13-9 with a 3.30 ERA. His 1.82 ERA in the second half of the season was the second lowest in the majors behind the Dodgers� Clayton Kershaw�s 1.59.
When the Indians needed him the most � in the last month of the season when No. 1 starter Justin Masterson was out with an injury � Jimenez rose to the occasion. In six September starts, he was 4-0 with a 1.09 ERA and was named the American League Pitcher of the Month.
Jimenez becomes the sixth Indians player, five of them pitchers, who are now free agents. The others are Matt Albers, Rich Hill, Scott Kazmir and Joe Smith. Catcher Kelly Shoppach is also a free agent.
The Indians on Friday also declined the $7.5 million club option for 2014 on outfielder Jason Kubel�s contract. Acquired in a mid-season trade with Arizona, Kubel appeared in eight games with the Indians, hitting .167 (3-for-18).


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Israel News - Stay Informed, Pray Informed
Israel's newly-elected president, Reuven Rivlin, has since Tuesday received numerous congratulatory letters and phone calls. But none were so unexpected as a letter from Syrian rebel leader Mohammed Adnan.
The letter, written in broken English, read:
"As a Syrian rebel looking forward to having new bounds of honesty and sincerity between our two people, the Syrian and the Israeli, I will be so glad to be the first one of the well-wishers to you, Mr. Reuven, president of the State of Israel.
"With our great eagerness for that moment, when we both celebrate our victory over the outlaw trinity of Assad family, Hezbollah and Iran, do accept our congratulations for your being chosen president of friendly state, Israel."
It is not the first time that the more moderate among the Syrian rebel forces have reached out to Israel.
In February, a rebel leader speaking from Istanbul publicly thanked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Israel's compassion toward Syrian's wounded in his country's ongoing civil war.
Late last year, an unnamed Syrian rebel spoke to Israeli media, urging the Jewish state to become more involved in the conflict and effort to topple the regime of dictator Bashar Assad.
Closer to the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011, rebel leaders reportedly reached out to an Israeli Arab member of the Knesset and pleaded with Jerusalem to use its influence with Western powers to aid their cause.
While Israel has avoided becoming politically involved in the Syrian conflict, it has repeatedly targeted and destroyed weapons belonging to the Syrian regime and its allies that could be used to threaten the Jewish state.
Those military interventions have been well received by the rebels and average Syrians adversely affected by the conflict.
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TORONTO — Toronto police have charged an 18-year-old man and two 16-year-old young offenders in connection with a series of break and enters and mischief incidents in the Bathurst and Wilson area.
Police allege that on one occasion the suspects had entered a garage and defaced property with antisemitic symbols.
They also allege that they defaced a garage side door and the trunk of a car with antisemitic symbols.
The incident was reported in The CJN last week. In it, a family living near the Baycrest Centre found swastikas on the door to their garage and on a spare door inside. The slurs included "F.. Jews" and "Watch your children."
It is alleged in regard to the adult, Michael Spirka of Mississauga, that "on numerous occasions vehicles were also entered and property stolen."
The incidents took place between Monday, May 6, 2013 and Sunday, June 16, 2013.
The names of the young people cannot be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Spirka was charged with multiple counts of possessing stolen property, attempted theft and possession of marijuana.
Police believe there may be more victims. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3204, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).
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Up on the roof: Chimney issues can be tricky
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Q. Winter is fast approaching, and my house is getting chillier by the night. I'd love nothing more than a roaring fire in my fireplace, but before I light up, can you fill me in on the dos and don'ts of chimneys?
A. Most people should let a professional handle the actual act of chimney cleaning, since it can be a complicated and dangerous process. Cleaning requires specific kinds of poles and brushes, which a homeowner may not feel comfortable wielding up on the roof. Cleaning costs range anywhere from $85 to $100.
However, you can save yourself the cost of a professional chimney inspection– roughly $25– by doing that on your own. When you inspect your chimney, shine a flashlight into the smoke chamber and measure the amount of buildup on the sides of the chamber. If it's more than a quarter inch, your chimney's in need of a sweep.
A lot of people in the areas surrounding Charlottesville burn wood in their fireplaces all winter. If you're one of them, you should check and, if necessary, clean your chimney after burning every cord of wood. If you burn only now and then for atmosphere, you can get away with a bi-annual chimney check.
Chimneys that vent oil burners need to be checked and cleaned more frequently than other kinds because of the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. If the carbon monoxide cannot escape through the chimney because of clogging, the deadly fumes will enter the house.
For wood-burning fireplaces, dry oak is the best kind of fuel. Hickory is also suitable, and cedar is sometimes a popular choice because of the scent it emits as it burns. Be sure to avoid burning pine, which will quickly create buildup on the sides of the chimney.
It's important to make sure your damper is open before lighting a fire. You'll know right away if it's closed because smoke will start billowing into your home instead of rising up through the chimney. Occasionally homeowners will accidentally bang wood against the damper door and inadvertently close it. It's a good idea to have a pair of fire-resistant gloves handy in case this happens to you, so that you can quickly reach in and open the damper.
A chimney cap is another handy fire-related accessory. It's useful at keeping out both rain and critters, neither of which you want dropping down into your living room.
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THE minerals resource rent tax is more popular with the big miners, who have largely escaped liability, than it is with Australian voters.
Many, it seems, agree with the Greens: it's a dud.
The latest Herald/Nielsen poll has revealed the underperforming tax, which has attracted little money but a lot of political heat, has left voters decidedly cold.
Indeed, fewer than one in four, according to the survey of 1400 respondents taken between Thursday and Saturday, have bought the government's line that the tax is effective in ''spreading the benefits of the resources boom''.
According to the poll, a mere 23 per cent of voters believe the tax should be retained as is, while 36 per cent believe it should abolished and 37 per cent said it should be strengthened to raise more revenue.
The tax has emerged as one of the government's signature failures this year after it was revealed it had raised a slim $126 million in its first six months of operation.
That was well short of the rate needed to raise $2 billion over a year, as projected by the government.
Rio Tinto has defended the tax's structure but has also acknowledged it has paid nothing in tax liability so far.
Last week in Parliament, the opposition claimed its revenue pool amounted to just $5.50 per Australian citizen.
However, the pollster John Stirton said the Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott, who has promised to scrap the tax, should be careful how he reads the numbers.
''I think the fact that the government has announced the tax is raising far less than anticipated suggests that there is something wrong with it; whether that's fair or not doesn't matter because the perception is, there's something wrong with the mining tax,'' he said.
''But it was interesting that if you take the proportion that want to leave it as it is, or want it to be amended so that it gets more revenue, that's a clear majority who would either keep it or amend it.'' Mr Stirton said this finding was ''broadly consistent with the fact that it had majority support when it was last put to voters, a year or so back''.
The government has struggled to explain its low returns, blaming a raft of external factors from irresponsibility of state governments raising royalty fees, to low iron-ore prices and the high dollar.
But the Greens, and many within Labor's caucus, believe its failure stems from bungled negotiations conducted between the government and the big miners after Labor's 2010 leadership coup.
On Sunday, Kevin Rudd took responsibility for the original version of the tax - when he was prime minister - which led to a brutal public relations war with the mining sector and a $22 million TV advertising campaign.
The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has refused to consider any re-design but wants to push the states to limit their royalty increases.


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Dementia can't be prevented, but progression of the disease can be slowed through exercising the mind. Get a fun mental workout at Brain Aerobics 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, in the Fond du Lac Public Library's new Idea Studio. The program is free; no registration required.
Does your money seem to disappear faster than a snow cone in summer? Want to go on vacation without going into debt? Family Living Educator Michelle Tidemann will provide budgeting tips to help you better manage your money at a free program at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at the Fond du Lac Public Library. Registration is recommended at the Calendar or by calling the library Help Desk at (920) 322-3929. Drop-ins are welcome also.
Summer is in full swing, and so are savings at the Fond du Lac Public Library's used-books-and-more Chapter 52 Bookstore. Through July, the store is offering two sales:
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Fond du Lac Public Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 27. Donors must be 17 years old (or 16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Donors can schedule their appointment at www.redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.
The 14 artists in Fond du Lac Visual Arts will exhibit a wide variety of work – painting, collage, photography, jewelry, sculpture and fabric art – at the Fond du Lac Public Library's Langdon Divers Gallery from July 6 to August 2. The public is invited to an artists' reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 7. Refreshments will be served.
Despite a detour to the emergency room with possible pneumonia and forced bed rest, Dave Haase rallied to finished second overall and first among U.S. riders on June 24 in the 2016 Race Across America (RAAM), the world's toughest bicycle race.
Heading to the beach this summer? The Weekenders by Mary Kay Andrews would make a perfect beach read. Set on the idyllic island of Belle Isle, North Carolina, the author takes us on a wild ride of secrets, betrayal and deception. Written in her trademark blend of humor and warmth, and with characters and a setting you can't help but fall in love with, this book is a perfect summer escape.
Why did the United States' relationship with Mexico influence our country's participation in The Great War? Local historian Wayne King will delve into the complex forces at work and their ramifications in Fond du Lac in his program, Prelude to War presented at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at the Fond du Lac Public Library.
I was drawn to the debut novel Dodgers by Bill Beverly because of the great reviews and the possibility that there was a Wisconsin connection. There is not much of a Wisconsin connection, but I am happy that I read this novel. Main character East is a 15-year-old black teen living in Los Angeles who is a lookout for his uncle Fin's drug house. When the house is raided, East is told to go with 3 other young men to kill a judge who was a key witness and who is hiding out in Wisconsin.


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Just some back story. In 2009 a young man was killed by OPP(Ontario provincial police) in a remote northern Ontario location. They were then instructed to not write down any notes on the matter until they (the officer who shot and the witness officers) could all talk to a lawyer two days later. (one lawyer for all officers involed)
The courts have ruled that this practice is not just and hopefully will never happen again.
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Americana pioneer Miller remains a roots-rock legend for his "burn-the-juke-joint-down" band, the V-Roys, and his work with singer/songwriter Steve Earle. His band, the Commonwealth, brings a bluegrass and edgy mountain tinge to that sound, framing Miller's finely crafted songs written in the grand Southern literary tradition.
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Great Barrier Reef Scorecard Highlights Risk to World Heritage Status
Last year, UNESCO gave Australia a deadline to outline how it would better manage the Reef, noting that a failure to make 'substantial progress' would jeopardise its world heritage status. That deadline expires today.
WWF's Campaign Director, Richard Leck said each government was judged on a set of criteria based on the World Heritage Committee's list of recommendations.
"These dismal scores highlight our grave concerns that UNESCO is going to have no option but to recommend the Reef be put on its unenviable 'List of World Heritage in Danger' – the list of shame," Mr Leck said.
"There's a very real risk the Great Barrier Reef could lose its World Heritage status.
"The impact of that would be felt right throughout Queensland's economy, especially its $6 billion reef tourism industry. Australia's reputation is on the line."
The scorecard shows the Queensland Government's recent push to fast-track port development and weaken coastal protection laws are of major concern.
"The sheer size and speed of port and associated development along the Reef coast is unprecedented. There's more dredging, more ships and more turtles and coral dying," Mr Leck said.
"We also have significant concerns that instead of strengthening legislation to protect the Reef, the Queensland Government has moved to weaken legislation, which flies in the face of the World Heritage Committee's recommendations."
WWF and AMCS are calling on both governments to immediately implement a moratorium on approvals for all new major development until there is a sustainable and well-funded plan for the Reef's future. The groups are also calling on the Australian Government to commit $500 million to reduce Reef pollution.
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Ted Alexandro has been a comedian for twenty years. Time Out NY called Ted "One of the funniest comedians working today."
Ted has performed on David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Craig Ferguson, The View and two half-hour specials on Comedy Central. Ted opened for Louis C.K. at Carnegie Hall.
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When it comes to comedy, Marion Grodin can pretty much do it all….When it comes to life…well, she's still working on paying her parking tickets, and trying not to eat cake. Marion started out as a staff writer for the network sitcoms "It's a Living" and "Princesses", was put under contract to Twentieth Century Fox, and later went on to sell six screenplays. Just as she was about to embark on her seventh screenplay, it dawned on her that her father had not lovingly nicknamed her "Mouth" for nothing; she decided it was time to start saying all these funny things she was writing for other people to say… So, for the last decade, Marion Grodin has been one of the hottest comics in the country. She is a favorite at New York City's top clubs, including Standup NY and Gotham Comedy Club, where she regularly headlines. As one of the country's top emcees, Marion's incredible ability to improvise has allowed her to master the art of talking with the audience. Always willing to be as self-revealing as she is probing of the audience…this affectionately edgy style has become Marion's trademark. The result is a hilariously personal show that makes the audience feel like it was custom-made just for them. Marion has toured with Linda Ronstadt, opened for Lewis Black, Judy Gold, and Robert Klein…as well as having shared the stage with Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle, Roseanne Barr and Robin Williams. She has performed for 1000+ seat rooms and for A+ private events, including Gilda's Club and Ethel Kennedy's annual fundraisers. Marion has also been seen on NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and ABC's The View. In addition, she worked as the Charles Grodin show's comedy producer, making regular appearances on the MSNBC show, as well as conducting comedic celebrity interviews. Marion also hosted her own radio show for CBS, over a two year period, where her guests included friends, like Lisa Lampanelli, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Kyra Sedgewick, and Lewis Black. In addition to her standup, Marion has most recently produced two highly successful fundraisers, starring such luminaries as Martin Short, Lewis Black, Regis Philbin, Charles Grodin, and Paul Shaffer. Marion knows firsthand that laughter is truly the best medicine, having survived breast cancer, divorce, and various addictions – including an inappropriate relationship to Haagen Dazs. Her dream is to be able to integrate her diverse life experiences, genuine concern for people, and unstoppable ability to make EVERYTHING funny...in a forum that would be both entertaining and helpful to other people. Talk show anyone?
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Two juveniles were issued village citations at 4:39 p.m. June 11 after being detained following a fight at Jaycee-Ehlert Park, at Park and Shields avenues. An officer responded to the scene, and two 14-year-old girls were taken into custody.
One juvenile had a bag containing a green leafy substance that later tested positive for of marijuana; she was cited for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The other juvenile was found with four permanent markers; she was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and juvenile possession of permanent markers.
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• A gold chain and medallion were stolen from G. Blando Jewelers, 9228 Broadway Ave., between 2 and 5 p.m. June 10.
• Tools valued at $13,600 were stolen between 5 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. June 14 from a car and a garage on the 9000 block of Southview Avenue.
Justina Jennette Buccellato, 32, of Bridgeview was charged with DUI and disobeying a traffic control device at 3:26 a.m. June 15 at 31st Street and Elm Avenue. She was observed making a right-hand turn from Maple Avenue onto 31st Street where such turns are illegal.
Buccellato failed field sobriety tests. She has a July 9 court date at the Maybrook Courthouse in Maywood.
Damage to property
Someone threw a brick through the front picture window of a house on the 4200 block of Blanchan Boulevard at 3:52 a.m. June 17.
Robbery reported
Three individuals stole a shoulder pack from an individual at 9 p.m. June 12 somewhere on Uvedale Road. After pulling the victim to the ground, one suspect removed papers and medication from the pack while the other two kicked and punched him.
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Someone stole cash and jewelry from a home on the 100 block of Quincy Street between 10:30 a.m. and noon June 13.
Christopher Geber, 22, of Stickney was charged with DUI at 3:01 a.m. June 15 after being involved in a car accident at Barrypoint and Millbridge roads. Geber told the responding officer that one vehicle cut his car off and caused him to jump the curb, striking a guard rail.
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KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia - Billy Demong closed out his Olympic career by doing what he does best: jumping far and skiing hard.
The 33-year-old Vermontville native had the longest jump of the day for the U.S. nordic combined squad and skied its fastest 5-kilometer race, helping his team to a sixth-place finish in Thursday's large hill 4-by-5-kilometer relay. They finished 2:21.6 behind the gold medal performance of Norway, which posted a time of 47:13.5. The silver medal went to Germany in 47:13.9 while Austria won the bronze at 47:16.9.
"Today wasn't perfect, but I think we all enjoyed ourselves," Demong said after the race. "Even at the end, when it became obvious it wasn't a podium fight, it just became about nordic combined and fighting it out with the fastest guy here. I'm just kind of happy to end on a little bit of a high note."
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Billy Demong of Vermontville talks with reporters after his final Olympic nordic combined team event at the RusSki Gorki Ski Jumping Center in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
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It was the final nordic combined event at the Sochi Winter Olympics and the final Olympic race for Demong, who's been to five Winter Games and has said these are his last, although he may continue competing on the World Cup level for another year.
"I want to definitely take a deep breath," Demong said. "Three months ago I was like, 'Today's the day. You can ship my skis back to Park City or wherever, Lake Placid, when this is over.' I think my wife and my coach Dave (Jarrett) have both showed me that, 'You've planned four years ahead your entire career. Maybe have a little grey area.' I would seriously doubt I'd be here in four years in a capacity on skis. I'm sure I'll stay involved in the sport, and I may do some racing next year."
The U.S. nordic combined team came into this Olympics riding big expectations after its success four years ago in Vancouver, when the team won its first-ever Olympic medals in the sport that combines ski jumping and cross-country skiing. Demong brought home gold in the large hill individual competition and took silver in the team event with Todd Lodwick, Johnny Spillane and Brett Camerota.
These Olympics, however, the Americans hasn't come close to the podium in nordic combined. Demong finished 24th in last week's normal hill 10-kilometer individual event and 31st in Tuesday's large hill 10k. The best finish by an American in an individual event was Taylor Fletcher's 20th in the large hill 10k.
In the jumping portion of Thursday's team competition, the U.S. placed eighth out of nine teams, with 397.6 points. Germany was first with 481.7 points, followed by Austria and Norway.
Demong jumped third and had the biggest jump for the U.S., 121.5 meters. He received 108 points. Lodwick went 116.5 meters and received 99.9 points. Taylor Fletcher put down a 112.5-meter jump, good enough for 92.5 points, while his brother Bryan Fletcher jumped 115 meters, receiving 97.2 points.
"We were crushed," said Taylor Fletcher. "Bill had a good jump. I felt like I had a good jump. Bryan doesn't know what happened. Todd, he's happy. ... We knew that we were going to have to do something special today to be on the podium. We knew we had a lot of work to do."
The results of the jumping meant the U.S. started the cross-country portion of the event 1:52 back. Bryan Fletcher skied first, but by the time he tagged Lodwick, the amount of time the team had to make up had stretched to 1:57.6.
Lodwick, who's been nursing a shoulder injury and didn't ski in either of the individual events, lost more time, handing Taylor Fletcher a 2:48.1 deficit. Fletcher skied the fastest time of any competitor in the third leg of the race, 11:38.9. When he passed off to Demong, the U.S. was 2:10.2 back.
Demong did his best to make up some time, skiing his leg in 11:34.4. He flip-flopped several times with Italian skier Allessandro Pittin, pulling ahead of him for good in the last kilometer. Demong crossed the finish line, collapsed onto the snow and laid there on his back until Taylor Fletcher helped him up.
Watching him from above in the stands, among a group of U.S. fans, were Demong's mother Helen Demong, his sister Katie Demong, his wife Katie Koczynski-Demong and their 3-year-old son Liam. Before the race, Helen Demong said Billy has taken her on an incredible journey.
"I have seen the world following my son's sport, and I'm proud of the way he's conducted himself as a man, as an athlete, as a mentor to younger skiers, as a father to his son Liam," she said. "It will be emotional (to see him cross the finish line), but we'll celebrate no matter what happens."
It wasn't just the last Olympic race for Demong. It was also the last for Lodwick, who's been to six Winter Games and was the flag bearer for the U.S. during the opening ceremonies of these Olympics. He fought back tears as he talked to reporters after Thursday's event.
"I took these Olympic Games in probably more than any other Olympic Games," Lodwick said. "I was very fortunate to be here. To be able to carry the flag, it's humbling. To represent not only myself and the athletes, but everyone back home and what that flag really represents - I wouldn't have changed anything."
Taylor Fletcher said the departure of Lodwick and eventually Demong from the sport is a big blow to nordic combined.
"They put it on the map," he said. "People know what nordic combined is now, and that's because of them. And now it's my job, Bryan's job and the rest of the team to kind of keep it there."
Demong said he wants to continue to help usher in the next group of U.S. nordic combined skiers.
I'm kind of looking beyond the sport now, and just in what capacity am I going to be involved," he said. "I'm invested in a lot of levels on what's going to be the future. There's going to be some hands-on and some behind-the-curtain stuff that I'm involved in, and I'm looking forward to that."


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It's estimated that the agency will make payments totaling $27 billion to the 300,000 physicians and other eligible professionals participating in the program, as well as the 4,000 hospitals that have enrolled in the Medicare EHR incentive program, the Medicaid incentive program, or both.
According to the CMS report, as of September, approximately 303,072 physicians opted to participate in the two programs, which indicates a 7% jump in total enrollment. Of the 303,072 physicians, 208,331 chose to participate in the program administered through Medicare, while 94,741 have enrolled in the Medicaid program.
[ For the latest development on Meaningful Use, see Meaningful Use Stage 2 Rules Finalized. ]
Throughout September, 4,057 hospitals have registered, showing another 2% increase since August. According to CMS, it paid 82, 535 physicians and other eligible professionals $1.4 billion in incentive money under the Medicare EHR program, while 60,208 of their peers collected $1.2 billion in Medicaid EHR dollars.
Currently the two programs have made 4,211 payments to 3,044 hospitals totaling $4.9 billion. Nearly $2.6 billion has been paid through Medicare and approximately $2.3 billion paid through Medicaid. According to CMS, the number of hospital payments can exceed the number of hospitals enrolled because hospitals can receive payments under both Medicare and Medicaid.
Approximately a year ago, only 3,700 physicians had reported participating in Meaningful Use, proving that providers, including early adopters, would find it difficult to attest. Of the first healthcare providers to receive these payments, though, approximately half had been using EHRs for several years prior to the government program. Although some questioned the effectiveness of the incentive program as a result of these findings, experts concluded the program isn't designed to reward those who purchase the technology, but is instead intended to move doctors and hospitals to an electronic infrastructure to provide better care.
Experts also concluded a year ago it's "nonsensical" to suppose early adopters would cause the government to run out of money and therefore not provide payments to physicians who buy EHRs. As of October 2011, CMS' projection of money spent in incentive payments stood between $14 billion and $27 billion, putting the program's intentions on target.
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A teacher and coach who faces charges of sexually assaulting a student has been fired by the Wausau school district.
The district had been paying benefits for Mitch King while he has been on unpaid leave from his job at Wausau West High School, but the termination ended those payments.
King faces ten felony counts including second-degree sexual assault and child enticement.
He's accused of sexually assaulting a student over the course of a year. She was a player on his girls basketball team. He's pleaded innocent.
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LAHAINA - Back on my own as a one-man show and happy as can be. I am truly blessed and enjoying my little office at 143 Dickenson St., #205, above Lahaina Divers.
The year has been quite busy, primarily doing leases - retail, office and industrial.
I have also been consulting. There is much going on in Lahaina that involves moving and expanding, with lots of conversation about commercial real estate.
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John Coté of 96761 Realty Corporation has a new office at 143 Dickenson St., #205.
I have also been fortunate to make a few sales of commercial spaces, too.
With my background in representing the coffee farm, I have decided to expand my horizons and work in vacant land on the West Side. With the slow down 5-6 years ago, there are still many choice lots available - and priced well below the highs before the recession. With an abundance of vacant land available, it might be a good time to look at building that dream home with your own specifications.
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text: Where do you go after you've given players the ability to create nearly any object and modify it with nearly any adjective? The Scribblenauts franchise could have hit a wall with its latest release, Unlimited. However, this year's iteration breaks through that wall by enhancing its library with one of the most comprehensive compendiums of the DC Universe ever. Scribblenauts Unmasked for 3DS, Wii U, and PC promises to feature all the DC Comics characters--and not just characters from the New 52. "Even characters that appeared in one panel in one comic in 1976" can be found in the game, Warner Bros promises. "If you know a character in the DC Comics universe, it'll be here," WB told us, pointing out that there's over two thousand DC characters and objects. There are even 33 different Batmen (Batmans?), compiled from the storied franchise over the decades. BOOM video 15311 DC nerds will likely test the Scribblenauts dictionary with the most obscure characters they can think of. But not only will you be able to summon any DC character to play with in the game. You'll also be able to browse the in-game Batcomputer, which contains files on every single character in the game. It even features Wikipedia-inspired links, letting you click from one related entry to the next. If playing with the entire roster of DC characters wasn't enough, Unmasked also adds a hero creator which lets you take different aspects of any character in the game to make your own superhero. We saw "Super Cool Man," a combination of Aquaman, Superman, punk rock guy, and sunglasses. On PC, you'll be able to share your creations through Steam Workshop. While the gameplay looks to follow the typical Scribblenauts formula, Unmasked adds yet another significant jump for the series. Whereas previous games had you solving preset puzzles, Unmasked procedurally generates new puzzles every time you load a map. That means, theoretically, you'll be able to play the game forever, as you should have an infinite number of new puzzles to solve every time you boot up the game. Scribblenauts Unmasked will be available later this year. Expect tons of DC Universe locales too


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Except sometimes people don't like having their public property sliced up ... Sure you could argure that it's for the greater good, but they're not the ones who's going to be cleaning up the mess...
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VB shot got through the AMF because there has an barrier layer which prevents the actual shot gets dispersed ... Besides since AMF only makes magic unforcused I'm under then impression that overkill spells like annihilation lighting will pierce AMF's.
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Of course, there was the suggestion that the second drone was caught 'by surprise', if that's the case then another way to counter drones is just to have high speed attacks, magic or not, and destroy it before it activates it's AMF...
Then again, they call it "TYPE-1", so there's a possiblity that there are other types of drones with different types of AMF that functions differently...
Off-topic: I get the feeling that recently a number of fans are losing their faith with this season, even though it's only the 3rd episode...
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Yes it IS rather poisonous, the paranoia around here...
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Seeing all this AMF discussion inclines me to repost this from the episode 3 discussion, about AMF and it's apparent contradictory effects:
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Wikipedia's entry on Nanoha StrikerS states that Caro is not proficient in attack magics. Does anybody know where this is stated?
|2007-04-21, 18:20
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Well, ignoring the fact that it's only one episode, she didn't use any 'damaging' spells...
... Kinda like Yuuno.
|2007-04-21, 18:21
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Last line in the white section. More like below standard, not "not proficient"
|2007-04-21, 18:26
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as you know everyone thought eilo was going to die, while he pretty much was , but thankfully the people at headquaters(Chrono, probley saied i the only one who can save that little boy) heard of her (Nanoha)evil plan and ordered nanoha, fate and hayate power level down to AA for training so that they do not accendently destroy the planet since the TSAB paied so much money for that holographic projection platform where thay do all that training to begin with, so nanoha gets pissed and then decieds to take all 4 noobs at once, either none of then get hit for a full 5 minutes or anyone of them hits nanoha, and with the help of sweet carol, elio get to hits nanoha, which secretly pissed her more, but they passed this test, so all 3 girls get a super shower time together, but since elio is a boy but get a personal bath from fate again, so then nanoha creates new plan so for epsiode 5 she decides to kill 2 birds with one stone, since they need to learn how to fly, she just grab all 4 of them but them on a plane and then sholve them out the plane and then hopefually fall to there immentient death, so elio and now carol might die afterall, since nanoha wants fate all to herself, i just hope chrono can safe his sister's (fate)adopate kids again, but each epsiode get even more pumpeed up, were going on overdrive now!!!!!!!
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|2007-04-22, 16:30
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In the strikers manga, when Nanoha does the info-dump on AMF for Rein II, she mentions that an AMF can be overpowered with a powerful enough magical attack,
but since AMF is apparently a rare thing to encounter, most mages would be initially at a loss to deal with the situation, and be defeated. It's not _impossible_ to use magic even inside the AMF, just _quite_ difficult to focus and control it. A recent translation of ep 3 reveals that the drones are in fact, quite low level in capability, in order to let the rookies get a feel for how to handle them. That was just the first session- they were training all day, and into the night. AMF's are a field, not a wall, so if you ascribe a kind of magical "inertia" and "momentum" to a combat spell shot, in the time the AMF disrupts the outer barrier, the inner strike gets through to the drone. The fact that the Variable (Fireball) Shot hesitated before striking through, can be attributed to a barrier placed outside of the AMF effect, as the drone AI recognizes the danger.
My opinion, and interpretation, of course. Your Mileage May Vary.
Oh, I don't know if this has gotten around- Hayate's ice attack has been translated as "Atem des Eises" (breath of ice) by a german group, not "Boden Eis" (ground frost/ice), and I would agree with the interpretation.
Alle Angaben ohne Gewär. ^_^
|2007-04-22, 16:40
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In the manga the (translated) line is that it requires a lot of skill, not power, which fits with Tiana's subtle method and the statements about the difficulty of focusing magic.
And, well, I want it to be that way. I mean, if it can be beaten just by throwing a lot of power at it, how is it different from a strong barrier defense? Adds nothing if it's like that.
|2007-04-22, 17:59
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Just got this feeling a while ago---but all of a sudden I feel sorry for the bosses in StrikerS. Apart from the 4 new characters and a dragon, they also have to deal with Nanoha, Fate and Hayate + knights. And even if they managed to get out safely, they still have to deal with a whole battalion. And if they really are that powerful, there's still quite a number of Arc-en-Ciel mounted motherships waiting for them...
Comon---there has to be a limit in unfairness!
|2007-04-22, 18:04
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|2007-04-22, 18:10
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haha i got that feeling ages ago but figured that if they had the guts to pick on the ACEs then they should have been prepared to get raped (cant wait to see the chibi dragon biting on their ankles )
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