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Grae Drake began her love affair with cinema as a wee bairn, as she spent every weekend corralling her friends over to the local...Read full profile
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Critics scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.
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Metascore®Mixed or average reviewsbased on a weighted average of allcritic review scores.
Convincing in its depiction of late-20s romantic anxiety (if not of that age bracket's real estate realities), it is broadly appealing without bowing too deeply to formula.
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Gerwig is adorable, but that's both good and bad, as the movie can't stop cuing us to see that Lola's winsomeness will rescue her.
Gerwig transforms the ordinary screenplay into something that is by turns charming, touching, and funny.
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OK for kids 16+
Hipster romantic dramedy has some sex, drinking, language.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Lola Versus is an indie dramedy that focuses on the lives of a 29-year-old who was left at the altar and her friends. They're all single, many are looking for love, and their love lives and sex lives are explored. A handful of scenes portray characters hooking up; there's plenty of making out and some grinding, but no nudity aside from bare backs and a blink-and-you'll-miss-it glimpse of a naked backside. Characters also swear ("s--t," "f--k," etc.), drink (sometimes to the point of inebriation), smoke pot, and quarrel.
Messages: The main take away is that you can't love someone without loving yourself -- and, equally important, that you can't love yourself without learning how to love others. Also, good friends see you through the worst of times and enjoy, with you, the best of times. But you have to know how to be a great friend.
Role models: Lola and Alice are best friends and speak to each other with honesty and compassion.
Violence: Some yelling.
Sex: Some scenes show couples in the middle of sex (lots of kissing and moaning), though there's little nudity beyond bare backs and a super-quick glimpse of a backside. Lots of making out; some grinding.
Language: Strong language includes "f--k," "s--t," and "d--k."
Consumerism: Brands mentioned or spotted include the iPhone, Amsale, Lundberg, Kahlua, and Six Flags.
Drinking, drugs and smoking: Characters smoke weed and drink often, sometimes to total inebriation. In one scene, a woman winds up in a strip club, drunk out of her mind.
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I thought it was hard being the intern and figuring out how to relate to the attendings and all the various levels of residents senior to me.
Figuring out what to do with my intern is even more complicated.
He's not brilliant, but he tries hard enough that I can't just write him off as a bad job. But how do I balance between pushing him hard enough that he learns what he needs to do to make a surgical service work, and being friendly? How do I let him make enough mistakes that he takes things seriously, but keep anybody from getting hurt? There are so many things that he ought to be doing, that we've told him about, but he forgets or doesn't know how. So do I just do them myself, which would be the simplest, remind him endlessly and start looking like his mother or older sister, or let them go until he gets embarassed in front of the chief and/or attendings, to make him remember?
He's not like I was as an intern, which also makes it complicated. If I'd had an intern as naive and hopeful and trusting, and incompetent, as I was, maybe I'd know better how to relate. Someone who says, I want to do it right, but is rather clueless, seems to me easier to deal with than someone who talks brashly and confidently, but doesn't have the knowledge or skill to back it up. An intern mouthing off like a senior resident throws me off. The older residents have earned the right to make flippant remarks; my intern doesn't have the experience that in my minds earns a little tolerance for making unkind remarks about nurses or patients. If the chief says he doesn't care, I know that his record of hard work, long hours, and lives saved show he doesn't really mean that. But for my intern to say that – it's too early. The attending can say, "Ah, fibromyalgia, consult rheumatology," because we know he has the experience to be confident that there's nothing really the matter; the intern needs to think a little deeper before brushing someone off.
But I'm not the censor. My intern is an adult, and needs to sort things out for himself. I try not to comment on his attitudes or remarks, just on his work. Hopefully in a few months he'll learn what's acceptable and what's not. I trust the nurses, too, to set him down when he needs it. They can do that better than I can. Time will tell. Like me, he needs to see bad things happen just to learn that they can; then he won't talk about them so lightly.

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Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Jacket - Men's
Awesome jacket! My go-to spring/fall outer layer.
Source: tested or reviewed it for the manufacturer (Kept)
Awesome jacket! My go-to spring/fall outer layer.
- Warm
- Water resistant
- Wind proof
This jacket is great. I wear it when it's not raining, or in the light mist. It really blocks out the wind and keeps you warm. It breathes really well too. I'm 6', 165 and a large is a little too big, so I'd recommend a medium.
I highly recommend this jacket for all cool weather activities, when it's not too wet.
Full disclosure, I receive products from Gore for product testing.
Overall, this jacket has more than exceeded my expectations!
Source: tested or reviewed it for the manufacturer (Kept it)
Overall, this jacket has more than exceeded my expectations! I have used this jacket so far quite consistently the past 5 weeks in North N.J. and must say it is a very versatile and comfortable jacket (not to mention stylish).
- durability
- totally windproof
- neck protection
- side chest vents
- dual cuff layer preventing draft via sleeves
- big in the chest
- could be better fit to size
I really appreciate the craftsmanship that went into this product. Especially the cuffs that have an additional lining with the wrists.. nicely done. The zip cords around the waist are a nice feature too considering the jacket runs a little big in the chest.. that one area that could be improved upon. I'd also like to see a more tailored cut down the back, and there is plenty (almost too much) of room around the chest and waist.. arm length is great.
It's also totally windproof; I was just in Chicago this weekend and this jacket was perfect, and I had only a t-shirt underneath.
Overall, I would recommend this jacket and find it a great all purpose jacket with match up to some of my colder hiking and backpacking trips. Thank you for the opportunity and experience to write about this jacket.
Excellent torso and sleeve length, extreme protection…
Source: tested or reviewed it for the manufacturer (Kept it)
Excellent torso and sleeve length, extreme protection from the wind, and nice casual look for wearing in a variety of situations.
- Very windproof
- Nice look
- Good length
- Extra room in the chest
As a member of Gore MountainTechs, I have the opportunity to field test GORE-TEX gear in some of the harshest conditions...this jacket has not disappointed!
First and foremost, the important part: it performs excellent in even strong wind, which retains core warmth in very cold conditions. I have worn it as my only jacket in temps of single digits and stayed warm (albeit while staying active). It is not a parka by any means, but works great as a solo jacket if working out aerobically, or works as a mid-layer in the brutal cold.
Breathability is excellent, but it does not have pit zips for those extreme aerobic times. Regarding fit, it has a perfect sleeve length and torso length for me, and I usually require tall sizes to avoid the dreaded short-sleeve. The cuff fits tight, which is great for me, but could be a hindrance if you have large wrists.
Pockets are well placed for casual wear, not as good if wearing a pack. I'm pretty slim, and there's a bit of extra room in the chest which creates some very slight baginess, but it's minor in the grand scheme of things. After years of consistent use, it has literally zero signs of wear and has held up great.
Overall I would highly recommend this jacket!
Surprisingly warm and super reliable, this jacket…
Source: tested or reviewed it for the manufacturer
Surprisingly warm and super reliable, this jacket is awesome. Lightweight and packable but totally wind and cold proof. This is the jacket!
- super warm
- totally wind proof
- great seals at neck and wrist to keep cold out
As a disclaimer, I occasionally get to test Gore products and received this jacket for that purpose. And this really is a great jacket. the material itself is incredibly tough for its light weight, and surprisingly warm.
Gore claims that the jacket is windproof and they really mean it. It's almost surreal to stand outside on a cold windy night with this jacket on.
It has a few very cool features: fleece cuffs at the wrist to keep cold out, and a fleece neckline that you can cinch in to trap warm air. Great pocket placement for wearing a backpack too. And the exterior is really tough and sure to last for years. w
Wear this jacket with a t shirt underneath on a windy cold winter night and you won't be anything but impressed. 5 stars.
One of the best all around jackets. Full disclosure,…
Source: tested or reviewed it for the manufacturer (kept it)
One of the best all around jackets.
- warm for weight
- great fit
- cuffs at wrist
Full disclosure, I am a GORE MOUNTAIN TECH member. I have owned this jacket now for about 1 year, and it is pretty much the jacket that I wear 90% of the time while outdoors in the winter. It's not to heavy, yet keeps you warm, and is very comfortable. Also, the outer material is tough! I have tried to abuse this jacket, and still no rips or tears.
Its sizing for me is perfect. I am 6'1 190 lbs, and have a large...fits like a glove. It has thick fleece around the cuffs which helps keep the wind out, but can feel a little tight, especially if you have a watch or something on.
Overall, outstanding jacket..highly recommended.
The Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Jacket is perfect for…
Source: tested or reviewed it for the manufacturer (Gore MountainTechs program)
The Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Jacket is perfect for cool, windy conditions or just wearing around town. The Windstopper fabric really does cut the wind.
- Good fit
- Windproof
- Stylish
- None
I have worn my Alchemy Jacket for a couple of years and when it is not raining in the Pacific Northwest, where I live, it is my go-to jacket. It has clean lines, functional pockets and a nice collar which you can adjust with the weather.
The chest pocket is very handy. The sleeve gaskets are interesting. You can wear them over your wrist for total wind protection or push them up the sleeve for better ventilation. The fabric seems to be very durable but a little warm for aerobic activities above freezing.
I am 6 3, 210 pounds and this jacket fits me perfectly. Not a rainproof jacket, but good for a slight mist.
Disclaimer: I belong to the Gore MountainTechs group and I receive and get to test Windstopper products. Regardless of this, I still love my Alchemy Jacket.
I bought two different colors in the same size from…
Price Paid: $100 and $115 from eBay
I bought two different colors in the same size from sellers on eBay. And for the life of me I don't understand why anyone would give them up!
The Alchemy is a great jacket. Nice form factor with maneuverability. It's technical enough for any activity and works well for an everyday piece as well. I have a black and gray model and I absolutely love the sapphire blue! The cuffs are nice and tight, WINDSTOPPER is a godsend in any jacket, and I can stay warm in Georgia weather with just a T-shirt underneath.
MH doesn't carry it anymore, but you can still find them on some sites (Easier on the wallet). Well worth the search. I plan on using these for a long time, as they make excellent additions to my quill of soft shells residing in my closet.
Sapphire $100 from eBay, Black $115 from eBay
Don't pass it up if you find it.
After 3 years it's running great. Though a few threads…
Price Paid: $167
After 3 years it's running great. Though a few threads have torn, I won't send it in because I use it constantly and don't want to give it up.
The cuffs are tight, the fit great and it's completely windproof. Not waterproof, but resistant for the first year or so. I've had to recoat it about 3 times in the past 2 years and it's still not as good as new. It's very hot if you move a lot because of the thick, neoprene-like shell but this is perfect when I'm active.
Neck cinch is a great addition as well as the inside pocket. Wish it had under-arm vents though. Waist is short and size is a bit small overall, but you should wear it tight anyway.
Live in Ontario. I use the jacket for camping and…
Price Paid: $160
Live in Ontario. I use the jacket for camping and around town extensively. I'm 5'10" 160lbs, got it in L because M was tight around shoulders and did not allow for under layer.
Had the jacket for about 5 years or more until stolen 2 weeks ago. I used it heavily in rain and cold, on camping trips and around town.
Very good quality jacket, abrasion resistant in the bush. Nothing ever broke or tore away after years of extensive use. Huge hand pockets, soft neck lining and fleece inner lining are some of my favourite features. The jacket does not restrict movement which is another feature I really liked.
The jacket can handle one hour of light rain exposure and temperatures down to 10C in camping scenario, around town I used it all winter between the house car work and shopping. The bottom of the jacket runs a little big but there are cinch cords to aid with that.
I have Arc'teryx Gamma MX and one of their Polartec fleece jackets but most of the time I used the Alchemy because it's more versatile.
I got this jacket about a month ago and have worn…
I got this jacket about a month ago and have worn it daily ever since. It's been great skiing, in the rain, and just around campus. I'd recommend a good mid-layer for insulation, but overall I am completely satisfied. When you're skiing it's raining at 1" an hour and you stay warm and toasty, I'd say that's a pretty good soft shell...definitely a great choice for an all-around jacket.
As far as fit goes I normally wear a Large but due to the semi-slim fit of the Alchemy, an XL fits best, allowing for a mid layer without being skin tight.
My only small complaint with the Alchemy Jacket regards the cuffs. At first glance they appear super warm and comfortable, however they are in fact too warm as my wrists seem to constantly sweat. I don't notice it when I'm active but when I slow down it can kinda get annoying.
Without hesitation I'd recommend this jacket to anyone wanting a versatile, soft shell.
This is one of the best soft shell jackets out there…
Price Paid: $139
This is one of the best soft shell jackets out there for ice climbing and mountaineering. This jacket stands up to the abuse given while climbing and keeps giving. Would not leave for a day or weeks on any mountain without it. Have purchased 2 from everestgear.com just in case MH decides to quit making these anytime soon.
Wore this jacket right out of the store. The first…
Wore this jacket right out of the store. The first weekend I went out to a fall retreat where it rained quite a bit in the chilly Colorado mountains. It is warm and fits great. It has held up for about 6 months now really well. :) I can wear it with a t-shirt at cold temps with low winds and be completely content. I add a light MNT HardWear polartec fleece for windier colder weather, which is a really comfy combination!
The best jacket for mountaineering IN THE WORLD. I…
Fabric: Alchemy, gore-windstopper
Price Paid: $170
The best jacket for mountaineering IN THE WORLD. I used it on Rainier, Eldorado, Devils Peak, Devils Thumb, and rock climbs all over Washington State. It is stretchy enough for those long reaches on rock and ice. I use it as a belay jacket on some spring and summer rock climbs. I wore it to the top of Rainier just last June, and I kept it on all the way to the top, and all the way back down to the high camp. It is the perfect blend of materials.
Wore this for five days of skiing around Lake Tahoe…
Fabric: Nylon DWR Windstopper Gore
Fill: Brushed polyester lining
Price Paid: $149 at Everest Gear
Wore this for five days of skiing around Lake Tahoe in January-February. Kept me comfortable, moving and protected in conditions from warm sun to harsh winds and falling snow, and rebuffed the occasional spill. Completely weatherproof, athletic fit moves easily, but enough room for three layers beneath including a Snozone fleece during storms.
For ordinary outdoor pursuits like hiking, climbing, or skiing, this jacket is superb and adaptable; I simply left the parka at home on the last trip. My one nit: I want them to put in armpit vents.
I love this jacket!! I just got it two weeks ago off…
Price Paid: $150
I love this jacket!! I just got it two weeks ago off ebay, for a great price ,and I have worn it everywhere since the day I recieved it!! It is my new favorite jacket!! I haven't been out in it in any extreme weather but in the rain it is excellent!! It seems more waterproof than water resistant to me. I will write a more detailed review when I get some more use out of it!!
This is an essential jacket when cold, wind and a…
This is an essential jacket when cold, wind and a need for freedom of movement are called for. The windstopper qualities are excellent and the warmth lends itself to extended ice climbing or general cold weather activity. These jackets run slightly large. I'd say one size for sure. The high neck allows easy integration with a balaclava.
Uses: Active cold weather (30 and below) but not recommended for extreme cold due to the windstopper properties and the relative lack of breathability.
Pros: Semi-lightweight and very warm. Fabric stretches well and is fairly durable.
Cons: Could use some wrist straps to seal when using lightweight gloves. Cost, but you do get what you pay for with Mountain Hardwear.
I grabbed this softshell since it was on sale and…
Fabric: Windstopper Gore
I grabbed this softshell since it was on sale and Mountain Hardwear's Large actually fits me; I wear a medium in some companies now they are so big. The fit is great in the torso and neck, very snug for me in the sleeve w/not much give for layers. They say you will not wear much under but ice days in New England are super cold. The Windstopper felt like a hardshell compared to others.
Excellent quality and design by MH, too snug and stiff for me. Grab it if it fits well. I went w/the Gamma SV for the flexibility, softness, and fit. Both companies are quality!
I have worn this jacket in everything but a torrential…
Price Paid: Gift
I have worn this jacket in everything but a torrential downpour. It is extremely comfy, but can get pretty toasty when exertion levels are high.
My go-to winter coat. This has become my go-to everyday…
Source: tested or reviewed it for the manufacturer (Kept it)
My go-to winter coat.
- Windproof
- Water-resistant
- Isn't waterproof
This has become my go-to everyday winter coat. The windstopper fabric is thin but does a great job keeping the wind off. It is good down to the mid-20s before I need to throw on a shell. The chest pocket works good for holding chapstick and keys.
The downside is it isn't waterproof and will get wet in rain or wet snow. I am 5'11" and 180lbs and a large fits good.
As a disclaimer, I am affiliated with Gore for product testing of Gore-tex products for the purpose of product review and recommendation. I do receive items from Gore for these purposes.
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Mountain Hardwear Men's Alchemy Jacket
The Men's Alchemy Jacket has been discontinued. It was replaced by the Mountain Hardwear Alchemy Hooded Jacket as of Fall 2014.previously retailed for:
$80.00 - $395.00
The Mountain Hardwear Men's Alchemy Jacket is not available from the stores we monitor. It was last seen March 5, 2018 at Moosejaw.


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Muy buena noticia desde México, via Blabbeando:
The Mexican Supreme Court of Justice has been holding hearings this week on the constitutionality of Mexico City's groundbreaking marriage equality law which was adopted by the city on December 21st, 2009.
The law, the first of its kind in all of Latin America, not only granted gay couples in Mexico City the right to marry but also explicitly said that gay couples could adopt children (previously gay individuals were allowed to adopt but, if they had a partner, that partner could not file for parenthood rights).
Upon passage of the law, Mexican president Felipe Calderón stated that the constitution only allowed marriages "between a man and a woman" and had his attorney general file an appeal before the Supreme Court.
Guess what! Earlier today the Mexican Supreme Court ruled by a vote of 8-2 that Mexico City's marriage equality law is indeed constitutional ("Mexican court upholds capital's gay marriage law", AP). Suck it, Calderón!
Echoing California federal court judge Vaugh R. Walker in ruling that Proposition 8 was unconstitutional, Milenio reports that, in backing the law, Justice Fernando Franco stated the following:
Procreation is not an essential element of marriage nor does it threaten the protection the Constitution grants to the family and procreation, since those who want to conceive, have the full capacity of doing it.
History in on the move.
We'll soon see if Obama has his Attorney General appeal the court decisions that found DOMA is unconstitutional. He can be like Calderón. Unfortunately, we got more evidence this week that we're a long way from Obama being like Argentina's President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.


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A standoff ended peacefully Friday morning after a man barricaded himself inside of a mobile home on Unity Street.
THOMASVILLE | A standoff ended peacefully Friday morning after a man barricaded himself inside of a mobile home on Unity Street.
Thomasville police officers received a call about 6 a.m. that a citizen saw a suspicious person possibly breaking into a vehicle on Duncan Drive, according to a press release. Officers captured the suspect, Dylan J. Herring, 19, of 1325 Unity St., Lot 5, Thomasville, after a foot pursuit. Thomasville Police Chief Jeff Insley said a K-9 also was utilized.
The chief explained after the suspect was located, officers conducted an initial interview and learned of possible stolen property. Officers then went to the residence at 8:39 a.m. in an attempt to locate the stolen items, the release said. They made contact with a man who refused to leave the residence. Officers surrounded the residence due to suspicion the man might be armed and possibly be barricading himself inside.
The Thomasville Police Special Response Team and Negotiation Team responded, the release said. There were snipers at the scene, but only negotiating was used in the standoff. Insley confirmed special techniques, such as gas, were not used.
The man later exited the residence after speaking with negotiators and was taken into custody by SRT officers without further incident or injury, the release said.
Insley reported the standoff ended at 11:15 a.m.
"We were very fortunate," Insley said of the situation ending peacefully.
The man was identified as Matthew Thomas Herring, 23, also of 1325 Unity St., Lot 5, Thomasville. He was charged with resist, delay and obstruct public officers and served with two outstanding warrants for arrest. He was placed in the Davidson County Detention Center under a $10,000 secured bond and given a court date of June 25 in Thomasville District Court.
The arrest warrant alleged Matthew Herring resisted an officer when the TPD was trying to "recover a stolen firearm for the safety of the public." Insley said there had been some evidence located in the home when asked if the suspect had a weapon.
Dylan Herring was charged with breaking and entering of a motor vehicle.
Insley said he hopes the TPD would begin to clear up other cases and recover property. He reported there had been vehicle break-ins in the area.
"We finished the search of the trailer," Insley said about noon. "There is some evidence in there that we will be collecting."
The TPD was assisted on the scene by Davidson County EMS and the Thomasville Fire Department.
Darrick Ignasiak can be reached at 249-3981, ext. 217, or darrick.ignasiak@the-dispatch. Follow Darrick on Twitter: @DispatchDarrick


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Woman Arrested in Killing of Colorado Prisons Chief
(DENVER) -- Colorado police have arrested a woman who allegedly bought the weapon that was used to kill Colorado prisons chief Tom Clements, officials said.
Stevie Marie Vigil of Commerce City, Colo., was charged with illegally transferring a weapon she bought to Evan Ebel, the main suspect in Clements' murder. Ebel died last week in a shootout with Texas cops.
Vigil, 22, transferred the weapon to Ebel in early March, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigations.
Ebel, 28, was on parole from Colorado prisons and was not legally allowed to purchase a weapon. He is believed to have used the gun to kill Clements on Tuesday, March 19, at Clements' home in Colorado.
Ebel was then pulled over by Texas authorities two days later and engaged in a high-speed chase and gun battle with them. He was shot and died later at a hospital.
The CBI would not say how Ebel and Vigil knew each other. Records associated with her case have been sealed under court order.
Law enforcement sources told ABC News they are investigating whether Clements' death was orchestrated by members of Ebel's white supremacist prison gang, 211 Crew. They are still trying to determine whether others were involved in Clements' death.
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Ensuring the Accuracy of Battery Longevity Estimates
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Purpose of This Information
This article is intended to help the clinician understand how Medtronic estimates CRT-D, ICD, and IPG device longevity and Medtronic's performance against these estimates.
Device Longevity and Battery Depletion
The device service life ends when the usable battery capacity is depleted. The time to battery depletion depends on three factors:
- The amount of electrical energy expended in providing therapy to the patient
- The amount of energy consumed by the electronic circuitry to perform the functions of the device (e.g., operating the microprocessor, telemetry, memory, and charging component)
- The energy capacity of the battery
Medtronic has developed a statistical model for device longevity that accounts for each of these factors, and has validated the model with real time clinical performance. During the development of its products, Medtronic engineers characterize device longevity using this model. Testing begins during development and continues after market release to ensure the accuracy of device longevity estimates.
Using Survival Curves to Assess Longevity
The survival curves in the Product Performance Report represent the composite experience of thousands of devices over a wide range of programming options and patient use conditions. While the curves are useful for understanding the overall performance of a population of devices, they cannot be used to accurately predict the longevity of a specific device in a specific patient. To get a longevity prediction for a specific device, the longevity model must be used. The model is available by contacting Medtronic's Technical Services Department.
Because the survival curves are an aggregate result, the Reference pages in the Product Performance Report include several longevity estimates for a range of use conditions. These longevity estimates are mean values calculated for the parameters given. This range of longevity estimates can be compared to the survival curve including normal battery depletion to assess the overall clinical performance of a device model against the original longevity estimates.
If most of a device model's population is being used at nominal parameters and conditions, the time at which the survival curve including normal battery depletion equals 50% should approximate the midpoint in the range of longevity estimates.
If devices tend to be used at conditions that consume more or less energy than nominal, then the time at which the survival curve equals 50% should tend toward the lower or higher end of the range of longevity estimates, respectively.
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CHICAGO – Alex Rios figures to be one of the White Sox's best trading chips, but that didn't factor into manager Robin Ventura pulling Rios in the seventh inning Friday night after not hustling on a double play ball.
Brian McCann hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning to break open a tie game, and the Atlanta Braves started the second half of the season with a 6-4 victory over the Sox on Friday night.
Braves starter Tim Hudson (7-7) earned his third straight win after a 10-start winless streak. He pitched 71/3 innings, giving up four runs on eight hits while striking out four and walking two. Craig Kimbrell pitched the ninth for his 27th save in 29 outings.
Sox starter John Danks (2-7) took his seventh loss in his past 10 starts. Danks pitched seven innings, allowing all five Atlanta runs on seven hits, including homers by McCann and Andrelton Simmons. He struck out four and walked none.
The Sox had a good chance to break a 2-2 tie in the fifth. Alejandro De Aza and Alexei Ramirez had back-to-back one-out singles, putting runners at first and third. Rios' grounder to shortstop was bobbled by Simmons, but he recovered in time to turn an inning-ending double play. Ventura didn't appreciate Rios' effort getting down the line.
"There is just expectations, and we are not starting the second half off that way," Ventura said. "It was simple, he will back in [Saturday]. Tonight, that's what happens when you don't run."
Many league scouts were in attendance as the Sox trail the Tigers by 14 games in the AL Central. That didn't deter Ventura from making a statement by pulling the eight-year veteran.
"He knows. It's pretty simple. The other stuff, I am just worried about our team and how we go about it, and he knows," said Ventura.
Rios was not available to the media after the game.
An inning later, McCann hit a three-run homer off Danks to put the Braves ahead 5-2.
"Made a bad pitch, kind of got to the point, for a lack of better way of putting it, ran out of things to throw to him," said Danks. "He's a good hitter. He's been around a while doing what he does. Obviously he's been an all-star. He did what all-stars do to bad pitches."
Atlanta, which ended the first half of the schedule losing two of three, snapped a five-game interleague losing streak to the White Sox.
Hudson won his first game at US Cellular Field. He was 0-3 with a 10.45 ERA in four previous starts.
"Yeah, it's been a while since I've gotten a win here, about 15 years. I hadn't fared too well over the years, I don't think I have a lot of games pitched here, but when I have pitched here it hasn't been too pretty at times. It's nice to finally get in the right column. It was still close, it was never easy, but a win's a win," said Hudson.
It was the Sox's eighth loss in its last 11 games, 22 of 31 and 32 of 45. The Sox are 19 games under .500 for the first time since Sept. 27, 2007, when they were 70-89.
Atlanta took a 2-0 lead in the third inning. Chris Johnson, who had three hits, led off with a single and scored on Simmons' ninth home run, to left field.
The Sox tied the score in the third. Gordon Beckham led off with a single, but was forced at second on a fielder's choice by Josh Phegley. Ramirez singled, his first of three hits, advancing Phegley to second, and Rios followed with a two-run double deep to right-center field.
The Braves broke open the game with a three-run sixth. Joey Terdoslavich and Justin Upton both had singles and then advanced to second and third on a wild pitch by Danks. McCann then hit a two-out, 3-2 pitch for his 13th home run.
Sox scored two runs in the eighth to get within 5-4. De Aza led off with a walk and stole second. He and scored on Ramirez's RBI double to left. Jeff Keppinger's bloop single to right scored Ramirez.
The Braves added an insurance run in the ninth when Upton singled off Sox reliever Matt Lindstrom, went to second on an infield out and scored on Johnson's single to right.
NOTES: White Sox RHP Jesse Crain threw on the sideline Friday and hopes to return from a strained right shoulder in about a week. He's been on the DL since July 3. ... White Sox OF Dewayne Wise was returned to Triple-A Charlotte due to a strained right hamstring. The White Sox also signed INF Travis Ishikawa and assigned him to Charlotte. ... Before the game, White Sox RHP Jake Peavy was activated from the DL. He is Saturday's scheduled starter.


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"Dtj" is an acronym which stands for the phrase "don't tell John." This phrase is typically used when someone has stated something which could prove detrimental if heard by John, who would undoubtedly in turn tell his mother who would then tell the speaker's mother.
Speaker 1: "So, did you and the swiss finally spank the monkey last weekend?"
Speaker 2: "Hellz yea! Dtj, btw."
Speaker 1: "Lolz, poor John..."
Speaker 2: "Hellz yea! Dtj, btw."
Speaker 1: "Lolz, poor John..."
by Tpain+3 April 06, 2008
an acronym for 'down to jog' used when people are tired of slowly walking a normal route or if they have missed a their scheduled bus
Guy 1: Yooo shit, damn 16 left again...
Guy 2: Ah crap, i hate walking its too slow, DtJ?
Guy 1: Ya lets go.
Guy 2: Ah crap, i hate walking its too slow, DtJ?
Guy 1: Ya lets go.
by ThatsSaucey February 21, 2010
acronym stainding for "Don't tell Jen". Used most often in the context of a culinary-oriented conversation, it indicates the desire to not divulge any information regarding a food item to Jen, lest she appropriates and devours it.
hey Tom, I got these incredible cookies from home the other day. DTJ ok?
by Leotard January 17, 2008
Down to Jetpack -- see jetpacking
by Himmelstürmer April 09, 2012
(Drop Trou Jeans) Pants that are "Larger" than the wearer, and the tops of their underwear can be seen. Plus they must constantly keep them from falling so they won't trip.
Damn, I 'd love that guy's DTJs "ONE" good yank, and see him "Fall" on his ass!
by dmccowan January 28, 2008


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Wales went into the Twickenham tournament with a realistic opportunity of claiming a top five spot in the overall series, entering the finale in sixth place, just one point behind Kenya but the inability to make the main draw on day two saw the Africans and England finish the season on 92 points, edging one point in front of Paul John's men, to condemn Wales to seventh overall.
Wales head coach Paul John will look back on the three tournaments in Australia, New Zealand and Japan where poor displays on opening day ensured they failed to reach the main knockout stages on day two, meaning series points were at a premium.
However John will be pleased the way new players have gelled within the squad with Chris Knight and Dafydd Howells just two who have put their names in the ring as Wales prepare to defend their World Cup crown next month in Moscow.
Wales put behind them a disappointing day yesterday in the Marriott London 7s where they could only muster one pool victory, to charge to the Bowl final after brushing aside Samoa 21-12 in the Bowl semi-final this afternoon.
Chris Knight scored two first half tries while Neath teenager Dafydd Howells scored a late second half try to repel the big hitting South Sea Islanders. Alex Walker's deadly right boot kept the scoreboard ticking over and out of reach for Samoa with three well executed conversions.
In the Bowl final France opened the scoring through speedster Baptiste Douillard in the second minute with Thibaut Zambelli adding the conversion.
But Davies powered over a couple of minutes later with Alex Walker adding the conversion. The double act continued in the second half when Davies pounced for two more touchdowns while Walker added the extras to ensure Wales finished their campaign with something to shout about.


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Don't rag on me and others just because we can analyze this team objectively and make useful observations about it.
Cincy's the one that scares me.
Don't rag on me and others just because we can analyze this team objectively and make useful observations about it.
and I understand the skepticism around these parts, but every single game left on the schedule is somewhere between winnable and favorable.
a different point to be made is that an 8-8 or 9-7 Jets team would not win @Denver, @New England, and @Houston in consecutive weeks and would be blessed to win just one.
It would still be good to finish the year atleast 8-8, playoffs or not. A winning culture has to return and the young players have to get confidence. Changes in personnel will come no matter what.
Even if big ben does not come back and jets do win out, the bengals would be the team to sneak into the 6th seed. Right? They're already 2 games ahead
Running the table won't be good for the Jets in the long run, regardless of whether they make the playoffs or not. The current state of the team is beyond embarrassing and needs to be broken up.
Amazing that merely admitting to being a Jet fan who supports his team and wants them to win and finish strong one gets attacked and ridiculed by two SOJFs so obviously giddy with glee at the teams' losses that they could easily be confused with Tx and Guido
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This fan base is pretty ridiculous!!
If the Jets were to get to 7-7 u can bet everyone on this board will be talking about their playoff scenarios and watching every meaningful game the rest of the way. It would make the end of the season fun anyway. I'm all for it. I think major changes will come anyway. Wasn't Mangini fired after a 9-7 season?
Get to 7 and 7 and let's go from there. Right now it's one game at a time.


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Serves 6 to 8 as a side dish
Note: Lee makes his own red cabbage-bacon kimchee, but if you're buying kimchee from an Asian market, pick one that is well-ripened and smells pungent, even through a glass jar.
1 tablespoon lard or bacon fat
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup chopped onions
1 1/2 cups diced country ham (about 10 ounces)
1 1/2 pounds collard greens, washed, stemmed, and coarsely chopped
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
8 ounces (1 1/4 cups) kimchee, chopped
1. In a medium pot, heat the lard and butter over high heat. Once the butter starts to foam, add onions; saute for 5 minutes or until they get a little color. Add ham; cook 3 minutes, until crispy but not too brown.
2. Add the collards, chicken stock and soy sauce; cook, covered, over medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The collards should be tender but still have a little chew to them.
3. Add the vinegar; cook for 1 minute.
4. Toss the kimchee into the pot with the greens. Mix together, and serve immediately, juices and all, with roast lamb or fried chicken.
-- Recipe courtesy Edward Lee, "Smoke and Pickles" (Artisan, $29.95)


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Study: Sex, Race and Location May Influence HIV Outcomes
January 26, 2011
Despite comparatively favorable clinical parameters at enrollment, women with HIV developed worse outcomes than men in a 1997-2007 study of a primarily North American cohort of recently and acutely infected patients. The study was based on 2,277 HIV seroconverters, including 124 women, enrolled in the Acute Infection and Early Disease Research Program.
Among the study findings:
- Initially, women averaged .40 log10 fewer copies/mL of HIV-1 RNA (P<.001 and more cd4 t cells than men after controlling for age race.>
- Nonwhite men and women were less likely to initiate antiretroviral therapy (ART) at any time than white men (P<.005>
- Patients in the US South were less likely to initiate ART compared with those in other regions (P=.047).
- Women were 2.17-fold more likely than men to experience at least one HIV/AIDS-related illness (P<.001 and nonwhite women were most likely compared to all others adjusting for iv drug use art.>
- Eight years after diagnosis, 78 percent of nonwhite and 37 percent of white patients in the South had reported at least one HIV/AIDS-related illness, compared with 24 percent of whites and 17 percent of nonwhites from other regions (P<.001>
"To me that's just incredible," said lead author Dr. Amie Meditz of the University of Colorado-Denver. "We have to figure out why this group had poor outcomes, and we have to develop strategies on how to fix this."
"Despite striking advances in the treatment of HIV-infection, this study points out that there are other factors that are beyond the sphere of science, medicine, and the health care system that can substantially impact the health outcome of HIV-infected individuals," said Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which funded the study. "Paramount among these is the influence of socioeconomic factors that often determine access to health care as well as contribute in a negative way to a lifestyle detrimental to optimal health outcomes in the acquisition and treatment of a number of diseases, including HIV infection."
The full study, "Sex, Race, and Geographic Region Influence Clinical Outcomes Following Primary HIV-1 Infection," was published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases (2011;203(4):442-451).
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HOUSTON—A Katy teen is accused of hatching a sinister plan to kill as many "little kids" as possible in a shooting rampage and posting about it in an online chatroom, according to the Houston FBI task force.
Patrick Joseph Hudson, 19, was charged with making a terroristic threat.
Local FBI agents were forwarded a tip on October 2 from a person who was concerned about Hudson's postings in an online chatroom.
The tipster, who was from North Carolina, said a person in the "overclock.net" chatroom using the name "SS_Patrick" was making threatening comments to go on a shooting rampage at a Katy-area school.
The tipster then forwarded eight pages of chat logs containing the posts from "SS_Patrick" to investigators.
The posts read "what better way to go out with a bang than killing a bunch of little kids," followed by "Don't want to live through the trails [sic] and jaile [sic]…so I off myself in the classroom."
The person threatened to shoot as many kids as possible, but said he would leave a select few alive because they would grow up scarred for life, according to investigators.
The poster noted that elementary schools did not have police officers and it usually takes police four-and- a-half minutes to respond to calls. That would give him time to do as much damage as possible, he explained.
"SS_Patrick" also spoke of plans to record the rampage. He said he wanted to live stream the entire shooting with a Go Pro camera and even asked if anyone could give him instructions on how to do it. He also wanted to store the video on a secure server so that everyone could see it.
Investigators said "SS_Patrick" spoke of admiration for Jeff Weise, a man who went on a shooting rampage in 2005.
Authorities said on March 21, 2005, Weise killed nine people. He first killed his grandfather and his grandfather's girlfriend, then killed seven people at Red Lake Senior High School. Five other students were injured in the shooting. Weise committed suicide after a brief shootout with police.
FBI agents created an undercover account with overclock.net and gained access to the site. They looked up "SS_Patrick" and read the posts. They also saw a picture depicting the name Patrick Hudson uploaded on the site. FBI agents had read enough and immediately began to track down the teen.
They went to Hudson's listed home address and talked to his mother. Agents said at his mother was initially uncooperative, then said she warned her son to be more cautious about what he posted on the Internet. She told them her son was at work at an Office Max in Rosenberg.
They called Office Max and spoke to Hudson, who told them he was about to make a delivery to a nearby elementary school. Agents told him not to go anywhere and they needed to speak to him immediately.
Agents met with him in the Office Max parking lot and told him what they discovered. Hudson said his postings were all a joke and some of the language was lyrics from a song.
Agents took Hudson back to his home and asked to search his computer. At first Hudson agreed, but withdrew consent after about 15 minutes. Agents left with enough evidence to charge Hudson.
Parents were stunned to hear the news Wednesday.
"It's disconcerting, but I think we have a pretty good team because police officers are now all involved in the classrooms at school and anything that comes up," said Alicia Oliva.
"It's just crazy. Why would somebody want to do that?" asked Marcos Cortizar. "That's ludicrous."
Hudson's bail was set at $100,000.
The Katy ISD superintendent sent a letter home to the parents Tuesday which included the following statement:


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Submission + - ITC bans U.S. import of multiple HTC devices in Ap (bgr.com)
devleopard writes: A judge with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled Monday that HTC is guilty of infringing Apple's patents in several devices. The ITC also ordered a ban on the import of several of HTC's smartphones although it is unclear which models are affected. The ban will take effect on April 19th.


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Checking in on… the Mountain WestPosted by rtmsf on December 11th, 2009
Andrew Murawa is the RTC correspondent for the Mountain West Conference.
Standings (as of 12/10)
- New Mexico 9-0
- San Diego State 7-2
- Air Force 5-2
- Colorado State 6-3
- Utah 5-4
- Wyoming 4-4
Team of the Week. Utah – I'm not sure why, but I'm just fascinated with this team. There's no real point guard here, but there are several different guys that can handle a little and make an amazing play, only to follow it up by turning it over on consecutive possessions. Their most athletically-gifted player (junior Carlon Brown) can do a ton of useful things, but unfortunately, shooting from the outside consistently is not one of them. They have a 7'3 monster in the middle in sophomore David Foster, and can run out a starting five that goes 6'4, 6'5, 6'7, 6'10, 7'3, and yet they get outrebounded by Idaho State. They can go through a whole game with only a handful of assists one night, then have senior guard Luka Drca run the offense like a dream the next. And here we are, almost a month into the season, and I still have no idea what to expect from this team. Head coach Jim Boylen could pull an Izzo and get this team together to compete for a conference title. Or more likely, they mix in a handful of wins over teams like BYU, New Mexico and UNLV with sleepy losses to Air Force, Wyoming and Colorado State on the way to a middle-of-the-pack finish. Either way, give credit to the Utes for pulling it together long enough to string together a couple wins this week, including a strong performance against slumping Michigan on Wednesday night.
Player of the Week. Roman Martinez, Sr, New Mexico – Three times we've caught up with the MWC, and three times a Lobo has taken home these honors. Martinez gets the nod this week after Darrington Hobson's previous two wins, following a week in which nets from Albuquerque to San Diego have cowered in fear under Martinez's gaze. In two games, Martinez knocked down 13 three pointers (on just 17 attempts) and racked up an average of 23.5 points a game. Throw in eight rebounds and five steals against New Mexico State, and a couple more wins for his undefeated team and things are looking up down in The Pit.


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I'm new to Sabayon,(but not to Linux) and did a fresh install of v. 5.0 & Gnome.
Everything worked well, (exept Nautilus which would not start) and I did the update as asked, and after 45 minutes or so I rebooted to have a fresh session.
Oops, boot goes fine upto : "error while loading shared libraries: libGL.so.1: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory" and so the desktop failes to start.
In both regular and safe mode: starting "gdm" or "startx" after login gives the same error.
I'm stuck.
Any ideas


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City Guides >
Electrical current is 110 volts, 60 Hz. American-style
two-pin flat blade plugs are standard.
Spanish is the official language, but English is spoken
in the main tourist centres.
Hotels and restaurants generally include a 10% service charge as
well as tax, but additional tips should be given for good service
as often the charge does not go to the staff who provided the
service. Waiters usually receive 10% extra for good service. For
other services including taxi drivers, tipping is discretionary
depending on the service provided.
Due to the recent unrest in neighbouring Haiti and the ongoing
unpredictability of the security situation, it is inadvisable to
travel across the border to Haiti. There is a low terrorism risk
and incidences of violent crime are infrequent. Visitors should
take normal precautions against petty crime, however. The Dominican
Republic is vulnerable to hurricanes from June to November.
Being polite to others and having respect for elders is integral
and is expected from visitors. If taking a photograph of a local,
one should ask permission first and then offer a gift afterwards.
Dominicans take care in their appearance and form judgements based
on what people wear; they are likely to look down on tourists that
are unkempt or wear clothes that are too revealing.
Santo Domingo is the centre of business in the Dominican
Republic. Good working relationships are vital and trust is an
integral part of doing business in the Dominican Republic; knowing
the right people is half the battle won. Appearances are considered
important and therefore dressing smartly is advised. Meetings are
initially rather formal and a polite greeting accompanied by a
handshake is common; expect small talk. Business cards are usually
exchanged on introduction. Punctuality is important. Although
English is widely spoken and understood, it is still useful to have
all business material printed in English and Spanish. It is
important to be polite and courteous at all times. Business hours
are usually 8am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm Monday to Friday.
The international access code for the Dominican Republic is +1,
in common with the US, Canada and most of the Caribbean, followed
by 809 or 829. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant
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is not required for calling North America. The local mobile phone
operators use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most
major international operators. Direct international calls can be
made from numerous telecommunications centres located in all towns
and cities. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and
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A 23-year-old Dassel man made his first court appearance Monday on 16 felony charges of criminal sexual conduct, use of a minor in a pornographic work and possession of pornography for allegedly sexually abusing and making videos of a girl for 10 years.
The West Central Tribune reports Nathan Charles Robert Schwartz appeared in Meeker County District Court to face three first-degree and three second-degree counts of criminal sexual conduct, five counts of using a minor in a pornographic work and five counts of possession of pornography.
According to the complaint, the investigation by the Meeker County Sheriff's Office began on September 5th, when investigators received information that the girl, now 13, had been abused by Schwartz for years at a rural Dassel residence.
The girl said that she caught Schwartz hiding in her closet and peeping in her window about three years ago.
She also told investigators that Schwartz touched her private body parts and made her touch his private parts, plus made her dance nearly naked in front of a video camera and for photographs.
In addition to the sex and pornography charges, Schwartz was also the subject of a separate investigation for being a felon in possession of a firearm, for photos also found on his computer. He is a registered predatory offender.


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BRIDGEWATER, Va. – In less than ideal conditions at the BC Lacrosse Field, the Bridgewater Eagles women's lacrosse team built a three-goal lead in the middle of the second half but couldn't hold off a Roanoke rally as the Eagles fell to the Maroons by a 10-9 score.
Sophomore Katie Freeman put the Eagles on the board early in the game when she took a Taylor Chamberlain pass and stroked it past the Maroons keeper to give Bridgewater a 1-0 lead.
Roanoke responded with four straight goals, two from the stick of Allison Bonanno, to take a 4-1 lead with 16:53 to play in the opening frame.
Chamberlain ended the Roanoke run and kick started a Bridgewater run when she took a Jenny Logan pass and beat the keeper to cut the Maroons' lead to 4-2 with 15:55 left in the first.
Freeman followed the Chamberlain tally with her second goal of the game to trim the Roanoke lead to one before Chamberlain stuck her second shot of the game past the keeper to draw the game to a 4-4 deadlock with 10 and change to play in the opening frame.
Roanoke regained the lead on a Darragh Evarts goal to own a 5-4 halftime lead in what was an evenly played first 30 minutes.
Both teams posted 11 shots in the first half, while the brilliant play of freshman goalkeeper Laura Reynolds kept the Eagles within striking distance. Reynolds recorded five first-half saves for the Eagles in the cage.
Freeman gave the Eagles the lead back with back-to-back goals to open the second half, with the latter coming from a Megan Bach helper.
Bach got in on the scoring with 26:19 to play in the game when she scored off of a man-up opportunity on a free-position shot to put the Eagles ahead 7-5.
Freshman Paige Hennessy continued the Bridgewater run when she put a shot past the Roanoke keeper to build the Eagles' advantage to 8-5 with 20:53 remaining.
Roanoke responded with four unanswered goals over the next eight minutes to take the lead back at a 9-8 gap with 12 and change to play.
Bach ended the Maroons run and drew the game back to a deadlock with under 10 minutes to go when she registered her second goal of the game off of a free-position shot to bring the score to 9-9.
Following the Bach goal, Roanoke controlled the ensuing draw and looked to grind the clock down before an Evarts goal gave the Maroons the lead with 7:26 to play.
Bridgewater controlled the following draw after the Evarts goal and worked into the offensive end and had an opportunity at the equalizer on a Hennessy shot, but the freshman's stroke went wide and possession went the way of the Maroons.
Roanoke made a costly error with 36 ticks to play, giving the Eagles one final possession before a Bridgewater timeout with 22 seconds to go setup the final play of the game.
Out of the timeout, the Eagles moved into the offensive zone but turned the ball over to Roanoke and the Maroons ran out the final moments of the game to hand Bridgewater a heartbreaking 10-9 loss.
Roanoke outshot the Eagles by a miniscule 24-23 margin, while the Eagles owned a 14-7 advantage on the draw.
Bridgewater's 20 turnovers in the game proved to be a major factor in the outcome of the contest as the Maroons owned a 28-16 edge in ground balls.
On the offensive end, Freeman's four-goal outing paced the way for the Eagles while Bach and Chamberlain each registered multi-goal games with two goals apiece.
Sophomore Sarah Conner and Logan each scooped up four ground balls in the loss while Reynolds paced the way with three caused turnovers.
Reynolds was superb in the cage, posting 11 saves in the loss, including six in the second half.
Bonanno led the Maroons' offense with a three-goal game while Cristina Scichilone earned the win, allowing just two goals over the final 26:19 of play. Lauren Curtin opened the game for the Maroons and allowed seven goals and recorded no saves.
Bridgewater is back in action on Friday at Shenandoah. Opening draw against the Hornets is set for 7 p.m.


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CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto is urging Nevadans to safely dispose of unused prescription drugs by participating in a nationwide campaign.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will be hosting a prescription drug take back from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at various locations in Nevada and around the country.
Masto says the effort will help prevent children from having access to unused medicines by ensuring they are disposed of properly.
The Nevada Statewide Coalition Partnership is helping to coordinate drop-off locations around the state.
Nevadans can find the nearest drop-off site by entering their zip code on the Justice Department's Office of Diversion Control website.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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Tom: Justin Deas, Jason Kincaid, Gregg, Marx, Scott Holmes
Margo: Margaret Colin, Hillary B. Smith, Ellen Dolan, Glynnis O'Connor
Margo was a nurse when she arrived in Oakdale. She quickly became involved with the newly married James Stenbeck. Tom had moved to Sweden to investigate Stenbeck (Anthony Herrera) after Barbara Ryan (Colleen Zenk) dumped him at the altar to be with James. When Tom returned he became entangled in Margo's life in many ways, including forcing her mother, Lyla, to reveal that John Dixon was Margo's biological father. Tom began dating Margo's aunt, Maggie, but his attraction to Margo would soon become strong. Margo eventually freed herself from the clutches of James and got to know Tom better while working at his family's law firm. It wasn't long before they began a series of adventures around the world while investigating the notorious Mr. Big (Brent Collins) and his connection to James. On June 1, 1983, Tom and Margo called their friends and family to the park for an impromptu, come-as-you-are wedding which was both funny and poignant.
Tom and Margo would face many obstacles from third parties, their jobs and their children over the years. Some of the most memorable storylines involved the secret of Adam's father (Adam didn't learn Hal was his father until he was a teenager), Margo's rape, and Tom's affair with Emily. When AS THE WORLD TURNS ended in 2010 Margo and Tom were still happy and together, swapping houses with Margo's sister, Katie.
Tom and Margo are special in multiple ways. First, no other soap opera couple that viewers saw fall in love and get married actually stayed together as long as they did without getting a divorce (on screen). They had been married more than 27 years when ATWT ended. Second, no other supercouple combination survived this many recasts and remained popular. Depending on which ATWT fans you talk to you might hear Deas/Colin, Marx/Smith, Holmes/Smith or Holmes/Dolan as their favorite Tom and Margo.
Both Deas and Marx won Emmy Awards for their work playing Tom (Deas also won five other Emmys for his soap work). Holmes received four Soap Opera Digests Awards nominations as the longest-running actor in the role. Smith garnered three Digest Award nominations for her work on ATWT (and later won an Emmy for her work in ONE LIFE TO LIVE and an Indie Soap Award for her work in VENICE). Dolan won the Digest Award in 1993 as Outstanding Supporting Actress and received an Emmy nomination that year as well.
If all that weren't enough, Deas and Colin were married in real life in 1988 and are still together to this day.
From Patrick Erwin (A THOUSAND OTHER WORLDS): Two characters that have stayed compelling through multiple actor changes. Tom's structured, slightly stuffy lawyer and Margo's headstrong, impetuous nature played wonderfully together. Tom's patience and deep love for Margo kept them together when Margo made all the wrong decisions for all the right reasons.
- Tom, Margo and Mr. Big (1982)
- "If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful" (1986)
- Margo's rape (1993)
- Tom and Margo struggle to keep the truth about Adam a secret (1996)
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Girls Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council and the Wistariahurst Museum in Holyoke is offering a special Victorian Era Day event for Girl Scouts during School vacation week on Thursday, April 23 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
The event is open to Girl Scouts in grades first through 12th.
(It is about a 75 to 90 minute drive from Framingham to Holyoke.)
Event info: Discover what life was like in the last 1800's by exploring a Victorian mansion. Experience daily Victorian life in hands-on segments. A sampling of activities includes Victorian fashion and hairstyles, the language and decoration of fans, garden and outdoor games, letter writing and diary passages, Victorian etiquette and entertainment, calling cards, and Victorian crafts.
Girl Scouts will be divided into small groups to travel through the museum.
To register, send Event Registration Form with payment to Wistariahurst Museum, 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA 01040 or call 1-413-322-5660.
Cost is $7 per Scout.
Registration will remain open through April 1 or until 60 girls have registered.


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Hartsville, S.C. – The Chowan University women's soccer team shutout the Coker Lady Cobras by a score of 2-0 on Wednesday night at the Coker Soccer Field. The shutout, Coker's fourth in as many games, marks the ninth time this season the Lady Cobras have been shutout. The loss drops Coker to 3-12 overall, while Chowan improves to 7-9-1 overall.
Chowan jumped on the board early as Ashley Bradford found the back of the net in the 22nd minute with an assist from Lacy Crafton. Then, just three minutes later, Jacqueline Ferns bounced a shot off the bottom of the crossbar and into the net for the Hawks second goal of the game.
Coker was able to shut down the Hawks in the second half, with Chelsea Beetch (Palmer, AK) picking up five saves in the game. Chowan out shot the Cobras 12-7 , while Coker held the edge in fouls 13-6.
Coker returns to the field on Thursday, as they host Catawba in a non-conference match at 7:00 p.m.


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Curious children have been given a lesson in what the human body needs to do to win an Olympic gold medal from five-time champion Sir Steve Redgrave.
The rowing legend was on hand for a special science demonstration at east London's St Paul's Way Trust School, where he had delivered free experiment kits. The school was chosen as the only secondary in the country to launch the project by the Wellcome Trust, which is to provide every school in Britain will free science activities linked to the Games.
They explore questions such as whether having longer legs helps people jump further and what happens inside competitors' bodies and minds when they take part in sport.
The kits, which are part of the Wellcome Trust's In the Zone initiative and inspired by the London 2012 Games, are aimed at helping pupils to understand how the human body works.
Sir Steve said: "I didn't have much interest in science at school, but it became really important to me as I got more serious about sport. I owe much of my Olympic success to a scientific understanding of my body.
"The important thing with these experiment kits is that they aren't just for sporty people. The kits are designed for kids of all ages and abilities to get involved, to understand the value of science and the power of their own bodies."
By the end of March, every primary and secondary school plus further education college in the UK should have received their own science and physical education kit.
Two different kits are to be delivered to schools - one for primary and one for secondary - containing a selection of experiments targeted at different age groups.
Clare Matterson, director of Medical Humanities & Engagement at the Wellcome Trust, said: "London 2012 offers a fabulous opportunity to inspire young people in both sport and science.
"We know that children learn better through practical science than from facts and figures so we wanted to give them an opportunity to test their own bodies.
"We hope that In the Zone will ignite a curiosity in young people all around the UK to ask questions and discover new things about the value of science in their everyday lives."


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|Remember the Titans
|Tuesday, 20 March 2001
The DVD release of "Remember the Titans" adds assets to an already excellent film. In theatres, "Titans" proved a true crowd pleaser that elicited applause in numerous places. It has something for almost everyone: dynamic football action for sports fans, a true tale of successful racial integration for those who like social consciousness, some rowdy (but relatively clean) verbal humor for comedy fans and lots of male bonding between initially unlikely allies. The DVD augments this with some unusual extras, notably an audio commentary track from the two real-life figures, Herman Boone and Bill Yoast, who are played in the movie by Denzel Washington and Will Patton, respectively. More, the DTS 5.1 audio track boasts some of the most vivid, lifelike sound yet heard on a non-special effects release.
It certainly helps that Gregory Allen Howard's script is based in fact. Although at times the sentiment becomes broad and obvious, it never feels forced. Propelled by persuasive plot and human logic, "Titans" gains momentum, becoming increasingly moving and exciting as it surges forward with ever-increasing power.
In 1971, black/white racial integration was just reaching Alexandria, VA, where high school football is the focal point of the local universe. Tensions are running high before the start of the fall school term as, over the summer, a white shopkeeper has shot a black youth to death.
To improve the situation (and comply with Federal anti-discrimination laws), T.C. Williams High has brought in its first-ever black head football coach, Herman Boone (Washington). This does not go down well with the well-liked erstwhile white head coach, Bill Yoast (Patton), who considers quitting until most of his players say they'll sit the season out if he's not there with them. Realizing that such an act of protest may well ruin the boys' chances of college scholarships, Yoast swallows his pride and takes a job as defensive coach under Boone's leadership. Boone now has to figure out how to shape a bunch of talented but frankly racist teenaged boys, white and black, into a unit that will fight other teams instead of each other. He also must contend with vicious prejudice from above that could sabotage his career and hatred on the streets that threatens his family. Yoast has to cope with his own bruised ego, his adversarial alliance with Boone and increasing disapproval from longtime associates who perceive Yoast's loyalty to his team over the status quo as a betrayal.
Howard's script manages to put issues of both racial and football politics in the mouths of characters so that it always sounds like normal conversation, even in the most expository situations. Director Boaz Yakin gets naturalistic performances from the ensemble that nevertheless allow for great humor in the midst of strife. Washington brings his customary dignity, sincerity and integrity to Boone. Patton is quietly, thoroughly convincing as Yoast, a man forced to gradually re-examine many of his core beliefs while trying to do the right thing for his players and as a man. Hayden Panettiere is a hoot as Yoast's football-crazed nine-year-old daughter, a character who (according to the commentary track) is exaggerated for comedic effect yet never feels out of place. Among the players, Ryan Hurst as team captain Gerry Bertier, Wood Harris as Bertier's foremost antagonist Julius Campbell and Ethan Suplee as Lastik, the most easygoing of the white kids on the team, are standouts.
The sound is also outstanding. In Chapter 1, a window breaks with a terrifying crack right in front of us. Chapters 2 and 3 make expert use of surround, placing us in the centers of different applauding crowds. Chapter 6 has one of the more interesting effects I've come across in a home-release use of a song in a scene. While "Spirit in the Sky" plays behind a scene, the song's music (a bit buzzy, apparently on purpose, as everything else is crystal clear) plays in the left main and the vocals are in the right main, rather than just spreading the piece throughout the system, while the dialogue of the characters is in the center. There's also a lot of major body impact sounds on the football field, with a mighty crunch in Chapter 11 that sounds as though the players are colliding a few feet in front of us, Chapter 16 sonically plants us in the middle of the field during a game, so that tackles are in front, behind, to our right and to our left, while our ears detect the subtle, solid thwack of the ball landing in the receiver's hands. Chapter 19 lets a car peel away with a screech of tires (but no sound artifacts) through the right rear. In Chapter 24, a horrible car wreck is reproduced with such startling sonic clarity that it sounds as if the collision occurs in front of us, followed immediately by the vehicles skidding at speed straight through the center of the soundfield with a realism that makes you want to instinctively jump out of the way. Chapter 30 brings us back to all-enveloping surround, with a warmth, immediacy and specificity that make us feel we're standing alongside the characters in the midst of a crowd.
Use of pop music is exemplary as well. The soundtrack is nearly as full of wall-to-wall '60s and '70s hits as "Almost Famous." There's a great transition in Chapter 22, with a Cat Stevens tune segueing into a livelier, nastier number from Creedence Clearwater Revival. Music is used tellingly onscreen as well. In "The Replacements," when the team members burst into song, it just looked like a rip-off of "The Full Monty." In "Remember the Titans," a sequence in Chapter 12 where the players start singing along with the radio on "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" not only achieves wonderful directional placement, so that we hear individual voices around us throughout the system, but it also makes a statement about whose music will carry the day, who's got control of the space and who is on which side, based on whether or not each player joins in. The exuberant vocalization is harmonious but realistic, good work by a bunch of young men who can carry a tune recreationally.
The movie comes with a regular making-of featurette, plus one focusing on Washington's portrayal of Boone, who comes off as truly thrilled that people have taken an interest in his life story. (All of the supplemental material is full of the filmmakers' tales of initially being put off by Boone, who at first thought all this talk of Hollywood interest was a practical joke.) There's also a featurette that focuses on the difficulties of writer Howard and then producer Bruckheimer in getting the film made. The audio commentary track from Howard, Yakin and Bruckheimer is informative, but even more interesting is the one from the real Boone and Yoast, who point out the details that conflict with real life. One of these is that in fact Yoast had four daughters, not one – he understood the filmmakers' reasoning in narrowing it down for dramatic purposes, but got director Yakin to phone and explain it to each of the daughters who aren't depicted. The commentary is understatedly and understandably emotional in places, as some of the people depicted in the film have since passed away.
At least one review of the theatrical release complained that sometimes director Yakin places his camera in to tight, so that game strategy is sacrificed in favor of character emotion. For this reviewer's money, that's the whole point – Yakin puts us out on the field, feeling the urgency of the moment along with the characters. Whether or not we can follow every play matters less than whether we care who wins. In this, "Remember the Titans" succeeds richly – seldom have we been made to feel so much is riding on the outcome of a football showdown. In "Remember the Titans," the town of Alexandria and the viewer both emerge as winners.


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PROVIDENCE — When online voters nixed the clothes iron token from Hasbro's Monopoly game, the appliance was held up as passe, as something your grandmother once used to ease the wrinkles out of linens and handkerchiefs.
''Despite being an integral part of life when the token was added to the game in the 1930s, the iron has fallen out of favor with today's fans,'' the Rhode Island-based company said in announcing its replacement — with a cat.
But even with the rise of wrinkle-free fabrics, the iron, it seems, is holding its own.
While US iron sales declined in volume 1 percent last year, they were up nearly 3 percent overall from 2007 to 2012, according to the market research group Euromonitor International. During the same period, steam generator irons — which make more steam than traditional ones, speeding up the process — experienced what the firm called ''enormous growth.'' Sales were $368 million last year.
Kim Kalunian irons nearly everything: sweaters, dresses, pants, even jeans. The 23-year-old digital producer at WPRO Radio in East Providence inherited her distaste for wrinkles from her mother, whom she describes as a ''fierce ironer.'' She finds the chore — and the hiss of the steam — therapeutic.
''It's sort of magical,'' says Kalunian, who irons in the morning before work and at night if she's donning a new outfit and going out. ''There's these wrinkles there, and they're annoying, and you whip out this iron and you can banish them.''
When she travels, she always checks her hotel room to make sure it has an iron, but draws the line at adding creases to pants — or ironing sheets, pillowcases, or underwear.
Rowenta, a manufacturer of high-end irons with US headquarters is in West Orange, N.J., says the appliance is as relevant as ever.
The company, whose products have been used to keep wrinkles out of the clothing on ''Project Runway,'' is constantly updating technology to make ironing easier, faster, and better for clothes, spokeswoman Michele Lupton says. Its regular models, ranging in price from $70 to $175, now include an ''eco-friendly'' one that uses less energy.
Hasbro nixed the iron after it got the fewest votes in a Facebook poll; it is being replaced with a cat. As a nod to its service, Rowenta plans to give away 10 board games with the iron token — along with a real iron — before the piece is discontinued. People will be asked to weigh in on Rowenta's Facebook page with their ''fondest'' ironing memories.
There are those, of course, who will go to any length to avoid ironing — throwing dry clothes into the dryer to soften wrinkles, using special sprays, buying no-wrinkle fabrics, or paying to have it done at the dry cleaner.
A man in Leicester in the United Kingdom in 1997 decided to spice up his dreaded ironing by doing it while rock climbing. Phil Shaw, nicknamed Steam, says in his book on extreme ironing — also done with skiing, snowboarding, and canoeing — that it ''combines the danger and excitement of an 'extreme' sport with the satisfaction of a well-pressed shirt.'' Long extension cords hooked to generators were used at first, before the advent of battery-powered irons.
Consumer Reports noted this week, after the death of the iron token, that it had recently conducted tests to name the 10 best steam irons. Some, it said, cost ''just a bit more than a Monopoly game.''


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Richards Named Employee of the Month at WIU
June 13, 2013
MACOMB, IL – Joan Richards, a staff clerk in Human Resources, has been named the Western Illinois University Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for June.
Richards was hired at WIU in February 2007 as a clerk in Equal Opportunity and Access, and then in June 2007, she was rehired as a clerk in Human Resources. In August 2007, Richards became an image processing technician II in Human Resources, and in June 2009, she was reallocated as a staff clerk in Human Resources.
Richards' nominator said she always "greets employees with a smile and genuine interest in assisting them with their concerns."
"Joan is always on top of everything in the office and very quick to assist anyone that comes in," her nominator said. "This is a very high profile office on campus, and she realizes the importance of taking care of everyone that comes in. She shows great initiative that contributes to the positive effort. Her communication with community members, staff and students present a very positive image for our office."
In August 2010, the Goldfarbs established an endowment to permanently fund the University's Civil Service Employee of the Month award. The Goldfarb endowment is used to fund a $100 award for the recipient of the Civil Service Employee of the Month, as well as a plaque. The WIU Foundation provides a $500 stipend for the Civil Service Employee of the Year.
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- Lawyer: Marissa Alexander is "ecstatic" and "incredibly grateful"
- Court: The jury received bad self-defense instructions
- Alexander was convicted in March of aggravated assault
- Alexander said she fired a warning shot to fend off her allegedly abusive husband
An appellate court on Thursday ordered a new trial for a Florida woman who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for firing a gun to scare off her allegedly abusive husband, ruling that a jury was improperly instructed on self-defense.
Marissa Alexander's case will be retried because the jury was wrongly told that -- for her to claim self-defense -- she needed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that her husband was about to seriously harm her, the appellate court said.
Rather, the appellate court pointed out, the prosecution had the burden to prove that Alexander herself was guilty of aggravated assault.
"Because the jury instructions on self-defense were fundamental error, we reverse" the conviction, a three-judge appellate panel said.
A jury convicted Alexander, 31, of aggravated assault in March 2012 after just 12 minutes of deliberation.
Alexander's lawyer said he told her about the new trial by phone.
"Marissa was ecstatic and obviously she's incredibly thankful and wants to get back with her family," defense attorney Bruce Zimet told CNN.
The case gained the attention of civil rights leaders, who say the African-American mother of three was persecuted because of her race, and from others, including U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown, who said the sentence was too harsh and Alexander never should have been charged.
Alexander claimed self-defense, saying she was attempting to flee her husband, Rico Gray, on August 1, 2010, when she picked up a handgun and fired a shot into a wall.
She said her husband had read cell phone text messages that she had written to her ex-husband, got angry and tried to strangle her.
State Attorney Angela Corey had said the case deserved to be prosecuted because Alexander fired in the direction of a room where two children were standing.
Corey had said she offered Alexander a plea bargain that would have resulted in a three-year prison sentence, but Alexander chose to take the case to a jury trial, where a conviction would carry a mandatory sentence under a Florida law known as "10-20-life."
The law mandates increased penalties for some felonies, including aggravated assault, in which a gun is carried or used.
During sentencing in May 2012, a judge said he had no choice but to sentence her to 20 years.
"Under the state's 10-20-life law, a conviction for aggravated assault where a firearm has been discharged carries a minimum and maximum sentence of 20 years without regarding to any extenuating or mitigating circumstances that may be present, such as those in this case," Judge James Daniel said that year.
Before the trial, Alexander unsuccessfully tried to use Florida's Stand Your Ground law to argue she was immune from prosecution. To win the immunity hearing, she would have needed to show that she was more likely entitled than not to use force.
But a judge in the pretrial immunity hearing rejected the request, saying Alexander's decision to go back into the house was not consistent with someone in fear for her safety.
In Thursday's decision, the appellate court said Alexander would not get a new immunity hearing. But she can still claim self-defense at trial.
The office of the Florida state attorney for Duval County said Thursday that Alexander's conviction "was reversed on a legal technicality."
"We are gratified that the court affirmed the defendant's Stand Your Ground ruling" denying pretrial immunity, the office said.


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TipCar is a Brazilian car pooling website. Users of the site can offer and find rides quickly and easily.
The home page of TipCar features a cool animated Google Map which features profile pictures and short messages of people looking to share car journeys. The map animates through each message with some nice map rotation and map tilting between messages. You can see the animation effects in the video above.
I'm pretty sure that the site also uses Google Maps to help users find and display car journeys. Unfortunately my Portuguese wasn't adequate enough to navigate to that part of the site.


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Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is joining Rick Santorum, Mike Huckabee and others in standing behind Chick-fil-A's anti-gay bigotry.
Southwestern Baptist, which is part of the Southern Baptist Convention and is one of the largest seminaries in the world with more than 3,500 students, announced in a press release Wednesday that it plans to purchase 200 sandwiches from a Chick-fil-A near its campus on Aug. 1 as part of Huckabee's "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day."
"Southwestern Seminary wants to encourage Chick-fil-A's support of the traditional family and the first amendment right of Dan Cathy to live out his religious beliefs," said Thomas White, vice president for student services and communications. "We gladly partner with organizations like Chick-fil-A who take a stand for faith, and we will also be providing all of our students with Chick-fil-A sandwiches during our all-campus picnic in September."
The school plans to purchase the sandwiches beginning at 11:30 a.m. next Wednesday from the Chick-fil-A at 3580 Altamesa Blvd. in Fort Worth.
As we mentioned the other day, LGBT activists are planning same-sex kiss-ins at Chick-fil-A restaurants across the country on Friday, Aug. 3.


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The many incarnations of our favorite tales
By Jennifer Joyner
I vividly remember watching Disney's "Cinderella" when I was 5 years old and then attempting to recreate scenes from the movie in my bedroom. There was one particular part that stood out to me, and that was when Cinderella cleaned her room. To me, even while she was completing the mundane task of making her bed, she was the epitome of grace and beauty. She sang and danced, and as she shook out the sheets, they sort of floated up and landed perfectly in place.
I remember trying to imitate this. I would twirl around the room and then grab the sheet off my bed and whip it into the air. It was always disappointing, however, when the fabric didn't billow up beautifully and then land delicately on the bed like it had for Cinderella.
... Somehow, I didn't take into account that there were no birds and talking mice there to help me, and I was not existing within a cartoon ...
But anyway, Cinderella was my favorite movie, and I watched it over and over again. As a child of the 1980s, fairy tales to me were Disney films on VHS tapes.
For generations before and after mine, however, fairy tales have taken on many different forms. In fact, the fairy tale is probably the most frequently reinvented genre of story.
My mom told me she remembers the day she was outside playing, and her mother called her in to the house because "Cinderella" was on TV. She said she remembers watching Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella and thinking it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen.
She was in awe of Leslie Ann Warren, who played Cinderella. (She didn't say whether she replayed the scenes after watching it, like I did, but it was clear the film made a lasting impression.)
There were little girls and boys who grew up reading the stories of Hans Christian Andersen.
Of course, many forms of fairy tales through the last few centuries stem from the stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. Those tales, however, were often much more dark and violent.
For example, Cinderella included a story line where the stepmother forced her daughters to chop off parts of their feet to fit into the shoe so they could marry the prince. And, at the end of the story, the stepsisters get their eyes pecked out. That's not exactly cartoon material.
The Grimm's fairy tales available today are much more pleasant, but even Grimm's original versions were sometimes watered down, compared to the European folktales from which they came.
In college, I majored in French in addition to journalism, and in my literature classes, we spent a lot of time talking about les contes de fees (fairy tales).
In the original version of "Little Red Riding Hood," which was written in France, Red Riding Hood is eaten by the wolf. This ending clearly was meant to drive home the moral of the story, which is never talk to strangers. I imagine it worked on any child that heard the tale.
The Brothers Grimm created an equally gory, albeit happier, ending, which involved a hunter saving Red and then rescuing her grandmother by disemboweling the wolf. The grandmother came out in one piece and perfectly healthy. It was like Jonah and the whale in the Bible.
There was also another French version of the tale that involved the wolf forcing Red to eat part of her grandmother. That's a far cry from anything we might see on Disney, right?
Each incarnation of fairy tales reflects the values and needs of society.
The main purpose of the early French tales and those collected by the Brothers Grimm was to teach a lesson.
The Disney fairytale, which has dominated for almost a century, speaks to a culture that expects a dazzling tale with a happy ending.
It is these stories that have paved the way for the newest wave of fairy tale interpretations. During the past couple of years, fairy tales have shown up on the silver screen in "Snow White: A Tale of Terror," "Snow White and the Huntsman," "Red Riding Hood," "Mirror Mirror," "Beastly," and "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters." Televisions shows like "Grimm" and "Once Upon a Time," featuring fairy tale characters who are cursed to live in our world, also are very popular.
So, why are adults watching fairy tales these days? Maybe with all the "reality" being constantly slammed down our throats, there is something appealing about being carried off to a time long ago in a land far, far away.
Or perhaps the world we live in has gotten a little scary and depressing, and we just want to escape it for a while.
There is definitely an element of nostalgia fueling the fairy tale trend. After all, we all experienced these stories as children.
Another part of "Cinderella" that I used to like to reenact is the scene where she is scrubbing the floor and singing "Sing Sweet Nightingale."
I would pretend to plunge a scrubbing brush into a bucket and push it around on the floor.
Now that I think about it, if I had shared all this with my parents, they could have capitalized on it and gotten a lot of housework out of me. But that might have taken some of the magic out of it for me. And that's what it's all about; a little magic in our lives.


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