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quote SerebiiWoo, finally!As per the last releases, several users on the Japanese forum, 2ch, have started to receive their copies and are to post new information they find within it. We'll be posting the information as it comes while we await our own copies to be delivered. At the moment, it's unlikely we'll receive anything new due to the reveal in Dengeki magazine but the moment we do get something, it'll be posted here so keep checking back
05:21 First, we have a clear map of the new look Unova region
05:28; It's confirmed that the capability of selecting multiple Pokémon in the box is back
06:06; You have to participate in PokéWood after defeating Homika
06:26; Other information. You can use the Xtransceiver to call various characters. Your mother will tell you information about your current location, Professor Juniper will rate your Pokédex, Bianca will tell you the happiness of your party and Cheren will tell you about the types and abilities of the Pokémon in your party
06;35; Default name for the Rival is confirmed as Hyu/Hugh (ヒュウ )
06:42; Aesthetic version change. HP/EXP area in battle is Black in Black 2 & White in White 2
06:46; Burgh's team:Spoiler:
07:25; Gym Leaders may not be at their gyms when you first get there
07:33; Elesa's team:Spoiler:
07:47; The Female Character's default name is Mei (メイ )
07:53; You receive Cut, Fly and Strength by Nimbasa City
08:00 The World Tournament is based in Driftveil City where the Freezer Containers were
08:06; Like previously, there are forced Rotation Battles in Pokémon Black 2. You battle Biker Charles again
08:16; There's a move tutor in Drifveil City. He teaches a variety of moves. He teaches a variety of moves; Gunk Shot, Ice Punch, Fire Punch, Thunderpunch, Low Kick, Dual Chop, Seed Bomb, Uproar, Super Fang, Iron Head, Signal Beam, Bounce, Drill Run, Bug Bite & Covet. These cost Shards to teach
08:25; There appears to be an encounter with the old Team Plasma sages
08:28; Gift:Spoiler:
08:45; Clay's team:Spoiler:
08:46; It seems you can change between Black City & White Forest in your game by using the Unova Link feature and connecting with Black & White. You can do this repeatedly, but not if you are in the area
08:52; World Tournament now houses the Move Relearner/Deleter
09:00: You need to enter into the World Tournament where you meet Achroma in the final
09:22; You seem to get a Deerling with its Hidden Ability; Serene Grace, within the game. It's Level 30 and female
09:36; Some old Pokémon in the routes; Budew, Roselia, Baltoy, Nosepass, Cleffa, Combee, Castform
Ratatta, Grimer, and Zubat also available
09:52; The other gendered character will appear at the Battle Subway and is called Kyouhei
10:09; Evolution stones can be purchased using BP earned from Battle Subway and World Tournament. They are sold for 3BP while other items such as Scope Lens, Wide Lens and Muscle Brace sell for 8BP
10:17; Skyla's team:
10:26; It is said that after completing the game, you receive a key which will switch the game between three difficulties. Normal, Assist which lowers the difficulty and Challenge which increases it. We have no confirmation for this yet
10;34; A new feature of the Random Matchup and Tournaments prevents you from battling for a while if you disconnect on your opponent
10:45; More Move Tutors: Last Resort, Iron defense, Magnet Rise, Magic Coat, Block, Hyper Voice, Electroweb, Icy Wind, Iron Tail, Aqua Tail, Earth Power, Zen Headbutt, Foul Play, Superpower, Gravity, Dragon Pulse and Dark Pulse. Cost Blue Shards
11:05; Bianca appears, referencing the Pokémon Heatran
11:22; Cobalion is, as expected, found in the game near Undella Town
11:42; You can find an area with a Minccino with its Hidden Ability of Skill Link. It is found at Level 20 and is 109 in the Unova Dex and is found in the Hidden Burrow
11:49: Virizion is also randomly found in Unova on Route 11
11:51: Terrakion also confirmed to just be sitting in Unova
11:59; At some point, you battle a heavily underlevelled Volcarona, at Level 35
12:00; TM95, Snarl, which was hidden in Black & White, appears to be available at some point in Black 2 & White 2
12:10; Drayden team:
12:15; The player has now discovered that Unova is in fact frozen in various areas
12:20: First picture of Frozen Unova
12:35: The Shadow Triad can be battled
12:40: Virizion remains where it is when the region is frozen. Not all parts get totally covered
12:53; New Move Tutor. Gives moves for Yellow Shards; Bind, Snore, Heal Bell, Knock Off, Synthesis, Roost, Sky Attack, Role Play, Heat Wave, Giga Drain, Drain Punch, Pain Split & Tailwind
13:06; Shizui's team:
13:11; Shizui gives Scald
13:14; Other wild Pokémon: Absol, Banette, Drapion, Seviper, Drifblim, Sneasel, Mantine, Altaria, Starmie
13:49; Another Move Tutor: Magic Room, Wonder Room, Spite, Recycle, Trick, Stealth Rock, Endeavor, Skill Swap, Worry Seed, Gastro Acid, Outrage, Helping Hand, After You, Endeavor, Sleep Talk, Snatch
14:12; Lunar Wing is obtained within this game.
14:23; Iris is found in Castelia City
14:23: Achroma is confirmed as a Plasma Boss
14:26; Achroma's team:Spoiler:?
14:35; Latias is shown to be in the game, found in the Dreamyard
14:42; Regigigas is also set to appear
14:43; Ghetsis' Team:Spoiler:?
14:44; Kyurem is found at Level 55
14:56; Castelia City has sewers, which are filled with Zubat and RattataSpoiler:E4
15:54; Achroma, when first battled, has got Klink and a Magnemite
16:11; The player can also receive N's Sigilyph
16:46; There's a building called the "Strange House". It's unusually empty
16:56; New Town; Yamaji Town (ヤマジタウン)
17:00; Wild Eevee can be found within Castelia City. This is done in a small park area. The area also houses Buneary, Rattata, Pidove, Cottonee and Petilil
17:04; You battle your Rival and Cheren in the World Tournament when you're first there. Cheren has a Stoutland, Watchog & Cinccino. Achroma has Magneton, Klink and Elgyem
17:08; Uxie can be found in the game
17:40; There's a Triple Battle within Chargestone Cave
18:02; Juniper will give you the Master Ball in Mistralton City
19:03; Elite Four RematchesSpoiler:
19:06; Lenora is said to revive your fossils
19:21; Alder is battleable;Spoiler:
19:27; Cresselia is Level 68 on the Marvelous Bridge after obtaining the Lunar Wing
19:31; Numerous skyscrapers and areas within Black City
19:35; Have to battle through the skyscraper in Black City to fight Alder's grandson
20:00; The previous game's playable character is out looking for N
20;27; After the end of the game, you will meet up with N
20:33; N will battle you and has a Level 70 Zekrom (in Black 2)
20:40; In a random tree, you are able to find wild Amoonguss with their Hidden Ability of Regenerator
20:56; After not being able to be captured earlier (the game won't let you), you can get Kyurem at Level 70. It can know Fusion Bolt/Fusion Flare depending on the form
21:12; There's a Triple Battle with a member of GameFreak. Their Pokémon are Level 68 (Skarmory and Kingdra shown)
21:13; To get Kyurem, you have to meet N in his Castle by Victory Road. Then, go to Dragonspiral Tower and capture Zekrom/Reshiram. Go to Giant Chasm and meet Kyurem and it will challenge after the two are united Edit @ 21:34; After request for clarification; The Pokémon do merge together. It is said this is done using an item, but you can then seperate them using the same item
21:17; An image of White Kyurem after its initial unification with N's Reshiram earlier in the game
21:21; Latios also confirmed for Dreamyard indicating potential version exclusivity. Latios is confirmed for Black 2
21:49; Elite Four Rematch - Challenge ModeSpoiler:Teams
22:06; Regirock is found in the game at Level 65
22:08; Among the Pokémon of N's you receive in the game (in addition to Zorua and Sigilyph), it seems you can also receive a Pidove which is found in Pinwheel Forest
22:14; Jellicent with their Hidden Ability can also be found within the game
00:08; Latios/Latias are found to be Level 68 on capture
06:10; It is said that Unova Gym Leaders do appear within the World Tournament. Drayden, Brycen and Shizui have been noted. It's currently unknown if their teams are completely setSpoiler:Teams
06:14; You earn 1BP from Unova Gym Leaders, 2BP from Kanto Gym Leaders
06:16; World Tournament modes in the post -game
06:28; World Tournament features:
Driftveil Tournament - All Pokémon at Level 25
Rental Tournament - Pokémon are randomly chosen for you, akin to the Battle Factory
Mix Tournament - All Pokémon at Level 50, can switch a Pokémon with your opponent before combat
Unova Leaders - Battle Unova Gym Leaders at Level 50
In one of the modes Roxanne, the Gym Leader of Rustboro City , is battlable
06:38; The Battle Skyscraper in Black City has you go through the rooms, battling trainer after trainer until you defeat the Boss. You can pass to the next room and have your Pokémon healed
06:50; More World Tournament modes unlocked World Leaders - Battle Leaders and Champions from around the world Rental Master - Another rental battle system, but with rarer and stronger Pokémon
06:55; Type Expert is another of the World Tournament modes.
06:58; Trainers in the Battle Skyscraper will have Pokémon such as Entei
07:04; Back to the World Tournament, after participating in a certain amount of battles in the World Leaders tournament, you then unlock the Champion's Tournament
07:22; Alder's Grandson, Banjiro confirmed in Black Skyscraper 07:28; Banjiro's TeamSpoiler:
07:35; Banjiro's Team is Level 85 in Challenge Mode
07:39; You get given a Gible after defeating Banjiro
08:27; More World Tournament teams - Team SpoilersSpoiler:
08:39; An Image of Champions; Red, Blue, Steven, Alder, Cynthia, Lance & Wallace
08:46; More World Tournament teams - Team SpoilersSpoiler:
09:11; Defeating Unova Leaders unlocks the other region tournaments (Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh). Then, completion of the other region Leaders opens up World Leaders, which merges them all. After that, beat World Leaders to access the Champion Tournament
09:13; The Stranger's House is located in the middle of Marveous Bridge. At a certain spot, you will be removed and taken to the house where you will get the Lunar Wing
10:10; The Underwater Ruins make a return with a similar layout as before. Like before, there are ancient treasures within which can be exchanged for items
11:08; Mesprit confirmed for the game. It's Level 65. It's at the top of the Celestial Tower following a request to search for them by Professor Juniper
quote kyogre1234It's october 7th and just about everyone knew that. It was announced over a week ago I believe.ll know is that it comes out september 7th in fall 2012 in the us and canada
quote KanonUxie, Azelf and Mesprit were in the same generation as well.[quote=Castlewars|message:33251717]You mean the most available Legendaries of all time? Who had been in two games in a row with Plat and HGSS. Those legendary birds?
I dunno, I think I prefer the Regis, who haven't been available non-evently since Emerald.
quote CastlewarsYou mean the most available Legendaries of all time? Who had been in two games in a row with Plat and HGSS. Those legendary birds?Hang on a minute - WHAT ABOUT THE LEGENDARY BIRDS?? WHY ARE THERE NO LEGENDARY BIRDS??!!
quote Blood Wolf
Shining Charm chances confirmed: 1 in 2,370.6 chance for normal encounters and it drops down the Masuda chance to 1 in 1024.
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Sweeping Soft Brown Waves with a Fringe
Add romance with pretty ribbon curls. Sweeping soft curls are easy and feminine. This is a really cute hair style. It is very chic and sexy.It is medium length cut. The bangs are nice and thick and have been cut long. They have been swept to the side which makes this cut look so clean and tasteful.Here we have two shades of brown. A darker shade with lighter shades adds glamour and gives a sizzling look.
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In the light of cut-throat competition on the market of semiconductors and chip manufacturing, Fujitsu Microelectronics and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company said on Thursday that they were looking forward to jointly develop 28nm process technologies and below. In addition, Fujitsu said it would outsource manufacturing of 40nm chips to TSMC.
"From the aspect of its advanced process technologies and large-scale production capacity, TSMC is the most attractive semiconductor foundry partner. By continuing to create our advantages in fine-pitch process technologies through this partnership, we can further grow our ASIC and ASSP product businesses," said Haruki Okada, president of Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited.
Under an agreement between the companies, Fujitsu Microelectronics will expand its 40nm generation logic integratred circuits business with production at TSMC's fabs. This advanced technology engagement should enable both companies to create new business for themselves and for their prospective customers.
Most importantly, the two companies also announced that they intend to initiate discussions on collaborative development of high-performance process technologies for 28nm and below for Fujitsu Microelectronics' product applications. Back in late 2008 the head of Fujitsu Microelectronics said that the company was interested in either co-development of process technologies or even combining semiconductor businesses with other players.
Now it does seem to be the right time for Fujitsu Microelectronics to find a partner to develop process technologies: all of its rivals in Japan have already either created semiconductor joint-ventures, sold their businesses to others or initiated collaboration in fabrication processes' development with overseas partners.
"Fujitsu Microelectronics is clearly a world-class leader in advanced high-speed and low-power technologies, design engineering, and differentiated IP. Given TSMC's long-standing commitment to Japan's semiconductor market, and our on-going investment and dedication to advanced process technology, our collaboration with Fujitsu Microelectronics represents a new best-in-class solution for many system companies," said Dr. Rick Tsai, president and chief executive officer of TSMC.


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The potential to eliminate other connections to save space and allow smaller designs in the future is driving quicker integration of SuperSpeed USB into netbooks and other mobile PCs, reports In-Stat. Today, 97% of the mobile PC market uses USB 2.0, however by 2014 In-Stat expects the market to transition completely to SuperSpeed USB.
"In the past, new interface technologies were adopted more quickly in desktops. However, the landscape is shifting. Mobile PCs are omitting optical and large hard disk drives, which increases the need for faster interfaces to connect to external storage solutions. This makes SuperSpeed USB a higher priority in mobile PCs," said Brian O'Rourke, In-Stat analyst.
The market tracking company claims that high-speed USB is expected to peak in 2011 at 2.9 billion units and then start to decrease slowly over the remainder of the forecast as SuperSpeed gains traction. The USB 3.0 will sweep through the USB-enabled hard drive market by 2013 and 225 million SuperSpeed USB flash drives will ship in 2014.
The USB 3.0-based devices will also get more affordable: from 2009 to 2014, the average selling price of SuperSpeed USB discrete peripheral controllers will experience a -21.8% CAGR.
It is rather noteworthy that In-Stat expects the share of USB-connected monitors to grow rather rapidly. The USB penetration of the LCD monitor market will see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 107.5% from 2009 to 2014.


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|Sigmund Freud papers, circa 6th century B.C.-1998
|Span Dates
|circa 6th century B.C.-1998
|Bulk Dates
|(bulk 1871-1939)
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|Freud, Sigmund, 1856-1939
|48,600 items ; 141 containers plus 20 oversize and 3 artifacts ; 70.4 linear feet ; 23 microfilm reels
|Collection material in German, with English and French
|Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
|Founder of psychoanalysis. Correspondence, holograph and typewritten drafts of writings by Freud and others, family papers, patient case files, legal documents, estate records, receipts, military and school records, certificates, notebooks, a pocket watch, a Greek statue, an oil portrait painting, genealogical data, interviews, research files, exhibit material, bibliographies, lists, photographs and drawings, newspaper and magazine clippings, and other printed matter. The collection documents many facets of Freud's life and writings; his associations with family, friends, mentors, colleagues, students, and patients; and the evolution of psychoanalytic theory and technique.
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Clinical Studies
Parkinson's Disease:
Validating the Montreal Cognitive Assessment for the Diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson's Disease
This is a longitudinal study sponsored by the Michael J. Fox Foundation. We are investigating whether a short paper and pencil test can determine changes in memory and thinking in individuals with Parkinson's disease. This study requires two visits per year for three years.
You may be eligible to participate if you:
1. Are at least 65 years old
2. Have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
3. Have color vision
4. Have a friend or family member who can answer questions about you.
Finding the Optimum Regimen for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (FOR DMD) - The Finding the Optimum Regimen for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (FOR DMD) study will compare three ways of giving corticosteroids to boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) to determine which of the three ways increases muscle strength the most and which causes the fewest side effects. Using the results of this study, the investigators aim to provide patients and families with clearer information about the best way to take these drugs.
H6D-MC-LVJJ A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled, Phase 3 Trial of Tadalafil for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - H6D-MC-LVJJ is a 3 arm study to determine the efficacy and safety of Tadalafil administered orally once daily in ambulatory boys with DMD who are already receiving treatment with corticosteroids. The primary objective is to test the hypothesis that once daily Tadalafil administered orally for 48 weeks lessens the decline in ambulatory ability as measured by the 6MWD compared to placebo in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Two doses of Tadalafil (0.3mg/kg and 0.6mg/kg) will be compared to placebo.
BEL115123 A Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Double-Blind Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacodynamics of Belimumab in Subjects with Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (MG) - The purpose of this study is to test the safety and efficacy of belimumab to treat MG. Belimumab will be compared with a placebo (which contains no active medication). The effects of the drug, both good and bad, will be compared with the effects in people who are not being given the drug. You have a 50-50 chance of being placed in either group. About 50 people (adult women and men) with MG in at least 4 countries will take part in this study.
A Sample Repository for the Examination of Biomarkers for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Other Motor Neuron Diseases - This research is being done to find biological markers (biomarkers) of MND within blood, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Biomarkers are measurable indicators of disease vulnerability (reflecting a risk to contract the disease), diagnosis (whether disease is present), and/or progression (worsening of disease). They may take a variety of forms, although this study focuses on protein biomarkers. Information gathered from this work may help clinicians and researchers create better treatment plans, develop new drugs, and perform further research.
Using Next Generation Sequencing to Unravel the Pathogenesis of Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) - The International IBM Consortium Genetic Study - Inclusion Body Myositis can cause muscle weakness, and may even lead to disability. It is a muscle disorder still without effective treatment. The aim of this study is to better understand what the cause of Inclusion Body Myositis is, by collecting clinical information and performing genetic studies on a blood, muscle or skin tissue sample. Approximately 20-40 people will take part in this research study at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
POMPE Registry - The Pompe Registry was initiated worldwide in 2004 as part of an effort to help health care providers who are involved in treating or diagnosing Pompe disease to better understand the disease and its management. The Pompe Registry is open to all people with Pompe disease, regardless of whether they are receiving treatment and regardless of the type of treatment. Data that are regarded as standard assessments for Pompe patients, such as cardiac, respiratory, neuromuscular, sensory, Quality of Life and Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT) status will be collected and comprise the Pompe Registry database.
For any questions concerning the above studies, please contact Anne Morris at (717) 531-0003 x289123 or email: email@example.com.
Multiple Sclerosis:
STRATIFY-2: This clinical trial, closed to enrollment, involves a yearly blood draw to identify the JCV antibody, which is present in over 50% of patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The purpose of this trial is to better understand whether antibodies to JCV may be used to predict whether a patient is at higher or lower risk for developing PML. Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a brain infection associated in some patients receiving Natalizumab (Tysabri®) therapy. (P.I. Gary Thomas, MD).
Transition: This is a two year observational study for MS patients who formerly used Tysabri as their disease modifying therapy, but have switched to Gilenya within the past 12 months. Most visits are standard of care and the medication is obtained commercially through your insurance. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the overall safety profile of Gilenya as well as the incidence of selected safety outcomes in patients previously exposed to Tysabri. (P.I. Elisabeth Lucassen, MD).
Baclofen GRS: The sponsor of this study has developed an investigational type of extended release Baclofen for MS patients with spasticity. This 21 week trial compares the treatment with Baclofene extended-release capsules versus down-titration to placebo in subjects stabilized on Baclofen ER with respect to efficacy of treatment of their spasticity, long-term efficacy over 12 weeks, and determination of a safety profile. Assessment of your spasticity is performed each visit. A daily diary is provided to document daytime and nighttime spasticity occurrences. The purpose of this study is to show that the extended release Baclofen, taken once each evening, will not only allow for more consistent control of spasms throughout the day and night, but possibly allow undisturbed sleep, and minimize the daytime sedation that is associated with Baclofen. (P.I. Elisabeth Lucassen, MD).
PreferMS: This one year trial is CLOSED to enrollment for relapsing remitting MS subjects naive to treatment or treated with no more than one disease modifying therapy. Qualified subjects are randomized to either one of the injectable MS medications (Copaxone, Betaseron, Extavia, Rebif or Avonex), or to Gilenya. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Gilenya versus the injectables by patient retention on treatment over 12 months. (P.I. Elisabeth Lucassen, MD).
For more information on any of these Multiple Sclerosis trials, please contact Jen Crossen at 717-531-7591.


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Skip to comments.Asian Groups Slam Toby Keith's 'Racist' Gesture
Posted on 12/16/2009 2:21:28 PM PST by Eurotwit
Toby Keith may think his Nobel Peace Prize party eye gesture wasn't a big deal -- but TWO Asian organizations are furious about it, claiming the "racist" maneuver wasn't just offensive, it was an embarrassment to his country.
As TMZ first reported, Keith pulled back his eyes when Will Smith rapped the word "yellow" during an impromptu performance in Norway a few days ago -- Toby's rep blew it off, telling us, "nobody at the party thought Toby was out of line." But outside the party -- people are pissed.
A rep for the Asian American Justice Center tells TMZ, "Toby Keith embarrassed himself and his country, denigrated the Noble Peace Prize and offended Asians and Asian Americans by using a crude, racist hand gesture."
Another group -- the Media Action Network for Asians -- also took offense with Toby, telling us, "By doing this, he is telling his Asian fans 'you don't matter, you're not on my radar.'"
Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2009/12/16/asian-groups-toby-keith-will-smith-nobel-peace-prize-racist-organizations-action-network/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter#ixzz0ZtPogPOo
Here is the video from the party:
The racist incident happens at 2.08.
Ohh, A racist row.
Here is the video from the party:
The racist incident happens at 2.08.
Sheesh! Everybody wants in the Racial Grievance Industry.
He didn't need to do anything to denigrate the NPP, giving one to Obama was plenty on it's own.
My goodness people are such whiny little bitches these days.
Toby Keith first was asked this really rude question in the pre concert presser, that how could he "mr, boot up your behind" guy play in the nobel concert.
Will Smith was actually funny then. Stood up an ran towards the journalist implying he would put a boot up his....
Keith just said, "look stud, can't here your question". Then he said that he will support America against evil everywhere and never appologize.
Go Keith!
People are whiney today because they have learned they can get rich being offended, look at Jesse Jackson.
I guess I missed it, only thing wierd I saw was
some white hayseed trying to sing rap.
Never seen that one.
Off to the racist corner with you :-P
Go Toby.
I don't this that was fake.
And, if it was?
It did capture the feeling of many people. Not only Americans.
And, the way he stood up to that idiotic journalist. Well he still stood up or the military...
Hope they are not really touchy.
Screw the sniveling crybabies
thanks for lowering my blood pressure.
I needed that after hearing of Obama's intentions playing politics with our national security again.
This animated Asian .gif shows that not all Asians are into the victimhood mentality.
Toby looks a little out of place there. Does he hang out with Will Smith? I didn't picture those to together. I thought Toby would be more comfortable smoking pot with Willie Nelson. But as an Asian American I can say that I am not offended.
After that performance all three should be charged with disturbing the 'peace.'
Such racism is offensive and serves to obstruct success of minorities in America.
Because of this, Asian-Americans will no longer be able to succeed in school, not be admitted to universities, not have the highest percapita income of any race in the US, and not have the lowest prison population or crime statistics.
Yes, when you insult with racist slurs, you create victims.
just making a point....so if Afr Ams find any slightly remotely slurring comment as offensive and prevents their success in society, how come the same doesn't hold true for Asian Americans, who manage to be wildly successful and model citizens despite the ongoing negative stereotypes against them? on top of that, the extremely poor representation of Asian americans in media? when was the last time an Asian American has won on Oscar? A Grammy? Had top billing in an oscar winning movie? Had a late night talk show? Had a top ten song in the US?
Just wondering. How come Asians don't seem themselves as victims despite the clear stereotypes in American culture?
If you've genuinely offended someone, and you're genuinely sorry about it, its always appropriate to apologize, preferably in person.
But never, ever apologize to the permanently offended. Never apologize to the permanently outraged.
Permanent outrage is a pose, and its like background noise. It never varies, and it therefore is meaningless. Its just how they get over on you. The "permanently outraged" have learned that the easiest way you can manipulate people is by playing on their guilt. Its easy, most people want to do the right thing, and most people sincerely don't want to cause offense which is how the permanently outraged get away with their endless shakedowns. Its a huge power trip, and some people manage to make a living doing it too.
Screw the sniveling crybabies...
Like the ones who deleted the Monty Python links.
Monty Python?
Oh, well.
Good on you, take care of yourselves.
Deleted Monty Python???? That's criminal!
Sounds to me like you're in the wrong place complaining about the wrong people.
I haven't heard that one since tampon's came on the market.....(chuckling at it)
Another group -- the Media Action Network for Asians -- also took offense with Toby, telling us, "By doing this, he is telling his Asian fans 'you don't matter, you're not on my radar.'"
Thin-skinned and whiney.
Is that racist?
I thought it was very silly.
It shows that even freerepublic is getting silly these days. The PC rot it getting damn terminal.
It was a link to the "I like Chinese" and "Never be rude to an arab".
I just took the links out at random from youtube because I know these bloody songs.
So I try again with different videoes offending the Finnish, the Irish, the Chinese.... (Liver performances instead of what might be considered unnapropriate video edits.
Arabs, Irish, blacks, Israelies, Saudis, wops and krauts
(Note to the moderator: I didn't check the one video. I agree the imagery made was a bit in bad taste on the user made video, hence now there is a clip from a live performance by the Pythons)
It's a silly controversy.
Look at a popular chinese toothpaste through the years:
Sort of a case of the pot calling the kettle black ... or yellow ... or white... or something.
God Bless the Pythons........and Benny Hill
It's all exposed in this mockumentary:
What if the South won the civil war:
The Confederate States of America (1 of 9)
Made be Spike Lee I think, in case anyone would get any ideas. :-P
I forgot to say what a douche Lee Greenwood is . All these songsters ,"Boot in the azz " and "stand up beside you" never wore combat boots and never stood up when it was their turn and never bore arms for their country . You can have them.
It never ceases to amaze me how stupid people can be.
I have no idea who Toby Keith is.
That is the most ignorant show I have ever seen. It's historically innaccurate, unfunny, uninformative, and generally lame. I caught 10 minutes of it on IFC. Whatever the goal of producing that show was, it resulted in a wasted effort.
And your momma.
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Students fill shoe boxes with items that will be sent to military personnel overseas. St. Bernadette School in Milwaukee hosted the event April 20 and invited students from St. Catherine and Our Lady of Good Hope schools to join them. More than 100 sixth- through eighth-grade students filled shoe boxes with snacks, personal hygiene items, paperback books and movies for Operation Shoe Box. (CNS photo/Sam Lucero, Catholic Herald)
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Algona, Prairie Valley win at Poky
POCAHONTAS – Competing for the first time in nearly two weeks, the St. Edmond girls track team finished fourth here Tuesday night.
Algona won the overall Class A team title, followed by Humboldt, Manson Northwest Webster, the Gaels, Sioux Central and Emmetsburg.
Hannah Lentsch cleared 5-foot-2 to claim the high jump and likely cement her spot in the Drake Relays next week.
Also, the sprint medley relay of Maddie McCarville, Libby Augustine, Lentsch and Madi Reel finished first in 2:03.81.
"Hannah should have a good enough jump for Drake, so that is exciting," SEHS head coach Donn Larson said. "We continue to see some solid improvements in times despite not having any consistency with the weather and being able to practice and compete."
Reel (100-meter dash), Kara Salinas (400-meter hurdles) and Mary Eide (1500-meter run) each placed third, while the 4×100 and 4×200 relays did the same.
Running the 4×100 were Reel, Lentsch, Augustine and McCarville, while the 4×200 was comprised of Augustine, Reel, McCarville and Eide.
Earning gold for the Bulldogs were Paige Yi (800, 2:26.14), Gabby Holmes (long jump, 15-00.75), Abby Smith (shot put, 34-05.5) the 4×100 (Amber Lenz, Ali Grein, Courtney Groen and Chyan Metzger, 53.00), the 4×200 (Holmes, Madison Pfeffer, Alli Brown and Metzger, 1:56.63), the 4×400 (Jenna Reding, Tatum Meyer, Tangy Wiseman and Yi, 4:28.42) and the shuttle hurdle (Grein, Morgan Goche, Jacey Thompson and Reba Zeller, 1:13.96).
Humboldt's Sam Larson (1500 5:06.97 and 3000, 10:39.69), Kaitlyn Jensen (100 hurdles, 16.81), Brittany Nilles (400 hurdles, 1:13.65), Erica Lane (discus, 98-02), the 4×800 (Nilles, Kenzie Ross, April Jones and Maddie Kampen, 10:43.49) and the distance medley (Emily Hughes, Anna Tecklenburg, Hannah Friesth and Larson, 4:43.29) were all champions.
For the Cougars, Ellie Herzberg prevailed in the 100 (12.33), the 200 (26.27) and the 400 (1:00.28).
In the B division, Prairie Valley took home top honors. Next in line were Newell-Fonda, host Pocahontas Area, Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn, Alta-Aurelia and Laurens-Marathon.
Jaclyn Rittgers posted victories for the Warriors in the 800 (2:29.06), the 1500 (5:13.99) and the 3000 (11:04.97). Other Prairie Valley winners were Natalie Lambert (400 hurdles, 1:12.84), Zoe Schneider (high jump, 4-11), the 4×400 (Chelsea Anderson, Erica Rittgers, Zoe Schneider and Angela Dopita, 4:28.76) and the distance medley (Siece Pearson, Mallory Strutzenberg, Hanah Miller and Erica Rittgers, 4:49.11).
Newell-Fonda's Claudia Larsen (1:07.00), Jordan Wilken (long jump, 14-11) and the sprint medley (Katelynn Johnson, Missy Morenz, Maddi Morenz and Renee Maneman, 2:02.69) all prevailed.
Pocahontas Area received crowns from Macey Bales (shot put, 33-05), the 4×100 (55.18) and the 4×200 (1:59.54).
St. Edmond is expected – weather permitting – to run Thursday at the Dodger Relays. The meet begins at 4:30 p.m.


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Over the last year on The Connecting Edge, we discussed a great deal about connectors, cables, passive components, circuit protection. cooling, failure analysis, silicon waveguides on circuit boards, and PCB construction.
All of this connects nicely with the Components and Packaging Design Center, led by EDN's executive and chief technical editor, Rich Pell - himself a huge advocate for all the devices it takes to get a system to work. I'll still be contributing here regularly, so I look forward to keeping up wtih you and your stories.
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The traditional Mainz Wine Market is regarded as one of Mainz's best festivals. The municipal park in Mainz provides an unparalleled setting for the wine stalls, with the sekt festival and arts and crafts market in its rose garden. Strolling wine tastings and delicious food are other attractions in Mainz , which has been a member of the Great Wine Capitals network since 2008.
Central Germany's biggest wine festival is held in Freyburg, the capital of the most northerly German region where qualitätswein can be grown. Music and shows attract the crowds all around the town where the streets are packed with stallholders and Saale-Unstrut vintners offer their wares in the 'wine village' and around the festival site.
Visitors to the Rheingau Wine Festival embark on a voyage of discovery. Around 100 winemakers offer acclaimed Rheingau riesling wines as well as sparkling sekt and regional fare. The ten-day wine festival includes a varied programme of entertainment in Schlossplatz and Dern'schen Gelände squares in Wiesbaden .
Famous vineyards in the UNESCO World Heritage site along the Rhine guarantee the quality of this traditional wine festival held under the lime tree in the market square. On the third weekend in August, you can taste the best rieslings and pinot noirs from the famous steep vineyards of the Rheingau , just 50 kilometres from Frankfurt . Rüdesheim wine estates such as Johannes Leitz, the Gault Millau 2011 winemaker of the year, are not to be missed.
For decades, the Weinkerwe festival, with its wide range of wines, has been one of the most popular festivals on the German Wine Route. A genuine wine lovers' festival at which excellent wines from the top vineyards and cellars are assured. Enjoy a glass in the sociable atmosphere of the 'Weingasse', or sip superior vintages together with fine food in the 'Weinkabinett' or at the traditional wine estates.
Fine wine and good food are on the menu for this vineyard walk with panoramic views. A special miniature 'train' takes visitors up to the start of the wine walk on Michelsberg hill. Vintners and chefs work together in the pavilions spread around the vineyards to ensure that the hearty Palatinate specialities and creative local tapas match up to the range of wines provided by the nine winemakers.
This traditional autumn wine fair takes place in the picturesque market square. Dance bands and music groups entertain the visitors while winemakers showcase their exquisite wines at vine-clad stalls. The vintner's parade is the highlight, with colourful floats proceeding through the lavishly decorated town. The original Rhine in Flames firework display can be admired from the riverbank or aboard boats.
Experience the biggest wine festival in the Middle Moselle region. Its highlights are the reception for the wine queen, firework displays at Landshut Castle and along the banks of the Moselle, the vintners' parade with a string of floats, marching bands and traditional dance groups from Germany and abroad. Over 30 stalls offer acclaimed riesling wines, including Bernkasteler Doctor, Zeller schwarze Katz, Piesporter Goldtröpfchen and Wehlener Sonnenuhr.
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CHULA VISTA, CA - The Women's National Team opened their series with the Netherlands today at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista. The 2008 Olympic gold medal winners, the Netherlands are the number one field hockey team in the world and a good opportunity to gauge the growth of the U.S. team as they prepare for the 2010 AtaHolding Women's World Cup Qualifier in March.
Today's game was played as an informal practice with three 25-minute periods. The Dutch controlled most of the play early, and ultimately the USA allowed five goals through the three periods. The Dutch also limited the American offense to a handful of opportunities.
"We defended very well, especially in the first 15 minutes," said Technical Director of High Performance Terry Walsh, "but we had difficulty out-letting the ball to the front line."
The contest also included a golden goal practice session. Deep in the Dutch end, the USA executed some crisp passing, and some nice stick work by Rachel Dawson led to a quick goal for the Americans. The day ended with a session of penalty strokes.
"That was a really good finish for us for the first day," said Carrie Lingo, team captain. "We're always working on things, from the goalies all the way to the forward lines, we all had different objectives today."
"You try to train every possible situation," said Men's National Team Head Coach Nick Conway, who assisted with today's game. "The same goes for the penalty corners. There's also a physical aspect as, well - both teams are playing 75 minutes, running hard. You want to see how athletes react in those situations. It's a higher pressure environment, one mistake and it's over. "
The series continues Tuesday, January 26 at 1:00pm. USA Field Hockey encourages all fans to attend the test series. All matches for this series are open to the public and attendance is free. An autograph session with the USA Women's National Team will follow the Sunday, January 31 contest.
Competition Schedule
Tuesday, January 26 Netherlands vs USA
Wednesday, January 27 Netherlands vs China
Friday, January 29 China vs USA
Saturday, January 30 Netherlands vs China
Sunday, January 31 Netherlands vs USA
Tuesday, February 2 Netherlands vs China
Wednesday, February 3 China vs USA
Friday, February 5 China vs USA
All game times are 1:00pm Pacific.
The Women's National Team is in preparation for the AtaHolding 2010 Women's World Cup Qualifier, scheduled from March 26 to April 3, 2010, also to be held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA.


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New twist on Christmas standard
The Columbus Dispatch - December 02, 2013 02:25 PM
Here's a twist on the 12 Days of Christmas that the Better Business Bureau helps keep you and your money safe this holiday.
The BBB has titled its version as the 12 Scams of Christmas and it's a list of some of those most common scams that can hit consumers any time of the year, not just Christmas.
The list includes malware e-cards that often come as e-mail attachments or links, the stranded grandkids scam in which a grandchild or other relative calls or e-mails that they've been robbed overseas and need money; and warnings about counterfeit gifts, pickpockets, fake charities, and fake travel or romance scams.
The theme that runs through many of the scams: Investigate first before putting your money at risk.


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WCSD changes coming; Series starts Monday
Editor's Note: Beginning Monday, the Times Observer will publish a series of stories looking at specific changes to a number of schools in the county and what students can expect to find when they arrive on the first day of school, Sept. 4.
The start of the school year means many changes for students, parents, teachers, and staff.
This year, Warren County School District will feature more than the usual back-to-school changes.
In the eastern attendance area, Sheffield Elementary School will be closed. All students in grades kindergarten through fifth will attend Allegheny Valley Elementary School.
A major building project at Sheffield High School has begun and will turn that facility into a K-12 education center. The project is slated for completion in time for the 2014-2015 school year.
In the northern attendance area, the project to turn Eisenhower High School into the district's other new K-12 center is under way. That work will eventually result in the closure of Sugar Grove Elementary School and the repurposing of Russell Elementary School.
In the central attendance area, South Street Early Learning Center is closed, Warren Area Elementary Center absorbs those kindergarten and first-grade students and sends sixth graders back to Beaty-Warren Middle School, which is wrapping up a major renovation project.
The western attendance area now houses does not have a renovation project, but there will be changes for the coming year. Youngsville Elementary Middle School will host some of the district's most intensive special education services.
Youngsville High School went through a thorough cleaning over the summer and will feature some new electronics. Vandalism at the school left a layer of corrosive dust from fire extinguishers over much of the building's surfaces. That dust has been removed and electronics cleaned and evaluated.
The district office features a few changes, too. At the top of the district's hierarchy is new Superintendent Dr. William Clark. Ruth Nelson is the interim director of pupil support services.


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as the boys of mope seem ready to gear up to another album/tour for next year, they've just announced they will take to the stage in london, NY and LA this november for a repeat performance of their sydney extravaganza 'reflections' from earlier this year.
during these performances, much as on their 2002 'trilogy' (pornography, disintegration and bloodflowers) set smith, gallup, cooper, along with returning keyboardist roger o'donnell will be joined by erstwhile founder lol tolhurst, to peform their first 3 albums, three imaginary boys, 17 seconds and faith, in their entirety along with encores of that era.
i have the 'trilogy' set: it is fantastic...if i get a chance i'll take in a show, but tickets, while not overly priced, will be very limited: all the venues have somewhere between only 3,000 and 7,000 per show, with only 7 sets to be played altogether...either way, the sydney set was filmed and i eagerly await that
i've seen the group a couple of times, and i won't be eternally damaged if i miss it...in fact, i might just hold out hope for a real tour next year...but...wouldn't it be nice if some former beatle could find the balls to do something like this ?


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Almost every day, I have the opportunity to meet women who refuse to let restrictive environments hinder their determination to demand the same rights, opportunities, and futures as any person.
This week, one of those women was Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez, one of many voices across the global blogosphere advocating freedom of expression, human rights, and dignity for all citizens. Through her blog "Generacion Y (Generation Y)," Ms. Sanchez regularly provides her followers with deep and penetrating insights about life in her country.
Generacion Y currently receives 12 million hits a month and is translated into 21 languages. Her Twitter feed has more than 450,000 followers. Ms. Sanchez always maintains a respectful tone because -- in her words -- she refuses to participate in "the cycle of intolerance that is an obstacle to reasoned debate."
The Department of State is committed to advancing Internet freedom as an integral aspect of the right to freedom of expression and, in 2011, selected her as one of the recipients for receive the Secretary of State's International Woman of Courage Award. But at the time, the Cuban government barred her from traveling to the United States to receive the award, and she was unable to join her fellow honorees.
This year, however, new regulations governing travel outside Cuba made it possible for her to visit other countries, and during her visit to the United States we gave her a long overdue welcome to the Department of State. I was delighted to have the opportunity to show our appreciation for what she has done -- and continues to do -- in the name of dignity for the Cuban people.
Marlena in Washington, D.C. writes:
A courageous woman indeed! Thank you for meeting with Yoani Sanchez, one of the most important public intellectuals to emerge from Cuba in the last decade. Please heed her call of supporting independent journalists and democracy activists in Cuba. Every news story, every message of support, is another layer of protection that we can offer these courageous individuals in Cuba (such as Oscar Elias Biscet, Guillermo Farinas, Berta Soler, Calixto Ramon Martinez, Rosa Maria Paya)who are working peacefully to attain human rights for all Cubans.
Me alegra muchÃsimo que la Sra Sánchez esté recorriendo el mundo. Saludos desde Uruguay.
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COLLINS – Margaret F. Reeves, 85, of Collins, NY passed away Friday August 4, 2013 at Brooks Hospital in Dunkirk, NY.
She was born August 27, 1927 in Keating Summit, Pa., the daughter of the late Arthur P. and Eva (Luce) Freeman.
On August 9, 1946 she married Lloyd J. Reeves, who predeceased her on May 19, 2011.
Mrs. Reeves had worked at Gowanda Central School for over 20 years as a teacher's aide, attendance clerk and then as an Administrative Secretary.
She was a longtime member of Trinity Church in Gowanda and was a member of the Gowanda American Legion Post #409 Auxiliary and the Order of the Eastern Star. She also volunteered at the Gowanda Food Pantry and Rural Transit.
Mrs. Reeves is survived by a son, David (Jacquelyn) Reeves of Collins, NY; 2 daughters, Nancy (David) Steves of Collins, NY, and Barbara (Daniel) Stitzel of Dunlap, Ill.; 6 grandchildren, Benjamin (Samantha) and Peter (Phylicia Hanson) Stitzel, Jordon, Trevor (Kimberly Fitzgerald), Adam and Emily Steves, 1 great grandchild, Isaac Stitzel; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Howard Freeman, and two sisters, Helen Atkins and Marion Tome.
Friends may call at the Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 105 East Main Street in Gowanda, NY, on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. and on Thursday, August 8, 2013 from 10-11 a.m.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. from the funeral home.
Burial will be in Steamburg Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Collins Vol. Fire Dept., P.O. Box 361, Collins, NY, 14034; Honor Flight Buffalo, P.O. Box 338, Buffalo, NY, 14223 or Trinity Church, 30 Erie Ave., Gowanda, NY, 14070.


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HPE executive Antonio Neri spoke with CRN at HPE's Global Partner Conference about the company's new Arista Networks software-defined infrastructure strategic partnership and sales pact and how that will lead to sales gains against Cisco.
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Walden; or, Life in the Woods Henry David Thoreau
The following entry presents criticism of Thoreau's essay collection Walden; or, Life in the Woods (1854). See also Henry David Thoreau Poetry Criticism and A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers Criticism.
On July 4, 1845, Thoreau took up residence at Walden Pond, two miles south of Concord, Massachusetts, on property belonging to his friend and sometimementor Ralph Waldo Emerson. He remained there for two years, two months, and two days, and spent his time reading, thinking, writing, observing nature, and living a simple, solitary, and fairly self-sufficient existence. Although in the popular imagination Thoreau is cast as a hermit in his woodland retreat, in truth, he was in constant communication with friends and family; he walked into town fairly regularly and he received numerous visitors at Walden. During this period, Thoreau produced a draft of A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers, an essay collection based on an 1839 expedition with his brother John, and kept a journal of his activities which provided the source material for Walden. But the real inspiration for the work that would become his masterpiece was apparently provided by the many queries from curious and skeptical neighbors about his experiment in the woods, queries Thoreau initially attempted to answer in two lectures delivered at the Concord Lyceum in 1847 and entitled "The History of Myself and "Same as Last Week." Although a revised draft of Walden had been completed by 1849, at the time A Week was published, the final version did not appear until 1854. A highly original work, Walden defies easy categorization; it is at once an autobiography, a nature book, social criticism, and a handbook for simple living. Popular interest and critical acclaim continue to accrue almost a century and a half after Walden's publication.
Biographical Information
Born in Concord to a family of modest means, Thoreau, the only member of his family to attend college, graduated from Harvard in 1837. His early career as an educator was cut short by his opposition to corporal punishment, which resulted in his dismissal from his first teaching post. Thoreau's famous friendship with Emerson led him to take up residence in the latter's household as a handyman, gaining access to the most prominent figures of American Transcendentalism, among them Margaret Fuller and Bronson Alcott. During this period he helped edit The Dial, the magazine of the New England Transcendentalists, and was a regular contributor of both poems and essays. More than one critic has suggested that Thoreau attempted to put into practice the Transcendentalists' emphasis on the spiritual over the material to a greater degree than others associated with the movement. His devotion to principle was most famously illustrated by his single night's imprisonment for failure to pay his taxes—a protest against the Mexican War and Massachusetts' endorsement of slavery. This difference between the abstract principles held by his contemporaries and the concrete actions of Thoreau is captured in the story, largely apocryphal, of that imprisonment. According to the tale, Emerson visited Thoreau in jail and asked "Why are you here?", while Thoreau allegedly replied "Why are you not here?" His incarceration became the basis for his 1849 essay "Resistance to Civil Government," popularly known as "Civil Disobedience," and he remained committed to the abolition of slavery, speaking out against the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850.
Major Themes
The many themes of Walden reflect the various literary genres with which the work has been associated. As a collection of nature essays, the most common way in which the text has been read, Walden provides few solid contributions to the world of natural science since the focus is not so much on nature itself as on the individual's relationship to it. Thoreau stresses nature's power to renew and restore the human spirit rather than a strictly scientific appreciation of nature on its own terms. Although Thoreau was at Walden Pond more than two years, his experiences are condensed into a single year's cycle, enabling the structure of Walden to correspond to the changing seasons. Images of renewal, resurrection, and rebirth abound, and for this reason, the work has been as often read as a spiritual guidebook as a nature text. Although occasionally considered an autobiography, Walden only barely qualifies for inclusion in that genre, considering the fictional aspect of much of Thoreau's account, the limited time period covered, and his legendary reticence in revealing much about his inner life. The original impetus for Walden was allegedly to satisfy the curiosity of his fellow citizens at Concord, but Thoreau accommodated their interest only so far, focusing on the experiences of daily life at Walden Pond—on how he lived, rather than why he lived as he did, a topic still being debated by critics today. The details of daily living provided in Walden account for its reception as a guide for frugal living and self-sufficiency. The author shares practical information on securing food and shelter, albeit at a level most would hardly consider subsistence, at very little cost. This simple life—plain clothes, few furnishings, a vegetarian diet—is embraced not out of necessity but by choice, as a conscious rejection of materialism, and constitutes a major theme of the work. Reducing life's necessities to a bare minimum enabled Thoreau to earn a living by performing odd jobs approximately six months a year. The rest of his time could then be spent reading—he was considered one of the most well-read men of his time—and writing. The rejection of materialism forms the basis for a reading of Walden as social criticism. Thoreau despised the way his neighbors lived and compared their state to that of slaves. "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation," he wrote, perhaps the most famous, most quoted line of the book. But the tone of his attack on the institutions of modern society is satiric, a fact that has often been overlooked and has led to the unfair characterization of Thoreau as a humorless writer.
Critical Reception
The early reception of Walden was less than spectacular: the first edition of 2,000 copies did not sell out for five years. Contemporary critics were divided, some praising its originality, others worrying about the consequences for civilization if everyone were to retreat to the forest in imitation of Thoreau. Despite the slow start, however, Walden is now considered one of the best-selling books in the history of American literature, and its critical reputation continues to grow as much as its popular acceptance. Early critics claimed to know what the text was about, often focusing on the essays on nature while ignoring or disparaging the sections on economy, simplicity, and anti-materialism. Twentieth-century commentators, however, have emphasized the text's complexity and the many possible interpretations yielded by it. Ironically, the text whose author advocated simplicity and clarity is now often regarded as difficult, inaccessible, even "bottomless." Several versions of the Walden manuscript exist, given the lengthy period during which Thoreau wrote and rewrote the work, and much twentieth-century criticism centers on this process. The work has enjoyed a number of revivals as its themes have been found freshly relevant to specific periods in American history. Readers and critics in the 1930s, for example, embraced Thoreau's prescription for simple, frugal, living and often took comfort from the author's decided preference for a way of life forced on them by economic necessity. In the 1960s, Thoreau's attacks on societal institutions that demand conformity at the price of individuality found a new audience in the generation fighting for free speech and civil rights. The author's unconventional way of life, his quest for spiritual renewal and perfection, and his rejection of material possessions continue to appeal to readers and critics. Although Walden has long been a staple of the American literature curriculum at universities around the country, its most recent use is as a rhetoric text. Appreciated for its tight construction, impressive vocabulary, and the richness of its many allusions, Walden is finding new life as an example of good writing.
John Sullivan Dwight (review date 1854)
SOURCE: A review of Walden, in Critical Essays on Henry David Thoreau's "Walden," edited by Joel Myerson, G. K. Hall & Co., 1988, pp. 19-20.
[In this review, originally published in Dwight's Journal of Music, the critic praises Walden for its originality and common-sense approach to life and nature.]
For indoor reading, in the interims of physical fatigue and the lull of social excitement, say, for a few minutes after the evening company have dispersed and left us to our thoughts which will not sleep without some soothing efficacy of thoughts printed and impersonal, we have another book:—kindly placed in our hands upon the eve of starting on...
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The Albion (review date 1854)
SOURCE: A review of Walden, in Albion, Vol. 13, No. 36, September 9, 1854, p. 429.
[This review's anonymous author recommends Walden as an entertaining work.]
One of those rare books that stand a part from the herd of new publications under which the press absolutely groans; moderate in compass but eminently suggestive, being a compound of thought, feeling, and observation. Its author, it seems, during 1845, 6, and 7, played the philosophic hermit in a wood that overlooks Walden Pond, in the neighbourhood of Concord, Massachusetts. Here he tested at how cheap a rate physical existence may healthfully be maintained, and how, apart from the factitious...
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The National Era (review date 1854)
SOURCE: A review of Walden, in The National Era, Vol. 8, No. 404, September 28, 1854, p. 155.
[In this anonymous review, the author is concerned about the consequences for civilization if every man were to follow Thoreau's example and live a simple solitary life.]
In its narrative, this book [Walden] is unique, in its philosophy quite Emersonian. It is marked by genius of a certain order, but just as strongly, by pride of intellect. It contains many acute observations on the follies of mankind, but enough of such follies to show that its author has his full share of the infirmities of human nature, without being conscious of it. By precept and...
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National Anti-Slavery Standard (review date 1854)
SOURCE: "Thoreau's Walden," in Thoreau: A Century of Criticism, edited by Walter Harding, Southern Methodist University Press, 1954, pp. 8-11.
[This anonymous reviewer answers Walden's earlier critics by suggesting that Thoreau's example provides an appealing alternative to the widespread pursuit of material gain.]
These books [Walden and A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers] spring from a depth of thought which will not suffer them to be put by, and are written in a spirit in striking contrast with that which is uppermost in our time and country. Out of the heart of practical, hard-working, progressive New England come...
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R. W. B. Lewis (essay date 1955)
SOURCE: "The Case against the Past," in The American Adam: Innocence, Tragedy and Tradition in the Nineteenth Century, The University of Chicago Press, 1955, pp. 13-27.
[In this excerpt, Lewis discusses Thoreau's prescription for casting off tradition and convention and immersing oneself in the world of nature. Only those footnotes pertaining to the excerpt below have been reprinted.]
"We have the Saint Vitus dance." This was Thoreau's view of the diversion of energies to material expansion and of the enthusiastic arithmetic by which expansion was constantly being measured. Miles of post roads and millions of tons of domestic export did not convince Thoreau that first...
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J. Lyndon Shanley (essay date 1957)
SOURCE: "Developing the Structure," in The Making of Walden with the Text from the First Version, The University of Chicago Press, 1957, pp. 74-91.
[In this excerpt, Shanley examines the successive versions of the Walden manuscript to determine the development of the work's structure.]
In some respects the most valuable insight we gain from the manuscript is that which it gives us into the structure of Walden. We would know something of Thoreau's revising and adding to his material simply from a comparison of his journals with the published text, but without the manuscript we would know nothing of the way in which he found out how he could best...
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Sherman Paul (essay date 1958)
SOURCE: "Walden: Or, the Metamorphoses," in The Shores of America: Thoreau's Inward Exploration, University of Illinois Press, 1958, pp. 293-353.
[In this excerpt, Paul examines Walden's numerous images of renewal and transformation.]
My mind is bent to tell of bodies changed into new forms. Ye gods, for you yourselves have wrought the changes, breathe on these my undertakings, and bring down my song in unbroken strains from the world's very beginning even unto the present time.
—Ovid, Metamorphoses, I, 1-4
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Walter Harding (essay date 1962)
SOURCE: "Five Ways of Looking at Walden," in The Massachusetts Review, Vol. IV, No. 1, Autumn, 1962, pp. 149-62.
[In this excerpt, Harding reflects on the variety of reasons why readers enjoy Walden and considers five possible ways of reading it; as a nature book, as a practical guide, as satire, as philosophy, and as a model of good prose.]
Although Walden was not exactly a roaring success when it was published in 1854—it took five years to sell out the first edition of only two thousand copies—it has become, in the century since, one of the all-time best sellers of American literature. It has been issued in more than one hundred and fifty...
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Thomas Woodson (essay date 1968)
SOURCE: "The Two Beginnings of Walden: A Distinction of Styles," in ELH, Vol. 35, No. 3, September, 1968, pp. 440-73.
[In this excerpt, Woodson discusses Walden as a dialectical work with beginnings in both the private journal entries for July, 1845, and the public lecture delivered at the Concord Lyceum in February, 1847.]
July 5. Saturday. Walden—Yesterday I came here to live. My house makes me think of some mountain homes I have seen, which seemed to have a fresher auroral atmosphere about them, as I fancy of the halls of Olympus. I lodged at the house of a saw-miller last summer, on the Caatskill Mountains, high up as Pine...
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Charles R. Anderson (essay date 1968)
SOURCE: "The Web," in The Magic Circle of Walden, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1968, pp. 13-92.
[This excerpt deals with Walden's style and structure, which Anderson claims is both circular and web-like.]
Walden is a unique book. There is nothing quite like it in literature. Though it made its way slowly at first, after publication in 1854, by the turn of our century it had found a small but ardent audience. This has been steadily increasing and will probably continue to do so in the future because, once "discovered," it has proved to be a book with unusual drawing power. It may never be widely popular, but it attracts devotees of many kinds in...
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Walter Benn Michaels (essay date 1977)
SOURCE: "Walden's False Bottoms," in GLYPH, Vol. 1, 1977, pp. 132-49.
[In this excerpt, Michaels explores the strategies employed by Walden's readers in order to deal with the text's many contradictions.]
Walden has traditionally been regarded as both a simple and a difficult text, simple in that readers have achieved a remarkable unanimity in identifying the values Thoreau is understood to urge upon them, difficult in that they have been persistently perplexed and occasionally even annoyed by the form his exhortations take. Thoreau's Aunt Maria (the one who bailed him out of jail in the poll tax controversy) understood this as a problem in...
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William Gleason (essay date 1993)
SOURCE: "Re-Creating Walden: Thoreau's Economy of Work and Play," in American Literature, Vol. 65, No. 4, December, 1993, pp. 673-701.
[In this article, Gleason looks at Thoreau's treatment of leisure, labor, and self-culture within the social and cultural context of widespread industrialization and Irish immigration.]
It is in obedience to an uninterrupted usage in our community that, on this Sabbath of the Nation, we have all put aside the common cares of life, and seized respite from the never-ending toils of labour. . . . —Charles Sumner, The True Grandeur of Nations
On 4 July 1845, as Thoreau...
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Further Reading
Boone, Joseph Allen. "Delving and Diving for Truth: Breaking through to Bottom in Thoreau's Walden" ESQ 27, No. 3 (3rd Quarter 1981): 135-46.
Studies the numerous references to surfaces and depths in Walden.
Boudreau, Gordon V. The Roots of "Walden" and the Tree of Life. Nashville: Vanderbilt University Press, 1990, 241 p.
Traces the roots of Walden and its author's "radical genius."
Brooks, Van Wyck. "Thoreau at Walden." In The Flowering of New England, 1815-1865, pp. 359-73. New York: E. P. Dutton, 1937.
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THUNBS DOWN: Congress seems ready to close down the Upper St. Anthony Lock on the Mississippi River to try to keep Asian carp from spreading farther north. It is a good idea, worthy of consideration, but it does little to protect the Minnesota River, which connects with the Mississippi farther south.
Asian carp include several species of fish which are working their way closer to Minnesota. The silver carp are the ones seen in videos leaping wildly out of the water when a motor boat disturbs them. They and other species grow fast, consume food that other fish need, disturb water plants and ruin water quality.
Congress should be working on ways to keep these fish from infesting our waters. It is possible to set up electric barriers and bubble barriers to keep them out, costly measures, to be sure, but measures that will cost us even more if they aren't taken.
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Public reaction has been great. People are going out of their way to patronize the DQ where Prusak works, and thanking him for his decency. The big tips he has been getting are being donated to charity.
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Even though unofficially, but Microsoft Corp. is looking forward to attract developers of applications for webOS into development of software for Windows Phone 7 operating system. The company is willing to provide tools, free phones and other necessary equipment to software designers.
"To any published webOS developers: we will give you what you need to be successful on Windows Phone [platform] including free phones, development tools, and training, etc.," said Brandon Watson of Microsoft using Twitter social network.
Based on recent findings from Gartner market research firm, the share of Microsoft Windows Phone- and Windows Mobile-based smartphones decreased to 1.6% in Q2 2011, down from 4.9% a year before. In fact, WP and WM handsets are currently behind Samsung's proprietary Bada (1.9%), RIM's Blackberry (11.7%) and Apple's iOS (18.2%) despite of the fact that they are available from numerous vendors. HP's webOS-based smartphones command less than 1% of the market of advanced mobile phones.
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Light, beautiful lace enhances our best-selling, full-coverage underwire bra designed with seamless stretch-foam cups that hug and support for a confident, natural silhouette.
- Seamless stretch-foam cups with stabilizing side inserts.
- Underwire.
- Eyelet trim.
- Wide, adjustable straps.
- Signature hook-and-eye back.
- 92% Nylon, 8% Spandex. Hand wash, cold. Imported.
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