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By Robbie Ward/NEMS Daily Journal
TUPELO – Mayor Jack Reed Jr.'s education task force has plans to take Tupelo residents on a September field trip back to rural Mississippi during World War II to meet one of the best dogs ever.
Unveiled Monday, the mayor and a group of dedicated community readers announced this year's book for the annual reading program, Tupelo Reads.
While the "trip" will be through a book, program organizers hope for everyone to go. The book this year is "My Dog Skip," the critically acclaimed memoir by the late Mississippi author Willie Morris.
Set in Morris' hometown area of Yazoo City, it tells of his experience as a nine-year-old with his dog as they learn about friendship, love, devotion and bravery.
"It's a book that will appeal to old and young alike," said Lisa Reed, the mayor's wife and co-chair of the task force. She and about a half-dozen others selected the book from a field of 15 for the annual reading program, which combines community events with discussions related to the book.
Released in 1996, the book was made into a movie in 2000, a year after Morris' death.
On Sept. 25, one of Willie Morris' neighbors – former Gov. William Winter – will speak at the Lee County Library.
Other events include a public viewing of the film for a "movie night" at Fairpark. Mayor Reed also said the reading program will involve getting as many people as possible to bring their dogs to Tupelo's Bark Park to set a record for the most dogs there at one time.
"We're going to have a lot of fun with this," Mayor Reed said.
Evie Boyd with the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi said the 100 kids at the local organization will participate in reading the book.
"It's helpful for us to have students read as much as possible," Boyd said.
Last year's Tupelo Reads choice was the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Gilead."


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Hi all.
Does anyone know if the 12inch Jango Fett is out in the UK, and if so where?
If not, does anyone know when he will be, where and at what price?
Thanks a lot
Hi all.
Does anyone know if the 12inch Jango Fett is out in the UK, and if so where?
If not, does anyone know when he will be, where and at what price?
Thanks a lot
Well, I've not seen any 12" over here yet, although Forbidden Planet's mail order is doing the three jedi at £35 each!!!!!
Look - I'm Princess Leia!
12" Jango will be released in June.
It has a US release price of $49.99 so probably around £30-£35 over here in the UK. Hopefully cheaper
There is also an electronic Jango, but no release date but has a US price of around $29.99.
TK6540 of the UK Garrison
Thanks a lot for the info
We mailed TRU asking if they'd ever be getting the 12" figures, this is what they said:
"We currently do not stock these figures but we will be stocking them from mid July onwards. The reference number for these figures for future reference is 509736."
(We don't know if that number refers to a specific figure, or all the 12" guys)
Yay! Shame about the wait but we'll be able to get them somewhere cheaper than Forbidden Planet
You call Forbidden Planet cheap?
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What are they on??? I'm double guttedas I didn't have any space left in my luggage from my US trip, and they were £14 over there!!!!
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Forbidden Planet cheap?
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By NEMS Daily Journal
Passage by the Legislature of what's called a "third gate" bill aimed at achieving grade-level reading by all students by the end of the third grade started out with high hopes that proven methods and ideas successfully used in Florida, among other states, could be adapted for Mississippi.
The legislation's conference report passed this week falls short of the mark because it lacks key elements cited by some of its chief backers in the Capitol and among the state's leading advocates for education progress.
Reading proficiency is the foundation for all education progress, and many public school supporters believed that using the Florida model, which achieved substantial results, could become effective in Mississippi.
Mississippi's effort, however, lacks some of the key components that helped make the Florida model effective.
Testing of all children for reading proficiency and problems in K-third grade is only an option, not mandatory. Former state superintendent of education Tom Burnham, in an earlier Daily Journal article, stressed the importance of testing to achieve maximum reading results. He said students should be measured each year and those who are behind should get additional days of instruction.
"If you don't do it that way and you just build a wall at the end of third grade, you are going to have another crisis in education," Burnham said. "You are going to have thousands of kids get to that wall and what are you going to do?"
Mississippi already has standards for retaining, or to use old terminology, failing students and holding them back. If a new system doesn't improve on the old system it's not progress.
Reading coaches, who work directly with the Florida teachers who teach reading, are not provided in the Mississippi bill.
The $9.5-million appropriated is "woefully inadequate," in the words of Parents' Campaign executive director Nancy Loome. She notes that Mississippi's amount per student compared to Florida's financial effort is 4 percent of Florida's per student expenditure.
However, the bill's shortcomings could be remedied if Gov. Phil Bryant, who is urged to call a special session to deal with Medicaid funding, were to include the third-gate legislation as an item in the call. Only the governor sets the agenda for a special session.
The third-gate idea has proven merit, but a half-hearted effort won't get the job done. Florida made a full commitment, and Mississippi must match that vigor.


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When used as remote room sensor, the accessory can be used with the Venstar T1800, T1900, T2700, T2900, thermostats. The sensor may sense room temperature where it is installed. The thermostat will control to the remote temperature sensor reading and show a blinking degree icon next to the temperature display on the thermostat.
Requires 3-conductor thermostat wire.
The Outdoor-Rated Remote Temperature Sensor measures indoor or outdoor air temperature. The sensor measures temperature with a range of 0° to 160 F. If used indoors as a remote temperature sensor, the sensor will read room temperature and send the information to the thermostat. If used in conjunction with a residential thermostat, the sensor can be used to provide outside temperature information (which is not used to control heating or cooling).
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Coconut Macaroons: 52 carlories per cookie
Longing for Paris? Try making these gooey classics and you might just tap into a little of that c'est la vie lifestyle. Oats replace part of the coconut to keep the fat content down, and the chocolate drizzle adds sweetness.
Skinny Cow Caramel Truffle Bars : 100 calories
Is there anything better than standing in front of the freezer in your bikini mid-summer and taking out a dripping fudge bar? Treat yourself to this little scenario with one of these Fudgsicles on steroids—they sure taste like a lot more than 100 calories.
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Dole Banana Dippers with Almonds: 120 calories per pack
Bananas aren't just for your smoothies anymore. These new snack packs from Dole feature the fruit frozen, dipped in chocolate and then covered in almonds for a satisfying crunch.
Dove Promises in Silky Smooth Dark Chocolate: About 126 calories per three pieces
If dark chocolate is your jam, more power to you—this superfood packs in the antioxidants and can help you fight belly fat. Three pieces might not seem like a lot, but the creaminess of this version will sate your craving. (And if you need a fourth piece, well, we won't tell... )
Orange Pecan Cookies: 130 calories per two pieces
This is the perfect pairing for your afternoon tea or coffee. The recipe by pastry chef Heather Norkin is easy to make, and almost all the fat is the heart-friendly unsaturated kind, thanks to the pecans.
Jell-O Chocolate Fat-Free Pudding Snack: 100 calories
Just had the worst day ever? Don't make it even worse by ruining your diet with a pan of brownies. These little single-serving cups will satisfy your need for chocolate while keeping your calorie count in check.
Sandwich Cookies with Chocolate Ganache Filling: 53 calories each
There's something so pleasing about a little sandwich cookie—so much so that it's easy to eat a whole row of Oreos without noticing. One way to resist? Bake your own—and share! This easy recipe makes a whopping 36 cookies, so you can bake the night before, indulge in three before bedtime, then share the rest at work the next day. Yum!
Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Creme Frappuccino: 140 calories
Sometimes your dessert desire strikes in the mid-afternoon. We say: Do it! This blended drink has the creaminess of a much richer indulgence but way fewer calories and no fat provided you order it tall with non-fat milk. Cheers to that!
Warm Chocolate Cakes with Coffee Creme Angalaise: 139 calories per serving
Um, warm cake? Rich cream sauce? 'Nuff said.
Small Red Mango Frozen Yogurt in Irish Cream : 150 calories
Here's something to smile about: Many of Red Mango's dozens of flavors are 150 calories (or fewer!) when you order a small size, meaning you can choose from tastes as wide-ranging as Pomegranate, Ginger, Cake Batter and Dark Chocolate. We like the Irish Cream flavor because it feels like you're getting that boozy milkshake—minus the calories and guilt, of course.
Yoplait Whips! in Cherry Cheesecake: 140 calories
We know, we know: This isn't real cheesecake. But your brain will sure be fooled when you dig in to this delightfully light treat. Bonus: You'll also be getting five grams of protein and a little calcium.
Small Cherries Jubilee Ice Cream: 150 calories
Summer = ice cream. Indulge a bit but keep your calories in check with this small scoop from Baskin Robbins. It's like childhood in a cup.
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There's an ongoing debate about Keynesian economics, stimulus spending, and various versions of fiscal austerity, and regular readers know I do everything possible to explain that you can promote added prosperity by reducing the burden of government spending.
Simply stated, we get more jobs, output, and growth when resources are allocated by competitive markets. But when resources are allocated by political forces, cronyism and pork cause inefficiency and waste.
That's why statist nations languish and market-oriented countries flourish.
Paul Krugman has a different perspective on these issues, which is hardly a revelation. But I am surprised that he often times doesn't get the numbers quite right when he delves into specific case studies.
He claimed that spending cuts caused an Estonian economic downturn in 2008, but the government's budget actually skyrocketed by 18 percent that year.
He complained about a "government pullback" in the United Kingdom even though the data show that government spending was climbing faster than inflation.
He even claimed that Hollande's election in France was a revolt against austerity, notwithstanding the fact that the burden of government spending rose during the Sarkozy years.
My colleague Alan Reynolds pointed out that Krugman mischaracterized the supposed austerity in the PIIGS nations such as Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece, and Spain.
We have another example to add to the list.
He now wants us to believe that Germany has been a good Keynesian nation.


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The spending bill passed Sunday includes $447 billion for departments' operating budgets and about $650 billion in mandatory payments for federal benefit programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, which provide health care benefits to the elderly, disabled and poor. Those programs under immediate control of Congress would see increases of about 10 percent.
The FBI gets $7.9 billion, a $680 million increase over 2009; the Veterans Health Administration budget goes from $41 billion to $45.1 billion; the National Institutes of Health receives $31 billion, a $692 million increase.
Tell me Keith, what is wrong with spending more for health, education, law enforcement and our veterans?


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By Patsy R. Brumfield/NEMS Daily Journal
JACKSON – A bill to strip state regulation of public water associations Monday passed a Senate committee chaired by Sen. Nancy Collins, R-Tupelo.
The bill's twin in the House will die, Public Utilities Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Beckett, R-Bruce, told the Daily Journal.
Initially, the legislation aimed to prevent the Public Service Commission from investigating public utilities.
But Collins' Accountability, Efficiency and Transparency Committee approved an amended bill, which pertains only to the water associations, said PSC Commissioner Brandon Presley.
He said Collins voted for it. Collins was not available to discuss the action.
"I think this is specifically designed to undo any regulation over water associations," said Presley, who represents the Northern District on the three-member panel.
The Mississippi Rural Water Association has been at strong odds against the PSC, especially Presley, since the agency demanded operational and board documents from North Lee County Water Association in the fall of 2011.
NLCWA employees claimed mismanagement and that they were sent on private jobs while on association time.
The association's leadership resigned and were replaced after the PSC investigation. Its director pleaded guilty to lying about federal water reports and faces sentencing soon.
"It's obvious they don't want to hold water associations accountable," Presley noted. "This is the price you pay when you start regulating people."


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The WEC is set to intensity its members' activities in Central and Eastern Europe. At the recent WEC Central and Eastern Europe regional meeting, held in Bucharest during 18–20 March, WEC member committees agreed to establish the regional meeting as a regular gathering, to take place every year. Every second meeting will be held within […]
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Bulgarian Energy Day
At the recent Bulgarian Energy Day, some 100 decision-makers from government and the private sector gathered to discuss national energy policies and industry's response. The conference, organised by WEC Bulgaria and held on 4–5 June, highlighted how Bulgarian energy policies have provided a boost to energy business and investment. The programme covered the new emissions […]
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On behalf of the Network for a Healthy California (Network), the Public Health Institute (PHI) is conducting an open competitive bid process to fund up to five contractor(s) to develop resources for the Network for a Healthy California¾Physical Activity Integration Program, with a total of $150,000 available through this Invitation to Bid (ITB) on February 11, 2010. The intended outcome of this funding is for awardees to develop resources that integrate physical activity (PA) with nutrition education and can be used by the Network's partners to increase PA levels among low-income adults in California. Awardees will develop and submit finalized resource materials by the end of the funding period.
The term of the contracts will begin on March 22, 2010 and ends September 30, 2010.
The mission of the Network is to create innovative partnerships that empower low-income Californians to increase fruit and vegetable consumption, physical activity and food security with the goal of preventing obesity and other diet-related chronic diseases. The overall goal of the Network is to reform the norm which accepts the conditions that cause overweight, obesity, and sedentary lifestyles and replace it with a norm that expects fresh, healthy food and active living. We must focus on eliminating the disparities that place low-income California families at greater risk of so many chronic diseases and empowering them to make healthy choices. To achieve our goal, we specifically focus on increasing fruit and vegetable consumption, increasing physical activity levels, increasing food security and preventing diet-related chronic diseases. These are the four pillars of the Network. These in turn support the key United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) SNAP-Ed behavioral outcomes:
Thank you for your interest in applying. We look forward to receiving your final, hard copy application by March 11, 2010 by 4:00 pm. Applicants are required to submit a non-binding, mandatory Letter of Intent (Form #5) by 4:00 pm on March 4, 2010.
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Momentous out-of-the-blue events like the protests and upheavals convulsing the Middle East and North Africa inevitably prompt questions about why Washington failed to see them coming.
The usual response is that we must do better at detecting critical signals, connecting the dots and sharing information in a timely manner. These are all commendable goals. But they are not—in this case—where the shortcomings lie.
It is hard to imagine that anyone, or any early warning system, could have foreseen how the self-immolation of lowly fruit vendor in Tunisia would trigger the downfall of two heads of state — and probably more to follow. The random interplay of people and actions was — and continues to be —inherently unpredictable.
This does not mean, however, that we should resign ourselves to being forever at the mercy of events. We can prepare for the unpredictable in at least three ways:
First, we should complement our intensive around-the-clock effort to warn of short-term threats to the United States, like terrorist attacks or the provocations of rogue states, with a systematic effort to scan developments on the horizon that could plausibly coalesce to harm U.S. interests.
This should be kept to a meaningful time frame—no more than 12-18 months into the future, since anything longer would be too easy to dismiss or ignore. These assessments should also not be confined to negative developments but potentially positive ones as well.
It is not difficult to anticipate scenarios or contingencies that satisfy the dual criteria of plausibility and consequence. Some relate to the inescapable mortality of world leaders and the possible implications of their demise — Kim Jong-il and a potential succession crisis in North Korea come to mind.
Others relate to known dates on the political calendar — like elections or referenda in unstable countries susceptible to violence. Coming elections in Nigeria—a strategically important country—or the Democratic Republic of Congo are examples. The effect of critical commodity shortages or resource scarcities in certain countries is another category that can be factored in. The point is not to predict the future, but alert policy makers to potential risks and opportunities.
Second, we need a coherent government-wide system that plans for foreign policy crises of obvious import to the United States. Contingency planning inside the U.S. government is typically confined to individual departments and, with the exception of the Pentagon, done on an ad hoc basis.
Ideally, an effective interagency crisis planning process would be informed by the horizon scanning process described above. It would consider likely challenges and how they might be mitigated as well as potential opportunities and how they might be exploited.
Fixing this deficiency would not require another government agency or disruptive reorganization. In fact, the currently moribund National Security Policy Planning Committee established in the last months of the Bush administration to consider potential crises could do it.
This interagency group, with representatives from the intelligence community and the planning arms of the relevant government departments, reportedly produced some useful studies and recommendations. But lacking any real standing in the mainstream policy process, it was largely ignored, and then never reconstituted by the Obama administration.
To make a revived crisis planning committee work would require elevating its status and authority. Specifically, a suitably empowered deputy national security advisor for strategic planning should run it and report directly to the national security Advisor and ultimately the president.
Third, the best laid plans are useless if you can't implement them at short notice. The Pentagon has built up a phenomenal capacity to respond to crises virtually anywhere in the world. But not every contingency requires a military response.
Efforts to create an effective civilian crisis surge capacity at the State Department have been halting, and starved of funding. They are now endangered by further congressional budget cuts and a flexible spending account for emergencies has also been eliminated.
State Department recently declared its intent to make crisis prevention and management a "core mission." But if that is to have any meaning, these cuts must be restored.
Such measures would not guarantee that the United States is ready for the next crisis. But they certainly increase the odds.
Paul Stares is the Gen. John W. Vessey senior fellow for conflict prevention and director of the Center for Preventive Action at the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Wrestling supporters upset with sport being dropped from Olympics
Fans say decision could have local impact
LODI, Wis. - A committee Tuesday voted to recommend removing wrestling from Olympic competition by 2020.
Wrestling supporters attending a WIAA wrestling sectional in Lodi Tuesday don't want to see this happen.
They were distributing international contact information to put pressure on decision makers.
For some, this sport is like a religion.
"It changed my whole life after high school," said former wrestling great Jack Reinwand. He was a national champ for UW, and was ranked third in the world in 1977.
He would have wrestled in the 1980 Olympics, if it wasn't for a boycott. The news that his sport could soon be no more at the
Olympic level isn't sitting well.
"It's been my whole life, so it's really hard," said Reinwand.
"I think it's a shame. It's been in the Olympics since the beginning of the Olympics," said Shirley Quincy of Dodgeville.Wrestling supporters upset with sport being dropped from Olympics
A final vote on dropping wrestling from the 2020 games will come in September.
At a local level, fans worry that it might change the sport here, and create less interest if athletes have no chance of competing in the Olympics.


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William Dean Chocolates Wins at Chocolate Salon Awards—March 2010
William Dean Chocolates Wins at Chocolate Salon Awards — March 2010
The reviews are in and William Dean Chocolates have won prizes from coast to coast. In separately judged contests in Boston, Las Vegas and San Francisco, the confectionary creations of owner/chef/artist Bill Brown were recognized time and time again.
Individual awards and categories can be found in the following text and video links:
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Ina C. Doris
MADISON-Ina C. Doris, age 99, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013.
She was born on Jan. 23, 1914, in Fox Lake on the family farm to William and Ora (Hanke) Bloor. She married Edward L. Doris on Nov. 3, 1945. Ina worked for Rayovac and later on the UW campus at Barnard Hall as a house mother. She and Eddie enjoyed gardening and traveling and were members of the Elks Lodge #410 and the Grieg Club. Ina also enjoyed shopping with her sister.
Ina is survived by her nephew, William (Chris) Roberts; great nieces, Tracy (Steve) Schwantes and Tammy (Barry) Haasl; great nephews, Mark (Lindsay) Roberts and Jason (Jessica) Roberts; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 brothers, and a sister.
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, with Pastor James Buske presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from Noon until the time of services. Entombment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Memorials may be directed to Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. or Olbrich Botanical Gardens.
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The Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA) is providing scholarships for those getting ready to start college in the fall, or are currently an undergraduate at ISU. Washington County Extension 4-H and Youth Coordinator Kati Peiffer says scholarships will be awarded to those majoring in animal science, agriculture or human sciences related to the animal industry. She says the scholarship deadline for incoming freshman is tomorrow.
Peiffer notes the scholarships will be awarded during the state fair on August 20th. For more information, contact the Washington County Extension.
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Has anyone played this game yet?
I am liking this a lot. It's a tad odd, but definately fun. The mix of Square and Disney characters is classic.
I highly recommend this game to everyone.
I started playing on Sunday, and I am about 11 hours into it so far.


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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a true classic of American literature, and now it is strikingly repackaged for a modern teen audience! This must-have edition of the beloved, timeless classic also features previews of No Place Like Oz and Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige—edgy, reimagined sequels to L. Frank Baum's original story that are perfect for fans of Cinder by Marissa Meyer, Beastly by Alex Flinn, and Wicked by Gregory Maguire.
Dorothy Gale found life as dull as the gray prairies that surrounded her Kansas home—until a cyclone transported her to a strange fairy-tale land known as Oz. There, Dorothy discovers a wondrous place filled with Munchkins, flying monkeys, witches, and magic. The only way for her and her dog, Toto, to return home to dear Uncle Henry and Aunt Em is to travel along the road of yellow brick to the Emerald City, where the all-powerful Wizard of Oz may be able to help her. Along the way, Dorothy befriends the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, who also need the Wizard's help. But while Dorothy desperately tries to find her way back home, the Wicked Witch of the West will do whatever it takes to stop her.
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In this dazzling full-color gift edition, L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is brought to life with specially commissioned illustrations by contemporary artist and designer Michael Sieben.
Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy and her friends as they travel to the Emerald City in search of the great Wizard of Oz in this new, complete and unabridged edition of the classic tale that winds its way from Kansas to faraway places and back. From the land of the Munchkins to the deadly poppy field, from encounters with ferocious Kalidahs, Winged Monkeys, and Fighting Trees to battles with the Wicked Witches of the East and West, the magic of Baum's story is beautifully reimagined through the extraordinary art of Michael Sieben.


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The one I killed....
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The best long range duck load is a well trained retriever - Nash Buckingham
Green heads with 4 curls.
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to stand beside the memory of the mountainous pile that is my lifetime harvest and to choose one duck would be unjust! - aldo leupold
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So begins a tale unequaled in fantasy literature - the story of a hero told in his own voice. It is a tale of sorrow, a tale of survival, a tale of one man's search for meaning in his universe, and how that search, and the indomitable will that drove it, gave birth to a legend.
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"The originality of Rothfuss's outstanding debut fantasy, the first of a trilogy, lies less in its unnamed imaginary world than in its precise execution…As absorbing on a second reading as it is on the first, this is the type of assured, rich first novel most writers can only dream of producing. The fantasy world has a new star." (Publishers Weekly, Starred Review)
"Fantasy readers-a notoriously discerning group-tend to dole out praise judiciously, which makes the reception of The Name of the Wind, the first volume in Patrick Rothfuss's The Kingkiller Chronicle, that much more remarkable. Critics are already throwing around comparisons to some of the biggest names in fantasy, including George R. R. Martin, Tad Williams, the recently deceased Robert Jordan, and even Tolkien. (Bookmarks Magazine)
"New fantasy authors are usually overhyped, and it's rare to find one who writes with such assurance and narrative skill right from the start. I was reminded of Ursula LeGuin, George R. R. Martin, and J. R. R. Tolkien, but never felt that Rothfuss was imitating anyone. Like the writers he clearly admires, he's an old-fashioned storyteller working with traditional elements, but his voice is his own. I haven't been so gripped by a new fantasy series in years. It's certain to become a classic." (Lisa Tuttle, The Times)
Gen-Xer, software engineer, and lifelong avid reader. Soft spots for sci-fi, fantasy, and history, but I'll read anything good.
"solid new fantasy, not perfect, but fun"
An entertaining fantasy novel that will delight fans of Robert Jordan, Orson Scott Card, JK Rowling, and other luminaries of the genre. Obviously a fantasy buff himself, Rothfuss wears his influences on his sleeve (literally -- trust a guy who dons a Joss Whedon shirt for his web site photo). Plenty of direct comparisons to various well-loved series can be made: the setting feels reminiscent of that of the Wheel of Time series, the gifted and reckless young hero a little like Ender, and the school for Arcanists a little like Hogwarts. But Rothfuss weaves these familiar elements into the fabric of a story that's all his own. Be patient, reader -- it takes about 80 pages for the tale to really get started, but once it does, it will suck you in with an involving world; a protagonist who's flawed and likable despite the fact he's naturally better at most things than most people (and knows it), and an enjoyable mix of fantastic and familiar problems.
The book does have a few flaws. Rothfuss is clearly in it for the long haul, and readers aren't going to find a clean story arc, but 700 pages of setup for future volumes. Also, his writing can be a bit adverb-happy and overly precious about his character's emotional lives. And a bit of editing wouldn't have hurt a few sections, such as the plodding opening.
But, this is unapologetically only a first entry in one of those in-for-a-penny-in-for-a-pound fantasy series aimed at readers for whom the whole point of reading fantasy is to get lost in an imaginary world. And there's plenty to get lost in here. The Name of the Wind is an enjoyable coming-of-age story filled with life and discovery. If subsequent books follow suit, this ambitious cycle will no doubt attract as much fan adoration as George RR Martin's Fire and Ice series. Can't wait for the next one!
"Great story but the narration steels the show"
This book tells the story of Cvothe and how, as he says in his own words he "trooped, traveled, loved, lost and was betrayed". Essentially this is your basic coming of age, rights of passage fantasy, where the young boy comes to terms with whatever strange powers he has while at the same time the story builds the cast of friends and enemies who will help and hinder him on his way. The story itself, while not wholely original is well written and engaging at all times. I found myself thinking about the book and its characters while not reading it, which is always a sign the book has captured my imagination. The writing style is clear and concise and the dialogue is excellent, which is more than you can say for most epic fantasies. It must be stressed that this is very much a character driven story. While we are given some details about the world the characters live in, this is really just to support the story, rather than to tell it. The book is not without its flaws. Firstly Cvothe is just that bit too brilliant. He is a masterful musician, he picks up new ideas almost instantaniously, he has a clever mouth and even cleverer hands. Secondly, the use of language is jarringly anachronistic at times. The language is very modern american in its use of expressions and slang and this does not always sit well against the obvious renaissance backdrop of the book. Lastly, the final third of the book seemed very flat. The sole purpose of the book seems to be to lay foundations for what is to come. Finally, I need to mention the narration. Nick Podehl does a fantastic job of narrating this book. His use of voices and accents throughout is just incredible. He uses just the right intonation and pitch of voice while at all times remaining clear and distinct.
This isn't the kind of book I would normally pickup or download but a co-worker recommended it to me. Wow! Where to begin? The story itself is beautifully written. The author weaves stories within stories to create a fabric of fiction as warm and familiar as a favorite blanket. I was immediately reminded of Neil Gaiman's writing. I always joke that if I were diagnosed with a terminal illness that I would want Neil Gaiman to come to my house and read to me from one of his books as I cuddled up with my pound puppy in bed. (A little dark but you get my point!) I've added Patrick Rothfuss to the list as well. It's one thing to have a mind that can image, in great detail, an entire world and culture but it is a true treat to find an author that can both create and pull you into that world and make you feel like you are a part of it. I was afraid it would be too "fictiony", too many fairies and dragons. I'm not sure how but Rothfuss manages to incorporate them both without the story becoming too "fake". There is a certain harsh reality within the story that sharpens the sometimes softened edges of fiction. Excellent writting! Nick Podehl's reading is spot on! The character voices are wonderful. Not over the top but obviously performed. It's like having a great actor perform a great play. It's the perfect pairing. I can't wait to start on the second book. Enjoy!
"Not sure why the reviews are so polar opposite."
So it looks like people either love or hate this book. I loved it and actually got the audio book just so I could write a review and listen to it before the next one comes out. Maybe it is because I read the actual book, but this is the first book I have read in a long time that I just could not put down. I read the whole thing in 2 days. It is true that this first of the trilogy is really just character development and setting the stage, there is not a whole lot of action yet, but I swear while reading it I felt like I was sitting there at the table with them and that is due to the incredible writing style. The way this book sucked me into it's world is amazing. I have read all the other greats of this genre and while many of them are wonderful, I never felt as attached to them.
"Best Fantasy Read Since Mistborn"
Though I mention this is the best fantasy book since Mistborn, it is nothing like mistborn and that's what makes it so great. The book revolves around an inn keeper (living in hiding) having the memoirs of his life taken down by a scribe. It follows the first 15 years of his life. From tragedy that sends him to living on the streets to his attending university. This is the first book in the series and at the end you are left with more questions than answers but somehow you are still left satisfied while eagrly awaiting book 2 due out in December. The author creates these amazing adventures for the young protagonist whilst slipping in litle details that slowly forms a picture of much larger forces at work in the background. The book also focuses alot on descriptions of music, arts, and magic. I must truly say that this author decsriptions are like painting pictures of these things in your mind. For comparison, if you've read "Eragon" the descriptions of magic are very logical and explanatory, while in the book, the description magic are like poetry. This made the book new and refreshing. What can I say about the narration but "Bravo!". If u like Eragon, Harry Potter, Mistborn give this book a try. If you don't like the afore mentioned books, I'd still recommend that you give this book a try.
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"Pull up a chair at the inn and give a listen..."
Kvothe is a legend and everyone has heard of him. Sure the tales often differ and contradict each other but here is your chance to sort out the truth from the exaggerations. Rothfuss offers you the opportunity to hear Kvothe's story from the man himself and who could pass up an opportunity like that? Grab a chair and a mug and settle in for a long listen.
What makes this an excellent book is the detail of the world that Patrick Rothfuss has created. I always love a detailed magic system in fantasy literature and there is more than one of them to be had in the Kingkiller Chronicles. Kvothe's tale starts when he is young and the listener learns about the various magics in the world right along with him. The style and structure of the story really isn't anything new, but it's done really well. I am amazed at the level of detail provided and yet it is obvious that the surface has barely been scratched. There is a lot more to come in the subsequent books and I am looking forward to them.
So why only 4 stars if everything was so great? Well it took me over half the book to feel like I was really in a fantasy world. For me, Kvothe's language was too much like my own and Podehl's narration only reinforced that feeling. Despite the content it just didn't "feel" like a fantasy book of swords and sorcery. The good news is that I got over it and I am now happily listening to book two. So if you start listening and have that same feeling don't give up - it will pass and you will be glad you stuck it out.
Hey Audible, don't raise prices and I promise to buy lots more books.
"Well worth your time"
This review covers the first books of the series Kingkiller Chronicles. Some fantasy can be exhausting: Dan Simmons, Brandon Sanderson, George R. R. Martin, Robert Jordan, even sometimes Neil Gaiman. Their stories can take your breath away but sometimes, also, knock the wind out of you with a force. Patrick Rothfuss is not about that. He is more about an easy-going kind of entertainment. These books do not knock you over with amazement, epic wars or adventure. They are more subtle and a great richness comes through in that subtlety. While usually light, do not be fooled; they contain a depth and richness that is just easy to read and easier to appreciate. This is nothing short of outstanding fantasy prose and character development.
These stories are long but not too long. Rothfuss does not ramble. The continuity of the protagonist Kvothe's stories is there but not so complex or convoluted that one can get lost over the span. While there are many characters there is a core of them that are easy to know and become invested in. The stories are more about people and their relationships than about what the wizard-in-training is actually learning and practicing.
At least the first two books do not contain that much magic but they do not leave you wanting either. They only leave you in great anticipation of the next book to come in the series.
Nick Podehl's reading is impeccable. I am loathe to say this is a great book for YA's for fear it might deter older readers from venturing here. That would be a mistake. These are great books for readers of all age or gender.
"At last!!"
Well... i started my audio experiance on Robert Jordan's Wheel of time. Then Brandon Sandersons mistborn series..then George R.R. Martains song of fire and ice... from there i bought books and they didnt match those 3 authors talent and story telling, i thought i would never get the story writing those autors gave me ...until now. Patrick Rothfuss's writing style and story telling is awesome I found it hard to put my headphones down at the end of the day...and the narrator is one of the best i heard to date.
I recomend this book. you wont be disapointed!!
"Fantastic and vibrant world"
As a first time audible listener, I was afraid I wouldn't be able to enjoy novels as much as when I read them myself, but this book convinced me that I can love it even more when skillfully narrated. The plot of the book even focuses on storytelling and masterful storytellers, and made me think deeply about how much more I enjoyed listening to Nick Podehl's performance of it.
The author builds a world as complex and thought out as any story I've read, and it feels much more real than most fantasy books, which piece things together over time, or present too much at once. The magic is fantastic as well, and ranks among the best I've encountered (simple yet brilliant).
It takes a while for the characters to build up steam (with a book of this length, it's no wonder), though the payoff is well worth the investment. The plot could easily be called formulaic, but is still very good, and manages to pull enough twists to keep you listening long into the early morning hours.
As mentioned before, Nick Podehl's performance was excellent, and by midway through the book, I didn't need to wonder who was speaking, as his voices were clear enough to speak for themselves. In the books I've read since, no other narrator has pulled it off better.
In closing, I'd say The Name of the Wind ranks highly among the best fantasy novels of the decade, and this audiobook is a fantastic narration of it.
"Finally! A fantasy author who can write!"
So many fantasy novels, though their concepts are interesting, are ultimately mediocre at best, largely because they are written as clumsily as might be expected from an eighth grader with a C in English class.
Rothfuss has joined the very, very small group of fantasy authors (think Tolkien, Martin, Gaiman) who can not only build an intriguing world and spin an interesting story, but who can also use the English language with elegance and verve. His dialogue, expression of ideas (yes, there are IDEAS here, not just plot and character and setting), and description are written at a level that is appropriate for a well-educated adult.
Rothfuss uses a frame narrative, which is somewhat unusual for a fantasy novel, and which he handles with such skill that it greatly adds to the suspense of the story. His system of magic is well-conceived and not oversimplified, and his characters, though sometimes of mythic proportions, are never cliche. He builds a nuanced and believable world without the cardinal sin of "infodumping." In short, he has provided everything for which a serious lover of fantasy literature (as opposed to fantasy genre fiction) can ask.
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They did not have any Generations/Reveal the Shield stuff at my Target Chux either. Going to check out the others today.
Honestly, the area for DOTM was small and already picked over which I found surprising.
EDIT: Just got back from TRU.... It's official my TRU is a joke. They dedicated half an isle to Transformers yet on 2 pegs width to the new movie. Everything else is overstock from previous waves. And by previous waves, I mean mid 2010.
I did pick up Scout? Blackout. He looked pretty cool. Transformations a pain, but not a bad figure.


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By David Wheeler/NEMS Daily Journal
SHANNON – The Shannon Red Raiders are proving they can take a punch.
The Red Raiders have certainly stuck their chin out against schools like Aberdeen, Tupelo, and Lafayette.
And the Pontotoc Warriors came out swinging Friday in the Division 1-4A opener for both squads.
But the Red Raiders survived a determined early swing by the Warriors to pound out a 36-20 victory.
"It's division play, and you try to do everything you can to win," Shannon head coach Darryl Carter said. "We did a good job hold them to a field goal early.
"But the main thing, this was the first division win. We needed to get the better taste out of our mouth from a 1-4 start."
Pontotoc (3-3, 0-1) made a determined effort early, executing an onside kick to begin the game, eventually getting a 42-yard field goal from Jeb Millender. The Warriors followed that up by blocking Shannon's first punt, with Deonte Dillworth getting the block, then scooping up the loose ball for an 18-yard return to give the visitors an early 10-0 lead.
But Shannon (2-4, 1-0) withstood the early haymaker from Pontotoc , thanks in part to the efforts of Diamonte Pounds, Devan Gilleylen, and John Thomas Peugh.
Gilleylen had 160 passing from the quarterback position, including 56 key yards on Shannon's second possession. That set up a 14-yard touchdown run by Chavis Dillworth.
Still in the first quarter, the Red Raiders then reeled off a 97-yard drive, capped by a 15-yard pass from Gilleylen to Cameron Montgomery, that pushed Shannon in front 14-10.
Then the Raiders started pounding the ball on the ground. A 54-yard run by Peugh at quarterback set up a 5-yard run by Pounds in the second quarter.
Defense rises up
Getting past the effectiveness of the Shannon offense, which featured 232 rushing yards by Pounds, the Raiders defense had some key series.
Besides holding Pontotoc to a field goal in the first quarter, the Raiders stopped the visitors on downs in the red zone late in the first half, and held the Warriors to a 22-yard field goal to begin the third quarter, which pulled the score within 21-13.
From there, Gilleylen scored a 1-yard TD, and Pounds a 3-yard TD in the fourth quarter to ice the win. Dillworth added a late 6-yard score for Pontotoc.


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Is the government really forcing everybody to have health insurance?
Such a joke. I honestly can't wait to see all those that voted for him to have higher taxes and be forced to buy health insurance.
Is the government really forcing everybody to have health insurance?
Such a joke. I honestly can't wait to see all those that voted for him to have higher taxes and be forced to buy health insurance.
Deshaun Watson is the TRUTH!
The problem with the health care bill is that it doesn't cover everyone, and gives more public money to corporations.
The problem with the health care bill is didn't 1) get rid of private health care insurance 2) compete against private health care insurance ....aka single payer or public option. As long as private insurers remain unchecked, our system will remain broken.
Looking at this from a independent stand point, you have two choices, I guess. Side with the republicans, scream Obamacare is wrong, and should be repealed, while your own party does NOTHING about the health care problem. Or side with the democrats on a "solution" that really is not a solution at all. It does make a few in roads, but certainly falls short in most areas including controlling spiraling costs.
Republicans, on the whole, have no room to talk on this issue, and most of them are so misinformed on most aspects it is very difficult to have a meaningful conversation.
What exactly can you say to someone whose only response to a health care discussion is to "keep government out of my health care" like our current dilemma with costs happened all by itself with no influence from the government.
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http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/r...144554113.htmlBut a series of emails obtained by the Wall Street Journal reveals Romney was actively engaged in negotiating the specifics of the 2006 Massachusetts bill and that he and his top aides championed a provision identical to one in President Barack Obama's law requiring individuals to have or buy health insurance.
The so-called individual mandate is at the heart of most conservative criticism of Obama's health care law, with many Republicans calling the provision unconstitutional. But in 2006, emails obtained by the Journal under a public records request show, Romney and his top aides pressed for an individual mandate even when Massachusetts Democrats weren't yet embracing such a proposal.
Damn Romney supporters and their attempts to force everyone to have health insurance!
As for my feelings on the ACA:
Terrorist attack count against the Anything Goes Thread: 6
I never once said I supported Romney.
The vast majority of my people who criticize the way we do healthcare in this country either are completely misinformed by hyperpartisan news outlets or simply do not have adequate knowledge on the subject to be having an informed opinion.


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