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As one of the first Australian graphic novels to be optioned for an international feature film, Paul Bedford's The List is a significant chapter for the local comic book scene. It's certainly made a splash here in Australia, where Bedford's regular appearances at conventions and book stores have helped push the book into the buyer's consciousness. We featured an interview with Paul in the past, along with an entire episode of the podcast. Yet as a graphic novel that demands multiple reads, it's time we took a closer look at this dark and inspired fable.
The List goes to some dark places, commenting on both religious fanaticism and the shadier parts of the human mind. A young man is visited by an angel, bearing a bloody quest to fulfil the 'New Commandments'. Continuing the titular list for his recently departed father, the outside would peg him as a twisted serial killer, but "The Son" is convinced of his holy mission. Has he been visited by an angel, or is it the machinations of a mind gone mad? Bedford keeps you guessing, although the book drops a number of hints as to the true nature of his list.
Genre comic books are experiencing a revival in Australia, an area where local cinema has struggled to catch on. It's somewhat ironic that Bedford's graphic novel began life as a screenplay, and explains why the 200-page graphic novel leans towards being cinematic. This isn't to say that The List is a straightforward scripted narrative, as it uses the comic book medium to represent the story as something of a puzzle. Most puzzles don't leave you craving a piece of cleansing fruit afterwards, but Bedford acknowledges that you can't go wading into the murky waters of morality and not come out spotless on the other end.
Henry Pop's stark black and white art is coloured only by Tom Bonin's murky inks, making this puzzle one that requires the participation of the reader (as all good comics should). Pop leaves visual clues as to source of the angel's influence throughout, but it may take several reads to spot them all. Like the narrative, the art goes to the dark side regularly, with bloody reveals often a turn of a page away. This is visceral stuff, and it's only on repeat readings that the shock factor subsides, allowing The Son's misguided words and adherence to a (non-existent) covenant to sink in.
Don't necessarily think of The List as being fixated with death or even just about religion, as it serves as an allegory for any belief that is desperately clung to against all better judgement. So if one of your beliefs is that nobody is making interesting comics in Australia, this (and a plethora of other local writers and artists) may just change your mind.
The List is available on Amazon for a very reasonable price, and you can tend to find Bedford at the various comic selling places and gatherings around the country.


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President and First Lady Inscribe Beam at Ground Zero
World Trade Center while reviewing the rebuilding efforts at Ground Zero Thursday. Joined by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other dignitaries, Obama inscribed his name on the beam and the words "We remember we rebuild we come back stronger!" He thanked the workers for building the "incredible structurine," saying "we couldn't be prouder of you guys. This is what the American spirit is all about."

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- How does Bath & North East Somerset Council's Arts Development team engage with Public Art?
- Public Art Policy & Strategy
- Public Art in Bath and North East Somerset - current and recent projects
- Keynsham Town Centre Re-development
- Cotswold Way
- Walcot Street Artworks
- London Road, Bath
- Public Art Catalogue
This link takes you to the catalogue of Public Art in the Bath and North East Somerset area.
1. How does Bath and North East Somerset Council's Arts Development team engage with public art?
The term 'public art' means art commissioned for public spaces, either outdoors or in public buildings. Public art pieces can be in a variety of media and can include temporary work.
Commissioning of public art is most often undertaken by commercial developers building in the local authority area. Commissioning usually results from an agreement, whereby the Council gives permission for development to take place on condition that certain community benefits are provided by the developer. The provision of works or schemes of public art is one such benefit that may be agreed with a developer.
Sometimes public art commissioning takes place as a result of smaller development or improvement schemes undertaken by the Council itself (as was the case with the Walcot Street scheme – see below), or by other organisations working in partnership with the Council. Such schemes may arise from identification of a site that would benefit from improvements, or the desire to mark or commemorate something.
The Arts Development team does not independently initiate or commission public art works or schemes. Its role is to provide expert advice to the developer or other partner on behalf of the Council. In most cases, the Senior Arts Development Officer works alongside the Regeneration and Development departments in order to ensure that the proposed works or scheme are consistent with Arts Development, Public Realm, and Planning aims and objectives.
Advice provided by Arts Development includes:
realistic budgeting;
project management options;
commissioning options;
good practice for public consultation
In cases where a developer appoints a specialist public art agency or project manager, Arts Development provides information and support to the agency or project manager to enable them to liaise effectively with different Council departments.
2. Public Art Policy & Strategy
Currently under review.
3. Public Art in Bath and North East Somerset - current and recent projects
Keynsham Town Centre Re-development
Commissions in Keynsham town centre
Developer: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Artists: Sebastien Boyesen and David Mackie
Project Management: Diana Hatton Associates
Scheme details
Public art commissions to enhance the public realm, as part of the re-development of Keynsham town centre. Sebastien Boyesen's commission for a new Clocktower was completed and installed in autumn 2015. David Mackie's commission is for a series of Timeline panels on the front of the planters either side of Bath Hill Steps, which will tell the story of Keynsham's history (to be completed in 2016).
To learn more about the Keynsham re-development scheme visit the Keynsham Regeneration web page.
To learn more about the public art projects visit the Keynsham Town Centre Public Art Programme Facebook page
Cotswold Way
Way marker to denote the start/end of the Cotswold Way by Bath Abbey
Developer: Cotswold Way National Trail Team with Bath & North East Somerset Council and Bath Abbey
Artist: Iain Cotton
Project management: Diana Hatton
Scheme details
The Cotswold Way National Trail Team commissioned a marker to announce the start/end of the Cotswold Way long distance footpath by Bath Abbey. The circular piece is in the paving in Abbey Churchyard a few metres from the west door of the Abbey, and includes landmarks and place names from the 100 mile length of the Cotswold Way. It was installed in October 2012.
To learn more about the Cotswold Way visit the National Trail website.
Walcot Street Artworks
Public realm improvement scheme
Developer: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Artists: various
Project management: Arts Development team
Scheme details
Planned scheme of improvement to public realm in Walcot Street, Bath, with the intended benefit of encouraging pedestrian footfall up Walcot Street from the city centre shopping area. The Council wishes to promote the distinctive identity of Walcot Street as a destination shopping street, so that the many independent retailers and traders in the street benefit from visitor and tourist activity. The scheme was first initiated in 1997 and has benefited from substantial Lottery funding and corporate donations.
A leaflet about the Walcot Street Artworks can be downloaded from the Documents column on the right-hand side of this page. The leaflet is also available from the Tourist Information Centre, Kingston Parade, Bath and from selected shops in Walcot Street.
Works within the scheme
Restoration and conservation of Ladymead Fountain and horse trough
Cycle racks
Beehive Yard gates
Old Orchard archway
Offspring by William Pye
Floating Globe by William Pye
To learn more about Walcot Street, visit the Walcot Street website
London Road, Bath – improvement and regeneration
Commission in London Road, Bath
Developer: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Artist: Jane Callan, with Alan Summers & Karen Hoy (With Words)
Project Management: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Scheme details
Public art commissions to enhance the public realm, as part of improvement works to the London Road area between Cleveland Place and Morrisons supermarket. Jane Callan has designed decorative panels for tree-planters either side of the road. The images and words on the panels came from conversations with residents led by With Words, about memories and stories of the local area.
To learn more about the project visit Jane Callan's project website.


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Chef Ryan Hardy makes his luxurious fondue with two kinds of Swiss cheese (Emmentaler and Gruyère) and two kinds of spirits (white wine and Kirsch), all traditional ingredients. Some of the dipping items are also classic, like cubes of crusty bread and pickles, but some are unconventional, like slices of Hardys salami and other hearty house-cured charcuterie, which are all wonderful with the winey fondue. Pairing Suggestion
Though cheese fondue is made with white wine, its so lush that a firmly tannic red makes a great match (the tannins cut the richness). Richard Betts pours his black cherryinflected 2004 Betts & Scholl Hermitage Rouge; for a more affordable alternative, look to the Crozes-Hermitage regionfor instance, a bottling like the smoky 2004 E. Guigal. (http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/classic-cheese-fondue)
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1 pound Gruyère cheese, coarsely shredded
1/2 pound Emmentaler cheese, coarsely shredded
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 garlic clove
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon Kirsch
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
Crusty bread cubes, hard salami and small dill pickles, for serving
- Directions 1. In a bowl, toss the Gruyère and Emmentaler with the cornstarch. Rub the inside of a cheese fondue pot or medium, enameled cast-iron casserole with the garlic, then add the wine and bring to a simmer. Add the cheese mixture all at once. Using a wooden spoon, stir over moderately low heat just until the cheese is melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Kirsch and season with salt and pepper. Serve with the bread, salami and pickles. Make Ahead The fondue can be refrigerated overnight and reheated in a microwave oven, or on the stove over low heat.
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Nutritional Info
- Calories299
- Carbohydrates2 g(1%)
- Fat22 g(34%)
- Protein19 g(38%)
- Saturated Fat13 g(65%)
- Sodium471 mg(20%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Fiber0 g(0%)
- Monounsaturated Fat6 g
- Cholesterol73 mg(24%)


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Medicaid is a joint state-federal program that addresses the barrier to health care faced by low- income Americans. Medicaid provides health coverage to over 52 million Americans, a 10- million person increase from 2007, and represents the second-largest budget item at both the federal domestic and state budgets. As a result of the increasing size and scope of Medicaid, states have looked for ways to contain spending. Traditional Medicaid is financed on a fee-for- service (FFS) basis, but states increasingly use risk-based, capitated contracts with private managed care organizations. While the use of managed care has been expanding, the effects of managed care on access and utilization are not well understood in the literature and, empirically, its effects have not been consistent across states. This dissertation will examine two factors that are likely to affect beneficiaries'access and utilization of services: the degree of vertical integration of managed care insurers and the level of market competition. To address the challenges of this field of study, this research strategy uses an instrumental variable approach based on a unique source of identification: state budget shocks. The proposed instrumental variable approach presents a significant methodological contribution. States often expand managed care in stages on the basis of beneficiary eligibility or county. The correlations between basis of eligibility and health outcome complicate studies of managed care effects'on health outcomes. Geography-based enrollment may also introduce bias because states likely choose counties based on the health expenditures of beneficiaries. To circumvent these issues of endogeneity, this dissertation will consider state budgetary shocks as an exogenous source of variation in the use of managed care. An unexpected change in tax revenue or spending is likely to increase the state's demand for managed care, but it is unlikely to influence the health outcomes observed in managed care. Establishing a strong instrumental variable for Medicaid managed care enrollment would represent a significant contribution to research methodology. This study will have important implications for public health, health economics, and public finance. This analysis will address a critical question about how Medicaid beneficiaries are affected by managed care markets. From a health economic perspective, the model underlying the empirical analysis extends previous theoretical work on insurer competition within a principal-agent framework.
The purpose of Medicaid is to increase access to care and promote utilization for low-income Americans. Efforts to expand Medicaid have increased the importance of cost containment, which is why states have increased their use of managed care. This proposal uses an innovative estimation approach to determine which types of insurers and market structures best achieve Medicaid's goals of improving access and utilization.


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We're pleased to announce two major new 3D games and several recent awards!
WolfQuest: Amethyst Mountain Deluxe
Minnesota Zoo and eduweb
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Wolves are naturally compelling animals. The subject of folklore and legend around the world, wolves inspire excitement, fear and wonder, but never complacency. WolfQuest merges the natural mystery and charisma of wolves with the immersive, compelling drama and action of video games to create a new model for conservation education. A free downloadable game funded by the National Science Foundation, WolfQuest teaches wolf behavior and ecology through exciting 3D gameplay and intense social interactions both in the game and through the WolfQuest website.
WolfQuest: Amethyst Mountain Deluxe expands upon the initial episode of the game released last December. Learn about wolf ecology by living the life of a wild wolf in Yellowstone National Park. Playing alone or with friends in online multiplayer missions, explore the wilderness, hunt elk, and successfully encounter other wolves in your search for a mate. The Deluxe edition includes grizzly bears that steal your carcasses, multiplayer pack rallies, and over 200 other enhancements and bug fixes. In addition, when you find a mate, it now helps you hunt and harass grizzlies.
The WolfQuest experience goes beyond the game with an active, safe, on-line community where kids discuss the game with other players, chat with wolf biologists, and share artwork and stories about wolves. This forum is actively managed by educators and wolf biologists who connect the WolfQuest gameplaying experience with the real world of wolf conservation and provide opportunities for interested players to engage with real wolf issues.
eduweb's role: Initial conceptualization, grantwriting, content research, game design and development, 3D modeling and animation, game programming, production, and user testing
Betwixt Folly and Fate
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
More info and free demo
More info and free demo
Betwixt Folly and Fate is an immersive 3-D role playing game that places players in 1774 Williamsburg as one of four characters:
- Chloe, an enslaved house servant
- Henry, a free black carpenter
- Mary, a midwife's assistant
- George, a young gentleman
In each role, players face the challenges of daily life in early America while learning about the social classes and customs of the time. For example, Henry, a free black carpenter, must find enough work as a journeyman to pay his mother's rent. As Henry seeks carpentry work and other tasks that come his way, the player learns about facets of ordinary eighteenth-century life as well as the opportunities and constraints facing a free black tradesman in 1774.
As players pursue their characters' goals, they explore a large portion of eighteenth-century Williamsburg, Virginia, roaming the streets and meeting people in shops, taverns, the Courthouse, and private homes. The town is populated with dozens of characters, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry. Players may also bargain for goods with shopkeepers and try their hand at several colonial games.
MUSE Award Winner! Betwixt Folly and Fate won a Gold MUSE Award at the American Association of Museum's annual conference last week. Judges said: "Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seems to have looked deeply into the essence of its mission. It has parlayed its mastery of storytelling to bring players right into some of the stories it finds most profound. And those stories are likely to stay with its players long after the game is done."
eduweb's role: Concept development, game design, scriptwriting, graphic design, 3D modeling and animation, programming, and production.
Award-Winning Projects
In addition to the Gold MUSE Award for Betwixt Folly and Fate, awards went to several other projects which eduweb had a hand in developing:
The Chicago History Museum's Web site, Great Chicago Stories, won a trio of awards in April. Eduweb developed the site's visual design, interactive history map (pictured here), story audio, and podcasts.
- Best of the Web in the Education category at Museums & the Web. Judges said the site was "an exemplary educational resource for learning about history through storytelling."
- Gold MUSE Award from the American Association of Museums (AAM) Media and Technology committee. Judges called the site "An exemplary use of new technology... Users can connect to their own history within the geography of Chicago through an engaging interactive map of the city."
- 2008 Award for Excellence in Published Resources, from AAM's EdCom committee.
Eduweb develops the online learning interactives for Colonial Williamsburg's Electronic Field Trip program, which won several awards this spring:
- CW's entire Electronic Field Trip program won a Gold Award from the United States Distance Learning Association.
- Emissaries of Peace Electronic Field Trip won an Honorable Mention at AAM's MUSE Awards.


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The trochanteric bursa is a sac filled with fluid to lubricate the movement of muscles and tissues over a bump on the upper outer aspect of the hip bone called the trochanter.
If this sac become inflammed it will lead to pain on the outside of the hip and thigh or in the buttock. There is also pain when lying on the affected side. The diagnosis is usually reached by clinical examination.
Trochanteric bursitis may be due to:
- Direct trauma to the point of the hip e.g. falling onto the hip or lying on one side of the body for an extended period.
- Activities that cause overuse or injury to the joint areas e.g. running up stairs or climbing.
- Faulty postures e.g. scoliosis, and other spine problems.
- Previous hip surgery.
- Rest and avoiding activities that aggrevate the pain.
- Using a walking cane in the opposite hand
- Ice packs to the affected area.
- Weight loss, to reduce pressure on the hip.
- Non steroidal anti-inflammatory medications.
- In severe cases a local steroir injection may be required.
- Physical therapy to stretch the overlying tissues can relieve tension in the hip and reduce friction.
- Surgery is rarely required.


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Within the Lighted City
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by LENZO, Lisa
IA: University of Iowa Press, 1997. Fine/Fine. First review. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Hardcover, 1st Review copy. Book and Dustwrapper are both in fine condition. Nice, clean copy. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information. (Inventory #: 221326)


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I'm less than 3 weeks from returning to my beloved homeland and man oh man is . . . MINNESOTA ON MY MIND! Bring on the cabin and Caribou and changing temps and State Fair and lawn games and strawberries and sunset at 9 PM and breakfast boat rides and (I could go on forever, but I won't).
And since I've got Minnesota on my mind non-stop, I see no reason why you shouldn't either! Here's a little ode to Minneapolis/St. Paul that City Pages did. I've highlighted my favorites. Feel free to let me know yours in the comments!
The Top 50 Reasons to Love Minneapolis/St. Paul
1. Craig Kilborn, Bob Dylan, Judy Garland, Winona Ryder, and the guy who started Pitchfork all left, so we have the place practically to ourselves.
2. You can hide your neglected, doughy body in comfy clothes for 75% of the year.
3. Comfort food. Comfort food. Comfort food.
4. The rest of America watches Vikings games every Sunday and it's not their home team.
5. We're the most literate people in the United States, making it a great place to be a geek.
6. We take advantage of summer like the last tipsy hot girl (or guy) at the bar … at closing time… at a singles meeting… on Valentine's night.
7. We invented Sarah Palin's accent.
8. We have sidewalks in the sky.
9. Scandinavian roommates (you can get away with murder).
10. A Prince sighting is still exciting enough to get everyone in the club pawing for their cell phones, and they happen more than you'd think.
11. Cheap rent + supportive community = never-ending supply of fresh arts.
12. The most theater seats per capita in the country.
13. Bona fide mom and pop record stores still exist here.
14. Neil Gaiman, The Coen Brothers and Josh Hartnett are sort-of local.
15. Most of us collectively hate Block E and want to ship Michele Bachmann to Guam immediately.
16. Winter makes us strong.
17. Two words: Scott Seekins.
18. Mall of America is NBD (but darn it if we don't love that IKEA).
19. Vintage and thrift stores abound.
20. If you get pulled over in Wisconsin (which really isn't an "if"), you drive away with the consolation that at least you live in the Twin Cities, thank god.
21. Minneapolis mayor RT Rybak can be seen riding a Nice Ride through the downtown city streets on a summer day.
22. However passive-aggressive Minnesota Nice may be, it remains, nonetheless, passive.
23. Every goddamn band on the planet stops here on their way to Chicago, and you can see them in tiny venues.
24. Recipes that call for Jell-O and mini-marshmallows are filed under "S" for salad.
25. Surly, named Beer Advocate's "Best Brewery in America" makes beer just for us.
26. You're never more than a block and a half away from coffee shops and a healthy array of cafes that don't actually serve you your food–but still expect tips.
27. Not paying to ride the lightrail.
28. We celebrate May Day with a parade of giant puppets.
29. We have a thriving independent comic book community.
30. Target Field is the nation's greenest stadium.
31. After 25 years of near extinction, river otters have returned to the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis.
32. There are more than a few people here who are crazy enough to bike all year round, something that will never cease to terrify and amaze us.
33. We might drive aimlessly like we have nowhere to go in our cars, but biking is another story. Screw that "on your left" business and watch the eff out.
34. Because of a rivarly with Wisconsin, all serial killers stay on their side of the border.
35. Dive bars are more hip than posh bars, and you can get drunk in the middle of the day and use the fact that it's 30-below-zero as an excuse.
36. We've definitely become a foodie town, but that doesn't mean we won't find some fancy way to serve you tater tots.
37. You know at least ten people who work at Target or Best Buy, which means job security ain't no thang.
38. There is no cozier feeling than sipping a hot drink safely inside during a snowstorm.
39. Birthplace of the Juicy Lucy.
40. The Mighty Ducks 1 and maybe parts of 2.
41. We're home of the original zombie pub crawl.
42. Mark Wheat, Mary Lucia and 89.3 The Current.
43. Our state fair is one of the highest attended fairs in the nation.
44. We've been to the set of Purple Rain countless times and totally get the Lake Minnetonka reference.
45. 10,000 lakes and at least four are in Minneapolis proper, making urban lake swimming a fundamental human right.
46. St. Paul is the only 9-to-5 metropolis in the nation while Minneapolis stays open late, meaning the Twin Cities is like an awesome giant mullet: Business in the front, party in the back.
47. The Walker Art Center is considered a heavy-hitter nationally on the modern art scene.
48. National music mags recognize that there is/was such a thing as "the Minneapolis sound".
49. The Grainbelt Beer sign.
50. Our Senator used to be on Saturday Night Live.


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What does fall short mean?
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Princeton's WordNet
fall short, come short(verb)
fail to meet (expectations or standards)
fall short(Verb)
to be less satisfactory than expected; to be inadequate or insufficient
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short-fall, shortfall
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The numerical value of fall short in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
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The numerical value of fall short in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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All Stats +2 is DLC, which is something not everyone will be getting.
It depends on what you want your Noire to be, but most likely Renewal will be the best so that she won't have to sit through 15 levels of War Cleric. War Cleric uses axes and staves, but Noire will probably have low Str so having to grind through War Cleric makes it a pain.
Generally prepromoted characters have been traps in Fire Emblem games. When you recruit them they are obviously higher leveled, but if you level your other units and get to them to the same level, you'll realize that the prepromote is actually pretty weak. In other Fire Emblem games where there isn't a World Map or grinding area and you go straight from one story chapter (or sidequest/paralogue) to the next, giving them kills deprives them valuable EXP that can be given to another unit. They're already promoted, which means they are higher level and will earn much less EXP than if one of your normal units took the kill. Typically prepromoted units like Frederick are used only in the earlygame on harder modes to aggro, tank, and weaken enemy units, then when your main units get enough levels to get going, you bench Fred since his performance becomes obsolete anyway.
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I have watched a little bit of the game's game-play and I must say that I'm quite tempted to buy it.
Well, before that I would want to buy Tales of the Abyss, it attracted me more, but this one is on the list of let's-buy-it-yeah-ha-ho-gwah as well. :D
|2013-03-28, 20:09
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Rivers In the Desert
Age: 29
Hmmm, so I should stay the course and get Renewal? I can do that.
Okay, I'm confused about the wording for Vengeance, Deals (user's Max HP - Current HP)/2 extra damage, does that mean Tharja has to be hurt for it to produce anything substantial ?
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Exactly, Vengeance deals extra damage depending on how hurt you are, you need to combine it with Vantage for it to be any good really.
To clarify the wording for every 2 hp you are missing, your attack will do one extra damage. So if you're not hurt at all and Vengeance procs it's the same as a normal attack.
|2013-03-28, 21:07
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If you don't like it, you can always take Tharja through lv5 Great Knight (promoted Knight) for Luna instead.
|2013-03-28, 21:38
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Well... on higher difficulties, level capped enemies stop missing because they have capped stats and forged +hit weapons, so Vengeance/Nosferatu tanking is better than it sounds.
It probably doesn't matter too much on normal since you can avoid everything.
Tomebreaker is a little situational since the Avoid boost only comes from when the enemy is equipped with a tome, unless you're going to limit Noire to killing only mages. You could go for Lifetaker from Dark Knight since that lets you heal for every kill you get.
|2013-03-28, 21:41
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On the topic of Dark Knights... Should I make Oswain one? I heard his strength and magic are even out...
|2013-03-28, 21:53
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Just because certain classes are hybrid doesn't mean you need to use them as one. You could ignore swords and use only tomes on Tactician.
The only time when a character needs high stats in both Str and Mag is if they're your Avatar/Morgan with access to Tactician/Grandmaster, because Ignis boosts your damage based on the other stat (i.e. bonus dmg based on Str when using tomes, int when using physical weapons).
|2013-03-29, 01:49
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Made to chapter 14 (yeah, I'm super slow here lol) and all of my support grinding has finally pay off with most of paralogues unlocked. I'm probably not going to touch most of them till the end of game though.
Something's been bugging me here though about Ch 13 (in fact since Ch 11).
On a sidenote: WTF at Henry, just W.T.F.
|2013-03-29, 11:53
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There's some spoilerific implications with Morgan that are difficult to answer unless you know the true identity of the Avatar and what happened in the bad future Lucina and the other children came from. It wouldn't be fun to spoil that even in tags, so I'll just say to finish the main story.
|2013-03-29, 16:49
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I can't seem to get the newest update. Keeps giving me problems and I haven't had any problems in the past with getting them. And checking the actual DLC area has no problem in letting me see the new stuff, just the bonus box update won't work.
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Location: Within the stacks. . .waiting to devour you. . .
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|2013-03-29, 23:25
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Gospel Light Minute X with Daniel Whyte III
John the Baptist: Not the Prophet We Want, But the Prophet We Need, Part 2 (Just Jesus Evangelistic Campaign, Day 56 / Day 423 since Jan. 1, 2016)March 16, 2017 Daniel Whyte III
TEXT: Matthew 3:1-4
In our last message, we talked about how the positioning of John the Baptist as an outsider in his society is a reminder to us that, as followers of Christ, we will often be on the fringe. We will often be at odds with the religious establishment and the secular government. We may indeed find ourselves in the "wilderness" of popular opinion, especially if we are telling people to "repent" and "prepare" their hearts to receive the Lord. But, not only does the location of John the Baptist have something important to tell us, but the lifestyle of John the Baptist also has something important to tell us.


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Established and Nationally known Franchised convenience store for sale.This business has been established for many years. Like its many counterparts, this business has all sorts of different products and services that it offers. The business is located in a very busy area with heavy foot traffic. This is definitely not one to miss out on. The seller is moving out of the country and would like to sell this business fast. Attention Business Owners: We are always in search of quality businesses to list, so if you are thinking of selling your business or would like to acquire another business, please email us at email@example.com or call us at 1-877-735-5224 to discover the difference that is Vested Business Brokers.
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Tears filled Brad Peeples' eyes as he joined his teammates for a raucous group photo Saturday afternoon.
Sure, his sprained left knee was aching. Yes, he was hobbling on crutches. But Peeples was numb to all of that.
What got his emotions flowing was the Windsor Wizards' 35-14 victory over Loveland in the Class 4A state championship game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
"Our coaches were unbelievable putting the game plan together," said Peeples, Windsor's junior quarterback. "This is a really fun offense to play in, and we knew we had a defense that would keep giving us the ball all day. Then our O-line, receivers, backs … everybody, did their job. Amazing."
Coach Chris Jones, who also led the Wizards to a state title in 2011, made sure he used all the tools in the Wizards' chest in their biggest game of the year. Considering that Windsor squeaked by Loveland 6-0 during the regular season, their 35-point explosion was especially impressive.
Windsor gained 229 yards on the ground Saturday and 102 yards through the air, but that doesn't begin to tell the story.
"Everything we had in the tool chest, we used today," Jones said.
Junior Zach Moser, who had not caught a pass all season, accounted for all three of the Wizards' receptions. The highlight-reel catch he will someday share with his grandchildren was a dazzling 29-yard touchdown catch in Windsor's 21-point third quarter. The right-handed Moser hauled in Peeples' pass in heavy traffic, stretching out his left hand and cradling the ball against his chest.
Moser's 40-yard catch on a pass from Peeples in the first quarter gave Windsor a 7-6 lead. He also caught a halfback pass from Landon Schmidt in the second quarter, good for 33 yards.
The Wizards' sneak attack included a pooch kickoff into no-man's land the third quarter. The kick caught Loveland off guard and Brady Bowman scooped up the ball at the Indians' 24, setting up Windsor's game-clinching score. Four plays later, Schmidt scored from the 9-yard line, his second rushing touchdown of the game, putting the Wizards ahead 35-14.
"We have been working on these plays for the last three weeks in practice, and we were hitting it and hitting it," Jones said. "So I said, 'OK, let's run it.' We waited for the right moment. This is a big setting here, so we said, 'Let's got for it.' "
Putting in new wrinkles for a championship game is not easy, but the Wizards executed with precision.
"We don't pass the ball much in practice, but I've always had decent hands, I guess," said Moser, who also intercepted a pass. "(Coach) gave me a chance and I ran with it. I had some good plays, I guess."
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The Windsor Wizards pulled out all the stops to beat Loveland in Saturday's Class 4A state championship game:
*Completed three passes for 102 yards to Zach Morse, who had not caught a pass all season.
* Combined straight-ahead runs with a triple-option attack for 229 yards rushing.
* Recovered the ball at the Loveland 24-yard-line on a "pooch kickoff," leading to the game-clinching score.


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It was largely believed that, in both space and time, the universe was infinite and non-moving. Under Newton's law of gravitation, this was t he only way the universe could be seen to be stable.
However, a German astronomer called Heinrich Wilhelm Olbers had come up with a problem in 1823 that seemed unsolvable.
If stars and galaxies were randomly spread throughout an infinite, static universe that had been around forever, then at every point in the night sky we should see a star emitting light. Known as Olbers' Paradox, this conundrum suggested that the night sky should be uniformly bright, not dark.
Astronomers started observing stars and galaxies and, instead of them being static, they realised that everything was actually moving away from one another.
They measured this by noting the red shift of stars, the movement of light towards one end of the spectrum as a source moves away (like a police siren moving away from you that spreads out its sound waves and appears to lower in pitch).
They realised that the universe was expanding from a Big Bang, and thus Olbers' Paradox was satisfied. With a finite, non-static universe, it was deduced that not only had the light from every star not reached Earth – as they each had a finite lifetime – but also there was almost certainly not a star in every direction, meaning the night sky should appear black.


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I'm hesitant to say it but I have that feeling. Just this sense that God has something new in store for me. I don't want this means but I'm ready. A little nervous but I'm ready to put my heart out there. With open hands I look to the One who already knows. To the One who will take me there, who will show me and guide with every step. He knows my heart, my passion. He knows me.
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If you've been reading the Scanco blog for a while, you've been hearing a lot about warehouse automation. That's because we truly believe automation is the wave of the future for distribution companies that want to maintain their competitive edge.
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People get tired or they don't see the details. In warehouses that sell a lot of small things, or that sell the same things in various colors, sizes, or kits, it can be easy for your workers to make a mistake and choose the wrong item. They may even think they're choosing the right item, since it comes from the right item bin, but was put back incorrectly. Automation eliminates those problems, because it uniquely identifies your stock in a way humans can't.
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Labor is expensive. When your warehouse automates processes such as pick and pack or shipping, you can free up labor costs to focus on acquiring great talent, or moving your already-existing great talent from a babysitting role to a strategic role. They say that two heads are better than one, so having your top minds on more strategic decisions could increase your company's value in ways you never thought of before.
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Doha - Victoria Azarenka overcame a second set injury scare to thrash Aginezska Radwanska 6-2, 6-4 and sweep into the final ofthe WTA Qatar Open on Saturday.
The world number one from Belarus will meet Australia's US Open champion Samantha Stosur in Sunday's final after her rival Marion Bartoli of France retired early in the second set with cramps.
Azarenka won despite having court side treatment on her left foot immediately after Radwanska broke back in the second game of the second set.
The world number one was in apparent pain as she had her foot strapped, and for a few minutes it looked like she too would call it quits like Bartoli did an hour earlier.
But after a near eight-minute delay Azarenka came back with renewed determination that left Radwanska completely at her mercy.
After the scores were tied at 2-2, Azarenka won three games in a row to lead 5-2 and although Radwanska herself had a break and retained her serve to close in at 4-5, the Australian Open champ was not letting the opportunity slip by, winning the tenth game 40-0 with a forehand down the line to reach her third final of the season.
"Honestly, I don't know how I managed to pull it off," she said.
"I had to concentrate very hard on every point, but I am happy that I made it," added Azarenka, who took her winning streak this year to 16 to equal the now retired Justine Henin's record set in 2004.
Earlier Bartoli decided to call off her bid for a first title in Doha after losing the first set 6-3 to Stosur.
"Well, actually it started yesterday during the match against Lucie (Safarova)," Bartoli said.
"In the third set I really felt like my right calf was starting to cramp, and I really had to make sure I finished that third set very quickly, because I was really feeling the cramp coming in on the calf.
"I had a lot of treatment yesterday after the match. Today when I started to warm up, I still felt it. So I knew I was not 100% going to the match. That was for sure.
"Then I couldn't put any weight on it, so it really was hurting me on my serve and on every movement when I was having to change direction and push from the feet.
"So I think it was a really good decision to take, because the more Iwas playing, the tighter it was getting.
"I knew if I was keeping pushing on it, I would really strain it really badly, because when your muscle is so tight, that's what's happening.
"So I played a lot of tennis, and I'm just not a machine. So somehow my body just couldn't do it any more," added Bartoli, who had credited her superior fitness for her victory over Safarova in the quarter-finals.


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With the emergence of huge data sets on ESTs (expressed sequence tags) on various plant species, we will be facing the problem on how to work with these decentralised resources.
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Happy Cinco de Mayo! May 5th is everyone's favorite excuse for guac and margaritas– and if that's the path you're heading down, then hydrate well and enjoy. But if you're looking to avoid the caloric explosion that comes with Coronas and nachos, try one of these 6 recipes! You'll still get a taste of Mexico, […]
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Guacamole Hummus
My Guacamole Hummus (I was going to call it guacummus or hummamole but thought better of it) combines two of your favorite things and is ready in a flash. Plus it's vegan, full of protein and fiber, and is just as good on crunchy veggies as it is on tortilla chips.
Skinny Guacamole
Pictured here on my Perfect 7 Layer Dip, this lighter take on traditional guacamole will be ready in less than 5 minutes, and will guarantee that you'll never, ever, ever buy store-bought guacamole again. The only downside? Your friends will always want you to make it.


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Paul George is player in the National Basketball Association. He is currently in his rookie season with the Indiana Pacers. He was born on May 2, 1990 to Paul and Paulette George.
He has two older sisters. Teiosha played basketball for Pepperdine and Portala who played volleyball for CSU-San Bernardino.
In his spare time, he enjoys listening to music, spending time with friends and family, bowling and playing video games. He says that Kobe Bryant is his favorite athlete, but the person he admires most is his mother. He says that she is a very strong woman.
Career Beginnings – High School and College
Like most other great basketball players, George's career began in high school. He played four years for Pete Knight High School in Palmdale, California. In his senior season, he averaged an amazing 25 points and 12 rebounds per game, along with three assists and three steals.
He was also named the Golden League Most Valuable Player and played for the Daily News 2007-08 All-Star Boys Team.
Upon graduation from high school, George decided to continue his basketball career at California State University-Fresno. In his freshman season, he was one of only two players to start in all 32 games and ranked as one of the top 15 freshman scorers in the NCAA.
He averaged 14.3 points per game and had the team high average in steals at 1.7 per game. He also made the most double-doubles with six over the course of the season. He also earned ESPN's number one "Play of the Day" on November 18, 2009 with a one-handed dunk at Saint Mary's College.
In his sophomore season, George continued his excellent basketball performance. He became his team's best free throw shooter in the college's history, with an average of .902. He also became one of the top 20 sophomore shooters in the NCAA, and became Fresno State's second most efficient free throw shooter ever.
In spite of missing four games due to a sprained ankle, he still managed to average 16.8 points per game and 7.2 rebounds. Though New Mexico State eventually won the WAC tournament champion, George scored a career-high 30 points against the Bulldogs' match against them. This was his first game back from his ankle injury.
Entering the NBA
Because of his incredible performance his sophomore year, George became an early draft pick for the 2010 NBA Draft. He was chosen by the Indian Pacers in the first round. Currently, he is averaging six points and five rebounds per game.
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- 59 years old
- Date of birth: Feb 20, 1951
- Place of birth:
Biddeford, Maine, United States
- Date of passing: Aug 6, 2010
- Place of passing:
Biddeford, Maine, United States
|Let the memory of Yvan be with us forever
"Happy birthday my friend I never got a chance to say thank you for all the work you sent my way back in the day . It was my honor to know you and watch your family grow they are an amazing bunch and I know your proud of them as you watch from above may god keep you safe and bless you and yours every day."
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JCwire Washington, D.C. **
Discord surfaced in the Trump family this week as members scrambled for the dwindling number of positions in the new administration. Unexpectedly, Cabinet Secretariats have been assigned to outsiders at a blistering pace, taking some family members off guard.
"He said I could be Secretary of the Interior," daughter Ivanka was heard to say. "I know fashion and interior design better than anyone!"
Son-in-law Jared Kushner was making himself very familiar in the clandestine Trump Tower meetings. "Jared is jockeying for the psuedo-chief-of-staff, firing Christie and sidling in next to Dad," said Donald Junior, according to an inside source who requested anonymity for continuing employment. "And he's not even in the blood line!"
President-Elect Trump has already appointed Reince Priebus, Jeff Sessions, and Michael Flynn for plum spots in the new Cabinet. Some backers have noted that these picks represent the Washington-Republican establishment that Trump railed against during the campaign. Daughter Tiffany Trump was heard by the same confidential source to complain, "He's favoring all the Ivana insiders! They've been hanging around the Trump Organization for years. We need some of the newer Trump blood, unhampered by all that biasing experience in business."
Tensions rose sufficiently that a scuffle was witnessed as several of the Trump children were exiting Trump Tower midday Friday. Donald Junior shouted to Eric, "I wouldn't be caught dead at Aquavit with you. C'mon Ivana, we're going to the Jean Georges!"
As they entered a limousine, granddaughter Chloe was heard to say, "But Granddad said I could be a Princess. I wanna be a Princess!"
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Words by DJ Sorce-1
For RA The Rugged Man, the road to success has been extremely bumpy. After being part of a massive label bidding war in the early 90's, RA finally signed to Jive records. He was subsequently dropped soon after for inappropriate behavior, and rumor has it people at Jive were afraid to have him in the same room as Aaliyah. However, despite getting dropped by Jive, being banned from performing live in the US for much of the mid 90's, and taking twelve years before finally releasing a full length debut, RA has remained a dominating presence in the world of rap. His hip-hop resume reads much like a who's who of the industry, boasting collaborations with the likes of Sadat X, Notorious B.I.G., Mobb Deep, J-Live, and Tragedy Khadafi.
Beyond rap, RA is also a prolific writer, film reviewer, and most recently, movie producer. In addition to having his writing appear in Vibe, King, Mass Appeal, and Rides, he is currently collaborating with editor in chief at Maxboxing.com's Doug Fisher on a full length book about the sport of boxing. 2008 promises to be a big year for RA, as he gears up for the release of "Bad Biology", a film which he co-wrote and produced. In a recent phone conversation, The Smoking Section's DJ Sorce-1 was able to talk to RA The Rugged Man while RA ate dinner. RA spoke about early career milestones and gave us the inside scoop on the "Bad Biology" soundtrack, which features rap heavyweights Kool G. Rap, Masta Ace, and Sean Price, as well original score work from Prince Paul. Read on, and find out why RA The Rugged Man remains the number one guy the music industry can't get rid of.
TSS: The early part of your career was filled with up and downs. Can you talk about some of some of the more memorable moments from when you first got signed?
Ra The Rugged Man: "Every Record Label Sucks Dick" came out in 1994. It was so ahead of its time, and I thought I broke down a lot of doors with it. Back in the day you'd go to The Tunnel and there would be Biggie, Tupac, Busta, and Redman…name a rapper and they were all hanging out at The Tunnel. It was a different era in New York. Rappers got along a little bit better and they could all hang out on the same premises together. I went through The Tunnel and every rapper you could name was like, "Yo, that 'Every Record Label Sucks Dick' joint is crazy."
When I first signed to Jive, KRS-One wasn't a fan. These are stories I heard, and this is what my label was telling me. My A & R was going, "Yeah, we played your shit for KRS and he wasn't a big fan." So in my head I'm going, "I don't have the acceptance of KRS-One. That hurts a little." A year after I signed to Jive I made "Every Record Label Sucks Dick" and I saw Kenny Parker at The Tunnel. He came out his face and said that it was his favorite record of the month. He told me about how he and KRS-One drove somewhere and played the record over and over again for six hours. I thought, "Oh shit, that's my pinnacle right there." But that was thirteen years ago. You keep going and doing other shit.
TSS: I know G. Rap is a huge influence for you. Is there anyone else you can point to and say, "That guy challenged me to advance my style"?
Ra The Rugged Man: Right now today?
TSS: At any point over your career.
Ra The Rugged Man: Yeah, of course. I can name some cats that you would say, "Really? That's corny." But I'd say, "Nah, that dude was incredible." Let's name a pop record, ok? When "O.P.P." came out in 1992 I was a young kid writing. I was like, "Goddamn. Listen to how many fucking flows that dude has." I know Treach from Naughty isn't the answer you wanted, but he was an influence. How about "Uptown Anthem" and the shit he was spitting on that? I was just talking to someone about that song the other day. Positive K and Milk D were also influences when I was a kid.
Throughout the years I felt threatened by dope rappers, and it makes you step your game up a little bit harder. There are so many influences and cats that I love in hip hop. I love the music so much. I always bring up Just-Ice, KRS-One, and Rakim of course. Redman was incredible in his day. There aren't many cats today that hit me hard or make me say, "Wow, that's scary, I might get taken out by that dude." That doesn't happen very often anymore.
TSS: I like that you mentioned Treach. A lot of people from my generation who know Treach would laugh at an answer like that. But if you look at Naughty By Nature's first few albums, especially on tracks like "Hot Potato" with Freddie Foxxx, Treach was nasty.
Ra The Rugged Man: Treach was a monster. Treach was a fucking monster. It is what it is. Once someone tells you someone is corny or something is a pop record, you're not allowed to like it anymore. I like whatever the fuck I like. I don't care if the world tells me someone is too poppy. I don't give a shit. I think Ludacris is dope.
TSS: I agree. I DJ, so I like a little bit of everything. But I agree that jaw dropping verses don't happen as frequently today.
Ra The Rugged Man: That's why you have cats like me, Tragedy Khadafi, and Kool G. Rap still lyrically murdering everyone. Like Saigon has all this hype around him. I love Saigon, he's a good man and I've known him for a lot of years. But look at what happened when G. Rap got on that "Letter P" shit with him. G. Rap showed him, "Yo, I'm G. Rap. I'm still the best out there. Put me on a record with all the young kids."
TSS: Yeah, he's rhymed for what, twenty-five years? And he's still murdering it.
Ra The Rugged Man: Yup.
TSS: I heard that you have a new album in the works.
Ra The Rugged Man: I'm about four songs in. But I have another project that I'm finishing up first. I produced a movie called "Bad Biology". Frank Henenlotter is directing it, and right now I'm putting together the soundtrack. That should take me about another month and a half, and then I'll get back to my album in the New Year.
TSS: I'm a big fan of Frank Henenlotter. I saw his movie Basket Case when I was in 7th grade. It helped make me the horror movie addict that I am today. I'm excited to see how "Bad Biology" comes out.
Ra The Rugged Man: If you like Frank's movie, you're going to like it a lot. Some of the heads are going to be caught a little bit left field by it cuz it's crazy. But I think we're gonna make some good money on it. I think I did a good job as a producer and co-writer. I put in a lot of work for it. Right now I'm putting together the soundtrack. Two days ago Kool G. Rap and Smooth Da Hustla came in and did a song together for it. I just got a beat from Buckwild. He's gonna do a song for Sean Price and Masta Ace. Killah Priest and Reef the Lost Cauze got a song together. The lead actress is the movie, Charlie Danielson, is a singer too. She did an acoustic guitar, relationship type song. The Atmosphere kids, they rap about all that relationship stuff. I talked to them and emailed them the beat, and they're going to do a song with her. That's a different vibe than what I usually do, so it's kind of cool.
TSS: If you have all those people, it sounds like it's going to be a classic.
Ra The Rugged Man: It's all non sampled beats too, because I couldn't afford to clear shit. I don't know if this is going to happen yet, but I just talked to Dante Ross about getting Everlast on a song with Jedi Mind Tricks. That might be some cool lil' shit. Hellraizer and Shabazz The Disciple did a joint together. Murs is coming in and doing a song. Tech-9….
TSS: Is Prince Paul involved? I read somewhere he was helping compose the score.
Ra The Rugged Man: He's doing the original score with a composer. We're taking a traditional score and then Prince Paul is going to come in a freak it.
TSS: Wow…
Ra The Rugged Man: Yeah. As far as the soundtrack, I'm forgetting a couple of names off the head, because I'm a little retarded (laughs). It's actually killing me because I got Kool G. Rap in the studio and everyone was like, "Yo, get on the song son." I said, "Nah, it's a soundtrack, it's not an RA album." If it was my album it would be different. But this is a soundtrack; I'm just trying to put good songs together. I don't look right rapping on every single song.
Even when I approached Dante about Jedi Mind and Everlast, he was like, "Yo I'll talk to Eric and see what's good. That shouldn't be a problem. Everlast is a fan; he likes your shit a lot RA. Why don't you get on the song?" But I'm only getting on like one song. I don't want to be like the ham of the show, like, "Oh, I produced the soundtrack, so I'll rap on the whole thing." I'm trying to act like I'm not a rapper while I'm putting together this fucking soundtrack. But trust me; it killed me with G. Rap. I was leaving after we were in the studio, and I was depressed on the train thinking about how I could have just rapped on a song with G. Rap.
TSS: You guys gotta make that happen. RA and G. Rap would be a serious problem.
Ra The Rugged Man: We've talked about it. I said, "I'm not gonna let you do me like you do them young rappers all the time. I'm gonna put in my work on it." He said, "I know you ain't gonna let nobody take you RA." But he was just being nice. What was he gonna say? "I'm gonna rip your ass apart" (laughs) He said, "You know what RA, it's gonna be the showdown of the gods. It's gonna happen, and it's gonna be the showdown." Now, we're just making sure we pick a monster track. There is a potential beat from Ayatollah that I like a lot. There's a sample of someone saying, "The greatest", which is kind of ill, because it's like an old school battle rap record where you're allowed to say you're the greatest.
TSS: So it's going to be one of those throwback, friendly competition battle tracks?
Ra The Rugged Man: Exactly
TSS: "Bad Biology" is a horror movie. You're well known for being a passionate horror movie fan. Can you list some of your favorites?
Ra The Rugged Man: Hmm, horror movies…shit. I hate when people ask me that, I never know what to say. If you go to my house, I have about 1500 DVD's and in storage I got another 1300 VHS movies. I have a monster collection. So it's hard to say. My favorite horror movie…I'm working on this documentary right now about my family and myself, and that's a fucking horror movie. That's a real horror movie. Recently, my father has gotten sick. He has four stage cancer, and I'm starting to document his treatments. I have a lot of other material that I can use. My little sister is a nut; my brother's been in and out of jail for the past few years, so I'm gonna get him doing some knucklehead shit for the film. I'm just gonna tell the whole story of my family. I think I have an interesting story to tell.
TSS: Is it going to be self-produced, or are you getting help from other people?
Ra The Rugged Man: I got creative help, but I want to own the whole picture. So I want to do it all myself. I'm gonna shoot a lot of it real ugly and grungy. It's gonna be a borderline horror, borderline real movie type of thing. I'm gonna make sure it's edited really dope, and I'm confident that when it's done I'll be able to get it picked up by somebody. It won't be done for at least another year to year and a half. But yo, I actually just hit the door of the studio, so I gotta go call my engineer. He's ghetto and doesn't have a fucking buzzer.
TSS: (Laughs) Thanks for doing the interview, I appreciate it.
Ra The Rugged Man: Alright, thanks brotha.
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Junior or new field hockey players actually don't necessarily benefit from having the most professional/expensive field hockey sticks. Elite style field hockey sticks can often be quite unforgiving as they are generally stiffer and tend to have larger bows. Young players often benefit from a shock absorbent stick which generally means more fiberglass or wood as the primary construction material. This makes trapping the ball easier and developing dribbling skills more achievable when using good junior field hockey sticks. So below we have made it simple for you and presented what we think are the best field hockey sticks for kids and juniors.
#1 – Grays Surf 500
The Grays Surf 500 Hockey Stick is an excellent choice for young players. Users say that it is easy to maneuver and it brings new energy and enthusiasm to the playing field. It is light as air, but enough to push the ball wherever you want.
This junior field hockey stick is truly an asset for players that have just started to play and want to develop their technique, as well for the intermediates. Also many club players maintain to use this great hockey stick because it gives them great control, balance and feel.
The maxi shaped head makes bigger surface area and players say it is elastic and provides soft feel and comfort during the game.
- Bow: 20mm
- Weight: 560 grams, depending on length
- Material: Fiberglass reinforced mulberry wood
- Head shape: Maxi
The Exa 500 NRT Junior stick has a unique and high-tech combination of carbon fiber, fiberglass and aramid fibers.
Those materials create a perfect combination of strength and flexibility. With the Exa 500 NRT Dita Junior hockey stick, your child will soon move from the beginner to the intermediate level. This is because these hockey sticks enable the players to have the full control of the ball as well as power, when they strike.
- Materials: Full composite
- Head: J-Shape – gives players the ability to dribble faster
- Bending (Curve of): 19 mm
#3 – STX Field Hockey Surgeon 100
A professional grade stick for beginners is the best way to describe the STX Surgeon 100. If you are just starting out with field hockey and you need a good quality stick and not a toy, this one is definitely for you. Made out of high quality materials such as fiberglass 95% and carbon 5%, it will provide the stiffness and flexibility that you will need to get into the game and perform at your best level. It is primarily designed for forward players and gives them great control with its 19mm bow and midi toe. The weight of the stick is at around 530 grams, making it lightweight and easy to handle. All in all, the Surgeon 100 is one of the the best field hockey sticks for kids out there with advanced features and ball control at a very affordable price.
- Hiqh quality build: 95% Fiberglass, 5% Carbon
- Standard type bow at 19mm
- Midi toe type
- Approximate weight 530 grams (depending on size)
The FXR series from Dita brand are very popular among the beginners in hockey who want to improve their technique and to feel confident during the game.
Dita FXR10 Junior Hockey Stick is a high quality stick, made of the finest wood with the fiberglass reinforced shaft.
This stick has a great design, it is perfectly balanced, has light weight and it provides a natural feel. The Dita FXR 10 hockey stick has a large surface area, because of the Midi head shape, so the players say it is impossible to miss the ball. In addition, the 'Midi' shape is good for players to be strong on their reverse side.
To conclude, it's a great stick to learn the first ins and outs of hockey. And the price is great – the wood is always cheaper than composite materials.
- Materials: Wood with fiberglass reinforced shaft
- Colors: orange/pink, black/pink and white/silver/black
- Power Index: 3.90
- Size: from 24 to 31 inches
- Head shape: Midi
#5 – STX Field Hockey Aqua Stick
You do not need to spend hundreds of dollars just to enjoy Field Hockey or to introduce it to a child. With its lightweight and slim shape, beginners will be able to learn how to play, and get used to using a stick with ease. Made from fiberglass, it is a easy to use yet powerful junior field hockey stick. It features a midi toe which makes it ideal for all positions on the field without the need for multiple sticks. The colorful pattern on the STX makes it appealing to children who are just starting out with this fun sport. Introduce your children to field hockey and get them a great stick for an affordable price. Good equipment does not need to be expensive and the STX Field Hockey Aqua Stick proves it.
- 100% high quality fiberglass construction
- Standard bow – 19mm in size
- Midi toe
- Weight 520 grams
Not exactly what you are looking for?Ask us about more suggestions or reviews.
New to Field hockey? Here is a great video that explains the basics of the game for beginners.
If this has got you pumped for junior field hockey check out the upcoming junior field hockey world cup here…
Some frequently asked questions about junior field hockey.
Is field hockey safe for kids?
As field hockey is a non-contact sport it is far safer than many sports such as rugby which are not. However with twenty players, two goalkeepers, hockey sticks and a hard plastic ball on the pitch, collisions and accidents are bound to happen.
Most accidents in field hockey are minor such as ankle sprains, knee sprains, muscle strains, muscle tears and ligaments. None the less from time to time accidents can result in broken bones and possibly concussions.
Many accidents can be avoided by obtaining the right protective gear for children who play field hockey. Equipment includes cleats (shoes), shin guards, goggles, mouth guards, gloves and masks for general players. Goal keepers require more safety equipment such as padded head, leg, foot, upper body and arm armour.
Before play the playing field should be inspected to ensure there is no debris, hazards or holes in it. Players should also warm up by stretching to lessen the risk of muscle strains etcetera. Correct playing techniques and the rules should also be learnt and applied in every game and practice session
Are the rules of junior field hockey different for kids?
In general the rules of field hockey are the same for juniors as they are for adults. Juniors are still made to adhere to rules about foot fouls, air balls, penalty corners, penalty strikes, free hits and obstruction. They are also subject to the card system – green for a warning, yellow for a temporary suspension and red for a permanent exclusion from the game.
Where junior hockey may vary from adult hockey however is when it comes to the length of the games and protective equipment. Matches for juniors can last anywhere from ten minutes per half up to approximately twenty five minutes. In general adult games are thirty five minutes per half. From a protective equipment perspective it can be a requirement for juniors to wear mouth and shin guards and also eye protection. The rules will vary from school to school and club to club.
How much does field hockey cost to play?
The cost of junior's playing field hockey will vary but you can expect to be paying around $40 – 65 per hour for lessons in small groups of three or four children. Once a child has learnt how to play and joined a club sessions are usually around $5 a time.
If a child proves to be exceptional they and their team may enter state wide, country wide or global competitions. If the parents are expected to pay or contribute towards these it can be costly depending on where the event is.
Safety equipment and field hockey sticks vary in price depending on the quality you require. You can expect to pay around $25 for shin guards, $20 – $60 for eye wear, $80 for cleats and $90 upwards for a hockey stick. Mouth guards can be bought for as little as $2 but if the child in question needs a special fit they will have to go to an orthodontist and the cost will rise substantially.
Goal keepers due to needing more equipment require a higher financial outlay. Gloves will cost around $80, pads $600 – 700 and a helmet $200 – 300.
How are junior field hockey sticks different from senior sticks?
Junior hockey sticks are usually carefully designed to maintain a good balance between the shaft and head weight. They are usually also shorter and lighter in weight than their adult counterparts.
A junior hockey stick is usually designed to be level with the child's hip until they reach the age of about fifteen. Adult field hockey stick length can be the same, but is more about personal choice and what suits them. Length wise a junior hockey stick will usually be between 26 and 35.5 inches.
Junior hockey sticks are usually designed with ease of play in mind which helps them develop their skills and play the game more easily. They are designed with children in mind and are more decorative, brighter and attractive to young people.
Is field hockey popular among kids in the US?
Field hockey is a hugely popular sport in the US in general. It is however more popular in general with girls than boys, there are usually twice the number of girls teams at a club than boys. This could be because field hockey is a non – contact sport and therefore more appealing to girls.
Field hockey in the past has been thought of as a sport that is only available to the upper class section of society. This however is really not the case as more and more schools have made it part of their gym class curriculum and clubs have sprung up everywhere.
Field hockey can be state dependent as it is more popular in some of them than others. However it is feasible that you can find a field hockey club or class near you. Most of these will have at least one junior team, if not more.


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Download Happy New Year apk 1.0.0 free for Android smartphone
Posted by Eelooz in Personalization | Sept. 3, 2013 | 8 Comments
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The Casa Viejo Saddle Barstool features gorgeous, hand-tooled wood made of thick-cut pine veneers and local tea wood with a distressed finish that will give your home rustic, reclaimed charm. This weathered counter height chair boasts a scooped seat with nailhead trim, stretchers, and durahide upholstery for strength and comfort. The Casa Viejo will lend your dining room a balanced, farmhouse-fresh look. If you are looking for a stool that is truly unique, the Casa Viejo is for you! This barstool is available in 24" and 30" heights.
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