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|2006-03-05, 20:45
|Link #21
Anime Heroin(es) addict
Join Date: Mar 2006
Age: 33
5. Alucard (Hellsing)
4. Soskue Sagara (Full Metal Panic!)
3. Dark (D.N. Angel)
2. Chrono (Chrono Crusade)
1. Hiei (Yu Yu Hakusho)
5. Rosette Christopher (Chrono Crusade)
4. Misato Kasaragi (Neon Genesis)
3. Riku Harada (D.N. Angel)
2. Naru (Love Hina)
1. Kaname Chidori (Full Metal Panic!)
|2006-03-05, 23:18
|Link #22
Translator for Ayu
|2006-03-06, 02:33
|Link #24
Obey the Darkly Cute ...
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ...
Age: 60
I'm on Furudanuki's wavelength so often its scary....
girl's first:
Here are my top five gals - top five guys will be appearing later.
Almost in the pack: The girls of Azumanga Daioh (Group tie) - It's a cross between Psychology 301, Calvin&Hobbes, and a dash of nostalgia. They complement each other beautifully and would seem incomplete on their own.... though I'd have to choose Sakaki ... sweet, quiet, athletic, cool and voiced by the VA who voiced my still number one girl.
(5) Hagino Kana (Canvas 2) - Hagino... be she friend, sister, or whatever... what a riot.
(4) Hazuki (Tsukuyomi)/Becky(PPD) - ehhhhhhh, maybe its Chiwa I'm really fond of there... but that voice The relationship between Hazuki and Kouhei in many ways parallels the one between my wife and I ... she's about that size, I'm about his size, she's cute... I'm.. well, I'm scarier looking .... we yell, scream, and love each other dearly.
(3) Fate Testarossa (Nanoha/Nanoha A) - one of the more complex characters I've come across and is beautiful... going to be knock-em-dead when she's 16. Nothing like having 9 year old girls wielding enough power to destroy small planets hopping around the galaxy and dealing with life's personal issues.
(2) Nerine (Shuffle!) - yeah.. the ears and eyes are an immediate attraction... but here's a girl who dances her way through LaPlace transforms and physics, can level entire buildings, but is elegant and graceful (outside the kitchen anyway). Stuck in a bad storyline but one of the only girls to move on and explore the rest of life without pining over "the guy".
(1) Motoko Aoyama (Love Hina) - still the classic "dream girl" of mine, strong, independent, given some serious character growth in the series (even if the rest of it was a trainwreck in many respects).
Now the guys..... much tougher.... too many of them are such losers or one-dimensional....
(5)(4) ???
(3) Morita (Honey&Clover) - what a nut..... go for the Ayu, man!
(2) Kouhei (Tsukuyomi Moon Phase) ... only wanted to punch him out a couple of times but very loyal, upfront guy.
(1) Rentarou (Futakoi Alternative) ... one of the few guys I went through an entire series watching and not wanting to punch him out. Beautiful.
Actually... the sparcity of the guy list may be enlightening on why over half of the women in Japan under 30 are childless and the marriage rate there is plummeting like a paralyzed falcon. Jeez, and with some of the cutest women on the planet (ymmv, imho, yadayada)
Last edited by Vexx; 2006-03-06 at 03:07.
|2006-03-07, 02:10
|Link #25
Join Date: Dec 2005
Let's see....
GIRLS (This is hard, seeing as there are extremely few anime girls I've actually ever liked, most of them coming from Bleach. However, in attempts to broaden my character selection from just one show...^_^)
5. ?--Not sure. Normally I'd put Shihouen Yoruichi on the countdown, but then it feels a bit Bleach topheavy. But kudos to Yoruichi-sama anyway.
4. Faye Valentine (Cowboy Bebop)--I'll admit that at first I didn't lik Faye. I was like, great, another slinkily seductive "bad" girl. But wow, was I wrong! She had a great backstory that revealed her as a lost, insecure girl yearning for the past she couldn't remember...she ended up being one of my favorite characters from the entire show, second only to Spike, of course.
3. Yamanaka Ino (Naruto)--Personally, I think that manga-ka Kishimoto fails at writing a realistically good female character, but he was going somewhere good with Ino (although she's been shoved to the side since her "fight" with Sakura...) Anyway, I like Ino because, unlike the other girls on the show, she can actually fight and has one freaking awesome jutsu I'd totally take advantage of outside of the battlefield. She's cheerful, sweet, encouraging, but not one of those annoying moe doormats that crop up waaay too often.
2. Matsumoto Rangiku (Bleach)--We haven't seen too much of Rangiku, but I really like her. At first she was just the girl with the titanic breasts, but she was fleshed out more and more, first as a loyal vice captain, then as a skilled fighter, and then as a best friend and sort of tragic lover to one of the main baddies. She's smart and encouraging without being a moe doormat or a character designed to make viewers scream "KAWAII!"
1. Kuchiki Rukia (Bleach)--This girl is badass. Not once have I disliked her or gotten annoyed with her, and I liked her so much that I didn't even care when she was powerless for the duration of the Soul Society arc. Rukia is a complex character--curious, strong, stubborn, determined, humorous--yet also insecure and shy in her own way. She cares deeply for those close to her but tries to disguise it, although her affection is blatantly obvious, especially for a certain orange-haired shinigami. ^_^ This girl knows how to fight and kickass.
GUYS (Contrary to my difficulty with choosing girls, it's hard to choose guys because there are so many I like and admire! Well, here goes...)
5. Spike Speigel (Cowboy Bebop)--Spike was awesome. There was something so normal and 3-D about his attitude and persona that made him very real to me; slacker but bounty hunter; relaxed but en guard; gentle but dangerous. A great character, he made this series unforgettable.
4. Rock Lee (Naruto)--Of all the characters in this ninja show, it was Lee that I fell for. First it was because he was so hidious; I screamed whenever he came on screen/page because of his rather...alternative character design. But then I realized that Lee was the character I most looked forward to seeing, and that he had the best personality. I don't get why so many people hate Lee because he's absolutely adorable on the inside, kind, selfless, encouraging, supportive, relentless, gentle, empathetic, uplifting, chivalrous, noble, and all those other qualities that make up the perfect husband. ^_^ And after a while I decided that his adorable inside made him adorable on the outside, and now he's one of the most beautiful characters ever.
3. Mugen (Samurai Champloo)--Truth be told, it's a tough call between Mugen and his counterpart, Jin, but in the end it's Mugen for the win by barely a fraction. Mugen is a man of extremes, a man who knows no boundaries, something that I find both very scary and very admirable at the same time. He's the character that never knew love and has a hatred in his heart eating away at him. But he has loyalty to his companions and actually does care for them, being affectionate in his own Mugen-esque way. Plus, being badass doesn't hurt.
2. Ichimaru Gin (Bleach)--Tied with Ichigo, Gin is my favorite character. He's very vague and almost mystical in the sense that we know pretty much nothing about him and his past, the only real solid knowledge being that he saved Rangiku when they were children and later became "evil" (although I don't think he really is...Gin just isn't a malicious person). His adult form and maturity mixed with his childish mentality make for an interesting combination. He's distant but close, good but evil, kind of that opposite-but-not-quite-neutral mix that I find really interesting.
1. Kurosaki Ichigo (Bleach)--Normally I'm not one for the shounen hero, but Ichigo is not typical. He's real, he's 3-D. He's brash, tough, stubborn, and determined on the outside, but introspection reveals him as an incredibly emotionally fragile individual, traumatized by the death of his mother and quick to take the guilt/blame for bad situations. He feels the need to prove himself, to be able to protect everyone and anyone, to be able to save his friends and keep them from harm. While he tries to come off as detached and nonchalent, Ichigo would do anything for his friends and family--just check out what he did for Rukia.
|2006-03-07, 04:04
|Link #26
Mr. Prince
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Age: 35
Wow what a tough fricken question as a could pick multiple characters from a single series but I really want to keep it limited to one per series.
What really makes this tough is that I like a lot of the supporting cast more then the main character or feel that each character is badass in his own light, but alas I only want to choose on character per show. I'll give honorable mentions though.
The "dudes"
1. Gutz (Berserk) I'd be lying if I didn't say that the manga didn't have a part in my decision for Gutz being #1. What makes Gutz so badass is that he is the strongest human in the world and the story goes a long way in depicting that before the transition to the crazy nightmarish fantasy setting. He has no special powers (well except for his suit now), he doesn't shoot beams or anything, he just has his big ass sword and slays down any demon in his path to get back at Griffith.
2. Ippo/Takamura (Hajime No Ippo) I like Takamura more then Ippo because he's a badass and may just be the funniest character ever, but Ippo is a little more deserving being that he is the main character and is a badass for all that he overcame.
3. Luffy (One Piece) I could really pick any male from Op to be in this because I love them all and they all kick ass but Luffy is hilarous and another complete badass. Sure OP's fights may not be as cool as other shows but the adventures that Luffy brings you on are unforgetable.
4. Kenshin (Rurouni Kenshin) Pretty much the best Samurai/swordsman in all anime. (sorry Zoro!)
5. Maeno (Ping Pong Club) One of my personal favorites... Dick and fart jokes at their finest...
6. Onizuka (GTO) Rack another one up for GTO.
The "gals"
1. Excel (Excel Saga) This was by far my easiest choice of the whole list, Excel is pretty much the best anime character evar!
2. Major (Ghost in the Shell) What a beautiful and frightning woman she is! Well cyborg... but whatever she'll kick anyones ass in style!
3. Nami (One Piece) Oh my sweet Nami just another one of the outstanding characters in OP.
4. Haruko (FLCL) She is such an off the wall, hillarious character to watch. Plus I love her wardrobe.
5. Lina Inverse (Slayers) This is the second female lead character that I fell in love with. First would be my sixth choice. It was this character and show that really got me into anime. With Lina's slapstick antics, sweet moves and even her soft side it was really hard not to like this character and she spawned dozens of wannabe characters to come in the future even to this day.
6. Iria (Iria Zerium) This is probably one of the first animes I ever watched when they played it on the sci-fi channel on saturdays. She was full of courage, spunk, and revenge. She had to be too taking on the most powerful monster or whatever it was in the galaxy.
7. Mitsuki ( Kimi ga Nozomu Eien) I just loved this girl although many others didn't. Anyways I loved the reality that this show portrayed about relationships unlike other shows where after 100+ eps the guy still hasn't confessed his feelings for the girl or vice versa.
8. Nina/Anna (Monster) Great character with a lot of depth and conflict.
Edit I had to revise my lists because there really is a couple that I forgot that should be up there.
Last edited by Tommy; 2006-03-08 at 03:39.
|2006-03-14, 18:45
|Link #27
Magical Boy
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Hiding... don't try to find me.
Age: 14
-Ukitsu (Ikkitousen). She's strong.
-Mai (Popotan). Her story with Konami made me like her for some reason.
-Asuka Sohryu Langley (Evangelion). She's pretty and it was fun seeing her mess with Shinji constantly.
-Yuki (Airmaster). She beat Maki.
-Haman Kahn (ZZ Gundam)
-Go (Shin Getter Robo). Cool and quiet. It's awesome when he just suddenly yells.
-Sakamoto Julietta (Airmaster)
-Judau Ashta (ZZ Gundam). Everything he did on the show (except for the cross-dressing part) was cool.
-Van (Gun X Sword)
-Grimmer (Monster)
I can't think of reasons why for everyone of them at the moment. Plus this needs to be 10 each instead of just 5...
|2006-03-19, 13:10
|Link #28
Junior Member
Ok well my Favorite Anime guys and girls huh?
Brandon Heat- When I first saw him I thought he was very cute but then learning his life history was a little sad. He's the kind of guy that is super shy. Rarely says a word. If you just looked at him you'd just see a guy. But if you really looked at him you'd see how much he loves those around him. You'd see what he feeling in his eyes and I love that about him. He trusts and Protects with all his heart and I thought that was something so great that I was overwhelmed by him...
Jin- Jin is shy also...But he's so fast and so dangerous that he could stirke at any time. He seems like a sad person in the start. He's been all alone most of his life. Yet traveling with 2 total different people from himself he starts to easy up and have a whole different take on life.
Vash- He's way hot when he's not acting Retarded...I've only seen 8 Ep so far yet love the show....I like how his eyes are so blue.....anyone I know pretty much nothing about him other then HE LOVES WOMEN...Other then that he's totally sweet...
Itsuki Kisaragi- I am so inlove with him....He looks so...anyway..I know only that he's a mulian like ayato and Quon. He great in science. He looks as if apart of him is missing somehow....I just can't figure him out....
Kouga- Kouga is the best guy in the Inuyasha series....I love how he's so protective of Kagome...He's strong and loving yet in the start wants Kagome one for the stupidest reasons but then he starts to really love her and that so cute...
Quon- I totally love her..She's the coolest anime girl I've ever seen...She's strong and strange but helpful....Its cool to find out that she's ayatos sister/Aunt/Mother/Daughter but other then that it pretty cool...I'd do anything to be like her.....
Kagome-Kagome is so like me I love it...She loves Inuyasha from the start even though she doesn't say or show him any feelings until later on...He's strong and pretty and funny....
Mika- Mika never seen a weapon until her mother was killed...Meeting Grave was the best thing that ever happened to her...She looks up to him...(Really she does because he's so tall) Even though she's like 13 in the series and madly in love with Beyond The Grave(Which is like 48 now that he was dead and brought back)she still sticks with her feelings for him yet being turned down by him...He dies in the end and she's all alone.....Poor girl
Thats it....there's not alot of girls I like just guys....
|2006-03-19, 17:29
|Link #29
Senior Member
The Guys -
I'll be honest, I have really only watched anime with wimpy male leads, except for a few very big exceptions. Onwards!
5. Sensei-san - Bottle Fairy - He's just really kind to to the girls. I like him. His voice is nice, too. (Considering all I have seen is the dub, that is a great accomplishment.)
4. Eriol Hirragazawa - Card Captor Sakura - He's just kindof odd, and his smile is awesome. I really like how he teases Li-kun. ^^
3. Grant Hughes - Full Metal Alchemist - I just adore him. It just killed me when he was off the show. I mean, I kindof just quit watching it right then. (Then started back up. ^^)
2. Mamoru Kagemori - Kage Kara Mamoru - I really enjoy how this guy can appear to be the typical harem owner, wishy-washy and just plain clueless, but in reality, he;s cool and a NINJA!
1. Rentarou Futaba - Futakoi Alternative - I just love this guy. He was a great character, and very sensible when it suited him.
The Girls -
5. Momo - Shinigami no Ballad - She's a grim reaper, and that's just plain cool.
4. Hororo and Chiriri - Bottle Fairy - I just adore these two, while Hororo is dopey and perpetually hungry, Chiriri is patient and fashionable. (I like her hats!)
3. Misuzu - Air - She may be weak and an odd show of character, but I really like how she accepts everything and stays with her mother.
2. Konyaku Yuna - Kage Kara Mamoru - She the exact opposite of Mamoru. Slow witted, unsuspecting, and needs protecting. It's adorable. ^^
1. Tomoyo Daidouji - Card Captor Sakura - She's so sweet and polite how could you not like her? I love her laugh.[
|2010-08-08, 15:32
|Link #30
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: kuwait
3.Shigure, Hiro(Fruit basket)
4.Japan, France(Hetalia: Axis Power)
5.Asopp, luffy, zoro(one peice)
2.Ichijou Karin(School rumble)
3.Akito(Fruit Basket)
4.Ritsu, Mio(k-ON!)
4.Aoi(aoi enishi-aishi-)
|2010-08-08, 15:47
|Link #31
Haters Gonna Hate
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: UK
Age: 27
How about top ten instead?
Shichika - Katanagatari
Jacuzzi Splot - Baccano!
Hei - Darker Than Black
Izaya - Durarara!!
Edward Elric - Fullmetal Alchemist
Takizawa - Eden of the East
Ginko - Mushishi
Harima - School Rumble
Morita - Honey & Clover
Watashi - Tatami Galalxy
Yui - Angel Beats
Senjougahara - Bakemonogatari
Kallen - Code Geass
Ryougi Shiki - Kara no Kyoukai
Aozaki Touko - Kara no Kyoukai
Asagami Fujino - Kara no Kyoukai
Horo - Spice & Wolf
Arcueid - Tsukihime
Balsa - Serei no Moribito
Minori - Toradora!
|2010-08-08, 19:15
|Link #33
The Dark Empress
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: West Virginia, USA
Age: 28
Top 5 male
1.Rolo (Code Geass)
2.Saji Crossroad (Gundam 00)
3.Ribbons Almark (Gundam 00)
4.Touya (Ayashi no Ceres)
5.Hibari (Reborn)
top 5 female
1.Yuuko (Ef A Tale of Memories/Melodies)
2.Ceres (Ayashi no Ceres)
3.Emma Sheen (Zeta Gundam)
4.Haru Miura (Reborn)
5.Chrome Dokuro (Reborn)
|2010-08-09, 22:55
|Link #34
Join Date: Jul 2010
My Guys
1. Light Yagami (Death Note)
2. Zero (Vampire Knight)
3.Edward Elric (FMA)
4. Mello (Death Note)
5. Tomoya (Clannad)
My Girls
This list was waay easier.
1. Nagisa (Clannad)
2. Diva (Blood+)
3.Konata (Lucky Star)
4. TIE with anyone from Amagami SS!
5. Misuzu (Air)
|2010-08-11, 05:04
|Link #35
Join Date: Jun 2010
My fav girl list.
1.Hinagiku Katsura
2.Segawa izumi (both of these girls are from hayate no gotoku)
3. Yuki Nagato ( Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya)
4. Tachibana Kanade ( Angel Beats)
5.Yui ( forgot last name, Yui Nyaa~
FAV male Chars:
1. Harima Kenji (school Rumble)
2. Kyon ( Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya)
3. Koizaumi (Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya)
4. Hanai ( school rumble and i also forgot last name)
5. Hayate Ayasaki ( Hayate the combat butler or aka Hayate no gotoku)
All the girls in my list are kawaii so they are my favs XD. also because of their cute voices and personalities
|2010-08-11, 13:07
|Link #36
SHSL Lurker
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Academy City
I'm just gonna list however many I can.
1. Accelerator (To Aru Majutsu no Index)
2. Kamina (Tengan Toppa Gurren Lagann)
3. Masaomi (Durarara!!)
4. Ryoushi (Ookami-san to Shichinin no Nakamatachi)
5. Jun (WORKING!!)
6. Firo (Baccano!)
7. Shizuo (Durarara!!)/Izaya (Durarara!!)
8. L (Death Note)
9. Lelouch (Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion)
10. Usui (Kaichou wa Maid-sama!)
11. England (Hetalia)
12. Fai (Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles)
13. Keiichi (Higurashi no Naku Koro ni)
14. Sebastian (Kuroshitsuji)
15. Toushirou (Bleach)
16. Prussia (Hetalia)
17. Toboe (Wolf's Rain)
18. Brera (Macross Frontier)
19. Rail Tracer (Baccano!)
20. Naoi (Angel Beats!)
1. Last Order (To Aru Majutsu no Index)
2. Rena (Higurashi no Naku Koro ni)
3. Revy (Black Lagoon)
4. Yomi (Ga-Rei Zero)
5. Nodame (Nodame Cantabile)
6. Koromo (Saki)
7. Fate (Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha)
8. Nino (Arakawa Under the Bridge)
9. Horo (Spice and Wolf)/Senjougahara (Bakemonogatari)
10. Ange (Umineko no Naku Koro ni)
11. Saten (To Aru Kagaku no Railgun)
12. Nadeko (Bakemonogatari)
13. Mafuyu (Seitokai no Ichizon)
14. Yui (Angel Beats!)
15. Yuki (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu)
16. Sanya (Strike Witches)
17. Misaki (Kaichou wa Maid-sama!)
18. Chihiro (ef - a tale of memories)
19. Noel (Sora no Woto)
20. Togame (Katanagatari)
1. Hideyoshi (Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu)
2. Ciel (Robin Ver.) (Kuroshitsuji)
3. Kotori (WORKING!!)
4. Katsuki (CLANNAD ~After Story~)
5. Aoi (Kaichou wa Maid-sama!)
|2010-08-11, 20:04
|Link #37
Don't Call Me Bro
5. Ginko - Mushishi. Open-minded, easy going, very secluded but had a very big heart. He just melded with the rustic, mystical world of Mushishi so well and was intriguing in his approach to life and his empathy to anyone, regardless of how they felt about him. He's the kind of guy who would be cool to hang out with and wander with.
4. Edward Elric - Fullmetal Alchemist. Such a volatile mix of teen angst, heart and rationale. Playing an unusual big brother role, being the most human character in a visceral world despite his synthetic physical parts, maturity beyond his years and a will that just wouldn't die. He was captivating.
3. Shinkurou Kurenai - Kurenai. He was way out of his league with the task of minding Murasaki, but he somehow found a way - and he was the only one that could. He was forced to grow as a person and finally find the direction in his life that had been sorely lacking. With that he caused Murasaki to grow in turn and appreciate the world around her. A very unique bond. And his interactions with females in general always made for intriguing and hilarious times.
2. Lelouch - Code Geass. The guy just screams epic. His thirst for vengeance which slowly morphed into something more important made for very tantalising viewing, as did his continual evolution as a character. At his worst, there wasn't a better character at being a bastard. At his best, there wasn't a better character for admitting his sins and finding it within himself to feel empathy for those that others wouldn't - especially C.C.
1. Mugen - Samurai Champloo. A free spirit and a man's man. He did things his own way and didn't care about the consequences. Yet he was the right guy for his time and place. Despite his rough edges and dark origins, he knew where to draw the line and stuck with Fuu and Jin to the very end. And he was just so damn cool.
5. Fate Testarossa - Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha. For a series that was supposed to be focused on Nanoha, Fate certainly stole the spotlight - permanently. Shy and scarred, yet full of love and fierce passion when the situation demanded it. The evolution of Fate's character over three series was essential to enjoying the series. The shift in the roles of the Fate-Nanoha relationship over times was also intriguing.
4. Kallen Kozuki - Code Geass. If there was a character to be the epitome of heart and youthful determination - Kallen Kozuki would be it. She wore her heart on her sleeve, lived life to the full, was a true friend, gave 110% always. Her gradual development over time from pure heart to finding a necessary balance between head and heart was intriguing, as was the way she took setbacks in her stride.
3. Haruka Minami - Minami-ke. Haruka would be the first to say her life wasn't extraordinary. Yet it was. The situation dictated that the once slack, sporty Haruka had to become diligent, maternal and heart-warming. And it was a good thing. Naturally beautifull inside and outside, amplified by her kind nature, her endless empathy and being the mother figure. Not to mention she is the queen of :3 - you know it! And let's not forget Episode 5 - could there ever be a more tasteful, character-defining moment of service ever. ^^
2. Kyou Fujiyabashi - Clannad. A first glance at Kyou might give the impression she was too much to handle. Get to know her - you see beyond the fierce front she puts up and see the gentle, loving side she shows only to her friends. Full of feminista yet also possessed a feline-like grace, looked good in just about anything, loving sister, active/responsible friend. Her eventual arc also provided some of the most genuine romantic moments I've ever seen.
1. C.C. - Code Geass. She's far from perfect. But that was part of the charm of C.C. With an Audrey-Hepburn like air, chilling elegance and an air that could leave one frozen with her kuudere vibes, she was a very complex, tainted character. But with that came a challenge and a responsibility. To dismiss C.C. was the easy choice - it took a person that knew her pain and able to forgive her mistakes to be worthy of being C.C.'s companion. Sometimes seflish and unforgiving as ice, yet when push came to shove, C.C. was someone that was loyal and willing to be the rock. It's easy to make a readily likeable character. It's a lot harder to make a character with very visible flaws and make them special. Yet C.C. was made to be that. To see C.C. gradually drag herself from the depths of depsair, love herself and find someone to follow, ease her lifeache and enjoy life - that was special.
|2010-08-11, 20:23
|Link #38
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: UK
Age: 25
This isn't too accurate, but I wanted limit it to one male/female per series so, in no particular order...
1. Lelouch vi Britannia (Code Geass)
2. Tieria Erde (Gundam 00)
3. Keith Anyan (Toward the Terra)
4. Kyon (Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya)
5. Kyou OR Hatsuharu Sohma (Fruits Basket)
6. Ryuk (Death Note)
1. C.C. (Code Geass)
2. Faye Valentine (Cowboy Bebop)
3. Michiko Milandro (Michiko to Hatchin)
4. Louise Halevy (Gundam 00) or maybe Nena Trinity I can't choose.
5. Haruhi Suzumiya (HAVE A GUESS)
6. Misa Amane (Death Note)
|2010-08-11, 20:32
|Link #39
~Official Slacker~
Graphic Designer
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Xanadu
Age: 23
I like the idea of 1 per anime Kittenlady
Male Characters:
(1) Lelouch (Code Geass)
(2) Kyon (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya)
(3) L (Death Note)
(4) Hayate (Hayate the Combat Butler)
(5) Edward Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist)
Female Characters:
(1) Shana (Shakugan no Shana)
(2) Falis (Murder Princess)
(3) C.C (Code Geass)
(4) Kaname (Full Metal Panic!)
(5) Haruhi (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya)
|2010-08-11, 21:54
|Link #40
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: The State of Disarray
After reading through the thread (to refresh my swiss-cheese memory), and to see if anyone on my lists were left out...
Duke Togo/Golgo 13 (Golgo 13) - If you could cross Dirty Harry with Leon the Professional, throw in a some Shaft and a heap of Chuck Norris...and put it all in a scary-faced package of a man, that'd be Golgo 13. I wouldn't want to cross him for ANY reason...and I definitely wouldn't want to stand behind him. A lover, a fighter, a killer...a man's man!
Rock Lee (Naruto) - Along with Guy Sensei, the main reasons I loved Naruto's early seasons (before I lost track). There's so much to him beyond the 'bushy brow' and Beatles haircut...too bad people gotta hate. One of anime's best fighters not involved in the Dragonball sagas.
Tenchi Masaki (Tenchi Muyo) - Yeah, I know...he's wishy-washy, borderline spastic, and not exactly the template for 'chick magnet', but what sets him apart is his heart: when pushed to the wall, Tenchi will come out swinging...especially if one of the girls are involved. He's also a kind soul, which makes him endearing. Could be worse--he could be Shinji. (Shudder).
Edward Elric (Full Metal Alchemist) - I was gonna choose Durarara's Izaya here, but being as I hate the bastard so much, I'm going with someone I actually like--and wish I had his power! What he lacks in height he more than makes up for in grit and heart.
Spike Spiegel (Cowboy Bebop) - The ultimate in anime cool. Y'all know, I don't have to tell you why.
Also rans: Shizuo (Durarara!), Yuuto (Haruka Nogizaka's Secret), Adam Blade (Needless), Light Yagami (Death Note), and Mugen (Samurai Champloo) round out my Top 10.
Misato (Neon Genesis Evangelion) - Equal parts sexy, crazy, dynamic and cool under pressure. I'd buy another fridge just to feed her (woman cannot live by beer and cup ramen alone), as long as I can be the guy who wakes up in her bed. And if the world's in trouble, I want her at the command post running the show!
Chii (Chobits)/Sawako Kuromura (Kimi ni Todoke) - Had a problem picking a number four between them, as I love them both for their 'fish out of water'-ness, and their overall sense of wonder at just about everything they come across. Doing anything to make either of them sad would have me apologizing for weeks on end.
Ryoko (Tenchi Muyo) - She'd probably kill me in a week, but what a way to go! Never a dull moment with her around...the girl just oozes trouble--often of the kind that need interdimensional help!
Makoto Kino/Sailor Jupiter (Sailor Moon) - Surprised no one picked any of the Senshi, but then, it has been awhile. Anyway..part tomboy, part waifu--the perfect combination. Who else do you know that can kick major ass, and cook and clean the way she does? The fact that she's unbelievably sexy and fun to be around, yet vulnerable and yearning to be loved, makes her a near-perfect catch for someone who's willing to break through that tough-girl exterior give their heart fully to her.
I did say near-perfect, because...
Belldandy (Ah, Megamisama!/Oh, My Goddess!) - ...come on, people! It's friggin' BELLDANDY!!! Who wouldn't want a beautiful goddess who caters to your every whim, bends the will of the heavens to make you happy, does her best to bring the best out of you, and genuinely loves you not out of duty or contract, but out of the gentleness of her adorable heart?? Hell, I could just stand and watch her smile for hours and be deliriously happy...mmmmm, Belldandy!
Kurumi (Steel Angel Kurumi), Togame (Katanagatari), Anri & Celty (Durarara!), Mizuho (Please Teacher!), and Asuna (Negima!) round out my Top 10...er, 12.
MadPanda...(group nods to HTT of K-On! and the classes of both Azumanga Daioh and Pani Poni Dash)...
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Guest Author - Rann Patterson
Names -What Do You Call Yourself?
I have noticed a recurring theme in some cancer blogs, not to mention the comments following, in regard to words that are used to describe a person who has been given the cancer diagnosis. Many people are living longer because of advanced technology and drugs. However, patients with rapidly advancing and aggressive forms of cancer are put, involuntarily, into categories that brand them according to how advanced their disease is. Recently, a young woman tweeted that she was not welcome in a breast cancer support group within her hospital because she had metastatic breast cancer, and therefore, wasnt categorized as a survivorat least not yet. Not only is that cold and cruel, it is discrimination, which is against the law. This kind of attitude must change, and it must begin within the healthcare institutions themselves. This comes from blatant fear, and no one should be allowed to head a support group that fuels such division and heartache, especially when someone is asking for help at their most vulnerable and desperate time of life. Because of this bigotry and hierarchy, many have become resentful of words like survivor, warrior, and thriver. It is causing a rift in the cancer community.
Clearing the Air: False Hope and What really is Prevention?
Another subject giving rise to resentment is the issue of false hope. The second one is regarding the opinion that breast cancer is not preventable. Two of my Twitter friends and I decided to tackle these subjects and write about them from our own individual perspectives. These are sticky subjects, but they need to be fleshed out. AnneMarie Ciccarella @chemobrainfog Chemo-Brain wrote a Storify blog called We Cannot Prevent Breast Cancer, and Lisa Bonchek Adams @AdamsLisa wrote a post called The hidden dangers of hope. Now its my turn, and mine will be on Faith. But first, lets look at these issues from both sides of the coin. The conversation must go on so that the division will cease, and the cancer community can support each individual, no matter what.
The grief from the loss of a loved one is bad enough, not to mention the insanity of trying to figure out the why? The futility (Websters: without success; hopeless) that is left certainly leaves room for these common emotions that I have mentioned above. Cancer patients have a lot in common. We dont need to lose the camaraderie-- we need each other too much. So below, I will discuss each one: Prevention; Coping Not Hoping; and Faith.
Prevention vs. Lowering the Risk
If you have read any of my articles on Nutrition you know how I feel about fresh food; it has built-in substances that enhance the immune system. AnneMarie Ciccarella is a breast cancer survivor, so is her mother, her sister, and AnneMarie also has a daughter shes worried about. She has also lost more than her share of friends to breast cancer, and so I can understand her anger with the language. Our cancer terminology should be updated to be relevant to the times we live in. Maybe we should change our language to say that this kind of lifestyle of eating can lower the risk of getting cancer, instead of preventing it. There is a lot of clarity in that language. Prevention makes you feel like youve got to measure up. Lowering your risk immediately gives an option, which gives empowerment.
Coping Not Hoping
This brilliant and sensible term was left by a commenter on Lisa Bonchek Adams blog about false hope. Lisa brings clarity to this sticky subject using a story within a novel paired against current reality. Her piece is brilliant, and the comments alone are priceless. Thinking on my own life and what Ive had to deal with, I have hoped, but as much or more than that- Ive coped. Dealing with chronic immune system compromise and chronic lymphedema is hard. I dont get up every day and just hope my day will go good, I have to work at it. So, along with Lisa and all the commenters that agreed with her take on this matter Ill have to agree, except that Ill leave in the hope. So, for meits Coping and Hoping!
This topic I decided to tackle, in particular because Im a born-again Christian. As far as prevention goes, I will be the first to tell you that I have tried my best to keep up a lifestyle of sensible eating, based on how I was taught by my dad, to lower my risk of recurrence. But to say Ive done it with perfection is laughable. Do I do take-out? Yes! I just try to be sensible about what I order, and sometimes there are no good options, I just need to eat. Period. Do I belong to a gym? No. Do I regularly exercise? No. With lymphedema in both legs, I found out early that most exercise, with the exception of light walking, only aggravated the condition. So, you see, I cope. Now that I have the lowering risk and coping taken care of, Ill cover faith.
Faith has been a lifestyle for me since I was 9 years old. I know that without it, I would certainly have lost my mind. I dont know why some live and others die. That is a mystery. But I do know that my faith has strengthened my heart, enabled my mind, and kept me when I didnt have a mind. There are stories that I could tell you about where I came through impossible situations without natural explanations, and there is not enough room here to do so. I am working on my memoir, and some of the stories will be in there. I know because of grief and loss that many people get angry and resentful. They cant figure out the 'whys' and therefore lose their faith and their hope. Because I understand that, I am going to go farther into this subject on my blog. Visit my blog, Color Me Well for more on my take on faith.
To Summarize
I think its time that we let ourselves off the hook. We have all been through enough. Some of us are the patients, some are the caregivers, and some are the ones left behind. Take it from one who has been in the ranks for twenty-nine years, that cursing the darkness is wasted energy. Believe me, Ive done it. You will find your peace in the good; in the bright things of life; in the love that still exists in this world. Love is still here.
As for what name you want to call yourself--that is your decision. The names we give ourselves are not trademarked. Whatever it takes for you to cope, do it. Whatever name you want to give yourself, you are free to do so. That, along with your attitude towards your situation, is and will always be-- your individual choice.

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A Day Without U.S. Seapower
The idea of a world without the benefit of preponderant American seapower may sound alarmist and farfetched. Unfortunately, those who follow military cutbacks and world affairs know that it isn't. Indeed, the following scenario is all too plausible.
In 2020, several major European nations default on their debt. Contagion in the financial markets plunges the world economy into global depression. From 2020 to 2025, the U.S. economy contracts from $20 trillion to $12 trillion. During this time, two successive U.S. presidents seek and obtain deep cuts in the size of the U.S. armed forces. Homeland security becomes the main focus of the Department of Defense, with policy-makers concentrating on port and border security, land-based strategic nuclear forces, antiterrorism and managing civil unrest.
The global implications of this retrenchment are stark. China's claims on the South China Sea—previously disputed by virtually all nations in the region and routinely contested by U.S. and partner naval forces—are accepted as a fait accompli, effectively putting the entire expanse under Chinese hegemony. Korea, unified in 2017 after the implosion of the North, signs a mutual defense treaty with China. Japan is increasingly isolated and executes long-rumored plans to create a nuclear weapons capability.
India, recognizing that its previous role as a balancer to China has lost relevance with the pullback of the Americans, agrees to supplement Chinese naval power in the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf to protect the flow of oil to Southeast Asia. China agrees to exercise increased influence over Pakistan.
Iran dominates the Persian Gulf and is a nuclear power. Its navy aggressively patrols the Gulf while the Revolutionary Guard Navy harasses shipping and oil infrastructure to force the Gulf Cooperation Council countries into Tehran's orbit. Russia supplies Iran with a steady flow of military technology and nuclear industry expertise.
In Egypt, a decade-long experiment in participatory democracy ends with a violent seizure of power by Islamists. The United States is identified closely with the previous coalition government, and riots break out outside the U.S. embassy. Americans in Egypt hunker down and hope for the best, as there are no U.S. forces in the Mediterranean to evacuate them.
The NATO alliance falls apart. For its energy security, Europe depends on Russia and Iran, which control the main supply lines and sources of oil and gas to Western Europe. Major European nations stand down their militaries and make only limited contributions to a new EU constabulary force. No European nation maintains the ability to conduct significant out-of-area operations, and Europe as a whole maintains little airlift capacity.
The impact of the world fiscal and political crisis is devastating to the U.S. Navy, which has been in decline since the latter part of the Obama administration, when Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta chose to maintain proportional resourcing of the Navy, Air Force and Army rather than make difficult choices among competing priorities.
World trade goes into steep decline. In addition, shippers avoid U.S. ports as a result of the onerous container inspection regime. As a result, American consumers face a diminished selection of goods and a lower standard of living.
By 2025, the Navy is down to 70 deployable ships (from 286 in 2011). All aircraft carriers and all but six attack submarines are sidelined, as the Navy dramatically cuts back on expensive nuclear engineers and pilots. Additionally, the Navy de-emphasizes projecting power and sea control beyond U.S. territorial waters. A fleet of four ballistic missile submarines is retained for nuclear deterrence.
With the Navy no longer seeking to project power, the carrier force is decimated; the amphibious force is cut less severely because of the flexibility of these platforms and because they are highly valued for their usefulness in defense support to civil authority missions, such as disaster relief.
All forward-deployed naval forces pull back to the bases in Norfolk and San Diego. A greatly diminished Coast Guard maintains a presence in Hawaii. All other naval bases are closed. The fleet of 70 ships consists of six attack submarines, four ballistic missile submarines, eight aviation-capable amphibious ships, eight other amphibious ships, 15 destroyers, and 29 small combatants. The Navy also operates two hospital ships, which are in heavy domestic demand. It does not operate a logistics force because all fueling, provisioning, and arming is done in port.
The Navy's operational mandate is homeland defense, and its activities have become largely indistinguishable from those of the Coast Guard. Some members of Congress call for combining the two services.
There is one remaining private shipyard suitable for building both conventional and nuclear combatants. Specialized shipbuilding trades are in fatal decline. The ship repair business has disappeared, and all depot-level maintenance is conducted in two heavily subsidized public shipyards.
Back to 2011: How might we arrive at this same abysmal state of naval readiness absent a crippling world financial crisis? By continuing down the path that we are on now. Changes in world naval power tend to play out over decades, and by the time action is taken to arrest decline, it could easily be too late. Some steps that might be taken to preclude this fate include:
Recapturing innovation and a sound industrial base. Congress can still prevent the loss of innovation in defense-related research and development. Members should already be alarmed that the U.S. military has no manned aircraft under development, a first in the history of aviation. Similarly, no surface ships or attack submarines are in the design phase. With development cycles lasting 20 years or longer, elected leaders need to ensure the Defense Department is not losing access to critical skills that will be needed to imagine and build the next generation of ships, aircraft, sensors, and weapons for the U.S. Navy.
Developing a long-term research and development plan. After numerous studies and a half-dozen shipbuilding plans, Navy leaders have correctly concluded that the United States needs a larger fleet—not simply in numbers of ships and aircraft, but also in terms of increased network capability, longer range, and increased persistence. Navy leaders recognize that the United States is quickly losing its monopolies on guided weapons and the ability to project power. Precision munitions (guided rockets, artillery, mortars and missiles) and battle networks are proliferating, while advances in radar and electro-optical technology are increasingly rendering stealth capabilities less effective. Congress should demand long-range technology road maps, including a science and technology plan and a research and development plan for the U.S. Navy. These plans should broadly outline future investments, capabilities, and requirements.
Getting the fleet size right. Congress should direct the Navy to provide a "resource unconstrained" fleet composition appropriate to meeting the requirements of A Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower, the Navy's 2007 maritime strategy. The study should include an analysis of the capabilities and missions called for in the strategy and identify which are at risk, given current and planned fleet size and resources. This study should include options for additional forward stationing of U.S. Navy vessels and proposals for new classes of ships designed specifically for low-end naval presence missions.
Without this type of strategy-driven analysis by Navy leaders, Congress will continue to struggle to determine where to apply diminishing resources within the defense budget and how to justify the additional investments needed in higher-priority areas.
America is a maritime nation, and our Navy is the most visible and effective symbol of our national power and strength overseas. Washington decision-makers should recognize the impact and influence of forces that are as useful in peacetime in deterring conflict as they are in wartime while pursuing it. And they need to recognize it before it's too late.
Mackenzie Eaglen is a research fellow for national security at the Heritage Foundation.
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In recent days, three Tibetans have set themselves on fire to protest Chinese rule. In the past year, it's been reported that more than 30 people have set themselves on fire and most have died. Renee Montagne talks to Robert Barnett, an expert on Tibet, for more on why Tibetans have been protesting Chinese repression by setting themselves on fire.
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An icy cold beer is pretty perfect with a hot off the grill burger. On sunny summer days though, I've found a cooling refresher that doesn't leave me feeling sleepy as the day progresses is sometimes a better pairing. We always seem to have watermelon in the fridge this time of year since it's the kids' favorite fruit. This July 4th, and the rest of the summer in fact, I plan to turn it into some fun mocktails the whole family can enjoy.
Getting started is easy—all you need is a blender or food processor. Cut the watermelon up into small chunks and give it a whirl to create a homemade watermelon puree. If you want a smoother juice, pour it through a sieve to strain out any of the fine bits. Pulp vs. pulp-free juice causes many a debate in my household. Once pureed, the watermelon juice will stay fresh for up to two days, stored in a covered container. I use old milk bottles from the farmers' market, which make for pretty serving pitchers too.
On its own, the juice is sweet and refreshing over ice. This is one drink you can easily put your own spin on, though. Add a splash of seltzer for fizz, or squeeze in some lime juice to keep margarita cravings at bay. The kids love it mixed with fresh-squeezed lemon juice for a homemade version of pink lemonade. If you find you've made more than you can drink in two days, just freeze it in ice cube trays. One cube is enough to jazz up a plain ol' glass of water to help you meet that daily requirement!


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I don't think Pakistan is going to win again.
I don't think Pakistan is going to win again.
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I think Sri Lanka. They have players who thrive under the West Indian conditions. Besides Sanga. Jaya and Mathews are in good form, so is Malinga. Only worry is the form of openers but given their pedigree, it's only one innings away.
itstl. Like Sir Alex said, Sri Lanka might thrive in West Indian conditions. Could be India also.
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I would like to say New Zealand but I don't see it happening tbh.
AUS doesn't stand a chance.
You had what... McCullum, Bond and Vettori in the IPL who played. Might be missing someone.
They weren't exactly regulars and didn't do too well.
In comparison there were lots of players from Sri Lanka, Australia, South Africa. England had a few (and some who may have been bought but turned it down). West Indies had a similar number to NZ, but one of the better players in Pollard. Obviously India well represented and Pakistan were snubbed but would have had a dozen or so.
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The mild temperatures are setting in and we're a few short weeks away from getting outside and really exploring the Northern California coastline. The Mendocino Coast and Fort Bragg, CA offer some great activities for weekend visits and getaways. No matter what your interests, the area has something to do and offer for everyone. Cleone Gardens Inn is a short stay away from Fort Bragg and secluded enough to get away and have a relaxing stay, but close enough to enjoy all the activities, shopping and dining of the area. We aim to offer a perfect accommodation for your weekend trip. Here's a look at some of the things to do in Fort Bragg for those a looking for a little more adventure and exploration.
Horseback- You can ride a horse right on the beach! Lari Shea's Ricochet Ridge Ranch has unbelievable beach and redwood forest riding vacations on Northern California's magnificent Mendocino Coast. They offer weeklong riding vacations as well as weekend riding holidays and even daily trail rides along Ten Mile Beach, across cattle ranches and through majestic Redwood forests.
Mountain Bike and Hiking – Close by is the Jackson State Forest. With plenty of trails to explore, Fort Bragg cyclery can recommend the best options to enjoy the forests and see some amazing scenery. Even if you don't want to bike, you can explore all the forests in the area by foot, like the Hans Jenny Pygmy Forest in Jug Handle State Reserve.
Kayaking- Grab a kayak and head out into the ocean. Jeff and Cate, from Liquid Fusion Kayaking, guide you on an unforgettable adventure through the Northern California Ocean. On their website, they describe the adventure. "Enjoy a mystical journey of the Mendocino Coast in a kayak. Explore dramatic geological features; be intrigued by marine wildlife, and inspired by rugged beauty. Explore the placid Noyo River estuary or the Pacific ocean with its sea caves, arches, sea stacks, and secluded coves."
After a rugged day of adventure, come back and relax at the Cleone Gardens Inn. We'll provide with the perfect sedation to come down after a long day.


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By BRUCE SCHREINER
Associated Press Writer
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The drought has taken a toll on Kentucky's projected crop yields leading up to harvesting, a crop-reporting service said Friday.
Predicted yields for corn and soybeans are down from a year ago, though overall corn production is expected to rise this year due to the much larger crop, according to a report by the National Agricultural Statistics Service's Kentucky field office.
Hay producers took the biggest hit from the prolonged dry conditions, with alfalfa hay production off nearly 50 percent from a year ago.
Tobacco yields are expected to be down slightly from 2006 but overall production was forecast to be up fractionally due to the planting of more leaf, the report said.
The report offers the clearest picture yet of how dry conditions threaten to cut into farm income. The production forecasts were based on conditions as of Aug. 1, coming before this week's blast of triple-digit temperatures across much of Kentucky.
Western and eastern Kentucky are in severe drought, while central and bluegrass sections are in moderate drought, according to the latest Palmer Drought Index.
Even before the dry spring and summer, Kentucky agriculture was hurt by a spring freeze that inflicted considerable damage.
The NASS report forecast corn production for grain at 160.8 million bushels in Kentucky, up 6 percent from last year despite projected lower yields this fall.
Yield is estimated at 120 bushels per acre, down 26 bushels from the 2006 crop, the report said. It predicted that 1.34 million acres of corn will be harvested for grain, up 300,000 acres from last year. This year's total corn acreage harvested for grain is shaping up as the largest in Kentucky in 21 years, it said.
Kentucky's soybean production is forecast at 43.3 million bushels, down 28 percent from the record high 2006 crop, the report said. This year's smaller crop is due to lower yield and a drop in production. Harvested soybean acreage of 1.14 million acres is down 230,000 acres from last year's large production.
Soybean yield is projected at 38 bushels per acre, down 6 bushels from a year ago. The report said rains are needed as the crop goes through crucial development.
Meanwhile, alfalfa hay production is forecast at 540,000 tons, down 48 percent from last year. Per-acre yield was off sharply from a year ago.
The report said the early April freeze severely limited first cuttings in most fields. Dry conditions that followed have limited regrowth, it said.
Other hay production is estimated at 4.40 million tons, down 17 percent from last year. Because of dry conditions, many farmers are cutting their pastures to supplement smaller hay stocks, the report said.
Burley tobacco production in Kentucky is forecast at 154 million pounds, up slightly from a year ago. Yield is estimated at 2,000 pounds per acre, down 100 pounds an acre from last year. The report predicted that 77,000 acres of burley will be harvested, up 4,000 acres from last year.
Dry conditions in spring and early summer limited tobacco growth, but recent showers have helped growth, the report said. Recent hot, dry conditions may limit additional growth as harvest approaches, it said.
Disease damage to burley tobacco has been minimal, it said.
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"We've had high expectations for her from the beginning," said Tagg. "She's doing real good and bucking and playing this morning. It looks like a Graded stakes-quality field. It will be a tough test but we think she'll be up to it."
The dam Bit of Whimsy is a daughter of Distorted Humor bred and raced by the same connections. She won four of 10 starts including the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Stakes (G1) at Keeneland and Mrs. Revere Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs for Tagg in 2007.
Caroline Thomas' chief rival would appear to be John Davison's Mystic Love with regular jockey Elvis Trujillo aboard for trainer Jessica Campitelli. Mystic Love has won three of four starts and beat colts here last out winning the $100,000 Dania Beach Stakes on Dec. 15. The Maryland-bred daughter of Not For Love won the Selima Stakes sprinting over the Laurel Park course in her previous start on Oct. 27.
"We chose the Dania Beach against colts rather than wait for the Ginger Brew two weeks later because of the timing and the distance," said Campitelli. "We didn't want her to have to go a mile-and-and-sixteenth in her first start going a distance after sprinting in her first three starts when she only had to go a mile in the Dania Beach. She's trained great and we're looking forward to this race."
Patricia Generazio's New York homebred filly Discreet Marq has already run in four stakes for trainer Jane Cibelli, most recently finishing third in the $75,000 Ginger Brew Stakes over the Gulfstream course on New Year's Day after setting the pace to mid-stretch. Jockey Joe Rocco, Jr. gets the call on the daughter of Discreet Cat who won an overnight stakes on turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 22 in her previous start.
An intriguing contender in the Sweetest Chant is Swift Thoroughbreds and partners' Irish-bred Premier Steps to be ridden by Javier Castellano for trainer Chad Brown. The daughter of Footstepsinthesand won one of five starts in England last year before traveling to California where she finished sixth in the Miesque Stakes (G3) at Hollywood Park last out on Nov. 24, although beaten only 2 ¾ lengths for it all after a rough start.
Alice and James Sapara's Leinan makes her first start since capturing the $155,000 Glorious Song Stakes going seven furlongs on Polytrack at Woodbine on Nov. 11. Jockey Luis Contreras is named to ride for trainer Josie Carroll.
Leinan is a daughter of Ready's Image purchased for $80,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July yearling sales and made three starts before the Glorious Song, beginning with an impressive five-length debut victory on Polytrack in April at Keeneland. She didn't run again until posting runner-up efforts at Woodbine in September and October, one on Polytrack and the other on turf.
Completing the field are W.S. Farish and Gabe Grossberg's Jadira, Alan Garcia; Team Block's I O Ireland, Francisco Torres; and Brooklyn Boyz Stables and MeB Racing Stable's Heading to Toga, Joel Rosario.


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9-8-05 - A state audit shows that more than 62,000 college students failed to get the financial aid they should have received after tuition rates increased.
The tuition deregulation law passed in 2003 says universities are required to provide more money to students who can't afford tuition and fees.
Tuition increases, ranging from 33 percent to 54 percent during the 2004-05 budget year, seemed reasonable, the audit said. The state audited tuition at University of Houston, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University and the University of Texas.
Only Texas Tech University performed a calculation required by law to identify students who qualify as a priority for financial aid, the audit said.
Although some students who qualified for assistance under state law didn't receive it, the report said the universities acted in "good faith" when awarding aid last year.
About $11.4 million of $43 million from tuition funds set aside for financial aid was awarded to 18,244 students even though they were not those declared a priority.
Universities responded to the audit, saying it is impossible to precisely identify the priority students until all financial aid has been awarded. Students made to wait would suffer a hardship, they argued.
"We gave it to students most in need," said Kevin Hegarty, chief financial officer for the University of Texas at Austin. "Certainly we prioritized students, but if we followed whatever definition the state auditors held us to, who have no experience in this area, we would have granted aid for families that make up to $200,000."
The report released Wednesday also said money from the tuition increases at four of the largest universities was spent as promised on new faculty, salary increases and construction projects.


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Emergency Notes
Henderson County fire calls
The Henderson County Fire Commission reported the following alarms between noon Thursday and noon Friday:
u Blue Ridge, auto accident, 2:22 p.m.; heart attack, 2:30 p.m.; auto accident, 3:23 p.m.; victim down, 5:42 p.m.; assist invalid, 8:51 p.m.
u Etowah-Horse Shoe, auto accident, 3:42 p.m.; structure fire, 7:28 p.m.
u Green River, emergency, 8:41 p.m.; all other, 9:21 p.m.
u Mills River, heart attack, 1:43 p.m.
u Mountain Home, auto accident, 3:26 p.m.
u Valley Hill, heart attack, 3:50 p.m.
Hendersonville fire calls
The Hendersonville Fire Department responded to the following calls from noon Thursday to noon Friday:
u Victim down, 12:20 p.m.
u Life line, 3:34 p.m.
u Respiratory distress, 7:43 p.m.
u Respiratory distress, 10:45 p.m.
Henderson County Rescue Squad
The Henderson County
Rescue Squad responded to the following calls Thursday.
u Suicide, 5:50 a.m.
u Death investigation, 6:35 a.m.
u Auto accident, 3:26 p.m.
u Auto accident, 3:42 p.m.
u Structure fire, 7:28 p.m.
u Full arrest, 10:01 p.m.
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HendersonCountySheriff's Department
The Henderson County Sheriff's Department responded to 389 calls Thursday. Deputies served 15 warrants.
Hendersonville Police
The Hendersonville Police Department reported 172 calls Thursday. Officers made one arrest, investigated one accident and provided two assists to other agencies.
The following crimes and incidents were reported Thursday, according to law enforcement records: HendersonCountySheriff's Department
u Fraud, Abbey Fields Lane, 10:58 a.m.
u Larceny, Parrish Municipal Drive, 10:50 p.m.
u Runaway, Divide Loop Road, 8:55 a.m.
u Death investigation, Elden Street, 7:04 a.m.
u Breaking and entering residence, Rock Haven Lane, 8:40 a.m.
u Domestic, Chestnut Gap Road, 1:40 a.m.
u Vandalism, Regal Oaks Drive, 4:41 a.m.
u Breaking and entering residence, Princess Ann Drive, 1:06 p.m.
u Larceny, Haywood Road, 2:36 p.m.
u Other investigation, Parrish Municipal Drive, 3:08 p.m.
u Other investigation, North Grove Street, 4:41 p.m.
u Death investigation, Indian Springs Trail, 11:15 p.m.
Hendersonville Police Department
u Security check, Seventh Avenue East, 4:08 a.m.
u Security check, Main Street, 4:12 a.m.
u Death investigation, Hampton Court, 5:50 a.m.
u Accident, Highlands Square Drive, 12:52 p.m.
u Larceny, Highlands Square Drive, 2:14 p.m.
u Breaking and entering motor vehicle, Bearcat Boulevard, 3:37 p.m.
u Traffic violation, Spartanburg Highway, 4:57 p.m.
For the record: April 20
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The special panel of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was established by Full Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) and Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II (D-WV) in April.
"Chairman Duncan, Ranking Member Nadler and the members of the Freight Panel did an excellent job of identifying the challenges to U.S. freight transportation efficiency and they have made important recommendations the committee will consider in our work to improve the nation's infrastructure," Rep. Shuster said. "Moving goods and people effectively depends on all modes of transportation, which made the work and insight of this special panel so necessary to the committee's legislative priorities."
"Because bottlenecks at any point in the transportation system can seriously impede freight mobility and drive up the cost of the goods, improving the efficient and safe flow of freight across all modes of transportation directly impacts the health of the economy," said Rep. Duncan. "I was honored to chair a special panel on this critical issue and I thank Ranking Member Nadler and the other panel members for their dedicated efforts as we worked to better understand our freight transportation challenges and provide recommendations that will help improve the nation's competitiveness."
The Freight Panel was established to examine the current state of freight transportation in the United States to identify (1) the role freight transportation plays in the U.S. economy; (2) ways to increase the efficiency, safety and overall condition and performance of the nation's freight network; (3) how technology assists in the movement of freight and (4) financing options for transportation projects that improve freight mobility.
To examine these issues, the panel held six public hearings, three roundtable discussions, toured freight facilities in Southern California, the Memphis region, the New York City/Northern New Jersey region and Norfolk, Va., and held numerous briefings with freight industry professionals and other interested parties. To safely and efficiently meet the needs of freight movement in the 21st century, the Freight Panel recommends that Congress should:
• Direct the secretary of transportation, in coordination with the secretary of the army and the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, to establish a comprehensive national freight transportation policy and designate a national, multimodal freight network;
• Ensure robust public investment in all modes of transportation on which freight movement relies and incentivize additional private investment in freight transportation facilities, to maintain and improve the condition and performance of the freight transportation network;
• Promote and expedite the development and delivery of projects and activities that improve and facilitate the efficient movement of goods;
• Authorize dedicated, sustainable funding for multimodal freight projects of national and regional significance through a grant process and establish clear benchmarks for project selection. Projects eligible for such funding would have a regional or national impact on the overall performance of the multimodal freight network identified by the secretary of transportation;
• Direct the secretary of transportation, in coordination with the secretary of the treasury and the secretary of the army, to identify and recommend sustainable sources of revenue across all modes of transportation that would provide the necessary investment in the nation's multimodal freight network and align contributions with use of and expected benefit of increased investment in, such network;
• Review, working through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Ways and Means, the secretary's freight funding and revenue recommendations and develop specific funding and revenue options for freight transportation projects prior to Congress' consideration of the surface transportation reauthorization bill in 2014.
The complete report of the Panel on 21st Century Freight Transportation is located here.


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The Super Chevy Show scheduled for Ennis, Texas, just got even more appealing to owners of 2010-up Camaros. The track has announced that Speedtek Performance has partnered with Texas Motorplex for the Fifth-Gen Camaro Shootout and that the winner will receive prize money and a trophy at the event, which is scheduled for June 3-5. The Speedtek Performance Fifth-Gen Camaro Shootout will be held both Saturday and Sunday.
Speedtek Performance owner Keith Sullivan is also going to hand over some cold, hard cash to the participant with the quickest pass in the category.
"There are more than 140,000 new Camaros on the road now and the Speedtek Performance Fifth-Gen Camaro Shootout is the perfect way to admire the car's beauty and performance," Motorplex GM Gabrielle Stevenson said. "We're thrilled Speedtek Performance has stepped up and given the racers even more incentive to come out and show off the new Camaro."
Super Chevy Magazine will covering the event from start to finish (both on the web at superchevy.com and in the pages of the October issue), including the cruise on Saturday morning to the Motorplex. In addition to the cruise and Fifth-Gen shootout, the show will host an autocross, True Street Challenge, and two days of large-purse bracket racing.
Editors will also be on hand to pick entrants for the AMSOIL Best of the Best competition, presented by Danchuk. They will scour the show field to pick the five top cars in the following categories--Tri-Five, Camaro, Nova, Chevelle, and Full-Size, 1958-up. Starting on Monday after the show, visitors to bestofthebest.superchevy.com can vote for their favorite car in each class. The winners will receive a certificate and valuable prizes for AMSOIL and be entered in the end of the year voting, which will pit all the winners against each other.


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This is the perfect cheesecake recipe for any peanut butter lover!
|20 Peanut Butter CHIPS AHOY! Real Chocolate Chip Cookies, finely crushed
|3 Tbsp. margarine or butter, melted
|2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
|1/2 cup sugar
|1/2 tsp. vanilla
|2 eggs
|1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
|PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix crumbs and margarine; press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch square baking pan. Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Remove 1/2 cup of the batter; set aside. Spread remaining batter over crust. Stir peanut butter into reserved 1/2 cup batter. Spoon over cheesecake. Cut through batter with knife several times for marble effect.
|BAKE 35 to 40 min. or until center is almost set. Cool completely on wire rack. Cover.
|REFRIGERATE 3 hours or overnight. Cut into 25 squares. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.


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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — U.S. stocks edged higher this week, lifted by optimism that a deal to avert the so-called fiscal cliff would be struck. The week started out more optimistically and stocks made significant strides before fading in the later part of the week as negotiations bogged down and a deal looked less certain.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +1.21% fell 120.88 points or 0.9% on Friday to close at 13,190.84, squeezing out a gain of 0.4% for the week. The Nasdaq Composite Index COMP, +0.54% dropped 29.38 points or 1% on Friday to close at 3,021.01. For the week the index was up 1.7%. The benchmark Standard & Poor's 500 Index also fell Friday, dropping 13.54 points or 0.9% on the day to close at 1,430.15 while notching a 1.2% rise for the week.
Stay tuned to MarketWatch over the weekend and throughout the holiday season. We'll have the latest developments on the fiscal cliff negotiations and all the other news you need to organize your portfolio and your life.
Meanwhile, please take a moment to watch our Week Ahead video.
U.S. Week Ahead: Christmas and the fiscal cliff
— Christopher Noble, assistant managing editor.
Hoping for a better year
As the year draws to a close, oil is poised for a sizable loss, gold readies for its smallest annual gain since 2008 and commodity traders look forward to a potentially better new year. Gold, Silver and oil markets hope for better year.
Upstart takeover
To longtime market professionals, the sale of NYSE Euronext US:NYX owner of the New York Stock Exchange, to the upstart IntercontinentalExchange ICE, +1.13% derivatives exchange based in Atlanta isn't the shocker it is for the general public. NYSE sale to ICE and the death of stocks.
Fuzzy answers
Shares of Research In Motion Ltd. US:RIMM were rallying late Thursday on the company's better-than-expected earnings, when a vague answer about its plans for its services business on its conference call sparked the biggest one-day drop in its shares since 2008. Fuzzy answers on service fees hit RIM.
Don't buy Tesla stock
John Shinal wrote that Tesla Motors Inc. TSLA, +2.77% would have to go back to the federal government for more loans next year to stay afloat, given the state of the company's finances. But it could do something else: Sell more stock to the public. Why you shouldn't invest in Tesla stock.
Ready for retirement
If your retirement date is just a few years away, it's time to start fine-tuning your 401(k) and your overall savings strategy. Retirement experts offered these nine tips for savers who are nearing retirement. How to get your 401(k) ready for retirement.
Insta - reversal
Facebook's FB, +0.99% Instagram is going back to its original policy on advertising after an update triggered outrage among users. Users were particularly upset about a new privacy policy that appeared to give the photo-sharing service the right to do whatever it wants with user's content. Facebook's Instagram reverts to original ad policy after outcry.
Miss manners
There's more and more personal technology out there all the time. In fact, it's so personal that it isn't personal anymore, it's intimate. Of course once it's such a big part of our lives, it's important to know how to use it in public. 10 tech blunders to avoid in 2013.
Making money in 2013
Many stock investors believe that 2013 will be their lucky number. They point to a menu of research reports lauding corporate America's relatively strong financial shape and the prospects for the U.S. economy's steady, however slow, growth. By this logic, even holders of low-yielding bonds can expect a steady road for nongovernment debt. 10 money-making investment ideas for 2013.
Panic time?
You're a stockholder in Apple AAPL, +0.71% And — how should I put this? — you're freaking out. Your wonderstock has collapsed by 25% in the past three months. That amounts to $170 billion in market value. (To put this in context, the amount of value Apple has lost is three times the entire market value of Boeing.) Should you be panicking? Should you sell? Stick your head under the pillow? Apple investors, should you panic?
Can't always get what you want
Summoning a sense of urgency about the looming fiscal cliff, President Barack Obama on Friday pressed lawmakers to accept a scaled-back deal to avert tax increases on the middle class and protect soon-to-expire unemployment insurance. Obama presses for smaller fiscal-cliff deal.


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Laci Maynerich, a 2003 graduate of Lanphier High School, was a combination of nervous and excited Friday as she graduated from St. John�s College.
She used to work as a counselor for at-risk youth but decided she could do more as a psychiatric nurse. Her earlier training didn�t go to waste, however, since it helped her get into a new program at St. John�s that enables established professionals to complete the nursing program in a shorter period of time.
On Friday, Maynerich and 13 other classmates became the first people to graduate through the accelerated program. The ceremony was held at St. Francis of Assisi Church on LaVerna Road.
�I enjoyed social work, but I knew I could do more,� Maynerich said. �I thought it would be a good balance to use my social work skills and now my nursing skills to serve the community.�
The accelerated nursing program is for students who have completed at least an undergraduate degree and the required nursing prerequisites prior to enrollment. The students take the same nursing curriculum as general students, but graduate a semester early.
Brenda Jeffers, chancellor of St. John�s College, said the earlier educational experiences of the 14 students enabled them to get up to speed very quickly.
�The traditional nursing program ends in May. They have another semester of earning potential,� Jeffers said of the students graduating Friday.
Maynerich will start working as a psychiatric nurse at St. John�s Hospital in February. She said she�s worked there on and off since she was 16.
�I always knew I would end up back there,� Maynerich said. �I�m excited, I�m nervous, but I think going forward, I�m more excited to actually get out there in the field and get working.�
Fellow graduate Neil Blevins, a Gillespie native now living in Springfield, was also looking forward to a new endeavor. He has a bachelor�s degree in animal science from the University of Illinois at Champaign, and has also worked as a researcher in the biology field.
He said he enjoyed his previous work but realized he wanted to help people more directly.
�I got my emergency medical technician on a whim, and found that I absolutely loved it,� Blevins said. �I joined nursing school before I even got my license. It�s been a heck of a journey.�
Jeffers said the next accelerated class will graduate a year from now.
The other 12 people to graduate Friday were: Amy L. Angeli, Suzanne Marie Bagent, Stacey Nicole Bailey, Rebecca Sue Beyers, Sara Katherine Catalano, Brad M. Ellingson, Joseph Glen Garvey, Sarah Elizabeth Hemberger, Jessica DeAnn Rose, Danielle LeAnne Spain, Emily R. Steinhauer and William S. Van Fossan.
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DeKalb County police said a man who was allegedly shoplifting and then killed by a security guard hired by Walmart has a record.
Vidal Cornelius Calloway had been arrested in DeKalb County multiple times for crimes ranging from shoplifting to drug charges.
Records show Calloway was in and out of jail at least 16 times since 1996.
Following Calloway's death on Sunday, authorities in DeKalb County are still trying to decide whether to criminally charge the security guard involved in the fight.
According to authorities, Calloway was caught shoplifting two DVD players at around 1:30 a.m. Sunday at the store on Fairington Road in Lithonia.
As Calloway left, the police report said manager Michael Burton chased him out. Burton, employee Phille Roberts and a third-party security guard, Jaiviere Pruitt, reportedly scuffled with the suspect.
The police report said Burton "grabbed him by the hoodie and slammed him down to the ground."
After that, Burton told police Calloway "punched him on the left side of the face, neck, and chest area."
The incident report goes on to say that Calloway was then knocked to the ground by Burton and Pruitt, but continued fighting.
It went on to say that Pruitt "placed the suspect in a choke hold and told the suspect to tap when he can't breathe."
By the time DeKalb County police got to the scene, Calloway was bleeding from his nose and wasn't breathing.
He was later pronounced dead at DeKalb Medical-Hillandale Hospital.
As of late Monday, the DeKalb County medical examiner had not released the cause of death.
Walmart spokeswoman, Dianna Gee said, "This is truly a sad situation. We're in the process of working with law enforcement to determine all of the facts and cooperating and providing any information we have to assist in the investigation. Our associates are trained that the safety of our customers and our associates is our first priority. No amount of merchandise is worth someone's life."
People who shop at the store and live nearby are trying to figure out how a shoplifting case could end so tragically.
"Senseless death, but those are the chances you take when you do wrong. You never know what's going to happen. And they were doing their job," said shopper Verlene Swader.
Gee said the employees involved in the incident are suspended with pay during the investigation. The company also has cut ties with Pruitt.
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BERLIN (AP) — German media say that deceased actor Horst Tappert, best known for playing dapper TV sleuth Stefan Derrick, served in a feared Nazi SS unit.
Reports say that newly discovered historical documents show Tappert was in an elite SS armored infantry regiment which also fought on the eastern front.
The SS is known to have committed atrocities during World War II but it is unclear whether Tappert was involved.
"Derrick," produced between 1974 and 1998, was one of the most widely syndicated German TV shows, broadcast in over 100 countries including China.
Tappert died in 2008. Germany's ZDF television which produced "Derrick" didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.
Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported Saturday that TV station MAX was pulling reruns of "Derrick" from its schedule over the SS revelation.


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EZQuest Intros 16x Drive That Writes to 8.5GB Dual-Layer DVD Media
A 16x Boa DVD+/- FireWire drive that is compatible with all popular CD and DVD media types, including 8.5GB dual-layer DVD, is available now from EZQuest. The Boa 16x DVD+/- drive offers the highest speeds available: 16x for DVD+/- R; 4x for DVD+R dual-layer and DVD+/- RW; 32x for CD-R; and 24x for CD-RW. The new drive provides high quality and reliability during high-speed writing and is ideal for recording audio CDs and DVD movies, and backing up or transferring up to 8.5GB of data. The Boa 16x DVD+/- is also available in USB 2.0 and internal models.
"Boa 16x drives are ideal for Mac and PC professionals, and for everyone who needs or wants a flexible, high-capacity, high-speed storage solution," said Ebrahim Zmehrir, EZQuest president. "These drives feature the latest technology -- and they are very fast, precise and reliable."
The Boa 16x DVD+/- drive is available in several models, and comes complete and ready to use with both burning and backup software. All models carry a one-year warranty.
The FireWire model comes in two versions. Version K16660 for Macs and PCs bundles Toast Lite, Retrospect and Easy CD/DVD Creator software, and has a U.S MSRP of $199 in the U.S. Version K16661 for Macs and PCs bundles powerful Toast Titanium 6, Retrospect and Easy CD/DVD Creator, and has an MSRP of $259.
The USB 2.0 model, K16760, for PCs bundles Easy CD/DVD Creator and Retrospect, at an MSRP of $189. FireWire and USB models come with cables.
The internal model comes in two versions. Version K16130 for PCs includes Easy CD/DVD Creator and Retrospect at an MSRP of $129; Version K16150 includes both Mac and PC software, including Easy CD/DVD Creator, Toast and Retrospect at an MSRP of $139.
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This year's Art Walk in La Junta will include seven venues.
For the first time a call for artists was put out asking for entries that used something that was recycled or upcycled in the artwork. Patty Johnson has found an old car radiator to which she added paint and lights.
Tony Lopez used rusted barbed wire and decorated it with rusted belt buckles to create a globe light hanging from an old horse collar hame. Susan Elliott has used an old window as the "canvas" for a painting of a bird house.
These are just a few of the entries received that show how "Art Changes Things," a theme that will be showcased during the art show that will be open on Friday, Oct. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. at Somewhere on San Juan.
This show is being held in conjunction with the Art Walk that will include six other venues on Saturday, Oct. 13.
They include:
Prairie Piecers Quilt Guild will be displaying quilts in the basement of the Methodist Church, 6th and San Juan. Quiltmaking has to be the ultimate example of art changing things. Quilters cut up fabric to create the palette of colors they will then sew back together to create their colorful, unique quilts.
1st Street Emporium, 112 West 1st, will be showcasing the original arts and crafts of many local artists, along with Lynn Horner's old books. Their hours on Saturday are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Libby Barbee, has an installation piece in the north window of Colorado Pipeline, 207 Colorado. Titled "Target Panic," it examines the relationship between Americans and the environment that is embodied by the American hunting tradition and provides a humorous look at the artifice often involved in the tradition's specific practices. It will be in place through October.
A La Junta High School graduate, Barbee, completed her undergraduate studies at Colorado State University in Fort Collins; receiving a BFA in painting, a BFA in Art History, and a BA in French Language. In 2011, she received her master of fine arts degree from the Mount Royal School of Art at Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Md.
Also planned for that window will be a display of four of the chairs that were donated to the "Chair Affair" fundraiser for the Arkansas Valley Pregnancy Center earlier this year, according to Julie Worley who headed up that project. These now beautiful old chairs showcase how art can change things.
Clothing creations from Marketplace of India will be featured in a special trunk show at CrossRoads MarketPlace, 211 Colorado, according to manager Rhonda Jones. Every garment features hand block printed fabric and some form of embroidery made by women who have been rescued from sex trafficing and are being taught a new way to live and support themselves and families. Jones and her assistant manager, Barb Ingles, have been working on several projects that demonstrate how art and creativeness can change and upcycle used clothing into something better than it was.
Cheryl Lindner of Barista is planning the opening of a new art show at her coffee shop during the Art Walk. After enjoying seeing all the ways art can change things all over town, stop at The Barista for rest and refreshments and view another art show.
Rounding out the Art Walk is the show of Robert Gaines' artistic photographs of Bent's Old Fort at Koshare Indian Museum, 115 West 18th. Gaines recently moved to La Junta and has been completely taken in by the mystique of Bent's Old Fort, which shows in his photographs. The museum is open 1 to 4 p.m.


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The idea that summer leagues are all about pitching, and to a lesser extent, about offense, almost seems like an ancient idea at this point.
With many summer leagues having already completed their seasons, we've spent the past two weeks taking an inside look at some of the top performers in each league. And in each case, the offensive numbers -- not the incredibly low ERAs -- have been the story.
That also was the case with the New England Collegiate League.
The league featured some of the hottest hitting sluggers of the summer, as evidenced by the fact 25 batters finished the summer with batting averages of .320 or better. Furthermore, only five pitchers finished the summer with ERAs under three.
Offensively, no player had a more impressive summer in the NECBL than Troy's Danny Collins. Collins was absolutely fantastic for the Laconia Muskrats, hitting .390 with 62 hits (second in the NECBL), nine doubles, 19 homers and 37 RBIs. He also induced 19 walks and hit into just two double plays.
With another summer season completed, we take an in-depth look at the top performers at the New England Collegiate League.
3B Danny Collins, Troy -- After having a fantastic spring for the Trojans, Collins put together quite the summer at the New England Collegiate League. He batted a league-best (100 or more at bats) .290 with nine doubles, 19 homers and 37 RBIs. He also struck out 30 times and walked on 19 occasions, while he finished second in the league in hits with 62.
C Frank Schwindel, St. John's -- Schwindel certainly had a solid spring for the Johnnies, hitting .332 as he helped his club reach an NCAA Super Regional. He also had a sensational summer, hitting .380 with five doubles, nine homers and 30 RBIs. He also struck out just 12 times and walked on five occasions.
3B Paul McConkey, Kentucky -- He hit well over .300 in a limited number of at bats for the Wildcats this past spring. He had a huge summer, though, batting .358 with 11 doubles, a triple, four homers and 22 RBIs. He also struck out 29 times and walked on eight occasions, while also recording four stolen bases.
OF Jordan Hagel, Maryland -- Hagel hit over .300 for the Terrapins this past spring, and he followed that up with an equally impressive summer at the NECBL. He batted .356 with eight doubles, a triple, four homers and 21 RBIs. He also struck out 25 times and walked on 12 occasions, while also recording seven stolen bases.
INF JP Sportman, Central Connecticut State -- Sportman had quite the year from a consistency standpoint. After hitting .353 for CCSU this past spring, he followed that up with a big-time summer campaign. He batted .355 with eight doubles, six homers and 41 RBIs. He also walked 10 times.
INF Alex Black, Columbia -- What a fantastic year Black has had on the diamond. After hitting well over .300 this past spring, he had a fabulous summer. He batted .333 with 10 doubles, eight homers and 35 RBIs. He also induced 15 walks and seven hit-by-pitches.
OF Yale Rosen, Washington State -- What a transformation Rosen has made over the past few months. After hitting under .100 in a limited number of at bats for the Cougars this spring, he had a successful summer. Rosen batted .330 with 10 doubles, 12 homers and 36 RBis.
INF Jared Walsh, Georgia -- Walsh had a tough first campaign for the Bulldogs, having just a limited number of at bats for Dave Perno's club. However, he had a very strong summer, hitting .326 with seven doubles, 10 homers and 29 RBIs.
1B Mike Orefice, Marist -- Orefice put together a very consistent year on the baseball diamond. He batted over .310 this past spring, while also putting together quite the summer. He batted .322 with 11 doubles, seven homers and 39 RBIs. He also induced 29 walks with just 26 strikeouts. He also stole six bases.
OF Jeff Roy, Rhode Island -- Roy had a very impressive summer on the diamond. He batted over .350 for the Rams this past spring, and certainly impressed this summer. He batted .333 with 11 doubles, two triples, a home run and nine RBIs. But most impressive is the fact he induced 21 walks and swiped 4 bases.
LHP Brian Derner, George Washington -- Derner had some consistency issues for the Colonials this past spring, finishing with a 5.80 ERA. However, he had a very strong summer, tallying a 1.91 ERA in seven games and 37 2/3 innings of work. He also struck out 47 and walked 12.
RHP Pete Kelich, Bryant -- The talented righthander had a sensational spring, and also put together a very solid summer at the NECBL. He worked in 12 games, tallying a 2.20 ERA in 41 innings. He also struck out 49 and walked 11.
RHP Scott Simon, Washington State -- The righthander had an ERA just over four for the Cougars this past spring, but is ready to take a big step forward after having a very successful summer. He appeared in six games and had a 2.52 ERA in 35 2/3 innings. He also struck out 27 and walked 10.
RHP Donald Murray, Holy Cross -- Murray finished the spring with a very hearty 3.12 ERA in over 50 innings of work. The Crusaders righty also had a solid summer, appearing in seven games and tallying a 3.06 ERA in 35 1/3 innings of work. He also struck out 29 and walked 11, while allowing just five extra-base hits.
LHP David Speer, Columbia -- The lefthander didn't have a great spring for the Lions, tallying a 4.91 ERA. However, he bounced back in strong fashion this summer, working in seven games and tallying a 3.21 ERA in 47 2/3 innings of work. He also struck out 33 and walked seven.
RHP Casey Delgado, Austin Peay -- The Governors righthander finished the spring with a rather unimpressive earned-run average, but put together a strong summer at the NECBL, working in nine games and tallying a 3.22 ERA in 36 1/3 innings of work. He also struck out 38 and walked 12.
RHP Brett Houseal, Marist -- The Red Foxes righthander had a 4.00 ERA in the spring. He also put together a strong summer at the NECBL, working in nine games and tallying a 3.25 ERA in 63 2/3 innings of work. He also struck out 37 and walked 14.
RHP Daniel Wright, Arkansas State -- After tallying an ERA over five this past spring for the Red Wolves, he put together a very impressive summer at the NECBL, working in eight games and tallying a 3.94 ERA in 45 2/3 innings. He also struck out 42 and walked 11.
LHP Tripp Davis, New Jersey Tech -- Davis tallied a 3.19 ERA for NJIT this past spring, and had a respectable summer. He worked in 10 games and tallied a 4.63 ERA in 44 2/3 innings of work. He also struck out 42 and walked 14.
RHP Kevin McAvoy, Bryant -- The talented righthander tallied an ERA under three this past spring, and had a respectable summer at the NECBL. He worked in seven games, tallying a 3.43 ERA in 44 2/3 innings. He also struck out 36 and walked 12.


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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority welcomed Former New York Governor David A. Paterson to its board. Gov. Paterson was nominated to serve on the board by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on April 23 and was confirmed to the position by the New York State Senate on June 20. He succeeds Nancy Shevell, who served on the board from June 2001 through January 2012. His term expires on June 30, 2017.
Former Governor Paterson became New York's 55th Governor on March 17, 2008.
Regarding direct MTA involvement, in 2009, he successfully negotiated an MTA financial rescue package, allowing commuters to avoid service reductions.
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CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Nevada lawmakers needed several extra hours early Tuesday morning to finish the state's legislative business for the next two years. Now as the session has come to a close it is apparent who is leaving Carson City smiling and who is not.
Perhaps the biggest winner is none other than the state largest industry - gambling. Specifically, the bigger, non-restricted gambling establishments.
In the first three weeks of the session, lawmakers teamed with Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval to rush through a bill legalizing online gambling in Nevada. There was little-to-no debate on the bill designed to beat New Jersey and allow interstate Internet gambling.
As the session drew to a close, lawmakers opted to exempt complimentary meals casinos dole out for distinguished guests and employees from state taxes as part of a settlement deal with the state. Another measure restricted the growth of smaller gambling institutions by outlawing sports betting kiosks in bars and taverns.


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Submission + - 8 PHP IDEs Compared (infoworld.com)
snydeq writes: "InfoWorld's Peter Wayner provides a hands-on comparison of eight PHP IDEs, few of which proved to be uncluttered, focused, and smooth 'While the tools are more capable than ever, they often felt overly complex and sometimes even rough around the edges. Some of them seem to be bopping along in a state of neglect. Given the prevalence and maturity of PHP, I was surprised by some of the difficulties I ran into. The good news is, whether you lean toward a heavyweight tool packed with features or a lighter-weight tool that brings some polish, there is an option here for you.'"


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WoyzeckAfter the drama fragment by Georg BüchnerChoreography: Christian Spuck Music by Martin Donner, Philip Glass, György Kurtág and Alfred SchnittkeStage and costume design: Emma Ryott Light-Design: Reinhard TraubDramaturgy: Bibbi MosletMichael KüsterVello Pähn, conductor
17 October 2O13 marks the 2OOth birthday of the German writer Georg Büchner. He spent the last months of his life as a lecturer in Zurich, where he is also buried. "I still hope that I have given suffering, oppressed figures more sympathetic looks than uttered bitter words to cold, lofty hearts," he wrote in a letter to his parents. For Büchner, his compassion for the deprived and suffering is as self-evident as his hatred of those "who (...) sacrifice the great mass of their brothers to their contemptuous egoism." In his life of only 23 years, Büchner explored the limitations and depths of the human psyche: melancholy, madness, crime, sexuality. Today he is considered one of the greatest German authors of the 19th century and a pioneer of the modern age. His drama Woyzeck, which remained a fragment, throws the spotlight on the fate of a simple soldier. Woyzeck loves Marie, with whom he has an illegitimate child. However, his meagre pay is barely enough for the three to survive. In order to earn a little extra, Woyzeck occasionally shaves a captain and makes himself available to a doctor for medical experiments that endanger his physical and psychological health. Woyzeck tries to ignore the humiliations and arbitrary behaviour inflicted upon him by his superiors, but when Marie becomes involved with a drum major, the disaster takes its course. In a delirium of jealousy, Woyzeck stabs his beloved to death. In the new version of his ballet Woyzeck, created for the Norwegian National Ballet in 2011, Christian Spuck translates Büchner's laconic, metaphorical language into choreographic images. Ballett ZürichJunior Ballett Orchestra Philharmonia ZürichCast Woyzeck: Jan CasierMarie: Katja WünscheTambourmajor: William MooreHauptmann: Cristian Alex AssisDoktor: Manuel RenardProfessor: Filipe PortugalAndre: Ty GurfeinMargret: Galina Mihaylova
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