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Surprisingly, the film kept me interested for most of its 94 minute running time. While it does mimic 2004's Cellular in many ways, it is just different enough not to claim foul.
Jordan (Halle Berry, who is looking as good as ever and never freaking ages!) is a 9-1-1 operator at "the hive", the central operating and dispatching area of the LAPD.
One evening she gets a call from Leah, a young teen in distress who claims a man is breaking into her home. Using her seasoned experience in the field, Jordan seemingly helps the girl by telling her to open her bedroom window to make it look like she escaped while instead hiding under the bed.
As she instructs a new group of recruits to the hive, a call comes in from a girl who has been kidnapped from a mall and is being held in the trunk of a moving vehicle. The operator talking her down is young and inexperienced, unable to collect her thoughts enough to help. It is then when Jordan takes over, and the meat of the storyline comes to fruition.
This young girl, Casey (Abigail Breslin), is lucky enough to have a trac phone. She was hanging with a friend at the mall and the friend had been using the phone because it is untraceable and she was hiding a relationship with a boy from her mother. The girl hurries off, leaving the phone in Casey's possession. (Which naturally is one of those "of course" moments in a film that we all dread. How convenient!) Casey's kidnapper disposes of Casey's iPhone in two seconds, not realizing the other phone is in her pocket.
Once Jordan gets over the initial shock that they are dealing with the same perpetrator, her mind set is focused on one thing: not losing another life to this psychotic bastard.
In my books, this is a massive fail. I know it is "just a movie" and we are supposed to suspend our disbelief, but really? What 9-1-1 operator do you know that would risk life and limb for a voice on the phone, in particular after the cops' lead fell through? Yeah, well....it's only a movie.
I don't want to give anything else away, so suffice it to say the end of the film certainly reminds one of a little film starring Anthony Hopkins as a serial killer... you know the one?
But would it just fall into the same category as every other dark police procedural? What would help it stand above? I can't answer that either, hence that is probably where thoughts of a series abruptly ended.
But in the end, The Call was pretty effective, with convincing acting all around and enough blood shed to keep your average horror fan entertained. If you can get past some of the truly implausible script blunders, you're in for a moderately exciting hour and a half.
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Facing ever-increasing competition, Southwest Airlines could change its policy of not charging baggage fees at some point, CEO Gary Kelly said on CNBC Thursday, right after the company reported better-than-expected earnings.
"There are no plans to charge for bags in 2013," he said in a "Squawk Box" interview, but added, "Never say never ... the customers will tell us whether they would prefer to have extra fees or whether they would prefer to have everything bundled."
Kelly added that the industry is facing pressure due to higher fuel costs, which weighed on fourth-quarter profits. Southwest did earn $0.09 a share, excluding one-time items, a penny higher than estimates. Revenue of $4.2 billion was just shy expectations. It also saw higher operating expenses and a decline in passenger traffic.
The industry landscape is changing and that's a challenge, Kelly said. "Over the last 10 years … you do have low-cost carriers entering the market."
"Every single legacy carrier has gone through bankruptcy. Gotten their costs down significantly," he said.
Kelly also said the industry is not growing. "The capacity in 2012 was actually down again. And that's what I would expect the [domestic] industry to do … here again in 2013."

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Superman and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke are both mild-mannered. They are both calm, even in the face of global disasters. They are both sometimes said to be from other planets.
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Superman wears an "s" on his chest. Where he comes from, it's a symbol of hope. Mr. Bernanke prefers the "$". Where he comes from, there is no problem that this symbol cannot solve.
Superman is known as the "Man of Steel," the title of a movie to be released on Friday. Mr. Bernanke could be called the "Man of Steal" given low-interest rate policies said to widen the gap between rich investors and poor retirees living on fixed incomes.
Both men defy gravity. Superman can leap buildings in a single bound. Mr. Bernanke is nicknamed "Helicopter Ben" for dropping money from great heights, as his mentor Milton Friedman, famously suggested as a way of fighting deflation.
Superman fights for "truth, justice and The American Way." Mr. Bernanke fights for "globalization," even to the point of providing cheap U.S. dollars to foreign banks.
Both men come from a 1930s mindset. The first Superman comic came out in 1938. Bernanke traces his economic thinking back to the same year as a student of the Great Depression.
Superman sometimes wears his underwear on the outside of his tights. Mr. Bernanke more modestly keeps his skivvies beneath his suit, but he works hard to be transparent.
Both men face challenges that are beyond their powers. For Superman, it's kryptonite. For Mr. Bernanke, it's the unemployment rate.
Superman, unlike other superheroes, is rarely, if ever, mistaken as a villain. Mr. Bernanke isn't so lucky. The left fires at Mr. Bernanke for not doing enough to ease the jobless rate. The right fires at him for printing money, enabling Washington's unprecedented debt binge and punishing savers with low interest rates.
Bullets bounce off both men. It was not even a year ago when GOP presidential candidate and Texas Governor Rick Perry called Mr. Bernanke "treasonous." Mr. Perry also added a line that would have alerted the Secret Service if any other yahoo had said it: "If this guy prints more money between now and the election, I don't know what y'all would do to him in Iowa, but we would treat him pretty ugly down in Texas."
Both Superman and Mr. Bernanke are misunderstood. Some pop-culture critics believe the Superman character was modeled after Jesus or Moses. Some economic critics believe The Fed chairman is supposed to be modeled after the intellectual founder of capitalism, Adam Smith. In truth, Superman is just a cartoon, and so is the idea of a free market. Mr. Bernanke's charge, in fact, is to promote maximum employment and stable prices--which means constant market intervention. And if the entire economy blows, he's supposed to become the buyer of last resort, which is exactly what he's done, and why he's a hero.
But here's where the whole Superman thing breaks down.
Mr. Bernanke has performed only the first half of a heroic feat. He has lowered interest rates to nearly zero, bought up trillions in Treasuries and mortgage backed securities, and defied critics who swore this would result in hyperinflation. All along, he has been right. He has arguably saved the world from much worse consequences. He has re-inflated the stock market to new heights, rekindled a bombed-out housing market, and at least turned the tide on a tsunami of unemployment.
Now, to complete the mission, all he's got to do is put everything back the way it was so the financial world can return to normal. He must taper the Fed's unprecedented bond-buying as the economy recovers--picking the precise moment in time, easing back in just the right amounts--so as not to panic the whole world back into crisis mode.
Whether history will regard Mr. Bernanke as a hero or a villain depends on this slick move. A lot of people thought the last Fed chair, Allen Greenspan, was Superman, until his super bubble blew just after he retired. Before Mr. Greenspan, just the opposite happened. People thought Paul Volcker was a villain for jacking interest rates up to the moon, but now he's down in history as our inflation-fighting hero.
Mr. Bernanke could stay on as Fed chairman and fight to cement his superhero status, but he's apparently not seeking re-appointment when his term ends in January. I can't imagine Superman backing down to such a challenge.
Imagine an asteroid about to hit Earth. Unlike Mr. Bernanke, Superman actually sees it coming. He flies out to it, but it's as big as a multitrillion-dollar portfolio of credit derivatives. He can only deflect its course by the slightest of degrees. He has enough power to keep it from colliding, but the giant rock falls into an unstable orbit around the planet.
Superman is exhausted and must return to Earth to recuperate as the asteroid still spins around out there, deflected only for the moment. Will he find his strength and return to the skies to save us?
Or will Superman's term expire, leaving the job to some lesser super hero? Like maybe Green Lantern?
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Models wearing cutting-edge designs are hitting the runways at New York's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week,which is in its fourth season at Lincoln Center.
Thousands of fashion-industry insiders are in New York through Feb. 16 to see 90 of fashion's most well-respected and emerging designers present their collections for the upcoming Fall season. Fashion trend forecasters expect designs to emphasize simplicity and employ more feminine shapes and fabrics.
Although the economy has shown signs of rebounding, industry experts say consumers still seem cautious about planning their luxury purchases.
High fashion continues to take note of consumers who wish to buy big names on a not-so-big budget. Several designers, including Jason Wu,Missoni, and Nicole Miller, have collaborated with mass-market retailers to offer collections with lower price points.
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Marlon Brando? Yes, on the set of "The Godfather."
Robert Kennedy? Many times.
Andy Warhol? In the raucous Factory days (and nights).
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Now the first version of WSPBuilder Extensions is ready. It has been a long road up the hill and a lot of hours spend at home after my day work to get this first version done.
I want to specially thank Tom Clarkson for doing the Visual Studio Templates, he has done an awesome work on creating the templates and I would never have been able to finish it without him.
It has also been great that the community contributes to the WSPBuilder project with error reports and suggestions for new features.
The WSPBuilder Extensions ver. 1.0.0 (RC) supports Visual Studio ver. 2005 and 2008 and comes in a nice MSI install package.
The WSPBuilder.exe contains a lot of functionality that I simply did not have time to implement into Visual Studio. Also WSPBuilder.exe does not read the Visual Studio project file but still relies on the project folder to build the WSP file. Therefore you may not see the file in Visual Studio because it's excluded from the project file, but it still gets build into the WSP file.
After install start your Visual Studio, and create a new project.
Now create a new SharePoint Feature.
Finally build the project and deploy it.
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Overflowing with class, the Roppongi area is famous for its wealth of foreign organizations and businesses. Newly-built, the Tri-Seven Roppongi is an office and retail development designed to complement and enhance the surrounding environment. Tri-Seven holds its name from the address of the building at 7-7-7 Roppongi and is conveniently located in the heart of Roppongi, right opposite the impressive Tokyo Midtown complex.
Office floors offer elegance and efficiency, while retail space is occupied by Barneys New York flagship store offering a great shopping experience. Largely opened up to the outside, this impressive building has a glass facade, multi-level terraces and is surrounded by gardens.
Tri-seven is on a hill thus even from the 8th floor it has expansive views overlooking Roppongi, Shinjuku and other parts of Tokyo. With a 5-star fit-out, artwork, spectacular boardroom, spacious offices, a coworking lounge and a large pantry, this location is one of the nicest serviced offices in Japan. In addition, a seismic isolation system reduces shaking and guarantees safety in the event of an earthquake, a relief to both tenants and their clients.
The old shrine that was conserved in the outside Plaza reveres "Fukurokuju" one of Japan's 7 lucky Gods, giving the blessings of good luck, prosperity and long life. It is therefore considered a great place to work and providing good luck for business.
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Mike Jung is the first-time author of Geeks, Girls, and Secret Identities (Arthur A. Levine Books/Scholastic, 2012) and also is a contributor to Dear Teen Me: Authors Write Letters to Their Teen Selves, edited by E. Kristen Anderson and Miranda Kenneally (Zest Books, 2012) and the forthcoming Break These Rules! edited by Luke Reynolds (Chicago Review Press, 2013).
From the promotional copy of Geeks, Girls, and Secret Identities:
Vincent Wu is Captain Stupendous's No. 1 Fan, but even he has to admit that Captain Stupendous has been a little off lately.
During Professor Mayhem's latest attack, Captain Stupendous barely made it out alive - although he did manage to save Vincent from a giant monster robot. It's Vincent's dream come true... until he finds out Captain Stupendous's secret identity: It's Polly Winnicott-Lee, the girl Vincent happens to have a crush on.
Captain Stupendous's powers were recently transferred to Polly in a fluke accident, and so while she has all of his super strength and super speed, she doesn't know how to use them, and she definitely doesn't know all the strengths and weaknesses of his many nemeses.
But Vincent and his friends are just the right fan club to train up their favorite superhero before he (she?) has to face Professor Mayhem again. And if they make it through this battle for the safety of Copperplate City, Vincent might just get up the courage to ask Polly on a date.
What were you like as a young reader, and how did that influence the book that you're debuting this year?
|By Mike Jung, used with permission
We actually left our dog there with my grandparents, which felt like the cruelest blow of all.
However, I acquired a bit of a reputation at our new local library for being a big reader, and I positively basked in the cooing approval of the librarians there each week as I walked out with my customary, teetering stack of books.
Those were also the years in which we went back to California for the entire summer, and among the many pleasures of that experience was the fact that my cousins Cathy, Grace, and Peter gave me carte blanche to plunder their bookshelves.
When I was eleven, about a quarter of the way through the school year, I was moved up from the sixth grade to the seventh grade, which turned out to be a very bad thing for me. I struggled terribly, failed to adjust to my new social surroundings, and saw my academic performance drop below a high-achieving level for the first time in my life.
And the nature of reading changed for me - reading functioned as more of an escape from reality than it ever had before, and it was often with a kind of frenzied desperation that I immersed myself as deeply as possible in the stories I read. I didn't limit myself solely to novels – I also read comic books, magazines, our family's World Book Encyclopedia, and a lot of nonfiction – but novels were always the first option, and science fiction and fantasy eventually became my flavor of choice.
The clearest and strongest influence those years had on Geeks, Girls, and Secret Identities is the main character, Vincent. Vincent's an outsider, and he has some challenges with regard to low self-opinion, and he's not a thinly disguised version of my childhood self – in some ways he's very, very different from the boy I was – but the emotional truths he deals with are familiar to me and I suspect those emotional truths will be a recurring theme in my work.
How did you go about identifying your editor? Did you meet him/her at a conference? Did you read an interview with him/her? Were you impressed by books he/she has edited?
|Mike & Arthur at SCBWI Nationals in L.A. 2010
I thought how great it was that people in this industry didn't take themselves too seriously, and if a funny author like Lisa Yee could find a like-minded editor, why couldn't I?
It wasn't long before I learned Arthur was the co-editor of the Harry Potter series, but while that knowledge definitely impacted my mental image of him, it didn't supersede my original impression of him as Lisa Yee's editor and a guy with an obvious sense of humor.
As I continued researching the industry, I heard more and more about what a nice guy Arthur was. I also realized just how staggeringly high the overall desire to work with him was - there was clearly no end to the number of aspiring (and accomplished) authors who, like me, had Arthur in the top spot on their "Editors I Want to Work With" lists. I wasn't even agented at the time, so I put my head down and focused on the daily grind of writing my manuscript.
I finally started my current borderline codependent relationship with Facebook in 2009, and after friending Lisa (who I had a remote-but-pleasant online acquaintanceship with by that point), I started commenting on her status updates, as great teeming masses of other people were already doing.
This went on for a year or so, and imagine my surprise when in early 2010 I got a friend request from one Arthur A. Levine! Apparently he'd seen a variety of my comments on Lisa's posts, thought they were funny, and wanted to get acquainted.
So I had my introduction to Arthur, long before I felt even remotely ready to submit to him. We got to know each other a little bit, in that halting and limited Facebookish way, and I was striving mightily to maintain boundaries and not virtually hurl my manuscript in his face when he sent me a non-Facebook email and requested it! I sent it, despite my still-unagented state.
|Mike & Joan at the EMLA retreat 2012
I was nervous about meeting Arthur, but not nearly as nervous as I would have been if we hadn't already established an embryonic relationship online. I mustered up the nerve to suggest we get a cup of coffee and chat, which we did. He was every bit as kind, funny, and engaging as I'd been told, and we hit it off in a way that's actually very rare for me.
The day after the conference I got an unexpected call from my agent, Ammi-Joan Paquette, and the rest, as they say, is history.
My respect and admiration for his editorial skills are stratospherically high, of course, but my fondness for him as a person and a friend are equally high. Working with Arthur has easily been the most enjoyable and fulfilling experience of my professional life.


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A Day Late…And Way More Short
Nashville Season 1 Episode 8
I am indeed a day late with this article and it's one of those things that just couldn't be helped. But I kind of thought the extra time would help me to mellow out and think about something good to say about the 43 minutes of my life that I stayed off the fast forward button when I could have been whining on Twitter or debating whether I'm ever going to grow out these weird grade-seven bangs that are ruining my life.
I found the following goodness:
That sure was a cute little cherub of a teenage girl, wasn't it ? I mean, the grin, the sparkling eyes – it's obvious that she so entranced the director or editor that she got way more screentime than was originally planned. Every time the shot changed, there she was, grinning and beaming like it was the best thing in her life. I don't know who she is or how they managed to truck her in from the 1980s where the word "wholesome" was still used, but she was pretty damn endearing.
EXCEPT of course that a mother who is that concerned with no sex before marriage and not letting girls of a certain element past the front door would never, ever let her cherubic tween daughter listen to the filth that is Juliette Barnes, but hey, who needs realism?
Here's the deal. Nobody on this show is a nice person, or a good person, or a person who is interesting, except maybe Juliette, and I never thought I'd see the day when Hayden Panettiere was what I was going to miss about a show.
Yes. I will miss this show – it's not back until January and I don't think I will be when it returns. As hard as it is, I'm bidding this show goodbye. Because they had weeks upon weeks to make me care -- show me how truly dramatic the lives of Nashville singers really are -- and all they did was make me mad instead.
I am not going to miss Rayna James, the most boring, inactive woman ever immortalized as the lead in a TV show. Rayna wants things and they fall into her lap without her having to try to get them. Rayna feels bad about things but never bad enough to do something desperate or angry or INTERESTING.
I feel as though her character is being protected. Characters are interesting because of their flaws, because of the mistakes they make that get you cringing when they kiss the wrong guy or tell their boss where to go. Because of the contradictions in them. Nancy Botwin wanted to do right by her kids so she sold weed - interesting! Carrie Mathison thinks the best way to be professional is to sleep with the terrorist she's trying to capture - go figure! The kind of person you are when you're down and out is the truest form of you, and putting characters in uncomfortable situations is the only way to test their strength.
Rayna isn't down. She isn't out . I'm waiting for the revelation that she had a frontal lobotomy or is on serious mood stabilizers because nobody reacts the way she does to things. You're getting that album you always wanted, and mildly complained about not having. "Whee." Your husband is maybe probably cheating on you and even if he isn't, he kind of is. "Darn."
Where is the screaming? Where is the crying? Where is the flying out the door to Deacon or the asking Juliette Barnes for a bump of coke or something that indicates that this is any more than a mundane bump in the road in Rayna's life? It might make her less attractive, but by God, that would make her fascinating, at least! Is that so much to ask?
It is, apparently, because someone is worried that we won't like her if she's mean or bad or anything other than goddamn bland. Has Rayna so much as said a bad word?
And so I'm out.
I will miss Juliette, yes. But I won't miss gross Gunnar being possessive and weird and losing a girlfriend who's actually interesting. I won't miss Scarlett aw-shucks who-me I don't sing or smile coquettishly or want the attention of men, except I totally do. And I won't miss Rayna's nineteen brown-haired men lining up to be ineffectual at her. I will probably miss Bucky because we could use more men named that on TV. And, like Glee before it, Nashville will continue to make its way into my music playlist without ever arriving on my TV screen.
It's too bad, but as Nashville would say, they were playing the Wrong Song. Thanks for hanging out with me, y'all.


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Ookiku Furikabutte (Big Windup!)
おおきく振りかぶって (大きく振りかぶって)
Ookiku Furikabutte
Based on a seinen manga.
Official site of the anime:
And more comprehensive site:
Broadcast: Spring 2007
Based on a manga thats serialized in the seinen manga magazine Afternoon.
For now there are 7 volumes released of this manga.
Here are the covers:
Some info about Ookiku Furikabutte from Entropy group:
Genre: Seinen, Sports
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|2006-12-22, 10:33
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Ookiku Furikabutte
Official site of the anime:
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Director: Mizushima Tsutomu
Series Composition: Kuroda Yousuke
Character Design: Yoshida Takahiko
Animation Studio: A-1 Pictures
|2006-12-28, 02:21
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nice!!! i read this! too bad there's only been about two chapters out since then. but i already liked what i read! :3
no word yet on who's voicing, huh?
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|2007-01-23, 01:50
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Casting News
got this from someone who got it from Afternoon Bareshi and thinks it's most likely genuine
三橋:代永翼 (debut)
Mihashi: new guy
Abe: Nakamura Yuuichi
Hanai: Taniyama Kishou
Tajima: Shimono Hiro (Rahxephon's Ayato Kamina)
Momoi: Hayamizu Risa (Gokusen's Yankumi)
|2007-03-02, 07:51
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main site has been updated with a flash teaser containing screenshots and previews, gallery pictures, character designs, OP/ED info, staff, etc
the series will kick off on April 12th at 1:25 AM on TBS
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Swing Big [Ookiku Furikabatte "Oofuri"]
Network: TBS
Original Author: Asa Higuchi
Manga: Afternoon (JP)
Official Site
Ookiku Furikabatte (or Swing Big), is the story of a young and timid guy who one day became ace in jr. high due to family connectins. Now in high school he's gonna see if he gonna put his skills to the test and shine in his own right.
If you guys like dramatic sports animes. Titles such as; MAJOR, Whistle!, Eyeshield 21, Wild Striker etc... then you're gonna probably like this one as well.
|2007-03-04, 07:19
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The main guy is timid, as opposed to being cocky and arrogant?
He was made an ace pitcher in middle school due to "family connections'?
Sounds good to me. I adored Major S1, so I notice sports anime more than I once did. I may check out the scanlations.
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Just watched the raw of eps and the main character pisses the hell out of me.........he's such a damn wuss..biggest one i've seen, worst than ones in harem shows. The show itself isnt bad but aaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrghhhhhh the main character......seems like it's his first time being out of the house and talking to people.
oh and the stupid face he makes annoys the hell out of me too.... i dont think i can put up with all the annoying thig on this show.
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Age: 39
The main character is definitely timid, as the sypnosis state. It is borderline annoying but it worked for me because I now sympathise Mihasi and I am eager to root him on. Abe-kun is really cool and their female coach, Maria, is absolutely hilarious and mysterious at the same time.
The BGM and animation (Takahiko Yoshida - Honey and Clover) is pretty darn good in my opinion. I don't like much sports anime - Touch is an exception - but I think I will like this series.
|2007-04-13, 02:25
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kisses for all
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: ぶちゅー!
Age: 35
It's not a "harem-type" wuss, it's a "yaoi-type" wuss. Ookiku Furikabutte being one of the more frequent series to attract a very large BL following. Not that I have any interest in that, but I've heard more than enough and it certainly fits the stereotype (weak-willed, submissive pitcher, dominating confident catcher). FWIW the series itself isn't openly shonen-ai but the innuendo is thick enough to cut with a knife...
Personally I thought the relatively quick pace helped alleviate some of the fidgeting of the main character, so I'll stick with it for now, but if it starts to suffer from typical mid-series bog-down doldrums I might drop it.
|2007-04-17, 08:19
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Join Date: Sep 2004
I have no problem thinking of the pitcher as a weak-armed, but very precise thrower who lacks for any shred of ego or self-respect.
The catcher seems to be a master strategist who can read the weaknesses in the other players. Together they will make a great team it seems.
It will be more fun this way for the audience, than to have a single super-hero pitcher who simply destroys all the opponents with his super-human fastball -- nothing against touch, i loved that show, but I'm ready for something new !
btw , i normally hate all sports shows, so I have no idea why i even watched this. I guess I'm following it for the time being though, because it hooked me :P
|2007-04-17, 11:27
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So is anyone kind enough to tell me what the "tone" of the first episode was like? Is it potentially drama-ish like Major (The only sports series I've seen, and I loved the first season) or will it be a wacky show with the occasional "emo" moment? I'm not sure if it's possible to tell from the first episode or not, but I'll ask anyway....
|2007-04-17, 12:08
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: France
Age: 28
I haven't read the manga so I can't tell for sure, but my wild guess would be that we won't get away without at least some emo moments where Mihashi will end up doing something wrong and getting embarrassed before the crowd (and the "I'm no good..." usual speech should ensue). About the mood of the first episode:
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I liked what I saw in the first episode - interesting characters, decent animation which shows nothing special but I couldn't spot badly drawn people. Great OP. Nothing amazing, really, it just looks like it'll be a fun ride. I hope A1 Pictures's first production can do well, it's always nice to see new studios not making awful-looking series.
I'm a bit doubtful about its possible success, since sports anime isn't exactly the most popular things amongst otaku, and not many other people will be watching this so late at night. But maybe the BL fangirls will be there to maintain the budget? It looks like there are a lot of doujins floating around, so I suppose they make up for a good part of the fans
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A coalition of conservative groups called Privacy for All Students collected enough valid signatures to merit a full check of the signatures submitted, according to a random sampling by the secretary of state's office. County election officials have until Feb. 24 to review the signatures and determine whether the issue qualifies for the ballot.
The California legislature last year passed the law, which was signed by the governor and drew widespread criticism for its infringement on the rights of students who could be put at risk by sharing facilities with classmates of the opposite sex.
California's transgender law followed a similar "transgender rights" directive issued last year by the Massachusetts Department of Education.
The transgender developments, the recent ruling in favor of polygamy in Utah and the momentum gained by gay marriage advocates after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Defense of Marriage Act, indicate these are "strange new days in America at the start of 2014," culture commentator Owen Strachan said.
"We have all heard of song remixes. We are in the midst of a gender and sexuality remix in this country," Strachan, executive director of the Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, told Baptist Press. "Our society has essentially taken for granted that men and women belong to different genders."
To reverse this common consensus, Strachan said, is to question the basic realities of life.
"Things that are taught in Scripture and that we know from the witness of our conscience are being shaken to their very foundations," he said. "So the United States finds itself in the midst of a revolution on the issue of gender."
If gender distinctions are obliterated in American culture, then "God's intelligent design is obscured. More than that, it is judged wrong," Strachan said.
Gender distinctions "owe to the mind and will of God," Strachan said, so denying distinctions between the sexes is denying God's authority to rule over His creation.
"A culture that rebels against the commonsense reality of sexual distinctions is sending itself into a freefall from a moral standpoint," said Strachan, assistant professor of Christian theology and church history at Boyce College in Louisville, Ky.
"Many of us take gender and sexuality for granted, and we assume that men and women are a little bit different but not that different. But in reality, though we share a great deal as image bearers and as human beings created in God's likeness, we are different," Strachan told BP. "Even the most basic biological and physiological differences between men and women point to our unique call as Christians.
"In other words, men and women recognize that our bodies are telling us something about the life we are to live, the roles we are to play and the way we think about the basic realities of our existence."
If America continues on this trajectory, Strachan said, the nation will position itself for civilizational disaster, including profoundly confusing future generations.
"If we collapse the distinctions between the sexes that owe to the mind of God and to His design, which we can observe with our senses, then we set our children up to not simply be confused about gender and sexuality but to wander into darkness and to miss the goodness of God's bodily design and physiological creation," Strachan warned.
While many Christians are tempted to wring their hands over the increasing reports of governments rejecting God's design for human flourishing, Strachan said Christians of all people have reason for optimism.
"The hope that Christians have is an infinite one because it's grounded in Almighty God, who holds all things in His hand," Strachan said. "Christians who rightly feel alarmed by these developments in California and in other places have to pause when they receive news like this and remember that they serve an awesome and all-powerful God.
"The narrative of America was written before the foundation of the earth. It is our hope and prayer as American Christians that God's common grace will preserve the moral fabric and ethical order of this country, and we should pray fervently toward that end, and we should act in whatever ways we can, including repeal of referenda," Strachan said.
In the midst of this moral revolution, believers must love their neighbors and preach the Gospel at all times, "using words and demonstrating its power by our lives," Strachan said. "We should also be realistic and recognize that our society is exerting great effort to abandon its moral and ethical framework of days past."
Christians can be sober and clear-eyed about modern realities, Strachan said, "yet at the same time work while the day is long to preserve our country."
In California, the coalition working to repeal the transgender restrooms law, which took effect Jan. 1, is on the right track, Strachan said, because "we live in a country where citizens participate actively in their government."
"It's a privilege that Americans enjoy that we can seek to repeal legislative decisions that are disastrous for our society like this one," Strachan said, adding that Californians should reject the legislature's action "out of a love for their community and their society."
What's happening in some of the nation's more liberal schools should remind evangelicals that "we cannot sit on our hands and assume that someone else will train our children to be godly men and women," Strachan said.
"We have for too long asked our pastors and Christian leaders only to instruct our boys and girls in what it means to be a man and a woman. This present challenge can become a real opportunity for followers of Christ to see in a fresh way that we are the ones who are called by God to teach our children who they are, who God has made them, why gender and sexuality matters, and what the consequences are if we stray from God's good plan," Strachan said.
"So this looks perilous to many of us, and this is not a good moment for our society, but clear-thinking Christians can seize this cultural moment and use it to lay out for their children God's good plan for men and women and how the Gospel shapes our embodied lives."
Erin Roach is assistant editor of Baptist Press. Get Baptist Press headlines and breaking news on Twitter (@BaptistPress), Facebook (Facebook.com/BaptistPress) and in your email (baptistpress.com/SubscribeBP.asp).
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Yesterday's rainy weather did nothing to deter our spirits as the Inhabitat team of Jill, Abigail, Mike and Ali headed to BKLYN Designs to check out this three day local design extravaganza.
Your intrepid Inhabitat team took to the streets of Brooklyn to scope out the sustainable scene at this year's event, and we've found plenty of fresh, new green designs to share with you. We discovered beautiful lighting ideas in LED designs from PRATT Institute (pictured below); new eco-friendly pieces from some of our favorite Brooklyn-based designers like Brave Space, IglooPLAY, Argington; and many debut green designs that are destined for greatness.


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Bit of a Weeknd rip-off this but I like it.
Heard this when I was christmas shopping, sounded better in the shop.
There's something about being in a shop, specially a shop for young people, like top shop, that can make everything sound amazing. It adds complexity by layering in profound capitalist alienation and the consciousness of ageing and dying over otherwise textureless, vacuous digital pop
It's a very sensuous melancholy. Like that feeling you get sometimes when you need to do a big shit and you're holding on to it.
Can't stop listening to Equalz, love this so much.
And a French one I listen to a lot recently:
Broederliefde also still killing it.
Stuff like this don't get a lot of airplay on radio or television (none actually) but absolutely rule all the youtube and spotify charts. I think the future looks bright.
Beats so good.
Last one.


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The ruling came in a challenge to patents that Utah-based biotechnology company Myriad Genetics Inc. holds on gene mutations that convey higher risks for breast and ovarian cancer. Those genes have recently been catapulted into the national spotlight by actress Angelina Jolie's revelation that she had her breasts removed after discovering she had a high genetic risk of developing cancer.
Doctors and patients said they hoped the ruling would alter the genetic testing landscape, enticing new companies to offer tests for the cancer gene mutations and provide competition that might bring down the test's cost, now about $3,300. The decision may also help clarify the situation for hospitals and genome sequencing companies that examine the full genome and provide information to patients about genes that have been patented.
"A naturally occurring DNA segment is a product of nature" and can't be patented, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote on behalf of the court, which struck down five of Myriad's claims for patent protection.
"Myriad did not create or alter either the genetic information encoded in the . . . genes or the genetic structure of the DNA," Thomas wrote. "It found an important and useful gene, but ground-breaking, innovative, or even brilliant discovery does not by itself" make the work patent eligible.
Biotech companies argue that being able to patent genes is crucial to encourage innovation, but they downplayed any negative impact of the decision, because the court said patents could still be issued for a kind of synthetic DNA called cDNA, which is similar to genes.
Over the past two decades, the type of gene patents sought by companies has shifted, especially after the human genome project put gene sequences into the public domain. Patents now often focus on synthetic DNA forms.
Myriad Genetics holds patents on the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations that have been shown to increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Patents are awarded for inventions and new ways of making things, and Myriad argued that pinpointing the location of mutated genes, and isolating and sequencing those genes, amounted to information that was eligible for patent protection. The court disagreed.
Myriad's leadership said the company still has strong patent protection for its breast cancer test, called the BRACAnalysis.
"The intellectual property landscape, candidly, in terms of the protection we have around our testing, hasn't changed," the company's general counsel, Richard Marsh, said. The company's stock closed Thursday at $32.06, down 6 percent.
The lawsuit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union and the Public Patent Foundation on behalf of researchers, genetic counselors, patients, and medical professionals.
One plaintiff, Lisbeth Ceriani, 47, of Newton, said she was delighted by the decision. After she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer five years ago, Ceriani was advised to get a genetic test because the findings could show her risk of ovarian cancer. The single mother who worked two part-time jobs said she called her insurer and was told they would cover the test. But she said Myriad Genetics would not accept her insurance, and no other firm offered the test.
"I am just so relieved that basically a wrong has been righted and our genes are not being held captive by private corporations anymore," Ceriani said.
Eventually, she found a grant program that would provide the test. Ceriani found out she carried a BRCA mutation and had her ovaries removed. She said she hopes the decision would lead to more companies offering the genetic test.
It's unclear, however, whether other companies will step up and whether Myriad will try to enforce its patents if one did. Patrick Waller — a partner at Wolf, Greenfield and Sacks, a Boston-based law firm focused on intellectual property — said the court left intact many of Myriad's claims. "It's not a funeral for the entire diagnostics industry," Waller said. "It basically probably means some companies will be emboldened by it and try and go out and develop competing tests; there'll be more litigation."
More broadly, the biotechnology industry was still assessing the decision's impact.
Leda Trivinos, chief patent counsel for Momenta Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Cambridge, said companies have been preparing for such a decision by writing patent claims in a way that would protect research using cDNA, rather than naturally-occurring genes.
"I was actually pleased by it," Trivinos said of the decision, "given that a lot of people in our area thought the Supreme Court would blow it up, and they didn't.''
But Harry Glorikian, managing partner at Cambridge consulting firm Scientia Advisors, said he feared that the ruling may cause investors to pull back on funding life sciences.
"It's going to introduce more questions than clarity in what's covered by patents,'' Glorikian said. "If someone doesn't believe that their intellectual property is protected, they may not make the investment."
Leaders of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, the state's trade group, have not been told of any Massachusetts biotech companies that will be hurt immediately by the prohibition on patenting human genes, council vice president Sarah MacDonald said.
"The biggest question . . . is not the direct results of this decision but whether the concepts in the decision are extrapolated to other drug discovery techniques such as stem cells and immunotherapies, which are naturally developed proteins and antibodies,'' she said. "That could put a damper on the cutting-edge research."
But many scientists saw the finding as a boon to the type of research that fuels new therapies and diagnostics. Eric Lander, director of the Broad Institute, a genetics research center in Cambridge, and a leader of the human genome project, said the decision was a huge victory for patients and doctors.
"I think they got it exactly right," Lander said. "As someone who worked on the human genome project with many people to create a public resource for all of mankind, this ruling gives me a special pleasure, since it confirms that the human DNA in its basic form is completely free and clear to know and read and to use to improve human health."


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Archive for May 2012
An open access database of biomarker and drug discovery assays/protocols for neurodegenerative diseases. The listed protocols are extracted from and linked to patents and journal articles. The innovative representation of protocols in this database will be a useful tool for idea/concept generation for developing innovative approaches for Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease biomarker and drug discovery research. Please follow this link to see the complete list of protocols: http://www.sciclips.com/sciclips/bio-protocols.do?catName=Neurodegenerative%20disease%20biomarker%20and%20drug%20discovery
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text: Apache chief Geronimo (1829-1909) was born in the upper Gila River country of Arizona. Although he harbored animosity toward the Mexican soldiers who killed his wife and children, he also grew to dislike the Anglo-Americans who took over the region following the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. After his Chiricahua Apaches were forced onto Arizona's San Carlos Reservation in the mid-1870s, Geronimo led his followers on a series of escapes that bolstered his legend and embarrassed the U.S. government. He surrendered to General Nelson Miles in 1886, and remained a celebrity in captivity until his death at Oklahoma's Fort Sill.


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The one thing about quince that puts me off using it is how hard it is to chop. But not this time! I was very kindly gifted a knife sharpener by the nice people at Handpicked Collection and I decided to test it out with this task. All I can say is – wow! I leant on the knife expecting it to be a struggle to get through the, frankly massive, quince and almost lost my balance as the knife sliced through it without any strain.
I adapted the cake from one of my favourite recipes using brown sugar and mixed spice. It really is a cracking cake and would be a good last minute Christmas cake if you want something lighter than the traditional fare. It keeps like a dream too.
At the last minute I changed my mind about using the curd to sandwich the cake. The reason for this was that it would've meant the whole cake needed refrigeration and I wasn't sure the cake would keep well like that. I served it on the side, as you would cream, but it would also be nice to spread it on the cake like butter.
Yes! A totally awesome Nordicware bundt tin. Because it's such a good cause I will send the tin anywhere in the world so please don't feel you can't join in if you're outside the UK; last year's prize went to Poland. I will draw the winner at the end of November. Every donation helps, and justifies Mr CC sporting a bandito through my and his mother's birthday party photos every year! Thanks for any donation you can make.
250g unsalted butter, at room temperature
125g golden caster sugar
125g light brown sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons mixed spice
320g sultanas
375g plain flour
1.5 teaspoons baking powder
170ml buttermilk
For the quince curd:
400g quince – peeled, cored and chopped. 400g is the prepared weight. This will amount to one huge, or 2-3 normal quinces
65g lemon juice – I needed 2 lemons
125g caster sugar
4 eggs
75g unsalted butter – straight from the fridge
How to make:
Preheat the oven to 160°C/fan oven 140°C/315°F/Gas mark 2-3.


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Reactive attachment disorder is a problem with social interaction that occurs when a child's basic physical and emotional needs are neglected, particularly when the child is an infant.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Reactive attachment disorder is caused by abuse or neglect of an infant's needs for:
Emotional bonds with a primary or secondary caretaker
Physical safety
The risk of neglect to the infant or child increases when the:
Caregiver is mentally retarded
Caregiver lacks parenting skills
Parents are isolated
Parents are teenagers
A frequent change in caregivers (for example, in orphanages or foster care) is another cause of reactive attachment disorder.
Children who are adopted from foreign orphanages are commonly affected, particularly if they were removed from their birth parents during the first weeks of life.
- Avoids caregiver
- Avoids physical contact
- Is difficult to comfort
- Does not make distinctions when socializing with strangers
- Resists social interaction
- Wants to be alone
- Disregard for child's basic emotional needs for comfort, stimulation, and affection
- Disregard for child's basic physical needs like food, toileting, and play
Signs and tests
This disorder is diagnosed with a:
Complete history
Physical examination
Psychiatric evaluation
Treatment has two parts. The first priority is to make sure the child is currently in a safe environment where emotional and physical needs are met.
Once that has been established, the next step is to change the relationship between the caregiver and the child, if the caregiver has caused the problem. Parenting skills classes can help with this. These skills give the caregiver the ability to meet the child's needs and help them bond with the child.
The caregiver should also have counseling to work on any current problems, such as drug abuse or family violence. Social Services should follow the family to make sure the child remains in a safe, stable environment.
Parents who adopt babies or young children from foreign orphanages should be aware that this condition may occur and be sensitive to the child's need for consistency, physical affection, and love.
These children may be frightened of people and find physical affection overwhelming at first, and parents should try not to see this as rejection. It is a normal response in someone who has been abused to avoid contact. Hugs should be offered frequently, but not forced.
A mental health evaluation should be completed. This evaluation will be helpful in developing a treatment plan.
Expectations (prognosis)
The right intervention can improve the outcome.
If not treated, this condition can permanently affect the child's social interactions. It can be connected with:
Other psychological problems
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Calling your health care provider
This disorder is usually identified when a parent (or prospective parent) is at high risk for neglect or when an adoptive parent has difficulty coping with a newly adopted child.
If you have recently adopted a child from a foreign orphanage or another situation where neglect may have occurred and your child shows these symptoms, see your health care provider.
Early recognition is very important for the child. Parents who are at high risk for neglect should be taught parenting skills. The family should be followed by either a social worker or doctor to make sure the child's needs are being met.


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A recovering drug-user has been given a chance with a 12 month conditional discharge after he was caught stealing and found with drugs.
Chesterfield magistrates' court heard last Monday, January 27, how Michael Bean, 30, stole three game consoles from Blockbuster's at Matlock but was caught on CCTV and was found with heroin and methylmethcathinone.
Prosecuting solicitor Ian Shaw said Bean stole three consoles and also had £20 of meth and £20 of heroin.
Bean, of Yew Tree Road, Newark, pleaded guilty to theft and possession of meth and heroin after the incident in July. The court heard he had been imprisoned in August for other drug and theft offences and has been released.
Defence solicitor Christopher Perry said Bean is progressing with a drug worker. Magistrates sentenced Bean to a conditional discharge and he must pay a £15 victim surcharge.


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Press Release
Attorney General Colberg Announces Settlement With Maker of Implantable Defibrillators
August 30, 2007
(Anchorage, AK) Today Attorney General Talis Colberg announced that he and 35 other state attorneys general reached a settlement with Guidant Corporation regarding the sale of a type of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD). ICDs are medical devices that doctors surgically implant in a patient's chest to monitor for abnormal heart rhythms. If the heart stops, the ICD delivers a small jolt of electricity to start the heart functioning again. The ICD at issue in the settlement is the Ventak Prizm 2 DR Model 1861 (Prizm).
Guidant, a subsidiary of the Boston Scientific Corporation, is the third largest seller of ICDs in the country. Guidant has agreed to implement ICD safety programs, publicly report safetyinformation about the devices, and pay $16,750,000.00 to the states involved in the settlement.
The attorneys general began investigating Guidant when they learned the company made modifications to the Prizm to correct a wiring problem, but Guidant continued to sell unmodified Prizms. The wiring problem identified by Guidant could cause the ICD to short circuit which could prevent the unit from delivering a life-saving jump-start to a patient's heart when needed. Guidant did not inform physicians or the public until May 2005 that it had continued to sell unmodified Prizms in 2002 and 2003.
Under the settlement, Guidant also agreed to:
- Establish a patient safety advisory board consisting of independent experts to evaluate data concerning ICD performance;
- Establish a patient safety officer position, staffed by a physician whose primary responsibility is to advance ICD patient safety;
- Clearly disclose and disseminate to the public information including: worldwide failure data, survival probability estimates, and current information in the event of an FDA recall of any ICD;
- Post a notice on its website within 30 days of any modification to any of its ICDs to correct a failure pattern;
- Solicit the return of out-of-service ICDs; and,
- Maintain a data system to track the serial numbers, implant dates and explant dates of all ICDs Guidant distributes in the United States;
Guidant currently has a warranty program that allows consumers to replace their Prizms with a new device at no cost and provides reimbursement of up to $2,500.00 for out-of-pocket expenses. As part of the settlement, Guidant will extend this warranty program for an additional six months. Also, the states will use up to $1,000,000 of the $16,750,000.00 payment to reimburse consumers in the warranty program for expenses they incurred beyond $2,500.00.
Alaska's share of the $16,750,000.00 is $390,000, which will be used to fund consumer education and enforcement of consumer protection laws in the state. Guidant does not admit to any wrongdoing.
For questions about the settlement, please contact Assistant Attorney General Cynthia Drinkwater at (907) 269-5200.
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Winners of busboard competition honored
At a news conference today at the Earth Wellness Festival, Mayor Don Wesely praised the educational event for students and announced the winners of a busboard competition to promote water conservation.
"Our young people are the citizens and voters of tomorrow," Wesely said at the Festival at Southeast Community College. "If they are to make intelligent decisions about the environment, they must be taught not only scientific facts, but to value and respect our natural resources. They must also be given the opportunity to practice what they have learned in real-life situations."
The busboard competition, sponsored by the Water Conservation Task Force, gave all fifth-graders in Lincoln the opportunity to design a water conservation advertisement to be displayed on buses. The first-place winner was Kellyn Wooten of Rousseau Elementary, and her message will be displayed on StarTran and Houch Motorcoach buses this month and next. Katherine Westendorf of Blessed Sacrament School won second place, and Bryce Petersen of Ruth Hill Elementary won third place.
The Earth Wellness Festival began in the spring of 1994 when teachers in the Lincoln Public Schools identified the need for a local water festival similar to the annual Groundwater Festival in Grand Island. Counting today's attendance, more than 20,000 fifth-grade students have participated in the Earth Wellness Festival over its six years of existence.
Wesely read a proclamation declaring today Earth Wellness Festival Day in Lincoln, and he praised the businesses, schools, government agencies and volunteers who make the Festival possible.
"As a result of the hard work from the organizers and supporters of the Earth Wellness Festival, our kids are gaining a better understanding of our environment and the way air, land, water and living resources are all related," Wesely said. "This is a significant contribution to the future of our community and maintaining the environmental quality we enjoy in Lincoln."


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These little brownies are very simple to make and I think I would try them as regular brownies too because they are delicious! I only got about 18 out of them so I'd suggest doubling the recipe because they will disappear quickly! My only question to ask Angie is about the ganache. I've never made it before and I'm not sure if it's supposed to harden and all. I put it in the fridge for about an hour because it was still liquidy after 10 minutes. I piped it through which made it easier but it was still too liquidy to hold the shape of the star tip. Angie, I am an awful baker and I know it's just me! Got any tips for this baking challenged girl?
You've got to try these everyone, they are a deliciously chocolaty treat!
Truffle Brownie Cups
from Big Bears Wife
Add the rest of the chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Place bowl into freezer for 10-12 minutes or until mixture is cool and starting to thicken. This will be your chocolate ganache.
Once the ganache is thickened, scoop it out of the bowl into a Ziploc bag. I cut a hole in the corner of my baggie and added a star piping tip to give the ganache a little design.
Remove pan from oven; cool 2 minutes. Press tops of brownies with the Pampered Chef Mini- Tart Shaper to make a well. Cool in pan 3 minutes.
Once they are cooled, use your Ziploc baggie full of your chocolate ganache and pipe the ganache into each brownie well.
Be sure to check out Big Bear's Wife for all of her decorating ideas for this recipe!


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Christmas comes early this year to B101 radio
Christmas comes early this year to B101 radio
PROVIDENCE - It's all Christmas music all the time - already! - at B101 radio where Cumberland's Bill George, the program director there, says it's not too early to pull Rhode Islanders into the holiday spirit.
It was exactly 50 days before Dec. 25 when, on Nov. 4, morning team members TC and Kristin sent "Jingle Bell Rock" out to a station audience accustomed to tunes from the '70s and '80s.
The comfort songs of the season will continue through Christmas Day, George said.
And the playlist he personally selected won't include any of the weird and offbeat holiday songs. Instead listeners can count on the familiar classics beginning with Bing Crosby and Nat King Cole and more recent favorites from Mariah Carey and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Don't be surprised to hear "The Grinch" interspersed with the softer sounds of the seasons.
George says 80 percent of the songs are the secular songs that America has embraced over the years and the rest the familiar carols.
Suggests George, "After all the ups and downs of the past year, we felt it was a good time to spread some cheer. Besides, with the Red Sox' win last week, it already feels like Christmas has come early." The station hasn't tried this early Christmas music format since around 2008, he said.
George, who's been with the Clear Channel radio network for about 10 years, is also program director for the WHJJ talk radio show on the AM dial and lends a hand to the company's other two stations, 94.1 FM, a rock station, and Coast 93.3 WSNE, adult listening.
B101.5 can also be heard on the iHeart Radio app.
I love this radio station. But I can tell you I wont be listening to it any time soon. What happened to Thanksgiving? They used to start the day after Thanksgiving. This is way too early. Frankly it irks me every time I see a commercial or hear a x-mas song. Lets enjoy one holiday then start on the other.
I switched stations when they began playing Christmas music all the time. I celebrate Christmas, but 2 months of holiday music is just too much.
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I'm Surprised this station is still on the air. They play the same 70s & 80s music over and over again. Rhode Island needs a station like 100.7 WZLX or WROR Boston.
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When the station first came out, they only played 50`s and 60`s songs. I requested an early 70`s song once, and was told, "that`s from 1971, we can`t play it". This was around 1990. So, they have moved along with the times. I`ve lived in AZ since 2003, but stream them all the time to my stereo.


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Joe Brennan
Joe Brennan is an American stand-up comedian and actor who uses witty and sarcastic humor. His performances are reasonably "clean" as he refrains from profanity and blue humor. Brennan's material covers everyday life, such as a run in at the gas station, annoying customers and relationships. Brennan makes references to his childhood being a military brat. He does many spot on impressions including; an Indian call center operator, an angry black man and Kermit the Frog. Brennan's comedy is highly relatable making him a favorite at comedy clubs. Whether it's opening for Kyle Cease, being a finalist in the Rick Dees comedy competition to open for Tim Allen (beating out 150 other contestants), or performing at historic clubs such as The Hollywood Improv, The Ice House, Flappers or The Comedy Store, Joe Brennan gives crowds numb jaws, sore cheeks and aching sides whenever he steps on stage!
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Textainer Group Holdings Ltd (TGH) Jumps 20.11% on February 15Equities Staff Follow |
Textainer Group Holdings Ltd (TGH) was among the biggest gainers on the Russell 2000 for Monday February 15 as the stock popped 20.11% to $8.78, representing a gain of $1.47 per share. Some 940,756 shares traded hands on 6,255 trades, compared with an average daily volume of 490,024 shares out of a total float of 57.02 million. The stock opened at $7.69 and traded with an intraday range of $8.82 to $7.51.
After today's gains, Textainer Group Holdings Ltd reached a market cap of $500.6 million. Textainer Group Holdings Ltd has had a trading range between $34.27 and $7.13 over the last year, and it had a 50-day SMA of $12.19 and a 200-day SMA of $18.70.
The stock has a P/E Ratio of 3.3.
Textainer Group Holdings Ltd is a holding company, which operates as a lessor of intermodal containers based on fleet size. The Company operates its business in three segments: Container Ownership, Container Management, and Container Resale.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Volkswagen would become a "laughingstock" if it goes through with a deal to have the United Auto Workers represent workers at its Tennessee plant, U.S. Sen. Bob Corker said Tuesday.
The Tennessee Republican told The Associated Press in a phone interview that he was dismayed when VW last week sent a letter to employees regarding its discussion with the UAW about creating a German-style works council at the Chattanooga plant.
"For management to invite the UAW in is almost beyond belief," Corker said. "They will become the object of many business school studies - and I'm a little worried could become a laughingstock in many ways - if they inflict this wound."
Corker, who played a large role in persuading Volkswagen to build its lone U.S. assembly plant in the city where he was once mayor, said he hopes the company pulls back from its decision to engage in talks with the UAW.
"We've talked to management, and to me it's beyond belief that they've allowed this to go that far and displayed this kind of naivety that the UAW is somehow different than they were years ago," Corker said.
The Wolfsburg, Germany-based company has faced pressure from labor representatives on its supervisory board, who have called it unfair for the company to deal with organized labor at every one of its major facilities around the world except for at its U.S. plant.
"The Volkswagen Group respects the employees' right for an employee representation on plant level at all locations worldwide," the letter from the plant managers said. "This certainly also applies to the Chattanooga plant."
The UAW's top organizing official in Tennessee, Regional Director Gary Casteel, called Corker's comments "ludicrous" and said Volkswagen wants the works council because its other factories have been successful due to collaborative relationships between management and workers.
According VW's letter to the workers, the discussion with the UAW is necessary because a works council can only be established in the United States through an established trade union. Some experts have disputed whether that's a requirement, and politicians such as Corker have suggested the UAW should be left out of a works council at the plant.
"There's plenty of unions other than the UAW," he said. "Why would they choose one that has created such a mentality in these plants of us-versus-them?"
Corker said the Southeast would become less attractive to foreign automakers if the UAW gains a foothold, adding that he worries that Volkswagen would become less competitive if the UAW represents workers at the plant.
"It's still incomprehensible to me that they would be where they are," he said. "I'm discouraged and I do hope they will pull back from this."
Casteel responded that Ford Motor Co. has continued to invest millions at factories in Louisville, Ky., where thousands of workers are represented by the UAW, and Ford has prospered as well. The UAW isn't viewed as a problem in attracting investment to the Louisville area, he said. "Nobody in Kentucky is saying that having that Ford facility in Louisville is causing them any economic hardship," Casteel said.
The UAW's relationship with Volkswagen in Chattanooga would be different from how it bargains with General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, Casteel said, although he wouldn't say exactly how. Works councils in Germany do not bargain for wages, he said.
Corker and the UAW have been at odds since he pushed for wage and benefit concessions for union workers as part of the government bailout of automakers in 2009. Corker maintains that his role in the discussions helped the auto industry emerge from the economic crisis in stronger shape.
Many union workers at the General Motors plant in Spring Hill, Tenn., blamed Corker for the facility being idled during the company's bankruptcy, and argue that contract negotiations ensured that auto assembly was restarted with jobs that would have otherwise gone to Mexico.
Corker said Tuesday that while he's pleased the GM plant is back to producing vehicles, he's concerned about the work environment in Spring Hill.
"I have never witnessed anything like I have seen down at Spring Hill. And to see management genuflect to the UAW," he said. "It's not a healthy situation."
Entry-level workers at Volkswagen's plant in Chattanooga earn $15 an hour, which is similar to the starting income of UAW workers at GM, though the current contract imposes a cap of 25 percent of workers making that wage by 2015.
AP Auto Writer Tom Krisher contributed to this report from Detroit.


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The primary color used in the logo should include navy: #2b4356
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Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, a member of the Congressional Great Lakes Task Force, has introduced legislation to provide grants to upgrade wastewater treatment plants in the Great Lakes basin.
"The resurgence of the inner and outer harbors along Lake Erie illustrates the important relationship between the health of the Great Lakes and our community's economic future," Higgins said. "This legislation will provide the Great Lakes region with much needed resources necessary to preserve the health and vitality of our national treasure, the Great Lakes."
Higgins announced the new bill standing on the shores of Lake Erie with Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper and Citizens Campaign for the Environment. He called both "champions of Great Lakes protection and restoration."
"Our water defined this region's history, and how we protect this public trust resource will define our future," said Jill Jedlicka, Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper executive director. "Congressman Higgins understands that strategic investment and partnerships dedicated to restoring our region's water resources will result in tremendous economic return and revitalization for the benefit of the entire community. We thank him for his local commitment to water as well as his leadership in Washington for pursuing much-needed legislation."
"Lake Erie faces a greener future, unless we take action. Not the 'green' we associate with Earth Day, but the pea soup green we associate with toxic algal blooms," said Brian Smith, program and communications director for Citizens Campaign for the Environment. "Citizens Campaign for the Environment commends Congressman Higgins for championing this important legislation that will help to address the nutrients that are plaguing our Great Lakes."
H.R. 600, the Great Lakes Nutrient Removal Assistance Act, would authorize the Environmental Protection Agency to identify and provide $500 million in grant funding to upgrade wastewater treatment plants in the Great Lakes basin with nutrient removal technology. Studies have shown that nutrients, like phosphorous and nitrogen, are the cause of harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes.
Currently the legislation has seven cosponsors representing districts in the Great Lakes region: Congressman John Conyers (MI-13), Congressman John Dingell (MI-12), Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (OH-11), Congressman Sandy Levin (MI-9), Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4), Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13), and Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-25).
The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, which formally codifies the U.S. and Canada's agreement to restore and protect the Great Lakes and was most recently updated in September, identifies inadequate wastewater treatment plants as a weak link in protecting the biological integrity of the Great Lakes.
The Buffalo River is also identified in the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement as one of 26 "Areas of Concern" in need of remedial action. Higgins recently announced progress on phase two of Buffalo River cleanup efforts with the release of $22 million in federal funding, which will be matched through a partnership agreement between the Honeywell Corp. and Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper, for a combined $44 million project.
According to the EPA, more than 30 million people live in the Great Lakes basin. The Great Lakes contain 95 percent of America's fresh water and supplies drinking water to more than 30 million people in North America. The Brookings Institute found that Buffalo would see economic gains between $600 million to $1.1 billion if the Great Lakes are restored.


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Preparing for their first-ever visit to the City of Brotherly Love, the Revs aim to carry the momentum created in SuperLiga back into regular-season action
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – On most occasions, a four-game winning streak through the middle of July would vault any Major League Soccer team into the midst of the postseason race. Yet after four straight wins – all shutouts – the New England Revolution still hovers just above the foot of the Eastern Conference standings, nine points adrift of a playoff spot.
Of course, that's because just one of the Revolution's recent victories – a 2-0 win over the league-leading LA Galaxy on July 10 – came in a regular-season match. The other three wins were all part of the group stage of SuperLiga 2010, which easily earned the Revs a spot in the tournament's semifinal round for the third straight year but didn't supply any points in the league standings.
Still, New England (4-9-2, 14 pts.) has shown massive improvements in recent weeks and the club's current run of form has done wonders for the team's confidence. That self-belief will be critical as the Revs return to league action this weekend against the expansion Philadelphia Union looking to replicate their performances from SuperLiga.
"When you're winning games, you want to keep playing them," said head coach Steve Nicol. "Really, it shouldn't be too hard to keep things rolling along. It's always good to get wins behind you; it always breeds confidence and I'm sure we'll carry it on."
A heightened sense of confidence can improve a team's performance at both ends of the field, providing the poise to stay calm defensively and the gusto to attack opponents at will. The Revs have done both in recent weeks, scoring at least one goal in each game while not conceding any during their four-game winning streak.
While the Revolution will want to approach the upcoming league schedule with confidence, the players need to be mindful they don't cross the thin line between self-belief and overconfidence, and in turn, develop a sense of complacency.
"[Confidence] is pretty high, but we're not getting ahead of ourselves," said second-year defender Darrius Barnes, whose return from a right foot injury has coincided with the Revolution's 365-minute shutout streak. "We know we've only won one league game [as part of these four straight wins]. We have to build a streak. We have to put a string of wins together to get back in the playoff hunt. All the guys know that.
"Everybody's hungry," Barnes continued. "Everybody's motivated and just eager to get back into league games and show what we've got."
In past years, the Revs have struggled to convert SuperLiga success into similar quality performances in league play. Last year, the Revolution went 2-0-1 in the SuperLiga group stage but then proceeded to go 0-1-1 (with zero goals scored) in two league games between the group stage and semifinal round. In 2008, the Revs went 3-0-2 in the competition and became the first MLS team to claim the title of SuperLiga champions, only to lose their first two regular-season games upon their return to league play in mid-August.
To avoid a similar fate this year, the Revolution must find a way to carry its successful approach in SuperLiga into the MLS schedule. For Barnes, that begins with the understanding that New England's recent accomplishments are only the start of the team's turnaround.
"We just have to keep the same mentality that we had going into SuperLiga," he said. "We're a growing team and I think we've shown in SuperLiga that we're getting better, but we're nowhere near where we need to be. We haven't reached our potential. We know we have a lot of work left to do with these big league games coming up … so we just have to keep that in mind that we're a growing team, still trying to reach our potential.
"We have something good going on right now," Barnes continued. "We're playing well, we've put a little winning streak together, and hopefully we can continue to build on that."


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Tiagabine Hydrochloride Oral tablet
What is this medicine?
TIAGABINE (ty AG a been) is used to control partial seizures in adults and children with epilepsy.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
liver disease
suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt; a previous suicide attempt by you or a family member
any unusual or allergic reaction to tiagabine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take with food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking this medicine unless instructed by your doctor or health care professional. Stopping your medicine suddenly can increase your seizures or their severity.
A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each new prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 12 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
valproic acid
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Wear a medical identification bracelet or chain to say you have epilepsy, and carry a card that lists all your medications.
It is important to take this medicine exactly as directed. When first starting treatment, your dose will need to be adjusted slowly. It may take weeks or months before your dose is stable. You should contact your doctor or health care professional if your seizures get worse or if you have any new types of seizures.
You may get drowsy, dizzy, or have blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. To reduce dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol can increase drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
The use of this medicine may increase the chance of suicidal thoughts or actions. Pay special attention to how you are responding while on this medicine. Any worsening of mood, or thoughts of suicide or dying should be reported to your health care professional right away.
Women who become pregnant while using this medicine may enroll in the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry by calling 1-888-233-2334. This registry collects information about the safety of antiepileptic drug use during pregnancy.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
difficulty remembering things
difficulty speaking
difficulty with movements or with walking
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
sore throat or pain on swallowing
tingling of the hands or feet
worsening of mood, thoughts or actions of suicide or dying
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
difficulty concentrating
stomach upset, indigestion
trouble sleeping
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light or moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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Roundup RReady2Yield soybean, a next generation of Roundup Ready soybean with an improved yield benefit, has completed the regulatory process in the United States and Canada, Monsanto Company has announced.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have all granted approvals, completing the final step in each country's regulatory process. These approvals mark an important step forward bringing this next-generation technology one step closer to farmers' fields.
Although approvals to plant the improved soybean seeds have been granted, Monsanto, in keeping with its stewardship pledge, does not intend to commercialize the product until key soybean importing countries with functioning regulatory systems have granted import approvals.
Monsanto has submitted regulatory filings and is currently awaiting approvals from key soybean export markets. The company anticipates a commercial launch prior to the end of the decade, once appropriate import authorizations are obtained.
"We are always looking for new products that provide value and benefit to growers, and we eagerly anticipate bringing a substantial yield benefit to the Roundup Ready system that growers have embraced over the past 11 years," said Ernesto Fajardo, vice-president of U.S. Crop Production for Monsanto.
"In addition to the simple, dependable, flexible and reliable weed control and crop safety benefits provided by the Roundup Ready system, growers will be able to improve their bottom lines by producing more bushels per acre."
Three years of field comparisons have demonstrated that Roundup RReady2Yield soybeans show a 7 to 11 percent yield advantage over a comparable first-generation Roundup Ready line. In addition, data collected during the first year of large-scale breeding comparisons representing more than 15,000 lines and hundreds of genetic backgrounds showed performance of Roundup RReady2Yield soybean lines within the 7 to 11 percent range of increase over comparable Roundup Ready lines in the same development phase.
This improved product produces the same protein that has allowed soybean growers to use Roundup agricultural herbicides over the top of their Roundup Ready soybeans and will continue to provide the simple, dependable and flexible weed control and crop safety that growers expect from Monsanto's Roundup Ready system.
Roundup RReady2Yield soybeans represent an important base from which Monsanto will introduce its portfolio of next-generation technologies in soybeans — including dicamba tolerant and intrinsic yield soybeans.
Monsanto's research in both breeding and biotechnology, including technologies like Roundup RReady2Yield, highlights one way the company is supporting U.S. farmers as they meet the world's growing demand for food, feed and fuel.
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Indeed needed a new other design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 37 designs submitted by 12 freelance designers.
Indeed (http://www.indeed.com)
We are a search engine for jobs. In one simple search, Indeed gives job seekers free access to millions of employment opportunities from thousands of websites. Indeed.com includes all the job listings from major job boards, newspapers, associations and company career pages.
Clients and prospective clients (direct employers, job boards, recruiting firms) / international audience / universal appeal
We are looking for a clean, simple and contemporary design for our 2010 holiday e-cards. Please include our logo and the snowflake (attached below). We'd also like for the design to incorporate our global presence. Animated gif format (no flash please).
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Park Slope, Brooklyn, guide: The best of the neighborhood
Park Slope, Brooklyn, has an ever-growing collection of bars, restaurants and shops, but which stand out from the rest?
Bustling with hip, young families, Park Slope, Brooklyn, has long been a bastion of the intelligentsia. Fine Romanesque Revival and Queen Anne residences grace the landmarked Park Slope Historic District on the western edge of Prospect Park, which some argue is a more successful green space than Olmsted and Vaux's earlier collaboration, Central Park. Meanwhile, Gotham's "other Fifth Avenue" is packed with popular restaurants and interesting shops, and the neighborhood's laid-back nightlife scene caters to straight and gay crowds alike.
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