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Good day, I haven't seen that many BFG fanfics so I thought I'd give it a try. Hope you enjoy the read.
Tempest of Steel
Space has always been interesting for Alexander Crawford. It is the sea of galaxies, hiding treasure troves and dangers alike in its tidal wings. Beyond it is a heraldy of the Immaterium, the space that bends reality and human sanity. Captain Alexander Crawford breathed in from his lho stick. The relaxing fumes coursed within his chest before exhumed to join the recycled air aboard his ship. The wisps of smoke brushed against the green glowing monitor display. It soothed the body as the eyes stared endlessly at the screen. The ears hear the Enginseer and Servitors working in the consoles ahead bark orders in an ear piercing squawk of binary.
Alexander remained impassive as the Purity of Fire continued its mundane duty of patrolling the Gothic Sector. The Dauntless MK 1 Light Cruiser, while a meagre capital ship within the arsenal of the Imperial Navy yet it had served well throughout the centuries. It was old for a ship, surviving battles with various captains working since the previous millennium. It wouldn't be long for it to return to the shipyards for retrofitting or even retirement. He pondered if he or the ship would move on first. He doubt the latter for the ship has been adamant.
Another breath of the stick eased his thoughts on the matter. It will be decided when the time comes. Now, there is duty to be done. The Purity of Fire entered the end of its patrol of the planet called Bhein Morr. It would be time to move on to the next planet. He reached for the intercom. "Maurius, how are the currents in the warp?"
Maurius Devinkos, the Purity's navigator paused before a reply. "It is unusual Captain."
The paused intrigued the Captain for his Navigator is rarely surprised especially from his centuries of experience. "Explain."
The navigator iterated. "The currents are calm, unnaturally calm. Never have I seen this before in my service to the Emperor, Captain."
Alexander said as he opened the galactic charts. "Isn't it not supposed to be a good thing? What do you suspect to be the reason?" The historical data of the warp currents provided no answer.
Maurius pondered before he answered. "I believe there is a saying of the calm before the storm?"
Alexander closed his search as he pondered more on the topic. The prospects of a Warp storm is a bad onset. It would deprive of this planet communications and transport, leaving this planet vulnerable to the reaches of the alien xenos. He was interrupted by the Enginseer, chief of engineering. "Captain, I have detected several entries from the Warp at Sector 330,215,911."
The key question came first. "Are they Imperial?"
The answer proved cryptic. "Unknown . They are out of identification range." The suspicions of trouble intensified.
Alexander narrowed his eyes. "Helm, change course to port four zero for intercept." He directed his next order. "Sensors, load a probe and fire at that sector. I want answers yesterday." A sensory probe was launched from the port side of the ship towards the designated area. The captain opened up the planetary map of Bhein Morr. He studied the map as the probe acquired the data he needed. Beyond the planet's gravity well is a small cluster of asteroids to the northern region of the planet's apex. A nebula stood in the way of the southeast. The Purity of Fire was travelling west when the unknowns emerged southwest.
The ship began a slow turn to intercept as results came in minutes later. Sensory officer, Telles reported. "Ten contacts detected at seventy thousand kilometres. Bringing it onto tactical screen." The data travelled to the main display. A series of red triangles arranged in a cluster of V formations. "Three ships are identified as Iconoclast Destroyers. The others are various type of transport classes. They are on a direct course to the planet."
Alexander spat with disgust. "Chaos." He bellowed to his crew. "Sound battle stations and ready all weapons! The enemy shall fear our wrath!" Alarms rang out across the ship. Dozens of thousands of crew answered to the call. Cannon shells metres tall are chambered using large gantries and primed to fire. Enginseers canted rituals to appease the machine spirits as armsmen loaded arms and prepared for boarding actions.
The Captain gave several more commands. "Communications, alert the planet. Astropath, send a warning to Port Maw. This attack must not be kept silent." Bulkheads began to seal as status lights turn green in readiness.
Gunnery Master Everticus, bound to his seat with large black wires reported in the deep voice of the Adeptus Mechanicus. "Macrocannons and lance are ready to fire."
Commissar Graham stepped into the bridge. Dressed in resplendent red of the Commissariat with the Aquila of the Imperium on his breast, the Commissar added to the report. "The armsman are ready to serve, Captain. Damage control teams are in place."
Enginseer Serov reported from his forward station. "The engines are at full power. The machine spirit is ready for battle."
Alexander acknowledged readiness of the ship and leaned back. He slid his back into a round connector feeling the metallic tips slid into his spine. He joined himself with the ship. Tingling sensations coursed along his nerves before turning into a raging fire. He can feel Purity's growling spirit. Old but feral, hound like and ever hungry for war. He soothed it, bidding that the time for their enemies destruction is soon. It drew its neck back into a purr, ready to pounce.
United with the Purity, he demanded. "Range to targets?"
Sensory heeded the call. "Range approaching sixty thousand kilometres. Captain, enemy transports are deviating course."
Alexander prioritized his targets. "Give me their new heading. We will take the fight to the enemy. Those ships must not be allowed to reach the planet."
"Transport course displayed on main screen." The main tactical view in the bridge's centre displayed two different navigation paths for the Chaos fleet. The Purity of Fire approached the enemy from the northwest. Their cruiser would achieve an intercept with the enemy. The enemy transports, displayed as smaller dots than their counterparts, veered off east to stay as far away from the ensuing battle.
"Helm bring us to port two zero. I want a gun run right into those transports." Purity of Fire swerved gently as it achieved maximum velocity. The lights in the bridge pulsed in the excitement of the ship's machine spirit.
The triangle red dots on the map updated, their arrows swerved slightly to the left. "Chaos destroyers changing course on intercept and accelerating." At present heading, those destroyers would meet at the Purity's right flank. That would put half of Purity's guns within range to the full barrage of theirs.
The Emperor favours the bold. "Maintain course." The Iconoclast Destroyers are armed with macrocannons and torpedoes. Alone, they will not be much threat to a Light cruiser. In multiple packs, their torpedoes can be devastating.
Sensory reported new blips. "Enemy torpedoes detected and approaching. Three salvos and impact in two minutes. "
As expected. Alexander ordered. "Give me the expected torpedo spread."
"Torpedo angle deviation is at ten degrees." At the current range of twenty thousand kilometres, it would spread to hundreds of kilometres apart. Sloppy.
Sensors added as their range approached maximum gunnery range. "Chaos transports are accelerating."
Attempting to make us undershoot them. He doesn't have much space to work with. Alexander liked the challenge. "New heading; port one five. Aim directly for the last ship at the rear of the convoy. Maximum speed."
Gunnery Master called. "Chaos destroyers have entered gunnery range. Awaiting permission to fire."
Alexander squeezed his fists. "Target the lead destroyer. Fire Starboard Cannons at will. Ready port cannons and Lance battery to fire on my command." The ships nine Macrocannons barked, a salvo of death lunged towards the enemy thousands of kilometres away. Several shells missed but the other struck true. Red fields formed as its shields bear the assault.
Everticus reported. "Lead Destroyer at seventy percent shields."
Serov added. "Enemy destroyers are in range." The ship rumbled slightly. "We have taken fire. Shields are holding at ninety percent. Torpedo impact in one minute. "
The numbers scrolled down as Purity of Fire rapidly closed with the convoy. The captain ordered. "Helm! Kill mains and High energy turn to starboard! Macrocannons on the transport! Lance Battery on the destroyer!" Alexander rose to his feet. "Call within the ship to brace for impact! Prepare for Ramming!"
Warning alarms blared as multiple thrusters installed to the ship's sides came to life, pushing the entire ship to its side. The ship entered neatly in between the torpedoes, dodging the enemy salvo. Its own guns fired, the large lance cannon at the bow firing a large blue beam, striking against the destroyer. A salvo of shells slammed into the transport's shields before the entire bulk of twenty megatonnes of metal crushed the transport to pieces.
Everticus reported. "Enemy transport destroyed! Enemy shields at thirty percent."
Enginseer Serov added. "Shields have taken damage to sixty percent. Minor hull damage."
"High energy turn to starboard one two zero! Then forward maximum speed!" Still coasting on its momentum, the Light cruiser spun on its axis and engaged its main thrusters. It accelerated forward as its guns turned to the transports.
The Purity rumbled as Serov reported. "Enemy Destroyers are attempting to hit our engines."
Telles added his report. "Transports are splitting." The screen displayed both ships splitting left and right towards the planet. Two targets, one ship.
Alexander called his tactical display. "Helm, maintain current course and prepare the Warp Engines for target one. Let me know when it is ready." He directed his next order to his gunner. "Target the transport on the right. Macrocannons to shoot targets of opportunity." Her guns fired again.
"Lead Destroyer destroyed. Second Destroyer at ninety percent." He felt the ship's jubilant nature, almost intoxicating to Alexander.
The ship groaned and rumbled as the machine spirit roared violently. Alexander wrangled it into submission before demanding from his crew. "Where did that shot come from?!"
Data streamed into his tactical uplink. "Captain, impact struck at our starboard stern." "Shields are down to twenty percent." Another rumble, harsher. "Shields down and starboard Hull damage at twenty percent."
Alexander darted his eyes across the tactical map. The nebula! "Launch a probe to scout the nebula! Helm set new heading to starboard three zero. Intercept the second transport!"
A new blip entered the map. "Enemy ship identified! Light Cruiser, Hellbringer class."
Alexander commanded as he recalled the details about it. "Put it on viewscreen." It was named the Cacophony of Madness. An orbital assault ship, it wasn't much of a dangerous Light Cruiser.
"I have detected modifications on the enemy cruiser. The Cacophany of Madness is firing a planetary cannon. I advise avoiding getting hit." The ship rumbled again before the machine spirit screamed.
"Redirect shields to stern and starboard. The transports don't have guns worth a damn. Target that transport! I want it dead now!" The lance cannon fired, spearing into the transport's engines. It detonated into multiple shards as Alexander called next. "Readiness for Macrocannons!"
"Reload complete in thirty seconds."
"Helm, kill mains and swing us around to starboard two zero. Engage micro jump!" Emitters along the ship's hull sparked energy as the surrounding material realm is manipulated. Lightning swallowed the ship whole before whisking it away. Right in front of the transport. The lance cannon pierced the shields before the Purity's sharp bow cleaved through the smaller ship into two halves.
"Transport destroyed. Additional torpedoes detected!"
"How soon?"
"Present course, thirty seconds!"
"Helm, hard to port and main engines to full!" The Purity started speeding as it moved out of the torpedo's way. The guns fired again as Purity turned its side to the enemy.
Everticus reported. "Macrocannons ready in one minute. Destroyer shield down."
"More torpedoes incoming along our course! Intercept in one minute." The torpedoes are projected to intercept their current heading on the main display.
Alexander questioned his sensors. "Telles, probability of impact?"
He didn't like the answer. "Barring no changes, ninety eight point four two nine percent probability of impact."
Having, reached maximum speed, he needed maximum deceleration. "Warn the crew to brace for immediate inertia change!" Alarms rang as he gave his next order "Kill the mains. High energy turn, full one eight zero!"
Serov raised a concern. "Captain, your intended maneuver will eat significant amount of propellant."
His reply is simple. "Use the reserve tanks, every drop of it! They are no good if we are dead!" He got no reply. Alexander felt his stomach lurch under the immense gravity force. "Now Enginseer, All ahead full!" Purity's engines opened up in full, blasting propellant in a torrent of flames. The sensation increased further, pressing him into his seat as the entire ship groaned against its momentum. The bridge rumbled as the machine spirit screeched.
Alexander felt the pressure ease as the Purity decelerated. The cruiser decelerated just enough to avoid hitting the torpedoes. "High energy turn, nine zero to port!" The Purity received a blow along its side before turning to meet its enemy.
"Fire lance cannon!" Purity retaliated, her beam of energy struck through the destroyer. It sheared along the neck of the destroyer, cleaving through before secondary explosions decimated it.
The gunners aim were true. "Target destroyed. One cruiser and destroyer remaining."
Serov added to the Master Gunner's report. "Nacelle tanks are almost empty. We will not be able to perform rapid maneuvers until they are given time to recharge."
It would be hours before they could be fully recharged. Too long for Alexander. "Very well Enginseer, prepare to engage micro warp jump."
The Enginseer wasted no time, inputting calculations for jump. The shields flickered as it took hits. "Where Captain?"
A smile dawned upon the Captain. "Right behind them."
"Incoming teleportarium signatures!" Warning alarms came on as the shields failed. A chunk of Purity's bow was scarred black from white plasma. "We have taken damage from a plasma bomb!"
"Jump!" The ship main screen flashed out before returning to real space. Purity hovered behind both ships, slightly behind. "Fire at will!" Her guns roared, slamming into the vulnerable rear shields, sparking them out.
Alexander wasted no time. "Maximum speed. Put us right between them!" Purity launched forward as all her guns fired onto both targets in a gauntlet. Both Chaos ships returned fire, shattering Purity's shields before striking into the hull. Chunks of her hull sprayed across space as her guns did the same. The smaller ship couldn't absorb the pain a line ship, fragmenting into pieces.
Serov reported. "Captain! We have breaches aboard Deck. Macrocannons one and four inoperable." The ship rumbled several times. "Chaos troops are attempting boarding actions on Deck two to eight."
Commissar Graham turned for the exit. "I am on it."
Everticus had better light. "Chaos Destroyer eliminated. Enemy cruiser engines are damaged. She is slowing down."
Alexander sensed the time is ripe for a kill. "Keep us to the sides. We can deal more punishment than him that way." Purity reached its jaws out as guns traded blow after blow with each other.
Several warning alarms blared out. "Captain, additional enemy reinforcements have arrived." Alexander noted the Telles's pause "Dozens of ships, captain."
Purity's captain knew it would be not a winning battle. "Enginseer, prepare us for a full warp jump! We are no match for them."
Navigator Maurius answered to his call. "Captain, where do you want us to go?"
Purity moved away from the Cacophany of Madness, enduring its retorts in bid to get range. "Set a course to Port Maw. We must warn them of the Chaos incursion at best speed."
Enginseer reported as the ship rumbled, sparks flying from one of the consoles, killing the servitor in place. "Preparing warp engines."
The bridge lights flickered several times as the rumbled got worse. Serov reported the damage. "We are taking multiple ship fire! Multiple hull breachs in Deck Four, Six and Eleven! Multiple fires! Bulkheads sealing!"
Purity screamed and Alexander held onto it, barely keeping it in check from all the destruction being brought onto it. Everticus reported as more ships emerged from the warp. Ships of all sizes from cruisers to battleships. "Macrocannons two and three are destroyed!" That just halved his firepower!
Alexander grit his teeth as Purity lashed out into his connection. "Redirect all power from weapons to the shields and engines! Hellspawn, send everything, even life support!" Blood dribbled from his nose as Purity lost its lance cannon. Lights went out as emergency batteries took over.
"Auger arrays are being jammed! We have only immediate sensor range!"
The main display the ship showed red damaged areas spreading like a wildfire. "Captain! Gellar fields are becoming unstable. We risk Demonic invasion aboard the ship once we are in the warp!"
Alexander spat blood from his mouth. "Do it! Better to die trying to warn the Imperium than to die a futile battle!"
Telles warned. "Enemy torpedoes spotted! Dozens incoming in thirty seconds!"
"Entering the warp!" The portal between realspace and Immaterium emerged. Purity, smoking from fires along its body coasted into the portal, vanishing in a blink of an eye.
Alexander breathed relief as the ship was wrapped around in the purple smog of the Immaterium. He disconnected from the ship to relieve himself from the pain the ship was suffering. He took ragged breaths as the lights flickered several times before turning back on. Enginseer Serov reported, in greater calm than before. "Gellar fields... are holding Captain. Commissar Graham reports that the boarders are eliminated except for a few stragglers. They will be dealt with momentarily."
Alexander eased himself onto his feet. "Tell the Commissar to stand ready. Get as much repairs done as possible. We have much to do."
The Commissar returned to the bridge, dried smudges of blood along his face and chest armour piece. "The council will not be pleased with the loss of Bhein Morr. Captain. The world does not have much to defend with."
Captain Alexander wiped the blood of his face. "The world is lost Commissar no matter what our tactics could be. The Purity needs repairs, preferably in the docks of Port Maw. Nevertheless we will be back Commissar and with the numbers we need to retake the world." He tightened his fists as Graham joined his side. "The Traitor legions called for a fight and the Imperial Navy is all too willing to provide it."
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I noticed to my chagrin that the Doctor Who thread has apparently auto-pruned, so here is another to replace it because after all, to quote Anthony Ainley's Master, "A world without the Doctor is scarcely worth thinking about."
To that end, I recently was informed that the actor who had been cast to play The Doctor in the new BBC series has quit, stating that he wanted to avoid being typecast so he did only one episode, which makes me incredibly irritated. While it is true that Tom Baker did get typecast in the role to a degree that is also largely because he spent 8 years in the role. Other actors - the late Patrick Troughton, Peter Davison - have had success in other roles and other series. Davison especially is probably just as well known for his role on All Creatures Great And Small as for Doctor Who. I just think it's stupid to quit after a single episode, as if two or three or, God forbid, an entire season were going to ruin the rest of your career. And to be honest there are worse things to be forever linked to than Doctor Who.
I guess we have to continue waiting for The Doctor to be revived. Maybe this will give them an opening to possibly bring in Paul McGann, which I would enjoy, if only for continuity's sake since he reprised his brief performance as the 8th Doctor (from the telemovie) in several of the Big Finish audio productions.
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Two brothers thought they knew exactly what they wanted out of life but got a second chance at life that they both did not expect. He Li Wei (Xiu Jie Kai) was perfectly happy settling down with his beautiful but narcissistic wife, Ke Xin Yi (Pink Yang), until a final, unbearable last temper tantrum caused him to leave her for good. He Li Fang (Xie Kun Da) enjoyed his carefree, unfettered life, but a car accident changes everything for him. He accidentally runs the car of Li En Zhen (Cyndi Wang) off the road and finds himself suddenly responsible for her well-being. En Zhen was a runaway bride who left her fiancé at the altar because she realized she didn't love him. Will she learn to plunge into love with this new stranger? "Second Life" is a 2013 Taiwanese drama series.
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Asking Alexandra are kicking off 2012 with some big news: they'll be headlining a blockbuster North American tour in March and April.
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Asking Alexandria took to their Facebook page on New Year's Day to confirm the good news, saying, "Happy New Year you crazy F—ers! We'll be headlining North America in March/April with Trivium, Dir En Grey, I See Stars, Motionless in White and the Amity Affliction."
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Some women are unapologetic about choosing their careers over love. Shan Wu Shuang (Cheryl Yang), at 33, has always put her schoolwork and her career above her romantic relationships, rising to become a top editor at iFound magazine. Although she almost married Leslie Sung (James Wen), a famous photographer, a misunderstanding led to both choosing their work over their relationship. Then Wu Shuang meets 25-year-old Lucas (Ethan Ruan), who was an outstanding medical student until the death of his girlfriend led to him being expelled for low grades. He now works part-time as an assistant at the magazine under the watchful eye of his former girlfriend's sister, Han Jia Jia (Yang Ya Zhu), a trainee at the magazine. Can Wu Shuang and Lucas have a future together despite their eight-year age difference? "Queen of No Marriage," also known as "My Queen," is a 2009 Taiwanese drama series directed by Lin Qing Zhen.
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You are invited to an exclusive unveiling of ActorsAccess.com's new template for performers with disabilities.
What: Designed in collaboration with Inclusion in the Arts, Breakdown Services, Casting Directors and Media Access Task Force, the new template will allow:
- Casting directors to find performers with disabilities quickly and easily;
- Actors with disabilities to self-identify quickly and easily using the provided checkable options.
Why: This is a unique opportunity to review how a demo reel, photos, resumes and your profile are incorporated into the casting process. We will be logging into breakdownexpress.com to see how casting views actual submissions made by agents and actors via actorsaccess.com. Most importantly, we want you to gain an understanding how you can better control your career as an actor.
Who: Casting Director Pam Dixon, past president of Casting Society of America (CSA) and Gary Marsh, President of Breakdown Services/Actors Access will be on hand to demonstrate this exciting new tool and answer questions from the audience. In addition, Breakdown is very interested in your input regarding how it can make using actorsaccess.com more usable for Performers with Disabilities so they can begin to design these features into their website.
Honored Guest – Kathleen Martinez
U.S. Department of Labor Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
An ASL interpreter will be present at the event.
When: 1-3 p.m., Friday, June 28, 2013
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The Alleghenies includes nine adjacent counties of Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin and Somerset. The geographic factor linking all counties is the Allegheny Mountain Range of the Appalachian Mountains. With some mountain ridges in each county, the mountains unite and define the region.
In socio-economic terms, the region is far greater than the sum of its individual counties, primarily because the counties are so distinctively different. They have different physical characteristics and resources, land uses, settlement patterns, and social characteristics.
The Alleghenies includes over 1.8 million acres of forested land, more than 20,000 acres of lakes and 9,500 miles of streams. Superb outdoor recreational activities such as bicycling, hiking, fishing, hunting, boating, skiing offer a distinct quality of life to the region's residents. With the humid continental climate, the region transitions between the four distinct seasons.
The Alleghenies remains a uniquely "stand-alone" region, geographically distinct, but yet close to large, expanding urban areas. The large Pittsburgh area lies relatively close to the west. The State Capital in Harrisburg is not far on the east. Penn State's University Park campus in State College is not far to the northeast. And the outer areas of the Washington metro area are only a one-hour's drive from the southern end of The Alleghenies. However, with the region's ever-expanding highway system, Interstates I-70, I-99, I-80, the Pennsylvania Turnpike and U.S. Routes 22, 30 & 219, The Alleghenies remains a drivable destination for over 65% of the east coast population.
The history of the region is linked to coal, steel, railroads, and agriculture. Today, the region features a diverse mix of jobs in manufacturing, health care, service industries, retail and wholesale trade, tourism, and government. A few "heritage industries," such as railroads and coal mining, have made or are making a partial resurgence. Four-year and two-year colleges and universities in the region have developed stronger links with the business community and are a vital part of the regional economy. The tourism sector is growing, with a variety of investments in lodging and attractions.


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'Top Chef Masters,' Episode 6: Just The Tasty Bits
Another week, another episode of Top Chef Masters! Finalists Jody Adams, Susur Lee, Marcus Samuelsson, Tony Mantuano, Susan Feniger, Rick Moonen, and Jonathan Waxman were all back to compete for their charities, and for the all-important title of Top Chef.
And so, without further ado, let's get into the eight most interesting moments from the show!
1. Bring On The Quickfire!
For this week's Quickfire challenge, host Kelly Choi told the chefs they'd be creating a meal for "true icons known in every part of the world." No, guys, not the cast of Jersey Shore... but The Simpsons!
More specifically, the chefs were asked to create a gourmet dish inspired by one of the Simpsons characters. Perhaps no one was more distraught about this than Susur, who once again took the opportunity to remind us he was Chinese. "The last cartoon I watched was so long ago," he said. "When I was in Hong Kong... I used to watch one show with a woman who always moved her nose." I honestly wasn't sure if he was talking about Bewitched, or one of the Real Housewives of Orange County.
2. Shrimp Sloppy D'Oh
The best part about the Simpsons challenge was that it was judged by Matt Groening (the show's creator, in case you live under a rock), Matt Selmen (the producer), and Hank Azaria (the voice of many of the characters.) Hearing Apu talking to Kelly Choi about "applying nuts" was hilarious! And the clueless look on Kelly Choi's robotic face was even funnier.
Matt Groening said Jonathan Waxman's Bart Simpson spaghetti dish would have "united Springfield," and everyone loved the donuts and Mexican hot chocolate Susan served in honor of Moe. But in the end, Rick Moonen got his first quickfire win with his Homer Simpson-inspired Shrimp Sloppy D'Oh sandwich. Get it?
3. Susur's Terrifying "Marge" Plate
Jeez, Susur! The challenge was to create a dish inspired by a Simpson... not to give people nightmares for the next decade. That plate looks like the lovechild of Hannibal Lecter and Eric Stoltz in the movie "Mask."
4. Exotic Surf & Turf
For this week's elimination challenge, the chefs had to prepare a surf and turf dish from eight exotic (read: yucky) dishes. The seafood choices included geoduck, monkfish liver, sea cucumber, and jumbo squid, while the meat choices were goat leg, duck tongue, black chicken, and kangaroo.
The black chicken was pretty harsh looking, but not as horrible as the stuffed kangaroo sitting on the table. That thing just looked so sad!
5. The Return Of The Great Wah-Wah-Waxman
Jonathan really had a hard time with this challenge. In fact, he hated it—and he spent the next half hour making sure we all knew exactly how miserable he was. "I have no strategy whatsoever," he whined and complained as he aimlessly wandered through Whole Foods. "I'm all foggy. And that's a bad thing for a chef to be... in a fog."
Thanks for that, Jonathan. Now I'm depressed. Where the hell is that stuffed kangaroo? I need a hug.
6. Hey, Look, It's Andrew Zimmern
Of course Andrew Zimmern, the king of bizarre foods, showed up to judge this extreme eating challenge. Who were you expecting? Betty White?
Andrew seems like a nice guy with a lot of interesting things to say about the experiences he's had, but he's got to be the worst dinner guest of all time.
Ah yes. Nothing like a charming little story about rancid, urinating sharks to really kick up the ol' appetite!
7. This Just In!
8. And The Winner Is...
Things got off to a weird start during judging. Gael Greene grabbed one of Susur's chicken legs, and said she was going to "save it" to scratch Kelly Choi's back later. Whoa, Gael! Hop into a crock pot and simmer down now! This is a family show!
The top three performers were Susan, Rick, and Susur. Ultimately, Susur's poached monkfish liver with black chicken veloute came out on top.
Jonathan, who earlier in the show boasted that he could make "dog shit taste good," got low marks from the judges for his poor presentation and off-putting textures. (And for the record, with respect to the dog shit statement, Waxman, I dare you to try it. I have four chihuahuas. I'll bring the specimens. You name the time and place. Perhaps Zimmern and Gael Greene will be available to judge?)
Jonathan and Jody got the lowest scores, but in the end, Jody Adams was eliminated because of her undercooked goat leg. Before she left, she took the opportunity to share some advice she once got from her mentor, Julia Child: "You stop, you die."
Great. Now I'm depressed again. Where the hell did I put that stuffed kangaroo?
What did you think of this week's episode, Serious Eaters? Have you ever tried geoduck, black chicken, duck tongue, or any of the other exotic foods featured in tonight's episode?
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Patey Day Centre Closure: City Council's Math Doesn't Add Up
6,164 signatures toward our 15,000 Goal
Sponsor: The Alzheimer's Site
The clock is ticking for the Alzheimer's patients and caregivers who rely on the Centre's crucial services.
Along the southern shore of the United Kingdom, in the historic maritime town of Portsmouth, the Patey Day Centre has proudly served Alzheimer's and dementia patients since its founding over twenty years ago. During a time when Alzheimer's care often takes a back seat to other high-profile diseases, the Patey Centre's services provide an invaluable resource for patients and caregivers alike in the city's northern district of Cosham.
Unfortunately, the City Council recently put the Centre's celebrated services on the budgetary chopping block, a short-sighted move that would sacrifice quality care for temporary fiscal relief.
According to the City Council's own Dementia Action Plan, they should be expanding services to accommodate their growing need — not shrinking them. Further, the Council should focus on preserving the intimate care and much-needed familiarity of places like Patey Centre. The nearest comparable service would only add a confusing and unfamiliar cross-town commute.
The Centre's fate stands as a symbol of common budgetary compromises, local and state governments sacrificing Alzheimer's research and relief for short-term cost-cutting tactics that ignore the long-term economic impact of the disease. Losing Patey without a suitable replacement would only provide temporary budget relief at the cost of permanent damage to the patients, their families, and progress in the struggle against Alzheimer's disease.
Join the thousands of residents who are rallying to defend the critical day center. Show your support for the Patey Centre as well as Alzheimer's patients and caregivers everywhere — sign below!
The Petition:
Dear Cllr. Lynne Stagg, Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, and Mr. Robert Watt, Head of Adult Social Care:
I find the Portsmouth City Council's recent decision to close the Patey Day Centre without first identifying a suitable replacement to be disheartening. Any city government is obligated to balance the desires of constituents with the realities of governance. The currently proposed plan, however, would sacrifice quality services for dementia patients and caregivers for temporary fiscal relief.
The Council Officer's Response (31 January 2014) justifies this move by citing a decline in "current usage" of such facilities. Yet the council's own Dementia Action Plan for 2013/2014 (version 9 – 02/02/14) anticipates a 30% increase in diagnoses in the next year alone.
The same document, meanwhile, offers ambitious promises to make Portsmouth "a dementia friendly city" where people "feel included in our local communities." Yet the lack of a similar service in Cosham would force residents to scramble in a cross-town commute in a race for less space at the Royal Albert Centre. This undermines the desire for a "community based service provision" outlined in the plan.
Saving public funds is an admirable goal, but not when the long-term social costs outweigh the temporary fiscal relief. In light of the growing prevalence of Alzheimer's as well as the Council's own recommendations, please reconsider your approach to this delicate matter. Your decision not only will benefit the people of Portsmouth but also will provide a model for other local governments to follow, ensuring quality care elsewhere.


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Using Her Gifts
Allegheny backstroke specialist Joan Lange made big waves in 1976 when she became one of the first two women to win an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship – as a captain of the Gator men's swim team, six years before the Association began sponsoring competition for women.
She and SMU diver Christine Loock each received a $1,500 scholarship, joining 862 men who had been honored in the then 12-year-old program.
Lange put the funds to good use, graduating with honors from the Dartmouth School of Medicine in 1979, and she eventually became a prominent consultant to companies and international travelers on threats posed around the world by outbreaks of diseases.
But Lange made her first splash athletically, when she capped her freshman year with a sixth-place finish in the 100-yard backstroke at the Presidents' Athletic Conference championships – making her the first woman to score at the meet.
A year later, Allegheny began sponsoring a women's swim team, but Lange opted to continue competing with the men. Through her career, she collected 14 first-place finishes in dual meets and placed in the PAC – the league in which the current North Coast Athletic Conference school competed at the time – all four seasons.
Alongside those athletics honors, she maintained a near-perfect grade-point average at Allegheny and was active in campus activities, including serving as Panhellenic vice president. Her classmates took notice, electing her homecoming queen. She was escorted at her coronation by teammate Marty Pfinsgraff, a Division III all-American swimmer and her future husband.
For the past five years, she has served as an independent medical consultant, describing herself in a biography as interested in "bringing innovative therapies to patients who have serious health problems and few therapeutic options." She previously was director of health intelligence for iJet, where she helped clients cope with such travel health risks as SARS, avian influenza and H1N1 pandemic influenza.
The Pfinsgraffs remain prominent at their alma mater, supporting participation by Allegheny students in science internships.
Joan Pfinsgraff also remains active athletically at age 60, participating in U.S. Masters Swimming as a member of the Terrapin Masters Club. She swept backstroke events for her age group in March at the Carol Chidester Memorial Swim Meet in Maryland and again in April at the Colonies Zone Championships in Virginia.
Today, 87 women annually receive NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships, along with 87 men. The program seeks to identify "individuals whose dedication and effort are reflective of those characteristics necessary to succeed and thrive through postgraduate study in an accredited graduate degree program."
There isn't much doubt – after a career in intercollegiate athletics that remains noteworthy four decades later, as well as academic success and professional achievement – that the first woman scholarship recipient in Division III lived up to expectations.


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The Dynamo will take on FC Dallas tonight for the rights to El Capitán. Tonight's match will be the second in a stretch of four matches in 13 days for Houston. After a crucial mistake in FC Dallas's 1-1 tie to New England on Saturday, goalkeeper Dario Sala could find his starting spot in jeopardy tonight.
Dynamo players look to continue the momentum built after their 3-0 win against Kansas City. With the win against the Wizards, Houston surged to fourth in MLSsoccer.com's weekly power rankings.
Although he is healthy enough to take the field as a substitute tonight, it is unlikely Brian Ching will play against FC Dallas. Ching still hopes to get named to Bob Bradley's 30-man provisional roster next Tuesday. Ching also acknowledged that after the 2010 World Cup, he is likely to retire from international competitions.
Geoff Cameron was touched by the fans' support at the game on Saturday. For those unaware, the white "No. 20" placards held up in the 21st minute were in honor of Cameron, who is out at least four months with an injury sustained against the Chicago Fire. Cameron spoke in-depth with Glenn Davis about the injury and the recovery process.
Local business owners envision an economic boom when the new Dynamo stadium is built downtown. The Dynamo are one step closer to the construction of the stadium after choosing an architect and project manager for the stadium development.
With two MLS Cup titles and one Supporters' Shield under his belt, Dominic Kinnear is considered one of the top football managers in the world.
The June 10 friendly against the Laredo Heat will prove to be a valuable opportunity for players such as Danny Cruz to impress the Dynamo coaching staff.
Roughly six weeks after a new CBA was reached between MLS and the MLSPU, the deal was officially ratified. Brian Straus sat down with Executive VP-Player Relations and Competitions Todd Durbin and Director of Communications Will Kuhns to discuss the deal.
The creator of this year's World Cup anthem, "Wavin' Flag" sat down for a Q&A with Sports Illustrated columnist Grant Wahl.
For those of you traveling to South Africa this summer, be sure to guard against mosquito bites and contact with animals after a recent Rift Valley Fever outbreak.


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Children write poetry with purpose in this activity. First, they learn about diamante poemsdiamond-shaped poems that follow a set structure on each line. Next, they consider the idea of cause and effect and work it into the poem format. Children enjoy the chance to be creative, but they also develop critical thinking skills that are so important in the later grades.
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By emphasizing cause and effect, this activity blends creativity with thinking skills. It marks an important step when children can do this advanced kind of thinking, understanding that if A happens, B will happen next. Communicating cause and effect in a poem will help children see that poems can show ideas. In other words, poems are more than just pretty words strung together on the page. And writing diamante poems also requires children to choose the correct parts of speech for each line.
This activity was modified from the ReadWriteThink lesson plan Slipping, Sliding, Tumbling: Reinforcing Cause and Effect Through Diamante Poems.


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Elaine Mayes might well be the most accomplished photographer and photography educator that many passionate photography aficionados have never heard of. As one of the very first women teachers of photography who learned her craft primarily in art school, Mayes has influenced generations of photographers while quietly, steadily and tenaciously pursuing her own vision as a creative artist. This summer, Mayes' work from her seminal Autolandscapes series will go on display through January 2014 at the Smithsonian's American Art Museum, alongside work by Steve Fitch and Robbert Flick.
Mayes, who defines her aesthetic, in part, as a "Walt Whitman approach" to photography -- i.e., embracing influences found in "everything and in nothing" -- has taught both photography and film at the University of Minnesota, Hampshire College (where she was a founding member of the faculty), Pratt, Bard and several other schools. (She's currently Professor Emerita in NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.) She studied with Minor White; was friendly with the likes of Bruce Davidson, John Szarkowski and Diane Arbus in the 1960s and beyond; has shown her work at MoMA New York, MoMa San Francisco, the Brooklyn Museum and elsewhere; and cites fellow artists like Paul Caponigro and Wynn Bullock as major influences on her photography.
Her work belongs to no "school." Instead, across six decades, Mayes has employed a deeply individualistic sensibility -- nowhere more evident than in the Autolandscapes (1971). She had just gotten a job teaching at Hampshire when, after requesting an NEA grant for $3,000, she won a grant for a mere third of that. Undeterred, she drove across country with her husband and four cats, chronicling the landscape — other automobiles, gas stations, homes, factories, road signs, cows, empty tarmac. The result is a marvelous, unadorned, understated and perfectly "of its time" document of early Seventies Americana. Focusing on the horizontal plane witnessed outside of her moving car, the photos formalize the idea of capturing movement in a way that also seems to slow, and even stop, time.
The work seen in this gallery, meanwhile, is primarily comprised of photos that are part of an ongoing series Mayes began when she moved to Minnesota to teach in the 1960s, and has continued to work on through today. With her keen interest in photos that have a mysterious quality, and images where the scene is big, but the tiniest details are still cleanly visible, Mayes characterizes her own goal as an effort to make photographs by "responding [to her environment], but not knowing why."
This body of work will be on view as part of a group exhibition, Landscapes in Passing: Photographs by Steve Fitch, Robbert Flick and Elaine Mayes, at the American Art Museum in Washington D.C.
Liz Ronk is the photo editor of LIFE.com.


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Several history bloggers, including me, have mentioned the Lincoln-Obama parallels that have been floating around in the press. I think most of these comparisons are a load of horse-flop, not because they offend any political sensibilities I might have, but because of their banal superficiality.
Anyway, when Obama is sworn in, he'll be using the same Bible Lincoln used at his first inauguration. Washington's inaugural Bible has probably been the most popular choice, having been used for four ceremonies (five, if you count Washington's own).
As a former museum guy, this custom of swearing-in on historic Bibles has always irked me a little. When I see a video of an incoming president pressing his bare flesh on one of these babies, I'm thinking, "He's not wearing gloves! No gloves! Somebody get him some white cotton gloves!"
After all, a president-elect's hands are as oily and contaminated as anybody else's.
According to the above-linked story, Obama is also going to follow Lincoln's inaugural train route from Springfield to D.C. Of course, Lincoln's train trip started out with a misplaced inaugural address manuscript and ended with rumors of an assassination plot and accusations of physical cowardice. I'm guessing his first bit of advice to Obama would be, "Seriously, pal, just take a plane."
(The photo of Lincoln's first inauguration is from Wikimedia Commons.)


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Sunday, April 29, 2007
RaceDay On SPEED: NASCAR TV Really Does Live On SPEED
RaceDay from Talladega might have been the best example of NASCAR TV in many years. That is not a comment that comes easily to me, but I have been thoroughly convinced that SPEED has hit on a combination of personalities and behind-the-scenes professionals that is simply outstanding.
This week, a diverse amount of information needed to be relayed to the NASCAR fans. It included serious topics like Tony Stewart's angry comments, the violent Busch Series wreck of Kyle Busch, and the touchy subject of Jeff Gordon passing Dale Senior in the record book.
In addition, there was a major race to be previewed. After the Busch race, it was clear that new dangers awaited with the pavement change. It was clear that tensions were high with the season starting to become "real," and "The Chase" starting to become an issue. As always, it was going to be interesting to see Jimmy Spencer and Kenny Wallace talk to us in the unique style they have developed.
The glue that holds this two hour live event together is host John Roberts and reporter Wendy Venturini. Roberts continues to be the best discovery of the executives at SPEED. He has risen to the challenges presented to him, and hosts a wide variety of programs for the network every weekend. His clarity and focus is unmatched, and his ability to deal with a wide variety of NASCAR and entertainment personalities allows RaceDay to be free-wheeling and consistently interesting.
Wendy Venturini is about to explode. Trust me on this. The only question is what direction her explosive career path will take. A smart, savvy, well-spoken young woman with a wicked sense of humor and a great on-screen presence can chart her own course through the TV landscape. Let's hope she decides to stay in the racing world. Venturini needs to be given a larger presence on SPEED to insure that she continues with the network. While present on the weekend, she goes missing during the week, and viewers know it. As previously suggested by The Daly Planet, perhaps a shot at hosting Inside NEXTEL Cup Racing on SPEED might be a wonderful opportunity.
Venturini had NASCAR's Jim Hunter on-camera responding to the Tony Stewart's situation. When a top executive like Hunter is comfortable talking live to a national TV reporter about a touchy subject like Stewart, it is a statement about Venturini's credibility and trust factor. Watching her develop into a top TV professional right before our eyes on SPEED has been a pleasure. Let's hope she stays for a while. Let's hope she stays for a long while.
The producers of RaceDay have also grasped the concept that has eluded many other NASCAR TV partners. That is the inclusion of video footage from the past to reference current and future events. To hear the late Larry Nuber's voice, to see the old ESPN graphics, and to listen to the race call of Bob Jenkins was an emotional experience for veteran NASCAR fans. Even more of this as the season goes on would be welcome. Kudos to SPEED for stepping-over the small-minded network boundaries of sports TV for the good of the sport and the fans.
As speeds at Talladega once again creep toward the magic two hundred mile-an-hour mark, SPEED brought out an amazing feature report. Focusing on Talladega, high speed, and the legendary Bobby Allison's accident, this wonderful feature brought a sense of perspective for new fans, while reminding the veterans how NASCAR has changed in response to the problems of the past. The ultimate topper was the surprise appearance of Bobby Allison himself on the set. With all the reverence that is due to him, the RaceDay crew absolutely celebrated Bobby and his contributions to the sport. A wonderful segment that will not be soon forgotten.
As the season continues, RaceDay needs to focus on stepping back and helping the NASCAR Busch and Craftsman Truck Series. This part of the sport would really benefit from more exposure on national TV and the strong feelings that Spencer and Wallace have for NASCAR as a whole. In a season packed with difficult struggles for many TV programs and series, RaceDay on SPEED continues to be an example of great NASCAR TV.
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Posted by Daly Planet Editor at 12:50 PM
2 comments:
- Anonymous said...
I agree that it's a good show, but I'm sorry but I cant take a word Jimmy Spencer says seriously. He cant get through an opinion without stumbling and stuttering through it and ultimately taking 2 minutes to say something that can be said in 20 seconds.
Kenny Wallace is what he is, and so is John Roberts, but the 3rd member needs to be a credible AND respected person. Jimmy just doesnt "fit", and to me he sticks out like a sore thumb.
- April 29, 2007 at 9:14 PM
- Anonymous said...
I also agree that "Raceday" is a great show. My only complaint is Jimmy Spencer. Does anyone honestly think that Dale Jr will ever do another interview as long as Jimmy is asking the questions? He has insulted Dales integrity one too many times.
- April 30, 2007 at 10:49 AM
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Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood have earned multiple nominations for the 2013 People's Choice Awards. The nominations in music, film and television categories were revealed on Thursday morning (Nov. 15) in Los Angeles.
Shelton is up for overall favorite male artist, while Swift and Underwood are nominated for overall favorite female artist. Those three performers, along with Jason Aldean and Tim McGraw, are the nominees in the favorite country artist category.
In addition, Swift's "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" landed in the all-genre favorite song category, and Underwood's Blown Away is nominated for overall favorite album.
The People's Choice Awards will air live from Los Angeles on Jan. 9 on CBS.


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Darn Kyle Orton. Just when we thought the Bears once again had to start from scratch at quarterback, Orton messed things up by proving unequivocally that he might or might not be good enough to be the The Man next season.
Darn Kyle Orton. Just when we thought the Bears once again had to start from scratch at quarterback, Orton messed things up by proving unequivocally that he might or might not be good enough to be the The Man next season.
Confused? You're not alone. Here's an exchange between a reporter and offensive coordinator Ron Turner after Sunday's thank-God-the-season's-over 33-25 victory over the New Orleans Saints:
Reporter: "Did Kyle's performance the last few weeks as much confuse as clarify the quarterback position?"
Turner: "I don't know if it does that."
Yeah, but does he know if it doesn't do that?
Less than a year after meeting at Soldier Field for the right to get smacked around in the Super Bowl, the Bears and Saints battled only for the right to be called Biggest NFL Disappointment. The final result: a tie, with dueling 7-9 records.
At the season's midway point, "Bleccch" was a perfectly good description of the Bears' quarterback situation, too, thanks to the mostly rotten play of Rex Grossman and Brian Griese.
Then Grossman came back and was better than abysmal; he got hurt and was replaced by Orton, who also wasn't abysmal.
As rallying cries go, "Our Quarterback Isn't Abysmal!" hardly inspires.
For his part, Orton guaranteed he'd be ready for any type of competition next season: "I've got all the confidence that if I get a chance, I'm gonna win the job."
Sunday, he went 12-for-27, passed for 190 yards, connected with remarkable Devin Hester for a long touchdown, hit Mark Bradley with a scoring pass, was intercepted once, fumbled twice (losing neither), threw some nice passes, missed a few open receivers and had a couple of passes dropped.
In other words, he was OK - just as he was OK the Sunday before that against Green Bay and OK the week before that at Minnesota after being elevated from the depths of the depth chart.
For what it's worth, Rex's passer rating in the five games after he returned to the lineup was 80.2, while Kyle's mark in his three starts was 73.9.
It's not worth much ... so what is Lovie Smith to do?
Well, one thing the coach won't do - much to the chagrin of most Bear Country precincts - is fire Turner.
After saying he didn't anticipate "major changes" this offseason, Smith was asked if changing a coordinator would be considered major. His sly answer: "I guess to somebody that planned on changing a coordinator, yeah, that probably would be."
Turner showed a wild side Sunday, calling a halfback-option pass that Adrian Peterson executed perfectly for a touchdown. The Bears also ran several other plays we hadn't seen earlier in the season as well as numerous deep passes.
A sign of a new, aggressive Ron Turner? A sign that he was more confident in Orton than was the case in 2005, when the then-rookie QB only had to "manage" games? A sign that the Saints' defense is really, really bad? Or a sign of the pressure-free Bears playing like a team with nothing to lose and even less to win?
Turner sang the praises of both Orton and Grossman, and Smith was predictably coy when asked about his 2008 QB depth chart.
"If I had to make one, I know exactly what it would be," Lovie said. "But since I don't, we're definitely not gonna go there. I'll just say that I like what (Orton) was able to do at the end of the year."
Ideally, the Bears would bring in a stud. Dream on. There are few in the world, and none is available. Nor should the team expect to find a ready-to-go QB in the draft.
Given that, I'd like to see Orton and Grossman compete for the job. Orton's slow windup makes him less of a natural than Grossman, but Rex is more likely to get the Bears in trouble with foolish throws. Both have leadership skills. Neither has speed. Both have proven they can help the Bears win games - or at least not cost the Bears too many games.
It would be an interesting battle, but we might never see it.
Unlike Orton, Grossman is a free agent. Lots of nincompoops believe Rex is the worst QB ever, but I promise that several teams will pursue him because the level of quarterbacking around the league is a joke. So if the Bears want to keep Rex, a one-year, incentive-laden deal probably won't cut it.
As for Griese, he once and for all demonstrated that he's a passable backup at best.
Of course, many would say the same about Orton and Grossman - and it would be impossible at this point to prove them wrong.
Mike Nadel (firstname.lastname@example.com) is the Chicago sports columnist for GateHouse News Service. Read his blog, The Baldest Truth, at www.thebaldesttruth.com.


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First up was the "Connect The Dot" challenge going on at the Papertrey Ink blog. After connecting the dots on a sheet that was provided, a sketch was revealed. This is my card based on that sketch. The white cardstock was dry embossed using my Cuttlebug and the "Houndstooth" embossing folder. Supplies used here are Bazzill cardstocks, Doodlebug paper frill, Glitz Designs & Westrim Crafts rhinestones, Autumn leaves sentiment rub-on, Michael's brand ribbon, and pins (Maya Road- clear, craft supply-red). That same blog had a challenge called "Over The Rainbow" yesterday, and even though I am late on posting for the giveaway...I still had to do the challenge. I really enjoyed the color combo that she chose, so be sure to check out that post. The card front was dry embossed using my Cuttlebug and the "Swiss Dots" embossing folder. Supplies used here are Bazzill cardstock, Urban Lily rub-ons, Doodlebug Designs rhinestones, and a Martha Stewart black pen. Lots of cardstock scraps used up on these two cards...gotta love that!My last thing to share today is the card I got done for "Saturday Sketch Hour" at the Cuttlebug Challenges blog. Aymee Gandy put together a fabulous sketch that I wanted to use as inspiration today! The top and the bottom of the card were dry embossed using my Cuttlebug and the dotted border from the "Just My Type" embossing set. The best part about this card? I used some major stash on this one... this company no longer even makes scrapbooking product anymore. It is the "Yesterdays" collection by Imagination Project...and I couldn't ever bare to get rid of it. I actually really love this paper...I see myself using it again in the near future! Other supplies include a 7Gypsies rub-on, adhesive pearls by Glitz Designs & Michael's, Offray ribbon, Provo Craft scallop scissors, and Bazzill kraft cardstock. I have to talk about a great comment I got on my last post from a stamper named Carla. She noted there seem to be "scrappy" cardmakers or "stampy" cardmakers...and I couldn't agree with her more!! I thought it was the greatest analogy for the two different kinds of cardmakers...and I had to share it! So from one "scrappy" cardmaker...to whatever kind you are- CHEERS! I love to look at them all! Thanks for the awesome comment Carla...it gave me a chuckle and put a smile on my face! Loved it!
Josh is cooking us up some buffalo wings for us to snack on before we head to church at 6pm. I need to go get changed and get some makeup on...so I am going to run for now! Hope you enjoyed me cards today! Have a wonderful rest of your Saturday!
Until later,
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- AnonymousFebruary 7, 2009 at 6:36 PM
You've been delightfully busy today! I love your cards every single time.ReplyDelete
What great "simple" cards!ReplyDelete
From a Simple Scrappy Cardmaker who loves her bling too :-)
- AnonymousFebruary 7, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Beautiful!! And I love your blog too - bookmarked! Great card photography :)ReplyDelete
Fabulous cards...as always...I agree with Carla...I'm definitely a stampy cardmaker that is trying to unleash my scrappy cardmaker..lol.ReplyDelete
fabulous cards Lea, from yet another simple scrappy cardmaker ;)ReplyDelete
wow these are great!ReplyDelete
Beautiful cards, Lea! from another "scrappy" cardmaker. ;)ReplyDelete
Wow, you have been busy. Love that big bow with little pins. I just love your cards and the paper combinations you use.ReplyDelete
I am still digging in the stash box/es...Do you have all your pp organized?
Ooh, It seems I love your "simple" cards too! These are all just fabulous Leah!ReplyDelete
From one "scrappy" cardmaker to another!
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Hi Lea,ReplyDelete
I am just going through some of the cards from yesterday's challenge and yours are ones that really stood out to me. They are great! You have been busy with cards the past few days.
Thanks for sharing and thank you for your kind words on my blog as well.
Simply stunning!ReplyDelete
These are so pretty...I love each one. I love using my embossing templates too. Funny you should mention the 2 types of cardmakers. I've been thinking about this too, but glad I finally have a name (scrappy cardmaker).ReplyDelete
gorgeous blog, lea. everything is so vibrant!ReplyDelete
Hey, I'm famous now! My friend, Amy, sent me a link to this post! I'm glad my comment made you smile! These cards are great, BTW!ReplyDelete
Love that scrappy/stampy cardmaker description! It's perfect.ReplyDelete
Gorgeous cards Lea! Looks like you are enjoying your cuttlebug :)
Love your card Lea and the addition of the pearls gives it even more classReplyDelete
Love your cards! I enjoyed your blog and have added it to my favorites.ReplyDelete
Lea, I love the Home Sweet Home card. You are right, that paper is just gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration.ReplyDelete
These are GREAT! That fabulous ribbon on the PTI sketch - the color challenge card too - don't you just LOVE the Doodlebug jewels?? They're my favorite I think. Thanks for sharing your creativity!!ReplyDelete
Wow, love them all!ReplyDelete
I LOVE your scrappy card-making style...and you rocked the simple style as much as the more elaborate variety! Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
you make it ALL look too easy my friend, these are amazing!ReplyDelete
I absolutely love your style...and this fresh graphic style is one I hope to get better at this year! So thanks for the fab ideas.....you go "it" girl!!!ReplyDelete
I am loving all these bling cards! Gorgeous! :oDReplyDelete
*sigh* your cards are just so beautiful!ReplyDelete
I just love your cards... what do you do with all of them? Do your lucky friends and family members receive them on special occasions! you're such a prolific card maker!!ReplyDelete
ooooh love alllllllll of them! They are so gorgeous!ReplyDelete
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I just found your blog today on the CPS blog hop. So I was scrolling down through the projects, really enjoying your work and then I come upon Orlando Bloom. I've seen lots of 'out for publication' notices, but this one is definitely the best of all of them. Thanks for giving me a good laugh...and some wonderful eye candy as well. CathyReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 5:51 PM
I just had to pop in and say that I love your Orlando Bloom out for publication picture. It made me laugh and I love Orlando Bloom!ReplyDelete
Your projects are fantastic, by the way! I just discovered your blog today.


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FRISCO, TX -- The losing streak for FC Dallas is over, as they played Chivas USA to a 1-1 tie at Toyota Stadium on Saturday night, with Fabian Castillo's late goal giving the hosts a share of the points.
Both teams created few chances in a relatively quiet first half, Chivas USA's first half chances were limited to a late free kick by Mauro Rosales that went wide of the near post.
But things opened up significantly in the second half, with the California side breaking the scoreless deadlock in the 60th minute. Martin Rivero switched the ball to Rosales on the left side of the FC Dallas defense. He beat the Dallas defense with a sharp cross to Homegrown midfielder Marco Delgado, who finished it past Raul Fernandez for his first career goal, a day after his 19th birthday. It was only the third game this season that Chivas striker Erick Torres went without scoring.
Chivas USA looked like they were going to make Delgado's tally stand up, but FC Dallas substitutes David Texeira and Andres Escobar injected energy into the host side, although it wasn't until the 83rd minute that FC Dallas equalized. Castillo was near the penalty spot when he got on the end of a cross from Jair Benitez, and redirected it past Dan Kennedy to tie the score. The goal was Castillo's second of the year against Chivas USA.
With the draw, FC Dallas breaks a four game losing streak.
Chivas USA, on the other hand, tried to maintain the momentum of a big road win against Colorado on May 10, and picked up four points on the road swing. They were without recent addition Marvin Chavez, who scored two of the goals in that 3-1 road win over the Rapids, who was away on international duty with Honduras.
FC Dallas are scheduled for a two-game road trip against the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday, followed by a game at Real Salt Lake on May 24.
Chivas USA does not play again in league play next week, but they host the Portland Timbers on May 28.


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Gulf Power plans to launch a new initiative next month to make Northwest Florida more aggressive in attracting businesses to the region.
FORT WALTON BEACH � Gulf Power plans to launch a new initiative next month to make Northwest Florida more aggressive in attracting businesses to the region.
Hundreds of acres are waiting to be developed by companies looking to open, move or expand in industrial parks and other locations.
Stan Connally, president and CEO of Gulf Power, said his company plans to oversee a site certification program in which it would partner with economic development organizations and local governments to partially develop some of the vacant sites to make it easier for businesses to locate there.
Called site certification, the process would involve clearing the land, installing some utilities and transportation infrastructure, and start the permitting process for future development. After the work is completed, the sites would be added to a national registry of properties ready for development.
"Businesses want to know they can go somewhere and get going quickly," Connally told the Northwest Florida editorial board earlier this week. "That the permitting is not going to be a problem, the land is not going to be an issue, that they know ahead of time that all that stuff is set up for them. It just gets you in the game quicker and gives you some edge.
"As you look at the states that we compete with in the South, namely Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia, all three of those states today have site certification programs and Florida does not," he added.
Gulf Power plans to launch its initiative April 10 at an event attended by city, county, chamber and economic development officials from around the region. It will be the first site certification initiative in the state.
Connally said Gulf Power initially will target sites that are about 50 acres � large enough to accommodate manufacturers, among other industries.
"I think we can position Northwest Florida as a region that becomes more attractive nationally for economic development," Connally said. "I think that�s a role that Gulf Power ought to play."
Connally said the goal is to have a number of sites certified and ready for development in 24 months.
One area he wants to focus is on is subcontracting businesses for the Airbus project in Mobile, Ala. Some of the suppliers to the Airbus factory have already expressed an interest in this region.
"Shame on us if we don�t get some of that new business," Connally said. "We just need to get out there and be aggressive and have the sites now so when the suppliers are looking we�ll have something to show them. Alabama is going to be showing them a lot."
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Hi there.
I am attempting to write a simple game over a network. Have you ever seen the game 'Anagrammatic' before? Well it's that but simpler. Basically, a client connects to a server and the server pairs the client with another client in order for them to play against each other. Just as if you connected to a game server to play checkers with somebody.
The problem I'm having is I would like to use select() do deal with the clients, but I'm still having a few difficulties understanding the function. I understand it blocks a specified amount of time until data can be read from/written to a file descriptor. But I'm not sure how to implement the 2 player nature of the game. For example, say I do:
And i is the listening socket. Say I need to pair that new connection with one already waiting for an opponent, how would I go about that? And how would I keep the client who connected who hasn't got someone to play yet? Do I create an opponent struct and fill it in when two clients are paired or something? I'm guess I'm just generally confused as how to go about the mutliplayer aspect of the project.Code:while(1) { if(select( fdmax+1,&read_fs,NULL,NULL,NULL)==-1){ perror("select() failed:"); exit(1); } for(i = 0; i <= fdmax; i++) { if(FD_ISSET(i, &read_fs)) { /* ???? */ } } }
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Dear Editor:
I read the article "River Club in fighting form" in the July 2 East County Observer recently. My intent in writing this letter is not to inflame either of the parties involved — rather quite the opposite, and I offer my observations below:
• Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion, but it seems that our little community has lost a sense of civility on this issue. The original presentation by Vertex was greeted with downright rudeness and nastiness within minutes of their description of the cell tower, and this has set the tone for this entire process.
• I am not sure if installation of the tower will decrease home values, but I think that some have forgotten that the River Club golf course enhances home worth. If (course owner Mike Pascuzzi) were to decide to close the golf course and let it grow waist-high, I imagine that our home values would plummet. It is hard to make a profit in the golf business, and Mr. Pascuzzi is entitled to run his business as he sees fit. We are fortunate that he is a neighbor rather than a faceless corporation that cares little for the community it serves.
Recently, an explosive device was ignited in Mike's mailbox. I don't know if it is related to this controversy, but it seems a bit coincidental.
• Those opposed to the tower have concerns about safety, appearance, etc., and it is their right to express them. Hiring legal council at a cost of $40 to $50 per homeowner seems a bit excessive to me because no official vote has been published to my knowledge.
• I suspect the recent article also has repelled prospective buyers.
There are some serious problems in the world and in this country, and the response to such a tiny issue — considering what else is happening — is so over the top that I have a hard time believing it.
Each party should express its view, for sure, but I would hope that it can be done with respect and good manners in the future.
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- CAP Merit Scholarship
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UIS admits a small number of highly qualified first-year college students into the Capital Scholars Honors Program, a four-year baccalaureate program that combines an integrated core of general education courses with study of a foreign language and any of UIS' 20 undergraduate majors. The CAP Merit Scholarship is one of the award-based components of the program. The scholarship currently grants awards at four scholarship levels, all of which are renewable for up to four years. "Capital Scholars" can receive a scholarship award for up to four years. All recipients must be full-time, residential students and maintain high academic merit to retain scholarship renewals for succeeding academic years of eligibility.
Chancellor's Scholarship
Established in 1999, the Chancellor's Scholarship has been awarded to full-time students maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher with preference given to freshmen.
Mabel and Harvey Lynn Award
The Mabel and Harvey Lynn Award was established in honor and memory of the parents and in-laws of Dr. Robert Lynn and former chancellor, Dr. Naomi Lynn. Dr. Naomi Lynn was the first Hispanic woman president of an American public university, and she served during the transition of the university from Sangamon State to the University of Illinois. Preference for awarding the Mabel and Harvey Lynn Scholarship is given to full-time freshmen and sophomore applicants in good academic standing.
Naomi B. Lynn Distinguished Capital Scholars Fund
The Naomi B. Lynn Distinguished Capital Scholars Scholarship was established in honor of Naomi B. Lynn, Chancellor of UIS for nine years. Under her watch the university welcomed its first freshmen and sophomore students to the campus and began its first doctoral program. Ms. Lynn also served on civic boards and advisory committees throughout Springfield. Naomi B. Lynn Scholars can receive scholarship awards for up to four years. Applicants must be full-time, freshman or sophomore residential students with high academic merit. Scholarship is renewable pending maintenance of academic merit.
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The Rand Linton Megginson Memorial Scholarship was established by Mr. R. Norman Megginson in honor of his son, Rand, who was a computer science major when an unexpected tragedy claimed his life in 1996. Before his death, Rand had received an academic scholarship to Millikin University and was named Secretary of its Math and Computer Sciences Club. Applicants for this scholarship should be full-time students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated financial need. An expository letter describing the benefit(s) of the scholarship to the applicant is also required. Preference given to students interested in computer science or agriculture.
Rotary Club of Springfield: Francis W. Wenzel Memorial Scholarship
The Rotary Club of Springfield, a long-time civic presence in the Springfield community, established its own scholarship at UIS to assist Springfield High School graduates with their education. In 2008, the name of the scholarship was expanded to The Rotary Club of Springfield: Francis W. Wenzel Memorial Scholarship in honor of Mr. Wenzel who served the Rotary Club in capacities of president, secretary and treasurer before his death. Recipients selected for this scholarship must be a graduate of Springfield High School, enrolled at UIS for a minimum of four semester hours, and be in good academic standing.
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From a story on CBS News:
After nearly 50 years, Domino's Pizza is changing its core recipe. A recent survey placed Domino's at the top of service and delivery among chain pizzerias, and at the bottom for taste. This new recipe changes their "classic" pizza in three ways:
1.) The crust will now be seasoned with garlic and parsley.
2.) The sauce will be sweeter and include red pepper flakes.
3.) The cheese will be a mix of shredded mozzarella and provolone.
Now, I've always found Domino's pizza to be an abomination, an affront to all things good about pizza. It's worse than Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Lil' Caesars...any of the chains, really. And worse than most frozen pizza. I'll still eat it if someone is clueless enough to order it, but probably not more than a slice or two. That crust is just too gummy for me, and the sauce too sweet (which really makes me question whether making it even sweeter is a wise decision).
I'm curious to see how the Domino's-loving public responds to this. In the CBS story, they allowed some random people to try it, and their reaction was quite positive. So were the reactions from the talking heads on the CBS Early Show. I just can't help but recall the disaster that befell Coca-Cola when they decided to change up their classic recipe in the '80s for "New Coke," and sure enough, CBS mentions it in their report.
Can you believe that survey? I for one find it very hard to swallow the idea that the #1 chain pizza people prefer comes from Papa John's. Over Godfather's? Please.
Anyway, there's a less-than-1% chance I'll be trying this new iteration of Domino's in the foreseeable future, so if any of you get your hands on their new pies, do write in and tell us about it.


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FRISCO, Texas - Brek Shea broke away from the Montreal defense and sent the Impact packing with a scintillating game-winning goal in the 88th minute on Saturday night at FC Dallas Stadium.
Bernardo Corradi's first goal in MLS – from the penalty spot – had given Montreal the lead, but Blas Perez equalized in the 77th minute to set up Shea's winner.
Both teams had opportunities to take control early but could not convert. In the 4th minute, Montreal midfielder Felipe Martins took a left-footed shot from outside the box as he split FC Dallas defenders but missed wide.
Four minutes later Daniel Hernandez delivered a perfect corner kick that allowed Perez to get his head on the ball, but Ricketts reacted quickly and tipped it out.
Just before halftime in the 45th minute, Castillo almost gave FC Dallas the lead, but Montreal goalkeeper Donavan Ricketts made a tremendous save.
Montreal applied tremendous pressure early in the second half, and it finally paid off when Davy Arnaud was fouled in the box by FC Dallas defender Zach Loyd. Corradi converted on the penalty kick attempt and gave the Impact a stunning 1-0 lead.
Angered by the foul call, FC Dallas responded in a big way. In the 65th minute havoc ensued in the box after a throw in as both George John and Bobby Warshaw had chances to equalize but were denied both times. Moments later Fabian Castillo worked way in the box but just missed wide left.
OPTA Chalkboard: Dallas holds firm in defense
However, Ricketts had no chance 13 minutes from time when Perez electrified the home crowd with header to tie the game at 1-1. The goal came after George John's looping header hit the bar from a Daniel Hernandez free kick.
The game was chippy throughout the night as four yellow cards were given out. Both teams combined to total 34 fouls. The strong winds in Dallas also affected both teams, but in the end Shea and company persevered with a two-goal comeback.
With the win, FC Dallas improves to 3-2-1. They will travel to take on Vancouver next Saturday. Montreal, meanwhile, drops to 1-5-1. They will face D.C. United on April 18.