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|Rita Skeeter
|Biographical information
|Blood status
Pure-blood or half-blood (possibly)[2]
|Also known as
"Queen of the Quills"[3]
|Physical information
|Hair colour
|Eye colour
|Skin colour
|Magical characteristics
Beetle (unregistered)
- Rita: "How about giving me an interview about the Hagrid you know, Harry? The man behind the muscles? Your unlikely friendship and the reasons behind it. Would you call him a father substitute?"
- Hermione Granger: "You horrible woman. You don't care, do you, anything for a story, and anyone will do, won't they?"
- — Rita speaking to Harry Potter and Hermione Granger[src]
Rita Skeeter (b. 1951[1]) was a witch journalist who specialised in writing poison-pen stories which tended to be based on false information and misreported interviews while she worked for the Daily Prophet, as well authoring a few tell-all biographies. Albus Dumbledore described her writing as "enchantingly nasty" after she wrote an unfavourable article about him. Notable stories Rita covered include the trials of various Death Eaters after the First Wizarding War, the Triwizard Tournament, and, albeit reluctantly, Harry Potter's account of Lord Voldemort's return to power in 1995 for The Quibbler. She also wrote biographies of Armando Dippet, Albus Dumbledore, Severus Snape, and Harry Potter. Rita's writing tended to be sensationalist, and sometimes outright dishonest. Her ability to acquire information was assisted by her status as an unregistered beetle Animagus.
Early lifeEdit
Skeeter was born into a half-blood or pure-blood family circa 1951 and presumably purchased her wand at the age of eleven in 1962, the same year she began her magical education, possibly at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. If so, she was a classmate of the Slytherin Bellatrix Black.
Skeeter spent years training to become an Animagus and, at some point, she was finally able to transform into a beetle at will. Skeeter aspired to be a journalist and an author, and used this ability to spy and eavesdrop for her articles.
Early yearsEdit
During her early days as an author, Skeeter wrote a biography on Armando Dippet, entitled Armando Dippet: Master or Moron?. It was presumably an exaggerated history of him to gain controversy and, by extension, popularity and fame. The book was a best-seller. Also sometime in her early career Skeeter provided a quote for the critical acclaim for Quidditch Through the Ages by Kennilworthy Whisp, when she wrote "I've read worse." as a review.
First Wizarding WarEdit
- "Rita Skeeter goes out of her way to cause trouble, Amos! I would have thought you'd know that, working at the Ministry!"
- —Molly Weasley to Amos Diggory on Rita[src]
As an unregistered Animagus, wherein she took the form of a beetle and was able to slip around undetected and spy on unsuspecting company, she could obtain gossip for her articles, which she later exaggerated and exploited to gain the attention of the masses. Her ability to turn into a beetle also reflected how irritating and bothersome she was to other people, particularly Harry Potter and Albus Dumbledore, and it also displayed her dishonest characteristics. Rita also wrote primarily for the Daily Prophet, though some of her articles have also appeared in other sources, such as Witch Weekly and The Quibbler. Skeeter worked closely alongside Bozo, her photographer.[1]
Skeeter was a journalist at the time of the First Wizarding War when Lord Voldemort was in power. In 1981, at the fall of Voldemort and end of the War, Skeeter reported on the Death Eater trials before the Council of Magical Law, of people such as Igor Karkaroff and Ludovic Bagman.[4]
Triwizard TournamentEdit
- "Hello, I'm Rita Skeeter! I write for the Daily Prophet. But, of course, you know that, don't you? It's you we don't know. You're the juicy news. What quirks lurk beneath those rosy cheeks? What mysteries do the muscles mask? Does courage lie beneath those curls? In short, what makes a champion tick? Me, myself and I want to know. Not to mention my ravid readers."
- —Rita Skeeter, introducing herself to the champions competing in the Triwizard Tournament sometime in 1994.[src]
In 1994-1995, Rita was given the opportunity to interview the Triwizard Tournament contestants for an article in the Daily Prophet. Under the guise of interviewing all four champions, she confronted Harry Potter in a broom cupboard where she took his "um"s and "er"s and invented her own quotes. Eventually, her "interview of the contestants" turned out to be a highly falsified story of Harry himself.
- Rita: "Your story's legend. Do you think it was the trauma of your past that made you so keen to enter such a dangerous tournament?"
- Harry: "No, I didn't enter."
- Rita: "Of course you didn't. [winks] Everyone loves a rebel, Harry. Scratch that last. Speaking of your parents, were they alive, how do you think they'd feel? Proud? Or concerned that your attitude shows, at best, a pathological need for attention? At worst, a psychotic death wish?"
- — Rita interviewing Harry Potter[src]
The article painted Harry as a tragic hero who cried himself to sleep over his late parents and who had a romantic relationship with Hermione Granger. The article was mostly taken negatively by Harry's schoolmates, who assumed he was craving attention, although Molly Weasley seemed to take it very seriously, to the point that she was particularly cool towards Hermione for a time until Harry assured her that the article was lying and he and Hermione had never dated. At some point after the first task, Albus Dumbledore had banned Rita from entering Hogwarts Castle.
Rita then interviewed Rubeus Hagrid, asking many questions about Harry that Hagrid refused to answer. Her subsequent article described Hagrid as a ferocious-looking man who used his authority to terrify his students, but was otherwise mostly true. The article also revealed to the world that Hagrid was actually half-giant, which prompted letters from parents frightened by the idea of having a dangerous giant teaching their children and greatly upset Hagrid, subjecting him to ridicule and fear, although his mood was rallied when Harry, Ron, Hermione and Dumbledore visited him and assured him that they didn't care about his family being the vicious monsters everyone believed them to be. Giants really were vicious and brutal, but Hagrid obviously wasn't, so Professor Dumbledore insisted Hagrid deny any insults and return to work, as Harry and his friends didn't care about Hagrid being related to vicious monsters either, as Hagrid wasn't brutal.
Harry, Ron and Hermione overheard her discussing the possibility of writing an embarrassing story about Ludo Bagman, head of Magical Games and Sports.
When Rita encountered Harry, Ron, and Hermione in Hogsmeade, Hermione insulted her for her libel. Rita, in retaliation, then wrote a nasty story about the "devious Miss Granger" based on false rumours provided by Pansy Parkinson, making her out to be a plain but skilled witch who used love potions to "satisfy her taste for celebrity wizards," including toying with the affections of both Harry and Krum. Although Hermione was more disdainful than upset about the article, she started receiving angry mail from people who believed Rita's lies, and even Molly Weasley was upset with her until Harry set her straight.
- "Rita Skeeter isn't going to be writing anything at all for a while. Not unless she wants me to spill the beans on her... I found out how she was listening in on private conversations when she wasn't supposed to be coming into the grounds... Rita Skeeter is an unregistered Animagus. She can turn into a beetle... I've told her she's to keep her quill to herself for a whole year. See if she can't break the habit of writing horrible lies about people."
- —Hermione Granger on her blackmail of Rita[src]
Rita's last defaming article stated that Harry was "disturbed and dangerous," and used comments from Draco and his Slytherin cronies as its basis. Ultimately, Hermione discovered the means by which Rita spied on others and forced her to "keep her quill to herself for a full year" by catching her in her beetle form while she was perched on the hospital wing window and trapping her in a jar imbued with an Unbreakable Charm so she couldn't transform. Hermione threatened to Rita that she would report her to the authorities as an illegal Animagus to the Ministry of Magic, which would have severe legal consequences. Rita was forced to comply, and suffered financial strain as a result.[5] Unfortunately her last article would discredit Harry and serve as the basis for Cornelius Fudge to refuse to believe Harry's story about Voldemort's return that would start the Ministry's smear campaign against Harry and Dumbledore.
The QuibblerEdit
- Rita: "But of course, Little Miss Perfect wouldn't want that story out there, would she?"
- Hermione: "As a matter of fact, that's exactly what Little Miss Perfect does want."
- Rita: "You want me to report what he says about He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named?"
- Hermione: "Yes, I do. The true story. All the facts. Exactly as Harry reports them. He'll give you all the details, he'll tell you the names of the undiscovered Death Eaters he saw there, he'll tell you what Voldemort looks like now... I want him given the opportunity to tell the truth!"
- — Rita and Hermione Granger in 1996[src]
In 1995, Harry Potter's story that Lord Voldemort had returned was not believed by much of the wizarding world, as the Daily Prophet portrayed him as either a delusional boy or an attention-seeking liar. Hermione Granger wanted to get the truth to the public, and thus instructed Rita to meet her and Luna Lovegood in Hogsmeade on 14 February, 1996 in the Three Broomsticks. As it was Rita who laid the foundation for the Prophet's defamation of Harry, with her initial stories about him, Hermione wanted her to be the one to set the record straight. They were joined by Harry after his date with Cho Chang. Harry thought that Hermione and Rita were "the unlikeliest pair of drinking mates he could ever have imagined."
Rita was initially taken aback that Hermione wanted her to interview Harry, and then resentful, since Hermione demanded that she only write exactly what Harry said and not portray him as the rest of the press was. Rita claimed the Prophet would not buy the story, reluctantly admitting that the Ministry of Magic was influencing it. Hermione told her that the interview would be printed in The Quibbler, which Luna's father's edited, and although Rita responded with disdain, she "eyed Hermione shrewdly" for a few moments and then agreed. However, when she learned she was expected to conduct the interview free of charge, she was furious. Because Hermione was able to blackmail Rita with the threat of reporting her unregistered Animagus status to the Ministry, Rita grudgingly complied and wrote the article.[6]
The interview was subsequently printed in The Quibbler, and became its best-selling issue of all time. It was banned at Hogwarts by High Inquisitor Dolores Umbridge, which seemed to only increase its popularity.[7] Editor Xenophilius Lovegood sold the article to the Prophet after the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, when Voldemort's return became public, and he and his daughter Luna used the money to travel to Sweden in search for the Crumple-Horned Snorkack.[8]
The Life and Lies of Albus DumbledoreEdit
Rita made a brief appearance at the end of Harry's 1996-1997 school year, where he was infuriated to notice her clutching a notebook at Dumbledore's funeral in June 1997[9]. It was, perhaps, her being present at the funeral that prompted her to write a biography of Albus Dumbledore, as within four weeks Skeeter wrote a 900-page tell-all biography about him, The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore.
The book depicted the former headmaster in an extremely negative light but was mostly based on truth, much to Harry's horror. It was implied that she got some of her information in unethical or illegal ways, as much of the book's content was obtained through an interview Rita conducted with Bathilda Bagshot, a very elderly historian, where Skeeter used Veritaserum to gain information about Dumbledore's childhood. Skeeter stole photographs from Bagshot as well, and the subsequent novel sensationalised everything, implying that Dumbledore had dabbled in the Dark Arts and contributed to the death of his sister.
It turned out that Rita got at least some of her facts straight for once, but had no idea of the true story, such as claiming that Ariana was a Squib when in reality she suffered from uncontrollable bursts of magic due to a highly traumatic experience when she was around six.
Later lifeEdit
- "Naturally, what could stop Rita [from still reporting]? I imagine she immediately dashed off a biography of Harry after he defeated Voldemort. One quarter truth to three quarters rubbish."
- —J. K. Rowling
Following Voldemort's death, Skeeter wrote a biography of Harry Potter that was only about one-quarter true[10], as well as one about Severus Snape titled Snape: Scoundrel or Saint? The latter added to her series of hatchet jobs on former headmasters of Hogwarts, along with The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore and Armando Dippet: Master or Moron?
Physical appearanceEdit
- "Attractive blonde Rita Skeeter, forty-three, whose savage quill has punctured many inflated reputations…"
- —Quick-Quotes Quill transcription[src]
Rita Skeeter is described as having blonde hair set in elaborate and curls that constrast oddly with her heavy-jawed face. She wears jewelled spectacles studded with rhinestones, and has thick fingers ending in two-inch nails, painted crimson. Her blonde curls are curiously rigid, suggesting it is styled with the magical equivalent of hairspray. In addition, she has penciled-on eyebrows and three gold teeth, as well as large, masculine hands. Her scarlet-painted fingernails are usually likened to claws or talons.
She is known to carry with her a crocodile-skin handbag, inside of which she carries her acid green Quick-Quotes Quill. She usually wore clothes made of green leather and sometimes magenta-coloured robes with maroon furs at the collar and sleeves[1].
Apparently, unemployment did not serve Rita well, as when she showed up during the year she was blackmailed by Hermione not to write, Rita's nails were chipped, she was missing fake stones in her glasses, and her hair was lank and unkempt. As in her unregistered Animagus beetle form, her antennas were curled to resemble her curls in her hair and she had marking around her antennas resembling her jewelled glasses.
Personality and traitsEdit
- Ron: "She'll be after you next, Hermione."
- Hermione: "Let her try! I'll show her! Silly little girl, am I? Oh, I'll get her back for this. First Harry, then Hagrid..."
- Ron: "You don't want to go upsetting Rita Skeeter. I'm serious, Hermione, she'll dig up something on you –"
- Hermione: "My parents don't read the Daily Prophet. She can't scare me into hiding! And Hagrid isn't hiding any more! He should never have let that excuse for a human being upset him!"
- — Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger on Rita Skeeter[src]
Rita was extremely nosy and willing to do anything for a good story — from spying on people in her Animagus form of a beetle to sensationalising or outright inventing stories. She also took advantage of elderly Bathilda Bagshot's possibly fragile state of mind, even giving her Veritaserum[11], in order to dig up dirt on the late Albus Dumbledore for her extremely critical biography, despite the use of such a powerful truth serum being heavily controlled by the Ministry. Rita tended to portray the people she wrote about poorly, presumably because it sold more stories. However, she could also be very vindictive. For example, after Hermione Granger insulted her, Rita printed a completely false story about Hermione using love potions and toying with the hearts of both Harry Potter and Viktor Krum. This resulted in Hermione receiving hate mail, but she eventually got her revenge, blackmailing Rita into refraining from writing for a year. After this time period was up, Rita returned to her writing with as much gusto and as little scruples as before.
Despite her inaccuracies and biased articles, Rita seemed to be a fast writer and researcher, as she managed to finish a nine-hundred-page book in four weeks.
Rita seemed to have a somewhat low opinion of the intelligence of her average reader, based on her style of reporting. She once, in an article, referred to Hermione Granger as being "stunningly pretty," only to then describe her an article published just a few months later as "plain but ambitious." She also stated regarding the Daily Prophet that it "exists to sell itself."
Magical abilities and skills Edit
- Animagus: Rita had mastered a complex branch of Transfiguration, becoming an unregistered beetle Animagus, to get information and gossip without being caught.
- Defence against the Dark Arts: She was able to cast many jinxes.[12]
- Patronus: She also had the ability to conjure at least a non-corporeal Patronus.[13]
- Nonverbal Magic: When Rita Skeeter took Harry into the broom cupboard, she lit several candles from her handbag with her wand without saying anything.
Published worksEdit
- A piece about the International Confederation of Wizards' Conference, describing Albus Dumbledore as an "obsolete dingbat".
- A piece about Gringotts Curse Breakers in which she referred to Bill Weasley as a "long-haired pillock."
- One about the Quidditch World Cup aftermath.
- One about the mistakes made by the Ministry of Magic concerning the disappearance of Bertha Jorkins as well as the attack on Alastor Moody.
- One about Harry Potter being a Triwizard Champion who supposedly cried himself to sleep over his late parents.
- One about Rubeus Hagrid, portraying him as a ferocious half-giant.
- One about Hermione Granger allegedly dating both Harry Potter and Viktor Krum.
- One about Harry Potter supposedly being dangerous (before the Third Task).
- An interview with Harry Potter in which he described Lord Voldemort's return. This was likely Skeeter's most accurate article, since Hermione Granger arranged it and would have informed the Ministry of Skeeter's status as an unregistered Animagus had she lied.
- Armando Dippet: Master or Moron?
- The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore (1997)
- Biography of Harry Potter with unknown title (1998)
- Snape: Scoundrel or Saint?
- Rita is a short form of the name Margarita[14], a Latinate form of the name Margaret. The name is derived from the Greek μαργαρίτης, margarites, meaning "pearl"[15].
- Skeeter is a slang term for a "mosquito." This could be a reference to her Animagus form, which is an insect, or to her career in tabloid journalism. The word paparazzi is derived from an Italian word for "mosquito."[16]. "Skeet" is also an Anglo-Manx colloquialism for gossip or an act of nosiness [17]. Skeeter could also be a pun off of how annoying Skeeter's lies tend to be, as people tend to find mosquitos annoying and attempt to swat them away.
- The character is similar to the "poison pen" biographer Kitty Kelley. Both have a semi-rhyming name with an animal reference, and each is known for writing scandalous unauthorised biographies that largely consist of publishing every available, unsubstantiated rumour about an individual. There is an interesting similitary in phrases used to describe the two authors. Skeeter was called "enchantingly nasty" by Albus Dumbledore in Goblet of Fire, and Kelley was called "encyclopedically vicious", by the New York Times while reviewing her biography of Nancy Reagan.
Behind the scenesEdit
- Rita Skeeter was portrayed by English actress Miranda Richardson in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.[18]
- In the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire film, Rita uses a spiral-bound Muggle legal pad to conduct Harry's "interview." It is established in the literary canon that the wizarding world uses loose parchment and quills.
- At Igor Karkaroff's trial, Rita used a Muggle pen instead of a quill.
- The Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire film omits all references to Skeeter being an animagus, and Hermione's later blackmailing of her. Subsequently, the character is omitted completely from the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix film.
- Rita may have been a classmate of Bellatrix Lestrange, as both witches were born in 1951. But even if they both went to Hogwarts, it cannot be guaranteed they were in the same year because of their unspecified birth months.
- In the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire film when Harry points out that they're in a broom cupboard, Rita points out that he should "feel right at home", referring to the fact that Harry in his earlier life lived in the cupboard under the stairs at the Dursley house, hinting she knew about his childhood.
- As of the end of the Second Wizarding War, Rita is the only known living unregistered Animagus.
- Although Rita has three gold teeth in the books, she does not in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Miranda Richardson and director Mike Newell both felt that they were not right for Rita, with Miranda pointing out that gold teeth would make Rita appear 'unapproachable'.
- During an interview on BBC Radio 4, Rowling admitted that Rita was originally called Bridget and appeared in the first draft of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. She later cut the character from the final draft, wanting Rita to appear in Harry's fourth year, just when his fame starts to oppress him.[19]
- In Harry Potter Limited Edition it is described that in the films, it was conceived by Jany Temime that Rita would always dress for the story that she was reporting on.
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game) (Appears on the collectible card)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (Appears in photograph)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game) (Mentioned only)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
Notes and referencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Chapter 18 (The Weighing of the Wands)
- ↑ As Rita was not imprisoned in Azkaban by the Muggle-Born Registration Commission in 1997, it is most likely that she is not a Muggle-born witch.
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 - see this picture.
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Chapter 30 (The Pensieve)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Chapter 37 (The Beginning)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 25 (The Beetle at Bay)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 26 (Seen and Unforeseen)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 38 (The Second War Begins)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Chapter 30 (The White Tomb)
- ↑ 30 July, 2007 chat transcription at Bloomsbury site
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Chapter 18 (The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore)
- ↑ LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- ↑ LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- ↑ Behind the Name: Rita
- ↑ Behind the Name: Margaret
- ↑ "Paparazzi" at Wikipedia
- ↑ "Manx loanwords" at Wikipedia
- ↑ http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/miranda-richardson-reprise-rita-skeeter-role-deathly-hallows-70121/
- ↑ Desert Island Discs Podcast


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Checking in on… the ACCPosted by Brian Goodman on November 23rd, 2010
Matt Patton is the RTC correspondent for the ACC.
A Look Back
- The ACC looks rough early. I think I was a little optimistic coming into the season, especially with Virginia Tech. I definitely underrated Florida State and Maryland marginally (at least so far), but as a whole, play has been underwhelming in the early going.
- Unfortunately, the ACC wasn't helped when N.C. State's Tracy Smith went down with a knee injury. I really think Smith would have been a major factor in the Georgetown game. State was absolutely picked apart inside, and Smith's talent and experience would have been invaluable — especially as things started getting out of hand in the second half. I'm not sure Smith would have been the difference, but he certainly would have helped significantly. Smith is expected to be back in around three weeks. The injuries don't stop there: Virginia Tech is having major injury issues with J.T. Thompson and Allan Chaney out for the season. Virginia's Sammy Zeglinski is out for the first couple of months recovering from knee surgery. Wake Forest is fighting injuries to Melvin Tabb (mono), Tony Chenault (foot, 8-10 weeks) and Nikita Mescheriakov's eligibility (not to mention anyone who has suffered through watching them play).
- In recruiting news, the ACC had a huge signing day. Duke looks ready to reload with three LOI's from 5-star recruits Quinn Cook, Austin Rivers and Michael Gbinje (not to mention 4-star Marshall Plumlee). North Carolina inked two 5-stars in James McAdoo and P.J. Hairston. Virginia Tech also has a sneaky-good class coming in with four-star recruits Dorian Finney-Smith, Marquis Rankin and C.J. Barksdale.
Player of the Week: Chris Singleton, Florida State: Singleton has been absolutely unbelievable for the Seminoles so far. Through four games, he's averaging 19.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2.8 blocks and 3.8 steals per contest. The performance that sealed the deal was his unconventional triple-double against UNC Greensboro (22 points, 11 rebounds, 10 steals, 6 assists and 4 blocks). If he can keep his scoring up this season, the Seminoles could be a dark horse in the ACC runner-up race.
Power Rankings
- Duke (4-0): Through four games, the Blue Devils have been incredible. Kyrie Irving introduced himself to the college basketball world with nine assists and one turnover against Princeton. Kyle Singler and Nolan Smith have looked good, not great, but Andre Dawkins and Seth Curry can shoot. If the Blue Devils catch fire from downtown (and with five players who could shoot 40% from beyond the arc in Singler, Smith, Curry, Dawkins and Irving, that should happen plenty) they'll be close to unbeatable. It's still early, but so far the Blue Devils lead both adjusted offense and adjusted defense in Ken Pomeroy's ratings. Duke's ability to get past Marquette in the second half Monday without much from Kyle Singler speaks to their depth across the starting lineup. How will Mason Plumlee build on his big game in Kansas City?
- Virginia Tech (2-1): I'm leaving the Hokies here mainly out of respect for Kansas State. The Hokies have come out flat: they rely too much on Malcolm Delaney and are easily drawn into sloppy play. There's a reason Seth Greenberg's squad didn't make the tournament last year: they weren't that good. I expect Virginia Tech to get better (though losing J.T. Thompson really hurts), but I expected a team that returns all five starters to be ready to go right away.
- Florida State (4-0): The Seminoles have a very good defense: color me not surprised. It'll be interesting to see how Florida State's defense evolves as the season progresses, but they'll get a big test next Sunday against Florida. If the Seminoles can muster up some solid offense, they'll be a very tough team to beat this year. Definitely a tournament-level team, and arguably a top-25 team so far.
- N.C. State (3-1): Getting blown out in the second half by Georgetown wasn't good, but it wasn't terrible. N.C. State is a very young team with Tracy Smith, and it's no surprise they struggled against a veteran Georgetown team with one of the country's best backcourts (especially if you consider Georgetown's biggest weakness in the post). Hopefully, for Sidney Lowe's sake, the Wolfpack get Smith back before their showdowns with top-25 teams Wisconsin and Syracuse. In the meantime I expect them to manhandle Fairleigh Dickinson.
- Clemson (4-1): The Tigers' lone loss comes against Old Dominion (one of the top mid-majors in the country), and Clemson made a game of it, only losing by one after an ugly first half. There's no doubt they miss Trevor Booker, but Demontez Stitt looks like he's ready to take on a much bigger offensive role this season. Consistency will be the biggest question for the Tigers going forward.
- Maryland (3-2): I thought Maryland would be totally lost without Greivis Vasquez, but the Terps played Pitt and Illinois down to the last minute. Gary Williams has done a great job getting this team to such a competitive level very quickly. Unfortunately, Maryland still turns the ball over a lot, and they haven't shown an ability to close out big games. That said, I'm still very impressed with the showing they put up at the 2k Classic against two of the country's top teams. The Terps would be better served to feed Jordan Williams the ball more than they have.
- North Carolina (2-2): This team is having some major growing pains. Two straight losses to Minnesota and Vanderbilt are not what Tar Heel Nation was expecting out of Harrison Barnes' debut. Before you're too quick to judge Barnes, remember: he's a freshman (with colossal expectations), and the Heels do not have a legitimate point guard. If I were Roy Williams, I'd bench Larry Drew II immediately to get some quality time in for frosh Kendall Marshall. Marshall is the future of the program, and can he really play that much worse than Drew?
- Miami (2-2): Miami can deal with losing at Memphis. And they made a very close game of it. But getting blown out at Rutgers? That's totally unacceptable. Reggie Johnson (12 points and 14 boards) was the only Hurricane in double figures. I'm not sure where Durand Scott was, but he needs to step up his game if the Hurricanes don't want to join the lowest tier of the conference. Right now, I'm pegging Miami as a horrendous road team that could prove a tough out at home. They just as easily could be a terribly inconsistent team. Frank Haith's seat started warming up this week.
- Virginia (2-2): The Cavaliers are the best of the worst this week. While they notched wins over William and Mary and U.S.C. Upstate, they got blown out by the Pac 10 – first by Stanford, then by #11 Washington. If it's possible to have a bad time during a November trip to Hawaii, Virginia has found the way. They'll try to salvage things against Oklahoma on Tuesday.
- Georgia Tech (3-1): 3-1 isn't that bad, right? Georgia Tech has looked awful so far-most notably in their blowout loss at Kennesaw State. The most important question is what was Paul Hewitt doing playing at Kennesaw State in the first place? What good comes out of that game? The Yellow Jackets get a chance to prove the doubters (which should be nearly everyone at this point) partially wrong this week with a game against UTEP.
- Boston College (2-1): Boston College has got to stop losing to Ivy League teams. They lost to Yale last week. Yale isn't even supposed to be a real competitor in the Ivy League, much less the ACC. Steve Donahue runs a very different style than Al Skinner, and I'm not sure he or his players have totally adjusted. It'll take a few years to get everything optimized to his style of play, but in the meantime he should be avoiding the easy losses. To keep the bad loss from dwelling, the Eagles beat Holy Cross rather soundly.
- Wake Forest (2-3): Wake Forest has major issues. So far they've lost to Stetson, been blown out by Virginia Commonwealth, and couldn't keep up at Winthrop. They check in at a smooth 159th in Ken Pomeroy's rankings, lowest among any of the "Power Six" conference teams, save DePaul and Auburn. So far the Demon Deacons miss Ish Smith more than anything: currently they sport a ghastly 25.5% turnover percentage… That means they turn it over more than once every four possessions. If Wake can't improve their offensive execution by conference play, the ACC will have a new conference doormat.
A Look Ahead
The non-con tournaments continue! Duke will look to make a major statement this week at the CBE Classic in Kansas City with a big game against #4 Kansas State Tuesday. It may as well be a true road game with the Wildcats' campus just two hours away. Wake Forest, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech also participate in early-season tournaments throughout the week. Most importantly, the Big 10-ACC Challenge is right around the corner (starting November 29). While the Big 10 looks like a far superior conference on paper, the basketball gods were very kind in placing games (Florida State, Clemson, Virginia Tech and Duke all play at home) and somehow Wake Forest drew Iowa and Boston College drew Indiana. Even if the ACC doesn't win, there are a ton of great games, so make sure to get it on your calendar early.

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So you've got it made with a nice house and a hot wife, life's complete right? Not for Monique's fuckhead husband. He barks orders at her all day long, making her feel like a domestic slave. That all changes one day when Scott the pizza delivery guy brings a nice steaming sausage pizza to the door. Monique brings him to her bedroom for "payment" while her husband watches TV like a clueless walrus, not knowing that his hot-ass wife is getting slammed in the next room. Payback's a bitch. Collapse
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Conservation and Environment in Mexico: Monthly Updates
Conservation in Mexico - Monthly Update October 2009
Our Conservation projects are reaching their final stages for 2009. Our Biodiversity Study has received recognition and the Ramsar site declaration gave the Lagoon "El Chupadero" the acknowledgment it deserved. The State SEMARNAT office is now supporting the site with a temporary jobs program encouraging local people to come and help with cleaning and maintaining some of the most distant areas of the site.
The Crocodile farm has become one of the most beautiful and attractive eco-tourist projects in the Tecoman area. The numbers of people visiting increases every day. The changes we have helped to make are truly impressive. I remember the first time I visited the place back in 2005 and the friendly and humble treatment I received from the owner "Don Chuy". Back then the crocodile far, had no recognition from the local authorities; nowadays the project has one of the most amazing infrastructures in the State. I am truly grateful to the owners who have allowed us to still be part of it, and whose attitude has not changed a bit toward us and our aims.
We also received a visit from Alexa Anderson this month. Alexa was a volunteer on the Conservation Project in Mexico back in the summer of 2004. She has now returned to Mexico to work as a member of staff and she'll be making regular visits to the Conservation project during her stay.
We are now reaching the last part of the turtle high season. Hurricane Rick and its effects on the wind and tides on the beach brought a significant amount of turtles out to lay their eggs. We have reached nest number 1732 buried at the camp corral. This has not beat our best ever total but including the nests buried by the Tecuanillo Beach crew (located at the north end of the area we patrol) the total number is now over 2100.
Oliver Garcia
Conservation Director
October 2009
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Dinosaur Hunt pages 4 and 5
Time period shown: Cretaceous
Juvenile Acrocanthosaurus
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Karen's book, "Dinosaur Hunt," is a fascinating illustrated glimpse into the lives of ancient animals, and features one of the most famous predator-prey confrontations from the Cretaceous.
"Dinosaur Hunt" recounts the confrontation between Acrocanthosaurus and Pleurocoelus along a Cretaceous shoreline more than 65 million years ago. The fossilized footprints from this confrontation are preserved to this day, and can be seen at Dinosaur Valley State Park, in Glen Rose, Texas.
"The intriguing perspectives add drama and immediacy, and the author pushes the limits of the digital media providing impressive detail, for example, the play of light on the mottled textured skin of the giants. This will be a crowd pleaser." Kirkus Reviews
Dinosaur Hunt includes more than 40 of Karen's illustrations.
For parents with young children and young readers.
Dinosaur Hunt : Texas-115 Million Years Ago by Karen Carr (Author)
Publisher: Harpercollins Juvenile Books; (October, 2002)


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text: That $650 sounds a good deal, that included replacing the timing-belt, right? 'S true the 325/e/es models have de-tuned motors and rear-gear ratios meant to increase mpg, also, they were adverted to have plenty of low-end torque. I won't argue w/ that, but my motor's always had an annoying 'dip' in its acceleration response-curve @ ~2250rpm. Where I got into a Dinan ECU chip right away, which increased the rev-limit to 5250rpm but requires 91-octane fuel. What was interestin', was that their e-motor chip provided a higher-percentage horsepower increase than the chips they had on offer for other models at the time (1987 iirc). wrt to the ride-quality, i'd put that down to the E30's semi-trailing arm rear suspension, which i've always preferred to the later 3-series' 'multi-link' rear suspensions, as being both more predictable and easier to modify.


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Apartment Living
Yes, we moved ashore, bought a little furniture from IKEA, put some cushions from WINGS on the floor, and settled in for a period of city life.
wingssail-Fredrick Roswold
Labels: Australia
Monday, October 22, 2001
Apartment Living
Yes, we moved ashore, bought a little furniture from IKEA, put some cushions from WINGS on the floor, and settled in for a period of city life.
wingssail-Fredrick Roswold
Labels: Australia
Sunday, October 21, 2001
October 22, 2001-Boaters Ashore
We have been living ashore for three months now, can you believe it? But just to put your minds at ease, this pair of dedicated boaters haven't gotten far from the water. We have an apartment which overlooks the commercial Port of Sydney.
We don't see the sailboat racing fleet, that is farther out in the western portions of the harbor, and we can't see the Opera House, which is behind the buildings of downtown. What a view of the Sydney Skyline from our Sydney ...
But we can see, however, the comings and goings of container ships, cruise ships, and various freighters and harbor traffic. We can look up from whatever we are doing at almost any time and see some big ship moving out our window. Tight quarters for a cruise ship. This was our vie... Sometimes it looks like one of the buildings is underway. Above the short stretch of water between us and the container terminal we look into the glass and steel office towers of Sydney's downtown.
Hardly a day goes by when we don't look at these buildings and wonder if we are going to next see an airliner fly into one of them. Then we wonder when the US war on terrorism is going to achieve some success, even if it is only the tokenism of capturing or killing Osama. So there is still a residual impact on us from September 11. But we carry on.
Out apartment also looks down on the marina where Wings is berthed.
Sydney Superyacht Center Marina. This is where WIN...
We can see it clearly, and with binoculars we can almost be on board. Every weekend, and on some evenings or mornings, we walk to the boat and work on the boat project. It is slow going, but we are finally making good progress. Now we are putting things back together down below (after painting) and on the deck. Today we sent off about four dozen pieces of deck hardware to have them reannodized, which we hope will turn the pitted, corroded, and paint smeared aluminun parts back into attractive shiney black ones. In a week or two we'll have winches, tracks, and blocks again, which means we'll be able to sail the boat again. We need to, it's been too long.
We need to do some sail repair, and maybe even make a new one, and we need to replace some ropes, the stereo, a pump or two, etc, etc etc. Money will be a limiting factor, as it always is, but we'll prioritize and get by.
We figure that the Wings will be in better shape after this project than it has been since we got it in 1986, so that will be good.
One thing we haven't started to do is to figure out what portion of our junk we will put back aboard and what we will get rid of. We also don't know what to do with the stuff we are getting rid of. There isn't much of a boating public here in Sydney to sell used stuff to, and no big swap meets to go to. But we are still hoping to shed a couple of thousand pounds, so we have to try to find a home for it, to say nothing picking which pieces of junk to leave behind and which to keep.
Another decision we have to make is where to go when we get the boat finished. Rgith now we don''t think we'd like to go to Indonesia. Maybe not Thailand either. Probably, next July, when we are ready to leave, we'll back to the towards the Pacific Islands, to Vanautu and new Caledonia. Maybe back to Fiji as well. We also are thinking about the Philippines, Hong Kong, and China. As much as Europe lures us, we are not yet ready to leave the Pacific.
But one thing is for sure. We are still cruising. This time in Sydney is just temporary.
DAWN IN SYDNEYI got up early to do some work and watch the dawn of a new day. It was beautiful to see the sky first turn a rusty purple, then red, then finally see the sun come up over the Sydney skyline. And since it was morning and my mind was fresh, I did some good work on the project plans I had laid out on the the table. It was peaceful and beautiful on that morning, and Judy missed it by sleeping in a little longer (in the bed of boat cushions on the floor of our small aprtment).
THE DAY THE REFER DIED.The boat project has marked the passing of our trusty referigerator. For 14 years this old second hand $25 refer served us well, despite chronic shaking and bouts of seasickness, and it's loyalty earned it a permenant place on the boat, even though we knew we could easily get a younger, stronger, replacement at West Marine.
But after the boat was in the shed in Noake's boatyard, when we got it back to our marina berth, we found the refer silent, and by then it was beyond resusitation. So with an emotional ceremony, we carted the remains off to the dumpster. I guess in the future we'll miss the gentle tinkle of wine glasses and rattle of the stove top that meant that the refer was running and keeping our beer cold. Bye, loyal friend.
Fred & Judy, SV WINGS, Sydney
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Just as the audiences root for commercial cinema, they are equally ready to embrace content-rich films provided they are made, feels veteran Telugu actor Gadde Rajendra Prasad.
"Only if we make quality films will the audiences be ready to watch them. As much as they want to be entertained, they wouldn't mind a good film once in a while as they are mostly hungry for it," Rajendra told IANS.
"If audiences were not eager to watch quality films then films such as Aa Naluguru, Mithunam and Mee Sreyobhilashi wouldn't have been successful," he added.
Are quality films financially successful?
"It might be successful if it has a wider release. Most of these films are backed by small producers, who find it difficult to even release in other states besides their own. Only if big production houses support these films can they rake in the moolah," he said.
The 56-year-old is currently busy with upcoming Telugu comedy-drama Noothi Lo Kappalu.
"This is also one of those films I am proud to be part of. The story is based on the simple premise that human beings are like toads in a well and they will neither go up nor allow others to rise. I am glad to be playing a lead in this project," said Rajendra.
Directed by Chanti Gnanamani, the film also features Manoj Nandam, Bharath, Tagubothu Ramesh, Jayaprakash Reddy, Vijay Sai, Allari Subhashini and Ananth.
The veteran actor, who is known for his impeccable comic timing, feels comedy can be narratively used to make quality films.
"Audiences always like a good mix of comedy in films than melodrama. If used effectively, comedy can become an asset to make quality films that are entertaining as well," he said.


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UH School of Travel Industry Management to hold painting bee
Travel industry partners combine efforts to lend support for school on Jan. 21University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
School of Travel Industry Management
HONOLULU — A team of volunteers from the travel industry have generously offered their time and talent to improve and upgrade the appearance of the School of Travel Industry Management (TIM) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. On Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the TIM School will host a "painting bee" where students and faculty will work alongside travel industry professionals to paint and apply graphics in the interior walls of the TIM School's George Hall.
Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts LP., owners of the four Sheraton Hotels in Waikīkī and the Sheraton Maui, serves as the major financial sponsor for the event. "We see this as another way for our industry to come together and to give back to the community," said Ernest Nishizaki, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts LP. "The TIM School has been instrumental in developing the future leaders of our industry and we want to make sure that we are here to support them."
Other companies participating in the event that are providing either funding and/or volunteer support include: the Hawaiʻi Hotel & Lodging Association, Hawaiʻi Prince Hotel Waikiki and Golf Club, Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa, Hyatt Regency Waikīkī, Marriott International, Inc., New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel, Outrigger & OHANA Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Ilikai Waikīkī Hotel, ResortQuest Hawaii, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo.
Special guests expected to attend include Denise Konan, UH Mānoa Interim Chancellor; Walter Jamieson, TIM School Dean; Marsha Wienert, State Tourism Liaison; Murray Towill, Hawaiʻi Hospitality Association President; among others.
The painting bee kicks off the first of a series of planned events to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the TIM School. "This is indeed a unique opportunity for the community to join the School in ensuring that the School meets the necessary physical standards for a world-class teaching and research program," says the School's Dean, Walter Jamieson.
For additional information, call Kristi Bates at (808) 956-4885 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
The School of Travel Industry Management (TIM School) is a leading professional institution in the development and dissemination of knowledge on all aspects of the travel industry in the Pacific. The School specializes in the Asia-Pacific region; however its student body and faculty come from all over the world. The School offers quality degree and professional educational programs including a Bachelor of Science Degree with emphasis on hospitality management, tourism management or transportation management, a Master of Science Degree and the e-TIM On-line Graduate Certificate Program. The School also offers the Executive Development Institute for Tourism (EDIT) and the Hawaiʻi International Hotel Institute (HIHI), professional training programs for travel industry executives and professionals. The School is accredited through 2007 by the ACPHA (Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration) and has received the TedQual (Tourism Education Quality) certificate designation by the WTO (World Tourism Organization).
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There will be an opportunity for photos and acknowledgements, including a message from Governor Lingle read by Marsha Wienert, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.


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•Eric Jones, 43, Hillrose, arrested for driving while license was suspended, Mill St. and CR 26, November 9, 7:22 a.m. Held on $1,000 bond.
•Daniel Salazar, 65, Brush, arrested on two felony warrants, 200 blk Clayton St., November 10, 8:18 a.m. Held on $60,000 bond.
•Tylor Chohon, 22, Brush, issued summons for concealment of goods, 1302 Edison St., November 8, 2:56 p.m.
•Sam Norris, 25, Greeley, contacted for public indecency, Hospital Rd. and Mill St., November 10, 12:06 a.m. Summons issued.
•Juvenile male, 17, Brush, contacted for failing to stop for school bus with flashing lights, Boxer and Weisbart, November 12, 3:44 p.m. Summons issued.
•Juvenile male, 17, Brush, contacted for failing to stop for a school bus with flashing lights and no insurance, 2400 blk Mill St., November 13, 4:29 p.m. Summons issued.
•Michael Richter, 31, Brush, contacted for driving under restraint and defective license plate lamps, 200 blk Applewood, November 14, 7:33 p.m. Summons issued.
•Kimberly Darnell, 31, Brush, reported burglary, 117 S. Colorado Ave., November 10, 2:09 a.m.


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|Image from the Digital Nature Archive
Walking in the other direction proved to be an equally enjoyable activity as it took me past the main administration block,en-route to the rather quirky Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, originally established in 1849 and relaunched in 1998. I wrote about this museum in an earlier article but in the intervening couple of years it has changed beyond all recognition.
The Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research will soon morph into something quite spectacular and bear little resemblance to what it was previously, apart from retaining some wonderful natural history collections.
In two years time there will be a new Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum built at a cost of some S$46 million. 800,000 Southeast Asian specimens will be housed there and three giant dinosaurs fossils. The latter should certainly pull in the punters. The new museum will be adjacent University Cultural Centre and NUS Museum.
For those of use with an interest in the flora and fauna of Singapore and its tropical neighbours the wait will be considerably shorter as the RMBR has launched the The Digital Nature Archive of Singapore.
This is a truly wonderful resource made available to serious researchers and the browsing public alike.
A site visitor is able to browse through a variety of multimedia and reference source materials: slides and print images, digital images, historical photographs from retired university professors, natural historians, experienced photographers, old local books, etc. video clips and sound clips.
The database makes good use of online technology including YouTube to host its videos. Here is an example; a caged Oriental Magpie Robin singing.


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Swiss Curial Cardinal with responsibility for ecumenism tells "Kathpress" in an interview about the importance of the Council, ecumenism and Lefebvrist
The Swiss Cardinal Kurt Koch has directed himself against the arguments especially of the Lefebvrist SPPX that the statements of Vatican II would have a different level of obligation. Although one could raise formal differences between the different types of texts - from constitutions, decrees and declarations. But there was little difference in the binding nature in terms of content, the President of the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity said clearly on Tuesday in an interview with "Kathpress" in Rome. The Decree on Ecumenism had its doctrinal basis in the Constitution on the Church.
The ecumenical movement, one of the points of criticism of the Lefebvrists, must be and remain a central theme of the church stressed Koch. The Council had declared from the beginning two main goals, to renew the church and restore the unity of Christians (Cathcon- miserable failure on both points!) This was the "focus of the whole council," said the cardinal. In this respect, ecumenism was no side issue, or any appendage, "but a central theme of the Council. Therefore, it must be a central theme of the Church today," said the Swiss Cardinal.
With their criticism of the Council, the "SSPX" (Cathcon- why in inverted commas?) represents similar positions to those of Martin Luther. They were obviously assuming that the Second Vatican Council (1962-65) has committed error, Koch said. "The fact that councils may err also, however, is a claim that goes back to Martin Luther," the cardinal thought. "Hence, the traditionalists already must ask themselves where do they actually stand." (Cathcon- I am sure the German Lutherans will be over the moon to be compared to the SSPX!)
Reorientation towards goal of the Council
The Second Vatican Council which opened 50 years ago wanted and brought to fruition a renewal of the Church but not a new church. Towards this goal, the Church needs today a reorientation, said Koch. He recalled Pope Benedict XVI who said soon after taking office, in a keynote speech on the importance of the council for a "hermeneutic of discontinuity and rupture" and of a "hermeneutic of reform." The Pope does not mean a pure continuity, as has occasionally been imputed to him said Cardinal Koch. "The traditionalists represent such an idea." Rather the Pope sees a "combination of renewal and continuity in the sense that the Council had wanted and implemented but not a new church."


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The part that makes them special is now much reduced. Bittering hops aren't expensive.
Here's an idea for a cyclical brew. Batch #1 - kegged, dry-hopped & tapped. Batch #2 - in fermenter waiting to be kegged. When Batch #1 kicks, the dry hops from the keg become FWH for Batch #3, while Batch #2 gets racked to the keg with new dry hops.


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I have been reminded about xacrow information from over 10 years ago, see txt file at the bottom of the page.
I have been reminded about xacrow information from over 10 years ago, see txt file at the bottom of the page.
THE UNIVERSE BIOS ( MVS / AES, and now also for CD )
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Guys at this point, don't even bother saying you will chip in $$$ for it as it's not about the money...there are other variables at work here.
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In with the real hardware, out with the bootlegs......who is this I wonder?
Don't piss off cats or you'll get the Nyanyan Uppercut!
This is a 'do it before you die' scenario.
This certainly is amazing to see, but I'm not optimistic that we'll ever see this released. It is rather frustrating to think about the other unreleased prototypes that are being kept under wraps for various reasons, especially with collectors unwilling to dump the Roms.
I've heard if we harass the owners of said games endlessly, they will indeed dump the roms and release them for free. They just need to know how selfish they are being.
Sure... Give me a list of names, I have a few severed cat heads I can put in a boxes and place on doorsteps. Let em know we mean business..
It's great to hear this news. If someone can arrange continues to be complete, I will be one who donate to make it success
I thought it has people who can do this project
Very nice !!
"When I was young, I thought that money was the important thing in life ... now that I am old I know that it is" ..... Oscar Wilde said
so, what's up?
shoutime is such a stressed man that is not able to get some time to dump such an important game for the neogeo community? or sell the dump or whatever?
Talking in a general way, why people with unreleased dumps don't make a crowdfunding to get a lot of money for the dump? i know, maybe is not a money question, but everytime we talk about unreleased games we can not understand why some people get them for themselves and they don't care about a big amount of money, let alone they would still be able to play the game and to be the first person they had it, and more important, the worldwide public gratefulness and recognition. The community would love them, media would talk wonders 'bout them. They would enter in gaming history, even in books. The satisfaction of a well done job. Games are meant to be played. Not to be "frozen data in a hard disk". Their creators would love to see them being enjoyed, is the final goal of a game.
Or if they prefer to be hidden in their own cave and remain private and lonely wolf, they would have big bucks.
i still don't get the way some people act, or better said, don't act.
I understand how the copyright holders might take issue with using one of the crowdfunding sites. But this community is tight enough where a trusted member could just collect paypal paymemts for the release.
When unreleased games or protos are "hoarded" or kept from the public. Its usually so it can be used as trade bait for some other protos. Not saying there arn't hoarders out there who just want to stroke their ego, but so many people have this need for instant gratification. Not thinking about the bigger picture.
Just take a dive and do a dump.
That reads weird .
Amazing how its almost 30 years old and were atill discovering shit about the Neo. This system is crazy.
Cool ass/helpful dudes: bartre, BlackaneseNiNjA,
I remember the times when an unreleased game appeared eventually. BangBangBusters, Ironclad, the promise never accomplished of Treasure Of The Caribbean. Lately things are stalled in that sense. I can barely guess what will be the hopes of a high end collector. Years pass, nothing new, no goals to reach as you have everything even the unreleased... what now?
Even NGDevTeam metalsluggish game is getting a life to see the light.
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Since the onset of Pakistan's engagement in the War on Terror, the country nosedived in its entirety; politically, socially and economically. Not only was this unfortunate plunge a harbinger of possibly, the worst of times for it but heralded the introduction of a gamut of negative stereotypes in relation to Pakistan and its citizens.
Largely owing to the almost-routinely involvement of Pakistan or any individual with even a faint connection to it in incidents or reports of terrorism, the spread of these stereotypes and a fixed image of 'The most dangerous place on Earth' has completely buried the Pakistan that existed before and still exists for the world to witness.
Despite a tumultuous 64-year old journey and contrary to the belief that Pakistan ' a land virtually barren of achievements' – it has had its fair share of achievements, pride and glory in every field.
Pakistan has played a significant role on the international stage.
Hardly two months after its creation in 1947, Sir Zafrullah represented Pakistan in United Nations General Assembly as the head of its delegation and soon emerged as the most excellent of a spokesperson for the causes of the Muslim World and other countries.
Perhaps, the greatest of the countless incomparable services he rendered was his exemplary advocacy of the cause of Palestine and Kashmir. Him being a champion of the former cause garnered enormous appreciation, acknowledgement and reverence from almost all Muslim countries and leaders at that time.
'In October 1947 he delivered a speech on the Palestine issue in the UN General Assembly, which is one of the most strong case ever presented for Palestine to date.'
[ Quoting from another blog on him ] :
'His speech on Kashmir Issue on January 15, 1948 in the UN Security Council is considered as the most comprehensive presentation of the Kashmir Issue ever on international stage, his speech continued for 7 straight hours and resulted in materialization of UN resolutions on Kashmir.'
Through his stupendous championship of such causes, he also became an evident proponent of the advance of universal values, peace, human rights, democracy and justice as from 1948 to 1954 he represented Pakistan at the Security Council (UN) and outstandingly spoke for the liberation of Libya, Northern Ireland, Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia, Morocco, Indonesia and occupied Kashmir.
To date, none have come into sight that could rival the towering statesman, who was honored in his lifetime by numerous countries by bestowing highest of civil awards or a deserved deluge of praises, in prowess or services.
Pakistan's Eeqbal Ahmed was a distinguished intellectual, 'prolific writer and journalist, he was widely consulted by revolutionaries, journalists, activist leaders and policymakers around the world. '
He had joined Algeria's National Liberation Front and was offered an opportunity to join the first independent Algerian government and refused in favor of life as an independent intellectual.
In the words of Edward Said, who penned a moving obituary on him in the Guardian in 1999, Eqbal Ahmad brought wisdom and integrity to the cause of oppressed peoples.
In a 'Factfile' for Islamabad Policy Research Institute titled 'UN Peacekeeping Missions and Pakistan', it is stated:
'Pakistan is contributing to UN peacekeeping since 1960 and is the single largest contributor of UN peacekeeping forces, with more than 11,000 Pakistani military personnel serving in UN peacekeeping operations worldwide.
As of June 2013, the Ranking of Military and Police Contributions to UN Operations, states 114 countries contributing a total 91,216 military observers, police, and troops to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations; and Pakistan forms the single-largest contributor with the highest number of troops (military and law enforcement) to various UN Peacekeeping Operations worldwide.
Pakistan's contingent for the UN Assistance Mission in Sierra Leone in 1999-2005 is also said to be cited by the UN Peacekeeping Headquarters as a 'Role Model for all UN Missions'.
'The Pakistan Naval Academy, which was established in 1971, has since its inception trained over 2,000 personnel from other countries, including Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Qatar and Bahrain.'
Pakistan also has a history of hosting several communities of disparate peoples' from around the world [ Either fleeing from violence or other reasons ] and refugees. It received about six million Afghan refugees from 1979 to 2001.
Along with hosting about 200,000 Burmese people who are largely based in Karachi [ To be precise, they are Rohingya Muslims from Western Burma who claim to have fled their homeland of Arakan State under the persecution of Muslim citizens by the Burmese Junta ]. A considerable number of Kurds from many countries also came to reside in the country and some still do.
In a report released by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, with a staggering 1.6 million, Pakistan hosts the largest number of refugees in the world, nearly all from Afghanistan.
There was also a time, in the '70s, '80's and 90's and even just before the fateful year of 2001, when students from other countries, would come to Pakistan in pursuit of education; from Palestine, Iraq, Iran and other Middle Eastern Countries.
Apart from such matters, Pakistan has produced many notable personalities and individuals in other fields.
In the sports circuit, Jahangir Khan surfaced as the World's No.1 player.
'Pakistani control over the British Open and the World Open was created in 1976. The names of such great maestros such as Azam Khan, Roshan Khan, Mo Khan, Qamar Zaman, Jahangir Khan, and Jansher Khan have dominated the sport.
Moreover, Jahangir Khan is considered by many to be the greatest player ever to grace a squash court.
During his career he won the World Open six times and the British Open a record ten times.
Between 1981 and 1986, he was unbeaten in competitive play for five years. During that time he won 555 matches consecutively. This was not only the longest winning streak in squash history, but also one of the longest unbeaten runs by any athlete in top-level professional sports.'
Sultan Mohammed Khan Golden 'a motorcar and motorcycle stuntman and jumping specialist, who introduced the sport of reverse motorcar jumping – set the world record by reverse jumping 150 feet over 15 cars.'
Sultan holds his self-set world record of jumping over 22 cars covering 249 feet distance, under his belt, among other things.
Hockey is the country's national sport, in which it has thrice won the gold in 1960, 1968 and 1984 Olympics. Pakistan hockey team also won the Hockey world cup four times in 1971, 1978, 1982 and 1994. And the last major event: Champions trophy was won in 1978, 1980 and 1994.
Latif ur Rehman, Habib ur Rehman, Abdul Rasheed Jr and Dr. Atif Bashir are among Hockey legends from Pakistan.
In 1978, Pakistani hockey artistry also played a part in helping Argentina win the FIFA World Cup win.
The brilliant Sohail Abbas has the highest number of goals in field hockey history to his name: 348.
It is said, that there are only two major religions in Pakistan; Islam and Cricket.
Not only does the nation have utmost madness for it but Pakistan's Cricket Team has shone since it ventured into the game. They won the World Cup in 1992, the T20 Cup in 2009 and since then, many Pakistani cricket players have made records and earned great wins, including that of the Blind Cricket Team and Pakistan's Women Cricket Team.
70% of the world's footballs are made in the city of Sialkot. In the 1980s, Sialkot gained international recognition when it produced the Tango ball used in the 1982 FIFA World Cup and now, with the Brazuca of FIFA 2014.
Pakistan International Airlines was the first airline in the world to operate scheduled helicopter services. One of PIA's Boeing 720s broke a world record that year, when it flew from London to Karachi non-stop in 6 hours and 43 minutes and 51 seconds during its delivery flight from Seattle, a record unbroken to this day. Also in 1978 the airline provided help to Somali Airlines, Air Malta and Yemen.
Pakistan boasts of internationally acclaimed musician, late legend and maestro, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, who is said to be one of the most celebrated artists to have ever been born. Many famous artists like Peter Gabriel, A. R Rahman and the late Jeff Buckley admired and were influenced by him. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan made it to TIME magazine's list of 'Asian Hereos' in 2006.
A renowned painter and master of the Chughtai Art, who was admired by the likes of Picasso and Queen Elizabeth II, the late Abdur Rehman Chughtai's works are at the British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Peace Palace Hague, United Nations Headquarters, New York, Kennedy Memorial Boston, US State Department Washington DC, President's House Bonn, Nizam of Hyderabad's Palace, Queen Julianna's Palace in the Netherlands, Emperor's Palace Bangkok.
Pakistan's Ismail Gulgee was also globally known for his outstanding work as an artist.
Abdul Sattar Edhi, the illustrious philanthropist and a truly inspiring 'living saint' runs the the world's largest ambulance help service and charity.
Coming to the sphere of science, Pakistan has the distinction of being the homeland of Nobel Laureate Dr. Abdus Salam who, although tragically shunned by the state, was a man beyond brilliance. He helped lay the groundwork for the discovery of Higgs Boson.
Rahman Anwar Syed, on whom the Malaysian exalted title of Datuk was bestowed for his contribution to the social and economic well-being of Malaysia is best known for his discovery of the biological method of oil palm pollination.
To name one, in the literary domain Pakistan's Bapsi Sidhwa is admired by many. Pakistan's writers and novelists are also winning acclaim and the country's literature festivals continue to attract thousands each year.
The prestigious Harvard Medal of Freedom award has only been given to a total of three people, including Nelson Mandela and Pakistan's former Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.
Ali Moeen Nawazish is a record-holder for 22 A's in A-levels. 17-year old Ibrahim Shahid set the record recently by 23 A's in O-levels.
The late prodigy Arfa Karim, was surpassed by compatriot Babar Iqbal, who at 12 of age, became the Youngest Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and she, at the age 9 had became the Youngest Microsoft Certified Professional.
He also set up three other world records Youngest Certified Wireless Network Administrator at the same age, Youngest Certified Web Professional Associate at age 10 years and in 2009, the feather of the Youngest Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist was added to his hat.
11-year-old Sitara Akbar, became the youngest student in the world to have passed the British Ordinary Level (O'Level) examination – passing six O'level subjects including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
In addition to this, she also attained seven bands out of nine, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) , scoring 7.5 in the testing system.
Nazir Sabir and Hassan Sadpara are two Pakistanis who achieved the feat of climbing Mount Everest.
While Samina Baig is the first Pakistani and Muslim woman to have achieved the feat of scaling seven highest peaks in seven continents.
Visual-effects specialist and artist Mir Zafar Ali was part of the team that won the Oscar award for best visual effects in 2007 for The Golden Compass; he has a plethora of hugely successful films to his credits, including Frozen which earned him his latest Academy Award. Other movies to his credit are: The Cabin in the Woods (2011), X-Men: First Class (2011), Hop (2011), Yogi Bear (2011), Aliens in the Attic (2009), Island of the Lost (2009), The Mummy (2008), The Incredible Hulk (2008), The Golden Compass (2007), Surf's Up (2007), Spider-Man 3 (2007), Ghost Rider (2007), Open Season (2006), Monster House (2006), Stealth (2005), and The Day After Tomorrow (2004).
The second and more-famed Pakistani to win an Oscar was Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy for her documentary 'Saving Face'.
To mention a historic event in its history, the Muslim World's first female Prime Minister, the late Benazir Bhutto was elected twice in Pakistan as was the Speaker of the Parliament Fahmida Mirza in 2008. Today, from ministers, political parties' members, journalists, human rights activists, social entrepreneurs to teachers, singers, actresses to doctors, police officials to fighter pilots – Pakistani women are leaving no field behind in their participation.
Pakistan's fascinating 'lost children of Alexander', the pagan Kalash tribe are relatively well-known but lesser known are the indigenous Africans of Pakistan called the 'Sheedis'; both of which only add to the cultural vibrancy in the country.
With looming mountains and paradisaical scenery in the northern areas, green fields in Punjab, desert areas in Balochistan and meandering rivers in Sindh, all four seasons that are followed by different natural delicacies and festivities of the people, sumptuous food and scrumptious desserts [ Be it the spicy biryani of Sindh, the delectable 'siri paey' of Punjab, savory Balochi 'sajji' or the mouth-watering 'namak mandi' of the northern areas] while possessing a string of fascinating monuments, forts and remains of the different civilizations; Moenjodaro, Harrapa, Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque, Sheesh Mahal, Rawat Fort, Rohtas Fort, Derawar Fort etc – Pakistan is a land with its fair share of problems, but a vivacious historical and cultural landscape.
Above all and everything else, Pakistan is the country that has stood against all odds gallantly as their lives became dispersed into a cycle of terrorism that has, till now, consumed 50,000.
As the terrorists blew their mosques, schools, buildings, shrines, hospitals and the bodies and limbs of their loved ones were strewn on streets, and nature shook its geography loose by earthquakes and the most devastating floods in recent history – Pakistan held together, braved through all with resilience.
This single fact stands tall on its existence and is a feat itself.
Pakistan isn't a land virtually barren of achievements; it is just, among all other descriptions and harsh facts, of mettle and and lioneheartedness an emobidement.
~ Hafsa Khawaja
* This is a site that was created solely for the purpose of cataloging and informing people of all the positive news related to Pakistan these days. The achievements and other seldom- good news.


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Monday, May 23
Sweet Corn Season Has Begun in San Diego!
It's May 23rd and fresh sweet corn season has begun in San Diego! Actually, it began about a month ago, but I've been too busy talking about camping, avocados, and pea shoots to focus on its arrival. So today it's all about the corn, baby.
While sweet corn season generally runs from June through September, Southern California's corn season starts in April and lasts through October or November. White corn reigns supreme here, particularly the Silver Queen variety, while bicolor or Butter and Sugar corn, is the next most popular. My personal favorite, thick, fat, canary yellow corn is hard to find, but that doesn't stop me from hunting for it every year.
I purchased this white corn from Kawano Farms, a favorite vendor of mine at The Little Mercato market. It's crisp, mildly sweet, and ideal for sautéing or grilling to enhance its innate sweetness.
In this Warm Quinoa, Corn, and Arugula salad, the corn kernels are lightly sauteed in olive oil and scallions and tossed with peppery arugula and nutty quinoa for a simple, vibrant lunch.
I heard that a new bicolor corn called Peaches and Cream recently arrived at the Mercato. Peaches and cream corn? Seriously? I'd better bring a heavy duty, extra large garbage bag to fit all the ears of corn I plan on buying this weekend.
Warm Quinoa, Corn, and Arugula Salad
Makes 2 main or 4 side servings
Printable recipe.
1/2 cup dry quinoa
1 cup water
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 ear fresh sweet corn, kernels removed from cob (or 1 cup unthawed frozen corn)
3 packed cups arugula
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8-1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1. Add quinoa and water to a medium pot, and bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Lower heat to a simmer, and cook partially covered for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
2. In a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, warm olive oil. Add scallions and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned and wilted. Add corn and cook 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from heat. In a large bowl combine cooked quinoa, scallions and corn, and arugula.
3. To make the vinaigrette, whisk all ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over salad and toss well. Serve immediately.
You might also like these corn recipes:
Elote, or Mexican Grilled Corn recipe from Food Blogga
Smoky Chipotle Chili Corn Chowder recipe from Food Blogga
Spicy Corn with Mustard Seeds recipe from Family Style Food
Texas Jalapeno Sweet Corn Chowder recipe from Rabbit Food Rocks
Columbian Corn Cakes with Fresh Cheese recipe from My Columbian Recipes
Cornmeal Crusted Tilapia with Mango, Corn, and Cucumber Salsa recipe from Food Blogga
Corn Muffins with Poblano Peppers, Fresh Corn, and Queso Fresco Cheese recipe from Cookin Canuck
16 comments:
- Cooking with Michele said...
So jealous!!! I like it sauteed with basil - yum!
- May 23, 2011 at 11:13 AM
- Christine said...
Hi Susan! I bought some of So Cal's organic sweet corn the other day and it's so delicious! I'm jealous of your corn abundance; our season doesn't start until July.
- May 23, 2011 at 12:23 PM
- Unknown said...
This recipe looks awesome and perfectly simple for summer. Thanks!
- May 23, 2011 at 2:52 PM
- Maggie said...
Ahh. I remember "Peaches and Cream" corn from summers spent in Michigan as a kid. Beautiful gold and cream colored kernels mixed together. Good texture and great taste (when fresh.) You'll love it!
- May 23, 2011 at 3:03 PM
- Emily said...
How delightfully light! I can just taste the sweet corn with the spicy arugula and the punch of lemon from the vinaigrette; add quinoa and that pretty much hits every taste bud! Ah, the perfect bite - I think I'll try it this weekend. :) Thanks for sharing!
- May 23, 2011 at 5:57 PM
- The Bean said...
This looks so tasty! If I start with fresh corn, should I steam it on the cobb first, or will it cook enough when I saute?
- May 23, 2011 at 6:07 PM
- Amee said...
Hi Susan! I just did a post on corn too and i have one ear worth of corn left so this is perfect. I was just thinking "i need a salad recipe with corn in it!" I really can't let it go to waste! I'm curious about the "peaches and cream" one you mentioned.
- May 23, 2011 at 7:34 PM
Peaches and cream corn? Be still my heart.
Up here in Brentwood, where the sweet corn rules the roost, we've been watching the stalks grow for weeks and weeks and weeks just waiting for the first harvest. Patience is indeed a virtue.
- May 23, 2011 at 8:44 PM
- Mary @Delightful Bitefuls said...
This sounds wonderful! Love the colors and health factor!!
Great blog; happy I found you!
Mary xo
Delightful Bitefuls
- May 23, 2011 at 8:44 PM
- Stacy (Little Blue Hen) said...
Bi-color corn is my favorite! I think "honey and pearl" is what we grew up eating, but not until August -- any earlier was just disappointing. I will try to wrap my head around corn being in season now to take advantage of it.
- May 24, 2011 at 9:16 AM
- averagebetty said...
Thank goodness for corn season! Great looking salad -- love the simple vinaigrette :)
- May 24, 2011 at 3:14 PM
- Cynthia said...
Ummmm, that photograph of the corn makes me long for some.
- May 24, 2011 at 3:28 PM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
michele-I do too!
christine-Hi, my friend! That late? Wow! It really is colder up where you are.
barefeet-Oh, thanks so much.
maggie-Ooh, after your description, now I really can't wait.
emily-What a lovely description. Many, many thanks!
thebean-It will cook enough when you saute it.
amee-Great minds? :) I just added a link to your post. It's fantastic!
livinlocal-Patience, indeed.
mary-Glad you found me too. Looking forward to getting to know you.
stacy-Honey and pearl? That may win for prettiest name of all!
sara-Thanks. The vinaigrette works well on most salads.
- May 25, 2011 at 6:56 AM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
cynthia-That's what I like to hear. :)
- May 25, 2011 at 7:14 AM
- Maria said...
Thank you for dropping by at my blog, so happy to have found yours! This salad is right up my alley and I can't wait to browse other delicious recipes of yours as well ;-)
- May 25, 2011 at 10:50 AM
- Magic of Spice said...
Gorgeous salad! I love fresh corn especially white sweet corn, the markets have been flooded :) This peaches and cream corn though I have not seen, I will have to ask around...
- May 31, 2011 at 2:57 PM


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Lady Gaga has given a peace a chance, and Yoko Ono has taken notice.
John Lennon's widow, a rock legend in her own right, presented the 21st-century pop icon with the LennonOno Grant for Peace today in Iceland. The Imagine Peace Tower, whose construction was spearheaded by Ono in honor of her late husband, was unveiled in Kollafjörður Bay in 2007.
But Gaga didn't just get her hands on a puzzle-piece-shaped trophy for her social activism and philanthropic ways—the prize is a grant after all!
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"I will be donating this grant to the Elton John AIDS foundation and I will be working closely with them to ensure that the money goes specifically to those orphans and disadvantaged youth in America born with HIV or AIDS," the Fame Monster artist said of the $50,000 that comes with the honor.
In addition to launching her own Born This Way Foundation advocating more empowerment, education and acceptance among young people, Lady Gaga contributed to earthquake relief in Haiti in 2010 and tsunami relief in Japan last year.
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"Lady Gaga is in a position of number one as a singer-songwriter," Ono told Reuters Television. "And when you are number one you don't want to risk yourself. And she did."
"I dare you to be compassionate in a cynical age," Gaga said in accepting the honor—which she shares this year with Pussy Riot, the imprisoned Russian punk trio who are appealing their stiff sentence for staging an anti-Vladimir Putin protest at a Moscow church.
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Carl Zimmer mentioned it in his evisceration of TED's weak science draw (specifically Philip Zimbardo's talk) which lead me to ask a question about the talk over on Quora.
Specifically, I asked, "Is Randy Powell saying anything in his 2010 TEDxCharlotte talk or is it just total nonsense?" It got a lot of great answers (which is what I was hoping for) including the currently top-rated response from Jay Wacker, Stanford professor of theoretical physics:
Wow. Such fucking bullshit. Well, I am theoretical physicist who uses (and teaches) the technical meaning of many of the jargon terms that he's throwing out. And he is simply doing a random word association with the terms. Basically, he's either insane a huckster going for fame or money doing a Sokal's hoax on TEDx I'd bet equal parts 1 & 2.
and this one from Joshua Engel (one of my favorite Quora users):
This is one of the reasons I'm not crazy about TED talks. The argument is gibberish; not a single point makes any sense. But without a transcript, it's tricky for me to make a point-by-point refutation. I have to stop, transcribe, then explain. It's a slow and tedious process. The question is, is anybody engaging in that kind of critique for the talks that aren't obviously deranged? Or is everybody just accepting what they hear and then letting the video move on to its next point? Video is a poor way to make an argument. It's a good teaching tool, since it's very convincing when the subject is actually valid. But it's equally good at making an invalid argument with little opportunity for critical thought.You can get a feel for Mr. Powell's work in this video:
Well it would appear that TED has officially responded by removing Mr. Powell's talk from their TEDx YouTube channel. Specifically, TED editor Emily McManus left this response on my Quora question:
Randy Powell's talk onstage at TEDxCharlotte 2010 came under criticism for its lack of scientific validity. Criticism came from mathematicians and science writers as well as threads on specialist science and math blogs and other online communities. Members of the TED and TEDx teams watched the talk, sought further advice from experts, and ultimately agreed that the criticisms had merit and were serious enough to warrant removal of the talk from the TEDx official YouTube channel, in compliance with our policy.Personally I don't think that removing the content to scrub its record is the best way to go but it's interesting to see that TED is at least taking some steps to clean up its scientific appearance.
Randy Powell was given several opportunities to directly defend his work, but did not do so. In a phone conversation with members of the TED and TEDx teams on September 12, 2012, Powell stated that his brief onstage talk at TEDxCharlotte did not include complete data on his work. He could not point us to that data online during the call, but agreed during the call to email TED his data, including a detailed 10-page paper, for a further independent review by a mathematician and possible replication of his experiments by a physicist. Neither the paper nor any other data was ever received. We consider the matter closed.
In response to this incident, TEDx has clarified its policies on the scientific validity of talks and is working with independent TEDx organizers to help them access more and better resources for vetting speakers.


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The Kanye West apology tour moves from the internets and to the prime time debut of The Jay Leno Show. West asked to extend his previously booked musical segment and offered another apology to Taylor Swift for his tasteless, microphone-grabbing publicity stunt at the MTV Video Music Awards. West also promised to take some time off for "reflection".
West tells Leno: "So many celebrities, they never take the time off... I'm just ashamed that my hurt caused someone else's hurt. My dream of what awards shows are supposed to be, 'cause, and I don't try to justify it because I was just in the wrong. That's period. But I need to, after this, take some time off and just analyze how I'm going to make it through the rest of this life, how I'm going to improve."
Is that a promise, Kanye? Can you really "take some time off" and away from the cameras?
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Solon High School will present the acclaimed Broadway musical "My Fair Lady" Nov. 10-13 in the Solon Community School District Auditorium. Show times are 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday.
This year, the program will offer reserved seating. Ticket prices are $6, $9 and $12 depending on the seat location; all levels may be reserved in advance of the show. Reserved tickets may be purchased in the high school commons on one of the following dates:
• Oct. 29: 8-10 a.m.
• Nov. 1, 3 and 8: 5-7 p.m.
• Nov. 9: 4-6 p.m.
Remaining tickets will also be available to purchase at the door before performances. Activity tickets are not accepted for the musical.