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During the recent Disney Social Media Moms conference, participants were invited to a day of events tied to the company's Magic of Healthy Living initiative. On Saturday morning, Disney Channel actors and 50 essay winners participated in a TRYathlon, a course around World Showplace in Epcot where kids tried "new foods and new moves, new ways to live healthy." Later in the day, some of the participants answered questions from the bloggers. Here is a sample:
How do you celebrate your birthday while living a healthy life?
Alyson Stoner (Phineas and Ferb, Camp Rock 2): Balance is key. I don't necessarily neglect something sweet and delicious. Cake is an important part of a healthy diet – in moderate portions. Setting up rules and regulations brings shame and condemnation and guilt, and that's not what healthy living is. Healthy living is freedom and taking the initiative to make proper choices. That's what this campaign is all about. It's inspiring individuals to meet their own individual needs.
High school students say they don't have time to eat healthy. What recommendations do you have?
Jennifer Stone (Wizards of Waverly Place): I'm always busy. I'm a big fan of cooking all your meals for the week on Sunday and then using good old Tupperware. Stick it in the fridge and take a sack lunch to work. Other than that, you have to make choices with what you have available. You do the best you can.
Daniel Curtis Lee (Zeke and Luther): Fruits and vegetables — since they're raw — you just pick them up, put them in your face and you're good.
Does this initiative work with schools, too, to improve the quality of food served in cafeterias?
Chef Gary Jones (Disney dietary specialist): Chefs Move to Schools — The Central Florida area is one of the pioneers in that movement. I partner with Oak Ridge High School. I'm working to try to change some of the food. … It's a tough market because schools don't typically have a lot of money these days. What if kids only had one thing to eat at school each day and it was absolutely fantastic? Would we go for that, or do you need the 10 or 15 different choices they have now?
How can we get our kids involved in growing our gardens at home so they don't see it as a chore but something really fun?
Katie Stagliano (recipient of Friends For Change grant): Once you start gardening, you see how much fun it is. It encourages kids to eat fresh vegetables. Themed gardens, such as pizza gardens or one for cole slaw, are great, too.
How do busy parents tweak recipes to make them healthy, quick and nutritious?
Chef Gary: You can buy fruits and vegetables already cut in the grocery store. You don't need to buy pounds of it — just what you need — and then it becomes very quick to put recipes together. Spend two hours on the weekend planning and preparing.
Daniel Curtis Lee: When you decide you want to do it, it just becomes easier. I found myself saying it was too hard because there was a blockage in my brain, I didn't really want to make the move.
Katie: Use what's growing in your garden to inspire you.
What do you do to stay healthy and fit through your movement?
Barrett Ruud (Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker): That's kind of my job. For me, even in the off-season, I do have a couple months that I have to be creative. I do yoga. It really does make me feel better. Also, me and my brother play racquetball. I have to be doing something. I'm not very good at running on a treadmill and staring at a TV. I have to be doing something that occupies my mind.
To the essay winners, what was your favorite part of the event today and what was the biggest lesson you've taken away from this weekend?
Morgan Brown (from Dallas area): My favorite part was meeting these amazing stars. And I learned that what we ate was actually healthy.
Karisa Brake (from Chicago area): My favorite part was making new friends, meeting new people and learning new ways to be healthy.


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Musician, teacher, and author Julie Lyonn Lieberman launches a fundraising campaign to create a Newton Peace Park Memorial educational website and free digital book to honor and support the community of Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting victims and survivors.
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Newton, Conn…..Newton Connecticut resident and musician Julie Lyonn Lieberman launches a fundraising campaign to create a Newtown Peace Park Memorial Educational Website and free digital book to honor and support the community of Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting victims slain on December 14, 2012 in Newton.
Author, violinist, composer, and artistic director for the summer program "Strings Without Boundaries", Lieberman is creating a free digital book and interactive educational website to teach skills and offer resources promoting and teaching skills necessary to build communities of peace. "Some individuals spread poison through their evil words and deeds but every individual has the ability to alkalize that poison to create something wondrous. I call this spiritual alchemy. Newtown Peace Park will offer the skills and resources necessary to create a culture of kindness," Lieberman says.
Lieberman's project Newton Peace Park will be developed through a collaboration between spiritual leaders and peace-making experts. Award winning author of Elusive Peace Douglas Noll lends his skills in conflict resolution, peacemaking and experience as co-founder of Prison of Peace, an organization teaching peacemaking skills to incarcerated women—to Lieberman's project. "Julie is committed to teach healing from tragedy, teach anger management, mediation, and transcendence in the hope that tragedies like Sandy Hook's school shootings can be averted, and that all those affected have support to heal" Noll explains.
In addition to the book and website Lieberman is working on a Newtown Peace Park anthem to be published by Kendor Music that string orchestras can perform to commemorate the anniversary of the shootings.
"I hope to raise enough funds to seed these much needed community building services for this project to see fruition," says Lieberman, who is utilizing Kickstarter for fundraising (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/julielyonn/newtown-peace-park-book) and building a Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/NewtownPeacePark.
About Julie Lyonn Lieberman
Julie produced an environmental education project, The Green Anthem, which reached six million young people through the National Association for Music Education in 2010. The author of eight educational books and six DVD's as well as fifteen string orchestra scores, she wrote and produced two National Public radio series in the early 90's and produced three American jazz string summits in the 1980s. She is the artistic Director for Strings Without Boundaries, a summer program held in dual locations at Lawrence University and Central Washington. For interviews contact Julie Lyonn Lieberman at Julie Lyonn Music, 203-304-1238 or email at julielyonn(at)me(dot)com
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Hellspawn28 wrote:GotengoXGodzilla wrote:The movie is from 1994. Cant expect TOO much.
Don't know why you hate 1994 when it was a fantastic year for films. Pulp Fiction, Shawshank Redemption, Forrest Gump, Hoop Dreams, Ed Wood, the finale to the Colors Trilogy (Red), just to name a few. Probably the best year for movies from the '90s.
1994 seems to be hit or miss as well since 1994 give us a lot of shitty movies too like Blue Chips, Color of Night, Double Dragon, Junior, Neverending Story III, North, On Deadly Ground, The Specialist, Star Trek Generations, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 4: The Next Generation, and Wyatt Earp. 1990, 1991, 1992, 1995 and 1999 seem to be the best years of US cinema in my opinion.
wataru wrote:1982 had Blade Runner and that beats 1994 and 1939.
Im pretty sure today's directors, producers and writers arent being influenced by those movies, GxG. Theyre generational. Blade Runner is just as important to today's generation of film makers as Wizard of Oz was to the next 1-2 generations.
...Blade Runner is just a better film.
wataru wrote:As you claim to be a filmmaker, please link me to any website or iMDB of any film you've made?
wataru wrote:Interesting. Why is it young film makers always want to most of eerie post-apocalyptic film? It's always some quiet, no-soundtrack bit of film with some small tidbit of good ol' boy knowledge (Petra's reason for not firing).
...Blade Runner is still better.
GotengoXGodzilla wrote: It's based off of a 1916 short film by D.W. Griffith, called "The Female Of The Species".
dogora wrote:GotengoXGodzilla wrote: It's based off of a 1916 short film by D.W. Griffith, called "The Female Of The Species".
i think i remember seeing this in school, but i have seen many silent films, nice vid thogh.
i saw v for vendeta again last night, anyone else seen it?
wataru wrote:No, I meant Blade Runner is better then Wizard of Oz, Gone With The Wind and Stagecoach. I dug you're short film. I actually LIKE post-apocalyptic features. Eastwood (from old TK) makes films too, I dig on his stuff though he has nothing out yet...
I find ALOT of the films from the early part of the 20th century very LACKING in real story and making up for it with visuals and star appeal.
It's a problem of today as well - in more then one type of media. Some films can blend it flawlessly, some just fail so hard it's sickening. As a major film buff, I cannot get behind movies like Gone With The Wind or Wizard of Oz because compared to the subject matter theyre based on theyre EXTREMELY flawed and wrong. The novels of Oz are not gay singing musicals of color. The Civil War and slavery was not a technicolor romance of beautiful belles and swashbuckling men.
Theyre not true to the subject. They're not even really adaptations. Theyre basically 'Look at this!' films. The base story is OK but they trample it..
wataru wrote:You want to see a historically accurate Civil War film? Watch Glory.
Wizard of Oz IS like Wonderland. But the movie is a technicolor shadow of the novels.
Are these films BAD? No. Are these films GOOD? Sure. Are these films accurate? Hell no. Is Blade Runner better? Yes. Why? Because it is what it is - a steampunk dystopian sci-opera semi-action drama. It's not Star Wars or Star Trek. It's not Hillstreet Blues, Blue Steel or Body Heat. It's a movie that IS what it IS and isnt some film maker saying "Let's just do this shit...",
Theyre just like what Lucas is doing (did) to his films. Story second, whateverthefuckwecanjamintomaketheaudiencesayWOW!
Proofpoochie wrote:I fail to see what this pointless arguement has to do with Superhero films but, whatever.
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Orion's short temper is quickly put on display when Lennox and Wonder Woman seek out Milan for the same reason Orion did and a fight nearly erupts before Milan intervenes.The Astro-Harness is later shown to be able to open boomtubes into the vicinity of anyone if it has something to follow, in this case a hair from Hera's head. Orion however also displays a more unappealing personality feature when he encourages Diana to go with War by slapping her rear and apparently caring nothing for Diana's reaction.He has also appeared in conflict with Superman, the Man of Steel for similar reasons.CreationOrion on his Astro HarnessBy the late 60's Jack Kirby, long-time top artist for Marvel Comics, grew dissatisfied with his treatment at Marvel so he left to work for rival publisher DC Comics. Immediately upon arriving at DC, he began creating a slew of titles under the editing skills of Carmine Infantino. This became know as Kirby's Fourth World saga, running through the pages of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, New Gods, Mister Miracle and The Forever People. Each of these titles was based in the Fourth World and featured the adventures of a race of super powered Gods. Orion, the second son of Apokolips' ruler and darkest god of all, Darkseid, was featured in the first issue of New Gods and was the series main protagonist.OriginOn the far side of known existence there is a place known as the "Fourth World." It is there that two opposing planets exist; New Genesis, a place of beauty, splendor, light and happiness, and Apokolips, a place of hardship, squalor, filth and disease. It was in the dreary darkness of Apokolips that Orion was born the son of Tigra and Darkseid. After warring for countless ages the leaders of Apokolips and New Genesis finally managed to find a way broker peace, or at least delay the inevitable, when each side agreed to have the rulers of both planets give the other his son to raise, thus forming a peace treaty known as 'The Pact'. To this end, Darkseid received Highfather Izaya's son, Scott Free (aka Mr. Miracle), while Highfather accepted and raised Orion.This was a questionable choice for Darkseid because of a prophecy regarding Orion's future. It was foretold that Father and Son would meet for a final battle to decide the fate of Apokolips, and that Orion would defeat his father amid the fire-pits of Apokolips deciding the fate of the War between the twin worlds. An event Darkseid was sure would never pass, yet that he unwittingly set into motion.Orion -Son of DarkseidOn New Genesis, Orion's savage nature quickly made him stand out amidst the peaceful natives. The dark fury that boiled within him could barely be contained, and so Orion was given a Mother Box, a sentient computer, to calm his temper. Orion's Mother Box spends much of her time trying to calm the raging soul within Orion. Orion was also taught by the Highfather to respect the Source, a training that has given Orion something to meditate on to placate his anger. He has also made many friends on New Genesis, including Scott Free and Big Barda (both of whom have escaped from a life of cruelty on Apokolips). Most importantly, Orion was befriended by Lightray, the cheery, friendly "beam of light" of New Genesis. Despite the superficial and even temperamental differences, the two are best of friends. It is the teachings and friendships that has steeled Orion's conviction when he goes to defend New Genesis.Character EvolutionOrion possesses strength, stamina and durability on the same level as Superman or Wonder Woman. Unfortunately, due to the evil of his father, Darkseid, Orion has an insatiable inner demon that fills Orion and enormous inborn fury which he constantly wrestles with. His physical power combined with this relentless fury has made him the fiercest warrior among all the New Gods. His ferocity in combat, which is legendary, is what has earned him the title "Dog of War".Though always portrayed as a warrior, Orion has been softened by writers since his debut under the sometimes sledgehammer pen of Kirby. In the original New Gods series, Orion was portrayed in a way that was hard to like. His manner sat somewhere between arrogance and pretentious and it was down to support characters like Orions' long term best friend, Lightray to lighten proceedings somewhat. It was, perhaps this heavy handedness that lead to the original series cancellation, with DC not utilizing the characters again for another five years.Orion's late 70's lookWhen Orion and the New Gods did reappear in Return Of The New Gods, Orion was changed considerably to fit more easily into the superhero mold. Gone were the helmet and the Astro-Harness and brought in were the spandex and the obligatory face mask. Although it featured the talents of creators like Denny O'Neil, Gerry Conway, Bob Mcleod and Don Newton, this new take on a classic idea did not take with the public's imagination and the series was cancelled the following year. Although appearing in a few issues of Justice League, this version of Orion was never seen again and the character himself would not again appear until Jack Kirby was given the chance to return to the characters he had created.In 1984, Kirby was given the chance to finish the story he had begun 12 years previous when DC reprinted his New Gods series and allowed him to add an extra chapter on the end, which concluded with the apparent death of Orion himself. This lead to the Hunger Dogs graphic novel, one of the first of its kind and an epic and conclusive finish to Kirbys' epic story.Orion would not appear again until following the DC retcon tale, Crisis On Infinite Earths and spent some time as a member of The Justice League, once under the Keith Giffen/J.M Dematteis creative run and once under Grant Morrisons talents. In 2000, Orion finally received his own title, written and drawn by Walt Simonson which ran for 25 issues.Major Story ArcsThe Pact"There came a time when the old gods died! The brave died with the cunning! The noble perished, locked in battle with unleashed evil! It was the last day for them! An ancient era was passing in fiery holocaust!"And so began the epic tale of The New Gods. When Izaya, The Inheritors wife, Avia was murdered by the unruly henchmen of Darkseid, war erupted between the pure and good planet of New Genesis and its dark sibling, Apokolips. Consumed with revenge, Izaya pursued his war against Apokolips with the fervour of a madman, before realizing that the cost of war is too high. Horrified at what he has done, Izaya exiles himself and whilst in exile, forgoes the ways of war and discovers the omnipotent and mysterious power known only as, The Source. When he returns to his people, Izaya wears the clothes of peace and, befitting his new awareness, assumes the name of Highfather.In order to broker peace, or at least delay the inevitable, each planet's ruler gave the other his son to raise forming a peace treaty known as 'The Pact'. So, Darkseid received Highfather Izaya's son, Scott Free (aka Mr. Miracle), while Highfather raised Orion.This was a questionable choice for Darkseid because of a prophecy regarding Orion's future. It was foretold that Father and Son would meet for a final battle to decide the fate of Apokolips, and that Orion would defeat his father amid the fire-pits of Apokolips deciding the fate of the War between the twin worlds. An event Darkseid was sure would never pass, yet that he unwittingly set into motion.On New Genesis, Orion's savage nature quickly made him stand out amidst the peaceful natives. The dark fury that boiled within him could barely be contained, and so Orion was given a Mother Box, a sentient computer, to calm his temper. Orion's Mother Box spends much of her time trying to calm the raging soul within Orion. Orion was also taught by the Highfather to respect the Source, a training that has given Orion something to meditate on to placate his anger. He has also made many friends on New Genesis, including Scott Free and Big Barda (both of whom have escaped from a life of cruelty on Apokolips). Most importantly, Orion was befriended by Lightray, the cheery, friendly "beam of light" of New Genesis. Despite the superficial and even temperamental differences, the two are best of friends. It is the teachings and friendships that has steeled Orion's conviction when he goes to defend New Genesis.EarthOrion vs SupermanDuring his travels Orion has proven himself a hero many times. His first encounter with Earth's heroes was through Superman. He was sent by Highfather to retrieve him for an audience. Having limited knowledge of the New Gods, Superman mistook him for a servant of Darkseid, and in typical fashion Orion attacked him. After a short battle he was able to subdue the young Kryptonian easily using his physical prowess and the Astro-Harness. Upon their arrival on New Genesis Orion awakened Superman, who was able to surprise him and overcome him. Orion then spent the rest of the day chasing him. He pursued Kal into the stratosphere where he used a burst of Heat Vision to blast him into the floating defenses of Supertown. Eventually with the help of Metron they were able to subdue him, and Orion brought him in chains to Highfather, who then admonished him reminding him that they were seeking the Kryptonian's assistance. The majority of their encounters would go this route. Orion and Ligthray later came to Earth to help in the battle against Darkseid, who was searching for the Anti-Life Equation. Both Orion and Lightray served with the Justice League Of America for a time. Orion frequently battles against his father, using his rage to defend the universe from Darkseid's tyranny.Anti-Life EquationOrion had a number of adventures of his own. During one of these Orion was able to partially obtain the Anti-Life Equation. This victory prompted him to return to Apokalips, and to confront his father about the truth of his birth. In the end he ends up challenging his father for the right to rule. Refusing to use the Anti-Life Equation, as a matter of pride, he fights with only his natural abilities and trusted Astro-Harness. Orion is able to defeat his father, gaining control over Apokalips. Using the Equation he went on to attempt to create Inter-Galactic peace. He began his efforts on Earth, a planet he had grown fond of. Orion was able to turn Earth into a Utopian paradise, but in the end found out it was disrupting the fabric of the Universe. Orion set things right, and it was later revealed that Darkseid, along with Metron, had only let Orion defeat him. He had wanted to know about and attempt to understand the potential of the Anti-Life Equation.For messing with the Anti-Life Equation, one of the gods disguised as the Black Racer managed to work Orion into one of his furies, and led him into a Doom Tube. The Doom Tube is like a Boom Tube, except once you enter it, there is no way out. In this land, there was literally nothing, except for a giant tree in the middle of it. As it turned out, there where beings in this place known as Ecruos. These beings take the forms of humans and if they are killed, the human they conceal themselves as will die as well. Orion, thinking he's done enough damage, decides that slaughter won't matter. When he is through with them, he notices a throne engraved in the tree. He goes through an entrance in the tree and finds the ruler of the abandoned land, Clockwerx, whom was bound by chains. He informs Orion that the Ecruos plan on dismantling the tree, which is the tree of life, when it dies, so does the universe. After a long battle with the rest of the Ecruos, whom where in there monstrous form, Orion prevailed. Clockwerx, now unbound, uses his powers to send Orion to Earth.On Earth, Orion is traumatized by what he has been through, and is taken in by a homeless man. It is there that Orion hears of Slig of the Deep Six's escape and that he's wreaking havoc on the Pacific Ocean. The new god eventually restores the peace. While thinking of what to do next, he is attacked by humans with Apokoliptian weapons. They put a crown-like device on his head and it destroyed Orion's eyes. With help from Lightray, he managed to escape his imprisonment. Orion was forced to deal with a few mobsters working for Arnicus Wolfram. Wolfram found a way of taking people and gods' life energies and using them to prolong his own life, which is why Orion was taken in the first place. Within a short period of time, Orion managed to outwit this man, as he has done to so many others. Orion referenced his experience of gaining the Anti-Life Equation to what Wolfram was doing to people and how he needed to be punished. He took Wolfram's eyes to replace his own.Justice LeagueOrion With The JLAOrion has proudly served 2 terms with the League. The first time, he demanded to serve alongside his friend Lightray. The two were admitted into the Leagues ranks and they served until after the battle between the League and Evil Eye. When next Orion served it was under the orders of Takion, the new leader of New Genesis following High Father's death, alongside Big Barda. The two were to serve in preparation for the arrival of Meggadon. While preparing for this they took part in a number of memorable missions. Orion helped to defeat Starro after his actions had put nearly the entirety of North America to sleep. He also, aided by Green Lantern, Barda, Plastic Man, and Steel managed to capture a White Martian who had regained it's memories. On one occasion Steel was forced to steal Orion's motherbox and use it as a telepathic shield when an apparently insane Adam Strange kidnapped them in an attempt to defeat a Telepathic race. Orion was so enraged his Motherbox was almost useless, devoting to much energy to keep him calm than to do anything else. It took a blow from Wonder Woman to bring him to his senses. When Mageddon arrived Orion and Barda gave their all to help the League deal with the threat. After a few initial failures Orion decided to stop holding back. Giving his motherbox to Oracle to assist her coordination, he attacked the omnipotent being at full ferocity, managing to do more damage then any other member of the League. He was able to keep it busy until Superman absorbed the power of it's energy source. Then, the threat they had come to confront defeated Orion and Barda resigned.Death of the New GodsDuring the twilight of the New Gods, Orion was one of the first on New Genesis to discover what was happening. He had gone to what was to be a meeting between himself, Takion and Magnar to find the later dead. When Takion arrived with Himon in tow they feared that it was Orion who had done the terrible deed, and were even more disturbed as Orion described what had happened and the killer's ability to remain undetected. It was also Orion who realized that Takion had not been alerted to the death of a New God by the Source. Orion and his allies then set about investigating, and were staggered as the found to true number of New Gods either dead, or missing. Orion first blamed the Forever People, who had been spotted near many of the killings and were also missing in action having failed to respond to New Genesis distress beacon. After Takion and Himon debased that theory, he immediately rushed to blame his father Darkseid as responsible for their betrayal and the connected deaths. Though he wanted to take the fight to Apokolips, Takion reasoned with him why remaining on New Genesis until the threat was assessed was best. Matter's where soon exasperated by the arrival of Scott Free and Superman, with the news of Barda's death. As per many of their meetings, an extremely agitated Orion founds himself engrossed in yet another contest of strength with the Kryptonian though they were eventually interrupted by Metron.Conversing with Metron, and learning that Darkseid may hold some of the information, Orion proposes again a confrontation with his father. He, along with Superman and Scott Free decide to confront him on Apokolips, but also that it must wait for the funeral of Barda. Before the funeral Orion confronts Scott about his knowledge of the Anti-Life Equation, and his desire to resurrect Barda. After being assured that he won't, Orion sets about convincing Scott of the possible necessity of using the Equation to stave off the extinction of the New Gods. A conversation overheard by Superman, revealing the secret to the Kryptonian. Orion and his allies then proceed to pay their respects to Barda. After the rights of the funeral Orion confronts Kal-El about what he has overheard. He explains to the Man of Steel that by knowing the secret he is also now a member of their conspiracy and responsible for the protection fo Scott Free. Orion and his allies then head to Apokolips.Upon their arrival to Apokolips, Orion and the others are set upon by a swarm of Parademons. The Dog of War lets loose upon his foes. The minions of Darkseid prove no obstacle for Orion, who manages to fight on while also advising Superman not to hold back against their foes. He is forced to save a careless Free, admonishing him for his reckless behavior, before the fight is over. As they head for Darkseid's citadel, they are confronted by the sight of streets littered with the corpses of his followers. Orion and his allies are forced to re-evaluate their opinion of Darkseid's guilt. Arriving at the citadel they find the way barred by Darkseid's elite, none of whom feel the need to bar their passage feeling betrayed by their Lord's inaction. On their way deeper into the stronghold they witness even more dead New Gods. Finally they are assaulted by Shadow Demon's summoned by Darkseid himself, while Superman provides a distraction Orion and Mr. Miracle continue their journey to Darkseid's inner sanctum.Upon their arrival, Darkseid immediately captures Orion and Miracle with his partial knowledge of the Equation. Mr. Miracle, with his control of the full Equation is able to free them. He then banishes all of the Shadow Demons and traps the Lord of Apokolips himself. Orion attempted to continue the battle, but was stopped by Scott. He then proceeds to help in the interrogation of his father, having a hard time believing that Darkseid has accepted defeat. When Darkseid proves able to resist the compulsions of the Equation, Orion attempts to convince Scott to kill him. When Scott refuses, they return to Superman and then New Genesis. Learning of Takion's death they prepare to elect a new leader for New Genesis. As they prepare he converses with Kal-El, explaining how he used to hide his true face from the people of New Genesis, but that they have come to accept him as he is and he hides no longer. After everyone assembles Orion leads the others in electing a new leader. It is through Orion's logic that Himon is chosen to lead the New Gods through these troubled times. After that issue is settled, they finally manage to locate the position of the Forever People. Heading to the coordinates indicated they find the teen aged group dead, having been so for a long while. Enraged Scott raises the corpses and attempts to interrogate them, ignoring the protests of Orion and Kal. When the corpses destroy themselves instead of reveal their killer they are forced to return to Supertown empty handed.Back on New Genesis, Orion and Superman begin to form their own conclusions. The two both come to the conclusion that the Infinity Man must be the killer responsible. They search Supertown for him, not managing to find a trace. The two decide to keep their hunch from Scott, not being able to afford him running of half-cocked. After agreeing to deciding to keep looking for him, while also searching for other possibilities they prepare to depart. Before he leaves Orion points out that by staying Kal-El may share their fate, he then bids him farewell. He then flies off. While he was gone his fellow New Gods began to suspect him, leading to a confrontation between Orion and Scott that Superman had to diffuse. In the end Orion decides, true to form, to challenge the God Killer to one on one combat. Hoping to give his allies the opportunity to figure out his identity he prepares to sacrifice himself. Seeing the killer approach he rushes him on his Astro-Harness, leading to a cataclysmic explosion and his death. The explosion was so grand it blinded even Superman, reminding him why the denizens of the Fourth World profess divinity. Because of his Rage he is the only New God to return to the Source after his death, leaving behind only his helmet. His demise is sensed by his father, who looks towards the explosion, lamenting the ending of their joint story.Death of OrionYet that wasn't the end of Orion. It is later discovered that the source was able to retrieve his soul. When Darkseid, using a potion giving him access to all the deceased New Gods power, challenges it; the Source calls upon Orion to defeat his father. Orion, returned by the source to an energy projection of his original body, then begins fighting his father. Orion is able to fight Darkseid on an even footing again even with his new augmentations, because as his son he is able to tap into the same power. Orion is able to hold his father off, and he later retreats as the Source moves to destroy Apokolips. As he flees Darkseid warns Orion that their battle has only been postponed.Orion Kills DarkseidWhen Darkseid heads to Earth, attempting to retrieve the entirety of the fallen Gods power from Jimmy Olsen, Orion follows him. Returned to his original body, Orion confronts his father for the final time. The two begin a fierce battle in the streets of Metropolis while the League looks on, kept out of it by Superman who explains some things are between Father's and sons. Orion is able to match his father blow for blow for a time, citing the prophecy. Darkseid then manages to gain the upper hand, stating that the destruction of Apokolips proves the negation of the prophecy. Fueled by his rage, and gathering his strength Orion is able to turn the tides back in his favor. He then proceeds to dominate the rest of the fight. In the end he rips his father's heart from his chest, citing it as fire-pit enough to fulfill the prophecy. Orion then, refusing any care or help, wanders off into the streets of Metropolis, the last of the New Gods.An undisclosed amount of time later Orion is found dying in a pile of trash near the Docs of Metropolis by Dan Turpin. Turpin tries to rouse Orion, burning his hand against the skin of the New God. He is apparently dying of his wounds from the battle with his father. As the Black Racer looms over him, he gathers the last of his strength to stand to his feet. Describing the war in heaven, and how it left if cracked and broken he attempts to warn Turpin. Orion's apocalyptic words to Turpin "They did not die! He is in you all..." presumably referring to the survival of Darkseid and his elite (a fact later proven true).Death of OrionOrion then died, yet as benefiting the Dog of War his final words to Humanity are to "fight". His death led to an investigation by the Guardians of the Universe's Green Lantern Corps and the Justice League of America, alerting them to Darkseid's presence and set in motion the events of Final Crisis. During this investigation it is found out that Darkseid was able to use Metron's moebius Chair to fire a Radion Bullet into the past and murder his son. Orion's death also had an affect on the superhero community, the death of the Warrior God causing a dulling of their own warrior spirit and dulling of their skills.Hightfather and Darkseid were apparently right and Earth will be responsible for giving birth to the Fifth World. Darkseid and his Elite, by possessing human hosts, have been able to take control of Earth through the Anti-Life Equation and await the birth of the Fifth World. The New Gods are set to rise again, and Orion the Dog of War will be among them.New 52Orion appears at the end of Wonder Woman #12. He claws his way out of a grave and dons his helmet. He then transports himself through a boom tube to an undisclosed location.Powers and AbilitiesThe Dog of WarBecause of Orion's location of creation which is in a realm called the Source, it seems as if using the energy from the Source Wall and using their own kind of technology has evolved the New Gods, including Orion, into something of a race of higher level, perfect superhumans. This means they have the same physical image as humans but are far smarter, stronger, faster, more durable, more agile and more flexible. Orion's strength is unmeasured but is said to be the equal of his father, Darkseid. He has been able to defeat Darkseid once in pitched battle and has been able to more than hold his own against such major league heavyweights as Superman and Wonder Woman. He is strong enough to be able to knock out his step-brother Kalibak with only one blow. He's durable enough to have part of a city dropped on him only to shrug it off without suffering any harm or damge. He is nearly impossible to stop on Earth as there is no earthly substance known to exist which can resist or affect his power, though beings of comparable or greater power and barriers gaining their power from the Source Wall have been known to stop him at some point. Because of his rage, Orion does not fatigue easily though he is not entirely tireless or unstoppable as he has shown fatigue when fighting against Darkseid. When injured, Orion's healing factor helps to quickly recover even healing him when multiple and/or severe injuries ever occur. With the more serious injuries, he can use the Mother Box to heal him while even supplying him with more energy to continue fighting, helping or living..Orion also is able to harness an inter dimensional energy called the "Astro Force". Also known as the "wrath of the Source" it is an energy powerful enough to destroy planets, equaled only by the Omega Force under Darkseid's control. While Orion himself is a conduit for the Astro Force, he can use either the Astro Harness or his wristbands as a valve through which he can project this energy. He uses the Astro Force primarily as a weapon, but once he was shown to be able to use the Astro Force to create an energy shield powerful enough to deflect Darkseid's "Omega Effect". It should be noted that Darkseid wanted this to happen, so the end result might not be that accurate.Even though a god, Orion still has weaknesses. One weakness is a substance called Radion. The average god cannot withstand its damage, though Orion who is more advanced, with armor and the Mother Box can take a couple hits and survive, though it probably puts Orion in a very weak state. Another weakness is the way he thinks and how he goes about doing things. He is a warrior of rage and will stop at nothing to defeat his enemy, even if it means destroying many innocent lives. For him to be restrained, he has to be constantly reminded and on one occasion, been punched to calm him down. Also, because of his warrior trait, he does not know the difference between weakness and defenselessness even though he is highly intelligent because of his race. Also it appears that despite his many godly attributes, he can still be affected by some forms of psionic manipulation such as his own Mother Box's calming influence and Raven's empathic powers.EquipmentThe Astro HarnessHe uses a device called the Astro-Harness which he wears like a jet pack. It has many features including the ability to transport Orion around space, a powerful energy blast, an energy shield which absorbs attacks, a life support system and the Astro-Harness' ability to repair itself, as long as a part of it still exists. However, not everyone can use it, as only Orion's personality is fit for the Astro-Harness. Because of it's connection to the Source, only Orion, who is poised perfectly between the peaceful ways of New Genesis and the destructive fury of Apokalips, can properly control it. Anyone else using it may cause damage, as the ability to use the energy blast on it can cause a lot of damage - more damage then Orion could create. However, in time of extreme danger, it can be programmed so that another user can use it. This is a last resort as no other's are truly compatible enough to control it properly for long.The Astro-Harness, like many of the technology of New Genesis, can repair itself. Orion's Mother Box can also attach to the harness, but this is an ability of the Mother Box, not the Astro-Harness.Alternate VersionsIN 1996, DC and Marvel combined to create a series of comics under the Amalgam banner which combined one hero from each publisher into a joint character. Orion ws joined with the mythos of Marvels' Thor to create Thorion Of The New Asgods who debuted in his eponymous one shot.Tangent UniverseIn this universe Orion is a magical being who can transport others, objects, and himself anywhere on Earth. With the help of additional power sources (such as a green lantern ring) he can transport beings into other universes. Orion is currently helping the Superman of Earth 9. Kingdom ComeOrion has overthrown Darkseid as leader of Apokolips. Superman tries to recruit Orion for his new Justice League, but changes his mind when he sees that Orion is a tyrant much like Darkseid was.CharacteristicsHeight- 6'1"Weight- 195lbsEyes- Blue (his eyes glow red when angry)Hair- RedOther MediaTelevisionDC Animated Universe:Animated Orion1. Superman: Animated Series Episodes:Apokolips...Now! Part 1Apokolips...Now! Part 22. Justice League Episodes:Twilight Part 1Twilight Part 23. Justice League Unlimited Episodes:Flash and SubstanceSmallvilleOrion didn't appear in the episode called Prophecy, However, his name was mentioned by Kara who tells that Orion was the biological son of Darkseid. Oliver Queen was on the quest to steal the Bow of Orion which could ultimately remove the Omega symbol from his head and stop Darkseid for good. But Granny Goodness arrived in time and destroyed the Bow of Orion before Oliver could even use it.


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Autoweek archives: 1992 GMC Typhoon
In the early 1990s, savvy enthusiasts could walk into a GMC dealership and purchase the world's fastest production pickup in the form of the 1991 GMC Syclone, a high-performance GMC Sonoma. In 1992-93, the similarly powered GMC Typhoon SUV arrived, essentially a GMC Jimmy version of the Syclone recipe.
In this edition of Autoweek archives, circa October 1991, Kevin A. Wilson looks at the new-for-1992 GMC Typhoon.
"What you've got here is a hot rod, with the accompanying emphases on style and acceleration over utility," Wilson wrote.
The sport SUV was equipped with a turbocharged 4.3-liter V6 that churned out 280 hp and 360 lb-ft of torque. With its AWD and a four-speed transmission, the Typhoon could accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds.
Read the rest of Wilson's comments from Autoweek's Oct. 21, 1991, issue in the links below.
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Conveniently situated in the ancient town of Farnham, The Bishop's Table Hotel offers award-winning hospitality. The Georgian building, built in the early eighteenth century, was originally owned by the Marquis of Lothian and at one time was used as a training school for clergy, when it was known as the Bishop's Hostel - from which the hotel derives its name. It is now run under the personal direction of the owners. Through the hotel, charm and character is much in evidence. Each bedroom is individually decorated, and each has an en-suite bathroom or shower and all the expected facilities. The bridal suite features a splendid Victorian half-tester bed.
A particular feature of this fine country town hotel is its secluded walled garden. Beautifully landscaped it won second prize in the 1994 Secret Gardens of Farnham Competition. An intimate, privately owned and managed 18th century hotel in the heart of this beautiful town offering comfortable en suite bedrooms,
The M3 and M25 motorways are easily reached within approximately 25 minutes. Rail links to London (52 minutes) and the south east, together with the hotel's proximity to Heathrow (35 minutes), Gatwick (55 minutes), Farnborough (15 minutes) airports makes the bishop's table hotel the ideal base for either business trip within the thriving M3 / M4 technology triangle or quiet restful weekend in the beautiful Surrey countryside literally on our doorstep!
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Hello, We recently finished putting on new Hardie 5 1/4" siding and Nichiha pre-finished fiber cement "maple" cedar shakes in peak. We painted body of the house Sherwin Williams Quiver Tan and trim Dover White. We like the house color and white trim but are having trouble deciding on final paint color for gable accents and shutters. To break down our questions: - which color to paint the gable ends of the peak that support roof (currently black color). - whether or not to keep the shutters (pic 1). If so, which color do you recommend? - what color to paint gable vent (match gable ends/shutters or house color?) pic 3 Pics below are of the siding/painting in progress with shutters on/off and with gable vent going from dark brown to tan house color. Thanks. | |||
The roof looks black on my monitor. If so, I'd choose charcoal grey. I happen to be a shutters lover. I feel it warms up the look and gives it more charm, but that's just me. I even am old fashioned enough to love window boxes as well. So, charcoal grey is the way I would go. Lovely new home. Be ever happy there. | ||||
Darling home! Great neutral base with your taupe and white and doesn't sound as if you're selling so almost anything goes WRT color. Gables - I'd match to the shutters. If you want to stay neutral, you could stay with black or select a darker taupe, a couple of shades up on the SW color wheel. Grey'd work, too or a darker taupe w/grey base. My preference would be possibly a navy or dark blue (depends on light exposure) together with maybe a royal blue front door. Or, if you like, you could go with a forest green plus a bright green front door. (More on front doors below.) Gable vent - this I'd simply want to disappear or blend in. The house color's o.k. Even better, you could have your paint store person match the shingle color and use a small quantity of that. Front door - you didn't ask but I'd consider this also. Nice to have a bright tone to direct everyone to it. Doesn't have to match any other color. With your neutrals, you can pretty much go with anything. If you used blue on the shutters/gables, you could go with a bright orange, bright yellow - anything you like. Same for a darker taupe on shutters - Also, consider the landscaping when selecting your accent color for the shutters and gables. Hoping you're adding more color, BTW. The window boxes will be great if someone has the time to keep them up. Otherwise, I'd pass. Looks like you have room for at least one large, colorful pot on your porch and possibly a small chair (?). Great house so enjoy it! Hope something's helpful to you - everything's JMHO.This message has been edited. Last edited by: AguaBella, | ||||
Thank you so much for your responses. Great ideas. I particularly love the charcoal grey idea for gables and shutters (if we keep them). Do you happen to have a sample paint color from a paint company you could share? Dark blue is also a great idea and will look into that. Sounds like both of you like the shutters on? Please keep the ideas coming. Thanks. | ||||
Am I missing something or is there a reason you have not considered solid stain on the cedar shakes to match the rest of the house siding? They will naturally weather to a silver/gray and you will probably end up staining them anyway? To me that is the only area in the photos that looks "off"? | ||||
I actually like the contrast of the shakes so I'd clearcoat/seal them. They're one of the reasons I previously suggested a darker taupe as one option for the shutters. Depending on the shade, you can pull out the brown or grey tones from the shakes. If interested, you might check out samples of the SW 6152 or 6153 bronzes. (You might need 6153 for more contrast.) Yes, I'd go with the shutters. Very important to check all the options in your light exposure. In particular, if you go dark on the shutters, I'd want to avoid a shade if it appears black in your light. (Your house appears relative small and it's a ranch - with the black roof, it'd be too black/dark for me.) One other small thing - it doesn't appear that the one visible hanging light does much for you. I'd get a more prominent one to enhance whatever overall style you're going for. Not necessary to exactly match your porch light (assuming you have one) but you'll probably want a larger light for the porch in the same style. Do the tree(s) need trimming? Wouldn't want it/them leaning towards your home. If another light's hiding behing there, perhaps a center, larger light makes more sense for the front. As it stands now, the light on the right appears a tad lonely or lost. Another small item - you may want to build a small enclosure for the trash cans to hide that garish teal! BTW, if you have extra shakes (or other surplus material), you could use them for that project. Good idea to always save a few, too. Best of luck - JMHO, again. P.S. Just saw a porch chair in one photo. I'd prioritize a large, flowering tree or large pot for that corner and remove the chair if the space is tight. Again, JMHO.This message has been edited. Last edited by: AguaBella, | ||||
Thanks again for responses. The shakes are already pre-finished. They are a fiber cement product made by Nichiha. I like the natural look of them. I think the reason they might look a bit "off", is I don't have the right accent color to pull it all together. I think AquaBella's suggestion of the dark taupe/bronze colors would help fix that. Though, there are other possibilities I am sure could work. AquaBella - thanks for your other suggestions, they are all good. Trees are ready for a trimming. And no, there is only one light on front of house and one on porch. I agree the light does seem a bit lost by itself right now so that could be a future project. Also good thoughts on porch. Any other thoughts? | ||||
If this color is anything like it looks on the monitor, it is really quite lovely. It has a slight blue tint to the gray. And notice what it goes great with -- your shakes color. http://www.benjaminmoore.com/e...paint-color/leadgrayThis message has been edited. Last edited by: arepo, | ||||
Awesome idea, Arepo! We have some subway tile in our kitchen that is a similar color that we love. Appreciate it. | ||||
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Tue, May 14, 2013 | 14:32 BST
New Adventure Time and Regular Show titles in the works at WayForward
A new Adventure Time game is heading to 3DS, PC, PS3, Wii U and Xbxo 360 courtesy of D3 Publisher and WayForward. The developers is also working on a Regular Show game for 3DS.
Thu, Oct 25, 2012 | 16:34 BST
Crashmo, Ikachan, Paper Mario: Sticker Star, others release dates confirmed for North America
Release dates for 3DS titles Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask, Crashmo, and others have been confirmed by Nintendo for North America. Since it's nice to have release dates all in one place, we've posted the schedule for you below.
Tue, Jul 17, 2012 | 07:31 BST
Adventure Time available as snazzy collector's edition
A $40 collector's edition for Adventure Time has turned up on GameStop, sporting a sword-shaped stylus, poster, art book and steelbook packagaing. Naturally you're all over that, and thankfully, the retailer told Joystiq the package isn't exclusive to GameStop, so check with your local store before accepting the $30 standard edition. WayForward's DS and 3DS tie-in launches in October. Check out a trailer here.
Mon, Jul 16, 2012 | 02:57 BST
Adventure Time trailer gives off a pleasant Zelda vibe
Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward and developer WayForward have been quite clear about their influences, and the resulting love letter to The Legend of Zelda is starting to look pretty sweet and or math.
Tue, May 08, 2012 | 17:12 BST
Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd you steal our garbage?! announced by D3
D3Publisher and Cartoon Network have announced Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd you steal our garbage?! will release on 3DS and DS in the fall.
Fri, Mar 23, 2012 | 09:49 GMT
Adventure Time game being made for DS
An Adventure Time game is being made for DS, the show's creator Pendleton Ward has announced on Twitter. Ward initially said the title was for 3DS, but clarified it was for the original DS. Alongside tweeting bits of art confirming its existance, he also said development would come from WayForward.
Thu, Sep 29, 2011 | 04:39 BST
Adventure Time creator keen on a game adaptation
Pendleton Ward, creator of Cartoon Network's cultural force Adventure Time, would like to see an open world RPG, or at least a side scroller, based on the series.


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Write a ReviewA neck lift gets rid of excess fat and skin (think no more wattle).
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New York5005 spent $6,400 in New York, NY Updated 10 days ago
The procedure I had was a neck lift with lipo- a small incision under the chin, all fat removed from the neck area, then the muscle bands tightened, then the excess skin pulled back from behind the ears. There is a small incision of about a half an inch under my chin and incisions running from... Read more
Necky spent $4,500 in Los Angeles, CA Updated 16 days ago
Okay, I am almost three weeks post-op from a corset platysmaplasty and submental lipectomy (removal of fat under my chin). I am having a hard time with my recovery and am looking for any way to connect with anyone who may also have some experience and can comment on whether what I am going... Read more
Chinny123 spent $2,000 in CosmedClinic, Tj Updated 17 days ago
I had a thick fat layer underneath my chin and I believe it is hereditary, yes I am overweight but even when I was thinner I had a double chin, I'll be 36 soon and hate taking pictures because of the way my neck looks so I decided to get a neck lift. I recently had it done, just 2 days ago but... Read more
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I am 58. For the last few years I have felt fit and healthy but every time I looked into the mirror the heavy turkey-wattle neck that framed my face was so depressing! Where had I gone! I researched on the Internet and soon decided that the pile-em-high and sell-em-cheap approach was definitely... Read more
newproblem spent $8,500 in Austin, TX Updated 3 months ago
I asked for a little neck lift. Minor skin pulling up. He did lypo, when I didn't need it, damaged a nerve, leaving me with a crooked smile, a huge, ugly scar under my chin, which wasn't mentioned at all before-hand, and a horrible baggy, unever, rumply neck (which was beautiful before and... Read more
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I am 66 yrs.old in excellent health and not over weight, but I was developing a double chin and the sides of my mouth were droopy. On January 23, 2012 I had a neck lift, lower face-lift, both upper and lower eyelids done. My concern right now is that it is now 4 weeks and my neck is still not... Read more
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Immediately after surgery I had a 7 inch skin fold and a large scab on my left cheek. The skin fold is still there even after months of Ultrasound and massage. The scabbed area left a noticable scar on my cheek. Now the skin above the fold has puckered and wrinkled. It looks AWFUL. Im seeing a... Read more
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I had gastric band weight loss surgery in may '03'. As a result, i lost 125 pounds. Great for my health, not so great for my neck, I had a very pronounced 'turkey' neck, I debated having a necklift for years, (Cons) I told myself that it wasnt medically necessary, not covered by... Read more
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I am 62 and was tired of doing the Radiesse to take care of my little 'jowlettes'. I felt I was wasting my money as I metabolized it too quickly. My doctor said I looked good, no facelift needed, but my neck was aging me. I finally had some time to do the necklift and had it done 8 days... Read more
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We have an old Zenith console TV that is on it's last legs. It's not quite dead yet so my stepfather wants to get as much use out of it as possible while it still works somewhat. However, once it dies what's the best way to dispose of it that's environmentally responsible? One option my stepfather is considering is using the old TV as a stand for its flat screen replacement and stack the new TV on top of the old TV. If he wanted to get it out of the house that may present some problems. D.C.'s electronic recycling collection sites don't accept console TVs. They have to go out as bulk trash and you have to call to schedule a pick up. However, when I called the the Department of Public Works and asked what happened to console TVs once they were picked up, they couldn't give me a satisfactory answer to that. And Best Buy, your site says that you will haul away a console TV if its replacement is delivered but what do you do with console TVs once you haul them away?
As informative as that video was, it didn't explain how the recyclying facility would break down the cabinetry of console TVs to dismantle the cathode ray tubes inside. After all it was the cabinetry that made console TVs such pretty pieces of furniture which is why people would hold onto them for so long. And I suppose that's why some communities classify console TVs as "furniture" when it comes to disposal and won't accept them at e-waste recycling collection sites.
So I guess now that you know it's a cabinet style TV, it's okay to stack a flat screen TV on top of it as long as the top of the cabinet style TV is wide enough to accomodate the flat screen TV. By the way, have other users out there had difficulty disposing of console TVs? How many of you found ways around those difficulties to dispose of your old console TVs safely and environmentally responsibly?
I found this on a website describing how the father of one family found a way to recycle the cabinet around a console TV.
It doesn't say whether any electronic waste recycling collection site accepted the electronic components of the console TV once they were removed to remake the remaining outer cabinet.
Has anyone else done anything similar with a console TV?
My stepfather likes the idea of gutting the electronics of the console TV when it finally dies and saving the outer body to reuse as a cabinet for the TV's ultimate replacement. However, one major problem is that the back is solid. It's not like the REALLY old-fashioned console TV's where the back could be unscrewed. Also, unlike the father in the web page linked in my previous post, neither my stepfather or I have the electronic or carpentry skills for such an endeavor. So where could we find someone who would be capable of gutting the electronics and rebuilding the outer cabinet to reuse to stack other things in? My stepfather would like to stack his recording device and maybe the recordings themselves inside if the cabinet could be rebuilt.
I took a closer look at the back and found that it CAN be unscrewed. So that will make the gutting the electronics part easier. YAY! I just called Geek Squad and found that they can take care of half the problem for us. Namely, gutting the electronics and recycling them responsibly. I really had to make myself understood that we weren't looking to have anything else installed inside the cabinet once the original electronics were gutted. However, since remaking the remaining outer cabinet would require a separate skill set, that would require a separate person. We would have to find a carpenter somewhere else. So does anyone have any ideas on how to go about looking for a carpenter to remake the outer cabinet?


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When I heard a buzz about a British bestseller written by a very funny woman who wasn't afraid to talk about feminism, I thought, "This is the book for me!" And when I checked out the book and found a blurb on it that referred to it as "the British version of Tina Fey's Bossypants," I thought, "this is definitely the book for me!" Although I see only a few similarities between Bossypants and Caitlin Moran's How to Be a Woman (both written by funny women who are willing to acknowledge the difficulties of being a mother), it really was the book for me. Caitlin Moran began her career as a columnist for Melody Maker (a British music magazine) at the ripe young age of 16. Her book is a funny but pertinent look at feminism and women in the Western world today, told through important events/mistakes over the course of her life and career. She's warm, irreverent, and a bit crass. Reading this book felt to me like getting back in touch with an old friend and laughing about ridiculous life choices made in an effort to be a woman.
Jacqueline Kennedy was a woman who desperately wanted a private life. Clint Hill was the man who was charged with giving her as much of a private life as he was able.
As one of two Secret Service agents on the First Lady's protective detail, he tells their amazing story in Mrs. Kennedy and Me. Although the stories in this memoir are fascinating, what is most compelling is Mr. Hill's fierce dedication and loyalty to Mrs. Kennedy as she lived a life that was so very public.
Emerson once dreamed that the world shrunk into an apple. An angel told him to eat it, and so he did. A fitting image of transcendentalist thought! The world is so small we can eat it; the mind prevails,"there was never any thing that did not proceed from a thought"; a single human being can do anything.
By most accounts Emerson was a great American, a great speaker, and a great man. He was a transcendentalist, a nature writer, a Unitarian minister, a teacher, a literary figure, a speaker (yes, that was his profession!), a poet. He was anti-slavery, anti-establishment, pro-women's rights (all when it was "unfashionable"); and, even through family deaths and sorrows, he was a champion of unbridled and unparalleled optimism. But what impresses me most is the degree to which he thought for himself, went his own way, and fearlessly lived.
At 24 Emerson visits the South. He's at a bible study. He can hear a slave auction outside. He and his wife, part of the Underground Railroad in Boston, would always be vocal against slavery. On the Emancipation Proclamation he said: "[Lincoln] has been permitted to do more for America than any other American man." When the war was only about saving the Union, he wouldn't't let his son enlist. He supported John Brown. In 1844 even the churches wouldn't open their doors for his speeches, which fueled his distrust of organized religion: "God builds his temple in the heart, on the ruins of churches and religions."
On the unity of all persons: "There is one mind common to all individual men" Like Thoreau's chant "Simplicity!" Emerson's chant was "Identity, identity! Friend and foe are one stuff, and the stuff is such and so much that the variations of surface are unimportant." On us and Nature: "There is a relation between man and nature so that whatever is in matter is in mind." On beauty: "all is in each" and "the standard of beauty is the entire circuit of natural forms—the totality of nature." He was so convinced in the power of a single individual that he said "properly there is no history, only biography." In other words, if you want to learn history, read a bunch of biographies--history is nothing but a list of great and terrible people. But we are all potentially great people: "each fine genius that appears is already predicted in our constitution." In a stoic and Christian way, he thought groups of people only make things worse. After witnessing the French Revolution, he says "It is always becoming evident that the permanent good is for the soul only and cannot be retained in any society or system...the world is always childish." On courage, peace, and nonviolence Emerson was like Martin Luther King Jr: "Courage is grounded always on a belief in the identity of the nature of my enemy with my own [nature], that he with whom you contend is no more than you."
Yes I recommend this biography, but it's a commitment (due to length).
There's no way of understating the influence Plato's The Republic had on the history of Western thought. Whitehead said that all philosophy after Plato was nothing but a footnote to what Plato already said (he wrote several dialogues).
Plato was one of the first to start off the great "utopian" tradition of writing about a perfect world, a perfect society, the harmonious family, the best City, a sublime life-after-death, a tranquil existence within oneself--all imaginations that could be real, if only we tried it this way. Everyone has thought of their own version. Think of Jesus' "kingdom of God" and St. Augustine's "city of God" and Thomas More's "utopia" (called "utopia" as a satire because in latin it means "no place") and Martin Luther King's "beloved" community" and B.F. Skinner's in Walden Two. I met a guy at the library that was actually part of a real utopian commune in the U.S. (Emerson almost joined "Brook Farm"). Check out this book for a history of Utopias.
Plato imagines that the perfect city is a mirror of the perfect person. People fundamentally have three parts to their Soul: the rational part, the "spiritive" part (as in a warrior has spirit), and the "appetite" part (or desires). A City has the same parts, and they rank in the same order. Philosopher-Kings rule the city as model's of rational thinking, warriors protect it as model's of spirit and courage and braveness of heart, and the "commoners" make and trade all the stuff as model's of drive and desire and want. Thus we have a city as an extension of the perfectly organized self.
Plato and the gang, very regretfully, decide not to let poets into his city. Read it to find out why!


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Valley Girl Speak that means "Of course!" You coming to my party?
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A word used for emphasis. Makes you sound kinda "cheerleaderish" when you use it. ie...
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utter and complete
to claim that a conlusion has been reached of grandoise proportions through using the least grandiose language imaginable Without: "Not only have I passed my graduation and earned a place at the most prestigious educational institution in the country, I also achieved the higest results in the entire class and have bettered the school's highest ever grade. I'm extatic about the result and wish to take you all for drinks on me"
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A word used by girly girls, poppers, and rich spoiled little brats. They use it in sentences, it doesn't really mean anything, its just their way of speaking. -Are you going to do your makeup now, or in 30 seconds?
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1. A word that makes a woman's knees weak when spoken by the love of her life.
2. An expression of utter coolness. 3. The smartest comment one can make in the margin of academic articles. 1. "The hegemonic dialectic surrounding the rising instance of rhetorical myositis ossificans is pedantic beyond belief." And in the margin: "Totally."
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a over used word that was first you by Valley Girls Like, oh my God. I'm totally in love with Justin Timberlake!!!!


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Does Steve Jobs wear the exact same outfit every day, everywhere? I can imagine opening up his closet and seeing 50 pairs of that exact same dressing. Does he also wear that outfit in public? When he goes on a date (that would be funny)? I haven't seen one picture/video of him wearing a different outfit. I can understand that that's like Apple's brand and Steve is like a cartoon character who never changes their outfit, but is he so into it? Thanks for all of your comments! asked Oct 30 '10 at 14:32 Mihkel |
No, he wears many different things. If you just search for Steve Jobs on Google images you will see he wears many different clothes, here is an example: answered Oct 30 '10 at 18:19 Feras |
Related Story > Steve Jobs Tried to Bring Ninja Stars Onto Plane: Report answered Oct 30 '10 at 21:57 r0bErT4u |
I am not sure. I think he always wears that whenever he is doing something with Apple. answered Oct 30 '10 at 14:43 ryebread761 |
I haven't seen him wear anything else either. :) answered Oct 30 '10 at 15:01 boba0420 |
Its part of his image, and the image of apple. I'm sure he dresses differently in his own time just like everyone else dresses differently when they are not at work. answered Oct 30 '10 at 17:47 paddyt007 |


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