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Looking for a Job? Success May Lie within Yourself
New research by Connie Wanberg shows that a job seeker has much more control in finding a new position than previously thought.
For those unemployed and actively looking for work, while factors such as a person's skills and industry matter, the success or failure in finding that new position lies within themselves to a considerable extent, according to recent research by the Carlson School's Connie Wanberg.
"After the Pink Slip: Applying Dynamic Motivation Frameworks to the Job Search Experience," by Wanberg, Jing Zhu of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Ruth Kanfer of Georgia Institute of Technology, and Zhen Zhang of Arizona State University examines the rise and fall of emotions of 177 unemployed job-seekers over 20 weeks.
The findings show that 53 percent of the variance found in motivation control, or the ability to focus on goal pursuit while continuing to overcome obstacles, resided within individuals rather than between them. In other words, this variance reflects a week-to-week flux in people's job search experiences more than inherent character traits distinguish one job-seeker from another. This finding highlights the importance of training individuals to employ self-regulation strategies that "pump up" attentional effort for job search activities.
The study also found that 41 percent of the variance in self-defeating cognition, or the self-talk engendered by feelings of hopelessness and defeat in a job search, is also within rather than between individuals.
"Both motivation control and the ability to keep self-defeating thoughts at bay are strongly related to the amount of effort devoted to the job search, which in turn is strongly related to success in landing a job," Wanberg says. "It is encouraging that both competencies are as widely distributed as this study suggests."
For the study, the authors recruited people who had been unemployed for three weeks or fewer and were seeking full-time employment. All participants were between 25 and 50 years old, had bachelor's degrees, and had not submitted an unemployment claim in the last four years. Each participant was required to complete a weekly online survey for 20 weeks or until they found a job. Within the study span, 128 out of the 177 participants found employment.
"We have found through our research that it particularly helps if individuals establish a strong daily routine," Wanberg says. "An individual might get up in the morning and exercise. Then, from 10-12 they might check key job boards for new postings. After a networking lunch (12-2), they may spend three hours in the afternoon applying for any new jobs, following up on other job applications, and setting goals for the next few days of job search."
Other findings from the study show that participants spent less time in their job search as their unemployment spell continued and their mental health showed a gradual improvement over the first 10 to 12 weeks followed by a slight downturn in later weeks as "individuals begin to feel burned out and frustrated as they encounter repeated rejections."
Overall, the study provides new evidence that, besides the difficulties of looking for a job, the outcome is to a considerable extent in the individuals' own hands, perhaps more than is commonly thought.
"Your resume, the type of job you want, and your work experience matters a lot," Wanberg says. "Beyond that, however, much is in your control. You won't find a job if you engage in the wrong job search methods or if you don't put time into your search. It is important to persist, keep your job search going, and change directions when needed. If you don't know what to do next in your job search or get stuck, make sure to ask several people for advice."
"After the Pink Slip" was published in the April/May issue of The Academy of Management Journal. The Academy of Management is the largest organization in the world devoted to management research and teaching.


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About the Frankfurt Book Fair
The Frankfurt Book Fair is the international publishing industry's biggest trade fair – with 7,100 exhibitors from more than 100 countries, around 270,000 visitors, over 4,000 events and around 9,000 accredited journalists in attendance. It also gathers key players from other media, including the film and games industries. Since 1976, the Book Fair has featured an annual Guest of Honour country, which showcases its book market, literature and culture to attendees in a variety of ways. The Frankfurt Book Fair organises the participation of German publishers at around 20 international book fairs and hosts trade events throughout the year in major international markets. With its Business Club, the Frankfurt Book Fair offers essential services and an ideal setting for the activities of publishers, entrepreneurs, pioneers, experts and visionaries. The CONTEC and STORYDRIVE conferences have both become established meeting places for the industry. The Frankfurt Book Fair is a subsidiary of the German Publishers & Booksellers Association. www.book-fair.com
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Culture secretary Maria Miller has finally resigned. Here's a translation of her resignation letter to David Cameron:
Dear Prime Minister,
Dear David,
It is with great regret that I have decided that I should tender my resignation as a member of the Cabinet.
I'm really f***ed off that I've been forced to resign.
I am very grateful to you for your personal support...
I am very grateful to you for your personal support until you told me I had to resign...
...but it has become clear to me that the present situation has become a distraction from the vital work this Government is doing to turn our country around.
...but it has become clear to me that the present situation - which in no way was my fault nor caused by me - has been front page news for the past week.
I have been a member of the Conservative Party for more than 30 years.
I have been loyal to you lot for more than 30 years.
As a working mother, educated at a South Wales Comprehensive School, I know that it is our Party that understands the importance of giving everyone the opportunity to succeed regardless of where they come from.
Well done for forcing out the only person around here who's not a male toff educated at Eton.
I am immensely proud of what my team have been able to achieve during my time in Government: ensuring that our arts and cultural institutions receive the rightful recognition that they deserve in making Britain Great; putting women front and centre of every aspect of DCMS's work; putting in place the legislation to enable all couples to have the opportunity to marry regardless of their sexuality.
See, lefties? See what you've done?
Of course, implementing the recommendations made by Lord Justice Leveson on the future of media regulation, following the phone hacking scandals, would always be controversial for the press. Working together with you, I believe we struck the right balance between protecting the freedom of the press and ensuring fairness, particularly for victims of press intrusion to have a clear right of redress.
Of course, it was the press that did this to me.
I will continue to support you and the work of the Government as you move forward. Ensuring the best future for the people of Basingstoke has been my priority throughout the last 9 years. Whether on the front or back benches of the House of Commons I will continue this work.
Don't you dare deselect me.
The only reason I was able to become an MP and indeed a Government Minister and Cabinet Minister is because of the unstinting support of my husband, my mother, my father and my three children.
The only reason I was able to become an MP and indeed a Government Minister and Cabinet Minister is because of the unstinting support of my husband, my mother, my father and my three children, all of whom lived with me in my second - sorry, main - home in Wimbledon.
I owe them all a great deal.
I owe the British taxpayer £45,000.
Maria Miller
Maria Miller, former culture secretary but still a sitting MP


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Dontay Love Johnson, 20, and Stefan Harris, 21, were picked up Wednesday after police received reports of "some suspicious individuals" walking in between vehicles in the area of Gardners Cirlce in The Farm dressed in black carrying large bags, according to the department.
Police arrived to find three suspects, who took off running. Police apprehended two of the three, finding electronics, loose change and miscellaneous items in the bags.
The Bluffton Police Department requests that citizens lock their vehicle and store all valuables out of sight while it is unattended.
Bluffton Police Investigators are continuing its investigation into the identity of the third individual involved. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Henry Criss at 843-706-4516.


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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Thu 29th Nov 2012 17:55 UTC
"Today, I want to share a bit more detail about the growing Surface family of products and Surface with Windows 8 Pro, specifically around pricing. In January, Surface with Windows 8 Pro will be available in two versions and pricing will start at $899." Stefan Constantine noted on Twitter: "For the price of a Surface Pro ($899), you could buy a Nexus 4 ($349), Nexus 7 ($299), and a Chromebook ($249). Do the math." No matter how hard people are going to shout the Surface Pro is an ultrabook competitor, people will compare it to an iPad.
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RE: Ultrabook competitor?
by galvanash on Fri 30th Nov 2012 10:29 UTC in reply to "Ultrabook competitor?"
I mean an i5 with unknown speed (probably low, for heat and battery considerations), unknown memory (if it's below 4G then that's it), unknown ssd (if it's below 256G then that's it), and the small screen size (while 10.6 is quite OK for a tablet, and the resolution is nice, there's no way one could use that for anything besides tablet functions...
Im actually looking forward to the product, but I have to agree with you on a few points. From what I read they have only disclosed a 64GB and 128GB model (don't know CPU clockspeed or memory)...
If Microsoft wants to compete with Apple on pricing, THAT is where they can do so... on the storage. Apple easily charges 4-5 times market value on SSD storage space and memory upgrades when you go above the base models.
Microsft should have a model of this thing with at least a 256GB SSD (preferably also 512MB) and at least 16GB of memory as an option. If they actually priced it at reasonable market value over the base model they would be extremely price competitive with the higher end Airs - it would give them favorable comparisons on high end of the product spectrum.
ps. As for the screen. I have an 11" Air - basically the same size screen as this thing will have. I use it for work (web developer) and I find the screen quite usable. Of course it is nicer plugged into a big monitor (which I do at my desk at work), the point is it is extremely lite and when I need it traveling I can manage quite well with the small screen. I don't know how great the Surface Pro will be, but I'd take my Air over any 13" ultrabook - they seem absolutely huge in comparison.


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I was inspired by Myric, from Petites Passions who had just made over a galvanized vase with a Graphics Fairy image that I fell in love with. To see Myric's post, click HERE So I took the first box and painted it with a chalk paint creamy white and then I distressed it heavily.
Gotta love the Graphics Fairy and Mod Podge!! I quite love both of these boxes now. So much better than the dark brown and they fit into my new decorating scheme.
Have a fabulous and creative week!


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Chrystina Schmidt set up the concept of Skandium with partner Magnus Englund in 1998, together with a third, sleeping partner, Christopher Seidenfaden. The first store in Wigmore street opened in September 1999.
The idea behind Skandium is to promote good Scandinavian design, both the Scandinavian modernist tradition and good contemporary design, creating a 'sweet store' of good Scandinavian products. Within the company we name it the 'United Nations of Scandinavian design'. This, as for the first time ever there was a concept on the market promoting all things relating to Scandinavian modernism, not just one or the other country within the region. In recent years items from counties outside the Nordic region have been added, always keeping in mind modernist history, ethos and production quality. All items produced by their original manufacturers. The pieces are reflecting the easy everyday living philosophy fostered in all Scandinavian countries, although the taste within each country differs. Magnus Englund and Chrystina Schmidt are authors of two publications, 'Scandinavian Modern' and 'Scandinavian Country' of which the first book has been translated into 11 languages and sold over 100.000 copies.


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Samsung already revealed their Galaxy S 4 last month in New York, and today they announced additional information about availability in the US. The Galaxy S 4 will be available at seven US carriers including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless, as well as U.S. Cellular, Cricket and C Spire "starting during April." In addition, customers can purchase the Galaxy S 4 at seven retailers including Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile, Costco, Radio Shack, Sam's Club, Staples, Target and Wal-Mart.
Specific launch dates and pricing were not announced, but Samsung did say their carrier partners would share that information closer to launch. AT&T has already launched their pre-order program where the 16GB model is selling for $639, or $199 with 2-year contract. T-Mobile also announced their 16GB version would sell for $629, or a down payment of $149 and 24 monthly installments of $20. Sprint says their pre-order will open tomorrow and the device will be available on April 27, where it will sell for $249 with a 2-year contract.
"The Galaxy S line of smartphones has achieved momentous success with 100 million in unit sales worldwide in less than three years. This validates that we are addressing what consumers want from a smartphone," said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Telecommunications America. "The fourth generation of Samsung's flagship device builds upon the tradition of excellence and provides consumers with even more innovation that simplifies and redefines the way individuals will interact with their Galaxy S 4. We believe this device will be a true companion to all aspects of a consumer's life from work, to travel and even watching TV."
Today's press release also confirmed the official specs for the US versions of the device. As expected, the US Galaxy S 4 will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 600 chip, instead of Samsung's Exynos Octa chip. The devices will also ship with 2GB of RAM (some rumors suggested 4GB). All other specs remain the same as the international version of the device.
Customers will face a tough decision in choosing between the Samsung Galaxy S 4 and the HTC One, but we think you can't go wrong with either device. Samsung will likely outsell HTC in the US, but we will have to wait and see.
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DALLAS — April 17, 2013 — Building on the success and innovation of its predecessor, the Galaxy S 4 provides a suite of industry-leading innovations that will change how consumers interact with a smartphone and delivers a greater level of security for regulated industries. The Galaxy S 4 uniquely makes advanced technologies and features easy to use by integrating them into the way individuals use their phones every day.
The Galaxy S 4 is the first device to enable consumers to control the device with touch-less features including scrolling or turning a page, viewing documents within a file folder or a link on a web page. It enhances memorable moments with innovative camera features that captures progressive action and removes unwanted people from the photo. The Galaxy S 4 also enhances your TV watching experience with the new Samsung WatchON service that simplifies searching and recommends TV, movies and sports according to personal tastes. With WatchOn and the built in IR blaster, the Galaxy S 4 also functions as a remote control for home theater equipment.
The Galaxy S 4 is optimized for powerful performance on the nation's fastest networks and will be available on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless as well as U.S. Cellular, Cricket and C Spire starting during April. Additionally, consumers can find the Galaxy S 4 at Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile, Costco, Radio Shack, Sam's Club, Staples, Target and Wal-Mart. Exact pricing and retail availability will be announced by each of the carriers and retailers in the coming weeks.
"The Galaxy S line of smartphones has achieved momentous success with 100 million in unit sales worldwide in less than three years. This validates that we are addressing what consumers want from a smartphone," said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Telecommunications America. "The fourth generation of Samsung's flagship device builds upon the tradition of excellence and provides consumers with even more innovation that simplifies and redefines the way individuals will interact with their Galaxy S 4. We believe this device will be a true companion to all aspects of a consumer's life from work, to travel and even watching TV."
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The Galaxy S 4 combines the simple and visual interface introduced with the Galaxy Camera with a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera to take professional looking photographs with a smartphone. The front-facing 2-megapixel camera on the Galaxy S 4 allows consumers to capture special moments in unique and new ways with the Dual Camera shooting mode. Dual Camera mode takes pictures with both the rear and front cameras simultaneously to enable the photographer to be in the photo as well.
The Galaxy S 4 is loaded with several innovative capabilities that let anyone shoot like a professional:
- · Drama Shot: Capture a progressive event, like a baby's first steps or a basketball player's slam dunk, in one frame
- · Eraser Shot: Remove unwanted objects or people from an otherwise perfect picture
- · Animation Shot: Turn your favorite moments into animated GIF
- · Live Filters: With built-in filter options, an individual can now see how a picture will look— on both the camera and camcorder — before the photo is taken
Compile photos with location and weather information with Story Albumâ"¢ to create the most comprehensive and personalized memory book. Integration with Blurb's photo book printing service allows consumers to easily print a physical book to keep or share.
Effortless Experience
The Galaxy S 4 introduces a completely new way to interact with a smartphone — without a touch. A simple wave of the hand over the screen scrolls through a screen and changes a song; holding a finger over the screen allows one to preview content within the photo gallery, email and calendar; pause a video by looking away from the screen and scroll to the top or bottom of a page by looking up or down.
Features include:
- · Air Gesture: Answer a call or skip to the next song by waving your hand in front of the screen. Useful when your hands are otherwise occupied
- · Air Viewâ"¢: Preview emails, photos in the gallery, or even the stories in Flipboard® by hovering your finger over the screen
- · Samsung Smart Pause: Pause a video by looking away from the screen
- · Samsung Optical Reader: Automatically recognizes text, a business card or QR codes and take immediate action like placing a call from a scanned card or translating text
Protect Work and Personal Information
The Galaxy S 4 is not only perfect for personal use, but it is enterprise ready as a SAFEâ"¢-designated device. The Galaxy S 4 is the first Samsung device to include Samsung's KNOX solution, which provides comprehensive mobile security at the hardware level and enhanced personal privacy for individuals at the software level. All framework components come standard on the device, and full-feature activation by solution providers and distribution channels will be available at a later date.
The Galaxy S 4 simultaneously delivers on IT executives' need for industry-leading mobile security for companies with stringent security requirements. KNOX enables consumers to separate work via Samsung's containerization approach. IT managers can now access and manage the passcode-protected work container without disturbing the content within an individual's personal space on the device so consumer content, including photos, emails, music files and social network data remain intact on the device when an employee separates from a company.
Ease of Use
With the Galaxy S 4, there are a number of features to simplify the experience for first-time smartphone owners, those interested in switching from another operating system and long-time Samsung consumers. The Galaxy S 4 has a streamlined start-up wizard so consumers can begin using the device faster and learn about its unique features from the start.
Easy Mode, which was first introduced on the Galaxy S III, has been enhanced to smooth the transition for first-time smartphone owners by simplifying the home screen layout, camera, calendar, messaging and the internet browser to make the settings menu easy to navigate. Once a user is more comfortable with their Galaxy S 4, they can easily switch back to the standard home screen interface.
With the launch of the Galaxy S 4, Samsung is also introducing Samsung Smart Switchâ"¢, a PC application that lets new owners transfer contacts, messages, photos, music, calendar notifications and more from another phone to the Galaxy S 4. Smart Switch can identify favorite applications and recommend the same or similar applications within Google Playâ"¢.
The Galaxy S 4 greatly improves upon the popular notification shade, which provides quick control of new innovative features, and the functionality most often accessed and changed by consumers. The expanded notification shade shows 19 settings so consumers can quickly and easily toggle them on and off as needed.
Powerful Performance
The sophisticated Galaxy S 4 is designed with a full-HD Super AMOLEDâ"¢ (1920 X 1080) display with 441ppi for brilliant, stunning graphics on the device's 5-inch screen. The slimmer, sleeker smartphone weighs 4.6 ounces, is 7.9 millimeters thin and has a minimized bezel to maximize the viewing experience.
The Galaxy S 4 includes Androidâ"¢ 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) with TouchWiz® enhancements, a 1.9 GHz quad core CPU and 2GB of internal RAM. The Galaxy S 4 is also uses Gorilla Glass® 3.0 — the most advanced, fortified glass for its stunning 5-inch display, making it stronger and more resistant to scratches and cracks than ever before.
The Galaxy S 4, available at select carriers in Black Mist and White Frost, is powered by a removable 2,600 mAh battery for extended use on a single charge. Users can store large libraries of photos, music and videos on the Galaxy S 4 with expandable memory of up to 64 GB to complement the standard 16GB or 32GB of onboard storage.
Protect the Galaxy S 4 with the S View Flip Cover, a specially designed flip cover that has a clear window to read a text message, answer or reject a call, and view the battery status. Sold separately, the S View Flip Cover comes in Black Mist and White Frost to add style, while protecting the device and providing privacy, and is sold separately.
For more information on the Galaxy S 4 and accessories, please visit www.samsung.com/us/galaxys4 or www.samsungmobileuspress.com.


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The Interstellar Medium
Join Date: May 2008
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I was recced to check this one out, and not being shy of trying out, I did. I expected spaceship stuff as I hadn't seen anything of it. What I got was almost more awesome. Being someone that really likes stuff with naval stuff in it (battleships, sailing) I got it, with a twist.
As for the art, eh. Good story and good characters is what I care about. So far it went topnotch for me there. I even find myself liking the art and design, even though I'm not used to it (especially the female captain. Om nom nom badass). It's something about old school scifi that just gets me.
|2012-03-19, 21:05
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|2012-03-20, 17:38
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: The Inland Empire
Age: 34
Watched episode 01 and honestly the story hasn't really caught me yet, but Bynas is awesome so I might just stick with it. Hey if nothing else, gives me something to watch while waiting for Bodacious Space Pirates to come on.
|2012-03-21, 12:47
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: The land of tempura
As for character designs I actually love them. The moment I saw the masked bad guy I chuckled thinking how old school it is and then I saw the childhood friend Mimei and I just couldn't help by say out loud: "I love these designs!" (note: sign me up tentatively for her fan club)
The second major flaw I saw was the pacing: after finishing the first episode it felt like suddenly someone cut the ending of the first episode out and replaced it with the end of the second or third episode. I am however scratching that one out to lack of time allotted to the show.
The third major flaw is: rice fields? Seriously? It's a world with a severe water shortage (as mentioned on the prologue: oceans have dried up) and you choose to plant a crop that requires large amounts of water? I know the author probably never even considered this and just went with what's usual in Japan but it broke my suspension of disbelief for a bit.
Overall and while I have a few not so minor quibbles with the show it's still a net positive in the end even if it's just due to the breath of fresh air the show brings to the table. Who would have thought that we would be here in 2012 watching a show that could have easily been made back in the 80s? Mind = blown.
PS: also, the spice must flow!
|2012-03-21, 15:40
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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|2012-03-21, 15:47
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The Comet has Come
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Republic of California
Age: 41
Judging by their eating arrangements, it didn't seem like food, or even water was all that much of a issue.
But then there are a lot of Matsumoto setting that take place in far off wasteland like worlds with a Western like town. There doesn't seem to be that much of an obvious shortage there either....save for maybe the booze is reguarded as an almost higher priority than the humans living there. (Never blow up the booze storehouse on one of these outer fringe worlds. Even by accident. Because even if you are Harlock's best friend, he will let the locals lynch you for that.)
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It seems to be kind of cliched as of the first episode, but I really like the old school character designs, and Matsumoto's ships are always fun to look at. The characters seem a little simplistic but it looks like it could develop into a fun adventure.
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I hadn't realized this show would start so soon
There's not much I have to say about the first episode. It neither impressed me nor disappointed me. The animation was crappy but Matsumoto Leiji's design made for it. The plot is pretty much a completely mystery. We have no idea what the stakes are. We weren't told much about the characters either, other than their names. So basically, I'm just waiting to see more.
I later figured out the reason they planted rice when I saw the nurse: they're all a bunch of drunkards who believe Sake is more important than water.
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I'm guessing the older looking Sam in the photo the captain stares at is Sam's brother. Sam does mention about his brother quoting that "if a man sees someone weak, he should help them."
I also downloaded episode 2 from another fansub group using the Japanese broadcast version. One major difference is that the OP song "Neverland" from Crunchyroll version is sung with english lyrics whereas the Japanese broadcast version is sung in Japanese.
|2012-03-25, 00:26
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The first episode wasn't too bad to get things started, but this ep really sold the series for me. Shame there won't be all that much more of a series to sell, but you can't have everything.
(It makes a good double-header with Mouretsu Pirates on CR, I have to add.)
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Episode 2.
The first half was a bit of a bore for me. It does me no good watching random fighting when I can't fully get behind the plot/characters and understand what the fight really means for it/them.
The second half was better. That game of chicken was pretty interesting after all, even if the result was obvious. But still not a lot of development.
I guess it decided to spend the first two episodes setting up the premise. So hopefully the next episode will start delivering.
The art is still an eyesore for me. The only character designs that aren't a pain are Maya and the captain.
Also, judging from the photo the captain was looking at, I'm guessing the masked guy will turn out to be Sam's father/brother, though it's just a theory.
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That game of chicken was great, but I question whether it was necessary to spend an entire episode (out of six) on it. No need to worry just yet, but I hope the next episode will have a bit more content.
And I'm calling it now: Maya = Lala-ru. As in, she can summon up and manipulate water.
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I'm not complaining much though since I found the second episode spot on with it's pacing.
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Though if it's true then it's kinda gonna backfire for me because then I'd keep constantly comparing it to Now and Then, Here and There. And I doubt Ozuma could win there...
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So this week was more like "Das Boot - The Anime", with an exemplarly display of submarine warfare - except in sand. Right down to the gauge cracking when it hits the maximum point.
The character designs are what they are, and it wouldn't be a Matsumoto show without them, I personally think it's nice to see something different, and I also love the technobabble and 'matsumoto meters' everywhere.
I'm looking forward to the next episode.
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From the author of If Wishes Were Horses comes a novel of long-buried secrets and self-discovery, showing us that sometimes what goes unsaid is more powerful than words. . . .
Chelsea Enright never expected to inherit her grandmother's lakeside cottage deep in the Adirondacks—a serene getaway that had been mysteriously closed up decades ago. This is no simple bequest, however, because when Chelsea finds her grandmother's WWII diaries, she's stunned to discover that they hold secrets she never suspected . . . and they have the power to turn her own life upside down.
Even more surprising is the compelling presence of local doctor Brandon "Yale, and Chelsea soon finds her "short stay" has stretched into the entire summer. She cannot put this cottage and her family's past behind her easily—and the more she learns about the woman her grandmother truly was, the more Chelsea's own life begins to change . . . and nothing will ever be the same again.
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) -Yes, Boise State ran a trick play.
Coming off an undefeated season, the No. 24 Broncos ran their winning streak to 14 games - the longest in major college football - and even dipped into the bag of tricks that helped them upset Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl last season, beating Weber State 56-7 on Thursday in the season opener for both teams.
Ian Johnson ran for 129 yards and three touchdowns and Taylor Tharp was steady in his first start at quarterback, leading Boise State to touchdowns on its first seven possessions and a 49-0 lead at halftime.
But the first touchdown had everybody remembering that night in January.
Wide receiver Vinny Perretta, who threw for a score in the Fiesta Bowl, lined up at quarterback on third-and goal from the 7 and ran up the middle for a touchdown.
``I was surprised how well they executed on both sides of the ball,'' said second-year Boise State coach Chris Petersen. ``With as many new guys as there were getting into the mix, I was surprised how well they came out.''
Just about the only thing that didn't go right for the Broncos came at the end of their eighth drive, when they were finally stopped on fourth-and-goal from the 1 with the second quarter winding down.
The overmatched Wildcats picked up just two first downs in the first half, fumbling the ball away on their next play on both occasions.
``We wanted to come out and look fresh and fast,'' said Weber State coach Ron McBride. ``But what we looked was tired and slow. I've never been so disappointed in my life.
Boise State has now won 52 of its last 54 games on its home blue turf.
Tharp, a senior, appeared poised and sturdy, throwing the ball away when necessary and hanging in the pocket to deliver a 53-yard touchdown pass to Titus Young just before getting hit. Tharp was slow getting up, and Petersen checked on him with a look of concern as Tharp walked off the field.
``I kind of just chucked it and got hit and got the wind knocked out of me,'' Tharp said. ``But it doesn't hurt as much when you look up and see your guy running into the endzone.''
Tharp, who took over for Jared Zabransky, directed five more touchdown drives before the half for the defending Western Athletic Conference champions.
``I felt good out there,'' he said. ``We're still explosive, and we have a lot of good players.''
Tharp led another touchdown drive to start the second half, making it 56-0 with 10:49 to go in the third quarter. He left the game after completing 14 of 19 passes for 184 yards and a touchdown.
``He's a little different from Z (Zabransky),'' Johnson said. ``Z is a little more animated, but he went out and took control of that huddle. He was leading us. He was telling us everything we needed to hear.''
Johnson, who proposed to former cheerleader Chrissy Popadics on the field immediately after scoring the 2-point conversion that clinched the Fiesta Bowl, sat out the entire second half.
He did enough damage over the first 30 minutes, his longest run coming late in the first quarter when he scurried around the left side and cut up field, easily accelerating away from defenders for a 54-yard touchdown run that gave the Broncos a 28-0 lead.
Weber State, out of the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly I-AA) Big Sky Conference, got on the board with 3:40 left in the third quarter when Jimmy Barnes hit Bryant Eteuati with a 21-yard touchdown pass to make it 56-7.
By then, any nervousness that Peterson had about the season opener had probably dissipated.
``I was thinking about that before the game, and going, 'Was I feeling like this last year?''' Peterson said. ``I wasn't feeling good going into tonight because of so much uncertainty. It's a very painful time before the game, and it doesn't get much better once the game starts.''
Boise State rushed for 386 yards and seven touchdowns, while limiting Weber State to 74 yards. The Broncos threw for another 199 while the Wildcats passed for 71. Boise State ended up with 30 first downs to Weber State's eight.
``This game we dominated,'' said Broncos safety Marty Tadman. ``That's all I can say about it. We dominated.''
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ORLANDO, Fla. – After two days of play, the 38th ranked Florida State women's tennis team (2-0) remains unbeaten in singles at the UCF Invitational in Orlando, Fla.
"We had another solid day," head coach Jennifer Hyde said. "The girls were absolutely dominant in singles again today, and we have yet to drop a set in singles this weekend."
The Seminoles were 6-of-7 again in match play. Starting with doubles against Furman, sophomores Daneika Borthwick and Mia Vriens worked together to defeat Lauren Kline and Alex Moreno – Kaste 8-4. However, senior Francesca Segarelli and junior Kristina Schleich fell in their match to Amanda Murray and Michele Stanford 8-7(6).
Senior Amy Sargeant paired up with Cassie Hochwalk of UCF to pick up a win against Kelly Sullivan and Jenny Porter, 8-2.
"We still have some work that needs to be done in doubles," Hyde said. "We need to continue to get better with our execution and court positioning. I think we are playing too passively during the times when we should be putting it away."
In singles against UCF, Florida State showed their dominance as each of the five players have not given up any more than three games per set this weekend.
No. 37 Borthwick defeated Genevieve Lorbergs, 6-1,6-3 while No. 48 Vriens beat Jenna Doerfler, 6-3, 6-3.
Segarelli (No. 73) contributed a win against Courtney Griffith, 6-3, 6-1 and No. 100 Sargeant picked up a victory against Josephine Haraldson, 6-1, 6-1. Schleich defeated Caroline Eberhart, 6-2, 6-1.
"We have day three tomorrow," Hyde said. "I hope that we can focus on those things that need work to finish the weekend."
Play beings tomorrow at 9 a.m. with the Seminoles facing UCF in doubles before playing Iowa in singles.
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Day Two Results from the UCF Invitational
Cassie Hochwalt (UCF)/Amy Sargeant (FSU) def. Kelly Sullivan/Jenny Porter (FUR) 8-2
Daneika Borthwick/Mia Vriens (FSU) def. Lauren Kline/Alex Moreno-Kaste (FUR) 8-4
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No. 48 Mia Vriens (FSU) def. Jenna Doerfler (UCF) 6-3,6-3
No. 73 Francesca Segarelli (FSU) def. Courtney Griffith (UCF) 6-3, 6-1
No. 100 Amy Sargeant (FSU) def. Josephine Haraldson (UCF) 6-1, 6-1
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Day One Results from the UCF Invitational
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They're all just a day trip north from Melbourne and some, like Mt Donna Buang and Mt Baw Baw, can even be done in a day if you get up early. Downhill ski at Mt Buller or cross-country ski the powdered trails at Falls Creek. Snowboard Mt Hotham's half pipes and terrain parks or hurtle down the boutique slopes of Mt Buffalo. Trek in snow-shoes from Mt Baw Baw to Mt St Gwinear and toboggan or sled at pretty Lake Mountain.
There's a wild variety of winter activities at Mt Buller, an easy three hour drive from Melbourne. You'll find ski slopes to suit every ability – from the green runs of Bourke Street, Baldy and Burnt Hut Spur to breathless black runs such as Federation in the south. There are also three great gradients for snowboarding and 9km of challenging cross-country trails looking out over Mt Stirling and the Bluff. Ski or snowboard under the stars between July and mid-September. Trek to the top of Mt Buller in snow-shoes, whirl down the mountain in a rubber tube or free up your feet in short skis known as 'figgles'. Just next door is the less-developed resort of Mt Stirling, with more than 60km of cross country and free heel ski trails cutting across the cloud-like slopes.
It's all action at Falls Creek, which sits in Alpine National Park in the scenic Bogong High Plains, a four and a half hour drive from Melbourne. With more than 90 runs and 20 cross-country trails, you certainly won't run out of things to do. Ski down the steep, expert slopes at Mt McKay or brave the deep powder stashes of Rocky Knobs and Dam. This is Australia's cross-country skiing capital, and you can zig-zag between the snow-gums on the same trails as the national team. In August the mountain hosts the Kangaroo Hoppet snowsports event. If that sounds too competitive, embrace your inner child by making snowmen, bouncing off a snow bungy trampoline or spinning down the slopes in a tube or toboggan. Explore the back country in Nordic snow shoes, on a snowmobile or along Australia's first snow bike trails. Toast the sunset from the 1,800m summit or take a heli-flight across Mt McKay and Mt Feathertop to Mt Hotham.
The more conventional route to picturesque Mt Hotham is driving the Great Alpine Road or flying to Hotham airport from Sydney and Melbourne. Once here, test your skills on the wide, gentle slopes of the Summit or Big D Playground and glide down the Milky Way. More advanced skiers can fly over the chutes and steeps around Mary's Slide, the bumps on Blue Ribbon or head to Heavenly Valley for heady black runs. For snowboarders, Hotham offers gullies, bowls, hits, berms, lips and open stashes so slick many stunt skiers have cut in on the action. Cross-country ski across Hotham's pristine, powder-covered back country on the many free trails, including the Pub to Pub from Mount Hotham's General Store to the Dinner Plain Hotel. Spend the night in Dinner Plain's pretty village and test out its gentle beginner-friendly slope the following day.


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Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has admitted the jibes he'd received from England fans during successive Ashes series defeats had dented his often fragile confidence.
But as he prepared for another clash with the old enemy in the fifth and final one-day international at Old Trafford here on Tuesday, the erratic 30-year-old left-arm paceman insisted he no longer carried any mental scars.
The taunts from the 'Barmy Army', an England supporters group, became especially wounding during England's triumphant Ashes tour of 2010/11, with Johnson hearing repeated chants of: "He bowls to the left, he bowls to the right, that Mitchell Johnson, his bowling is s(expletive)."
"I think back then I let it affect me a lot," Johnson said at Old Trafford here on Monday.
"It's hard not to when that's all you can hear in the cricket ground -- your name being sung, and the songs are very catchy.
"I was at that point in my career where I was letting things get to me - it was not necessarily just the crowd, it was everything."
However, Johnson -- for whom this short tour has been a first taste of international cricket in seven months following a toe injury in South Africa -- added: "But I've pushed on past that.
"I've learned to deal with it and I look at it as a reflection of my performances -- they are threatened by me a little.
"I've had some pretty good performances against England in the past."
England though are already a series-winning 3-0 up ahead of Tuesday's match.
Johnson has featured in just one match this series, a six-wicket defeat at The Oval, where a return of none for 43 in seven overs included several no-balls.
He is, though, set for a recall on Tuesday after fast bowler Brett Lee and all-rounder Shane Watson were both ruled out with calf problems on Monday.
Johnson's injury in South Africa came at a low point in his career when he'd taken just 13 wickets in six Tests at an expensive average of 57 in 2011.
"I just wasn't sure where I was going," Johnson said. "If I hadn't got the injury and let's just say I got picked on the next trip -- because there was concern that I wasn't going to get picked -- I don't think anything would have changed in my performances.
"I don't think I would have retired but I definitely would have stepped away from it a little bit. Before my injury I wasn't confident and didn't believe in myself," he added.
Australia coach Mickey Arthur gave the side a stern talking to after Saturday's emphatic eight-wicket loss in Durham gave England the series, with the South African urging his players to show some "mongrel".
"Like Mickey said the other day, we just need to have fire in our bellies and show that belief and go out and do a job," said Johnson.
"We have one more chance to show England and ourselves we're good enough - and I believe we are good enough."
Johnson added his side could learn from the examples of England one-day captain Alastair Cook and fellow opener Ian Bell.
"It's about belief and confidence in yourself, and that's something I've gained being away from cricket because I was in a period before my injury where I wasn't confident.
"Look at the England side and look at Ian Bell, the amount of confidence he shows out on the paddock, from what it was two years ago; Alastair Cook as well. We can learn from the English in a way."
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Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has admitted the jibes he'd received from England fans during successive Ashes series defeats had dented his often fragile confidence.


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With summer here, many drivers want an exciting sports car to enjoy on a sunny day while cruising down a beautiful back road. So we've created a list of some our favorite sports cars for summer fun. We've focused on models that offer both coupe and convertible variants -- and those that will be fun to enjoy in nearly any setting, whether it's at the track, on a good road or just driving to an evening meal.
The BMW Z4 is a 2-seat roadster with a retractable hardtop. That makes it perfect for summer driving, since shoppers can choose between an open roof when they're heading out for a drive or a coupe on a cool summer evening. It's also available in three versions, letting drivers choose the one that's right for them. Base-level sDrive28i models use a 240-horsepower 4-cylinder, while the mid-priced sDrive35i offers a 300-hp 6-cylinder. Topping the range is the 335-hp sDrive35is. While Z4 pricing can be high -- even the base-level sDrive28i starts just under $50,000 -- BMW usually offers great lease deals to make the sports car more affordable.
Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevrolet Camaro is offered as a soft-top convertible or a handsome, fixed-roof coupe. Four versions are available: V6-powered LS and LT models, or V8-powered SS and ZL1 trims. Even drivers who choose a V6 get a muscular 323 hp, which is more than adequate for most situations. But we'd have a hard time blaming you if you chose the 426-hp SS or the 580-hp ZL1. Best of all, the Camaro really can seat four people -- so you can bring along family or friends as you head to the beach or cruise your favorite back roads. Pricing starts around $24,000 for a base-level Camaro LS or $33,000 for an SS.
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FIAT 500 Abarth
The FIAT 500 Abarth may not seem like a sports car, since it looks suspiciously like a small hatchback. But take our word for it: With a performance-tuned suspension, a turbocharged 160-hp engine and an exciting sport exhaust system, the 500 Abarth is fun to drive. Best of all, the 500 Abarth is surprisingly well priced, with a base manufacturer's suggested retail price of less than $23,000. It even offers top-down capabilities thanks to a convertible model with fixed roof rails.
Ford Mustang
The retro-themed Ford Mustang combines coupe or convertible body styles with practical seating for four. Most Mustang models use a 3.7-liter V6 that's good for just over 300 hp. We like that engine, but enthusiasts will opt for the Mustang GT. That model boasts a 420-hp 5.0-liter V8. Hotter versions, including the Boss Mustang and the Shelby GT500, offer as much as 662 hp. But you'll be getting a good deal no matter which Mustang you choose. Pricing starts around $23,000 with shipping for a V6 or around $31,500 for a V8 -- and all Mustangs boast alloy wheels, xenon headlights, air conditioning and remote keyless entry.
MINI Cooper S Coupe
The 2-seat MINI Cooper S Coupe is some of the most fun you can have for around $25,000. One reason is its engine: While 181 hp may not seem much, the MINI's turbocharged power delivery gives an excellent sensation of speed. We also like its go-kart handling, which trumps nearly all other vehicles at its price point. The MINI's cornering abilities are especially impressive because of front-wheel drive. Best of all, the MINI offers a summer choice for nearly any lifestyle: the 4-seat Hardtop and Convertible, or the 2-seat Coupe and Roadster. If you're choosing a summer car, it's hard to go wrong with the MINI.
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Porsche Boxster
The newly redesigned Porsche Boxster is a mid-engined sports car with two seats and a soft top. Porsche also offers the similar Cayman for drivers who want a coupe, but we highly recommend the Boxster, since it's one of the few models where a convertible is less expensive than its coupe counterpart. While power may not seem like much -- base models only make 265 hp -- the Boxster is a hoot to drive. Our only drawback is the $51,000 base price tag, which quickly increases with options.
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Scion FR-S
The Scion FR-S (and its Subaru BRZ twin) boasts sports-car handling and an affordable base price. Indeed, the sporty coupe starts around $25,000 with shipping -- and it drives like some expensive performance cars that cost much more. While its 4-cylinder engine only makes 200 hp, the FR-S feels fast thanks to its lightweight design and low center of gravity. The only drawback: The FR-S is the only car on our list that doesn't offer a convertible body style.
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Dr. Zhai strives to provide quality, comprehensive and compassionate primary care to her patients. She enjoys the fields of primary and preventive care the most in her field of practice. Her professional affiliations include being a member of American College of Physicians, American Board of Internal Medicine and Washington Association of School Administrators. She also works as a hospital inpatient case management teacher.
"My philosophy of care is to always encounter my patient as their listener, assistant, guide and consultant to their health concerns and questions. I am always on standby when they need me, either in my clinic or in the hospital. My goal is to establish and maintain a good rapport with my patient and for them to view me as their teammate."
Dr. Zhai received her undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Rush University Nursing College in Chicago, Illinois. She then went on to medical school at Shanghai Medical University in Shanghai, People's Republic of China. Dr. Zhai did her surgical residency from Ren-Ji Hospital, which is rated one of Shanghai's top medical universities. Dr. Zhai then went on to complete the Medical/Pediatrics combined residency program at Michigan State University. She is bilingual, speaking both English and Mandarin.
In her spare time, Dr. Zhai enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters as well as exploring the area's sights. She also enjoys cooking and traveling.
Michelle Zhang, MD, obtained her medical degree from Beijing Medical University and did her post-doctorate training at the University of Southern California. She completed her internal medicine residency at Brown Medical School affiliated hospitals in Providence, Rhode Island. She gained extensive experience in the field of internal medicine working as an attending physician at Labey Clinic in Boston, Baylor-Methodist Primary Care Associates in Houston. Dr Zhang completed her medical oncology fellowship at the University of Washington/Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. During her training she was the Principle Investigator of a clinical trial in the treatment of hematological malignancy. Dr. Zhang is boardcertified in medical oncology.
Dr.Zhang and her husband, also a physician, live in Bellevue with their three children. She loves the outdoors, music and reading.
Angela Zhang, DO was born in China, but grew up in Eastern Washington. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Washington, her medical degree from Touro University California, and completed her family medicine residency at Valley Medical Center.
At the Newcastle Clinic, Dr. Zhang hopes to establish long lasting relationships with patients of all ages and backgrounds. Within family medicine, she has special interests in women's health, pediatrics and preventive care.
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Dr. Zomer, an American citizen born in Israel, grew up in Oklahoma and completed her undergraduate work in Texas and New York. She returned to Israel to attend medical school at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. Dr. Zomer completed her residency in OBGYN at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. She cares for women of all ages and has special interest in performing laparoscopic surgery and educating teenagers about women's health issues.
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McManus: Leadership center launched (December 30, 2001)
Arnesen: History's supreme event (December 23, 2001)
Everett Bartholf: Help for the holidays (December 16, 2001)
"Auntie" Anne Beiler: God has a plan (December 9, 2001)
Inman: Raising seven sons for Christ (November 25, 2001)
Hall: Feeding the hungry, one person at a time (Novemer 18, 2001)
Maracle: A growing Native American Fellowship (November 11, 2001)
Peterson: Praying for national leaders (October 28, 2001)
LaHaye: The family is God's gift (October 21, 2001)
Meeuwsen: Putting family first (October 14, 2001)
Gaylor: Changing the world, one student at a time
(September 30, 2001)
Cole: You are not alone (September 16,
Cope: Training pastors, missionaries and evangelists (September
9, 2001)
E. Trask: Breaking down the barriers (August 26, 2001)
Kilpatrick: The blessings and challenges of revival (August 19,
Colwill: A passion for evangelism (August 12, 2001)
Riekehof: The Joy of Signing (July 22, 2001)
Castellani: Teen Challenge: The Jesus factor (July 15, 2001)
and John Tompkins: Publishing newspapers and proclaiming the Good
News (July 8, 2001)
Girard: Music, marriage and ministry (June
24, 2001)
Burgess: The value of a godly father (June 17, 2001)
Franck: Single Adult Ministries Agency (June
10, 2001)
E. Trask: The work of the Holy Spirit (May
27, 2001)
Tourville: The changing church in America (May 20, 2001)
Columbia: Raising 17 children for Christ (May 13, 2001)
Fahrenkopf: Wanted: a life change (April 29, 2001)
Smith: Spiritual attacks on young people (April 22, 2001)
McDowell: Is the Bible true? (April 15, 2001)
Meyer: Being a practical Christain (April 8, 2001)
Drost: Multiplication (March 18, 2001)
Bright: Fasting for 40 days (March 11, 2001)
Grant: Women in ministry (February 25, 2001)
Chole: His people and His presence (February 18, 2001)
Carter: Playing on God's team (January 28, 2001)
K. O'Bannon: The value of life (January 21, 2001)
Gaylor: Secular colleges: a vital mission field (January 14, 2001)
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Twenty-six members of South Koreas
parliament signed a letter nominating Rep. Tony P. Hall (D-Ohio) for
the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize. The letter cited Halls efforts to
"address issues of hunger, human rights and peace," especially
in North Korea. Hall, a follower of Jesus Christ, has made the needs
of the impoverished and hungry his priority while in office. He spoke
recently with Hal Donaldson, editor in chief.
Evangel: When did you become
a believer in Jesus Christ?
Hall: About 21 years ago,
and I had been in Congress about a year.
Evangel: What were the circumstances?
About one to two years before that, I had heard Charles Colson talk
at a prayer breakfast in Dayton, Ohio. I was a state senator at the
time and went because it would be a good place to be seen. I was very
surprised by what he said. There was great sincerity there. About a
year later I was elected to Congress. For a year I would get up every
Sunday morning and go to a different church. My wife thought something
was wrong with this. "What are you doing?" shed ask.
"Im kind of searching for God but I dont know where
to go," Id say. A young freshman congressman befriended me
and helped lead me to the Lord.
Evangel: What birthed your passion
to help the poor?
Hall: It probably started
in the Peace Corps. I was in Thailand for two years in the late 60s.
When youre in the Peace Corps you have to live pretty much like
the people do. You begin to get the feel of what these people go through
on a daily basis. As a result of that experience, when I came to Congress
I was drawn to the issue of poverty. At first, I didnt have the
slightest idea what to do about it. Then I became a believer. Bill Bright
of Campus Crusade for Christ, a good friend, mentored me for about three
years. He said to me one day, "Do you think its time you
start to bring God into the workplace?" I agreed, but didnt
know how. I was uneasy in those days with people who spoke about God,
especially elected officials. I felt many used it for all the wrong
reasons. But as I began to read the Scriptures they started to come
alive in me. There are at least a couple thousand verses that deal with
the poor. In 1989, after the death of Congressman Mickey Leland, I took
over as chairman of the Select Committee on Hunger. We passed lots of
budgets that year: food aid, child survival activities, immunizing children,
development of systems and paved the way for laws today.
Evangel: You encountered some
Hall: Yes. Some in Congress
felt that, at a time of high deficits, they needed to start paring back,
which was great in principle. But some actions were only symbolic. The
first thing they did was cut the Hunger Committee. I said this was crazy;
my budget was only $600,000. I was mad. So I felt I should fast. I went
on a water-only fast for 22 days.
Evangel: Did you ever think your
political career might be over?
Hall: My staff thought this
was the end of my career. But I was going to fast until something major
happened. A whole lot started to happen. Students at thousands of high
schools around the country started to fast with me, and at a couple
of hundred universities. Newspapers began to take notice. A nonprofit
agency called The Congressional Hunger Center was formed. They have
a national conference on hunger based around the fast. Billions of dollars
over the years have been raised to fight hunger. It was a fast unto
the Lord to break the chains of injustice. I was so amazed by it.
Evangel: Would you ever do it
Hall: Id like to do
it again. Ive fasted on a couple of occasions but not for that
length of time. Fasting has to be about the Lord first.
Evangel: Some people realize
there are hunger problems around the world, but dont recognize
the problem in the United States. Talk about hunger here and abroad.
Hall: For somewhere between
22 and 25 million people in America, hunger is a way of life. Theyre
not starving to death, like in North Korea, but they are hungry. A lot
of these people are children and people on fixed incomes like senior
citizens and the working poor. By the time they pay their utility costs,
rent and gasoline, they are out of money with three or four days left
in the month. They end up going to food banks and soup kitchens. These
are, for the most part, innocent, hardworking people. They are not on
welfare. They dont qualify for government assistance or many other
Evangel: What about around the
Hall: An estimated 900 million
people are severely malnourished. Some 25,000-35,000 people die every
day from hunger in the world. The worst places are North Korea, Sudan,
Sierra Leone, Afghanistan and parts of the Congo. Across Africa drought
and civil war are causing hunger. In North Korea, people are surviving
on maybe 300 grams of food a day, and many are eating substitute food
such as bark, leaves or grass. They grind it up and make noodles out
of it. There is no nutrition in it; you cant digest it. Ive
been there six times and the malnutrition is tragic; even among the
soldiers, growth is stunted.
Evangel: The world hunger
problem is so large, what would you say to the average person who
really wants to make a difference?
Hall: Id say the same
things that Mother Teresa said to me. Do the things in front of you.
The first time I met her in Calcutta, I asked her the same question,
where do you start? In Calcutta, hundreds of thousands live on the street.
She started 50-60 years ago going to the person on the street she saw
first, picking him up, cleaning him off and taking him home. That was
the start. Her point was that if everyone would do what was in front
of them, wed probably solve about 75 percent of our problems.
You dont have to go to Calcutta; feed the people around you who
you know. If the churches did what they should do, there would not be
so many problems for the poor, who ought to be the top priority of believers.
Evangel: Elaborate on that.
Hall: There is this problem
of a church at every corner with its own constituents. They dont
share resources and they dont accomplish as much as they could.
There are great exceptions. I have a lot of churches in my district
that are doing very well and working hard, and I have lots of churches
that are poor and cant do much. But for many churches, there is
so much more they could do.
Evangel: When you travel overseas
one of your practices is to invite someone to come with you and pray.
Tell us about that.
Hall: I take very difficult
trips to places where I see a lot of people who are hurting, a lot of
children who are dying. I meet with some leaders who are scoundrels.
I have found over the years that if I go with people who are believers,
or at least one good friend who can pray with me at night, there is
a certain strength and power that God brings. In 1 Thessalonians 1:2,
Paul talks about always praying for the Thessalonians. In verse 5, he
says three things happen. Believers go with power, the Holy Spirit and
with true conviction. For the past two years, even when I go on official
trips, I take a believer with me. We are in situations where were
well over our heads. The people we meet are more shrewd than we are;
they know the local situation better than we do. They try to manipulate
the process, and a lot of times they are killers.
Evangel: If believers dont
pick up the ball and attempt to feed the hungry, whats the future?
Hall: Well stay right
where we are. The government will help, but well still have great
poverty and the problems that go with poverty.
Evangel: Anything else?
Hall: Americans are basically
good and decent people who give when they know about a problem. Weve
certainly seen that in our countrys response to the September
11 attacks on the U.S. I dont think Americans know about the hungry
in America. You dont see it; you have to hunt for it. You have
to talk to senior citizens to discover theyre making $800 a month
on Social Security but their medical bills are $750 a month. You have
to talk to the working poor to discover theyre making maybe $6
or $7 an hour and have a couple kids. These people are shy and embarrassed.
They dont want to be on welfare. If Americans ever found out about
this, I think they would change. They need to see the need around them
and around the world and recognize that whatever role they can play
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Hasbro has announced that it will webcast presentations from its Investor Day on September 10 starting at 10 a.m. EST. Among those presenting will be President and CEO Brian Goldner, CFO Deborah Thomas, and Chief Marketing Officer John Frascotti. Each presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session.
The webcast will be available to investors and media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page at http://investor.hasbro.com. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours following the event from the same address.


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More people logged in to Xbox LIVE during the week of November 6 to November 13 than any other week throughout Xbox LIVE's 10-year history, Microsoft has revealed.
Doesn't surprise me one bit, I saw over a million concurrent users on Halo 4 last week and I saw over a million concurrent users on BO2 yesterday. It looks as if all the Halo vs COD stuff was pointless, Halo 4 was the best selling Halo ever and BO2 was the best selling COD ever, on their first days respectively anyway.
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Style # 204845
Perfect for partying, this sleeveless bebe cocktail dress features glossy lasercut leatherette with contrast panels and waist-cinching design. Offers hidden zipper and full interior lining. Try it with an equally elaborate clutch and pair of shoes, there is not point in holding back on this look!
- 100% leatherette.
- Center back to hem: 34" (86 cm).
- Dry clean.
- Imported.
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size S.
Lasercut Leatherette Sleeveless Dress is rated out of 5 by 4.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Yanchik from Absolutely HOT!!! I love this dress!!! It's not very revealing yet the leather and the cut make the dress so HOT and expensive looking. Looks like it was snagged right off the runway. Can't wait to wear it out and see how many compliments I will get :)
Date published: 2012-11-05
Rated 2 out of 5 by Dshopper from Poor Shape I returned this dress because the bottom was cut funny. It flared out but in an odd way, not a normal flare. Too bad, it was a great designed dress overall. The top could be too large for small chests.
Date published: 2012-10-31
Rated 1 out of 5 by CaribbeanSunshine from Horrible Product was horrible. Laser cuts were unfinished. Some cut out some were not. Neckline was unfinished. Some of the O designed Holes were cut off left as U's. Some of the plastic pieces were still on the leather poking out and you would have to peel them all off. Some of the laser cut outs were peeled back and then resewn into the seams of the dress - no way to get out. The seam down the back of the dress was rounded and not straight down the dress then unfinished continuing at the top of the neckline after being sewn where it should of stopped.
Date published: 2012-10-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by SylSyl from Beautiful dress This is a must have dress for the fall and winter.
Date published: 2012-10-22


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