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Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (UK - BD RB)
Chris checks out the Optimum Blu-ray release of the recent videogame movie
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li follows the exploits of the petite Chinese martial arts expert with the unfeasibly large thighs. In this origin story young Chun-Li's (Kristin Kreuk) father is kidnapped by an evil Irish-Thai (yes, you read that right) crime lord called Bison (Neil McDonough), prompting the young girl to put aside her life as a concert pianist and focus on revenge. She is aided in her endeavour by Interpol agent Charlie Nash (a woefully miscast Chris Klein) and Detective Maya Sunee (Moon Bloodgood), and trained by wise old martial arts master Gen (Robin Shou, who played Liu Kang in the Mortal Kombat movies). Together they face off against Bison and his henchmen, Balrog (Michael Clarke Duncan in the film's only good bit of casting) and Vega (Taboo from Black Eyed Peas).
Does all of that sound ridiculous enough? Well that's because it is. I've watched some pretty bad films in my time, including the original Street Fighter movie with Jean-Claude Van Damme, but at least that film had its tongue planted firmly in its cheek. The most distressing thing about Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li is that you really get the feeling that everyone involved thought they were making some sort of crossover hit that would spawn numerous sequels. Instead, they've crafted one of the worst films of 2009, replete with performances so wooden I thought I might have unintentionally put one of the Puppet Master films into my Blu-ray player.
There are so many problems with Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li it's difficult to know where to begin my criticism, but I'll start with the person I consider to be the chief offender: Chris Klein. The cock-sure twat literally sneers his way through every scene and delivers his dialogue like he's parodying Keanu Reeves. My ejaculate has greater range. He's not the only offender though. For some reason the actor Neil McDonough though it would be a good idea to give Bison an Irish accent. Now you might think this makes sense, as the film portrays him as the orphaned son of Irish immigrants, but the last I checked babies can't speak, which begs the question 'where did he get the Irish accent if he spent most of his life living in brutal Thai slums'?
This brings us neatly on to Kristin Kreuk's turn as one of the most iconic and recognisable videogame characters of all time. In the games Chun-Li is depicted as a Chinese girl with incredibly powerful thighs, and while Kreuk is Eurasian the fundamental problem with her portrayal is that she is a super-svelte Neutrogena model who looks nothing like Chun-Li. Having watched Kreuk whisper her way through Smallville for years (and getting progressively worked up as time passed) I wasn't really surprised by her performance, which consists of alternately simpering, scowling, and looking perplexed. Okay, so she's not Chris Klein awful, but I don't think that it is statistically possible for two actors to suck that hard in the same movie (unless it's a couple of skanks tag-teaming Ron Jeremy).
The film is presented in its theatrical (yes, it was released theatrically) aspect ratio of 2.35:1 (1080/24p AVC) and is pretty much what you'd expect from a film of recent vintage. The most impressive aspect of the transfer is probably the colour rendition, which is extremely vibrant. Flesh tones aren't what I'd call natural, but this is due to stylistic choices rather than any faults with the image. Detail is also very strong, especially in close-up shots where you can pick out individual pores and beads of sweat on faces. There is some light grain throughout, but it's nothing out of the ordinary, and the transfer is largely free from film artefacts. On the negative side there is some aliasing in a few shots (particularly near the beginning) and blacks aren't completely solid. Apart from that there's not to complain about (if only the same could be said for the film).
The disc includes two audio tracks: PCM 2.0 Stereo and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. What with this being a relatively new film I went for the latter, and having read glowing reviews of the soundtrack on the US release I was expecting something very special. Unfortunately either the reviews I read were wrong, or something appears to have gone awry in the translation from the US to UK. To be fair the track is actually pretty good for the most part, with plenty of atmosphere and some genuinely impressive use of the surround channels throughout. However, dialogue often borders on unintelligible, and as much as I'd like to believe this was a compassionate move on Optimum's part, I'm fairly sure that is not the case. In fact, the frontal array as a whole is often eclipsed by the rear channels. Bass was also something that US reviewers raved about, but I wasn't quite as impressed. It flips between powerful and thunderous and weak and flat a little too often for my tastes, with some of the punches sounding downright limp. None of these issues are total deal-breakers, but they do take the shine off of things.
Becoming a Street Fighter (17:49 SD): This feature is basically a short 'making of' that includes interviews with all of the principal cast, the writer, and the producer (tellingly the director is not involved). Everyone talks about their love of the game (although the accompanying footage is taken from numerous different versions), the importance of casting the right lead and villain, and basically make all of the right noises. Unfortunately what ended up on the screen doesn't bear much of a resemblance to the film that they seemingly set out to make. Oddly enough I found Chris Klein's interview footage slightly disturbing, because he comes off even creepier than he does in the main feature.
Bringing the Legend to Life (06:33 SD): This looks to have been assembled from footage culled from the previous featurette, but it has a Chun-Li-centric theme. It features interviews with the same people and is basically all about bigging up Kristin Kreuk's performance. The participants briefly touch on the character's back-story and the various nods to the arcade incarnation that are included in the film, but the featurette is perfunctory at best.
Deleted Scenes (15 SD): A series of deleted scenes follow in rough-cut form, lacking subtitles on the foreign dialogue and missing visual effects. A few are slight extensions to existing scenes, some of which might have actually improved the film (such as the bathroom scene), but others are entirely new and add nothing to the plot (such as the vanity shot of Chun-Li sitting next to the film's producer at the airport). Chris Kline also features too heavily for my liking. The last scene is an awful alternate ending that was wisely omitted.
Theatrical Trailer (01:07 SD): The film's theatrical trailer is included and actually does a pretty good job of making the film look at lot better than it is. My advice is to watch this on YouTube and skip the film altogether.
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li is possibly the worst film I've seen this year, and I've seen Lesbian Vampire Killers. Casting a TV actress who looks less like an arse-kicking martial artist and more like a stiff breeze would knock her on her arse wasn't brightest move, but it is Chris Klein's watershed performance that will be remembered for years to come (for all the wrong reasons). The only positive thing I can say about this film is that it includes footage of Moon Bloodgood in a bra, but if that sort of thing floats your boat you can simply visit the Internet like the rest of us.
If you must subject yourself to this pap then the Blu-ray isn't actually too bad. The extras are somewhat weak when compared to Fox's US release, but the video transfer is nice enough and the audio is fairly strong (even with the above caveats).
* Note: The above images are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page. Full-resolution captures are available by clicking individual images, but due to .jpg compression they are not necessarily representative of the quality of the transfer.
Review by Chris Gould
Gabe Powers Editor Join Date: September 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,721
I still need to rent this one. I've heard enough 'so bad it's good' news (specifically concerning Klein) I need to give it a shot. Definitely not a purchase, however...
Chris Gould Editor Join Date: May 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,171
This is definitely a case of 'so bad it's bad'.
hogaburger Contributor Join Date: April 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,153
I've seen enough youtube clips to stay away from this one forever. From what I've seen, Bison can't even kick above his waist.
Cinque Member Join Date: June 2007 Location: United States Posts: 710
Damn. More pics featuring Moon Bloodgood cleavage, please. IMHO, she is who they really should have casted to play Chun-Li, instead of Lana from Smallville.
Worst Nightmare Senior Member Join Date: July 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 6,716
She's pretty but there is nothing that could save this trash from the bin...
Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over
Disc Details
Release Date: 5th October 2009
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 2.35:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English, LPCM 2.0 Stereo English
Subtitles: N/A
Extras: Featurettes, Deleted Scenes, Trailer
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak
Cast: Kristin Kreuk, Neal McDonough, Chris Klein, Moon Bloodgood, Robin Shou, Michael Clarke Duncan, Josie Ho, Taboo, Edmund Chen, Pei-pei Cheng
Genre: Action
Length: 96 minutes
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 BlueTEC: First Drive Review
The V6-powered 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 accelerates to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. But the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 BlueTEC does it in 7.9 seconds. If speediness is a requirement in your next compact luxury SUV, choose the lighter and quicker GLK350. Most consumers claim that fuel economy is a primary consideration when selecting a new vehicle, and the 200-horsepower GLK250 BlueTEC delivers better fuel economy than any other luxury SUV equipped with 4-wheel drive, except for the hybrid Lexus RX 450h.
Intrigued, we headed to Santa Monica, Calif., to sample the new Mercedes GLK250 BlueTEC.
No Price Penalty for Choosing Diesel
Before we discuss driving impressions, let's cover the important details. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 BlueTEC is priced at $39,495 (including the $905 transportation charge) and includes 4Matic 4-wheel drive as standard equipment. That's $500 less than the GLK350 4Matic, so there's no price penalty for choosing the twin-turbocharged clean-diesel engine. Instead, there is a price advantage, one that expands over time due to the GLK250 BlueTEC's superior fuel economy — depending on fluctuations in the price of diesel vs. unleaded gasoline, of course.
Both versions of this Benz SUV are equipped with 19-inch aluminum wheels, MB Tex leatherette seats, a 10-way power adjustable driver's seat, a power tilt/telescopic steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control and rain-sensing wipers. The standard 6-speaker stereo includes HD Radio, Bluetooth with audio streaming capability, a USB port and an auxiliary audio input jack. Every 2013 GLK includes a free trial subscription to new cloud-based Mbrace2 connectivity and services technology.
What Is Mbrace2?
Mbrace2 is Mercedes-Benz's suite of in-car connected tech, and includes personal concierge services, real-time traffic and weather reporting, turn-by-turn route assistance and the ability to set alerts if the GLK is driven too fast or too far by, say, a teenage member of the household. In all, there are three separate Mbrace2 packages.
The automaker also offers Mercedes-Benz Apps, an in-car Internet connection that allows drivers to browse online, perform Google local search, update their Facebook status and more. This service is also included for the first three months of ownership. For all three connectivity packages, a monthly subscription fee applies after the free trial period expires.
Though the 2013 Mercedes GLK250 BlueTEC starts at just under $40,000, there is a long list of optional packages and equipment that can balloon the window sticker to nearly $60,000 — and that's before adding any dealer accessories, Mbrace subscription extensions or prepaid maintenance plans. For example, to buy a GLK250 BlueTEC with leather, heated front seats, a navigation system, a panoramic sunroof, a premium audio system, push-button ignition, a reversing camera, Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist, you've got to spend $50,895.
If you want to spend even more, you can get metallic paint, upgraded wheels, active bi-xenon headlights with automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control, active versions of the blind spot and lane-keeping assist systems, Parktronic Active Parking Assist system, an AMG body kit and more.
Twin-Turbocharged Clean Diesel
Let's talk about what makes the new GLK250 BlueTEC special. This compact luxury SUV is equipped with a twin-turbocharged, 2.1-liter 4-cylinder clean diesel engine that generates 200 hp. But the GLK250 BlueTEC feels more powerful because it has a lot of power right away. That instant power is called torque, something diesel engines have more of than gasoline-powered cars. With the GLK250, the number is 369 lb-ft of torque.
Mercedes says the GLK250 BlueTEC returns 24 miles per gallon in the city and 33 mpg on the highway — credible fuel economy estimates based on the 28.2-mpg result we achieved over the course of about 50 miles. According to the automaker, these figures give the SUV a cruising range of nearly 515 miles between gas stops.
If rain or snow is falling, don't worry. The GLK250 BlueTEC is equipped with standard 4Matic 4-wheel drive and a 7-speed automatic transmission, which delivers 45 percent of engine output to the front wheels and 55 percent to the rear wheels under normal operating conditions. Efficiency and Sport modes modify the GLK250 BlueTEC's responsiveness, and paddle shifters give the driver control over gear changes, when desirable.
Mercedes GLK Diesel Test Drive Impressions
Don't let images of black-smoke-spewing diesels keep the GLK250 BlueTEC off your shopping list. This SUV is remarkably quiet, quick and clean, meeting tough emissions standards in the strictest state in the nation, California.
On the road, the 4,321-pound SUV feels substantial, secure and surefooted even on pockmarked pavement and the winding canyon road leading to the San Fernando Valley. Though heavy, the GLK250 BlueTEC proved lively and responsive in this urban environment.
There is a discernible difference between the GLK250 BlueTEC's Efficiency and Sport powertrain settings. The Sport setting makes the SUV feel quick, while the Efficiency setting aims to maximize mileage. Unlike some automakers, Mercedes hasn't anesthetized the engine's responsiveness when the GLK250 BlueTEC is driven in Efficiency mode.
In Efficiency mode, the fuel economy picture rapidly improved, despite sustained 75-mph cruising. Our exit was a cloverleaf-style ramp, dumping us onto a wide boulevard. It was here, in Efficiency mode, that we first noticed anything resembling turbo lag during our drive. It was the only time we noticed this.
The remainder of our route took us across the mountains on 2-lane roads and along the beach on the Pacific Coast Highway. Spotty rain showers precluded our ability to give the GLK250 BlueTEC a normal workout to explore how well it handled. Aside from the sticky and unpleasant brake pedal, the SUV gave no indications that it was anything but competent. And by the time we returned it to Mercedes, the trip computer showed an average of 28.2 mpg.
Matters of Comfort, Cargo and Convenience
According to Mercedes, 75 percent of GLK owners don't have kids. That's not surprising, given how small it is inside. There's plenty of room up front, and models equipped with the Leather Package add a 10-way power front passenger's seat to the standard 10-way power driver's seat. In combination with the power tilt/telescopic steering wheel (included on every 2013 GLK), it's easy for most people to find a comfortable driving position. Those with long legs may find themselves wishing for greater thigh support.
Tall people won't be happy in the GLK250 BlueTEC's back seat. Legroom is tight and the front seat backs are hard, which presents a double whammy to kneecaps and shins. If you do have children, either before or after buying a GLK, Mercedes offers a range of child safety seats designed specifically for it's models. Just be prepared endure tiny feet kicking the front seat backs.
Also be prepared to fill the 23.3 cu-ft cargo area without trying too hard. That sounds like plenty of space, but remember that it's measured to the roof. About half that volume is available under the cargo cover. Fold the 60/40-split rear seat backs down and the GLK supplies 54.7 cu-ft of volume, which is on the small side among compact SUVs.
Mercedes says the 2013 GLK's interior is "completely redesigned," but people familiar with the model will spot similarities with the 2012 model. That said, the new GLK looks much more modern and upscale on the inside, thanks to a broad swath of burl walnut wood trim, four large retro-style air vents, new instrumentation and new steering wheel design.
According to Mercedes, just 6 percent of its U.S. sales are comprised of diesel-powered vehicles. With the introduction of the 2013 GLK250 BlueTEC, and the planned installation of this engine in the 2014 Sprinter van and 2014 Mercedes E250 BlueTEC Sedan, the safe bet is that number is going to rise.

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Com2us has been one of my favorite developers in the App Store, especially with how they're very interactive in the community along with coming out with great games. Chronicles of Inotia 2 was one of my favorite games, and others such as Homerun Battle 3D, the first of the series, was a lot of fun to play.
So when they released Homerun Battle 2, I was quite excited, given my previous enjoyment with Homerun Battle 3D. But when I opened up the "sequel," I felt almost cheated, ripped off in a way. And do you want to know why? It's the EXACT SAME GAME. There's nothing in here, from what I remember, that's different. It's still the same online play and the same offline play; the user interface is a little different, and there's a new mode on the offline play, but other than that, the elements are the same.
What's even worse is that now they're starting to make you buy outfits and such through in-app purchase. There are so many bats, gloves, hats, etc. that are accessible only through in-app purchase that it almost makes me feel like the game is won by anyone who has the most money. From what I've seen, there's no way to earn stars except through buying them, and the outfits that they do have for gold balls are outrageously priced.
All in all, this is one pathetic excuse for a sequel.
UI Improvements: I'll have to hand it to Com2us: the user interface improvements do look nice. While it is a bit slight, it looks a lot better.
Universal and GameCenter: This was something that was missing in the first one, and I'm a huge fan of any developer who is willing to make an app universal along with adding some GameCenter achievements. No matter how much I hate this game (which I'll get to soon), I have to put this in the like section.
Advertisements: It's great that you're having a fire sale and all, but you don't have to have the news banners take up nearly a quarter of my screen. While I was provided a promo code to review this game, if I was a user and paid five bucks for it, I'd be furious. There are a lot of games that have that little news banner, but it only shows up when you press on it, and it doesn't take up a large portion of the screen. It's just an annoyance that shouldn't be in a $4.99 game.
SAME EXACT THING: This is the part that makes me nearly furious. You can't call a game a sequel when there's literally nothing that has changed. There's one new game mode in the offline play, but other than that, the online play is nearly exactly the same, the outfits and such are the same, and even some of the UI elements are exactly the same. You're basically paying $4.99 for GameCenter achievements and new main menu buttons, which is inexcusable given the fact that other sequels, such as Zombieville 2, provide complete UI overhauls, gameplay changes, and stylistic changes. To see that Com2us named this "Homerun Battle 2" and have it be nothing close to even being a sequel makes me quite mad, and they're basically ripping off people by selling the same game but marketing it as a sequel so that more people buy it.
I'm sorry Com2us, but this is the type of thing that is the difference between good developers and bad developers. When you're cheating buyers by saying that it's a sequel when it's actually just the same game, I take offense to that.
In-app purchases: In-app purchases… in a $4.99 game? Now I understand when those in-app purchases don't really matter to the game, such as Modern Combat 3, which has in-app purchases but doesn't force you to purchase them in anyway. But Com2us has implemented a sort of freemium model to an already premium-priced game by putting in "stars," which can only be earned through buying them with real-world money. I shouldn't have to pay in order to completely unlock all of the accesses to the game. Along with that, online play should be fair in that all players have the same chance to win: it shouldn't be predicated on who has the most money to spend on in-app purchases. Basically, whoever is willing to spend a lot of money on this game is going to be the best, and whoever doesn't have money to spend is left out and will always be milling around the lower level players.
Homerun Battle 2, as you can see, makes me quite furious. And disappointed. And shocked. I've beta-tested a lot of Com2us's games before, and they used to be all about the consumer and how they can make their games more appealing to the consumer. But when they put in absurd in-app purchases, sell a game that's nearly the same thing as the one before it, and even have banners of their own news take up a large portion of the screen, I can't help but be disappointed. Com2us, I have lost all respect for you, as this "sequel" is, as the title suggests, pathetic.
The game itself is fun though, so go on and pick up the first one. It's on sale for $0.99 and doesn't have such an absurd in-app purchase system in it.
Homerun Battle 2 was developed by Com2us, and I played through version 1.0.1 on my iPhone 4s and iPad 2. The price is $4.99.


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Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux Hit Toronto Film Fest for 'Life of Crime'By Us Weekly
Jennifer and Justin take Toronto! Jennifer Aniston was joined by her fiance Justin Theroux at the premiere of her latest film "Life of Crime" at the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday, Sept. 14. Looking absolutely stunning, the 44-year-old actress stayed close to Theroux, 42, who was her biggest supporter all evening.PHOTOS: Jen's bikini body Prior to the premiere, Aniston and Theroux briefly attended the "Life of Crime" pre-screening cocktail party presented by PANDORA Jewelry at the Hudson Kitchen restaurant in Toronto. Neither ate, but Theroux did have a whiskey on the rocks as the "We're the Millers" star sipped on Smart Water, a source tells Us Weekly. The two were affectionate with another, with Theroux smiling toward his bride-to-be as Aniston walked the red carpet afterward. The actress wore a strapless light purple Vivienne Westwood dress and nude heels for her big night, with a slight overlap of fabric near the waistline.PHOTOS: Stars take Toronto!During the gritty new movie's premiere -- in which Aniston fends off a rapist in a scene -- the couple sat together and snacked on popcorn.PHOTOS: All of Jen's Us Weekly covers In the film, based on the novel "Switch" by the late Elmore Leonard and serving as a prequel to "Jackie Brown," Aniston plays the wife of a wealthy Detroit developer who is kidnapped for ransom. The role is a big change for the actress, and multiple sources revealed to Us that Aniston was game to shoot an unsettling scene -- where she is nearly sexually assaulted and has her bra ripped off."Being the level of actor that she is you would imagine that she would be closed off, but she was actually very giving and brave in the scene," a production source told Us. "She wanted to get it right."i>Click on for more photos of Jen and Justin at TIFF!© Microsoft


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this is not exactly a people shot--anyway, it's of a guy in coorg, south india, a ritual chap who uses that mean looking double bladed knife to slash himself on the head and draw a lot of real looking blood.
inciedentally, (skip the spelling) i didn't get shots of them at the moment of hammering their skulls with that knife...why?
2. they don't actually do it--threre's a lot of neat chemistry behind real looking blood.


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NEW WINDSOR — They say necessity's the mother of invention.
NEW WINDSOR — They say necessity's the mother of invention.
For Brian and Daniela McLoughlin, necessity was ushered in by a honeymoon, a baby and a hurricane.
They're now developing a market for their brainstorm: an electronic-device charger small enough to slide into a jeans pocket — one that can tap the sun or indoor lighting for power and features a digital radio and an LED flashlight. There's also a hand pump for use when there's no time to charge otherwise.
The McLoughlins' honeymoon to Tahiti started it all. Their phones and cameras were drained long before getting there. Instead of wishing for a solution, the New Windsor couple have worked to improve on existing chargers.
Their backgrounds prepared them for the venture: his in custom electronics and hers in manufacturing production.
The expected arrival of their first child, Ethan, now 3 months old, added to their resolve to wave goodbye to corporate America, work from home and watch their son grow. And then came Superstorm Sandy. As others floundered in the dark, the McLoughlins charged their devices and listened to storm updates on the radio.
They aim to make the first iPower Everywhere shipment in the spring.
"Brian loves inventing, and I love production," Daniela McLoughlin said. "It's a way for both of us to do what we want to do and still be home with the baby."
The McLoughlins, both 33, were reluctant to weigh down their enterprise with a bank note. They also turned down assistance from their parents, and went instead to crowd funding, mining the Internet for potential customers and supporters.
"We're doing this on our own with the help of millions of people on the Internet," Brian McLoughlin said with a smile.
Launching a sales campaign in mid-December wasn't the best timing, he said of competing with holiday spending, but by last week, 50 units were pre-sold to consumers around the world. The price: $40 with shipping. They're aiming for a $25 retail price. The McLoughlins need $25,000 to manufacture and ship the first 500 chargers.
Buyers for retailers expressed interest in the charger after seeing the reaction of online consumers, Brian McLoughlin said. They're likely to keep watching before offering to stock the product, he said.
"What we're interested in seeing — and what the buyers are interested in seeing — is the reaction of strangers, not people we know," he said.
Joe Dans, who hosts a WTBQ radio show on creativity and technology solutions in Warwick, turned to his car to charge electronic devices when Sandy knocked out his electricity for four days. He's intrigued by the McLoughlins' invention.
"I like the fact that it's compact," Dans said. "Hauling around a battery charger can be a pain in the neck." Particularly when traveling abroad, when you might need a voltage adapter, as well. The iPower Everywhere can recharge on a window sill during the day, and then charge a phone or other device at night.
Brian McLoughlin said it takes eight hours to charge the battery with solar, and three hours connected to a wall outlet.
A full battery will recharge a BlackBerry, standard or smart phone all the way, he said, and it will recharge an iPhone 70 percent of the way with no assistance from solar or the hand power.
Dans suggested the McLoughlins seek support for their project from green-power enthusiasts. As an avid radio listener, he was particularly enthused that the iPower Everywhere would recharge with solar power while he could listen to its radio at the beach.
"That's pretty cool," Dans said.


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My Second Dollar Dish: Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo
May 4th, 2008
My dad always makes the Fettucini Alfredo in our family. Once, I walked into the kitchen to discover my mother making Fettucini Alfredo for dinner. It puzzled me. How did she know what to do? It was Dad's recipe. I asked her about it and she looked at me like I was crazy. But in my young mind, only Dad could make Fettucini Alfredo.
In my family, we can all cook. Even my sister, who has now made her fame through Ramen, bakes amazing orgasmic Pots du Chocolate. Due to work, my father rarely has time to cook but he has invented some delicious dishes such as his famous ham-cucumber stuffed pork chops. Today, as I was craving his creamy alfredo sauce, I began to think about how my father has influenced my culinary development. He has always encouraged me to do what I love, be creative and push myself to do well. These values have spilled into my kitchen and impacted my own cooking. In my dad's honor, I decided to tweak his original alfredo recipe by making a Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo.
I, also, really wanted to post another Dollar Dish since tomorrow is the deadline. I had bought ingredients to make stuffed red peppers for under $5 but I could not get excited for the dish. Instead, I found myself craving this alfredo sauce. So, I hope you will forgive me but this sauce was not exactly under $5 but it is possible. When I first created my Dollar Dish Duel, I went to the dollar store to check out what kind of food one could find for a dollar. I stumbled across a huge jar of roasted red peppers but I did not have any cash on me and paying a dollar with a credit card seemed silly. So when I had this idea for the alfredo today, my options were to either waste gas to go back to the dollar store or use the red pepper that I bought last week. I opted for roasting my own pepper. If you factor in the dollar jar of roasted red peppers with the whipping cream ($1.25), 1 cup of Parmesan (about $1), and pasta ($1), the dish comes to about $4.25. The dinner was great and there are leftovers for me to take for lunch tomorrow! There is still time to enter the duel…email me your submissions by tomorrow (May 5th). For details, click on the logo…
Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo
1 roasted Red Pepper, chopped
1 cup Parmesan Cheese
1 cup whipping cream
1 box of pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1. Prepare pasta according to directions.
2. Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat until melted.
3. Saute garlic and red pepper in butter.
4. Add pasta to the saucepan.
5. Stir in whip cream and paremsan.
6. Cook until thickened and season with nutmeg.
P.S. How to roast a pepper? Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Please the pepper on a baking sheet and roast until the top begins to blacken. Rotate the pepper until all the sides are blackened. Remove from oven and place in a brown paper bag to cool. This helps the skin come off easily.
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VIDEO: The Rockets blow through the Pacers
HOUSTON — There were always nights when the shots fell easily and others where it was a struggle. But the vagaries of the offensive performance were rarely much of a concern to the Pacers because they thrived on a defense that was tighter than a bear hug and just as suffocating.
Until now.
After a 112-86 loss to the Rockets — their worst defeat of the season — the Pacers are trying to find that defensive calling card which was their identity and their path to contending for a championship.
With their first three-game losing streak of the season, the Pacers have fallen into a tie in the loss column with Miami in the battle for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
"It's nothing serious," said forward Paul George. "We just got to find out who we are, point-blank.
"One, it's getting back to what the Indiana Pacers used to be. That was a grind-out (team). When teams came to play us, they knew it was gonna be a long night. It's not getting back to that right now. I think over the last probably 10 games we've been giving up probably 100-plus points. We're usually an 80. Regardless of what we were doing offensively, we were winning games in the 80s. And that's what we gotta get back to.
"I don't like losing. This is the first time we lost three in a row and this (bleep's) gotta change. We got to get better as a team. We got to get back to how we used to play."
In the 10 games since the All-Star break, the Pacers are 6-4. But what is notable and significant is the slippage in the No. 1 rated defensive in the league. For a team that has surrendered an average of 91.7 points per game on the season, the Pacers have allowed eight of their past 10 opponents to get at least 96. They've given up 100 or more three times in that stretch, topped by the Rockets' explosion on Friday.
"Every team I've ever been a part of has had a stretch like we're in right now," said coach Frank Vogel. "Since I've been here, we've always worked our way up. I'm sure we will. It stinks right now. It's not fun right now. But we've got a good team and we'll regroup."
To a man, the Pacers seem suddenly lost and confused on the court and in the locker room. Following this blowout loss, George, Roy Hibbert, David West and several other veterans gathered in Vogel's tiny visiting locker room office and were still trying to figure things out nearly an hour after the game ended.
"Offensively, we haven't been the most efficient team all year, but we were able to defend the 3-point line and defend the paint and at this point we're not doing enough of either," Hibbert said.
"I don't know. In a game you go back and forth with punches, figuratively, and we're not responding the right way. We gotta figure that out at both ends because we're struggling mighty bad. We have to have at least one and right now we don't have either."
What the Pacers do have is still a quarter of the regular season schedule to figure it out.
"It would be bad if this was the playoffs right now," said point guard George Hill. "We still have 20 games to fix it. But the fix has to come immediately."


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Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a control plane mechanism for Ethernet. It is used to create a Layer 2 topology (a tree) by placing the root switch on top of the tree.
Since classical Ethernet works based on data plane learning and Ethernet frames don't have TTL for loop prevention, loops are prevented by the STP blocking the links.
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Part of the problem, the author explains, is that since paper and ink were expensive, the disciples had to be really concise. That might lead one to wonder why god did not invest a little more in terms of resources to support this low-budget project. I mean, he got his son to turn water into wine at someone's wedding. And nobody even remembers whose wedding it was. Why couldn't He supply adequate ink and paper to make the stories more accurate and convincing?


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Ballarat will begin its healing process when Victoria's inquiry into sexual abuse in the church arrives in the city - at the centre of some of the scandal's worst offending.
At least 40 former students of pedophile Christian Brothers Robert Best, Edward Dowlan, Stephen Farrell and priest Gerald Ridsdale at St Alipius Primary School in Ballarat have taken their lives and countless more are still scarred by the abuse they suffered as schoolboys four decades ago.
The conviction and 14-year sentence given to Best last year helped trigger the Victorian parliamentary inquiry, which on Friday will hear evidence in the central Victorian city for the first time.
Individual survivors of abuse will give evidence, while one man's testament will be heard behind closed doors.
The parents of a suicide victim and a family support group are also to speak.
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"There are many in Ballarat who still can't talk about it."
Survivors and their families had asked the parliament's Family and Community Development Committee to convene in Ballarat because many found it too difficult to come to Melbourne for hearings.
For years they've been fighting to be heard and it's a brave step now for some to even talk about the abuse they suffered and the cover-ups they endured.
"It takes a lot of courage to write it, let alone having to speak it out aloud in public," Mr Blenkiron said."
He and other survivors often reflect on growing up in an aggressive Ballarat in the 1970s and 80s.
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"Overlay the suicides on top of that, it's like a bomb went off in Ballarat in the 70s and we're still dealing with the fallout.
"The inquiry coming here could help the healing a bit."
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Picture Pages: Everyday I'm Shuffling (And Chinning)
Picture Pages: Everyday I'm Shuffling (And Chinning)
Ace pointed out a basketball coaching site yesterday that had a bunch of Beilein stuff and one thing led to another and this happened, because apparently this is just what I do.
Trying to see stuff in a basketball game was an interesting change of pace, since even with my Analytical Goggles on there's a lot of stuff that just seems to happen because players are good or not good. This aspect of football is obscured somewhat. A lot of coaches say The Expectation Is For The Position with a straight face—I don't think you've ever ever heard a basketball coach drop that.
The initial post Ace pointed out was a couple sections of Michigan's offense called "chin" and "shuffle" in which the center moves out to the free throw line and acts as a low-pressure fulcrum connecting two halves of the floor.
What struck me about chin/shuffle is how they use the center as a conduit, opening up space without putting undue pressure on what's usually the least skilled offensive player on the floor. Meanwhile, the other four positions rotate through a variety of spots, eventually becoming interchangeable parts looking for the half-step they need to attack or shoot instead of reset.
Michigan runs a variety of looks off of this, each of which probes the defense for an easy bucket before reverting to a high ball screen on which the guy receiving the screen has three options.
I set to watching the NC State game again to find examples of how this works, and came across an example of the two-post offense getting Morgan open underneath for two (eventually).
Setting The Offense
This is a bit of an oddity since it's a two-post lineup but the principles are the same; here the offense will work around the lack of a three-point threat from one of the wings thanks to a busted NC State defensive assignment.
The above is the on-court equivalent of this:
For reasons unexplained the document consistently calls the two-guard in this offense a "trailor" instead of a "trailer" or I guess a "tailor". Supposition: he is a trailer who is suppose to tailor some offense. YEAH
So here the post has "flashed" but McGary just kind of set up at the line as Burke brought the ball up the court. The things in the document are an idealized version of the real world, I find. For instance, in one of the ways the offense starts is by dumping the ball to the center and then having the point and "trailor" cut to the basket.
The document:
Once 5 catches the pass, 1 and 4 [ed: the "trailor" yes I will eventually have to either fix that or drop the quote marks] SPRINT backdoor to the block. 5 looks for either 1 or 4.
Real life is dang perfunctory relative to an all-caps exhortation to SPRINT. The document does admit a bit later that "It is not common for either player to be open of [sic] this cut" and asks the 2—Morgan in this play—not to be "robotic". On this play the initial movements of Burke and Hardaway are soft jogs to their spot.
On this play Michigan is running "shuffle" instead of chin. Shuffle looks like chin when they start the play, but starts like this:
dotted line is a pass
Once Morgan receives the pass, Burke and Hardaway jog to the spots they're supposed to get to…
…and McGary extends to the top of the key to receive a rote pass from Morgan. No one has made a decision yet.
Meanwhile, a conveniently-timed graphic notes that eight minutes into the game Hardaway has more points than the rest of Michigan combined. Naturally he is going to receive lots of defensive attention. The guy checking Hardaway is CHECKING HARDAWAY in his brain.
McGary now has a rote pass to make of his own, this one a swing to Stauskas.
"5 pops high, 3 reverses through the 5 to 2," sayeth document
Hardaway sets a "shuffle screen" on Morgan's man; Hardaway's man is looking at that graphic and going "oh man I better check Hardaway"; Morgan gets hand-wavingly wide open underneath the basket.
Stauskas dumps it down; Morgan misses, gets his own rebound, and finishes.
Meanwhile, Michigan has already executed the next part of the play with McGary screening whoever shows up on Hardaway.
If NC State had covered Morgan appropriately this was likely to be a quality three-point look for Hardaway.
"5 [McGary] sets the down screen for the 4 [Hardaway],
4 comes off the screen looking to shoot or curl it for a mid-range jumper.
2 [Stauskas] looks for 4.
After the screen 5 can look to slip to the basket or straight cut the FT line. 2 looks either for the lob[!] or at the elbow."
As it is, it's a layup for Morgan, eventually.
Things And Stuff
There aren't really many player takeaways on a short open layup that Morgan misses, gets back, and puts back. If we're trying to figure out some things about how Michigan runs offense, a lot of these broad early strokes are going to be off, as well. But…
A lot of the early movement in the offense is the process of getting into a play. On this play Michigan makes three passes and sends four players in motion before anyone has a decision to make. When Michigan dumps it to the center and then runs around and whatnot they're not really expecting to get a shot out of that, they're just moving into a variant of one of their standard looks.
Whoever is open is open. In half-court sets the guy who gets the ball is just going to be the guy who is open until nothing works and Burke has to create or die off a pick and roll.
Probe, reset, probe, reset. This is not a good example because Michigan just gets a quick easy bucket, but the document suggests the rhythm you can pick up watching Michigan play sometimes as situations happen over and over on the same possession as Michigan searches for the edge.


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FORMER CARVER High School and U.S. Olympic track and field star BernardWilliams apologized Thursday about his posing, preening and flexing during the400-meter relay team's gold medal celebration in Sydney last week, and said heis ready to move on with the rest of his life.
Let me be one of the first to accept it and root for him in the 100 metersat the 2004 Summers Games in Athens, which could earn him the title as thefastest man in the world.
In case you missed it, Williams and three other members of the sprint team- Jon Drummond, Brian Lewis and Maurice Greene - put on a 20-minutecelebration that might have been a hit at the Apollo Theater in New York or atany NFL stadium in America, but was deemed socially unacceptable in front of105,448 fans at Olympic Stadium and a worldwide television audience.
Actually, the first minute was pretty funny. Admit it, we all laughed. Butthen it turned into a bad scene, with the American flag used as a head wrapand the constant eyebrow raising and mugging for the cameras.
It was embarrassing, at times deplorable, but a forgivable act for a22-year-old caught up in emotions after the race of his life. But Williams hitthe hurdle and now seems to have recovered for what could be a strong finishat the end of his career.
After spending a second day at his mother's townhouse in West Baltimoreyesterday, he has seen the impact he can have on young people. He hasn'treceived any hate mail or nasty phone calls, just congratulations andadulation from neighbors, friends and families.
He has been the guest speaker at a neighborhood nursing home, a boys andgirls club, and today will speak at his former high school.
Williams said he sees a light in others' eyes that he has never seenbefore.
"I've sat back and realized that other people don't understand certainpeople, and not everybody is going to like what you do or understand what youdo," said Williams. "I apologize to anyone that was offended because I meantno harm. None of us meant any harm. We were just four guys out therecelebrating, having a good time and getting a gold medal.
"To be honest, I would do it again, because it was something I couldn'tcontrol. But I wouldn't take it to the extreme," said Williams. "I would cutit off because I know now to stop it. It was a tough lesson to learn. I neverknew how many people were inspired by me until I got home. I found that outimmediately after I got off the plane."
An elderly lady greeted Williams, and said he was her inspiration.Strangers on the street have walked up and shaken his hand. He rolled down thewindow and held conversations with neighbors as he rode to the barbershop.
The phone keeps ringing.
"This is a new experience," said Williams, who hinted there were somenegotiations under way for possible endorsement deals. "I've had family andfriends, people who grew up with me, congratulate me, but now it's people Idon't even know. People are telling me that I'm an inspiration in their life,and I didn't realize I could inspire people just by doing my job.
"I thought people would be down on me," he said. "But I think winning thegold medal is sending out a positive message that Baltimore City is not allbad, that any of us can shine the light to the outside world. It shows that wehave decent people in our neighborhoods as opposed to the stereotypes theyshow on TV all the time of inner-city kids."
It's hard to boo Williams. Let's take a walk in his shoes. Be careful.
He remembers growing up near problem areas such as Lexington Terrace,Murphy Homes and drug-infested corners on Fulton Avenue and Monroe Street, andCarey Street and Edmondson Avenue.
"I have a lot of friends, cousins and family members incarcerated," saidWilliams. "That happened later in life when I would call home and ask my momhow certain people were doing and she said he's in jail. I'm like, darn,another one. Me, I stayed clean."
That's because father figures such as Anthony Watkins, Eric Howard and JohnTabor latched onto Williams and kept him focused on sports.
But let's fast-forward to the present. As Williams sat in his living roomyesterday morning around noon, two young men of similar age sat on a parkbench at Wellington and Carrollton Streets drinking out of a brown bag. Cityemployees worked to clean up bags of trash in the alley, and cut grass andweeds that were knee high.
There are more package goods stores in the area than grocery stores, and alot of adult males walk the street who are either unemployed or simply don'twant to work. Across the street from Williams' home, several rowhouses areboarded up.
Williams has already put his gold medal in a safe deposit box.
"You would like to show it off, but you can't show it to everybody," hesaid.
Williams has an associate's degree in sports management and is threesemesters short of earning a bachelor's degree in sociology. Next week heplans to fly to the University of Florida to see if he can transfer hiscredits to UCLA so he can work under new coach John Smith, considered by manyto be the best sprinting technician on the planet.
Williams is already one of the favorites to win gold in the 100 in the nextSummer Games, and showed the strong work ethic needed this summer by spendingseven weeks in Europe proving he deserved to be on the relay team.
He should be in his prime for the next Olympics and the 2000 celebration athing of the past.
The kid deserves a break.
"The crowd kept cheering us," said Williams, "so we kept giving them more.If they had booed us, we would have stopped. One hundred and ten thousandpeople booing you gets your attention, but they didn't boo. We even grabbedthe Australian flag and ran 50 meters and they cheered wildly. But that wholeepisode brought us a lot of unwanted attention.
"I wished I would have stopped," said Williams. "There's a professional wayto behave and a time for everything. I'm glad I learned this early in mycareer, because if I learned it later, it might have been too much to recoverfrom.
"As you get a little older, you gain a certain maturity, a certain wisdom.Then those questions come up, why did I do that? I know why. At the time, itjust seemed the thing to do. But it shouldn't have lasted that long."


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After their impressive 56-8 victory against Rochdale Hornets in Round 1, Dewsbury Rams take on current leaders Toulouse Olympique XIII at the Tetley's Stadium.
Winger Dale Morton is set to make his 150th appearance for Dewsbury against Toulouse this weekend.
Dale Morton needs one appearance to reach 150 for the Rams. His debut was on 3 Feb 2013 against Doncaster. pic.twitter.com/jBlLWejY2y— Dewsbury Rams (@DewsburyRams) August 9, 2017
Oldham RLFC, who are without a win in their last four games welcome Bradford Bulls, who were resigned to relegation last weekend following their loss defeat to Toulouse. The Bulls' last victory was against Oldham on June 25.
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Probably not. That driver is actually for ext2 only.
The on-disk format for ext3 is basically compatible with ext2. All it really does is adds a journal, and other features like extended attributes. An ext3 driver can mount an ext2 volume, and an ext2 driver can mount an ext3 volume.
I believe there are filesystem options that would render an ext3 volume unreadable by an ext2 driver, but I'm not 100% sure. If there are, they're obviously turned off by default.
The same is basically true of ext4, with one exception. Extents, which are enabled by default, change the on-disk format and render it incompatible with ext2 and ext3 drivers. If you turned those off, you should be able to read an ext4 volume with an ext2 driver. I'm not sure I'd want to risk writing to an ext4 filesystem with an ext2 driver though.


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COOS COUNTY - (West Tioga, West Powers, North Sixes and Southwest Siuslaw units). Deer populations in Coos County appear to be improving similar to what has been seen over the past few years. Fawn production and survival appears to be fairly good possibly due to a decreased prevalence of deer hair-loss syndrome. Buck survival during last season appeared to be fairly high as well. Hunting prospects are good in all units, but there is more accessible public land in the Tioga Unit. The Sixes and Powers units have good deer populations, but access to them is on private land. Hunters should contact timber companies and ranch owners to ask for hunting access. Hunt for deer in brushy openings, meadows and clearcuts where brush is beginning to grow up. Areas where vehicle access is limited will be the most productive for deer.
DOUGLAS COUNTY - (Dixon, South Indigo, Northwest Evans Creek, Melrose, Southwest Siuslaw, East Tioga and Northeast Powers units). Deer populations remain similar to last year with large numbers on the Umpqua Valley floor and lower populations in the Cascades and Coast ranges. Fawn ratios have been good the past 10 years, showing good overall deer recruitment throughout the county. Buck ratios are similar to last year, so hunters should expect to find a good number of legal bucks if they work clearcuts and other places that have brushy habitats. In addition, mild winter conditions over the past few years have contributed to excellent survival providing a good deer-harvest opportunity this season.
Most property on the Umpqua Valley floor is privately owned, and hunters are reminded to obtain permission before hunting on private lands. For hunters looking to hunt on private timberlands, don't forget to check with local timber companies to obtain information on access restrictions related to fire conditions. During the early part of rifle and archery season, hunters should find deer on the northerly slopes, near water and green-up areas.
JACKSON, JOSEPHINE, CURRY COUNTIES - (Applegate, Chetco, Evans Creek, Rogue, portions of Dixon and Sixes units). For the third year, there is a slight decrease in trend data, although buck and fawn ratios continue to remain high. Hunting is expected to be average for all units. Early indications show that oak trees will have plenty of acorns for late-season hunting. Most deer will be in high elevations through September. Hunter success is generally weather-dependent with rain and snow bringing the best hunting. Unlike many blacktails, Jackson County's deer are migratory, and hunters are encouraged to hunt high elevations in the first part of the season, switching to mid to low elevations later in the season. Josephine and Curry counties' deer populations show very little migration, and deer can be found throughout all elevations. Don't forget to check fire restrictions before heading out, especially early in the season.
COOS COUNTY - (West Tioga, West Powers, North Sixes, Southwest Siuslaw units). Similar to last year, forage production in Coos County was good in most places due to rain in the spring. Elk are expected to be in good physical shape due to the fact that a large amount of feed is available. Elk populations are above the management objective in the Sixes Unit and close to objective in Powers. Over the past few years, the population appears to have slipped in the Tioga. Surveys done in February indicate the Tioga elk population is about 1,000 animals below management objective. So in an effort to improve these numbers, hunters with disability permits and bowhunters no longer can harvest antlerless animals. It is expected this change will allow the population to continue to increase and reach the management objective.
Clearly, the most important factor that determines where elk will be found is human activity. Elk can be expected to move to places where vehicle and other human activity is minimal. Road closures often are the best places to find elk on a regular basis. Within these areas, hunting will be best on north-facing slopes in the early season. Later in the season, elk often move to south-facing slopes where green-up starts earlier. A particularly productive habitat type to hunt in the Oregon Coast Range is areas where foresters have thinned timber stands. Thinning the tree canopy encourages grass and brush growth on the ground, improving feed quality.
DOUGLAS COUNTY - (Dixon, South Indigo, Northwest Evans Creek, Melrose, Southwest Siuslaw, East Tioga and Northeast Powers units). The outlook for hunters this elk season looks to be similar to last year. February aerial surveys found good bull and calf ratios close to management objectives. Good escapement from the 2011 hunting season and another mild winter increased elk herd survival. Elk numbers are greatest in the East Tioga, mid to high elevations of the Dixon and South Indigo and the perimeter of the Melrose units. Early in the season, some of the local, private timberlands are restricting access due to high fire danger, so hunters should obtain more information on any restrictions before hunting.
JACKSON, JOSEPHINE, CURRY COUNTIES - (Applegate, Chetco, Evans Creek, Rogue, portions of Tioga, Dixon and Sixes units). Bull and calf ratios remain good for all units. With the potentially hot fall during Cascade elk season, it is important for hunters to prescout areas for elk. Known water sources or wallows can be good locations to start scouting activities. Archery hunters need to focus on north-facing hills in higher elevation or areas of cooler draws where they can retreat during the heat of the day. Elk populations are minimal in the East Chetco and the Applegate, though some can be found in select drainages in Applegate. Units along the coast have higher elk numbers on private property. Elk in the Evans Creek Unit are primarily found near private properties. There also are lots of elk down low in and among private land, but gaining access to these properties requires homework early in the season.
COOS COUNTY — As was the case last year, blue grouse, ruffed grouse and wild turkey production appear to be poor due to the long, winterlike spring. In these conditions, grouse and turkey broods often die from hypothermia because staying dry and warm is difficult. Mountain quail and California quail likely will do better because their broods hatch later in the spring than grouse. However, rain in June probably had a negative effect on these birds as well. Those interested in hunting grouse will find them on closed forest roads or near creek bottoms. Quail will be found around clearcuts and exposed ridges. While wild turkeys can be found in forested areas in the county, the best hunting generally is in the vicinity of agricultural areas.
DOUGLAS COUNTY — Overall, hunters can expect a slightly below-average year for upland game birds due to reduced numbers and lower recruitment levels. It is slightly lower because of the extended wet periods this spring and summer combined with lower production the previous two years. This year, like last year, turkey production was below the 15-year average in poult production. The expected hunter harvest should be near average because of a large carryover of adult turkeys the past few years. Most turkeys can be found on or adjacent to low- to mid-elevation private lands associated with oak-savannah habitat. Mountain quail-nesting season was good with average numbers produced, so hunting success should still be good. Success is best in the mid elevations of the Cascades and Coast Range near brushy clearcuts on secondary forest roads. California (Valley) quail counts were low this year because of the long and wet spring, so hunting success should be lower than average. Most California quail are found on agricultural and low-elevation forestland. Pheasant outlook continues to be poor because the Umpqua Valley lowlands have very few pheasants that still exist on private lands. Blue and ruffed grouse brood counts for this year indicate slightly lower than average production. Hunting availability and success for forest grouse should be fair to good this season. Blue grouse success is best in mid to high elevations of the Cascades in partly open conifer stands. Ruffed grouse can be found near creeks mostly at mid elevations of both the Cascades and Coast Range. Hunters may use rimfire rifles or pistols to harvest forest grouse.
Hunters are reminded to help ODFW by providing one wing and tail fan with rump feathers from blue and ruffed grouse and mountain quail. Paper collection bags and simple instructions are available at ODFW offices. All bags with samples (one bird per bag) should be dropped off at any ODFW office with harvest date and general area of harvest. This information helps ODFW determines hatching dates, sex and age composition, an indicator of annual production and general health of local populations.
JACKSON, JOSEPHINE, CURRY COUNTIES — Most first hatches for forest grouse and quail failed with the rains although many were able to nest again, so early in the season hunters may find small birds. Forest grouse can be found in timbered creek draws, and mountain quail will be found in brushy clearcuts near water. A good bird dog will aid greatly in bird retrieval. Fall turkey hunting should be fair, but developing a relationship with landowners is key to getting at them on private property. Bureau of Land Management lands with oak/grassland habitat below 3,000 feet elevation are prime habitat for turkeys, although there are a growing number of turkeys in elevation over 3,000 feet. Remember, turkey hunters may use dogs during the fall season. Pheasant hunting in these counties are limited primarily on private lands. The only real public pheasant-hunting opportunity is during the fee season now through Oct. 5 at Denman Wildlife Area.
COOS COUNTY - Ducks will begin moving into the county early in the fall and initially concentrate in coastal bays and other large water bodies. Duck abundance should be high this year due to the fact that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services' estimate of reproduction in the Pacific flyway is high. A large portion of Coos Bay is open to hunting, even though some of it is within the city limits of Coos Bay. Some areas within the city limits of Coos Bay and all areas within city limits of North Bend are closed to hunting. Also, there is an area near the North Bend airport that is closed to hunting. For information on the area open for hunting, contact the ODFW Charleston Field Office at 541-888-5515. As winter comes on and the rainy season starts, waterfowl will disperse inland to flooded river valleys like the Coquille.
Geese will concentrate on private pastures around river valleys. Canada goose populations have been growing over the past few years. Good goose hunting can be found throughout most of the county. The key to a successful hunt is scouting before the hunt for areas where geese are going to feed or rest.
DOUGLAS COUNTY - Hunting for resident geese in Douglas County should be good this year as Northwest goose production was good. The early September goose hunt should be excellent for hunters along river gravel bars frequented by geese or for those with permitted access to private property. Hunting for resident geese in Douglas County should be fair to good this year as goose production was slightly below average. Local duck production was fair to good this year. Duck-hunting conditions should improve as the fall migrating ducks arrive, especially since production up north was above good this year. Nearly all waterfowl hunting in the Umpqua Valley is on private property, and hunters are reminded to obtain landowner permission before hunting. Plat-I Reservoir in Sutherlin, the Umpqua River and its tributaries offer the best waterfowl hunting in the Umpqua Valley.
JACKSON, JOSEPHINE, CURRY COUNTIES — Take advantage of the September Canada goose season this year. A good number of residential flocks of geese are in valley floors, agricultural land and at Denman Wildlife Area. Gaining access to private property is key to getting at many of these geese. The best waterfowl hunting at Denman Wildlife Area tends to occur around the end of November; area managers continue to plant crops and flood fields to attract waterfowl to Denman. Stormy weather plays a big factor in migratory birds coming into our valley and hunter success.
BEAR and COUGAR
COOS COUNTY - Bear and cougar populations are similar to last year. The highest bear densities appear to be near the Umpqua River close to the coast. Bear-hunting opportunities will be best near blackberry patches in the early season. These patches can be found in creek bottoms in clearcuts or along deactivated forest roads that are "brushing in." Like last year, when winterlike conditions extended late into the spring, berry production was delayed. For the first few weeks of the season, bears should be feeding on black caps and trailing blackberries, so hunters should hunt based on where these berries are found. Getting into late August and early September, Himalayan blackberries will ripen and become bears' primary food source. Blackberries appear to be coming on strong, and a strong crop is expected. Tree-stand or ground-blind hunting near Himalayan blackberries can be very productive when bears are feeding on this food source. Once blackberries are no longer available, bears will turn to huckleberries. This causes bears to be somewhat dispersed. Hunting bears with predator calls may be a good method to use at that time.
DOUGLAS COUNTY - The normal late-summer and early-fall, dry weather conditions will concentrate bears near streams where foraging will be better. Hunters are advised to concentrate their efforts in the berry patches in early morning and late afternoon. Bear numbers are highest at middle to low elevations in the Coast range with lower numbers in the Cascades. Cougars are abundant throughout Douglas County and are a challenge to hunt, but harvest success is greatest adjacent to private, low-elevation lands using a predator call.
JACKSON, JOSEPHINE, CURRY COUNTIES - Hunters can expect an above-average year. Bear numbers appear to be abundant. Early in the season in hot dry weather, bears will be found around cooler, wet drainages. The berry crops are plentiful this year, hunters should locate these areas to find bears. The best times to look for bears are in the early morning and late evenings.
Cougars are found throughout the district and can be hunted all year long. They can pose a challenge to hunt; hunters are finding the use of predator calls along major ridge lines as a way to increase their odds. Don't forget to purchase a tag, so you can take one if you see it; the vast majority of cougars taken today are by hunters pursuing other species.
MID-COLUMBIA - Buck ratios were at or above management objective in all units. Fawn recruitment was below maintenance in Silver Lake, Fort Rock, Interstate and Warner. The lower fawn recruitment means there will be fewer yearling bucks in the population, and therefore hunter success is expected to be slightly below-average. Fawn recruitment in Beatys Butte and Wagontire was above maintenance levels. At this time, the desert units are very dry, and water is limited. Lower elevations in the forested units also are very dry. Without some late summer rains, deer will be foraging on shrubs, and hunters should focus on those areas with shrubs in the understory. Some recommended locations for hunting are the 2002 Tool Box fire in Silver Lake where forage is recovering. Focus on the fringe of the fire for best results. Forage on the Grassy Fire area of the Fremont National Forest in North Warner and the Burnt Willow Fire in South Warner are also recovering nicely. Beatys Butte, Wagontire and South Juniper are all desert units with low deer populations. Hunters in these units should focus on the desert rims with sagebrush or bitterbrush for best success. Archery season in the Warner unit is limited-entry.
Harney - (Silvies, Malheur River, Steens Mountain, Juniper, portions of Beatys Butte and Wagontire units). Deer populations are stable throughout the district due to a mild winter leading to good fawn survival over the winter. Buck ratios in all units are at or above management objective with good numbers of younger bucks.
Habitat conditions in the forested areas of the Silvies and Malheur are generally good, but the desert portions will be extremely dry unless we get some late summer or fall rains. The Egley Complex fire in 2006, which burned approximately 140,000 acres in the Silvies Unit, is generally recovering and providing good early-stage habitat for both deer and elk.
Deer populations in the Beatys Butte, Wagontire, Juniper, Steens and Trout Creek portions of the Whitehorse Unit are all desert units with low deer populations. These units continue to be well below management objectives, but with good fawn recruitment over the past few years, there should be an increasing number of bucks in the population. Hunters should focus on the desert rims with sagebrush or bitterbrush for best success. Water is very limited in these units this year due to very little precipitation this winter, spring and summer. The Trout Creek portion of the Whitehorse Unit and the southeast part of the Juniper both burned this summer, affecting some deer-hunting areas.
Malheur - (Whitehorse, Owyhee and Beulah units). Winter conditions were extremely mild in the Beulah Unit this year. Fawn recruitment was only fair to good but still an improvement from the previous year's harsh winter. This translates to fewer yearling bucks being available this fall and a decline in hunter success as much of the harvest in this unit comprises yearlings.
For the Owyhee Unit, the deer population is stable, and buck ratios are at or above management objective. For 2011, hunter success was 50 percent, and there was still a good proportion of mature bucks in the harvest. However, it is still a very challenging unit to hunt. Deer are widely scattered in the unit with no one area with consistently good deer numbers.
East Whitehorse Unit has had two major fires to date, which has had a negative effect on deer habitat and will concentrate deer and deer hunters this season. The Ten Mile Fire burned 14,036 acres north and east of McDermitt, and the Long Draw fire burned 557,648 acres from Basque Station east to Antelope Creek near Three Forks on the Owyhee River.
Trout Creek Mountains: An Aug. 6 lightning strike started the Holloway Fire which burned the south half of the hunt unit. Department staff has not had the opportunity to access the extent of the fire.
Fall Hunting Report: Sept. 21, 2012


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Implementation of the calculus lambda-sr-let
Polymorphic delimited continuations Asai and Kameyama, APLAS 2007 http://logic.cs.tsukuba.ac.jp/~kam/paper/aplas07.pdf hereafter, AK07
This embedding of the AK07 calculus into Haskell is another proof that AK07 admit type inference algorithm. In all the tests below, all the types are inferred.
- class Monadish m where
- newtype MW m p q a = MW {
- unMW :: m a
- newtype C a b tau = C {
- unC :: (tau -> a) -> b
- reset :: C sigma tau sigma -> C a a tau
- shift :: ((tau -> C t t a) -> C s b s) -> C a b tau
- run :: C tau tau tau -> tau
- int :: Int -> String
- str :: String -> String
Parameterized monad. This is almost the same monad used in the Region-IO and TFP07 paper See also
Robert Atkey, Parameterised Notions of Computation, Msfp2006 http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/ratkey/param-notions.pdf
Inject regular monads to be monadish things too
some syntactic sugar
The continuation monad parameterized by two answer types We represent the the effectful expression e, whose type is characterized by the judgement
Gamma; a |- e:tau; b
as a parameterized monad C a b tau. We represent an effectful function
type sigmaa -> taub of the calculus as an arrow type
sigma -> C a b tau.
Incidentally, this notational
convention expresses the rule
fun in AK07
The append example from AK07, section 2.1
The sprintf test: Sec 2.3 of AK07 The paper argues this test requires both the changing of the answer type and polymorphism (fmt is used polymorphically in stest3)