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I have an existing shopify store and am looking for someone who knows the various apps really well, and how to use them. As well as how to do the things i need on shopify. Examples are 1) Using my store for both consumer purchasing and wholesale. How do I set it up so that consumers see one set of items only, (the ones I have listed on my main website) and then retailers can login to an account (...
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My company is a fitness company called Team Fighting Fit. I chose this name for my experience a a pro fighter but I don't really do much fight training now. I focus more on high value body transformations for clients. We've started therefore abreviating our company name to TFF because the term fighting attracted the wrong clients to us and professionals seem to make a weird face when I ...
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I'm looking for someone to help a few hours a week with the architecture and writing parts of the MVP of an app. This is aimed at someone who has successfully built and launched Elixir and Phoenix apps and is looking for part-time work (could grow into full-time work if the MVP is well received.) Specifically, I'm looking for help around authentication/authorization when using oauth prov...
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Is Samsung working on a rugged version of the Galaxy S 4 for the adventurer in your life? Earlier this week, President of Samsung Gulf, Young Soo Kim, mentioned that a "ruggedized" version of the Galaxy S 4 would be announced in a few weeks. We weren't sure if there was a misunderstanding or if the device is really on the way, due to the bizarre nature of its premature announcement, but further information released by the Wall Street Journal today seems to lend credibility to the rugged S 4′s existence.
According to the Journal, Samsung is set to release the ruggedized version of the Galaxy S 4 this July as the Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active. While we assume the specs on the S 4 Active will be identical to the S 4, the Active will feature special hardware tweaks to make it dust-proof and waterproof. This wouldn't be Samsung's first attempt at a ruggedized device; devices like their waterproof HMX-W200 camera and the Galaxy Xcover 2 have received decent reviews for their ability to withstand the elements.
Of course nothing is official until Samsung gives us the full details, but the Galaxy S 4 Active is looking very likely. What do you think? Would a ruggedized Galaxy S 4 fit your needs?

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On a different note, I'm sad to inform you but you might be seeing less outdoor outfit pictures (I know you love this kind of pictures :) It's all thanks to daylight savings time ending. It's dark by the time I get home.
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Are you intrigued by children with autism? Do you wonder about rehabilitation for young people with head injuries? Perhaps you wish you knew more to help your parent or grandparent who had a stroke. In all those cases, EIU offers a clinically focused educational experience for students who want to work with individuals with communication disorders.
The profession is in high demand and EIU boasts a 100% placement rate for graduates of the program. Job possibilities are diverse and numerous, working with toddlers through adult-aged clients. Disorders include stuttering, swallowing, voice, language, hearing impairments, among many others.
The program at Eastern Illinois University allows you to shadow and work with clients as an undergraduate student under faculty supervision. Faculty are current, innovative, and applied in their orientation to student involvement and course instruction. If you want to make a difference in someone's life, this is a challenging, exciting, and rewarding career!
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Lindsay Lohan: Assaulted in NYC?
Lindsay Lohan was allegedly assaulted early this morning (September 30) in New York City.
The 26-year-old actress called the police after she claimed the incident occurred.
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Apparently, Lindsay brought a man back to her apartment and the two got in an argument after she noticed he had taken photos of her on his phone. Lindsay reportedly told police she confronted the man about the pics and he threw her on the bed causing scratches on her hands, according to TMZ.
"While [Lindsay] did sustain some injuries, she was not hospitalized. The assailant was arrested and is currently in police custody. Lindsay has spoken with police and is fully cooperating with the investigation," Lindsay's rep, Steve Honig said.


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Moleskine arrives in the Bay Area with myDetour, a creative relay that has already taken place in New York, Paris, Berlin, Istanbul.
Decorated notebooks collected in previous stops of the relay will be on display in seven different Bay locations from September 10 to October 1, together with the drop boxes where creative people in San Francisco can submitt their work.
Also in display the notebooks of 826 Valencia, an NGO committed to developing writing skills among young people. The contributed notebooks will be donated to lettera27, a foundation which supports literacy programs worldwide.
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Grizzlies aim to regroup in trip to Sacramento
The Memphis Grizzlies will try to bounce back from a tough loss when they close out a three-game western trip Sunday against the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena.
The Grizzlies had won four in a row until dropping an 86-84 decision Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Memphis forged a furious rally from 13 points down, only to come up short. Mike Conley drove the lane and his shot missed at the buzzer. He was defended by Dwight Howard, who was not whistled for a foul.
"We just didn't get the key stops at the end and we gave up a couple of offensive rebounds," Grizzlies guard Jerryd Bayless said. "That was pretty tough, but overall, we put ourselves in a position to win and just didn't close it out tonight."
Bayless had 14 points off the bench and Conley finished with a team-best 21 points for Memphis, which is fifth in the West and just one-half game behind Denver for the third spot. Zach Randolph had 15 points and Marc Gasol ended with 11, eight boards and seven assists.
The Grizzlies are headed to the postseason for a third straight season and for the sixth time in franchise history.
Memphis owns a 21-17 road record, too.
Sacramento will resume its five-game homestand Sunday and is 0-3 on the residency after taking a 117-108 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.
Isaiah Thomas poured in a game-high 29 points and Tyreke Evans added 26 points, nine rebounds and six assists for the Kings, who got 16 points and 16 rebounds from Jason Thompson.
"They just made plays, we didn't get defensive stops," said Thomas. "It wasn't just that second quarter, it was the third and fourth quarters. We didn't get stops."
The Kings fell to 19-19 at home and is winless in four straight as the host. They will close out the homestand Wednesday versus New Orleans. Kings center DeMarcus Cousins played just 9:08 against Dallas and scored six points.
Evans is averaging 23.0 ppg in his last three games for a Kings squad ranked first in the NBA with 108.1 ppg since the All-Star break. Sacramento has scored 100 or more points in 13 of its last 14 home contests.
Sacramento has dropped the first three meetings with Memphis this season and will try to avoid the series sweep. The Grizzlies are 10-2 in the past 12 games against the Kings, who are 23-4 in the past 27 encounters in Sacramento.


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Auranox: Smog Eating Roof Tiles
We already have roofing that can keep temperatures low and roofing that can harness the sun's energy to make electricity, and now a company is unveiling a roof tile that can actually reduce pollution! According to MonierLifetile, their smog eating roof tile, Auranox, can offset the equivalent of one year's pollution from driving.
The type of technology that MonierLifetile is using is similar to what some cities are testing to pave their roads with. Paving (or in this case roofing) material is treated with titanium dioxide, which in turn helps remove nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions from the air. According to The American Ceramic Society, when the material is exposed to UV rays the titania photocatlytically reduces smog caused by NOx and converts it into nitrate.
MonierLifetile has taken this concept and is reproducing it as a roof tile for the residential market. The idea is that the roof tiles work so well, that theoretically a homeowner could offset the smog production from their car, every year (if they drive!), and thus neutralize their smog emissions. In addition to reducing local smog, the tiles are made to withstand extreme weather conditions and combat the growth of moss and algae.
MonierLifetile has been distributing Auranox in Europe for awhile, and they are now selling it in the US. One of their first clients is builder, KB Home, who is using Auranox to roof their solar home in Lancaster, CA. For more info on Auranox visit Monier and MonierLifetile.
So we have many eco-friendly roof options: green, cool, solar and now smog eating!
More on using titania to reduce NOx levels and photocatalysts:
- Titania–concrete combination in roadways reduces NOx levels 25-45% (Ceramic Tech Today)
- Titanium dioxide-coated anti-NOx roof tiles now being marketed in U.S. (Ceramic Tech Today)
- Photocatalysts, Self-Cleaning Concrete (Concrete Decor)
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Captain's Report
Tigé RZ4
By Capt. Rob Smith
Climb on board the Tigé flagship RZ4 and you have climbed aboard one of the finest multi-sport performing platforms with the latest technology. Tigé has a patent on the hull design that eliminates one of the design issues others have, hook in the hull, for creating that perfect wave design. With their patented ConvexV hull and TAPs, you get the wake you want when you want it yet have the edge in handling you need to have a safe, fun day on the water. In mere seconds you can go from wake board massive waves to cutting a fine edge for slalom skiing. No pumping, no worries.From the front
With seating for 17 on board, the front has to have room and the RZ4 doesn't disappoint. While two can relax in lounger style, several can join you for the exhilarating ride and views. Without the need for ballast tankage, the bow seats actually have room to stow all the gear you may want to bring along for swimwear, toys and snacks. Tigé takes advantage of the "pickle fork" design making the bow area seem even more massive than her 30 square feet of space. Often times, a good indicator of how many are expected in an area by a builder are the number of drink holders and there are 4 stainless drink holders in the bow of the RZ4.The tower
Every RZ4 is built with a tower in mind. Tigé has reinforced the deck for some of the best, including this Tower of Power upgrade with Clarion Marine stereo, six speaker system with amplifiers, 6 speakers, Wet Sounds XS 10" sub woofer and Pro 60 150watt coaxial tower speakers. The optional collapsible tower has swivel racks for the boards and optional tower lights. The aluminum is 6463 T6 grade aluminum which means you will have this tower in great shape for many years to come.Cockpit and helm
The helm is very well laid out using Medallion can-bus digital instrumentation. Tigé has a clear understanding of the need to have the controls within easy reach of the driver's hands. I found it simple to keep my left hand on the wheel while working with the throttle, setting the speed and using the TAPs 2 system with my right. All the seating was comfortable and the Vision Air driver's seat should help keep you cool on the hot summer days. The lounge seating wraps from the port side dash around to just behind the helm seat, meaning everyone has a good view of your tricks when your turn on the boards arrive. Cockpit space measures 71 square feet with 10 drink holders for your chilly beverages. Docking cleats and fender holders are easy to use so you aren't fumbling around when you come into the marina to freshen up or take on another tank of fuel. Talk about storage, with 64 cubic feet of storage, I was able to slide into the aft compartment and stretch out my full 6 feet along the port side. The storage is continuous from the aft to the bow! Another feature I have seen on other Tigé boats is the cool corner cushion that flips over to form a step off the transom activity center rather than stepping on the cushions. In the center just behind the aft seat back is a ski pylon for that extra height you want for skiing without using an optional tower.Aft
At anchor, two adults can stretch out and relax in the sun on the sunpad. There are three hatches in this section for excellent access to storage and extended access to the multiple power plants offered. Even if you are a super pro and add ballast systems to this rig, they don't eat up all the storage leaving you with no room for snacks and gear. The transom activity center offers a comfortable spot to slip on the boards or just frolic in the water with room to sit and enjoy the tunes. An oversized swim platform gives you space to prepare for your run.The measure of it all
The Tigé RZ4 measures 24 feet length overall with a beam width of 102". She seats 17 with a load capacity of 2715 lbs people and gear. Weighing 4485 lbs dry, she has a 26" draft. This model carries up to 48 gallons of fuel.Conclusion
If you are really into the fine art of water sports, including wakeboarding, competition ski or another of the popular sports that requires precision waves or handling, the RZ4 has the guts to deliver with the heart to prove it. She can take everyone out for those days you are just enjoying the fun of the sport, yet produce the eye-popping action on the days you are competing in the local wars.
Test Result Highlights
- Top speed for the Tigé RZ4 is 39.8 mph (64.1 kph), burning 38.7 gallons per hour (gph) or 146.48 liters per hour (lph).
- Best cruise for the Tigé RZ4 is 28.7 mph (46.2 kph), and the boat gets 1.88 miles per gallon (mpg) or 0.8 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 81 miles (130.36 kilometers).
- Tested power is 1 x 340-hp GM Vortec 5.7 L EFI.
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At the Great Lakes Chapel and Hideaway Lodge, a wedding theme resort, 22-year-old April is marrying her Nashville boyfriend. Her family and friends - and a few strangers - have gathered to witness the events, and we see various aspects of the story through a series of narrators, learning a little more each time. Marriage is the theme of the book, and we get several takes on it, from the view of April's disapproving father to that of an uninvited guest ...
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Ellen, James, and their two children have moved in with James' parents, and Ellen is unhappy. In fact, no one likes the arrangement except for James. James' parents were set in their lifestyle and didn't want the intrusion, and Ellen and the children don't want to live with them anyway. James is oblivious to his family's discomfort, or doesn't care. He is gone much of the time anyway, as a traveling salesman. Ellen is also resentful because the reas...


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GOP Hits Food-Stamp Move
Some States Boost Heating Assistance to Raise Grocery Payments
A new food-stamp fight is brewing in Congress, as more states move to prevent cuts signed into law a little more than a month ago.
Federal law uses heating assistance to help calculate food-stamp benefits, since utility costs can lower a family's food budget. House Republicans say some states are trying to game the system by raising heating aid to boost food-stamp payouts.


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Chris Colfer Speaks Out For The First Time Since Cory Monteith's Death
Jonathan Higbee | July 26, 2013
Reactions from the Glee family to Cory Monteith's death have been slowly trickling out since the actor's untimely passing nearly two weeks ago. First it was Jane Lynch holding back tears on the Tonight Show; then Ryan Murphy announced Glee's immediate scheduling issues in the wake of Cory's death.
Now, Chris Colfer, one of Cory's closest friends, has opened up about the late actor.
In a poignant message shared on Instagram, Chris writes:
"I'll never forget all the laughs we shared or the faces we made after awkward interview questions. Love and miss you, buddy."
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2013 Chevrolet Camaro: New Car Review
Pros: Powerful engines; impressive handling and maneuverability; gorgeous design; good overall performance value; efficient V6.
Cons: Hard interior plastics; tight rear seat; poor rear visibility.
What's New: Track-ready 1LE package; electric power steering and dual-mode exhaust for SS; standard MyLink and color touch radio for LT, SS and ZL1; standard hill assist for manual transmission models; available remote start; new wheel designs.
The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro continues this latest, fifth-generation model's role as the modern interpretation of the iconic 1960s muscle car. That's because few other vehicles effectively blend 21st-century engineering with the sheer power and bravado of the muscle car age that dominated America some forty years ago. Available in coupe and convertible styles, the 2013 Camaro hearkens back to the time of the big engine in a relatively tidy package. But now it does so with a more forward-thinking approach that's more aligned with the times.
For those looking for big off-the-line acceleration and burnout potential combined with sharp handling skills and respectable fuel economy, the 2013 Camaro delivers it all. It almost sounds too good to be true. Sure, the Camaro has its shortfalls, but overall it's a dream car for enthusiasts young and old.
The greatest achievement of the current Camaro might be its exterior look. The Camaro is an artful masterpiece that balances 1960s brawn with the sexy lines of today's great sports cars. Both coupe and convertible will likely be turning heads for years to come.
For 2013, the Camaro offers a new, track-ready package called 1LE. Available exclusively on manual transmission SS Coupe models, 1LE gets a close-ratio 6-speed Tremec transmission, revised gearing, larger stabilizer bars, a strut brace, a transmission cooler and a host of upgrades from the ZL1, including 20-inch wheels, tires, suspension components and fuel pump.
Also for 2013, the SS gets variable-ratio electric power steering and dual-mode exhaust. Plus, Chevrolet MyLink is standard on more models, and new equipment is available, such as the remote vehicle start, hill start assist and new wheel designs.
Together, the Chevy Camaro, Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger make up the holy trinity of America's recent muscle car resurgence. Each has its highs and lows. The right one for you might come down to your personal needs and tastes.
Comfort & Utility
Inside, the Camaro blends vintage muscle car elements with more modern styling. Gauges and instruments are decidedly retro, but overall the dash exhibits a progressive layout with an emphasis on ergonomics. Unfortunately, it also contends with its share of hard plastics, giving the interior a feel that's not very refined. Countering some of that in cars equipped with manual transmission is a new, ZL1-style shift knob. Plus, the Camaro's shifter is well positioned and has a good, solid feel.
The front seats are supportive and well bolstered for performance-oriented driving. However, the hunkered roofline and low-profile windows significantly inhibit rear visibility. The Rear Vision package, which includes a backup camera and parking sensors, is highly recommended.
Rear seats are quite cramped with a shortage of both headroom and legroom. Even average-sized adults are not going to enjoy riding back there for long periods of time.
To preserve the car's rigidity, the rear seats don't fold to expand the trunk. Still, cargo space is a usable 11 cu-ft for the coupe and 10 cu-ft for the convertible. The main challenge with the trunk is its small opening. Even if there's room to store something, you might not be able to get it in.
The Camaro is available in seven trims: 1LS, 2LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS, 2SS and ZL1. Notable baseline convenience features include 6-way manually adjustable front seats, power accessories, cruise control and a 6-speaker stereo with satellite radio. Available higher-end amenities, depending on model, include leather seating, a sunroof, steering wheel controls and a premium 9-speaker 245-watt sound system.
In the case of the convertible, the fully automatic retractable soft top goes up or down in just 20 seconds.
The 2013 Chevy Camaro is not particularly innovative in terms of advanced user content, but it does provide a handful of useful technologies. These include Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment platform, Bluetooth connectivity, USB/iPod interface and a back-up camera. These features are standard or optional depending on the individual trims.
Performance & Fuel Economy
The rear-drive Camaro has a choice of two engines. The base 3.6-liter V6 produces 323 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque. It mates to either a standard 6-speed manual gearbox or an optional 6-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy ratings range from 17-mpg city and 28-mpg highway with a manual transmission up to 19-mpg city and 30-mpg highway with the automatic.
The Camaro SS is powered by a massive 6.2-liter V8 mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic. With the manual, output is 426 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. With the automatic, the SS produces 400 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque. The manual transmission SS is EPA-rated at 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. The automatic beats that by 1 mpg on the highway.
The Camaro is equipped with front and rear head airbags and dual front side-mounted airbags. It also offers OnStar, a communication system that alerts emergency services in the event of an accident.
To keep the Camaro on its intended path, it comes armed with ABS and stability control.
Driving Impressions
Both V6- and V8-powered Camaro models are true muscle cars. They offer sublime off-the-line acceleration and huge power at the top end of the rev band. The supercharged, 580-hp ZL1 is the fastest and most powerful Camaro ever. It brings near-supercar performance to the muscle car category.
But what makes even the base Camaro especially impressive is its ability to corner and handle like a smaller car. It belies its size by remaining extremely well composed in high-speed turns. It also displays gobs of grip thanks to its large 18-in (or 19-in, or 20-in) wheels. For these reasons, today's Camaro aptly tops those from decades past.
Although ride comfort isn't plush, it is adequately comfortable for the daily commute. The only real issue with the Camaro's road manners is the low visibility factor. This becomes an even larger issue when maneuvering in tight spots like parking lots.
Other Cars to Consider
Ford Mustang - The Mustang is comparable to the Camaro in terms of power and performance. The two cars each have huge followings, and it seems you're either a Mustang fan or a Camaro fan for life.
Dodge Challenger - Thanks to its larger size, the Challenger is perhaps the purest of the three in terms of touting its muscle car heritage. It also offers a larger cabin and better interior materials.
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We highly recommend the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro V6 over its SS counterpart for a variety reasons. First off, it offers more than enough muscle for most buyers. Secondly, the V6 is a near-perfect match for its chassis. The SS can overpower its ability to handle crisply. The V6 is also more fuel efficient and affordable, making it one of the best performance values out there. For 2013, buyers should enhance their Camaro V6 with 2LT trim. It brings standard MyLink, the essential backup camera and 19-in wheels. The 2LT trim level also makes available navigation and a sunroof. If you must have a V8, though, definitely choose the new 1LE setup.


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Arias prosecutors still planning to try again for death sentence for the convicted murderer
PHOENIX – Authorities plan to try again to secure the death penalty for convicted murderer Jodi Arias after jurors in her trial deadlocked last month on a sentence, the county's top prosecutor said Wednesday.
Arias was convicted of first-degree murder May 8 in the June 2008 death of boyfriend Travis Alexander at his suburban Phoenix home.
About two weeks later, the same panel failed to reach a unanimous decision on whether to sentence Arias to life in prison or death.
While her murder conviction will stand, prosecutors now have the option of pursuing a new penalty phase aiming for the ultimate punishment or avoiding it altogether, leading to a life sentence for Arias, but Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery said his office has no plans to do the latter.
"We're continuing to prepare for a retrial," Montgomery said at a news conference Wednesday.
Given Arias could not afford her own defense, taxpayers footed the bill for court-appointed attorneys at a cost so far of nearly $1.7 million, a price tag that will only balloon if the case moves forward.
The judge set a July 18 retrial date for a new penalty phase, something that could take several months as attorneys put on a mini-trial of sorts to get a fresh jury up to speed on the case. Jury selection alone could take weeks, given the difficulty of seating an impartial panel in a case that attracted global attention and became daily cable TV and tabloid fodder with tales of sex, lies and violence.
Montgomery said previously he is confident an impartial jury can be seated but added he is open to input from defense lawyers and the victim's family about possibly scraping a new trial in favor of a life sentence for the former waitress.
Montgomery also spoke Wednesday about Arias defense attorney's assertions recently that the state is trying to impose a death sentence on a mentally ill woman.
He said she was found competent to stand trial and any statement that she isn't fit for the proceedings "is simply inaccurate."
During her four-month trial, experts testified on Arias' behalf that she suffers from amnesia and post-traumatic stress disorder and is a battered woman. Prosecutors countered with their own witness who told jurors Arias suffered from borderline personality disorder, a contention vehemently attacked by her defense attorneys throughout the trial.
Earlier this month, Arias' attorneys turned to the court of public opinion hoping to influence Montgomery's decision on whether to seek a retrial of the penalty phase.
"If the diagnosis made by the state's psychologist is correct, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office is seeking to impose the death penalty upon a mentally ill woman who has no prior criminal history," attorneys Kirk Nurmi and Jennifer Willmott wrote in a statement provided only to The Arizona Republic, the state's largest newspaper.
The statement went on to address the cost of the trial, noting it is up to Montgomery's office "to determine if continuing to pursue a death sentence upon Ms. Arias, who is already facing a mandatory life sentence, is a good and proper use of taxpayer resources."
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In 2012, most people don't care about music games anymore. At least not the beatmatching sort made popular last decade with five-button faux guitars and thwacky drums.
Signaled by the bubble bursting boom of umpteen Guitar Hero, Band Hero, DJ Hero and Rock Band releases, Activision eventually shuttered the Hero franchise and acclaimed Rock Band developer Harmonix was sold for $50. With the public's crush on the genre worn thin, publishers have since moved on and music games of the Hero ilk have withdrawn into the shadows, put away like so many dusty fake plastic instruments.
Does an audience for music games still exist then? The answer is obviously yes. Companies have continued to release a variety of music-driven titles, like the lighthearted Rhythm Heaven Fever, the deep and alluring Auditorium, or addicting bite-sized entries like the BIT.TRIP series and the mesmerizing Pulse. Even the former category-leader Harmonix has re-imagined its Rock Band brand as an upcoming arcade game of sorts with Rock Band Blitz (shown below), sans instruments and all.
Developers and publishers know that most of us still like music, and playing with music is still fun, but almost none are ready to put a peripheral back in our hands.
It's Rock Bamplitude!
That brings us to the recently announced Bandfuse: Rock Legends, whose creators are clearly betting that we still have the performers itch.
Bandfuse looks like the beatmatching games of yore at first glance, but it changes the well-worn formula just so, boiling down the experience to a simple elevator pitch: play guitar on your consoles. Like, really play guitar. Sure, there's more to it than that, but that's the hook. Toward that end, the game eschews the make-believe instruments and hypnotizing note highways for real guitars (no special models or midi-guitars required; use any electric guitar you already own) and tablature, the undisputed universal shorthand language of guitar players. In concept, this is awesome.
There's an assortment of just-announced features that trim out the experience. Up to four players can jam together with any combination of guitars, bass or vocals (drums are not confirmed; what kind of band has no drummer? ) and there's a creation and sharing mode that allows you to either record your track from any of the songs that ship with the game (so far announced artists include Pearl Jam, Living Colour, Strokes, Slash, Judas Priest and more) or record your own tracks. You can then upload your recordings to Twitter, Facebook or YouTube.
Disclaimer: Our Projector made the game appear washed out. This video also makes me look like I'm going bald, so something is clearly amiss.
For me, someone who's played guitar off and on for 25 years, if all Bandfuse does is allow guitar aficionados and music lovers to play real guitar via a console, and it does it well, then I'm interested. Games like Power Gig: Rise of the Six String and the more recent Rocksmith promised something akin to the Bandfuse experience, but ultimately were marred either by horrible gameplay and guitar design (in Power Gig's case), and limitations and barriers that made simply jamming out a hassle with Rocksmith. It's worth noting that both Rocksmith and Rock Band 3 (in it's Pro Mode) dabbled with different uses of tablature, but favored proprietary note-highway-esque presentations instead, for whatever weird reason.
Is a guitar edutainment-type music game based on the real-world fundamental language of guitar the next natural progression of the currently defunct music category? If so, is this extension enough to make music games matter again?
It's possible.
But if this is the next step, here's a rundown of some crucial areas where a game like Bandfuse must succeed.
Killer Tone
To date, I've only heard four tones in Bandfuse, all of which are best defined with words like 'thin, tinny, brittle, janky, solid state, midi-sounding', etc. Yeah, it's not great right now. The developer seems totally aware of this. When asked, they've explained that these sounds are placeholder and they're working on a number of licensing deals. They've reassured us that this is at the top of their "must have" list. Still, if the tone doesn't deliver, the whole thing will be a wash. Seeing that this is a guitar-centric game, great tone is an absolute deal-breaker. Artists currently attached to the project like Slash and Five Finger Death Punch adamantly agreed about the need for righteous tones when I asked them during the game's unveiling event in Los Angeles earlier this year.
Beginners and experts will agree, people will want great tone. Crushing Mesa Boogie, Krank, Hughes and Kettner and Bogner tones, alongside juicy Fender, Marshall and Orange sounds. I would also love to sample boutique flavors I'd never have access to (translation: Tophat amps!), all thrown in with the ability to swap between effects and cabinets. In my experience with Bandfuse, and knowing how difficult it is to simulate great tone via digital means for even the best amplifier manufacturers, this will be Bandfuse's greatest challenge. That, and having a...
Good Setlist
Put simply, please pick good music. For starters, give me Andrew WK. Please. The fact that no music game to date has featured uncle Andy is borderline criminal. Do this, and I'll suffer all the classic rock you can throw at me.
Actually let's skip a bunch of that too. How about some current music in addition to the expected Thin Lizzy, Joan Jett, Foghat and Rush? Give us Circa Survive, Say Anything, Periphery, The Dear Hunter, Revocation, Dance Gavin Dance, Emarosa, Tides of Man, Alexisonfire and more. For older tracks, how about some good Metallica (Justice or earlier, please), Ween, They Might Be Giants, Black Sabbath, Blink 182... heck, Steel Panther! Have the starter songs for scalability, for the kid who just bought his first guitar, and then some Protest the Hero for the more intermediate players. Or better yet, let us have...
Unlimited Music
Alright, I know this probably won't happen, but imagine playing with whatever music you subscribe to on Xbox live, ala Zune, Last.FM, Spotify or even our own iTunes catalog.
The music is already there, tabs for all the music already exists, give the players accessibility and don't stick me with a limited and potential stale set of tracks that represent more what the publisher could afford, and less what I want to play. Whatever the tracks are, the key to pulling it all off though will be…
Zero Latency
In other words, there should be no lag between what I play on my guitar and what I hear coming out of my speakers. From what I have seen, Bandfuse does this reasonably well, though I've only seen it played with two instruments simultaneously. Will it hold up with a third, and vocals? Really though, all I want to do is…
Plug In and Play
The idea of playing my guitar through my PS3 or 360 is great. Like, really great. Let me do that fast. The game should start in a jam situation or studio, me plugged in, sound already coming out. If I want to go into the menu, play along with a song, set something up or do anything else, let me do that later.
Let other plugged-in instruments join instantly as well. Also, PLEASE don't shackle the best tones, guitar models, cabinet sounds, pedals, etc, behind invisible walls that need unlocking via progression in a career mode. This, of course, would all be made incredibly more awesome with...
Easy and Flexible Recording
With the newly announced recording features, gamers are said to have the ability to record something akin to real tracks, and in theory, use the Bandfuse software as a recording means. What we've seen so far is a very limited tool that only captures whatever input it receives (presumably the track you're playing or recording) and spits it out as one track. You can record multiple tracks that can be played back together, but there's no editing ability, mixing, editing of sounds, cutting, importing or even multi-track view akin to something like Garage Band.
If we're going to record music with the intent of sharing it - and not embarrassing ourselves - give us the means to do it well. There's already enough bad content clogging the social arteries out there. Also, how about a drum machine and instrument cuts and loops? I imagine these are all on their list of things they want to include. If they're not, they should be.
The idea of recording and sharing music sounds novel, and there's other companies out there doing this already (see what Music Mastermind is doing with its Zya project). Let me do this well, but more importantly, don't add a frustrating and poorly implemented tool that will discourage would-be recording artists just to include a back of the box bullet point. Regardless, I still want a...
Pedal Peripheral
Developer Realta is publishing the game in the US with Mastiff, a peripheral company. Give me a pedal to switch between dirty and clean tones, add delay or reverb, all that. Again, the demo I saw had 4 preset tones, and they couldn't be swapped on the fly with any semblance of ease. Playing guitar is all about smart hands-free control.
A pedal, even an empty box with 4 switches mapped to selection controls, could easily and elegantly solve that. Plus, Rock Band promised pedals of some kind for years and we never got one. I'm tired of waiting.
Those are some of the things I'd love to see out of a game like Bandfuse. What about you? Are you totally over music games, or are you ready to ditch the old for something new? That comment section down there, that's for you. Tell us!
Casey Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of IGN.com, and a lifelong lover of music. Follow his non-sequitur ramblings about video games, '80s film and Protest the Hero on IGN and Twitter.
Full disclosure: Casey has previously worked with Harmonix Music Systems and MTV Games on the Rock Band franchise, and has a Guitar Hero character named after him. And yes, it's a girl character.


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Wednesday, November 07, 2012
David Grove: Condensed
Others have posted many of Grove's most famous works in recent days. Here's something a little less well known by the artist: a series of illustrations Grove created for Reader's Digest Condensed Books in 1969.
Greg Newbold has posted a tribute to David Grove with some terrific art, anecdotes and details of Grove's painting technique. Click here to have a look.
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Great early Grove stuff Leif. I have never seen these. He certainly had an economy of line and great design sense.ReplyDelete
The story, "No Highway" had been filmed many years previous to this Readers Digest adaptation. Also known as "No Highway in the Sky", it starred Jimmy Stewart as Mr. Honey, an eccentric aeronautical engineer who has calculated that the wings on the plane he is traveling on are at risk of coming apart. The film also features Glynis Johns as the sympathetic airline stewardess and Marlene Dietrich as a movie star on the same flight.ReplyDelete
Interestingly, in Grove's illustrations, the engineer has been completely designed from scratch, as has the stewardess, no doubt both models Grove employed to pose for his photo reference. Yet he's clearly retained Marlene Dietrich's likeness as the film star! Curious, huh?
In March of this year, my co-hosts and I were privileged to conduct an interview with Grove for our podcast, SiDEBAR.ReplyDelete
Grove was fantastic and self-deprecating in regarding his place in illustration.
Of what he said that day, there was one thing that rang true in my artistic path:
He said that he spent so much time looking at other artists like Peak, English and McGinnis in the magazines of the day that eventually there came a point where he wanted to find his own voice and "escape the tyranny of published excellence".
So well put.
Take a listen here:
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Excellent illustrator/artist. I just finished his autobiography. Really interesting book. His early stuff looks like McGinnis and Mitchell Hooks. Later he got into the lift out approach/technique/look. Bernie Fuchs originated the technique with oils with many others following suit. Bart Forbes, Mark English and C. Michael Dudash being three of the best at it, but Grove did it with gouache watercolor. Great technique.ReplyDelete


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Best pictures of Yozora on the net:
Yozora is not a yandere, but one of the most high-class ladies around. I mean, who wouldn't want to see her hair short or be tied up by her?
But for some reason, all the normally herbivorous otakus have turned into carnivores; there's about as much as six times as many Sena-only pictures as Yozora-only pictures on Pixiv. They need to be educated in who is the boss around here
But still, meat with mushrooms in the fall is a delicacy that must not be missed.
And of course, we're all waiting for the war between the Holy and the Undead
Part of my Haganai Yuri collection:
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Can I make a request if its ok?
I wanted an avatar of Rika's close up face as she pulled Kodaka's hair in Episode 4. Animated would be awesome but just enough to let her stay in a still position.
EDIT:: Oh and the last pic all I can say is "Nice Meat ^_^"
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i quess theres different kind of opinions about her.
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A Yandere..... ok Haganai is almost complete all we need now is a Nekomimi, a cyborg girl, an airhead, a twin ponytail, time traveller, a cripple and someone made out from a giant magical Sakura tree and Kodaka's Harem is complete!
My little tribute for the moment, gotta learn how to post large number of pictures on other thread
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I'm here for the reason..
Mind if I join too? Here's mine, from my Imgur account
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Don't Call Me Bro
Okay, I believe these 10 haven't been posted yet.
The ones by Buriki are quite nice in particular. And before Sumeragi tries to pummel me for no Yozora - the ones I have of her have already been posted in this thread. Like you said, not much Yozora going around. But I like Sena more anyway. :P
Tomose Shunsaku did a doujin of Sena and Kodaka before the show even aired. Shows how keen he was on this title! Looks great but isn't translated yet. When it is, I'll post the pages which are safe enough to.
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The Hyderabadi girl had to work hard to clinch a straight-sets win. She prevailed 21-19, 21-17.india Updated: Jan 28, 2007 23:03 IST
Even before the senior national badminton championship had begun, Saina Nehwal was considered the runaway favourite. And the way the 17-year-old bulldozed her way through to the final, it looked like the summit clash would be a mere formality.
But then the pressure of winning the title at any cost — she had lost the last two finals — and a gutsy opponent in Aditi Mutatkar ensured that the encounter was not a mere stroll in the park for the top seed.
The Hyderabadi girl had to work hard to clinch a straight-sets win. She prevailed 21-19, 21-17.
The victory also means that the Olympian Badminton Challenge Cup would change hands after nine years. Aparna Popat - who opted out of the tournament due to a wrist injury - had been unbeaten in the competition since 1997.
Meanwhile, third seed Chetan Anand regained the men's singles title after a gap of two years when he beat Anand Pawar 21-18, 21-17 in the final.
Saina began her march towards the title with a flurry of cross-court smashes and drop shots, opening up a 7-1 lead in no time.
With the 17-year-old dominating the initial exchanges it looked like the encounter would be over in no time but then Mutatkar hung on.
The reigning junior national champion has overcome a career-threatening knee injury to find her way to the top and she was determined not to go down without a fight.
She began mixing her shots and targetted Saina's backhand. It was a move that caught the champion off guard.
In fact, at one stage Mutatkar looked like she would become the first player in the tournament to take a set from Saina. But then a lucky net chord at 19-18 helped Saina draw level and she made it count by winning the next two points with superb net play.
In the second set, Mutatkar tried involving Saina in long rallies and though she did manage to win a few skirmishes the champion always looked in control.
The men's final was a test of Pawar's ability to stop Chetan from playing his free flowing game but Chetan was at his best and came through easily.
Saina Nehwal bt Aditi Mutatkar 21-19, 21-17; Chetan Anand bt Anand Pawar 21-18, 21-17; Sanave Thomas & Rupesh Kumar bt JBS Vidyadhar and V Diju 21-9, 21-19.
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PETA is angry at Mario's new game "Super Mario 3D Land" over the reemergence off the Tanooki suit. They're so angry that they've created a 2D internet game in which you play as a skinned Tanooki dog and must hunt down Mario and get back your fur. Like the old saying goes; fight fire with copyright infringement.
My advice to PETA, get a grip! There are plenty of other reasons to get mad at Nintendo such as creating a games in which you must stomp on the heads of live animals to kill them, use turtle shells as bowling balls, and indulge in animal-fighting and puppy mills (see "Pokemon").
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A lot of what PETA does is just look for things that will spark media conversations about issues they cover. I don't think they really care much about the fur suit in a new Mario game, but if they can use that to get people to consider the issue of fur farms and trapping, they will. It makes a lot of people roll their eyes, but over the years it has managed to get people to be aware of issues they may never have given a second throught to. They seem to take the tack of "all publicity is good publicity."
"By wearing Tanooki, Mario is sending the message that it's OK to wear fur."
Really? I guess that Call of Duty is sending the message that it's OK to kill people? There is a difference between fantasy and reality, it is unfitting for a healthy mind to blur that distinction.
Besides, video games are also responsible for useful stuff like preparing people for the coming Zombie Apocalypse and Alien Invaders.
They are just mad that they cant turn into a stone statue at will.
Did Mario skin any tanookis in his adventure?
Obviously, they haven't yet tipped to Red Dead Redemption. You can kill a critter, skin it (leaving the skinned carcass lying on the ground in all its gory splendor) and then go sell the skin.
Really? Damn, I just made a bloody mess of all critters and attempted to teabag them.
Yeah I agree with you Chris. PETA really needs to get a grip.
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Get the Shady O' Grady's Rising Star Trailer off WP (25mb)
Rising Star captures the struggles and successes of up and coming musicians, as they work to recruit band members, gain popularity locally and throughout America, and ultimately, get the lucrative recording contract of their dreams.
In Rising Star, you start out as an eighteen year old rookie musician in one of ten music types: rock and roll, jazz, ska, rap, pop, blues, metal, punk, folk, or country. Choose your home sweet home from over 120 cities located throughout the U.S., and recruit compatible musicians for your band. You'll start off as poor, starving artists, as you landscape the local parks and deliver beer to the area pubs for a little cash. The jobs can be grueling as often you're expected to drive like a bat out of hell to cover 3/5 of a mile in ten seconds in your beaten up 'band-van' to complete some insane delivery run for a couple hundred bucks. However, in this game, just as in life, money changes everything. Some spending cash will allow you to get familiar with the local club scene. Make enough connections with the club owners and bands, and soon you'll score your first gig. You'll get to enter Battle of the Bands, where initially you may be outshined by more experienced bands. But with some practice, you'll be getting better and winning prize money in these competitions. Eventually, you'll deal with larger venues, managers, producers, record contracts, product endorsements and more. You'll write songs, and practice practice practice, until you're ready to R.O.C.K in the U.S.A. Initially, the audience will wonder, "who are you?" But if you stay hungry and put on a couple great shows, your fame will rise until everybody wants you. You're success in Rising Star won't be some sort of mystery achievement – it's all hard work and a lot of pressure to get to the top. It's sad but true, but something as simple as a van breakdown on the way to Baltimore could mess with your career and have you crying bitter tears.
Once you've created and practiced enough songs, you'll need to visit all the small bars in the area to see if you can find a gig. Whether you are opening for a better known band, or competing against other up and comers in a battle of the bands, you'll have to prove it all night as you build your performance to a satisfying conclusion and leave your audience feelin' alright and partying like its 1999. Give your fans a reason to believe and they'll keep coming back to see you all day and all of the night. But if you end up getting out of control during your performance, you might over do it during your symphony of destruction and end up in the local hospital – alive, but dazed and confused.
Other Rising Star features include:
- RPG-style experience/leveling system, with six assignable skills: Songwriting, Playing, Stage Presence, Production, Repair, and Business.
- Make band decisions based on your musicians' Inspiration, Health, Happiness, and Ego levels.
- Dynamic musician attitude system - recruit compatible musicians, and kick out egotistical musicians living in their own private Idaho that no longer get along. Unhappy and uninspired musicians may quit on their own.
- Over 800 different types of equipment, including real brands with images supplied by American Musical Supply (www.americanmusical.com) to let your band rock on.
- Over 120 cities to roam and conquer each randomly generated and presented in 3D for exploring.
- Thousands of locations: Homes, bars, theaters, stadiums, clothing stores, music stores, studios, hotels & motels, manager offices, parks, cemeteries, and hospitals are all useful aspects of the game, providing lots of things to do.
- Customize your band's appearance with thousands of combinations of hairstyles, hats, glasses, shirts, pants, pants, and wrist/hand wear. Live out your rock and roll fantasy.
- Earn money doing odd-jobs to survive while trying to earn a reputation for your new band.
- Customize your van's appearance with over 50 different paint jobs.
- Success depends on decision making, not twitch skills.
- Trash hotels & motels with the advanced physics engine. Go ahead and throw that lamp at the TV and see what happens.
- A living world of working bands, spread over the continental USA
- Built-in tutorial to help beginners understand the wealth of information and options.
- Soundtrack of original music from real independent bands.
- Map editor, allowing you to add, delete, or modify existing cities.
- Equipment editor, allowing you to add, delete or modify existing equipment & supplies.
- Easy to add your own content, or share content with other players.
Shady O'Grady's Rising Star will be available in early March 2007 for $29 (download) or $36 (CD-ROM).
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Warren Truss, Federal Member for Wide Bay, will be available again for constituent interviews in Gympie and Tewantin in the coming weeks.
"If you are concerned about any area of Federal Government responsibility including Centrelink, Veterans Affairs, immigration, education or taxation, please make an appointment to meet me at one of the locations listed below," Mr Truss said.
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There have been several noteworthy developments in the drug space recently, which will likely have a material impact on the companies in this sector and the markets they serve. Companies mentioned in this review include Pfizer Inc. (PFE - Free Pfizer Stock Report), Novartis AG (NVS), GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), and Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA).
Pfizer Raises its Dividend
The world's largest drugmaker recently announced a 9% increase in its common stock dividend from $0.22 a share, to $0.24. The quarterly dividend will be paid on March 5th to shareholders of record as of February 1st. Following the hike, shares of PFE will be yielding about 3.5%, more than one full percentage point above The Value Line Investment Survey median.
Novartis Gains Approval for Signifor
On December 14th, the Swiss-based drug giant announced that the U.S. FDA had approved its Signifor injection, used for the treatment of Cushing's disease patients who cannot be helped through surgery (Cushing's disease is caused by overproduction of cortisol, a hormone made by the adrenal glands). Although surgery tends to be the first line of therapy to treat Cushing's disease, Signifor represents a new option for patients when surgery has not worked or is not viable. The safety and effectiveness of the drug was evaluated in a clinical trial involving 162 patients, with participants receiving a one- or two-dose level of Signifor over a six-month period. Results were positive as Signifor managed to decrease cortisol levels in as early as one month after starting the treatment. About 20% of patients in the trial were able to reduce cortisol levels back into the normal range. However, side effects included significant increases in blood sugar levels being detected in as little as two weeks. The FDA is still requiring three post-marketing studies for the drug, which includes a clinical trial to assess high blood sugar management, a long-term prospective observational cohort study of Cushing's disease patients being treated with Signifor, and an analysis focused on safety monitoring for reports of serious hyperglycemia, acute liver injury, and adrenal insufficiency.
GlaxoSmithKline Wins Approval for New Flu Vaccine
On December 17th, the company announced it had gained U.S. FDA approval for Fluarix Quadrivalent to immunize children age 3 and older and adults against flu virus subtypes A and B contained in the vaccine. Fluarix Quadrivalent represents the first intramuscular vaccine to protect against four influenza strains, and GSK hopes to make it available in time for the 2013-2014 flu season. At present, the product is not approved or licensed in any country outside the United States.
Teva Establishes Joint Venture in South Korea
In a bid to expand business into increasingly attractive Asian markets, Teva Pharmaceutical announced it has teamed up with Handok Pharmaceuticals to sell and market its products in South Korea. Under the terms, Teva will own a 51% stake in the JV, and it will handle the manufacturing and supply, while Handok will deal with regulators, plus marketing and distribution of the products. In our view, this represents a promising opportunity for both companies, as South Korea is among the fastest-growing drug markets in the world today, with an estimated $14 billion in annual spending.
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Flog It! valuation days coming up
Get your heirlooms and fair finds valued at BBC One's Flog It! valuation days
Had a bit of a new year declutter and fancy finding out how much that antique vase is worth?
BBC One's Flog It! comes to Birmingham and Nottinghamshire later this month, offering you a chance to have your antiques and collectables valued for free.
Presenter Paul Martin (above) and a team of experts – including jewellery and ceramics specialist Thomas Plant and, textiles and decorative arts experts Caroline Hawley and Christina Trevanion – will be on hand to inspect the pieces and decide which will go to auction on the show a few weeks later.
You can take up to three items to the valuation day with each receiving a free appraisal regardless of whether it will be put forward for auction or not.
You never know, you could be as lucky as the owner of the rare Aboriginal broad shield that sold for £30,000 after a Flog It! day in North Lincolnshire last year. And, if not, you may be on television or at least make a few pounds.
The Flog It! valuation days will take place at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham on Thursday 16th January from 9.30am to 4pm and at Southwell Minster, Church Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire on Thursday 30th January from 10am to 4.30pm


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EAGLE POINT — Tyler Herzog treaded through the grassy fields of the C2 Ranch in search of a black-tailed buck deer that these storied cattle fields are known to call home.
Guide Danny Howell pointed the 15-year-old toward a three-point buck about 100 yards away, and Tyler found its silhouette in his scope.
"I saw him eating some leaves," Tyler says. "I said, 'I'll take him.' "
And that he did, in one clean shot of a round he loaded himself just for his special day at C2.
"It was a really fun experience," Tyler says. "I've never been with a guide before, so that was cool."
It also was free, part of a unique agreement that grants a handful of hunters incredible access while also helping to create better habitat for wildlife on the ranch off Highway 140 east of Eagle Point.
Tyler's hunt was through an agreement state wildlife biologists have with C2 Ranch that highlights all that's best about Oregon's Access and Habitat Program.
The program provides C2 Ranch with a $12,000 yearly grant that helps improve cattle grazing and wildlife habitat on the ranch, which is a key, winter range for blacktails and also home to Roosevelt elk.
In exchange, the ranch opens access for a bevy of hunters such as Tyler who apply through a lottery for what amounts to a free, guided hunt of a lifetime.
Tyler won one of 25 hunts set for kids last year at the ranch, which included help from ranch hands and a guide to find just the right buck to fill his youth tag.
"We felt completely welcomed," says Mike Herzog, Tyler's dad who joined the hunt last fall. "It was the full-meal deal. Everything was first-class. And the price was right."
Another 28 youth rifle hunters and six adult archery hunters will be welcomed at the ranch this fall.
The one-day youth hunts will be guided and will coincide with the 630T Youth Deer Hunt set for Dec. 15 through Jan. 2.
The adult hunts will be two-day, unguided affairs during the second half of the general archery deer season and include an overnight stay at the ranch.
Winners will be chosen from a pool of hunters who apply by through Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife by the Thursday, Sept. 27, deadline.
It's the sixth year of this agreement between C2 and ODFW, and the current agreement runs through next year, says Vince Oredson, an ODFW habitat biologist involved in the agreement.
Last year, 207 adults statewide applied for four archery hunts there while just 28 youths applied for their 25 slots, Oredson says.
Of those, many were first-timers offered a excellent opportunity to become immersed in hunting, Oredson says. They also fared well, collectively bagging 12 bucks and one doe during last year's hunts, he says.
"But it's not about how many animals they get," Oredson says. "It's about a good experience.
"It's neat for them to have a guide," he says. "They learn how it's done, how to hunt deer and how to do it right."
They also do right by the big-game animals and cattle at C2 Ranch.
The habitat-improvement part of the agreement treats 230 acres of ranchland annually, Oredson says. Some of the work involves removing invasive blackberries and mowing old buckbrush to provide new sprouts favored by grazing deer and elk, he says.
In turn, they are favored by hunters like Tyler.
The Herzogs are a hunting family, with Tyler getting his first buck at age 10.
"I took 13 shots to get it," says Tyler, now a freshman at Eagle Point High School. "That's a lot of shots."
Though he's had many shots at hunting on his own, the C2 experience came as a boon.
A friend at church mentioned the C2 opportunity to the Herzogs, so he applied. He drew the first day of the last year's youth hunt, with the guide and ranch hands pointing him toward a secret location.
He was hoping for something larger than a three-point but didn't mind taking the buck he chose. He even got the use of a four-wheeler to get the carcass out.
"I was very lucky last year to get that opportunity," Herzog says. "I'd recommend it to other people who get that tag."
C2 Ranch hunt is 'first-class' fun
EAGLE POINT — Tyler Herzog treaded through the grassy fields of the C2 Ranch in search of a black-tailed buck deer that these storied cattle fields are known to call home.


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Fashion designer Butler connects with history, Fairfield Museum
Fashion designer Jennifer Butler connects with history at the Fairfield Museum
For clothing designer Jennifer Butler, historical trends offer a wealth of inspiration.
After all, a colorful Edwardian-style waistcoat and a formal gown with Victorian-style bustle can be as chic now as they were way back when.
Butler's designs through the decades have reflected the view that a deep understanding of fashion history is beneficial for every designer -- and using historical touches can be quite alluring -- provided they are used sparingly and reflect the needs and sensibilities of modern men and women.
Butler -- whose made-to-measure fashion studio was on the Post Road in Fairfield -- recently moved her operations a short distance away to the former DuPont factory complex at 85 Mill Plain Road.
The connection between now and then will become all the more apparent on Wednesday, July 17, when Butler presents a fashion show at the Fairfield Museum and History Center, as a fundraiser preview for the exhibition, "In Vogue: A Runway of Vintage Fashion."
The exhibit, which runs Thursday, July 18, through Sunday, Jan. 5, will showcase what "fashion-forward women" of the region were wearing through the Colonial, Regency, Edwardian and Victorian eras from 1780 to 1920.
Wednesday's event, from noon to 2 p.m., also will feature a tour of the exhibition by museum Curator Casey Lewis and a luncheon catered by SoNo Bakery. Tickets are $50, $40 for museum members.
According to the museum, the exhibit will showcase such past fashion trends as cage hoop skirts, bustles and puffy gigot (mutton chop) sleeves that were "so large (that) a woman could barely turn her head."
A highlight of the collection -- billed as the most comprehensive in the region -- is a blue silk damask wedding gown worn by 14-year old Lucy Nichols, who married the Rev. Philo Shelton on April 15, 1781.
"White was not worn in weddings until Queen Victoria wore a white gown in her 1840 wedding to Prince Albert," noted Lewis.
More InformationIf you go: Fairfield Museum and History Center is at 370 Beach Road, Fairfield. Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Regular admission is $5; $3 for students and senior citizens, free for children 4 and younger. A fashion show and luncheon takes place Wednesday, July 17; tickets are $50. For more information and reservations, contact the museum at 203-259-1598 or visit www.fairfieldhistory.org; www.jenniferbutler.com.
The exhibition also will include "exquisite hats, shoes and vintage prints from Godey's Ladies magazine, Vogue and other fashion publications from 1850-1910," according to the museum.
Butler, who says she was "born to sew," began her professional career at age 16 in Providence, R.I., selling dresses to local boutiques. Through high school she apprenticed with a tailor, and then went on to study at the Rhode Island School of Design. She didn't graduate, however, because by then her career was already launched.
Now 47 (with two daughters, Hazel Foley, 9, and Olivia Foley, 13, who say they love modeling for their mom), Butler has a legion of fans who flock to the designer to have custom-fitted clothing created in the most flattering fabrics and colors imaginable -- based solely on Butler's original designs.
Butler creates several hundred new designs each year for men, women, children, brides and mothers-of-the-bride; clients can peruse her racks of one-of-a-kind designs, and when they select, precise measurements are taken and colors chosen from a vast rainbow available. A gown or other formal ensemble can be had for about $1,000.
Her design philosophy is simple, she said.
"The most important thing is that clothes look good on the body. No one comes in here and says: `Can you make me look fatter.' So proper fit is essential. I want the client to feel fantastic in the clothing (and so she uses) really amazing fabrics with interesting textures. Next comes choosing the most flattering colors" for the client.
And if a client chooses an outfit and/or color that is not quite appropriate for her body, what does Butler do?
"Talk her out of the tree," she said, laughing. "Coming here is all about looking beautiful" in clothing crafted from quality fabrics and unique designs. "I want every client to look her best, so I'll spend time discussing a lot of different options" that might better suit her.
Beyond that, Butler said that she works to create "powerful clothing" for women -- "feminine but not overly frilly."
At her new studio, Butler's daughter Olivia modeled a gown in rich purple that boasted a V-shaped gusseted bodice with a "Medieval influence," when shields of armor were worn for protection.
" Keep in mind that many fashion details throughout history were created from necessity. Before, collars were worn up to keep out the cold; now they're worn up for a statement."
Olivia mentioned that she had just learned in school that "five-pocket jeans," common in the United States, were initially made for a specific purpose: pocket watches.
Unlike businessmen who could tuck away their pocket watches in their vests, 19th-century railroad workers, farmers and cowboys had no handy place to keep them. Thus the fifth tiny pocket within the larger right front pocket.
"That's a good point," Butler added.
Model VanDaysha Taylor, of Bridgeport, tried on a sleeveless purple taffeta gown with a bustle that made her look regal. During the Victorian era it was common to use a bustle -- a "bunching up of material behind the waist" -- by attaching a wire cage to a petticoat or with ties around the waist over which the gown's yards of fabric would be draped.
There are no metal cages now -- just folds upon folds of material, all held together by Butler's advanced sewing techniques.
"You can't just regurgitate styles from the past -- unless you are intentionally creating a costume," she said, but you can use selected elements to design a very distinctive look, she said.
If you go: Fairfield Museum and History Center is at 370 Beach Road, Fairfield. Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Regular admission is $5; $3 for students and senior citizens, free for children 4 and younger. A fashion show and luncheon takes place Wednesday, July 17; tickets are $50. For more information and reservations, contact the museum at 203-259-1598 or visit www.fairfieldhistory.org; www.jenniferbutler.com.
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Stockton, CA
Tillie F. Martinez
Dec. 13, 1939 - Feb. 22, 2013
Tillie passed away on February 22nd, surrounded by family, after complications from a stroke.
Ultimately, her
illness was too much for her loving heart. She was born at home to her parents, Felipa and Ignacio Martinez. She was a life-long resident of Stockton for 73 years.
Tillie attended local schools including Franklin High and Stockton College. She worked for several businesses, most notably, Community Linen and Comfort Inn. She performed the piano with the Pete Martinez Orchestra entertaining many who fondly remember the good times that the band provided.
Tillie's motivation in life was providing loving guidance and care to three generations of her many nephews and nieces. She will be remembered for her dedication to her home and work, her consummate wit, and ability to size up any situation with an amusing point of view. Her many one-liners have already become legend.
She leaves behind her children Angela and Anthony, and her
sisters and brothers, Blandina,
Richard, Yvette, and Xavier. She is preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Tony and Pete.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate the Rosary at the DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 601
N. California St., Stockton, CA on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday 10:00 a.m. at St. Gertrude's Catholic Church 1663 E. Main Street, Stockton, CA. There will be visitation at DeYoungs on Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery. Online guest book at deyoungchapels.com