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|View Poll Results: Hyouka - Episode 16 Rating
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|9 out of 10 : Excellent
|8 out of 10 : Very Good
|7 out of 10 : Good
|6 out of 10 : Average
|5 out of 10 : Below Average
|4 out of 10 : Poor
|3 out of 10 : Bad
|2 out of 10 : Very Bad
|1 out of 10 : Painful
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|2012-08-09, 11:53
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very curious in Oreki's sister, why they need to make it so mystery to not show her face ...
lol at the "adult topic" and Eru expression after that
never thought this kanya festival will take so many episode...
|2012-08-09, 12:15
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|2012-08-09, 13:28
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|2012-08-09, 14:21
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To be honest that entirely depends on the light novel itself lol. The branch is still open, the author could choose to never play on the character's development and end with that light but peaceful realization at the end of the entire story, or charge up a thunder ball and strike down on everyone of them.
Actually this Light Novel feels somehow related to that er, Read Mind Detective manga thing? It is absolutely possible that the author can choose to end the light novel in a tragedy with Oreki alone, suffering, regretting, but having to live on because of his choices. Or they could make it an endless mystery-themed high school happiness like right now until the inevitable breakdown in friendship and separation arrives. In short it's way too early for anyone to speculate how Hyouka will turn out, so it's better if you just watch and accept it.
This is one of those rare shows where the anime is much better than the light novel; I had thought that the script was written as an anime from the start. Pretty damn amazing alright.
|2012-08-09, 20:16
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Why all the suspense with Oreki's sister? Why they don't show her face, for crying out loud?!
I would love to see Oreki and Chitanda dating in the last episodes - they seem more and more aware of their feelings since, specially, episode 11.5 - Oreki isn't indifferent to her good looks and "pink" personality and she is more and more embarrassed by his observations for her. It makes me feel butterflies in my stomach :3
I am adoring Mayaka!
Anyway, Hyouka is one of the best anime shows I have ever seen: the art is breath taking, the characters reveal huge development, the story grabs us from beginning to ending... Love it!
And the last seen in this episode was so LOL!!
This episode is a 9/10 for me
|2012-08-09, 23:58
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|2012-08-10, 04:29
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Why not show Tomoe's face?
It looks like it's my turn to guess the reason for this artistic decision by Kyo-Ani (I haven't read the novels but I don't think a tacitly obscured face is something that will show up in print).
I think it's because Tomoe is the only recurring adult role in the entire series.
Due to the Noitamina time slot and plain broadcast economics, the target audience of the anime is significantly older than the original seinen demographic of the novels. The challenge this creates is how to make an older viewership give a damn about the travails of a bunch of high school kids. What may appear as a major crisis to a 15-16 year old is no big freakin deal to a twenty or thirty-something who holds down a job and pays the rent or mortgage each month. And as some have observed on this forum, the "mysteries" presented are in fact largely kid stuff.
Kyo-Ani's solution is to eliminate or minimize the roles of the grown-ups. The series is set in high school, but we hardly ever see the teachers. Whenever a grown-up appears, it's usually a fleeting one-shot, and even if a particular grown-up's role is extended, he or she is never shown performing the traditional child rearing adult roles of:
1. Providing basic needs that teenagers cannot yet provide for themselves, such as food or money;
2. Giving behavioral correction or guidance; and most importantly
3. Imposing discipline for unacceptable behavior.
This way, an older audience can see the world through the eyes of much younger characters without the condescension, objectivity and distance that usually results from the age gap. The results speak for themselves: Noitamina's ratings are excellent, half the commenters on this thread are over 30 -ahem- and some of the latter even care deeply about whether Houtaro "likes" Chitanda (sings "and they call it puppy love…").
Unfortunately, for a recurring character like Tomoe, the ordinary tricks will not work. There's simply too much of her in the story. Hence, the creative solution is to obscure her face. This technique disembodies Tomoe's voice and partially reduces her physical presence to an abstraction. As a result, when we see her patting her baby brother's head and basically treating him like a child, the spell is not broken and the adult audience is not alienated from his adolescent character.
I suspect that when the development of Houtaro's character reaches a respectable level of maturity, we will finally see Tomoe's face speaking to him.
I could turn out to be way off, but my guess is as good as anybody else's at this point.
|2012-08-10, 05:28
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GMT and joeboygo both offer good and interesting answers, but I'm going to take a slightly different stab at it.
The way Tomoe's face is consistently obstructed reminds me a lot of the character "Wilson" from the old TV sitcom "Home Improvement".
Wilson, in Home Improvement, typically served as a "voice of wisdom" that Tim would consistently get advice from when faced with difficult moral dilemmas or just tricky practical life problems. So I think that the idea behind obscuring Wilson's face was to emphasize this "larger than life" quality to Wilson and how he wasn't so much an active character in the show as he was like a mysterious sage who's there to guide Tim through difficult times in his life.
Much the same is true of Tomoe. Tomoe is there to help guide Houtarou through life, and get him to slowly but surely come out of his shell. She's not an active character in the show so much as she's a mysterious "larger than life" sage who's there to play a central role in Houtarou's character development.
Also, by not showing a character's face, the message becomes more important than the messenger. It ironically adds weight to Tomoe's words.
|2012-08-11, 11:06
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Thing with Tomoe is not being the voice of wisdom but being involved so deeply in the story.
Moreso than anyone else.
Knows Aikido.
Martial Arts Centre burned down during Sakitani Incident.
The same Sakitani who is missing in India.
The same country Tomoe was in.
Requested her brother to join the Classics Club.
Same club she was in.
Incidentally, in the same club is Chitanda the niece of Sakitani.
Naturally, she also gave the final hint to Houtarou regarding Sakitanis past.
Of course she is Hongou who also knows Irisu who on the other hand chatted with Chitanda.
Same Chitanda who said she has seen Tomoe before.
Incidentally, Classics Club got Tarot comparisons just like Irisu.
And Tomoe fits perfectly to the world which stands for:
Travel Abroad
Connections to abroad affairs.
But moreso:
The World represents a new beginning after the result of change per drastic circumstances.
Note that the Fortune Card is missing.
Stands for change of fortune outside of a persons control symbolizing the changes of fate and luck altering a persons life fitting perfectly to Houtarou.
She isn't a mere voice of wisdom but holds countless keys to the doors that represent this story but moreso she has alot of secrets that need to be revealed.
|2012-08-11, 11:49
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And... what does any of that have to do with the fact that her face is consistently obstructed?
Are you saying that her face is consistently obstructed to make her seem more omnipresent?
Also, what's wrong with being a "mere" voice of wisdom?
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|2012-08-11, 17:28
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|2012-08-11, 21:11
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Tarot aspect is to further provide evidence into her involvements.
Elementary really, even my 9 year old Cousin understood this when I explained this to him.
Because she is obviously much more than that due to being involved in near everything that happened.
Even Houtarou got suspicious at one point.
"It's almost as if she....."
|2012-08-12, 11:51
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Who does this sound like?
"I said that he was my superior in observation and deduction. If the art of the detective began and ended in reasoning from an armchair, my xxxxxxx would be the greatest criminal agent that ever lived. But he has no ambition and no energy. He would not even go out of his way to verify his own solutions, and would rather be considered wrong than take the trouble to prove himself right. Again and again I have taken a problem to him, and have received an explanation which has afterwards proved to be the correct one. And yet he was absolutely incapable of working out the practical points which must be gone into before a case could be laid before a judge or jury."
You might think that this was Satoshi talking about Oreki. But you'd be wrong. It was the world's most renowned detective, Sherlock Holmes, talking about his older brother, Mycroft Holmes.
Satoshi is very much like Sherlock Holmes without the deductive reasoning capabilities. Energetic, very observant, able to categorize, prioritize and store data. He is very skilled at what he does. To say that anyone could do what he does is like saying that anyone could be a Sherlock Holmes (without the deductive reasoning capabilities).
Oreki is obviously more like Mycroft Holmes (less a couple hundred pounds; Mycroft was "absolutely corpulent"). Immensely capable of taking data, analyzing it, and coming up with a plausible hypothesis, yet also completely useless when it comes to gathering that data on his own.
I wouldn't be surprised if the author was actually thinking of Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes as the basis for the particular character traits of Satoshi and Oreki.
|2012-08-12, 12:07
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I actually think the author take a good detective (say Holmes) and break him down into all four of them actually. Houtarou get the analytic skill. Satoshi take the investigation. Eru is filled with the curiosity. And Mayaka possess the fair judgment.
|2012-08-12, 12:15
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|2012-08-12, 13:28
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Nonetheless, even someone with mediocre analytical skills (competent but less capable that Houtarou) could get more accomplished while working with the useless three than Houtarou could on his own.
|2012-08-12, 13:50
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I didn't say useless. I said "replaceable". McDonald's wouldn't be a successful fast food chain without its burger flippers, but they're not precisely hard to replace when one of them quits.
I'd also question what you mean by "accomplish". What does that even mean in this context? It's not like the Classics Club is an actual detective agency solving actual cases. And if all we've got are the cases we've been presented... If we take Houtarou out of the picture, what do we have?
No janitor case, and if there is, it's eventually dismissed as an indeterminate mistake. Or maybe they solve it eventually. It's not that hard.
The book: they never figure it out by deduction, but Satoshi hunts down one of the borrowers and ask.
Sekitani: they stay on one of the wrong deductions, they know it's wrong, Chitanda stays unsatisfied, but they never figure it out.
The movie: they never figure out anything, and just use one of the three bad solutions by default.
Of course, if we take those three out of the picture, then Houtarou never gives a rat's ass about any of those mysteries and does nothing. But what basis is that to claim superiority?
|2012-08-12, 15:59
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Certainly, Satoshi would make an excellent police detective. He tirelessly pounds ground, sets up stakeouts, and works shady characters for information. Mayaka seems able to fit pieces together, but she's a determined perfectionist, and for all her prickly snark, she's really quite shy. If Satoshi weren't so fabulously gay, I have no doubt they'd be able to achieve through brute-force detective work and hard-boiled gumption what Houtarou can through pulling thoughtfully on his bangs.
Now throw in Chitanda (and omit Houtarou.) Chitanda's chief mystery-solving skills are her incredible senses and her HYPNOTOAD skill. She can pick up on things that mere mortals can't. If we omit Houtarou from the mystery involving the school history book, Satoshi and Mayaka probably would've cracked the mystery once they identified what it was Chitanda was smelling. Likewise, if Chitanda didn't have a cold on the day they were trying to figure out where the Classics Club anthologies were archived, she'd have picked up on the newspaperman's smoking habit. Failing that, there is her way of motivating people by getting deep into their personal space and using her eyes on them.
So the addition of Chitanda would make Satoshi and Mayaka much more effective. Arguably, Chitanda is the only one who can really whip Houtarou out of his armchair. She's compelling in her curiosity, absolutely oblivious to snark, and non-threatening enough that she won't bruise Houtarou's fragile ego and send him screaming for his shell. You couldn't really replace Chitanda with, say, Irisu. Irisu would be able to use Houtarou for her ends once. The results would be spectacularly good, but Houtarou would make a hasty exit from the mystery business after that.
It is only because of Chitanda that Houtarou cares enough to shine. It is also probably because of Chitanda that Houtarou remains fastened to Satoshi and Mayaka. Satoshi and Houtarou are friends, but there's a touch of vitriol in it, and Satoshi doesn't necessarily view Houtarou in the best light. Mayaka harbors considerable animosity and skepticism toward Houtarou. Yet, because of Chitanda, they're all willingly part of the same club and part of the same social circle.
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E. Lucille (Bushong) Eichhorn, 86
E. Lucille (Bushong) Eichhorn, 86, of Wapakoneta, died at 8:41 a.m. Thursday, March 8, 2012, at Otterbein-Cridersville.
She was born on July 27, 1925, in Williamstown, to Marion U. and M. Marie (Steinman) Bushong, who preceded her in death.
In 1964, she married C. Gaylord Eichhorn, and he preceded her in death in 1967.
She is survived by a stepdaughter, Gladys Whitmer of Kettering; a brother; several nieces, nephews and steprelatives.
She was preceded in death by two brothers; two sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, at the corner of Glynwood and Hamilton roads in Wapakoneta, with the Rev. Mary Bushong and and the Rev. R. J. Davis officiating.
Burial will be in the Dunkirk Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, State Route 501, Wapakoneta, and one hour before the service Thursday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the E. Lucille Eichhorn Scholarship Fund to benefit a Wapakoneta High School graduate majoring in education, to St. Rita's Hospice or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be expressed at BayliffAndEleyfh.com.

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You asked rhetorically "Is a Visitor's Center located in a hard-to-reach, anonymous building the most suitable place for the county's information gateway?" (Editorial, Dec. 5.)
I was the chair of the county's transient room tax committee, which was asked in 1999 to review the collection and use of the county Transient Room Tax receipts. The TRT is an 8 percent tax charged guests by county hotels and B and Bs, with the proceeds given to the Chamber to promote tourism. In January 2000 we submitted a report to the County Board of Commissioners which included ten recommendations with supporting explanations. One of our recommendations was that the county take whatever steps are necessary to move the Visitor's Center back to the Port Marina Park. We supported our recommendation with survey results showing that many visitors did not know the location of the Visitor's Center, or believed it was in its prior location at the Marina.
Chamber Executive Director Craig Schmidt vigorously opposed this recommendation, arguing that public awareness of the location would increase with better signage, the passage of time, and the development of the waterfront area around the Expo center. (Director Schmidt also argued that the Chamber had obtained a $130,000 grant to expand the Visitor's Center at the Expo Center, and that any move within 15 years of the grant would constitute a default, resulting in "a strong likelihood that these funds would need to be repaid." Grant default and subsequent repayment is apparently no longer a concern.) The County ultimately took no action on our recommendation.
As noted in your editorial, the problems with the location persist almost two years after our report. The county should consider withholding payment of TRT receipts, which were around $140,000 in 1999, until the problems are resolved. If the TRT receipts are not successfully promoting tourism, they can be put to better use in the county's general fund in these lean times.
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Mining Firms Discover Old-Timers Can Be Worth Their Weight in Gold
Senior Geologists Prowl Ant Hills, Boast Other Quirky Ways to Strike Riches
CAPE TOWN, South Africa—In geology, old is gold.
According to the local mining lore here, senior geologists tend to do their work the old-fashioned way. They avoid radar technology, preferring instead to examine termite and ant mounds; they study vegetation and carry divining rods. They're famous in the often cutthroat industry for their efficiency—also for wearing neckties in the blistering heat.
"I only hire old geologists," says Norman Slater, managing director of Slater Coal, a South African coal company. People such as Kevin Petzer, a 65-year-old Zimbabwean who still roams South Africa, Mozambique and Namibia from his base in the KwaZulu-Natal province in eastern South Africa.
Mr. Petzer, who emphasizes that he also has mastered conventional scientific methods, studies ant heaps, fossilized worm-burrows and flowers. The Becium homblei, a white and purple flower, grows best on copper-rich soils. So that's a good place to look for the metal. Mr. Petzer says fossilized burrows from certain prehistoric slugs "mean there's no coal below, because those creatures existed before coal formations, and the coal would have covered them up if it was there." Gold and other metals close to the surface sometimes can be found thanks to samples dug out by ants, Mr. Petzer says.
"If an ant heap is a meter high over ground, which is to say, about 3 feet, it's probably digging up material from three to four meters below, so you can collect samples from those ant heaps," said Mr. Petzer, who says that is a constant ratio. In addition to scouting for minerals, he also helps mining companies find water, since they need lots of it to run their mines. For that, he favors the forked branch of a peach tree.
Mr. Petzer "is the best coal geologist I've known," says Mr. Slater, who is currently using him to look for bituminous coal in the Orange Free State.
Mining executives say that while they chuckle about the quirks of older geologists, they recognize the business value of their memory of previous exploratory work, their grasp of complex rock formations and their discipline in knowing how to meticulously chart new territory.
Despite the advent of GPS, radar technology and 3-D computer software, an exquisitely hand-drawn map and carefully collected data often can outdo what a couple of whiz kids can find on a laptop. Since commodity prices are higher than they were several decades ago, deposits once not worth digging up can now be mined at a profit. An older geologist might very well know where they are.
Experience helps in other ways. Martin Hirsch, a relative youngster at 56, has been developing a uranium deposit for Toronto-listed Forsys Metals Corp. in Namibia and warns younger colleagues about snakes. The Puff adder, jokes the German geologist, always bites the third geologist. "The first guy wakes him up, and the second guy makes him mad."
Hugh Jenner-Clarke, an 83-year-old Englishman, recently found a major deposit of 950,000 tons of rare earths, a group of 17 elements prized for distinct properties of conductivity, magnetism and flexibility. "Retire? What for?" asks Mr. Jenner-Clarke, who made the discovery in western South Africa, at a site called Zandkopsdrift, for a Toronto-listed company called Frontier Rare Earths Ltd. "I'm not one to linger reading the paper after breakfast."
The white-haired bushy browed geologist, who immigrated to South Africa more than 50 years ago, packs a pickax, a few other tools, and some tea when he heads out to rocky bush country. He always wears a necktie. "People wonder why I bother with the tie," he says. "I tell them, it protects my neck from the sun." He never takes it off. "If it's very hot, I'll remove my jacket," he says.
Mr. Jenner-Clarke, whose first assignment was hunting diamonds for De Beers, never uses a computer. He does however rely on microscopes to study samples and has been known to carry an L-shaped divining rod, which he holds over his head until it points him toward water. "It's about the Earth's magnetism," he says.
Others reject that practice. Divining rods are "mystical voodoo bull—," scoffs John Borshoff, a 67-year-old geologist and CEO of Western Australia-based Paladin Energy Ltd. , who developed a major uranium mine in Namibia. His formula: painstaking field work. "In the old days, you'd spend eight weeks in the field, just eating meat," he said. "Young geologists want to get home to Mommy."
Exploration geology "is science and religion," Mark Cutifani, the incoming CEO of Anglo American PLC, the world's fifth- biggest mining company, says, endorsing the virtues of seniority. "You have to be able to recognize patterns in the rocks."
Or termites, says Stuart Smith, a 64-year-old from Zimbabwe. They grind up the earth and bring samples to the surface. "I look for their piles," says Mr. Smith. He says such methods don't generally appeal to young geologists. "They would rather sit in front of a computer with their remote sensing," he said. His wife and four children don't understand it, either. "They find it very odd that I go looking for rocks."
Neither the best technology, nor hard-working ants, can map very far underground, and rock formations differ. Drilling holes every few dozen yards and pulling up pipe-shaped samples still leaves acres of mystery. "Age and experience help your imagination paint a picture of what's in between," says Scott McLean, the CEO of Toronto-listed Transition Metals Corp.
Young geologists respect their elders, up to a point. "I relish the opportunity to work with older geologists," says Steve Flank, a 29-year-old from Thunder Bay, Canada. "At the same time, every field camp needs a computer to manage large databases."
Tony Gesualdo, a 30-year-old geologist exploring for gold in North Carolina, says he often works for an older man whose method "seems to be to get lost and follow his nose." The man has trouble with the GPS and radio, often pressing the wrong buttons, so he has taken to wearing bright orange, "so we don't lose him," says Mr. Gesualdo. "But he seems to always stumble on the 'right' rocks. I've stopped questioning him."
Robert Milici, an 81-year-old geologist for the U.S. Geological Survey, didn't bother with orange vests. Instead, as a "gentleman scientist," as he describes himself and his contemporaries, he always wore a suit and tie while kicking rocks in the woods. It made him stand out from the locals. "Nowadays, you try to blend in," says Mr. Milici, who assesses oil and gas resources at headquarters in Northern Virginia.
Mr. Petzer, the 65-year-old coal geologist in KwaZulu-Natal, is a relative youngster, and sees a productive future ahead. While others consider him old, he doesn't think he is and plans to work well into his 80s. "I am never going to retire," he said. "I'm going to fossilize on the side of a mountain into salt or limestone."
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Four Injured In I-70 Crash
Four individuals suffered minor injuries during a collision involving three vehicles along the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70.
Pennsylvania State Police in McConnellsburg said Ryan D. Dillon, 29, of Fairfax, Va., lost control of his westbound 2010 Volkswagen CC, which travelled onto the berm where it struck two traffic signs near the Crystal Spring exit. The vehicle, police added, then travelled across both lanes through the median strip and into oncoming traffic.
Dillon's vehicle struck an eastbound 2004 BMW XS driven by Jeffrey J. Echko, 58, of Hudson, Ohio. Following initial impact, the Volkswagen struck a guiderail and then a 2012 Hyundai Elantra operated by Kathleen A. Rashlich, 41, from Ford City, Pa. All three drivers were wearing seat belts and suffered injuries as did Rashlich's passenger Jane D. Rashlich, 66.
Dillon will be cited by state police for driving on roadways laned for traffic. State police were assisted on the July 13 crash scene by Raystown EMS, Breezewood Volunteer Fire Co. and Fischer's Towing.
Cash Stolen
Twenty five dollars was removed from a purse belonging to a 60-year-old Mc- Con-nellsburg woman on Thursday, July 19, at 1:45 a.m. The theft occurred at 49 Hillside Estates in Todd Township, and a person of interest has been identified in the case, Pennsylvania State Police reported. The case is remaining open pending further investigation. Anyone having additional information is urged to contact state police Trooper Bartlett at 717-485-3131.
SUV Overturns
A Chambersburg, Pa., man suffered minor injuries when his northbound 2002 Chevrolet Blazer overturned along North Valley Road on Saturday, July 14.
According to state police reports, 48-year-old Joel L. Pilgrim's vehicle went onto the eastern berm of the Wells Township roadway where it struck an embankment and overturned. The vehicle was disabled as a result of the damage and was towed from the scene.
Pilgrim was wearing a seat belt when the 3:53 p.m. accident occurred. He will be cited for driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Burglary Reported
A 37-year-old Big Cove Tannery man was the victim of a break-in, losing electronics, a gun and swimming pool during the burglary that occurred between 1:45 p.m. on July 16 and 12:01 a.m. on July 17.
Burglars reportedly broke out the front door glass of the home located at 2861 Big Cove Tannery Road and stole a Thunder .380 caliber pistol; a silver Panasonic camcorder with carrying case, tapes and tripod; a platinum engagement ring; various U.S. currency; Wii gaming console with controllers and 20 games; a Playstation 2 gaming console with controllers and 20 games; a Phillips DVD surround sound system; two Tri- Star Rental DVDs; a Blackberry cellular device; a Tom Tom navigation unit; and a 30- pack of Bud Light beer.
The burglars, state police investigators said, also entered a detached garage where they removed a Sears swimming pool valued at $300. An additional $154 in cash was stolen from the victim's GMC Sierra truck, which sustained damage to the tailgate.
Anyone with further information pertinent to this Thompson Township breakin is urged to contact state police Trooper Wadsworth at 717-485-3131.
Fuel Tank Destroyed
Red Rock Enterprises of Friendsville, Md., informed state police investigators an external fuel tank on a truck tractor parked at the intersection of Camp Meeting and Pleasant Valley roads was damaged. The mischief occurred between 11 a.m. on July 13 and 3 p.m. on July 16. It is believed the damage was incurred while the individuals attempted to steal fuel from the truck. Anyone having additional information relevant to this case is asked to call state police Trooper Doriguzzi at 717- 485-3131.
Safety Checkpoint Held
Three troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police barracks in McConnellsburg conducted a traffic safety checkpoint on Tuesday, July 17. During the checkpoint along Grist Mill Road in Dublin Township, 30 vehicles were stopped and 16 warnings were issued for observed violations.
Mailboxes Struck By Vehicle
Several mailboxes located on Cito Road southwest of the intersection of Heinbaugh Lane were struck by an unknown vehicle on Saturday, July 21, at 11 p.m. The westbound vehicle reportedly suffered damage to the passenger's side mirror and right-rear reverse cover light. Anyone with further information linked to this case is asked to contact state police Trooper Watkins at 717- 485-3131.
Driver Cited In Hit-And-Run
A female driver from Georgia is being cited in connection with a hit-and-run accident along the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70.
Pennsylvania State Police from the McConnellsburg barracks said Sarah L. Shababy, 33, of Suwanee, Ga., attempted to pass a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Arthur A. Bundy, 58, from Scottdale, Pa. Shababy's 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe sideswiped Bundy's vehicle at 10:57 p.m.
Police added Shababy fled the scene of the July 13 accident in Brush Creek Township. She will be cited for careless driving.
Bundy and his passenger Mary A. Bundy, 59, were both wearing seat belts and escaped harm.
One Injured In Crash
A 33-year- old Breezewood woman suffered major injuries during a single-vehicle crash along Waterfall Road on Friday morning.
Amy Sue Berkstresser was travelling southbound when she lost control of her 2005 Ford Escape while rounding a curve in the Dublin Township roadway, according to state police reports. The vehicle spun counter clockwise across the northbound lane and onto the berm where it struck a tree with its passenger side door.
Police said it is unknown at this time if Berkstresser was wearing a seat belt during the 11:36 a.m. accident. Charges are pending further investigation.
State police were assisted on the scene by the Hustontown Volunteer Fire Co., EMS and PennDOT.
Mapleton Depot Man Charged With DUI
A Mapleton Depot man faces charges of driving under the influence and various other traffic offenses as a result of a crash along Waterfall Road Friday afternoon.
State police investigators said 49- year- old Jayson Paul Waite lost control of his southbound 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, which crossed the Dublin Township roadway and struck an embankment. The truck rolled over onto its roof following impact, blocking both lanes of travel.
Waite was not wearing a seat belt and suffered minor injuries. His vehicle was disabled as a result of the damage.
State police were assisted at the 1:53 p.m. crash scene by the Hustontown Volunteer Fire Co., EMS and Penn- DOT.
One Cited In DUI Crash
Pennsylvania State Police from the McConnellsburg barracks are slated to charge 19-year-old Warfordsburg area resident John Charles Munson Jr. with driving under the influence following an accident along Route 655.
According to police reports, Munson lost control of his northbound 1999 Chevrolet Silverado at 11 p.m. last Friday night. The truck ran off the Belfast Township roadway and struck a guiderail. Police said the truck came to rest over an embankment.
Munson was using a seat belt and escaped harm. The disabled truck was removed from the scene by Bard's Towing.
Kubota Stolen
A 2011 Kubota 1100 RTV was stolen from 6481 Buck Valley Road in Union Township between 11 p.m. on July 12 and 6 a.m. on July 13. Victim in the theft is the Sinclair Cattle Co. of Warfordsburg. Anyone having additional information pertinent to this case is urged to call state police Trooper Poole at 717- 485-3131.
Car Runs Into Ditch, Strikes Trees
A Selinsgrove, Pa., woman suffered minor injuries when her eastbound 2010 Nissan Sentra ran off Interstate 70 on Monday, July 16. Police reports state 19-year- old Stephanie M. Hawks' car struck a ditch and several small trees before coming to a rest. Hawk was transported from the Bethel Township accident scene at 5:05 p.m. and taken by Hancock ambulance to War Memorial Hospital in Hagerstown, Md.
Hawk was using a seat belt. She will be cited by state police for driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Copper Wire Stolen
Approximately 500 feet of copper wire was stolen from 100 Mellott Drive in Warfordsburg on Sunday, July 15, state police said. The thieves reportedly arrived at the Mellott Co. plant between 2:55 a.m. and 3:10 a.m. and loaded the $7,500 in wire into a dark, newer model crew cab truck. Anyone with further information concerning this theft is urged to contact state police Trooper Fal-kosky by calling 717-485- 3131.
Deer Struck On Interstate
A westbound 2003 Nissan Frontier hit a white-tailed deer along Interstate 70 last Tuesday morning. Driver 28- year-old Richard Holder of Martinsburg, W.Va., was not injured in the 5:29 a.m. accident in Brush Creek Township. The vehicle remained functional following the crash, state police said, and Holder had been wearing a seat belt.
Feces Placed In Mailbox
Feces wrapped in toilet paper was placed in a mailbox located at 371 West Tannery Road, Wells Tannery, between 2 p.m. and 3:40 p.m. on Friday, July 20. The victim of harassment is a 58-yearold Wells Tannery man. Anyone with additional information linked to this case is asked to call state police Trooper Doriguzzi at 717- 485-3131.
Hustontown Man Taken To Medical Center
A 40-year- old Hustontown area man was transported to Fulton County Medical Center last Friday morning after having suffered minor injuries during a crash in Belfast Township.
According to state police reports, Jeffery W. Everts was taken to the hospital via Needmore ambulance following the 5:40 a.m. accident along Timber Ridge Road. He was not wearing a seat belt when the accident occurred.
Police said Everts' southbound 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser travelled off the roadway just south of the intersection of Leese Road. The vehicle struck a culvert with its front right corner before crossing the road and going down an embankment. The Chrysler struck two trees and came to a rest along the eastern berm.
State police will be cited Everts for driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Prescription Stolen
Almost 60 Oxycodone pills were stolen from a vehicle parked at 18 Cloverleaf Court, McConnellsburg on Thursday, July 19, between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Victim is a 22-year-old McConnellsburg man. Anyone having further information relevant to this theft is asked to call state police Trooper Bartlett at 717- 485-3131.
Vehicle Scratched
Pennsylvania State Police from the Chambersburg barracks reported over the weekend an unknown individual scratched the vehicle of a 66-year-old Hustontown woman. The small scratch was made above the passenger side front tire while the vehicle was at 1730 Lincoln Way East in Guilford Township. The mischief occurred between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 21.
Local Residents Victims Of Reckless Endangerment
An 18-year-old Mercersburg man faces multiple charges including a seconddegree felony count of aggravated assault after he threw a rock at a passing vehicle occupied by two local men.
Pennsylvania State Police at the Chambersburg barracks have charged Alexx Eugene Sheffield with aggravated assault, propulsion of missiles, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and criminal mischief in connection with the alleged incident near Smithís Implements in Peters Township. Charges against Sheffield were filed through Magisterial District Judge Mann's office.
According to reports, state police arrived on the scene in the area of 12258 Buchanan Trail West at 12:52 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24. Police said Robert W. Dennis of McConnellsburg was already in the process of being transported to Chambersburg Hospital after being struck by a rock. Dennis was riding inside a vehicle when he was injured.
Sheffield was reportedly found and confessed to throwing a large rock at the windshield of the vehicle driven by Levi Todd Williams from Big Cove Tannery, police alleged. New Morning Farms was also a victim in the case.
Sheffield was sent to the Franklin County Prison pending arraignment.
Money, Pills Stolen
A 44-year-old Warfordsburg area man told state police money and his prescription pills went missing between 3 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 19. The theft occurred while the mann was at a Hillside Estates residence in Todd Township. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact state police Trooper Poole at 717-485-3131.
Woman Accused Of Harassment
A verbal argument at 2795 Fairview Road, Warfordsburg turned physical on Saturday, July 21, state police reports indicate. During the argument at the Union Township home, 25-year-old Warfordsburg resident Crystal Leigh Rogers is accused of hitting and bitting a 23-year- old male from Hagerstown, Md. Rogers will be charged with harassment through Magisterial District Judge Tamela Bard.
Lawn Tractor Taken
A green MTD Yardman lawn tractor was stolen from a garage at 1099 Old Route 126, Warfordsburg between 11 a.m. on July 7 and 11 a.m. on July 21. Victim in the case is a 48-year-old Warfordsburg man. Anyone having further information linked to this theft is asked to call state police Trooper Doriguzzi at 717-485-3131.


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In the last year, Asus has quickly become the leader in delivering timely Android updates to their existing products. Today Asus announced that Android 4.0 had begun rolling out to the original Transformer TF101. The update is available in Korea first, will hit the US tomorrow, and arrive in other regions soon after.
On their Facebook page Asus said, "Although we will announce several new innovations at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week, we take great pride in delivering on-going enhancements and support for products that are well into their life cycle. We aim to continue improving the out of box experience with regular firmware updates."
Obviously the big advantage that Asus has with the speed of their updates is the lack of being tied to a carrier, but it's still impressive to see how fast they move.
If you manage to get the update on your Transformer soon, let us know how it performs in the comments below.


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There was a meeting before Charlie Manuel benched Shane Victorino. It happened Thursday night after a Phillies loss. Victorino had started 70 of the team's first 71 games and in his last one, he popped out in the eighth to strand the potential tying run on second base.
He was booed as an ordinary season slogged to another day — until Manuel told him he would not be a part of Friday's action.
"There was no apparent reason," Victorino said.
The manager was more revealing.
"I wanted to sit him down and want him to relax," Manuel said. "I just want him to sit there and see if he can clear his head a little bit. We'll give him a break and see what happens. Sometimes an off day is good for you."
Victorino, who is some 100 days away from free agency, says he is not concerned by that impending status. When asked if Victorino's contract has had a negative effect, Manuel rolled his eyes and said, "What do you think?"
That said enough.
For one, Victorino has not driven the ball with the frequency he did a season ago. He was among baseball's best when 10.2 percent of his hits went for extra bases. That rate has dropped to 7.4 percent in 2012, which would be his lowest since 2006.
Nearing the halfway point of this season, Victorino is on pace for career lows in batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage.
Victorino predicted he would lead the league in triples as part of a national ad campaign for Major League Baseball before the season started. Through 71 games, he doesn't even lead the Phillies. Juan Pierre has three and Victorino has two.
"The way they're pitching him, he's striding quick and getting out on his front side," Manuel said. "He's an arm and hand hitter right now. He's an upper-body hitter. He's like a two-strike, defensive hitter from the left side right now.
"I want him to stay back and take better cuts at the ball."
Data from MLB's Pitch F/X system shows Victorino is seeing slightly fewer fastballs. He has seen more change-ups in 2012 while putting fewer in play.
"They take the sting out of his bat," Manuel said.
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When the Nexus S 4G was released on Sprint a few months ago, the pure Google Experience phone quickly became the phone to have on Sprint. But as several owners of this device were quick to point out, the Nexus S suffered inexplicably from horrid WiMax and WiFi connectivity. When I was personally ... Read More »


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New research on the history and landscape of the Pacific Northwest will be presented by three graduate students from UW's History Department and College of the Built Environment.
Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 6:00-8:00 pm at the University of Washington – Suzzallo Library Maps/Special Collections Classroom, B89. Call 206-543-1929 for information.
The event is free and open to the public.
Gig Harbor Grange #445 in Pierce County. Photo: Holly Taylor
Holly Taylor, a graduate student in the University of Washington College of the Built Environment's Interdisciplinary PhD program and principal of Past Forward, a consulting company specializing in historic preservation projects in the Pacific Northwest, will be sharing findings from her recently completed Master's Thesis, "Grange Halls in Washington State: A Critical Investigation of a Vernacular Building Type."
Her presentation will examine Progressive-era history of the Grange, consider why Washington State has more Grange members at present than any other state, and explore preservation issues related to the Order's rural and small-town community halls.
Ross Coen, a graduate student in the History Department at the University of Washington and the author of Breaking Ice for Arctic Oil The Epic Voyage of the SS Manhattan Through the Northwest Passage (University of Alaska Press, 2012) will present a paper entitled "Owning the Ocean: Environment and Identity in the Bristol Bay (Alaska) Salmon Fishery, 1930 to 1938."
Patricia Gauthier, also a graduate student in History at the University of Washington, will share her work "Far From the Center of Charities: Chemawa Indian School and the Gendered Display of the 'New Indian', 1880 to 1905."


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I created this Meetup group to offer yoga to anyone from the seasoned practitioner to the curious beginner. I live in downtown Decatur and have a private yoga studio to offer affordable yoga those interested in stretching, relieving stress, meditating, breathing, and getting in shape from the inside out. Yoga has changed my life in so many positive ways, including turning me from a "type A" exerciser to a mindful yogini..not to mention toning my body and getting me in great shape.
I've began teaching Hot style yoga in 2005 and hold 100 hour certifications in both Hot Core Power Yoga and Hot Vinyasa yoga, and in 2008 began and completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training to become certified to teach Pranakriya yoga, a kripalu based hatha yoga lineage. Classes can range from a gentle stretch class to a meditative focus to a workout class in a vinyasa style with many sun salutations and long holds. All levels are invited..modifications and variations are demonstrated to encourage beginners while still challenging long time yogis.
I am sharing my yoga with others economically and safely, and I'm offering classes for only $5-$10 donation to accommodate your budget in a challenging economy. I also offer class cards for rates at a fraction of studio prices, and will be happy to explore "creative financing"..ie..bartering! Do you offer yard work, handman/woman, or other services you'd like to trade for yoga classses?? well, just let me know!
I am a certified yoga teacher and registered with the Yoga Alliance. I've taught at many studios in the Decatur and metro Atlanta area including Decatur Yoga and Pilates, Ember Yoga, Jai Shanti, Georgia Tech, Emory, Form, Agni Yoga, Vista Yoga and the Self Discover Center.
I offer classes nearly every day of the week and at times ranging from 6am to 7pm, all classes are perfect for beginners, intermediate, and advanced practitioners, as well as anyone wanting a relaxing and energizing class...we center, I may offer an intention or positive affirmation, and then we weave in the physical part of the practice to challenge you on many levels.
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Brendan DeMelle | February 3, 2010
By Brendan DeMelle • Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 17:51
Penn State University's inquiry into climate scientist Dr. Michael Mann's conduct surrounding the emails stolen from the Climate Research Unit at East Anglia University concluded there is no evidence to substantiate the claims made by the right-wing media against Mann.
The Penn State panel cleared Dr. Mann of any wrongdoing in three of the four areas it probed, recommending only that a separate panel of faculty members pursue a follow-up investigation into the allegation that Dr. Mann "engaged in, directly or indirectly, any actions that seriously deviated from accepted practices within the academic community for proposing, conducting or reporting research or other scholarly activities."
Dr. Mann's response to the outcome:
"This is very much the vindication I expected since I am confident I have done nothing wrong.
I fully support the additional inquiry which may be the best way to remove any lingering doubts. I intend to cooperate fully in this matter – as I have since the beginning of the process."
Pete Altman over at NRDC's Switchboard blog notes: "That's about as close to a silver bullet as you are going to find in terms of shooting down the conspiracy theorists who are touting their 'climategate' nonsense."
Altman notes that Professor Mann has "has been the victim of an extended vicious and unfounded smear campaign."
But none of that seems to sink into the brain of the self-titled "Junkman," Steven Milloy, who instead screams "whitewash" and accuses Penn State of ignoring allegations that were never under question. Milloy would rather Penn State investigate whether global warming is real to suit his own fantasies that there is a debate on that question. He just can't stand the fact that a formal inquiry launched by a prestigious university didn't end up the way he wanted it to.
Compare Milloy's headline "Penn State primes for the Climategate whitewash" with that of many mainstream outlets covering the Penn State inquiry:
Climategate melts away: Global warming expert exonerated – Kansas City Star.
Panel Absolves Climate Scientist – The New York Times.
US 'climategate' scientist all but cleared of misconduct – New Scientist.
'Climategate' inquiry shows scientist didn't falsify data – Montreal Gazette.
Milloy wasn't the only one to try to spin Penn State's exoneration of Mann into something it isn't. Witness:
Fox News: Penn St. Investigating Scientist Over Research Misconduct
Wall Street Journal:School to Probe Climate Scientist
James Delingpole at The Telegraph: Michael Mann as innocent as OJ – possibly more so – finds internal Penn State investigation
The right wing outlets who screamed bloody murder over "Climategate" just can't seem to handle the outcome of the inquiry that found no evidence of the data tampering or interference with information requests that they hoped would emerge. They can't tolerate the fact that Dr. Mann was vindicated. So they resort to spin.
Why am I not surprised?
Ben Lawson replied on Permalink
Pound the desk
To paraphrase the old legal rhetoric advice; when the evidence is in your favour, pound the evidence. When the evidence is against you, pound the desk. The denialists have been "pounding the desk" for a long, long time.
climate criminal replied on Permalink
The Same Steve Milloy involved in Tobacco LIES
Alexis de Tocqueville Institution [AdTI] was linked to Lorillard and Phillip Morris corporations. AdTI is linked to Dr. Fred Singer in the tobacco documents, the Cooler Heads Coalition, Consumer Alert, Heartland Institute, and the Competitive Enterprise Institute.
Fred Singer; have all been active in global warming denial
Thinktanks and individuals involved in denying links between Tobacco and cancer AND the causes and effects of climate change:
Cooler Heads Coalition; Consumer Alert; Heartland Institute; and the Competitive Enterprise Institute
Fred Singer; Steve Milloy; Fred Seitz
Compare with
Read: Smoke, Mirrors & Hot Air: How ExxonMobil Uses Big Tobacco's Tactics to Manufacture Uncertainty on Climate Science
Connection made via tobaccodocuments.org
Totally predictable, of course!
They have a lot riding on Mann. Why he should be a lightning rod for them when there are so many others whose work supports him, I can't imagine, but they seem to think if Mann can be felled, the whole AGW case collapses. If they had been picking away at my personal & professional integrity year after year, I'd have a few choice words for the sceptics myself!
Of course, even when the investigation clears him of any lingering doubt, the likes of Milloy and Monckton will spin it somehow. It would be very useful to have a tally of how many papers have reproduced Mann's results using other proxies etc., and to draw the attention of Fox News et al of their conclusions. But I'm not holding my breath …
Damned if you do, damned if you don't...
The interesting aspect here is that many supposed skeptics were joyful when Penn State announced the investigation. Now that the result does not go their way, it's a "whitewash".
But we should not be surprised about this. There is only one accepted outcome.
PatrickDJ replied on Permalink
Climate Skeptics Try To Spin Penn State Exoneration of Mann
Dr Michael Mann has been exonerated a number of times by appropriate scientific and academic organisations. The denier industry know this full well but as we all know their objective is not to attack the data but the man.
I have to admire Michael Mann for his resiliance, any lesser mortal would have folded under all the pressure he has had to endure. I thank him for his persistence in the face of all the attacks against him, the world is a better place and science is being well served.
On a different note, I understand DeSmogBlog's move to more closely moderate comments and applaud this. If one looks at some of the comments posted to the less well managed blogs, James Delingpole at the UK Daily Telegraph immediately come to mind, some are them are quite disgusting with foul language and even the occasional incitement to violence. Keep up the good work DeSmogBlog
Dr Mann
I'll have to buy Dr. Mann a beer if I ever make it back to State College again.
Mike Hunter replied on Permalink
food for thought
If you honestly are aware of such falsification you are ethically bound to expose it – specifically. Unsubstantiated general claims are themselves unethical because they effectively accuse everone you have had contact with – a form of slander.
The scientific community treats data falsification very seriously. It violates the very heart of scientific ethics. So any substantiated charge would be seriously dealt with.
Interestingly climate science and people like Mann and Jones have been scrutinized so thoroughly we can be pretty confident of their honesty Iwas so much impressed by what i saw at http://www.tubehome.com/watch/exonerated-climategate-professor-speaks-out/4 . It has been their critics, people like mad Monckton, who have been caught falsifying data and lying.
They need to "clean up their act" if they want to be listened to.


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SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. - A Georgia woman says state officials won't allow her to change her name on her driver's license to reflect her marriage to her wife.
Danielle McCollum was trying to add the last name of her wife, Shakira Tucker, to her Georgia driver's license this month, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports (http://bit.ly/15BsqAW).
The couple, both 24, in July got married in Massachusetts, where same-sex marriage is legal. But they live in Georgia, where voters overwhelmingly voted to amend the state constitution to ban gay marriage.
Tucker had no problem last month getting her last name changed on her license to McCollum-Tucker. But when McCollum went to the same Department of Driver Services office in Sandy Springs earlier this month and showed the same marriage certificate, she was denied.
"This could be a real significant moment in the fight for gay rights," McCollum said.
Department of Driver Services spokeswoman Susan Sports said she couldn't comment on the couple's case, but she did say in a statement that "the Georgia Constitution prohibits all state agencies from accepting same-sex marriage documentation for any purpose."
McCollum said she's angry she can't share the same last name as her wife in the wake of the June U.S. Supreme Court decision granting federal benefits to married same-sex couples.
I was angry. I was shaking. It was probably the worst feeling I had ever had in my entire life. I told her they were discriminating against me," she said. "I was shocked. I had never been openly discriminated against."
Gay rights organizations were also angered.
"This is just another example of the indignities Georgia puts on gay and lesbian couples," said Jeff Graham, the executive director of the gay rights group Georgia Equality. "I find it highly disturbing that an individual in Driver Services wouldn't recognize that."
Legislative leaders wouldn't comment on McCollum's troubles, but state Rep. Karla Drenner, Georgia's first openly gay state legislator, said she was looking into a solution.
"It's a document. This shouldn't be political," said Drenner, a Democrat from Avondale Estates. "Take the politics out of it. This has nothing to do with same-sex marriage."
McCollum has started an online petition that she hopes will be remembered as a significant victory for the gay rights movement. It's already gotten thousands of signatures.
"There's no real reason to discriminate against us," she said. "We just want to be treated fairly and respectably and equally."
Information from: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, http://www.ajc.com


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Thousand Birds Pants
Added Dec 14, 2013
by saxsilverain
Espoo, Finland
the pattern is a super easy one from May 2013 edition of Burda Style mag, pattern no. 117. like all my other sewing projects, i already bought this fabric which has cute bird print before i even knew what i wanted to make of it, so when this pattern came and i decided to make them from this fabric, it turned out that the fabric was like 20 cm too short.
so i had to make the inside pockets from another fabric. i used a similar fabric to the bird fabric i was using for the pants, which is polyester satin. for the drawstring, i used remnants of a cotton jersey fabric i bought years ago to make a t-shirt for my husband. i could've used the bird fabric for it, but i felt like it needed a different colour.
i like the result, though i should've probably loosen up the stitching a bit. since they're too tight, if you see the pics more carefully, you can see that the sides of the pants are a bit crunched upwards.
Material Notes
total of about 1,4 m of polyester satin,
about 20 cm of cotton jersey for the drawstring,
about 10 cm of interfacing fabric.
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Dec 18, 2013, 01.27 PMby Ivanamania
I love this pajama style pants! great choice of fabric, as usual.
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Dec 20, 2013, 08.13 PMby saxsilverain
thanks! i just can't wait to wear it next summer (too cold now in Finland). :D
Dec 14, 2013, 02.39 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Very cool trousers! Great fabric choice ;-)
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Dec 14, 2013, 07.20 PMby saxsilverain
thank you! i just love prints! :D
Dec 14, 2013, 01.09 PMby Mary Athey
They look great on you and i love the top as well. Did you make it? I have a similiar top pattern in my stash. Fab outfit x
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Dec 14, 2013, 01.18 PMby saxsilverain
thanks again!
no, i didn't make the top, though it looks very simple to make. i bought it at a Swedish store called '& Other Stories'. i encourage to you make a similar top from your pattern, you would defo ace it! ;)
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England's carefully crafted start to their innings against New Zealand in the opening one-day international in Hamilton Sunday came unstuck in the closing stages with a dramatic collapse.
After reaching 220 for four in the 44th over, England were all out for 258 with three balls remaining in their 50 overs.
Ian Bell, Jonathan Trott and Joe Root, who all missed the recently concluded Twenty20 series won by England 2-1, were the chief architects of the solid start only for the final six wickets to fall for just 38.
However, New Zealand's celebrations were tempered by concerns for leading bowler Mitchell McClenaghan.
McClenaghan, who took four for 56, was unable to complete his final over and limped from the field after delivering a short ball to claim the penultimate wicket when Steven Finn top-edged to Martin Guptill.
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England's carefully crafted start to their innings against New Zealand in the opening one-day international in Hamilton Sunday came unstuck in the closing stages with a dramatic collapse.
After losing the toss, England were sent into bat and set about accumulating runs with the intent of establishing the foundations for a late onslaught.
After the early departure of Alastair Cook, Bell and Trott put on 84 for the second wicket in their first innings of the tour.
Bell survived a chance on 28 when BJ Watling spilled a catch and posted his 50 when he blasted Andrew Ellis for a six and four in quick succession.
He reached 64 before becoming the second wicket to fall when he edged all-rounder James Franklin and gave wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum a regulation catch behind the stumps.
Trott and Root added 89 for the third wicket when Trott was bowled by Kyle Mills for 68, putting England at 184 for three with 11.1 overs in hand.
Root went on to make 56, but as England began to fold rapidly the only other players to reach double figures were Jos Buttler (21), Chris Woakes (17) and Graeme Swann (16).
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Who is this adorable baby girl now?
'So depressing and communist!' Milla Jovovich shares adorable childhood picture from her days in Russia
By SARAH BULL
She's one of the hottest actresses in Hollywood, with movies including Resident Evil and The Fifth Element under her belt.
But before Milla Jovovich hit the big time, she was just a regular little girl.
The 37-year-old actress shared a picture of herself as a child, complete with adorable pigtails and huge hair bows.
'So depressing and communist!' Milla Jovovich shared a picture of her childhood days in Russia on her Twitter page
Hasn't she changed! Milla is now one of the hottest actresses in Hollywood
She captioned the shot: 'Awww! Found this old baby pic if me from Russia in the 70's! So depressing n communist! Too cute!'
Milla was born in Kiev before her family moved to California when she was five years old.
She then went to school in Los Angeles, but found it difficult to lose her accent and her past, revealing in a previous interview: 'I was called a commie and a Russian spy. I was never, ever, ever accepted into the crowd.'
Milla then left school at the age of 12 to focus on her modelling career and landed her first professional contract when she was 13.
Since then, Milla has starred in countless films, including the Resident Evil franchise, and most recently reprised her role as Alice in the latest installment Retribution.
And Milla, who has five-year-old daughter Ever with her director husband Paul W.S. Anderson, recently revealed that she finds it easy to relate to Alice because her character is a mother, which is what the brunette beauty 'likes most' about the movie series.
She said: 'I think women here in the US maybe feel like she's dressed sexy and with a gun and that's just so obvious.
'The thing I've always liked most about Resident Evil is the fact that Alice is a mother and, apart from the chaos and the violence and the bloodbath, the essence of the story is about a woman trying to save a child, which everybody can relate to - especially women.'


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Discover Why Global Mindset Matters for Business Today
At Global Matters, Dr. Mansour Javidan will reveal how a global mindset is critical for success in an international business landscape
As commerce becomes increasingly globalized, fostering a global mindset can provide the competitive edge businesses need to stay relevant. But what exactly does it mean to develop a global mindset, and how can it positively impact the bottom line?
As part of the inaugural event of the Global Matters speaker series, Dr. Mansour Javidan will discuss the global issues companies are facing and their implications for individual employees, managers and executives. He will explain the concept of "global mindset" and demonstrate why it's critical for success in global business. Dr. Javidan will share suggestions about how individuals can develop their own global mindset and what organizations can do to help. The event will take place Nov. 20 at the Carlson School of Management, 3M Auditorium, and registration is available online.
"Global issues and interactions are inescapable in business today," says Michael Houston, associate dean of global initiatives at the Carlson School. "Global Matters is intended to offer those seeking insights into effectively dealing with these issues and interactions an opportunity to hear first-hand from individuals with deep knowledge about various aspects of the global business scene."
Speaker Mansour Javidan is an award-winning executive educator and author whose teaching and research interests span the globe. Dr. Javidan received his MBA and Ph.D. degrees from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. He is currently the Garvin Distinguished Professor and Director of Najafi Global Mindset Institute at Thunderbird School of Global Management in Arizona. Dr. Javidan has been designated an Expert Advisor (Global Leadership) by the World Bank and a Senior Research Fellow by the U.S. Army. He proudly serves on the Board of Directors of the International Leadership Association. Dr. Javidan has designed and taught a variety of executive development courses, offered and facilitated workshops, conducted consulting projects, and made presentations in 25 countries around the world.
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The first environmental disaster that I remember occurred just about a week after my tenth birthday. On 28 January 1969 an oil well off Santa Barbara, California blew out and caused the Santa Barbara oil spill. Even at age 10, like the rest of the country I was shocked by the television news reports on the great harm inflicted on the natural communities there.
Twenty years to the day after that, on 28 January 1989, the Argentine naval ship Bahia Paraiso ran aground just off Palmer Station and caused the first and still only major oil spill in Antarctica. I was a graduate student nearing completion of my Ph.D. work in marine biology at the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB).
Three years prior to that, I had made my first and, at that time, only trip to Antarctica as part of the krill project that Maggie worked for. My mentor at UCSB was Michael Neushul. Mike had been on faculty at UCSB at the time of the Santa Barbara spill and was very involved in the evaluation of its impacts. In addition, in 1958 he had become the first marine biologist to scuba dive in Antarctica and publish reports of the benthic (sea bottom) marine communities.
In fact, relative to most places in the world, the Marine Science Institute at UCSB had a wealth of people with experience in antarctic marine biology and/or in oil spill impacts on marine communities. When the NSF put together a "rapid response team" to quickly deploy to Palmer and assess the damage of the oil to the marine communities, I was part of a five person team from UCSB charged with studying the spill impacts on benthic communities. About a month after the spill, I was on my way to Palmer.
The Bahia was, by all accounts I've heard, a magnificent ship and a pride of the Argentine Navy. She was over 400 feet. long, carried two $10 million Sea King helicopters and a crew of several hundred sailors. She also carried over 100 tourists. Her naval role on that fateful cruise was to resupply an Argentine antarctic station with food and fuel but to help cover the large costs of antarctic operations, on many cruises she also carried tourists.
If you were to look out from Palmer and wanted to go to the west by ship, the obvious looking passage would be to head more or less directly west through a large gap between Litchfield and DeLaca Islands. But if you had the navigation charts that the United States and many other countries used at the time (which I believe for that area were based on surveys originally done by the British), you would have seen that passage marked with the warning "Dangerous ledges and pinnacles." But I have been told that the Argentine charts did not show that.
The ship had come into or out of the station that way once or twice before. Station personnel, including the antarctic science head at NSF, Ted DeLaca, had urged the Captain of the Bahia not to use that route. But he chose to ignore them. And he and many, many others paid a great price for his recklessness. The Bahia Paraiso hit one of those ledges or pinnacles just north of DeLaca Island. The island had been named for Ted DeLaca years before as he had been one of the earlier scientists to spend an entire year at Palmer.
The story at the time was that several water tight doors below the water line that should have been closed while the ship was underway were in fact open. So, when the hull was breached the water flowed through the hull to the engine rooms and disabled the engines. With them went the power for the pumps that might have keep enough water out for the ship to stay afloat. I do not know if that "story" is true or not. But I do know that the ship was doomed.
Once the ship lost power, her fate was sealed and she was abandoned shortly after. Station personnel mobilized rapidly. The tourists and many of the sailors boarded covered life rafts that were set adrift from the ship. Palmer personnel went out in zodiacs to tow them into the station. Remember that Palmer has a peak population of 44 or so. It feels crowded with much over 35. By the end of that afternoon, the station had over 400 shipwrecked visitors.
Fortunately for the tourists, there were a number of other tour ships in the area. Between them they had room for all the tourists and came directly to Palmer to pick them up. By that night, all the tourists had been picked up. But that still left over 300 Argentine sailors. They left more slowly, many being there for several days. They slept all over the station and in covered life rafts that had been hauled out of the water and onto land around station.
The ship remained where she'd gone aground for three days, rocking back and forth on the rock that holed her. But then she broke free, drifted around to the southeast side of DeLaca Island, rolled over, and sank. Only part of her port side was visible above water when I first saw her. Recall that the ship's primary mission was to resupply and refuel an Argentine station. She had not been there yet and was carrying over 250,000 gallons of fuel, most of it for that station. A majority of the fuel was arctic grade diesel but there was also gasoline and jet fuel. She began spilling fuel very quickly after the hull was breached and continues leaking it until this day.
The short term devastation was pronounced. At its peak, the slick was over 100 square kilometers (which is about 39 square miles). Many penguins and other sea birds in the vicinity of the spill were killed and the intertidal communities along the shore were poisoned. Because of the cold, the arctic grade diesel fuel used in polar regions is a bit lighter than most. Compared to crude oil that spilled in Santa Barbara (or in the famous Exxon Valdez spill in Alaska which happened not long after the Bahia Paraiso spill), the arctic diesel fuel is much more toxic but evaporates much quicker without leaving the tar along the shore like a crude oil spill.
By the time our group got to Palmer, most of the oil had evaporated or been skimmed by an oil recovery boat that NSF flew down very rapidly. The damage to the birds and intertidal was done. Fortunately, the intertidal organisms are mostly short lived and "weedy." They are often scoured off by ice and naturally replaced quickly. So by the time we got there and the intertidal oil was gone, most (but not all) of the intertidal communities on the road to recovery. And the benthic communities below the oil slicked surface had sustained virtually no damage at all.
Only part of the total oil carried from the ship was released at the time of the wreck (the estimate was about 150,000 gallons). More continued to leak out when we were there. And even though the vast majority of the oil that was left trapped in the ship was pumped out in a special salvage operation a year or two after the ship went down, oil continues to leak from her today. Particularly on days when the ocean is calm, a light sheen of oil can coat part of the area above the wreck. We collect on or beside the wreck a lot and it is never any fun coming up in a slick.
The wreck itself has changed a lot, both what you see above water and below. Over the years she has rolled over so that she is pretty much deck side down instead of lying on her side. The superstructure has been crushed. I recall swimming through her bridge and helicopter decks (complete with the big helicopters) that first year. Those are all crushed now. But, because the ship casts heavy shadows where she overhangs the bottom, we are able to collect algae in relatively shallow water (40-60 feet) that other places we only find in deep water (100+ feet) if at all. She also provided space for some of the more weedy animal species that are still there in greater abundance than in more established, natural communities in the area.
So, the wreck of the Bahia Paraiso has been a valuable collection spot. I hope that we never get another one like it...
Dr. Amsler
At the end of your journey, you mentioned the following "She also provided space for some of the more weedy animal species that are still there in greater abundance than in more established, natural communities in the area. " Also you mentioned throughout the journey that there is still some leaking of oil today. How much of an effect this leakage of oil today has on the algae grown there and the weedy animal species? It seems that the leakage is not making a big effect.
From C Amsler, Posted On 5/5/2004 10:51:20 AMGood point and one that I agree with. Although the fuel is noticable on the surface on a calm day, nowhere underwater is it coming out of one spot enough to notice. Since as the old saying goes, oil and water don't mix, the concentration at any spot underwater must be very, very low.
Good point and one that I agree with. Although the fuel is noticable on the surface on a calm day, nowhere underwater is it coming out of one spot enough to notice. Since as the old saying goes, oil and water don't mix, the concentration at any spot underwater must be very, very low.


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A Special Report on the Fertility Industry:
What Price Pregnancy?
Since the birth of the first "test tube baby," assisted reproductive technologies have been hailed as medical miracles. Ms. goes behind the hype. >by Ann Pappert
- Both Sides Now:
She married at 18 and instead of finding bliss, she became a shrinking woman. Now, at 54, marriage is on her mind again.
- Marriage Vegas Style
In this desert empire 295 couples marry every day.
-Who Wants to Marry a Feminist?
But the real question is why do feminists want marriage?
-Otherwise Engaged
The issue of same-sex marriage has sparked an impassioned debate. Asked if she would marry if she could, this author takes a long hard look at the institution and herself.
-What, Me Marry?
-What Price Pregnancy?
Ms. goes behind the hype of assisted reproductive technologies.
When it comes to fertility treatments, gender makes all the difference.
- What?
- Women to Watch
- Word: Fuck
- Just the Facts
-The Struggle to Preserve Reproductive Rights
- Laws of Entrapment
- Taxing Menstruation
- High Anxiety
- Austria Ditches Women's Ministry
- Opinion: Partial-Truth Abortion
- $5 and a Dream
- Czech Mate
- Newsmaker: Lisa Oberg
- Women Organizing Worldwide: Reports from Philippines, Mexico, Zimbabwe, and the Internet
Liz Tilberis, the vibrant, dynamic editor of the fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar, faced ovarian cancer with the same determination she brought to every other part of her life. While pursuing every possible treatment, she also raised public consciousness and millions of dollars for ovarian cancer research and awareness. But there was surprisingly little public attention devoted to what Tilberis' doctors had told her was the most likely cause of her illness: the fertility drugs she had taken years before.
I talked with Tilberis in 1994, only months after she had been diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer. She told me that in the 1980s, while still living in England, she had undergone nine unsuccessful attempts at in vitro fertilization (IVF). (In this procedure a woman is given powerful drugs to stimulate her ovaries to produce multiple eggs. The eggs are then collected and fertilized with her partner's sperm, and the resulting embryos are transferred to her uterus.) Tilberis and her husband, Andrew, later adopted two boys.
At the time we spoke, Tilberis believed she had beaten her cancer. When I asked her if she was angry about the fertility drugs, she didn't hesitate. "No," she said, and then added, "But I am now well. If I was dying and had a month to go, I would probably be very, very angry about the fertility treatments." Last year Liz Tilberis died after a five-year battle with ovarian cancer.
At the time of the interview, the issue of fertility drugs and cancer was just starting to hit the media. An analysis of several studies by Alice Whittemore of Stanford University School of Medicine had found that the risk of ovarian cancer among women who received fertility treatments was almost three times that of women who had not taken fertility drugs. Those who had taken fertility drugs and did not go on to have a child were at even greater risk. (In subsequent studies, assessments of the risks have varied widely.)
What's disturbing is that many of these powerful hormonal stimulants used to boost egg production have been given to women for over 20 years, but their relation to cancer has never been seriously studied. Yet the link between hormones and reproductive cancers has been an accepted theory for years. (Although there still has not been any conclusive cancer research, a major government-sponsored study is underway. And the FDA now requires many fertility drugs, such as Pergonal, Clomid, and Gonal-F, to carry a warning that they may increase the risk of ovarian cancer.)
Concerns about a link between ovarian cancer and fertility drugs have been raised discreetly among medical practitioners, but rarely discussed with patients. In 1989, I interviewed Dr. Jacques Testart, a leading French biologist who developed many of the techniques used in assisted reproduction. I had been told that Testart was concerned that the high doses of fertility drugs used in assisted reproduction might cause reproductive cancers. When I raised the subject, his candor almost took my breath away. He said he believed that in ten years there would be an epidemic of premature menopause and reproductive cancers caused by the drugs. And then I asked why he and other scientists were continuing their work despite these concerns. Testart's answer was chilling. "Because," he told me, "we are learning a lot about conception and contraception, and that is the important thing."
The Big Hype
The risk of ovarian cancer is just one of many problems that have been overshadowed by the hype surrounding the assisted reproductive revolution since the birth of the world's first test-tube baby in 1978. Assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs), which involve surgically removing eggs from a woman's ovaries, and using a variety of techniques to achieve pregnancy, are built on two conflicting realities. The overwhelming public impression is that these technologies are miracles of science that benefit both women and society. ARTs have been promoted by the media and the medical profession as a means of expanding reproductive options for women and, more recently, as the door to an array of genetic manipulations with the potential to eliminate scores of diseases. Largely hidden in the background has been another, darker reality. From the beginning, this has been a science driven as much by profit as by "medical necessity." As a result, infertile women may be playing with fire when they decide to use ARTs.
In the United States, ARTs have provoked Senate hearings, consumer legislation, lawsuits over everything from false advertising to risky medical procedures to the misuse of embryos, and investigations into the practices of dozens of clinics and doctors. Because of a governmental moratorium on federal funding for research using human embryos, virtually all of the ART treatments developed in the U.S. have been funded privately, and there is little supervision--or accountability, except to the company providing the money.
For the past 12 years, I have researched and written on assisted reproduction. As the techniques have proliferated, it has become clear that assisted reproduction is less about empowering women and increasing their choices and more about serving the interests of scientists, doctors, and the pharmaceutical industry. If curing infertility were truly the goal, then the focus would not be on a high-tech medicine but on, for example, eliminating sexually transmitted diseases--one of the leading causes of infertility--or improving the health of low-income women, who are particularly vulnerable to problems with infertility. But, of course, in the U.S., low-income women are not the market for assisted reproduction. While the majority of assisted reproductive techniques are centered on women, ARTs are not women-centered.


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Roundtable: College selling points
Rivals.com football recruiting analysts weigh in on National Signing Day topics every day leading up to Feb. 2.
Barry Every: I'm hearing OregonClick What school has the best selling point once it gets players on campus - and what is that?Here to view this Link. has the best of the best when it comes to facilities, uniforms, etc. I think once kids go out there they see how beautiful the state is and peaceful the surroundings are, plus the Ducks have all that Nike product coming in and being updated on a regular basis. They used to just recruit California and the Pacific Northwest, and now they are getting kids from all over the country. Maybe it's the feathers.
Mike Farrell: USC and Hollywood, baby. Something about the glitz and glamour of L.A. seems to change some kids when they visit USC. It used to be that way with Miami. I would notice kids go off on visits to Miami and come back completely different, stuck on the 'Canes. Now that seems to happen more often than not at USC. Before he retired I would have said it was Urban Meyer and his closing skills, but I'll say USC and Hollywood now.
Adam Gorney: There probably isn't a better indoor facility than Oregon because of all the money Nike sinks into the program. It is an absolutely immaculate building with all kinds of amenities, probably many of them unnecessary for football players but still a spectacular showcase for recruits visiting campus. The locker room is gorgeous, there's a waterfall, a juice bar, all kinds of hot and cold tubs and everything a football player might want or need. A new $41 million, six-story building is planned for 2013. Getting national recruits to Eugene, Ore., is often difficult but the facilities make many of them want to stay.
Chris Nee: I think that changes every year, and this time around it is Auburn. What do the Tigers have? They have a new crystal trophy that says they are national champions. Kids love a winner. National championships open a lot of doors and create interest for kids from all areas of the United States.
Keith Niebuhr: I'll throw a couple of schools out there. Let's start with Auburn. What I keep hearing is that prospects love the kindness and familylike atmosphere there. The other school I hear a lot of good things about is Oregon. Just about every prospect says they're blown away by the facilities in Eugene.
Brian Perroni: Texas has a major advantage in that Austin is seen as a "cool" city by most recruits. There is a lot to do within minutes of campus and it is in the middle of one of the prettiest regions in the state of Texas. The 6th Street scene is also a major selling point for the university.
Barry Every: Dameyune CraigClick Who is a recruiting coordinator on the rise?Here to view this Link. has done a tremendous job as the recruiting coordinator at Florida StateClick Who is a recruiting coordinator on the rise?Here to view this Link.. The Seminoles are pulling in one of the nation's best classes and he already has an early commit from possibly the top player in Alabama for 2012 in Chris CasherClick Who is a recruiting coordinator on the rise?Here to view this Link.. On top of that, he is the quarterbacks coach, which means he is being scrutinized more by coach Jimbo FisherClick Who is a recruiting coordinator on the rise?Here to view this Link. than any other position coach. That's a lot of pressure if you ask me.
Mike Farrell: Dameyune Craig from Florida State. He is a young coach, very active in recruiting and is very organized. He is leading one of the best staffs in the country. The way FSU is recruiting this year is as good as I've seen it there in my years covering the 'Noles because it has been steady and consistent. In the old days, FSU would rely on a big close for a top class. Even if it whiffed on National Signing Day this year, it's a special class regardless and this guy is a rising star.
Adam Gorney: Frank Wilson at LSU definitely deserves some credit. In his first year with the Tigers, Wilson has done a tremendous job coordinating with the other coaches to put together one of the nation's best recruiting class in the toughest college football conference. Three five-star prospects - Anthony Johnson, La'El Collins and Jarvis Landry - are already in the fold. There are only nine four-star recruits in the class but there is a chance to add a four-star defensive tackle and others.
Chris Nee: Frank Wilson at LSU has done an excellent job in his role as recruiting coordinator for the Tigers. The New Orleans native continues the tradition of the Tigers keeping in-state talent home. A young, aggressive coach, Wilson is good at catching the ear of the nation's top talent.
Keith Niebuhr: Jeff Scott of Clemson. Coming off a disappointing 6-7 season, the Tigers are poised to have arguably the best class the program has ever produced. In doing so, they've pulled two five-star players out of Florida - running back Mike Bellamy and receiver Sammy Watkins. Now, that's impressive.
Brian Perroni: Morgan Scalley at Utah has done an outstanding job. He not only serves as the recruiting coordinator but also coaches defensive backs and recruits the Houston area for the Utes. He has landed some big-time talent the last two years, such as Terrell Reese and Damian Payne in 2010 and Eric Rowe and Jarrell Oliver this year. He has gone head-to-head with Oklahoma and Texas A&M, and come out victorious. He was also the first coach to offer Oregon freshman standout Josh Huff last year, proving he has an eye for hidden talent.
National Signing Day 2011 will be remembered for what?
Barry Every: All the last-second changes in commitments. There will be some surprises for staffs that thought they had kids and for whatever reason they signed the paper for another school. I know for a fact that kids will get several sets of LOIs from different schools. Some of these kids may have been committed for a long time. It's hard for a 17 or 18 year old to tell a coach no. And sometimes they make things worse by waiting until the end.
Mike Farrell: It could be the weather. If the Midwest, Northeast and other areas get hammered with predicted snow, ice, tornadoes and whatever, schools will be closed, power will be out and driving will be tough, which means that faxing letters on Wednesday could be a problem. I've never seen weather really affect National Signing Day to a great extent over the last decade but this could be the year.
Adam Gorney: I'm going to remember Signing Day 2011 as the day the best high school player in maybe a decade or more commits to - let's say for argument's sake - South Carolina. It probably won't come on Wednesday, but what I'll remember about this month is Jadeveon Clowney. I haven't seen all the great ones personally, but many respected people in this profession believe he might be the best high school player since the inception of Rivals.com. To see him in college and then possibly the NFL, could be a memorable experience.
Chris Nee: The process not concluding on the first Wednesday in February. The nation's top prospect, defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, is expected to extend the process to mid-February. One of the best quarterbacks is still out there, Jacoby Brissett, and expected to go beyond Wednesday. It is the continuation of a trend of kids not making their decision on that first day of the signing period.
Keith Niebuhr: The 11-hour drama. Entering the homestretch, many of the country's top prospects remain uncommitted. That will make for an interesting, exciting and hectic finale to the 2011 recruiting cycle. The battle to finish No. 1 in the team rankings is wide open, which only adds to the suspense.
Brian Perroni: It could be remembered as much for who did not sign as who did. The nation's No. 1 player, Jadeveon Clowney, plans to wait a couple more weeks before making his decision. Rivals250 tight end Chris Barnett is likely to do the same. It has happened in the past with Seantrel Henderson and Bryce Brown, but Clowney could end up setting a precedent for future prospects that they don't have to sign on signing day, or even sign at all for that matter.
What do you think is the best recruiting sell for a school?
Barry Every: I'd have to say recent success and playing time are close at the top. All that other stuff is nice and can help, but kids want to play for a winner and make a difference as soon as possible. We live in a society that people want everything right now.
Mike Farrell: Recent success for sure. If you're not winning on the field consistently, it is that much harder to recruit off of it. There are exceptions to that rule of course, but overall I think that the one thing that makes recruiting easier than anything else is that number in the win column.
Adam Gorney: One thing appeals to nearly all players and that's the "promise" of getting on the field early. At least, the chance to play early. After playing consistently throughout their careers, the last thing high-profile prospects want to do heading into college is sit on the sidelines and wait their turn. Many recruits are thankful that they took a redshirt year to mature physically, but that's not what they want to hear while they're in high school.
Chris Nee: It is a combination of recent success and tradition of success. The average prospect wants to be part of a winning program, and in some cases, part of the return to being a winning program. The annual teams in competition for national championships don't encounter any difficulties getting into the front door of the nation's best high schools and the homes of the nation's best prospects.
Keith Niebuhr: For the elite prospects, I'd say, in order, a program's recent success, track record of getting players to the NFL, staff and facilities. The top players all want to play for winning teams - because that means their games will be seen by more fans. They also want to be at a place that develops them into professional players.
Brian Perroni: A winning program will sell itself. If a team is winning, it will be on TV more often and money will pour in for better facilities, etc. Distance from home would be a close second as players rarely venture outside of their region to go to school. USC couldn't hold on to Kent Turene and Texas Tech had the same problem with Marcus Roberson this year, as both Floridians likely will remain in the Southeast.


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Only the Best for Your Pet: Stylish & Eco Friendly Beds
Dog beds are important pieces of furniture to our four legged friends and, truth be told, most of them aren't exactly hip or stylish and heaven help you if you want one that falls in that category that's eco-friendly as well. There might be a few contenders, but none really have this much color or style.
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• Although putting a bird on something is the new mock-worthy trend, monkeys have long since been the go-to animal for many. They're still holding strong and that's a good thing for the folks over at Paul Frank. Their new line of dog beds (available at Funny Fur)include 3 different options all retailing at $110 or $130 depending on the size of bed you are looking at. Each bed is filled with recycled plastic bottle filler and has a non-skid bottom to keep your pooch from sliding around while nesting to find just the right spot.
• Adrienne recently blogged about See Scout Sleep. Made from a hemp fabric and screen printed with eco-friendly water-based inks, they are made in New Orleans and give ten percent of their profits back to the community through the Gulf Coast Fund. Prices range from $130 - 240, depending on size. Good looking and nature loving!
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