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Proving that months of promotions don't always result in quality programming, NBC's forced frontrunner comedy for the new fall season, Whitney, is a terribly conceived series, which is riddled with horribly inept dialogue, poorly realized characters, and an awkward presentation of the slowly dying three-camera sitcom format.
Attempting to be the sitcom of a new generation, Whitney assumes the familiar premise of dealing with the differences between men and women in a long-term relationship – but with a twist, or edge… or whatever.
With a formulaic plot that, in and of itself, leaves much to be desired, what's left for those looking for a new comedy series to add to their television viewing schedule is a litany of poorly acted scenes wrapped in the most inappropriate television format for the material presented.
While it can be said that many of the specific jokes in Whitney were technically funny, the use of a three camera sitcom, combined with Whitney Cummings familiar delivery from her stand-up career (that somehow made its way to everyone else in the cast), makes for a completely uncomfortable viewing experience.
Not because the jokes were "over-the-top" or "edgy" but because each punch-line was delivered so forcefully that it felt as if the actors weren't completely behind the words that they were saying, or that it was actually funny (even if it was). This is something that was obviously felt by the ridiculously coerced live studio audience that was in attendance during the taping.
Despite the fact that Whitney Cummings so proudly announces that the show is filmed in front of a studio audience during the title card, one has to ask themselves whether the laughter heard in the pilot came from said studio audience, or from television's familiar laugh track.
Even if every joke came off amazingly (which they didn't) and the studio audience laughed at each and every one of them, it's hard to believe that they would have responded with the same boisterous laughter that annoyingly remained throughout. Speaking as someone who has heard rough cuts of sitcoms filmed in front of a studio audience, I can honestly said that I've never heard this type of raucous laughter. While I'm not saying Whitney used canned laughter, there's some audible shenanigans afoot.
That being said, the problem with Whitney is not that the audience laughter sounds fakes OR that the actors are delivering a terrible performance OR that the general thematic tone of the series is poorly defined. The real problem is that, for all intents and purposes, Whitney is trying to shove material best suited for a single camera comedy in a three camera sitcom environment.
While that's not generally a bad thing - or something that cannot be done - it's more than obvious that during the development of the series, the appropriate planning and discussions never occurred. Instead of attempting to figure out how to evolve the quickly dying sitcom format into something that can competently present their brand of material, they more or less shoved all of their ideals into a genre that's ill-equipped to handle it.
At times, one often wants to play the "pilot card" when certain series come off as overtly rough and disjointed in their first episode - and, in this instance, there's some room to say that things may get better as the series progresses. Perhaps not as much room as the series creators would hope, but it's there none the less.
Of course, even if Whitney does get better, there's still going to be one question that many viewers will be asking themselves: why did NBC cancel Outsourced for this?
Why, indeed.
Whitney airs Thursdays @9:30pm on NBC
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It's Miley's world — we just live in it.
Bangerz has debuted as #1 on the Billbaord 200 chart, selling (as predicted) a whopping 270,000 copies in its first week. #TeamMiley! (I am not being paid to say this; I have listened to "#GETITRIGHT" about twenty times since yesterday morning. In the words of M. Cyrus herself, "I feel it all around my thighs.")
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To list the physical destinations on a broker, use the imqcmd list dst subcommand:
imqcmd list dst -b hostName:portNumber [-t destType] [-tmp]
This lists all physical destinations on the broker identified by hostName and portNumber of the type (queue or topic) specified by destType. If the -t option is omitted, both queues and topics are listed. For example, the following command lists all physical destinations on the broker running on host myHost at port number 4545:
imqcmd list dst -b myHost:4545
The list of queue destinations always includes the dead message queue (mq.sys.dmq) in addition to any other queue destinations currently existing on the broker.
If you specify the -tmp option, temporary destinations are listed as well. These are destinations created by clients, normally for the purpose of receiving replies to messages sent to other clients.
The imqcmd query dst subcommand displays information about a single physical destination:
imq query dst -t destType -n destName
For example, the following command displays information about the queue destination curlyQueue:
imqcmd query dst -t q -n curlyQueue -u admin
Example 7–3 shows an example of the resulting output. You can use the imqcmd update dst subcommand (see Updating Physical Destination Properties) to change the value of any of the properties listed.
For destinations in a broker cluster, it is often helpful to know how many messages in a destination are local (produced to the local broker) and how many are remote (produced to a remote broker). Hence, imqcmd query dst reports, in addition to the number and total message bytes of messages in the destination, the number and total bytes of messages that are sent to the destination from remote brokers in the cluster.
For topic destinations, imqcmd query dst reports the number of publishers that are wildcard publishers (including their corresponding symbolic destination names) and the number of subscribers that are wildcard subscribers (including their symbolic destination names), if any.
To display metrics information about a physical destination, use the imqcmd metrics dst subcommand:
imqcmd metrics dst -t destType -n destName [-m metricType] [-int interval] [-msp numSamples]
The -m option specifies the type of metric information to display:
ttl (default): Messages and packets flowing into and out of the destination and residing in memory
rts: Rate of flow of messages and packets into and out of the destination per second, along with other rate information
con: Metrics related to message consumers
dsk: Disk usage
The -int and -msp options specify, respectively, the interval (in seconds) at which to display the metrics and the number of samples to display in the output. The default values are 5 seconds and an unlimited number of samples.
For example, the following command displays cumulative totals for messages and packets handled by the queue destination curlyQueue:
imqcmd metrics dst -t q -n curlyQueue -m ttl -u admin
Example 7–4 shows an example of the resulting output.
For a more detailed description of the use of the Command utility to report physical destination metrics, see Physical Destination Metrics.


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Web/Forums and Discussion
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< Web
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Community & Research:
Below are places to discuss web development in Haskell.
Haskell Cafe mailing list
Haskell-Cafe is the most concentrated Haskell mailing list and remains a good place to discuss web-related development issues and ideas.
Home page: http://www.haskell.org/mailman/listinfo/haskell
The Haskell Web Development mailing list
The Haskell web development mailing list is the most appropriate place to direct web development-specific questions and ideas.
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The next chapter
Steve Thompson
October 24, 2011
Steve Thompson in his Wasps colours prior to the World Cup © Getty Images
It was back to work this week as I finally linked up with London Wasps and I am really excited about starting the next stage of my career.
I was talking to a few clubs at the end of last season but Wasps was where I wanted to play. I was close to moving to here in 2005 and it has always been a club I liked and respected. Sometimes you just get a great feeling about club and that is what hit me about the place. You also just have to look at what they've won over the years, the players that have served them so well and the whole belief behind the 'once a Wasp, always a Wasp' to be hooked by the idea of joining the club.
One thing in particular that drew me to them was their treatment of French hooker Raphael Ibanez. Many people thought that he was finished when he left Saracens but he went on to join Wasps and enjoyed arguably the best years of his playing career. They clearly know how to prolong a player's career and how to get the best out of them. That for me, along with the move down to London, seemed like the right challenge I needed in my life right now.
The option of a three-year deal was massive. Another club came in at the last minute with another two-year deal plus one offer but I said to Wasps let's make this a three year deal and I'll sign straight away because that was where I wanted to go. The deal was done and everyone was happy.
It was a shame that things didn't work out at Leeds. I went there with high hopes and having had a great season the year before it looked like they might start to go somewhere. But their recruitment plans did not work out, top players left and they weren't replaced. It was a shame because it is a great club and they are struggling again this year. They've also produced some great players like Danny Care, Tom Palmer, Jordan Crane and they have got some great youngsters coming through now but they need to keep hold of them.
When I signed at Adams Park they did not have a director of rugby but I wasn't worried. Wasps are big club and I knew they would get it right. They didn't know who would be taking charge when I put pen to paper but when they started talking about the people they were considering it was clear they were going to make a good decision. When it was announced that Dai Young would be taking over I was very happy. I think it will be really good move for the club and people I've spoken to have been impressed by what he's trying to do and he is obviously trying to take things forward.
From my point of view there is also the bonus that he has a special understanding of front rowers given his vast experience. It is a totally different place to play and only front rowers truly know how the game works there. We are a strange breed and I consider myself lucky to be part of that. And it is good to have someone else like that in charge of the club.
I may have been wrapped up with England for the last few months but that does not mean the Premiership season has passed me by. I've watched all the games because we had DVD copies of them sent out to us and it was interesting to see how the boys were playing. There's no doubt the defeat against Newcastle will have been disappointing and I think they see that as one that got away. Away at Exeter was always going to be difficult but they were lucky to be able to play the likes of Saracens in that first game and also Leicester during the World Cup period when they are having to survive without their international players. I think we can be pretty happy with our return so far but the next couple of games will be crucial. Another win and we could be into the top four but lose a game and suddenly a gap starts to appear.
As for my new team-mates and in particular my rivals for a starting place, I know Rob Webber very well and was on tour with England alongside him last year. He's a great lad and a good all round player and hopefully we can help each other during the course of the season. Tom Lindsay is another good player who similar to me likes to play like a back-row or even a back at times. He's another big, strong lad and I like to think that I can help him develop as a player too.
The squad has seen plenty of changes recently but I think the club needed a bit of a shake up and some of the younger players coming in has done that. Full credit to them, they have put their hands up and are really playing well. Sometimes you need that to give the older ones a kick up the backside. They need to know that if they don't play well then they are out the team and with plenty of youngsters coming through the competition can only be a good thing.
The plans for the new ground may not have worked out and owner Steve Hayes may have put the club up for sale but everyone is still focused and training and playing well. The club is built on strong traditions and the future looks bright. Wasps would not have attracted me, Dai Young or the calibre of players they have if they were not heading in the right direction. I believe we are in safe hands and the owner is not about to just walk away. He will ensure that the right people are entrusted with the future of the club.
Next for me is a full week of training and hopefully I'll be up for selection and play some sort of role against Worcester. I can't wait.
© ESPN Sports Media Ltd.
Steve Thompson will be writing direct from the England camp for ESPNscrum each week during the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
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Redefining E-Learning in Implant Dentistry
The Online Academy is the ITI's newest and most significant educational offering to date. 24/7 global access to all matters education in implant dentistry in a format that we have never had before. And there is something for everyone:
- Education – access a wealth of knowledge in various educational formats
- Evaluation – assess your knowledge and track your progress
- Documentation – archive and share your own clinical cases
With a global membership of over 16,000, the ITI needs to provide implant education that is readily and widely available and also addresses implant practitioners at every level. The Global Forum of our membership platform ITInet, launched in 2010, has shown that there is a high level of interest in clinical knowledge, expertise and education.
E-learning is the obvious answer to address this need and in keeping with the ITI reputation for high quality education our aim is to have the most innovative and complete e-learning offering available worldwide.
In the tradition of the ITI, the educational material for the Online Academy is produced by the ITI community of Fellows and Members and subjected to peer review. All educational material complies with the ITI philosophy of evidence-based treatment for the benefit of patients. The Online Academy runs on a platform that is specifically designed, developed and controlled by the ITI for you.
What does the ITI Online Academy offer?
The ITI Online Academy is designed to adapt to you. Unlike other platforms it learns your preferences and needs and thereby directs you to the most relevant information.
Initially the contents comprise:
- Assessments that allow you to test your knowledge
- Learning Modules providing the theoretical foundation for implant dentistry
- Learning Pathways for guided approach to self-instruction
- Lectures from international ITI congresses with renowned clinicians and researchers
- Clinical Cases and Clinical Videos illustrating the application of clinical concepts
The ITI recognizes that the Online Academy in isolation cannot teach competency in implant therapy but it is ideally placed to form part of blended learning in combination with online events such as webinars, taught practical courses and one-to-one mentoring in implant treatment procedures. To complement the initial educational offer, the ITI Online Academy will gradually expand its offering to include other formats. With the launch of the ITI Online Academy the ITI has embarked on a very ambitious journey to provide learners worldwide with the most comprehensive and sound educational offering available in implant dentistry.
Why is the ITI Online Academy different?
You are the Focus - First and foremost the Online Academy is focused on you and your educational needs in implant dentistry. This is achieved through free access to the dynamic and flexible Assessments that can help identify strengths as well as weaknesses/gaps in your knowledge. Based on these findings the Academy recommends learning content specifically suited to your requirements.
Free Lifelong Access - Anyone can register at no cost for an Online Academy account, explore the curriculum and try out various elements free of charge. In addition, any acquired content will always remain accessible to you and updates to that content are provided free of charge.
Core Curriculum - A fundamental aspect of the Online Academy is its unique core curriculum of learning modules that covers implant dentistry in its entirety. The core curriculum is in effect a living textbook in implant dentistry. And in contrast to a textbook its digital format will allow it to be continuously updated and expanded. Online Academy learning modules can be purchased but they can also be unlocked with "Academy Points" earned from, for example, taking assessments.
This is a specific feature designed to ensure that those keen to learn and acquire essential core knowledge for the correct use of implants in dentistry are rewarded for their efforts. It also ensures the Online Academy stays true to the ITI mission "to promote and disseminate knowledge on all aspects of implant dentistry" and the ITI's status as a non-profit organization that champions the correct utilization of implant dentistry for the benefit of the patient.
Free Consensus Database - The Online Academy will feature a searchable database of all the ITI Consensus statements and clinical guidelines from the 3rd, 4th and 5th ITI Consensus Conference that is available for anyone to access free of charge. This is a fantastic and swift route to instant guidance on the comprehensive topics covered by the Consensus Conferences.
Free New Version of SAC Assessment Tool - As a new development, the SAC Assessment Tool will be able to do a combined restorative and surgical assessment. It also enables you to establish a separate Esthetic Risk Assessment (ERA) for your cases for comprehensive documentation in your Online Academy case library.
Free Online Case Cloud - The documentation and presentation of clinical cases is at the heart of professional discussion. With the Academy Case Cloud, the ITI offers a free cloud-based service that lets you do exactly that. Based on a quick and easy-to-use documentation workflow, you can establish your own library of clinical cases that will be accessible to you from any place connected to the internet. Please note that you need to register a free account with the ITI Online Academy to use this service.
Supported by the reworked SAC Assessment Tool, the Case Cloud offers you an evidence-based and highly standardized means to establish a comprehensive repository of clinical reports that you can share with other users of the platform. In addition, the Case Cloud provides you with the option to submit your own clinical work for review and inclusion in the official ITI Online Academy content.
Submit your own clinical content - The Online Academy editorial board will welcome and actively seek your contributions to the official education content available in the Academy. Guidelines for submission of content and criteria for acceptance are already in place. The editorial board will consider case presentations and clinical videos from anyone who wishes to contribute their own clinical documentation to the ITI Online Academy. See also: Submit your content.
Who can use the Online Academy?
The Online Academy is available to all, that is, Fellows and Members of the ITI as well as non-Members and addresses all levels and types of education in implant dentistry including newcomers, practitioners with experience, specialists, students and post-graduates.
What are the Educational Principles of the Online Academy?
The consensus recommendations of the 2nd ADEE Workshop1 (Association for Dental Education in Europe) were to ensure that implant dentistry is taught against a background of comprehensive, multidisciplinary patient assessment and treatment planning. This is particularly important as implant dentistry is a fairly recent discipline for most practitioners and its remit overlaps with a number of specialties.
Throughout the Academy, structured, comprehensive patient assessment and treatment planning are clearly in evidence. The ITI SAC Classification2 for assessment of patient case complexity underpins an emphasis on safe treatment aimed at predictable and stable long-term outcomes.
The ITI SAC Classification was accepted by the 2nd ADEE Workshop as a best practice reference for case complexity and education with the aim that competencies in implant dentistry should be mapped against it.
It is a common problem in education that learners are often not aware of their knowledge gaps. In order to help learners identify the content that is relevant to them the ITI Online Academy offers the unique feature of free self-assessment in any subject area of the implant curriculum in a special "Assessments" section that is publicly accessible and open to everyone. The Online Academy has also been designed to have clear, predefined learning objectives mapped to the needs and levels of the learner and offers CPD credits through verifiable assessments.
- Special Issue: Implant Dentistry University Education: Opportunities and Challenges. European Journal of Dental Education 2014; Vol. 18 (Issue Supplement s1): 1–69
- The SAC Classification in Implant Dentistry. Dawson A, Chen ST, Eds. Quintessence Publishing Co. Ltd., Berlin, 2009.


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The goal of this course is to develop students' expository and analytical writing skills by guiding them through the multiple stages of the writing process and by creating an awareness of authorial voice, audience, purpose, and occasion. Students will also employ critical thinking and reading skills in the evaluation of selected readings designed to further emphasize the writing process. This course will provide an introduction to writing the documented essay, to acquiring information literacy skills, and to evaluating both printed and electronic sources. To earn credit, this course must be completed with a "C" or better. Prerequisite: DENG 0370, a satisfactory score on standard assessment test, or exemption from any TSI test. See Texas Success Initiative in the section entitled UNIVERSITY COLLEGE..
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Appealing to only die hard Gone In Sixty Seconds fans, this garish home theatre system started life as a 1969 Camaro RS/SS that unfortunately now has to spend the rest of its life in someone's tacky den. The only silver lining is that only one was ever created.
What's most peculiar about the setup is that the 55-inch TV can be automatically raised and lowered into the vehicle's engine compartment thanks to a commercial grade lifting mechanism, while the other components—like a Blu-ray player or sound bar—can be hidden behind the car's grill. Because apparently when company comes you don't want the TV or other AV gear to look out of place in your living room. You'll instead want your guests to appreciate the 1969 Camaro sticking out of your wall for what it is—£10,000 worth of ridiculous. [TV Lift Cabinet Blog via HomeChunk]


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by Brian DeCandia, sports information graduate assistant
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Softball junior catcher Anna Parker (Columbus, Ga.) was named Georgia College Athlete of the Week as announced by the Sports Information Department Tuesday afternoon. This is Parker's first GC Athlete of the Week award.
The junior catcher enjoyed a solid week, leading the Bobcats to a 3-1 record. Parker hit .438 (7-for-16), belting one home run and one double. She also scored five runs and drove in four.
In game two against Armstrong Atlantic, Parker went a perfect 4-for-4 with a home run, double, three RBI and two runs. She also hit safely in all four games this week.
The softball team awaits their seed in the PBC Tournament. Their first game will take place Friday, April 15 at the Freedom Florence Complex in Florence, S.C.
The Georgia College Department of Athletics, back-to-back winners of the PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 10 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, Bobcat Athletics prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the teams' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at www.twitter.com/BobcatSports and www.facebook.com/gcbobcats for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit www.GCBobcats.com for more information, and to nominate your favorite former Bobcats and Colonials to the GC Athletics Hall of Fame.


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Bowl barrow on northern edge of Stephill Bottom
- Heritage Category:
- Scheduled Monument
- List Entry Number:
- 1009920
- Date first listed:
- 08-Apr-1992
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The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Hampshire
- District:
- New Forest (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Denny Lodge
- National Park:
- National Grid Reference:
Reasons for Designation
Bowl barrows, the most numerous form of round barrow, are funerary monuments
dating from the Late Neolithic period to the Late Bronze Age, with most
examples belonging to the period 2400-1500 BC. They were constructed as
earthen or rubble mounds, sometimes ditched, which covered single or multiple
burials. They occur either in isolation or grouped as cemeteries and often
acted as a focus for burials in later periods. Often superficially similar,
although differing widely in size, they exhibit regional variations in form
and a diversity of burial practices. There are over 10,000 surviving bowl
barrows recorded nationally (many more have already been destroyed), occurring
across most of lowland Britain. Often occupying prominent locations, they are
a major historic element in the modern landscape and their considerable
variation of form and longevity as a monument type provide important
information on the diversity of beliefs and social organisations amongst early
prehistoric communities. They are particularly representative of their period
and a substantial proportion of surviving examples are considered worthy of
The bowl barrow on the northern edge of Stephill Bottom survives in a heavily waterlogged area. This makes it likely that environmental evidence may survive relating to the landscape in which the monument was constructed. Furthermore, the barrow survives in the New Forest, which is known to have been important in terms of lowland Bronze Age occupation. A considerable amount of archaeological evidence has survived in this area because of a lack of agricultural activity, the result of later climatic deterioration, development of heath and the establishment of a Royal Forest.
This monument includes a bowl barrow situated near the bottom of a south
facing slope, on the edge of a marshy area known as Stephill Bottom. The
barrow mound measures 5.8m in diameter and stands up to 0.3m high. There is
no trace of previous archaeological excavation, and the important
archaeological deposits are therefore probably intact. A ditch, from which
material was quarried during the construction of the monument, surrounds the
barrow mound. This has become partly infilled over the years but is visible
as a slight earthwork 1.4m wide on the eastern side of the mound and survives
as a buried feature elsewhere.
MAP EXTRACT The site of the monument is shown on the attached map extract. It includes a 2 metre boundary around the archaeological features, considered to be essential for the monument's support and preservation.
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 20213
- Legacy System:
Darvill, T, Monument Class Description - Bowl barrows, 1988,
Hampshire County Planning Department, SU 30 NE 2,
This monument is scheduled under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 as amended as it appears to the Secretary of State to be of national importance. This entry is a copy, the original is held by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
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Angry over Kings staying put, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder goes after Sacramento
Watch out, Sacramento. Pearl Jam is angry with you.
Band frontman Eddie Vedder – a Seattle resident – took aim at Sacramento with an expletive-filled rant during a recent show in Oklahoma City, expressing his displeasure with the NBA's decision to deny a Kings move from Sacramento to the Pacific Northwest.
Vedder's choice words for Sacramento came in the very city where his beloved SuperSonics moved in 2008.
A fan's video shows Vedder saying that "the people that really (expletive) us over is Sacramento," before adding, "When you think about it, and if you've ever been to Sacramento, they're already kind of (expletive)."
That tirade stemmed from an earlier outburst by Vedder in Charlotte, N.C., where he made similarly complimentary statements about Oklahoma City. A review of that show in The Charlotte Observer said Vedder's rant about the Sonics' move to Oklahoma in 2008 "left an impression."
Vedder further explained his outburst at Thunder fans in Oklahoma City.
"See, here's the deal," Vedder said. "It's nothing to do with Oklahoma or Oklahoma City or Tulsa or this state or the people or the locals or people in this building. It's simply what it'd be like if your girlfriend, who you were with in a long-time relationship … well, you wouldn't like her new husband. If it was Fresno, I'd be p-----d off at Fresno."
Pearl Jam does not have any Sacramento shows on its schedule.


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OHHH, I don't like that guy. When he sings, he looks like his nipples are being electrocuted. It is just disturbing to me! LOL
I like Taylor Hicks alot...he reminds me of Joe Cocker in his heyday (yeah, I'm old enough to remember). A little bit spastic is good....it's unique and so is Taylor.
Ayla is good too. There's more talent there than I thot at first. Hey, does anyone know...is each person allowed more than one vote? Seems if only one is allowed, a message would say so. It only says, "Thank you for voting for contestant #00"I hope my numerous votes all counted! Ruday
I tried to vote for Cole's favorite, Taylor Hicks. But I couldn't get through.
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You've got to hand it to AMC's The Walking Dead, despite all the creative shake-ups and behind-the-scenes reorganizations the show continues to roll along, shattering cable television ratings records in the process.
While the series is currently pushing through the final five episodes of season 3 – with the finale, 'Welcome to the Tombs,' airing on March 31 – the network recently announced that the cast and crew would once again gather in Atlanta, Georgia, as filming on season 4 is scheduled to commence on May 6.
In addition to the production announcement, AMC also officially stated that The Walking Dead writer Scott M. Gimple would be taking the reins as showrunner from the departing Glen Mazzara. But according to the network, Gimple isn't the only one on the Walking Dead staff getting a promotion; co-executive producer and special effects makeup guru Greg Nicotero and producer Tom Luse have also been officially bumped up to executive producer status on the show.
How the shifting of personnel will affect the season 4 storyline (and beyond) is anyone's guess, but as for the principles involved, i.e., Robert Kirkman and Joel Stillerman, AMC's executive vice president of original programming, a sense of optimism abounds.
In regard to season 4 and Mazzara's replacement, Kirkman had this to say:
"Scott has been an essential part of this show since he came aboard at the very beginning of season two. He's contributed to guiding this show in a substantial way that has resulted in a lot of the key scenes and storylines fans have dubbed signature moments of 'The Walking Dead.' I am thrilled to begin work on a brand new season of 'The Walking Dead' with Scott at the helm, and I truly believe we could be embarking on what will be the best season of this show yet."
Stillerman continued to praise Gimple's writing efforts on the show and goes on to commend the contributions of Nicotero and Luse that have helped keep the show running and no doubt aided considerably in its incredible success.
"Scott's voice has been an integral one since he joined the show. Greg Nicotero is a true artist whose work is simply brilliant. And, Tom Luse has really created the machine that allows this very large show to get made week-to-week. We congratulate all three in their new roles on the series and look forward to ramping up production on season four."
With season 3 still running, neither Kirkman nor Stillerman had much to say regarding the direction Gimple was planning on taking the series. But if reports concerning one key aspect of Mazzara's firing are to be believed, whatever Gimple has planned will likely be a storyline that Kirkman has already given some serious input on. For his part in the season 4 announcement, Gimple simply offered a few words on his new role and his devotion to The Walking Dead, rather than speak specifically about where Rick and Co. were headed in the next 16 episodes.
"I'm thrilled to continue the tradition of the spectacular, cinematic, horrifying, exciting and emotional storytelling of 'The Walking Dead.' I'm a huge fan of the comics, and started with the show on the other side of the set, as an avid viewer. Over the past two years, it's been an incredible privilege making such great television with the best cast and crew I've ever worked with – I can't wait to make some more."
Gimple is credited with writing several episodes of the series, including 'Hounded' and the penultimate episode of season 3, 'This Sorrowful Life.' Gimple also penned the season 2 episode 'Pretty Much Dead Already' – which, oddly enough, would mark the end of Frank Darabont's time on the series, and the beginning of Mazzara's brief stint as showrunner.
At any rate, let the Gimple era of The Walking Dead officially begin.
The Walking Dead season 4 will premiere in October 2013.


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NHL CapsulesNHL.com @NHLdotcom
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Derek Stepan scored his first three goals of the season, and Carl Hagelin added his first two as the New York Rangers' had their best offensive output of the season in a 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night.
Henrik Lundqvist made 27 saves and grabbed first star honours for New York (6-7), which is on a season-high, three-game winning streak.
Hagelin scored the Rangers' first two goals of the game, and Stepan netted the final three.
Andrej Sekera scored a power-play goal with 37 seconds left in the second period to provide the only offence for the Hurricanes. Justin Peters made 33 saves in the loss and fell to 0-5.
Carolina (4-7-3) has lost five straight.
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) ? John Tavares, Andrew MacDonald and Thomas Vanek scored second-period goals, and backup Kevin Poulin made 26 saves for his first win of the season as the New York Islanders beat Boston.
Tavares knocked a loose puck past Bruins backup goalie Chad Johnson at 6:15 of the second for his sixth goal of the season.
After MacDonald scored his first of the season at 13:13 to make it 2-0, and Boston's Dougie Hamilton answered two minutes later, Vanek scored his first with the Islanders.
It was his 255th NHL goal and 500th point. The 29-year-old Vanek also assisted on Tavares' goal.
The Islanders (6-5-3) won for the second straight night. Boston (8-5) lost for the third time in four games.
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) ??? Brandon Bollig, Patrick Sharp and Nick Leddy scored within a 4:55 span in the second period, and Chicago extended its winning streak to three games in a rout of Winnipeg.
Corey Crawford stopped 26 shots to earn his eighth win of the season. Niklas Hjalmarsson and Ben Smith also scored, and Marcus Kruger had a pair of assists for the Blackhawks, who are 4-1-1 on the road.
Defenceman Tobias Enstrom's goal made it 1-0 in the first period for the Jets, who have lost three straight.
It was the Jets' biggest margin of defeat this season. They had lost 4-1 to Dallas Oct. 11.
Ondrej Pavelec started in net for Winnipeg and stopped 10 of 14 shots. He was replaced by Al Montoya after Leddy's goal at 5:49 of the second. Montoya made 10 saves on 11 shots.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) ??? Emerson Etem and Corey Perry both scored two goals to lift Anaheim over reeling Buffalo.
Ryan Getzlaf scored and added a pair of assists for the Ducks (11-3-1), who recorded five straight goals after Buffalo struck first. Sami Vatanen also scored for Anaheim.
Cody Hodgson, Tyler Myers and Henrik Tallinder scored for Buffalo, but the Sabres (2-13-1) continued their worst start in franchise history. The Sabres have lost their first nine home games, their longest stretch to open a season.
Thirteen players recorded points for Anaheim, which won its first game in Buffalo since 2009.
Buffalo barely tested Anaheim goalie Jonas Hiller, and the Sabres were outshot for the sixth straight game, 29-17.
The three-goal loss was the Sabres' fifth of the season, four of which have come at home.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) ??? Brett Connolly and Valtteri Filppula scored in the third period, lifting Tampa Bay over St. Louis.
Connolly, playing in his second game since being recalled from Syracuse of the AHL, put Tampa Bay ahead 3-2 when he redirected Radko Gudas' shot at 8:37 of the third. Filppula made it 4-2 with 3:59 remaining.
Alex Killorn had a goal and two assists, and Steven Stamkos also scored for the Lightning, who have won all five games this season against Western Conference teams.
St. Louis got goals from Alex Pietrangelo and Jaden Schwartz.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) ????????? After being embarrassed by Washington at home 24 hours earlier, Philadelphia gutted out a win at New Jersey.
Brayden Schenn deflected Andrej Meszaros' shot past Martin Brodeur in the first period, and Ray Emery made 14 saves, as last-place Philadelphia (4-9) earned a needed victory.
The fight-filled 7-0 loss to Washington on Friday might have sparked the Flyers.
Philadelphia peppered Brodeur, who started his season-high third consecutive game. Brodeur made 20 saves.
New Jersey came up empty on five power-plays. Emery, who gave up four goals on 15 shots and fought Washington's Braden Holtby a night earlier, recorded his 15th NHL shutout.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) ????????? Deryk Engelland, Chris Kunitz and Jussi Jokinen scored, and backup Jeff Zatkoff made 19 saves in his first NHL win to lead Pittsburgh past Columbus.
The Penguins beat the Blue Jackets for the second straight day to stretch their winning streak to four. Zatkoff was 0-2 with a 5.06 goals-against average coming in.
Engelland scored on a rapid-fire one-timer and Kunitz picked up his eighth when a shot went in off a Blue Jacket's stick in the third. Jokinen added an empty-net goal.
Perhaps Zatkoff's best save came when he blocked Dalton Prout's hard shot from close range at 8:32 of the third period that would have cut the margin to a goal.
Curtis McElhinney, getting his second start for the Blue Jackets, stopped 24 shots.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) ????????? Nicklas Backstrom scored in the first period and added the winning goal in the shootout to lift Washington over Florida.
The Capitals won their second game in a row without Alex Ovechkin, who is out with an unspecified upper-body injury.
Tomas Fleishmann tied the game for Florida with a power-play goal with 2:38 left in the third.
The Capitals also got shootout tallies from Mikhail Grabovski and Brooks Laich.
Ovechkin had 10 goals in 12 games before he was hurt in the first period Monday at Vancouver. Since then, the Capitals have outscored opponents 9-2 and reached .500 (7-7).
John Carlson also scored for Washington and Michal Neuvirth stopped 31 shots in regulation.
Jesse Winchester had the Panthers' other goal.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) ????????? Roberto Luongo made 21 saves for his second shutout of the season, leading Vancouver to a victory over Toronto.
Daniel Sedin, Zack Kassian, Chris Higgins and Dan Hamhuis scored for the Canucks, who rebounded from a disappointing loss to Detroit on Wednesday with one of their best efforts of the season.
Henrik Sedin, who along with his brother signed a four-year contract extension on Friday, earned an assist on Daniel's first-period goal to extend his point streak to 11 games (three goals, 10 assists).
Before the game, Vancouver retired former star winger Pavel Bure's No. 10.
James Reimer kept the Maple Leafs in it most of the night, making 43 saves as Toronto was outshot for the 13th time in 15 games this season. The Maple Leafs had a three-game winning streak snapped.
LOS ANGELES (AP) ??????????????????????????? David Legwand's second goal of the game with 3:56 left carried Nashville past Los Angeles.
Legwand and Shea Weber scored power-play goals in the first period, Eric Nystrom also scored, and Patric Hornqvist had three assists. Carter Hutton made 35 saves in his fourth straight start since Pekka Rinne went on the injured list because of an infection in his surgically repaired hip.
Anze Kopitar, Dustin Brown and Mike Richards scored for the Kings, and Jonathan Quick faced only 17 shots.
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) ??????????????????????????? Petr Mrazek needed to make only 14 saves to earn his first NHL shutout in his third game, and Detroit cruised to its third straight victory with a win over Edmonton.
Tomas Tatar, Darren Helm, Jakub Kindl, Joakim Andersson and Todd Bertuzzi scored for the Red Wings (9-4-2), who are 3-1-2 in their last six games.
Helm played in his first game of the season and third since March 2012, due to various injuries.
The Oilers (3-10-2) lost their fifth straight before they head out on a four-game trip. Edmonton has been shut out in its last two home games.
Detroit took a 2-0 lead on goals 27 seconds apart five minutes into the game.
The Red Wings outshot the Oilers 21-10 through the first 40 minutes.
DENVER (AP) ??????????????????????????? Gabriel Landeskog scored a goal and assisted on rookie Nathan Mackinnon's go-ahead score, and Colorado beat Montreal for its second six-game winning streak of the young season.
Ryan O'Reilly also had a goal, and Jean-Sebastien Giguere made 29 saves for the Avalanche, whose 12-1 start is the best in franchise history. P.A. Parenteau added an empty-net goal in the final minute.
Brendan Gallagher scored a power-play goal for the Canadiens at 3:38 of the third. That snapped Colorado's season-high streak of 22 consecutive penalty kills.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Antoine Vermette scored in the opening minute and then got the winning goal in the shootout to give Phoenix a victory over San Jose.
Mikkel Boedker also scored for the Coyotes (10-3-2), who have points in 11 of their last 12 games.
Joe Pavelski and Danny Boyle, who missed the previous seven games with a concussion, scored for the Sharks (10-1-3).
Logan Couture converted the first attempt of the shootout for San Jose. He thought he had the winning goal with 33 seconds left in regulation, but it was waved off because the puck never crossed the line.
It was just one of many brilliant saves made by Mike Smith, who stopped 48 shots through overtime. Sharks goalie Antti Niemi made 28 saves.
Radim Vrbata also scored in the shootout for Phoenix.


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At a British 10K charity run last year, a blonde with sunglasses and a slew of world records jogged easily among the 11,000 other runners who'd shown up that day. Olympic marathoner Paula Radcliffe crossed the finish line with a huge smile on her face, despite being a whopping 15 minutes off her best time for the distance.
The ultra-competitive Radcliffe, who at the time was seven months' pregnant with her second daughter, told reporters after the race that she "wasn't concerned about running a time, it was about enjoying the day."
But the day was also about staying in shape; though Radcliffe toned down her training during pregnancy, her ultimate goal was to make the 2012 British Olympic team. (She qualified at the Berlin Marathon in September.)
Back in the 1950s and 1960s — before the jogging and aerobics boom hit the U.S. and thousands of health clubs dotted the land — exercise during pregnancy was rarely discussed. These days, pregnant women are packing prenatal yoga and low-impact aerobics classes. They're swimming, biking and running — and, yes, they're occasionally lining up at a race near you.
"The benefits of exercise during pregnancy are tremendous," says Dr. Raul Artal, author of the exercise and pregnancy guidelines for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, or ACOG, and chairman of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health at St. Louis University.
"Pregnancy shouldn't be a state of confinement. I consider it an ideal time to start engaging in physical activity," Artal says. For a healthy pregnant woman, ACOG recommends at least 150 minutes a week of exercise, preferably in 30-minute bouts — although shorter bouts of 15 minutes are OK, says Artal.
Healthy nonexercisers with a normal pregnancy should start slowly (like any new exerciser). ACOG recommends starting with five minutes a day and adding five minutes a week to reach the 30-minute-a-day mark. Walking, swimming or aquacise classes and low-impact/gentle aerobics are great options for beginners.
A previously active woman who's healthy and has a normal pregnancy can usually continue what she's doing, but at a less-intense level. (She shouldn't be short of breath at any point during exercise.)
Big benefits
What do the 30-minute bouts of exercise bring? According to ACOG, they can help reduce backaches, constipation, bloating and swelling; may help prevent gestational diabetes; increase energy, improve mood and posture; promote muscle tone, strength and endurance; and help you sleep better.
Women who should not exercise, says Artal, are those with significant heart disease, those with risk factors for preterm labor or risk of bleeding and women with poorly controlled Type 1 diabetes. Other women — such as those with severe anemia, severe obesity or high blood pressure — should talk to their doctor before starting an exercise program and do it under a doctor's supervision.
The talk test
Neal Pire, a fitness educator and fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, has noticed a huge change in attitude from both pregnant clients and the medical profession over the past few decades. Pire, based in Bergen County, N.J., cites the old ACOG restriction that pregnant women never let their heart rates go above 140. That number's no longer valid, he says.
Now women are being advised to follow the "talk test." Basically, if you're exercising and you get to the point where you're short of breath and finding it difficult to hold a conversation, back off, explains Dr. James Pivarnik, Director of the Center for Physical Activity and Health, Michigan State University. "If the shortness of breath continues, stop the exercise," he says.
"Usually the moms who are active before pregnancy can continue their exercise routine up until birth," Pire says. "If they're starting a program they should start as any basic exerciser should — slow and gradual."
"If you're a moderate exerciser before pregnancy — doing walking, low-impact aerobics and moderate weights, for example — you should not start doing a spin class and upping your heart rate to 200 and adding plyometrics and heavy lifting. That's a whole different animal," Pire says. "Don't start anything new that's dramatically more intense than what you've been doing."
Exercise physiologist and trainer Karen Merrill, who trained for a marathon while pregnant, has pregnant clients who use kettlebells, TRX (suspension training bands) and other challenging fitness tools, but only if they've used them before pregnancy.
"My clients don't want to give those things up when they're pregnant, but they need to have a good sense of balance and a strong core," says Merrill, a mother of two and spokeswoman for the American Council on Exercise. "As a trainer, you look at each pregnant woman individually, assess what her strengths are, and design a program based on that. Even then, there are going to be changes as the pregnancy progresses."
As for concerns about running, Pivarnik says, "There is no evidence to suggest that running does any harm to the growing fetus. The uterine environment is amazingly efficient at cushioning any blows that might occur, so jostling is not an issue.
"In general, I would not recommend that a woman who has never run start a running program during pregnancy. If she wants to pick up her activity, then walk, walk and walk some more."
Adjustments and things to avoid
Breasts and stomach might get in the way of certain exercises, "so sometimes we have to shift those positions," Merrill says. "Or maybe she didn't sleep well last night so we might do a different cardio workout then planned."
She also reminds her super-athletic clients that pregnancy is a temporary state. "This is a nice time that goes by pretty quickly when you look back on it."
She also tells them to follow the rules. "I did a few 22-mile runs while I was pregnant, but I made sure my breathing was correct and that I could pass the talk test," Merrill says. "There's more of a load on the heart when you're pregnant, so you want to take that into consideration."
Both novice and experienced exercisers should keep in mind that carrying a baby can affect balance and posture and stress joints and muscles. Pregnancy hormones can make joints and tendons looser and less supportive, so ACOG recommends avoiding "jerky, bouncy or high-impact motions that can increase your risk of injury." Other sports with quick movements, like racket sports, could increase your risk of falling.
Experts say that sports with a high risk of falling or contact, such as downhill skiing, horseback riding, ice hockey, soccer and basketball should be avoided to prevent injury to you or your baby. Scuba diving is also off-limits because of the risk of decompression sickness.
"Where research has taken us recently is that there are a lot fewer negatives to women training and maintaining a higher level of fitness during their pregnancy than earlier believed," Merrill says. "But it's really important for trainers to work with ACOG guidelines as well as each individual's physician instructions."
Advice for safe exercise
After your first trimester, avoid any exercises while lying on your back.
Avoid brisk exercise in hot, humid weather or when you have a fever.
Wear clothing that helps you keep cool.
Wear a well-fitting bra that offers support.
Drink plenty of water to keep you from overheating and dehydrating.
Consume the daily extra calories you need during pregnancy.
Do not exercise to the point of exhaustion.
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So remember last week when I complained about the severe lack of new arrivals post-holiday and there was barely anything for me to talk about that WASN'T comic book related? Well don't fret folks, that's not an issue for this week. Our import section got a HUGE shipment in this past week, and we now have a plethora of new stuff in to discuss. As well as some new merch that falls under both the comics and anime sections.
Leading off the new arrivals is the Bishoujo Mystique statue, and a pair of repainted Ami-Comis statutes: White Canary and Star Sapphire Wonder Woman. The Ami-Comis are kind of whack, basically just being repainted versions of the previously released White Canary & Star Sapphire, but hey, they may be someone else's thing. Mystique, on the other hand, is a damn find low end statue, and the painting and sculpt is very well done, especially when it comes down to the skulls on her belt. In addition to Mystique, we also have the black costume variant Batgirl Bishoujo statue in stock, which looks a ton better than the original release thanks to the new paint scheme/job. I would easily recommend the 2 Bishoujo statues over the Amie Comis if you interested in picking any of them up.
After what seemed like forever, Square Enix finally released the first set of the Super Street Fighter IV Play Art Kai figures. And it's worth the wait, because these figures are MASSIVE! Chun Li and Ryu make up the first wave, and each of them come with a variant head, another set of hands, a trademark fireball, and a stand for said fireballs. Again, I think it's bull that Squenix doesn't package figures for their figures anymore, but they're fairly sturdy figures as is. Much more so than the previous Final Fantasy releases, as their exaggerated designs lend itself to this look well. They go for about $55 each, which is the average Play Art Kai price these days. If you're looking for some colorful additions to your collection, and really dig Street Fighter, these figures are meant for you.
The biggest arrivals of last week have to be in the insane amount of new Bandai arts figure. We finally got in some new releases, and man, it's nice to have something that's not Shonen Jump related to talk about. The first new D-Arts is from the cult PS2 classic/new hit anime Persona 4, and is the main protagonist's Izanagi. The first D-Arts based on Persona 4 (there's at least 2 more on they way), Izanagi comes with a stand (obviously), a plethora of variant parts and effects, and a massive bladed weapon. The other new Figuarts of note in is Rock Bison of Tiger and Bunny fame! He's a massive figure, easily overshadowing Tiger and Bunny in terms of scale. What's a little beat about the figure is the fact that he really doesn't come with much outside of some variant hands. Still it's well sculpted and has a ton of articulation. So it's not like it's a bad figure. We also got a few older mecha-releases in stock, specifically Gundam F-91, and Eva Units 0-1, and the Berserker Unit 0-2. And a ton of Kamen Rider figures. Possibly a literal ton. A lot regardless. Prices for the figures start at $45 and go up from there. With the rate most of these have been selling out, I advise you come by ASAP if you want em.


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Goalkeeper for Cork's senior hurling team, Donal Og Cusack certainly has a fair share of influence. As a gay man, Og Cusack was in Foyle in Northern Ireland to take part in Foyle Pride, the city's third annual event celebrating Gay Pride.
Cusack's proud words during a speech at Foyle Pride have made headlines. As a sports star, Cusack has encountered and endured many adversities both on and off the field. However, he refuses to let his sexuality be his defining factor, and insists that just like everyone else, he is the sum of many parts.
"I'm an out gay man," said Cusack. "For me that's a small part of the deal. Half a chapter in a lifetime story. But if maybe, out of curiosity, you've come to see me play and can't pick me out because we all wear helmets, I'm the one in front of the loudmouth at the front of the terrace with a megaphone."
"He'll be singing 'He's gay, he's bent, his ass is up for rent, Donal Og, Donal Og'. People will be staring at me, embarrassed. And I will be looking up the field. Not giving any attention to them."
While speaking at Foyle Pride - which was first conceived in 2010 by Shá Gillespie - Cusack compared his experiences with his sexuality to that of travelling between the Republic and Northern Ireland.
"I thought of that today as I drove up from Cork because the place names started ringing different bells with me. The villages around home where I grew up, then the places with hurling clubs where I travelled to regularly. The further I travelled, the more people's definition of me changed. Yet with every mile of the journey I remained the same, just me.
"Then as I crossed the border, all the place names suddenly seemed to remind me of the Troubles, and the journey got to be about my own lazy definitions. I got to wonder if gaydar north of the Border comes with more advanced settings than we have down south. If I grew up here and walked into a crowded room like this, would I be saying gay Shinner three o'clock.
"When you go down that road, the whole business of labelling people and defining them and putting them into boxes -- it gets to be almost as comical as it is dangerous . . . And hey presto, once people have something to demonise or something to be scared of -- they don't know it's the poverty of their own lives.
"That's why I never hear what's going on in the terrace behind me. I'm in the privileged position that the people who try to police my life have no power. The guy with the megaphone or the big mouth has paid in to see me and embarrass himself. No matter what happens, I can't be the loser in that situation.
"I came out to be myself -- to be Donal Og Cusack. For 40 or 50 hours a week I'm an electrical engineer of a multi-national company. For a couple of other hours of the week I'm the chairperson for the Gaelic Players' Association. And for far fewer hours of the week, sadly -- even on a good week -- I am in bed with a man," Og Cusack said, which was met with laughter.
"Like everyone else in this room, I am the sum total of many, many things. That to me is what pride is all about."


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Our correspondent Leigh Hargrove (Pushbikes.ca) has called in a report from the final stage of the women's race.
The Sunset Road Race is a tough 99.5 kilometre race with 8 laps of a 10.5 kilometre circuit, plus an in-out section from the start/finish. Each lap consists of a long climb and a sharp descent (20% grade for part of the descent). The weather conditions are hot (nearly 30C) and sunny.
Canadian Nicole demars (Victory Brewing) attacked on the first lap KoM, and hasn't looked back. She is over 28 minutes down on GC, so there is little incentive for the leaders to chase. Currently, halfway through the fifth lap, Demars is two minutes and ten seconds in front. The peloton exploded on the first lap, when Demars attacked, but the riders are sitting up a bit, and there are now about 60 in the main group behind Demars. Genevieve Jeanson (Rona) is sitting at the back of the group, and looks tired, according to Leigh. However, could she be conserving her energy for an attempt late in the race?
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My guest post over at On Faith has generated quite a response over the past few days, and I've really enjoyed interacting with new readers about what it means for our generation to call a truce on the culture wars.
Of course, some folks have been critical—both fairly and unfairly. But one blog post in particular caught my attention because, as much as I disagree with the writer about some of the other issues he addresses, I think he makes a fair point about abortion.
Responding to my assertion that twenty-something evangelicals are more interested in championing adoption and taking in single moms than protesting at abortion clinics, pastor and blogger Daniel Darlingwrote:
"What often frustrates me about my generation is that we've decided certain causes are chic and others are signs of narrowmindness. To speak out on behalf of the millions of innocent babies who are sent to their death—that's labeled extremism. But to speak out on behalf of victims of sex trafficking—that's noble." (Read the whole post here.)
It is true that over the past two or three years, my position on abortion has become more nuanced. Growing up, I was under the impression that if we elected a Republican president, Roe vs. Wade would be overturned and there would never be another abortion in the United States ever again. Obviously, this was a naïve perspective in that it overestimated the power of the presidency and underestimated the root causes of abortion, which would certainly contribute to continued abortions even after the practice was technically made illegal.
So despite the fact that I believe human life is inherently valuable even in its earliest form, I only feel a little guilty voting for pro-choice candidates because I'm often convinced they will do more to address the root causes of abortion--poverty, health care, education, etc. And as I explained in the post, I think it's important for the church to embody an alternative in this debate by caring for those who are caught in seemingly impossible circumstances.
Only now and then do I contemplate just how problematic it is on an ideological level that abortion is a part of our culture. I've written blog posts about fair trade, protecting the environment, supporting gay rights, and honoring freedom of religion for Muslims, but I can't remember the last time I wrote a post about why I think even unborn human beings have a right to live. In fact, today I had planned to write a post speaking out against tentative plans in the Tennessee legislature to adopt immigration policies similar to those that caused such controversy in Arizona, basing my argument on the inherent worth of our Hispanic neighbors.
I've worked so hard to separate myself from the Religious Right and the culture wars, perhaps I just don't want to be seen taking on their favorite issue.
So maybe Daniel Darling is right. Maybe young evangelicals like me avoid talking about abortion because it's just not as cool as talking about sex trafficking and immigration.
And maybe that's a problem.
What do you think? How has your view of abortion changed over the years? And how can we hold to our convictions on this matter without getting caught up in the culture wars? Is that possible?
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The Feminist Chronicles, 1953-1993
"Instead of what the media and many scholars think women have been doing, find out what women have really been doing for the past four decades: read The Feminist Chronicles. Expanding outward from NOW, the largest feminist organization in the world, this provides a breadth, depth, and diversity that should be on every historian's desk, and every bedside table for a nightly dose of, 'I didn't know that!'"
-Gloria Steinem, Noted Feminist and Author
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements and Introduction
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The Ancient American collection comprises art from three distinct areas of the Western Hemisphere: Mesoamerica, Central America, and the Andes. The focus of the Ancient American gallery is on Mesoamerica, particularly the art of the Ancient Maya. Known for their achievements in science and the arts, the Maya dominated the region for most of two millennia. The Museum's collection highlights numerous aspects of their activities, reflecting their religious beliefs, sport, ritual, and daily life.
Two impressive stone objects, a Ball Court Marker and a Ceremonial Ball Game Yoke, illustrate the features of "the ball game," the first team sport in history and an important exercise with religious and political implications. Maya ceramic production is striking for its technical expertise and its creativity. Without benefit of a potter's wheel or freestanding kilns, the artists created fine, well-shaped vessels, decorated with painted figural scenes complemented by elaborate glyph inscriptions. These prestige items were used by the elite during political and religious events. The two terracotta Incensarios that stood in front of temples suggest the layered religious meaning in their complex forms.
Similarly, the ceramic production of other cultures indicates their great technical skill. The Vera Cruz Standing Female Deity is noteworthy for its size, its elaborate costume, and its enigmatic witness of funerary ritual. Colima vessels in the shape of animals such as parrots and dogs, as well as humans and plants, and the large expressive Nayarit human figures offer appealing glimpses into an ancient world.
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ON Semiconductor to Webcast Financial Analyst Day Meeting
ON Semiconductor to Webcast Financial Analyst Day Meeting
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As previously announced on January 24, 2013, ON Semiconductor Corporation (Nasdaq: ONNN) will host and webcast its Financial Analyst Day on Friday, February 15, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) in Scottsdale, AZ.
ON Semiconductor executives including Keith Jackson, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Bernard Gutmann, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will provide an update on the company's strategy and goals, as well as field questions from financial analysts and investors.
To enable a broader audience to hear the presentations and discussions, the meeting will be webcast, featuring live audio and slides, on the "Investors" section of the ON Semiconductor website at http://www.onsemi.com/PowerSolutions/content.do?id=1116. An archived replay will be provided on the ON Semiconductor website shortly after the end of the meeting and will be available through March 17, 2013.
About ON Semiconductor
ON Semiconductor (NAS: ONNN) is driving innovation in energy efficient electronics, empowering design engineers to reduce global energy use. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy efficient power and signal management, logic, discrete and custom solutions to help customers solve their unique design challenges in automotive, communications, computing, consumer, industrial, LED lighting, medical, military/aerospace and power supply applications. ON Semiconductor operates a responsive, reliable, world-class supply chain and quality program, and a network of manufacturing facilities, sales offices and design centers in key markets throughout North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific regions. For more information, visit http://www.onsemi.com.
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HerbalGram 108 includes articles on the ethnopharmacology of the baobab tree; Amazonian tribe compiles 500-page traditional medicine encyclopedia; challenges and failures in conserving Hawaiian sandalwood trees; Chinese government takes action against companies producing substandard and adulterated ginkgo extracts; cranberry juice cocktail consumption correlates with lower blood levels of C-reactive protein; meta-analysis shows benefit of ginkgo extract as adjunct therapy for chronic schizophrenia; lavender aroma increases interpersonal trust in healthy young adults; meta-analysis concludes echinacea can safelyr reduce risk of respiratory tract infection recurrence and complications; cinnamon consumption reduces symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea; commercial labeling of medicinal mushroom products; chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) profile; and more.
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"Thirty-five is when you finally get your head together and your body starts falling apart." — Caryn Leschen, illustrator, cartoonist, animator
"Thirty-five is when you finally get your head together and your body starts falling apart." — Caryn Leschen, illustrator, cartoonist, animator
What a hilarious reminder of the awkward challenge of being 30-something. Each birthday after 30, I notice more and more cynicism closing in. People start tiptoeing around asking your age, and you wonder if your biological clock is ticking out loud our just in your head. Birthday cards begin mocking your age, and friends compliment you by saying "But you don't look …"
I jokingly compare my 30-something years to a repeat of those awkward "teen years." Complete with embarrassing body changes (on which people feel the liberty to comment), strange new hormones and moments wishing that things would be easier if you were a little younger — or even a little older.
But after addressing some health issues, I made a promise to myself that I would appreciate birthdays differently. And as my 35 birthday crept up, for the first time since 30, I resisted that tempting pre-birthday urge to mope around in sweatpants, crack open one of the late Nora Ephron's novels and munch on a few dozen Fancy Pastry doughnut holes.
Perhaps it's gratitude in knowing that just a little after a year since having a part of my lung removed I am not "falling apart." In fact, I am blessed on most days to be able to exercise and planning to run (well, most of it) the 5K Hawg Run. This will be my first running event since my doctor advised me to quit track in high school due to breathing issues. No one's buying it, but I claim that my body is in better shape than when in high school.
Or maybe it was the anticipation of approximately 400 volunteers with the Big Day of Serving, a program coordinated by a fellow 30-something Lexington Senior High School classmate, Marc Lamoureaux. I grew up with Marc since the proximity of the alphabet landed us in the same classroom throughout the years. Marc was a good country boy, and I was always preachy about saving the world.
I knew Marc and another classmate, Dathan Tate, had volunteered on repair projects before, but when he called to say he was coordinating the Big Day of Serving, I was impressed that he grew up to be a family man with a faith and commitment to serve God by helping others that is no less than contagious. The Lexington Senior High School Class of 1996 motto was "Represent with Respect!" and that is exactly what Marc modeled.
I also share my birthday with the University of North Carolina. This "University Day," the nation's oldest university installed Chancellor Carol Folt. I watched her address on my cell phone as we made history by appointing our first woman chancellor. She spoke before a crowd of 2,500 in Polk Place with a speech titled "Carolina Strong — Ever Fresh, Forward and for the People." Amen Sister!
My birthday was so overwhelmingly positive that friends accused me of planning things this way. I did not, however; that's what made it such a blessing. The Big Day, along with University Day, Folt's induction and the UNC General Alumni Association's Community Service Day felt like the best ways to express my thankfulness.
So when people asked if I really wanted to "work" on my birthday, I'd have to say yes! I wouldn't consider bothering volunteers by taking photos, coordinating media, hugging strangers and delivering trash bags as work. It was an opportunity to be part of a collective group of people committed to improving communities that was coincidentally one of the best birthday gifts I have ever received. Saturday was good for my soul. That evening I danced my heart out, and on that Sunday, of course, I felt like my body was failing apart.
Antionette Kerr is a freelance writer who really does look 35. You may email her at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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No breakthrough on Iran nuclear programme; prominent Chinese sign open letter urging government to ratify human rights treaty; Dennis Rodman and Harlem Globetrotters arrive in North Korea; six killed in suicide bomb in Mali; Chuck Hagel confirmed as US defense secretary; and more
Top of the Agenda: No Breakthrough on Iran Nuclear Program
Six world powers ended two days of talks on Iran's nuclear program without a breakthrough, agreeing to meet in Istanbul next month and resume negotiations (Reuters) in Kazakhstan on April 5. France, Germany, the United States, China, Russia, and Britain offered to lift some sanctions if Iran scaled back nuclear activity (al-Jazeera)--a request Tehran rejected. Chief negotiator Saeed Jalili said the parties had been "more realistic" than in the past, and the EU's chief delegate said she hoped Iran was "looking positively" at the proposals brought up during negotiations. The talks were the first since the July 2012 round that also ended without a breakthrough.
"Diplomats at the talks believe that this - in itself - should count as an achievement. But talking does not necessarily lead to agreeing. From what we can tell, Iran has not agreed to two of the principal demands made by the P5 + 1 in previous rounds of talks: stop all uranium enrichment and shut down the underground enrichment facility near the city of Qom," writes James Reynolds for the BBC.
"The difficult dilemma facing the Obama administration, therefore, is not simply one concerning the rights or responsibilities of Iran under the terms of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. It is how to address and navigate the crisis of political legitimacy haunting Khamenei and his radical base of power," writes Hussein Banai for the Los Angeles Times.
"The view that Iran does not want to negotiate is a misreading of the signals – often conflicting – from Tehran. Some maintain Tehran is dragging its feet on negotiations as a way to increase significantly its nuclear capability before entering direct talks from a position of power. This is wrong," writes Hossein Mousavian for the Financial Times.
China Letter Urges Political Reform
More than 100 Chinese intellectuals signed an open letter urging the country's government to ratify an international treaty on human rights (Telegraph). The letter was posted on several prominent Chinese websites and blogs, but was rapidly censored.
This CFR Backgrounder explains the Communist Party of China and traces its governing challenges, including reform.
NORTH KOREA: Ex-NBA basketball star Dennis Rodman (NYT) landed in Pyongyang Tuesday, beginning a trip with three Harlem Globetrotters and a documentary film crew to shoot footage for a TV show.
This CFR Backgrounder outlines the China-North Korea relationship.
Six killed in suicide bomb in Mali
Chuck Hagel confirmed as US defense secretary
This is an excerpt of the CFR.org Daily News Brief. The full version is available on CFR.org.


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