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The 1980s produced many memorable cultural phenomena, including fashion statements such as leg warmers and snap bracelets, and innovations in entertainment like moonwalking and Pac-Man. As the decade of bright colors and big hair, it's definitely not an overstatement to claim that the '80s introduced a whole lot of iconic characters to the pop cultural lexicon. From Indiana Jones and E.T., to ALF and the Huxtables, the decade produced characters who have been beloved for nearly thirty years now and whose names are frequently referenced in other works.
While many of the faces behind these iconic names went on to have storied careers in the entertainment industry, sometimes, actors and artists can fall through the cracks. In particular, the road to stardom is far less guaranteed for child actors and actresses, who don't always continue on in the industry after their big name work comes to an end. After all, not everyone can be an Olsen twin.
You'd be surprised just how many child stars are left out of discussions about the great talent of the 1980s, but don't worry. We've gone ahead and put together a list of 15 '80s Child Stars You Completely Forgot About in order to jog your memory.
15 Keshia Knight Pulliam
For eight seasons from 1984-1992, Rudy Huxtable stole the scene and hearts of viewers everywhere on the undeniably beloved series The Cosby Show. As the youngest member of the Huxtable family, Keshia Knight Pulliam's Rudy was often given the warmest moments with other cast members, but she was also given plenty of opportunities to show her real comedic talent. Her work earned her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 1986, when Knight Pulliam was only six years old. In fact, the nomination earned her the title of youngest actress to ever be nominated for an Emmy.
Since The Cosby Show ended in 1992, Knight Pulliam has appeared as a series regular in Tyler Perry's House of Payne, in addition to starring roles in assorted TV movies. She also currently runs the non-profit organization Kamp Kizzy, an overnight camp in Atlanta, GA that is devoted to empowering girls aged 11-16.
14 Nancy McKeon
As a show revolving around the goings on of an all girl's boarding school, it was only natural that The Facts of Life would have a lot of girl vs. girl drama. That drama only increased with the second season introduction of Nancy McKeon's Jo Polniaczek, a rebellious tomboy who clashed in every way possible with spoiled rich girl Blair Warner. Over the course of eight seasons, Jo and Blair were able to overcome their differences as they grew older, and even became best friends. By the final season, McKeon was one of only four remaining main cast members from the first two seasons.
After The Facts of Life ended in 1988, McKeon has continued to work steadily in TV movies, the 2001-2004 drama series The Division, and the 2009-2011 Disney Channel original series Sonny with a Chance. Perhaps one of the most interesting facts to know, however, is about a role McKeon didn't get: Monica Geller on Friends.
13 Todd Bridges
Even if you've never seen a single episode of the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, the odds are pretty high that you've at least heard the iconic catchphrase coined by the series: "What'chu talkin' 'bout, Willis?" Todd Bridges spent eight years starring as Willis Jackson, the witty and charming older brother of the late Gary Coleman's Arnold. Even though Willis' role decreased over the years, he remained a constant foil for Arnold's character, and even carried on a three season romance with Charlene, a character portrayed by Janet Jackson.
Bridges has been open about the fact that, following Diff'rent Strokes' abrupt cancellation, he struggled greatly with substance abuse. However, since getting clean, he has gone on to appear in films such as That's My Boy and television series like Everybody Hates Chris, on which he had a recurring role.
12 Jonathan Ke Quan
With his role opposite Harrison Ford's swashbuckling hero in 1984's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Jonathan Ke Quan quickly established himself as a talented young comedic star. As Short Round, Quan and Ford established a remarkably witty rapport that added another layer of sharp wit to the adventure flick; Short Round even gets in on some of the action, saving the hero's life. It's no surprise then that Quan was chosen to star as Richard "Data" Wang in 1985's The Goonies, a similarly witty and heroic character who uses his own inventions to save the day.
Quan continued to act occasionally until 2002, but also showed interest in working in entertainment from behind the camera. After graduating from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, Quan began working as a stunt coordinator and rigger, working on films such as 2000's X-Men and 2001's Jet Li film The One.
11 Ilan Mitchell-Smith
In a decade that produced truly bizarre films, 1985's Weird Science might just be one of the, well, weirdest of them all. The film follows best friends and nerds Gary and Wyatt, played by Anthony Michael Hall and Ilan Mitchell-Smith respectively, as they strive to create the perfect girl, Frankenstein style. Naturally, the creation of their Franken-dream girl causes pure chaos. While Hall would go on to become part of the iconic group of '80s stars known as the Brat Pack, Mitchell-Smith would soon retreat from the spotlight in favor of less Hollywood-y pursuits.
After a few other less successful roles, Mitchell-Smith left the acting world in 1991, and decided instead to pursue a career in academia. By 2005, he had received his Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree, and he now teaches at California State University, Long Beach, where he serves as the Co-Director at the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
10 Tiffany Brissette
While the 1980s certainly had their conventional family and workplace based sitcoms like the ones that are popular nowadays, there's no denying that the sitcoms of the '80s took bigger genre risks than current programs do. Take, for example, the 1985-1989 series Small Wonder, centered around Ted Lawson, a robots engineer who designs a robot named V.I.C.I (Voice Input Child Identicant) and then tries to see if the childlike robot can fit in as part of his family. Child actress Tiffany Brissette starred as V.I.C.I., whose name was changed to Vicki for the obvious reasons. Much of the show's humor stemmed from Vicki having to learn human interaction methods, much like 1978-1982 sitcom predecessor Mork & Mindy.
Two years after Small Wonder ended in 1989, Brissette quit acting and instead decided to pursue psychology. She received her bachelor's in psychology at Westmont College, and currently works as a nurse in Boulder, Colorado.
9 Soleil Moon Frye
As one of many '80s sitcoms based on the premise of abandoned or orphaned children finding an unlikely family, Punky Brewster starred Soleil Moon Frye as the titular spunky child. The series ran for four years on NBC and followed the life of the precocious Penelope "Punky" Brewster and her relationship with her foster father, the elderly and often cantankerous building manager Henry Warnimont. Perhaps more than anything else, however, the series is best remembered for Punky's vibrant (and incredibly '80s) wardrobe.
Since Punky Brewster went off the air in 1988, Frye has had a lengthy acting career, including three seasons as the outspoken Roxie King on Sabrina the Teenage Witch and two seasons of voice work as Zoey on The Proud Family. Frye now works primarily as a voice actor, but has also made it clear that she's not afraid to revisit her Punky roots.
8 Tempestt Bledsoe
As the second youngest member of The Cosby Show's Huxtable family, Tempestt Bledsoe's Vanessa Huxtable often found herself in the unenviable position of the trouble-making child. Over the course of eight seasons, Vanessa frequently fought with all of her siblings, secretly traveled to another state for a concert, got incredibly drunk while hanging out with friends, and became engaged to a man ten years her senior that her parents had never even heard of. Even if Vanessa wasn't always the easiest to like, there's no denying that Bledsoe's performance made each and every one of Vanessa's messy adventures thoroughly entertaining.
After The Cosby Show ended, Bledsoe attended New York University, graduating with a degree in finance. She has since appeared in a starring role in the short-lived sitcom Guys with Kids opposite Anthony Anderson, and even reprised her role as Vanessa in an episode of the sitcom Instant Mom in 2014.
7 Benji Gregory
As a member of a cast where the standout main character is a highly comical alien puppet who wears Hawaiian shirts and is named Gordon Shumway, it's probably pretty hard to make a name for yourself as a star. However, over the course of ALF's four seasons, Benji Gregory's Brian Tanner becomes the title character's adorable sidekick and partner in crime, even if Brian is usually the more rational of the two.
While Gregory was a frequent guest star on other '80s series such as Punky Brewster, The A-Team, and T.J. Hooker, he would go on to quit acting in the early 1990s, instead pursuing his education at the Academy of Art College in San Francisco. Following his completion of his degree, he enlisted in the Navy, serving as an Aerographer's Mate in the early 2000s before being medically discharged from service.
6 Danica McKellar
As Winnie Cooper, the dream girl of The Wonder Years' main character Kevin Arnold, Danica McKellar won the hearts of young boys everywhere in the late '80s and early '90s. Over the course of six seasons, McKellar brought the quintessential girl next door to life in the critically acclaimed and widely beloved series. And even though (24 year old spoiler alert!) Kevin and Winnie don't end up together after all those years, Winnie Cooper's sweetness and ultimate unattainability has caused her to stand the test of time as the paradigm of teenage boys' dreams.
McKellar, however, has long moved past the sweet simplicity of Winnie Cooper. After the series ended in 1993, she attended UCLA and made an impressive name for herself in the mathematics world, even having a theorem partially named after her. While she continues to act on occasion, having appeared in The West Wing and assorted TV movies in particular, she has also published a series of books aimed at increasing youth interest in math.
5 Emmanuel Lewis
If you had to pick someone to earn the title of Most Adorable '80s Child Star, you would be hard pressed to find someone who deserved the crown more than the absolutely adorable Emmanuel Lewis. For six years, Lewis starred as the unrelentingly sweet Webster Long in Webster, a young orphan who was taken in by the wealthy white couple George and Helen Papadopolis. Over the course of the feelgood sitcom, incredibly emotional issues are explored, including a particularly harrowing episode in season two in which Webster accidentally burns the family's apartment down and worries that they will hate him.
Much like the previously mentioned Gary Coleman, Lewis is undeniably best known for his small stature. Prior to Webster's success, a ten year old Lewis released a song, "City Connection," that went on to be a big hit in Japan. Since Webster ended, he has had a few guest roles in other sitcoms such as Family Matters and Moesha, and has even appeared as fictionalized versions of himself in assorted series and movies.
4 Barret Oliver
As Bastian Balthazar Bux in The NeverEnding Story, Barret Oliver portrays a boy who literally enters into the art world by means of a journey into a wondrous realm called Fantasia nested within a magical book. While reading along with the story of this struggling world, Bastian realizes that he is being invited to join it, yet he struggles to understand how this can be possible if it's just a story. However, as it becomes a matter of life and death, Bastian's belief in magic grows and he allows himself to be sucked into the fantastical world that needs his saving.
While Bastian worked to save the world within a book, Barret Oliver withdrew from the world of acting to instead tell stories in a different medium: photography. In particular, he specializes in older forms of photography, such as the Woodburytype, about which he published a book in 2007.
3 Lukas Haas
Lukas Haas made a name for himself when he starred opposite Harrison Ford in the 1985 film Witness. In the film, Haas stars as Samuel Lapp, an eight year old Amish boy who is the only witness to the gruesome murder of an undercover officer. Ford's character, Detective Captain John Book, is entrusted with guaranteeing the young boy's safety when it becomes clear that the situation is incredibly dangerous.
Haas has worked steadily since he was a child, appearing in television series including Touch, Criminal Minds, and 24, as well as hit films like Inception and The Revenant. Haas is also an established drummer and pianist, having previously teamed up with artists such as Macy Gray and My Chemical Romance.
2 Jeff Cohen
While it's true that the 1985 cult classic film The Goonies produced big stars such as Sean Astin and Josh Brolin, perhaps the most iconic character to come from the film is Jeff Cohen's Lawrence "Chunk" Cohen. As the clumsy fat kid with a heart of gold, Chunk is the heart of the team and the film, as can be seen when he is held captive by the evil Fratelli family. And, of course, who can forget his famous Truffle Shuffle?
Although Cohen stole the show in The Goonies and made guest appearances in series such as Webster, The Facts of Life, and Family Ties, he ultimately found that, due to puberty, he wasn't going to have the career in acting some may have expected. He didn't stray too far from the industry, however: Cohen is now a practicing entertainment lawyer and a co-founding partner at the firm Cohen Gardner LLP based in Beverly Hills.
1 Henry Thomas
As a child star, Henry Thomas won audiences' hearts everywhere as the compassionate and brave Elliott in the beloved science fiction film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Through the intense bond formed between the young boy and his alien friend, viewers were able to see an impressive range of acting from Thomas, including great comedic timing and profound emotional potential.
It should come as no surprise, then, that Thomas has continued on with a successful acting career, including two Golden Globe nominations and one BAFTA nomination. Over the course of his 37 years in the business, Thomas has appeared in successful films like Legends of the Fall and Gangs of New York; television series including Betrayal, The Mentalist, and Law and Order: Special Victims Unit; and period drama mini-series like Moby Dick and Sons of Liberty.
What forgotten '80s child stars did we forget about? Let us know in the comments!


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Tuesday, November 6, 2007
It's a Card, No It's a Purse, No It's A Purse Card
Here's the pocketbook card that I made for my niece's 8th birthday. I am so proud of this. I used Cosmo Cricket designer paper, Purely Pomegranet double stitched ribbon and my corner rounder with the guard removed for the scallops on the flap of the purse. For the closure I used velcro circles and the "button" on the outside is a 1/2" cirlce punch of the paper I used for the base of the pocketbook and covered it with one of the "bubble" from SU's new build-a-brads. On the inside I attached the little sleeve that her gift card came in with red stick tape. I've heard that she loved the card and actually put her birthday money in the gift card sleeve inside the card and has been carrying it as her purse. It is so worth it to take the time to make my own cards. Tomorrow I have some non-card projects to share.
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Prayer has been summed up as simply talking to God and Bible reading as listening to God. When we focus on prayer and our personal evangelism I think prayer can fall into three categories. First, prayer is talking to God about a person before you talk to that person about God. Second, prayer is talking to God about a person when you can't talk to them about God. Third, prayer is talking to God about a person after you have talked to them about God.
But how we can best pray for the person on our heart.
Several years ago, our mission board, NAMB, came up with some points to pray for our lost friends using the acronym HEART. Here is how I use it.
H is for Heart. Pray for your friend to have a receptive and repentant heart. In the parable of the sower and the soils, Jesus told of only one kind of soil that was totally receptive. It was this soil that bore fruit. In the parable the seed was the Word of God and the soil represented one of four types of people as they respond to the gospel. You can see the story Parable of the Sower.
E is for Eyes. Pray for their spiritual eyes and ears to be opened to the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Again, in the parable of the sower, Jesus says he spoke in parables because "…this people's heart has grown callous; their ears are hard of hearing, and they have shut their eyes…" (Matthew 13:15a, HCSB). They have closed themselves off from God because of their attitude toward Him.
The apostle Paul wrote describing much of the problem in people not receiving the message of Christ is blindness brought on by Satan's work. "If, in fact, our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. Regarding them: the god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God" (2 Corinthians 4:3-4, HCSB). So it would be a great idea to pray for the influence of Satan to be hindered and removed from the people you are praying to come to Christ as well as praying for themselves to be open.
A is for Attitude. Pray for your friend to change and begin to have the same attitude toward sin as God has. Jesus said that when the Holy Spirit comes, "He will convict the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment" (John 16:8, HCSB). There needs to be a dissatisfaction with the direction, values and choices in their life. They will need to take personal responsiblility for the outcomes of those choices. They will need to come to the place of the prodigal son who said, "I have sinned against heaven and in your (his father's) sight" (Luke 15:18, HCSB). Pray for conviction to lead to repentance that will lead to life.
R is for Release. We are involved in the struggle to see those we care about released from entrapment to this world, their sinful nature and to the spiritual forces of darkness of this present age. In referring to what happened to us when we were saved, The Bible says, "He has deliverd us form the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingodom of the Son of His love" (Colossians 1:13, NKJV). They need release. Some you know and love are trapped in addictions, relationships, wrong values and lifestyles or just plain sin. They need release from their sin and attachment to God through the power of the risen Christ.
T is for Transform. Pray for God to save them and to transform their life. The Bible says, "…if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" (2 Corinthians 5:17, NIV). They need a tranformed life so they can know that good and perfect will of God and be useful in his kingdom (Romans 12:1-2).
Praying HEART is a great way to begin the sharing of your faith, because you are bringing that person to God in prayer. The Holy Spirit of God may guide you in your prayer time for your friend. Take note of how you are being led. This could later be important when you are in conversation with them.


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a good solid brit integrated, like the ones you are more familiar with....creek, naim, cyrus, arcam, etc... since it was unavailable in the US for awhile, there are those who think it is better.
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I can't comment on this particular LFD product but I can tell you that my experience as an owner of an LFD Mistral preamp is more than positive. I have owned this preamp for several years and I am still amazed at the performance to price ratio. As for the Stereophile review, I believe that in this case they have actually got it right. The description of the sound rings very true with my own experience using the LFD products.
i have a krell integrated. this fellow who says dont take much stock on everything of sam tellig. sam is right this time. hey, everybody out there. throw your amp in the garbage, and my krell, too. this is the best stereo component i have ever heard. the lfd integrated zero mk 3 has improved circuits that are designed as simple as possible for sound quality.the amp is not harsh. it is tuned for mid and high sounds, but just has enough of normal bass that instruments naturally have. chrystal clear. the background instruments kick with tubey sound.i have green mountain audio diamante speakers,that i have never heard of anything else as clear, and i am looking at green mountain callisto. and the cambridge audio 840c cd player, which is heavily advertized and smokes other cd players for the money.a rel t-3 8 inch sub thats clear sounding.all audioquest cabling.all these components are tuned for accuracy, not kick ass bass. all you stereo fanatics out there, quit searching. take my word for it. read on all this stuff here. get speakers first, amp next, next maybe get a blu-ray player, then cabling. hope i have helped.listen to tracy chapman- tracy chapman, dylan unplugged, last steely dan cd,jennifer warnes-famous blue raincoat remaster, cheapest jazz at the pawnshop on ebay,windham hill sampler 96, and beautiful cellos on gretchen yanover-bow and cello, on internet.
own a cambridge 840c cd player and i think it outperforms my naim cd5x/flatcap 2x . tried both hooked up to prima luna dialogue I integrated felt the cambridge had a lot more air between instruments better highs and lows without sounding harsh and better dynamics. Naim sounded vailed in comparison. Not sure if the prima luna and naim combo are a good matchup but i was disappointed in the performance of the naim cause i need to decide which one to keep and have a bigger investment in the naim
I have recently gotten my hands on one of the last MKII's that was kicking around new in box. Not sure exactly what the changes are to the MKIII but given how long the list was to get a MKIII, I figured it was worth a shot. My original plan was to get a Naim Supernait but the dealer suggested that I have a listen to the LFD before making final decisions.
Anyways, the LFD is here to stay and my old integrated(DK Ref MKII) didn't even get hooked back up for an A/B. What I found overall was that the LFD does an excellent job of nailing the signature of each instrument or voice regardless of what's being played and no matter how complex things get, the amp is easily able to portray everything that comes through very realistically. The best part is that it just likes to make music, the urge to pick everything apart subsides and you just want to kick your feet up and enjoy. As compared to the Naim gear that I heard the LFD is similarly lively and musical but is more smooth and is less rolled off on the highs. The only downside is that it's telling me that it's time for a new turntable but the upside is that what I paid versus the other gear that I was looking at + power supplies I can actually afford it now...
No experience with the LFD, but it caught my attention.
I agree bid time on the LFD paired with a Cambridge 840c.
Have been considering the LFD myself, from what I've read the natural and easy flow of the lfd should be a perfect counter balance to the very slight & only occasional diggie nature of the 840 (which i own and really like)
I also had the Naim cd5x/flatcap and also liked that.., with the same small complaint of "no space between the players", but in all other reguards liked it.
Hope you get the LFD and let us know what you think! Think it will be extremely natural sounding unit and probably a good match with Brit speakers and a more analytical front end, Ayre, opus 21, or the 840c.
Does anybody own a Plinius amp prior to trying the LFD Zero Mk3 amp? I am wondering whether the LFD integrated would be a significant improvement to my Plinius and ARC combination. I'm currently looking at some good high-end integrated as an alternative to my separates and the LFD(apart from the French-made Lavardin IT) has peaked my interest.
Has anybody compared the LFD Zero MkIII back-to-back with the Lavardin IT? Are these two integrateds in another level compared to the Plinius SA-100MkIII/ARC LS-16 combination in terms of quality and performance(taking system matching out of the context)?
Thanks in advance.
Now I understand why Sam Tellig and current LFD owners have such high admiration for the LFD Zero MkIII. This unit is indeed very special, and I wouldn't have said this after listening to the unit in my system myself.
Upon first listening from cold, this LFD integrated totally blew both my NVA and Plinius/ARC separates into pieces. I was shocked and wasn't really prepared to hear what the LFD was capable of doing. The transparency and dynamics came alive in leaps and bounds and PRAT was top-notch beats both NVA and Plinius flat to the ground. The midrange was clear as a bell and everything was very well defined with just the right amount of weight, not too thick or muddy like the Plinius or not too flat and lean like the NVA. Sound had attack and bite. Soundstaging, separation and imaging were first-rate as sizes and locations of the instruments across the soundstage were reproduced with aplomb. Highs were clean, smooth and extended without any glare or grain. Extension was superior to both NVA and Plinius. The bass was what impressed me the most -full, deep and taut with excellent speed and slam that made a whole lot of difference. The bass on the LFD made the NVA sounded like a broken record. All this while I had felt that the soft and plodding bass on the NVA was a problem and was worried the small LFD might exhibit the same. After listening to the LFD, the NVA is just not listenable anymore. The bass performance of the LFD already belied its dimensions as it even surpassed the artifical and bloated bass of the huge and heavy Plinius. It is amazing that the small and lightweight LFD can sound so convincing in the bass department. Vocals on the NVA were already superior to the Plinius with higher tonal accuracy but the LFD took this to even greater heights. Voices not only sounded more organic and real but possessed more energy and were fleshed out more prominently from the speakers. Music just came alive with the LFD.
There is nothing bad to say about the LFD. I am trying to find a weakness on the LFD but cannot seem to find any as everything just sounded very good right out of the box. I just enjoyed listening to everything that were thrown at it. Whether it's smooth jazz, instrumental, pop or rock the LFD takes all in its stride.
For anyone looking at a musical, transparent and dynamic amp with excellent PRAT, timbre and tonality, do give this LFD a serious consideration. I was very impressed with its performance. Highly recommended.
By the way, I have no affiliation with LFD or the dealer, just an enthusiastic end-user.
late response here...I have heard this amp in a local place w/ kudo speakers/ neat speakers. Despite not being familiar w/ kudo and only moderately familiar w/ neat (i owned the mystiques II), i would STILL have to agree with Ryder's enthusiastic post. It seemed to me that, regardless of knowing the speakers (and regardless of which of the two pairs was being used), the sound was gorgeous. I won't go on and on with the usual audiophile jargon to describe its sound, but I would urge anyone looking for an excellent integrated to give the LFD a try.
I love it and the NCSE. Buying the NCSE, but it may not really be worth the difference. The III sounded super to my ears. Caveat is I am listening to jazz/vocals/acoustic stuff on some HArbeths. I know, the combo is the "in" thing, but they do work very well together, and the simplicity is nice. I do not miss a remote at all.
I wanted to add, I have the LFD Integrated Zero MK III and Harbeth SHL5s. Fantastic amp! What everyone else said above... Also worked well with my previous Gallo Ref 3.1s, but was just enough power (would have liked a little more).
Now comparing the LFD to a Red Wine Audio 30.2 and a PS Audio GCC-250: the LFD won in all areas, except bass - in bass I gave the edge to both of the other amps with the PS audio being the best - but the LFD was still very good there too. I understand the next LFD model has improved bass....


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Proposition 19, the Nov. 2 ballot measure which would legalize the recreational use of marijuana, is developing some significant opposition from surprising quarters, notably leading Democrats, including liberals and state Democratic Party officials.
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A recurring question in California politics is why Jerry Brown is holding his fire until Labor Day, or later, to engage Meg Whitman in their nasty battle for governor. Chris Matthews, MSNBC's "Hardball" host, asked the former governor how… read full story
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President Obama's decision to move forward with a legal challenge to Arizona's stringent illegal immigration law will, the Washington Post's Chris Cillizza notes, be of prime importance to Latinos, the fastest growing demographic group in the country and a… read full story
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This is another week of mostly co-op maps because we've found a few cool soon-to-be campaigns and we can't wait to see them finished! But don't worry, for all the FFA lovers, we still have a FFA map.
And now, let's go to the maps!
Title: The Incident
Creator: Headcrabby
Type: Co-Op
This is a remake of a campaign made by the same creator and inspired by Half Life, and it's even better than the first time! This campaign has a really interesting story, in fact, the first level is basically context for the rest of the campaign, which helps immersing you in the story. The design is also very good, as the creator paid attention to detail to make it look like an actual Half Life game. There's also quite a few enemies, and the progression of difficulty increases as you go, so it's a well balanced campaign too.
Title: Dorminal
Creator: Dorminal
Type: Co-Op
The description of this campaign is "Wolfenstein + Doom + Quake", and that is a pretty accurate description! This map is a bit of going back to the basics, and that makes this campaign a classic. Good number of enemies, decent progression and good design overall. If you want a map that allows you to shoot things and you prefer that kind of classic games, then this campaign is for you.
Title: Lovely
Creator: dem0nf1ghter84
Type: FFA
If you like "messy" maps, then this map is for you. This map is an arena in the middle of space, with just a few platforms, and mostly just cubes to jump around from and to (you gotta parkour your way through this map). There's weapons all around the map, so doing a bit of exploration helps, but be careful, because you don't only have to be aware of your enemies trying to kill you, but also aware of where you're stepping or you might fall to your doom.
Title: Forgotten World
Creator: Yunus Emre GÜNDÜZ
Type: Co-op
This is a short map, but it's design and story is quite interesting and different. If you like those sort of more "aesthetic" maps, that you might not fully understand at the end, but are still an intriguing journey, then you might like this one! It might be short, as we said, but we like to highlight innovative ideas as well!
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You know how some people are brussels sprouts people and some are not. I am a for sure a spouts person.
I can even remember my first introduction to the cabbage like veggie. It was about 15 years ago and honestly, up to that point in my life, I had never even seen, let alone eaten brussels sprouts (Growing up, my family pretty much ate only peas, beans, and corn). So one night at my friends and the mr's house (this was before we were dating) I stayed for dinner and there was as big bowl of steamed brussels sprouts on the table. First thing I noticed was that they kinds smelled like fart, but I wan't exactly sure if the sprouts were the culprit (they were) Second thing I noticed was that everyone at dinner seemed to be really excited, or at least not offended by the sprouts. It was kind of weird because I had a preconceived notion that brussels sprouts were nasty and nobody actually enjoys wearing them. But up close and personal with the things, they didn't seem so bad. So not wanting to seem rude, plus I was pretty curious,(and hungry) I grab a few. And then I ate them (minus the mayo that everyone was dipping them in) And then I knew. I was hooked. Brussels sprouts for life!
Now here is the thing. Those first sprouts that I had, they came from a bag in the frozen food section a the grocery store. (I know cause my friend had made them) And not that I don't like me some frozen veggies (I eat frozen veggies on the reg) but there is nothing like a fresh stock of brussles sprouts. Slightly sweet, leafy, tender and crisp… They don't even need to be cooked, which, if you are not a fan of the slight aroma that comes from cooked sprouts (kinda like fart) is great cause they don't really smell! Fresh sprouts are were it's at.
So if you are one of the cool ones (a brussels sprouts person) this salad is for you. And if you think you don't like them, well my suggestion is.. Try them again cause you probably will. And watch. They will probably turn into the new green superfood, so you are going to have to like them eventually anyway so you might as well get used to them now!
The stuff. Brussel Sprouts, toasted walnuts and an onion. Also have some brown mustard, maple syrup, red wine vinegar, and some salt and pepper.
Take those lovely sprouts and slice them all as thin as you can.. and do the same to the onion. Then stick it all into a bowl, sprinkle with salt and give it a toss. Set aside.
Grab a big skillet and dump in the maple, mustard and vinegar. Stick it on the stove on medium high heat, constantly mixing.
Keep mixing, and after a few minutes, the stuff has started to thicken and brown a bit… and smells so good!
Now grab the bowl of chopped sprouts and dump the contents into the skillet. Add in a splash of water just to loosen up the sauce. Give it all a good mix, making sure that everything is evenly coated. Now let skillet sit on the heat for just another minutes or two.
After a few minutes hanging in the hot skillet, remove from heat and dump the sprouts into a big bowl.
Top with the toasted walnuts, and garb yourself a fork. OR stick it in the fridge and save it for later (taste Fantasitc freshly made.. even better after a few hours.. so eat whenever. Your call)
To all the brussels spouts people out there.. WE ARE AWESOME!
Maple Mustard Brussel Sprouts with Walnuts
Makes enough for 2 people as a side, or a nice lovely salad for 1
- 1 1/2 -2 lbs fresh brussels sprouts(removed from the stalk)
- 1 small onion (red or white works)
- handful of toasted walnuts (if not toasted.. sticking a dry skillet, high heat for a few minutes to toast)
- 1/4 cup brown mustard
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2-3 tablespoon red white vinegar
- salt and pepper
- splash of water
Rinse sprouts and remove any of the gross leaves then slice them as thinly as you can. Grab the onion and slice that as thinly as you can too. Toss into a bowl, sprinkle with a little salt, and toss everything together.
In a large skillet, mix together the maple, mustard, and vinegar. Place on medium high heat and stir constantly until the mixture starts to thicken and brown a bit. Grab bowl of sprouts and toss them into the skillet, mixing everything together until the sprouts are all coated. Give the skillet a little splash of water. and let cook for another minutes or two, just so the sprouts are not completely raw (you can cook them longer if you like) Remove from heat and dump back into bowl. Toss on the walnuts and give it all a good stir. Serve immediately , or let it sit and serve later (tastes even better after a few hours!)


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Things to do in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Moreton-in-Marsh, the lovely old market town in the north Cotswolds, grew up around the Fosse Way, the old Roman road which runs through the wide main street.
Moreton-in-Marsh is on the route of the old London to Worcester coaching road, and was a popular stopping place for stagecoaches.
Several inns and hotels originating from the coaching heydays still exist in the High Street, and offer hospitality to the traveller of today, who arrive in Moreton in more modern forms of transport.
The buildings along the high street are mainly of the local golden limestone, some date back to the 17th and 18th centuries.
The White Hart Royal a 17th century coaching inn, is an interesting building where King Charles I stayed in 1644. Today there are claims that it is haunted by a ghostly male figure.
At the end of the High Street is the lovely 16th century Manor House, now an hotel.
The Curfew tower on the corner of High Street and Oxford Street, dates from the 17th century and retains the original bell dated 1633. This bell was in use daily until 1860, and used in later years in times of emergency for the fire brigade.
Centrally situated in the High Street is the Market Hall, which dates from the mid 19th century and is known as the Redesdale Hall, named after the Redesdale family of Batsford House who were benefactors to the town.
The Church dedicated to St. David, was re-built in 1859 and replaces a smaller church from the 13th century.
Moreton-in-Marsh has one of the earliest railway stations in the country. The Moreton to Stratford tramway opened in 1826, and the London-Oxford-Worcester main line followed in 1853.
Moreton is the home of the well known agricultural show of the same name, which is Gloucestershire's county show, held annually on the 1st Saturday in September.
Batsford Arboretum, just outside the town is open March to October and is well worth a visit. Planted in the 1880's by Lord Redesdale after his return from a posting in Tokyo, the garden has a strong Japanese influence, and is thought to be the largest private collection of rare trees in England.
Origins of Moreton-in-Marsh
Prior to the Norman Conquest Moreton-in-Marsh was the property of the Earls of Mercia.
The name 'Moreton' means Moorland settlement, the 'in Marsh' was thought to be originally 'Henmarsh', marshy land where wild birds were found.
However another explanation of the word Marsh is a corruption of the word march, meaning boundary.
Until changes in county boundaries last century, Moreton was the meeting place of four county boundaries: Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire.
A short distance from the town, stands the 'Four shires Stone', marking the crossroads of the four counties.
Moreton-in-Marsh was first granted a market charter in 1227. In 1638 King Charles I granted a new charter and in 1267, a charter for a fair to be held.
Moreton is famous for its large street market, held weekly on Tuesdays, and a funfair visits the town for a few days each year.
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Farley Earle Granger, American actor (born July 1, 1925, San Jose, Calif.—died March 27, 2011, New York, N.Y.), starred in two of director Alfred Hitchcock's most intriguing films, Rope (1948), in which Granger played a high-strung and somewhat reluctant murderer, and Strangers on a Train (1951), in which he portrayed a tennis star drawn unwittingly into a murder pact with a charming sociopath. Granger made his screen debut in The North Star (1943) and completed The Purple Heart (1944) before serving in the military. After World War II he appeared in such films as They Live by Night (1949), Side Street (1950), and Hans Christian Andersen (1952), but he became dissatisfied with roles that relied more on his brooding good looks than his acting. After having been loaned out for Italian director Luchino Visconti's Senso (1954), Granger bought out his studio contract and moved to New York City to study acting and pursue a stage career. Thereafter he appeared frequently on television and on the stage, notably in several Broadway productions and at the Circle Repertory Company in Lanford Wilson's Talley and Son (1985), for which he received an Obie Award for best actor. Granger discussed his own bisexuality and the homosexual subtexts in some of his films in the documentary The Celluloid Closet (1995) and in his autobiography, Include Me Out (2007), written with his longtime partner, Robert Calhoun.
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I hope you're enjoying this 31 in 31 gig we have going on this month here on the blog. Our goal is to hit a lot of different topics quickly. It is partially there to break up the monotonous of January.
Today I have a fun topic for you. So, Diver Dan makes a lot of headlines around this blog… but here's the thing… today I have a treat for you. We're going to meet Diver Dan's grandson Calder. Oh wait, that's right, you guys know Calder. He's been around this group since before he was born, or something like that. The thing is, he's finally SCUBA certified.
A year ago October he turned 10 and last New Year's Day he finished up his SCUBA certification. Yes, you read that right… he did the New Year's Day dive. The dive that some of us (hint hint: me) are too chicken to do. He took the plunge and got SCUBA certified on New Year's Day. So, now it is time to make him Blog official and have a Junior Diver Interview.


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While attending the Web 2.0 Marketing seminar today, Mairin recorded us for her Qik site. Check out the video below. (Yes, Lee is standing on a box)
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We had a spot on the local radio station BBC Radio Ulster this morning on the Good Morning Ulster show with Wendy and Seamus. We were only on for a few minutes but the radio spot seems to have done the job as we've had a lot of local websites on today. Thanks […]
You can hear our lovely dulcet tones on the Outlook show on the BBC World Service!
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While the future of health care reform remains uncertain, BlueShield of Northeastern New York is committed to keeping you up to date on the latest news. Our goal is to help you understand what health care reform means for you.
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As part of New York's state budget deliberations, the Legislature is considering a number of proposals from the Governor that would affect health plans and the coverage they offer to employers and consumers. Here is a summary of some key items, with our positions on them.
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On October 3rd, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the opioid crisis. The House had previously passed the compromise, and it will now be sent to President Trump, who is expected to sign the bill into law.
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On July 24, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a Final Rule which allows for the 2017 risk adjustment payment transfer process to proceed. The rule reinstates the risk adjustment methodology for the 2017 benefit year.
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On July 8, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it was putting risk adjustment collections and payments on hold, saying a district court ruling in a case challenging the program's formula required them to do so. Hanging in the balance are payments to health plans which have higher risk members in the individual and small group markets for 2017.
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- Phone Number:860-283-6230860-283-6230
Webster Bank Thomaston branch is one of the 162 offices of the bank and has been serving the financial needs of their customers in Thomaston, Litchfield county, Connecticut for over 68 years. Thomaston office is located at 155 Main Street, Thomaston. You can also contact the bank by calling the branch phone number at 860-283-6230
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– Frogs & Snails & Puppy Dog Tails –
This weekend my family threw me the most beautiful shower for Baby Smith and I could not feel more loved. I adored the theme because anything featuring a dog wins my heart over in a second and I loved having so many people that I cared for in my life gathered in one place. This has been a journey, to say the least, and my heart is a little sad that I won't be pregnant much longer but it flutters every time I think about holding our little man.
THANK YOU to everyone who sent kind words and those that could come and support us. Thank you to my sweet friend Dawn for opening up her beautiful home for the event and my amazing family for putting in hours to make every detail perfect! (I mean a snail diaper cake… perfection!)
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I love going to the library to find new books everyday. Recently I found out how to use audio books, I always listen to the books on my way to gymnastics. Everyday my brothers and I ride to the library to spend time reading books. I also love going to the library because of the people who work there.
Mrs. Betty is one person who always helps mefind books and explain things to me if I need help. When my family moved here and we first came to the library I didn't know what to do at first. Slowly all the workers have helped me become more comfortable coming to the library and checking out books. When I first got my new library card, it was so exciting because I couldn't wait to check out my first book from the library. I think everyone should have a library card so they can experience the fun in reading books and being at the library. There are so many books to choose from at the library, you will never get bored. I know I don't get bored at the library. I use the library for school sometimes to look for helpful information and to find the right resources. The library has helped me in many different ways.


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If you're in the market for a used car, it pays to watch out for these five red flags for used car shoppers. Some apply to private-sale vehicles, some to used-car sales through dealerships, and some to both.
1. No service records – This is a huge red flag for used car shoppers. If the car you're looking at has no service records available, it could be the owner has something to hide. You, as the prospective customer, want to know the vehicle has been properly maintained, with appropriately-timed oil changes and service at manufacturer-recommended mileage intervals. Also look for the sticker (on windshield or door jamb) indicating when next oil change is due. No sticker? Better ask why.
2. Problems on vehicle history report – Never buy a used vehicle – no matter how good it looks or how attractive the price – without first obtaining a vehicle history report. Ask the seller or dealership for the report or buy it online yourself through CarFax or AutoCheck (part of Experian). All you need is the vehicle identification number (VIN). The vehicle history report will show any accident/damage history, as well as any problems with the title, frame damage, and an odometer rollback check. If there are any problems, this is most likely a deal breaker.
3. Signs of obvious damage or defects – Unless you're deliberately looking for a clunker or rust-bucket, steer clear of vehicles with any obvious signs of damage or defects. If it's sold "as is," you have to wonder why the seller didn't bother to replace bald tires, have chips repaired (windshield or body), or at least clean out soiled interior. Sometimes you can't see defects. That's why it's always important to have a complete vehicle mechanical inspection before you buy. Keep in mind that mechanical issues may be less expensive to repair than replacing a chewed up interior, but you need to have all the facts before you start negotiating price – if you're still interested.
4. Finance department run-arounds or being pushed into buying extras – Often consumers buying a used car from a dealer just go with dealer financing, which could cost them some serious money in finance charges. Be prepared by securing used car financing separately – before you find out what the dealer has to offer. Check with credit unions, Bankrate, and your own bank for the lowest rates on used car financing. Don't be talked into extended warranties or other services either. They're often just additional expense you don't need.
5. No clear title or title problems – Think something's fishy with the title of the used car you're thinking of buying? Here's another instance where CarFax and AutoCheck can save you grief – and money. The title check will uncover any problems during the car's entire history. The list of red flags in title history includes these to run fast from: flood and salvage titles – which mean an insurance company has declared them a total loss, and junk titles, which means a vehicle isn't safe to use and can't be titled again in the state. You also need to know the title is clear and not fraudulent. People have bought stolen vehicles, unbeknownst to them. Do a check with your state's Department of Motor Vehicles. All you need is the car's VIN and perhaps to pay a small fee. The peace of mind is worth it to know the seller actually owns the title.
Of course, you need to test drive the vehicle to make sure it runs well and fits your needs. Be wary too of sellers who are too anxious to sell.
Bottom line: Pay heed to the five red flags for used car shoppers but also use common sense. If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
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Moving: How many boxes do I need?
June 13th, 2016
Moving day scheduled? Done. Professional movers hired? Done. Finished packing? Not quite… If your answered no to this question, it may be due to the fact that you are overwhelmed when you see everything in your home that need to be packed. One of the most frequent asked questions is: "How many boxes do I need?"
Calculate what you need in advance in order to make the packing process easier. It will save you money and time and will help you prevent from running out and having to make multiple trips to get additional boxes or wasting money on extra boxes that will not be used. Figuring out how many boxes you will need does not have to be rocket science. To help you figure it out, we have made a useful chart to give you a better idea of the number of boxes you'll need to purchase depending on the size of your house:
For the most part the more years you have lived in your house or apartment, the more items you will tend to have. If you have been living in your home for 4 years or longer, or you just know that you have a ton of things, go with a higher number of boxes. It's also smart to ask your professional moving company to check if they will purchase any unused boxes or offer a discount on any used boxes. Some moving companies offer both options!
First check with the professionals, and then purchase all of your supplies! Also, don't forget to do your part to help the environment and always use boxes made with recyclable material. By doing your homework and using the correct methods and supplies, it will help you to get all your valuables to your new house safe and in one piece.


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"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." I remember the first time I learned about the explanatory power of this quotation as I read Man's Search for Meaning, the classic book on logotherapy penned by Viktor Frankl. It was so life-changing I couldn't contain my excitement about stumbling onto it. In the New York Times best-selling book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey writes about a nurse who finally liberated herself from the negativity associated with her experience of caring for a patient who gave her a hard time, day in and day out. Ultimately, she realized that the cause of all her misery was not just the way her patient related to her. More importantly, it was how she responded to her patient's unkindness and lack of consideration. She could choose to be negatively affected by it or she could choose to use the experience to become a better person. Hence, the premium that Covey assigns on the most primary habit of a highly effective person: be proactive. Choose to carry your own weather instead of being under the power of the weather.
That Frankl arrived at this paradigm-shifting insight after going through so much suffering as a Holocaust survivor in Auschwitz made it even more powerful. More to the point, he arrived at this insight as he was being tortured by his Nazi captors: "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of human freedoms – to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way."
Fairly recently, I realized why despite the wisdom that is intrinsic in Frankl's insight, it has been a struggle for many, including myself, to consistently imbibe and live out the power of choosing one's response. Human beings are creatures of habit or automatic responses. Throw in the culture of distraction brought about by the rise of the social media and the complexities of living in the 21st century and you realize how truly difficult it could be to master the art of being proactive instead of being reactive. A terrorist incident takes place thousands of miles away and we are naturally negatively affected by it despite the distance. A loved one passes away all of a sudden and we are subsequently devastated. The predictability of tenure is rocked by the onset of digitization and digitalization and we are endlessly anxious and worried. An inconsiderate driver cuts into our lane and we find ourselves cursing aloud. Friends appear to have forgotten your birthday and you are offended and hurt you couldn't stop thinking about it. Negative stimulus seems to inevitably give rise to negative response period.
This is precisely where mindfulness could prove to be of great value. Jon Kabat-Zinn is the leading authority on how the practice of mindfulness can truly live out Frankl's insight. Over the years, Kabat-Zinn has developed tried and tested techniques for practicing mindfulness. Mindfulness zeroes in on focus and clarity. Focus is achieved by learning the art of meditation. At the heart of meditation is focusing on our breath. Clarity comes to us when we are able to catch ourselves reacting to a negative stimulus before it takes us down a negative spiral. The second one presupposes the first. If one is too immersed in one's experience, the capacity for focus and ultimately, insight is adversely affected. One moves from one activity to the next without being able to rise above the series of stimuli that one experiences – from mindlessly doing your morning ritual to mindlessly working on your inbox day after day. The rock singer Dave Matthews wrote the song "Ants Marching" to call attention to how modern day man mindlessly lives his life by following the lead of everyone else just like ants marching in cadence. The solution is to master the art of pausing and going back to basics. And what could be more basic than the art of breathing. Easier said than done of course. This is why those who are new to this practice are taught to try out the experience for five minutes a day. I have been doing so for two weeks now and I could truly say that the experience has heightened my self-awareness. I am now more present in the moment. I also realize I can easily catch myself being caught up in a negative spiral much faster.
Alas, there are certain days when the pressures and the distractions around me could tend to be overwhelming. Thankfully, mindfulness also teaches what I would call the 573 technique. That is to say, when a negative stimulus is staring you in the face you can almost taste the negativity, breathe in deeply for 5 seconds and breathe out for 7 seconds. Do this thrice and you would be surprised with how you can easily recover instantaneously to "hijack," as it were, the negative stimulus before it does extensive damage to you and those around you.
But wait there's more.
Once you are able to master the art of the pause, mindfulness also teaches a technique for putting to question your natural and automatic response to a negative stimulus. This is called parsing or the experience of breaking down how our thoughts impact our actions. If a good friend, for example, passes you by without bothering to acknowledge you. Consider how you would naturally react. The thought that could come to you could range from: "my good friend appears to ignore me" to "I wonder why my friend ignored me" to "he ignored me on purpose" to "he probably pretended not to have seen me." Any of these four thoughts could naturally make you feel bad. This could then lead to a feeling of heaviness perhaps on your shoulders and possibly, your neck. From there, it could affect the next action you would take which could range from either moving on or running after your friend. When one does parsing, you get to step back from the stimulus to examine which among the range of responses available to you would prove to be most productive and which ones you would be better off ignoring.
Socrates used the word techne to refer to the practical application of knowledge. That is to say, it is one thing to know something, it is entirely another thing altogether to act on that knowledge. Applying it to the concept of being proactive, it is one thing to know the concept of the space between stimulus and response. It is an entirely different thing to master that space through coming home to the breath, practicing deep breaths and parsing one's experience. Through mindfulness, it is, in fact, possible to achieve calmness even in chaos. More to the point, through mindfulness, calmness is best achieved in chaos.


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