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NEW YORK (JTA) — Religion has a central place in many horror movies — think of "The Omen," "The Exorcist," "Carrie," "Seven" and my favorite, "Rosemary's Baby." It isn't difficult to suggest reasons why. Pageantry, sublimated sexuality, suffering, sin, death — these are core elements of most religions that are right at home in the horror genre.
Horror also has a central place within religion. Not only do many sacred texts read like horror novels (think of the 10 plagues, Nadav and Avihu, and Korah), but some current religious rhetoric seeks to scare. We live in a world in which a rhetoric of fear convinces people of faith to strap explosives onto their bodies and walk into public markets.
Although I am uncomfortable with horror's role within religion, I am not convinced that one could or should remove the language and experience of fear from the language and experience of faith. If religion, like the genre of horror, is about facing the edges of life and imagining what lies beyond, then it may be impossible. Like Israel at Sinai, all people tremble before the Infinite.
Fear also is a powerful motivator, and religion is about motivation. Every parent and child understands the power of a rational or even an irrational threat to initiate positive change. Yet contemporary Jews are uncomfortable with a religious language that appeals to people's fears and insecurities. Just as we want our movies to end happily, many of us want a religion that is comfortable and reassuring. And most of us want a God that comforts and reassures.
But that is not the God of the Bible — at least not always. Often we meet a scary God, a God who threatens to wipe out Israel through disease, famine or sword.
I hunt monsters in the Bible. My work studies the Bible's rhetoric of horror and examines the ways in which the Bible, like horror movies, is designed to terrify its audience. I consider the ways the biblical prophets, like Jeremiah, construct a monstrous God to convince Israel to reform. The prophets warn that if Israel continues to misbehave, God will wield a bloody, flesh-consuming sword much like Freddy Krueger's razor glove.
Though in my work I am careful to stress that the monstrous God of the Bible is a literary construct, to some calling God a monster may seem irreverent. Yet now, in this awesome season — the Yamim Noraim, the days of terror — I argue for the theological richness, even necessity, of facing a scary God by considering one image from the High Holidays liturgy.
The seemingly innocuous but powerfully disturbing image of God the shepherd is woven throughout the holiday liturgy. In one of the most well-known and well-loved High Holidays prayers, Jews say to God, "We are your people and you are our God … we are your servants and you are our Lord … We are your flock and you are our shepherd." Placed right before the communal confession, Jews happily sing these words as if to ensure God's forgiveness.
At first glance, God the shepherd evokes only comfort. Psalm 23, the mainstay of the Yizkor service, describes God the shepherd as the protector and the provider: "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want … I fear no harm for you are with me. Your staff and your rod comfort me" (Psalms 23:1-4).
Yet the image of God as shepherd takes a dark turn in what is arguably the centerpiece of the High Holidays liturgy — the Unetaneh Tokef. In this prayer, Jews proclaim the awesome, terrifying sanctity of the Day of Judgment. Even the angels tremble as they, like we, face judgment. In this terrifying moment, God the gentle shepherd becomes God the terrifying shepherd who considers which of his flock to slay — the prayer graphically continues — by fire, flood, sword or beast.
God the shepherd functions like a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde — sometimes nurturing, sometimes killing. Yet despite the erratic behavior, the dual nature of this image instills within me the essential religious perspective I seek during these holidays. It makes me feel safe, yet vulnerable; protected but not invincible. I am aware of all that I have and all that I can lose. I feel alive yet mortal.
The image of God as shepherd is an unsettling image. Personally, I want religious language to unsettle. At their best, the High Holidays prayers, like God the shepherd, comfort and terrify. They tell us that God loves us and cares for us, but that some of us will die this year.
Just as I feel that the rhetoric of horror is essential to the Bible's message (which also, incidentally, has a rhetoric of love), I feel that the rhetoric of horror is essential to the liturgy of the Yamim Noraim. In order to shape my life, I need to consider how I should live before I must die. Though I long for the gentle shepherd, I must face the terrifying shepherd (the celluloid monster) and, hopefully, pass safely beneath his staff.
(Amy Kalmanofsky is an assistant professor of Bible at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.)


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How many cousins of The Bourne Ultimatum star Matt Damon will watch him when the movie premiers tomorrow, and have no idea they share ancestors with him? Probably plenty!
I browsed through the Family Forest® for cousins who share early 1600's Stebbins ancestors (only one of a number of his early American immigrant families I could have used) with Matt.
Many common and not so common surnames appeared, such as Adams and Brown and Johnson and Jones and Smith, to Gerbode and Gildersleeve and Kleberg and Sheehan and Wurts.
A number of Matt's famous and/or prominent Stebbins cousins from the past and present also appeared. They include Emily Dickinson and Ralph Waldo Emerson, all of the descendants of the founder of the King Ranch in Texas, President Rutherford B. Hayes, Vice-President Dick Cheney, presidential candidates Howard Dean and Mitt Romney, two-time baseball All-Star Ray Boone and his All-Star descendants, billionaire Warren Buffett, all of the descendants of Hawaiian missionaries Rev. Amos Starr Cooke and Rev. Samuel Chenery Damon, the owners of Kahua Ranch, and Hollywood icon Clint Eastwood.
How many times might you have enjoyed a Hollywood motion picture, and not known that you actually share ancestors with the celebrity star? Certainly some.

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Derick Rethans, indulging his "map geek" side, has written up a new post showing how he took the data from Ordnance Survey and mapped some information in the UK - postcode density for the whole area.
I decided to map all the postcodes onto the UK map where more postcodes for a specific place would create a "lighter" colour. Each postcode has on average about 15 addresses, so in more densely populated areas you have more "postcodes-per-area". Doing this wasn't very difficult and it resulted in the following map.
He walks through the entire process including how, in working with the data, he noticed alignment issues caused by the differing projections the map information service uses (Mercator) versus just mapping to a flat image. Some calculations were made to convert the latitude/longitude to the correct locations and the resulting points were plotted on a cut-out image of the UK.
After I figured out all the maths for this, the only problem that remains that implementing those algorithms in PHP is show—calculating all the positions from the 1.6 million postcode locations takes up to 10 minutes. This is why I am not presenting any code yet. I am planning to implement all the necessary calculations in a PHP extension to speed up the calculations.


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All very pleasing- but the first (seen previously on your site) is truly wonderful. Lovely light and the shutter released at exactly the right moment. Reminiscent of the excellent August Sander. Recognizing that we make rather than take images, and knowing that cameras don't always tell the whole truth- I'm ready to believe this lady is warm and intelligent. That what your image says. Perhaps the real woman has a really nasty mean streak- but I very much doubt it.Thanks,Jed Wormhoudtwww.Beastsandtheirpeople.com
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Rockford Register Star reporter Kevin Haas weekly column
All last week I covered the release of Harry Potter, the biggest fictional event since the moon landing.
Here are a few stories I missed out on while hanging with the Potter heads:
--- I learned that 20th Century Fox is releasing a live-action Chipmunks movie starring Jason Lee as David Seville. The movie is directed by the same guy who did those live Garfield movies. I believe it will be about as successful as it sounds.--- A Washington man, The Associated Press reports, put a compliment machine on the streets to tell passers-by things like, "You have nice eyes." Sure, it's nice to most, but what about the blind guy who walks by?
--- Barry Bonds is about to surpass Hank Aaron on the all-time home-run list, and a lot is being made of the fact that Barry's head is roughly the same size as the Kool-Aid Man's.
I don't buy the steroid scandal. Since when is a huge head a sign of steroid use? I don't see Conan O'Brien hitting any home runs. Plus, Barry once said of Babe Ruth, "Don't talk about him no more." Considering that Ruth is like the Holy Grail of baseball players, I'd say a statement like that takes huge balls — a clear sign of no steroid use.
--- Reuters reported that one man squandered $200,000 on drinks at a London bar. Onlookers reportedly called it "excessive" and "totally frickin' sweet."
Staff writer Kevin Haas is still coming off his contact high with the Potter heads. You may contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 7, 2012) - The U.S. Paralympic Women's Sitting Volleyball Team won the silver medal at the Paralympic Games after being edged by China, 22-25, 25-15, 32-30, 25-15 in the 2012 London gold medal match on Friday evening in the ExCeL London.
The U.S. (3-2) takes home the Paralympic silver medal, its second in consecutive Games. This was China's (5-0) third consecutive gold medal at the Paralympic Games.
"The team is certainly disappointed in the loss, but we know we played as hard as we could," U.S. Women's Sitting Volleyball Team Head Coach Bill Hamiter said. "We left everything we had out on that court. We pushed China to play their very best and they had to go out and win it. We can live with these results and now we will look to the future to someday get a gold medal on the women's indoor side."
The match between Team USA and China was a rematch of the 2008 Beijing Games where China also took the gold medal.
Katie Holloway (Lake Stevens, Wash.) and Kari Miller (Washington, D.C.) brought home individual awards for the U.S. as Holloway was named best spiker and Miller was named best receiver and best libero of the Paralympic Games.
Holloway was the third-highest scorer of the games with 80 kills, nine blocks and seven service aces for a total of 96 points. Holloway converted 133 attacks for 80 kills with a tournament high 41.35 percent hitting efficiency.
Miller held a tournament high 78.13 percent successful reception rate by posting 75 excellent receptions and 17 service reception off of 96 attempts with a tournament low four faults.
Hamiter started the first three sets with Holloway, Brenda Maymon (Charlestown, Ind.), Heather Erickson (Fayetteville, N.C.), Monique Burkland (Ardmore, Okla.), Allison Aldrich (Schuyler, Neb.), Nichole Millage (Champaign, Ill.) and libero Miller. Kaleo Kanahele (Oklahoma City, Okla.) subbed in the second and third sets and started for Maymon.
Holloway led the team with 33 of its 85 points off of match-high 29 kills, three blocks and a service ace. Holloway's 33 points tied for the match-high with China's standout, Sheng Yu Hong.
Erickson was the next high scorer for the U.S. with seven points off of six kills and a block. Maymon connected on two kills, two blocks and a service ace for five points while Murkland posted three kills and two service aces. Aldrich tallied five off of four kills and a single block.
Michelle Gerlosky (Lake Wales, Fla.) subbed in the first, third and fourth sets and posted four points off of four kills. Lora Webster (Phoenix, Ariz.) came in the second, third and fourth sets and chalked three points off of two blocks and a service ace. Millage also had three points for the U.S. with two blocks and a kill.
Miller posted a 60 positive reception percent, 37 excellent reception percent and posted a point off of an attack.
China converted 136 attacks for 53 points while the U.S. converted 128 attacks for 50 points. Both teams had a 39-point kill percentage and both tallied 13 blocks. China took a 7-3 service ace percentage over the U.S.
Earlier in the evening Ukraine won its first women's sitting volleyball medal by earning bronze after defeating The Netherlands, 25-14, 25-21, 25-16.
2012 London Paralympic Results
Gold - China
Silver - USA
Bronze - Ukraine
2008 Beijing Paralympic Results
Gold - China
Silver - USA
Bronze - Netherlands
2004 Athens Paralympic Results
Gold - China
Silver - Netherlands
Bronze - United States
2012 U.S. Women's Paralympic Sitting Volleyball Team
# - Name (Hometown/UCO Resident Athlete)
1 - Lora Webster (Phoenix, Ariz.)
3 - Brenda Maymon-Jensen (Charlestown, Ind.)
4 - Michelle Gerlosky (Lake Wales, Fla./UCO Resident Athlete)
5 - Katie Holloway (Lake Stevens, Wash./UCO Resident Athlete)
6 - Heather Erickson (Fayetteville, N.C./UCO Resident Athlete)
7 - Monique Burkland (Ardmore, Okla./UCO Resident Athlete)
10 - Kari Miller (Washington, D.C.)
11 - Allison Aldrich (Schuyler, Neb.)
13 - Nichole Millage (Champaign, Ill./UCO Resident Athlete)
14 - Kaleo Kanahele (Oklahoma City, Okla.)
15 - Kendra Lancaster (Westfield, Ind.)
Bethany Zummo (Dublin, Calif./UCO Resident Athlete)
Angela DeHaan (Yuba City, Calif.)
Head Coach: Bill Hamiter (Bethany, Okla.)
Assistant Coach: Cara Lang (Sartell, Minn.)
Statistician: Elliot Blake
Athletic Trainer: Brian Choate
Team Leader: Cecile Reynaud
2012 London Paralympic Sitting Volleyball Schedule
Friday, Aug. 31
Ukraine def. Great Britain 25-9, 25-20, 25-14
China def. USA 22-25, 32-30, 25-23, 25-17
Netherlands def. Japan 22-25, 25-18, 25-13, 25-14
Saturday, Sept. 1
China def. Brazil 26-24, 25-15, 20-25, 25-16
Netherlands def. Great Britain 25-13, 25-12, 25-15
USA def. Slovenia 25-8, 25-15, 25-8
Sunday, Sept. 2
Ukraine def. Netherlands 26-24, 15-25, 25-11, 25-19
Brazil def. Slovenia 25-17, 30-28, 19-25, 21-25, 15-7
Japan def. Great Britain 25-11, 25-21, 25-14
Monday, Sept. 3
China def. Slovenia 25-12, 25-15. 25-16
Ukraine def. Japan 25-20, 25-9, 25-16
USA def. Brazil 25-13, 25-20, 25-19
Tuesday, Sept. 4
Brazil def. Great Britain 25-19, 25-10, 25-7
Slovenia def. Japan 25-19, 25-22, 25-20
Wednesday, Sept. 5
USA def. Ukraine 25-14, 25-13, 25-19
China def. Netherlands 17-25, 25-14, 13-25, 25-16, 15-11
Thursday, Sept. 6
Japan def. Great Britain 25-23, 25-19, 25-13
Brazil def. Slovenia 25-16, 25-14, 21-25, 25-21
Friday, Sept. 7
Ukraine def. Netherlands 25-14, 25-21, 25-16 (bronze-medal match)
China def. USA 22-25, 25-15, 32-30, 25-15 (gold-medal match)


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Looks like cock rings make excellent cable organizers, and we bet those girls on Sex and the City weren't nearly open-minded enough to think to use The Rabbit vibrator as an immersion blender. My personal favorite, for sheer vulgarity, has to be the use of penis extenders (I had no idea such things even existed) as replacement bicycle hand grips. That one'll scare hell out of the neighbourhood committee. [Homemade Sex Toys]


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Oh man, y'all. Caramel and gingerbread aren't things that I'd typically pair together but this torte? This torte is pretty fantastic.
Challenge Butter and Good Cook recently asked me to feature one of their recipes in honor of their Recipe for Caring contest that is currently happening. Three celebrity chefs created recipes for the contest and the winner will receive $5,000 for the charity of their choice. So definitely check out the contest and vote for your favorite! You're automatically entered to win $2,500 just for voting! Challenge Butter and Good Cook were also kind enough to offer a giveaway to my readers so keep reading!
This torte is rich and moist and one of my favorite gingerbread treats ever. It's just a bit spicy thanks to the cinnamon and ginger so it works perfectly with the super sweet caramel. It's also incredibly simple to make and looks really impressive.
And now for the giveaway! Challenge Butter and Good Cook have offered a holiday bakeware set from Good Cook as well as some Challenge Butter coupons. Enter below!
- 1/2 cup 1 stick Challenge Butter
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup light molasses
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup 1 stick Challenge Butter
- 1/2 cupwhipping cream
Preheat oven to 350F. Cream softened butter with sugar. Add egg and molasses; beat well.
Combine: flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, and cinnamon. Add dry ingredients to molasses mixture alternately with boiling water. Beat after each addition.
Pour into a buttered 9-inch round spring form pan or cake pan. Bake 30 minutes or until top is browned and springs back when lightly pressed. Serve warm.
Melt and stir butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in whipping cream and stir until sugar is dissolved and sauce is smooth, about 3 minutes. Let cool slightly. Drizzle over slices of the torte before serving.


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To submit information on a local golf tournament, email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
SOMERSWORTH — The Oyster River High School Athletic Department will its first golf outing on Aug. 2 at The Oaks Golf Links. Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. with registration starting at 7:30. For more information go to www.orcsd.org or contact Corey Parker at 603-868-2375 or email at email@example.com.
WELLS, Maine — The sixth annual Noble Knights Girls Basketball/Boys Baseball Golf Classic will be held Aug. 4 at Old Marsh Golf Club in Wells.
Registration is at 1 p.m. and shotgun start at 2 p.m. Fee is $95 per person for nonmember and $55 for Old Marsh members. Application deadline is July 28.
Mail applications to Noble Girls Basketball (att: Ralph Pelkey) PO box 712, Berwick, ME 03901. Make checks payable to Noble Girls Basketball. For additional info email Pelkey at email@example.com or call 603-973-3429.
ROCHESTER — Frisbie Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host its 18th Annual Golf Tournament on Aug. 20 at the Rochester Country Club.
This is a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The cost per player is $135.00 and space is limited. Player fee includes; 18 holes of golf, a cart, continental breakfast, boxed lunch to go, a gift, and a buffet to end the event.
Golfers have a chance to win a 2013 Volkswagen from Volkswagen of Rochester if they score a hole in one at the designated hole. There will be many prizes awarded and raffle prizes available. For more information on sponsorships, donations, and/or player information, please contact Judy Ouellette, Executive Director, Fund Development at Frisbie Memorial Hospital at 603-330-7909.
ROCHESTER — The University of New Hampshire Club Hockey Team will hold its second annual Fundraiser Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 13, at the Rochester Country Club. The 18-hole scramble tournament will begin with a 9 a.m. shotgun start and offers hole games such as longest drive, closest to the pin, and "double your money" on the green. The individual registration cost of $125 includes a continental breakfast before the tournament, 18 holes of golf, a cart, a banquet proceeding tournament play, and a tournament participant gift.
During the banquet, tournament prizes for longest drive and closest to the pin will be awarded as well as a silent auction for signed memorabilia, tickets for the Boston Bruins, and many other great items.
For more information regarding registration or sponsorship please feel free to visit www.unhclubhockey.com or email head coach Stephen McIsaac at firstname.lastname@example.com or club president Jacob Strong at firstname.lastname@example.com.
DURHAM — The University of New Hampshire men's basketball program is pleased to announce the annual Coach Gerry Friel Memorial Golf Tournament, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 13, at The Links at Outlook in South Berwick, Maine. Tee time is 9 a.m.
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — It looks like the lotto dream has come true for one Sandy survivor.
A Nassau County resident who survived the storm will be presented with a $33 million check on Thursday after winning the Mega Millions jackpot in the Nov. 2 drawing, New York Lottery officials said.
The winning ticket was purchased in Mineola.
Other winners from the Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Suffolk County will each get a check for a million dollars.
Meanwhile, lottery fever has been heating up in the Tri-State area ahead of Wednesday's Powerball drawing.
The jackpot has risen to $550 million and could grow before the day is done. The prize is the second highest in lottery history.
Sandy survivors have been buying tickets for the big drawing, hoping to catch a break.
Residents in Little Ferry, N.J., who were hit hard by Superstorm Sandy, said winning the jackpot would help their town rebuild.
"We had no Thanksgiving and now no Christmas," said Diane Ruff. "I have no walls, no rugs, no nothing. No furniture. I've been sitting on Home Depot chairs."
Phil Dittmar purchased five more tickets than usual, with big plans if he hits the jackpot.
"I want to take care of the people in Little Ferry. I would make a donation of at least 25 percent of my winnings to the town," he said.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 175 million.


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Hey all, I'm not sure who follows this blog anymore but it is time for it to meet it's maker. I've decided to discontinue posting here, and strictly posting on Tumblr. Having two blogs was just silly and if you'd like to continue to follow my work, follow me here:
Had a blast, blogger. It's been real.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Attention all San Francisco natives, if you're thinking about attending the Alternative Press Expo this year (Oct 13-14), let me stop you, slap you, and tell you to stop thinking and just do it. I've decided to do commissions for the show and if you're not in SF, tell your friends who are so they can buy cool art for themselves, or as minions doing your bidding. The piece above, which I've decided to include as a trio in my Duets collection, is indicative of the style and look of these commissions.
The rules are simple:
- Request list open from now till Friday Oct. 5. Email me at firstname.lastname@example.com to request.
- 9x9" square
- Limited watercolor palette on watercolor paper
- $60 - 1 character
- Prices can be negotiated for more than 1 character
- Pieces are to be picked up sometime during the show
- Let me know if you see the piece more akin to my fashion pieces, or something more traditional - perhaps you have a favorite costume you want me to be faithful to or reimagine?
- Any requests are welcome, doesn't have to be Marvel or X-men or anything I've ever touched before. In fact, I encourage other reaches of the geek universe to flex my fingers a bit.
As for the piece above (which if you can't tell, is of Harley, Selina, and Ms. Pamela of Batman fame), it will be on sale at APE along with tons of other originals! So come one, come all, looking forward to hearing back from you guys and don't forget to spread the word to all your favorite San Franciscans :P
ps. Apparently Lana Del Rey moonlights as Poison Ivy. Who knew.
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Labels: alternative press expo, APE, batman, catwoman, commission, duets, harleyquinn, kevin wada, pamela isley, poison ivy, rogue's gallery, selina kyle
Super excited to share one of my latest commissions. The client was debating between X-couples Hulkling and Wiccan (Wickling?) and Rictor and Shatterstar (Ricstar?) and finally decided to just include both - much to my satisfaction. He was inspired by men's fashion ads and backstage shots of models lined up with their designers. After drawing women so much it's always really refreshing to get the chance to draw some sharp, well dressed mensss.
I tried to let the color palettes of each character's costumes speak to me and inform what they would end up wearing and what colors should be most prominent. I think this was most successfully done with Wiccan, whose colors and patterns all call back to his costume. Rictor and Shatterstar I had more problems with because I couldn't decide which costumes to play off of for them. The client wanted Ricstar to be a little more refined, dressed in suits, and Wickling to be younger, more playful and bold. I had a blast designing clothes for these men and only wish Shatterstar had an outfit that was a bit more punctuated.
Also, I hope it reads, but Wiccan is closer, and leaning his head toward the camera, and Rictor is the furthest back. They don't all just have radically different sized heads. :P
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
Kitty Pryde Series Part 2....aaand APE!!!
Here is Part 2 of the Kitty Pryde series, and for now, it will be the last installment. The client who commissioned these really wants to continue into the 90s costumes but for now my commission queue is a bit long. I think the classic costumed Kitty is my favorite. She is by far the most simple of the bunch, but I feel like her face is the best. The colors and shapes in that piece really please me and I'm happiest most with that one. The second costume is from when Kitty wanted to spice up her team outfit a bit more and decided to dress herself. Therefore, it's a crazy, zany, colorful mess. But it's kinda dope too.
In other news, I got into APE (Alternative Press Expo, held by Comic Con International)! I'm very excited that I made it through the wait list but now I have to crazy rush to create some good product for you all. For sure I will be selling postcards of the X-fashions again - those were a huge hit last year. I'll also make sure to bring some in 8x12" format. I'm going to hustle and create a whole new slew of prints and I fully intend to sell ORIGINALS there as well - big, small, in between, all different price points. A few quick questions for you SF natives:
1. If I set up a commission request system, would any of you be into it? It would have a fixed price and fixed size/guidelines. You can email me up to 1 week before the event and come pick them up at APE? Any takers?
2. What would YOU like to see me sell there? More postcards/$5 or less type stuff? More prints? More originals? A booklet? What do you enjoy seeing your artists sell?
Needless to say I am beyond excited to do APE again!
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Monday, August 27, 2012
Kitty Pryde Part 1
Here is Miss Kitty, in two very rare incarnations. These are part of a commission set displaying various costumes of Kitty throughout the 80s. I myself had never seen the green one before and it was a really fun commission because so often, artists, fans, readers tend to focus on the more popular outfits. My client really appreciated the action pose of the green outfit, but I think the next two in this series are my favorites. Had to get Lockheed in there somewhere. As just a decorative element I think he really balances out the compositions. Hope you guys enjoy!
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Friday, August 17, 2012
DUETS: Thor and Storm
Hot on the trail of the last Duets piece is this one of Thor and Storm. Many people responded back saying that they thought they would make a good duet, and truth be told, they were the next couple I was planning on recreating anyway. So it all works out. The Storm seen here is lifted from my original X-men group shot with minimal changes. Thor was a lot of fun to play with. I didn't want to change anything too dramatically and went back and forth on whether or not to draw his helmet in. In the end I decided to leave it out, simplify his costume, give him a Roman-esque chest plate and draped cape instead of the shoulder-padded one he usually sports. The original of this will be up at my store for sale as was the first duet (which is now sold!)
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Monday, August 13, 2012
I was going to wait to post this when I had more of it's kind to accompany it, but it's been so long since I've posted something I was beginning to have withdrawals. I've been loving all of the fashion/superhero work I've been doing, but sometimes I have a hankering for one or the other. My X-men group piece with my own (non-fashion-inspired) renditions of the characters went over well so I thought I'd do some quick one off pieces featuring whatever characters I wanted...in looks of my own creation. Granted, Ms. Elektra and Mr. Wolverine here aren't in anything earth-shattering or unique, but the thought of getting to create my own "looks" for them that would still fit in the comic world was too good to pass up. I always love Logan in rugged street clothes. It just seems to fit his character so much more than a colorful leotard. And for Elektra I wanted something dramatic and sharp. Something that made it look like her top half had been dipped in blood.
This will be the first of many and the original will also be available on my store for purchase. Prints my be available after the original goes. For now, I think I'll dub this series "Duets," and all the originals will be put up at my store. Any suggestions on who would make good pairs?
As always, a remainder to retumble my images from my (not so) new tumblr
And check in to my store every now and then to see which new originals will be posted.
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1,000 London buses carry 'Some People Are Gay. Get Over It!' ads
Throughout April 1,000 London buses are carrying adverts from Stonewall to promote equal marriage, in the largest advertising campaign of its kind. The iconic 'Some People Are Gay. Get Over It!' adverts link to Stonewall's equal marriage campaign website (www.stonewall.org.uk/marriage), which includes details of the charity's response to the government's consultation on the issue and explains how people can submit their own responses.
To make sure the campaign isn't confined to the streets of London, Stonewall is asking supporters to tweet pictures of buses carrying the advert using the hashtag #equalmarriage, or to post them on its recently relaunched Facebook page. The charity has promised a range of 'Some People Are Gay. Get Over It!' merchandise to whoever sends in the best picture each week until the campaign ends in early May.
Stonewall Chief Executive Ben Summerskill said: 'In recent months Britain has been subjected to vitriolic political campaigning from people who want to impose their 19th-century values on 21st-century society. Our very moderate and straightforward campaign – which will be seen by hundreds of thousands of Londoners, and many more people online – will help those who have been offended by anti-equality prejudice to tell the government why equal marriage is important to them.'
London buses will carry Stonewall's campaign throughout April. Stonewall's famous 'Some People Are Gay. Get Over It!' posters were first used in a national billboard campaign in 2008, and the slogan has since been used on t-shirts, mugs and other goods, which are available from www.stonewall.org.uk/merchandise.


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This is a continuation of our previous post on Hadoop security.
As we mentioned in our earlier post, we can use OSSEC to monitor for the file integrity of these existing Hadoop and HBase systems. OSSEC creates logs which a system administrator can use to check for various system events.
It's worth noting that big data systems of all kinds, not just Hadoop and HBase, produce significant amounts of log data. Installing a big data cluster is non-trivial, to say the least, and these logs play a crucial role in helping IT staff set up clusters and diagnose system problems. Big data system administrators are, in effect, already used to checking log files for potential problems.
Some of the important Hadoop security events that OSSEC can monitor are:
- Failed HDFS operations
- HBase logins
- Kerberos ticket granting
- Root logins to nodes
Configuring an OSSEC agent to monitor one or more Hadoop log files involves adding the paths of the log file directories to the agent's ossec.conf file. For a HDFS namenode we want to monitor the hadoop-hdfs-namenode-{host}.log file, where {host} is the name or IP address of the name node. This file is normally located in the /var/log/hadoop-hdfs/ directory. Similarly, for an HMaster node we are interested in monitoring hbase-hbase-master-{host}.log file in the /var/log/hbase directory. This gets our Hadoop and HBase log files from OSSEC agents to the server.
The next step is to write decoder rules to parse the logs and alert rules to generate alerts based on the content of the logs. Decoders consist of regular expressions that the OSSEC server uses to find log lines of interest and map words to standard fields recognized by the server. Rules enable the server to examine the decoded fields to find content that is indicative of important security events. When event data from a decoder for a given rule is found, the server generates an alert defined by the rule.
Visualizing Hadoop Security Events
The simplest way to visualize OSSEC security alerts is to continually display the alerts log file. Although this sort of works, it's like looking at raw data in a spreadsheet. It is difficult to impossible to spot trends in the data.
OSSEC comes equipped to send alert data via syslog to any SIEM (security information and event management) tool that provides syslog compatibility. One SIEM that we like to use is Splunk, together with an open source application called Splunk for OSSEC. This can be installed on the OSSEC server directly from the Splunk application console.
Splunk for OSSEC is designed to take OSSEC alerts and then release a summary, as well as perform trend analysis. An example of an OSSEC dashboard on Splunk is shown below. Here you see summaries of events over time, including the HBase and HDFS events discussed earlier.
Figure 2. Splunk for OPSSEC
(Image originally from http://vichargrave.com/securing-hadoop-with-ossec/)
Big data systems can benefit from the host intrusion detection services provided by a HIDS like OSSEC. These systems ensure the safety and security of big data systems, which is essential to organizations adopting big data. We are contributing the OSSEC rules for Hadoop back to the OSSEC Project to promote their use in the OSSEC and Hadoop communities, in line with our previous support for open source projects.


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Tennis legend Martina Navratilova slammed the BBC as an "old boys' network" as she alleged that John McEnroe was paid at least 10 times more than she was for commenting at the Wimbledon tournament, NBC News reported.
"It was a shock because John McEnroe makes at least 150,000 pounds — I get about 15,000 pounds for Wimbledon," Navratilova said according to an excerpt of an interview with the BBC's "Panorama" program set to air later Monday. "Unless John McEnroe's doing a whole bunch of stuff outside of Wimbledon, he's getting at least 10 times as much money, than I am, for very comparable work."
McEnroe's 150,000-199,999 pound ($209,000-$279,000) pay for two weeks covering Wimbeldon was disclosed in July, when the BBC first published its list of top-paid on-air talent.
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Multi-Point to Point Contact Closure Relay 2-Channel 5-AmpMIRWR25
Multi-Point to Point Contact ClosureThe MirWR25 boards contact closure inputs in multiple locations control relays in a single location. The sender boards are equipped with contact closure input, used to control relays on the receiver board. Two relays are installed on the Receiver Board and up to eight remote locations can be added (two are included in the price show here).
MirMR25 The Ideal ChoiceThe relays on the receiver board can be used to interrupt the power of a device you are switching and also as a dry contact closure output.  The MirWR25 is designed for applications where multiple locations may need to trigger a single relay wirelessly.
Multi-Point to Point Contact Closure Relay 2-Channel 5-AmpMIRWR25
Multi-Point to Point Contact Closure
- Remote Contact Closure Triggers Relays
- Multiple Contact Closure Boards
- One Receiver Board
- Relays on Receiver Board
- Remote Contact Closure Triggers Relays
- Remote Locations
- 2 Contact Closure Inputs
- Up to 8 Remote Locations
- All Locations Control Receiver Board
- Receiver Board
- 2 Relays Installed
- Controlled by Any Remote Location
- Price Includes 2 Remote Locations
- Add More Locations at Checkout
Contact Closure From Multiple LocationsThe MIRWR25 has one relay on the receiver board and can have up to eight remote locations that can all control the single receiver board. All Sender boards will have one contact closure input and any location can toggle the relay on or off. Contact closure inputs such as buttons, switches or other electronic devices (no voltage) attached to inputs on the sender boards will trigger the relays on the receiver board. The Sender boards have an input while the Receiver board has the relay. When an input on any of the Sender boards are tripped by a contact closure the relay on a Receiver board is energized and will remain energized until the contact closure is released from any of the sender boards. Communication between the Sender boards and Receiver board is Wireless. Pricing shown on our web site indicates pricing for two contact closure sender boards and one receiver board. More sender boards can be added at checkout up to 8 locations.
- Order of Operations
- Contact closure inputs are read on a sender board
- Data is sent to receiver board wirelessly to turn on or off relays
Remote Sender LocationsThe remote locations (sender boards) communicate wirelessly from up to eight different locations. These locations will have to be in range of the receiver board which can be up to 1 mile (1.6km), for more see 802.15.4 Modules below. Each location will have your choice of one 5, 10, 20 or 30-amp relay onboard. The receiver board will receive a command from one of the the sender boards when a contact closure input is tripped to trigger the relay from different location. Additional remote locations can be added at a later date but all married boards in the system will need to be sent back for configuration.
802.15.4 ModulesThe sender board and each receiver board is equipped with a Wireless 802.15.4 Module. The wireless module adds wireless communications to the board using an 802.15.4 wireless protocol and will only communicate with it's paired modules. The module is powered from the board and the board itself will require 12 volts of power and can be hard wired or you can purchase a "wall wart" type Power Supply at checkout.
Wireless RangeThe wireless range or distance the boards will be able to effectively communicate with each other has a "Standard Range"of 1-Mile (1.6km). This includes a small external antenna that can be positioned or placed outside of an enclosure. Hills, Trees, and Buildings will greatly reduce communication range of all wireless devices, so practical distances may be less.
900 MHz with Mesh VersionsMirW controllers are also available in a 900 MHz Mesh option with a range of 2-miles! The 900 MHz version requires a pathway no greater than 2-miles between the relay controller and the any of the transmitters. The 900 MHz Mesh version will pass data from transmitter to transmitter until it finds the receiver. With the Mesh option all transmitters do not have to be line-of-site to the receiver, only one of them does! 1-Mile option is faster than the 900 MHz with Mesh option. Expect reaction time of the 1-Mile version in under a second. Expect reaction time of the 900 MHz Mesh version within 5 seconds, but may take up to 30 seconds depending on your installation. Multiple 1-Mile and 2-Mile sets of controllers can exist in the same location without significant interference. All MirW series controllers come with an external antenna.
Line-Of-Sight OperationAs with any wireless technologies, for optimal performance it needs to be line-of-sight. We can't stress this enough. In other words the antennas of the boards must "see" each other to get the optimal range or even be able to communicate at all. Obstructions like walls, buildings and even trees and hills can diminish the signal or prevent communication altogether. Metal being the worst for any wireless signal to penetrate with stone, brick and hills being a close second. Even though the module is rated for 1-mile (1.6 kilometer) does not mean that the signal will be able to penetrate these obstructions even at a short distance of a few feet!
Extension CableAn extension cable can be used position the antenna if needed. The cable should be no longer than 20' (6 m) to prevent signal loss. The antenna uses an RP-SMA connection or Reverse Polarity SMA connector.
Multiple MirW SetsMultiple sets of the MirW boardss can be used within range of each other. The boards are married together using the serial numbers of the wireless modules installed, meaning multiple pairs will not interfere with each other! Please note: When there are large numbers of devices using the same channels, there will be interference that can cause dropped communications. There are ways to combat this interference, there are a few things that can be done. Contact us if you are quoting a large job for more information.
Who's Qualified to Use the MirW Series?Anyone! The MirW Series Controllers are very consumer-friendly devices that are married together through software and only require some wiring by the end user. Whether an electronics engineer or a home hobbyist, almost anyone is qualified to use the MirW Series controllers.
Induction SuppressionPerhaps the most overlooked aspect of relay control is proper handling of inductive loads. Inductive loads can best be defined as anything with a magnetic coil, such as a motor, solenoid, or a transformer. Controlling a inductive load using this relay controller requires the use of induction suppression capacitors. The purpose of this capacitor is to absorb the high voltages generated by inductive loads, blocking them from the contacts of the relay. Without this capacitor, the lifespan of the relay will be greatly reduced. Induction can be so severe that it electrically interferes with the microprocessor logic of our controllers, causing relay banks to shut themselves down unexpectedly. In the case of Ethernet devices, customers may experience loss of communications until the device is reconnected. Capacitors that we offer are available at checkout and you can find them on our Induction Page for their use and setup video.
MirW RelayWe have looked at the interface and the MirW Concept now let's take a look at the board design itself. These controllers allow you to trigger a relay simply by using a contact closure (no voltage). All relays are electronically latched, depending on the contact closure input that you are using you can momentarily keep the relay on or use an Alternate Action Switch can trigger relay on then off. The relay on the receiver boards can also be used as a contact closure input in applications that require a contact closure trigger point. Fully tested before they leave the production facility each MirW pair is ready to stand up to rigorous demands from heat, cold or vibration. The best test of all is the numerous boards in the field from customers all over the world in all sorts of conditions. Take it from us, these controllers will hold up!
Break-A-Way Tabs for a Smaller DesignThe MirW Sender Boards have a great feature where space is a premium - Break-A-Way Tabs. The Break-A-Way Tabs allow most receiver boards to fit in an optional undrilled plastic enclosure. Snap off the Break-A-Way Tabs and you have a receiver board with a smaller profile when you need to fit in a tight space.
This Board is RoHS CompliantThis board is led free and RoHS Compliant. If your requirements are for RoHS compliant parts this board is manufactured with RoHS compliant led free parts and solder.
5-Year Warranty/Money Back GuaranteeMirW controllers are guaranteed against manufacturing and functionality defects for a full 5 years! Not to mention a 30-day money back guarantee! If for any reason you are not happy with a relay purchased from National Control Devices, simply return it within 30 days and we will give you your money back! Controllers that are damaged by our customers will not of course be warranted under any circumstances.
2-Million CyclesMirW series controllers are designed for long life, you should expect to get years of service from your controller and literally 2-million cycles from the relays on board. With a 5-year warranty and a money back guarantee you have nothing to loose! Place your order now, while everything is in front of you.
ShippingThe boards sold are brand new units shipped from our manufacturing facility conveniently located in Missouri. These boards are completely tested before they are released for shipping With so many boards on our site it is impossible to stock boards, please allow 5 to 7 days production time for your order to ship.
Multi-Point Contact Closure Is Here!A more streamlined manufacturing process brings a more durable, reliable and better relay board to the market. Here's a lists of great features:
- User Friendly Board Design
- Surface Mount Allows for a Smaller Board
- Break-A-Way Tabs Lets you Decide the Board's Size
- Screw Terminal Contact Closure/Relay Connections
- RoHS compliant
- MirW Features
- Wirelessly Switch from Multiple Locations
- Contact Closure Inputs Control Relays in a Single Locations
- Relay Control from Each Location
- No Computers, No Programming, No Configuration
Power Supply AvailableReliable Power Means
Reliable Switching
The PWR12 is regulated power supply providing clean power necessary for the performance of these boards. The PWR12 US power supply is a 120VAC to 12VDC 1.25A 60Hz regulated power supply and it plugs into the barrel connector on the board. The output connector is a 2.1mm I.D. x 5.5mm O.D. x 9.5mm R/A barrel connector.
Induction SuppressionControlling an inductive load using our relay controllers requires the use of induction suppression capacitors. The purpose of this capacitor is to absorb the high voltages generated by inductive loads, blocking them from the contacts of the relay. Without this capacitor, the lifespan of the relay will be greatly reduced. Induction can be so severe that it electrically interferes with the microprocessor logic of our controllers, causing relay banks to shut themselves down unexpectedly.
Simple Push ButtonOptional Push-On Push-Off Alternate Action Switch or Push-On Momentary Switch are available at checkout. Great for bench testing!
Data Sheets & Quick Start GuidesBelow are the Data Sheets Quick Start Guides for this board. These are the guides that will help you communicate and configure this board.
MirW Quick Start Guide
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5-Amp Relay Data Sheet
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XBee Modules Data Sheet
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Hardware Reference Guide
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There must be a switch on a timer in the Dynamo locker room, because it seems to flip to "on" around this time every year.
Result: a power surge that Houston is aiming to keep flowing on Sunday when they host the Eastern Conference leaders in the final regular season home game of the year at BBVA Compass Stadium (3 p.m. CT; CSN Houston).
The Dynamo have four wins and two draws in their past six fixtures, including the home victory over W Connection in the CONCACAF Champions League. Midfielder Servando Carrasco directly attributes that uptick in form to the culture in the locker room.
"We have a reputation for having a very tight-knit locker room and that translates to this chapter in the season when it's not going to be pretty at times but you find a way to grind results, to fight for the guy next to you," he told HoustonDynamo.com.
"We are one of those teams that kind of flips that switch once the playoffs come around. We've done it the past two years and it's no surprise that we made it to the final because there's this commitment to do the dirty work. At the end of the day, details win games and I feel like we've focused on those details and the results reflect that. "
The Dynamo have conceded only two goals in those six matches, so Sunday's game against the New York Red Bulls should be a very different encounter to the previous meeting between the sides. That was a 4-1 win for the Red Bulls, who took their chances efficiently in an open game where neither team was at full strength.
"[Houston is] on a good run lately. They're fighting for a playoff future. So it's going to be a completely different game," Red Bulls head coach Mike Petke told NewYorkRedBulls.com.
Depending on other results, a win could be enough for Dominic Kinnear's men to confirm a top-five place. Already guaranteed a postseason berth, the visitors are aiming for three points at BBVA Compass Stadium that would boost their hopes of finishing atop the East and even claiming the Supporters Shield.
"Clearly they have a very talented squad with players like Thierry Henry and Tim Cahill," said Carrasco. "[Cahill has] scored a lot of important goals this year, he's very good in the air so we have to have an awareness of him on set pieces and obviously Thierry Henry's a world class player, he can drop into midfield to receive the ball, he can make those runs in behind, he still has a tremendous amount of pace."
After scoring only once in 14 league games last season, Cahill has ten MLS goals so far this term, including two in his past two games. The 33-year-old leads the league in headed goals this season. He was an unused substitute on Tuesday night as Australia beat Canada 3-0 in a friendly in England.
Henry, meanwhile, has nine goals and eight assists in 2013, including one goal and two assists against the Dynamo. On the left, the hardworking Northern Irishman, Jonny Steele, has scored four goals in MLS this season and two have come against the Dynamo.
Carrasco mentioned another New York unsung hero in midfield that the Dynamo will need to track. "I think Dax McCarty doesn't get enough credit. He's kind of like the glue of that team, the connector in the midfield, so we have to have an awareness of him when he switches the point of attack, they like to spread out the field," he said. "They have a lot of weapons but so do we and we're playing at home."
The 25-year-old from San Diego arrived a month ago in a trade with the Seattle Sounders that saw Adam Moffat head to the Pacific Northwest. He already seems comfortable in orange.
"I feel like I'm part of the team now. I feel like it takes a couple of weeks to make the adjustment and one of the main things is to get to know the guys. I'm familiar with the locker room now and more than anything the style of play. It took me about two weeks but I feel ready now," he said.
Carrasco started against W Connection and has made two substitute appearances in MLS, though the central midfield pairing of Ricardo Clark and Warren Creavalle may be hard to dislodge given the team's form. But if Carrasco can impress in training and off the bench and pressure those ahead of him, everyone benefits.
"That's always the goal, to push for a starting spot and if I'm not starting to push the guy that's starting. You always want to have depth on a team and for players to be pushing for minutes so that's exactly what I want to do," he said.
Tom Dart is a contributing writer to HoustonDynamo.com. Former editor and reporter for The Times of London, Dart currently freelances for The Guardian and SI.com.


text: The Staggers 19 November 2012 Israel must "flatten Gaza" like the US flattened Japan, says Sharon's son A chilling article by Gilad Sharon, son of the former Israeli prime minister, in the Jerusalem Post. Sign UpGet the New Statesman's Morning Call email. Sign-up If you want some indication of how extreme parts of Israeli political opinion have become, then read the chilling piece by Gilad Sharon, the son of former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon, in today's Jerusalem Post. After writing that the civilians of Gaza "are not innocent" since they elected Hamas, Sharon declares: We need to flatten entire neighborhoods in Gaza. Flatten all of Gaza. The Americans didn't stop with Hiroshima – the Japanese weren't surrendering fast enough, so they hit Nagasaki, too. While Sharon's invocation of Hiroshima is shocking, he isn't the first prominent figure to make the comparison between Gaza and Japan. Avigdor Lieberman, the Israeli foreign minister and the leader of the ultra-nationalist Yisrael Beiteinu (which recently merged with Binyamin Netanyahu's Likud) said in January 2009, during the last major Israeli assault on Gaza, that Israel must continue to fight Hamas just like the United States did with the Japanese in World War II. Then, too, the occupation of the country was unnecessary. His remarks were widely interpreted as a reference to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Would Israel ever consider such a solution? It sounds unthinkable, but Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan revealed in October 2009 that Lieberman "had threatened to use nuclear weapons against Gaza" (see the final line of this Guardian report). Further evidence of the mindset of those currently leading Israel was supplied by Eli Yishai, the country's deputy prime minister, who declared at the weekend: "The goal of the operation is to send Gaza back to the Middle Ages. Only then will Israel be calm for forty years." › Calling time on club nights that sexualise women Palestinians search the debris of a destroyed home following an Israeli air strike in Gaza City. Photograph: Getty Images. George Eaton is senior online editor of the New Statesman. Subscribe To stay on top of global affairs and enjoy even more international coverage subscribe for just £1 per month!


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Tagged: John Boehner
Pelosi's Inscrutable Boehner
We all know people who are absolutely inscrutable. You study the face but you have no idea what's going on behind the eyes, what gears are turning inside the head. It's maddening.
That's why I like Nancy Pelosi and John Boehner. There is absolutely no doubt what either one of them are thinking:
Pelosi – "Oh my god, I'm so happy I think I might cry!"
Boehner – "I will wait until they become tears of sorrow then lick the salt from your face."
Maybe that's why I like baseball as well. Guys get emotional and even when they're wearing a game face like "Bulldog" Hershiser, it's not hard to imagine what they're thinking. Kind of like these guys:
Napoli – "C'mon, let's get this guy…..oh my god, we're all gonna die!"
Doumit – "Die? I don't wanna die! Wait a minute, where are you going!?"
Oswalt – "Not gonna lie, my balls are tinglin' a little."
No inscrutability there.


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Now that the warm and fuzzy aspects of the Affordable Care Act have been in place (dependents covered until age 26, no pre-existing condition on children, women's preventative care covered 100%, etc.), it's time to raise the second curtain to see the cost realities of what could turn it into the more aptly named "President Obama's Non-Affordable and I Don't Care Act." No sooner had the election ended (coincidence?) than the Patient-centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) research fee was implemented. This fee will fund "research that evaluates and compares health outcomes, clinical effectiveness, risk and benefits of medical treatments and services." Sounds great. No chance for waste there and it's "only" $1 per member per year, increasing to $2 next year. Then, the fee adjusts "based on the percentage increase in the projected per capita amount of national health expenditures." Huh? Of course, 2014 is the big year as the Transitional Reinsurance Fee and Insurer Fee come into play. The Transitional Reinsurance Fee is collected from health insurance issuers and is distributed back to insurers in the "non-grandfathered individual markets that disproportionately attract individuals at risk for high medical costs." In that category would be individuals who have voluntarily not been paying into the system but now need care, sort of like buying house insurance after the fire has started. The impact of this fee figures to be about $6 per member per month and total $12 billion in 2014. The Insurer Fee is basically a premium tax on health insurance providers to fund premium tax subsidies for individuals and families with household incomes between 100% and 400% of the federal poverty level who purchase health insurance through the soon-to-be-created Health Benefit Exchange. The impact of this fee, based on the government rule and industry analysis, is about 2.3% of premium the first year for a total of $8 billion in 2014, increasing each year to $14.3 billion in 2018. To a government that is not alarmed by a debt of $16 trillion, one or two dollars here, six dollars there, 2.3% over here, are not a big deal. But to those paying into our health care system i.e., mainly the middle class on whom these fees and taxes will be passed — it will be a big deal, especially coming from an administration that said "no new taxes on the middle class." Oh that's right, they used the word "penalties" throughout the Affordable Care Act, until it was to their benefit to call them taxes for the purpose of the Supreme Court argument. A knowledgeable colleague of mine in the health insurance industry said when the Affordable Care Act first came out, the people who put this 2,700-page monstrosity together were very "smart" in setting it up to reach the goal of universal, single-payer health care. I must have missed it while I was busy earning a living and helping my clients, but when did "deceptive" become a synonym for smart? Jim Schade Principal/benefits adviser The Alpha Group Independence
Letters to the editor: Dec. 10, 2012
The salaries of 18,000 Ohioans, safety of air travelers and independence of the nation's space agency rest on decisive action by congressional members. We cannot allow proposed budget cuts to take effect. It is ironic that as the call goes out from our nation's leaders for greater efforts in support of manufacturing and the myriad of job opportunities manufacturing provides, we are faced with these potentially devastating cuts. More than one year after President Barack Obama signed the Budget Control Act of 2011, defense contractors, both large and small, are anxiously awaiting action by Congress that could prevent the sequestration reductions in the federal statue from taking effect. The inability of the Congressional Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, or so-called "super committee" of lawmakers, to craft a deficit-cutting plan will now force the stripping of more than $500 billion from aerospace and defense programs. Those cuts will affect our national security, critical military modernization programs, NASA and the Federal Aviation Administration with the unacceptable cost of nearly one million jobs. Ohio has a long and distinguished history in aerospace and defense programs. Currently, more than 117,000 jobs exist in the state to support defense programs. An economic impact study conducted by George Mason University shows sequestration could cost Ohio more than 18,000 private-sector jobs, $1.09 billion in lost earnings and the eventual decrease of more than $1.6 billion in gross state product. In addition, the threat exists for another 7,600 jobs being lost by Department of Defense active military and civilian employees. If these cuts are allowed to take effect, diversified defense contractors, such as Voss Industries in Cleveland, may be able to weather the financial effects of this federally enacted storm. However, the effects on tens of thousands of American households will be severe. Beyond the potential damage to defense programs, the development and deployment of the much-needed Next Generation Air Transportation System is at risk. The NextGen plan would replace 1950s-era radars with satellite-based air traffic controls. The development of a new launch vehicle for American astronauts is also in danger of being eliminated, which could force the United States to pay Russia upwards of $60 million per ride to deliver astronauts to the International Space Station. In a fragile domestic and global economy where the recovery from the last downturn has slowed dramatically, the effects of a $500 billion cut in aerospace and defense will slam on the brakes. Currently, the Department of Defense is spending 20% of the total federal budget. The sequestration, however, would require the Department of Defense to absorb 50%, or $500 billion, of the proposed total sequestration of $1 trillion. This unprecedented cut in the Pentagon's budget requires American troops to shoulder 50% of the deficit reduction while only accounting for less than 20% of federal spending. If allowed to reach fruition, sequestration cuts will provide our nation with its smallest military since before World War II. With the ongoing war in Afghanistan, ever-looming regional threats in the Middle East and growing concerns surrounding Iran and North Korea, now is not the time and this is not the way to responsibly address deficit reduction. We cannot hope to fix our budget by driving the economy off the proverbial cliff. Congress needs to find a pragmatic course of action to replace the current ill-conceived sequestration. With the elimination of these reductions from the Budget Control Act of 2011, we will be assured that the United States will have a strong defense and a greater chance at a stronger economy. Daniel W. Sedor Sr. President and CEO Voss Industries
I was surprised to see the big headline, "Post-election, a pox on self-delusional Fox News," that ran above the political statement made by reader David B. Hollister in Crain's Nov. 26 letters to the editor. After reading Mr. Hollister's suggestion to "turn (Fox News) off" ... because it has "outlived its usefulness" and because its election poll reporting was "downright dumb or willfully blind," I think these kinds of statements reflect a name-calling and bullying mentality rather than utilizing a thoughtful and reasoned response. According to the American Heritage Dictionary, a poll is a "survey of the public or of a sample of public opinion to acquire information." To suggest "turning it off" because the polls and "tea leaves" on Fox News were misread is like saying we should abolish the weatherman because he reported the weather incorrectly. There is a margin of error in all things human. Further, Mr. Hollister states in one breath, "turn it off" and a few breaths later he states, "I revel in the give and take of ideas." Huh? These statements are contradictory. Further, I find it ironic that Mr. Hollister criticizes the Republican Party for "talking points wrapped in angry blather" when his opinion piece smacks of the very same angry blather. I think we need media that present all the facts and at the same time values free speech and isn't afraid to share the truth, come what may. Since the mainstream media consistently choose to withhold important and relevant news regarding our country and its leadership in favor of partisan allegiance, I am glad for Fox News, where I can learn about under-reported and untold news not shared on other network channels. Consider the words of Brit Hume regarding Benghazi on the Oct. 28, 2012, edition of "Fox News Sunday": "The mainstream organs of the media — that would be after this like a pack of hounds, if this were a Republican president — have been remarkably reticent. ... A lot of the media, who are a combined potent force, have not done their job." I would not be aware of the terrorist attack at Benghazi and the misrepresentations from the top if not for coverage from Fox News. "(The Republicans) lost because they appear to be on the wrong side of history," Mr. Hollister said. Perhaps Mark Twain got it right when he said, "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." History tells us that our nation's founders were not in the majority, either. Laurie Weigelt Frontier Packaging Inc. Grafton
For years I have owned and operated an Ohio recycling company called Affordable Auto Parts and Salvage. I show up every day to my job proud of the work that I do. I pay my taxes, I adhere to all the laws and regulations governing my industry and I'm thankful that I have an environmentally friendly job that enables me to provide for my family. Senate Bill 273 is going to hurt people like me and could even cost me, my colleagues and other recyclers across the state our jobs. A recent amendment to the bill that was passed in the Ohio House Insurance Committee will make this bill even more harmful than it was originally. ("Automotive recyclers fear effect of new bill," Oct. 29.) If out-of-state buyers are allowed to purchase vehicles from salvage auctions, then the current level playing field will be destroyed and make it harder for Ohio's recyclers to compete. I am extremely concerned that our lawmakers would even consider changing the law in a way that rips out essential consumer protections. Does it sound like a good idea to give a green light to anyone who wants to buy a salvage car and harvest parts even if they don't possess the proper tools, training or know-how to do it safely and in a way that protects the environment? Why should our legislators want to pass a bill that makes it easier for unqualified and even criminal buyers to acquire these dangerous vehicles while making it harder for law enforcement and other regulatory agencies to keep track of their purchases? It makes no sense. If SB 273 passes, then it won't just be recyclers like me who lose — it will be everyone who lives in Ohio and travels our roadways. Bradley Alexander Owner Affordable Auto Parts and Salvage Painesville
I saw Brian Tucker's commentary announcing Crain's new quarterly magazine supplement Shale and I feel this is just what the doctor ordered. I think this will be huge, and it is great that Crain's can be "first in" in reporting about this great natural resource. (The business community) need a reference to pull together all the information that is floating around out there regarding the Marcellus and Utica energy boom. Thank you for doing this. Dino Sciulli Executive vice president Dorman Sciulli Advisors Medina


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Colin Firth may not have scored an Oscar for "A Single Man" (pity -- his performance was amazing). But he might be able to console himself on the long flight back to the U.K. with Lone Cone Toffee, made in Charlotte by Nancy Boru.
I wrote about Boru and her incredible toffee back before Christmas. Boru provided toffee to an organization called Hollywood Baskets. She got the news Monday that her toffee was used in "SWAG Bags" that were given to Firth, Gabourey Sidibe, Jeff Bridges, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Morgan Freeman, Stanley Tucci, Zoe Saldana, James Cameron, Carey Hannah Mulligan, Stephen Lang, Sandra Bullock, Jamie Foxx, Mo'Nique, Ryan Seacrest, Maggie Gylanhall, Susan Sarandon and Oprah Winfrey, among others.
SWAG, by the way, is the nickname for gift bags, taken from the phrase "Stuff We All Get."
Bullock will probably get more than her share of sweet stuff after her Best Actress award. Her sister Gesine Bullock-Prado is not only the owner of a bakery in Vermont, she's also the author of a very funny memoir-with-recipes, "Confections of a Closet Master Baker."


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Jack London's "A Good Soldier"
A Good Soldier
Young man, the lowest aim in your life is to be a good soldier. The good solider never tries to distinguish right from wrong. He never thinks; never reasons; he only obeys. If he is ordered to fire on his fellow citizens, on his friends, on his neighbors, on his relatives, he obeys without hesitation. If he is ordered to fire down a crowded street when the poor are clamoring for bread, he obeys, and sees the gray hairs of age stained with red and the life-tide gushing from the breasts of women, feeling neither remorse nor sympathy. If he is ordered off as one of a firing squad to execute a hero or benefactor, he fires without hesitation, though he knows the bullet will pierce the noblest heart that ever beat in human breast.
A good soldier is a blind, heartless, soulless, murderous machine. He is not a man. He is not ever a brute, for brutes only kill in self-defense. All that is human in him, all that is divine in him, all that consitutes the man, has been sworn away when he took the enlistment oath. His mind, conscience, aye, his very soul, are in the keeping of his officer.
No man can fall lower than a soldier--it is a depth beneath which we cannot go.
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Censored by the Postmaster General
Here is "A Good Soldier," by Jack London, which has aroused the militarists of this nation to the extent that Postmaster General Burleson has barred from the mails envelopes containing this article. The Appeal to Reason was threatened with a "fraud order" if it persisted in sending envelopes through the mails containing London's article. The Postmaster General did not even give the Appeal a chance in the courts. He said: "Either stop circulating 'A Good Soldier' on envelopes or we will close up your doors by refusing to deliver a single piece of mail "to you." So in "Free America" the Appeal has been forced by a War Censor to take this means to circulate Jack London's criticism of the soldier profession:
The Government's File
"Have you seen an envelope printed by the APPEAL JOB PRINTING DEPARTMENT, Girard, Kansas the back of which is covered with an article or essay entitled A GOOD SOLDIER by Jack London. It is stated that envelopes like these can be furnished at low prices, giving prices. This certainly violates the Espionage Act. I have wired the Unites States Attorney at Muskogee, Oklahoma, for Eastern District of Oklahoma, who sent this in, to institute prosecution against any person distributing such envelopes. The responsibilty for getting out and distributing these envelopes should be run down and prosectutions instituted."
Typo: The Bureau of Investigations though it contraversial enough to keep it on file. Should be: The Bureau of Investigations thought it controversial enough to keep it on file.
The "Good Soldier Canard" Jack London denied writing this. This quote,while waiting to report on the Mexican Revolution, is from : http://www.jacklondons.net/canard.html "In Galveston he waited in vain for his credential from Washington, although all the other correspondents had received theirs days before. Shortly before sailing time he learned why it had been withheld, the reason being what Jack always referred to thereafter as the 'Good Soldier canard."
"This certainly violates the Espionage Act." -- I would like to get a source to "the Espionage Act". Intriguing that speaking out against the military is considered espionage.
Here are a couple of things that might help: Part of the text of the act: http://www.firstworldwar.com/source/espionageact.htm A Wikipedia article about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espionage_Act_of_1917


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UK court rules Abu Hamza can be extradited to US
LONDON (AP) -- Radical preacher Abu Hamza al-Masri and four other terror suspects can be extradited immediately to the U.S. to face charges there, Britain's High Court ruled Friday.
Judges John Thomas and Duncan Ousely rejected last-ditch applications by al-Masri, Khaled al-Fawwaz, Babar Ahmad, Adel Abdul Bary and Syed Ahsan. Thomas said these are the final proceedings in the suspects' years-long battles to avoid going to the U.S.
Britain has said it will act right away to remove them.
Al-Masri, who turned London's Finsbury Park Mosque into a training ground for radical Islamists, is wanted in the U.S. on charges that include helping set up a terrorist training camp in Oregon.
Al Masri and the four other men have been fighting extradition for as long as 14 years, and both British and European courts have ruled that they can be sent to the U.S. to face charges.
They applied to the High Court for a last-minute halt, with al-Masri's lawyers saying his deteriorating physical and mental health means it would be "oppressive" to send him to a U.S. prison.
Lawyers for the preacher, who has one eye and hooks in place of hands he claims to have lost fighting the Soviets in Afghanistan, said he suffers from depression, chronic sleep deprivation, diabetes and other ailments.
The Egyptian-born former nightclub bouncer used north London's Finsbury Park Mosque as a base to persuade young Muslims to take up the cause of holy war. The mosque was once attended by Sept. 11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui and "shoe bomber" Richard Reid.
He is wanted in the U.S. on multiple terrorism-related charges, including helping abduct 16 hostages, including two American tourists, in Yemen in 1998 and conspiring to set up a terrorist training camp in Bly, Oregon, between 2000 and 2001.
He has been in a British jail since 2004 on charges of inciting racial hatred and encouraging followers to kill non-Muslims.
Ahmad has fought for almost a decade to avoid being sent to the U.S., where he is accused of running terrorist-funding websites. He and Ahsan both face charges including using a website to provide support to terrorists and conspiracy to kill, kidnap, maim or injure persons or damage property in a foreign country.
Bary and al-Fawwaz were indicted with others, including Osama bin Laden, for their alleged roles in the bombings of two U.S. embassies in east Africa in 1998. Al-Fawwaz faces more than 269 counts of murder.


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Zach Galifianakis is arguably the hottest comedian out there right now. You'd think a show like "Saturday Night Live" would be shouting from the top of 30 Rock if he agreed to host.
Maybe not.
"ZACH GALIFIANAKIS is HOSTING Saturday Night Live on March 6," reads a tweet posted at galifianakisz shortly after noon today.
U.S. & World
The day's top national and international news.
But our colleagues upstairs say they can't confirm the news.
Maybe there's still some bad blood from Galifianakis' short stint as a writer on the show.
While we await final word, amuse yourself with his video for Kanye West's "Can't Tell Me Nothing."


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Welcome to World March of Women
PURPOSE: To show the nation and the world that supporters of women's rights are the overwhelming majority. Thousands will rally to send an unmistakable message: We will not rest until justice is ours. We demand an end to poverty and violence against women as we march into the new millennium. And, we will take the power by electing a Congress and a president who will join feminists in our struggle for equality.
Mission Statement, US Organizing Committee:
We unite with women around the world to demand that leaders of the United States, the United Nations and its member States, and other institutions of power work to:
- Eliminate poverty and ensure a fair distribution of the planet's wealth between rich and poor and between men and women;
- Eliminate violence against women; and
- Ensure equality between women and men.
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The great scholars of essay writing process have reminded us from time to time that we read and write to validate who we are, what we have become and what we can be. Today their writing continues to awaken us to the common thread that ties us all together in an archetypal way. No matter where we are in the world and what we have experienced, the quality of being human, with its collective, parallel human mythology, binds us and allows us to understand each other's joy and suffering. This ability to connect may be one of the most important reasons for reading and writing, often referred to as personal narratives and memoirs.


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May help to make this a poll Mil, but I should be good for either.
P.S: You're awesome. Period.
Btw just cuz Ben1 haz a higher pitched voice doesn't make him better than meh D:
I miss mah squeakeh voice D: Its harder to be the stereotypical kid on Xbox now :(
heya, who is racing tonight ?
Boo Lemming!
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Blessed be the LORD my strength which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:
My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.
MightiMidget (post: 1406270) wrote:Amazing last episode, it makes me ache for more (which is rare for me), and it was just overall...awesome. Yes. Lovely wrap-up!
But I have to ask...
...was I the only one who did a jump, fist-pump and a "YES!" when Simon punched Izaya?
blkmage (post: 1406287) wrote:I don't think either of the later two arcs had the amazing finish that the first arc did, nor were they as strong overall. That said, the conclusion did give everyone an ending they deserved, which is fine by me. I'm definitely looking forward to a second season of this (which seems likely since production committees like money and this series has given them a ton of it). It's probably still my favourite show of the year.
Izaya's sisters hate him, but they love Shizuo, and even more they love Shizou's brother Kasuka - they have a standing offer to push Izaya in front of an oncoming bus if Shizou would scrounge up some concert tickets for them.ich1990 (post: 1404805) wrote:EDIT: More Oriharas? That sounds like trouble, although I have a feeling they will be more interested in tormenting Izaya than messing with high schoolers.
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With payback, Votto knows how to do-right
ST. LOUIS -- Joey Votto is generally known for being serious and straight-laced, but the Reds first baseman showed his sense of humor on Tuesday when he did a TV interview with MLB Network's "Intentional Talk" show -- dressed in a Canadian Mountie uniform and hat.
For Votto, who hails from Toronto, it was a fun shot at revenge for something that co-hosts Chris Rose and Kevin Millar did to him on a show during Spring Training.
"They photoshopped me in a Mountie outfit [with Bret Michaels]," Votto said.
Votto's face was deadpan throughout most of the interview as Rose and Millar did not know what was coming and ad-libbed questions throughout. Votto, the serious Mountie, talked about being part of "the red surge" and proudly mentioned that he rides his horse named "Nibbles" to the ballpark every day.
"I think it's fun to do stuff like that," Votto said. "Kevin is a really fun guy to chat with. Chris is also. Hopefully they liked that."
Reds teammates watching the show on clubhouse televisions were laughing out loud.
"He was straight-facing Millar and Rose like that. I don't know how you can't smile with those two. He can be at the top of the general's list if he wanted to," Reds third baseman Todd Frazier said. "That's what we like. That's what we need more of. We like that stuff."


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Other surnames involved include: BAKER, CLARK, DIGNAM, FERGUSON, FITZGERALD, HAYES, HOBBS, HOWARD, HUNT, KELLY, MAY, McNAB(B), MOSS, NASMYTH, READY, WALKER, WILLETT and many others.
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An expansive soundboard and acoustic chamber give the 131 cm U3 extended power and projection, with the peerless tonal and expressive control of the legendary Yamaha action. Yamaha U Series upright pianos have long been a leading choice for educational institutions, professional musicians and discriminating home pianists. Now, thanks to comprehensive redesign, these world-standard instruments are better than ever, with numerous advances in materials and construction. Refined scale designs and components improve tonal performance, while other modifications enhance strength and durability. Extra-wide music desks provide plenty of room for sheet music. And the top-of-the-line sets extraordinary standards of elegance and excellence, incorporating concepts adapted from Yamaha grand pianos.
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A SLU OG since her '12 Closet, Tallulah's spirit is as unlocked and gutsy as they come, so we couldn't wait to take it another step deeper and take it all off, right down to her core. In oversized denim everything, to-die-for Gucci loafers, and a DIY dye-job that we're obsessed with, Tallulah let it all hang beautifully out. She was so brave to let it rip about her journey with body dysmorphia, and its paralyzing, destructive mindsets, due to a teenage lifetime of tabloid bullying that is so despicable, we can't imagine how these people sleep at night. But it's Tallulah who's having the last laugh, finally finding herself closer to the future her, who was always in her head but had been far away from her reality. No longer interested in needing to be the life of the party, and feeling pretty in shirts buttoned up to her chin, Tallulah is happily focused on "letting the world flow from the fingertips" — that it to say, writing on her blog, the Clothing Coven, encouraging girls to replace harmfully competing over who's skinnier with girl-crushes and mutual inspiration. We're totally down with her directive to stop looking in the mirror at the outside and to trust that feeling like a princess everyday is a state of mind that comes from within. As Tallulah herself reveals, "For the first time, I like myself on the inside."
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Canadian retailer SSSense has developed a shoppable music video in hopes that watching cool people flaunt couture will inspire you to impulse buy a bunch of crap you don't want and can't afford. The song is not terrible! But the shopping experience is noisy and totally ruins the video. Nobody who likes music actually wants this. Can we please make it go away?
The new video for "I Think She Ready," by rapper Iggy Azalea and featuring FKI and Diplo, is basically a catalog, which uses interactive technology developed by wireMAX to sell you clothing. On the surface the video is what you're used to: A bunch of well-dressed musicians dancing around, looking cool, wearing fancy clothes. But in almost every frame, there's an "S" button hovering over each of the artists. When your mouse hovers over the button, that box expands to say "Shop This Look," and when you click, the video pauses and reveals an online shopping interface so you can purchase what you saw in the video.
It's a disgustingly efficient synergy of marketing techniques. Music videos have always been advertisements of sorts for the music itself, and musicians have endorsed clothing for time eternal. But the experience of shopping from a music video feels dirty. You can't enjoy the music and shop at the same time. Plus even if you don't click on those hovering "S" tiles, they remain as distracting reminders that if you enjoy the video, you're basically getting a kick out of a commercial.
Listen: We understand that the recording industry is collapsing and that its future is merchandising and using musical cachet to hock wares. But seriously, can we just watch music videos without having to confront the crass consumerism of it all the entire time? [SSSENSE via Hypebeast]