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Metal Gear Solid and Games as Social Commentary
In preparing for my presentation at the College English Association conference in St. Louis this week, I've been kicking around a lot of ideas of games as a brand of social commentary. Specifically, I've been analyzing Grand Theft Auto as a combination pastiche/satire that lovingly mocks great pieces of American pop culture to point out the vices of that culture in general. I'll post that presentation up here after I give it (Thursday afternoon).
In a similar vein, I've always considered Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid games to be extremely good pieces of postmodern fiction set into game form. Kojima lets the player work his way through different scenarious using whatever skills and hardware Snake is allowed, and ties those abilities thematically back to his story arc. The character is a combination of stealth, intelligence, caution tempered with daring, and emotional reserve. All those qualities are woven into both the cutscenes and the gameplay segments, turning them into something of a mutual metadiscourse continuously commenting on these themes and how they are addressed within different segments of the game. One might justly criticize the series' indulgence with cutscene length, especially given the way narrative components are more strongly tied into gameplay scenarios in current games. But little of those cutscenes is wasted.
The opus has always served as a warning of the very problems videogames so widely represent for modern culture: the potential that our reliance on and affinity for technological advancement might lead at least to our dehumanization, at worst to our collapse. Touching on subjects like genetic manipulation, nuclear arms, political and cultural loyalties, individual identity in an increasingly networked world, and the simple perils of war without consequences often makes Kojima's games seem like some of the more topical and relevant narrative discourse on modern life. Read more…
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To the Editor:
In the January issue of Perspectives, John Haynes accused me of portraying him as a "knave" in my article, "Moscow's Archives and the New History of the Communist Party of the United States" (Perspectives, October 2000). While I had no intention of maligning Haynes's motivations, the fact remains that we have a fundamental disagreement over how to interpret Communist Party archival sources. Haynes's role as a major player in gaining the Library of Congress access to Moscow's rich sources should be applauded. This act, however, does not mean that historians need to accept his one-sided interpretation of the sources—one that excludes local forces and the complex nature of American communism.
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Celebrated Group Begin Their "Curtain Call" With First Single From Final Album, LeftBackThe Song:Critically acclaimed rap duo Little Brother are back and ready to takeover speakers for the final time together with their new album, LeftBack. Dropping on April 20th via Hall of Justus, LeftBack will mark the end of an illustrious career by partners in rhyme Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh. The album features production from the likes of Khyrsis, Denaun Porter, J.Bizness and guest vocals from Torae, Truck North, Jozeemo, Chaundon, Median, and more. The send-off for the North Carolina hip-hop heavyweights begins with the release of "Curtain Call," the poetically titled first single from LeftBack. Rapper Big Pooh sets the tone for the album by declaring that "this is it, the last monologue / last act in the play, you could say the epilogue." A booming synth line, driving bass and staccato drum pattern intertwine to provide the backdrop for the occasion, while Phonte drives home the album's message by rapping "You know we don't quit / but when it's curtain call then that's all you gonna get." The song "basically sums up the history of our career as Little Brother," says the duo. "This is the last first single you will hear from Little Brother."Fans can expect further announcements from Little Brother, including tour info and other interesting developments on LeftBack's road to the release."Curtain Call": http://media.audibletreats.com/Little_Brother-Curtain_Call.mp3 .The Background:Little Brother, the Durham, North Carolina group formed in part by Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh, released their debut album The Listening on ABB Records in 2003. They are now gearing up for the release of their fourth album, LeftBack, which will be the last of Little Brother's illustrious career, available April 20th via Hall Of Justus. Continuing the tradition they set with the critically acclaimed third release GetBack, Big Pooh and Phonte have enlisted multiple producers for LeftBack, both from within and outside of the Justus League camp. The album features production from the likes of Khyrsis, Denaun Porter, J.Bizness and guest vocals from Torae, Truck North, Jozeemo, Chaundon, Median, and more.Streams:"Curtain Call": http://media.audibletreats.com/Little_Brother-Curtain_Call.mp3 .Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/phontigallo and http://www.twitter.com/RapperBigPooh .MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/littlebrother .Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2204654995 .Official Site: http://www.hallofjustus.com/littlebrother.php .Label Site: http://www.hallofjustus.com/ .
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Video: Oddisee - The Stand Interview 03.03.2010 Oddisee Spends a Day in His Hometown With On Demand TV's The Stand The Video: Oddisee, of the celebrated group Diamond District, gives The Stand (Twitter.com/StandOnDemand) insight into the many facets of his life in interview. As an integral part of Oddisee's life, the rapper talks about the double meaning of his name setting the stage for his rhyming career from a young age and how his hometown of D.C. has shaped his music - hardcore hip-hop without the violence. However, this is one artist not to be restricted to a single genre. His love and passion for music keep tracks fresh as Oddisee prides himself on taking bits and pieces of many genres and incorporating them into his music. His motto, "Keep it fresh, keep it alive, and keep it relevant," has kept the emcee on the cutting edge of music without forgetting his hip-hop roots. Living in the political capital of the US has also shaped Oddisee as an activist, and has led him to constantly try to relay a message through his music. Oddisee closes the interview with, "You gotta stand for something or we'll fall for anything." With an excellent group effort in 2009 and an equally impressive solo project to kick off the new year, it's clear that Oddisee, at the very least, is standing up and being heard as a name to be recognized in music. Oddisee's Traveling Man is available digitally via Mello Music Group. The Stand Interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mY6QnuyoWM . Background: Since producing and performing the hit track "Musik Lounge" for DJ Jazzy Jeff's Magnificent LP, Amir "Oddisee" Mohamed has pushed his involvement in the music industry into fifth gear. Taking advantage of working at A Touch of Jazz studios, Oddisee has incorporated the neo soul vibe of Philly into his eclectic and well-decorated resume. Coming from a diverse background, the half Sudanese, half African-American was blessed with musical talent from both sides of his family. Oddisee was influenced by the accomplished singers, guitarists, and poets on his Sudanese side, and on his American side, by the gospel singers, blue grass guitar players, and older cousins who gave him his first taste of hip-hop. Ironically, though, it was his Sudanese father that gave Oddisee the vinyl that fueled his passion for producing hip-hop music. Since turning his focus towards hip-hop, Oddisee has worked with the likes of Gary Shider of Parliament and Funkadelic, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Talib Kweli, J-Live, Little Brother, Freeway, Flying Lotus, and many other respected recording artists. Now signed with Mello Music Group, Oddisee continues to be one of the hardest working producer/emcees in hip-hop, preparing to release an instrumental project, a solo project, a second Diamond District album, full album production for Finale, Trek LIfe, and Stik Figa, and is executive producing a handful of other projects. With his incredibly distinctive and mesmerizing style, Oddisee covers just about every sect of hip-hop music, creating a sound that is appealing to all music lovers. Born in Washington D.C. and raised in Maryland, Oddisee and his "Low Budget" crew, including such hip hop artists and producers as Kev Brown, Kenn Starr, and his group Diamond District (XO and yU) have already managed to leave their mark on the hip-hop community and the D.C. metropolitan area. About Mello Music Group: Like Lao Tzu in hip-hop, Mello Music Group provides music for the soul, from the heart of American culture, opening the realm of the intelligent hip-hop experience through melodic evocations, beats that corroborate the truth, and voices that roar above the rising void and impose order on the terrible & triumphant moments of everyday life. This is the compelling sound of Mello Music Group. Industry newcomer Michael Tolle founded MMG in 2007 and is acting Director of Operations. MMG will be releasing projects from Oddisee, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Kenn Starr, Finale, Trek Life, Dudley Perkins, Sareem Poems, and YU in 2010. http://www.myspace.com/mellomusicgroup . The Stand Interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mY6QnuyoWM . "Kansas City (South Central Remix)" Feat. Stik Figa: http://media.audibletreats.com/Oddisee-Kansas_Bay_Feat_Stik_Figa.mp3 . Odd Winter Mixtape download: http://oddisee.bandcamp.com/ . Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/oddisee . Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oddisee/23639062981 . Official Site: http://www.oddiseemusic.blogspot.com/ . MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/oddisee720 . Label Site: http://www.myspace.com/mellomusicgroup .
Black Sheep Announces Producer Remix Contest For Recently Released EP 03.03.2010 Rework Tracks Off The Prelude EP To Win Opportunity To Be Featured On Upcoming Prelude Remix EP, Free Verse From Dres The Contest: Following the success of his December 2009 EP, Dres of the legendary Queens, NY outfit Black Sheep will drop his long awaited full length LP, From The Black Pool Of Genius, on April 6th. To celebrate the release,Dres is proud to announce the official Prelude Remix Contest. With the contest, Dres is giving aspiring and established producers alike the opportunity to remix all five cuts off Dres' From The Black Pool Of Genius: The Prelude EP, with the best submission of each of the five tracks being selected by Dres to be released for the official Prelude Remix EP, which will be subsequently released via all major digital retailers. After downloading a cappella versions of the songs - which can be found through http://whostheblacksheep.com - contestants will have four weeks to craft their respective remixes. All remixes must be sample-free. While producers can submit only one remix per track, they are allowed and encouraged to submit remixes for each track, making up to five possible remix submissions. In addition to each winner having their version included on the official Remix EP, Dres will also record one 16 bar verse for each of the winning producers on a beat of their choice, and each producer will win a free drum pack from Platinum Loops: the Hip-Hop Drums – Blazin Beats Volume 1 Sample Pack. Winning producers will also receive a signed copy of the From The Black Pool Of Genius: The Prelude EP. Think you have what it takes to catch the ear of legend? To enter the contest, or for further information about the contest, including download links for the a capellas, rules, deadlines, and prizes, please see below or visit: http://whostheblacksheep.com . Entry Date And Deadlines: • The contest opens 12:00am EST on March 2, 2010, and closes at 11:59pm EST on April 2, 2010. All entries must be received on or before 11:00pm EST on April 2, 2010. • The winning submissions will be announced on or before April 15, 2010. To Enter: • Download the acapellas from http://www.remixcomps.com/Black-Sheep-Remix-Contest. Craft your sample-free remix around Dres' vocals and submit a 320kbps MP3 (44.1kHz constant bit rate, normal stereo) file of your remix along with your name and email address to email@example.com. • All remixes should be titled in the same format: "Name of Producer – Name of Track being remixed" Judging: • All entries will be judged and selected exclusively by Dres. • Dres will announce the winning submissions for the Prelude Remix contest on Thursday, April 15, 2010. Prizing: • Each winning producer will have his or her submission included on the official From The Black Pool Of Genius Prelude EP. • Each winning producer will receive a free 16 bar verse from Dres on a beat of their choice (all winners must submit the beat for collaboration within four weeks time of the contest close). • Each winning producer will win a free copy of Platinum Loops' Hip-Hop Drums - Blazin' Beats Vol. 1 Sample Pack. • Each winning producer will receive a free signed copy of Dres' From The Black Pool Of Genius: The Prelude EP. Check out Dres' personal invitation to enter the contest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuARWvYmXpU . Prelude buy link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/from-black-pool-genius-the-prelude/id342549103 . The Background: It all began with a thundering baseline and an unmistakably classic phrase - "this or that." One of the most widely recognized songs in rap music history, the 1991 classic "The Choice is Yours" was hailed by VH1 in 2008 as one of the best rap songs of all time. The highly respected Queens emcee Dres, along with DJing partner-in-crime William "Mista Lawnge" McLean took the music industry by storm in the early 1990's as part of the groundbreaking collective Native Tongues. Penning such Billboard standouts as "Flavor of the Month" and "Strobelight Honey" for the duo's platinum-selling debut album A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing in 1992, Dres would continue to crank out the hits on the group's second release, Non Fiction. After a brief reunion with Mister Lawnge in 2000, Dres again set his sights on recording. He released the innovative online-only album 8WM/Novakane in 2007. Now he's back in the studio, writing the next chapter of his storied career. Dres' highly anticipated new project, From the Black Pool of Genius, out Spring 2010, promises to pair thought-provoking lyrics with astounding beats constructed by a corps of new and established beatmakers. They include Bean One, Showbiz, Tough Junkie, P. Locke, Urban Soul Music Group, and Willie Evans. He's also got an impressive line-up of guest stars, including De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, Rhymefest, AZ, and Tough Junkie, among others. Leading up to the release of his next full-length, Black Sheep have released a precursor EP, From The Black Pool Of Genius: The Prelude, available now. From The Black Pool Of Genius will be available on April 6th. Prelude Remix Contest: http://www.remixcomps.com/Black-Sheep-Remix-Contest . Prelude Remix Contest Invitation Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuARWvYmXpU . "I Wanna Rock" (Dres Hot Track Of The Week): http://media.audibletreats.com/Dres-I_Wanna_Rock_Freestyle.mp3 . Dres & Mike G Talk About Native Tongues Reunion Track: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZjD9-UIF_0 . "Road Warrior": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSdgHLuqTf4 . Twitter: http://twitter.com/DresBlacksheep . MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/blacksheep . Official Site: http://www.whostheblacksheep.com .
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GRAMMY AWARD WINNER RHYMEFEST SIGNS ON FOR "MIDWEST BLOCK STARZ" COMPILATIONGrammy Award winner Rhymefest will appear on Block Starz Music's upcoming "Midwest Block Starz" compilation scheduled for exclusive release at www.blockstarzmusic.com on April 28.Rhymefest contributed the track "Say Wassup", featuring Phonte of Little Brother, to the project as part of a lead up to the release of his own long-awaited sophomore effort, "El Che", on May 18. "Midwest Block Starz" is the third installment of Block Starz Music's critically-acclaimed compilation series and will highlight various independent Hip-Hop and R&B artists from the thirteen state region.2009 Underground Music Awards' "Midwest Artist of the Year", Slick Watts, and 2009 Ohio Hip-Hop Awards' "Best Live Performer", Machine Gun Kelly, whose track "Alice In Wonderland" will be the first single and video released from the compilation, will also be featured on the "Midwest Block Starz" project alongside blazing contributions from new Block Starz Music artists Mike Schpitz (Chicago) and F.O.N.Z. (Louisville)."We have a few surprises lined up as far as big name guest appearances," says Block Starz Music co-founder and president Bayer Mack. "But the purpose is to showcase exciting new independent talent."Independent Artists Interested In Being Featured On "Midwest Block Starz" May Visit www.blockstarzmusic.com/submissions.php Until March 31ABOUT BLOCK STARZ MUSICWe are a link to the marketplace for new independent talent and an oasis for bands that don't fit the status quo. We're entrepreneurs with a passion for making deals and championing our artists. We don't conform to the way things have always been done. We choose to find our own way. We're Block Starz Music and we got next.CONTACTBlock Starz Music firstname.lastname@example.com * www.blockstarzmusic.com ** www.twitter.com/blockstarz *
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This February Corey Helford Gallery presents "You Are Not Falling, You Are Floatingâ€, an immersion into the surreal state of consciousness between being awake and asleep and the secrets about ourselves, which are revealed in our dreams, by New York artist David Hochbaum. For his second solo exhibition at the gallery, Hochbaum creates a total environment through a stunning mixed media display of paintings, photography, sculptures and an installation.
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Born in 1972, David Hochbaum was raised in suburban New City, New York. Feeling like an outsider, he connected with the energy and decadence of Manhattan. Hochbaum turned to art as a form of self-expression, and in 1990 attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts. Upon graduation, he returned to New York where he currently resides in Manhattan. Hochbaum is known for his unique photo constructions — paintings built on photographs and images — which take on a sculptural quality. He has exhibited in numerous galleries worldwide, including McCaig-Welles Gallery and Strychnin Gallery in Berlin, London and New York. His works have been exhibited in Germany, France, Sweden, London, Italy, Belgium, Chile and the United States. Hochbaum's work has been included in several art fairs such as Scope, Bridge Art Fair, Art 21 in Cologne and Fusion Five in Cannes.
Located in the Culver City Art District, Corey Helford Gallery was established in April 2006 by Jan Corey Helford and her husband, television producer and creator, Bruce Helford (The Drew Carey Show, George Lopez, The Oblongs). Passionate art collectors, the Helfords are producers on the art documentary The Treasures of Long Gone John and have partnered to open their first gallery. Corey Helford Gallery presents a wide range of artists, from members of the new fine art movement, such as Gary Baseman, Andrew Brandou, Coop, Natalia Fabia, Korin Faught, Sylvia Ji, Eric Joyner, and award-winning photographer Chris Anthony, to early Modernist William S. Schwartz. Notable shows include "Charity By Numbersâ€, which was co-curated by Gary Baseman and featured an unprecedented lineup of artists including Mark Ryden, Marion Peck, Shepard Fairey, Todd and Kathy Schorr, Camille Rose Garcia, and Michael Hussar. Corey Helford Gallery presents new exhibitions approximately every four weeks.


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Could the revolving cast door on Grey's Anatomy finally be hitting Patrick Dempsey on his cute little butt? Is he leaving the show after five years of TV doctoring?
That's the word on the street this morning after the release of the logline for the next all-new ep of Grey's, airing March 12, which suggests that Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd might not be long for the show: "After learning at a deposition that more of his patients have died than survived, Derek decides to quit."
What the what?
Could Seattle Grace's chief of neurosurgery be heading out the door, following in the footsteps of Burke, Hahn, Sadie and quite possibly Izzie and George?
Here's what I'm hearing...
Everything is gonna be OK.
For one thing, the complete description for the Mer-Der storyline in the next new ep implies that Mer pulls Der out of his funk: "After learning at a deposition that more of his patients have died than survived, Derek decides to quit, even as Meredith refuses to give up on him." Awww...Grey finally gets to be a support system for Shepherd, instead of the other way around!
As for the big picture, an inside source tells me, "[Derek] may be 'quitting' but [he is] definitely not leaving the show. [Dempsey] doesn't want to leave, and they wouldn't let him go anyway."
Hallelujah! Someone at Grey's who actually likes their job! It's a TV miracle, people!
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Rolling Stones to Adele: Come Sing with Us at Hyde Park!
June 05, 2013 Music
Rumor has it the Rolling Stones want an A-list lineup of female guests to perform with them at London's Hyde Park, and Adele is at the top of the list.
The insider added, "She is the name they want to announce as their special guest… at the minute it's 50/50 that she'll do it, but Mick is quietly confident he can pull it off. They want to make the Hyde Park shows a highlight of their tour, and her appearing would make it really special."
[Credit: Twitter]
Sheryl Crow and Katy Perry were among the women who have performed with the Stones on their tour so far, and Lady Gaga and Florence Welch are reportedly among their upcoming guests.
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Listen to this audiobook excerpt from Barbara Ehrenreich's book Bait and Switch: The (Futile) Pursuit of the American Dream. The bestselling author of Nickel and Dimed goes back undercover to do for America's ailing middle class what she did for the working poor, and enters the world of the white-collar unemployed.
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Looking for all intents and purposes like a modern sequel to Wonder Boy 3, Flying Hamster 2 is up on Kickstarter. And it looks beautiful.
The original game was a side-scrolling shooter, but for this one, developer Game Atelier says, "Our main inspirations are the Wonder Boy / Monster World, Zelda series and Secret Of Mana."
The main Kickstarter goal is a Windows version, but stretch goals could bring it to PS4, Xbox One, Vita, 3DS, and Wii U. I believe that, too, as Flying Hamster was ported all over the place!
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This game doesn't actually exist, but it's an awesome mash-up of Sega properties from Jonathan "Persona" Kim (with a logo by Brady "Ashura" Hartel).
There's a peek of this art, non-animated, in the back of the newly released Hardcore Gaming 101 Presents: Sega Arcade Classics Vol. 1 book — available in color, black and white, and as a downloadable PDF.


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Categories > Celebrities > My Chemical Romance > Screaming Silences
And In Enters Our Hero!1 Reviews
Becky has now got to face the guys at school, can She survive?
"Nightmare High?" I asked.
"It was named after a black horse..that did something amazing.."
"And You have no idea what that is huh Bob? gee I thought You were the history buff, not Me" I smirked.
"Now remember, not everyone here is as strong as You so be on Your best behavior" Bob reminded Me.
"I will if They are" I replied curtly.
"I see a horrible injury by the end of the day" Bob muttered.
"Come on Bob hurry up" I yelled as I walked up to the main entrance.
After being enrolled and fixing up My locker Bob and I headed to English with the gang.
"Miss could You please come to the front of the room for a minute" The male teacher called.
I sighed and walked to the front of the room.
"Class We have a new student with Us today named Becky Bryar. Becky why don't You tell Us a bit about Yourself" The male teacher asked.
"Well My name is Becky who would have thought it and I am Bob's twin, and the reason that I was never at this school is because I was in an insane asylum convinced I was Alice in Wonderland"
The entire class was silent except for Gerard, Mikey, Ray and Bob who were in silent fits of hysteria.
"How nice. Why don't You take a seat" The male teacher replied, attempting to go for happiness but failing.
"Freak" muttered a red haired girl from the back who was obviously classed as preppy with just a hint of slutty.
"And it begins again" I sighed as I sat next to Bob and Mikey.
When the class ended I walked over to My locker and went to find the books for History when I heard someone walk very cockily up and stood still, waiting for Me to swing My locker back.
I closed My locker to find a guy with brown eyes, tanned skin and brown long wavy hair.
"I noticed You in class today" He whispered in an attempt to be sexy.
"Guess what so did a lot of people. What makes You so special?" I asked.
"I'm the captain of the football team"
"And I'm the captain of the kick ass team. Mine sounds scarier so why don't You run along to practice failing at life" I sneered and walked away.
Or I was going to walk away before He raced in front of Me and grabbed My waist.
"Why don't You come with Me, I can show You a good time"
"I got a better idea, why don't You drop dead. No wait You can't Your to fit- I know I'll help" I replied cheerily as I took His hand from My waist, tugged it behind His back and shoved Him hard against the wall.
"Becky what are You doing!?" I heard Mikey exclaim from behind Me.
"Teaching this guy a lesson" I replied as I turned to look at Him, but as I did the guy tried to spring loose.
I let go of His arm in shock and backed away slightly.
"Hey You will be under Me before the year is out. Until then don't You dare forget the name Timmy" He replied smugly.
"...Timothy is Your name? What's Your last name cuddles?" I replied laughing so hard I had My eyes closed.
With My eyes closed I didn't see Timothy coming, but I did hear a snarl, a swift movement in front of Me and then a groan.
I opened My eyes to see Mikey standing in front of Me and Timmy on the floor clutching His family jewels, even vomiting a little.
"You come near Becky or My friends again and I swear on pain of death You will regret it" Mikey snarled to a kneeling timothy.


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DevilsGram: Morning Skate (April 25, 2014)
Instagram images from Friday's morning skate.
Morning Skate: September 12, 2013
Yesterday, two of New Jersey's off-season acquisitions, Jaromir Jagr and Cory Schneider, made their way to Prudential Center for their first Devils training camp. While the rookies were on the ice for the second straight day, the veterans participated in physicals, headshots and interviews.
Morning Skate: September 11, 2013
Yesterday was the first on-ice session of the 2013 New Jersey Devils training camp. The rookies, who arrived in Newark Monday, were split into two groups for practices at 11 am and 12:45 pm.


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The scene begins with a tight closeup on the character's head, so that it's the only thing we see. After a moment, the camera pans back to reveal the amusing, and sometimes surprising, surroundings. A type of Reveal Shot. Often used to reveal a Trick Dialogue or a Not so Dire shot. When it's just the eye(s) in the very first shot, it's an Eye Open.
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43-year-old Sondra Taylor, of St. Louis County, Missouri, had arranged for a massage therapist to come to her home and give her and her 17-year-old daughter massages. The therapist brought her 7-year-old daughter along.
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Painful as it may be sometimes, I recommend going through life without the epidural.--John Mayer
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Wow! Just off Battle Studies and Mayer is already making more beautiful music. Does this guy quit? I'm loving the feel of this song. It totally makes me want to close my eyes and sing out loud (as does most of Mr. Mayer's music). If it's this good now, I can only imagine what it will be like with words. I'm already stoked for the next album. If it's anything like this, it's sure to be stellar.
Hopefully, this one shows up on the Summer Tour! See you in Noblesville, IN and Cincinnati, OH Mr. Mayer!
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Burton NaickerYes there might be differing opinions on the advert but the stronger opinion seems to be against it and so am I. We unfortunately do have a history of apartheid and racial segregration and should consider this past when creating distasteful adverts such as these. It should not be about the fact that some cannot udnerstand what the problem is, it is about the ones that feel some sort of hurt when viewing it!
legendvan2People are very quick to jump at anything partaining , racial , these people who are offended ask them , if they ever feed a child... look in their donation , do they realy or is this just to stop what , the person putting the add is trying to accomplish, like it or not , too many children do go hungry , wether white or black ... stop complaining and always raise issues that actualy are not going to be of the interest of what you fighting ..but shame or educate the person by donating as much as possible , then tomorrow , no one is going will say a black kid is hungry anymore , do something to remove that image by removing the oroblem not raise the time old issue that;s not going to feed the child... FEED THE CHILD & REMOVE THE STIGMA...Don't just complain , then leave the child hungry anyway....remove it by iradicating the problem , some people will still remain ignorant whether I like it or not....
Mbali MananaAs creatives, we strive to create campaigns with an impact. As advertisers, we have a responsibility to be aware of the social and emotional undertones attached to our content. Perhaps this campaign needed a little external feedback before it went live?
Gman GmanIf you want to see controversy, remake the ad and change the race of the characters...Remember the SABC campaign "Roles Reversal"?... Featuring a white protagonist from a Soweto informal settlement going by his usual day activities including looking for a job, driving through a suburb in a taxi and seeing rich black kids chauffeured to school with a white maid running after the car etc? Of course it had to be removed. This is from Ogilvy CT, Cape Town is another country not part of the bigger picture, I don't expect anything different. If its not 'Castle Lager' like ads (four characters - white, black, indian and coloured) pretending to be real friends, its this kind of ads. Last Friday Mail & Guardian had to apologise for allowing an ad that compared pigs in sow crates and a pic from concentration camps...this raffled the feathers and it was DEALT with IMMEDIATELY. Hear ppl are justifying crap. Remake the ad and lets see. As for Feed A Child charity, you are not getting my donation. There are plenty children charity organizations I donate to including Dstv's initiative (irony the Dstv's Charity ads are done by Ogilvy JHB if not mistaken, and this crap is from Ogilvy CT). Like I said, Cape Town is another country.
Sharon RapetswaThe Hate that your feed Little Infants F@cks Everyone!
Shazzythe hate that you feed little infants F@cks Everyone!
Sello Mogaladithe truth is always pretty. I thing the agency applied racial facts in which the public interpreted as racial stereotype, the tagline still remains some dogs eat better than most kids in our country and instead of using such information as a weapon of social good, we turn an burn the providers of that info... I guess ignorance is really bliss
Annalene RautenbachThe more controversial the better! It is time that people wake up to the truth that millions of kids go to bed hungry each night. Stop making it about race and make people help.
luciano dos santosJust looking at the picture made me quiver, however said, there is a strong message coming through which is of importance. White people do spend a lot of money on their pets and they should perhaps consider feed a hungry child when purchasing foodstuff ( and accessories/toys) for their pets.Yes, I do love animals, but would rather think of the child with no clothes, no shoes, no food, nowhere to sleep and cannot fend for themselves. One can of dog food can buy a bread for 2 hungry children.
Richard MullinPerhaps put on a series of adverts to appease everyone.
One with a black male hand feeding and the line "Some people spend more on 1 pair of shoes than it costs to feed a child for a month/ year"
One with an Indian hand feeding and the line "Some people spend more on a wedding than it costs to feed an orphanage for a year"
One with a colored hand feeding and the line " Some people spend more mag wheels for their cars than it costs to feed a child for year"
That way we can racially stereotype everyone and offend everyone all at once. The message will probably be lost but at least we are back on an even keel and all equally offended at the racism and not the trivial issue of starving children.


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Advanced Planning Concepts in the Closed-Loop Container Network of ARN
AbstractIn this paper we discuss a real-life case study in the optimization of the logistics network for the collection of containers from end-of-life vehicle dismantlers in the Netherlands.Advanced planning concepts like dynamic assignment of dismantlers to logistic service providers are analyzed by a simulation model.In this model, we periodically solve a vehicle routing problem to gain insight in the long-term performance of the system.The vehicle routing problem considered is a multi depot pickup and delivery problem with alternative delivery locations.We solve this problem with a heuristic based on route generation and set partitioning.
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Gordy Watson, Simms pro guide in New Zealand, shares this picture of his client holding a 16 pound brown. Gordy prepared his client for the trip properly, as is evidenced in head-to-toe Simms gear. From the look on his face, looks like the trip was a success.


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In tomorrow's AJC I have a review of Better Half, the new supper-club-turned-restaurant funded by a Kickstarter community funding campaign. I gave it a grade of 3 stars.
Better Half is one of our city's newest casual fine dining spots. You'll find the kitchen on full display right in the dining room, the absence of a liquor license (but it's coming), and a place where the best seats are at the bar. While Better Half doesn't adhere to formal dining traditions or ostentation, the kitchen performs with the exceptional skill and efficiency of one that does. With such artistry and precision, the food coming out of this kitchen could only be considered fine.
Vibrant colors and contrasts mark chef/owner Zach Meloy's artistic plating style, with items like the pork belly served alongside small cylindrical sopes placed catty-corner and filled with plugs of brilliant orange carrot puree. Consider items like the seared yellowfin tuna paired with cow-pea-and-bacon stew and diagonal squares of sweet onion flan melting into the swirl like pats of butter.
The restaurant's parting gift is a tin of cajetas de coco (Costa Rican milk truffles). I'd buy these homey caramel-coconut treasures by the case.
Subscribers can read the full review on myajc.com.
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I've had several questions concerning safer sex before, so I'm going to do this in one happy STI-free post.
I recommend these for everyone before you become fluid-bonded with a partner. Asking a new partner about their STI status is not foolproof. Thanks to generations of shaming for having STI's and having sex in general, being truthful in this area of discussion may not always happen.
These are some examples of what you can do without genital touching from a partner:
What you can do while coming in contact with your partner(s)' genitals
Okay, so now lets go a little more in-depth:
Oral Sex with a female-assigned partner:
Use dental damns, Lolleys or Saran wrap for cunninglus and rimming. There are several types of damns that you can search for and I've only really found them at sex shops, online and in my area. But you can even make your own out of an unlubed condom or one of your latex gloves or use some plastic wrap. I personally enjoy damns more 'cos they're normally flavored and I hate the taste of latex.
"Okay, I got the barrier…now what?"
Put some waterbased (or glycerin-free if you're prone to yeast infections) lube on the genital side of the barrier (You can mark it with a marker or something if you think you'll forget which side has the lube) and stretch it over your partners genitals. If you're using Saran wrap you can stretch it all the way from their anus to their vulva and take one long, forbidden lick from anus to clit. Although some people find this method to be inconvenient because of your lack of free hand. You can ask your partner you're pleasuring (or even better, a third partner ;D) to hold the barrier in place for you.
If your partner enjoys penetration, roll a condom on your tongue and dive down. You can also snap on a glove while you're teasing their clit.
Oral sex on a male-assigned partner or a detachable penis:
Your penis and/or toys love to play dress up - put on that condom (or if your partner is male-assigned, you COULD skip the condom but avoid ejaculation in your mouth).
If you're confused to how someone wearing a strap-on cock can find fellatio pleasuring, then ask them. Some find watching their partner suck them while on their knees to be amazing, others enjoy the clitoral stimulation from the dildo to be incredible. Although I can't explain it, it's a different kind of orgasm all together and it's amazing.
Finger and hand play:
Don't forget to use gloves for hand-to-vulva or hand-to-anus contact for finger-fucking or fisting. You can use surgical latex gloves or Nitrile gloves for those who are allergic to latex. Although the gloves you buy from the store are generally going to be white or non-colored, but sex stores offer (in my opinion) better quality and multi-colored gloves.
NEVER go from anal to vaginal without switching gloves!
Sharing is caring:
If you have multiple partners or you're switching from vaginal to anal or even to mouth, then switch condoms on your toys. Don't forget to clean them thoroughly with antibacterial soap between uses.
Only use water-based lube:
Never use oil-based lube while using latex products because it will break down the latex. Also, while oil-based lube can be great fun (because its very slick and hardly ever dries up) for fluid-bonded partners never use it in the vagina or anus because it's EXTREMELY hard to wash off and does not do well with the vagina's ecosystem.
If you are having yeast infections, then it might be your lube. I recommend switching to something that is glycerin-free as the sugar in the lube could be what is causing the build up of yeast. Avoid products containing nonoxynol-9. In some far off laboratory, it's been shown to kill HIV. However, it's also known to be irritating to vaginal and rectal tissue and can actually lead to an increase of vaginal infections and an increase risk of HIV transmission.
How to dispose of gloves/condoms:
In order to prevent contact to bodily fluids, turn the gloves and condoms inside out as you pull them off.
My partner just got a manicure?!
Before you pull the glove on, grab some cotton balls and put them on their fingers and viola! your pleasure won't ruin their fashion!
For Anal Lovers:
Even if you're using safer sex techniques, and even more so if you aren't, if you are having anal sex then it's highly recommend that you get your Hepatitis A shot!
Lube. Lube. Lube. Lube. Lube. Lube.
Annnnnd that's it!
This is just a rough guideline, but I hope it answers all of the questions in my inbox and then some. So, grab your favorite sex partner and try some of them out ;D If there is something I missed, PLEASE let me know.


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Mr. Vidal was, at the end of his life, an Augustan figure who believed himself to be the last of a breed, and he was probably right. Few American writers have been more versatile or gotten more mileage from their talent. He published some 25 novels, two memoirs and several volumes of stylish, magisterial essays. He also wrote plays, television dramas and screenplays. For a while he was even a contract writer at MGM. And he could always be counted on for a spur-of-the-moment aphorism, putdown or sharply worded critique of American foreign policy.
Television was a natural medium for Mr. Vidal, who in person was often as cool and detached as he was in his prose. "Gore is a man without an unconscious," his friend the Italian writer Italo Calvino once said. Mr. Vidal said of himself: "I'm exactly as I appear. There is no warm, lovable person inside. Beneath my cold exterior, once you break the ice, you find cold water."
In the opinion of many critics, though, Mr. Vidal's ultimate reputation is apt to rest less on his novels than on his essays, many of them written for The New York Review of Books. His collection "The Second American Revolution" won the National Book Critics Circle Award for criticism in 1982. About a later collection, "United States: Essays 1952-1992," R. W. B. Lewis wrote in The New York Times Book Review that Vidal the essayist was "so good that we cannot do without him," adding, "He is a treasure of state."
This is not an endorsement of all of his viewpoints, but Gore Vidal embodies many things I wish I was, like unabashedly confident, absurdly brave, and more than willing to go against the grain. Not to mention an incredible writer. Yes, those things can get you into a lot of trouble and gain you many enemies, but no one can say this man didn't live a life true to himself.
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I see you approaching opportunities as though there's no chance you'll succeed.
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Trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the sixth, shortstop Nick Urbanus missed a home run by less than a foot, as his line drive ricocheted off the wall just to the left of The Black Book Depot. Designated hitter Preston Beck followed with a cue shot off the end of the bat that hugged the third base line before rolling foul at the last moment. Instead of runners at second and third and one out, Spokane's rally died as Beck popped out and rightfielder Royce Bolinger flied to center to end the inning.
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Starter Eric Brooks pitched two scoreless innings in his professional debut, and Shawn Blackwell and Cody Kendall provided five more frames of one-run ball.
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Sterling fell to a fresh eight-week low against the dollar following disappointingly weak U.K. retail sales and the dollar was strong against the yen, while European stocks were supported by a rise in the mining sector following better-than-expected growth in China.
The Office for National Statistics said U.K. retail sales rose just 0.3% in December compared with a year earlier, and shrank 0.1% on the month. Economists had expected retail sales to rise 1% on the year and 0.2% on the month. This spurred fears that the U.K. economy shrank in the final quarter of 2012.
"It looks as though consumer spending will be a drag in terms of fourth-quarter gross domestic product, which will be released next Friday," said James Knightley, economist at ING Bank NV.
This will leave the Bank of England with more work to do, Mr. Knightley said. "We anticipate further quantitative easing, possibly in February, with the U.S. debt ceiling story adding to worries for the near-term risk environment and business sentiment," he said. Indeed, Bank of England official Ian McCafferty said in a Bloomberg television interview that the Bank's officials must keep an open mind about deploying new stimulus policies.
Elsewhere European stocks nudged higher overall, after China's gross domestic product growth figures for the fourth quarter indicated a 7.9% year-on-year rise compared with expectations for a 7.8% rise. In addition, industrial production figures increased by 10.3% in December, in line with expectations.
The data confirmed that China is recovering from the slowdown it experienced last year. As a result, mining stocks, which are closely linked to the China recovery story and demand expectations, were amongst the biggest gainers in Europe.
Italy's FTSE Mib however underperformed versus peers after Italian industrial orders fell in November. Industrial orders in the euro-zone's third-largest economy declined 0.5% from October.
Meanwhile, the dollar pushed above the Y90 mark for the first time in two and a half years. The yen softened following a Nikkei business daily report that the Bank of Japan is preparing to announce additional monetary easing at its policy meeting early next week. Japan's Nikkei jumped 2.9%, as stocks of exporters continued to benefit from a weaker yen. In addition, the Swiss franc slid against the euro as the risk-on theme in Europe prevailed and stresses in the euro zone looked less severe, for now at least. But the euro wasn't able to sustain small early gains against the dollar, failing to break above the $1.3400 level.
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Fire stations closed in Marion are ready to go back into service as the city looks for the next generation of firefighters. The levy that was passed will mean faster response times and more manpower if an emergency strikes.
Marion Fire Station No. 2 is one of the stations that closed due to budget concerns.
With the passing of the levy and money now coming into the department, the plan is to get firefighters back on the job.
Capt. Wade Ralph said he can't wait for the next chapter in the long, rich history of Marion fire.
"[The] average age of firefighters in the city is 43. That's five years away from retirement age, so to get 20 or 25-year-old kids in here, that's what it's all about," Ralph said.
The buzz around the additional firefighters is impacting the community.
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With the application process starting, Davis knows he will be covered.
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The mayor said he thinks it goes beyond safety. It could lead to a stronger business-minded Marion.
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Every day or two, I hear another story from another person with a loved one who is being "protected" by the probate court. They always have the same theme. Families even have a name for what goes on. Can you guess what it is?
I'll tell you in a minute, but first, here is today's letter, which is very much like yesterday's and, no doubt tomorrow's.
Today's probate disaster, submitted to the newspaper as a letter to the editor, comes courtesy of Mary Myers, of Mesa:
"I have been following Laurie Roberts' columns on the probate courts for some time and she is 'right on' "
"I have a 79 year old sister that was placed under the care of a fiduciary and a lawyer by the probate court several years ago.
"She was moved all the way across the city to make it difficult for family visits and placed in assisted living when she required skilled care. My sister is kept sadated as a way to control her movements and spends her days sitting in a chair, often in her own excretments. She was hospitalized three times in six years for dehydration and infections. The fiduciary doubled her fees without notice and I have no way to even prove that she visits the facility to check on my sister's care.
"What happens when the bank account finally does dry? Where does she go then? Will you pay her bills?"
Actually, Mary, when your sister's bank account finally runs dry -- and it likely will unless a judge steps in to stop it (unlikely) -- taxpayers will pay her bills. As with Marie Long, she'll be enrolled in ALTECS, which is the long-term care arm of AHCCCS. You know, the state health-care plan for the poor that is costing taxpayers $1.4 billion a year?
So now, to the mission statement of the probate system -- or at least by the fiduciaries who seem to run the place -- brought to you by the families that have endured it. It's just three simple words.
Separate. Medicate. Liquidate.
Catchy, huh? And too often, so sadly true.
Editor's note: Laurie Roberts' sister, Court of Appeals Chief Judge Ann Timmer, is chairing a committee that is reviewing the probate system. The Republic is disclosing the relationship to avoid any perception of a conflict of interest.


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All measurements are approximate and are very reasonably accurate.
Special comment from Nina: This vintage CHANEL bag is so rare. All returns subject to 10% Malleries restocking fee. Please read all store policies. Free Worldwide Shipping.
Q.Why do people prefer to shop at Nina Furfur Vintage Boutique?
A1. Cleanness
All of our items including handbags, jewelries, similar accessories, and vintage dresses are professionally cleaned before you get them. Used items can often times be dirty or unsanitary. want you to know we care about the cleanliness of the items we sell. That is why we take the extra time to clean and sanitize every item as best we can so they are ready to use without worry when they arrive. That is part of the Nina Furfur difference.
A2. Free Shipping
Nina Furfur offers you FREE Worldwide Shipping from and everybody loves it. You are saving approximately $30-$200 on shipping fees. Nina Furfur will post your package within two business days after we receive complete payment. Your item will be very nicely and securely packaged with lots of bubble wrap and put it in a sturdy new box or envelope. No used boxes or packing materials here. The shipping materials cost us an average of $10 for each package. You order will ship via Express Mail Service(EMS) provided by the Postal Service. After package it is sent out, we record the tracking info on Paypal and website. It is very fast and secure.
A3. Passion
Nina Furfur has passion and respect for fashion and enjoy finding high quality vintage. Please add us to your favorites. Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up on all the latest hot fashions that are available.
A4. Authenticity
All our items are AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED and inspected by our certified team very carefully with a checklist. Only items which pass our strict inspection get selected for sale in our store. If we are not sure about the Authenticity, or where the item came from, we do not list it in our store. do not sell fakes or counterfeits. Nina Furfur is a government certified and licensed vintage designer brand dealer in . Selling fake designer items is against the law. We have sold thousands of items, many to fashion magazine editors and celebrities all over the world. Please shop with confidence.