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2013 is gone and buried the world over. Happy New Years and a hearty hello to 2014.
In order to welcome in the next 365 days, I've compiled, in chronological order, a set of 100 of some (I could have easily done 200) of my favorite photos from 2013. By my very rough, back-of-the-envelope calculating, I figure I've shot around 8,000 frames of film in the last year. Selecting only 100 images in order to create a cohesive review was a bit of a task. Some things that I am proud of from 2013 are not here represented, and others are simply under embargo. Of the things I can share, though, I feel this is a solid core sample.
2013 was really the year of Japan for me. By the end of November, I'd been to that most awesome of countries a total of four times. As such, a disproportionate amount of the photos here are taken for Japanese clients or were taken in Japan itself. I can honestly say that after this year, I am more comfortable making my way around Tokyo than almost anywhere else on the globe.
A number of important milestones were reached for me this year—shooting for Nike while using film being chief among them (the photos are unfortunately on lockdown). I was able to continue and build upon my relationship with Kinfolk Magazine, and the Kinfolk Table, a sizable portfolio of my 2012 work, was released successfully. I was blessed enough to shoot another cover story for HUGE magazine, with portraits of Chaz Bundick of Toro y Moi and Steven Ellison of Flying Lotus. Beginning the Overgrowth project, a collaboration with my dear Riley Messina, and exhibiting those images overseas was another big achievement. Perhaps my favorite moment of the entire year was being able to meet and shoot a lunch session with Jiro Ono.
I can honestly say that 2013 was the busiest year of my life. I am happy to say that because I could honestly say the same about 2012 way back then, which I think is a great measure of growth.
By the same token, 2013 reminded me that it is imperative to keep one's mind in the moment (as opposed to being fixated on the moments, hours or days just ahead). C. S. Lewis said that "the Present is the point at which time touches eternity," and I happen to agree. It's sometimes terribly difficult to remember to appreciate that present, though, when you're living out of hotels and have three or four shoots to pull off in a day. How soon the pleasures of work and travel become mundane unless we steel ourselves against such things.
Lastly, 2013 saw the beginning and the deepening of many important friendships—first and foremost in my relationship with Riley. Secondly, in my friendship and partnership with my brother. Third, with my dear friend Sawako Akune. And fourth, with the wickedly talented Hideaki Hamada. My life is now full of affections for literally hundreds of people here and in Japan that I didn't know a few mere months past. It's strange and interesting how quickly life can pivot, and worlds can open up.
And on that note, I will simply say that I am excited for the new year. Let's do our utmost to make it a good one, shall we?


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Schizophrenia Health Center
Schizophrenia: An Overview
What Causes Schizophrenia?
The exact cause of schizophrenia is not yet known. It is known, however, that schizophrenia -- like cancer and diabetes -- is a real illness with a biological basis. It is not the result of bad parenting or personal weakness. Researchers have uncovered a number of factors that appear to play a role in the development of schizophrenia, including:
- Genetics (heredity): Schizophrenia tends to run in families, which means a greater likelihood to develop schizophrenia may be passed on from parents to their children.
- Brain chemistry: People with schizophrenia may have an imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain. They may be either very sensitive to or produce too much of a brain chemical called dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a substance that helps nerve cells in the brain send messages to each other. An imbalance of dopamine affects the way the brain reacts to certain stimuli, such as sounds, smells, and sights and can lead to hallucinations and delusions.
- Brain abnormality: Research has found abnormal brain structure and function in people with schizophrenia. However, this type of abnormality doesn't happen in all schizophrenics and can occur in people without the disease.
- Environmental factors: Evidence suggests that certain environmental factors, such as a viral infection, extensive exposure to toxins like marijuana, or highly stressful situations, may trigger schizophrenia in people who have inherited a tendency to develop the disorder. Schizophrenia more often surfaces when the body is undergoing hormonal and physical changes, such as those that occur during the teen and young adult years.
Who Gets Schizophrenia?
Anyone can get schizophrenia. It is diagnosed all over the world and in all races and cultures. While it can occur at any age, schizophrenia typically first appears in the teenage years or early 20s. The disorder affects men and women equally, although symptoms generally appear earlier in men (in their teens or 20s) than in women (in their 20s or early 30s). Earlier onset of symptoms has been linked to a more severe course of illness. Children over the age of 5 can develop schizophrenia, but it is very rare before adolescence.
How Common Is Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia occurs in about 1% of the population. About 2.2 million Americans, ages 18 and older, will develop schizophrenia.
How Is Schizophrenia Diagnosed?
If symptoms of schizophrenia are present, the doctor will perform a complete medical history and physical exam. While there are no laboratory tests to specifically diagnose schizophrenia, the doctor may use various tests, such as X-rays and blood tests, to rule out a physical illness or intoxication (substance-induced psychosis) as the cause of the symptoms.
If the doctor finds no physical reason for the schizophrenia symptoms, he or she may refer the person to a psychiatrist or psychologist, mental health professionals who are specially trained to diagnose and treat mental illnesses. Psychiatrists and psychologists use specially designed interview and assessment tools to evaluate a person for a psychotic disorder. The therapist bases his or her diagnosis on the person's report of symptoms and his or her observation of the person's attitude and behavior. A person is considered to have schizophrenia if he or she has characteristic symptoms that last for at least six months.

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Transitioning to ICD-10
June 12, 2014 | Issue Brief
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has indicated that it intends to establish October 1, 2015, as the new ICD-10 implementation date.
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has indicated that it intends to establish October 1, 2015, as the new ICD-10 implementation date.
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The 2005 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) "black box" advisory warning that atypical antipsychotic drugs increased risk of death with elderly patients with dementia led to fewer mentions of the drugs by physicians in the four years after implementation of the drug label requirement.
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The medical profession and pharmaceutical industry have fallen short in reducing the influence of gifts on prescription practices through self-regulation. This commentary describes efforts at self-regulation by the pharmaceutical industry and the medical profession.
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Kathy Apple, and an alumna of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Executive Nurse Fellows program received the Ben Shimberg Public Service Award from the Citizen's Advocacy Center.
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The FDA intends to apply its regulatory oversight to only those mobile apps that are medical devices and whose functionality could pose a risk to a patient's safety if the mobile app were to not function as intended."
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Unhealthy food and beverage marketing can increase children's risk for obesity. A new commentary in Health Affairs examines past efforts to limit unhealthy marketing and provides recommendations for the future.
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Fast-food companies emphasize toy giveaways and movie tie-ins when marketing to kids on television, which suggests the industry is not abiding by its own pledges regarding child-directed marketing.
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Fast food companies use very different tactics to market unhealthy food to children compared to adults. See how.
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That is one saweeet rig. Now how long before you get it broke in?
That is one saweeet rig. Now how long before you get it broke in?
2008-2011 Martin firecat pro-x, 70#, 29" dl. Monster bows dragon 60#, 29" dl.
Make your own, then you can add the bits and pieces you need. Leather is the only way to go. Haven't found anything in the Australian bush that has nylon skin.
Destroyer: That looks like a great set up, I could fill all those pockets and pouches with any amount of cra....errm, essential spares.
Popeye: Welcome. I only wish I had your skill. I have made simple leather items when I was doing some falconry, but that belt and quiver are art.
BTW: I went to a knife show last week and found a company that was selling leather with camo and other designs laser printed on it. Now there's an idea for some gear.
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A round faceted almandine garnet of over 2 carats and 7 mm in diameter has been set within a 14k white gold bezel and placed in a mount of 14k yellow gold. Accented with a marvelous design in superbly rendered black champlevé enamel, the rich purple-red gem literally glows.
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Las Vegas - Sophomore Cassie Deeg fired an opening-round 71 to lead the Nebraska women's golf team to sixth place after the first round at the Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown on Sunday.
Deeg's one-under-par round on the 6,261-yard layout at the Stallion Mountain Golf Club put her in a tie for second heading into Monday's second round. It also helped the Huskers close the first day of the three-day tournament in sole possession of sixth place after shooting a 295 on Sunday. The Huskers sit just seven shots back of the team leaders and hosts from UNLV. The Rebels shot an even-par 288 on Sunday. UNLV enters the second round two shots in front of Minnesota and San Diego State (290).
The balanced field that featured all 17 teams ranked among the top 115 in the GolfStat rankings, showed that parity on Sunday as every team sits within 20 strokes of first place. While Nebraska is just seven strokes out of the lead, the Huskers are just six strokes from 16th.
Another illustration of the balance in the field came from the top 20 individuals. Texas Tech's Elin Arvidsson carded the day's best round with a two-under-par 70 to sit alone atop the leaderboard one shot ahead of Deeg and six other golfers. An additional 11 individuals shot an even-par 72.
Husker senior Katelyn Wright and true freshman Jordan Chael sit in a tie for 31st heading into the second round after shooting two-over-par 74s. Senior Steffi Neisen added a 76 to tie for 52nd heading into round two while completing NU's team score for the day.
Nebraska will compete in round two on Monday beginning at 9:30 a.m. (CT). Live scoring will be available throughout the day at www.golfstat.com.
Las Vegas Collegiate ShowdownStallion Mountain Golf ClubPar 72, 6,261 YardsOct. 27-29, 2013
Team Standings (Round 1)1. UNLV - 288T2. Minnesota - 290T2. San Diego State - 2904. Central Florida - 2915. Texas Tech - 2926. Nebraska - 295T7. Nevada - 296T7. Missouri - 296T7. UC Irvine - 29610. Long Beach State - 29711. Wisconsin - 29812. Kansas State - 299T13. Fresno State - 300T13. Denver - 300T13. Furman - 30016. New Mexico - 30117. Idaho - 307
Individual Standings (Round 1)1. Elin Arvidsson, Texas Tech - 70T2. Sirene Blair, San Diego State - 71T2. Mariell Bruun, Denver - 71T2. Michelle Butler, Missouri - 71T2. Cassie Deeg, Nebraska - 71T2. Dana Finkelstein, UNLV - 71T2. Alexis Nelson, Wisconsin - 71T2. Sarinee Thitiratanakorn, Minnesota - 71T9. Stephanie Bertelsen, Texas Tech - 72T9. Vivian Chen, UNLV - 72T9. Mayka Chwen Wang, UNLV - 72T9. Fanny Cnops, UCF - 72T9. Kaley In, UC Irvine - 72T9. Demi Mak, UNLV - 72T9. Emie Peronnin, Minnesota - 72T9. Monifa Sealy, UCF - 72T9. Carly Simpson, Nevada - 72T9. Paige Spiranac, San Diego State - 72T9. Banchalee Theinthong, Minnesota - 72T9. Ronnie Valerio, UC Irvine - 72
Nebraska IndividualsT2. Cassie Deeg - 71T31. Katelyn Wright - 74T31. Jordan Chael - 74T52. Steffi Neisen - 76T89. Morgan Smejkal - 82*93. Cassidy Stelzmiller - 85
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Walt Disney World Transportation - Monorails
Since 1991, the Walt Disney World Resort has operated a fleet of 12 Mark VI monorails. More than 30 years of research and development, started in the 50s, has brought the monorail technology to what we have today.
The Walt Disney World monorail system has been in continuous operation since 1971 with double beam track that circles the Seven Seas Lagoon in front of the Magic Kingdom. Originally, the monorail system connected the Contemporary and Polynesian hotels with the Magic Kingdom and Transportation and Ticket Center. In later years, the Grand Floridian was added to the loop. Disney expanded the monorail system in 1982 by adding a four mile extension that travels from the Magic Kingdom resort area to Epcot's entrance.
FL TOURS offers Orlando airport transportation to Disney World Resorts and the Disney Cruise Line. Round trip transportation to Disney Resorts is as low as $109 with no hidden fees and their rates include a 30 minute grocery stop, and Orlando airport meet and greet service at the baggage claim.
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The current model of monorail began operation in 1990, with the full fleet of 12 in service by early 1991. The Mark VI has a higher passenger capacity as well as improved air conditioning, door systems and improved safety features. Each Mark VI train consists of six cars. The overall length is 203 feet with a capacity of 365 passengers.
The track consists of 26 inch wide, pre-cast concrete beams supported by concrete columns which are approximately 50 feet apart. Each monorail travels on rubber tires and is powered by a 600 volt DC propulsion system which includes eight DC motors rated at 112 HP each, with the power emanating from each side of the beam.
The 13.6 mile monorail system will carry over 150,000 guests to the Magic Kingdom and Epcot parks on an average day.
Operating hours:
As of 9/27/14: The monorail will have a different operating schedule than normal as an automation upgrade takes place. An automated monorail will allow for faster switching times, more frequent dispatching of trains, and accurate arrival information. Additional buses and watercraft will be available during this time (guests who have early breakfast reservations can also use watercraft or bus service). This schedule will be in place for a few months, but no specific end date has been set. The schedule will be:
Epcot - 8:00am-11:00pm or 1 hour after the Magic Kingdom closes (whichever time is earlier)
Resort monorail - 7:00am-1 hour after the Magic Kingdom closes
Express monorail - 8:30am-1 hour after the Magic Kingdom closes
Magic Kingdom Express: 1 hour before park open to 1 hour after park close, not including Extra Magic Hours
Magic Kingdom Resorts: 6:30am until 1 hour after park close, not including Extra Magic Hours
EPCOT: 1 hour before park open until 1
hour after park close, not including Extra Magic Hours
Outside of these hours, alternate watercraft and bus transportation is available.
Note: Riding in the front of the monorail with the driver was discontinued after June 2009's fatal monorail accident. There are currently no plans for guests to be allowed to ride up front again.
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- Animal Kingdom's Affection Section closed through 11/10/14 - This is located in Rafiki's Planet Watch.
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- Play, Stay & Dine offer released for General Public - save up to $800! - Book a discounted package with tickets, dining and hotel accommodations for stays most nights from 12/14/14-12/20/14 and 1/5/15 - 3/7/15.
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- Haunted Mansion gift shop, Memento Mori, now open - The decor is inspired by Madame Leota and the shop carries items from the Haunted Mansion Authentic program, such as apparel, home goods, souvenirs and more.
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- Disney Visa cardholders can save up to 30% on a room only reservation - Disney Visa cardholders can take advantage of a room-only offer at select Disney resorts 1/5/15 - 3/28/15.
- 3 Aspects of a Disney Vacation That Your Child Can Control - How can you make your child feel like they have some control of the day-to-day plans? Were going to take a look at 3 ways to help your child take charge of your vacation once youve hit the parks.
- Name for new Haunted Mansion gift shop is "Memento Mori" - The shop is in soft opening and is expected to open fully next week.
- Another date sold out for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party - Tickets are now sold out on October 30 and 31.
- A Frozen Holiday Wish show to replace Cinderella's Holiday Wish at Magic Kingdom - Anna and Elsa can be seen in the show in front of the castle. Queen Elsa's ice powers will transform Cinderella Castle into an ice palace.
- Jonathan Groff and Joe Morton will narrate Epcot Candlelight Processional this year - Jonathan Groff was the voice of Kristoff in "Frozen"; Joe Morton is on the TV show "Scandal."
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- Disney Facts and Insider Stories - Disney Facts and Insider Stories from a thread on DISboards.com titled "Your best Disney fact or insider story..."
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- Kouzzina by Cat Cora closes at the Boardwalk today - A new restaurant concept will open in its place this fall.
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- Canadian Lumberjack Show to replace Off Kilter at Epcot - They will perform year round and will begin the week of October 5.
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- Mistakes People Make on their Disney World Vacation - Knowing that DISboards.com is loaded with tons of Disney information, I've decided to start condensing popular threads by quoting the informative posts into a single page.
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Five dairies were named platinum winners for reproductive excellence at the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council annual meeting last November.
The dairies are: Collins Dairy, of Greenleaf, Wis.; Dutchland Dairy, of Rolfe, Iowa; Kloppe Dairy Farm, of New Haven, Mo.; Schilling Farms LLC, of Darlington, Wis., and Sunburst Dairy, of Belleville, Wis.
Now in its fourth year, the reproduction awards program received 54 competitive nominations from 17 states and three countries.
Herd data for all nominees were analyzed by a panel of experts and an independent analytic program. The analyses evaluated raw data on every cow that calved on the dairy during the 2011 calendar year.
The winners share some of the things they are doing.
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Collins Dairy: It starts with a 75-day voluntary waiting period (VWP), with all cows set up to be bred between 72 and 79 days in milk and all cows checked to see if they are synchronized by our veterinarian when prebreeding prostaglandin is given. We use a basic two-dose prostaglandin presynchronization program with the two doses given 14 days apart and a 14-day period before the start of the Ovsynch protocol. We have one of our artificial insemination (AI) technicians tail chalk the breeding pens once daily. We have him hold off on breeding animals until after their first timed service. This method has been very effective as he can focus in on finding repeat breeders 21 days after a timed A.I. He has been able to maintain 44 percent conception while breeding 25 percent of the herd to standing heats. We use the Ovsynch protocol for timed A.I. for 75 percent of our breedings.
Dutchland Dairy: We follow a 60-day VWP. Heifers are bred at 13 months of age. We use a two-dose presynch protocol, then start Ovsynch 12 days later. We use tail chalk for heat detection and feel it has worked well for us. We use the Ovsynch program and preg-check cows between 30 to 36 days. Open cows are then started on an Ovsynch program for resynchronization.
Kloppe Dairy Farm: Our veterinarian does a post-calving check on cows and first-calf heifers 30 days postpartum. We begin breeding at 55 days in milk or anytime thereafter when the animal has a good standing heat. We begin breeding heifers at 14 months of age as long as the animals are healthy and in good condition. Any cows late in the VWP with a cyst are given GnRH seven days prior to a prostaglandin, hopefully detected in heat and bred. We breed exclusively on standing heats, using heat detection patches as a heat detection aid on cows. Cows are observed twice each day, for 15 minutes each time. One time daily, we compare the heat list to the stickers on the animals to make sure they are still in place and to observe any changes. Any cow that is not seen in heat before 60 days in milk is enrolled in a synchronization program that includes two doses of prostaglandin 14 days apart. Cows are then bred six to 10 hours after standing heat. If a cow does not come into heat, she is given a dose of GnRH 14 days after the second prostaglandin, followed by prostaglandin seven days later, GnRH two days after that and bred the next day. Cows are observed for heats three times per day. All cows are bred by A.I.


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Following the religious routes of Europe is a very special travel theme.
Not only will you explore religious sites and new territory, you will consider faith, an intangible aspect of human experience, and its effect on history, trade, and culture. Pilgrimage routes exist all over Europe, from ancient and modern times, and they are fascinating roads to follow.
One of the most famous religious routes is the Way of St. James, or in Spanish, el Camino de Santiago. This is more accurately a collection of routes leading from numerous destinations in Europe to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain. The cathedral is the focus of this important pilgrimage because it is believed that the remains of the apostle St James are buried there.
Over 800 years old and still in use, these walking routes have fostered cultural exchange of incalculable importance and provide a unifying perspective for all of Europe; the Camino de Santiago is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a European Cultural Route because of its great historical and cultural value.
In neighboring Portugal, for a time there was a rivalry between the town of Braga and Compostela for the position of most important pilgrimage site. Today you can still follow the route between these two cities.
A large proportion of the pilgrims en route to Compostela came through France, which has an enormous network of routes studded with hundreds of religious sites, many of them on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Shrine Towns of France, if not on The Way of St. James, were often reason for a detour, being important pilgrimage sites in their own rite.
Hiking the routes of St James through Switzerland will take you to breathtaking scenery in Lucerne, among other places. Consider taking a side trip to visit some of Switzerland's own pilgrimage spots, such as the majestic church of Madonna del Sasso in the Ticino or the Maria Heimsuchung chapel, nestled in the forest of the Valais.
In the eastern Mediterranean, you can follow the footsteps of Paul the Apostle: Beginning in Antioch, (now Antakya, Turkey), sail to Cyprus, venturing next to modern-day Turkey and further westward to Greece. Here, following his route will bring you to Kavala, Filippi, Thessalonica, Veria, Athens-Piraeus, Corinth, and to the isle of Kefalonia before you conclude in Rome (Italy), where St. Paul brought the gospel to Europe. Going West, make sure you don't miss the several pilgrimage routes Portugal has to offer, as well as one the world's most important religious sites, the Sanctuary of Fatima.
The Via Francigena is another important pilgrimage route, first made by the Bishop of Canterbury from England (United Kingdom) to Rome (Italy) over 1,000 years ago! Along with the Route of St James and the journey to Jerusalem, this was one of the three most important religious routes and is still traveled by pilgrims in the 21st century.
As the center of the Roman Catholic Church, Italy is rich in religious routes. The way of St Francis of Assisi connects the Via Francigena and the less-explored Via Slavica, which fed the Via Francigena from Brno (Czech Republic) and Vienna (Austria). Catholic Pilgrimages in Germany are plentiful as well, especially in Bavaria.
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Jewish heritage sites in Europe compose religious routes of history and remembrance. The early history of the Jewish people in Europe makes for fascinating travel on the Caminos de Sefarad of Spain. The Alsace region (France) has teamed up with Spain and other organizations to develop the European Jewish Heritage Cultural Route. Belgium received waves of Jewish immigration for centuries, from Roman times through the Ottoman Empire and into the 20th century. Germany for the Jewish Traveler guides visitors to museums and remembrance sites in Munich, Berlin, and elsewhere.
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (November 25, 2011)—Dismissed at 10-1, Star Billing became only the sixth 3-year-old to win the $250,000 Matriarch (video) on the first day of the Turf Festival Friday at Hollywood Park.
Completing a three victory day for trainer John Shirreffs, the daughter of Dynaformer and the Thunder Gulch mare Topliner squeezed through along the rail and surged late to defeat pacesetter Summer Soiree by a half-length in the Grade I.
Completing the mile in 1:35.45 under jockey Victor Espinoza, Star Billing, who had finished second behind Summer Soiree – beaten by a half-length – in the Grade I Del Mar Oaks in their previous meeting Aug. 20, won for the third time in seven starts for owner-breeder George Krikorian. She boosted her bankroll to $355,067.
The win was the second graded stakes upset over the Hollywood Park grass for Star Billing. She won the Grade III Senorita at 8-1 in her second lifetime start May 7.
In providing Espinoza, Krikorian and Shirreffs with their first Matriarch victory, Star Billing paid $23.40, $9 and $3.80.
"She's run really well on this course,'' said Shirreffs, whose two other wins Friday came for owners Jerry and Ann Moss. "The track was a little soft, a little loose for her at Keeneland (where she finished sixth in the Grade I Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Oct. 15). She didn't handle it very well.
"She hasn't had things go her way a few times, but she's obviously really a nice filly.''
The victory was the first in a Grade I at Hollywood Park for Espinoza since he captured the 2009 Hollywood Derby with The Usual Q.T.
"She runs pretty well at any track…except Keeneland,'' said Espinoza, who won two other races Friday to give him his second triple of 2011 at Hollywood Park.
"When I rode her last time there she didn't handle the track at all. I knew you could just forget about that race. She was really unbelievable today.
"When I got alongside (Summer Soiree), my filly got a little bit intimidated, but I hit her left-handed one time and she just took off. It worked out perfectly.''
Seeking to give trainer H. Graham Motion his second Grade I win at Hollywood Park in less than a week after Sanagas' easy score in the Hollywood Turf Cup Nov. 19, Summer Soiree paid $7 and $4. The 3-year-old War Front filly set slow splits (24.82, 48.97 and 1:12.80 for six furlongs) and wound up 2 ¼ lengths of 4-5 favorite Never Retreat.
"I think the winner was the same filly who almost got (Summer Soiree) in the Del Mar Oaks,'' said Motion. "All three of mine (besides Summer Soiree, Motion sent out Gypsy's Warning and Unbridled Humor) are going to leave Sunday with Sanagas.''
Making her first appearance in California and final start of her career, Never Retreat didn't handle the final turn well, but was able to gain third by a head over Unbridled Humor and push her earnings past $900,000 in 2011. A Matriarch win would have been the sixth graded victory this year for the 6-year-old Smart Strike mare.
Up In Time, one of the two other 3-year-olds in the race – along with sixth place finisher Quiet Oasis – unseated jockey Martin Garcia after stumbling with about a quarter of a mile to run. Both horse and rider escaped uninjured.
The Hollywood Park stewards conducted an inquiry into the incident – which also involved defending Matriarch champion Gypsy's Warning, who wound up fifth, and Madera Castana (seventh)– but ruled video evidence was inconclusive, so there was no change in the order of finish.
Besides Star Billing, the 3-year-olds who have won the Matriarch are Price Tag (2006), Dress to Thrill (2002), Ryafan (1997), Flawlessly (1991) and Castilla (1982-second division).
Earlier in the day, Ramon Dominguez, the 2010 Eclipse Award winner as the nation's outstanding jockey, won for the fifth time with his 10th Turf Festival mount, guiding even-money favorite More Than Love to a very narrow victory over stubborn longshot Starship Flare, who was ridden by Espinoza, in the $100,000 Miesque Stakes (video).
Fresh off winning five races Thanksgiving Day at Aqueduct, Dominguez, who leads all riders in 2011 with more than $19 million in purse earnings, tracked Starship Flare for the entire trip, looked to have the 29-1 outsider measured with about a quarter of a mile to run, but needed every inch of the stretch to prevail by the slimmest of noses.
Trained by John Terranova II for Samantha Regan's Newton Anner Stud, the 2-year-old daughter of More Than Ready and the Zafonic mare I'm in Love won for the second time in three starts. A maiden winner Oct. 9 at Belmont Park before coming to California, More Than Love has earned $93,150.
Covering the mile in 1:36.32, More Than Love continued a string of success for shippers in the Miesque. Six of the last seven renewals – including both divisions in 2004 – have been won by a filly who had made their previous start elsewhere.
The public choice for the first time in her young career, More Than Love paid $4, $3.20 and $2.20.
"I didn't really get any instructions,'' said Dominguez, whose first Miesque victory came with Louvain in 2004. "They just told me to play it by ear. My filly broke forward and I just stalked the leader. She was going real easily out there.
"I watched the replay of her last race in New York when she broke her maiden. I knew today's race was a step up, but at the same time that was the case for everybody else.''
This was the second graded win at Hollywood Park's Autumn meet for Terranova, 41. The New York-based trainer won the Grade I Hollywood Starlet with Laragh in 2008.
A recent private purchase by owner Juliana Kretz and making her first start for trainer Kristin Mulhall, Starship Flare paid $15.20 and $6.20. She wound up 3 ½ lengths clear of 5-2 second choice Island Paradise. The show price on Island Paradise was $2.80.
Your Special Day, who suffered her first defeat after two sprint wins at Santa Anita, was a nose behind Island Paradise, then came Regal Betty, Katie's Ten and Raesunbridledfaith. Assateague, the 2-1 morning line favorite on the strength of a decisive maiden victory Oct. 26 at Keeneland, was scratched Friday morning.
Racing resumes Saturday. Post time is 12:30 p.m. for Fan Appreciation Day. Various past giveaway items will be available – one per paid admission while supplies last.
The Turf Festival continues with the $250,000 Citation Handicap. A Grade II at 1 1/16 miles, the Citation attracted nine entrants, including 122-pound highweight Jeranimo. The Citation is the ninth of 10 races.
The other graded event on the program is the $100,000 Vernon O. Underwood Stakes. A Grade III at six furlongs over Cushion Track, the Underwood is headed by Euroears, M One Rifle and the comebacking Comma to the Top. The Underwood goes as the sixth race.
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I live about 4,100 miles from my mother. She's in snowy Canada, I'm in (temporarily) snowy England. We talk regularly, email daily, and are "friends" on Facebook. I "see" her all the time. It's not the same as in person, but still.
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The Atlantic Monthly posted shots from photographer John Clang's series Being Together. Clang, who immigrated from Singapore to New York more than a decade ago, superimposed photographs of people in their houses with photos of the relatives they Skype with projected on the walls. It brings them into view, if not in person. The story went online last September, but somehow it passed me in the slipstream of the internet.
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This motorized replica of the headstrong little "droid" from the iconic Star Wars films responds to voice commands, navigates rooms and hallways, and makes any home feel like it has been transported to a galaxy far, far away. R2 obeys more than 40 voice commands ("Turn around!," "Move forward two units!") and he plays games like tag, using an infrared sensor to search for people in a room. His sensor helps him follow behind you, or it can be set to detect motion, turning R2 into a room sentry that sounds an alarm when a secured area is invaded. R2's lights, swiveling dome top, and distinctive happy and sad sounds faithfully mimic the real thing, right down to his occasional "bad mood." (A simple command of, "R2, behave yourself!" snaps him out of it.) R2 can also replay sounds and dialog from Star Wars movies, answer yes-or-no questions, and dance while playing the famed cantina music. Requires four AA batteries and four D batteries. Minor assembly required. Ages 8 and up. 15" H x 7 1/2" W x 10 1/2" L. (6 lbs.)
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(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
A Good Guard Sentry.
By Jody
from Greensboro, N.C.
Use to Room Guard for Intruders while you are there or away. I would like to put a cameraon him. I need Electronic Diagram. He needs bumpersensors on him or proximity sensors so he will notbump into objects. I know this is a toy but ithas the ability to be so much more. I would pay twice as much for a new design like this. I lovethis little robot anyway.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
I have a new Playmate!
By Feel like a kid again
from Rockaway, NJ
Well packed item. (It must have taken me 15 minutes to get him out of his little carton.). He comes pretty much fully assembled. There is a very thin, hard to see band around the torso of R2 that keeps the cargo doors closed for shipping purposes. Be sure to remove this or you will have difficulty removing the screw anchored battery door.My R2 operates like a dream. (I was concerned after reading some of the negative reviews.). His "maiden" voyage lasted about 30 minutes, during which he operated flawlessly. (I am so looking forward to "introducing" him to my new puppy.)Luckily the store near me was having an outstanding sale on batteries, so boy did I stock up. I must also confess that I am "fifty-something" and, having wanted an R2 for, like, FOREVER, bought him for myself. My inner-child is ecstatic!!!!!
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
By Tigger
from Galt, CA
Bought for 11 year old Star Wars fan and he loves it! Turns out his 7 year old sister loves it too and can't stop telling people about the amazing things R2-D2 dose. The entire family, mom, dad, and grandparents are amazed by it and all having fun with it.
The kid loves it
By AndieFandie
from Colorado Springs, CO
This droid is exciting to any Star Wars fan. It does everything as advertised. Kept the 10-11 year old entertained and says the best part is the "Do you remember" commands.
Granddaughter Thrilled!!!!
By Barney
from San Antonio
My granddaughter was absolutely thrilledwith the small robot. She was totallysurprised and continues to enjoy thegreat gift!!!!
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
LOVE my R2
By Love H-S
from oklahoma city
in my 40s with major health issues. i keep an emergency cell phone in his compartment just in case i cant get to mine. easy to learn navigational commands, love that he can bring me a drink placed in his arm, and love his AI aspects in general. comes equiped w/sonar as well as motion sensor. just wish he were bigger, otherwise, love my R2!!
By PattyWhack
from Cave Creek, AZ
SOOO much fun!!!
What an incredible robot
By Kate
from Cicero, NY
My son has always wanted this robot. It took a long time to get and he is very happy with it. R2D2 does everything he is told to do. Very cute
(2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
Okay buy
By MIke the Photographer
from Hamilton, Ontario
The product quality is pretty good. It does as advertised. The major con of it is that when it is moving or if there is other noise, then Artoo won't hear the commands or mishears them and does something else.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Gfeagt present for X-mas
By Ramjet46
from Browns Mills, NJ
Good product more then I expected. Give to my grandson for X-mas I know he will be pleased because I certainly was
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