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Indiana State Police, Warrick County Sheriff's Department, Boonville Police, Chandler Police and Newburgh Police conducted a special enforcement blitz targeting drivers who failed to stop for school buses while loading or unloading students.
During a one-day statewide poll last year, school bus drivers throughout Indiana observed 1,089 stop arm violations. "Stop arm violations occur almost every day in Warrick County," said Warrick County School Corporation Transportation Director Guy Gentry. In November 2007, a Warrick County girl was seriously injured when she was struck by a car on SR 261 as she was getting off the bus.
From 6:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. this week, officers followed school buses or were parked at pre-arranged locations observing for stop arm violations. During the five-day event, those officers stopped 21 drivers who illegally passed a school bus while either loading or unloading students.
Troopers remind drivers they are required by law to stop and not pass a school bus when the red lights are flashing and the flashing stop arm is extended. Drivers are not required by law to stop for a school bus when they are approaching from the opposite direction and there is a concrete barrier or grassy median dividing the lanes. For example: A school bus is eastbound on SR 66 and stops at Country Place Drive to unload children. All eastbound traffic must stop for the school bus. Because there is a concrete barrier dividing eastbound and westbound traffic, drivers traveling westbound are NOT required to stop for the school bus. Drivers traveling on a multiple lane highway with no concrete barrier or grassy media are required to stop in all directions when a school bus stops to load or unload children. SR 662 between Newburgh and Evansville and SR 62 between Chandler and Boonville are two examples where drivers must stop in all directions when a school bus stops to load or unload students.
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A proposal to eliminate ninth-grade sports next year in Frederick County Public Schools is drawing mixed reaction from school officials and parents.
Schools Superintendent Theresa R. Alban's proposed $547.3-million spending plan for fiscal 2014, which begins July 1, calls for the elimination of ninth-grade boys football and boys and girls basketball, cutting the programs in all 10 of the system's high schools.
The proposal would save $49,158.
The Frederick County Board of Education voted Jan. 23 to take Alban's budget to a public hearing, which was scheduled for Wednesday after The Gazette's deadline.
But some school officials and parents are concerned that the move would limit the number of students who would be able to participate in those sports.
"It would affect basketball more than it would affect football," said Tim Ambrose, athletic director at Middletown High School. "In football, the ninth-graders would probably all get to play junior varsity. There would have to be more kids cut [in basketball] because you can't keep more than 12 on a court."
Currently, freshaman boys football and basketball are available at all county high schools. In addition, some high school's also have freshman girls basketball teams.
The freshmen sports program serves as a way to develop younger players, said Steve Nibbs, athletic director at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School in Frederick.
"Looking at it from the standpoint of a freshman coming in, there may not be as many coming out [for basketball tryouts] because they will be competing against the 10th-graders," Nibbs said. "You never want to see programs cut because of the role it can play in students' [lives]. ... It would be unfortunate for those kids, but we would absorb them into the junior-varsity teams."
At Walkersville High School, the ninth-grade boys basketball team is an important resource for the varsity team, head varsity coach Ryan Burkey said.
"[The cuts] would impact us because right now we are able to keep up to 15 freshmen and develop them," he said. "We won't be able to develop as many players [and] that's critical for a small school like us because we rely on that."
In the past, the funds allocated for ninth-grade sports were used to pay for transportation and fees for sports officials, but a lack of interest in some of the programs has spurred the school system to consider their elimination.
Leslie Pellegrino, the school system's executive director of fiscal services, said officials decided to cut ninth-grade sports in lieu of increasing activity fees — which are currently $90 per student each season.
"We have seen over the last several years that we have been over budget in our sports," Pellegrino said. "We've been trying to mitigate that."
All of the high schools have ninth-grade boys basketball and football teams this school year, but five of the schools were not able to field enough players for girls basketball, said Perry Baker, school system supervisor of athletics and extracurricular activities.
"We felt that it's not eliminating sports as a whole, so students can still participate, but this is helping with the cost," Pelligrino said.
High schools that couldn't field teams included Urbana, Brunswick, Tuscarora, Walkersville and Middletown.
"I think sports are really important for the kids," said Nancy Copen of Walkersville, mother of freshman basketball player Chris Copen. "A lot of the kids don't get physical activity elsewhere without being involved in sports."
Ambrose said that the move to eliminate ninth-grade programs is nothing new.
"Getting rid of ninth-grade sports has always been brought up when there's a budget crunch," he said. "[But] we'll roll with the punches, whatever the board wants to do."
Jane Beck, the mother of another Walkersville basketball player, said that she would understand if the board allowed the elimination of the ninth-grade sports program.
"I would be disappointed, but I understand that you have to save money some place," she said. "Tough choices have to be made."
County school board member April Miller said it would be "unfortunate" if students were not able to participate in some sports programs because of the cuts to ninth-grade teams.
"I put a high priority on things that impact students," she said. "[Ninth-grade sports] will be one of those categories that we look more in depth at when we look at the budget. Maybe we could look at different ways to fund them."


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Jobs agency gave or lent $56 million
Madison - The state's flagship jobs agency said in its yearly report Friday that it helped hundreds of businesses and opened several new international offices in its first full year.
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. said in its report that the money it invested affected a total of 218 businesses and 23,759 jobs in the state last fiscal year. WEDC made a total of $56.2 million available to businesses through 170 grants and loans, the report found.
The agency also increased the number of international offices, which seek to boost exports from Wisconsin and investment in the state, from four to nine over the course of last year. The state now has a presence in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, India, Mexico, New Zealand and South Africa. »Read Full Article(110)
Vehicle belonging to missing woman found in Waterford
A vehicle belonging to a missing Town of Waterford woman was found shortly after 1 p.m. Monday in the Village of Waterford, authorities said.
The vehicle belonging to Annette R. Maki, 51, was found east of the Wadewitz Nature Center, the Racine County Sheriff's Office said.
Maki, who was reported missing Sunday, is described as white, five feet, seven inches tall and weighing about 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone who has information about Maki's whereabouts is asked to call the Racine County Sheriff's office at (262) 886-2300.
Homeless shelter open day and night because of cold
Because of frigid temperatures forecast for the Milwaukee area the daytime resource center for the homeless at Repairers of the Breach, 1335 W. Vliet St., will remain open overnight Monday and all day and night Tuesday, according to the organization.
The center, three large rooms on its second floor and separate areas for rest will be available for both women and men, the organization said.
Donations of winter clothing, blankets and overcoats may be brought to the center and financial contributions may be made to Repairers of the Breach, P.O. Box 13791, Milwaukee, WI, 53213.
Man arrested in woman's death in Rusk County
Ladysmith - Authorities have arrested a 65-year-old man in the shooting death Sunday of a woman in Rusk County.
The victim was identified as Darlene Lazar, 65, of the Township of Hawkins.
Authorities said they received a 911 call at 5 p.m. Sunday from a woman who said she had been shot. When deputies arrived, they arrested a man and found a woman who had died inside the home from a gunshot wound.
The case will be referred to the district attorney. Investigators say they will request an initial charge of first-degree intentional homicide.
Sheriffs was in a league of her own
Vivian "Andy" Sheriffs learned how to walk like a lady and how to behave in public, crossing her legs in the proper way. She already knew how to play baseball, and that's why she made it onto the 1944 Milwaukee Chicks baseball team, part of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
She was only on the team for a year - she's described at the league's website as "a vivacious third sacker" - but what a year it was. They won the championship - wearing the skimpy skirts that the girls' teams wore then, having already completed the league's version of charm school. All of it was so much like the movie "A League of Their Own" - Sheriffs was drafted, went to training camp in Illinois after playing locally and found her name on the roster.
A self-described tomboy who "busted up her hand" while playing for the Milwaukee Chicks, Sheriffs died Dec. 21 at a Brookfield nursing home of a respiratory illness. She was 91. »Read Full Article
Mequon bank robbed
The Associated Bank 10509 N. Port Washington Rd. in Mequon was robbed shortly before 1 p.m., Monday, police said.
A vehicle believed to be used in the robbery was located in Milwaukee shortly after 1 p.m. and police are asking anyone with information on the crime to call them at (262) 242-3500.
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Per tradition, Miller Coors and the Milwaukee County Transit System are providing free bus rides to popular bars and restaurants in Milwaukee. Miller Coors also provides free rides in other major cities in Wisconsin. The offer is valid in:
Milwaukee County: 30 routes, starting at 8 p.m. Thirteen buses will run extended hours until 4 a.m. Some routes are shortened after the end of regular service hours. Here's a map of the routes. »Read Full Article(3)
Body found near Madison bike path
Madison - A body was found near a west side bike path Monday.
A dog-walker saw the body about 9 a.m.
Police withheld details about the body and said the cause of death had not been determined.
Germantown BP robbed by man with knife
Germantown BP, N112-W11190 Mequon Road, was robbed about 6:30 a.m. Monday by a man with a knife, police said.
The man is described as white, in his mid-to-late 20s, about 6 feet tall with a slender build.
He was wearing black, insulated coveralls and a black baseball cap and was unshaven, police said.
Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call Germantown police at (262) 253-7780 or Washington County We-Tip at (800) 232-0594. (12)
Court orders Payday Loan Debt Solution to refund fees to Wisconsin residents
A refund is coming to more than 80 Wisconsin residents who were illegally assessed advance fees for debt-settlement services from the company Payday Loan Debt Solution.
The Wisconsin Attorney General's office, the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and officials from four other states obtained a federal court order earlier this month that forces Florida-based Payday Loan Debt Solution to pay up to $100,000 for routinely charging customers fees before settling their debts, the attorney general's office said in a news release. That violates the Federal Trade Commission's Telemarketing Sales Rule, the Consumer Protection Act and other laws. »Read Full Blog Post(7)
Man reports assault, attempted robbery at Oak Creek home
Oak Creek - Police responded to a home in the 1100 block of East Stonegate Drive after a 911 caller reported an assault and attempted robbery Dec. 23.
According to the Oak Creek police report:
Two men knocked on the home's door at 9:40 p.m. Dec. 23, and told the resident they were looking for a man who looked like him. The two men then stated something to the effect of "gimme the money" several times, according to the victim, and then grabbed him, tried to pull him out the door and choked him. »Read Full Article(1)
Bears' Lovie Smith, Eagles' Andy Reid among several NFL coaches fired
Less than 24 hours after the regular season ended, NFL firings began at a furious pace.
On Monday, coaches Lovie Smith (Bears), Andy Reid (Eagles), Pat Shurmur (Browns), Romeo Crennel (Chiefs), Chan Gailey (Bills), Norv Turner (Chargers) and Ken Whisenhunt (Cardinals) were let go by their teams after losing seasons.
The Green Bay Packers can take their fair share of credit for Smith's firing in Chicago.
The Jets decided to keep their coach, Rex Ryan, but fired general manager Mike Tannenbaum.
The Browns made it a clean sweep, dismissing GM Tom Heckert along with Shurmur. So did the Cardinals and Chargers, firing GMs Rod Graves and A.J. Smith, respectively.
Reid was the longest tenured of the group, let go after 14 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. »Read Full Blog Post(54)
Fire kills two giraffes at Wisconsin Dells attraction
A fire at a Wisconsin Dells animal park killed the attraction's two giraffes late Sunday.
Mark Schoebel, owner of Timbavati Wildlife Park, said the four-year-old giraffes were a top draw at the park, which is closed for the season.
"We'll replace them, but it's not an easy pill to swallow," Schoebel said Monday. "They're the highlight of the park." »Read Full Article(16)
Special election set for two Milwaukee County Board seats
Special elections to fill two vacancies on the Milwaukee County Board will be April 2, County Executive Chris Abele announced Monday.
The elections to fill the unexpired terms of Supervisors Nikiya Harris and Joe Sanfelippo will coincide with the regular spring elections. Harris and Sanfelippo resigned from their County Board seats effective at the end of the day Monday.
The special elections will be for the three years left in both Harris' and Sanfelippo's County Board terms. »Read Full Article(5)
Skylight's 'Here's a Howdy Do' is the very model of charming fun
Creating comedy is a bit like making a soufflé, with no middle ground between success and failure.
The Skylight Music Theatre's "Here's a Howdy Do: The Mischievous World of Gilbert and Sullivan," which previewed Sunday evening in the Broadway Theatre Center's Studio Theatre before its New Year's Eve opening, is a comic soufflé to savor.
Written and directed by Dale Gutzman, the show is essentially bits and pieces cherry-picked from Gilbert and Sullivan's infectious operettas, spiced with everything from bad puns to blatant thievery from decades of musical theater, all woven into an unpredictable comic uproar. »Read Full Article
Ott, Darling to try again on toughening drunken driving laws
Madison - Two Republican legislators are gearing up for another try at toughening the notoriously weak drunken driving laws in Wisconsin, where pounding booze is hard-wired into the culture - and drunken driving kills scores every year.
In Wisconsin, a driver who is caught driving over the limit for the first time is charged with a civil violation akin to a speeding ticket. But the introduction of harsher sanctions has been held back by prohibitive cost estimates and push back from the state's powerful Tavern League.
State Rep. Jim Ott (R-Mequon) and Sen. Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) say they will try again this session to criminalize certain first-time offenses, make a third offense a felony and establish mandatory minimum sentences for drivers who cause crashes. »Read Full Article(94)
Marc Salem plays amazing mind games with 'Mind Over Milwaukee'
Nearing the conclusion of his jaw-dropping "Mind over Milwaukee," a blindfolded Marc Salem stated that the untouched object beneath his hand must be a watch - before proceeding to make its secondhand stop altogether.
"That's pretty good," murmured an admiring audience member seated near the Stackner Cabaret stage.
"It's not pretty good," Salem shot back. "It's great." »Read Full Article
Social media users remember Jennifer Sebena
Wauwatosa Police Officer Jennifer Sebena was remembered on Saturday at her funeral at Elmbrook Church.
But community members, law enforcement officials and other people didn't stop then. They continued to offer remembrances on Twitter, Facebook and other social media channels. Read the social media story. (1)
Plenty of tickets for Vikings-Packers game
A check of national and regional ticket outlets indicates there are plenty of tickets available for Saturday's NFL playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
Ticket prices can change quickly, and there is the expectation there will be high demand for the game because of the rivalry involved. Given the number of tickets available, there also is the expectation there will be plenty of Vikings fans willing to make the short drive to Green Bay for the game.
Here's a look at the ticket prices: »Read Full Blog Post(35)
Midwest employers more upbeat about 1Q, survey says
Despite worries about tax hikes and a global slowdown, hiring in metro Milwaukee and much of Wisconsin is expected to improve in the next three months, according to a quarterly survey by QPS Employment Group, a staffing and recruiting agency based in Brookfield.
"There's a steady increase, not a barn burner, but at least it's headed in the right direction," said QPS Vice President Steve Waller.
Compared to the final three months of 2012, 6% more employers surveyed expect to add hires and 11% expect higher wages, according to the survey of 420 companies conducted in December. »Read Full Article(3)
Packers definitely contributed to Lovie Smith's firing
Green Bay - When he came to Chicago nine years ago, Lovie Smith made it clear that the NFC North title and road to the Super Bowl for the Bears ran through Green Bay and that beating the Packers was his priority.
Ultimately, his inability to beat them and the Packers' inability to beat the Minnesota Vikings Sunday cost him his job.
Multiple media reports have indicated that Smith has been fired after the Bears finished 10-6 and out of the playoffs for the fifth time in six years. The Bears would have made the playoffs had the Packers beaten the Vikings Sunday, but after going 3-5 in the second half they didn't have the credentials to win a tiebreaker. »Read Full Blog Post(47)
University of Minnesota to review nonresident tuition
Minneapolis - The University of Minnesota plans to review the cost of tuition for out-of-state residents.
The university dropped its nonresident tuition four years ago to attract more undergraduates from elsewhere. It is now the cheapest school in the Big Ten for those students, but it's the fourth-most-expensive for residents.
The number of nonresident students has swelled since 2007 from nearly 8% to more than 17%. Meanwhile, the percentage of resident students dipped slightly and the number of students from reciprocity states such as Wisconsin shrank. »Read Full Article(2)
Another suspect arrested in 2010 Madison slaying
Madison - Authorities have arrested a man in Mexico in the shooting death of a 19-year-old man in Madison in 2010.
Antonio Perez was gunned down in an apparent gang-related slaying in Madison in April 2010.
According to a statement issued Saturday by the U.S. Marshals Service and Madison Police, the man was arrested in Cancun and was to be taken to Mexico City, where he will await extradition to Madison. »Read Full Article
Woman charged after stolen truck chase
A Milwaukee woman shot by police as she tried to ram officers who had cornered her after a chase of a stolen pickup truck has been charged with three felonies from the Christmas Eve incident.
According to a criminal complaint:
A man reported that he had left his customized, Super Duty Ford pickup running as he went into Andy's service station, 5040 W. Rawson Ave., Franklin, about 2:45 p.m. Dec. 24. From inside, he heard the diesel truck start to move and watched it pull away. He ran after the truck, but the driver fled. »Read Full Article(10)
Sunburst ski hill sold to Cedarburg couple, will remain open
Sunburst Ski Area, in Kewaskum, has been sold to a Cedarburg couple who plan to operate the ski hill themselves and step away from their careers in futures trading and consulting.
Rob and Jennifer Friedl acquired the business from Jim and Kim Engel, who owned it for 28 years.
The deal closed Monday, for undisclosed terms, and the ski hill will remain open, the Engels said in a statement. »Read Full Article(5)
McCarthy Monday press conference with updates on Cobb, etc. & a message for fans
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy addressed the media at 7:45 a.m. in Lambeau Field. Here's what he said:
• The first injury report will be out Tuesday, instead of the usual Wednesday, because of the earlier game. Jerel Worthy (knee) and WR Jarrett Boykin (ankle) are the main injuries from the loss at Minnesota.
• Randall Cobb was close to playing but he was not ready. Part of the decision to not play him was the surface in Minnesota "and the ability in the lateral movements." They will look at him closer for a Tuesday late afternoon practice. »Read Full Blog Post(182)
Green Bay man convicted in infant's death seeks appeal
Green Bay - A 24-year-old Green Bay man convicted of killing his 4-month-old son is making a third attempt to get his name cleared.
Jeremiah Felton is serving a life sentence for first-degree intentional homicide of his son, J.J. Felton. He's accused of slamming his son's head into a door after the child cried during a bath in June 2008.
The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports Felton's attorney filed the motion Friday asking for reconsideration of an appellate court ruling upholding his conviction. »Read Full Article
3 Wisconsin parks to offer candlelight skiing, hiking
Three state parks are planning candlelight skis and hikes this weekend.
Blue Mound State Park, about 25 miles west of Madison, is scheduled to hold a ski-hike-snowshoe outing Saturday evening. The park will offer hot drinks, hot food, a bonfire and free marshmallows for roasting.
Harrington Beach State Park, about 35 miles north of Milwaukee in Belgium, also plans a ski-hike outing that night. Trails will be lit by hundreds of tiki torches. »Read Full Article(2)
Wisconsin National Guard farm team heads to Afghanistan
Madison - About a dozen members of a Wisconsin National Guard agriculture team are preparing to deploy to Afghanistan.
The Guard's 97th Agribusiness Development Team will be sent off in style Thursday morning. Gov. Scott Walker and other Wisconsin National Guard leaders will join family and friends in saying goodbye at a ceremony in Madison.
The team will replace Wisconsin's first agribusiness-development team in Afghanistan's Kunar Province. »Read Full Article(4)
Cold snap on its way
A powerful cold snap moving behind a storm system traveling south of Wisconsin will usher in the new year, according to WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) meteorologist Scott Steele.
Monday's high is expected to hit 30. By Monday evening, temperatures will dive and residents inland will see wind chills reaching 10 below. Plenty of sunshine will accompany Tuesday's high of 14 degrees, Steele says.
Conditions are predicted to be quiet the rest of the week.
For Steele's complete forecast, go to todaystmj4.com.
On Tap for Today: Ringing in the new year
See ya, 2012. Hello, 2013. We have high hopes for you.
If the end of the year snuck up on you and you find yourself without plans or reservations, there's a party out there to enjoy. Here's are a few examples:
Hey kids! New Year's Eve starts at noon for the younger set. That's when Radio Disney will be at Mayfair. »Read Full Blog Post
Headlines in the NFL Sunday
Here are some of the top headlines from games around the league Sunday:
Minnesota 37, Green Bay 34
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Australia LOVES Incubus!
Thank you for an amazing tour!! :)
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Welcome fellow Aussies! Make yourselves at home!
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hello fellow incu-kids!! how are we all? can you believe the tour is almost upon us?? AHHHH!!!!:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)well done to those that won the VIP auctions - please let us know how amazing it…Continue
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did anyone else see the teeny little story in the herald sun announcing a show at festival hall on Feb 8th?!?! or did i just imagine it!? :pi can't seem to find anything on the net, but maybe it's…Continue
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hi incu-kids! sorry for my lack of communication, i've been overseas for 6 weeks (and yes, reality does suck)...the only thing getting me through my mundane melbourne existence is the new album!!…Continue
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hi incu-kids! hope everyone got their tickets through any of the pre-sales, or good luck for general on sale wednesday!!for those that have tickets....yay! where are you seeing them? (sydney and…Continue
I have been high as a kite ever since seeing both your shows in Melbourne in Feb this year... AND GETTING TO MEET BRANDON HIMSELF While stalking him earlier in the day of the second concert.
Incubus concerts KICK ASS. INCUBUS are better live than on track, and that can only ever be said about REAL ROCK GODS!!!
I would like to say hello to any of those awesome people i met at the enterance and the concert itself... on the second night, you guys rocked and made the night even better.
Incubus i am already longing for your return....
Saw the boys play at Sydney and Canberra. Next stop, Brisbane for some meet & greet!!
Only a few more hours till Adelaide show!!!
The meet and greet was unreal. So amazing :)
Both Sydney & Canberra shows were fantastic. Front row for Canberra right in front of Ben :D Wont be forget this in a hurry!!!
Wishing I got tickets to another show now haha
I agree Fi
They were absolutely incredible. Best concert i have ever ever been to. The meet and greet was the best experience of my life. I am still on a high, something i will never forget :)
WOW. just....wow. without spoiling it for those who haven't seen the boys yet, can I just say that the Sydney show blew my mind. AMAZING set list!!! it should please everyone :)
epic encore.....!!!!!!!!
cannot WAIT to see them again on Wed. in Melbourne.
have fun and travel safe everyone :) :) :)
Flew from Perth to Sydney for tonights show then flying out to Melbz on tuesday to see their wed/night show :) Can't wait to see them!
Heading down to melbourne from Townsville in a few days, so pumped. Show is just under a week away! Not sure how much more excited I can get.
Oh God!! 1 sleep to go and i feel sick with nerves. AHHH!!!!
So happy to see that I am not the only one flying around Oz to a couple of shows! Looking forward to sharing Melb Wednesday and Brissie show with all the incu-kids. :) I too got super-spoilt for christmas with some surprise MYF tickets from my husband for Brissie gig! Best. Husband. Ever.
See you there guys, too exciting!


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Sebastian Vettel's campaign suffered yet another blow in Monaco on Sunday when the German was forced to retire on lap five.
Vettel, who was third after the first lap, ran into trouble at the restart when his RB10 lacked power.
Telling his team "still no power", he pulled into the pits before returning to the action a lap down.
This time Vettel informed Red Bull he was "stuck in first gear" after which he was told to retire the car.
It was yet another reliability blow for the reigning World Champion who has just one podium finish and only 45 points to his tally from six races.
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"Write your own fortunes and place them in cookies. Great for parties."
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egg white
1/8 teaspoon
vanilla extract
1 pinch
1/4 cup
unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup
white sugar
I absolutely love this recipe, and I have even posted another Fortune Cookie recipe on this site, as it was always my favorite, until now! This recipe is just like the Fortune Cookies you get in a Chinese restaurant. The thing I like most about this recipe in comparison to my other recipe, is that my other one calls for butter and yes, it does enhance the taste and yes, I will continue to use this recipe when I mold the cookies into other shapes (logs, bowls...) because the butter makes such a tasty cookie, BUT I have now, officially adopted THIS recipe when I want to put in the fortunes, because these don't put the grease spots on my paper fortune like the recipe with butter. And no matter how I tried, I could never get around those butter/grease marks. The key to this recipe is to make sure you make each circle VERY thin before baking to prevent a soft pancake-like center. Follow the rest of the directions closely and you will have successful fortune cookies for your special event!
I used some of the suggestions from prior reviewers. These cookies actually come out better than expected. I used 2Tbsp of sugar instead of the 1/4 cup. I also added 2 Tbsp of butter to the mix and 1/8 tsp almond extract. I sprayed the sheet between each use. Make the cookies on the backside of the pan, it's easier to get them off quickly. I folded them in half on a cutting board, bent them on the rim of a mug and then let them cool in the muffin pan as suggested. Be careful if you are going to try to crisp the cookies by reheating them (250 degrees, 10 minutes). When they warm up again, they begin to unfold. Perhaps leaving the cookies in the muffin pan would help keep their shape.
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I strongly recommend adding 2 tablespoons of butter to the batter or they will stick to the cookie sheet. Also, we had to thin it out a bit witha tiny bit of water. I added both vanilla and almond extact, and reduced the sugar to 2 T a batch. I made over 100 of these for a wedding. We had best results by making no more than 4 at a time and cooling in a muffin tin. Also, the cookies were just not crunchy enough for my liking. So, after they were formed, I stuck them in a 250 degree oven for about 10 minutes to get them drier.
After fumbling with two other recipes this week with more ingredients and more complicated procedure and a product I dumped in the trash bin, I was "fortunate" to find this excellent and simple recipe. I'm so glad I didn't give up.
I followed it as written and am very pleased with the result.
At one point I was struggling to remove the cookies from the sheets so I tried one reviewer's idea about using parchment. I had to remove the cookies from the parchment and bake one more minute directly on the pan but this worked fine.
I found it easier though just to omit the parchment and be sure to butter the sheet generously, spread batter evenly so edges were not too thin, and not to let them brown too much. As long as you slide them off the sheet immediately you have plenty of time to do the rest.
Be prepared to do two batches. Just as you get the hang of it with the first batch you'll be hooked and will want to keep the fun going!
I'm thrilled to have found this because my parents invited us out for a Chinese dinner tomorrow and with some help from the restaurant we plan to use these to announce that our first child is on the way. (Yes, these are good enough to serve as "the real thing".)
I hope my comments help.
Thank you Aleta!
I think that these cookies taste terrific. Now, how they look is another thing! I got a little bit better at folding them as I practiced, but not by much! I wanted to do a test run of these cookies prior to Valentine's Day next week-I thought it would be fun to make these for my sons' classes with little V-Day messages inside of the cookies. I also added the butter to the batter-make sure it is melted-the first batch I used only softened butter and the batter was entirely too thick-the cookies ended up extremely "cakey". Also, grease the heck out of those cookie sheets! These cookies cool so quickly when they are removed from the oven-you must move quickly-even after making about 12 of these I could still only do 2 in the oven at a time-so this is definitely a lenghty process-but as in anything homemade-worth it. I am definitely going to keep at attempting to master this-how cool to make your own fortune cookies. Confucius say: Try this recipe. :)
These cookies taste wonderful! I added 2T water to the mix and they made perfect thin circles. I followed the high altitude suggestion and baked at 375 for 7 minutes. I followed another reviewer's suggestion and removed with a well sprayed spatula. I did not turn the cookies over before folding the paper in and found that this helped make them look more authentic; this also seemed to make the cookies more crunchy. They are awesome and my kids keep asking for more! Thanks for the recipe.
This recipie is terrible. My first batch came out like overly sweetened pancakes. I recommend reducing the sugar to 2 tablespoons, whipping the egg whites just until slightly foamy but not solid at all, and spreading the batter so thin with the back of a spoon that you can see the pan through it. This will help you create authentic fortune cookies.
These tasted wonderful! It took a couple of "test batches" before I got the hang of it. 400 degrees is way to hot for my oven! I baked them for about 10 minutes at 325 degrees, and they turned out beautiful. I used my fingers to spread the batter to ensure (almost) perfect circles. Make sure the circles are THIN before you put them in the oven or they won't turn crunchy! Works great with Whole Wheat flour too! =)
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Blind Mountain (Mang Shan)
Chinese director Li Yang's meller Blind Mountain unabashedly tackles the issue of white slavery. Lu Huang stars as Bai Xuemei, a student conned by traffickers and sold as a wife to an isolated village. Raped, beaten, and forced into sex slavery, she gains no sympathy from the apathetic locals, who resent her presence. Eventually, help arrives, but such assistance is illusory, and only indicates the beginning of another onslaught of tragedy.~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
Cast: Lu Huang
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Funny Halloween Movies
Posted on October 27, 2011 by PopFunkFor those of us that love being scared to death, the weeks leading to Halloween are the best for watching horror movies that make us jump out of our skin. However, those scaredy-cats that refuse to watch frightening flicks can only look forward to the funny Halloween movies. Of all the funny Halloween movies out there, we are going to focus on one of our favorites- Army of Darkness. For those of you who have not seen it, Army of Darkness is the third and final installment in the Evil Dead trilogy by director Sam Raimi. Unlike the other two in the series, The Army of Darkness is all-out comic parody. In the film, a discount store employee named Ash is transported back to a medieval castle plagued by monstrous forces in the year 1300 AD. Our hero, stranded with only his car, shotgun and chainsaw, is soon discovered and imprisoned, mistaken as an enemy from a rival kingdom. After proving his merit however, he decides to help the kingdom retrieve the Necronomicon, a magical book needed to dispel the evil forces as well as return him to his own time. Ash accidentally releases an army of skeletons (the Army of Darkness) in his quest for the book, resulting in a battle. The trilogy was responsible for Bruce Campbell's status as a cult icon and hero to horror fan masses. With memorable quotes such as "This is my boom stick" and "Well Hello Mr. Fancy Pants", The Army of Darkness is an underrated classic. The fusion or horror and slapstick make The Army of Darkness a must see when watching funny Halloween movies. Check out this video made by one Army of Darkness fan with the best one-liners from the film, and make sure to watch it this Halloween!
The Truth About Zombies
Posted on October 20, 2011 by PopFunkZOMBIES: They're one of the most enduring creatures in human folklore, enjoying quite a pop culture resurgence in the last few decades. We know them well from classic horror flicks like Night Of The Living Dead and Dawn Of The Dead, as well as more recent rompers like 28 Days Later and AMC's series The Walking Dead. They're decomposing, hungry for brains, and coming to get you. That much we know. Oh, and they must be killed by a blow to the head... But what is the truth about zombies? Where did their myth originate and why are we so fascinated with them? Zombiism has roots in Haitian Voodoo culture. Voodoo priests called Bokors were believed to have the ability to reanimate dead bodies. This in itself, however, was more like a sleight of hand. Bokors were not able to resurrect the dead. What they were actually doing was placing an individual in a coma-like state using a powdery substance called coup padre. Their vital signs would become undetectable, leading family members to bury their "dead", only to have them exhumed later by the Bokors very much alive. However, the coup padre also left these individuals in a primitive, mindless state, leaving them to do little more than grunt and roam through the village. Haitian myth maintains that these zombies would then remain under the control of the Bokor until they themselves died. In American culture, the concept of the zombiism owes much to the medium of film, becoming a popular cinematic theme following 1932's zombie flick prototype, White Zombie. From there, George A. Romero was largely responsible for laying the groundwork for the zombie culture we know today. His seminal zombie trilogy -- Night Of The Living Dead, Dawn Of The Dead, and Day Of The Dead -- spanned three decades, providing endless inspiration for zombie movies, and the horror genre in general. Today, we tune in to zombies weekly on television. We dress up as them in large zombified assemblies. Sometimes we even encounter them while driving. With Halloween approaching, and no end to the zombie mania in sight, at least now you'll have a little background on zombiism in your brain should you ever need it. Just keep on an eye on that thing. You never know who may try to eat it. Read More
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What is Comic Con?
Posted on October 12, 2011 by PopFunkIn the last 41 years, San Diego Comic Con International has established itself as the preeminent comic convention in the United States (not to mention fourth largest in the world), boasting over 130,000 attendees in 2010. However, New York Comic Con, SDCC's East Coast counterpart since 2006, continues to make its bid for biggest US geek gathering with this weekend's convention. Expecting to eclipse last year's attendance mark of 96,000 happy comic enthusiasts, the 2011 New York Comic Con will enlist over 700 exhibitors and 400 artists. Among the participating exhibitors staking a claim on the Jacob Javits Center this weekend are Activision, Capcom, Dark Horse, DC, Hasbro, Marvel and Mattel. Notable artists include Geoff Johns, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, Frank Miller and Kevin Smith. Also appearing to throughout the weekend will be Eliza Dushku, Mark Hamil, Rose McGowan, Jason Momoa, Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello, and the entire cast of Paramount's upcoming Avengers movie. Organizers have also landed a first time sponsor in Chevrolet, who plan to make its consumer debut of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic at the convention. Ticket packages for NYCC are still available at www.newyorkcomiccon.com. Killer comic t shirts that will make you the envy of every other fanatic at the convention are still available at www.popfunk.com. Read More
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Google Celebrates Jim Henson's 75th Birthday
Posted on September 28, 2011 by PopFunkOn September 24, The Jim Henson Company celebrated what would have been the 75th birthday of the famed puppeteer, producer, director and all-around visionary. In a unique collaboration with Google, Jim Henson's Creature Shop built original digital puppets for the occasion, resulting in a custom Google Doodle – the company's awesome, often interactive alternative front page logos. To go along with Doodle, Jim's son Brian (who now runs the family business) wrote a poignant tribute to his father for the Google Blog.
"[Jim Henson] loved games—card games, board games, all kinds of games. He was one of those rare parents who was always ready to play again. He loved dogs, particularly goofy ones. And he lived for those moments when everyone laughed so hard they couldn't talk. I often walked onto the Muppet set to find everyone just laughing hysterically."Thanks for the years of laughter, Jim. Happy 75th from Popfunk! Read More
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Eureka Gets Cancelled
Posted on August 11, 2011 by PopFunkThis post is brought to you by the Eureka T-Shirt Collection at Popfunk.com and MTV Geek.Reversing what it had said just last week, Syfy pulled the plug on Eureka, a playful science-fiction series that the channel has broadcast since 2006. Last week, Syfy's president of programming, Mark Stern, announced that there would be a six episode sixth season to wrap up the show – they're currently running season 4.5, with season 5 currently in production; then yesterday, without mention of the previous decision, the Network announced the show would be ending with Season 5. Apparently there was a miscommunication. Inside a sprawling company like NBC Universal, which owns Syfy, giving the green light to a new season of a show requires approvals by many layers of bosses, and those approvals apparently had not been given. The whiplash alone shocked fans, not to mention the fact that, well, they kind of forgot to tell the actors. "I almost found out through Twitter.... unfortunately!" said actor Erica Cerra, who plays Jo Lupo on the series, when we contacted her to talk about the cancellation. "However in the nick of time, Bruce Miller, Jaime Paglia and Tod Sharp called and we had a great talk about how sad we are that this had to come to an end… We were not prepared to say goodbye, so soon. Still in a bit of shock." Naturally, the fans themselves came out and immediately started a petition to keep the show going. One site, called Save Eureka has garnered 788 "Twitition" signatures so far, and we're sure there are plenty more places to throw your hot dog into the well (that's the expression, right?). Also, it's only a matter of time before someone starts mailing SyFy some sort of integral part of the show en masse, like Roswell's hot sauce. May we suggest Neil Graystons? The actors, on the other hand, seem somewhat resigned to the cancellation, though they won't go happily into the night. In a pointed statement on his popular blog, Wil Wheaton – who plays Doctor Isaac Parrish on the show – chided the network for not letting the actors know before the press: "At this point, I know as much as you do, because I found out the same way you did," said Wheaton. "I'm trying really hard not to be upset with the network for issuing a statement to the press before the cast knew, so we wouldn't have to find out the way we did; as you can imagine, it isn't exactly easy." That all said, there is still a full season and a half of the show to go, including a Christmas Special in December. "Season four and five are some of the BEST work we've done," said Cerra. "The fans will be thrilled." And as for those fans, Cerra has a personal message for them: "I can't thank you enough for all your support and well wishes. You are patient fans with eight months between seasons, and still you come back to show us love." Here's a statement from Syfy: "After painstaking consideration, we have had to make the difficult business decision to not order a season six of Eureka. But Eureka is not over yet. There is a new holiday episode this December and 12 stellar episodes set to debut next year, marking its fifth season and six memorable years on Syfy. The 2012 episodes are some of the best we've seen, and will bring this great series to a satisfying end. We are very grateful to Bruce Miller and Jaime Paglia, their team of incredible writers, and an amazing cast and crew who have consistently delivered a series we continue to be very proud of. We thank the fans for their support of this show and know they will enjoy its final season in 2012." Are you guys disappointed that Eureka has been cancelled?!? Comment below and let us know!
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What's Out this Weekend: Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Posted on August 4, 2011 by PopFunkThis post is brought to you by the Garfield T-Shirt Collection at PopFunk Movies get remade very frequently now a days. As you all probably know, Hollywood is coming out with another remake of the sci-fi pop culture sensation, The Planet of the Apes, and it is set to grace movie screens everywhere this Friday. I know what you're thinking, the original film franchise was so good! How could they even think of making another?!? And I know,they did attempt to make a new one in 2001 starring Mark Wahlberg, and it was good... but no sequel came. Nevertheless they're at it again, and this time it might produce sequels. I am not saying it will be better than the original (and when I say original I mean dating back to the late 60's early 70's franchise), but it doesn't look half bad. In fact, the movies will be quite different from one another. For example, the monkeys in the 2011 adaptation, do not talk like they do in the original. Also they are not actors, but mere computer enhanced chimps and apes. Some may look at this as a downfall to the movie. I look at it as a new interesting way to portray the characters in the film. Another huge difference is the plot line. No longer are astronauts hurtling into deep space, only to come crashing back down to earth in a post-apocalyptic era of the future. Now the film takes place on earth in a year very close to our own, where a scientist, (James Franco), is working on a cure for Alzheimer's, which by accident gives Cesar, a lab monkey, enhanced intelligence. Of the five original movies, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, most resembles the fourth installation, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. In CPA, Cesar is a monkey whose parents were two talking chimps from the future that came back to our time, but were murdered when Americans found out the mother had him. However they hid Cesar at a circus to save his life. Years later, Cesar returns to the city and sees that monkeys are now slaves to the humans and are mistreated. Judging from the preview of the new film, it looks as if the intelligent lab monkey named Cesar breaks free to begin his own revolution. Although the plot lines vary, the movies are similar with regard to the ending. The contrast in the two films could make or break the success of the new adaptation. It could be a major turn off to the die hard fans of this famous pop-culture movie franchise. On the other hand, it could be another summer blockbuster. Check out the trailer for The Rise of the Planet of the Apes. What do you think, sure hit or dud? Comment below and tell us why.
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Dark Knight Rises Unveiled
Posted on July 19, 2011 by PopFunkThis post is brought to you by the Dark Knight T Shirt Collection at popfunk.com and rollingout.com.Christopher Nolan sure knows how to make you wait. We were almost tempted to take out our old Batman figures and create a very conservatively budgeted trailer when a summer storm knocked out our power this week. But we're grateful that we didn't have to do the extra work. Finally for your viewing pleasure: The Dark Knight Rises Official Trailer.The Dark Knight Rises HD TrailerDo you think this much anticipated film will overthrow Harry Potter's recent Spellbinding success at the Box Office??
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Live Long and Prosper Forever on Netflix
Posted on July 19, 2011 by PopFunkThis remixed repost is brought to you by the Star Trek T Shirt Collection at popfunk.com and sliceofscifi.comPer an agreement with CBS/ Paramount and Netflix, now Trekkies can get their fill of four of the five Star Trek series with a Netflix account.Viewers can indulge in their pick of classic Star Trek, Next Generation, Voyager and Enterprise. DS9 will be viewable in October 2011.Now that summer has officially commenced, here's a perfect reason to avoid the sun's fiery backlash and create the perfect space to dwell. Order a pizza and make it a Netflix night.Who turned you on to Star Trek? A family member? Friend? Or were you born a trekkie??
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Star Trek Inventions We Now Have
Posted on July 13, 2011 by PopFunkThis repost is brought to you by the Star Trek T Shirt Collection at popfunk.com and by Craig Baird at roadtickle.com. Star Trek is one of the most famous television shows and media franchises in the world today, and while many love the storylines of the original show, along with its spinoffs and movies, we may not fully realize the impact the show has had on our lives. No, we are not talking about pop culture impacts, but what Star Trek envisioned for technology, which then inspired many scientists to make those visions a reality. In many ways, that little show from the 1960s has essentially invented the future as we know it. So, what are some of the things we have now that Star Trek invented? 1. Personal Computing When Star Trek debuted in 1966, computers were very large, very expensive and very slow compared with what we have today. That didn't stop Gene Roddenberry from envisioning a future where small computers were in every meeting room and wherever people needed them. The computers in the original series were larger than what we have today, but they were personal computers nonetheless. Roughly five years after Star Trek left the air waves, the Altair 8800 was built by Ed Roberts, who just happened to name the computer after a galaxy mentioned in Star Trek. This build-it-yourself personal computer was pretty basic, but it would inspire two guys named Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak to improve upon the model and usher in the age of the personal computer. On that same note, the Tablet PC also appeared in the original Star Trek, with Captain Kirk using a tablet and stylus to sign off on important matters. Everyone who uses an iPad now can thank Star Trek for showing us what a tablet PC could do in the 1960s. Oh, and what was the name of the tablet PC used in Star Trek? The PADD…. 2. Portable Computer Memory From the old floppy disks, to the small hard disks, over to our memory sticks with their huge capacities, all this portable memory could be found in the 1960s, in Star Trek. Star Trek used square disks that were three inches by three inches and only a quarter of an inch thick. To use them, they were inserted in computers where they would display the information contained on them, sound familiar? 3. Wireless Ear Piece Drive down the road in the city and you will probably see quite a few people using Bluetooth headsets to talk to people without having to hold a cell phone to their ear. Well, roughly 30 years before cell phones became mainstream, Star Trek was already using wireless earpieces for communication. That is not too bad considering that Star Trek envisioned wireless earpieces 300 years from now. 4. GPS No, we do not have transporters, although scientists have been able to transport individual light particles for a couple years now, but we do have GPS. Back in Star Trek: The Original Series, the transporter system could lock onto someone and transport them from where they were to some place else. Locators on the communicators were used to find where individuals were in the show, kind of like how we have GPS in our phones now that show where we are. It was only four years after the end of the original Star Trek that the Department of Defense began to develop GPS. By launching satellites they were able to refine the system over time and after 1983 it became available to the public. By 2000, it was possible to find someone within 20 meters of their location. Now with things like OnStar in our cars and GPS in our phones, even emergency personnel can find us without us saying where we are. 5. Tricorders Having something that scans the area around you and tells you information that you need about that area doesn't quite exist yet, although we are getting pretty close. What we do have is devices like the PDA, the Blackberry and the iPod/iPhone. These wonderful little devices have screens that display to us information we access from the internet, much like a tricorder would in Star Trek. When they needed information, they would call it up on a tricorder and see it on a tiny screen, no different than we do with our handheld devices today. Given how far these devices have come, it should be no surprise that pretty soon they will have sensors. 6. Plasma Screens In the days of the original Star Trek series, televisions had small screens and the quality was not very good. The concept of the Enterprises' view screen was amazing to many people who wished they could have a television as large as what was on the Enterprise. Before Star Trek, spaceships used windows at the front, but with The Original Series, a video screen became the norm for many science fiction shows and movies. These days, more and more plasma screens are hitting the market and the price is falling. The days of the old tube television are now disappearing as people get their own large view screens in their home. Screens these days hit about 50 inches before they become too pricey but it won't be long before 100 or 200 inch plasma televisions turn the walls of our homes into view screens. Thanks Star Trek! 7. Cell Phones Probably the most famous invention to come from Star Trek is the cell phone. In the days of Star Trek: The Original Series, Captain Kirk and the gang would use a communicator to speak with each other simply by opening it and hailing someone by saying their name into the communicator. This may have seemed far-fetched considering at the time rotary phones were the most common phones in the world. It was Martin Cooper, an employee of Motorola, who invented the cell phone. When asked what was the inspiration for the cell phone, he is not shy of saying Star Trek's communicator was what started the gears in his mind moving. Only four years after the cancellation of Star Trek, the first portable cell phone call was made. Just over 20 years after the Original Series debuted, one million cell phones were in use and it just exploded from there. These days there are hundreds of millions of cell phone users across the planet and cell phones are now pushing the old land-line phone into museums. Our cell phones these days are more than what the communicator of Star Trek was considering we can now take photos, access the internet, use GPS and keep track of everything in the PDA functionality of our smart phones. Soundoff: What other inventions do you think will be made possible that have debuted in sci-fi films recently?!?
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Posted on July 12, 2011 by PopFunkThis re-mixed repost is brought to you by the Zombie Walk T Shirt Collection at popfunk.com and Stephanie Lee at ign.com. Call of Duty: Black Ops Annihilation DLC Impressions New multiplayer maps, including a new Zombie map. Oh, and zombie monkeys! -Stephanie Lee A few months ago, we reported that 1 in 8 households own a copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops. Can you imagine the staggering number of headshots amassed worldwide? Activision and Treyarch are clearly aware of this astonishing statistic as they continue to ride out the phenomenal success of the title by dropping yet another expansion pack on Xbox Live: Annihilation. As an incentive to pick this up as soon as possible, Activision and Treyarch are even hosting a Double XP weekend for you trigger-happy folks, starting on July 1st. Whether you hate it or love it, Call of Duty: Black Ops is here to stay, especially now with its renewed aggression on the multiplayer front. Similar to the Escalation map pack that was released just this past May, Annihilation offers four new multiplayer maps and a new Zombie map called Shangri-La. Being a huge fan of the undead-slaying survival mode myself, I immediately took to the new Zombie map like white on rice and immersed myself in the remains of a once glorious and hospitable civilization. Shangri-La is a refreshing departure from the dreary, dark environments of the previous Zombie maps. In Shangri-La, I stumbled upon motion-sensitive traps, underground tunnels, a run-down village, and a scenic cove. Shangri-La constantly foils your plans to survive with tar pits that impede your movement, a myriad of traps, and -- let's not forget -- the legion of blood-thirsty undead nipping at your heels. Prepare to see new foes join the fray, with napalm zombies (these zombies are engulfed in flames; you really can't miss them), female zombies, Shriekers, and the best part of all: zombie monkeys! Fans of Zombie mode will no doubt be thrilled to find all of this and all its secrets in Shangri-La. For the Call of Duty acolytes that are keen on popping the heads off of friends and strangers online, I'm happy to report that these new maps are a joy to play in. The maps in the core game were known to be a little unfriendly to snipers, but these new maps allow sharpshooters to ply their trade. There are plenty of wide-open areas and perches for skilled marksmen to draw a bead on unsuspecting players. The first sniping map of note is Hazard, which is a long golf course set in the crumbling remains of a resort. The entire middle part of the map quickly devolves into a no-man's land, because any player wandering into that grassy course gets shot down within moments by hidden assailants. Because of this dynamic, most of the action gets pushed to the sides of the battlefield. On modes like Domination, this map can get especially trying (but exciting) for teams pushing to win. One of my favorite maps, Drive-In, caters to fans of close-quarters combat, showering them with tons of tight spaces to pop out of and nooks and crannies to run through. Inspired by the Nuketown map, Drive-In thrives on action and, in some ways, the element of surprise. Be it an abandoned arcade room or a dilapidated playground, Drive-In is the go-to map for insane Team Deathmatch action. Plus, there's just something awfully poetic about planting some hot lead in someone's skull under a giant projection screen cycling through still pictures. Visually, Hangar 18 feels like it is the most uninspired of the maps, but that's not to say it's a bad map. In fact, in terms of layout and the size there's certainly a lot of fun to be had. The action heats up in the central part of the battlefield, but the astute hunters tend to snake around and pick their firefights on the outskirts. And Hangar 18 is just the right size for running and gunning. Lastly, I wasn't too impressed with Silo, but that doesn't mean it's not without its strengths -- it just didn't jive with me. Set in an underground Russian nuclear silo, Silo provides players with a gigantic playing field outfitted with many flanking routes. Of all the Black Ops DLCs so far, Annihilation boasts some really great maps, not to mention an exhilarating new Zombie mode, that would surely please all types of players. If you thought the last map pack delivered, then Annihilation will simply rock your face off. It does more than add a fresh coat of paint over the fatigued multiplayer. Zombie-slayers will benefit greatly from the refreshing change of pace that Shangri-La delivers. And one thing's for sure: Annihilation certainly recharged my interest in Black Ops multiplayer. Sound Off: On average how many hours do you spend playing Black Ops per week? Will you appreciate the new changes made to the popular game?
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Neurodermatitis starts with a patch of itchy skin, but scratching it makes the area even itchier. Eventually you may scratch simply out of habit. This cycle of chronic itching and scratching can cause the affected skin to become thick and leathery.
Neurodermatitis — also known as lichen simplex chronicus — isn't serious, but breaking the itch-scratch cycle is challenging.
Successful treatment of neurodermatitis depends on identifying and eliminating factors that may be aggravating the problem. Over-the-counter and prescription creams can help ease neurodermatitis symptoms.
Signs and symptoms of neurodermatitis include:
The primary symptom of neurodermatitis is itchy skin — often a single patch on the neck, wrist, forearm, thigh or ankle. Sometimes neurodermatitis affects genital areas, such as the vulva or scrotum.
The itchiness, which can be very intense, tends to come and go. Eventually you may scratch simply out of habit.
See your doctor if:
The exact cause of neurodermatitis isn't known. Sometimes neurodermatitis begins with something that simply rubs or irritates the skin, such as tight clothing or a bug bite. As you rub or scratch the area, it gets itchier. The more you scratch, the more it itches.
In some cases, neurodermatitis is associated with other skin conditions — such as dry skin, eczema or psoriasis. Stress and anxiety can trigger itching, too.
Certain factors may increase your risk of neurodermatitis, including:
Persistent scratching can lead to a bacterial skin infection and permanent scars or changes in skin color. Scratching may also disrupt your sleep.
You may start by seeing your primary care physician. However, you may then be referred to a doctor who specializes in skin disorders (dermatologist).
Because appointments can be brief, and there's often a lot of ground to cover, it's a good idea to arrive well prepared. Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment, and what to expect from your doctor.
What you can do
Your time with your doctor is limited, so preparing a list of questions can help you make the most of your time together. For neurodermatitis, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
What to expect from your doctor
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Being ready to answer them may reserve time to go over any points you want to spend more time on. Your doctor may ask:
Diagnosis is typically based on your skin's appearance and a history of itching and scratching. To rule out other causes, your doctor may remove a small sample of your affected skin for testing.
To stop the stubborn itch-scratch cycle, you must stop scratching the affected area. Your doctor may recommend one or more of the following treatments.
Depending on the intensity of your symptoms, your doctor may prescribe:
Talking with a counselor can help you learn how your emotions and behaviors can fuel — or prevent — itching and scratching.
To lessen the itch and irritation caused by neurodermatitis, follow these tips:
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I want to make a rollpan for my 1994 GMC sonoma, and I'm too cheap to buy one from the states, and I want to make it myself. However it has a rather slight arc, I'm not sure how I'd roll the sheetmetal... I don't have a brake or whatnot, or a sheetmetal roller.. I can't remember the name for it..
Is there something I can easily build to roll sheetmetal? Or should I just roll it around a piece of pipe or someting?
Heres the arc I need..
I may put a license plate box in the rollpan, or in the tailgate.. not sure which...
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roll it by hand around a lamp post or piece of pipe anything round really, if you cant find anything hit up a lumber yard you can by those rounded 6x4 pressure treated post/log things. Its only gonna be 20 or 22 ga I imagine, shouldn't be too hard to bendGarage Guy Chris
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I've done a lot of classic mopar restoration work and if it wasn't something that needed to have a stretcher/shrinker used on it (like a tight curve with a lip or something) then we would use pieces of wood or the sandbags they make to put in your car in the winter for weight and then beat the metal with a rubber mallet or sand hammer. For an arch like that i would just get the lumber mentioned above, roll what you can by hand and then if there's an area that needs to be tighter radius, use a mallet.
We always started with 18 gauge sheet becasue you will need to grind the welds to clean it up before filler and paint and the 18 leaves you a little more meat once you're done shaping, fitting, welding, and grinding.
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I got the fab shop here to bend this up, they didn't have a roller wide enough to roll it for me though.
Don't mind the mess. We used to have a garage that was the size of the house we have now.


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I have two shapefiles and two rasters. I need to develop a map in Geoserver (ver. 2.0.2) with those 4 elements. They should be like layers which I can turn on or off. I added them on Geoserver like .shp files and WorldImage file. I edited styles of shp files in uDig. When I click on Layer Preview I see those 4 elements, but I can see every element separately. I want to develop map which will have all 4 elements like layers. What is the next step to develop that kind of a map? Also, I would be thankful if you give me some links on tutorials about Geoserver, except those on official site. Sorry for my bad english. Thank you.
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I recommend working through lessons 7 & 8 of my Web Mapping Course. Lesson 8 will answer your question about building a client using OpenLayers.
Give a glance for this http://khayer.wordpress.com/ site too. It is with good working examples.


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Step 1: Find yourself a laser cutter
For right now, there are a number of services that you can go to who have laser cutters. In the Bay Area we have Tap Plastic or East Bay Laser & Water Jet. Once you've tasted this tool you will never be happy without one.
In our case we have a 45W Epilog Mini 24. Shown here:
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No, there are now facilities that can rent machine time on a Laser for a very reasonable amount.
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2. Make your design in your preferred graphics program
3. Go to your local sign making or promotional services company
4. Have your design printed and cut out on a printer cutter onto vinyl sticker material (i'd suggest a 7mil cast, higher quality, lasts longer)
-use a mild solution of soap and water to spray item lightly (this allows you to move and reposition decal when your placing it)
-after you have it positioned properly use a plastic squeegee or a credit card starting at the middle of your decal and working out to remove the water from beneath your decal and to flatten out any bubbles.
-If you have beveled edges on the item your wrapping, you can use a heat gun to shrink wrap the vinyl decal around the edges (BE VERY CAREFUL , do not hold the heat gun in one place for too long, especially with electronics) use the lightest setting on the heat gun.. This works better with higher cast vinyls, than with cheap.
DISCLAIMER: I'm not responsible for damages to whatever your wrapping, BE VERY CAREFUL!
chances are they'd only have standard sign shop materials available for skins (read: strong adhesives on these materials) -- but if you're willing to clean off adhesive when you're sick of the skin, go for it -- just request that they print it on a vinyl with repositionable (not permanent) adhesive
as far as i know, that'd be the easiest and likely cheapest way you can go about that


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